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Intouch Week Of November 17, 2025, New York Medical College

InTouch

• NYMC Celebrated Among 2025 Doctors of Distinction Honorees
• NYMC Receives Vibrant Mural Collection from Biagio “Gino” Civale
• Siqi You Selected as NYS Representative in the State of the States and AUCD Data Ambassador Program
• Graduate Student Association Welcomes a New Executive Board
• NYMC Public Health Students and Alumni Shine at APHA Conference
• EHS Hosts Multi-Agency Biosafety and WMD Tabletop Exercise
• NYMC and TU Set to Host Webinar Series: “Ninety Minutes: The Medical Magazine of the Web”
• Touro Dental Health’s 8th Annual Smiles for Veterans Day Sees More Veterans This Year Than Ever Before
• Student Spotlight: Rahim Hirani is the Recipient …

Chimes: November 17, 2025, Calvin University

Chimes

Budget cuts slash programs and faculty: Students react with grief and frustration by Sarah Sparling, Ian Tjoelker & McKenna Wilkinson

Bringing the Cretaceous to Calvin: Dice Museum reveals fossil and student artwork by Ellery Johnson

Recap: 200 students attend administration town hall by Sarah Sparling

Celebrating Calvin's Asian American and international populations by Jorie Cho

Calvin's D1 hockey on hot streak as they climb to #4 in national rankings by Hendrik Beelen & Zach Kern

Spotted turtles find their home on campus by Maya Oeverman

Student Senate allocates four thousand dollars to accessibility and sustainability projects by Ashley Hamons

Exploring Human Perception And Cognition In Expressing And Understanding Mechanical Designs, Yan-Ting Chen

Theses

Effective communication of mechanical designs through technical drawings requires geometric accuracy, efficiency, and an understanding of human perception and cognition. Although advances in computer-aided design (CAD) software have improved drawing precision and automation, current tools often overlook the spatial reasoning processes that users employ to interpret these representations. This study seeks to improve the accuracy and efficiency of human-computer interaction in CAD environments by examining how individuals perceive and interpret three-dimensional mechanical components within the context of technical drawings. A key focus is the identification of canonical and optimal views that align with intuitive human understanding. Through a series of …

Dismantling Ableism In Higher Education: Inclusive Learning For Nursing Students With Disabilities, Jane Donovan, Mary Yost, Beth Chiatti, Kathleen Fisher, Joyce Brill, Maureen Gonzalez

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Ableism is defined by the Center for Disability Rights “as a set of beliefs or practices that devalue and discriminate against people with disabilities” (Smith, 2024, para 1). At the root of ableism is the belief that the disabled person is less than in terms of a non-disabled person (Villines, 2021). Ableism in nursing education exists through strict, outdated technical standards that often exclude students with disabilities due to the heavy focus on medical-surgical nursing and bedside nursing (Elting, Avit, & Gordon, 2021). This perspective applies one set of standards or essential functions for all types of nursing occupations, which …

Nurses' Propensity For Spiritual Care: A Nationwide Study Conducted In Oman, Joshua K. Muliira, Eilean R. Lazarus, Omar Al-Zaabi

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Introduction: Epidemiologic and demographic transitions have led to increased prevalence of chronic diseases requiring management in tertiary hospitals of countries like Oman. Many patients with chronic diseases have a high symptom burden, require frequent hospitalizations, and take multiple medications and other therapies, and all these lead to emotional and spiritual challenges. Nurses caring for such patients should provide spiritual care to ensure patient centered cared and attainment of holistic health.

Purpose: We aimed to describe how frequently registered nurses in Oman provide spiritual care therapeutic interventions.

Methods: The study used cross-sectional design and the Nurse Spiritual Care Therapeutics Scale (NSCTS) …

Accelerate: Growing Frontline Nurse Leaders Through A Year Long Innovative Leadership Cohort, Julie Stephenie Stefanick, Melissa Gonzalez, Clara Brown

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Accelerate Program is a year-long, frontline leadership development initiative, aimed at creating a pipeline of future nurse leaders designed and implemented at a large academic medical center. Focus centers on supporting the career advancement and succession planning of informal nurse leaders, enhance and develop nursing leadership competencies, provide innovative leadership development opportunities as well as promoting interprofessional learning and collaboration to achieve effective, impactful outcomes. The first cohort consisted of nurse clinicians from inpatient, procedural, emergency department and ambulatory settings.

Curriculum design was guided by The American Organization for Nursing Leadership leader core competencies and was presented by experts from …

Influence Of Social Media On Mothers’ Decision-Making Regarding Vaccinations, Wendy M. Patterson

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This study involved determining why mothers hesitate to vaccinate their children and where they get their information about vaccinations. This descriptive qualitative study guided by the health belief model explored the influence social media has on mothers’ perceived barriers to vaccinating their children. A descriptive qualitative approach was used, and one-on-one audio interviews were conducted via Zoom or in person with 19 participants. Participants were mothers 19 or older, had children between zero and 18, made medical decisions for their children who resided in their household, and sought information about vaccinations via healthcare providers, social media platforms, friends, or family. …

Transformative Learning In Nursing Education: Student Experiences In Kenya, Bethany Ann Murray

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences of prelicensure, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students following a two-week education abroad experience in Kenya. This study is framed by the work of Mezirow, whose theory of transformative education states that individuals experience transformative changes throughout their lives as a process of shifting attitudes, assumptions and expectations to become more inclusive and open to change. These changes are developmentally expected and necessary for adult growth and maturation (Mezirow, 2008). Data were obtained through written narrations at one month following the program. Analysis was done using narrative inquiry methods. …

Staff Education To Improve Clinical Staff Knowledge Of The Social Determinants Of Health In A Public Health Setting, Alba Gisel Ayala

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project addressed a critical knowledge gap among clinical staff regarding the application of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) within a local health department. Although SDOH screening tools and the statewide NCCARE 360 referral system were in place, inconsistent use hindered integration into patient care and limited efforts to advance health equity. Guided by the Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice model and the ADDIE instructional framework, an educational intervention was developed and implemented to enhance staff knowledge, confidence, and integration of SDOH principles into workflow. Thirty-five clinical staff members participated in pre- and post-intervention assessments. Data …

Secondary Teachers’ Instructional Strategies And Challenges In Teaching English Language Learners In Mississippi, Megan Cara Morgan

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Mainstream high school teachers in a district in the state of Mississippi have struggled to consistently implement research-based strategies that address the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs). Guided by Echevarría et al.’s sheltered instruction observation protocol (SIOP), the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the instructional practices implemented by mainstream high school teachers at a Title I high school in a Mississippi district that are aligned with research-based practices and the challenges they reported in improving ELL student achievement in mainstream classrooms. Data were collected from semistructured interviews with nine teachers from a Title I high …

Developing A Genetic Return Of Results Service Core, Jennifer A Mckenzie, Erin Mcroy, Kevin M Bowling, Jorge Luis Granadillo De Luque, Jessica Mozersky, Erin Linnenbringer, Dustin Baldridge, Jonathan W Heusel, Julie A Neidich, Amanda F Cashen, Laura J Bierut, Sarah M Hartz, Christina A Gurnett

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Research participants should be informed of genetic test results that could impact their health, particularly when they have expressed interest in receiving such information. Furthermore, the return of genetic test results is essential to improve trust, transparency, and health equity. However, investigators often encounter barriers in returning genetic test results to research participants. We examined genomic research at a large, research-intensive medical school and found less than 6% of protocols included plans to return results to participants. This study describes our development of protocols for returning primary and secondary genetic test results and implementation of a Genomic Return of Results …

Facilitating Bedroom Recording Practices, Christopher William Bulgren, Jason C. Fick

Journal of the Association for Technology in Music Instruction

An increase in access to recording technology has expanded opportunities for teachers and students. One approach, bedroom recording, involves the use of low-budget hardware and software in common, untreated spaces, often in one’s home. Bedroom recording practices significantly impact the sense of place and workflow in the industry for both professionals and amateur music makers. As an art form that thrives on mobility, bedroom recording is a natural pathway for music students to achieve low-cost, self-guided recordings. The purpose of this study was to explore best practices and student interactions related to a bedroom recording project. Participants were 17 Music …

درجة ممارسة القيادة الرؤيوية لدى مديري ومديرات المدارس الثانوية من وجهة نظر المعلمين في محافظة جرش. Degree Of Practicing Visionary Leadership Of The Secondary School Leadership From The Point Of View Of Teachers In Jerash Province, يمنى أحمد عتوم, حسين محمد عتوم

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

هدفت الدراسة إلى التعرف إلى درجة ممارسة القيادة الرؤيوية لدى مديري ومديرات المدارس الثانوية من وجهة نظر المعلمين في محافظة جرش، ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة والإجابة عن أسئلتها تم استخدام المنهج الوصفي التحليلي من خلال تطوير أداة الدراسة، وتكونت عينة الدراسة من (315) معلما ومعلمة تم اختبارهم بالطريقة العشوائية البسيطة، تم استخدام الاستبانة لتحقيق أغراض الدراسة وتكونت من (31) فقرة موزعة على ثلاثة مجالات: (الرؤية، إيصال الرؤية، تمكين الرؤية)، بعد التأكد من صدقها وثباتها. أظهرت نتائج الدراسة أن درجة ممارسة القيادة الرؤيوية لدى مديري ومديرات المدارس الثانوية من وجهة نظر المعلمين في محافظة جرش كانت بدرجة متوسطة. كما تبين عدم وجود …

اثر استخدام الهواتف الذكية على طلبة المرحلة الاساسية في مدارس الاغوار الشمالية في فلسطين وسبل علاجها من وجهة نظر المعلمين . The Impact Of Smartphone Use On Primary School Students In The Northern Jordan Valley Schools In Palestine And Ways To Address It From The Teachers' Perspective, محمد توفيق ربايعة

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

هدفت الدراسة إلي التعرف على اثر استخدام الهواتف الذكية على طلبة المرحلة الاساسية في مدارس الاغوار الشمالية وسبل علاجها كما يراها معلمو ومعلمات الاغوار الشمالية. ومعرفة ما اذا كانت هناك فروق فردية ذات دلالة إحصائية في استجابات المعلمين تبعاً لمتغيرات الجنس والمؤهل العلمي وسنوات الخبرة لمعلمي ومعلمات المدارس الاساسية ، وأجريت الدراسة على عينة من معلمي ومعلمات (60) معلما ومعلمة تم اختيارها بطريقة عشوائية لتشمل متغيرات الدراسة ومن اجل تحقيق أهداف الدراسة قام الباحث باستخدام المنهج الوصفي التحليلي .

وقد اظهرت النتائج إلى أن أثر استخدام الهواتف الذكية على الطلبة كان عاليا وذلك على جميع فقرات المجال الاول، وهذا ما …

درجة تضمين كتب اللغة الانكليزية السورية الصفين السابع والثامن لمؤشرات الذكاء اللغوي. The Degree Of Inclusion Of Linguistic Intelligence Indicators In The Seventh And Eighth Grade English Textbooks In Syria, سيناء مجمد ذيب الخطيب الجشي

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

هدف البحث لمعرفة درجة تضمين كتب اللغة الإنكليزية الصفين السابع والثامن (كتاب الطالب وكتاب الأنشطة) في سورية لمؤشرات الذكاء اللغوي، ولتحقيق الهدف تم استخدام المنهج الوصفي التحليلي من خلال أسلوب تحليل المحتوى، وتم إعداد قائمة بمؤشرات الذكاء اللغوي تبعًا للمهارات اللغوية الخمس (الاستماع، القراءة، التحدث، الكتابة، الحس اللغوي)، وأجري لها اختبارات الصدق والثبات اللازمة لضمان موثوقية الأداة.

ولتحليل النتائج اُستخدمت التكرارات والنسب المئوية واختبار كا²(x²) لحسن المطابقة، وجاءت نتائج التحليل كالآتي: أن توزع الذكاء اللغوي جاء متوازن بالنسبة لكتاب الطالب في الصف السابع، بينما لم يكن متوازن بالنسبة للصف الثامن، وبالنسبة لكتابي الأنشطة لم يظهر التحليل …

Increasing Teammate Engagement For Float Pool Teammates, Jennifer Keiser

MSN Student Capstones

No abstract provided.

Social Determinants Of Health, Jennifer Simoes

MSN Student Capstones

No abstract provided.

Enhancing Hypertension Management: Ambulatory Nurse-Led Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Initiative, Kristen Hanks

MSN Student Capstones

No abstract provided.

New Graduate Nurse Retention: Stay Interviews, Amanda Hill

MSN Student Capstones

No abstract provided.

Strengthening Safety Check Compliance In Psychiatric Inpatient Care, Dixie Stamey

MSN Student Capstones

No abstract provided.

Implementation Of A Standardized Diabetic Guide For Rn Outpatient Care Managers, Ceateetra Goard

MSN Student Capstones

No abstract provided.

Improving Employee Satisfaction Through The Implementation Of Unit Based Council, Colleen A. Claffey

MSN Student Capstones

No abstract provided.

Improving Oral Chemotherapy Adherence, Jessica Bynum

MSN Student Capstones

No abstract provided.

Salary Report, 2025 November, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Salary Reports

No abstract provided.

First Amendment Exceptions To Otherwise Valid Laws: A Doctrinal And Meta-Doctrinal Perspective, Richard H. Fallon Jr.

Northwestern University Law Review

When do the First Amendment’s Free Speech and Free Exercise Clauses require exceptions to generally valid laws? Recently, the Supreme Court has upheld a number of such exceptions, which excuse some speakers and religiously motivated actors from legal duties that apply to others, including in prominent cases under antidiscrimination statutes and emergency pandemic regulations. By contrast, other landmark cases––such as United States v. O’Brien and Employment Division v. Smith—insist that First Amendment exceptions should be rare.

In analyzing the fraught and confusing issues that surround First Amendment exceptions, this Article makes four main contributions. First, it conceptualizes claims to …

Constraints On Inner Core Composition From Seismicanisotropy: The Importance Of Light Elements And Nickel, Jada Bollmeyer, Daniel A. Frost, Prajna Paramita Das

Faculty Publications

The inner core is seismically anisotropic, with PKIKP waves traversing the inner core parallel to the rotation axis faster than those in the equatorial plane. This anisotropy increases with depth into the inner core and may result from alignment of iron crystals deformed during inner core growth. Using previously calculated elastic properties of iron, we seek to determine the most likely iron-light element alloy (FeC, FeO, FeS, or FeSi). For each FeX alloy, we interpolate elastic tensors across the pressure and temperature range of the inner core and model the anisotropy resulting from flow during core growth. Lastly, we compare …

Crow's Nest, November 16, 2025, Crow's Nest Staff

Crow's Nest

The November 16, 2025 issue of Crow's Nest.

Maybe It Is Time To Retire The Nlra, Jordan Pollack

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights and Social Justice (ERSJ) Blog

Within the first week of his presidency, President Trump removed National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo and Board Member Gwynne Wilcox, leaving the NLRB without a quorum and therefore unable to have any real impact on cases brought before it.  This action sent unions and organizers into a panic as employers celebrated the expanded ability to get away with unfair labor practices and policies that limit strikes and work stoppages.  However, the history of unions in America is not one defined by the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”).  In fact, the NLRA was implemented to stifle the …

An Evolutionary Game Approach To Enhancing Semiconductor Supply Chain Security In China: Collaborative Governance And Policy Optimization, Jiang Yu

Double Helix Methodology

In response to the changing international landscape and the risks associated with China’s supply chain security, conducting policy simulations on semiconductor supply chain security helps clarify the industry’s policies and governance strategies for semiconductor supply chain security in China. It also enables a better understanding of the current state and focus areas of China’s semiconductor supply chain security, which is of great significance for improving the security levels of semiconductor supply chains across provinces and cities and for constructing a secure, efficient, and autonomous semiconductor supply chain system. Firstly, this paper reviews the current research on semiconductor supply chains, supply …

Open-Source Collaboration For Industrial Software Innovation Catch-Up: A Digital–Real Integration Approach, Yuntao Long

Double Helix Methodology

In the era of digital–real integration, open-source collaboration has become a strategic pathway for accelerating the innovation catch-up of China’s industrial software. This study employs an exploratory multi-case design, focusing on the China Automotive Operating System open-source project and the FastCAE open-source domestic CAE software integrated development platform to examine how open-source strategies shape collaborative mechanisms and innovation outcomes. The analysis reveals that firms adopt both formal (behavioral and outcome coordination) and informal (relationship and empowerment coordination) strategies, fostering high-level complementary collaboration in data, technology, institution, and human resources. These mechanisms significantly enhance R&D efficiency and quality, drive technological innovation, …