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2025-09-24 Seattle U Community Grows As Cornish Merger Finalizes, Natalie Schorr, Natalie Schorr

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

2025-09-24 Why Should I Care About Student Journalism?, Matthew Mai

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

Essays On Blocking Mechanisms In Economies With Club Goods, Sandipan Saha

Doctoral Theses

The thesis intends to investigate blocking mechanisms in club economies by analyzing the notion of core and bargaining sets. We adapt the framework of Ellickson et al. (1999) in this regard. Clubs in this framework are treated in a parallel fashion to private goods as articles of choice. Each club is composed of two components: (i) the profile of the club and (iii) the club project. Thus, clubs are identified through their member characteristics and the local public project they undertake. The competitive equilibria notion in our setup is known as club equilibrium, where each agent maximizes their utility through …

Teaching Science And Technology As Stewardship Of God’S Creation, Fred Haan

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

Took place on 9/24/25 at Sekolah Pelita Harapan, Lippo Village in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event was called Integration of Faith and Learning in K-12 Education.

Documents From The September 24, 2025 Meeting Of The Associated Students Of The University Of Montana (Asum), Associated Students Of The University Of Montana, Kate Austin Payne

Senate Meeting Agendas and Minutes, 2007-Present

Agenda and meeting minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM).

Faculty Senate Minutes, Georgia Southern University, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Exploring Underrepresented Stem Undergraduates' Stem Identity Development: The Role Of Social Partners, Sandy Cerda-Lezama

Dissertations and Theses

This dissertation employs a three-study qualitative design to investigate the role of mentorship and social interaction in the identity development of racial minority undergraduate students in STEM disciplines. Grounded in Communities of Practice theory, this research amplifies student narratives to elucidate the relational and contextual factors that inform science identity, belonging, competence, and persistence in higher education. Study One draws upon interview data from fifteen participants in the BUILD program to analyze the role of recognition, particularly from expert scientists--in students' science identity development. This study aims to understand how racial and ethnic identity intersections influence the processes and impact …

Novel Biological Prompting Technology: Automatic Directional Control By Eye-Tracking Sensor, Guannan Liu, Justin Wang, Hsiao Chun Wu, Gaojian Huang, Anil Kumar, Yiyan Wu, Shih Yu Chang, Yue Luo

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Biological prompting or human teleoperation have been appealing to many researchers lately. Hands-free and voice-free command or control of vehicles, aircraft, machines, robots, etc. would provide huge convenience to users and allow them for multi-tasking. In this work, we would like to dedicate to a new biological prompting function, namely automatic directional control using instantaneous eye gaze data. In this work, we would like to investigate how to apply advanced machine-learning models to design novel automatic gaze-direction identification techniques. We explore the difficulty, namely infliction with outliers and variations, in dealing with eye-tracking data and propose to transform the original …

Pediatric Heart Failure: A Practical Guide For Primary Care Providers Supporting Families Across The Care Continuum, Shahnawaz Amdani, Kriti Puri, Julie Glickstein, Joseph A Spinner, Jonathan N Johnson, Ashraf S Harahsheh, Majd Makhoul, Susan Denfield

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background/Objectives: Pediatric heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome with diverse etiologies and presentations. Primary care providers (PCPs) are critical in early recognition, family education, and coordination of ongoing care in collaboration with pediatric cardiologists. This review provides a comprehensive guide for PCPs to understand the causes, symptoms, treatments, and longitudinal considerations for children with HF.

Methods: We conducted a narrative review synthesizing published evidence and expert consensus guidelines, focusing on the clinical presentation, treatment options, and longitudinal care strategies in children with HF.

Results: HF in children most commonly results from congenital heart disease and …

Lung Nr3c1+ And Cxcr6high T Cells Distinguish Immunopathogenesis Of Human Emphysema, Yun Zhang, Maor Sauler, David B Corry, Scott A Ochsner, Sarah Perusich, Li-Zhen Song, Joshua Malo, Raul San Jose Estepar, Francesca Polverino, Farrah Kheradmand

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

There is a significant knowledge gap in how T cells promote emphysema in smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA seq) analysis of human samples and relevant clinical data can provide new mechanistic insights into disease pathogenesis. We generated a human lung scRNA seq dataset with extensive disease characteristic annotation and analyzed a second independent scRNA seq dataset to examine the pathophysiological role of T cells in emphysema. Comparisons of pulmonary immune landscapes in emphysematous (E)-COPD, non-emphysematous (NE)-COPD, and control showed positive enrichment of T cells in E-COPD. Pathway analyses identified upregulated inflammatory states in CD4 …

Association Of Genetic Scores Related To Insulin Resistance With Neurological Outcomes In Ancestrally Diverse Cohorts From The Trans-Omics For Precision Medicine (Topmed) Program, Chloé Sarnowski, Yixin Zhang, Farah Ammous, Lincoln M P Shade, Daniel Dicorpo, Xueqiu Jian, Donna K Arnett, Thomas R Austin, Alexa Beiser, Joshua C Bis, John Blangero, Eric Boerwinkle, Jan Bressler, Joanne E Curran, Charles S Decarli, Harsha Doddapaneni, Josée Dupuis, David W Fardo, Jose C Florez, Stacey Gabriel, Richard A Gibbs, David C Glahn, Namrata Gupta, Hector M González, Kevin A González, Konstantinos Hatzikotoulas, Kathleen M Hayden, Susan R Heckbert, Bertha Hidalgo, Alicia Huerta-Chagoya, Timothy M Hughes, Sharon L R Kardia, Charles L Kooperberg, Lenore J Launer, W T Longstreth, Ravi Mandla, Rasika A Mathias, Andrew P Morris, Thomas H Mosley, Ilya M Nasrallah, Paul Nyquist, Bruce M Psaty, Qibin Qi, Laura M Raffield, Nigel W Rayner, Alexander P Reiner, Claudia L Satizabal, Elizabeth Selvin, Magdalena D R Sevilla-Gonzalez, Albert V Smith, Jennifer A Smith, Kirk Smith, Beverly M Snively, Lorraine Southam, Tamar Sofer, Ken Suzuki, Henry J Taylor, Miriam S Udler, Karine A Viaud-Martinez, Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller, Alexis C Wood, Lisa R Yanek, Xianyong Yin, Alisa K Manning, Jerome I Rotter, Stephen S Rich, James B Meigs, Myriam Fornage, Sudha Seshadri, Alanna C Morrison, Topmed Neurocognitive Working Group, Topmed Diabetes Working Group

The Brown Foundation: Institute of Molecular Medicine

To better characterize the potential biological mechanisms underlying insulin resistance (IR) and dementia, we derive cross-population and population specific polygenic scores [PSs] for fasting insulin and IR-related partitioned PSs [pPSs]. We conduct a cross-sectional study of the associations of these genetic scores with neurological outcomes in >17k participants (36% men, mean age 55 yrs) from the Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine (TOPMed) program (50% Non-Hispanic White, 23% Black/African American, 21% Hispanic/Latino American, and 4% Asian American). We report significant negative associations (P <  0.002) of the cross-population (P = 1.3 × 10-5) and European (PEA = 3.0 × 10-8) fasting insulin PSs with total cranial volume, and of a metabolic syndrome European PS with general cognitive function (BEA = -0.13, PEA = 0.0002) and lateral ventricular volume (BEA = 0.09, PEA = 0.002). We identify suggestive negative associations (P <  0.007) of metabolic syndrome and obesity pPSs with general cognitive function, and of lipodystrophy pPSs with total cranial volume. A higher genetic predisposition to IR is associated with lower brain size, and a genetic predisposition to specific IR-related type 2 diabetes subtypes, such as metabolic syndrome and mechanisms of IR mediated through obesity and lipodystrophy, is potentially involved in cognitive decline.

Why Explaining The Impact Of Excluding Preexisting Conditions From A Health Insurance Policy Is So Difficult: Experimental Evidence And Policy Implications, Ira M. Ellman, Ahmed E. Taha, Michael J. Saks, Mark A. Hall

NULR Online

No abstract provided.

Site-1 Protease Is A Negative Regulator Of Sarcolipin Promoter Activity, Isha Sharma, Meredith O Kelly, Katelyn Hanners, Ella S Shin, Muhammad G Mousa, Shelby Ek, Gretchen A Meyer, Rita T Brookheart

2020-Current year OA Pubs

The timed contraction and relaxation of myofibers in tissues such as the heart and skeletal muscle occur via the tightly regulated movement of calcium ions into and out of the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR). In skeletal muscle, this phenomenon enables humans to exercise, perform day-to-day tasks, and to breathe. Sarcolipin, a small regulatory protein, prevents calcium ions from entering the SR by binding to and inhibiting SERCA, contributing to myofiber contraction. Disruptions in sarcolipin (SLN) expression are implicated in the pathophysiology of obesity and musculoskeletal disease. However, the mechanisms regulating sarcolipin expression are not clearly understood. We recently showed that site-1 …

Prevalence Of Work Stress On Marital Stability Of Married Lecturers In University Of Ilorin, Modupe Gbemisola Fatoye, Foluke Nike Bolu-Steve

Buletin Konseling Inovatif

This study investigated the prevalence of work stress and its impact on marital stability among married lecturers at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. A descriptive correlational survey design was employed, and 100 married lecturers were selected through a multistage sampling technique across five faculties. Data were gathered using a researcher-designed instrument titled “Work Stress and Marital Stability Questionnaire (WSMSQ),” which demonstrated strong reliability with a Cronbach Alpha coefficient of 0.81. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including Pearson Product-Moment Correlation, independent samples t-test, and one-way ANOVA, were used to analyze the data at a 0.05 level of significance. Results revealed a significant …

Effective Engagement In Online Asynchronous Graduate Courses: How Students Perceive Engagement In Their Graduate Programs, Matthew A. Galeota, Robert M. Mangione, Stephanie M. Foote

New York Journal of Student Affairs

An increase in online learning has created a set of new challenges for higher education institutions. Institutions seek to retain students and ensure they are engaged in their courses. This paper examines forms of engagement that traditional and nontraditional students perceive in their online asynchronous graduate courses at a public flagship university. The authors examined relevant literature and surveyed students across several online graduate education programs. The survey shows that collaborative engagement, specifically the indicator of connecting to institutional opportunities, is the lowest tallied. This suggests that online graduate programs should seek to implement more collaborative engagement indicators. The survey …

Scoping Review: Ethical Issues Involved In Using Mhealth Technologies In Home Care For Older Adults, Miaomiao Shen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Advancements in mobile health (mHealth) technologies have reshaped the delivery of healthcare, offering new possibilities for improving the quality of care, particularly for older adults receiving care at home. While the potential benefits of mHealth are considerable, integrating technology into home care for older adults raises several ethical concerns.

Purpose: To explore and map the ethical issues associated with using mHealth technologies in the home care of older adults.

Inclusion criteria: Studies that focus on mHealth technologies used in home care for older adults (aged 65+); Studies that explicitly discuss ethical issues; Original studies incorporating quantitative, qualitative, …

Healthy Aging And Pet Caretaking: Findings From The Health And Retirement Study, Beth A. Pratt, Erika Friedmann

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The global population of 1 billion people ≥ age 60 is expected to double by 2050, likely increasing the prevalence of age-related cognitive decline (Alzheimer’s Association, 2019). Examining biological, psychological, and social (biopsychosocial) factors and possible moderation by other critical factors, including neighborhood physical disorder (i.e., graffiti, litter, vandalism, safety) and cohesion (i.e., mutual trust/solidarity between neighbors), may inform development of targeted interventions to improve biopsychosocial and cognitive health. Human-animal interaction (HAI) has been found to improve health outcomes and may be a viable option to enhance biopsychosocial factors and delay cognitive decline in older adults (Gee et al., 2017). …

Tangology Simulation: An Experiential Simulation To Understand Leadership And Followership, Martina Gallagher, Linda Sheen, Darlene Acorda, Kelli Galle

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Leadership is emphasized in many healthcare disciplines, especially nursing¹. However, learning about leadership typically occurs in the context of readings and discussions, which do not provide students with the visceral experiences needed to critically reflect on what is required of them to lead effectively². Furthermore, there is limited discussion about followership, or what is required of a good follower to collaborate effectively within a healthcare team³.

Purpose: The purpose of the Tangology Simulation is to provide students with an experiential activity that emulates the roles of leadership and followership in a non-threatening environment. …

Development Of A Novel Kt Tool For Parents Of Children With Idd Seeking Emergency Care, Shannon Scott, Sarah Elliott, Hannah M. Brooks, Gwen Erdmann, Lisa Hartling

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Children with intellectual developmental disorders (IDD) are generally defined as those under 18 years old who have conditions that can adversely impact their physical, intellectual, and/or emotional development. Taking a child to an emergency department (ED) is often unexpected and stressful for the parents and child. Children with IDDs are among the highest users of emergency health care services in their age group (3), with complex and challenging ED experiences. Digital knowledge translation (KT) tools can effectively share experiences and health information while addressing the learning needs of parents.

The aim of this study is to report on the …

Valid And Reliable? Psychometric Evaluation Of A Preceptorship Survey, Leonie Declerk

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Health professions use a preceptorship model for clinical education. Numerous studies have evaluated barriers and facilitators to nurse practitioner (NP) preceptorship. However, few used theory-guided, psychometrically-sound, survey instruments. My purpose was to develop and test validity and reliability of a preceptorship survey, using the Integrated Behavioral Model (IBM) as a framework. I developed a pool of 82 survey items that reflected 11 constructs in the IBM from published literature and unpublished research findings. Eight faculty and 12 NP preceptors evaluated content-validity and clarity of the items, and one item was removed. The survey was deployed to a sample …

Qualities Of An Effective Mentor In Clinical Practice: Insights From Nurses And Midwives In Rwanda, Yvonne Kasine

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Introduction: Globally, many countries have adopted mentorship programs to support new and less experienced nurses in enhancing their skills (Hoover et al., 2020). In Rwanda, mentorship has been a part of the professional development of nurses and midwives (Musabwasoni et al., 2020; Nyiringango et al., 2021). Mentorship offers numerous benefits, serving as a tool for professional growth and fostering camaraderie among nursing and midwifery professionals. From 2016 to 2020, a clinical mentorship program named Training, support, and Access Modal (TSAM) was implemented to help nurses and midwives improve their competencies in providing maternal and neonatal care at selected health facilities …

Research Findings Describing Home-Based Nurses’ International Scope And Standards Of Practice, Susan M. Hinck, Mary C. Narayan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background. The International Home Care Nurses Organization and the American Nurses Association (ANA) are collaborating to develop the International Scope and Standards of Home-Based Nursing Practice. The first step was to conduct research with home-based nurses (HBNs; nurses who provide care for patients in their homes) to develop an evidence-base for the international scope and standards document.

Methodology. This IRB-reviewed study consisted of a literature review to locate key documents (e.g.; ICN, 2021; Narayan et al., 2017; Nursing and Midwifery Council, 2024; Rusli et al., 2021, Saari et al., 2024) and four surveys: 1) status of country’s Home-Based Nursing …

Mixed Reality In Modern Nursing Practice: A Systematic Review Of Clinical Applications, Chandler H. Moser, Changhwan Kim, Bindu Charles, Renila Tijones, Elsa Sanchez, Jedry G. Davila, Hemilla R. Matta, Erin Barker, David Goldenberg, John Madara, Michael J. Brenner, Cildi-Clabsi Study Team, Vinciya Pandian

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Objective: This study aims to review recent literature on using mixed reality (MR) in nursing practice, focusing on outcomes related to nursing efficiency, satisfaction, ergonomics, competency, and team effectiveness. The research addresses the growing interest in using MR technology to enhance nursing care delivery and improve access to care.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines and registered in PROSPERO. Multiple databases, including MEDLINE, Embase, and Scopus, were searched for relevant literature from January 2013 to January 2023. Inclusion criteria were studies that employed MR in nursing settings with measurable outcomes in efficiency, satisfaction, ergonomics, competency, or team …

Nurses' Involvement Of Caregivers In Managing Childhood Illnesses In Vhembe District, South Africa, Sophy Mogatlogedi Moloko

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nurses are responsible for improving family and community component of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) strategy [1] by providing counselling and health education to caregivers of children under-five years [2]. However, some caregivers still delays seeking healthcare for their children. The delay results from lack of recognition of disease severity, cultural and religious beliefs regarding child health and illnesses [3]. The aim of the study was to explore nurses' involvement of caregivers in the prevention and management of childhood illnesses in Vhembe district, South Africa.


A qualitative exploratory description design was applied in the study. A sample of …

A Mixed Method Study On Nurses Pain Management For Hospitalized Persons Living With Dementia, Beverley F. Ingelson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose Statement: To assess factors influencing nurses’ beliefs and knowledge when assessing and managing pain in hospitalized older persons living with dementia (PLWD).

Background: Hospitalized PLWD often experience unrelieved pain. Pain is common in PLWD. Undermanaged pain accelerates changes in cognition, memory loss, and functional decline. Nurses’ personal feelings and professional experiences with pain may lead to inaccurate knowledge and beliefs based on negative stereotypes of aging and dementia.

Methods: A mixed method study was conducted using an explanatory sequential design. The quantitative cross-sectional survey study measured nurses’ self-perceived knowledge and beliefs about pain assessment and management in PLWD. The …

Effects Of Health Literacy Empowerment Education In Korean Nurses, Gun Ja Jang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study aimed to examine the effects of health literacy empowerment education on the health literacy and cultural competence of nurses working in a Korean public hospital, which is easily accessible to vulnerable populations, including Medicaid beneficiaries and multicultural groups. The study was designed as a randomized controlled trial. Participants included 60 nurses employed at public hospitals who directly engaged in patient care and consented to participate in two educational programs on October 17, 2024. Odd-numbered applicants were assigned to the control group, while even-numbered applicants were placed in the experimental group. The control group (30 nurses) received a standard …

Technological Competency As Caring In Prelicensure Nursing Students: A Us Survey Using The Tccni-R, Clarissa Afable, Chitra Paul-Victor, Angela S. Prestia, Jessica Roman

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background. In the U.S., prelicensure nursing students (PNSs) lack informatics competencies due to a lack of educational opportunities and resources. Therefore, there are implications in nursing education for preparing PNSs for patient-centered care using Locsin’s technological competency as caring in nursing theory.

Purpose. The purpose is to evaluate the psychometric properties and establish the reliability of the English translation of the TCCNI-R through exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and validity via structural equation modeling to examine if the instrument applies in U.S. academic nursing education in PNSs.

Methods. The proposed study utilizes a descriptive, cross-sectional …

Defining Caring Behaviors In Online Nursing Education: A Faculty Perspective, Katy Fisher-Cunningham, Vanessa Wright, Sheryl Buckner

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The shift to online nursing education, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, has underscored new challenges in fostering caring interactions, a core component of effective nursing pedagogy. While research highlights the importance of perceived caring behaviors by faculty for positive student outcomes, tools for standardizing and assessing these behaviors in virtual settings remain limited. Findings point to the need for resources, training, and assessment tools specifically designed for online teaching. This study will explore nursing faculty perspectives on essential caring behaviors in online environments, aiming to bridge this gap and enhance the student experience in online nursing education.

Using a descriptive, …

Program Evaluation Of Delirium Screening, Notification And Management, Savvy Louie, Sharon Norman, Jaymie Bryan, Dalton Vanderpol, Shelley Schoepflin Sanders

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Delirium is an acute confusion state associated with poor health outcomes, such as increased mortality and long-term cognitive impairments (Fong & Inouye, 2022; Mattison, 2022; Pereira et al., 2023; Rieck et al., 2019). Hospitalized older adults, ages 65 years and older, and patients with dementia are at increased risk of developing delirium (Mattison, 2022; Pereira et al., 2023). Delirium is prevalent and occurs in 2.6 million hospitalized older adults every year (Fong & Inouye, 2022). Despite the adverse impact of delirium on health outcomes, delirium diagnosis is often missed in routine hospital care. While delirium identification is integral to …

Are Open Or Enclosed Nursing Stations Better, And For Who?, Sydney Lauren Long, Annette Bourgault, Mona Shattell

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The benefits of enclosed versus open nursing stations are frequently discussed among inpatient nurses and hospital administrators. This scoping review synthesizes the state of the science on architectural best practices for inpatient psychiatric units and identifies gaps in the literature about enclosed versus open nursing stations. Peer reviewed articles from PubMed, CINAHL, EBSCO, and Web of Science were extracted for review. These articles were written in English and published between 2015 and the present (2024). All studies occurred on adult inpatient psychiatric units. Qualitative and quantitative studies whose sample included inpatient nurses, nursing staff, and clients were included. Findings suggest …