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The Scholar's Journey: The Limits Of Academic Discourse, Katherine Mcloone

Mythcon

Indrapramit Das's The Devourers (2015) follows a Kolkata historian who encounters a werewolf with a complicated past. As Alok learns more about the vibrancy of that past, he discovers truths about himself and about the mythic traditions still alive in the remote Sundarban forest.

Rivers Solomon’s The Deep (2019) portrays a historian from a culture of mermaid-like creatures descended from the pregnant women thrown overboard in the Middle Passage: She must leave her people so she can grapple with the weight of her profession. In R.F. Kuang's Katabasis (2025), two post-graduate students studying magick travel to the underworld to rescue …

Shared Trauma, Shared Drama: Faërian Drama In Russian Doll And Elsewhere, Janet Croft

Mythcon

In his seminal essay “On Fairy-stories” (1939), J.R.R. Tolkien introduces the concept of Faërian drama: experiences with a “realism and immediacy beyond the compass of any human mechanism,” where the viewer feels he is “bodily inside [a] Secondary World” but instead is “in a dream that some other mind is weaving.” This framing structure is used, though not called by this name, in many other texts. In a series of four previously published essays, I have attempted to explore and codify this concept. Picking up a theme hinted at but not explored in my previous papers, what happens when the …

Wmdds Bulletin Spring 2026

West Michigan District Dental Society Bulletin

In the Spring 2026 issue, the reader will find introductions to the 2026-2027 WMDDS Board, recognition of WMDDS members for recent Michigan Dental Association awards, and "Pearls from Local Dentists" on the subject of Caring for Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate. Also included are your monthly tripartite updates, news from West Michigan counties, the President's Message, and the Editor's Letter.

Wmdds Bulletin Winter 2026

West Michigan District Dental Society Bulletin

In the Winter 2026 issue, the reader will find articles detailing West Michigan District Dental Society's delegation notice and election results, an Ionia/Montcalm County spotlight, and "Pearls from Local Dentists" on the subjects of Behavior Guidance in Pediatric Dentistry, occupational pain, and preventing hearing loss. Also included are your monthly tripartite updates, news from West Michigan counties, the President's Message, and the Editor's Letter.

Cognitive Media Literacy In The Digital Age: Structural And Behavioral Dimensions Of Inequality, Elif Pınar Aciyan Şen, Murad Karaduman

Journal of Media Literacy Education Pre-Prints

The expansion of digital technologies has not only transformed media production and consumption but also reshaped the cognitive conditions through which individuals interpret information. Drawing on W. James Potter’s (2004) cognitive model of media literacy, this study explores how cognitive dimensions of media literacy relate to digital inequalities among adults. To operationalize the model, index variables were developed for its four subdimensions, knowledge structures, personal locus, competencies, and skills, using multiple theoretically defined item domains. Based on a stratified face-to-face survey with 400 adults in Antalya, Türkiye, multiple regression analyses reveal that age and education are the strongest predictors of …

Abstract Book (Pdf), Lsu Health School Of Medicine

Summer Research Internship Program

Abstract Book for the 20XX Summer Research Internship Program.

Participants are listed alphabetically by last name.

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Ada Washington Leadership Conference- Vda Action Team Leaders Meet With Virginia Legislators At The Federal Level, Laura Givens

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Head Start Dental Home Initiative Partners With Vcu And Virginia Oral Health Coalition, Martha Bushong

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Vda Board Of Directors Actions In Brief - June 19, 2010

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Va Dent J July, August, And September 2010

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Message From The Editor, Richard F. Roadcap Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Montana Kinship Navigator Program: A Statewide Frontier Initiative Promoting Kinship Family Health And Wellness, Daniel J. Koltz Dr., Peyton Vining, Yu Jiang

GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy

This practice brief report describes the development, implementation, and new updates of the Montana Kinship Navigator Program (MTKNP), a statewide initiative designed to support kinship caregivers in a large, rural frontier context. Montana’s geographic isolation, limited infrastructure, and sparse population create significant barriers for kinship families, including restricted access to healthcare, transportation, childcare, and social services. These challenges are compounded when caregivers unexpectedly assume responsibility for children, often with limited resources and support. MTKNP addresses these gaps through a comprehensive, evidence-informed model that integrates information and referral services with individualized case management. The program serves both formal and informal kinship …

Vietnamese Grandparents' Caregiving Experiences For Grandchildren Impacted By Hiv/Aids: An Ethnographic Study, Lesley M. Harris, Nguyen D. Thang, Linh Thuy Nguyen

GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy

This ethnographic study explores the caregiving experiences of grandparents in northern Vietnam who are raising grandchildren impacted by HIV/AIDS. Specifically, what is the process of skipped-generation caregiving in families affected by HIV/AIDS in Vietnam? Data were collected between 2009 and 2011 through participant observation and in-depth interviews with 26 grandparent caregivers and eight key informants. Informed by the Caregiving Career framework as a sensitizing concept and using constructivist grounded theory analytic strategies, the study identifies four interconnected caregiving phases shaped by cultural expectations, stigma, and intergenerational disruption. Through fieldwork and analysis, we found that grandparents drew from previous and current …

From Strangers To Family: Fostering Resilience Through Social Support In Grandmothers Raising Grandchildren, Nancy Mendoza

GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy

Grandparents often unexpectedly assume the role of caregiver with little support. Supporting these caregivers is critical for their health and well-being and that of their grandchildren. This study examines how family-like relationships formed during the GC+ intervention, increasing social support and resilience among grandparent caregivers. Four grandmothers, raising a total of five grandsons, participated in a focus group six months post-intervention. Grandmothers were asked to share their opinions and thoughts regarding the intervention. Using the Convoy Model and Resilience Theory, researchers conducted a deductive content analysis of participants’ perspectives on close family-like relationships cultivated during the intervention. Findings suggest close …

Complete Issue Vol. 8, Issue 2

GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy

Complete Issue Vol. 8, Issue 2

La Différence Entre Le Contrat De Franchisage Et Le Contrat De Représentation Commerciale En Droit Libanais, Mazen N. Houssami

Proche-Orient, Études juridiques

No abstract provided.

Soliciting Autonomous Agent Feedback Via Augmented Response Payloads, Chairy Cheung

Defensive Publications Series

Feedback collection methods designed for human users may be less effective in environments where autonomous agents are consumers of software tools, potentially affecting service improvement. A direct feedback channel can be established by augmenting tool response payloads with machine-parsable instructions. These instructions can prompt a compliant agent to construct and transmit a feedback report, which can be enriched with contextual information from the agent's perspective. This feedback can be solicited, for example, following an error or on a sampled basis for successful operations. The resulting feedback loop can provide data that may inform enhancements to tool performance and usability for …

Unf Student Research Symposium Conference Program Summer 2026, Office Of Undergraduate Research, Unf Graduate School

UNF Student Research Symposium

The Summer UNF Student Research Symposium is a multi-disciplinary conference where students showcase their research and creative projects. The symposium, hosted by the UNF Office of Undergraduate Research in partnership with the UNF Graduate School and the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office, is a component of the Student Research Symposium series, which provides a venue for students to present their research projects to the campus community.

Culmination Of The Arts And Stem To Enhance Creativity And Promote Learning, Kaleigh Evans

Physics and Astronomy Summer Fellows

In this work, we investigate the results from a survey, issued to a course in “Stained Glass” (n= 23 students). Major findings include that the introduction of a problem-based learning (PBL) course in the arts of stained glass may support high demand skills such as interdisciplinary conceptual learning as well as soft skills such as scientific confidence, interdisciplinary transfer, and collaborative learnings. A journal paper draft was completed and will be submitted this Fall. This summer, work was also done to establish a guide to modeling and 3D printing to help establish and grow a makerspace on campus for use …

Improving Student Engagement In Mastery Learning Through Improvement Science: A Study In A Stem Laboratory School, Jason C. Mcgregor

Education Theses and Dissertations

This improvement science dissertation seeks to address challenges in the effective implementation of a mastery-based instructional model in an open-enrollment K-12 charter school. Many students have demonstrated low motivation for completing formative learning activities, which are essential for personalized feedback and intervention. When students do not complete these activities, content mastery is hindered. This study utilizes improvement science to explore the root causes of the problem, evaluate the effects of previously used interventions, and test an intervention to improve student engagement. Preliminary analyses identified several contributing factors, including students’ feelings of incompetence with the content, frustration with grading policy, untimely …

Depression And Psychotic Disorders Elevate Inpatient Burden After Posterior Cervical Decompression And Fusion: Prioritizing Screening And Targeted Discharge Planning, Leonidas E. Mastrokostas, Paul G. Mastrokostas, Daniel Yusupov, Abigail Razi, Aaron B. Lavi, Luke B. Schwartz, Sean Inzerillo, Mohamed Said, Alexander Kucherina, Pemla Jagtiani, Arie Monas, John K. Houten, Christopher K Kepler, Jad Bou Bou Monsef, Afshin E. Razi, Mitchell K. Ng

Rothman Institute Papers

CONTEXT: Psychiatric comorbidity has been associated with worse perioperative outcomes and greater healthcare utilization after spine surgery.

AIMS: This study compared complications and healthcare utilization among posterior cervical decompression and fusion (PCDF) patients with depression, psychotic disorders, or no mental-health diagnosis.

SETTINGS AND DESIGN: Retrospective cohort analysis of the National Inpatient Sample from 2016 to 2022.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: The database was queried for elective adult PCDF encounters. Mental-health exposures were defined using Elixhauser indicators for depression and psychoses. Outcomes included medical complications, non-routine discharge, inpatient mortality, length of stay (LOS), and costs.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Chi-square and multivariate logistic …

Effectiveness Of Medical Clowns In Improving Emotion For Children Undergoing Invasive Treatments, Pao-Li Pan, Wei-Wen Wu, Cheng-Shi Shiu, Meng-Yao Lu, Leigh Lu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background and Objective: Children diagnosed with cancer often find hospitalization and medical procedures confusing and distressing due to limited developmental understanding. Hospitalized children frequently experience heightened anxiety, especially during invasive procedures. Among psychosocial interventions, medical clowning has emerged as effective in improving emotional well-being. In Taiwan, past study suggested group-based medical clown services improve children’s emotional well-being, but evidence for individualized services—recently adopted in Taiwan—is limited. In other countries, individualized clown interventions before procedures, such as intravenous insertion or surgery, significantly reduce anxiety and distress. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of individualized medical clown services in enhancing the …

From Tradition To Transformation: Hybrid Clinical Experiences, Simone Chinnis, Janelle Akomah, Angela Capello, Diana-Lyn Baptiste

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: The clinical practicum in the final semester of pre-licensure programs is a hallmark experience in nursing education, bridging academia and professional practice by providing students with immersive, hands-on experiences. Such experiences foster the development of essential competencies--e.g., clinical reasoning, communication, professionalism, collaboration, & leadership. Capstone experiences lead to the application of theory to practice under precepted experiences.

Preceptorships during the final practicum assist with the transition from student to novice nurse by enhancing readiness for independent practice in a psychologically safe environment. According to the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (AACN), clinical learning experiences must align with anticipated …

Using Greater Resilience Information Toolkit As A Transformative Strategy For Native American Women, Kathy Prue-Owens, Marie Zephier, Lauren Shaw, Nicole Weis

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background/Purpose: Native Americans (NAs) exhibit lower quality of life due to poverty, inadequate health services, historica/ongoing discrimination. NA women are underrepresented when it comes to the epidemic of violence, mental health and wellness outcomes.The purpose of this mixed method study was to explore the relationship between Native American (NA) women cultural beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions by gathering cultural input on the Greater Resilience Information Toolkit (GRIT) program.

Methods: This is a mixed-method community-based participatory research (CBPR) study. Self-efficacy is the theoretical framework. Upon Institutional Review Board approvals, flyers were posted at the tribal wellness center. Prior to focus groups, participants …

Enhancing Nurse–Patient Communication Through The Aidet Model: Evidence From A Vietnamese Hospital, Minh Thu Bui, Huong Giang Nguyen, Anh Nguyen, Tuong Vi Ho, Nghe Nguyen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Effective nurse–patient communication is vital to patient-centered care and can be strengthened through simple, behavior-anchored routines. The AIDET model (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) was implemented using a standardized checklist that operationalizes greeting, self-introduction, informing about timing, clear explanations, and an explicit expression of thank you to improve communication and patient’s satisfaction.

Objective: To evaluate hospital-wide AIDET model implementation and its association with patient-reported communication quality and satisfaction, and to identify components which will need improvement.

Method: A prospective, 6 months hospital-wide quality-improvement evaluation of nurse–patient communication at Bach Mai Hospital was conducted. Communication behaviors were standardized using …

Development And Validation Of A Risk Assessment Scale For Medical Device–Related Pressure Injuries, Ayise Karadag, Aleyna Uçanbelen, Öznur Erbay Dalli

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Medical Device–Related Pressure Injuries (MDRPIs) pose a growing global challenge to patient safety, with incidence rates up to 19.3% [1]. MDRPIs are recognized as a nursing-sensitive quality indicator and excluded from hospital reimbursement systems, underscoring their clinical and economic significance [2,3]. Although largely preventable, accurate risk prediction remains limited due to the absence of MDRPI-specific tools for adults [4,5]. This study aimed to develop and validate a new, highly predictive risk assessment scale—MedRAS—to enable early identification and prevention of MDRPIs in adult inpatients.
This methodological and psychometric validation study included 160 adult inpatients using one or more medical devices. Data …

Incorporating Global Perspectives Through Coil In Reproductive Health Nursing Education, Catherine Crawford, Rhonda Lanning, Elisabeth Hemnes Aanensen, Grethe Aarreberg

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Global learning is based on the principle that the world is a collection of interdependent systems and that higher education plays a vital role in fostering learners' ability to advance equity and justice (Zhou, 2022). Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) is a pedagogical approach which allows students to participate in virtual global learning activities encouraging development of critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving and teamwork skills, while enhancing recognition of diverse and global perspectives (Shaw et al., 2025) viewed as essential for safe patient care (Te et al, 2019). COIL has been in use in many universities in the United States and …

In Re: Jayden Martin

2026 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Leaving Against Medical Advice In The Ed: Understanding A Preventable Threat To Patient Safety, Chhaya Gupta, Shakti Shishodia, Pallavi Sehgal, Deborah Eke

URGENT Matters

No abstract provided.

Standardizing Neurological Assessments, Delaney Miller, Hannah Dorsey, Lauren Sulzen, Olivia Garrett, Patricia Rios, Sukhmanpareet Kaur

2025

No abstract provided.