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Wendy Kooken, Wendy Kooken, Nathalie Romero '25, Posse Legacy Project, Illinois Wesleyan University

All oral histories

Interview of Wendy Kooken, PhD, RN on July 3, 2025. Wendy Kooken, PhD, RN, Posse 4 and Posse 7 mentor and Associate Professor of Nursing at Illinois Wesleyan University.

Using Remote Behavioral Skills Training To Teach Staff To Implement Augmented Competing Stimulus Assessments, Tanvi Pendharkar

Doctoral Dissertations - College of Arts and Sciences

Despite a growing number of Board Certified Behavior Analysts^®(BCBA), there are many geographic regions without access to behavior analytic services. Remote training methods that can be implemented without face-to-face contact allow for behavior analytic services to reach areas without local BCBAs to provide services. One such method with promise for remote application is behavioral skills training (BST). BST consists of instructions, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback. BST has been used to train behavior-analytic service providers to implement a variety of procedures, but BST has yet to be used to teach clinicians how to conduct augmented competing stimulus assessments (A-CSA). …

Ole Miss Alumnus Invests In Student Startups, Bill Dabney

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi's annual "Servin' the South" business model competition has helped nurture dozens of student-led businesses, and an Ole Miss alumnus is hoping to keep the ideas flowing.

The Effects Of Multiple Exemplar Instruction On A Bidirectional Naming Repertoire In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Madison Appelbaum

Theses

Neurotypical children normally acquire language skills in their natural environment. However, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) typically require specialized interventions to acquire language and communication skills (Yoon et al., 2023). A behavior repertoire that has been shown essential for the fast and incidental acquisition of language in children is bi-directional naming (BiN). Multiple exemplar instruction (MEI) has been used to facilitate the acquisition of BiN in children with ASD. In the present study, we replicated and extended previous research (e.g., Yoon et al., 2023) to evaluate the effect of MEI on the emergence of BiN repertoire in three elementary …

Effects Of Self-Monitoring On Teachers’ Behavior-Specific Praise And Students’ Behavior In A Center-Based Classroom, Samantha Walsh

Theses

The current study explores the effects of self-monitoring on teachers' use of behavior-specific praise (BSP) and its impact on student behavior in a center-based classroom. Self-monitoring, a cost-effective and time-efficient intervention, has been proven effective in previous research for enhancing educator performance. However, previous studies have often combined self-monitoring with other interventions, leaving a gap in understanding its effects in isolation. This study aims to replicate the work of Justus et al. (2023) by examining the impact of self-monitoring on paraprofessionals in a center-based classroom with students aged 6-10. Using a multiple baseline design across participants, three paraprofessionals were trained …

Examining The Association Between The Timing Of The First Antenatal Check; Number Of Antenatal Care (Anc) Visits During Pregnancy With Maternal Mortality In Nigeria, Kanayo Omonoju

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Maternal mortality is growing at an alarming rate in Nigeria, ranking the second highest Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) globally. This cross-sectional study examined the association between the timing of the first antenatal check and the number of Antenatal Care (ANC) visits during pregnancy and its impact on maternal mortality using the Nigerian Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) 2018 among a study population of women 15 - 49 years old. The theoretical framework for this study was grounded in the socioecological model. Multiple logistic regression was used to determine if there are relationships between timing of first antenatal check, the number …

Administrator Perspectives Of Challenges In Instructional Support Of Secondary Special Education Co-Teach Model, Sonya R. Pichon

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem addressed in this study was that school administrators may not be knowledgeable regarding how to support co-teachers, which may contribute to the underperformance of students in special education co-teach programs. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore school administrator perspectives regarding the supervision of special education teachers and the support they provide to them in the classroom. This study was grounded in Bass’ transformational leadership. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with 12 secondary school principals and assistant principals who supervise special education programs in one large urban district in Texas serving 22,600 students from …

Pragmatic Approaches To Data Breach Prevention: Strategies Employed By It Managers, Thompson Adefemi Olatuyi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The increasing frequency and complexity of data breaches present critical challenges for cybersecurity managers responsible for protecting organizational assets. This qualitative phenomenological study examined how information technology (IT) managers conceptualize, strategize, and apply best practices to prevent breaches in complex environments. Unmanaged risks can compromise sensitive systems, disrupt operations, and erode stakeholder trust. Business and IT leaders must proactively address these threats to avoid reputational damage, financial loss, regulatory penalties, and loss of competitive advantage. Grounded in Actor-Network Theory (ANT), the study examined insights gathered from 20 experienced IT managers in multiple countries, using semi-structured questionnaires and organizational documents. Thematic …

Overcoming Barriers To Literacy For Individuals Who Need Or Use Aac: Lived Experiences, Key Research Findings, And Future Directions, Janice Light, Christine Holyfield, David Mcnaughton, Dana Nieder, Jamie Preece

Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy Faculty Publications and Presentations

Literacy supports participation in education, employment, healthcare, and community living, and enhances communication for individuals who need or use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Research has demonstrated that individuals with developmental disabilities who need or use AAC can successfully acquire a wide range of literacy skills when provided with effective tools and evidence-based, adapted instruction delivered by trained professionals. Unfortunately, individuals who need or use AAC typically face significant barriers to literacy learning: (1) They may be excluded from literacy instruction or only have access to instruction that requires spoken responses severely limiting their participation; (2) Their service providers may …

Introduction To Sociology: The Family, Dr. Marcia Morrison Ph.D.

Open Educational Resources

Abstract

This paper explores the evolving landscape of modern family structures, analyzing their diverse forms, core functions, and the challenges they face within contemporary society. Drawing on recent research and theoretical frameworks, it examines the transformation of parenthood—especially single fatherhood—the shifting definitions of family and kinship, and the influence of family structure on emotional security, socialization, and reproductive roles. The discussion highlights the rise of dual-career households, increased grandparental involvement, the complexities of blended and single-parent families, as well as the growing acceptance of cohabitation and child-free couples. Special attention is given to persistent social problems, such as the cycles …

Introduction To Sociology: Sex And Gender, Dr. Marcia Morrison Ph.D.

Open Educational Resources

Abstract

This paper explores the complex interplay between sex and gender, focusing on how societal structures, historical contexts, and cultural norms shape gender roles and expectations. Drawing on the works of influential theorists such as Margaret Mead and researchers like Maccoby and Jacklin, the discussion distinguishes between biological sex differences and socially constructed gender distinctions. The analysis highlights the pervasive influence of gender socialization through agents such as family, peers, educational institutions, and media, which collectively reinforce stereotypes and stratify opportunities for individuals. The evolution of gender stratification is traced from the post-World War II era to the present, documenting …

Introduction To Sociology: Culture, Dr. Marcia Morrison Ph.D.

Open Educational Resources

Abstract

A Synthesis of Sociological Perspectives on Culture and Social Evolution This paper provides an in-depth exploration of culture as a foundational element in the study of sociology, dissecting its central components—knowledge, language, symbols, values, norms, and material objects—and their profound impact on society. Through the examination of cultural integration and diversity, the analysis foregrounds the dynamic tensions between assimilation and the preservation of subcultures, illustrating how these forces shape identities, relationships, and social cohesion in contemporary contexts. The discussion offers nuanced insights into the processes by which dominant and minority cultures interact, negotiate power, and navigate the challenges of …

Commentary On Quality Improvement Case Series: Leukemic Arthritis Mimicking Septic Arthritis In A Pediatric Patient, Alexandre Arkader, Mihir M Thacker, Karim Masrouha

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

Fort Hays State University Tiger Weekly, July 03, 2025, University Relations

Tiger Weekly Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Strategies For Reducing Employee Turnover In Long-Term Care, Eleanor Denise Gaines

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

High employee turnover in long-term care (LTC) facilities contributes to diminished care quality, low staff morale, and increased operational costs. LTC organizational leaders must address high turnover because it disrupts continuity of care, undermines team cohesion, and increases the burden of recruiting and training new staff. This qualitative multiple case study explored strategies used by human resource managers (HRMs) to improve staff retention and morale in LTC settings, motivated by the need to prevent workforce deterioration, enhance competitive advantage, and increase organizational profitability. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory, the purpose of the study was to identify evidence-based practices that effectively …

Building Belonging Infrastructure In Cities: Arts/Culture-Based Critical Participatory Action Research And Youth, Kimberly Rae Nightingale

Dissertations and Theses

Belonging is a critical human need. Urban planning's history of bureaucratic expertise continues to champion the powerful, resulting in structures and procedures that still separate and damage city communities. This research challenges the current hegemony of urban planning that centers geography--the container of land--in its practice. Instead, centering the belonging of people to each other is the essential quality of healthy urban planning. A people-centered urban planning practice where the community's people are the experts and decision-makers of their own cities--and belonging is the primary objective--is long overdue.

Arts/culture-based critical participatory action research (PAR)--where the research questions, design, data collection, …

Pacific Rxtracts - July 2025, Pacific Rxtracts

Pacific RxTracts

Articles:

• First Blood Test Approved For the Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
• Rare Withdrawal Reaction Prompts Label Update for Common Antihistamines
• FDA Approves SUSVIMO: Shifting Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment from Monthly Injections to Continuous Therapy
• Battle Against Resistant Hypertension
• Two Is Better than One: Obicetrapib and Ezetimibe, a Novel Combination Pill for High Cholesterol
• Histo-blood Group ABO System Transferase and Venous Thromboembolism Risk
• GLP-1 Agonists and Thiazolidinedione Combination Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes
• Dual Pathway Targeting in Type 2 Diabetes: Exploring the Synergy of GLP1- RAs and SGLT2-inhibitors
• Two Vaccines, One Shot: Combined Immunizations Against COVID-19 and Influenza
• Mirikizumab: A New Frontier …

The Use Of Burt’S Method In Rationalizing The Cost Of Time And Evaluating The Performance Companies: An Applied Study In State Company For Textile And Leather Industries - Hilla Textile Factory, Aqeel Jaber Kadhim

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

Burt’s method is a significant process research method that provides information that directly affects the scheduling process of complex projects and planning and monitoring their completion. As a result, it has gained notoriety among practitioners in the field of specialization and offers additional advantages through computer systems for completion. It seeks to finish the project as quickly as possible while using the resources and capabilities that are available and at the lowest feasible cost. The evaluation of the performance of companies is represented in the extent of the ability of the company’s management to evaluate the performance of its activities …

Third To Fifth-Grade Teachers’ Challenges When Teaching Reading Comprehension Skills To English Language Learners In Northern Virginia, Lorraine A. Wickham-Ellis

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Third to fifth-grade teachers in a Northern Virginia Title 1 elementary school faced challenges when teaching reading comprehension skills to English language learners (ELLs) which impacted ELLs’ performance on state-mandated tests. Framed by Cummins’s second language acquisition theory, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore third to fifth-grade teachers’ challenges in teaching reading comprehension skills to ELLs and their suggestions for improved training and resources in a Northern Virginia Title 1 elementary school. Two research questions addressed the teachers’ challenges and suggestions for improved training and resources. Semistructured interviews were used to collect qualitative data from nine, …

Intersectionality Gaps Among Multiple Social Determinants In U.S. Infant And Maternal Mortality Rates, Mary D. Kirkley

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of this quantitative, cross-sectional study was to examine whether social determinants interactively influence U.S. maternal and infant mortality rates. Grounded in the Social Ecological Model, this study analyzed secondary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Vital Statistics System were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression. The final sample included 110,402 maternal deaths and 55,839 infant deaths, with inclusion criteria requiring complete data on race, education, age, marital status, gender (for infants), residency, and year of death. Exclusion criteria included non-U.S. resident deaths or missing demographic data. Results revealed statistically significant interaction effects: race/ethnicity with education …

Imaging Sciences Teachers’ Experiences With Simulation-Based Clinical Training Curriculum, Mandy Stelz

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Simulation-based education (SBE) is currently being used in imaging sciences education with no set standards or best practices. Grounded in the framework drawn from Kolb’s experiential learning theory and Magana’s T3 framework of innovation, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore imaging science teachers’ experiences using SBE for clinical training. The participants were 12 imaging science teachers that have taught imaging science students using SBE for a minimum of 3 years. Data were collected using semistructured interviews. Through thematic analysis, four themes were identified: (a) imaging science teachers reported a wide variety of tools and types of SBE …

Evaluating Early Reading Challenges And Their Influence On Phonological And Linguistic Awareness In Elementary Students In Dki Jakarta, Bahrudin Bahrudin, Endang Rochyadi, Achmad Hufad, Mohammad Arif Taboer, Imas Diana Aprilia, Ranti Novianti, Salma Nadiyah

Journal of ICSAR

The purpose of this study is to determine and describe early reading difficulties (ERD) of the elementary school children in DKI Jakarta with its phonological and linguistic awareness. Adopting a descriptive quantitative design, the performance of 65 children between the ages of 7 and 11 years (2nd to 5th grades) on measures of letter identification, syllable and word reading, phonological awareness, and linguistic awareness was tested. There was a broadly variable distribution of students' reading difficulties across the three reading difficulty levels: 43% independent, 22% instructional, and 35% frustration. The overwhelming majority of the children had difficulty blending phonemes to …

Implementation Of Multiplication Ring Media For Deaf Students In Mathematics Learning In Special Elementary Schools, Yuni Tanjung Utami, Endang Rochyadi, Imas Diana Aprilia

Journal of ICSAR

The purpose of this study was to test the effectiveness of using multiplication ring media in improving multiplication learning outcomes in deaf students. This type of research uses pre-experimental research with a one group pre-test post-test design in the study conducting treatment using this multiplication ring media twice. The Research result is data was processed using the SPSS version 24 program to produce the results of the hypothesis test to calculate the pre-test and post-test scores related to mathematics learning outcomes with single-digit multiplication and negative ranking. 15.00, the statistical test using Asymp produced Z count = -2.023. Sig. (both …

Analysis Of Student Learning Experiences In Sign Language Learning Through A Deep Learning Approach Based On The Case-Based Learning Model, Imas Diana Aprilia, Prinanda Gustarina Ridwan, Lamina Amalia Putri, Indah Auliya Muchtar

Journal of ICSAR

Students in special education programs often face challenges in mastering sign language due to limited access to interactive and contextual learning experiences. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the implementation of sign language learning by integrating the Deep Learning approach, which emphasizes mindful, meaningful, and joyful learning, with the Case-Based Learning (CBL) model to provide a more holistic learning experience. Using a descriptive research design with a qualitative approach supported by quantitative data, the study involved 51 students who had completed a sign language course and one instructor from the Special Education Study Program. Data were collected through observation, semi-structured …

Implementation Of Inclusive Education In Elementary Schools In Balikpapan City: Challenges, Solutions, And Impacts, Firman Firman, Ganjar Susilo, Tri Astuti Nur’Aini

Journal of ICSAR

The goal of implementing inclusive education in schools is to guarantee that every student, including those with special needs, receives a high-quality education. This research seeks to evaluate how inclusive education is being carried out in primary schools (SD) in Balikpapan City, with a focus on the challenges faced, solutions proposed, and the effects on student development. A descriptive qualitative method was employed, utilizing observation, interviews, and documentation techniques. Data analysis followed Miles and Huberman's framework, involving data description, analysis, and drawing conclusions. The findings indicate that inclusive education in Balikpapan City's elementary schools holds significant potential to transform the …

The Integrative Model For Strengthening The Quality Of Inclusive Education Based On Digital Literacy, Achievement Culture, And Teacher Work Motivation, Listyowati Listyowati, Maryanto Maryanto, Ngasbun Egar

Journal of ICSAR

This study aims to develop an integrative model to enhance the quality of inclusive education based on digital literacy, achievement-oriented school culture, and teacher work motivation at public elementary schools in the Candisari District, Semarang City. A quantitative approach was employed using survey methods and path analysis. Data were collected from 105 teachers through closed-ended questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression and path analysis. The results revealed that all three independent variables had a significant positive effect on the quality of inclusive education. Moreover, digital literacy and achievement culture indirectly influenced quality through teacher motivation as a mediating variable. …

Collaboration Between Special Education Teachers And Inclusive Teachers In Aceh Province, Teguh Shulha Shidqi, Rahmahtrisilvia Rahmahtrisilvia

Journal of ICSAR

This study examines collaboration between special education teachers and teachers in schools of inclusive education in Aceh Province. Using a qualitative approach with the scoping review method and prism protocol, this study analyses the relevant literature of published scientific journals. Data search was conducted on Google Scholar using the Harzing's Publish or Perish application, 3 articles were obtained for further analysis. The research results showed that collaboration between SLB teachers and teachers in inclusive schools in Aceh Province was not optimal. The implementation of inclusive education in Aceh still faces challenges such as not yet constructed cultural and strong policies, …

Building Quality Inclusive Schools Through Transformational Leadership, School Culture, And Digitalization: An Empirical Study In Public Elementary Schools In Tugu District, Semarang City, Munirotun Munirotun, Widya Kusumaningsih, Nurkolis Nurkolis

Journal of ICSAR

This study investigates the influence of transformational leadership, school culture, and digitalization on the quality of inclusive elementary schools in Tugu District, Semarang. As the foundation of national development, education requires not only knowledge transfer but also the cultivation of character and values. Despite being categorized as “Good,” most elementary schools in Tugu District have experienced a decline in learning quality, as indicated by the 2023 national assessment. Key challenges include teacher shortages, competency mismatches, excessive workloads, and limited understanding of the Merdeka Curriculum. Additional obstacles such as high administrative burdens and inadequate digital infrastructure further impede effective learning. Employing …

A Quantitative Study On The Determinants Of Collaborative Culture In Inclusive Primary Schools: The Role Of Social Competence, Work Motivation, And Organizational Climate, Angela Astrid Stelladiba Cindy Ayu, Bunyamin Bunyamin, I Made Sudana

Journal of ICSAR

This study aims to examine the influence of teachers’ social competence, work motivation, and organizational climate on collaborative culture in elementary schools within the Bawana Alit cluster, Tembalang District, Semarang City. Employing a quantitative approach with a correlational design, data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 153 teachers selected using proportional random sampling. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, multiple regression analysis, and hypothesis testing. The results showed that each independent variable social competence (r = 0.701), work motivation (r = 0.726), and organizational climate (r = 0.821) had a positive and significant influence on collaborative culture. Simultaneously, the …

Determining Graduate Quality Through School Principals’ Transformational Leadership, Teachers’ Professional Competence, And Work Motivation: A Quantitative Study, Ana Supriati, Titik Haryati, Sumarno Sumarno

Journal of ICSAR

This study aims to analyze the influence of school principals’ transformational leadership, teachers’ professional competence, and work motivation on the quality of graduates in public junior high schools in Rembang Regency. A quantitative approach was employed using a survey method involving 289 teachers as respondents. The research instrument used a Likert-scale questionnaire tested for validity and reliability. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression techniques. The results revealed that both partially and simultaneously, the three independent variables had a positive and significant influence on the quality of graduates. Transformational leadership fosters a supportive school climate, professional competence enhances teaching effectiveness, …