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Peer Feedback Skills: A Negotiation Teaching Imperative, Lieutenant Colonel Taren E. Wellman

Saint Louis University Law Journal

Critical feedback, especially among peers, is difficult to give well but can be taught. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Negotiations teachers can not only teach negotiation and facilitation skills affecting substantive outcomes but also equip students with the confidence and competence to engage well with critical feedback—a skill readily transferrable into any conflict resolution context. In this study, the author engaged a classroom intervention designed to improve peer feedback quality in an undergraduate negotiation course. The intervention included increasing transparency of what makes effective feedback and supplying a video recording of students’ negotiation performance prior to engaging in peer feedback, …

Book Review Essay: Fair Shake: Women And The Fight To Build A Just Economy, Madhavi Venkatesan, Michelle Wong

Journal of International Women's Studies

No abstract provided.

2025-2026 Common Data, Morehead State University. Institutional Research & Analysis.

Office of Institutional Research & Analysis Publication Archive

2025-2026 issue of the Common Data.

Where Transformation Happens : Identifying Formational Qualities Of Spiritual Friendship Groups For Gen Z University Students, Gregory K. Haseloff

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Implementing “Break Buddies”, A Nurse-Nurse Collaboration Model, To Improve Employee Satisfaction Within Cardiology Unit, Amanda Barbarino

DNP Projects

Background/Introduction: Employee satisfaction and patient satisfaction/experience are largely correlated and when one declines, evidence suggests that the other will be affected similarly (Copanitsanou et al., 2017). The Great Place to Work (GPTW), a nationally recognized designation, is measured using a standardized, commercially available staff survey to evaluate nurses’ satisfaction throughout the project site organization (Boo, 2024). Nurse-nurse collaboration is one model to implement approaches to improve staff satisfaction (Stutting, 2023).

Project Goals

1. Implement and pilot a nurse-nurse collaboration ‘break buddy’ model to support staff and increase employee satisfaction on a Cardiology Unit in a community hospital setting within a 2-month …

Provider-Nurse Rounding Checklist: A Quality Improvement Project, Danielle Ursone

DNP Projects

Background/Introduction: Communication and collaboration between healthcare providers and nurses are essential for a good working relationship. Increased collaboration has been shown to improve staff attitudes and job satisfaction. Using a checklist provides an organized way to perform rounds and increase satisfaction with teamwork as well as decrease miscommunication. At this DNP project site, a rounding checklist is not being used, resulting in a disconnect between the nurses and healthcare providers.

Objective/Purpose: Project goals include:

1. Assess nurses' and providers’ thoughts and feelings on current collaboration and rounding done. Assess what nurses and providers find as barriers for using a rounding checklist …

Weight Loss Education And Telehealth Reviews For Obese Patients: A Quality Improvement Project, Selena Menjivar-Delgado

DNP Projects

Significance and Background: Obesity is a multifactorial disease resulting in multiple health complications. Telehealth is a strategic method incorporating obesity management into primary care (PC). External evidence supports the use of telehealth for obesity management, as it can increase access to care and promote weight loss. The identified benefits of telehealth include convenience, efficiency, communication, privacy, comfort, increased patient satisfaction, and minimized cost. Primary care providers (PCPs) need designated time with patients to discuss obesity and weight loss in addition to the typical patient encounter.

Purpose: Increase PC patient knowledge of obesity and possible health complications. Utilize telehealth to educate …

Improving Hemoglobin A1c Levels In A Fqhc: A Quality Improvement Project, Laura E. Mason

DNP Projects

Significance and Background

Incarcerated individuals have a higher incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) than the general population and face unique challenges in managing their condition. These include limited access to nutritious food, disruptions in the healthcare continuity, and socioeconomic barriers such as unstable housing and unemployment. Upon release these challenges can compromise glycemic control.

The Transitions Clinic Model supports formerly incarcerated individuals in managing chronic conditions, including T2D during their reintegration. Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) have been shown to improve glycemic control and self-efficacy, leading to reductions in Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels. This project aimed to implement a CGM …

2025-01-01 Caudill Connection, Morehead State University. Caudill College Of Arts, Humanities And Social Sciences.

Caudill Connection

Caudill Connection newsletter for January of 2025.

Dominance Of Leading Business Schools In Top Journals: Insights For Increasing Institutional Representation, Rodrigo Romero-Silva, Erika Marsillac, Sander De Leeuw

Information Technology & Decision Sciences Faculty Publications

The competitive push for business schools to publish in prestigious journals has resulted in a disproportionate number of papers in prestigious Management and Operations Research/Management Science (OR/MS) journals coming from a select group of institutions. Our analysis shows the Matthew effect of prestigious journals favors established schools with 51.2% of papers in 18 Management ABS 4* journals and 61.3% of papers in 3 OR/MS ABS 4* journals involving authors from the 100 top business schools identified by the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). Citation patterns are similarly concentrated among papers authored by scholars from UTD-listed business schools, with nearly …

Why Ai Monitoring Faces Resistance And What Healthcare Organizations Can Do About It: An Emotion-Based Perspective, Karl Werder, Lan Cao, Eun Hee Park, Balasubramaniam Ramesh

Information Technology & Decision Sciences Faculty Publications

Continuous monitoring of patients' health facilitated by artificial intelligence (AI) has enhanced the quality of health care, that is, the ability to access effective care. However, AI monitoring often encounters resistance to adoption by decision makers. Healthcare organizations frequently assume that the resistance stems from patients' rational evaluation of the technology's costs and benefits. Recent research challenges this assumption and suggests that the resistance to AI monitoring is influenced by the emotional experiences of patients and their surrogate decision makers. We develop a framework from an emotional perspective, provide important implications for healthcare organizations, and offer recommendations to help reduce …

Dewlap Color Variation And Male Visual Grasp Response Across Populations In A Neotropical Lizard, Janelle Talavera, Lindsey Swierk, Thomas H.Q. Powell

Research Days Posters 2025

The sensory drive hypothesis proposes that signals evolve to be most effective in their respective environment, and that the receiver’s sensory systems in that environment should evolve to match those signals. Differences in sexual signals and sensory systems in adjacent habitats may operate as isolating mechanisms. Male Anolis lizards have brightly colored dewlaps that they use for communication. Anolis aquaticus, a Costa Rican species that exhibits intraspecific variation, was studied as populations’ dewlaps vary in redness or yellowness. It is hypothesized that this variation is shaped by sensory drive and facilitates species isolation in A. aquaticus. Visual modeling was used …

Hepatitis C (Hcv) Care In The Southern Tier, Sheena Malla, Yvonne Johnston, Mitchell Brooks, Meredith Smith, Nicole Keibel, Jennifer Mahram

Research Days Posters 2025

The rural Southern Tier of New York has a significantly higher burden of Hepatitis C (HCV) infection than the rest of the state, emphasizing the region's need for enhanced HCV prevention and care. In collaboration with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Bureau of Hepatitis Health Care and Epidemiology, this pilot study aims to identify facilitators and barriers to HCV care in the Southern Tier. An electronic survey and focus groups were used to assess the availability and quality of HCV services in our catchment area. Organizations that currently offer or are interested in offering HCV services were …

Manufacturing Processes Of A Flow Focusing Continuous Casting Pressure Vessel, Samuel Estroff-Liberti, Anthony Chan

Research Days Posters 2025

This project focuses on the manufacturing process of a pressure vessel apparatus to perform Flow Focused Continuous Casting for the manufacturing of metal microparticles encapsulated in silicate glasses for use in High-temperature Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage systems. Micro-encapsulation seeks to solve the durability issues that hinder the usage of phase change materials for concentrated solar power. This manufacturing process includes working with alternative manufacturing methods for materials such as Silicate Glasses, G10 Fiberglass, High-temperature Machinable Alumina Ceramic, and a Magnetic Composite Flux Concentrator plate.

The Consumption Of Women And Animals: A More Effective Way To Combat Fragile Masculinity When We Protest, Ling Fei Liu

Research Days Posters 2025

The normalized sexualization of meat by corporate advertisements has led to the dehumanization of women, mental interchangeability of women and meat, and the solidification of traditional (and toxic) ideas of masculinity and femininity. Examining this connection may help create breakthroughs in effective communication strategies to achieve women’s and animal rights, and help men realize climate change isn’t only a “feminine” problem. In this study, the effectiveness of language and methods of protest used by women’s rights activists will be analyzed by looking at social responses to protests from each movement. Since these movements challenge ideals of toxic masculinity, understanding what …

Storytelling For Survival: Climate Fiction And The Fight For Justice, Brett Walther

Research Days Posters 2025

Fiction has always played a critical role in shaping the public perceptions of climate change. Whether it be imaginary stories or contemporary fiction, climate narratives have expanded awareness and influenced societal attitudes toward the environmental crisis. This project examines how climate fiction informs perceptions of climate justice, focusing on what narratives have been the most effective, and what potential these strategies have to grow. Determining such will occur by analyzing selected works and searching for thematic patterns to look at their effectiveness in expanding public perception. This research highlights the role of fiction in shaping climate narratives, examining how it …

How Multiplayer Video Games Influence Collaboration And Team Dynamics, Aiden Kim

Research Days Posters 2025

Multiplayer video games create a unique environment where communication and collaboration impact gameplay. While strategizing with others is often essential to reach a goal, factors like game design, communication methods, and gaming culture all play roles in shaping team dynamics. This research explores multiplayer video games and their ability to influence collaboration and develop empathy amongst players. It analyzes how games function through gameplay footage, interviews, internal/external communication methods (like in-game text chats or Discord), and communities formed around these games. By examining team vs team games (such as Valorant), team vs goal games (Overcooked!), and player vs player games …

The Therapeutic Potential Of Music, Michael Parisi

Research Days Posters 2025

Music has long played a vital role in human life as a medium for communication, emotional expression, and cultural exchange. In recent years, growing attention has been given to its therapeutic potential, particularly in addressing mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and neurological disorders. This study explores the intersection of music and mental health, investigating how musical elements such as tempo and rhythm contribute to emotional regulation and therapeutic efficacy. Through a comprehensive literature review and an original survey, this research aims to assess the effectiveness of music as a coping mechanism and compare its perceived benefits to other …

Optical Tomography Of Laser-Fabricated Waveguides, Shalmalee Deshpande, Nicole Batista, Devi Sapkota, Jack Agnes, Cameron Lapadula, Yuxuan Zhang, Bonggu Shim

Research Days Posters 2025

This study employs optical tomography to investigate the 3-D index profiles of femtosecond laser-fabricated waveguides. By immersing the waveguides in an index-matching fluid, this research reconstructs their internal structure and analyzes their 3-D index profiles using interferometer-based optical tomography. To establish a benchmark, this method is first applied to a commercial fiber optic cable, providing a reference for evaluating the laser-written waveguides. In particular, the machine-learning technique is utilized for limited-angle tomography to visualize the 3-D index profiles inside glass. This method has the potential of 3-D visualization of waveguides and structures for system-on-chip applications, where precise control in fabrication …

Applying Social Determinants Of Health To Identify Depressive Symptoms Among Older Asian American Dementia Caregivers, Daniel Lin, Abby Shapiro, Mina Lee, Kun Wang

Research Days Posters 2025

Older dementia caregivers are at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD). Older Chinese and Korean immigrants facing cultural and language barriers, along with limited social networks, may face even greater risks. Despite these vulnerabilities, little research has explored the perceived threat of AD/ADRD among this underserved population. An ongoing pilot study initiated in August 2024 administered questionnaires to eligible participants self-identifying as: Chinese or Korean Americans, aged 50 or older, and caregiving for a family member with AD/ADRD. The initial data collected from 42 participants (average age: 71 years; 52% female) reported that 70% of them …

Affirming Trans Rights: Oppression And Resiliency In Lgbtq Digital Activism, Samantha Boragine

Research Days Posters 2025

Social media can build community and empower individuals to speak freely, but does it continue to do so when those in power disagree with the message? The current U.S. administration, led by President Trump, aimed executive orders at transgender people (ex. only recognizing two sexes fixed at birth, defunding programs promoting “gender ideology”, defunding gender-affirming care) in order to delegitimize and demonize their existence. Following this trend, corporately owned social media platforms such as Facebook changed their content moderation policies. Despite this, LGBTQ activists continue to promote and affirm their right to existence, often utilizing open source platforms such as …

Enhancing Psychiatric Care Through Sbar: A Quality Improvement Initiative In Inpatient Psychiatric Settings, Emmanuel Ramos

Research Days Posters 2025

Effective communication is essential in psychiatric inpatient settings, yet structured handover communication remains inconsistent. This quality improvement project enhances communication among nurses through SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) implementation. The intervention includes nurse education, pre- and post-assessments using the KA-SBAR survey, and tracking SBAR compliance via 24-hour administrative email reports. Data will evaluate changes in SBAR usage, compliance, and nurses’ knowledge. Guided by the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) framework, the project ensures continuous quality improvement. Expected outcomes include enhanced patient safety, improved interprofessional collaboration, and optimized psychiatric nursing care. This initiative highlights the importance of standardized handover communication in reducing errors and …

The Soundtrack Of Life: A Foray Into The Ontology Of Musical Works, Emilio Kershner

Research Days Posters 2025

Historically, classical music has been the domain of compositions and jazz the realm of performance, but the question “what kind of entity is the work in rock music?” has caused some doubt. Strong cases have been made for rock’s claim to recordings, songs, and live performances. This paper will show how disagreements over the ontology of rock give cause to question the very method of constructing higher-order ontologies because of two problems: that of category overlap and that of form/genre conflation. It will be argued that the category overlap problem challenges existing rock ontologies while the form/genre conflation problem gives …

From Fear To Fondness: How Empathy For Flawed Foes On Screen Falters In The Real World For Teens And Young Adults, Selina Chen

Research Days Posters 2025

Damon Salvatore, Chuck Bass, Loki. Across much of today’s favorite teen and young adult television, viewers seem to favor villains or anti-heroes over typical protagonists. Paradoxically, unsavory characters offer a depth, inviting a great human curiosity and thereby empathy. Viewers often identify with villains in their darkness, whether intentionally or not. This research contextualizes this phenomenon within broader discussions of social media due to the encouragement of digital over face-to-face interactions. Over time, society has become desensitized to crises ranging from personal relationships to global matters with the rise of social media usage, which disconnects individuals from tangible consequences. Therefore, …

Synthesis Of Ag-Sn Phases Predicted With Machine Learning, Jeff Lam, Olesya Gorbunova, Md Ariful Islam, Ganesh Tiwari, Tibendra Adhikari

Research Days Posters 2025

Machine learning has the potential to accelerate materials discovery for targeted applications. In electronics packaging, continued miniaturization demands new solutions, with Sn-rich alloys emerging as promising lead-free interconnects. The Ag-Sn binary was recently explored with a combination of machine learning, evolutionary optimization, and ab initio modeling, revealing previously unknown Sn-rich intermetallics stable at elevated temperatures. In this project, these predictions have been tested experimentally using flux growth synthesis, where Sn, due to its low melting point, acts as flux for dissolving raw materials at high temperatures before crystallizing target phases through controlled cooling. To ensure safe processing conditions, Python-based software …

Lives On The Line: Disabled Perspective And The Research Deficit On Maid, Jacqueline Carlson

Research Days Posters 2025

Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) has become a highly debated issue within bioethics, commonly framed in terms of individual autonomy and pain relief. Yet vulnerable groups such as the disabled population are often sideline in this ethical debate. The lack of representation of the disabled community within ethical discussions and narratives raises concerns regarding the risks of normalizing MAID within a society where disabilities are often stigmatized. By examining the work of disability advocate Antia Cameron and related literature, this research seeks to explore the ethical debates on MAID and disability rights, how a lack of disabled voices within the …

Framing Climate Mitigation: Communication Strategies For Overcoming Polarization And Securing Bipartisan Support, Shane Praver

Research Days Posters 2025

Political polarization continues to be a key obstacle for bipartisan support for climate change mitigation and policy adoption in the United States. Despite research suggesting that individuals’ willingness to transition from fossil fuels to renewables is largely dependent on how the issue is framed and messaged, identifying the most effective and consistent communication strategies that harness bipartisan support remains an obstacle. By examining public perception data from national surveys and comparing U.S. state-level legislative outcomes, this study will identify the most effective communication frames that are able to bridge political divides. This study seeks to further validate that market-oriented and …

Development Of Method For Quantitative Assessment Of Digital Pathology In Woodchuck Hcc Model Using Image Segmentation And Image Processing, Joshua Cheuk, Nicole Varble, Ming Li, Andrew S. Mikhail, William F. Pritchard, Laetitia Saccenti, Bradford J. Wood

Research Days Posters 2025

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer, diagnosed via imaging (e.g., CT) and histopathology. While CT is minimally invasive, it lacks cellular accuracy, whereas histopathology requires biopsies. This study aims to bridge this gap by standardizing tumor analysis in H&E slides using machine learning. Histopathology samples from woodchucks with HCC were sectioned, stained, digitized, and processed into 256×256 pixel tiles. Tiles were categorized, normalized, and split into hematoxylin (H) and eosin (E) images to enhance cell structure differentiation. The StarDist segmentation model analyzed nuclei, comparing automated and manual counts. Substantially covered tiles (SCT) were the most accurate, with …

What Makes Sustainability Leaders Successful? Identifying The Traits And Skills Of These Managers, Eric Puig, Kristina Marty, George Homsy

Research Days Posters 2025

Coinciding with growing concern about climate change, demand for sustainability professionals in local government has increased significantly. However, little is known about the traits and skills needed to succeed in this emerging field. This ongoing research project analyzes 59 semi-structured interviews with sustainability managers across U.S. local governments to identify key leadership competencies. An initial coding framework was developed using Claude, a research AI software, to detect common themes, and was refined by the research team. Each interview is coded blindly by two researchers to ensure consistency and limit bias. With 32 interviews coded so far, early findings highlight the …

Watching The Watchers: Redefining Privacy And Human Rights In Correctional Surveillance, Ianna Choi

Research Days Posters 2025

Incarcerated individuals exist in a space where security and privacy constantly clash. This study examines how surveillance technologies—biometric monitoring, video surveillance, and electronic tracking— in correctional settings impact the privacy rights of those incarcerated. Through a review of peer-reviewed literature, and insights from informal conversations with incarcerated individuals at Broome County Jail, this research examines the ethical, legal, and social implications of surveillance in carceral facilities, focusing on how constant monitoring impacts privacy, relationships, and mental well-being. Expanding beyond jails, the study considers surveillance in state and federal prisons, evaluating its implications under the United Nations International Covenant on Civil …