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2025 February 10 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University Feb 2025

2025 February 10 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

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Million-Dollar Mysteries: Recent Complex Patent Cases Lost To Rule 36, Dennis D. Crouch Feb 2025

Million-Dollar Mysteries: Recent Complex Patent Cases Lost To Rule 36, Dennis D. Crouch

Faculty Publications

This article examines the Federal Circuit's continued use of Rule 36 summary affirmances to dispose of complex patent cases without written opinions. Through analysis of eight recent Rule 36 cases decided in early 2025, the author demonstrates that sophisticated legal issues involving millions of dollars are being summarily affirmed despite presenting novel and important questions of patent law. The cases discussed involve design patent evidentiary standards, jury trial rights for hybrid legal-equitable claims, analogous art determinations, claim construction, written description requirements, and PTAB procedural issues. The author argues that while the court may be avoiding difficult cases with complex factual …

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The Rider (2025-02-10), Rebeca Salinas Feb 2025

The Rider (2025-02-10), Rebeca Salinas

The Rider Archives

Vol. 10, No. 18

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Tedor Davido V. Secretary Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections Feb 2025

Tedor Davido V. Secretary Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections

2025 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

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Meeting Of The Executive Committee - Open Session Book 02/10/2025, Uc Law Sf Feb 2025

Meeting Of The Executive Committee - Open Session Book 02/10/2025, Uc Law Sf

2025 Board of Directors Agenda and Materials

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Student Affairs Minutes 02/10/2025, Student Affairs Committee Feb 2025

Student Affairs Minutes 02/10/2025, Student Affairs Committee

Student Affairs Committee

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Exploring Mental Health In Veterinary Students: Common Stressors And Effective Coping Strategies: A Narrative Review, Rahib K. Islam, Emily K. Cobb, Hannah K. Mccowan, Kylie Watson, Kaustuv Bhattacharya, Anjali Chandra, Warda Mohiuddin, Karen Gruszynski, Amanda H. Wilkerson, John J. Dascanio, Robert E. Davis, Vinayak K. Nahar Feb 2025

Exploring Mental Health In Veterinary Students: Common Stressors And Effective Coping Strategies: A Narrative Review, Rahib K. Islam, Emily K. Cobb, Hannah K. Mccowan, Kylie Watson, Kaustuv Bhattacharya, Anjali Chandra, Warda Mohiuddin, Karen Gruszynski, Amanda H. Wilkerson, John J. Dascanio, Robert E. Davis, Vinayak K. Nahar

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

INTRODUCTION: Veterinary students face significant challenges impacting their mental health and wellbeing. The rigorous academic curriculum, high expectations, and demanding clinical training create an environment of intense pressure and constant stress. This review explores the demographic and psychosocial variables influencing mental health outcomes, highlighting common stressors and coping strategies. METHODS: A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed, CAB Abstracts, and Google Scholar. Studies published up to 2021 involving veterinary students were included. Twenty-one peer-reviewed studies met the inclusion criteria. Demographic data, stressors, mental health measures, and coping strategies were extracted and analyzed. Studies focused on various mental health aspects, …

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Two‑Layer Rolling Optimization Operation Strategy Of Household Photovoltaic‑Energy Storage System Under Step‑Peak Valley Tariff Mechanism, Pengfei Liu, Shunfu Lin, Da Xie Feb 2025

Two‑Layer Rolling Optimization Operation Strategy Of Household Photovoltaic‑Energy Storage System Under Step‑Peak Valley Tariff Mechanism, Pengfei Liu, Shunfu Lin, Da Xie

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

Distributed photovoltaic (PV) is of great significance to realizing the objectives of “carbon peaking and carbon neutrality” and establishing a new power system mainly supported by new energy sources. In this study, the optimization operation of the household PV-energy storage system under the present step-peak valley tariff mechanism was investigated. Firstly, the structure of household PV-energy storage system and tariff mechanism were introduced. Secondly, by considering the impact of step-peak valley tariff on users’ energy use strategy on long time scale, a two-layer rolling optimization operation strategy of household PV-energy storage system based on model predictive control (MPC) was proposed, …

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Small Signal Modeling And Stability Analysis Of Hybrid Power System With Gfm And Gfl Converters And Synchronous Generator, Bo Xu, Peihong Li, Yin Yao, Hao Chen, Xiaoyan Bian, Dongdong Li Feb 2025

Small Signal Modeling And Stability Analysis Of Hybrid Power System With Gfm And Gfl Converters And Synchronous Generator, Bo Xu, Peihong Li, Yin Yao, Hao Chen, Xiaoyan Bian, Dongdong Li

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

A high proportion of new energy is connected to the power system through converters, which reduces the frequency support ability of the power system and affects the synchronization stability of the system. Small signal modeling and stability analysis are presented for a hybrid power system composed of a grid-forming (GFM) converter, a grid-following (GFL) converter, and a synchronous generator. Firstly, small signal modeling is conducted on a hybrid power system composed of a GFM converter controlled by a virtual synchronous generator, a GFL converter based on a phase lock loop (PLL), a synchronous generator, and other components. To verify the …

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A Transient Stability Improvement Strategy Of Isolated Power Grids With Grid‑Forming‑Based Renewable Energy Power Generation Units, Ruiping Liu, Liang Yuan, Mingxin Hu, Hua Han, Xubin Liu Feb 2025

A Transient Stability Improvement Strategy Of Isolated Power Grids With Grid‑Forming‑Based Renewable Energy Power Generation Units, Ruiping Liu, Liang Yuan, Mingxin Hu, Hua Han, Xubin Liu

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

The grid-forming-based renewable energy power generation units can provide inertial support to isolated power grids, but they face transient stability issues when faults occur. To address this issue, the impact mechanism of the reactive power outer loop of the grid-forming-based renewable energy power generation units on the transient stability of isolated power grids is studied, and corresponding stability improvement strategies are proposed. Firstly, the Lyapunov direct method is employed to explore the stability boundaries of the output-end voltage of the grid-forming-based renewable energy power generation units. Secondly, a comprehensive control strategy with an adaptive droop coefficient based on the stability …

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Influence Characteristics Of Insulation Layer Temperature On Partial Discharge Of Xlpe, Yan Li, Guancheng Zhen, Haoyuan Song, Xiaokun Liu, Yuwei Liang, Junjie Qiao, Xinyue Liu, Maotao Wang, Zhigang Zhai Feb 2025

Influence Characteristics Of Insulation Layer Temperature On Partial Discharge Of Xlpe, Yan Li, Guancheng Zhen, Haoyuan Song, Xiaokun Liu, Yuwei Liang, Junjie Qiao, Xinyue Liu, Maotao Wang, Zhigang Zhai

Journal of Electric Power Science and Technology

Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) cables are the first choice for urban grid line construction. Insulation defects can lead to partial discharge, which affects the insulation performance of the cables and even leads to insulation breakdown and line tripping. At the same time, the cables undergo constant hot and cold cycles during operation, and the insulation layer temperature affects the partial discharge characteristics of XLPE. In order to study this effect, a pin-to-plane electrode experimental platform is set up to measure partial discharge data of XLPE at different temperatures, and the results show that partial discharge mainly occurs at −10°~100° and 150°~265° …

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The Relationship Between Anthropometric Sizing, Fit Issues, And Return Rates In Plus-Size Women's Apparel, Cassondra Smith Feb 2025

The Relationship Between Anthropometric Sizing, Fit Issues, And Return Rates In Plus-Size Women's Apparel, Cassondra Smith

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Retail business owners remain concerned with apparel sizing and return sales, as sizing is a frequent predictor of apparel returns and decreased revenue. Grounded in new product development theory (NPD), the purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to examine the relationship between anthropometric apparel sizing standards, sizing and fit issues, and return sales. The participants were 89 women’s bridal apparel owners and leaders within the retail business sector who completed a 5-point Likert-type survey. The results of the multiple linear regression were significant, 3, 85) = 32.301, p < .001, R2 = .533. In the final model, there were two predictors which were significant, sizing and fit (t = 9.718, p = <.001, ß = .735) and sizing standards (t = 2.478, p = .01, ß = .205). A key recommendation is for retail business leaders to acknowledge the growth in the U.S. female apparel consumer. Further, the alignment of sizing standards and product offerings provides functional apparel and mitigates return sales due to sizing. The implications for positive social change include the potential for the apparel industry to acknowledge the growing complexity of women’s sizing, which is influenced by diverse cultural backgrounds and body types. This shift could promote greater inclusivity, enhance consumer confidence, reduce return rates, and foster broader acceptance of diverse female body types within the industry.

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The Lived Experiences Of Prediabetes And Type 2 Diabetes Among African Americans In Rural West Virginia, Orlando Craighead Feb 2025

The Lived Experiences Of Prediabetes And Type 2 Diabetes Among African Americans In Rural West Virginia, Orlando Craighead

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

African Americans in rural Appalachian West Virginia experience disproportionate rates of diabetes, with limited research examining their unique challenges in managing this chronic condition. This qualitative study aimed to explore how African Americans in rural Appalachia develop and utilize diabetes management skills, examining the intersections of cultural influence, healthcare access, and technological adoption. Using a hermeneutic phenomenological approach grounded in the Social Determinants of Health theory, Health Belief Model, and Social Ecological Model, semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine African American adults diagnosed with pre-diabetes or Type 2 diabetes in Kanawha County. Thematic analysis revealed four main themes: Cultural and …

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Stories Of Pastors' Wives, Their Responsibilities, And Their Mental Health, Marsha Patrice Wilson Feb 2025

Stories Of Pastors' Wives, Their Responsibilities, And Their Mental Health, Marsha Patrice Wilson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Church ministry has many written and unwritten rules, responsibilities, and expectations for those who choose to serve in pastoral roles. Some responsibilities and expectations cause church pastors to experience stress and burnout, which has residual effects on their wives and families. Many church leaders or congregations are not aware of or consider the emotional impact of unwritten rules and expectations on the pastors’ wives. The purpose of this narrative research was to explore the stories of Protestant church pastors’ wives and highlight how their various supportive roles in marriage and ministry impacts their emotional and mental health. With a feminist …

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Social Media Influence On African American Women Mental Health And Self-Image, Terressa Sanchez Gamble Feb 2025

Social Media Influence On African American Women Mental Health And Self-Image, Terressa Sanchez Gamble

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

African American women’s perspectives on the influence of social media content on their mental health (i.e., moods, thoughts, and behaviors) and self-image were explored in this qualitative study. The theoretical framework chosen for this study was Festinger’s (1954) social comparison theory, which was used to examine whether there was a logical connection between the study topic and the framework presented. Data were collected through semistructured interviews that were conducted via Zoom. The data from 10 participants’ interviews were transcribed and analyzed using a thematic analysis approach, resulting in the following two emergent themes: (a) pressure to compare and emulate and …

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Sixth Amended Disclosure Statement Feb 2025

Sixth Amended Disclosure Statement

Catholic Dioceses in Bankruptcy

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Committee's Response To Survivor Statements Feb 2025

Committee's Response To Survivor Statements

Catholic Dioceses in Bankruptcy

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Structural, Molecular And Developmental Evidence For Cell-Type Diversity In Cnidarian Mechanosensory Neurons, Julia Baranyk, Kristen Malir, Miguel A.P. Silva, Sakura Rieck, Gracie Scheve, Nagayasu Nakanishi Feb 2025

Structural, Molecular And Developmental Evidence For Cell-Type Diversity In Cnidarian Mechanosensory Neurons, Julia Baranyk, Kristen Malir, Miguel A.P. Silva, Sakura Rieck, Gracie Scheve, Nagayasu Nakanishi

Biological Sciences Faculty Publications and Presentations

Deploying a conserved mechanosensory neuron known as the concentric hair cell, cnidarians have evolved diverse mechanoreceptors from hydroid filiform tentacles to jellyfish statocysts. However, it is unknown whether cnidarian mechanoreceptor evolution has relied solely on repurposing a single ancestral mechanosensory neuron type. Here we report evidence for cell-type diversity of mechanosensory neurons in sea-anemone cnidarian Nematostella vectensis. Uncovered in the ectoderm of feeding tentacles are conventional type I hair cells and previously unrecognized type II hair cells differing in the structure of apical sensory apparatus and synapses. Moreover, we identify TRP channel-encoding gene polycystin-1 as a type-II-hair-cell-specific essential mediator of …

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Locational Data And The Public Interest, William A. Herbert, Micahel Goodchild, Richard Appelbaum, Jeremy Crampton, Gary Langham, Krzysztof Janowicz, Mei-Po Kwan, Katina Michael, Lisa Schamess Feb 2025

Locational Data And The Public Interest, William A. Herbert, Micahel Goodchild, Richard Appelbaum, Jeremy Crampton, Gary Langham, Krzysztof Janowicz, Mei-Po Kwan, Katina Michael, Lisa Schamess

Publications and Research

This article presents a paper developed by the AAG Organizing Committee on Locational Information and the Public Interest through a summit held in Santa Barbara, California in June 2022. The summit resulted in goals and ideas for addressing the issues that arise from the present environment for geodata, whereby public, private, and third-sector entities can tap into publicly available locational information with relatively little regulation on its access or use. The Committee articulates four goals: (1) develop a research agenda extending across disciplines, (2) outline educational resources and strategies to guide ethical practice, (3) devise a pathway to increase public …

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A Deep Learning-Based System For Automatic Detection Of Emesis With High Accuracy In Suncus Murinus, Zengbing Lu, Yimeng Qiao, Xiaofei Huang, Dexuan Cui, Julia Y H Liu, Man Piu Ngan, Luping Liu, Zhixin Huang, Zi-Tong Li, Lingqing Yang, Aleena Khalid, Yingyi Deng, Sze Wa Chan, Longlong Tu, John A Rudd Feb 2025

A Deep Learning-Based System For Automatic Detection Of Emesis With High Accuracy In Suncus Murinus, Zengbing Lu, Yimeng Qiao, Xiaofei Huang, Dexuan Cui, Julia Y H Liu, Man Piu Ngan, Luping Liu, Zhixin Huang, Zi-Tong Li, Lingqing Yang, Aleena Khalid, Yingyi Deng, Sze Wa Chan, Longlong Tu, John A Rudd

Children’s Nutrition Research Center Staff Publications

Quantifying emesis in Suncus murinus (S. murinus) has traditionally relied on direct observation or reviewing recorded behaviour, which are laborious, time-consuming processes that are susceptible to operator error. With rapid advancements in deep learning, automated animal behaviour quantification tools with high accuracy have emerged. In this study, we pioneere the use of both three-dimensional convolutional neural networks and self-attention mechanisms to develop the Automatic Emesis Detection (AED) tool for the quantification of emesis in S. murinus, achieving an overall accuracy of 98.92%. Specifically, we use motion-induced emesis videos as training datasets, with validation results demonstrating an accuracy of 99.42% for …

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Hemodynamics Of Slip Surfaces For Thrombosis Control In Implanted Cardiovascular Devices, Kieun Choi, Weiguang Yang, On Shun Pak, Jongmin Seo Feb 2025

Hemodynamics Of Slip Surfaces For Thrombosis Control In Implanted Cardiovascular Devices, Kieun Choi, Weiguang Yang, On Shun Pak, Jongmin Seo

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

Percutaneous medical devices are preferred for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases due to their minimal intervention compared to surgery. However, complications such as thrombosis remain significant challenges. This study aims to investigate the hemodynamic effects of slip surfaces on pacemaker leads and coronary stents using computational fluid dynamics under physiological conditions. Two computational models were developed: a venous anatomical model with a pacemaker lead and a coronary artery model with a stent. Slip boundary conditions were applied to these devices, and we quantitatively analyzed critical hemodynamic parameters, including wall shear stress (WSS) and residence time (RT), which are associated with …

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Iros 2023 Workshop Report: Draft Guidelines On Manufacturing Procedures, Test Methods And Reporting For Soft Robotics, Robert Baines, Laura Blumenschein, Jennifer Case, Robert Maccurdy, Gina Olson, Andrew Spielberg Feb 2025

Iros 2023 Workshop Report: Draft Guidelines On Manufacturing Procedures, Test Methods And Reporting For Soft Robotics, Robert Baines, Laura Blumenschein, Jennifer Case, Robert Maccurdy, Gina Olson, Andrew Spielberg

School of Mechanical Engineering Working Papers

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Multimodal Search On A Line, Jared Coleman, Dmitry Ivanov, Evangelos Kranakis, Danny Krizanc, Oscar Morales Ponce Feb 2025

Multimodal Search On A Line, Jared Coleman, Dmitry Ivanov, Evangelos Kranakis, Danny Krizanc, Oscar Morales Ponce

Computer Science Faculty Works

Inspired by the diverse set of technologies used in underground object detection and imaging, we introduce a novel multimodal linear search problem whereby a single searcher starts at the origin and must find a target that can only be detected when the searcher moves through its location using the correct of p possible search modes. The target’s location, its distance d from the origin, and the correct search mode are all initially unknown to the searcher. We prove tight upper and lower bounds on the competitive ratio for this problem. Specifically, we show that when p is odd, the optimal …

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Systematic Evaluation Of Regression Models For The Prediction Of Influenza Cases, Mukul Kandwal Feb 2025

Systematic Evaluation Of Regression Models For The Prediction Of Influenza Cases, Mukul Kandwal

Theses

This study systematically evaluates machine learning models to forecast influenza outbreaks, aiming to enhance public health preparedness through accurate predictions. Laboratory-confirmed influenza case data from the New York State Department of Health (2009–2023) were used to train and test five regression models—XGBoost, Neural Network (MLP regressor), K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN), Random Forest, and Support Vector Regression (SVR)—with preprocessing techniques including differencing and phasing. A leave-one-season-out cross-validation framework and Symmetric Mean Absolute Percentage Error (SMAPE) were employed to rigorously assess performance. Key findings reveal that the Neural Network (MLP regressor) outperformed other models, achieving the lowest SMAPE score (23.7), underscoring the critical …

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Joyful Justice, Alexandra Kogl Feb 2025

Joyful Justice, Alexandra Kogl

Faculty Publications

Political Science is not an obviously joyful discipline, and wrestling with injustice in the classroom is not an intuitive way to open the door to joy. But when students and professor alike practice compassion for victims of injustices (such as sexual violence and white supremacy) and for each other, they sometimes find the kind of common ground that allows joy into the room. Treating one another as peers in a community aimed at seeking to understand what justice is and what it feels like, we experience justice as beautiful, shared work that we can practice at a small scale, setting …

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A Comparison Study Of Senior And Junior Deck Officers’ Interpretations Of The International Regulations For The Prevention Of Collisions At Sea, Ian Heffernan, Tom O'Mahony Feb 2025

A Comparison Study Of Senior And Junior Deck Officers’ Interpretations Of The International Regulations For The Prevention Of Collisions At Sea, Ian Heffernan, Tom O'Mahony

Articles

The International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (IRPCS) provide a comprehensive set of instructions for watchkeeping officers to follow and prevent collisions at sea. This study compares how six newly qualified deck officers and six Master Mariners, who were all trained at the same college, applied the IRPCS. Individual, semi-structured interviews were used to uncover how the 12 participants applied and interpreted the rules for three authentic scenarios. Phenomenography was used to capture the qualitatively different means by which participants interpreted the IRPCS. For basic collision avoidance situations, the results indicated little difference between the cohorts' ability …

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2025 Draft Final Unreclaimed Sites Quality Assurance Project Plan (Qapp), Pioneer Technical Services, Inc. Feb 2025

2025 Draft Final Unreclaimed Sites Quality Assurance Project Plan (Qapp), Pioneer Technical Services, Inc.

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

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Dysregulated Alveolar Epithelial Cell Progenitor Function And Identity In Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome, Joanna Y. Wang, Sylvia N. Michki, Sneha Sitaraman, Brandon J. Banaschewski, Reshma Jamal, Jason J. Gokey, Susan M. Lin, Jeremy B. Katzen, Maria C. Basil, Edward Cantu, Jonathan A. Kropski, Jarod A. Zepp, David B. Frank, Lisa R. Young Feb 2025

Dysregulated Alveolar Epithelial Cell Progenitor Function And Identity In Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome, Joanna Y. Wang, Sylvia N. Michki, Sneha Sitaraman, Brandon J. Banaschewski, Reshma Jamal, Jason J. Gokey, Susan M. Lin, Jeremy B. Katzen, Maria C. Basil, Edward Cantu, Jonathan A. Kropski, Jarod A. Zepp, David B. Frank, Lisa R. Young

Surgery Faculty Publications

Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome (HPS) is a genetic disorder of endosomal protein trafficking associated with pulmonary fibrosis in specific subtypes, including HPS-1 and HPS-2. Single-mutant HPS1 and HPS2 mice display increased fibrotic sensitivity while double-mutant HPS1/2 mice exhibit spontaneous fibrosis with aging, which has been attributed to HPS mutations in alveolar epithelial type II (AT2) cells. We utilized HPS mouse models and human lung tissue to investigate mechanisms of AT2 cell dysfunction driving fibrotic remodeling in HPS. Starting at 8 weeks of age, HPS mice exhibited progressive loss of AT2 cell numbers. HPS AT2 cell function was impaired ex vivo and in …

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An Educational Intervention Focused On The Care Of Older Adults, Michele Orzehoski Feb 2025

An Educational Intervention Focused On The Care Of Older Adults, Michele Orzehoski

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

It is estimated that by 2050, individuals ages 65 and older will comprise 20% of the U.S. population. Further, research has demonstrated that among these aging adults, 80% have one chronic condition with 77% having at least two chronic conditions. Given this, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) developed the Age-Friendly Health System framework for the care of older adults centering on what matters, medication, mentation, and mobility, or the 4Ms. In the local organization, leadership determined there was a need for an older adult-centered care model given their population includes aging individuals. Thus, the purpose of this doctor of …

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The Perceptions Of Nursing Faculty Who Experience Student Incivility Behavior, Dehlia Abaya Parsons Feb 2025

The Perceptions Of Nursing Faculty Who Experience Student Incivility Behavior, Dehlia Abaya Parsons

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Incivility among nursing students is well documented in the academic, clinical, and leadership literature. Student incivility towards faculty was less studied, and merited investigation because incivility can lead to faculty discontentment, stress, and attrition, exacerbating the scarcity of nursing faculty. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study, which was underpinned by the health belief model, was to explore the perceptions of nursing faculty who experience student incivility in the Western region of the United States. Open-ended, semistructured interviews were conducted with 11 nursing faculty who shared perceptions of their experience of student incivility behavior. Open coding and thematic analysis yielded …

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