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Trends Stability Of Reliability Coefficient Based On Sample Size And Ability Of Test-Takers, Busnawir Busnawir, Kodirun Kodirun, Zamsir Zamsir, Hafiludin Samparadja, Hasnawati Hasnawati

PYTHAGORAS : Jurnal Matematika dan Pendidikan Matematika

One aspect that needs to be considered in the assessment of learning outcomes is the quality of the test by a stable reliability coefficient. This study aims to determine the trend of the stability of the reliability coefficient of the mathematics formative test based on the sample size and the ability of the test takers. The study was experimental in the form of a simulation, using a population of scores based on the answers of 403 test takers. The research sample was taken from the population of scores with 19 variations in sample sizes. Each sample size was repeated 31 …

Vol. 40, No. 8/9 - Whole No. 257/258, Eleanor M. Farrell

Mythprint

Mythprint is the monthly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local and written discussion groups.

Vol. 40, No. 7 - Whole No. 256, Eleanor M. Farrell

Mythprint

Mythprint is the monthly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local and written discussion groups.

Volume 44-2 Complete Issue, C. Nicholas Raphael

The Geographical Bulletin

Volume 44-2 Complete Issue

Projections And Perceptions-Editorial Comment Geography Education: The Road Ahead, Daniel P. Donaldson

The Geographical Bulletin

More than a decade ago, Geography in America (Gaile and Willmontt, 1989) was released. Among the updates and discussions of geography's systematic subfields, was a chapter assessing the past, present, and future of geography education (Hill and LaPrairie, 1989). That work outlined the progression of geography's place of relative prominence in the early 1900s, to its virtual disappearance in American K-12 education. While the authors pointed to a plethora of challenges, they also noted that geography education was showing signs of new life. Indeed, geography has begun to show up in more and more school classrooms, and geographic literacy has …

Identification Of Nitro-Containing Compounds As Potent Inhibitors Of Glioblastoma Stem Cells Via Stat3 Pathway Suppression, Matthew Pate, Roberto Martin, Emma Baker, Blake Hutchins, Marie J. Moreno Hollweg, Sabrin Safar, Kyuree Chang, Eduardo A. Veliz, Steven Vanni, Regina Graham

HCA-NSU MD Research Day

Identification of Nitro-Containing Compounds as Potent Inhibitors of Glioblastoma Stem Cells via STAT3 Pathway Suppression Matthew C. Pate1, Roberto Martin2, Emma Baker1, Blake Hutchins1, Maria Moreno Hollweg1, Sabrin Safar1, Kyuree Chang1, Eduardo A. Veliz PhD3, Steven Vanni DO 1,4, Regina M. Graham PhD1 1Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 2Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 3Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA ,4HCA Florida University Hospital, Davie, FL, USA, Objective: To examine cytotoxic effects of a series of nitro-compounds …

Fertilizer Policies For Grassland Production In Winter Cold High Country In The South Island New Zealand And Southern China, C C. Boswell, M.J S. Floate

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Fertiliser policies for legume-based pastures on the high plateau of Guizhou province southern China are compared with those for the South Island of New Zealand, Guizhou policy is reduced to a few essentials. Choice of fertiliser is restricted; severe phosphorus deficiency is corrected with locally manufactured fused calcium magnesium phosphate, potassium deficiency with imported potassium sulphate or chloride. A simple recommendation applies for establishment and maintaining production over vast areas and potentially to huge numbers of small farms (3-7 ha). In the South Island high country, fertiliser forms and rates are matched as far as possible to the variety of …

Winter Cold Temperate Rangelands: Improvement Strategies For Intensive Rangeland Ecosystems, B E. Allan, D Scott

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Transfer of developed grassland technologies to rangelands is discussed in terms of environmental gradients and the options and constraints they impose. Winier feed limitation can be overcome through conserved feeds and various in situ systems involving special purpose pastures and feed banks. General animal nutrition can be improved through intensive development, low input systems, better control of range utilisation and, where appropriate, correction of mineral deficiencies. The emphasis in seeking quick and easy solutions to rangeland management problems is questioned, A more informed, environmentally sound and sustainable approach to rangeland fanning atlitudes and management is proposed. A stepwise process to …

Analysis Of The Integration Of Race And Cultural Concordant Doulas Into The Birth Experience Of African American Women, Cherissa Garcia

Best Integrated Writing

Garcia's study looks at how integrating race and cultural-concordant doulas into the birth experience of African American women would impact outcomes. She found similar studies that provided strong evidence to support doula integration. However, most did not select study populations that appropriately reflected the African American women at increased risk of poor outcomes. As a result, Garcia designed a study that looked at race and cultural concordance between doulas and patients from a wide range of SES backgrounds and varying degrees of pregnancy risk.

Junebug In January: A Novel Excerpt, Hannah Carson

Best Integrated Writing

This section of Junebug in January is the beginning of a much longer story that follows eighteen-year-old June and her small family as she attempts to survive the harsh reality of living in the era of the Great Depression and her attempts to survive her Papa’s tasks for her. This story challenges the boundaries of family loyalty, investigates the concept of “saving yourself,” and explores the limits of redemption.

Best Integrated Writing Fall 2024 - Complete Edition, Wright State University School Of Humanities And Cultural Studies, Kristie Mckiernan, Tracy Smith

Best Integrated Writing

Best Integrated Writing includes excellent student writing from Integrated Writing courses taught at Wright State University.

Adverse And Positive Childhood Experiences And General Health Among Asian American Emerging Adults, Wenyi Chen

Sigma Foundation for Nursing Research Grant Reports

The purpose of this study was to (1) investigate whether disparities in ACE and PCE exposures exist in a diverse Asian American population of emerging adults (i.e., Asian Indian, Chinese, Hmong American) differing in their US immigration histories, cultures, language, and countries of origin and (2) describe the relationships among ACEs, PCEs, and self-reported general health among Asian American emerging adults.

The Lived Experiences Of Nurses Caring For Dying Pediatric Patients, Danna L. Curcio

Dissertations

The purpose of this research study was to explore the lived experiences of nurses caring for dying pediatric patients. Nurses and health care professionals may at times have difficulty adjusting and processing when life ends and this may have the potential to interfere with patient care. Reflection on past events and actions enable critical discovery of strategies to benefit both nurses and patients. The method for conducting this research study was from a qualitative phenomenological perspective exploring the lived experiences of nurses caring for dying pediatric patients. The philosophical underpinning of Merleau-Ponty (2008), in combination with the research method of …

The Relationship Between The Perception Of Nurse Caring, And The Phase Ii Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients' Depression, Anxiety, And Adherence, Jo Ann Kim

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a relationship between perception of nurse caring and Phase II cardiac rehabilitation (CR) participant's depression, anxiety, and adherence. Duffy and Hoskins (2003) Quality-caring model © was used as a theoretical framework to guide the descriptive correlational study. A convenience sample of 109 outpatients lived in the mid-Atlantic portion of the United States. The four data collection instruments included the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory- Y-1 (STAI-Y-1), Caring Assessment Tool-IV (CAT-IV), and a Phase II CR Patient's Program Data Sheet. Pearson's product-moment correlational analysis was used …

Emergency Preparedness Curriculum: Essential Skills For Nurses Responding In Disasters, Sallie J. Shipman

Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to examine the lived experiences of nurses first time responding to a civilian disaster response in shelters or temporary community medical clinics in an attempt to identify the essential knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to disaster victims. The theoretical framework for this study was the theory of novice to expert, experiential learning, clinical reasoning, and using real life situations to develop the student's sense of salience by Benner et al. (1996, 2009; 2010).

A Qualitative Exploration Of Associate Degree Nurse Educators' Teaching Experiences Regarding Health Literacy, Connie Marshall

Dissertations

Worldwide health literacy levels are low. Nurses should be able to lead the improvement of the health literacy of the populations they serve. During a comprehensive review of the literature, it became apparent that previous research regarding the provision of health literacy education within Associate Degree Nursing programs was not available. The Associate Degree is the initial degree that allows the graduate to take the NCLEX-RN board exam, so it was interesting to determine how learners are prepared to discern the health literacy levels of the patient population. The research question, "How do nurse educators describe their experiences with health …

Can You Escape? A Quality Improvement Falls Reduction Initiative, Jaclyn Duncan Msn, Rn, Pccn, Ne-Bc, Katie Sparks Msn, Aprn, Accns-Ag, Cmsrn, Cynthia Proctor Rn, Bsn, Bma, Cphq, Nea-Bc

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background: Falls are an unwanted occurrence in all healthcare facilities; They are complex and do not have a “one solution fixes all “answer. Each fall we can reduce is a patient who is safer while in our care.

Local Problem: Atrium Health Cleveland (highest fall units 4M and ED) have had consistently high fall rates compared to like size facilities; 2.97 against goal of 2.6 (2023). Data review showed correct scoring and interventions as our greatest opportunity.

Methods: We utilized a multi-faceted approach to falls prevention aligning with our Obeya work that began in Q3 2023. A multi-disciplinary …

A Quality Improvement Project To Improve Adherence Of Disinfecting Needleless Connectors In The Emergency Department, Stefani Niendorf Rn, Bsn, Cen

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background

At Aurora Oshkosh Emergency Department, the nurses, paramedics, and technicians were not consistently disinfecting needleless connectors before blood draws or intravenous medications, increasing the risks of postinsertion catheter-related infections.

Local Problem

In a pre-audit, disinfection of needleless connectors prior to access occurred 40% of the time, failing to meet the Aurora Oshkosh Emergency Department goal of 80%. A knowledge gap was discovered through interviews when only 23% of staff could verbalize the system’s intravenous access policy correctly on disinfection and dry times.

Method

Forty-five audits were completed pre and post interventions, observing adherence to policy including disinfecting the needleless …

Ed Blood Culture Contamination: Lowering Rates Through 1:1 Training, Competency, And Compliance To Ena Clinical Practice Guidelines, Rebecca Alter Rn, Msn

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background:

Blood cultures are essential for diagnosing bloodstream infections including sepsis and fungal infections. Septicemia, the most costly condition treated in U.S. hospitals, affects one in 23 patients, incurring costs of $5,500 per contamination. False positives result in unnecessary expenses, excessive use of antibiotics, and extended hospital stays. According to guidelines from the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), contamination rates should not exceed 3%.

Local Problem:

In an Emergency Department (ED) in hospital in the Midwest, blood culture contamination rose from 3.8% July 2023 to as high as 6.3% in October 2023. A quality …

Cardiac High Acuity - An Icu Bed Solution, Amy Peterson Mnhp, Rn, Cnl, Cnm, Leeann Bruno Smith Msn, Rn, Cv-Bc, Npd-Bc

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

(Background) Improving patient flow and addressing the increased need for Intensive care unit beds requires innovative protocols and guidelines to remove barriers and mobilize resources effectively.

(Local Problem) An intense need to decompress Intensive care volume for non-critical patients was identified. Starting July 2023, multiple cardiac intermediate units in a large academic facility developed and implemented high acuity designated beds to reduce the cancellation/rescheduling of open-heart surgeries and maximize bed availability in two cardiac Intensive care units.

(Method) Care modalities were developed through collaboration between nursing, providers, pharmacy, patient placement, finance, and educators. Nursing practice standards were created to address …

Spartan Daily, November 13, 2024, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2024

Volume 163, Issue 34

Reimagining An Observation Unit To Make Room For More, Patricia West Dnp, Msn, Cmsrn, Pccn, Cen, Nea-Bc, Elizabeth Billiar Msn, Rn, Cmsrn

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background

In January 2023, the length of stay (LOS) for the observation (OBS) unit was 2.7 days. The care delivery was one of inpatient and observation in which there was little focus on LOS.

Local Problem

There were capacity challenges due to volume in the hospital with multiple overflow units open and extended LOS in the emergency department (ED) which led to increased boarding times of admitted patients.

Method

After working with the performance improvement (LEAN) specialist, the observation leadership identified a team of interdisciplinary stakeholders and began rapid cycle biweekly plan, do, study, act (PDSAs) on the journey to …

The Influence Of A Culture Of Inquiry On Device Utilization, Jessica Yates Dnp, Rn, Nea-Bc, Hannah Witkofski Bsn, Rn, Medsurg-Bc

Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference

Background: Hospital infections caused by invasive devices can lead to significantly poor patient outcomes and life-threatening complications (Sepsis Alliance, 2024). Reducing invasive devices, when not clinically indicated, and improving compliance with evidence-based prevention standards is a proven strategy to reduce infections (Dadi et al., 2021).

Local Problem: Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore was responsible for three catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) and one central line associated blood stream infection (CLABSI) with standardized utilization ratios (SURs) for both trending over target 3 out of 4 quarters in 2022-2023. Nursing was not an active participant in device audits, so improvement opportunities …

To Be Conscious Or Not To Be, Bjørn Grinde

Animal Sentience

Carolyn Ristau has done a fine job summarizing the work and life of the zoologist Donald Griffin. Most scientists now accept the existence of animal sentience, but identifying which species possess consciousness remains controversial. Griffin defined consciousness as "the subjective state of feeling or thinking about objects and events.” Nonconscious processes are faster and more energy-efficient, however, and often drive behavior. Consciousness probably evolved for complex decision-making, shaped by evolutionary continuity, with feelings as a common currency for evaluating outcomes. Its survival advantage may be limited, and its presence across species varies depending on evolutionary trajectories.

Accountability For Unethicality: Monitoring, Policy, And Individual Attitudes, Sara Marie Lewis

Dissertations

This research examines the mechanisms that can be used to reduce unethical behaviors, as well as their influence on employee attitudes (e.g., trust, justice, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment). Using an experimental design, participants were exposed to varying levels of accountability, monitoring, and policy to examine their interaction effects on unethical behaviors and attitudes. Two significant interactions emerged when looking at the mechanism's influence on attitudes. Policy clarity had a significant main effect on employee justice perceptions, with vague policies reducing perceptions of justice. The interaction between clear policy and accountability significantly impacted justice perceptions, highlighting the value of accountability …

Commonwealth Times 2024-11-13

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

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Major Choices: Students’ Personal Intelligence, Considerations When Choosing A Major, And Academic Success, Kateryna Sylaska, John D. Mayer

UNH Personality Lab

A student’s choice of major is influenced by their parents and peers, as well as by the quality of the college department that offers the major and by broader cultural and economic issues. The student’s own personality, including their ability to reason about themselves and their interests, also contributes to the choice and its outcomes. In a preliminary study, we developed a Choice of Major Scale that depicts key aspects of students’ consideration of their major. Then, across three studies (Ns = 304, 466, and 492), we examined the students’ personal intelligence, defined as their capacity to reason about their …

Platform Path Optimization Method Based On Cumulative Detection Probability Of Sonar Search, Xiang Wei, Xingxuan Liu, Dianzheng Fu, Tianji Yang, Jiaxuan Yang

Journal of System Simulation

Abstract: To address the lack of research on the optimal path of mobile search platform to search for moving targets, this paper proposes a path optimization method of mobile search platform based on cumulative search probability theory. Based on the cumulative detection probability (CDP), one of the important criteria of sensor performance evaluation, a single-peak CDP calculation formula is constructed by using a time series correlation model, namely the (λ, σ) process model. A set of target motion scenarios are constructed, and the trajectory probability of target scenarios and their CDP at different time are corrected by Bayesian posterior probability. …

The Effects Of Sleep And Culture On A Police Officer’S Mindset Involved In A Traffic Collison, Christopher Gary Cano

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The host police department experienced 58 traffic collisions from 2019-2020, which resulted in adverse outcomes for police officers and community members. The police department seeks a solution to reduce and prevent future collisions. This problem is not an isolated incident, as traffic collisions have been the leading cause of death and injury to police officers in the United States for the last three decades. Previous research focused on the causative factors of traffic collisions (speeding, distracted driving); however, little research has been dedicated to why a police officer would engage in risky driving. Is the mindset of a police officer …

English Literacy Rates Across The United States, Hailey Reisinger

Masters Theses

Literacy rates among students in the United States have been at an all-time low for the last several years. There have been many factors to this including but not limited to, the COVID-19 pandemic, technology, teacher shortages, and chronic absenteeism. This study looks into the literacy rate decline, the mentioned factors, and what is being done to improve the literacy proficiency among students across the country. This study also looks at what is specifically being done for school divisions across the Commonwealth of Virginia, focusing on one school in particular, Culpeper Middle School.