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Determinants Of Underutilization Of Maternal Health Services In Anc Clinics In Lmics: A Narrative Review, Jonathan Johnson, Rubeka Mansha, Abeer Musaddique

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Background: Antenatal care (ANC) is critical for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3.1 and 3.2, aiming to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030, and to decrease neonatal and under-5 mortality rates. Despite its importance, approximately 830 women die daily from preventable pregnancy and childbirth causes, predominantly in low-resource settings.
Methods: The study conducted a comprehensive literature search from January 1, 2009, to December 30, 2020, focusing on delayed initiation of ANC in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The search used multiple databases and included observational research and Demographic …

The Experiences And Perceptions Of Healthy Siblings Of Children With A Long-Term Condition: Umbrella Review, Julie Blamires, Mandie Foster, Shayne Rasmussen, Maggie Zgambo, Evalotte Mörelius

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Problem: The lives of healthy siblings living with a sibling with a long- term condition are often shaped by the family, type of illness, length of illness, age of the child, caregiver demands, and support provided to the family, ill sibling, and healthy sibling. While the experiences of healthy siblings are documented in the literature by parent proxy, literature on healthy siblings self-reported experiences of living with a sibling who has a long-term condition remains scarce. Purpose: This umbrella review aims to synthesize reviews on the self-reported experiences of healthy siblings of children living with a sibling who has a …

Transforming Place-Based Management Within Watersheds In Fiji: The Watershed Interventions For Systems Health Project, Stacy D. Jupiter, Aaron P. Jenkins, Joel Negin, Shylett Anthony, Ponipate Baleinamau, Rachel Devi, Sikeli Gavidi, Alice Latinne, Kini Koto Mailautoka, Sangeeta Mangubhai, Kelera Naivalu, Timoci Naivalulevu, Vilisi Naivalulevu, Nabeela Nasim, Sikeli Naucunivanua, Sarah Nelson, Ingrid Qauqau, Anaseini Ratu, Mereia Ravoka, Jacqueline Thomas, Andrew Tukana, Paul Van Nimwegen, Ama Wakwella, Amelia Wenger, Donald Wilson, Pierre Horwitz

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Watersheds offer opportunities for place-based interventions to transform systems health via preventative versus reactive approaches to management that achieve multiple co-benefits for public and environmental health. The Watershed Interventions for Systems Health in Fiji (WISH Fiji) project embraced participatory knowledge co-production and action-oriented research to identify risks to public and ecosystem health, prioritize interventions to address risks, and monitor responses of the system to interventions. We used screening filters and local knowledge to collaboratively identify five watersheds for action with high prior incidence of water-related diseases (Fiji’s “three plagues” of leptospirosis, typhoid and dengue) and high risk to downstream environmental …

2024 Nh 4-H State Horse Show Supporter Packet, Unh Cooperative Extension

UNH Cooperative Extension

No abstract provided.

The Responsible Research In Business And Management (Rrbm) Community: Responsible Management Education And Impactful Research, Howard Thomas

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Recently there has been a noticeable ‘turning point’ in the thinking of business school leaders and their stakeholders about the impact, purpose and value of business schools in society. Evidence from faculty, students and professional organisations, such as the Aspen Institute surveys in the United States of America (US) and the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) manifesto on the future of management education, clearly suggests that there should be a much greater focus on tackling pressing societal issues, including sustainability (e.g., the UN Sustainable Development Goals), inequality, and social and financial inclusion. More balanced and holistic models of management …

Foreword, Pey Woan Lee

Singapore Law Journal (Lexicon)

No abstract provided.

Swosu Fact Book Summer 2024, Joel Harrel Kendall, Diane Fitzsimmons, Kelsi Burghardt

Fact Books

Starting in 2024SU, Southwestern Oklahoma State University will produce a Summer Fact Book, which will provide information on enrollment, student demographics, and academic programs for the summer semester. The report is designed to help faculty, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders better understand the student body and university trends. The data analyzed for this report was collected on the 5^th day of each summer semester 2015 through 2024.

Community Health Volunteers’ Experiences Of Implementing Covid-19 Vaccine Education And Promotion In Kenya: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Constance Shumba, Peterson Kiraithe, Isabel Kambo, Sheila Shaibu

School of Nursing & Midwifery, East Africa

Background: Vaccination was a key measure in the COVID-19 pandemic response, though much work was needed to promote vaccine uptake and acceptance. In Kenya, Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) played a key role in vaccine education and promotion. We conducted this study to explore CHVs’ experiences of implementing COVID-19 vaccine education and promotion during the pandemic to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake in two areas of Kenya.

Methods: In a qualitative descriptive study, we conducted 30 structured in-depth interviews with 20 CHVs and 10 Community Health Assistants from rural Kilifi County and Kangemi, an urban informal settlement of Nairobi County in Kenya …

Beyond The Waterfall: A Review Of Project Management Methodologies In Stem, Yessenia Henriquez, Brendan O'Toole

Entertainment Engineering and Design Student Research

Project management has been exercised from the early stages of history to concurrent practices happening today. It has evolved from the early stages of the Gantt chart and five primary principles to well-renowned project management methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile. This literature review focuses on comprehending four project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Kanban, and Scrum), learning their criteria and frameworks, and learning about their application in a specific STEM environment when applicable. This work reviews the recent research literature pertaining to these four methods. An overview of project management certificates and guidelines is covered as well. Waterfall is known …

Testing For Spatial Correlation Under A Complete Bipartite Network, Badi H. Baltagi, Long Liu

Center for Policy Research

This note shows that for a spatial regression with a weight matrix depicting a complete bipartite network, the Moran I test for zero spatial correlation is never rejected when the alternative is positive spatial correlation no matter how large the true value of the spatial correlation coefficient. In contrast, the null hypothesis of zero spatial correlation is always rejected (with probability one asymptotically) when the alternative is negative spatial correlation and the true value of the spatial correlation coefficient is near -1.

Provider Experiences With Daily Use Of Elastomeric Half-Mask Respirators In Health Care, Morgan Lane, Lisa Pompeii, Janelle Rios, Elisa Benavides, Marie Kasbaum, Scott Patlovich, Luis Ostrosky-Zeichner, Adam Hornbeck, Caitlin Mcclain, Rohan Fernando, Margaret Sietsema, Colleen Kraft

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: During public health emergencies, demand for N95 filtering facepiece respirators (N95 FFRs) can outpace supply. Elastomeric half-mask respirators (EHMRs) are a potential alternative that are reusable and provide the same or higher levels of protection. This study sought to examine the practical aspects of EHMR use among health care personnel (HCP).

Methods: Between September and December 2021, 183 HCPs at 2 tertiary referral centers participated in this 3-month EHMR deployment, wearing the EHMR whenever respiratory protection was required according to hospital protocols (ie, when an N95 FFR would typically be worn) and responding to surveys about their experience.

Results: …

Health Care Workers’ Comfort Ratings For Elastomeric Half-Mask Respirators Versus N95® Filtering Facepiece Respirators During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Lisa Pompeii, Janelle Rios, Colleen S Kraft, Marie Kasbaum, Elisa Benavides, Scott J Patlovich, Luis Ostrosky-Zeichner, Adam Hornbeck, Caitlin Mcclain, Rohan D Fernando, Margaret Sietsema, Morgan Lane

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Reusable elastomeric half-mask respirators (EHMR) are an alternative to address shortages of disposable respirators. While respirator discomfort has been noted as a barrier to adherence to wearing an N95 filtering facepiece respirator (FFR) among health care personnel (HCP), few have examined EHMR comfort while providing patient care, which was the purpose of this study.

METHOD: Among a cohort of 183 HCP, we prospectively examined how HCP rated EHMR tolerability using the Respirator Comfort, Wearing Experience, and Function Instrument (R-COMFI) questionnaire at Study Week 2 and Week 10. At the completion of the study (Week-12), HCP compared EHMR comfort with …

Enhancing Self-Concept Among Preschoolers, Amanda Collings

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

Academic achievement and what influences it among students is a focus of many researchers today. When students do well in school, they are more likely to succeed in other areas of life. Self-concept is one factor associated with academic achievement among youth. It is important for adults working with children to understand not only its importance but how to improve it among children so that they succeed in school and after graduation. Early childhood educators have an opportunity to instill a positive self-concept in preschoolers before they enter kindergarten, setting them up for high academic performance. It requires professional development …

Professional Learning Community Implementation Plan, Amanda Wirt

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

This school improvement plan focuses on the implementation and enhancement of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) within a rural school district. The initiative aims to foster collaboration among teachers, thereby improving student achievement through collective instructional practices. Research highlights the importance of group collaboration over individual classroom efforts, emphasizing that schools need to develop processes that optimize and sustain teacher learning. This plan outlines the methodologies and expected outcomes of the PLC implementation, aiming to create a more cohesive and effective educational community. By establishing structured weekly meetings, administrative involvement, and clear agendas, the school seeks to develop a sustainable and …

Ongoing Professional Development For Teachers To Create A School Community For English Language Learners, Sydney Withrow

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

This school improvement plan aims to enhance the school climate and culture for English Language Learners (ELLs) at Fairfield West Elementary. The research focuses on developing and implementing ongoing professional development, including SIOP virtual training, to support teachers in creating a more inclusive educational environment. Key research questions include: How can professional development improve instructional practices for ELLs? What impact does a supportive school climate have on ELL student outcomes? Participants in this study comprise school administrators, teachers, ELL students, and their families. Methods include surveys, feedback forms, classroom observations, and academic performance tracking. Data analysis involves both quantitative and …

Social Emotional Learning Program: A School Improvement Plan, Emily Lynch

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.

Enhancing Learning Through Play-Based Education, Tina Wilson-Cook

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

This paper explores the importance and benefits of Play-Based Learning (PBL) in early childhood education, with a focus on West Elementary School. It highlights the current problems, like less playtime in kindergarten, which has caused behavior issues and missed growth opportunities. The study stresses the need for a balanced curriculum that includes PBL to help children grow cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. Key findings show that adding PBL can improve academic results, reduce behavior problems, and boost overall student development. The proposed plan includes strategies for increasing playtime, creating play-based activities, and providing teacher training. Involving parents and the community …

Improving Fine Motor And Handwriting Skills, Anne Weber

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

Early childhood years are a crucial time for the development of fine motor and handwriting skills. Research links these skills to success in other academic content such as letter identification and counting skills. Gripping, pinching, and manipulating interventions have been shown to improve fine motor and handwriting skills. A school improvement plan was created to address the lack of time dedicated to these two skills in a rural Iowa public school. A plan to implement fine motor and handwriting curriculums in preschool through first grade is described in detail. With successful implementation, fine motor and handwriting skills will significantly improve.

Hd-Tdcs Over Left Supplementary Motor Area Differentially Modulated Neural Correlates Of Motor Planning For Speech Vs. Limb Movement, Fatemeh Tabari, Celeste Patron, Hope Cryer, Karim Johari

Faculty Publications

The supplementary motor area (SMA) is implicated in planning, execution, and control of speech production and limb movement. The SMA is among putative generators of pre-movement EEG activity which is thought to be neural markers of motor planning. In neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, abnormal pre-movement neural activity within the SMA has been reported during speech production and limb movement. Therefore, this region can be a potential target for non-invasive brain stimulation for both speech and limb movement. The present study took an initial step in examining the application of high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) over the left …

Transcription Decisions Of Conjoined Independent Clauses Are Equitable Across Dialects But Impact Measurement Outcomes, Janna B. Oetting, Tahmineh Maleki

Faculty Publications

Purpose: Transcription of conjoined independent clauses within language samples varies across professionals. Some transcribe these clauses as two separate utterances, whereas others conjoin them within a single utterance. As an inquiry into equitable practice, we examined rates of conjoined independent clauses produced by children and the impact of separating these clauses within utterances on measures of mean length of utterance (MLU) by a child’s English dialect, clinical status, and age. Method: The data were archival and included 246 language samples from children classified by their dialect (African American English or Southern White English) and clinical status (developmental language disorder [DLD] …

Reducing Cesarean Sections With Peanut Ball Use: A Quality Improvement Project, Alexi Rivera Bsn, Rn

DNP Projects

Cesarean sections, although sometimes medically necessary, carry multiple risks and complications. Movement and frequent repositioning throughout labor has been shown to support the natural physiologic process of birth, leading to less medical intervention and increased incidences of vaginal deliveries. The peanut ball is a variation of a birthing ball that assists women with this movement and repositioning. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to see if increasing nursing knowledge on peanut ball benefits, risks, and proper technique would reduce cesarean section rates. It is expected that peanut ball use throughout labor would decrease cesarean sections and increase the …

Lawrence, Spring/Summer 2024, Lawrence University

Alumni Magazines

No abstract provided.

Virginia History Standards And Inclusivity, Laura Byers

Departmental Honors & Graduate Capstone Projects

Diversity in the Commonwealth of Virginia is increasing rapidly and there is some concern among citizens that the Social Studies Standards of Learning are not accurately representative of the student population. The purpose of this study was to analyze and assess the current Standards of Learning for diversity and inclusion. The research study was a content analysis of the 2023 Social Studies Standards of Learning. It was found that the standards do not currently reflect the diversity of the student population. The results of this research study highlights gaps in diversity and inclusion of racial/ethnic groups and genders in Standards …

Uni Schedule Of Classes: Policies And Procedures, Summer 2024, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

Rethinking Food Loss And Waste To Promote Sustainable Resource Use And Climate Change Mitigation In Agri-Food Systems: A Review, Bashir Adelodun, Oyebankole O. Agbelusi, Tammara Soma, Golden Odey, Qudus Adeyi, Pankaj Kumar, Fidelis Odedishem Ajibade, Madhumita Goala, Luis Felipe Oliveira Silva

Arusha Climate and Environmental Research Centre

The sustainable agri-food system is an important sector recognized for promoting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals on food security, resource conservation and climate change mitigation. However, the increasing food loss and waste (FLW) along the supply chains has continued to hinder these goals. This study evaluates the trend of FLW research from 1975 to 2022 and how it promotes the achievement of resource and environmental sustainability in agri-food systems. The salient research themes and hotspots that are of interest to researchers were identified. Bibliometric and network analyses were carried out on scholarly research articles from the Scopus database using …

The Blessed Assembly: Irreplaceable Physical Co-Presence In Worship And Healthy Hybridity Reimagined After The Pandemic In The Digital Age, Yvette, Ying Wai Lau

Doctor of Pastoral Music Projects and Theses

Because of the unprecedented and unexpected force of the pandemic since 2020, most churches around the world have experienced some online worship during the lockdown of their cities or the mandated closure of the church buildings. For many people, online worship seems to be an equivalent, if not better, alternative for gathering together—a physical co-presence in worship—even after the pandemic has ended. As necessary and vital as online worship experiences have been for Christians during the pandemic, the witness of the church from Pentecost throughout Christian history indicates that gathered worship in physical spaces is irreplaceable for faith formation and …

Utilizing Digital Health Technologies To Promote Engagement In Behavioral Health Treatment Among Adults With Major Depressive Disorder, Lauren Collier

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Background: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is extremely common and is difficult to treat. Evidenced-based interventions, promising medications, and care provided by experienced clinicians can be ineffective when patients disengage from treatment. Within an outpatient behavioral health program, low engagement in treatment among adult patients diagnosed with MDD negatively affects patient outcomes while contributing to provider burden. The most promising intervention to increase patient engagement based on evidence and needs of the local site is utilizing digital health technologies (DHTs), such as an online or smart-phone application.

Methods: Telehealth treatment augmented with digital health technologies among adult patients diagnosed …

Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates In Adults Aged 45-49 At An Urban Fqhc: A Quality Improvement Project, Meredith Gentes

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Abstract

Background: The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) now recommends that colorectal screening begins at age 45 rather than 50. The purpose of this QI project was to improve colorectal cancer screening rates in adults to prevent diagnosis, promote earlier detection, and reduce mortality from colorectal cancer.

Local Problem: This QI project was completed at a large urban federally qualified health center (FQHC) that served a diverse and underserved population. Its colorectal cancer screening rate for adults aged 45 to 49 was low compared to older adults (50-75) and national standards.

Methods: A literature review identified technology-based outreach …

Teaching Learning Newsletter Vol 4 Issue 1, Sastra Deemed To Be University

TLC Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Taxation Of Information And The Data Revolution, Yariv Brauner

UF Law Faculty Publications

Existing and universal income tax rules are inherently incompatible with an economy in which information-based transactions play a significant role. This Article contends that income taxation is incapable of taxing information effectively. It goes on to argue that this incapability currently necessitates reform, and it offers three viable paths to such reform: consumption taxation, data taxes, and formulary taxation. The Article concludes that formulary taxation is currently the most desirable and plausible path to effective reform, owing to its promise to best stabilize and maintain the legitimacy of the international tax regime.