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Chimes: November 10, 2025, Calvin University

Chimes

Trinity Christian College closes, teach-out program to offer students a place at Calvin by Ashley Hamons & Ian Tjoelker

Vice President for Enrollment Strategy Lauren Jensen to step down by Ian Tjoelker

Third annual FAST conference held at Calvin by Ian Tjoelker

Federal government shutdown the longest in US history: How is Calvin holding up? by Ian Tjoelker & Joe Toly

Remembering the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Maya Oeverman

Exploring Children's And Their Parents' Experiences In Urgent Treatment Centres: A Qualitative Study Protocol, Danielle Edge, Sarah Neill, Lucy Bray, Martha Paisi

School of Nursing and Midwifery

BackgroundYoung children are frequent users of urgent and emergency care (UEC) services (Blair et al., 2025). The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC, 1989) highlights children’s rights to healthcare (Article 24), to express their views (Article 12), and to receive information to support participation (Article 13). Existing research in UEC has primarily focused on parental decision-making and help-seeking behaviours when accessing care (Neill et al., 2016). While there is increasing evidence on children’s experiences and involvement in their healthcare, there is limited research which has examined children’s experiences in UTCs and even less which has engaged …

Weight Loss And A Shunt On “Off”: An Odd Case Of Overshunting In An Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Patient Illustrative Case, Thomas Hamre, Ashley Ricciardelli, Alex Flores, Ashwin Viswanathan

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: CSF diversion with ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts is a common treatment for idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). Rarely, overshunting can occur. Diagnosing and managing overshunting in an IIH patient with a shunt can be challenging. The authors present a unique etiology of overshunting successfully treated with shunt ligation.

Observations: A 48-year-old female with IIH who had undergone VP shunt placement with a programmable Certas valve presented with symptoms concerning for low-pressure headaches following a 25-kg weight loss. Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring along with an inpatient headache diary facilitated the diagnosis of intracranial hypotension secondary to CSF overdrainage through the shunt. Following …

Comparison Of Bare Metal Vs Covered Proximal Stent Fixation During Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Repair Of Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, Guilherme B Lima, Ying Huang, Lucas Ruiter Kanamori, Emanuel R Tenorio, Bruno P Schmid, Steven Maximus, Naveed Saqib, Thanila A Macedo, Bernardo C Mendes, Gustavo S Oderich

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Purpose: Fenestrated stent-grafts with proximal bare-metal fixation stent (BMFS) may provide better rotational movement to facilitate vessel catheterization, but novel designs with covered fixation stents (CFSs) have been increasingly utilized with lower profile fabric. This study aimed to evaluate procedural metrics and outcomes of fenestrated endovascular repair (FEVAR) using BMFS and CFS devices.

Methods: Clinical data of 502 consecutive patients enrolled in a prospective, non-randomized investigational device exemption (IDE) study were reviewed. Patients with 4-vessel fenestrated stent-grafts with BMFS or CFS for treatment of complex abdominal aortic aneurysms (CAAAs) and Extent IV thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAAs) were included. Patients with …

The Role Of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine In Cerebral Palsy: Bridging Treatment Gaps And Enhancing Care, Ambrose Loc Ngo, Niki Gharavi Alkhansari, Rachana Tadakamalla, Mercede Hess, Uyen Tam Nguyen, John Yazji, Robert S. Rogers

Student Publications

Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) is a hands-on approach utilized by physicians to diagnose, treat, and prevent various conditions through the application of muscle manipulation techniques. It has been applied in managing chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, headaches, migraines, Parkinsonian gait, and psychological conditions such as stress, anxiety, and depression. In our narrative review, we aim to integrate both direct clinical studies of OMM in cerebral palsy (CP) and supportive literature on mechanisms and related conditions. A comprehensive literature search was conducted utilizing PubMed and Google Scholar to identify relevant studies on OMM in CP management. Search strategies were intentionally broad to …

A Prodrug Strategy For Sustained Release Of Lactic Acid From Silicone Elastomer Vaginal Rings., Yahya H. Dallal Bashi, Xinyu Zhao, Clare F. Mccoy, Narender Kumar, Natalia Teleshova, Dolores J. Lamb, José A. Fernández Romero, Abigail Meyer, Patrick Barnable, Meropi Aravantinou, Osaretin E. Asowata, Melissa A. White, Alexander J. Travis, Lisa B. Haddad, Xin Shen, Vicky-Leigh Young, Peter Boyd, R Karl Malcolm

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Lactic acid is the most abundant organic weak acid in the healthy human vagina and plays a pivotal role in maintaining an acidic vaginal environment protective against exogenous bacteria and viruses. However, in dysbiotic or non-optimal vaginal environments, significantly decreased concentrations of lactobacilli result in reduced lactic acid production, increased vaginal pH, and enhanced risk of sexually transmitted infections (including human immunodeficiency virus), and bacterial vaginosis. Various gel-based products are marketed to administer lactic acid vaginally for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis and non-hormonal contraception, and there is interest in developing vaginal ring products for sustained/controlled release of lactic acid. …

The Correlation Of Students’ Grit To Their Achievement At Stkip Muhammadiyah Of Southwest Aceh, Ainain Tajriani, Sukri Adani

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The grit theory emphasizes that persistence and passion for pursuing long-term goals are more important for success than innate talent alone. The purpose of this research was to assess students' grit levels and examine how they relate to academic performance. The study employed a quantitative correlational design to systematically measure numerical data, which helps identify patterns and relationships among various influencing factors. Participants included 136 students (75 English students and 61 Mathematics students). The research process involved: 1) collecting data via a questionnaire, 2) cleaning the data to remove outliers, 3) analyzing the data with SPSS, and 4) interpreting the …

E-Pocket Book Of Angiosperms Diversity Of Ghimbo Pomuan Sacred Forest To Improve Students’ Species Literacy And Plant Awareness, Hikmah Hidayah, Siti Zubaidah, Frida Kunti Setiowati

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Students' low species literacy and limited awareness of plant diversity highlight the need for contextualised learning media based on local plant resources. This study aims to develop, assess the feasibility, and evaluate the effectiveness of an e-pocket book on Angiospermae diversity in Ghimbo Pomuan Sacred Forest, Kampar, Riau, Indonesia, as an innovative learning tool for higher education. This e-pocket book was developed using the Lee & Owens multimedia development model, which includes the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The feasibility test results showed that this e-pocket book was rated as very valid with an average score of …

Transformasi Pembelajaran Neuropsikologi Dengan Pendekatan Problem-Based Learning Melalui Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Digital Interaktif, Nur Amin Barokah Asfari, Laila Indra Lestari, Faliha Muthmainah, Hanita Mohd Yusoff, Susi Susanti

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Pembelajaran Neuropsikologi kerap menjadi tantangan bagi mahasiswa, khususnya mahasiswa Psikologi karena kompleksitas materi dan abstrak serta kendala referensi yang berbahasa Inggris. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan bahan ajar digital interaktif berbasis pendekatan Problem-based Learning (PBL) sebagai solusi untuk meningkatkan keterlibatan dan pemahaman mahasiswa dalam pembelajaran Neuropsikologi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Research and Development (R&D) dengan model 4D. Bahan ajar digital dirancangan dalam format flipbook yang mengintegrasikan elemen visualisasi, seperti gambar 2D, animasi 3D, dan video, serta fitur interaktid berupa kuis. Hasil validasi ahli menunjukkan bahan ajar memenuhi standar konten dan desain. Uji coba menunjukkan bahwa pengguaan bahan ajar digital interaktif …

Optimizing 21st Century Skills Based On Cognitive Style By Implementing Figma-Ctllm In Poaceae Diversity Learning, Yudhistian Yudhistian, Imas Cintamulya

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

A notable gap persists in the educational literature regarding the optimization of 21st century competencies, such as critical thinking, communication, and collaboration, when tailored to students' distinct cognitive styles. This study addresses this lacuna by investigating the efficacy of a novel pedagogical tool, Figma-based Contextual Teaching and Learning Media (Figma-CTLLM), for enhancing these skills, a subject that has not been previously examined. The research aims to optimize critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills based on reflective and impulsive cognitive styles by implementing Figma-CTLLM in Poaceae diversity learning. The study employs a descriptive quantitative research design with a sample of 26 …

Profil Pemahaman Multikultural Dan Sikap Toleransi Siswa Kelas Iii Sd Gugus Ii Kecamatan Waringinkurung: Studi Cross-Sectional Survey, Ni Made Winursiti, Encep Supriatna, Mubarok Somantri

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Usia sekolah dasar adalah fase kritis dalam perkembangan moral dan sosial anak. Tanpa pengembangan pemahaman multikultural yang sistematis, anak akan kehilangan peluang membentuk dasar toleransi yang kuat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memetakan profil pemahaman multikultural dan sikap toleransi siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi cross-sectional dengan analisis kuantitatif. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa Penelitian terhadap 79 siswa kelas III SD Gugus II Kecamatan Waringinkurung menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas siswa memiliki pemahaman multikultural dan sikap toleransi pada kategori Baik, tanpa ada siswa yang termasuk dalam kategori Sangat Kurang, meskipun masih terdapat sebagian kecil siswa dengan tingkat pemahaman dan sikap toleransi yang Cukup maupun Kurang. Hasil …

Unlocking The Mathematical Mind: A Comparative Insight Into Undergraduate And Graduate Student Literacy, Nur Robiah Nofikusumawati Peni, Septia Ayu Pratiwi, Anggit Prabowo, Sri Rahayu Alam, Dewi Rahmawati, Muhammad Febriyan Lua, Aldo Setiawan

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The study explores the nuances of students' knowledge, self-assurance, and difficulties when navigating the domains of numeracy and logical-mathematical reasoning by evaluating and comparing the levels of mathematical literacy, numeracy, and logical-mathematical thinking among higher-education students. This research uses a thorough survey covering various mathematical literacy dimensions, such as the capacity to apply mathematical ideas in practical contexts, comprehension of numeracy and literacy, assurance when working with numerical data, and the influence of emotional variables on rational thought. Our analysis, based on replies from graduate and undergraduate students at renowned Indonesian universities, shows that self-assessed competency is generally moderate to …

Identification Of Green Competency Needs In Vocational Education Curriculum Development Based On Simple Additive Weighting, Muh Abdul Latif, Isma Widiaty, Ade Gafar Abdullah

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Global environmental sustainability issues have driven the transformation of vocational education to integrate green competencies that are relevant to the needs of the green industry. This study aims to identify the need for green competencies in the development of vocational education curriculum using the Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method. This method helps in decision making from various different perspectives (such as teachers, students and industry) so that it needs to be generalized. This SAW method produces a ranking of competency elements based on the level of importance as a recommendation in developing a vocational education curriculum based on green competencies …

Project Activities Strengthening The Profile Of Pancasila Students With Learning Based On Local Cultural Wisdom, Budi Utami, Riezky Maya Probosari, Nurma Yunita Indriyanti, Isma Aziz Fakhrudin, Annisa Nur Khasanah, Supurwoko Supurwoko, Putri Kusuma Wardani

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This research aims to determine the implementation of project activities to strengthen the Pancasila Student Profile at State Junior High School 1 (SMP Negeri 1) Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia and the impact of its implementation on students. The profile of Pancasila students is: 1) Believer, devoted to God Almighty and has noble character, 2) Independent, 3) Mutual cooperation, 4) Global diversity, 5) Critical reasoning, 6) Creative based on local wisdom by making Batik, namely Batik Jumputan and Written Batik, in Solo (Surakarta), Central Java, Indonesia. The research population was in one of the junior high schools in Surakarta (SMP Negeri …

Factual Conditions Understanding The Ethics Of Using Social Media For Secondary School Students In West Java, Rizal Kailani, Mohammad Ali, Laksmi Dewi

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This research aims to examine the factual conditions of understanding the ethics of using social media by secondary school students in West Java because the use of social media among students currently causes many violations, especially cyberbullying. This study uses a quantitative approach. The research design used was a survey. The research population includes all secondary school students in West Java, with a population of 1015 students. The sample in this study was taken using multistage random sampling. Based on this sampling technique, 446 male and 575 female students were obtained as research samples, with details of 361 grade 10 …

The Impact Of Religiosity On The Morality Of Islamic Education Students, Tri Yaumil Falikah, Zalik Nuryana, Anaas Tri Ridlo Dina Yuliana, Shazia Malik

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Religiosity is an important aspect in shaping student morale, especially for Islamic Education (IE) students who are future educators. The purpose of the study was to look for the influence of religiosity on the morale of Islamic Religious Education students at Universitas Ahmad Dahlan. This research is a quantitative study with the population of IE students from 2019 to 2021 amounting to 699 students. The technique of taking sample uses the Slovin formula, namely as many as 90 students who were taken randomly (random sampling). The primary data collection tool used is a 4-scale Likert scale questionnaire. The instruments were …

Decoding Cyberpsychology: Key Trends In Digital Learning-A Bibliometric Insight, Roni Herdianto, Mohamad Arief Setiawan, Febri Dwi Hariyanto

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This bibliometric study aims to analyze the research literature on Cyberpsychology in learning. Cyberpsychology refers to the study of the impact of technology on human behavior, including learning. A bibliometric analysis of scientific documents published in journals indexed in the Scopus was performed. The study aimed to identify research trends, collaborations between researchers, and locate journals and articles of interest in the thematic area. The results of the study will provide insights into the current state of research on Cyberpsychology in learning and identify potential areas for future research.

[Kyda] Multi-Population Seir Modeling With Data Assimilation: Uncovering Covid-19 Disparities Beyond Aggregate Statistics, Emmanuel Fleurantin

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

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[Kyda] The Role Of Human Movement On The Spread Of Mosquito-Borne Diseases, Omar Saucedo

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

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Shape: Spatial Health And Population Estimator, Emma M. Von Hoene, Aanya Gupta, Hamdi Kavak, Amira Roess, Taylor Anderson

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

No abstract provided.

Explainable Post-Operative Patients Recovery Prediction Following Elective Brain Tumor Resection: A Precision Medicine Approach, Eleanor Belkin

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

No abstract provided.

Multi-Resolution Graph Neural Networks For Spread Prediction, Petr Kisselev

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

No abstract provided.

Delayed Adaptive Behavior Modulates Waves In Epidemic Models, Md Shahriar Mahmud, Solomon Eshun, Claus Kadelka, Baltazar Espinoza

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

No abstract provided.

Metapopulation Model To Evaluate C.Difficile Potential Vaccine Interventions., Archana Neupane Timsina

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

No abstract provided.

Multivariate Longitudinal Mean-Covariance Graphical Models, Priya Kohli Prof.

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

No abstract provided.

A Novel Mathematical Model Of Oropouche Virus Transmission Dynamics, Darsh Gandhi, Carli Peterson, Emma Slack, Elizabeth Rubio, Amira Claxton, Christopher M. Kribs

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

No abstract provided.

State Of California Cannabis Reporting, University Of Mississippi – National Center For Cannabis Research And Education

California

No abstract provided.

Formulation And In Vitro Evaluation Of Kaffir Lime Fruit Peel Extract-Containing Gel For Sunscreen, Antioxidant, And Moisturizing Activity, Farida Lanawati Darsono, Lisa Soegianto

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Kaffir lime peel waste (Citrus hystrix) has antioxidant effects that have the potential to protect the skin from exposure to UV-A and UV-B rays, as well as moisturize the skin. This study aims to determine the effect of increasing the concentration of condensed extract of kaffir lime fruit peel on its effectiveness as an antioxidant, sunscreen activity, and moisturizer. The condensed extract was obtained by maceration using 96% ethanol. In this study, we tested hydrophilic gels consisting of 4 extract concentrations in their formula: F1 (7.5%), F2 (10%), F3 (15%), and F4 (20%). The research phase begins with …

Lisa: The Island Of Automatic Sounds. A Multisensory Environment For Sonic Art Co-Creation [Ponencia] 2nd International Conference On Trends And Challenges In Digital Education (Detc 2025), Javier Fernández De Gorostiza, David Antonio Rosas Espín, Alberto Ramos Serrano, José Luis Olazagoitia

Congresos y Conferencias

The rapid digital transformation in education has exacerbated persistent gaps in accessibility, inclusion, and engagement, particularly within STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines. A critical disconnect exists between the ubiquitous use of digital tools and the comprehension of their underlying principles. This research addresses this gap by developing and studying innovative, hands-on pedagogical strategies designed to democratize technological knowledge. Our project is centered on the design, implementation, and analysis of "The Island of Automatic Sounds" (LISA.26), an artistic sound installation conceived as an interactive "musical island." This environment enables children and families to explore and cocreate music through bodily …

Naval.Ia: A Conversational Rag + Rpa System For Preserving Maintenance Knowledge In Naval Engineering En [Ponencia] 2nd International Conference On Trends And Challenges In Digital Education (Detc 2025), Luis Peña Sánchez, Jose Peña, Jvier Grostiza

Congresos y Conferencias

This Book of Abstracts presents the scientific contributions of the 2nd International Conference on Trends and Challenges in Digital Education (DETC 2025), featuring 55 accepted papers, 112 authors, and participation from 21 countries across 3 continents, demonstrating a significant expansion from the previous edition. The conference brings together researchers, educators, policymakers, and innovators to explore how digital transformation is reshaping education systems worldwide. Key themes include: • artificial intelligence in education • digital ethics and responsible innovation • adaptive and hybrid assessment • data analytics and learning analytics • innovative pedagogies and learner-centered models • digital transformation of institutions. Aligned …