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Successful Strategies For Disseminating Research And Evidence-Based Quality Improvement Projects, Susan Gennaro, Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The 15-year gap between the discovery of new knowledge and the implementation of that knowledge in practice is too long and causes unnecessary patient harm. In this presentation, strategies to disseminate research through presentations, publications, social and public media, and health policy will be discussed. Strategies to develop in-depth dissemination plans will be highlighted, including ways to scale evidence to make a positive impact in real-world clinical practice settings.

Tips And Tricks For Publication Success, Susan Gennaro, Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation offers practical strategies for successful manuscript publication in healthcare journals. Topics include manuscript planning, writing pitfalls, peer review navigation, and ethical considerations. Emphasis is placed on aligning submissions with journal scope, responding to reviewer feedback, and leveraging media for broader dissemination. Designed to support clinicians and researchers in advancing scholarly impact.

Reflection And Appreciation: A Journey To Improving Care For Older Adults After Critical Illness, Cheryl Chia-Hui Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

With 25 years of research, my work has focused on improving outcomes for critically ill older adults by addressing delirium, frailty, malnutrition, and functional decline. I’ve advocated for care bundles to prevent complications and support recovery. In this International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame session, I’ll share my journey to advancing care for older adults after critical illness. This award is humbling and reflects the collective efforts of my colleagues, mentors, and students.

Building A Program Of Research To Improve Communication And Care For Older Adults, Kristine N. Williams

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Upon Induction to the Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame, Dr. Williams presented the development of her program of research focused on improving communication and care for older adults.

Bibliotherapy For Enhancing The Mental Well-Being Of Informal Caregivers Of People With Dementia, Shanshan Wang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This project is designed to investigate the potential of bibliotherapy as a self-help intervention for informal caregivers of individuals with dementia. A series of studies were carried out to examine its feasibility and efficacy in improving mental health and enhancing caregiving appraisal among informal caregivers of people with dementia, emphasizing its potential for broad implementation following successful clinical trials.

Researching Unheard And Silenced Voices, Vanessa Heaslip

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Around 32% of the global population are at risk of social exclusion (Cuesta et al., 2024). This has significant impact upon morbidity, mortality and quality of life (Aldridge et al., 2017). In research, these individuals are underserved (NIHR 2024), perceived to be ‘difficult’, ‘hard to reach’ or in need of protection, so their voices and experiences remain unheard. This keynote shall explore some of these challenges, share ideas and explore ways to promote inclusive research.

Adaptation And Resilience In Families Of Individuals With Down Syndrome, Marcia L. Van Riper

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this presentation is to highlight key findings from my program of research concerning families of individuals with Down syndrome. Early studies with these families predominantly focused on problems and deficits, while my work highlights the strengths and resilience these families often exhibit. My program of research has contributed to a more nuanced understanding of these families by emphasizing the dynamic processes that enable families to adapt successfully to adversity.

Building Nursing Leadership Science With Impact: A Personal Journey And Program Of Research, Maria R. Shirey

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation describes a program of research focusing on leadership science and health services outcomes covering a two decade journey to the Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame. The presenter shares key transitions, learnings, outputs, dissemination, and policy impact associated with her work.

Health Consequences Of Climate Change In The 21st Century: The Role Of The Nursing Profession, Patrice K. Nicholas

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Health consequences of climate change are occurring due to increasing carbon dioxide levels, rising temperatures, extreme weather, and rising sea levels contributing to complex public health issues. Significant adverse health sequelae include asthma, cardiovascular disease, respiratory allergies, heat-related illness, vector-borne diseases, and mental health impacts. The nursing profession has a critical role addressing the health impacts of climate change in a climate-changing world.

Development Of Patient-And Family-Centered Care Education Program For Nurses In Intensive Care Unit, Youngshin Joo, Yeonsoo Jang, Hyunjoo Lee, Eunok Kwon, Eunhye Kim

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Patient- and family-centered care (PFCC) emphasizes consumer-centered nursing by respecting patients’ and families’ needs, values, and preferences. Implementing PFCC in intensive care units (ICUs) remains challenging, highlighting the need to enhance nurses’ competencies. Therefore, this study aimed to develop and conduct the pilot study of an educational program to improve PFCC competencies for ICU nurses.

Methods: The topics of the program were developed based on the PCN theory, and the program contents were established through literature review and focus group interview. Contents validation was conducted two times by seven clinical experts, followed by development education program. The …

Improving Sleep Quality: Adolescent Health, Beatrice Salvador, Kennedy Ventura

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Adolescent development depends heavily on sleep, which affects many aspects of a child’s life, such as academic achievement, emotional control, physical health, and cognitive function. Despite its significance, a lot of adolescents do not get enough sleep because of irregular sleep patterns, excessive screen time, and other factors that compromise their sleep hygiene. The transition from childhood to adolescence is a period often marked by changes in sleep patterns, making this age group particularly vulnerable to sleep-related issues. Understanding and enhancing adolescents’ sleep health is essential since sleep has a big influence on their everyday life. In order to better …

Unhealthy Weight Management Behavior And Social Media In Emerging Adults: A Systematic Review, Chaehyeon Kang, Hyeonkyeong Lee, Hyeyeon Lee, Gahui Hwang, Jisu Lee, Hyemi Sun, Zainab Auwalu Ibrahim

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Social media plays a crucial role in shaping body image perceptions and health behaviors, particularly during emerging adulthood—a critical period when individuals establish lifelong health habits. Unhealthy weight management behaviors (UWMB) are gaining attention as they stem from a complex interplay of structural (e.g., social norms) and personal (e.g., body image) factors. Emerging adults are particularly vulnerable to social pressures and media influences, leading to a high prevalence of UWMB in this population. Given social media’s role in shaping body image norms and health behaviors, understanding its influence on UWMB is crucial. As a preliminary step toward investigating this …

A Novel Scaffold-Based Model For Stage Ii Pressure Injury Simulation: Protocol Development And Future Directions In Tissue Engineering, Skyler B. Wrubleski

Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Symposium

This study developed a 3D tissue-engineered scaffold to mimic human sacral skin for modeling pressure injuries. The scaffold consisted of a composite hydrogel of sodium alginate, gelatin, and tannic acid, crosslinked with calcium chloride. Swelling tests showed moderate hydration capacity, while wound mimic formation using a custom 3D-printed apparatus produced consistent morphology and dimensions comparable to human dermal tissue. The scaffold maintained structural integrity under prolonged compressive forces, demonstrating viability for pressure injury studies. Future work will incorporate a bilayer model with keratinocytes and fibroblasts and introduce elastin to enhance elasticity and mechanical properties. This approach aims to improve in …

Artificial Intelligence, Age, And Dynamic Ticket Pricing: A Mixed-Methods Study In Professional Sports, Joshua Greer, Nicholas Zoroya

Global Sport Business Journal

Abstract

This study investigates how age moderates fan perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) and dynamic ticket pricing (DTP) in professional sports. Using a mixed-method design, data was collected from a self-administered online survey (N = 57) and triangulated with secondary sources, including industry reports and academic literature. Survey participants were divided into four generational cohorts and responses were analyzed across three constructs: perceived fairness, accessibility, and willingness to pay. A one-way ANOVA revealed a statistically significant difference in willingness to pay across age groups, F(3, 53) = 3.41, p = .015, with the most pronounced disparity between the youngest and …

Wheels, Words, And Wonder: Cultivating Vocabulary And Social Emotional Development With Feel Wheels, Allison Phillippe, Katie Johnson

Michigan Reading Journal

Using feel wheels during interactive read-alouds is one way that teachers can simultaneously support children’s social emotional and vocabulary development in ways that are authentic, humanizing, and culturally responsive. Utilizing mindfulness tools, like the feel wheel, during literacy instruction, works to extend the possibilities for connections between transformative social-emotional learning (SEL) and vocabulary development when exploring students’ own emotions and the emotions of the characters. The purpose of this article is to share justice-oriented suggestions based on the authors’ experiences using the feel wheel during interactive read-alouds in a fifth-grade classroom: (1) identifying emotion vocabulary and (2) inferring characters’ emotions …

Full Issue: Volume 58, No. 1

Michigan Reading Journal

No abstract provided.

7.115 Indirect Cost Rates And Indirect Cost Recovery Allocation Policy

7.000 Institutional Advancement

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Synthesis And Characterization Of Fe-Zn Bimetallic Nanoparticles Via Two-Step Laser Ablation And Their Antibacterial Activity, Hudhaifa M. Mohammed, Sahar Naji Rashid

Karbala International Journal of Modern Science

In this study, Nd: YAG laser at a wavelength of (1064 nm), energies of (300 and 400 mJ), and a pulse repetition rate of (3 Hz) was used to synthesize metallic nanoparticles from iron and zinc individually using a one-step pulsed laser ablation approach, followed by the two-step synthesis of bimetallic nanoparticles. The physical properties of the synthesized nanoparticles were then investigated using UV-visible (UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) techniques. The results of characterization of the obtained NPs confirmed the formation of core-shell nanocomposites, as evidenced by the increased absorbance intensity of …

Tackling Gaps In Action For Climate Empowerment Through Subnational Ace Hubs, Kim Jessica Wahnke

COP30

Key notes

Context: Climate scepticism and misinformation have become more rampant than ever, political will and popular support is eroding

Problem: National efforts on ACE remain under-resourced, disorganised and fragmented

Precedent: The NRW ACE Hub pilot builds on the strength of subnational governments but has work to do with regards to accessibility and past activity integration

Solution: Subnational ACE Hubs are regional platforms for the coordination of local actors and the co-design and integration of past ACE activities

Impact: Reduce divisions between stakeholders, close education gaps, advance community-driven climate ACE action

Call to Action: Implementation of ACE hubs through coordinated …

Accelerating Localized Climate Innovation Through South-South Peer-Learning Platforms, Nayantara K. Arora

COP30

South-South knowledge exchange is a powerful but underutilized driver of localized climate innovation in the Global South. As climate change disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), mechanisms for mutual learning, indigenous knowledge-sharing, and context-appropriate technology diffusion are vital. South-South peer-learning platforms offer a scalable pathway to empower communities in the Global South to co-create and adopt effective climate innovations, particularly in the systems of human health, livelihoods, and youth inclusion emphasized by Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda (SAA). This policy paper argues that integrating these platforms into national Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) and Capacity Building strategies can accelerate …

Empowering Healthcare Providers With Ai-Based Climate Health Risk Training, Mohamed Saleh Abdelsalam Abdallah Mahmoud

COP30

Climate Change (CC) is an emerging threat to human health and livelihood, increasing the burden of health-related illnesses, vector-borne diseases, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Due to the gaps in capacity building and education, limited curricula, and time constraints, Health professionals (HCPs) and healthcare students are unprepared to address the climate-health nexus. The urgency for a climate-health training and research in applying ACE principles with digital tools, particularly AI and mobile platforms, in order to reach health care resilient systems. Using global evidence and a real-world case study such as WHO-reported Early Warning and Response System (EWARS), which is piloted in …

The Usability And Implementation Of Flood Prevention Strategies In Response To An Evolving Climate With Insights From Hurricane Harvey And The Kerala Floods., Morgan Greenleigh

COP30

This literature review combines literature on global flood prevention, hard engineering, Nature-Based Solutions, IFRM and policy to examine current strategies and case studies. It begins by examining the key role that hard engineering plays in the current main forms of flood prevention and then analyses its weakness when it comes to the increasing frequency and severity of weather events. The review then explores the growing importance of NBS and how its development can significantly reduce flooding whilst also having a plethora of other benefits. A portion of the review is dedicated to emerging technologies such as EWS and IFRM. The …

Modeling Climate Risks To Urban Infrastructure. What Tools Can Cities Use To Assess And Map Risks To Infrastructure Systems (Transport, Drainage Housing, Health) Under Different Climate Scenarios?, Carlotta Luise Oltmanns

COP30

Climate change increasingly threatens urban infrastructure worldwide, endangering transport, drainage, housing, and health, especially for vulnerable populations in fast-growing cities. As COP30 convenes in Brazil in 2025, adaptation is no longer an option but an imperative. The literature review integrates current evidence of simulating and evaluating climate risks to urban infrastructure according to authoritative guidance documents, such as the Global Goal on Adaptation, the Sharm el-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda, and Brazil's COP30 priorities. The paper overviews state-of-the-art urban risk mapping tools with a focus on GIS-based platforms, climate services, and early warning systems and compares adaptation plans of New York City …

Operationalizing The Global Goal On Adaptation (Gga): What Governance Mechanisms And Measurement Frameworks Can Be Developed To Make The Gga Actionable, Equitable, And Country-Driven?, Abischag Jitimay

COP30

The 2015 Paris Agreement1 established a "Global Goal Adaptation" (GGA), which aims to place climate change adaptation on the same level as mitigation, by developing an adaptation goal alongside the mitigation goal of limiting global temperature increase to 1.5°C. The GGA aims to create a global framework, with specific targets, to guide adaptation actions worldwide. However, in the absence of a quantifiable and universal benchmark, adaptation is much more complex to measure and implement than mitigation, which is centered around the universal indicator of the tone2 of CO2. Although established with the Paris Agreement in 2015, the GGA was the …

Sustainability In Dentistry.. Rosy Dreams Or Attainable Reality?, Rim Wally

COP30

The dental sector is a significant carbon emitter globally, with each clinic emitting the same emissions as multiple cars do over a year, and each visit contributing tangible environmental impacts. The biggest emitters are patient and staff travel, clinic utilities, and supply chain activities like single-use plastics. Despite this extensive contribution, there is still low dental awareness. That is why this policy briefing includes a framework for integrating oral health with environmental sustainability aims, foregrounding multi-stakeholder engagement and using the UK as a case study. Climate literacy and dental education reform are the most significant and recommended basis for starting …

A Global Mutirão In The Classroom: A National Curriculum Policy For Bangladesh To Build Youth Capacity For Green Jobs In Alignment With The Saa And Ace, Shariful Islam

COP30

As one of the world's most climate-vulnerable nations, Bangladesh faces a serious threat that widely impacts its large youth population. This policy paper points out a main gap: the country's national curriculum does not properly teach students about climate change. This makes young people unprepared for the future and for new jobs in the green economy. This paper looks at successful climate education programs in other developing countries, like Kenya and the Philippines, and suggests a new policy for Bangladesh based on those examples. The paper recommends a strategy that combines a national law with local, hands-on learning. The main …

Strengthening Climate Empowerment In Pharmacy Education And Practice: A Literature Review, Hend Ahmed

COP30

Pharmacists are increasingly acknowledged as essential contributors to climate resilience as climate change poses ever-increasing challenges to global health. Within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) provides a framework that is focused on capacity building, public engagement, and education. The application of ACE principles to pharmacy practice and education to advance sustainability is examined in this article. It looks at national projects that support ACE objectives like Kerala's pharmacy-led waste management campaign and the Greener-NHS programme. The review finds gaps and opportunities for incorporating climate action into pharmacy through …

Youth And Gender Equity In Decision Making, Nada Chaabene

COP30

With the COP30 choosing “mutirão”, which means collective community work, as their central theme (COP30, 2024), the president of the conference in Brazil emphasizes that it’s an opportunity to connect global actions and create a mobilization chain of the expertise of people from various communities and from different sectors to move from negotiation to concrete action (COP30, 2024). This cannot be done without a proper representation of all the underrepresented communities of young people and women, as discussed in the Sharm El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda (SAA).

This paper explores the ongoing challenges of inclusive representation in decision-making spaces like the COP. …

The Indiana Statesman, September 25, 2025, Indiana State University

Student Newspaper

HLA kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month; Sustainability Month Kickoff next Wednesday; Retraction

Psy 321-001: Social Psychology, Abriana Gresham

Humanities Syllabi

No abstract provided.