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Optimizing Clinical Training In Novice Nurse Anesthesia Residents Through Simulation-Based Education, Yasmine Nicole Campbell, Nimisha A. Francis, Valerie J. Diaz

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: The educational transition from an intensive care unit nurse to a nurse anesthesia resident (NAR) is challenging. Adequate clinical acumen is expected upon arrival to the learning environment, especially in the context of anesthesia clinical skills and cognitive knowledge. Consequently, providing a learning environment and physical practice builds the foundation for skill sets and enhances NAR proficiency. A routine simulation involving foundational skills in anesthesia will expose NARs routinely to develop workflow, clinical skills, and critical thinking abilities. This quality improvement project aims to evaluate the best evidence-based method for clinical training for first-year nurse anesthesia residents in simulation …

Exploring Ai In Hospice And Palliative Care: An Integrative Review, Tuzhen Xu, Gloria M. Rose, Caiyi Liu, Lin Li, Sen Zhu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming the healthcare industry by integrating various algorithmic models into electronic health records and wearable health technologies. These advancements support healthcare providers in making evidence-based decisions and predicting patient outcomes, ultimately enhancing the quality of care. This integrative literature review synthesizes peer-reviewed research on the application of AI in palliative and hospice care, aiming to identify both the implications and barriers to practice and research in this vital area.

Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search across nine databases—Academic Search Complete, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Cochrane, PubMed, Medline, Web …

Usability Evaluation Of Patient-Centered Educational Content Using Virtual Reality On Mri Exams, Hye Jin Yoo, Sang Min Kim

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Virtual reality technology allows users to experience specific situations in a virtual world without having to experience the real situation [1]. Recently, interest in virtual reality has increased in the healthcare field, and the field of application is expanding [2]. Patient-centered intervention using virtual reality for patients about to undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is considered a cost-effective way to improve negative experiences that may occur during the examination [3]. In cases such as MRI where the examination should be performed in a noisy and narrow space, desensitization therapy using virtual reality can be an effective alternative to …

Effects Of A Nurse-Led Hearing Loss Management Intervention For Older Adults On Health Outcomes, Ya-Chuan Tseng, Meei-Fang Lou

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: To examine the effects of a nurse-led hearing intervention on communication ability, loneliness, depression, quality of life and hearing aid satisfaction in older adults with hearing loss.

Methods: This was a single-blind, parallel-arm, randomized controlled trial with a repeated measure design. Older adults with hearing loss (N =57) were recruited from an otolaryngology clinic of a university-affiliated hospital in northern Taiwan from September 2021 to October 2023. Participants were randomly allocated to either the intervention, a nurse-led 10-week hearing loss management program (n = 28) or wait-listed as controls (n = 29). The program included (1) ten 60-minute one-on-one …

Cultural Variations In Depressive Symptoms Among Young East Asian Canadian And White Counterparts, Claire Song, Farinaz Havaei, Susan Dahinten, Saima Hirani

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: This study investigates the cultural variations in depressive symptom expression between Young East Asian Canadian adults (YEAC) and their White counterparts, assessing the validity of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) across these diverse groups. Given the critical role of nurses in early detection and management of depression, understanding these cultural nuances is vital for developing effective, inclusive healthcare strategies.

Background: Depression is a leading cause of disability globally, with significant implications for public health, especially among young adults1. This group faces unique stressors—academic pressures, social challenges, and the transition to adulthood—that increase their vulnerability to depression. Nurses often rely …

Enhancing Ehealth Technology Acceptance Among Patients With Chronic Illness-Role Of Ehealth Literacy, Lian-Shin Shiu, Yu-Chi Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: With the integration of healthcare and technology continuously accelerating, These technological transformations present significant challenges, especially in the care of patients with chronic illness who are older or with multiple comorbidities. The effectiveness of chronic illness management increasingly depends on patients' acceptance and use of innovative eHealth technologies. eHealth literacy is a critical skill that reflects patients' ability to understand and use technology, playing a pivotal role in their acceptance of innovative eHealth technology. This study aims to identify the predictors of eHealth technology acceptance and explore the mediating role of eHealth literacy in enhancing care outcomes for patients …

Signs And Symptoms Of Cyber Victimization And Risky Online Behaviors: An Integrative Review, J'Andra L. Antisdel

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this integrative review is to describe latent or covert signals of cyber victimization and risky online behaviors in teens, given the increasing prevalence and severity of these issues. With the rapid growth of internet and social media use among teens, exposure to cyber victimization has become a significant concern, with estimates indicating that up to 61% of teens have experienced some form of cyber victimization.1 The reciprocal relationship between risky online behaviors and cyber victimization further complicates this issue, as these behaviors can both result from and contribute to victimization.2–6 This review was guided by Whittemore and …

Training And Older Volunteerism: From The Perspectives Of Skill Competency And Motivation, Kuei-Min Chen, Szu-Yu Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Training is an integral part of volunteer management, which may be particularly important to older volunteers preparing them with the necessary skills for service provision. However, little was known concerning the outcome differences between trained and untrained older volunteers. This study addressed this question by conducting a longitudinal design research to investigate the outcome differences between trained and untrained older volunteers in skill competency and volunteer motivation over time.

Methods: This study adopted a longitudinal cluster-randomized research design, randomly assigning 156 older volunteers from 10 community care centers to either training or control group (n training = 80, …

Creating The Thomas Mcrae Sanitorium For Negros: Race, Contagion, And Space In Jim Crow Arkansas, Shauna Gibbons

The Ozark Historical Review

The Thomas McRae Memorial Sanatorium for Negroes, located in Alexander, Arkansas, opened its doors in 1931 as the only resource for the entire state’s population of consumptive African Americans. It was touted as one of the best of its kind under the supervision of Dr Hugh A. Browne. But its “kind” was a facility intended for individuals whom whites in the medical and political establishment viewed not only as second class citizens but as biologically and medically different.

Can Play Support Language Development In The Education Of Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder?: An Hlm Meta-Analytic Investigation, Gregory V. Boerio Edd, Karen H. Larwin

Journal of Organizational & Educational Leadership

The purpose of the current investigation is to analyze existing research examining the impact of play therapy on the development of language skills in young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As rates of ASD diagnoses continue to increase, families and educators are faced with making critical decisions regarding the selection and implementation of evidence-based practices or therapies, including play-based interventions, to support the developing child as early as 18 months of age. The following study investigates whether play-based interventions should be considered as effective means of increasing language development in young children with ASD. The study examines specific moderators …

The Sacrifice Gap: Examining The Influence Of Family Expectations And Institutional Barriers Impacting Women's Leadership In Higher Education, Tara K. Shollenberger

Journal of Organizational & Educational Leadership

Despite constituting the majority of mid-level academic professionals and outpacing men in educational attainment, women remain significantly underrepresented in senior leadership roles across higher education. This mixed-methods (n=20) study explores the “sacrifice gap”-the disproportionate personal, professional, and economic costs women bear to reach leadership positions-by centering the lived experiences of women leaders navigating the intersection of family expectations, institutional barriers, and identity-based discrimination. Quantitative survey data from women in higher education leadership reveal that caregiving roles such as motherhood, partnership, and household management are perceived as moderate but persistent hindrances to career advancement, with these roles functioning as interconnected, systemic …

A Dutch Translation And Multidimensional Structure Of The Adjustment Scales For Early Transition In Schooling, Robert Hamerslag, Ron Oostdam, Ruben Fukkink, Louis Tavecchio, Paul A. Mcdermott, Zoey Kim

Archives of Assessment Psychology

This study introduces and applies the Dutch translation of the Adjustment Scales for Early Transition in Schooling (ASETS), assessed in 323 kindergarten children across 30 regular schools in the Netherlands. Culturally-tailored, context-informed assessments are essential to address childhood adaptation challenges in early schooling. Starting with a professional translation and back-translation of the ASETS by a translation bureau, a panel of kindergarten teachers critically reviewed the translated items. They ensured reliability, contextual accuracy, and addressed nuances in Dutch school terminology, bridging cultural differences between U.S. and Dutch educational settings. The analysis included Exploratory Factor Analysis, revealing three behavioral problem categories: Aggressive/Oppositional, …

Ada-Application Of Decision Analysis For Developing A Healthcare System To Predict Fetal Health, Melfi Alrasheedi, Theyazn.H.H Aldhyani

Iraqi Journal for Computer Science and Mathematics

A fatal health condition involves an unborn baby that persists throughout the embryonic stage until delivery. The fetus grows and develops during each trimester of pregnancy. Obstetricians may detect fetal anomalies and select medical interventions based on cardiotocogram (CTG) data. However, the obstetrician's visual assessment of CTG data can sometimes be subjective or inaccurate. Therefore, automated analysis using machine learning approaches for CTG data is essential. This research employs decision analysis techniques, including decision trees (DT), gradient boosting (GB), and type-2 fuzzy neural networks (FNN), for prenatal analysis and prediction. The system was tested using a standard dataset consisting of …

Issue 471: September 4-18, 2025, The Local Voice

The Local Voice

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The Indiana Statesman, September 4, 2025, Indiana State University

Student Newspaper

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Navigating Grief In The Digital Age: A Phenomenological Study Of Young Widows Using Instagram For Support And Connection, Mariah Jasmine Sandoval

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This qualitative phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of young widows who use Instagram for grief support following the death of a spouse. Young widows often face disenfranchised grief and limited access to traditional support systems, which can impede emotional processing and identity reconstruction. Grounded in Continuing Bonds Theory, which posits that ongoing connections with the deceased can be adaptive, the study examined how Instagram facilitates or complicates grief by enabling emotional expression, maintaining bonds, and fostering engagement with a community of shared loss. The central research question asked: How do young widows describe their experiences using Instagram for grief …

The Force Of Resilience: Exploration Of Correlations Between Generational Differences In Occupational Resilience And Turnover Intentions Among Active United States Law Enforcement Personnel, Kaylin Elizabeth Switzer

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Law enforcement agencies across the United States are facing critical challenges with the recruitment and retention of officers. This study examined whether differences existed in occupational resilience and turnover intentions across generations of active law enforcement personnel, and whether resilience levels were correlated with turnover intentions. A quantitative, cross-sectional design was used to collect data via an online survey that included the Predictive 6-Factor Resilience Scale and the Expanded Multidimensional Turnover Intentions Scale. The sample consisted of 241 active members of law enforcement. There were two one-way ANOVA tests conducted to assess generational differences in resilience and turnover intention scores, …

Strategies For Faith-Based Organizations To Maintain A Competitive Advantage In Operations And Financial Stability, Pocahontas Shaniqua Atkinson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Nonprofit organization leaders face numerous challenges in sustaining donations and memberships. Faith-based organizations in particular have experienced declining membership over the past seventy years, which negatively impacts their ability to provide community services. This problem is important to nonprofit and faith-based leaders because financial stability and membership engagement are essential to maintaining operations and fulfilling organizational missions. Grounded in the Baldrige Excellence Framework, the purpose of this qualitative single case study was to identify and explore effective strategies nonprofit faith-based leaders use to increase and sustain membership and donations. Participants were four senior business leaders with experience in business operations …

Physical Function And Pain As Predictors Of Movement Behaviors In Adults With Arthritis, Scott Jamieson, Sarah Wilcox Phd, Chih-Hsiang Yang Ph.D., Ye Sil Kim Phd, Christine Pellegrini Ph.D.

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Dairy And Food Science Student Newsletter, September 4, 2025, Department Of Dairy And Food Science

Dairy and Food Science Student Newsletter

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Temporal Variability In Grassland Leaf Water Content Is Strongly And Similarly Dependent On Soil Moisture Among Dominant Grasses, Henry K. Joniak, Andrew Felton

RURALS: Review of Undergraduate Research in Agricultural and Life Sciences

Vegetation in semi-arid rangeland ecosystems is typically characterized by the presence of a few dominant grass species that control ecosystem processes and, by extension, ecosystem services such as forage production. Thus, understanding and comparing the responses of dominant forage species to climatic variability can lend insight into how functioning and services in these ecosystems will respond to climate change. Here, we designed a transect-based study to assess and compare the temporal relationship between soil moisture (volumetric water content, VWC) and a key functional trait (leaf water content, LWC) among two of the dominant forage grass species in Southwestern Montana. Sampling …

Bristol Myers Squibb Co V. Secretary United States Department Of Hhs

2025 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Salissou Karim-Seidou V. Cma Cgm America Llc

2025 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Improving Glucose Monitoring Using Smart Phone-Based Monitoring Devices, Yetunde Ogunjumelo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The use of continuous glucose monitoring devices (CGMs) has become essential for improved glycemic control and the prevention of complications among patients. However, a significant number of nurses lack proper training in supporting patients with these devices, leading to a gap in practice. The project addressed the problem of insufficient staff knowledge and confidence in supporting patients with smartphone based CGMs through staff education on CGMs and evidence-based training on glucose monitoring techniques, interpretation of monitoring results, and patient education strategies. The question that guided the project was as follows: Does implementing a staff education program on smartphone-based CGMs improve …

Effects Of Elementary And Secondary School Emergency Relief Grants On Math And English Language Arts Standardized Test Scores In Connecticut, Zoe Robinson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem addressed through this study was the decrease in proficiency levels in math and English Language Arts (ELA) of 3rd- to 8th-grade students on standardized tests following the COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut (CT). The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the difference between the mean change in math and ELA standardized test scores for Grades 3-8 for 4 years before and 4 years after the introduction of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) grant funding in CT, while controlling for all other funds received. The theory that supported this study was Lezotte’s school effectiveness and …

Faculty Senate Chronicle September 4, 2025, Heather Loughney

The University of Akron Faculty Senate Chronicle

Minutes for the regular meeting of The University of Akron Faculty Senate on September 4, 2025

Incidence And Risk Factors Of Developing A Dysrhythmia After Blunt Thoracic Trauma., Jessica Jowers, Kevin Van Derveer, Katherine Moore, Nathaniel Harshaw, Julie M Reichert, Hannah Karr, Urhum Khaliq, David J Cziperle, Lindsey L Perea

General Surgery Resident Research

Background/Objectives: The incidence of dysrhythmia after blunt thoracic trauma varies in the literature from 8-75%, and the complication rate from these dysrhythmias is not well studied. The aims of this study are to (1) identify the incidence of dysrhythmia following blunt thoracic trauma, (2) identify risk factors associated with developing a dysrhythmia, and (3) identify the incidence of cardiac intervention after developing a dysrhythmia. We hypothesize that blunt thoracic trauma may result in post-injury dysrhythmias. Methods: This is a retrospective review of trauma patients ≥ 18 years with a blunt mechanism of injury at a Level 1 Trauma …

Experiences Of Immigrant Adults About English As A Second Language Classes With Instructors Who Do Not Speak Learners’ Languages, Gatluak Pal

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem addressed in this study was the lack of research on the experiences of adult immigrant English language (EL) learners regarding their engagement in college-level English as a second language (ESL) courses with instructors who do not speak the learners’ native language. Researchers have reported that EL-learning immigrant adults are not actively engaging in their learning process. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to investigate the experiences of EL-learning adult immigrants regarding their engagement in ESL college classes with instructors who do not speak the native language of their learners. A basic qualitative study was conducted using …

Efecto Del Consumo Crónico De Dietas Altas En Grasas Y Carbohidratos Durante La Gestación, En La Citoarquitectura Del Hígado E Intestino De Conejos En [Ponencia] Xxv Congreso Latinoamericano De La Sociedad Latinoamericana De Gastroenterología, Hepatología Y Nutrición Pediátrica (Laspghan 2025), Erika Navarrete Monroy, Erika Navarrete, Lucía Carolina Cano, Pedro Medina, Juan Pablo Ochoa-Romo, Georgina Díaz, Rodrigo Montúfar-Chaveznava, Rosa María Vigueras, Ivette Caldelas

Congresos y Conferencias

Introducción: El consumo de dietas altas en grasa y carbohidratos (DAGC) durante la gestación se considera un factor asociado al desarrollo de alteraciones metabólicas en la descendencia.

Objetivo: Determinar el efecto de una DAGC durante la gestación, aunado a una segunda exposición en la vida adulta, sobre la regulación metabólica y citoarquitectura del hígado y el duodeno.

Métodos: Conejas pie de cría fueron alimentadas con una dieta estándar (grupo control, CON) o una DAGC (grupo sobrenutrido, SN) antes del apareamiento y durante la gestación. La descendencia, a los 440 días de edad, fue sometida a un reto nutricional de 30 …

Controlling The Curriculum: A Content Analysis Of Prageru's Children's Educational Material, Heather Katherine Costa

Dissertations and Theses

PragerU is a conservative media outlet founded by Dennis Prager in 2009 that aims to insert new conservative content into existing U.S. public school curricula. While conservative activist groups have attempted for decades to alter educational content and policy, PragerU is attempting to directly influence public school curricula by having their materials authorized for use in public schools.

This study utilizes qualitative content analysis to understand the meaning behind PragerU's content, using a sample of 39 videos, targeted at students in grades 6 and higher. The transcript data were analyzed to address two research questions: 1) What are the key …