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Validation Of The Affiliate Stigma Scale For Asian Indian American Dementia Family Caregivers, Anju Wadhawan, Rula Btoush, Peijia Zha, Olga F. Jarrin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background/Purpose: The Affiliate Stigma Scale is a commonly used instrument for measuring stigma experienced by caregivers of persons with intellectual disabilities and mental illness (Mak & Cheung, 2008). It is particularly relevant within the Asian Indian community, where dementia may sometimes be considered a punishment for past life sins of the patient or their loved ones (Chenug et al., 2019; Hossain & Khan 2019; Hussain et al., 2024; Krishnamurthi et al., 2022). Building on prior work to culturally adapt the affiliate stigma scale for Asian Indian American dementia family caregivers, this study aims to assess the reliability and validity of …

Access Disparity: Association Of Race, Graft Failure, And Insurance Status On Transplant Wait Times, Matthew Siregar, Gregory Carter

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose Transplant is a life-saving surgery for patients diagnosed with many diseases that cause end-stage liver, kidney, and pancreas diseases. An essential outcome of a transplant is graft function post-transplant. Graft failure is a complication and poor outcome for patients who have received a transplant. The aim of this study is to investigate how the duration of time spent on the transplant list, insurance type, and patient race influence graft failure rates.

Methods A retrospective chart review of adult patients who received an abdominal transplant was conducted. The following variables were collected for each adult patient who received an abdominal …

Implementation Of Evidence-Based Symptom Management Algorithms To Reduce Emergency Room Encounters, Ashley Hums, Kimberley Bernstein, Lisa Greenan, Susan Storey

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background & Significance: Oncology patients often seek emergency room (ER) care for symptom management. Accessing care through the ER can result in increased risks for: nosocomial infections, treatment delays, hospitalization/rehospitalization, and healthcare costs.^1,2 Early identification/intervention for symptom management is crucial for improving patient outcomes. Implementing evidence-based symptom management (EBSM) algorithms may reduce ER encounters.

Purpose: To determine: 1) the most common symptoms reported 2) the EBSM algorithm and category of recommendations used, and 3) if EBSM algorithms decreased ER encounters.

Methods: EBSM algorithms were implemented to address the nine most common symptoms (pain, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, hair/skin/nails, constipation, fever, …

Faith-Based Transitional Care Model (Tcm) Clinic: Pilot Project, Youn Kyeong Cummings, Victoria Chaudhary, Mary Lynn Knighten, Deborah J. Ziebarth, Sang Ah Shiah

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Hospital readmission rate is highest among underserved communities. Providing continuum of care to these populations will yield a greater reduction in readmission rate. Church and faith-based clinics often help underserved communities. Equipping them with the transitional care model (TCM) and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with specialized training as a Faith Community Nurse (FCN) can implement whole-person care and reduce hospital readmission and improve the health of the community. Monterey County has a readmission rate of 13.4%. Only one out of four community hospitals has a transitional care department only for diagnoses specified in the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program …

Virtual Dementia Tour For Family Caregivers: Thematic Analysis, Zina Karana, Olimpia Paun, Amber Kujath, Ben Inventor

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose & Background: In the United States, over 90% of persons with dementia (PWD) receive assistance from family caregivers (Alzheimer’s Association, 2024). Family caregivers of PWD experience greater caregiving challenges and increased burden compared to caregivers of older adults without dementia (Alzheimer’s Association, 2024). Caregiver empathy increases caregiver wellbeing and reduces caregiving burden (Han, 2020). Simulation interventions have been identified as tools to effectively increase empathy (Batt-Rawden et al., 2013; Peng et al., 2020; Slater et al., 2021). The purpose of this study was to evaluate how the Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT) simulation affected empathy levels in family caregivers of …

Discharge Readiness Checklist Impact On 30-Day Readmission Rates In Gynecologic Oncology Patients, Kiara Whitney, Jeri Striplin, Jayne Dunlap

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Hospital readmissions remain a critical challenge in healthcare, particularly in oncology, where complex treatment regimens and post-discharge complications contribute to unplanned hospitalizations. These readmissions increase healthcare costs and negatively impact patient outcomes, quality of life, and institutional performance metrics. This quality improvement project evaluated the impact of a Discharge Readiness Checklist (DRC) on 30-day medical readmission rates among gynecologic oncology patients at an academic hospital. The primary objective was to determine whether implementing a structured discharge checklist would enhance patient readiness, improve care transitions, and reduce preventable readmissions.

A pre and post-intervention design over 9 weeks was used to assess …

Using Gamified Teaching Platforms In The Medical Education Of Medical Officers And Soldiers, Ming-Huei Wang, Gui-Yun Wang, Hsiao-Yun Wu, Hung-Hsun Hsu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Health service nursing officers and soldiers are responsible for maintaining the health of both military personnel and civilians. Their training mainly focuses on classroom lectures and technical operations. With an increase in volunteers specializing in medicine and nursing, the demand for enhanced medical education has grown. Adjusting the environment and teaching models to boost learners' intrinsic and extrinsic motivation—while balancing academics and practice and incorporating military medical experts' experience—is crucial. We aim to introduce innovative teaching into traditional models to study its correlation with learning effectiveness among military medical personnel.

Methods: We replaced traditional homework assignments with a gamified …

Burnout Among Racial Minority Registered Nurses Working In Nursing Homes, Omotayo Omobola Omotowa

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose Statement: There is an ongoing increase rate of growth in the older adult population, ages 65 and above in the United States. In 2020, 1.4 million (2.5%) older adults, including racial minorities, lived in nursing homes (Caplan & Rabe, 2023). This growth necessitates increased nursing care that could be provided by registered nurses (RNs) who are already understaffed, overworked, and burned out in diverse care settings (Dall’Ora et al., 2020), especially nursing homes.

Burnout affects 62% of nurses and has adverse consequences on patient safety, outcomes, satisfaction, and nurses’ health (ANA, n.d.; Jun et al., 2021). Nurse burnout have …

Improving Healthcare Provider Knowledge & Satisfaction With The Organ Procurement Process, Brooke Judd, Sandra Rogers

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Introduction / Background:
Most people understand the term death. However, in the world of organ donation, death can have different meanings. Donation after brain death (DBD) is when there is irreversible cessation of all brain activity due to lack of blood and/or oxygenation, a condition commonly referred to as being “brain dead.” The other form is donation after circulatory death (DCD) in which the patient has not deteriorated to brain death but there still may be an opportunity for families to opt for organ donation. Research has shown that healthcare providers working in intensive care units (ICUs) are not always …

Integrating Traditional And Modern Postpartum Care By Tai-Yuan Caregivers: A Phenomenological Study, Prangthip Thasanoh Elter, Namfon Vorawalai, Palita Phota

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Thai hospitals increasingly integrate local wisdom into postpartum care.¹ Tai-Yuan, an ethnic Tai group from the ancient Lanna Kingdom, is distinguished by their unique dialect and cultural practices that continue to thrive in various regions of Thailand.² Nakhon Ratchasima Province Thailand’s Tai-Yuan community maintain cultural practices that combine Buddhist beliefs with ancestral wisdom. While traditional practices show beneficial properties,^3-4 understanding of caregivers' experiences is limited. This research explored the experiences of caregivers providing postpartum care for Tai-Yuan women.

We employed Heidegger’s interpretative phenomenology to collect data from seven primary caregivers via semi-structured interviews. Analysis followed Interpretative Phenomenological …

Cervical Cancer Screenings For Rohingya Refugees: A Project To Promote Uptake At An Fqhc, Talia Coveleski, Barbara Shaw, Jehan Adamji

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Cervical cancer remains a significant health issue globally, particularly in low and middle-income countries, with over 350,000 deaths in 2022. Disparities in cervical cancer screening (CCS) rates persist, notably among vulnerable populations such as refugee and immigrant women. This project addresses these disparities within the Rohingya refugee community at a Midwest Federally Qualified Health Care Center (FQHC), where only 21.74% of eligible Rohingya women had CCS appointments scheduled in 2023. The intervention aims to increase CCS rates among Rohingya women aged 21 and older through culturally tailored approaches. The project involves developing an educational video, standardizing workflows, engaging Community Health …

Complete Issue-Volume 87, No. 3 And 4, Sean A. Scott, Justin Martin, William "Brother" Rogers, Will Bowlin, Charles W. Eagles, Jeffery B. Howell, Amanda Lyons Lanata, Ryan Reynolds, Christopher T. Slocombe, Whitney Snow

Journal of Mississippi History

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Book Reviews, Will Bowlin, Charles W. Eagles, Jeffery B. Howell, Amanda Lyons Lanata, Ryan Reynolds, Christopher T. Slocombe, Whitney Snow

Journal of Mississippi History

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Minutes Of The 2025 Mississippi Historical Society Annual Business Meeting, Mississippi Historical Society

Journal of Mississippi History

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Program Of The 2025 Mississippi Historical Society Annual Meeting, William "Brother" Rogers

Journal of Mississippi History

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Lafayette Visits Mississippi As The "Guest Of The Nation", William "Brother" Rogers

Journal of Mississippi History

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2025 Mississippi Historical Society Award Winners, Mississippi Historical Society

Journal of Mississippi History

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James Lynch And The Merging Of Religious And Political Reconstruction In Mississippi, Sean A. Scott

Journal of Mississippi History

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Building Grassroots Politics-The Roots And Rise Of The Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, 1961-1964, Justin Martin

Journal of Mississippi History

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Parental Expectations Of Pediatric Care For Children, Brenan T. Cash, Jacquelyn D. Wiersma-Mosley, Donia Timby, Laura Herold

Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

Access to childhood pediatrics is a major factor for a full and healthy childhood for all children from adolescence to adulthood. However, the physical health aspect has been the main focus of most primary care clinics, and there is little focus on mental health. Mental health issues, which involve anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress, are more prominent than they have ever been, as up to 30% of children have experienced mental health issues that involve post-traumatic stress disorder, especially during the pandemic years. This study employed a non-experimental, quantitative analysis utilizing online closed-ended survey questions. Caretakers were offered an anonymous, …

Jodi Dean. Capital’S Grave: Neofeudalism And The New Class Struggle Verso 2025, Chris Goldie

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

Jodi Dean’s conception of neofeudalism - her hypothesis - is a synthesis of different tendencies and phenomena characteristic of the world we currently inhabit. Each of these can and has been theorised in different and less all-encompassing ways, without the suggestion that they necessarily represent the end of capitalism as such. The notion that capitalism is dynamic and subject to significant transformations is not new. Since the 1970s it has been commonplace to deploy concepts such as late capitalism, and in fact fundamental changes to the operating principles of the capitalist mode of production requiring a reassessment of its capacity …

Spices On The Winds Of Trade: The Postcolonial Geopolitics Of Food In Amitav Ghosh’S Fiction And Non-Fiction, Suhasini Vincent

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

In The Nutmeg’s Curse: Parables for a Planet in Crisis, Amitav Ghosh traces the journey of spices from the Spice Islands, or the Moluccas in Indonesia to Europe. Nestled between Celebes and New Guinea, these islands with their rich volcanic soil, emerged as the epicentre of global spice production, offering the world mace, nutmeg, cloves, and pepper in the 16th century. The nutmeg’s two hemispheres hold hidden meaning in today’s world: one shell portraying its commercial merits as a spice and the other elusive crust remaining open to interpretation. The inconspicuous nutmeg, a coveted spice during the ‘Spice Race’, …

Privacy And Data Protection In Africa: An Analysis Of The Adequacy Of The Nigerian Data Protection Laws, Nneoma G. Chimeziri

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

The concept of personal data is rooted in the universal human right to privacy and confidentiality. In today’s jurisprudence, the right to privacy is paramount, especially in light of evolving technological advancements. The European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), implemented in 2018, established a global standard for the collecting, using, storing and processing of personal data. This development prompted numerous countries, including several African nations, to address data protection concerns, particularly in transborder data transfer.

African countries faced significant challenges in this endeavor as they grappled with inadequate laws, enforcement mechanisms, and technological infrastructure. Recognizing the legal and …

Shuttle Diplomacy As A Mechanism For Conflict Resolution: A Comprehensive Study, Dare Isaac Akindoyin

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

Shuttle diplomacy is a distinctive form of international negotiation in which an intermediary, often a third-party mediator, travels between conflicting parties to facilitate communication and help resolve disputes. This study aims to comprehensively explore shuttle diplomacy as an effective mechanism for conflict resolution in global diplomacy. It examines the historical evolution of shuttle diplomacy, starting from its early use by figures like Henry Kissinger during the 1970s Middle East peace process, to its application in contemporary international conflicts. The paper analyses key case studies, including its use in the Iran nuclear negotiations, Sudan-South Sudan conflict and the Brexit. Through a …

Navigating Divergence: Principle Or Pragmatism? The Us’ Executive Order On Ai And Its Implications For Us - Eu Governance, Terre Lundy

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

President Trump’s Executive Order 14179: Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence issued in January 2025, indicates a significant shift from the United States’ alignment with EU AI and Digital policies. Replacing former President Biden’s EO 14110, which emphasized the safe, secure, and trustworthy development of AI, interagency coordination, and oversight, the new directive favors deregulation, industry-led innovation and securing US global AI dominance. Grounded in America First principles, Executive Order 14179 signifies a clear departure from multilateral AI cooperation, raising significant concerns about the future of AI development and deployment. This article examines the implications of Executive Order …

Constitutional Dictatorship And Enemies Within: A Constitutional And Historical Analysis Of The Alien And Sedition Acts From John Adams To Donald Trump, Robert T.F. Downes

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

This article traces the historical evolution of U.S. presidential emergency powers, examining how successive administrations have exploited national crises to consolidate executive authority and target perceived “enemies within” by criminalizing immigration, suppressing dissent, and suspending constitutional rights and liberties — including due process — in the name of national security. It begins by defining key concepts — constitutional dictatorship, states of exception, imperial presidency, and unitary executive theory — and situates these concepts within long-standing critiques of the U.S. Constitution’s flawed, anti-democratic design. The analysis surveys historical episodes, including John Adams’s 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts, Abraham …

New Deals In Southeast Asia: Women’S Leadership In Asean Under The Shadow Of America First, Ian Magowan

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

This paper examines how ASEAN states strategically recalibrate gender governance amid U.S. hegemonic retrenchment following Donald Trump’s 2024 reelection. Bridging feminist international relations, comparative institutionalism, and political economy, it theorizes strategic gender mainstreaming—the instrumental repurposing of gender norms by states to sustain legitimacy while navigating geopolitical realignment. Using original panel data (2000–2024) and multi-model regression techniques, including fixed effects, instrumental variables, and vector autoregression, the study demonstrates that U.S. aid withdrawal produces regime-contingent effects: democratic regimes increase women’s parliamentary representation, while hybrid regimes experience decline. Contrary to linear norm diffusion theories, findings reveal that Chinese trade engagement—despite lacking explicit …

Foreign Aid, Economic Dependency, And Disaster Management: A Case Study Of Rural Kenya, Boris Valiance

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

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10th Edition Introduction, Ags Conference Team

The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development

We are proud to present the tenth annual issue of The Journal of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Development, produced in collaboration with the AGS International Graduate Student Conference 2025, “Trump 2.0: Reshuffling the International Deck.”

The reelection of Donald Trump has sent seismic shifts through the international order, challenging long-standing alliances, diplomatic norms, and the very architecture of global governance. This issue offers an urgent and critical examination of how a reinforced “America First” doctrine may redefine international relations, trade, security, and multilateral cooperation.

Set against a backdrop of escalating global crises—from climate change and armed conflict to …

Effect Of Fine Particle Peening Induced Material Transfer On The Initial Deposition Behavior Of Nickel Electroplating On Aluminum Substrate, Kazuki Iijima, Yutaka Kameyama, Hideaki Sato, Shuhei Kodama

15th International Conference on Shot Peening

Plating on aluminum requires a complex zincate pretreatment. Fine Particle Peening (FPP), using particles ≤200 µm, has gained attention as an alternative due to its ability to transfer particle components onto the surface, potentially improving deposition and adhesion. Previous studies showed enhanced plating on aluminum treated with steel particles. This study investigates the effectiveness of FPP as a pretreatment for nickel electroplating by examining initial deposition behavior. A1050-H24 aluminum was treated using FPP with either steel or glass particles, compared to an untreated specimen. Steel particle FPP created a lamellar microstructure with alternating iron and aluminum phases. EBSD revealed that …