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Navigating Ai Landscape In Management Education Through Wu-Wei (無為), Maria Ll Lam

Journal of the North American Management Society

Artificial intelligence (AI) is challenging how knowledge is produced, validated, and taught in higher education. This creates both new opportunities and acute tensions in management education. While management educators aim to foster critical thinking and character development, many students are increasingly relying on AI tools and focusing on developing AI-related skills for the labor market. The required market skills often exceed what current business curricula provide. As higher education seeks to cultivate transferable habits of critical reflection, a central question arises: How can management educators prepare students to engage in ongoing moral reflection about their experience with evolving AI systems …

Potential Discriminatory Practices Related To Working Remotely, David M. Savino, Danielle C. Foster

Journal of the North American Management Society

There are numerous implications of the recent "return to the office" push, including evolving influences on corporate culture, job redesign, the role of technology, and the significant potential for unequal treatment and discrimination. Recent research and studies indicate that the workers involved in remote work are most likely to be women, workers of color, and the disabled. While remote work is not a protected classification under state or Federal law, these individuals are members of protected classes as determined by fair employment law. Therefore, disputed and evolving policies regarding the use of remote work related to these individuals could easily …

Artificial Intelligence And Technology - Joni Full Issue July 2026, Angie Holzer

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

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Belonging's Influence On Volunteer Motivation In Faith-Based Nonprofit Organizations: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, Adam Stockton

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Nonprofit organizations often overlook psychological belonging as a driver of volunteer retention and recruitment (Hurt, 2025; Mochin, 2022). The purpose of this qualitative Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) study was to explore how a sense of belonging influenced the intrinsic motivation of nine adults volunteering with a faith-based nonprofit organization in the southern United States. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using IPA best practices to identify themes from participants' experiences. The study was grounded in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, self-determination theory, and organizational identification theory—frameworks that describe how individuals connect personal values and identity to the values and …

Ai-Powered Logistics For Small Nonprofits: A No-Code, Sub-$10 System For Real-Time Distribution Across 41 Locations, Rishi D. Chundury

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Small nonprofits often struggle to coordinate multi-site distribution campaigns with limited staff, tight budgets, and little access to technology. This article describes how Eye on July Corp., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Omaha, Nebraska, built an AI-powered system to manage the distribution of 20,000 free safety glasses across 41 community locations for July 4th. The system was built without any coding using three commercially available tools, where Airtable stores the data, Make.com runs the automation, and Anthropic's Claude API provides the intelligence, all at a total cost of under $10. The platform collects stock counts from partner locations, analyzes inventory to …

Building Adaptive Capacity In Community Engaged Nonprofits, Lena Hatchett, Kenneth E. Steinkruger, Laundette P. Jones

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Nonprofit organizations face ongoing challenges related to uncertain funding, staff burnout, and increasing community needs. This article describes adaptive capacity as a proactive form of resilience that can help nonprofits prepare for unexpected challenges before they occur.  Drawing on examples from a small community-engaged nonprofit, the current article presented activities and tools for strengthening adaptive capacity through both longer-term capacity-building practices and everyday organizational decisions.  We used the McKinsey 7S framework to organize adaptive capacity opportunities across strategy, structure, systems, shared values, skills, style, and staff.  The examples suggest that, despite unanticipated challenges, community-engaged nonprofits may strengthen resilience by adopting …

From Access To Accountability: Closing The Nonprofit Data Gap In Fintech Lending, Oluwatomisin Olubakinde

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Financial technology is often treated as a promising path toward financial inclusion. Mobile banking, alternative credit scoring, and AI-assisted underwriting have expanded access to financial products, but access alone does not guarantee fair outcomes. This piece frames fintech accountability as a nonprofit data accessibility issue. Nonprofits working in financial inclusion cannot fully evaluate fintech referrals or partnerships when the data behind approval decisions, pricing patterns, denial reasons, and appeal pathways remain inaccessible. Drawing on research in fintech lending and algorithmic fairness, the paper shows how data inputs, model design, and approval thresholds shape who benefits from fintech and who may …

Who Counts As A Nonprofit Founder?, Fredrik O. Andersson

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

Who counts as a founder in nonprofit organizational emergence? Although founders are widely treated as central actors in nonprofit entrepreneurship, prior research rarely specifies how founder status is defined or attributed. This conceptual ambiguity is particularly problematic given that nonprofit creation is typically a multi-actor process involving fluid participation over time. Drawing on survey data from 56 individuals engaged in the early stages of nonprofit formation, this study examines how participants themselves demarcate founder status. The findings reveal a consistent distinction between general participation and founder attribution: while an average of over six individuals were involved in the start-up process, …

Evaluation Of A Streamlined Insurance Advocacy And Pre-Authorization Process For Hormone Replacement Therapy, Ellison Edwards

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This organizational process evaluation project addressed the high rate of insurance denials for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women with symptomatic menopause and "normal" laboratory values within a private primary care setting. The practice problem involved bureaucratic barriers in the front office and a lack of structured advocacy, which delayed patient access to evidence-based care. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the impact of a streamlined insurance advocacy and pre-authorization process on access to therapy. The project utilized a standardized "Insurance Advocacy Toolkit" and evidence-based templates aligned with the 2023 North American Menopause Society (NAMS) guidelines. Analytical strategies …

Improving Post-Rehabilitation Discharge Outcomes Through A Care Coordination Bundle, Cavene Facey

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Hospital readmissions remain a significant quality and patient safety concern across the United States, particularly among patients transitioning from rehabilitation settings to home or community-based care. Ineffective care transitions, fragmented communication, inconsistent discharge planning, and inadequate follow-up contribute to preventable hospital readmissions, increased healthcare costs, and poorer patient outcomes. Evidence consistently demonstrates that structured transitional care interventions and standardized care coordination processes improve continuity of care while reducing readmissions and enhancing patient satisfaction The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to develop an evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) designed to improve post-rehabilitation discharge outcomes through implementation …

A Proposal For A Nurse-Led Continuity Of Care Program, Belinda Siri Mesape

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

At an outpatient primary care and behavioral health clinic, the practice problem is the high rate of patient no-shows and late appointment cancellations. Missed appointments are a problem, disrupting continuity of care and follow-up and potentially affecting patient outcomes. A comprehensive literature search was performed using PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL Complete, the Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar. The search revealed 26 peer-reviewed studies. Literature consistently supports the use of multifaceted interventions to improve appointment adherence in outpatient settings. The project proposal consists of the development of an evidence-based practice (EBP) program proposal to address the gap in practice in improving appointment …

Staff Education About Prescribing Glucagon-Like Peptide-1s (Glp1s), Deenis Garcia

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Obesity is a growing health concern that affects many people. In recent years, the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP1s) has become increasingly popular to combat obesity. The use of GLP1s has shown successful outcomes, yet there are inconsistencies when prescribing the medication for weight loss. The practice problem identified at the organization was the lack of consistent and evidence-based guidance for providers to utilize when prescribing GLP1s for weight loss. The practice-focused question was to determine whether education on structured guidance tools for clinical staff who prescribe GLP1 medications improves their knowledge and intent to use these tools when prescribing …

Mental Health Professional Preparedness To Address Mental Health Stigma And Challenges In Military Populations, Scott Martin Katzka

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Veterans and service members often delay or avoid engaging in mental health services because of stigma experienced during military service and after transitioning to civilian life, contributing to worsening mental health outcomes. Although mental health professionals (MHPs) with military cultural competence can reduce stigma and improve engagement in care, little is known about how newly trained MHPs perceive their preparedness to effectively serve this population. The purpose of this hermeneutic, phenomenological study was to answer the question of what the lived experiences of new MHPs regarding their preparedness were to support veterans and service members experiencing mental health stigma. Seven …

Alcohol Withdrawal Management Practices And Prevention Of Escalation Events In Hospitalized Adults, Danielle Logan

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice project was an organizational process evaluation examining alcohol withdrawal management among hospitalized adults. Alcohol withdrawal can cause severe agitation, seizures, delirium, behavioral emergencies, transfers, and prolonged hospitalization, making early recognition and evidence-based management essential to patient safety. The practice-focused question examined whether hospitalized adults experiencing alcohol withdrawal were assessed and treated proactively based on risk factors and clinical presentation or reactively after symptom escalation, and whether management practices contributed to Code Green activation and higher-level-of-care transfers. The purpose was to identify practice gaps and develop evidence-based recommendations to improve safety and consistency of care. A …

African American Mother Counselors' Lived Experiences During The Dual Pandemics Of Covid-19 And Structural Racism, Shanti Jones

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The problem addressed in this study was that the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and structural racism in 2020 created compounded personal and professional stressors for African American mothers who are professional counselors, yet little was known about how they appraised these stressors and selected coping strategies. The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to describe what it means to be an African American mother and professional counselor making decisions about coping strategies to manage personal and professional stressors during the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and structural racism in 2020. Guided by Heideggerian hermeneutic phenomenology and informed by the Transactional …

Development Of A Proposal For An Occupational Safety And Wellness Program, Lodie Rogers

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) evidence-based practice project was a quality improvement initiative focused on developing and implementing an occupational safety and wellness program (OSWP) in an industrial organization. The practice problem was the absence of a formal, standardized program for injury prevention, near-miss reporting, hazard identification, employee wellness, safety education, and leadership accountability. Evidence from scholarly databases, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports, organizational safety data, incident reports, near-miss documentation, and compliance measures supported the project. I examined how a 10-week OSWP can reduce employee incidents, improve safety culture, decrease injuries, increase engagement, and sustain wellness practices. …

Hiring Out-Of-Field Teachers In Urban Title I Schools In Georgia, Lakeshia Pruitt Dixon

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Urban Title I schools commonly experience teacher shortages, prompting principals to hire teachers to teach content areas for which they are not certified. The problem addressed in this study was that 8% of the teachers within a large urban school district in Georgia were teaching out-of-field. Guided by Elmore’s conceptual framework of knowledge, skills, and dispositions, the purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the factors contributing to principals’ decisions to recommend hiring out-of-field teachers in urban Title I schools in Georgia and to examine the support available for those teachers to meet certification requirements. Semistructured interviews were …

Recognizing Appropriate General Inpatient Hospice Patients Time To Stop Normalizing Suffering, Oliver Charles Roth

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Hospice patients experiencing uncontrolled pain, dyspnea, agitation, anxiety, delirium, or other severe symptoms may require General Inpatient (GIP) hospice care for intensive symptom management. However, inconsistent recognition of symptom crises can delay escalation to the appropriate level of care, contributing to unnecessary patient suffering, caregiver distress, and avoidable emergency department or hospital utilization. This Doctor of Nursing Practice executive leadership project evaluated the implementation of an educational framework designed to improve clinician recognition and timely escalation of patients who may be appropriate for GIP hospice care. Education emphasized early identification of uncontrolled symptoms, interdisciplinary communication, documentation, and escalation for clinical …

Staff Education To Improve Geriatric Mental Health Screening And Pharmacotherapy, Andy Wu

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) quality improvement project addressed the lack of standardized workflows and clinical confidence regarding geriatric mental health screening and safe antidepressant initiation at a rural primary care clinic. Utilizing the FOCUS-PDSA framework, a 15-minute staff education module and a clinical pocket guide were implemented to train Medical Assistants (MAs) on integrating PHQ-9 and GAD-7 screenings during triage, and to equip providers with EHR SmartPhrases and 2023 AGS Beers Criteria prescribing guidelines. A pre- and post-intervention 5-point Likert scale survey evaluated the knowledge and clinical confidence of the clinic staff (n = 12). Results demonstrated a …

Effective Techniques In Equine Assisted Therapies From The Facilitators Perspective, Emily Dolezal

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Equine assisted therapies have been shown to be an effective treatment approach for individuals experiencing mental health issues. However, there have been rising challenges in standardization and nomenclature throughout the field. Current research supporting the benefits of equine assisted therapies is often from the client perspective. There is a gap in understanding what occurred in session that made it beneficial to their mental health. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the lived experiences of equine assisted therapy facilitators in terms of mechanisms that produce positive changes in their clients. The theories and concepts that ground this study …

Ipep Partnerships That Remove Barriers To Student Enrollment By Providing Free Health Assessments, Jean Ann Davison

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The health and well-being of children are critical factors in their academic success and overall development. In our state, a significant percentage of families face barriers to accessing essential healthcare services, particularly among uninsured families, low-income populations, and migrants. North Carolina law mandates that children receive a health assessment, including hearing and vision screening, along with required immunizations, within twelve months before entering public school, or they may face expulsion. Many children, especially those from underserved communities, struggle to meet this requirement, jeopardizing their education and health. Recognizing these challenges, our School of Nursing Mobile Health Clinic worked with community …

Factors Influencing Pediatric Palliative Care Utilization: A 12-Year Retrospective Study In Taiwan, Tzu-Ying Yang, Wei-Wen Wu, Frank Leigh Lu, Shao-Yi Cheng, Tsung-Hsien Yu, Kristin Berg

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background and objective: Pediatric palliative care (PPC) improves the quality of life for children with life-limiting conditions and their families by addressing physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Despite increasing recognition of its benefits, PPC remains underutilized, particularly in Asian contexts where early integration and service accessibility are still limited. This study aimed to examine trends and factors influencing PPC utilization among deceased children in a tertiary children’s hospital in Taiwan from 2012 to 2023, to provide evidence on predictors for more equitable access to PPC.

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted using medical records of children aged 1–18 years who …

“It’S Not Just Cost”: Barriers To Mammography Screening Access Among Low-Income Women In The United States—A Scoping Review, Julia Messerman, Callia Nickels, Nigel C. James

Health Studies Faculty Publications

Despite the recognized importance of early detection, disparities in mammography access persist among low-income women in the United States. While financial barriers are often emphasized, less is known about how multiple barriers interact to shape access to screening. We conducted a scoping review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines to synthesize evidence on barriers to mammography access among low-income women in the United States. A systematic search of PubMed, CINAHL, and Google Scholar identified peer-reviewed studies published between 2010 and 2025, of which 47 met inclusion criteria. Extracted barriers were categorized into …

In-Hospital Exercise For Delirium Prevention In Non-Icu Patients: A Meta-Analysis, Chen-Pi Li, Tsai-Mei Huang, Hsueh-Mi Chien, Ru-Yin Tsai

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background and Aim: Delirium is a common and high-impact complication among hospitalized older adults. With increasing nursing workload, there is growing interest in simple and feasible interventions that can be integrated into routine care. This review evaluated whether structured in-hospital exercise programs for non-ICU inpatients reduce delirium incidence and improve functional outcomes.

Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was conducted involving non-ICU inpatients who received structured exercise or physical activity programs compared with usual care. Searches were performed in PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, and the Cochrane Library through August 2025. Risk of bias was assessed using the …

Digital Pressure Sensing Technology For Dysphagia Rehabilitation: A Nursing-Led Pilot Study, Nai Ching Chen, Yu-Ru Lin, Yi Chou, Huei-Yu Chen, Chia-Shu Lin, Jui-Yu Weng, Jinn-Rung Kuo

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Advances in artificial intelligence and sensor-based health monitoring are transforming dysphagia care from early screening to personalized rehabilitation (Wong et al., 2025; Alter et al., 2025). This study evaluated the feasibility of the Digital Swallowing Pressure Ball (DSPB), a nursing-led innovation integrating real-time pressure sensing, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) transmission, and cloud analytics to enhance individualized swallowing rehabilitation. The DSPB addresses limitations of conventional Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) exercises, which lack quantifiable feedback and remote monitoring (Archer et al., 2020).

Methods: A four-week pilot study was conducted with 11 participants with dysphagia after stroke or traumatic brain injury. …

Factors Influencing Geriatric Nursing Performance Among Korean Hospital Nurses, Yeon-Ju Kang, Eunji Seo, Jiyeon Ha, Minkyung Kang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: The global aging population has increased the demand for competent geriatric nursing care in acute hospital settings (Espinel-Jara et al., 2025, OCED, 2025). This study aimed to identify factors influencing geriatric nursing performance among Korean hospital nurses, focusing on nursing professionalism and work intensity, which would inform strategies for improving care quality.

Methods: A descriptive correlational study was conducted with 144 nurses from medical and surgical wards, intensive care units, and emergency units in three general hospitals in South Korea. Participants had at least six months of clinical experience and provided direct care to patients aged 65 years or …

Mastery Learning Using Past Exam Questions To Enhance Achievement And Self-Directed Learning, Chin-Ting Lee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: This quasi-experimental study aimed to evaluate the effects of a mastery learning strategy based on past examination questions on nursing students’ self-directed learning ability and academic achievement in fundamental nursing.

Methods: A total of 106 second-year nursing students from a nursing junior college in Taipei participated in the study. The experimental group (n = 54) received mastery learning interventions, which included practice with past examination questions, error correction, and individualized feedback, while the control group (n = 52) received traditional instruction. The intervention lasted 18 weeks, and data on the Self-Directed Learning Instrument (SDLI) and academic achievement were collected …

The Future Of Nursing Education: Discovering Al Avatars For Interactive Online Asynchronous Classe, Christina Baker, Dawon Baik, Sharon Giarrizzo-Wilson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This project introduces an innovative telehealth simulation using artificial intelligence avatars in a graduate-level online informatics course to enhance student engagement and develop digital health competencies aligned with national nursing education standards. Nursing education has historically lagged in integrating interactive, competency-based digital health training, particularly in online environments, despite the growing role of technology in healthcare delivery (Kleib et al., 2024; El Arab et al., 2025). Traditional simulation approaches often fail to incorporate emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), leaving a gap in preparing nurses for technology-driven practice (Chan et al., 2025; Buchanan et al., 2021). The project intervention …

Tackling Nurse Faculty Preparedness And Retention: A Fami-Md Quality Improvement Initiative, Lisa A. Seldomridge, Tina Brown Reid, Nicole J. Hall, Bradley P. Hauck, Beverly P. Payne

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The ability of nursing programs to graduate more students is constrained by a shortage of qualified faculty, limiting program capacity and narrowing the pipeline of new registered nurses (AACN, 2024; Lubhy, 2023). Addressing this gap requires targeted solutions. One proven approach is the Faculty Academy and Mentorship Initiative of Maryland (FAMI-MD), a program launched in 2011 to help registered nurses transition into clinical faculty roles. To date, 684 nurses have completed the Academy, with 70% serving in teaching positions across Maryland—demonstrating its effectiveness as a faculty pipeline.

This presentation highlights outcomes of a quality improvement project to update FAMI-MD’s Introductory …

Icu Nurses Knowledge, Attitudes, And Involvement In Clinical Research In Australia–A National Survey, Joanne Mcintyre, Frances Fengzhi Lin, Anne Mette Nørby Adams

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Introduction: Clinical research is vital in critical care settings to support evidence-based care for patients. Studies have shown that hospitals involved in research have better outcomes, but the quality of the study is dependent on the multi-disciplinary team involvement, often including the engagement of nurses in clinical research protocol development and delivery. A recent literature review highlighted variable levels of nurses’ clinical research engagement with the need for targeted education, improved communication, and institutional backing, to ensure nurses better engage. However, despite international recognition of the issue, little is known about how Australian ICU nurses engage with clinical research.

Aim: …