Digital Commons Network^™

Faculty Attitudes Toward Preparing Bsn Students For Practice In Hospital And Non-Hospital Settings, Lisa Victoria Radley

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The ongoing nursing shortage, worsened in recent years following the COVID-19 pandemic, has resulted in increasing concerns about future deficits in the nursing workforce. Changes in nursing education have been recommended to ensure the next generation of nurses are willing and prepared to meet the needs of an ageing population. Nursing faculty have important roles in the education and mentoring of students to prepare them to care for diverse populations in a variety of practice settings. Understanding faculty attitudes about these changes and whether there are long-held beliefs or ‘sacred cow’ practices that may be challenged is an essential first …

Disability Prevalence And Accommodation In Us Bsn Programs: Equity In Nursing Education, Vanessa Kay Cameron, Brandy Jackson, Lisa M. Meeks, Sabrina Ali Jamal-Eddine, Jaclyn M. Bandell, Anna Maria Valdez, Vera Kunte, Linda Morrow

Biennial Convention (CONV)

In the pursuit of global health equity, ensuring equal access to the nursing profession for students with disabilities is essential. Despite progress in disability inclusion in medical education, foundational data on disabled nursing students remains scarce. This study, completed by Access in Nursing, addresses this gap by quantifying disability prevalence and accommodations among students in U.S. traditional prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. Through a cross-sectional design, national data were collected between April and July 2024 from 19 nursing programs accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Through adapted questionnaires, data were gathered on disability prevalence, types, and …

Newly Graduated Registered Nurses Evolving Identity Of Social Justice: A Novel Middle-Range Theory, Mary Erin Hoying, Karen J. Foli, Vicki Simpson, Dongjuan Xu

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Background: Nursing has long been rooted in social justice, with many pioneering figures advocating for health equity in marginalized communities (Pittman, 2019; Thurman, 2017). The 31% attrition rate among New Graduate Registered Nurses (NGRNs), many of whom leave within their first year, may reflect moral distress faced in environments where equity is not prioritized (ANA, 2015; Epstein et al., 2020; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2021). There is a pressing need for a stronger focus on preparing NGRNs to incorporate social justice into practice to improve community health outcomes.

Purpose: NGRNs undergo significant professional and personal transformations during …

Bring Your Own Device — Now Hand It Over! Rescuing Workers’ Privacy During Data Searches, Virginia Mantouvalou, Michael Veale

Comparative Labor Law & Policy Journal

Technological advancements pose serious threats to workers’ privacy. This article focuses on practices that greatly blur the line between workers’ private life and life at work, such as the practices of “bring your own device,” and linking cloud storage to personal and work devices. The first sees workers allowed to use personal devices for work-related activities, potentially for several employers. The second sees workers using online storage for personal and professional reasons, linking this storage to personal and work devices. Such practices can be useful for workers. However, they also present challenges for workers’ privacy, particularly when other legal frameworks …

Data-Driven Collective Rights, Tomer Shadmy

Comparative Labor Law & Policy Journal

Technological asymmetries in data-driven workplaces increasingly shape power dynamics between employers and employees. This article argues that safeguarding workers’ rights requires transforming collective labour rights into collective technological capabilities. Rather than viewing data rights narrowly as privacy issues, it reframes them as central to broader labour protections. As artificial intelligence enhances employers’ ability to monitor and exploit worker data, workers must be equipped with tools to analyse and act on their collective data. Employers now extract significant value from aggregated personal data, positioning workers as unwitting data providers and limiting workers’ agency. While current laws focus on individual data rights, …

It Takes Three To Tango: Labour Law, Data Protection, And Collective Voice For The Regulation Of New Technologies In The Workplace, Emanuele Dagnino

Comparative Labor Law & Policy Journal

The prospect of algorithmic management of workers poses a risk to their dignity, freedom, health and safety and privacy. In their responses to this changed context, German, Italian, and Spanish labour regulators have taken different approaches. This article compares each jurisdiction’s approach to regulation by considering their distinctive features, functions, and objectives. The article goes on to consider the degree to which each jurisdiction’s approach to technological innovation in the workplace is a product of path-dependency, i.e., the extent to which responses to historical technological innovations in the workplace and established conceptions of the exercise of managerial prerogatives through technologies …

Accelerating The Degradation Of Biodegradable Mulch Films In Soil And Compost Environments, Harshal Jayesh Kansara

Theses

The incomplete degradation of biodegradable mulch films (BMFs) in agricultural soils poses environmental challenges, with persistent plastic residues impacting soil health. This dissertation investigates the use of bioaugmentation with P. guariconensis to enhance BMF degradation under laboratory, raised bed, and field conditions. The research focuses on optimizing microbial delivery methods, evaluating the efficacy of drip and spray bioaugmentation techniques, and assessing mass loss as a primary metric for degradation. Laboratory experiments established proof-of-concept by demonstrating enhanced carbon mineralization, weight loss, and fragmentation of BMFs under bioaugmented conditions. These findings were translated to field-scale trials, where bioaugmentation treatments consistently outperformed untreated …

Neuropsychiatric Research Databases For People With Intellectual Disabilities And Epilepsy (Refine): A Feasibility Study Protocol, Crispin Musicha, Helen Neilens, Emily Stanyard, Victoria Allgar, Joe Lomax, Ryan Ashford, Helen Hambly, Paigan Aspinall, Emma O’Shaughnessy, Chris Rollinson, Sarah Lennard, Brendan Mclean, Anna Simpson, Pamela Bowman, Heather Angus-Leppan, Lance Watkins, Richard Laugharne, Jon Allard, Rohit Shankar

Peninsula Medical School

Introduction This project explores the feasibility of setting up a neuropsychiatric de-identified database (DiD) and a Research Register (RR) to collect, analyse, monitor and systematically report clinical data for people with intellectual disabilities (PwIDs) and epilepsy.Methods and analysis A multicentre project designed to collect de-identified data from clinical records at three adult ID specialist services in England and Wales and to develop an RR of PwID and epilepsy. Patients added to the DiD will be identified from patient clinic lists, clinic letters, in-house databases and electronic systems. Patients to be added to the RR will also be identified through attendance …

Exploring Experiences Of Mental Health Challenges In Under-Represented Young People (Aged 16–24 Years) In England: A Narrative Inquiry Protocol, Rebecca Syed Sheriff, Jason Arday, Rohit Shankar, Roisin Mooney, Louise Chandler, Helen Adams, Lili Z Nagy, Roger Farrell, Daisy Fancourt, Scott Weich, Catherine Henderson, Shaima Hassan, Joe Langley, Kamaldeep Bhui

Peninsula Medical School

Introduction Three-quarters of mental health problems start before the age of 25. However, young people are the least likely to receive mental healthcare. Some young people (such as those from ethnic minorities) are even less likely to receive mental healthcare than others. Long-term impacts of mental health problems include poorer physical health, relationships, education and employment. We aim to elicit the views, experiences and needs of diverse young people (aged 16–24 years), to better understand (1) their experiences of under-representation, mental health and coping, (2) mechanisms that shape mental health trajectories and (3) how online arts and culture might be …

“The Greatest Invasion In History”: The Nineteenth Century Nativist Theory Behind Trump’S 2025 Immigration Agenda, Tamara Shamir

NULR Online

No abstract provided.

Helping Craft Beer Hunters Make Their Next Great Beer Discovery, Mark Mitchell, Sheila Mitchell

Atlantic Marketing Journal

The number of craft beer producers and consumers in the United States has increased dramatically over the last ten years. This manuscript provides an overview of the craft beer marketplace in the United States with a focus on the craft brewers and retailers as well as the consumers who favor craft beers. Craft beer enthusiasts are a “consumption community” or, a group of consumers who share a deep involvement with the craft beer category. This study presents a list of common business practices designed to appeal to this unique consumer group.

Nuevas Voces Veracruzanas, Ignacio Ruiz-Pérez

Cuaderna Vía

No abstract provided.

De Mi Padre Aprendí El Silencio, Erick De Jesús Vázquez Jiménez

Cuaderna Vía

No abstract provided.

Full Issue, Los Editores

Cuaderna Vía

No abstract provided.

Exploring Student And Faculty Perceptions Of Website Credibility, Mark J. Viner Dr., Elizabeth S. Stewart Dr.

Intersections: Critical Issues in Education

This research investigation delves into the multifaceted realm of internet searches and online web pages, aiming to explore thoughts and opinions held by undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty. Understanding how individuals navigate and interpret information online is crucial as the digital landscape evolves.

The study investigates the factors concerning users' choices in searching for information online and search results' perceived accuracy or validity. Additionally, it delves into users' perceptions of online content, examining their practices, credibility, and the sharing of information online with others.

By collecting and analyzing responses from undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty, the research identifies …

Middle Level English Learners’ Engagement With Digital Multimodal Resources And Each Other, Mark Stevens

Intersections: Critical Issues in Education

Students in schools who speak multiple languages need opportunities for multimodal learning. A study was conducted to observe how middle level English Learners used multimodal (text, audio, video, imagery) resources in a Language Arts - Social Studies class. The research question was: What patterns of engagement with content, and each other, were manifest by middle level ELs while using multimodal resources in a general education history class? Qualitative case study was used to observe student work and interaction, inspect work artifacts, and interview for opinions and motivations. To learn multimodally, students (a) used approaches (whole class, small group, partner) that …

Table Of Contents, Mary F. Rice

Intersections: Critical Issues in Education

No abstract provided.

Automated Feature Engineering And Multi-Stage Selection For Time-Series Forecasting, Leonid Kuligin, Thomas Zettl

Defensive Publications Series

The time-series forecasting, for example in supply chain management, can be challenged by high-dimensional and noisy market data, which may lead to model overfitting and the inclusion of spurious correlations. A framework for automated feature engineering and multi-stage selection can help address these challenges. The process can programmatically generate a large set of potential features, such as time-lagged variables, from heterogeneous data sources. A multi-stage selection protocol can then be applied, which may first use correlation-based filtering to prune features, followed by an iterative, model-driven stage that uses backtesting to evaluate and promote features based on their predictive value. This …

A System For Brand-Sponsored Media Subscriptions With A Themed User Interface And Exclusive Ad Delivery, Caroline Pieracci

Defensive Publications Series

Digital media platforms may utilize ad-supported models that can present users with a high volume of advertisements, or subscription models that can include a price barrier. This disclosure describes a system for brand-sponsored platform subscriptions that can function as a hybrid monetization model. A method may allow a user to opt into a sponsorship from a single brand or a curated bundle of brands to receive access to platform features, such as those associated with a paid subscription, at a reduced or no monetary cost. In exchange, the user's platform experience can be modified for a defined period. This modification …

Reflecting On The Atu Assessment Hackathon: Exploring Assessment And Ai Through Collaborative Challenge-Based Learning, Noreen Henry, Nokuvimba Chiyaka, Olya Antropova

Teaching and Learning Together in Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Rethinking Sustainability In Business Education, Gabriela Gliga, Auguste Buliauskaite

Teaching and Learning Together in Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Invisible Witnesses: Unpacking The Interactions Of Student-Staff Partnerships Through Reflective Interview Summary Notes, Sarah Carroll, Olya Antropova

Teaching and Learning Together in Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Fairy Godmothers: Empowerment By Design, Magic In Unexpected Moments, Jessica Duffy, Aoife Kelliher, Caitriona Mcgrattan, Roisin Murray, Raquel Volpini Cox

Teaching and Learning Together in Higher Education

No abstract provided.

Effective Strategies To Address Poor-Quality Suppliers In The Automotive Industry, Virginia May Hartleigh

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Poor-quality suppliers present a significant risk and cost liability across the manufacturing industry. Industrial automotive manufacturing leaders are concerned with this challenge because supplier quality directly affects production efficiency and accounts for over 70% of total production costs. Grounded in resource dependence theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore successful strategies supply chain leaders use to identify and address poor-quality suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and achieve cost savings. The participants were six purposefully sampled supply chain leaders in the U.S. industrial automotive sector who were experienced in successful supplier mitigation strategies. Data were collected using …

A Critical Analysis Of Women’S Experiences Of Sport Participation In Saudi Arabia, Nouf Bamuhair, Richard Giulianotti, Carolynne Mason, Amer Alajmi

Journal of Global South Sport Studies

This study investigates Saudi women's experiences in sports participation within the context of the country's evolving social reforms. It addresses a major research gap on participation and policy issues, alongside a dearth of in-depth empirical studies on women and sport in Saudi Arabia. Traditionally, cultural norms, policies, and conservative interpretations of Islam have restricted women's involvement in sports in Saudi Arabia. However, recent reforms under Vision 2030, aim to enhance women's participation in sport. Using an intersectionality framework, the study examines how age, socioeconomic status, and geographical location shape women's sports experiences. Through semi-structured interviews with women in Riyadh and …

Silvio Augusto Lima Carneiro V. Attorney General United States Of America

2025 Decisions

Agency

Organizational Leaders’ Effective Strategies For Using Employee Training To Mitigate Threats To Cybersecurity Compliance, Oluwaseye Adekunle Fadare

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Organizational leaders increasingly face challenges associated with employee noncompliance with cybersecurity controls, which expose business leaders to reputational and financial risks. Addressing this business problem is critical for cybersecurity leaders and business executives who aim to strengthen digital resilience and sustain profitability. The purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore effective strategies organizational leaders use to enhance employee cybersecurity compliance through training. The project was grounded in the protection motivation theory and total quality management frameworks, which provide insight into the behavioral and continuous improvement dimensions of cybersecurity management. Six cybersecurity leaders from Nigeria participated in semistructured interviews. …

Experiences Of First-Generation College Students Engaging In Online Learning Amid A Global Pandemic, Anthony Capers Jr

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The global pandemic, COVID-19, had an impact on the academic experiences of all college students. First-generation college students who often experience special challenges in adjusting to academia may have faced additional challenges given the transition to online learning. However, there has been little research focused on the impact of COVID on their adjustment to college. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of an unanticipated learning transition among first-generation college students pursuing higher education at a 4-year school, during a global pandemic. The theoretical framework for this study was based on an interactionalist theory focused on the …

Exploring Future Educators’ Roles In Classroom Aac Use: Insight Into Knowledge, Skills, And Attitudes, Katrina M. King

Honors College Theses

The United States public school system requires the provision of a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) for qualifying students with disabilities (U.S. Department of Education, n.d.). Speech, language, and hearing related disabilities are among the qualifying categories (U.S. Department of Education, n.d.). Students with these disabilities may have complex communication needs (CCN), or significant limitations in their speech, language, and communication abilities (Communication Rights Australia, 2018). Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), a type of assistive technology, offers support for these students, however, several barriers inhibit full communicative participation (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association [ASHA], n.d.-a). …

The Impact Of Adverse And Positive Childhood Experiences And Moral Injury On Compassion Fatigue Among Law-Enforcement Officers And First-Responders, Kaylee Nesland

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

More than ever, United States law enforcement officers are overworked, under-trained, and exposed to a great deal of trauma. Societal pressure to display strength and resilience, as well as fears of judgement and loss of job security, inhibit law enforcement officers from accessing psychological treatment and support (Drew & Martin, 2021). Without mental health support in place, compassion fatigue reveals itself, ultimately causing hurt and damage to individuals in law enforcement and those they interact with. This study examined whether adverse or positive childhood experiences affect compassion fatigue among law enforcement officers. Participants of this study—current and historical law enforcement …