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Hubungan Faktor Psikologis Dengan Atrium Fibrilasi: Suatu Tinjauan Kepustakaan, Arina Widya Murni, Annesa Fadella

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Psychological factors influence the onset of cardiac rhythm and dysrhythmia disorders, including atrial fibrillation (AF), which is defined as uncoordinated atrial activation resulting in ineffective contractions. Psychological factors have a bidirectional relationship with AF, as AF symptoms can lead to a decline in mental health, which in turn negatively affects the clinical course. One explanation for how psychological stress impacts the heart and contributes to AF involves the autonomic nervous system and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Anxiety and depression are common comorbidities in AF. These conditions can be assessed using standardized instruments, such as the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale …

Operating Fund Budget/ Expenditure Summary Report 1st Quarter 2025-26, Csusb Budget Office

University Budget Office records

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Modern Costing Techniques (Green Target Costing, Total Quality Management) In Reducing Production Costs And Achieving Sustainable Development Goals: “An Exploratory Study In The Iraqi Stock Market”, Mawj Abbas Jasim Alhchaimi, Ali Mahdi Hameed, Fatimah Flayyih Oudah, Adnan Kadhum Matrood

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

Costing techniques, such as Green Target Costing and Total Quality Management, play a crucial role in achieving sustainable development goals. These techniques assist organizations in achieving integration between economy, environment, and society, leading to sustainable development. Green Target Costing helps identify and reduce environmental costs, encouraging companies to use resources efficiently, and contributing to sustainable development goals. Additionally, Total Quality Management improves quality, reduces costs, and promotes a quality culture within the organization, ultimately contributing to sustainable development through enhanced institutional performance. The use of these costing techniques, Green Target Costing and Total Quality Management, enables organizations to achieve sustainable …

Operating Fund Budget/ Expenditure Summary Report 2025-26, Csusb Budget Office

University Budget Office records

No abstract provided.

Quality Improvement Project Implementing Teamstepps 3.0: Impact On Perception Of Teamwork, Angela Allen

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

The clinical practice site is a rural health clinic that has experienced 28% staffing turnover in the last year, and opportunities for improvement in communication and teamwork were identified. The principal investigator (PI) used the Iowa Model Revised (IMR) as a theoretical framework and Lippitt’s change theory to promote change for the identified priority issue. TeamSTEPPS is an evidence-based program designed to improve communication and teamwork in healthcare teams with the goal of improving patient outcomes and safety. The quality improvement project utilized a quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-intervention surveys to answer the question: among staff at a rural …

Using Visual Imagery To Manipulate Recognition Memory For Faces Whose Appearance Has Changed, Michelle M. Ramey, Darya L. Zabelina

Psychological Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Real-world recognition requires our memory system to accommodate perceptual changes that occur after encoding; for example, eyewitnesses must recognize perpetrators across changes in appearance. However, it is not clear how this flexible recognition ability can be improved: Standard encoding strategies not only tend to be ineffective,but can in fact be detrimental for recognizing people across appearance changes. Given the effectiveness of visual imagery in creating and modifying memory representations, we examined whether counterfactual visual imagery could be used to manipulate flexible recognition by simulating an increase in encoding-retrieval similarity. Across two experiments, participants (n = 317) encoded faces with neutral …

What Kinds Of Experiences And Activities Contribute To College Students' Sense Of Purpose? A Mixed-Methods Study, Katlyn Rochelle Viers

Dissertations and Theses

For many young people, attending college is a core marker of the transition to emerging adulthood. Some students thrive in college while others become lost, confused, or seem to be just marking their time. Some researchers have hypothesized that one thing that can help students take advantage of their college experience is if they are firmly anchored in their own life goals and sense of purpose. The primary goal of this study is to contribute to knowledge about the role of a sense of purpose in college students' development, including not only its potential benefits to their academic functioning and …

From Either-Or To All Together: Integrating Universal And Relativistic Approaches To Belonging And Engagement In The First Year Of Middle School, Kristina Shiann Tucker

Dissertations and Theses

Schools are designed to foster growth and learning while promoting positive educational outcomes for all students. Yet, there is some evidence that the education system is not meeting the needs of all students, nor are achievement outcomes the same for everyone. Some of the identified challenges seem to be developmentally based, whereas others are evident among different demographic subgroups. Developmental differences are apparent in many aspects of academic functioning, such as student motivation and engagement, which peak when students enter school and normatively decline, relatively steadily, throughout students' educational careers. Demographic disparities are even more pronounced, represented, for example, in …

Quality Improvement Project Improve Staff Knowledge On Spravato For Treatment Resistant Depression, Cynthia Barraza Guerra

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Treatment-resistant depression (TRD), defined as major depressive disorder unresponsive to at least two adequate antidepressant trials, is linked to higher morbidity, diminished quality of life, and increased healthcare utilization. Spravato (intranasal esketamine), approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, provides a novel mechanism of action through N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor modulation but requires strict safety oversight due to risks including dissociation and hypertension. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) quality improvement (QI) project evaluated whether a targeted educational intervention improved staff knowledge and confidence in Spravato safety protocols. Guided by Lewin’s Change Theory, Bandura’s Social Learning Theory, and implemented with …

Quality Improvement Project High-Quality Simulation Training For High-Quality Nurse Educators, Cherrelle Hawkins

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) faculty use simulation as a teaching modality to assist nursing students in preparing for their clinical experiences by transitioning knowledge into practice. To successfully facilitate simulations, faculty must possess knowledge and competence in facilitating simulation sessions. Faculty at the practice site lacked these characteristics due to the nonexistence of a simulation training program. This quasi-experimental quality improvement project aimed to implement formal simulation training for faculty to influence self-perceived knowledge and competence in facilitation constructed by the Adult Learning Theory and the Awareness-Desire-Knowledge-Ability-Reinforcement (ADKAR) Change Model. The PI evaluated knowledge and competence …

Quality Improvement Project Impacting Provider Self-Efficacy And Use Of Cbt For Depression Treatment, Tony Orafunam

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) quality improvement project was conducted at a mid-sized outpatient psychiatric clinic in Hempstead, New York, focusing on strengthening providers’ self-efficacy in delivering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to young adults (aged 19–35) diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Rather than targeting MDD directly, the initiative aimed to impact provider self-efficacy and skill in CBT to improve access to evidence-based treatment and reduce the need for external referrals. Employing Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory and the ADKAR change model, the project used a quasi- experimental, one-group pre-test/post-test design. Six advanced practice providers participated in a structured, interactive …

Quality Improvement Project Providing Accessible Evidence-Based Education To Nurses Throughout A National Healthcare System, Bailey Wells

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

The pursuit of ongoing professional development and learning is crucial to ensure nurses remain well-informed about healthcare trends and have access to the most up-to-date evidence-based materials. This quality improvement project aimed to implement a monthly educational series for nursing personnel within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) through expansion of the Veterans Administration (VA) – Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) program. Using Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory of Motivation in Psychology, participants’ previous knowledge was linked to continued professional development. The plan, do, study, act (PDSA) framework provided structure for the project, with the awareness, desire, knowledge, ability, and reinforcement (ADKAR) …

The Impact Of The Guided Discovery Method Combined With Sequential Learning On Selected Artistic Gymnastics Skills Among University Students, Ali Shakir Neamah

Modern Sport

This study aims to examine the impact of employing the guided discovery method as the primary approach in teaching certain gymnastics skills, with the sequential method serving as a supportive tool to organize and structure the learning stages. which emphasized the combination of both methods so as to achieve both cognitive and motor objectives for the students. The importance of the current article lies on the emphasizing the duty of guided discovery to develop students’ analytical skills and thinking and motivate the learners to participate actively in the process of learning. Moreover, it contributes to develop motor skill through the …

Design And Standardization Of A Test To Measure Arm Motor Speed Using A Bulgarian Bag ‘Among 18–20 Years Old’ Weighing Between 65 And 86 Kg, Jalal Abdul Zahra Kanaan

Modern Sport

The importance of this research lies in understanding the reality of arm kinetic velocity and how to develop it for the better by measuring it and determining its level during the training period. This is achieved by establishing criteria and levels that help coaches and players determine its true level. The research problem was: Kinetic velocity is an important physical requirement in wrestling, especially for the arms, in performing quick and varied movements that help the wrestler perform the required grip on the opponent. This enables the desired accomplishment to be achieved after being tested and measured using a scientific …

The Effect Of Using An Educational Package On Cognitive Achievement And The Basketball Lay-Up Shooting Skill Performance Among Female Students, Rana Abdul Majeed Alwan, Humam Basim Mohammed

Modern Sport

The study demonstrated a statistically significant positive impact of the educational package on improving cognitive achievement and organizing content in a systematic manner. Its use also led to an improvement in skill performance for basketball free throws, particularly within the experimental group. The modern method outperformed the traditional one, although both contributed to learning. Furthermore, the package contrib The study aimed to I dentify the effect of using an educational package on the academic achievement of female students at the College of Education for Pure Sciences, University of Baghdad. The researcher adopted the experimental method, as it is suitable for …

The Effect Of Competitive Group Exercises On Improving Offensive Skill Speed In Basketball For 12–14 Year Olds, Zuhair Salem Abdul Razzaq

Modern Sport

Basketball is characterized by great speed, especially physical speed and speed of skill performance, as they play an important role in achieving sporting performances. Therefore, their importance has become apparent through interest in developing them according to specialized group exercises and a competitive atmosphere that helps them to adapt to the playing atmosphere for age groups of 12–14 years and building a correct Basketball base in the future. The research problem was: Skill and physical performance speed are not at the desired level as they progress through the training stages, including for youth and advanced players. Therefore, paying attention to …

The Reality Of Artificial Intelligence Applications In Sports Clubs In The Kingdom Of Bahrain, Dalal Salama Abu Sayam, Rana Majid Al Alawi

Modern Sport

This research aimed to identify the reality of AI applications in sports clubs in Bahrain by measuring the extent to which employees in sports clubs understand the concept and importance of AI and its uses in the sports field, as well as identifying the reality of AI systems application in these clubs and the main obstacles they face in this area. The study employed a questionnaire as a research tool, which was administered to a random sample selected using a snowball method, comprising 97 administrators and coaches from first-tier sports clubs. The study revealed a high level of understanding of …

Standardization Of A Visual Depth Test Tailored For Under-19 Tennis Athletes, Ibtisam Husham Jabur, Warda Ali Abbas

Modern Sport

This research provides coaches with a standardized, scientifically validated test to assess visual depth in youth tennis players under 19. The test aims to facilitate continuous evaluation of players’ performance during both training and official competitions. The research addresses the lack of standardized tests that accurately assess visual depth in youth tennis players under 19, particularly under conditions simulating actual competition. The absence of such essential assessment tools for this age group constitutes a significant research gap. Therefore, the researchers undertook the task of designing and standardizing the test. The objectives of the research included designing and standardizing a test …

Navigating Succession: Exploring Succession Planning Strategies In Polish Family Businesses, Jan M. Klaczak, Theresa M. Neal, Yvonne Doll

International Journal of Applied Management and Technology

Family businesses are the foundation of modern economies and societies, yet many encounter continuity challenges during succession. The purpose of this qualitative, multiple-case study grounded in Rothwell’s seven-step model for succession planning was to explore succession planning strategies Polish family business leaders used for ownership and leadership transfer to the next generation. Three family business leaders who executed succession planning in their firms participated in the study. Data were collected via semistructured interviews, researcher notes, and company document reviews. Using methodological triangulation and Yin’s five-step data analysis, four themes emerged: systematic succession, grooming the successor, communication with nonfamily stakeholders, and …

Fencing In The Summer Paralympic Games: A Historical-Analytical Study Of The Achievements Of The Countries Of The Participating Teams For The Period (1960–2024), Jamal Sakran Hamza, Saja Khaled Jassim Mohammed, Mohammed Ramadan Najm

Modern Sport

The Paralympic Games are one of the most important sporting events today, as they represent the other side of disability in the world, as “they are an embodiment of the human will and its ability to overcome challenges, and go beyond being just a sports competition to become a global platform that contributes to changing societal attitudes towards disability The purpose of the research is to conduct a historical and documentary analysis of the achievements of the national teams participating in the Paralympic fencing within the Summer Paralympic Games in the period from 1960 to 2024, the researchers used the …

The Effect Of Differential Training Method Exercises On Developing Mental Imagery And Fundamental Skills In Football, Muthanna Sattar Hussein, Taghreed Mahdi Kadhim

Modern Sport

This study investigated the impact of a differential-training regimen on mental imagery and core technical skills among under-21 footballers in Baghdad, Iraq. Using a descriptive-experimental design, thirty youth-club players completed a six-week intervention consisting of three 90-minute sessions per week featuring varied, non-repetitive, game-representative tasks (passing in congestion, dribbling under pressure, finishing from multiple angles, and positional rotations). Outcomes included standardized tests of mental imagery and fundamental skills-ball control, passing, shooting, dribbling, and receiving-supplemented by a player questionnaire evaluating program clarity, variety, motivation, engagement, task difficulty, and perceived improvement. Paired-samples t-tests showed statistically significant pre- to post-intervention gains in mental …

The Effect Of Special Exercises On Developing Speed-Strength And Straight Punches For Junior Boxers, Omar Ali Mahdi

Modern Sport

The study aimed to prepare special exercises to develop speed-strength and straight punches for the research sample members. The research problem emerged as the researcher, being a boxing coach, observed a weakness in some physical abilities, including speed-strength, and inconsistency in the skill performance level (straight punches). Accordingly, the researcher prepared special exercises aimed at developing some physical abilities., including speed-strength and the performance of straight punches for juniors, and to contribute to improving and developing the players’ level, finding positive solutions, and understanding their impact on performance. The researcher used the experimental method. The sample consisted of junior boxers …

The Impact Of Hot And Arid Conditions On Dehydration Levels, Some Physiological Variables, And The Performance Some Of Basic Basketball Skills, Ahmed Hassan Yas, Fatmah Abd-Alredah Hatam

Modern Sport

The atmosphere in Baghdad and most regions of Iraq during the summer is characterized by extreme heat and aridity. These climatic conditions are among the negative factors that significantly impact cognitive function and the performance of athletic skills.

Consequently, The current study was designed to investigate the impact of hot and arid conditions on dehydration levels, specific physiological indicators, and the performance of key basketball skills among first-stage students at Al-Mustansiriya University. A sample of 30 students was randomly divided into a control group and an experimental group. The control group was permitted to consume water and fluids ad libitum …

Cyber Operations As A Challenge To The Implementation Of International Humanitarian Law (Ihl), Anfaal Said Al-Nabhani

Sultan Qaboos University Legal Studies Journal

Cyber operations are thought to be one of IHL’s main challenges. This research examines cyber operations in armed conflicts, focusing on the following legal issues such as the definition of combatants and military objectives, attribution and responsibility, and the protection of civilians and civilian objects. This paper will contribute to the legal discourse on cyber threats, which will uniform future multilateral conventions regulating cyber warfare. This research paper adopted an analytical approach to assess the applicability of IHL in cyber warfare. Its results indicates that existing IHL rules are insufficient to cover cyber operations. The researcher recommends that the international …

Stakeholder Value Creation Strategies For Small Financial Service Business Owners, David Sone Njumbe

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Small business owners who emphasize wealth creation to the detriment of sustainability may experience negative business outcomes. Small insurance agency owners are concerned because agency sustainability is a key to creating value for all stakeholder groups. Grounded in the stakeholder theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies that some owners of small insurance agencies in the financial services industry use to create value for different stakeholder groups in order to remain sustainable in an evolving business environment. The participants were six financial professionals/advisors of the financial services industry. Data were collected using semistructured interview questions. …

Conference Proceedings: Select Abstracts Presented At The 2025 Advocate Aurora Scientific Day, Advocate Aurora Scientific Day

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

This abstract supplement includes findings presented through oral or poster presentations at the 51st annual Scientific Day event held on May 21, 2025. Scientific Day provides both an in-person and virtual forum for the sharing of research, quality improvement, and case studies conducted by Illinois- and Wisconsin-based faculty, fellows, residents, and other health professionals associated with Advocate Health.

The Lived Experiences Of Mothers Facing Phubbing From Their Adolescent Children, Mye Alexis

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Widespread use of technology, particularly smartphones, introduced new challenges involving parent–adolescent attachment. Although existing literature primarily examines parental phubbing of adolescents, there is a significant gap in research exploring the experiences of mothers who are phubbed by their adolescent children. To address this gap, the central research question guiding this study was: What are the lived experiences of mothers who have been phubbed by their adolescent (ages 14-18) children? Grounded in Bowlby’s attachment theory, this phenomenological qualitative study aimed to deepen understanding of the emotional impacts of phubbing on mothers’ emotional wellbeing, emotional bonding, and mother–adolescent attachment. A homogeneous convenience …

Perspectives On Communicating Information And Shared Decision-Making In Patients Undergoing Transtibial Amputation, Lina Walther Sjödin, Lasse J. Lapidus, Eva Torbjörnsson

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

Purpose: Patients undergoing lower extremity amputation often desire to take an active part in decision-making. The primary aim of this study was to explore patients’ experiences of the care trajectory and information provided after a new care program was introduced. The secondary aim was to explore patients' perspectives of their involvement and participation in shared decision-making throughout the care process. The care program features new educational material, recommendations for the sagittal surgical technique, and information about a rigid removable dressing, early liner treatment, and a multidisciplinary team follow up three weeks after amputation.

Methods: Fifteen participants who underwent transtibial amputation …

Self-Management And Support Needs Of Patients Experiencing Persistent Symptoms Consistent With Hypothyroidism: A Qualitative Study, Marike De Reuver-Schuurman, Esther C. Bakker, Lilian Lechner, Liset Van Dijk

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

Purpose: To gain insight into the self-management and support needs of patients experiencing persistent symptoms consistent with hypothyroidism, despite thyroid laboratory values within the normal range.

Methods: A qualitative study using the phenomenological approach was conducted. Semi-structured interviews including 19 patients diagnosed with persistent symptoms consistent with hypothyroidism, despite receiving adequate replacement therapy, were performed. Respondents were recruited using purposive sampling via Schildklier Organisatie Nederland (Dutch Thyroid Organization) (www.schildklier.nl). After transcription and coding, a thematic analysis was performed.

Results: All respondents reported that the persistent symptoms reduced their quality of life. The patients’ main focus was on finding the cause …

Understanding The Burden Of Myocardial Infarction And Patient Preferences For Treatment: A Real-World Study Assessing Patients’ Perspectives Via An Online Survey, M. Cecilia Bahit, Serge Korjian, Gerald Chi, Yazan Daaboul, Alberto Castro Molina, Ginger Jiang, Christiana Dangas, Mudit Tandon, Deepak L. Bhatt, Roxana Mehran, Harriette G.C. Van Spall, Paul Nara, Alka Shaunik, Charles Michael Gibson

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

Purpose: Myocardial infarction (MI) remains to be associated with a high risk of recurrent cardiovascular events and disease burden. This study assessed patient perspectives on the burden of disease and treatment in the first year post-MI.

Methods: Data were collected via a self-administered online questionnaire posted on the Carenity patient platform in the United States (10/30/2022−12/30/2022). Only patients who had an MI in the prior year were eligible for inclusion.

Results: A total of 151 patients completed the survey. The majority were men (69%), median age was 50 years, and 38% had an MI within the previous 90 days. Overall, …