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Epidemiological Pattern Of Rape Cases Managed At A Regional Hospital In South Africa, Chika K. Egenasi, Matthew A. Benedict, Anthonio Oladele Adefuye, Lynda U. Madu

Faculty and Staff Publications

Background: South Africa has one of the highest incidences of rape globally. Understanding the epidemiological pattern of rape is needed to inform the design of effective intervention programmes for rape prevention and management of alleged rape cases.

Aims: To investigate important epidemiological patterns associated with rape in Kimberly, Northern Cape Province, South Africa.

Setting: The Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital (RMSH) forensic unit.

Methods: A descriptive, retrospective cross-sectional clinical audit of rape cases.

Results: The majority (93.3%) of the alleged rape victims were women, with a mean age (SD) of 21.6 years (11.3); the male population made up 6.7% of the …

Eng 4300-001 English Studies Capstone, Suzie Park

Spring 2024

No abstract provided.

The Influence Of Green Building Design On Tourists' Intention To Stay In Eco-Friendly Hotels: A Study On Perceptions And Preferences, Enas Al Sayed Salama Dr., Gehad Nasr Abdelsalam Dr.

Journal of Engineering Research

Green building design involves integrating sustainable and environmentally friendly practices into the construction and operation of buildings, including hotels, with the goal of minimizing the adverse impact on the environment. This paper delves into the pivotal role of green building design and eco-service provision within the context of green hotels. The aim is to investigate the interconnections among tourists' environmental concerns, their perceived significance of green building design, and their intention to choose green hotels.

To enhance the understanding of tourist behavior and its implications for tourism in Egypt, a questionnaire was administered in Sharm El Sheikh, a prominent Egyptian …

Using Biomimicry To Increase Daylighting Efficiency In Egyptian Office Buildings, . Nervana Osama Hanafy

Journal of Engineering Research

The aim is to design a biomimicry-inspired building skin for Giza City's business towers. Tasks to complete include enhancing daylighting efficiency and promoting visual comfort To improve the daylighting performance of office buildings in Giza City, Egypt, this article presents 144 alternatives for biomimicry-inspired building skin to improve daylighting efficiency and visual comfort for Giza City's business towers For modeling, Revit, Rhino v6, and Grasshopper were utilized. The suggested daylighting simulation application, ClimateStudio (v1.8.8244.25334), was chosen. The building orientation, used materials, surface level measurement, working hours, and pertinent weather file data have all been provided. The evaluation criteria include Annual …

Comparative Analysis Between The Performance Of Vernacular Articulations And Enhanced Architectural Articulations -Case Study Mashrabiya –, Reham Elsayed Altobaa, Ayman Gamal Abdeltawab, Walaa Mehanna

Journal of Engineering Research

Abstract- Architectural heritage is a powerful image of the community's identity and is only a natural result of human interaction with the surrounding environment. heritage–based -architectural articulations are a way to achieve human comfort in certain conditions and environments. This paper discusses the relationship between architectural heritage and community identity.

It also analyses the different parameters of vernacular articulations and enhanced vernacular articulations that control indoor human thermal comfort. In addition, the paper focuses on the factors affecting these articulations such as airflow, wind, temperature regulation, and light control. the results of this analytical process indicate how design configurations of …

Biophilic Urbanism As A Tool To Conserve Urban Waterfront Of Submerged Heritage Cities, Fatma Ahmed Alashwah, Ayman Abdel Tawab Professor, Ingy Eldarwish Professor, Wesam Mehanna

Journal of Engineering Research

The Urban waterfronts of submerged heritage cities hold significant cultural and natural value that necessitates preservation. However, these sites suffer from a disconnection between nature and culture in heritage conservation practices, negatively impacting heritage sites, ecosystems, and human well-being. Biophilic urbanism offers a valuable tool to address this gap, creating healthier cities. This paper explores how to implement biophilic urbanism elements in conserving urban waterfronts of submerged heritage cities. Through a comprehensive literature review, the study discusses the gap between heritage and nature in conservation practices and explores the perception of biophilic urbanism elements in conserving the urban waterfront of …

Covid-19 And Burnout Among Community Pharmacists In The West Bank – Palestine, Amjad H. Bazzari, Firas H. Bazzari

Journal of the Arab American University مجلة الجامعة العربية الامريكية للبحوث

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had a strong impact on the physical and mental well-being of healthcare workers. However, the focus has been directed towards nurses and physicians compared to pharmacists. Here, the researchers investigated the prevalence of burnout among community pharmacists in the West Bank – Palestine during the pandemic and the associated COVID-19 factors. The study was conducted using a written questionnaire and the sample included a total of 70 pharmacists. The results showed a burnout prevalence of 45.7% with work-related burnout having the highest impact on both males (50%) and females (54.8%). The level of burnout …

The Degrees Of Fulfillment Of The Standards Of The Universal Design For Learning Model (Udl) In The E-Learning System: A Study On Al-Aqsa University And Palestine Technical University During Covid 19, Hasan Mahdi, Joltan Hijazi

Journal of the Arab American University مجلة الجامعة العربية الامريكية للبحوث

This study aimed at unveiling the degrees to which the standards of the Universal Design for Learning model (UDL) are fulfilled in the e-learning System at both Al-Aqsa University and Palestine Technical University. The descriptive approach was utilized due to its suitability to the nature of the study, where the researchers used a three-parts questionnaire as a tool: representation with (12) indicators, expression and action with (11) indicators, and engagement and correlation with (17) indicators. The questionnaire was applied to a sample (480) males and females of the two university students. The main findings of the study were as follows: …

Exploring Academic Perspectives On Immersive Scheduling In A Uk University, Rebecca Turner, Debby R.E. Cotton, Emily Danvers, David Morrison, Pauline E. Kneale

Professional Services

This study examined how academic staff responded to a cross-institutional change initiative to integrate immersive scheduling into the first-year undergraduate curriculum. Immersive scheduling, also referred to as block or compressed delivery, sought to create a supportive first-year experience, to ease students’ transition to university. Adopting an immersive approach is associated with considerable change as academic staff adapt their practice to accommodate the compressed time frame of modules and embrace learning and assessment methods associated with this delivery format. In this study, we undertook semi-structured interviews with 17 academics who were leading the development and delivery of immersive modules or supporting …

Types Of Bacteria Among Pediatric Oncology Patients In Basra, Ansam Saleh, Hussam Saleh, Hanan Makki

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Infectious agents are the main factor that causes children suffering from cancer to be more susceptibleto treatment failure. They complicate their course of therapy, thus shortening their lives. Aim: To find out the mostnotorious pathogen affecting pediatric malignancy in Basra Children Specialty Hospital to provide the bestantimicrobial therapy choice and map out the future empirical therapy. Methods: One hundred and ten pediatriconcology patients in the pediatric hemato-oncology unit aged 16 years and less were involved in this retrospectivestudy from March 1, 2021 to the end of February 2022. Different types of culture tests were taken in various stagesof malignancy …

Brain Connectivity And Academic Skills In English Learners, Tehila Nugiel, Damion V Demeter, Mackenzie E Mitchell, Annacarolina Garza, Arturo E Hernandez, Jenifer Juranek, Jessica A Church

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

English learners (ELs) are a rapidly growing population in schools in the United States with limited experience and proficiency in English. To better understand the path for EL's academic success in school, it is important to understand how EL's brain systems are used for academic learning in English. We studied, in a cohort of Hispanic middle-schoolers (n = 45, 22F) with limited English proficiency and a wide range of reading and math abilities, brain network properties related to academic abilities. We applied a method for localizing brain regions of interest (ROIs) that are group-constrained, yet individually specific, to test how …

Digital Phobia: An Inquiry For Mapping The Unseen Dimension Of New Digital Anxiety, The ‘Digiphobia’, Amarjit Kumar Singh ,Library Assistant, Md. Arshad Ali , Professional Assistant, Dr. Pankaj Mathur, Deputy Librarian,

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Background: As technology continues to advance, individuals' interactions with digital platforms have become integral to daily life. Amidst this technological evolution, a novel concern emerges—Digital Phobia, hereafter referred to as “Digiphobia.” This phenomenon, although not previously explored in scholarly literature, necessitates an in-depth investigation due to its potential impact on individuals' well-being. Our research employs a two-step methodology to investigate its existence, implications, and manifestations.

Introduction: This research paper introduces and proposes the term "Digiphobia" as a comprehensive conceptualization of anxiety arising from interactions with digital spaces, applications, and environments. The proliferation of digital technologies has led to the emergence …

Ischool Student Research Journal, Vol.13, Iss.2, Student Reseach Journal

School of Information Student Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Knowledge Ethics: Conceptual Preliminaries Scope And Justification, Norman Mooradian

School of Information Student Research Journal

This paper lays out the conceptual groundwork for a long-term project examining ethical issues raised when addressing the value of knowledge to a knowledge economy. The project includes a series of papers on specific topics that interrelate to the subjects of knowledge, ethics and organizations. While some of the planned articles for the project will have a practical focus, others, such as this one, will be conceptual in nature. The following outlines selected key concepts for an ethics of knowledge and their relationship with cognate areas of inquiry and practice.

The Association Between Generational Cohorts And Job Satisfaction, Motivation, And Turnover Intention In U.S. Federal Employees, April Davis

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Financial Literacy And Locus Of Control Towards Financial Management Behavior Among Gen Z As Online Lenders, Wening Restiyanti, Winwin Yadiati

Journal of Accounting Auditing and Business

It has been observed that online loans are widely used in Indonesia among people of productive age, but there are concerns about their knowledge and self-control, which can affect their financial management behavior. To address this, a study was conducted to examine the impact of financial literacy and locus of control on the financial management behavior of Generation Z individuals (aged 18 to 28 years) who use or have used the ShopeePinjam and/or ShopeePayLater platforms. The data was gathered from 202 respondents through online social media platforms. The findings of the study show that financial literacy and locus of control …

Influence Of Leaders’ Conflict Management Skills On Multicultural Team Management, Nicolas Lundula

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Antibiotic Use, Obesity, And Preterm Birth Among Women In The United States, Mya Thuzar Win

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Perceived Connectivity, Perceived Internal Locus Of Control, And Age As Predictors Of Persistence In Online Master’S Degree Programs, Michelle Burnside

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

Pastoral Leaders’ Perception Of Obesity And Their Role Within Faith-Based Organizations, Darren D. Moore, Clinton E. Cooper, Charles Williams

The Qualitative Report

The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of pastoral leaders regarding obesity and health within faith-based organizations (FBOs). In this study, the authors focused on gaining additional insight regarding how pastoral leaders conceptualize and make sense of their roles in terms of health promotion within FBOs. Utilizing a qualitative research methodological approach, specifically Qualitative Description, authors administered a qualitative survey to 12 participants which yielded three emerging themes: (1) perceived scope, (2) understanding and use of resources, and (3) defining obesity through pastoral leaders’ perspectives. In the study, investigators discuss clinical implications and provide recommendations.

A Culturally Grounded Approach To Nepalese Grandmothers’ Caring Work: Developing Dohori As A Narrative Methodology, Kusum Bhatta

The Qualitative Report

The social sciences have a growing seismic shift from prioritising positivist, objective, and generalizable knowledge to accepting subjective qualitative knowledge. This has given rise to various art-based methods that leverage multi-sensory storytelling/narrative. To further advance innovation in qualitative narrative methods, I will present the Dohori narrative, an indigenous Nepali poetic storytelling method for narrative research with older grandmothers doing care work. I start by presenting a discourse on Dohori to understand better the history and traditional and cultural underpinning of the method. Provided a brief background to Nepali grandmother immigrants and then discussed the promise of Dohori as a form …

Association Between Interpretation Flexibility And Emotional Health In An Anxious Sample: The Challenge Of Measuring Flexible Adoption Of Multiple Perspectives, Julie L. Ji, Elske Salemink, Bethany A. Teachman

School of Psychology

Interpreting ambiguous situations in a rigidly negative manner contributes to emotional disorders. Although negative interpretation biases have been well studied in relation to anxiety and depression, the relationship between interpretation flexibility (vs. rigidity) and emotional health remains understudied. The present study is a secondary analysis to test the hypothesis that higher interpretation flexibility is associated with better emotional health, as indicated by lower anxiety and depression levels, and higher quality of life. Here, interpretation flexibility focuses specifically on the ability to recognize multiple possible interpretations within and across ambiguous situations. Using baseline data from N = 939 high trait-anxious community …

Situational Awareness While Flying A Uav: A Comparison Of Video Gamer And Non-Video Gamer Pilots, Rochelle Potdar

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

Unmanned aerial vehicles, also known as drones, are an important part of today’s society due to their vast use in various industries. However, there is a growing concern about the lack of situational awareness of drone operators due to the increase in the number of drone mishaps. This has led researchers to investigate if pilots or video game players would be better unmanned aerial vehicle operators due to the similarity of flying an aircraft and playing video games to flying a drone. Hence, the purpose of this study is to investigate whether the video game playing habits of pilots can …

“I’M Staying And You’Re Gonna Love Me”: Finding Authentic Freedom & Fostering Belonging As Black Female Early Faculty, Roszina D. Scott, Tinotenda Mupambo

The Journal of Advancing Education Practice

The purpose of this reflection is to expand the knowledge on the retention of early Black female faculty by exploring their challenges and triumphs in dismantling Whiteness and developing an authentic sense of belonging in the academy. In higher education, Black women experience marginalization at the intersection of anti-black racism and sexism. Faculty of color experience racial microaggressions, excessive workloads and service expectations, and their expertise is seldom recognized. Despite these challenges, marginalized faculty authentically persist and find a sense of belonging within the ivory tower by building mentorship relationships, departmental DEI efforts, opportunities for innovation, and cultivating Black sisterhood. …

Enhancing Aviation Safety: Uncovering Human Error Patterns And Mitigating Risks, Mogomotsi S. Mahloele, Sun Ho Jeon, Pol Borbonet Legares, Madyson A. Jean-Louis, Zachary Phillips

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

Human factors are the application of scientific insights concerning people and systems to optimize system performance. Given that human beings are integral to every aspect of systems, the potential for human errors stemming from stress, fatigue, or complacency is significant. In aviation, where errors can lead to catastrophic consequences, it is imperative to take comprehensive preventive measures. Our objective is to analyze major human factors issues contributing to aviation accidents, identifying patterns, and generating recommendations to enhance safety regulations and prevent future accidents. Additionally, we aim to assess the financial impact of accidents on the aviation industry. By thoroughly reviewing …

Autobiographical Statement [Corliss Freda Johnson], Corliss Freda Johnson

Historic Fulton Oral History Project

Autobiographical statement by Corliss Freda Johnson aka "Honey," Fulton Oral History Project Coordinator. Corliss Freda Johnson, the Fulton Oral History Project Coordinator, discusses her background growing up in the Historic Fulton neighborhood of Richmond, Va.; her family members and friends; school activities; her first marriage and children; her second marriage; her career with the United States Postal Service; her radio show; happy memories growing up; industry and organizational affiliations; and the importance of the oral history project and participation in the Legacy Meetings.

The Role Of Women Librarian In Eradicating Gender Based Violence In Rivers State, Nigeria., Roseline Omolola Oladipupo, Eberechi Ejuh, Princess Solomon, Princess

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study examined the roles of women librarians in eradicating gender based violence in Rivers State, Nigeria. Four (4) objectives were formulated to guide this study. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the research. The population for the study comprised 70 women Librarians in Rivers State. Census sampling was adopted. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire. Mean and percentage were used for analyzing the elicited responses. Based on the findings, the various forms of gender based violence are; emotional violence, sexual violence, physical violence, socio-economic violence, amongst others. The study also identified the roles of women librarians in …

Preliminary Reseach On Attachment Styles And Flight Training Outcomes: A Qualitative Study, Dongguang Yu

Student Research Symposium (SRS)

This qualitative research investigates the relationship between attachment styles, as measured by the Attachment Style Questionnaire - Short Form, and interview flight training outcomes among aviation students. By using a mixed-method approach, we will conduct surveys to assess attachment styles and interview flight students to explore their feelings and interactions with their instructors. Through in-depth thematic analysis, there are three primary attachment styles: secure, anxious, and avoidant. This research would reveal the impact and influence of each attachment style on their flight training outcome. This research aims to underscore the potential for attachment-informed strategies in future flight training programs to …

Creating A Loyal Clientele: The Role Of Service Environment In Health And Fitness Facilities, Rekha Attri, Jagdish Bhagwat, Jack Reardon

Management Dynamics

India’s fitness service market in the year 2020 was worth US $ 2.6 billion while the fitness product market was worth US $ 3.7 billion and was anticipated to increase by 8.9% CAGR by 2026. Many people now actively participate in sports and attend fitness facilities due to the increased attention being paid to personal health. The factors affecting customer demand for fitness centres have not received much attention. To do so is the purpose of this paper. This study utilized the quantitative survey method of quantitative design to collect responses from fitness centre customers. Online and offline survey questionnaires …

Customer Churn Construct: Literature Review And Bibliometric Study, Uday Arun Bhale, Harpreet Singh Bedi

Management Dynamics

Background: The customer churn construct attracted the attention of marketing academics as in today’s digital world price is becoming more and more universal. The study of customer churn is significant because it supports the design of sustainable competitive benefits and improvement in the monetary outcomes of companies. As per a study by Gartner (2012), Customer churn can impact the profitability of the company, a five per cent churn reduction can improve a company’s profitability by up to twenty-five per cent, hence understating and managing customer churn is important for the organization. Objective: This study intends to offer the most recent …