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An Autoethnography: How Professional Organizations Serve As Professional Development For Secondary Journalism Teachers, Mark R. Hilburn

Educational Leadership Theses, Dissertations, and Student Creative Activity

The purpose of this autoethnography is to provide analysis and explain the importance of professional development experiences for secondary teachers, especially for those that are singletons in a school, district, or community.

Autoethnography is a qualitive research method in which the researcher is also the subject of the study. In autoethnography, the researcher uses autobiographical stories to analyze and interpret their lived experiences with the purpose of extending sociological understanding. It reflects the interconnectivity of self, others, and culture (Hamdan, 2012).

Effective professional development is typically long-term, collegial, supported by leadership, and context-specific (Richardson, 2003; Sparks, 2002), and essential for …

Second Sunday In Ordinary Time - 19 January 2025, Pina Ford

Pastoral Liturgy

No abstract provided.

Spectrum Of Headache Disorders In Pakistan: A Multicenter Study, Amina Javed, Shafaq Saleem, Safia Awan, Saba Zaidi, Manzoor Lakhair, Fahad Saleem, Waleed Shahzad, Ahmed Wali

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

Background and Objective:

Headache disorders represent some of the most prevalent neurological conditions worldwide. While community-based

studies provide general prevalence, data on their diagnostic spectrum in specialized clinical settings in Pakistan remain

limited. The objective of this multicenter study was to evaluate the demographic distribution and spectrum of headache

disorders among patients presenting to neurological services across Pakistan.

Methods:

This cross-sectional observational study was carried out at 39 neurology centers across Pakistan, from August 2017

to December 2019. Diagnosis was made using International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition

(ICHD-3). Demographic details, and headache subtypes were compared across gender and …

Visual And Brainstem Evoked Potentials: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Audit From A Tertiary Care Hospital In Pakistan, Zuha Amin Alvi, Sundus Mehtab Shafee, Zahra Talib Shah, Dureshahwar Kanwar, Sajid Hameed

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

Background and Objective:

Visual and brainstem auditory evoked potentials (VEPs and BAEPs) are standard techniques for evaluating the integrity of visual and auditory pathways respectively. The objective of our audit study was to assess demographic trends,referral indications, and electrophysiological outcomes of patients undergoing VEP and BAEP testing in a tertiary care neurophysiology laboratory in Pakistan.

Methods:

A retrospective, cross-sectional audit was conducted of 952 patient records (VEP, n=219; BAEP, n=733) over a three-year period from neurophysiology laboratory of Aga Khan University Hospital. Demographic characteristics,clinical referral indications, and electrophysiological findings were collected. Standard ACNS guidelines were used for all recordings. Statistical …

Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis In A 24-Month-Old Child: A Rare Early Onset And Alarming Presentation, Arshad Mehmood, Javeria Raza Alvi, Sameen Qureshi, Ahmed Bilal, Shaila Ali, Tipu Sultan

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is a rare, progressive, and fatal neurodegenerative disorder caused by persistent measles virus infection. Early-onset SSPE in children under five years is uncommon but often rapidly progressive. We report a 24-month-old unvaccinated male who presented with progressive myoclonic seizures, gait difficulty, and rapid neurodevelopmental regression. Electroencephalography (EEG) showed periodic generalized discharges, and CSF measles antibody titers were elevated, fulfilling modified Dyken criteria. The child was classified as stage III SSPE. Symptomatic therapy including anti-seizure medications and supportive care, along with a planned ketogenic diet, was initiated but neurological outcome remained poor. This case emphasizes the aggressive …

Challenges Of Neurological Care In A Public Sector Hospital In Pakistan, Anila Umer

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

No abstract provided.

Lack Of Multidisciplinary Collaboration In Stroke Rehabilitation In Pakistan: A Call For Integrated Care Models, Etisam Wahid, Shahzad Ahmad, Nimrah Humayoon

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

No abstract provided.

Blood- Borne Biomarkers: Exploring The Frontiers Of Minimally-Invasive Diagnosis Of Alzheimer’S Disease, Sidra Afzal, Minahil Fatima, Nimra Afzal

Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS)

No abstract provided.

The Token-Effort Effect: Trivial Redemption Effort Increases Price Promotions Effectiveness, Kuangjie Zhang, Thomas Allard, Nidhi Agrawal, Rajesh Bagchi

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

This research documents how introducing redemption tasks requiring a token (i.e., trivial) amount of effort—for instance, by asking the consumer to enter a promo code or solve a CAPTCHA to receive a discount—increases price promotion effectiveness compared with equivalent straight discounts (i.e., applied automatically). Eight studies (including two field experiments) and three additional Web Appendix studies provide robust evidence for the beneficial effect of token-effort requirements on redemption rates. This effect occurs because the easy-to-attain redemption task induces a high perceived return on effort. Thus, this effect only occurs when the redemption task requires token-type effort but not when it …

One Size Does Not Fit All: Contract Design In Fintech Lending, Jianfeng Hu, Changcheng Song, Gloria Yang Yu

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Many fintech lenders rely on standardized contract terms to support scale and operational speed. This paper examines whether modest tailoring of loan contracts can improve credit market outcomes. We conduct a randomized field experiment with a large fintech lender that varies loan due dates relative to borrowers' salary paydays. Synchronizing repayment schedules with income cycles reduces delinquency by 29.1% in the experiment and 15.7% in the administrative data. Effects concentrate among liquidity-constrained borrowers: young, low-income, and low-creditlimit individuals. Tailored repayment timing generates substantial economic benefits: borrowers save on overdue penalties, lenders accelerate cash flows, and improved repayment increases future credit …

A Transaction Cost Perspective On Option Anomalies, James O'Donovan, Gloria Yang Yu

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

We examine the impact of transaction costs on the profitability of long-short portfolios of delta-hedged option returns. Of the 24 portfolio sort variables studied, 17 generate positive and significant gross returns, but none remain profitable after accounting for trading costs. We propose a cost-mitigation approach that restores profitability to 7 key portfolios. Furthermore, we demonstrate that the choice of delta-hedging frequency has a first-order impact on transaction costs. Our findings underscore the central role of implementation costs in shaping the investment opportunity set in equity–option markets, highlighting the need to account for transaction costs when evaluating option-based strategies.

Defender La Democracia: El Liderazgo De Las Mujeres En La Prevención Y Mitigación De La Violencia Electoral (Resumen Ejecutivo), Briana Mawby, Arenne Taylor Flanders

Kroc IPJ Research and Resources

Desde 1999, las integrantes de Women Waging Peace han sido cuidadosamente seleccionadas para formar parte de una red mundial única en su género que trabaja para poner fin a los ciclos de violencia. Con más de 1000 mujeres promotoras de paz de más de 56 países y más de 30 áreas de especialización en la construcción de la paz, la red impulsa enfoques basados en datos empíricos para construir sociedades más inclusivas y pacíficas. La red está auspiciada por el Instituto Kroc para la Paz y la Justicia.

El informe anual Women Waging Peace sirve de guía para los responsables …

الدفاع عن الديمقراطية: ريادة النساء في منع وتخفيف حدة عنف الانتخابات, Briana Mawby, Arenne Taylor Flanders

Kroc IPJ Research and Resources

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A Journey In Servant-Leadership, Larry C. Spears

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

Welcome to our 2025 edition of The International Journal of Servant-Leadership.  I would like to offer my special thanks to all of our readers and contributing authors in this journal. Each edition of IJSL contains a wonderful array of articles and papers, poetry and research, film reviews and reflections from around the world that demonstrate many remarkable journeys in servant-leadership.

Servant-Leadership Books In Brief: Seven Recently Published Books On Servant-Leadership, Larry C. Spears

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

Thinking back to when I began working in the servantleadership field in 1990, there were two books and a dozen essays on servant-leadership that had been written by Robert K. Greenleaf. Thirty-five years later, so much has changed. Today, there is a burgeoning area of books, journals, articles, essays, and so much more written on a wide array of servant-leadership topics. Much has been written by servant-leadership scholars and practitioners alike, and there is tremendous value to be found in the engaging writings of authors.

A Collection Of Greenleaf's Works, Robert K. Greenleaf, Jiying Song

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

A collection of works written by Robert K. Greenleaf and compiled and edited by Dr. Jiying Song.

A Study On Practical Examples Of Servant-Leadership In Rural Areas Of The Province Of Herat, Afghanistan, Nasir Ahmad Rahimi, Esmatullah Jafari, Hajar Moradi, Barbara Schellhammer, Isabella Rega

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

This study investigates practical examples of servant-leadership in the rural areas of Herat province, Afghanistan. A literature review revealed a significant gap in research focusing on practical instances of servant-leadership in these regions. We employed a qualitative approach, utilizing in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and circle reflections to collect data. Initially guided by Spears’ ten principles of servant-leadership, our data analysis led to a redefinition of both the term and its underlying principles, while remaining true to the original concept. The study identified two types of servant-leaders: traditional leaders, who inherit their roles through family status, and emerging leaders, who …

The Role Of Servant-Leadership And Employee Work Engagement On Employee Innovative Work Behaviour: An Emerging Economy Perspective, S. M. Ashik Hossain, Muhammad Abdul Aziz

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

This study investigates the impact of servant-leadership (SL) and employee work engagement (EWE) on the innovative work behaviour (IWB) of the professionals in a developing country’s perspective. Besides, the mediation impact of EWE between the SL and IWB link has been assessed that created unique contribution to the literature. This quantitative research utilized cross-sectional survey design where data has been collected using both paper based and online survey. Using structured questionnaire, we collected responses from 215 professionals from manufacturing and service sectors who are working at mid-levels and semi-mid-levels positions in different organizations in Bangladesh. The descriptive analysis and normality …

The Data Professional As A Servant-Leader: How The Pillars Of Servant-Leadership Can Advance The Development Of Ethical Data Analysis And Metrics In Organizational Life, Olivia Bridston

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

Organizations are becoming more and more data-focused. Organizations need to infuse ethics into data analysis and metric development to avoid ethic decoupling and to ensure the equitable treatment of all involved. Using the pillars of servant-leadership allows data leaders to infuse ethical practices into data analysis and metric development that drive an organization’s success. While there is ongoing research to indicate potential limitations of servant-leadership, the data leader will be able to address concerns through emphasizing the necessity for ethical data practices and by emphasizing how servant-leadership challenges traditional notions of power.

Motivational Interviewing And Servant-Leadership: An Interview With Dr. William R. Miller, William Richard Miller, Jemima Neddy Organ

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

Dr. Miller is a leader in addiction research and treatment and co-founder of Motivational Interviewing (MI), an evidence-based method for helping people change. In this interview, he discusses how he developed MI, highlighting his collaborative approach to servant-leadership. He advocates organizational values that create a collegial, collaborative environment and help meet human needs for autonomy, relatedness, and competence. He discusses power dynamics in leadership and the importance of a person-centered approach to leadership.

A Reconceptualization Of Servant-Leadership And Measurement, Lori Doyle, Larry H. Ludlow

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

Servant-Leadership (SL) has been gaining traction as an evidence-based leadership theory and there are a range of existing measurement tools focused on self-report attitudes, beliefs, opinions, and behaviors. Concordia University Irvine has embedded a SL framework throughout all programs of study offered by the School of Education in order to encourage current and future education professionals in their understanding of servant-leadership as an effective way to lead. It was determined that a published instrument did not exist for measuring knowledge growth as a pre- and post-test focused on increased understanding. Work to define SL in terms of four specific virtues …

Servant-Leadership In Practice: A Personal Argument For Wider Adoption, Stephanie L. Turner-Wilson

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

This article examines servant-leadership in practice and advocates for its wider adoption in today’s organizations. Informed by the latest academic literature, the article examines the underrepresentation of servant-leadership. This article integrates insights drawn from the author’s 22-year professional career, the life of Clarence Eugene Pressley, personal forgiveness, and restorative justice practices to provide an illustrative context for how servant-leadership manifests in practice. It introduces the concepts of healing and restoration, complementing Robert K. Greenleaf’s (2021) framework, as outlined in Leadership Theory & Practice, along with additional scholarly perspectives.

Investigating The Feasibility Of Practicing Servant-Leadership In Hong Kong School Environment: An Exploratory Study, Keyi Zhang, Wing Shan Chan, Benedict S. K. Shum, Daniel H. K. Chow

International Journal of Servant-Leadership

Servant-leadership is an emerging area of study in leadership research that emphasises a people-oriented leader-follower relationship and a humanistic approach to leadership behaviour. Due to the limited research on servant-leadership, this study adopts an exploratory approach to examine the applicability of Cheung’s servant-leadership model in Hong Kong schools. Our research investigates both the practical implementation of this model and the challenges encountered in translating theory into practice. We conducted semi-structured interviews with twelve experienced school leaders who had participated in a long-running servant-leadership training programme. The interview transcripts were analysed to assess the twelve servant-leadership qualities outlined in the model. …

Can Better Transportation Infrastructure Help Bridge The Gender Mobility Gap?: Analysis Of The Dhaka Metro Rail, Prottoy A. Akbar, Tomoki Fujii, Arpita Khanna, Abu S. Shonchoy

Research Collection School Of Economics

Inadequate transportation infrastructure is a pressing challenge in rapidly expanding urban centers globally. However, the differential impacts of infrastructure improvements for women versus men remain inadequately understood and underexplored. This study addresses this knowledge gap by documenting gender-specific travel patterns and perceptions of safety in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Specifically, we analyze how the introduction of Dhaka’s first mass rapid transit (MRT) line has altered modes of transportation, the frequency of travel, and safetyrelated concerns among women. Our empirical findings highlight that the new MRT line has notably influenced women’s travel behaviors, particularly by alleviating safety concerns that previously discouraged regular travel.

Addressing Implementation Challenges In The Delivery Of An Epilepsy Self-Management Program In Community Settings, Martha Sajatovic, Jessica Black, Clara Adeniyi, Sakshi Priya, Nicole Fiorelli, Lesley Armah

Faculty Scholarship

Aims: This report describes implementation of the SMART epilepsy self-management (ESM) program in a community setting. Methods: SMART was implemented by 3 epilepsy-focused social services agencies. Pre/Post outcomes included past 30-day seizure frequency, the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), the 10-item Quality of Life in Epilepsy (QOLIE-10) and the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scale. Results: There have been 8 nurses (mean age 63.6, SD 9.1) and 14 peer educators trained (mean age 44.3, SD 15.8, having epilepsy a mean of 18.2, SD 11.1 years). Mean number of SMART sessions attended (out of a maximum of 8) was 5.7, SD …

Clinical Decision Support For Pharmacologic Management Of Treatment-Resistant Depression With Augmented Large Language Models, Martha Sajatovic

Faculty Scholarship

Background: We evaluated whether a large language model could assist in selecting psychopharmacological treatments for adults with treatment-resistant depression. Methods: We generated 20 clinical vignettes reflecting treatment-resistant depression among adults based on distributions drawn from electronic health records. Each vignette was evaluated by 2 expert psychopharmacologists to determine and rank the 5 best next-step pharmacologic interventions, as well as contraindicated or poor next-step treatments. Vignettes were then presented in random order, permuting gender and race, to a large language model (Qwen 2.5:7B), augmented with a synopsis of published treatment guidelines. Model output was compared to expert rankings, as well as …

Semaglutide For Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatohepatitis (Mash): Estimating Eligibility From The 2021–2023 National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey (Nhanes), Jennifer B. Levin, Martha Sajatovic, Seth N. Sclair

Faculty Scholarship

There has been considerable interest in the potential of GLP-1 agonists for treating chronic liver disease.1 Following the positive results of the Phase 3 ESSENCE trial,2 on August 15, 2025, the FDA-approved Wegovy (semaglutide) for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH).3 Recently, the eligibility for semaglutide across all current indications in the United States, including diabetes management, weight management, and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), was estimated to be nearly 137 million individuals based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, 2015–2020).4 Although weight management subsumed all eligibility for secondary prevention of CVD, as well as …

Prevalence Of Sleep Disturbances And Factors Associated Among School Going Children In Uganda, A Cross-Sectional Study, Martha Sajatovic

Faculty Scholarship

Background: Sleep disturbances greatly impact children's academic performance and social well-being. This study set out to determine the prevalence of sleep disturbances and factors associated among school going children in Kawempe division, Kampala, Uganda. Methods: In a community cross-sectional study, 548 study participants using random cluster sampling were enrolled. The children start lessons at 8am and end the days classes at 5pm. Random cluster sampling method was used to select participants from the 19 parishes in Kawempe district. Data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children (SDSC). Descriptive statistics and multivariate binary logistic regression were …

In The Pursuit Of Parent Caregiver Well-Being: A Phenomenological Study, Glenda E. Hux, Natalie King, Sarah A. Schoen

Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy Faculty Publications and Presentations

Unmet needs in parent of children with chronic and complex conditions often result in adverse outcomes to their mental health and well-being. This descriptive phenomenological study explores their lived experiences and daily participation patterns. Thirteen participants in a global cohort shared their experiences via a secure digital platform. Five themes emerged illustrating the parents' pursuit of well-being and the barriers encountered: Embodying the Caregiver Life, Navigating Intricate Realities, Emotional and Existential Landscape, Navigating Healthcare Systems, and Connected Yet Alone. This study underlies parents' occupational participation challenges and the crucial need to address them using parent-centered approaches to promote family well-being.

Disposing Of Misdemeanors: An Empirical Perspective, Cynthia Alkon, Jonathan Marshall, Kyle Chrisman, Lydia Sidhom

Faculty Scholarship

While the U.S. Supreme Court has characterized the criminal legal system as a “system of pleas,” new empirical evidence suggests that, at least for misdemeanors, it is more accurately described as a system of dismissals. This Article draws on New York’s Pretrial Release Dataset, a unique publicly available administrative dataset that, to date, includes over 1.3 million criminal cases with 112 variables, of which 914,521 are misdemeanors. No other state in the country has made comparable criminal case-processing data publicly accessible at this scale. Using this dataset, the Article examines criminal case processing in ways that were not previously possible, …