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Thyroid Function Test Evaluation In Prostate Cancer Patients In Khartoum State, Abdalla Ali Jan 2025

Thyroid Function Test Evaluation In Prostate Cancer Patients In Khartoum State, Abdalla Ali

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Thyroid hormones (TH) are key regulators of essential cellular processes, including proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, and metabolism. They play an important role in the development of prostate cancer (PCa). Therefore, this study aimed to assess thyroid function tests among PCa patients in Khartoum State. Methods: The study comprised 100 male participants, including 50 PCa patients as a case study and 50 healthy men as the control group. Blood samples were collected for thyroid function test and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) using TosohTM device (China) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) using the device FortressTM. Results: Statistical analysis of the test results of …

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Accuracy Of C-Reactive Protein (Crp) And Hematological Indices As A Screening Tool In Neonatal Bacterial Sepsis, Zainab Farhan, Kassim Rahi Jan 2025

Accuracy Of C-Reactive Protein (Crp) And Hematological Indices As A Screening Tool In Neonatal Bacterial Sepsis, Zainab Farhan, Kassim Rahi

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Early recognition of neonatal sepsis is challenging due to its subtle and nonspecific symptoms. Failure to recognize or delays in diagnosis can result in significant mortality and morbidity. Laboratory sepsis markers complement clinical signs and risk factors in diagnosing sepsis. The current approach for early recognition of sepsis combines clinical presentation, biomarkers, and blood culture. Aims: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of C-reactive protein and basic hematological indices, such as neutropenia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia, in diagnosing sepsis, measuring the sensitivity of each test, and evaluating the outcomes of the studied sample. Methods: This study consisted of 90 …

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Peritoneal Dialysis In Iraq: Past And The Modern Era, Ali Al Saedi, Yasir Sharba, Abdalmahdi Al_Sallami, Majid Al Matwari, Zainab Hussein Jan 2025

Peritoneal Dialysis In Iraq: Past And The Modern Era, Ali Al Saedi, Yasir Sharba, Abdalmahdi Al_Sallami, Majid Al Matwari, Zainab Hussein

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: The peritoneal cavity, a region of the abdomen, receives dialysate, a cleansing solution, via a catheter tube. The dialysate removes waste from blood vessels in the peritoneum; subsequently, the fluid is removed from the body and disposed of. Benefits of chronic PD include reduced costs, home-based therapy, single access, a decreased need for highly skilled workers and large infrastructure. Aim: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and outcomes of acute and chronic PD in the Iraqi population Methods: We have gathered data regarding every patient who received acute and chronic peritoneal dialysis in Iraq in period between 2016-2024 …

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Awareness Of Health Matters Related To Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Women Attending Primary Health Care Centers In Basra: Awareness Of Health Matters Related To Pregnancy, Zainab Alfaaz Jan 2025

Awareness Of Health Matters Related To Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Women Attending Primary Health Care Centers In Basra: Awareness Of Health Matters Related To Pregnancy, Zainab Alfaaz

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Prenatal care is an effective health intervention for reducing the risk of maternal morbidity and mortality, the risk of which is significantly higher in Basra (or Iraq in general) due to ignorance compared to other regions who offer prenatal care. Aim: This study aimed to assess health awareness related to pregnancy among women visiting primary health care centers in Basra Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample of 100 women of reproductive age (15–49 years) attending three primary health care centers in Basra, selected by random sampling technique. Data analysis was performed utilize the statistical …

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Outcome Of Newborns With Diabetic Mothers, Thakaa Zaki Ali, Jihad Kadhim Jan 2025

Outcome Of Newborns With Diabetic Mothers, Thakaa Zaki Ali, Jihad Kadhim

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease that can affect pregnant women; if diabetic mothers are not well controlled, newborns may face higher risks of serious problems during pregnancy and at birth. Methods: This study was a cohort follow-up study that assessed the outcome of infants born to diabetic mothers (IDM). It involved two groups: a study group of 77 IDM (45 males and 32 females) born at Basra maternity and Children Hospital during the set six-month period (January 1 to June 30, 2018) and a control group of 137 infants born to non-diabetic mothers (69 males and 68 …

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Distribution Of Resistance Genes Among Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii Isolated From Different Clinical Specimens, Ghufran Rajab, Ahlam Kadhum Jan 2025

Distribution Of Resistance Genes Among Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii Isolated From Different Clinical Specimens, Ghufran Rajab, Ahlam Kadhum

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Carbapenems are the drugs of choice for serious hospital-acquired infections and for patients in intensive care unit affected by multidrug-resistant microorganisms, particularly Acinetobacter baumannii. Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) poses a significant threat to public health. Aim: The study aims to focus the distribution of carbapenemase-encoding genes belonging to classes A and B (blaGES, blaKPC, and blaNDM) among CRAB isolated from various clinical specimens. Methods: A total of 55 bacterial isolates were collected from different clinical specimens and underwent identification using Chrom agar and the Vitek 2 compact (ID) system. The checkerboard technique, modified Hodge test, and Vitek 2 compact …

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The Diagnostic Value Of Tumor Markers (Ca242, Ca19-9, Cea) In Patients With Adenocarcinoma Of The Stomach, Rafah Talib, Ahmed Alosfoor, Aida Rashid Mansour, Nahla Ghanim Jan 2025

The Diagnostic Value Of Tumor Markers (Ca242, Ca19-9, Cea) In Patients With Adenocarcinoma Of The Stomach, Rafah Talib, Ahmed Alosfoor, Aida Rashid Mansour, Nahla Ghanim

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Gastric cancer is a significant health issue worldwide; it ranks fourth among cancers, following those of the lung, breast, and colon. Tumor markers can be utilized as screening and diagnostic tests for neoplastic diseases. Aim: This study aims to evaluate value and the efficacy of tumor markers (CA242, CA19-9, CEA) in patients with gastric carcinoma and to investigate the utility of single and combined tumor markers for the diagnosis of gastric carcinoma. Methods: The serum level of CA242, CA19-9, and CEA were measured in 40 patients with gastric carcinoma, using the ELISA technique, compared with 20 patients with benign …

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Knowledge Of Mothers About Neonatal Danger Signs Attending Children’S Welfare Teaching Hospital In Medical City Directorate, Baghdad, Iraq, Amna Amer, Faris Al-Lami Jan 2025

Knowledge Of Mothers About Neonatal Danger Signs Attending Children’S Welfare Teaching Hospital In Medical City Directorate, Baghdad, Iraq, Amna Amer, Faris Al-Lami

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: The first 28 days of life, known as the neonatal period, represent a critical time when infants are at the highest risk of mortality. Most neonatal deaths occur in low-income countries with inadequate healthcare systems. The World Health Organization has identified specific neonatal danger signs (NDSs) that indicate potential illness. Aim: This study aimed to assess Iraqi mothers’ understanding of neonatal risk signs in 2024 and identify factors influencing this knowledge. Method: This descriptive cross-sectional hospital-based study involved 400 mothers attending the Children’s Welfare Teaching Hospital in Baghdad from November 2023 to March 2024. Mothers who could identify at …

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Inflammatory Markers Levels In Total Knee Arthroplasty: Inflammatory Markers Levels In Total Knee Arthroplasty, Vitorino Modesto Dos Santos, Andressa Plaça Tedeschi, Vitor Ruas Domingues Modesto Jan 2025

Inflammatory Markers Levels In Total Knee Arthroplasty: Inflammatory Markers Levels In Total Knee Arthroplasty, Vitorino Modesto Dos Santos, Andressa Plaça Tedeschi, Vitor Ruas Domingues Modesto

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

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The Correlation Of Vitamin D3 With Biochemical Markers In Β-Thalassemia Major Patients, Wasen Alzubaidi, Mustafa Abd Almajeed Hussein, Rehab Abdulwehab Jaafer, Newal Khalil Al-Temimi Jan 2025

The Correlation Of Vitamin D3 With Biochemical Markers In Β-Thalassemia Major Patients, Wasen Alzubaidi, Mustafa Abd Almajeed Hussein, Rehab Abdulwehab Jaafer, Newal Khalil Al-Temimi

Iraqi National Journal of Medicine

Background: Vitamin D3 is essential for pediatric development and normal growth. Aim: This study aims to analyze the hematological characteristics of both β-thalassemia patients and controls; their liver and renal functions; and calcium, phosphorus, and parathyroid hormone levels and their correlation with vitamin D3. Methods: Ninety teenage subjects, comprising 45 patients with β-thalassemia major (selected from the Hereditary Blood Diseases Center in Basrah during their regular checkups) and 45 apparently healthy individuals selected from relatives and friends, aged between 12 to 15 years (42.2% males and 57.8% females) were included in a 2023 case-control study at the Hereditary Blood Diseases …

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Collective Giving Projected To Double In The Next Five Years, Michael Layton Jan 2025

Collective Giving Projected To Double In The Next Five Years, Michael Layton

Research, Reports, and Publications

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Evolution And Challenges Of Social Justice Philanthropy In A Polarized Era, Crisol Beliz, Emily Doebler, Jennifer Lawson Jan 2025

Evolution And Challenges Of Social Justice Philanthropy In A Polarized Era, Crisol Beliz, Emily Doebler, Jennifer Lawson

Research, Reports, and Publications

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Increasing Efforts To Address The Health Professional Shortage, Jennifer Lawson Jan 2025

Increasing Efforts To Address The Health Professional Shortage, Jennifer Lawson

Research, Reports, and Publications

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The Role Of Social-Psychological Factors In The Adoption Of Push-Pull Technology By Small-Scale Farmers In East Africa: Application Of The Theory Of Planned Behavior, Denis Waiswa, Beatrice Wambui Muriithi, Alice W. Murage, Dave Mwangi Ireri, Fredah Maina, Frank Chidawanyika, Fahri Yavuz Jan 2025

The Role Of Social-Psychological Factors In The Adoption Of Push-Pull Technology By Small-Scale Farmers In East Africa: Application Of The Theory Of Planned Behavior, Denis Waiswa, Beatrice Wambui Muriithi, Alice W. Murage, Dave Mwangi Ireri, Fredah Maina, Frank Chidawanyika, Fahri Yavuz

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Push-pull technology (PPT) continues to gain relevance among smallholder farmers across the East African region in managing the constraints affecting cereal crop yields including stemborers, fall armyworm, striga weed, and low soil fertility. While previous research has emphasized the significance of socioeconomic factors in explaining farmers' decisions to adopt PPT, the social-psychological factors that influence farmers' adoption intentions have not been extensively studied. Therefore, this study investigated the influence of social-psychological factors on the intention to adopt or increase the land area under PPT based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Moreover, this study extends the applicability of the …

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Awareness Of Epinephrine Pen Use Among Students Of Faculty Of Applied Medical Sciences At Umm Al Qura University, Saudi Arabia 2024, Ahmed Ali Shammah Jan 2025

Awareness Of Epinephrine Pen Use Among Students Of Faculty Of Applied Medical Sciences At Umm Al Qura University, Saudi Arabia 2024, Ahmed Ali Shammah

Saudi Toxicology Journal

Introduction: Anaphylaxis is a dangerous hypersensivity reaction that is characterised by generalised allergic response. Epinephrine is significant treatment for managing anaphylaxis. Moreover, epinephrine pens consider important first-aid kits in universities. Background and Aims: This research aims to explore awareness and usage of epinephrine pen between the student in faculty of Applied Medical Science, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia and to explore their practices and knowledge in anaphylaxis management. Methodology: A cross-sectional study conducted using a structured questionnaire distributed to students across various departments and academic years within the faculty. A quota sampling method employed to ensure diverse representation. Data were …

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Circular Dichroism In Achiral Metasurfaces Induced By Spatially Selective Coupling With Molecules, Baojuan Han, Xiaodong Yang, Jie Gao Jan 2025

Circular Dichroism In Achiral Metasurfaces Induced By Spatially Selective Coupling With Molecules, Baojuan Han, Xiaodong Yang, Jie Gao

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Achiral metasurfaces with near-field optical chirality have attracted great attention in molecular sensing and chiral emission control. Here, the circular dichroism (CD) response of an achiral metasurface induced by spatially selective coupling with polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) molecules is demonstrated. A designed achiral metasurface with a V-shaped resonator exhibits large optical chirality with a strongly dissymmetric distribution under circular polarization. By introducing a PMMA molecule layer on top of the metasurface, which covers the area with large optical chirality, CD in absorption of 0.38 and a dissymmetric factor of optical chirality gc of 0.16 are obtained. Furthermore, an analysis of the …

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Association Between Joint Exposure To Ambient Air Pollutants And Carotid Plaque: The Mediating Role Of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, Yunfei Li, Ze Han, Xiaoyu Zhao, Yueruijing Liu, Zhiyuan Wu, Jinqi Wang, Xia Li, Xiuhua Guo, Lixin Tao Jan 2025

Association Between Joint Exposure To Ambient Air Pollutants And Carotid Plaque: The Mediating Role Of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors, Yunfei Li, Ze Han, Xiaoyu Zhao, Yueruijing Liu, Zhiyuan Wu, Jinqi Wang, Xia Li, Xiuhua Guo, Lixin Tao

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Research has shown that exposure to joint air pollution is related to atherosclerosis, but little evidence has been found for carotid plaques. Our objective is to assess the association between exposure to joint air pollutants and carotid plaque and explore the mediating role of cardiometabolic factors in this relationship. Methods: The Beijing Health Management Cohort (BMHC) study followed participants recruited from 2013 to 2014 until December 31, 2020. All participants underwent carotid ultrasound and were free of carotid plaque at baseline. A satellite-based land-use regression (LUR) model was applied to estimate air pollution exposure. The joint exposure to air …

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Lindenwood Digest, January 15, 2025, Lindenwood University Jan 2025

Lindenwood Digest, January 15, 2025, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

The Lindenwood Digest has been a digital employee newsletter since 2009.

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Spherical And Sessile Droplet Dynamics By Fluctuating Hydrodynamics, John B. Bell, Andrew Nonaka, Alejandro L. Garcia Jan 2025

Spherical And Sessile Droplet Dynamics By Fluctuating Hydrodynamics, John B. Bell, Andrew Nonaka, Alejandro L. Garcia

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

We simulate the mesoscopic dynamics of droplets formed by phase-separated fluids at nanometer scales where thermal fluctuations are significant. Both spherical droplets fully immersed in a second fluid and sessile droplets which are also in contact with a solid surface are studied. Our model combines a Cahn-Hilliard formulation with incompressible fluctuating hydrodynamics; for sessile droplets, the fluid-solid contact angle is specified as a boundary condition. Deterministic simulations with an applied body force are used to measure the droplets' mobility from which a diffusion coefficient is obtained using the Einstein relation. Stochastic simulations are independently used to obtain a diffusion coefficient …

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Benchmarking Spatial Co-Localization Methods For Single-Cell Multiplex Imaging Data With Applications To High-Grade Serous Ovarian And Triple Negative Breast Cancer., Alex C. Soupir, Ishaan V. Gadiyar, Bryan R. Helm, Coleman R. Harris, Simon N. Vandekar, Lauren C. Peres, Robert J. Coffey, Julia Wrobel, Siyuan Ma, Brooke L. Fridley Jan 2025

Benchmarking Spatial Co-Localization Methods For Single-Cell Multiplex Imaging Data With Applications To High-Grade Serous Ovarian And Triple Negative Breast Cancer., Alex C. Soupir, Ishaan V. Gadiyar, Bryan R. Helm, Coleman R. Harris, Simon N. Vandekar, Lauren C. Peres, Robert J. Coffey, Julia Wrobel, Siyuan Ma, Brooke L. Fridley

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

Single-cell multiplex imaging (scMI) measures cell locations and phenotypes within a tissue and can be used to understand the tumor microenvironment. In scMI studies, it is often of interest to quantify spatial co-localization of immune cells and its association with clinical outcomes; however, it remains unknown which of the many available spatial indices have adequate power to detect spatial within-sample co-localization and its association with patient outcomes, such as survival. In this study, the performance of six frequentist metrics of spatial co-localization used in scMI studies were evaluated. Simulated data was used to assess the power and type I error …

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Social Media And Democracy In The Digital Era: “Desak Anies” Capturing The Hearts Of Young People’S Participation In Social Media, Teguh Satria, Dian Eka Rahmawati Jan 2025

Social Media And Democracy In The Digital Era: “Desak Anies” Capturing The Hearts Of Young People’S Participation In Social Media, Teguh Satria, Dian Eka Rahmawati

Jurnal Wacana Politik

This research aims to analyse the ‘Desak Anies’ political campaign strategy run by Anies Baswedan in the 2024 Indonesian General Election, focusing on the use of social media and direct interaction to increase young voter engagement. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data collection was conducted through analysis of mass media sources, literature reviews, and interactions on Twitter social media, which were then processed using Nvivo 12 Plus software. The data analysis technique in this study uses an interactive model technique developed by Miles, Huberman, & Saldaña which consists of three stages, namely data reduction, …

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Strategic Planning And Political Dynamics In The Management Of Village-Owned Enterprises (Bumdesa) In Tasikmalaya Regency 2022-2024, Beni Sutrisno, H. Nandang A.D, Neneng Yani Yuningsih Jan 2025

Strategic Planning And Political Dynamics In The Management Of Village-Owned Enterprises (Bumdesa) In Tasikmalaya Regency 2022-2024, Beni Sutrisno, H. Nandang A.D, Neneng Yani Yuningsih

Jurnal Wacana Politik

Strategic Planning and Political Dynamics in the Management of BUMDesa in Tasikmalaya Regency, 2022-2024: A Case Study of BUMDesa Warga Saluyu in Sukaluyu Village, Mangunreja Subdistrict, and BUMDesa Walatra in Salawu Village, Salawu Subdistrict, Tasikmalaya Regency, examines how strategic planning is implemented in BUMDesa Warga Saluyu and BUMDesa Walatra, as well as how local political dynamics influence the implementation of policies. This research uses a qualitative method with a case study approach to analyze strategic planning and political dynamics in the management of BUMDesa, combining primary data from in-depth interviews and field observations with secondary data from media documentation and …

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Photolysis And Sublimation Chemistry Of Ammonium Cyanide With Relevance To Cometary Environments, O. H. Wilkins, K. M. Yocum, Vincent J. Esposito, E. Harel, S. N. Milam, P. A. Gerakines Jan 2025

Photolysis And Sublimation Chemistry Of Ammonium Cyanide With Relevance To Cometary Environments, O. H. Wilkins, K. M. Yocum, Vincent J. Esposito, E. Harel, S. N. Milam, P. A. Gerakines

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

Bulk nitrogen is depleted in solar system objects, including the terrestrial planets, chondritic meteorites, and comets. Recently, it was suggested that cometary nitrogen may be locked up in ammonium salts—ionic solids comprising ammonia (NH3) and an acid such as hydrogen cyanide (HCN)—based on Rosetta/ROSINA data from comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimanko. Among the proposed salts to have been found in 67P were ammonium cyanide (NH4CN) and ammonium cyanate (NH4OCN), which were inferred from identifying HCN, cyanamide (NH2CN), and isocyanic acid (HNCO) in the mass spectrometry data collected in the coma of 67P. However, the relationship …

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The Effectiveness Of Verbal Instruction For Reducing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk, Kazuna Ichikawa, Hironobu Kuruma, Sian Knott Jan 2025

The Effectiveness Of Verbal Instruction For Reducing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk, Kazuna Ichikawa, Hironobu Kuruma, Sian Knott

Asian Journal of Physical Therapy

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are serious for athletes because healing can take approximately 6–12 months. Some studies have suggested that verbal instruction can help reduce the incidence of ACL injuries. Verbal instruction is divided into two categories: internal focus (IF) verbal instruction and external focus (EF) verbal instruction; however, the optimal type of ACL instruction to prevent injury is unknown. No verbal instructions explicitly focus on the pelvis or trunk, even though proximal control or ACL injury prevention are considered significant. This study aimed to determine whether IF verbal instruction focused on proximal control of the trunk and …

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Age-Related Balance Control Changes In Constrained-Speed Gait During A Concurrent Cognitive Task, Raymond Chong, Victoria Moore, Hope Brown Sampson, Heather Spears, Manh-Cuong Do Jan 2025

Age-Related Balance Control Changes In Constrained-Speed Gait During A Concurrent Cognitive Task, Raymond Chong, Victoria Moore, Hope Brown Sampson, Heather Spears, Manh-Cuong Do

Asian Journal of Physical Therapy

Background: During walking, the center of mass (CoM) oscillates up and down in the sagittal plane. In the late-stance phase, as the CoM descends, its vertical velocity decreases before foot contact, indicating active neural balance control, which we refer to as CoM braking. Young adults tend to increase braking while maintaining step length and speed when performing a cognitive task, such as subtracting numbers. In contrast, older adults maintain consistent braking by reducing step length and speed. This study examined the effects of walking at constant self-selected, slower, or faster speeds on CoM braking and cognitive performance. Methods: Healthy young …

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How I Learned To Love Peer Review, Wendy Doucette Jan 2025

How I Learned To Love Peer Review, Wendy Doucette

Journal of Graduate Librarianship

In this editorial, Editor-in-Chief Wendy Doucette reflects on academic peer review in general, outlines the peer review process used at the Journal of Graduate Librarianship (JGL), and offers tips to future authors for improving the peer review process. She concludes by thanking JGL’s existing roster of peer reviewers for their continued contributions.

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Popular Culture And Communication Practice, Alexander Buhmann, Lea Hellmueller, Louis Bosshart Jan 2025

Popular Culture And Communication Practice, Alexander Buhmann, Lea Hellmueller, Louis Bosshart

Communication Research Trends

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Epideictic Rhetoric, Ilon Lauer Jan 2025

Epideictic Rhetoric, Ilon Lauer

Communication Research Trends

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Smartphones, Paul A. Soukup S.J. Jan 2025

Smartphones, Paul A. Soukup S.J.

Communication Research Trends

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Hispanics-And-Latinos And The U.S. Media: New Issues For Future Research, Santiago Arias, Lea Hellmueller Jan 2025

Hispanics-And-Latinos And The U.S. Media: New Issues For Future Research, Santiago Arias, Lea Hellmueller

Communication Research Trends

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