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Facilitators And Barriers To Interprofessional Collaboration Between Physicians And Midwives: An Integrative Review, Kathy D. Lambright, Anesha E. Martin

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Introduction: Early models of interprofessional collaborative care suggest that when there is a collaboration between midwives and physicians, the outcomes for mothers and babies are improved. The purpose of this integrative review of the relevant literature is to identify the facilitators and barriers to collaborative relationships between physicians and midwives.

Methods: A keyword search was done using the Science Direct, PubMed, and CINAHL databases. Inclusion criteria were that they must be original research, identify facilitators and barriers in interprofessional collaborative relationships, and include healthcare professionals involved in maternity care. The database search yielded a total of 348 articles, which were …

Freestanding Birth Centers-Safety And Efficacy Related To Maternal And Neonatal Outcomes: An Integrative Review, Nicole Lynn Muzik, Casey Renee Workman

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Introduction: The goal of this literature review is to determine the safety of community birth by evaluating if low-risk pregnant women at term, who deliver in the community setting, specifically at freestanding birth centers, have comparable or lower maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality outcomes, than low-risk women who deliver at an in-hospital birthing facility.

Methods: The authors of this integrative review retrieved original research articles from computerized databases (Nursing and Allied Health, PubMed, and CINAHL), as well as online journal hand searching, followed by cited reference searching. A total of 48 articles underwent a full-text review, and a total …

How Assistance Dogs Impact The Academic And Social/Emotional Development Of Students With Disabilities, Elizabeth A. Bloom

All Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This literature review explores the impact of using assistance dogs in special education to address social-emotional development and academic success for students with various disabilities. The review evaluated dog-assisted interventions, a form of animal-assisted therapy, increasingly used in schools, libraries, hospitals, and higher education settings. The research findings reported positive outcomes when animals were used, such as increased motivation, reduced anxiety, and improved reading skills (Bassette and Taber- Doughty (2013), Goodmon et al. (2021), Herderson et al. (2020). More rigorous, long-term research across diverse student populations and disability categories is needed to address the long-term benefits of animal- assisted therapy. …

Impact Of Nature-Based Tourism On Bird Vocalization Rate In The Bajo Del Tigre Reserve, Monteverde, Costa Rica, Abby K. Bressette, Adriana Arias Aguilar

Environmental Studies Publications

Nature-based tourism benefits economies, communities, and conservation initiatives, but it can also have unintended negative effects on wildlife. For birds, vocal communication is essential, yet it can be disrupted by anthropogenic noise. In this study, I used passive recording to examine how human visitation impacts the rate of bird vocalizations in the Bajo del Tigre Reserve in Monteverde, Costa Rica. Overall, bird vocalization rate was not affected by visitation (p > 0.05), but species-specific differences were found. Vocalizations of the lesser greenlet showed no significant change with visitation (p > 0.05). In contrast, the orange-billed nightingale-thrush exhibited a decrease in vocalization rates …

Establishing Relationships With Student Affairs To Improve Student Success At Private Colleges And Universities, Carlos Grooms, Brittany N. Champion

Library Faculty Scholarship

This book chapter examines how student success librarians at private colleges and universities collaborate with student affairs departments to enhance student success, particularly for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Drawing on the professional experiences of two Black librarians, the chapter highlights the value of relationship-driven outreach, culturally responsive programming, and strategic partnerships across campus. Emphasizing mentorship, inclusive instruction, and community engagement, the authors demonstrate how academic librarians support retention, foster belonging, and advocate for student empowerment. The chapter also reflects on the challenges and opportunities unique to private institutions and underscores the essential role librarians play in aligning library services with …

Defeating Mother Nature: A Feminist Rhetorical Analysis Of Tampax’S “Serena Williams Vs Mother Nature” Advertisement, Elisabeth Stevens

University Honors Theses

No abstract provided.

"Sinister Listening" And "Sincere Listening": A Discussion Of Olivia Landry’S A Decolonizing Ear, Qinna Shen

German Faculty Research and Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Shattered Windows: The Story Of Genora Johnson Dollinger, Eva Stone, And The Women Of Michigan, Brett Kovel

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

The thesis, Shattered Windows, explores the significant roles of Genora Johnson Dollinger and Eva Stone in Michigan’s labor movements during the 1930s. It focuses on Dollinger’s leadership in the Flint Sit-Down Strike of 1936-37, where she mobilized women to join the picket lines, culminating in the formation of the Women’s Emergency Brigade. Her influence extended beyond Flint, inspiring women across Michigan to challenge corporate power and defend workers’ rights. Following Dollinger’s example, Eva Stone led protests against rising meat prices, further uniting women in economic activism. This work examines the unique contributions of these women, situating their efforts within a …

Navigating Uncertainty As An “Adolescent Organization”: Addressing The Needs Of Lgbtqiaa+ Young People In A Complex And Adaptive Service Organization, Suzie Staley

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

Throughout history, lesbian, gay, Transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and agender plus Students have been marginalized in society and, in particular, K-12 schools. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of young adults and recent high school graduates to gather information about their experience in K-12 educational environments to determine if their developmental needs were met. This study focused on youth who attended K-12 schools in a specific district in Southeast Michigan and participated in out-of-school time programs at a local teen center. Through in-depth interviews with youth participants and focus groups with teen center staff and …

Scalable And Ethical Insider Threat Detection Through Data Synthesis And Analysis By Llms, Haywood Gelman, John Hastings

Research & Publications

Insider threats wield an outsized influence on organizations, disproportionate to their small numbers. This is due to the internal access insiders have to systems, information, and infrastructure. Signals for such risks may be found in anonymous submissions to public web-based job search site reviews. This research studies the potential for large language models (LLMs) to analyze and detect insider threat sentiment within job site reviews. Addressing ethical data collection concerns, this research utilizes synthetic data generation using LLMs alongside existing job review datasets. A comparative analysis of sentiment scores generated by LLMs is benchmarked against expert human scoring. Findings reveal …

22nd Sunday In Ordinary Time - 31 August 2025, Gerard Moore

Pastoral Liturgy

No abstract provided.

25th Sunday In Ordinary Time - 21 September 2025, Gerard Moore

Pastoral Liturgy

No abstract provided.

18th Sunday In Ordinary Time - 3 August 2025, Errol Lobo

Pastoral Liturgy

No abstract provided.

College Of Nursing New Letter - Spring 2025, Prairie View A&M University

Newsletter Collections

No abstract provided.

Course Catalog 2025-2026, Csusb

CSUSB Course Catalog

No abstract provided.

Internationalization And Its Challenges At U.S. Regional Comprehensive Universities: The Transformational Leadership Role Of Senior International Officers, Ibrahma F. Yaro, Aaron W. Hughey

Counseling & Student Affairs Faculty Publications

This interpretive phenomenological analysis investigated the role of transformational leadership and the challenges that senior international officers (SIOs) face in internationalizing regional comprehensive universities (RCUs) in the United States. Twelve in-depth interviews were conducted with SIOs from five regions: the West, Midwest, South, Southeast, and Northwest. The findings indicate that the transformational leadership approach is the primary leadership style utilized by senior international officers for the effective and successful internationalization of their institutions. The findings highlight a wide range of challenges that a senior international officer may encounter at a regional comprehensive university in the United States. The study outlines …

Leadership’S Impact On Employees’ Perception Of Their Safety Culture In A Public Transportation Organization, Paul Hadley

Dissertations

Purpose: This nonexperimental quantitative study aimed to examine the relationship between various leadership styles using the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ; Bass & Avolio, 1995) and employees’ perceptions of their organization’s safety culture based on a developed Safety Perception Questionnaire (SPQ) within the context of a public transportation agency. Methodology: This study used a quantitative approach to collect data from employees in a public transportation agency. Leadership characteristics were assessed using the MLQ, which is a self-report tool designed to measure three distinct leadership styles. The employees’ MLQ scores were correlated with their results on the SPQ, which evaluates perceptions of …

Interference With The Democratic Process As Public Nuisance, Richard C. Boldt, Donald G. Gifford

Faculty Scholarship

This Article argues that the tort of public nuisance provides a vehicle for holding accountable those engaged in antidemocratic conduct. Recent history suggests that neither the criminal justice system nor Constitutional checks and balances are always up to the task. Following the 2020 election, some supporters of President Trump stormed the Capitol to prevent the counting of the electoral votes, tampered with election machines, and intimidated election workers and voters. Depending on the results of the 2024 election, criminal charges against Trump and some of his followers may be dismissed. The Senate failed to convict the President on articles of …

Planning A New Paradigm: Tribal Co-Stewardship And Federal Public Lands Planning, Monte Mills, Martin Nie

Colorado Environmental Law Journal

No abstract provided.

The Health Impact Of Clinical Training On Nursing Students In Cambodia, Felicia Kim Yee, Kimberly Aguilar Mondragon

Nursing | Senior Theses

Background: Clinical training presents significant challenges for nursing students worldwide, particularly evident in developing countries like Cambodia, where these difficulties are intensified by a lack of training, resources, and health issues like stress and fatigue. Many students struggle without adequate guidance, forcing them to navigate complex clinical environments independently. These factors not only impact students’ confidence and academic performance, but also their health and well-being. Through this study, we can gain insight into nursing in a developing country that hasn’t been widely studied, contributing to global nursing research. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the health impact …

Psychological Impact Of Ulcerative Colitis On Pregnancy And Postpartum Period, Stephanie C. Carver

Nursing | Senior Theses

Background

Ulcerative colitis (UC) poses significant challenges during pregnancy, affecting both physical and mental health. While the physiological effects of UC during pregnancy are well documented, less is known about its impact on maternal mental health. This study aims to investigate the psychological effects of UC on pregnant women, focusing on stress levels, postpartum depression (PPD) incidence, and the role of multidisciplinary care in improving mental health outcomes.

Objective

The primary objective of this research proposal is to evaluate the psychological impact of UC during pregnancy and determine whether disease activity increases the risk of PPD and stress. A secondary …

Improving Maternal Mental Health: The Role Of Specialized Support For Queer Women With Postpartum Depression, Dan-Tam Pham

Nursing | Senior Theses

Queer women face disproportionately high rates of postpartum depression compared to heterosexual and cisgender individuals. Studies showed that queer women face heightened mental health challenges, including higher rates of depression and anxiety due to factors like discrimination, limited support systems, and negative healthcare experiences. There is a need for culturally competent, LGBTQ+-affirming interventions to improve maternal mental health outcomes; despite the health disparities faced by this population, research on specialized postpartum interventions is limited, revealing gaps in effective mental health care for queer mothers. The key search terms for the articles used in the study included: postpartum depression, queer women, …

Introduction To The Historical Gazatteer Of The Crimea (Hgc) Repository, Mark Polczynski, Michael Polczynski

HGC - Historical Gazetteer of Crimea

Introduction Henryk Jankowski’s historical-etymological dictionary of pre-Russian habitation names in Crimea1 contains toponyms of approximately 1,300 unique habitations that existed in this region prior to Russian annexation in 1783. The Historical Gazetteer of Crimea (HGC) is an open-access georeferenced gazetteer of historical places derived from Jankowski’s work. The HGC includes 135 habitations, 43 districts, 6 provinces, and 17 rivers shown on Jankowski’s map accompanying his book HGC materials are available through a Marquette University repository. Here we provide an overview of the HGC and the associated repository, starting with a review of the information sources used to create the gazetteer, …

Northeastern Illinois University, Academic Catalog 2025-2026, Northeastern Illinois University

Course Catalogs

No abstract provided.

Elmer And Cecile Sexauer Family Papers, Sdsu Archives And Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library

Manuscript Archive

This collection documents the personal and professional lives of Elmer and Cecile Sexauer, featuring materials such as postcards, diaries, scrapbooks, and family papers. It provides insight into their travels, family history, and involvement in the seed and grain industries.

The collection highlights their contributions to their communities and offers valuable context for understanding early 20th-century American life, including their social networks and experiences.

Gertrude Stickney Young Papers, Sdsu Archives And Special Collections, Hilton M. Briggs Library

University Archives

The Gertrude Stickney Young Papers document her significant academic, historical, and civic contributions to South Dakota. A long-time faculty member at South Dakota State University and author of historical works, Young played a pivotal role in shaping the university’s intellectual environment and preserving the state’s history. Key works in the collection include South Dakota: An Appreciation (1944) and Dakota Again (1950), which reflect her dedication to local history. Additionally, her other writings, such as Dr. Frederick A. Stafford in Dakota, 1884-1922 and William Joshua Cleveland, 1845-1910, highlight her broad historical interests.

The collection also contains clippings, correspondence, and manuscripts, …

The Morris Intercultural Education Initiative: A Decade Of Advancing Democracy Through Community-Engaged Learning In The Rural Midwest, Cristina Ortiz, Tammy Berberi, Thomas Genova, Windy Roberts

Anthropology Publications

While ethnoracial diversity is associated with metropolitan areas in the popular imagination, Latinx people have been moving increasingly into rural spaces during this century. Rural communities often have less infrastructure to adapt to changing linguistic and intercultural circumstances than do their urban counterparts. Following a community needs and assets assessment, the Morris Intercultural Education Initiative (MIEI) was founded in 2013 as a collaboration between the University of Minnesota Morris Clifford J. Benson Center for Community Partnerships, the local Latinx population, and the area school district to address disparities in literacy and academic outcomes and to promote community integration in West …

Cc Magazine Winter 2025, Connecticut College

Alumni News/Connecticut College Magazine

No abstract provided.

Larry Sultan: Photography's Role In Shaping Perceptions, Ella Hodges

Global Contemporary Artist Analysis Archive

This paper and presentation provide an overview and analysis of photographer, Larry Sultan. They explore his background and career providing insights into his practice and projects. The 2 main projects discussed are titled "Pictures From Home" and "The Valley."

Pediatric Approaches For Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ashley Riha

Student Research Poster Presentations 2025

Abstract

Pediatric magnetic resonance imaging is often challenging due to the lack of cooperation and the inability to fully understand the expectations required for the examination. Children are often restless and may have difficulty remaining still for a long period of time. This can lead to motion artifacts and compensate diagnostic value. Due to these reoccurring challenges, there are several strategies to help relax the nerves of pediatric patients. Sedatives can be administered to relax the patients and assist in cooperation during the long scanning times. However, sedation safety, dosage, and patient monitoring is essential when administering medication. Alternative approaches …