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Organic Coumarin Derivatives As Laser-Active Materials: A Review Of Synthesis, Optical Behaviour, And Applications, Aya H. Mohammed, Mohammed Hasan Al-Dahlaki

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Coumarin derivatives have settled into a position of unusual prominence among organic laser-active materials. Few other chromophore families combine such favourable photophysics with synthetic chemistry that is at once long-established and still actively evolving. The aim of this review is to draw together what is now known about coumarin-based laser dyes — their preparation, their optical behaviour, the laser performance that has been achieved with them, and the broader applications that have followed — with particular attention to work published between 2019 and 2026. Considerable space is given to the structural origin of the strong intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) character …

Chapter 19: Aerofeathers: Biomimetic Propellers With 3d-Printed Flexible Fibres For Quieter Drones, Bhisham Sharma, William Johnston, Janith Godakawela, Kara Hardy

Michigan Tech Publications

Excessive noise generated by drone propellers remains a major barrier to the widespread acceptance of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), especially in urban and noise-sensitive environments. Traditional approaches to mitigating propeller noise typically replicate bioinspired features such as rigid leading-edge serrations, which only partially capture the complex mechanisms underlying the exceptionally quiet flight of owls. In contrast, this research introduces AeroFeathers, a novel additive manufacturing (AM) technique that enables the direct 3D printing of thin, flexible, hair-like fibres onto propeller surfaces, closely mimicking the compliant, fringe-like structures found in owl feathers. Using low-cost, consumer-grade material extrusion printers combined with customised G-code, …

คำเสนอปิดผนึกเพื่อประนอมข้อพิพาทในการอนุญาโตตุลาการระหว่างประเทศ (Sealed Offer In International Arbitration), Suwit Suwan

Chulalongkorn University Law Journal

คำชี้ขาดที่เกิดจากกระบวนการอนุญาโตตุลาการระหว่างประเทศมักจะลงท้ายด้วยส่วนที่เป็นประกาศิต 2 ส่วน ส่วนแรกเป็นคำชี้ขาดที่ว่าด้วยจำนวนค่าเสียหาย ค่าสินไหมทดแทนที่ฝ่ายแพ้คดีจะต้องชำระหรือใช้คืนให้แก่ฝ่ายชนะคดีหรือปฏิบัติการชำระหนี้รูปแบบอื่นให้แก่ฝ่ายที่ชนะคดี รวมเรียกว่าเป็นคำชี้ขาดในเนื้อความแห่งคดี ส่วนที่สองเป็นคำชี้ขาดในเรื่องค่าใช้จ่ายซึ่งมักกำหนดจำนวนค่าใช้จ่ายในการอนุญาโตตุลาการที่ฝ่ายแพ้คดีต้องชำระหรือใช้คืนให้แก่ฝ่ายชนะคดี เรียกว่าคำชี้ขาดในส่วนค่าใช้จ่าย ค่าใช้จ่ายในการอนุญาโตตุลาการมีจำนวนสูงขึ้นอย่างสม่ำเสมอ แม้ว่าเทคโนโลยีจะได้รับการพัฒนาให้ก้าวหน้าอย่างต่อเนื่องและมีการนำเอาเทคโนโลยีมาใช้ในกระบวนการอนุญาโตตุลาการอย่างกว้างขวางก็ตาม คู่พิพาทฝ่ายที่แพ้คดีอนุญาโตตุลาการระหว่างประเทศนอกจากต้องแบกรับภาระค่าใช้จ่ายของตนแล้วยังจะถูกบังคับโดยคำชี้ขาดให้เข้ารับภาระหรือชดใช้ค่าใช้จ่ายของฝ่ายที่ชนะคดีด้วย ทั้งนี้เป็นไปตามหลักเกณฑ์ที่ว่า “Costs follow the event” หรือ “ผู้แพ้เป็นผู้รับผิดชอบค่าใช้จ่าย” ที่ถือปฏิบัติกันอยู่ในวงการอนุญาโตตุลาการระหว่างประเทศ หลักเกณฑ์นี้กำเนิดขึ้นในประเทศอังกฤษ ต่อมาถูกนำไปใช้กันอย่างแพร่หลายทั่วโลกทั้งในประเทศคอมมอนลอว์และประเทศซิวิลลอว์ คู่พิพาทที่หวั่นวิตกว่าจะต้องรับภาระค่าใช้จ่ายที่สูงลิ่วหากตนตกเป็นฝ่ายแพ้คดี สามารถนำเอาวิธีการยื่นคำเสนอปิดผนึกเพื่อประนอมข้อพิพาทมาใช้เป็นเครื่องมือจำกัดหรือลดค่าใช้จ่ายดังกล่าว หลักปฏิบัติในเรื่องการทำคำเสนอปิดผนึกเพื่อประนอมข้อพิพาทถือเป็นเรื่องใหม่สำหรับประเทศไทย ผู้เขียนมีความประสงค์ที่จะนำเสนอหลักกฎหมายและประเพณีปฏิบัติในเรื่องดังกล่าวที่แพร่หลายอยู่ในสถาบันอนุญาโตตุลาการหลักของโลกให้ผู้ประกอบธุรกิจและนักกฎหมายไทยได้รับทราบและนำไปใช้ให้เป็นประโยชน์หากต้องเข้าไปเกี่ยวพันกับการอนุญาโตตุลาการระหว่างประเทศ

การบังคับใช้กฎหมายว่าด้วยหนี้ในทางปฏิบัติให้เสร็จสิ้นครบถ้วนตามกระบวนการแห่งกฎหมายวิธีพิจารณาความแพ่ง (Practical Enforcement Of The Law Of Obligations: Ensuring Complete Execution Under The Civil Procedure Law), Jutaporn Chaidejsuriya

Chulalongkorn University Law Journal

บทความวิจัยนี้มุ่งศึกษาความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างหลักกฎหมายว่าด้วยหนี้ตามประมวลกฎหมายแพ่งและพาณิชย์ กับหลักเกณฑ์การเสนอคดีตามประมวลกฎหมายวิธีพิจารณาความแพ่ง อันเป็นกลไกสำคัญในการบังคับใช้สิทธิของเจ้าหนี้ในทางปฏิบัติ เนื่องจาก “หนี้” เป็นบุคคลสิทธิ เจ้าหนี้จึงไม่อาจบังคับชำระหนี้ได้ด้วยตนเอง แต่ต้องเสนอคดีต่อศาลเพื่อบังคับให้ชำระหนี้ การวิจัยนี้เป็นการวิจัยเชิงหลักกฎหมาย (Doctrinal Legal Research) โดยวิเคราะห์ประเด็นสำคัญเกี่ยวกับหนี้ 7 ประการ ได้แก่ การบอกกล่าวลูกหนี้กับอำนาจฟ้อง การบังคับชำระหนี้ การเรียกดอกเบี้ยกรณีลูกหนี้ผิดนัด การใช้สิทธิเรียกร้องของลูกหนี้ การโอนสิทธิเรียกร้อง การเพิกถอนการฉ้อฉล และอายุความบังคับจำนอง ทั้งนี้ ผู้วิจัยได้จำแนกบทบัญญัติว่าด้วยหนี้ออกเป็น 3 ประเภท ได้แก่ (1) บทบัญญัติที่มีเนื้อหาไม่ครอบคลุมเกี่ยวกับการเสนอคดี (2) บทบัญญัติที่กำหนดวิธีไว้แต่ไม่ครบถ้วนหรือมีปัญหาในการตีความ และ (3) บทบัญญัติที่ไม่สอดคล้องกับกฎหมายวิธีพิจารณาความแพ่ง แล้วนำมาวิเคราะห์เชื่อมโยงกับบทบัญญัติในประมวลกฎหมายวิธีพิจารณาความแพ่ง รวมถึงศึกษาจากตำราและแนวคำพิพากษาศาลฎีกา ผลการศึกษาพบว่า การบังคับใช้กฎหมายว่าด้วยหนี้ให้มีประสิทธิภาพ จำเป็นต้องตีความและบังคับใช้สอดคล้องกับกฎหมายวิธีพิจารณาความแพ่ง ซึ่งผลลัพธ์ของงานวิจัยนี้จะช่วยลดปัญหาทางปฏิบัติและเสริมสร้างความเข้าใจที่ถูกต้องแก่ผู้ศึกษากฎหมายและผู้ปฏิบัติงานในคดีแพ่ง

Term Limit Effects In Indonesia: Local Government Revenue Vs. Spending, Hanik Susilawati Muamarah

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

Background: The term limit of local leaders creates a puzzle between the "lame-duck effect" (declining performance) and the "competence effect" (improved performance). This study contextualizes this dilemma within the Indonesian context, which has strong incentives for non-re-election, such as the formation of political dynasties. We investigate this puzzle by examining the relationship between term-limited leaders and two distinct fiscal policy areas: regulation-bound tax revenue and discretionary capital expenditure. Methods: A fixed-effects model was employed to analyze panel data from 438 regencies and municipalities from 2017 to 2023. Findings: In the high-discretion area of spending, term-limited leaders increase capital expenditure, supporting …

Analysis Of Priority Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Using The Paho-Adapted Hanlon Method In Bogor City In 2024, Sonia Annisa Br Ketaren, Tri Yunis Miko Wahyono, Bai Kusnadi

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) remain a major public health challenge despite substantial progress in immunization programs. In Indonesia, routine immunization coverage has shown a post-pandemic recovery trend; however, disparities in access to health services and surveillance quality persist across regions. This study aimed to determine priority VPD problems in Bogor City and identify factors contributing to the highest-ranked disease. A mixed-methods study was conducted in Bogor City from October 2024 to January 2025. Quantitative prioritization was performed using the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)-adapted Hanlon method across eight VPDs. Qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews with key informants and analyzed …

Development Of Tier 2 Fugitive Emission Factors For Malaysia's Oil And Gas Systems, Nabila Farhana Jamaludin, Syaza Izyanni Ahmad, Siti Indati Mustapa, Nor Amirah Safiah Muhamad, Nur Syahalisah Nurdin, Nurul Aishah Nabila Azhar, Halimatun Syafiqah Mohd Radzi, Syarifah Mardhiah Syed Salim

Platform: A Journal of Engineering

Accurate estimation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from oil and gas (O&G) systems is essential for strengthening Malaysia’s national greenhouse gas inventory and supporting its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. Current inventory estimates rely predominantly on Tier 1 default emission factors, which may not adequately represent country-specific operating conditions and gas characteristics. This study develops Tier 2 country-specific emission factors (CSEF) for venting, flaring, and all other fugitive emissions across Malaysia’s O&G systems. Emission factors were derived from gas composition based on operational data collected over five years from major O&G assets, representing over 80% of fugitive …

Exergy-Based Rematching Of A Crude Preheat-Train Heat Exchanger Network: An Industrial Refinery Case Study, Shuhaimi Mahadzir, Mohamed A Ali Maghtuf

Platform: A Journal of Engineering

Crude distillation units are among the most energy-intensive systems in petroleum refineries because crude oil must be heated to the required atmospheric-column inlet temperature before fractionation. Although conventional heat-integration analysis quantifies heat recovery, it does not identify the degradation of energy quality caused by finite-temperature heat transfer and combustion irreversibility. This paper presents an exergy-based scenario analysis of the crude preheat-train heat exchanger network (HEN) and fired heater in an industrial crude distillation unit at Azzawiya Oil Refining Company (ARC), Libya. A base case was validated using steady-state energy balances and then evaluated using component-level physical exergy balances. Two feasible …

Immersive Virtual Reality For Enhancing Learning Of Transport Phenomena In Undergraduate Chemical Engineering, Muhammad Nawaz, Afiq Mohd Laziz, Kok Keong Lau, Bawadi Abdullah, Ratri Rahmawati

Platform: A Journal of Engineering

```python text = """As experiential learning becomes more central to engineering education, immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR) are emerging as transformative tools for delivering abstract and spatially intensive subjects. This study investigates the effectiveness of a custom-designed VR for enhancing student understanding of transport phenomena (TP) concepts in undergraduate chemical engineering education. A mixed-method evaluation involving 160 students from the Chemical Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia, was conducted using pre\x02and post-intervention surveys. Likert-scale ratings and word cloud analyses were used to assess perceived conceptual gains, usability, engagement, and perceived instructional value. Findings reveal that 85.6% of …

Fines Migration Versus Mineral Dissolution In Co₂ Injectivity Impairment: A Critical Review And Conceptual Framework For Clay-Rich Sandstone Reservoirs, Umarov Shahzodbek Bakhromjon Ugl

Platform: A Journal of Engineering

Sustained injectivity is a controlling operational requirement for geological CO2 storage in deep saline aquifers because near-wellbore permeability loss can restrict injection rates, accelerate pressure build-up and reduce storage efficiency. In sandstone reservoirs containing reactive or mobile clay minerals, CO2-saturated brine may induce coupled geochemical and colloidal processes that cannot be interpreted through bulk porosity change alone. This review critically synthesises evidence on CO2-brine-rock interaction, clay mineral response, fines detachment, pore-throat restriction and injectivity impairment in sandstone systems. The reviewed literature indicates that mineral dissolution, secondary precipitation, salt precipitation, wettability alteration and fines migration can operate simultaneously, but their effects …

Integrating Engineering Properties And Microstructural Behaviour In Lime-Stabilised Soils: A Review, Roslizayati Razali, Diana Che Lat, Hairol Anuar Haron, Siti Nur Aishah Mohd Noor, Nadia Zalikha Sailfullizam, Nur Syazwani Noor Rodi, Nor Azizah Che Azmi

Platform: A Journal of Engineering

Lime stabilisation is a widely used ground improvement technique for enhancing the engineering performance of problematic fine-grained soils. This review summarises recent studies on the mechanisms of lime stabilisation and their effect on the engineering properties and microstructural behaviour of stabilised soils. Lime treatment improves soil performance through cation exchange, flocculation, and pozzolanic reactions, resulting in the formation of cementitious compounds such as calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) and calcium aluminate hydrate (CAH). These reactions reduce plasticity and swelling while improving strength and durability. The review also discusses the influence of soil type, lime content, and curing period on the effectiveness …

The Reality Of Using Artificial Intelligence To Improve The Quality Of Education For Individuals With Disabilities, Dareen Mohammed Alrasheed, Shaima Abdullah Suleiman Al-Duweesh

University of Tabuk Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences

This study aimed to investigate the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) use in improving the quality of education for individuals with disabilities and to identify the obstacles hindering its implementation in public and private special education schools, programs, and centers in Riyadh. The researchers employed descriptive quantitative survey design. The study sample consisted of (325) female teachers who responded to a questionnaire developed specifically for the purposes of this research. The findings revealed that the level of AI use in improving the quality of education for individuals with disabilities was high. Additionally, teachers’ attitudes toward the use of AI …

Building An Inclusive Workforce: Closing Equity Gaps In Community Colleges And Vocational Schools With Elliott’S Embodied Inclusion 360 Framework Plain Language Summary, Niki Elliott Ph.D.

Inclusion in Postsecondary Education

This paper explains why community colleges and vocational schools need to do more to support students who are neurodiverse (such as students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or mental health conditions), especially students of color and men of color. Community colleges and vocational schools serve millions of students and are often the main path to good-paying jobs in the skilled trades. However, many students who enroll, especially students with disabilities and students of color, do not complete their programs. The article argues that schools must move beyond basic disability accommodations and instead redesign how they teach, support, and structure learning environments.

The Effect Of The Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (Lsvt) Big Method Based On Occupation On Older Adult Functional Mobility Balance, Muhammad Luthfi, Kharisma Nur Idalasari

Jurnal Fisioterapi Terapan Indonesia

Balance impairment is one of the major problems commonly experienced by older adults as a result of degenerative processes, leading to an increased risk of falls. Falls may cause fear of recurrent falling, reduced physical activity, loss of physical capability, and may eventually result in disability and psychological consequences such as depression. Structured, occupation-based physical activity has been shown to provide various benefits for older adults, including improving physical function, slowing functional decline associated with degenerative processes, reducing fall risk, and enhancing postural control. This study aimed to analyze the effect of the occupation-based Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) BIG …

Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy (Fsrt) For Symptomatic Who Grade 1 Cavernous Sinus Meningiomas: Long-Term Local Control, Clinical Response, And Toxicity Outcomes, Ryan Shah, Shray Jain, Nilanjan Haldar, Lauren A. Holt, Robert Walker, Christopher J Farrell, Md, Debanjan Haldar, James J. Evans, Gregory S. Alexander, Wenyin Shi

Department of Radiation Oncology Faculty Papers

PURPOSE: Cavernous sinus meningiomas represent a significant clinical challenge, given the high prevalence of neurological deficits and limited surgical options. Radiation therapy is often the preferred treatment. This study evaluates the effectiveness of fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy (fSRT) in achieving local control and symptomatic relief in patients with cavernous sinus meningiomas.

METHODS: This is a single-institution retrospective analysis of patients with symptomatic presumed WHO grade 1 cavernous sinus meningiomas treated with fSRT (1.8-2 Gy per fraction). Clinical data were collected by chart review. Kaplan-Meier curves were generated to assess local control. Clinical responses were evaluated for symptom improvement, stability, or …

Clinical Epidemiology Of Stroke In The Productive Age Population In Indonesia: A Scoping Review, Satria Akbar Putra Asmara, Ulil Albab Habibah

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Data from the 2018 Indonesian Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) demonstrates a marked increase in stroke prevalence, rising from 7% in 2013 to 10% in 2018. This upward trend is accompanied by a notable epidemiological shift, with stroke no longer predominantly affecting older adults ≥65 years, but increasingly occurring among the productive-age population (15–64 years). This scoping review was conducted in February 2026 in accordance with the JBI methodological guidelines and PRISMA-ScR. Searches were conducted in Google Scholar, PubMed, Garuda, and ScienceDirect. Inclusion criteria include articles published within the last 10 years (2016–2026), articles discussing the characteristics of stroke patients in …

Advancing Medical Education Scholarship: A New Milestone For The Journal Of Medical Education, Huey-Ling Chen

Journal of Medical Education

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High-Fidelity Simulation Training With Multisource Media Integration For Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Assessment Of Learning Motivation And Self-Reported Confidence In Perceived Clinical Competencies, Yung-Chi Hsu, Cheng-Yi Chao, Wei-Hung Chan, Yao-Chia Liu, Wei-Cheng Tseng, Chun Lun Hsu, Jen-Jiuan Liaw

Journal of Medical Education

Background: High-fidelity simulation has become essential in medical education, yet integration with advanced multimedia technologies remains underexplored. This study evaluated the effectiveness of combining high-fidelity simulation with multisource media systems (HFS-MMS) on emergency medicine residents' learning motivation and clinical competencies.
Methods: This quasi-experimental pre-post study included 72 postgraduate year-1 residents (74.2% completion rate) participating in technology-enhanced emergency medicine training. The intervention integrated high-fidelity simulation with comprehensive multimedia capabilities including multi-angle video recording, instant replay, mobile accessibility, and social learning platforms. Participants engaged in intensive 2-hour group training sessions featuring standardized emergency scenarios with progressive complexity. Outcome measures included validated assessments …

Still Chilly? Intersecting Inequalities In The Hidden Curriculum Faced By Female Medical Students, Hsing-Chen Yang

Journal of Medical Education

Background: Feminist scholars have used the term ``chilly classroom'' to describe the marginalization of women in higher education. The present study investigated female medical students' experiences with and strategies for coping with the chilly classroom in the ``hidden curriculum'' of unspoken gender and class norms.
Methods: Qualitative semistructured interviews were conducted with 20 female medical students (Years 1–6) of a Taiwanese university; the interviews were recorded, and the transcripts were subjected to thematic analysis.
Results: Three themes emerged from the interviews: (1) culture of hierarchical interactions, (2) family privilege and exclusive access to resources, and (3) gender discrimination and perpetuation …

Problem-Based Learning In Mackay Medical University: Improvement From Student-Initiated Assessment, I-Ling Huang, Yi-Chieh Cheng, Chao-Feng Lin

Journal of Medical Education

Statement of purpose: In Problem-Based Learning (PBL), aligning student self-directed inquiry with intended curricular objectives is critical yet challenging to assess. This study introduces a novel assessment method using keyword identification to quantify the cognitive alignment between medical students and case writers. We aimed to analyze learning discrepancies and students' performance trajectories to inform curriculum refinement.
Methods of study: A mixed cross-sectional and longitudinal study was conducted at MacKay Medical University over three consecutive semesters (November 2023–December 2024). Junior and senior medical students completed anonymous questionnaires, submitting five keywords post-course to represent perceived learning objectives. Student responses were compared against …

Rethinking The Assessment In Soap: The D.D. & C.C.C., Paul-Jer Chen, Hsiao-Chuan Lin, Walter Chen

Journal of Medical Education

The SOAP framework serves as the standard operating procedure for patient care and clinical documentation. While gathering ``Subjective'' and ``Objective'' data is relatively straightforward, the ``Assessment'' phase is the most challenging, requiring complex clinical reasoning and a synthesis of evidence. This paper proposes an innovative mnemonic, D.D. & C.C.C. (Differential Diagnosis, Cause, Consequence, and Complication), to systematize this process. The D.D. component encourages considering alternative diagnoses to prevent medical errors. The three Cs guide physicians in identifying specific etiology, predicting natural disease progression, and evaluating potential secondary risks. Integrating these elements into the ``Plan'' (Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Educational) ensures logical …

A Practical Innovation In Scoring The Ottawa Resident Observation Form For Nurses (O-Ron), Pei-Yu Chen, Chui-Jia Farn, Kuan-Wen Wu, Ting-Ming Wang, Chih-Kai Hong

Journal of Medical Education

Background: The Ottawa Resident Observation Form for Nurses (O-RON) is increasingly used for workplace-based assessment, yet guidance on numerical scoring remains limited, potentially affecting interpretability and educational utility.
Objectives: To explore an innovative, practical approach to numerical scoring for O-RON that balances reliability, discrimination, and usability in clinical education.
Methods: Nine alternative scoring schemes were examined by varying the middle-category score between 1 and 9 while fixing extreme categories at 0 and 10. Thirteen nurses evaluated four first-year orthopaedic residents using the Chinese O-RON. Internal consistency, inter-rater reliability, criterion-related performance, and group discrimination were explored across scoring schemes.
Results: Higher …

Correction: Impact Of Flipped Classroom And Virtual Reality On Dental Students' Local Anesthesia Training, Yu-Wei Chiu, Ming-Yi Lu, Chih-Yu Peng, Yi-Tzu Chen

Journal of Medical Education

A Correction on Impact of Flipped Classroom and Virtual Reality on Dental Students' Local Anesthesia Training by Chiu Y-W, Lu M-Y, Peng C-Y, and Chen Y-T. Journal of Medical Education. 2025;29(4):205–211. doi:10.67010/1028-2424.2040
Reason for Correction
The Funding Acknowledgement in the original article was incomplete. The following statement was originally published: ``This research was supported by the Teaching Practice Research Program of the Ministry of Education, Taiwan (Grant No. PMN1110015).''
The Funding Acknowledgement should read: ``This research was supported by the Teaching Practice Research Program of the Ministry of Education, Taiwan (Grant No. PMN1110015) and Chung Shan Medical University …

Evolution Of Respiratory Therapist Training In Taiwan: A 17-Year Journey From Legislation To Competency-Based Education, Wei-Jhen Wang, Cheng-Heng Liu, Yun-Ting Tseng, Yi-Ting Hung, Hui-Jiuan Chen, Yao-Wen Kuo, Huey-Ling Chen

Journal of Medical Education

Respiratory therapist (RT) training in Taiwan has evolved over two decades, progressing from legislative foundation to a competency-based education framework. The Respiratory Therapists Act, promulgated in 2002, formalized the profession and mandated national licensure. Subsequently, university-level programs emerged, replacing hospital-based training. To bridge the gap between academic preparation and clinical demands, a nationwide two-year post-graduate year (PGY) training program was implemented in 2007, currently delivered across 13 accredited training institutions. Through the institutional experience of National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH), presented as an illustrative case study, we describe a 17-year, feedback-driven process of continuous improvement encompassing 16 curriculum revisions. Recent …

Developing Entrustable Professional Activities For Entry-Level Dietitians: A Nationwide Consensus Study In Taiwan, Meng-Chuan Huang, Su-E Kuo, Hui-Ping Chang, Hsiu-Yueh Su, Huei-Min Linda Chin, Chiao-I Chang, Chih-Wei Yang

Journal of Medical Education

Background: Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) translate competency-based education into observable workplace tasks. This study aimed to develop EPAs for entry-level dietitians in Taiwan using a nationwide consensus-based approach.
Methods: A three-phase design was applied: (1) job analysis to identify core tasks; (2) three national workshops with 101 experts to draft EPAs; and (3) two consensus meetings with 29–30 experts using structured focus group discussions (FGDs) with anonymous voting to finalize the EPA framework and EPA/competency matrix. Consensus was defined as ≥ 50% agreement.
Results: In Phase 1, candidate EPAs were identified through job analysis and expert ratings, with items achieving …

Narratives Of Power And Resilience, Maria Caridad H. Tarroja

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

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A Tale Of Two Policy Regimes: A Comparative Analysis Of Migrants’ School-To-Work Transition In Hong Kong And Taiwan, Pakorn Phalapong

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Foreign professionals have been frequently viewed as a remedy for labor shortages and as catalysts for economic development, prompting many governments—including Hong Kong and Taiwan—to facilitate their immigration for education and employment. Consequently, this study endeavors to identify a general pattern and plausible conditions that underpin the promotion of school-to-work transition policy regimes in a migration context. Using case-based analysis and the Most Different Systems Design (MDSD), secondary data were collected for the analysis. The findings reveal that, despite markedly differing political systems, both jurisdictions adopted a school-to-work policy regime in response to comparable conditions: the demographic changes, the influx …

Faktor Yang Berhubungan Dengan Lama Rawat Inap Pasien Demam Berdarah Dengue Di Rumah Sakit Islam Nahdlatul Ulama Demak, Akhmad Safi’I, Solikhatur Rohmah, Muhammad Zulfikar Asumta, Abdul Aziz, Masruroh Hasyim, Zulfa Khusniyah, Mukhamad Rajin

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is an acute infectious disease that often requires hospitalization with a variable length of stay (LOS). Several factors have been shown to influence LOS; however, findings from previous studies conducted in different hospitals remain inconsistent. This study aimed to analyze the association between age, gender, platelet count, hematocrit level, and leukocyte count with LOS among patients with DHF at Nahdlatul Ulama Islamic Hospital (RSI NU) Demak. This study employed a cross-sectional design using medical record data from 64 hospitalized patients with DHF admitted between January and May 2025, selected through purposive sampling. The sample eligibility criteria …

Sexuality-Related Lexical (In)Visibility In Asian Englishes: A Corpus-Based Study Using The International Corpus Of English (Ice), Jess V. Mendoza, April N. Salvador, Teri An Joy G. Magpale

Journal of English and Applied Linguistics

This study examines the visibility and invisibility of sexuality-related terms in four Asian Englishes using data from the International Corpus of English (ICE). Drawing on Wilkinson’s (2022) sexuality-related lexical set and informed by scholarship on heteronormativity, the study analyzes the proportional visibility of 19 target lexemes across Englishes in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, and India. The findings show that only a small subset of terms (gay, lesbian, same sex, sexual preference, bisexual, and sexual orientation) appear in the corpora, and even these occur at low frequencies. Among these, gay emerges as the most recurrent. The remaining terms are not …

Uab Libraries Q2 2026 Employee Updates, Uab Libraries

UAB Libraries News

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