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Respiratory Treatments In Post-Covid Patients To Improve Physical Activity, Pamela Tarver

Dissertations

A significant number of individuals affected by the coronavirus (COVID) developed severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), causing respiratory dysfunction which led to decreased functional capacity. This project aimed to evaluate the project site's archival data for post-COVID patients to determine whether respiratory treatments improved physical activity, as evidenced by the results of the pre and post 6-minute walk test (6MWT) and oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels. The Donabedian quality model was utilized to evaluate the resources, the interventions, and the outcomes of post-COVID patients.

Implementing A Tai Chi Exercise Program To Prevent Falls In Long-Term Care, Angela F. Miles

Dissertations

Falls can be a frequent occurrence in older adults residing in long-term care facilities. At the project site there was no systematic process to impact falls, so an evidence-based solution was sought. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to determine if the translation of Li et al.'s research utilizing Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance (TJQMBB) exercise in conjunction with the current fall risk assessment would impact fall rates among older adults over a 12-week period in an urban Georgia long term care facility. Betty Neuman's systems theory and Kurt Lewin's change model provided the scientific underpinnings …

Implementation Of An Evidence-Based Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury Strategy In The Intensive Care Unit, Tonya C.W. Brigman

Student Scholarly Projects

Practice Problem: Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) are a significant concern in healthcare with the most vulnerable group being the adult patients in ICUs leading to increased morbidity, longer hospital stays, and higher healthcare costs.

PICOT: In adult ICU patients (P) does the implementation of daily chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) baths with post bath barrier cream combined with intentional turning every 2-hours (I) compared to standard skin care practices and nonintentional turning (C) reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) (O) within 10-weeks (T)?

Evidence: The project was based on the analysis of the literature published in the …

Perceptions Of Using Multiple Measures For Student Placement At Rural Virginia Community Colleges, Whitney Bowling

Ed.D. Dissertations

Remedial courses have been part of the college landscape in the United States since at least the 1800s when nearly 250,000 students were placed into remedial courses. Traditionally, students who enrolled in remedial courses were placed into that course solely based on one test score. Students who enrolled in traditional remedial courses were more likely to not graduate than their peers placed into college-level English and Mathematics courses. This research aims to understand the rural Virginia community college English and mathematics professors’ perceptions of implementing and using multiple measures to place students into first-year English and mathematics courses. The data …

Maximizing Generative Ai Benefits With Task Creativity And Human Validation, Charu Sinha, Veselina P. Vracheva, Cristina Nistor

Business Faculty Articles and Research

Much of the existing literature on generative AI applications is conflicting, with findings suggesting that investing in AI will lead to better organizational outcomes but also pointing out that incorporating AI may be a wasteful even counterproductive initiative. We develop a conceptual frame-work to characterize generative AI benefits based on the types of tasks that generative AI may be used for in management. Our work suggests that task creativity plays a key role in successful generative AI outcomes, but human validation - the extent to which a human engages in a supervisory role - is required to reap the benefits. …

Bibliometric Analysis Of Research Trends And Novelties For Pneumonia In Children, Ariyani Lutfitasari, Fitriani Nur Damayanti, Budi Santosa, Lia Mulyanti, Umi Khasanah

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Pneumonia is the leading cause of death among children globally, with most cases occurring in low- and middle-income nations. Pneumonia in children has been thoroughly researched in numerous countries throughout the world. However, no research performed bibliometric analyses of pneumonia in children. This study aims to use a biometric analysis to determine trends in the number of publications, the number of citations, network visualization, overlay visualization, and density visualization concerning the issue of pneumonia in children. This research method employs a systematic review with stages adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) flowchart. The highest …

Why Did They Fail? Investigating The Eight Invalid Dimensions Of Patient Safety Culture: Mixed Method Research, Felicia Setiawan, Ferdi Antonio

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Resistance to adopting patient safety culture practices or technologies can hinder improvements in patient safety. This study contributes to enhancing the understanding of patient safety culture (PSC) assessment by identifying the specific factors that render some PSC dimensions invalid and offering actionable recommendations for improvement in healthcare settings. Primary data were gathered using a mixed method of explanatory sequential design, with quantitative data collection and analysis followed by qualitative data collection and analysis. The study was conducted in the leading Private Hospital XYZ, one of the private hospital groups internationally accredited with Joint Commission International with a 110-patient bed capacity. …

Information About Honey Fraud: Implications Of Information Choice For Consumer Behavior, Christopher R. Gustafson

Cornhusker Economics

The study highlights that standard research practice—exposing participants to information—may not capture what will happen outside of the lab when people have a choice about what to read, view, or do with their time. While we found that having participants read about honey fraud significantly shifted their willingness to pay for local and domestic versus imported honey, we did not find those changes when people were able to select a text to read.

The implications of these findings extend beyond the issue of honey fraud to broader contexts of food safety, nutrition, and production techniques. While people have preferences for …

Self-Efficacy In Salt Consumption Among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis, Desy Listyaningrum, Melyza Perdana, Anita Kustanti

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Salt consumption restriction has many advantages in patients on hemodialysis (HD), but it is also very challenging for them. Self-efficacy is a crucial aspect of successful disease management. Factors related to self-efficacy have been evaluated in many countries. However, the different demographic characteristics in Indonesia may show different significant results. Understanding this problem may contribute to the development of nursing interventions and the patients’ self-management ability while undergoing HD. Hence, the present study aimed to determine the factors associated with self-efficacy for restricting salt consumption among HD patients. Altogether, 98 HD patients participated in this cross-sectional study. The Self-efficacy for …

Participating In Childcare Subsidy Programs Increases Employment And Annual Earnings For Working Parents, William Clay Fannin, Colleen Heflin, Taryn Morrissey, Siobhan O'Keefe

Center for Policy Research

Finding affordable childcare can be a struggle. Childcare subsidy programs help reduce barriers to stable childcare options and support parents’ employment, but due to administrative hurdles, such as recertification periods and income reporting requirements, many eligible parents are not using these programs. Using quarterly employment and earnings data from 2016-2019 Virginia administrative data, this brief describes associations between childcare subsidy program participation and household employment and earnings outcomes among low-income families in Virginia. Results show that, following initial childcare subsidy receipt, working parents increased their labor force participation, earned more money, and experienced more economic and employment stability compared to …

Improving Parent And Nurse Communication Using The Lowline Model In The Cvicu, Nelli Hodorff Noor

DNP Projects

This project was designed to help improve family and nurse communication using the LOWLINE model in the CVICU to allow families and nurses to be on the same page and work as a team.

Never Again To Us And/Or To Anyone, David Abraham

Popular Media

No abstract provided.

Taylor Is First Indiana Law Student To Receive Sports Lawyers Association Student Writing Award, James Owsley Boyd

Keep Up With the Latest News from the Law School (blog)

A rising 3L at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law is one of 10 law students nationwide—and the first IU student ever— to receive the Sports Lawyers Association’s Student Writing Competition Award.

Amelia Taylor won the honors for her work “A Critical Analysis of Name, Image, and Likeness Policies and Their Implications for International Student-Athletes.”

While American student-athletes have been allowed to earn compensation through NIL deals since July 2021, international student-athletes have faced major hurdles due to immigration laws and policies.

“I chose to focus on international students’ NIL rights because this issue is often overlooked, with media …

Best Practice Democratic Policing In Papua: Activating Development And Security Through Community Participation, Hery Herjawan, Bambang Shergi Laksmono, Robertus Robet, Muhammmad Luthfi, Vici Sofianna Putera

Masyarakat: Jurnal Sosiologi

The implementation of Democratic Policing across various parts of the world demonstrates the interconnectedness of changes in approaches to addressing security issues. This transformation is a result of a systemic shift from operational and managerial police systems. This research seeks to affirm this argument in the policing practices in Mimika, Papua, highlighting changes in the level of community participation in maintaining public safety and order driven by democratic policing practices in the region. This research employs a qualitative method for both data analysis and data collection. Data collection was conducted through interview techniques, meanwhile data analysis is conducted using case …

Implementation Of A Sickle Cell Disease Toolkit In The Emergency Department To Improve Provider Knowledge And Confidence, Kendra Paeper

DNP Projects

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Crime On Tourism In Indonesia, Muhammad Farhan, Hera Susanti

Journal of Strategic and Global Studies

Tourism sector is widely known as one of economic sectors that can be the engine of economic growth in an effort to reduce poverty in a country. However, growth in the tourism sector can be influenced by safety factors. Tourists tend to avoid tourism destination areas with high crime rates in order to avoid becoming victims of crime. This study aims to analyze the effect of crime on the number of tourist arrivals in Indonesia by using four proxies of crime, which are total crime rate, property crime rate, violent crime rate, and fraud crime rate. This study utilizes a …

Women's Perspectives On Public Transportation In Jakarta, Indonesia – Reliability And Service Quality Insights, Yong Adilah Shamsul Harumain, Lita Sari Barus, Nurfatin Fauzi

Journal of Strategic and Global Studies

The provision of public transport is of utmost importance in effectively addressing the needs of women residing in developing nations. Nevertheless, it has been noted that the issue of gender-sensitive public transport lacks substantial consideration in the majority of developing nations worldwide. Universal designs are recognised internationally for their rational and economically efficient characteristics, as they accommodate the needs and preferences of not only women but also other individuals who require or desire access to public transportation. Within the realm of public transport, a controversial topic has emerged regarding the introduction of specialised or unique services. The present debate has …

Digital Transformation In An Attempt To Revitalize Kabuki Theater Arts, Bella Oktira Sujaya, Shobichatul Aminah, Susy Ong

Journal of Strategic and Global Studies

ABSTRACT

Kabuki is a traditional performing art that has been present since the end of the Azuchi-Moyama period. In its development, Kabuki has undergone many changes to adapt to the times. This journal discusses the preservation of Kabuki, one of which is carried out through digital transformation. The Japanese government in the early Meiji era considered the preservation of Kabuki to be crucial because it is one of the rich cultural heritages and to attract tourists. This journal uses qualitative research methods obtained from books, documentation, archives, magazines, online mass media, and social media related to the development of Kabuki. …

Three Scandinavian Countries In The Baltic Sea: A Critical Study Of The Blue Economy Programmes, Adityarachman Sofiar, Henny Saptatia Drajati Nugrahani

Journal of Strategic and Global Studies

ABSTRACT. This paper examines the current state of the Blue Economy in the Baltic Sea region, with a focus on sustainable development in the Scandinavian countries. The paper begins by providing an overview of the economic, social, and environmental impacts. The paper identifies key challenges facing the industry in the Scandinavian countries, including the need for better planning and management, the preservation of natural and cultural heritage, and the protection of the marine environment. This research aims to explain the urgency of Blue Economy activities impact in the Baltic Sea, Specifically the impact on the environment and communities in Scandinavian …

Cultural And Political Perspective On Beethoven's "Ode To Joy" As The European Union's Anthem, Teodore Ignatius Minaroy, Henny Saptatia Drajati Nugrahani

Journal of Strategic and Global Studies

ABSTRACT. The aim of this research is to explore the cultural and political significance of the Ode to Joy, a tune included in Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, so that tune can become an anthem for the European Union. Following the MEPs from Nigel Farage's Brexit party turning their backs on the playing of the European anthem, a discussion on this subject started. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative approach and literature review. The research's conclusions demonstrate that both musically and politically, Ode to Joy has its significance. Ode to Joy had already come to represent Germany in …

The Security Dilemma And Arms Race Dynamics In Europe’S Response To The Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Brice Tseen Fu Lee, Filip Komšić, Juan Pablo Sims

Journal of Strategic and Global Studies

This paper examines the escalation of military expenditures in Europe in response to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, through the lens of the security dilemma. The security dilemma, a fundamental concept in international relations, describes how the defensive actions of one state can provoke perceptions of threat among others, potentially leading to an arms race. By analyzing military spending data from 2019 to 2023 for key European countries including Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Azerbaijan, Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, both in absolute terms and as a percentage of GDP, this study highlights how nations closest to the conflict, …

Integration Of Depression And Anxiety Screening Among Uninsured And Underinsured Patients In A Mobile Nurse-Led Clinic, Samantha Hamm

DNP Projects

This quality improvement project sought to increase screening rates and referrals for pregnant and postpartum depression/ anxiety using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and increase the rate of mental health referrals as a result of that screening in an underserved population /community health mobile clinic. Maternal mental health is a key public health concern. In the most recent community health needs assessment (2022-2025) in one Midwestern rural community, priority needs were identified with the top priority of building families with access to culturally competent healthcare, including access to mental health services (Central MN Alliance, 2022). Under-reporting anxiety and depression …

Knowledge And Attitudes Toward Baby-Led Weaning In Primary Care, Taylor Schreiner

DNP Projects

Objective

Adequate nutrition is critical for an infant’s growth and development. Around the age of six months, most infants can begin the process of being introduced to table foods. The debate is about what method is safest for the infant, spoon-led feeding or baby-led weaning (BLW).

Methods

This project explored the beliefs, attitudes, and knowledge of both parents of infants and primary care providers (PCP) on baby-led weaning. Data were obtained through the use of pre-and post-surveys following the implementation of specific education for parents and PCPs.

Results

The findings from parents who participated would suggest that most parents who …

Online Diabetes Program Improving Nurses' Competency In School-Age Diabetes Care, Kristina Donovan

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Background: Diabetes affects over 280,000 children under 20 in the US, requiring specialized knowledge and skills for management. In a large urban school district with 54,000 students, 159 have diabetes, cared for by 158 school nurses. These nurses often struggle with the complexities of diabetes care and lack standardized training, leading to potential suboptimal care. An online diabetes education program was implemented to improve their competency, knowledge and skills, and confidence in managing diabetes in school-age children.

Methods: An asynchronous online competency-based diabetes education program to improve nurses’ competency to care for school-age children with diabetes was implemented in an …

Sealy-Jefferson Et Al. Responds To Invited Commentary By Joseph Et Al. With “Toward Naming Who And What Is Accountable For Racial Inequities In Adverse Black Maternal Mental Health”, Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, Benita Jackson, Brittney Francis

Psychology: Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Innovative Education: Comparing The Success Of Stem And Traditional School Models, Timothy W. Kennedy

Education Theses and Dissertations

Abstract

This research study investigates the impacts of four specialized STEM education models—T-STEM (Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), P-TECH (Pathways in Technology), Early College High Schools (ECHS), and New Tech Network schools (NTN) on student performance in Texas high schools. By analyzing aggregate student data collected by the state, this study compares the academic outcomes of students in these STEM-focused schools with those in traditional curriculum schools using ANCOVA (Analysis of Covariance) and Logistic Regression. The findings reveal mixed results: while some specialized STEM models show enhanced performance in STEM and other academic subjects, others do not consistently outperform …

Culture, Catalan And Cultural Diversity In Catalonia: The Growing Challenge For Cultural “National” Affirmation Of Catalonia, Alexandre Couture Gagnon, Joaquim Rius Ulldemolins, Mariano Martín Zamorano

Political Science Faculty Publications

Catalonia has formally acknowledged cultural diversity in its cultural and linguistic policies since the 1990s. The parliament has enacted laws protecting the Aranese language in the Val d’Aran, and the Generalitat has integrated immigrants thanks to interdepartmental programmes. Around 2010, Catalonia and Spain entered a political crisis, which was intensified by the central government’s recentralization, notably in cultural and linguistic policies. Spain ratified the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions in 2006, but did not facilitate a wider Catalan action, oriented to promote the use of Catalan language in public and economic spheres. …

Customization Of Computed Tomography Radio-Opacity In 3d-Printed Contrast-Injectable Tumor Phantoms, Yuktesh Kalidindi, Aravinda Krishna Ganapathy, Liam Cunningham, Adriene Lovato, Brian Albers, Anup S Shetty, David H Ballard

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Medical Imaging Phantoms (MIPs) calibrate imaging devices, train medical professionals, and can help procedural planning. Traditional MIPs are costly and limited in customization. Additive manufacturing allows for customizable, patient-specific phantoms. This study examines the CT attenuation characteristics of contrast-injectable, chambered 3D-printed phantoms to optimize tissue-mimicking capabilities. A MIP was constructed from a CT of a complex pelvic tumor near the iliac bifurcation. A 3D reconstruction of these structures composed of three chambers (aorta, inferior vena cava, tumor) with ports for contrast injection was 3D printed. Desired attenuations were 200 HU (arterial I), 150 HU (venous I), 40 HU (tumor I), …

Gakuryo: Konfusianisme Dalam Undang-Undang Sistem Pendidikan Ritsuryo Periode Nara-Heian, Kevin Ramadhani Pratama, Didit Dwi Subagio

Multikultura

Reformasi Taika melahirkan perubahan dalam skala besar terhadap sistem pemerintahan Jepang. Salah satu perubahan dapat dilihat pada terbentuknya sistem pemerintahan Ritsuryo yang mendorong sentralisasi kekuasaan ke tangan kaisar dan penanaman nilai Konfusianisme kepada seluruh elemen pemerintah. Proses internalisasi nilai Konfusianisme dilakukan dengan cara menyebarkannya melalui institusi pendidikan. Dalam upaya mewujudkan idealisme tersebut, Gakuryo disusun sebagai undang-undang yang mengatur sistem pendidikan di bawah naungan Ritsuryo dan berbasis kepada ajaran Konfusiansime. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan mengenai sejarah terbentuknya Gakuryo dan mengidentifikasi nilai Konfusianisme seperti apa yang terkandung di dalam undang-undang Gakuryo untuk menghasilkan pejabat pemerintahan yang bermoral Konfusianisme. Penelitian ini menggunakan …

Analisis Humor Dalam Film Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap Dengan Perspektif Teori Relevansi, Jessie Renata Angelique, Kushartanti Kushartanti

Multikultura

Film bergenre komedi-drama berjudul Ngeri-ngeri Sedap merupakan sebuah film keluarga yang mengangkat isu sosial tentang keluarga. Berlatar belakang masyarakat suku Batak, film ini mencakup tuturan-tuturan antartokoh yang dapat dikupas secara lebih mendalam. Berangkat dari teori prinsip kerja sama yang dicetuskan oleh Grice (1975), tuturan dalam film ini dapat dianalisis lebih lanjut menggunakan teori relevansi Sperber dan Wilson. Selain itu, film ini telah diberi label sebagai film komedi, maka dari segi humor, tuturan pun dapat dianalisis menggunakan teori humor yang dijelaskan oleh Wijana (2004) dan Curcó (1997). Teori-teori tersebut digunakan untuk menjawab pertanyaan penelitian (i) bagaimana bentuk humor yang diciptakan dalam …