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The Impact Of A 14-Day Writing Challenge On Self-Regulation Skills, Nicole M. Mishnick, Ron Rhone, Kayla Reed

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

This mixed-methods exploratory study, conducted with eight Ed.D. students at a single U.S. university, examines the impact of a 14-day writing challenge, an intervention designed to foster self-regulation and promote progress among doctoral students working on their dissertations. The writing challenge included daily writing tips, goal-setting prompts, and an opportunity for students to reflect on their writing practices. While exploratory, quantitative findings revealed significant growth in students’ use of goal-setting strategies and adaptive writing behavior. Qualitative analysis found that the writing challenge increased students' motivation, accountability, and self-awareness. The study findings suggest the environment created by the writing challenge positively …

Fostering Partnerships: Lessons From A Collaborative Course Design Learning Community, Sarah M. Ginsberg, Shanna R. Callewaert, Jeffrey L. Bernstein

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

As partnerships between educators and learners become more common in teaching and learning in higher education, partners find themselves considering how to foster effective collaborations. Qualitative data for this study were drawn from the experiences of educators and learners who were part of a university learning community in which they engaged in the collaborative course redesign process to collaboratively design a course. Results revealed key facilitators of partnership work, finding communication, relationships, and mutuality as essential to promoting partnership success. A new model is presented which expands these factors, offering more distinct characteristics of successful educator-learner partnerships. With these specific …

"Better Than A Boring Textbook": Studying Development Through Middle-Grade Literature, Heidi A. Sackreiter

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

College students are sometimes reluctant to purchase textbooks for various reasons, but they still must study the necessary content in a course or academic program. This Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research project examined college students’ perceptions of reading middle-grade novels in place of a traditional, formal textbook within an Adolescent Development course. All participants were part of a teacher education program at a four-year, public institution in the Midwest United States. Questionnaires were administered at the conclusion of two semesters, and respondents shared impressions about the middle-grade reading. Response to studying middle-grade novels instead of a textbook was …

Bayesian Or Frequentist? Testing The Association Between Statistical Approach In A Research Methods Class Project And Research Attitudes, Jacob B. Rode

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Research methods courses commonly include an empirical project. This quasi-experimental study examined whether using Bayesian statistics to analyze data would be associated with more positive student perceptions of research methods projects. At a private university in the U.S., two research methods courses were taught using frequentist statistics and two using Bayesian statistics for the project analyses. Students (N = 88) reported their attitudes towards research three times across the semester, and their perceptions of the project at the end of the course (Time 3). At Time 3, there were no significant differences between frequentist and Bayesian classes in their …

Student Experience Of Ai-Driven Discussion Boards In An Undergraduate Course, Blake C. Colclasure, Jamie Greig, Taylor K. Ruth, Victoria Beasley

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Instructional platforms that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) are emerging in higher education. Scholarship of teaching and learning should not only examine student learning outcomes from the use of novel AI technologies but should also investigate student perceptions of these technologies. We employed the user experience (UX) framework to investigate students’ UX of the instructional AI-driven platform, Packback, as a mode for online discussion boards. A survey using the User Experience Questionnaire was developed and employed in a general elective arts and humanities undergraduate course offered online and in-person. Data from 96 undergraduate student responses were analyzed and large variability was …

Curriculum Negotiation: Supporting Student Autonomy To Enhance Student Engagement, Brenda L. Thomas, William Reynolds, Jonathan Ponce De Leon, Caroline Sorbara

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Student disengagement has become a prominent concern across higher education in the five years since the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet students who are engaged in learning tend to be more successful academically. Therefore, pedagogies that enhance student engagement increase the probability of students’ success. This qualitative study explored curriculum negotiation as one such pedagogy. Results demonstrated similar behavioral and cognitive engagement from students in traditional and negotiated classes, but greater affective and agentic engagement from those who negotiated the curriculum with their classmates. Additionally, more students in negotiated classes indicated transformative learning than students in traditionally taught classes. We examine the …

The Growth And Influence Of Scholarship Of Teaching And Learning Publications, Duane Knudson

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Limited narrative reviews and bibliometric studies of SoTL were extended by a study of the size, growth, and bibliometric performance analysis of published research using three of the most comprehensive, next-generation database services. Multiple searches of Google Scholar, Dimensions, and OpenAlex were performed using nine keyword search combinations. Additional searches of ScopusÒ and Web of ScienceÔ were also performed. There has been exponential growth in indexed SoTL research since the early 2000s with up to 110,000 articles, chapters, and books indexed by Google Scholar. This body of research is larger than previously documented by reviews …

Deep Or Surface? Understanding Learning Approaches Among Undergraduate Students, Kelzang Tentsho, Jigme Wangchuk, Kencho Pelzom

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Student approaches to learning (SAL) have a significant impact on the quality of their learning and academic achievement. In this study, we examined the preferred learning approaches of undergraduate students and how these approaches change over time. The Revised Study Process Questionnaire (R-SPQ-2F) was administered to 75 students enrolled in the Anthropology program to evaluate students’ preferred learning approaches. The qualitative data were collected through focus group discussions involving 20 participants. Results showed a significantly higher deep score than surface score. Final year students had the highest deep approach score compared to other cohorts. The results also indicated that students …

Letter To Lloyd And Jean, Charles Deur

Lloyd Clark Papers

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Clark from Charles Deur, President of the Friends of The University of Texas at Arlington Libraries, regarding their membership. Attached membership form completed by Lloyd for him and Jean.

Letters

Lloyd Clark Papers

Letter to Lloyd C. Clark from Karin McCallum, Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication at The University of Texas at Arlington, inviting him to the Honors Reception. Letter to Christy Robinson from Lloyd C. Clark, regarding her role as presenter of the Lloyd Clark Journalism Scholarship.

Letter And Article, Lloyd C. Clark

Lloyd Clark Papers

Letter to Chad Conroe of the UTA Alumni Office, from Lloyd C. Clark, with a copy of an article from The Shorthorn, written by him in 1994.

Supporting Student Use Of Artificial Intelligence Technologies, Deborah A. Mcallister, Jennifer R. Lynberg, Jason R. Gordon, Mary L. Buehner, Anna Grace L. Sorrells, Taylor L. Behrman

UTC Spring Research and Arts Conference

This project has a focus of preparing presentations, regarding various artificial intelligence (AI) topics, for use by middle and high school students participating in a science enrichment program at a local school. The project is funded through a supplemental grant to the National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Noyce Track 2 grant. In a separate project, the middle and high school students submitted a project to the Presidential AI Challenge (AI.gov, n.d.). The presentations created through this funding supplement will support student learning as the students continue to improve and expand skills with AI technologies. Topics for the …

Continuing To Assess The Programming Self-Efficacy Of Teachers Through Professional Development With Drones, Deborah A. Mcallister, Jennifer R. Lynberg, Anna Grace L. Sorrells, Taylor L. Behrman

UTC Spring Research and Arts Conference

This project focused on work with the Robolink (n.d.) CoDrone EDU, which is programmable through block-coding or Python, or can be flown with a controller. Each teacher self-evaluated knowledge and skills, before and after a 2-day workshop. This project served as a replication of a previous study (McAllister et al., 2023) with a different educational drone. CoDrone EDU was selected to familiarize teacher participants with a drone used for student competitions. Menkhoff et al. (2022) discussed a college course that taught students how to use drones so that they could be used effectively in an educational setting. Walach and Harrell …

Assessing The Programming Self-Efficacy Of Teachers Through Professional Development Using The Ozobot Evo Robot, Deborah A. Mcallister, Jennifer R. Lynberg, Anna Grace L. Sorrells, Taylor L. Behrman

UTC Spring Research and Arts Conference

This project focused on work with the Ozobot (Ozo EDU, Inc., 2025) Evo robot, which is programmable through block-coding and color-coding. Ozobots have been consistently proven to enhance student learning. Improvements in student motivation, engagement, collaboration skills, and computational thinking have all resulted from the implementation of Ozobots (Eure, 2023). A study by Powers et al. (2025) supports a co-design approach through the use of interdisciplinary teams to advance STEAM integration into the classroom. However, the students’ knowledge on robot concepts (coding, programming, and building) through the use of Ozobots was mixed, with a wider range of reported perceived knowledge. …

Non-Alcoholic Wernicke Encephalopathy With Atypical Cortical Involvement On Mri: A Case Report, Tomoki Hongo, Takahiro Goshima, Ryosuke Yokoi, Hiroko Watase, Mitsunaga Iwata

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

While Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) is well-recognized as a condition most frequently associated with chronic excessive alcohol consumption, non-alcoholic WE (NAWE) remain underrecognized despite their clinical importance. 　An 85-year-old nursing home resident was brought to the Emergency Department (ED) with impaired consciousness. She had been taking furosemide 40 mg and spironolactone 25 mg daily for chronic heart failure for five months prior to presentation. One month before admission, she began receiving parenteral nutrition without thiamine due to poor oral intake accompanied by vomiting. On arrival, her Glasgow Coma Scale score was 3, exhibiting flaccid quadriplegia and absent deep tendon and oculocephalic …

Innocent Until Proven Guilty: Native Valve Staphylococcus Lugdunensis Infective Endocarditis Complicated By Embolic Stroke In A Peritoneal Dialysis Patient: A Case Report, Hasan Obeidat, Sandeep Kshetri, Mohamad Mansour, Rabin Shrestha

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Staphylococcus lugdunensis is a coagulase-negative staphylococcus (CoNS) with unique virulence traits that mimic Staphylococcus aureus, despite traditionally being grouped among less pathogenic skin flora. Unlike other CoNS, S. lugdunensis can infect native valves and cause aggressive infective endocarditis (IE). We present a rare and instructive case of S. lugdunensis native mitral valve endocarditis complicated by cerebral embolic infarctions and requiring surgical valve replacement in a patient on chronic peritoneal dialysis. This case underscores the diagnostic challenge of CoNS bacteremia, highlights the embolic potential of S. lugdunensis, and represents one of the few documented cases of stroke complicating S. …

Shadows In The Light: Moonshine’S White Lightning And Vision Loss, Nadim Ojaimi, Aida Metri, Carl Tanba, Carlos Eduardo Baleeiro

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Methanol poisoning remains an important cause of severe metabolic and neurologic toxicity, most commonly resulting from ingestion of illicit or improperly distilled alcoholic beverages such as Moonshine. We report a case of acute methanol toxicity following Moonshine ingestion, presenting with central nervous system manifestations and visual symptoms. The patient experienced rapid clinical and visual improvement after timely treatment with fomepizole and emergent hemodialysis. In addition to standard therapy, corticosteroids were administered as an adjunctive treatment for visual involvement. This case highlights the importance of early recognition and prompt extracorporeal clearance in methanol poisoning and explores the potential role of corticosteroids …

Lungs And Beyond: Seizures As Presenting Symptom In A Patient With Mycobacterium Chimaera Infection, Samar Mehyar, Tripti Adhikari, Shweta Kambali, Harneet K. Ghumman, Avneet K. Ghumman, Parul Sud, Mehrshad Fathian Sabet, Elizabeth Mikhail, Sohrab Singh

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Mycobacterium chimaera is a slow-growing, non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) that belongs to the Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC). It first emerged as a pathogen after being associated with infections in patients who underwent cardiothoracic surgery when patients were getting exposed to heater cooler units, especially those requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or prosthetic valve placement. We report an atypical presentation of M. chimaera infection in a patient with COPD, but no prior history of cardiac surgery or immunosuppression.

Hyperkalemia In Severe Burn Injuries: Pathogenesis And Therapeutic Advances, Ting He

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Hyperkalemia represents a prevalent and life-threatening complication in critically ill burn patients, presenting a significant threat to clinical outcomes and mortality rates. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the multifactorial pathogenesis underlying hyperkalemia in this population. Furthermore, we critically evaluate recent therapeutic advances, including novel pharmacological interventions, and optimized dialysis protocols. Through synthesizing current evidence from clinical trials and pathophysiological studies, this work offers evidence-based recommendations for optimized clinical management while identifying critical knowledge gaps requiring further investigation. Enhanced understanding of these mechanisms and therapeutic modalities is paramount for developing targeted treatments that improve survival and reduce morbidity in …

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Mimicking Thrombotic Microangiopathy: A Case Of Pseudo-Thrombotic Microangiopathy, Maya Pillai, Sandesh Parajuli, Bidisha Baral, Rachael Mcclenahan, Shoja Rahimian

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Introduction: Vitamin B12 deficiency may rarely present with hemolysis and schistocytosis, mimicking thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA). This pseudo-TMA variant is clinically significant, as delayed recognition may lead to unnecessary treatments and adverse outcomes.

Case Presentation: A 44-year-old male with no significant medical history or dietary restrictions presented with progressive lightheadedness, epigastric discomfort, and unintentional weight loss. Laboratory evaluation revealed macrocytic anemia with evidence of hemolysis and reticulocytopenia. A negative Coombs test made autoimmune hemolytic anemia less likely. Further workup demonstrated low serum vitamin B12 and elevated methylmalonic acid, consistent with B12 deficiency. Upper endoscopy with gastric biopsy revealed atrophic mucosa lacking …

Adrenal Crisis Induced-Seizures: A Case Report And Literature Review, Israel Umoh, Elizabeth Mikhail, Narjis Batool, Nosheen Hajra, Ibrahim Al-Sanouri

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

This case report underscores the critical interplay between adrenal crisis and seizure activity, emphasizing the importance of rapid recognition and management of this life-threatening condition. Adrenal crisis, characterized by severe hypotension and electrolyte disturbances, often manifests with nonspecific symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, and altered consciousness, which can obscure diagnosis, especially in pediatric and young adult populations. The report details a 21-year-old female with a complex endocrinologic background who developed seizures precipitated by an adrenal crisis triggered by gastroenteritis and compounded by medication noncompliance. Clinical findings included profound dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, refractory hypotension, and low cortisol levels, which responded favorably …

The Hidden Crisis: A Rare Case Of Thyrotoxicosis In A Young Female, Mimicking Neuromuscular Disease, Ali Haider Awan, Seerat Riaz, Hafiz Muhammad Hashim Butt, Sajeela Riaz, Fnu Sameeha, Hilana Soliman Omar, Shafia Naeem, Abida Perveen, Jahanzeb Malik

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare but life-threatening cause of acute flaccid paralysis associated with hypokalemia. Although more common in males and individuals of Asian descent, it may present atypically in young females and be easily misdiagnosed. We report a case of a 30-year-old female who presented with acute quadriparesis. Extensive neuromuscular evaluation initially pointed toward Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), but subsequent investigations revealed profound hypokalemia. Further workup confirmed thyrotoxicosis as the underlying cause. Prompt potassium replacement and initiation of antithyroid therapy led to complete clinical recovery. This case highlights the importance of considering both endocrine disorders and electrolyte disturbances, …

Identifying And Comparing Communication Challenges Between Nurses And Resident Physicians, Anh Nguyen, Ho-Man Yeung

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Background

Effective healthcare delivery involves coordinated communication between healthcare team members.

Objective

This study compares challenges in communication between nurses and residents.

Methods

This is a single-centered survey study in which 58 Nurses and 54 Internal Medicine residents at Temple University Hospital anonymously completed a 14-item questionnaire between August 2023 and March, 2024.

Results

Approximately 42% (54/128) residents participated. When assessing overall satisfaction, residents expressed lower satisfaction compared to nurses (57% vs 86%; p

Conclusion

Future research should focus on addressing these differences to foster better teamwork and understanding

Job Decisions To Leave A Hospitalist Group Among Millennial Hospitalists Born In Or After 1982: A Survey Based Study, Maria Carolina Musri, Flora Kisuule, Sean Tackett, Amteshwar Singh

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

High turnover among millennial hospitalists, who constitute a large proportion of early-career physicians, remains a concern. Using purposeful sampling, we surveyed 136 millennial hospitalists to understand what factors influence their decisions to leave a hospital medicine group. Family reasons (81%) and geographical location (80%) were the factors most commonly identified as important influences on decisions to leave. While these factors may be non-modifiable to a large extent, these findings underscore the importance of identifying such needs at the time of recruitment. Institutional reputation was ranked the least frequently influencing factor, when millennial hospitalists contemplate leaving a hospital medicine group. Understanding …

The Effects Of Mental Health Advertising On Brand And Product Perception, Faith L. Gideon

Undergraduate Honors Theses

Previous research has demonstrated that framing effects, influencer sponsorships, and brand campaigns significantly influence consumer behavior and, consequently, company profitability. Over the last few decades, many companies have aligned themselves with various social justice issues, including mental health advocacy. To date, little work has explored what effect such alignment might have on brand perception or consumer behavior. The aim of this study is to explore how mental health advertising influences these variables, taking brand familiarity into account. Participants rated brand authenticity, purchase intent, and willingness to pay premium prices for products after learning about campaigns from familiar or unfamiliar brands …

Assessing Transit-Oriented Development And Mixed-Use Urban Planning Strategies In Taipei, Taiwan, Eliza Mccoole

CISLA Senior Integrative Projects

No abstract provided.

Staff Education On Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Prevention Bundle Practices, Ngowari Warmate

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

No abstract provided.

The Collapse Of Coffee: Latin American State Capacities To Respond To Market Liberalization, Eli M. Craddock

CISLA Senior Integrative Projects

The International Coffee Agreement (ICA) was an export quota market agreement that governed the international coffee trade from September 1963 until 1989. During its nearly 30-year tenure, it had a strong regulatory function that was dedicated to stabilizing the global coffee industry. The collapse of the ICA in 1989 marked a critical turning point in the global coffee economy, triggering a sharp decline in prices and exposing producing countries to market volatility. This paper examines why national responses to this liberalization shock varied across Latin American coffee producers. By integrating the Varieties of Capitalism (VoC) and Global Value Chain (GVC) …

Immersive Vr/Ar-Based Learning In Prelicensure Nursing Education: Effects On Cognitive Engagement And Learning Outcomes, Ashton Wilson, Didier Ushijima, Treasure Ngere, Rose Ogunade, Natalia Koretsky, Charity Msamalia Chimwala-Selico

General Submissions: Academic Settings and Education-based Materials

Background: Traditional nursing education may limit active learning, clinical judgment development, and cognitive engagement among prelicensure nursing students. Evidence supporting measurable outcomes in traditional clinical education is limited (Leighton et al., 2021). Emerging technologies, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced learning, offer alternative approaches.

Purpose: This evidence-based practice review evaluates the effect of immersive VR/AR-based learning with adaptive or automated feedback on cognitive engagement and learning outcomes in prelicensure nursing students compared with traditional instructor and self-directed study.

Methods: A literature review was conducted using databases including PubMed, CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and ERIC. Studies included …

Senior Day 2026, University Of Michigan Law School

Commencement and Honors Materials

Program for the May 11, 2026 University of Michigan Law School Senior Day.