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Balancing Education And Health Among Rural Schoolchildren During Prolonged Heat Wave In The Philippines, Elias Olapane

Kesmas

Intensifying heat waves disrupt learning environments in the Philippines, particularly in rural areas where schools often lack adaptive infrastructure. Many rural classrooms are built with heat-retaining materials, such as concrete, which trap excessive heat, leading to indoor temperatures exceeding safe comfort levels. These conditions lead to dehydration, fatigue, and reduced cognitive function, directly impairing students’ focus and academic performance. Schoolchildren are particularly vulnerable due to their developing thermoregulatory systems, higher metabolic demands, and potential preexisting health conditions. These risks are further amplified in rural communities with limited access to cooling, healthcare, and adaptive resources. These challenges require practical, context-specific interventions. …

Development And Validation Of A Prognostic Risk Score For Patients With Cancer And Neutropenic Fever Presenting To The Emergency Department, Sandy Nath, Aiham Qdaisat, Andriy Derkach, Afia Babar, Deepti Zalavadia, Patrick Chaftari, Ziyi Li, Monica K Wattana, Joseph Schmeltz, Rocio Perez Johnston, Eduardo Ortiz, Kumar Alagappan, Adam Klotz, Sai-Ching Jim Yeung

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Objectives: Neutropenic fever (NF) is a life-threatening oncologic emergency associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Current predictive risk-stratification scores' limitations include outdated criteria, subjectivity, and low usage in the emergency department (ED). We sought to develop and externally validate a pragmatic, objective risk score to predict adverse outcomes in patients presenting to the ED with cancer and NF.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed using data from 2 comprehensive cancer centers. The derivation cohort included adults presenting with NF to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. External validation was conducted using data from the MD Anderson Cancer Center. The primary …

An Exploratory Study Of Employability, Work Readiness, And International Experiences For One-Year International Postgraduate Taught Business Students In The Uk, Fa Wang

Plymouth Business School Theses

Delivering world-class student experiences, navigating evidence-based graduate outcomes, and advancing the employability agenda are central to the current landscape of UK universities. While maintaining high educational standards and remaining competitive in international student recruitment have become increasingly challenging after the global pandemic and amid ongoing financial pressures faced by the UK universities, limited academic attention has been given to the employability of one-year international postgraduate taught students (IPGTs) in UK higher education. Recognising IPGTs as a significant cohort that makes substantial economic, sociocultural, and expertise-related contributions to both tertiary education and the host country’s labour market, this doctoral study aims …

The Contribution Of Local Wisdom In The Nagasasra Textbook As Support For The Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5), Nurhidayati Nurhidayati, Suwarna Suwarna, Sri Hertanti Wulan, Nujumun Niswah, Laura Zarbaliyeva

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

The Merdeka Curriculum places strong emphasis on students' character development, which is operationalized through the Pancasila Student Profile Strengthening Project (P5) comprising six core dimensions. As one of the primary curricular resources, textbooks are expected to reflect and mediate these character values in classroom learning. This study aims to examine the contribution of Javanese local wisdom represented in the Nagasasra textbook to supporting the implementation of P5. Employing a qualitative descriptive design, this research adopts a document-based analysis of the Nagasasra Javanese language textbooks for grades X, XI, and XII. Data were collected using a read-and-record technique and analyzed through …

Staff Education On Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Identification And Referral Using The Vanderbilt Assessment Scale, Edith Nkeze

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Staff Education on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Identification and Referral Using the Vanderbilt Assessment Scale

The Relationship Between Police Encounters And Anxiety Levels Among Urban Black Males Aged 18–40, Wilbert Smith

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This quantitative, cross-sectional, correlational study examined the relationship between police encounter characteristics and anxiety symptoms among urban Black males aged 18–40 in the United States. Although prior research has documented racial disparities in police contact and adverse mental health outcomes, limited empirical work has examined how multiple dimensions of police encounters jointly relate to anxiety within this population. Guided by Critical Race Theory, the study assessed whether the frequency, severity, and perceived fairness of police encounters were associated with self-reported anxiety symptoms. Data were collected from 138 self-identified urban Black males using a nonprobability, self-selected sampling approach. Participants completed an …

Medical-Surgical Nurses’ Perceptions On Incivility In A Hospital Setting, Monsurat Atinuke Mohammed

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Incivility in nursing has become a chronic issue that harms nurses, patients, teams, and organizations. Individuals often feel belittled, which contributes to frequent job dissatisfaction and resignation, ultimately resulting in financial losses for an organization. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study, guided by Johnson’s behavioral model, was to explore nurses’ perceptions about incivility in a medical-surgical hospital setting. Ten semistructured audio-recorded interviews were conducted with registered nurses recruited through a professional organization. The data were manually transcribed verbatim and analyzed using Saldana’s approach. Results indicated four themes: (a) workplace culture and interpersonal dynamics, (b) need for support and mentorship, …

The Impact Of Second-Tiered Leadership Behavior On Postmerger Experience In The Jamaica Constabulary Force, James Theophilus Golding

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Following the merger of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Island Special Constabulary Force (ISCF) in May 2014, complaints emerged about inequitable treatment of former ISCF members, raising questions about social justice and breaches of the moral contract. Although prior research highlighted the importance of leadership in mergers, it neglected to examine the role of second-tier leadership. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to investigate the potential role of second-tiered JCF leadership behavior in these perceived social justice breaches. A transformational leadership framework, which centers on leaders’ behavior and communication to motivate followers, underpinned the study. Purposeful …

Pretreatment Risk Model For Radiation-Induced Lymphopenia Is Associated With Adjuvant Durvalumab Efficacy In Patients With Unresectable Stage Iii Nsclc, Peter S N Van Rossum, Pim J J Damen, Francesco Cortiula, Brian P Hobbs, Lorenzo De Marchi, Radhe Mohan, Max Peters, Famke L Schneiders, Dirk De Ruysscher, Robin Wijsman, Joost J C Verhoeff, Ting Xu, Zhongxing Liao, Steven H Lin

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Introduction: Severe radiation-induced lymphopenia (RIL) during concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) for NSCLC has been associated with poorer outcomes and reduced immunotherapy efficacy. Because RIL often develops late during CCRT, identifying patients at risk before treatment may be clinically relevant. This study aimed to develop and validate a nomogram based on pretreatment predictors for severe RIL, and secondarily to explore associations between predicted RIL risk and adjuvant durvalumab-associated survival.

Methods: A retrospective development cohort of consecutive patients with NSCLC treated with CCRT (2010-2019) was established, along with an independent external validation cohort from other institutions. A multivariable logistic regression model was developed …

A Conceptualization Of The Teaching Practice Of Building, Shari L. Stockero, Blake E. Peterson, Keith R. Leatham, Laura R. Van Zoest

Michigan Tech Publications

In this theoretical paper, we present a conceptualization of the teaching practice of building—a teaching practice that takes advantage of high-leverage student contributions we call Mathematical Opportunities in Student Thinking (MOSTs). Specifying this complex teaching practice is important because it provides the detail needed for mathematics education researchers to study the nuances of teachers’ in-the-moment use of student thinking and for mathematics teacher educators to support teachers in developing such use. We describe key aspects and teacher actions associated with the four elements of building: Establish, Grapple Toss, Conduct, and Make Explicit. Throughout the paper we compare and contrast this …

An Assessment Of Paediatricians' Knowledge And Perspectives Of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy In Oman, Zamzam Al Jabri, Maryam Alsawaie, Amal Saki Malehi, Amna Al Futaisi, Fatema Al-Amrani

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe, X-linked recessive disorder. The rarity of DMD and insufficient training result in paediatricians being uninformed about the condition, delaying diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and perspectives of Oman's paediatric residents and paediatricians regarding the genetics, clinical features and therapy of DMD. Furthermore, this study assessed the association between residency training phases (R1–R4) and post-residency knowledge, together with the influence of professional titles on DMD knowledge. Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2024 to February 2025 and included paediatric healthcare practitioners. An online questionnaire was …

A Comparative Assessment Of School Psychological Services In A Select Higher Education Institution, Alvin Ryan Alcantara Dizon

Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia

This quantitative descriptive-comparative research assessed the effectiveness and adequacy of SPS in a higher education institution in Southern Tagalog, Philippines. This study aimed to identify the perceived importance of both direct and indirect psychological services and evaluate the extent of administrative support in implementing them. Participants included 75 administrative personnel, 30 mental health staff, and 384 faculty and student respondents selected through stratified proportional sampling. Data were collected using a validated and reliable instrument (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.966-0.989) and analyzed using analysis of variance and independent sample t-tests. Results revealed that all respondent groups rated direct services as very important …

Pro-Environmental Behavior: Its Moderating Role On The Relationship Between Environmental Identity And Climate Change Anxiety Among Gen Z Filipinos, Marc Eric S. Reyes, Alvin Joseph D. Mapoy, Victoria Ann Louis N. Aranzanso, Francheska Ysabel A. Avera, Beatrice O. Martinez, Mariah Michaela T. Ramos, Ryan Francis O. Cayubit

Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia

Environmental identity refers to an individual’s understanding of how their environment shapes their identity and relationships. This connection may cause climate change anxiety and motivate pro-environmental behavior. Using an explanatory, cross-sectional design, we examined whether environmental identity (EI) predicts climate change anxiety (CCA) and whether pro-environmental behavior (PEB) moderates their relationship. Seven hundred sixty-one Filipinos aged 18–25 completed the Revised Environmental Identity Scale, Climate Change Anxiety Scale, and Pro-Environmental Behavior Scale. Our findings revealed a significant positive relationship between environmental identity and anxiety about climate change. However, moderation analysis indicated that environmental identity is only associated with climate change anxiety …

Marital Satisfaction And Social Media Use: A Comparative Study Based On Addiction Levels, Fatma Ayhan, Elif Arık, Merve Gülsüm Saçan, Zehra Sevim, Esme Arguç

Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia

In recent years, the widespread use of social media platforms has raised questions about their impact on marital relationships. This study examined the relationship between marital satisfaction, social media use, and certain sociodemographic characteristics. This descriptive and cross-sectional study comprised 461 individuals residing in Turkey who had been married for at least one year. Data were collected using the Bergen Social Media Addiction and Marital Satisfaction Scales. Statistical analyses included t-tests, analysis of variance, and multiple linear regression analysis. Social media addiction was high among 16.5% of the participants. Marital satisfaction was higher among males, those who married at age …

Gendered Harms In Armed Conflict: International Legal Responses To The Gendered Effects Of The War In Sudan, Naima Dams

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis interrogates how international law conceptualizes, prosecutes, and ultimately limits the understanding of sexual violence in contexts of war and displacement. Drawing on feminist legal theory, postcolonial critique, and ethnographic fieldwork with Sudanese women displaced in Egypt, it questions the dominant legal framing of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) as episodic, exceptional, and individualized. Instead, it reveals sexual violence as structural, continuous, and embedded in the everyday realities of racialized, gendered, and colonial harm.

Through ethnographical narratives, the study exposes how survivors' experiences often exceed the legibility frameworks of humanitarian and legal institutions, which prioritize spectacular, forensic evidence over slow, …

Ai Transformation In Education: Examining Teachers’ Perceptions Using An Integrated Tam-Tpack-Genai Framework, Areej Elsayary, Ghadah Al Murshidi, Karim Ragab, Ahmed Al Zaabi

All Works

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming educational systems by enhancing teaching, assessment, and learning personalization. This study investigated teachers’ perceptions of AI integration using an integrated technology acceptance model (TAM), technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK), and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) framework. The main constructs used are perceived usefulness (PU), attitudes toward use (ATU), and behavioral intention (BI), with GenAI dimensions (agency, amplification, adaptivity, and authenticity) embedded within them. The study employed a cross-sectional design with 332 teachers in the emirate of Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Results showed that PU was the strongest predictor of both ATU and BI, while ATU …

Soil Re-Engineering In Western Australia, Part I: A Novel Approach For Rapid And Lasting Improvement Of Soil Physical And Chemical Properties, Gaus Azam, Chad Reynolds

Natural Resources Research Articles

Context

Soil acidity, high soil strength, and poor subsoil structure are major constraints to crop productivity in coarse-textured and texture-contrast soils of southern Australia. These interacting limitations restrict root growth, reduce access to subsoil water and nutrients, and constrain yield potential in water-limited environments. While deep tillage and surface liming have been used to address individual constraints, their benefits are often short-lived and insufficient to overcome multiple subsoil limitations simultaneously. Aims

This study aimed to evaluate the short- and long-term effects of soil profile re-engineering on soil physical, chemical, and hydrological properties, and to determine the persistence of these changes …

Teachers’ Views On The Relevance Of Local Wisdom Values In Strengthening Students’ Character Education, Fatkhurozqi Razaq, Oktaviani Adhi Suciptaningsih, Aynin Mashfufah

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The digital era has had a dual impact on basic education, where technological advances are often accompanied by cultural erosion and moral degradation among students. The increase in bullying cases and the decline in manners indicate that conventional character education has not been able to effectively filter the negative influences of globalization. This study aims to explore the perception of urgency and pedagogical strategies of elementary school teachers in integrating local wisdom values into character-building learning. The research method used was descriptive qualitative, involving ten elementary school teachers as participants selected through purposive sampling. Data collection was carried out using …

Integrating Island Local Wisdom Into Project-Based Learning: A Strategy To Enhance Critical Thinking Skills In Coastal Primary Education, Miirwan Rambe, Mohammad Yusuf Randy

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This research was driven by the identified deficit in critical thinking skills among elementary students at UPTD SDN 010131 Pulau Rakyat Tua, largely attributed to traditional teacher-centered instruction and a lack of contextualized, project-based learning. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of a Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model integrated with local wisdom on the critical thinking proficiency of fifth-grade students. Utilizing a pre experimental one-group pretest-posttest design, the study involved 30 students as the experimental sample. Data were collected through validated critical thinking tests and structured observation sheets. The results indicated a significant enhancement in student performance, …

Improving Science Learning Outcomes On Force Module Through Teams Games Tournament (Tgt) Model For 4th Grade Students At Sdn 15 Indralaya, Nia Julianti, Mohammad Yusuf Randy

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This research was initiated to address pedagogical challenges identified at SD Negeri 15 Indralaya, specifically the low levels of student engagement and sub-optimal learning outcomes in the Science (IPAS) "Force" module. The objective of this study was to evaluate the improvement in academic performance following the implementation of the Teams Games Tournament (TGT) learning model among fourth-grade students during the first semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. This study employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design conducted over two cycles, each comprising four systematic phases: planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The participants included 14 fourth-grade students. Data were analyzed using …

Strengthen The Implementation Of 2013 Curriculum Based On Local Wisdom In Growing Elementary School Student Character, Amina Divina P

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

The entry of foreign culture which increasingly erodes local values and culture is a problem for the Indonesian nation. This problem arises due to a lack of public interest and concern for the cultural wealth they have. In order to foster the potential of students with characters based on culture, values, and local wisdom that are in accordance with the demands of society, this study aims to examine the strengthening of the implementation of the operational curriculum of the SD Gunongsekar 1 Madura education unit towards the character of students based on local wisdom. The development of the 2013 curriculum …

Development Of An E-Comic Based Teaching Module To Improve Creativity And Science Learning Outcomes Of Class V Students At Primary School Negeri 15 Peudada, Nurliana Nurliana, Musdiani Musdiani, Mulia Putra, Siti Mayang Sari

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This research aims to develop an E-Comic based teaching module to improve the creativity and learning outcomes of class V students at SD Negeri 15 Peudada. The development method used is Research and Development (R&D). This research involved 30 fifth grade students at SD Negeri 15 Peudada. The research instruments used were observation, interviews and documentation. Analysis techniques are used to determine the feasibility of the E-Comic based teaching modules that have been assessed. The results of the research showed that the E-Comic based teaching module developed had learning outcomes of 3.8%, the 66-71 interval was 1.9%, the 72-77 interval …

Analysis Of Learning Obstacles For Elementary School Students In Understanding Exponential Numbers, Sri Sumida, Rita Novita, Siti Mayang Sari, Jonni Sitorus

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Understanding exponential numbers is a very crucial element in the mathematics learning process, especially at the elementary education level. Despite this, many students face significant challenges in understanding this concept. This research aims to analyze various learning obstacles experienced by students in understanding exponential numbers, as well as trying to find appropriate solutions to overcome these problems. Based on data obtained from a survey conducted on 23 students in several elementary schools, it was found that around 65% of them had difficulty understanding exponent notation and its application in the context of everyday life. Apart from that, as many as …

Development Of E-Booklet Based Learning Materials In Ppkn Lessons To Improve Learning Outcomes Of Grade Iv Students Of Sdn Cot Kuta, Nagan Raya Regency, Eli Yusnita, Siti Mayang Sari, Musdiani Musdiani

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study refers to the effectiveness of books used in learning so that they provide the right meaning of learning for students. The research method uses research and developmentto produce a percentage level of effectiveness of student learning outcomes in PPKn learning in elementary schools. E-booklet-based teaching materials are digital learning resources presented in booklet format. This material combines the advantages of traditional booklets with the flexibility and interactivity of digital media. This material can be used in educational environments to improve learning, facilitate the teaching process, and meet various learning styles. E-booklet-based teaching materials improve student learning outcomes in …

Development Of E-Book Teaching Modules In Science Learning To Improve Learning Outcomes Of Grade V Students Of Sdn 2 Nurussalam Aceh Timur, Sri Irma Susanti, Lili Kasmini, Siti Mayang Sari, Fitriani Manurung

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study responds to the need for interactive elementary science teaching materials that enable timely feedback, particularly on the topic of magnetic force. The study aimed to develop an e-book teaching module for Grade V science and to examine its validity, practicality, and effectiveness. A research and development approach was applied using the ADDIE model. A limited try-out involved 30 Grade V students at SDN 2 Nurussalam, East Aceh. The module was reviewed by expert validators to evaluate content quality, instructional design, and language clarity using validation questionnaires. Practicality was measured through teacher and student response questionnaires, while effectiveness was …

Development And Implementation Of Google Earth-Assisted Guided Inquiry Teaching Materials To Improve Student' Learning Outcomes In Ipas, Andika Bayangkara, Siti Mayang Sari, Rita Novita

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study developed and implemented Google Earth-assisted guided inquiry teaching materials for IPAS and evaluated their validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The study used a research and development approach with the ADDIE model. Participants were Grade V students at SD Islam Laboratory Aceh Besar. Data were collected using expert validation sheets, teacher and student practicality questionnaires, and a learning outcomes test administered before and after implementation. Data were analyzed using descriptive percentages and N-gain. The expert validation results indicated high validity for media (98%), content (92%), and language (94%). Practical responses were also high, with teachers reporting 92% and students 85%. …

Hermeneutic Reconstruction Of The Role Of Community In The Learning Ecology, Qoriah Rahmawati, Aceng Hasani, Erwin Salpariansi

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

Community is often treated as an external support for schools, which makes its role in learning ecology conceptually peripheral and weakly integrated into explanations of learning across contexts. This study aims to reconstruct the role of community within the learning ecology so that it is positioned as a constitutive dimension of learning alongside school and family. The study used a systematic literature review of 62 publications, followed by narrative meta-analysis and philosophical-hermeneutic interpretation within the Triad Human Learning Ecology framework. The results show a school-centered tendency in the literature, while community is more frequently framed as contextual support than as …

Resilience Of Nationalism Among Acehnese Youth In The Global Era: A Qualitative Study From Civics Teachers' Perspectives, Roni Hidayat

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study investigates how schools can strengthen the resilience of nationalism among Acehnese youth in the global era, with particular attention to post-conflict social conditions and rapid cultural change. Previous studies on nationalism in the era of globalization have generally emphasized Pancasila values or single-school interventions, but fewer studies have examined how teachers conceptualize and operationalize nationalism resilience in schools across Aceh. The study used a descriptive qualitative design with a multi-site school perspective. Participants were 10 Civics Education (PPKn) teachers from senior high schools in Aceh Province, selected purposively based on teaching role and experience. Data were collected through …

Empathy Training Program As A Strategy To Improve Empathy In Elementary School Students, Rizqi Hanabella

Jurnal Pendidikan Humaniora

This study examined the effectiveness of an empathy training program for elementary school students using a non-randomized quasi-experimental design (untreated control group with pretest-posttest and follow-up measurements). The participants were 39 students from Grade IV and Grade V who were assigned to groups based on existing class membership. The program was developed from Davis's empathy framework (perspective-taking, fantasy, empathic concern, and personal distress), and empathy was measured using an Interpersonal Reactivity Index based scale adapted for elementary students. Data were analyzed using a mixed-design ANOVA. The findings showed a significant time-by-group interaction, and the experimental group demonstrated a significant increase …

Temporal Induction Of The Homeodomain Transcription Factor Nkx2-1 Is Sufficient To Respecify Foregut And Hindgut Endoderm To A Pulmonary Fate In Xenopus Laevis, Brian Hyatt, Erin Lundberg, Rachael Eye, Scott Rankin, Aaron M. Zorn

Day of Scholarship

During development the expression of numerous genes is required to direct the proper formation of cells, tissues and organs. One special class of genes, transcription factors, code for proteins which regulate the expression of multiple genes to ensure tissues and organs develop at the right time and place. One transcription factor, NKX2-1, is necessary for proper lung formation in vertebrates. We investigated if NKX2-1, on its own, could drive the formation of lung tissue in the frog, Xenopus laevis. Both frog and human NKX2-1 was able to cause the formation of pulmonary tissue, examined by the expression of lung specific …