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A Guided Ungrading Example For Independent Research Projects In An Upper-Division Ecosystem Ecology Stem Course, Christine S. O'Connell

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

Ungrading is a pedagogical approach that, in some iterations, emphasizes formative feedback and student self-assessment over traditional point-based grading. While increasingly popular in the humanities and social sciences, ungrading remains uncommon in STEM courses, particularly those that are content-intensive. This article presents a structured example of ungrading implemented in an upper-division ecosystem ecology course through a 7-week independent research project. Students used public or previously collected ecological data to investigate a scientific question, culminating in a short-format, manuscript-style research paper and a 10 min oral presentation. The project was scaffolded with multiple checkpoints, including structured reflections, peer review, and instructor …

Trusting Ai In Finance: The Role Of Psychological Traits And Ai Literacy In Shaping User Behaviour Toward Robo-Advisors, Sukma Aini

The South East Asian Journal of Management

Research Aims: This study investigates the influence of psychological traits, risk tolerance, trust propensity, and AI literacy on trust in robo-advisors and subsequent financial behaviour within Indonesia’s expanding fintech landscape.

Design/Methodology/Approach: Data were collected through a survey of 235 Indonesian users with prior robo-advisor experience, and the hypotheses were tested using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM).

Research Findings: The results revealed that risk tolerance, trust propensity, and AI literacy significantly predicted financial behaviour, both directly and indirectly, through their positive effects on trust in AI. Trust emerged as a central mediating mechanism, particularly for trust propensity and AI …

Safety And Efficacy Of Liver-Directed Radiotherapy After Chemoimmunotherapy For Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma: An Early Report From A Large Tertiary Cancer Center, Abdulmoiz Asif, Abdulmoid Asif, Michael K Rooney, Enoch Chang, Felicity Namayanja, Sunyoung Lee, Vincent Bernard, Prajnan Das, Emma B Holiday, Sonal Noticewala, Grace L Smith, Albert C Koong, Ethan B Ludmir, Milind Javle, Lianchun Xiao, Eugene J Koay

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Recent randomized controlled trials have established chemoimmunotherapy as the standard of care for patients with advanced biliary cancers with a median overall survival (OS) of about thirteen months. No data exist to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of liver-directed radiotherapy (RT) for extrahepatic and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) in the era of chemoimmunotherapy. The purpose of this study is to report our early experience treating patients with CCA using RT and chemoimmunotherapy.

METHODS: Twenty-eight patients with CCA who received chemoimmunotherapy sequentially and/or concurrently with RT were retrospectively analyzed. The median biologic equivalent dose (BED) of RT was 84.0 [interquartile range …

Trends, Challenges And Opportunities For Moocs In Learning Mathematics: A Bibliometric Analysis, Tomi Listiawan, Juharyanto Juharyanto, Rochmawati Rochmawati, Angga Yuni Mantara, Djatmiko Djatmiko

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

This study examines the trends, challenges, and opportunities in the use of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) within mathematics education. Employing a descriptive bibliometric approach, this research analyzed 1.800 publications indexed in Dimensions.ai from 2020 to 2025 using VOSviewer software to visualize and interpret keyword co-occurrence, citation patterns, and research networks. The results indicate a substantial growth in MOOC related mathematics studies from 2020 to 2022, followed by stabilization during 2023 2025, signaling the transition of MOOCs from emergency digital instruction toward a more structured and sustainable learning ecosystem. The visualization results identified four dominant thematic clusters: (1) pedagogical engagement …

Analysis Of Reflective Thinking Skills From The Perspective Of Gregorc’S Thinking Style, Eko Santoso, Ahmad Yani T, Nurfadilah Siregar, Ade Mirza, Dede Suratman

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

Reflective thinking skills are very important because they are a major part of achieving mathematics learning objectives. However, the reality in the field found problems in students, such as their difficulty in connecting new knowledge with what they already know before. The research conducted aims to describe the ability of reflective thinking in terms of Gregorc thinking style of class XI students at SMA Negeri 8 Pontianak. Descriptive qualitative is the method used in this research with instruments in the form of thinking style tests, reflective thinking ability tests, and interview guidelines. This research involved 4 students of class XI …

Integrating Virtual Reality Into Interactive Learning Media For Improving Science Concept Mastery In Elementary Education, Indah Desiana Putri, Munzil Munzil, Hari Wahyono, Sonny Soriano

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

This study aims to design and develop interactive learning media integrated with virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance elementary students’ conceptual understanding of science, particularly on the topic of the air cycle. The research employed the Lee and Owens (2004) model of instructional design, which includes analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. The resulting product is a mobile learning application accessible via smartphones, featuring a user-friendly interface, multimedia content, learning videos, interactive simulations, and self-assessment quizzes. The VR-based learning environment allows students to explore scientific concepts both independently and collaboratively under teacher guidance, without spatial and temporal constraints. Expert …

Development Of Numerical Algorithm For Power System Computation As Project-Based Learning In Numerical Methods Course, Syafii Syafii, Baik Budi

Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran

This article presents the application of a Project-Based Learning (PjBL) approach in the Numerical Methods course, focusing on developing a numerical algorithm for power system computation. The study addresses the challenges of efficiently calculating the bus admittance matrix (Ybus), bus numbering sequences, and handling double-line connections, all crucial for accurate power flow analysis. The objective is to create an efficient algorithm that can be applied to a 7-bus power system, enhancing students' practical skills in numerical methods. The results demonstrate that the algorithm successfully computes the Ybus matrix, resolves bus numbering issues, and handles double-line connections. This approach not only …

Dislis Interview With Alice Wong On Disability Visibility, Jj Pionke

Disability in LIS (DisLIS)

DisLIS editors interview Alice Wong about her disability advocacy and creative process.

Religious Security As A Component Of National Security In The Sphere Of Social And Economic Communication, Yevhen Kharkovshchenko, Vitalii Nitsenko, Yevhen Piletskyi, Mariia Nesterova

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

National security is proposed to be viewed as a coordinated open system that, in addition to the religious, also includes military, economic, social, and other components. Considering religion as part of such an open system makes it possible to distinguish two mutually directed vectors of communication within religious communities: from church leaders to the faithful and vice versa. This presupposes feedback communication links that allow a denomination to balance interactions among the actors of church–society relations. The concept of “communication” in the context of religious and national security is thus expanded from a narrow understanding of information exchange to an …

Va Dent J April, May And June 2022

Virginia Dental Journal

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An Interview With Dr. Mary Pettiette, Frank Iuorno Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

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In Memory Of Dr. Daniel M. Laskin, A. Omar Abubaker Dmd

Virginia Dental Journal

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Truth Or Consequences, Daniel Laskin Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

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Letter To The Editor, William Bennett Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

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Recognize, Prepare And Advocate, Scott Berman Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

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Working With The Irs: Are Punched Cards And Magnetic Tapes Tax Records? - Irs Says Yes, Martin B. Roberts

Tax Adviser

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Tax Advantages In Joint Ventures Of Corporate Partners--How It Works, William E. Neuhauser

Tax Adviser

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Va Dent J July, August And September 2022

Virginia Dental Journal

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Value Based Care, Lyubov Slashcheva Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

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Your Next Opportunity Is Loading, Shannon Jacobs

Virginia Dental Journal

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Call To Action Step Up And Support Your Profession, Laura Givens

Virginia Dental Journal

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Dental Sleep Medicine, Harmeet Chiang Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

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The Tax Adviser, Volume 2, Number 1, January 1971, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

Tax Adviser

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Working With The Irs: A Model For A Sound Tax: Cyclical Filing For Individual Income Tax Returns, Charles A. Nickerson, Earl F. Davis

Tax Adviser

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Breathing In Two Languages: Inclusive Sel For Multilingual Learners, Mylia Briggs, Monica Gonzalez Smith

Journal of English Learner Education

As multilingual learners (MLs) represent the fastest-growing student demographic in U.S. public schools, educators face increasing pressure to support these students’ academic and socio-emotional needs. Traditional social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks often align with Eurocentric norms and overlook the cultural and linguistic assets of MLs. This action research self-study investigates a third-grade teacher’s implementation of culturally responsive, equity-oriented SEL (CRSEL) practices in an urban public school in Hawai‘i. Through adapted SEL lessons centered on gratitude, students engaged in activities that integrated home languages, cultural traditions, and identity-affirming practices. Findings reveal three key themes: self-awareness as validating and emancipatory, social awareness as …

Dual Or Full Immersion - What Do Wida Access Scores Reveal Might Work Best For Primary Grade Ell Students?, Charla D. Chailland, Lori Gumbert-Harris

Journal of English Learner Education

The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the academic performance of primary-grade English Language Learner (ELL) students attending Dual Immersion programs compared to their ELL peers in Full Immersion programs. This Indiana study employed a quasi-experimental design for non-equivalent control groups and analyzed three years of WIDA ACCESS assessment scores in reading, writing, and Overall English Proficiency. Archived test results from ELL students who attended one of 12 qualifying Dual Immersion programs were compared to the scores of ELL students who attended one of 12 comparable Full Immersion programs. Results were analyzed by grade level (K-3) and demographic …

Effectiveness Of Pre-Service Teachers’ Service Learning With English Language Learners Via Zoom, Donita Grissom, Padideh Fattahi Marnani, Sophie Cuocci, Irina Mclaughlin

Journal of English Learner Education

This study investigates service-learning experiences for university students in a teacher certification program, explored through the lens of sociocultural theory. Data was collected from pre-service teachers (PST) involved in service learning conducted virtually using Zoom with Vietnamese pre-service teachers. Data was in the form of surveys, which included short reflections and yes/no responses. Findings show that the service-learning program allowed PST to have the opportunity to apply the strategies learned in their coursework with ELs and increased their sense of preparation as a result. Pre-service teachers reported the service-learning communities of practice to be beneficial for their ELs. Implications highlight …

Transdisciplinarity Through A Functional Approach In The Content Areas: Commonalities For School Teachers, Karen L. Terrell, Luciana C. De Oliveira, Jia Gui

Journal of English Learner Education

In 2020, the WIDA Consortium released a revised English language development standards framework that integrates a functional approach to language development, grounded in systemic functional linguistics, across core subjects: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Central to this framework are four Key Language Uses—Narrate, Inform, Explain, and Argue. While this holistic approach is promising, it poses challenges for elementary and middle-grade teachers and ESOL specialists, who often teach multiple subjects. To ensure all teachers can implement this approach effectively, the integration of functional language must be simplified for generalist instructors. This article explores how identifying linguistic commonalities across …

The Key To Acquiring The Language Of Law, Science, And Technology In The Esl College Classroom, Patricia George-Hunter

Journal of English Learner Education

Since vocabulary plays a significant role in second language acquisition, expansive vocabulary targets should be set and pursued. This paper explores the results of introducing affixes to develop vocabulary and increase motivation for beginner to intermediate-level English language learners (ELLs) pursuing academic disciplines in law, science, and technology at a New York City community college. Participants included 23 ELLs with diverse linguistic, educational, and sociocultural backgrounds enrolled in an online synchronous Integrative Language Seminar (ILS) designed to develop all areas of English language proficiency. Pre‑, post‑, delayed tests, questionnaires, and post‑intervention interviews were conducted and analyzed to establish the language …

Exploring Language Through Systemic Functional Linguistics: Importance Of Communicating And Developing Academic Language For Multilingual Learners, Yana Shifrina-Piljovin

Journal of English Learner Education

Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) is a comprehensive theory of language that offers a unique perspective on how we use language to communicate and create meaning. SFL provides educators with a powerful theoretical framework for understanding how language functions in various contexts and how this knowledge can be applied to enhance classroom instruction. Developed by linguist Michael Halliday in the 1960s, SFL has become an influential framework for understanding linguistic metafunctions, from everyday conversations to academic discourse. The "systemic" aspect of SFL refers to the idea that language is a network of systems, each offering a set of choices for expressing …