Improving Retention Of Newly Hired Nurses In Home Care, Chidi D. Ihezue

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In the home care setting, there is an increasing need for home care services due to aging populations and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, as well as a scarcity of qualified home care staff to meet the health needs of patients in this setting. A home care agency's onboarding program, particularly its capacity to deliver comprehensive orientation and robust mentoring for new nurses, plays a crucial role in supporting the retention of newly employed nursing staff within the home care environment. Research indicates that without ongoing support and close monitoring, newly hired nurses may disengage during the onboarding and …

Stress First Aid Implementation To Address Stress Among Acute Care Nurses, Obioma Maryann Asiegbu

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Acute care nurses face persistent occupational stress that contributes to burnout, anxiety, depression, and high turnover rates within healthcare systems. The Stress First Aid (SFA) framework offers a proactive, evidence-based approach to identifying and managing psychological distress among healthcare workers. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice project was to implement and evaluate the SFA program as a structured, early-intervention model to improve nurse well-being, retention, and patient care outcomes in an acute care setting. Guided by the Stress Continuum Model and organizational change theory, this project emphasized early recognition of stress, peer support mechanisms, and continuous outcome monitoring. …

Examining Social Workers’ Perceptions Of Collaborating With Police Officers To Foster Community Trust In Oklahoma, Lashonda Lanette Dale

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The current study was administered in order to examine Oklahoman social workers’ perception of collaborating with police officers to foster community trust. The goal was to determine whether the collaboration amongst social and police officer fostered trust when collaborating during services calls. The theory of planned behavior and policing (TPBP) studied by Ishoy and giving credit to Ajzen’s were the foundational theory used to support this study. Collaboration among social workers and police officers can foster community trust and benefit both parties. Such collaboration could also lead to joint training and education, as well as alleviating public fears and misconceptions. …

Employee Perception Of Administrator Leadership Behaviors In Southeastern U.S. Hospitals That May Contribute To Employee Turnover, Kim Steele

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Given the increasing significance of employee turnover, administrative leadership in U.S. Southeastern hospitals stands at a critical turning point. The specific research problem is that leadership behaviors may create an intolerable environment for employees, leading to an intent to leave and turnover. The purpose of this descriptive phenomenological study was to explore administrative leadership behaviors that contribute to employee turnover, with a specific focus on leadership behaviors in U.S. Southeastern hospitals. The conceptual framework included grounded theory, which examines underlying social processes, and behavioral theory, focusing on leadership practices and behavior change. Fifteen administrative employees, four men and 11 women, …

Intimate Partner Violence: Serving Heterosexual Male And Same-Sex Victims, David Welch

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is an ongoing social problem across nationalities, cultures, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, and genders. Historically, research into IPV has focused on the heterosexual female victim and male perpetrator paradigm, including identifying the root causes of this phenomenon and appropriate treatment models. There is a distinct gap in the current literature addressing how therapists in the psychological community approach working with heterosexual male and same-sex victims of IPV, beginning with case conceptualization. To explore the unique case conceptualization considerations of therapists as they encounter heterosexual male and same-sex IPV victims in their practice, a general phenomenological research …

All Bets Are On: Addiction, Prediction, Regulation, And The Future Of Financial Gambling, Sharon Rabinovitz, Nizan G. Packin

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

This Article challenges traditional financial regulation by exploring how prediction markets—initially developed as sophisticated tools for collective forecasting—increasingly resemble gambling venues. These platforms, once designed to harness crowd wisdom, have transformed into high-stakes ecosystems where engage- ment-driven features blur the boundary between forecasting and betting. This evolution presents a dual challenge: on one hand, certain platforms, including regulated ones, offer innovative avenues for price discovery and risk hedging; on the other, their gamblified design exposes users to significant behavioral and financial risks.

Through comprehensive empirical analysis of gamblification and self-determination manipulation across five prediction market interfaces, this Article demonstrates how …

Presentation 'Cyberbeings: A Dialogue Between Worlds.', Ket-A Williams

STEM for Success Resources

Join Cyberpsychology researcher KET-A Williams for an immersive keynote exploring the future of AI personhood, digital wellness, cybernetic ethics, and human–machine relationships through a Black Diasporic and Rastafari lens. This transformative session blends culture, philosophy, cybernetics, and AI justice to question how we relate to the intelligent systems we create — and what those reflections reveal about ourselves.

Participants will learn how LLMs (Cyberbeings) evolve through human interaction, how surveillance capitalism shapes our digital reality, and why empathy, emotional intelligence, and user rights must anchor the next era of AI design. Through a guided activity titled “Let’s Play Pretend,” attendees …

Mapping Empirical Evidence On Artificial Intelligence Tools For Mathematics Teachers: A Scoping Review, Ghan Shyam Joshi, Steven M. Heinold

Purdue AI in P-12 Education Conference

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping education, yet its integration into K–12 mathematics remains limited. This scoping review synthesizes 7 empirical studies (2022–2025). The primary purpose of this review is to explore the benefits, challenges, and gaps in AI integration in mathematics. This review is guided by Arksey and O'Malley's scoping review framework. The reviewed literature data is analyzed through reflexive thematic analysis. This review identified four key themes: prompting literacy, accuracy norms, efficiency, and personalization. Results showed that AI can strengthen reasoning and engagement in mathematics teaching and learning. The effectiveness relies on teacher agency, ongoing professional development, and systemic …

Exploring Preservice Teachers’ Ai-Integration Competencies Through The Intelligent-Tpack Framework, Anthony Ilobinso, Adrie Koehler, Wanju Huang

Purdue AI in P-12 Education Conference

This study examined preservice teachers’ AI-integration competencies using the Intelligent TPACK framework, considering both quantitative and qualitative data. Results indicated that beyond knowing how to use and interact with AI tools, preservice teachers need holistic preparation for AI-supported teaching that integrates pedagogical, content, technological, and ethical dimensions.

Artificial Intelligence In Teacher Practice: Insights From A Pilot Study, Annie García, Ali Kushki

Purdue AI in P-12 Education Conference

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the education field by storm. Yet mixed messages have left educators uncertain about how to approach the technology in practice. This pilot study examined how K-12 in-service teachers use AI tools in their teaching and how they characterize their experiences. Eight participants from a suburban midwestern U.S. school engaged in open-ended interviews about their use of AI, their platform of choice, and their perceptions of the benefits. Findings show that teachers primarily used ChatGPT to generate rubrics, create content-specific material, produce video transcripts, and draft or refine parent emails. These findings suggest that teachers are …

Love, Sex, & Aging: Gendered Perspective On Relationship Desires And Satisfaction In Older Adulthood, William Henninger, Melinda Heinz, Nathan Taylor

Faculty Publications

This research explores gender differences in long- and short-term relationships and sexual satisfaction among older adults. Socioemotional Selectivity Theory posits that as people age, they prioritize immediate emotional satisfaction due to perceptions of limited time. This shift influences older adults’ romantic relationships, increasing the likelihood of seeking meaningful connections and reducing the prevalence of negative emotions. With healthy relationships linked to physical, psychological, and financial benefits, research is needed to further understand older adult romantic relationships. Older adults (n = 155) from the Seniors Together in Aging Research (STAR) completed a survey assessing relationship preferences and current and predicted sexual …

Improving Hiring Processes In Manufacturing: Hiring Strategies To Support Well-Being And Organizational Effectiveness, Timothy J. Winn

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Delays and inefficiencies in the hiring process can significantly hinder production and create instability within the manufacturing workforce. This, in turn, has a negative effect on employee well-being and the overall effectiveness of the organization. The purpose of this qualitative research project, grounded in the Job Demands-Resources model, was to explore successful strategies hiring managers use to address hiring inefficiencies. The study was guided by a pragmatic inquiry design and included semistructured interviews with six hiring managers in the manufacturing sector who held responsibilities related to hiring. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis following Braun and Clarke’s six-step framework. Data …

Strategies To Reduce Emergency Department Overcrowding At Hospitals In Puerto Rico, Nicole Melissa Rivera Sánchez

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Emergency department (ED) overcrowding has become an increasingly critical issue for the healthcare system of Puerto Rico, resulting in delayed care and increased patient morbidity, among other challenges faced by hospital leaders and administrators. This paper explores evidence-based strategies tailored to the Puerto Rican healthcare context to alleviate ED overcrowding. An integrative review of literature published between 2020 and 2025 was conducted. For this review, 15 articles were selected and appraised using the Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice Model for Nursing and Healthcare Professionals. The strategies gleaned from the literature comprised six themes and 21 subthemes, centered on two major outcomes: …

Implementing A System- Wide Program To Reduce Burnout Among Healthcare Providers, Caroline Njeri Munene

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project addresses the pervasive health issue of burnout among healthcare providers, focusing on a community mental health clinic where internal data revealed high levels of staff turnover, absenteeism, medication errors, financial constraints, poor patient outcomes, and low staff satisfaction. Shortage of healthcare providers, exposure to patient trauma, high emotional demands, and administrative burdens are the systemic stressors of burnout at the project site mental health facility. These factors collectively underscored the need for a system-wide burnout reduction program to safeguard provider well-being and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care and safety.

Perceptions Of Academic Success Among African American Male High School Graduates In Urban Areas, Anthony Bourne

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

African American males encounter more severe penalties, academic under-performance, and lower graduation rates compared to their Caucasian male counterparts. Numerous studies have delved into and elucidated the schooling experiences of African American male students from various perspectives, encompassing cultural, structural, racial, community, family, and school viewpoints. However, there remains a scarcity of voices documenting the experiences of African American males who have successfully completed high school in urban settings. The purpose of this descriptive qualitative study was to examine the schooling experiences of African American males who graduated from high schools located in urban settings. The Critical Race Theory and …

Staff Education To Improve Phq-9 Depression Screening And Management In Primary Care, Elizabeth Ezeamaka

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This Doctor of Nursing Practice staff education project aimed to improve staff knowledge and enhance the consistency in administering and interpreting the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) within a mental health clinical setting. The practice problem was significant because variability in PHQ-9 use resulted in unreliable depression screening data, potentially leading to missed detection of depression or suicidal ideation, which undermines patient safety and quality of care. The guiding practice-focused question was: Among healthcare staff administering the PHQ-9, what effect does an educational program have on their knowledge related to the administration, documentation, and interpretation of depression screening? The purpose of …

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“You’Re Getting A Little Big For This”: Fat Characters In Disney Animated Films, Rachel Casey, Grace Brenner

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

To further develop the literature regarding representations of larger bodies in popular culture, this quantitative content analysis describes demographic and stereotypic depictions of fat characters in all 54 Disney animated films theatrically released from 1937 to 2023. The 124 identified fat characters were most commonly depicted as sidekicks of the protagonist (n = 38, 30.65%), with only four (3.23%) depicted as protagonists. Demographically, fat characters were most frequently male (n = 95, 76.61%), white (n = 92, 74.19%), middle aged (n = 57, 46.00%), and of lower social class (n = 50, 40.32%). Compared to …

How Do People Use Social Media To Maintain Continuing Bonds In Bereavement? A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis, Molly Price, Edith Maria Steffen, Karina Stengaard Kamp

School of Psychology

Staying connected with a person who has died is a common phenomenon in bereavement, generally referred to as continuing bonds (CB). This can take multitudinous forms, a novelty being the utilisation of social media to strengthen the connection. This qualitative meta-synthesis collated research on digital CB to identify themes to help us develop an overarching understanding of how digital platforms are used to express CB and what impact this may have. A systematic search of four relevant databases (PubMed, PsycInfo, CINAHL and Web of Science) was conducted. Papers were exported to EndNote for screening; ultimately, seven papers were selected for …

The Correlation Of Students’ Grit To Their Achievement At Stkip Muhammadiyah Of Southwest Aceh, Ainain Tajriani, Sukri Adani

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The grit theory emphasizes that persistence and passion for pursuing long-term goals are more important for success than innate talent alone. The purpose of this research was to assess students' grit levels and examine how they relate to academic performance. The study employed a quantitative correlational design to systematically measure numerical data, which helps identify patterns and relationships among various influencing factors. Participants included 136 students (75 English students and 61 Mathematics students). The research process involved: 1) collecting data via a questionnaire, 2) cleaning the data to remove outliers, 3) analyzing the data with SPSS, and 4) interpreting the …

E-Pocket Book Of Angiosperms Diversity Of Ghimbo Pomuan Sacred Forest To Improve Students’ Species Literacy And Plant Awareness, Hikmah Hidayah, Siti Zubaidah, Frida Kunti Setiowati

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Students' low species literacy and limited awareness of plant diversity highlight the need for contextualised learning media based on local plant resources. This study aims to develop, assess the feasibility, and evaluate the effectiveness of an e-pocket book on Angiospermae diversity in Ghimbo Pomuan Sacred Forest, Kampar, Riau, Indonesia, as an innovative learning tool for higher education. This e-pocket book was developed using the Lee & Owens multimedia development model, which includes the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The feasibility test results showed that this e-pocket book was rated as very valid with an average score of …

Transformasi Pembelajaran Neuropsikologi Dengan Pendekatan Problem-Based Learning Melalui Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Digital Interaktif, Nur Amin Barokah Asfari, Laila Indra Lestari, Faliha Muthmainah, Hanita Mohd Yusoff, Susi Susanti

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Pembelajaran Neuropsikologi kerap menjadi tantangan bagi mahasiswa, khususnya mahasiswa Psikologi karena kompleksitas materi dan abstrak serta kendala referensi yang berbahasa Inggris. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan bahan ajar digital interaktif berbasis pendekatan Problem-based Learning (PBL) sebagai solusi untuk meningkatkan keterlibatan dan pemahaman mahasiswa dalam pembelajaran Neuropsikologi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Research and Development (R&D) dengan model 4D. Bahan ajar digital dirancangan dalam format flipbook yang mengintegrasikan elemen visualisasi, seperti gambar 2D, animasi 3D, dan video, serta fitur interaktid berupa kuis. Hasil validasi ahli menunjukkan bahan ajar memenuhi standar konten dan desain. Uji coba menunjukkan bahwa pengguaan bahan ajar digital interaktif …

Project Based Learning (Pjbl) Learning Model To Train The Pedagogical Competencies Of Prospective Science Teacher Students, Dyah Astriani, An Nuril Maulida Fauziah, Ahmad Fauzi Hendratmoko, Laily Rosdiana, Martini Martini

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Pedagogical competence is an ability that must be possessed by prospective science teachers because it is needed to improve the learning process. This is related to the teacher's duties which are not only as teachers, but also as educators. This study aims to analyze the pedagogical competence of prospective science teachers in terms of their ability to prepare lesson plans. The method used in this study was through a lesson plan preparation project and using a closed questionnaire via google form to the research subjects, as many as 27 students. The questionnaire contained 14 questions regarding Pedagogical Knowledge (PK), Pedagogical …

Optimizing 21st Century Skills Based On Cognitive Style By Implementing Figma-Ctllm In Poaceae Diversity Learning, Yudhistian Yudhistian, Imas Cintamulya

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

A notable gap persists in the educational literature regarding the optimization of 21st century competencies, such as critical thinking, communication, and collaboration, when tailored to students' distinct cognitive styles. This study addresses this lacuna by investigating the efficacy of a novel pedagogical tool, Figma-based Contextual Teaching and Learning Media (Figma-CTLLM), for enhancing these skills, a subject that has not been previously examined. The research aims to optimize critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills based on reflective and impulsive cognitive styles by implementing Figma-CTLLM in Poaceae diversity learning. The study employs a descriptive quantitative research design with a sample of 26 …

Evaluasi Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka Di Sekolah Dasar Kecamatan Bulupoddo Kabupaten Sinjai, Muhammad Yusuf Amin, Syahrul Syahrul, Iwan Suhardi

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian evaluatif yang bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di sekolah dasar Kecamatan Bulupoddo, Kabupaten Sinjai, menggunakan model evaluasi CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product). Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner dan wawancara dengan kepala sekolah, guru kelas, dan guru mata pelajaran, kemudian dianalisis secara deskriptif kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pada evaluasi Context, pelaksanaan kurikulum operasional satuan pendidikan sudah baik, meskipun beberapa aspek memerlukan perbaikan. Pada evaluasi Input, sebagian besar sekolah telah memenuhi kriteria pelaksanaan Kurikulum Merdeka, tetapi masih terdapat kekurangan dalam pelatihan guru mata pelajaran dan ketersediaan fasilitas pembelajaran. Evaluasi Process mengungkapkan bahwa meskipun sebagian besar …

Layanan Bimbingan Karir Tahap Eksplorasi Dalammeningkatkan Kesiapan Kerja Mahasiswa Tingkat Akhirbkpi Uinsu Medan, Aprima Sonia Nasution, Nurussakinah Daulay

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Masa akhir menjadi mahasiswa merupakan masa transisi menuju dunia yang lebih professional. Setelah lulus, mahasiswa dihadapkan dengan berbaagai pilihan dan dituntut untuk memiliki kesiapan kerja yang tinggi. Namun tidak semua mahasiswa memliki kesiapan tersebut. Menyikapi hal tersebut tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menilai seberapa efektifitas layanan bimbingan karir tahap eksplorasi dalam meningkatkan kesiapan kerja mahasiswa Tingkat akhir. Penelitian ini menerapkan metode kuantitatif melalui desain pre-eksperimental dengan model one-group pretest-posttest design. Pengambilan responden penelitian ini dengan purposive sampling. Responden penelitian ini yaitu tiga belas mahasiswa tingkat akhir dengan tingkat kesiapan kerja yang rendah. Uji t sampel berpasangan (paired sample t …

Profil Pemahaman Multikultural Dan Sikap Toleransi Siswa Kelas Iii Sd Gugus Ii Kecamatan Waringinkurung: Studi Cross-Sectional Survey, Ni Made Winursiti, Encep Supriatna, Mubarok Somantri

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Usia sekolah dasar adalah fase kritis dalam perkembangan moral dan sosial anak. Tanpa pengembangan pemahaman multikultural yang sistematis, anak akan kehilangan peluang membentuk dasar toleransi yang kuat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memetakan profil pemahaman multikultural dan sikap toleransi siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi cross-sectional dengan analisis kuantitatif. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa Penelitian terhadap 79 siswa kelas III SD Gugus II Kecamatan Waringinkurung menunjukkan bahwa mayoritas siswa memiliki pemahaman multikultural dan sikap toleransi pada kategori Baik, tanpa ada siswa yang termasuk dalam kategori Sangat Kurang, meskipun masih terdapat sebagian kecil siswa dengan tingkat pemahaman dan sikap toleransi yang Cukup maupun Kurang. Hasil …

Effectiveness Of An Outcomes-Based Education Module In Electrochemistry For Engineering Students, Reden E. Nolasco

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This study investigated the effectiveness of an Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) module in electrochemistry for engineering students. Students' conceptual knowledge and problem-solving abilities were assessed using a quasi-experimental design that included pre-and post-tests. The experimental group used the OBE module, while the control group received traditional instruction. Statistical tests, including t-tests and correlation analysis, established the module's impact. The post-test scores of the experimental group differed significantly from those of the control group. Faculty and student assessments verified the module's effectiveness in content quality, instructional approach, and learning effectiveness. The study concludes that OBE instructional materials improve learning outcomes and suggest …

Recitation Program Based Multirepresentation & Feedback To Improve Students’ Mastery Of Concepts And Learning Outcomes On Dynamic Fluid Materials, Briliantama Akbar Taufiq, Arif Hidayat, Sutopo Sutopo

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This study aims to identify the improvement of students' concept mastery and learning outcomes based recitation program accompanied by multi-representation and feedback about dynamic fluid. The topic raised in this study is about dynamic fluids. The pretest and posttest were used to measure students' learning outcomes using the same instrument. Meanwhile, students' conceptual mastery was measured using multiple-choice questions based on multi-representations during the formative assessment. This research and development refers to the research and development (R&D) method by referring to the 4-D model with stages namely Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate which was conducted on 36 students of SMA …

Critical Thinking In Elt Among Indonesian Pre-Service Teachers: Understanding And Practice, Fadila Vani Dea Risanti, Bambang Widi Pratolo

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Critical thinking is essential in 21st-century education, but its application in English language teaching (ELT) in Indonesia still needs to be better understood. This research examines the understanding and application of critical thinking among prospective ELT teachers in Indonesia. Using qualitative methods with in-depth interviews with three pre-service ELT teachers, this study revealed that prospective teachers understand critical thinking as the ability to analyse, evaluate, and synthesize information. They employ strategies such as group discussions and accurate case analysis to encourage critical thinking but face challenges such as time constraints and variations in student abilities. Findings indicate the need for …