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Human Resource Management Practices And Employee Commitment In Public Agencies: A Sustainable Workforce Development Perspective From Enugu City, Nigeria, Chukwuebuka Victor Okorie, Leilani I. De Guzman

Journal of Management for Global Sustainability

This study investigates the implementation of sustainable human resource management (HRM) practices and their influence on employee commitment within public agencies in Enugu City, Nigeria. Anchored primarily in Social Exchange Theory (SET), the research explores how specific HRM practices—recruitment, training, rewards, and career management—affect affective, continuance, and normative commitment among customer relations employees. Employing a concurrent mixed-methods design, the study gathered quantitative data via structured questionnaires from 300 employees across five public institutions and qualitative insights through semi-structured interviews with 15 employees. Findings indicate a moderate application of sustainable HRM practices, with training perceived most favorably. Employee commitment levels were …

Lived Experiences Of Transgender And Non-Conforming Individuals Related To Gender Separation Bathroom Policies, Patricia Ojea

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The transgender and gender non-conforming population experiences discrimination when using public restrooms, but scholarly researchers do not know how the varying degrees of acceptance or rejection impact their daily lives. The purpose of this qualitative study was to better understand the lived experiences of transgender and non-conforming (TGNC) adults to determine if bathroom legislation helps alleviate adversity experienced by this group. Kingdon's multiple-streams framework and Meyer's minority stress theory were the theoretical frameworks that served as this study's foundation. The research questions for this study focused on how the lack of enabling restroom policies in New Jersey impacts TGNC adults …

Opting Out: Over-Alerting And Warning Fatigue In The Era Of Wireless Emergency Alerts, Jeannette Sutton, Michele M. Wood

Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity Faculty Scholarship

While warning fatigue is commonly described among emergency management practitioners as a problem due to over-alerting, which leads to opting out, there has been limited research to define these concepts in a systematic manner that can inform policymaking around public alerting strategies, especially as they relate to Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). In this study, we draw from semi-structured interviews with emergency managers and open-ended responses from surveys with emergency managers and members of the public, to develop definitions of “over-alerting” and “warning fatigue” and to identify the conditions that cause the public to “opt out” of WEA messages. We conduct …

Ucc Minutes 9-2-25, Angela Brock

UCC Agendas/Minutes

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Psychopathology: Theory And Assessment, Russell Hall

Syllabi

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Counseling Internship - Three, Jacqueline Smith

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Advanced Issues In Cross-Cultural Counseling Inindividuals And Families, Christina Dillon

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Vocation Of Ministry, Chris Kiesling

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Counseling Theories And Techniques, Stephen Stratton

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The Counseling Relationship: Process And Skills, Janet Dean

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Gospel Catechesis:Transformative Discipleship, Ellen Marmon

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The Malditas, The Filipinas, And The Azkals: A Socio-Onomastic Examination Of Nicknames Used For The Philippine Women’S And Men’S National Football Teams, Satwinder Rehal, Inez Z. Ponce De Leon

Department of Communication Faculty Publications

Nicknames in sports can serve a wide range of social and semantic functions. Assigning nicknames to athletes and teams can allow fans to identify with them. Such names can also become symbolic resources that fans and teams turn to when asserting their identity. Nicknames in sports come to convey varied meanings and interpretations understood within a set of contextual properties. This paper fills an empirical gap and investigates nicknames of national sports teams used in Southeast Asia. The investigative focus is on the nicknames of the Philippines men’s and women’s national football teams. Employing Leslie and Skipper’s socio-onomastic framework, this …

The Rider (2025-09-02), Daniela Martinez Salazar

The Rider Archives

Vol. 11, No. 1

The Quality Of Life And Marital Adjustment Among Omani Women With Infertility: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study, Ruhina Aimaq, Moon F. Chan, Maha Alkhaduri, Jokha Alsabti, Hana Alsumri

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: Female infertility causes considerable emotional distress for affected women, negatively influencing their quality of life (QOL) and marital stability. This study aimed to identify factors influencing QOL and marital distress among Omani women attending a fertility clinic. Methods: This cross-sectional study included Omani women seeking infertility treatment at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, from November 2022 to February 2023 and assessed QOL using the WHOQOL-BREF and marital adjustment using the Arabic Revised-Dyadic Adjustment Scale. Results: A total of 150 women were included in this study. The mean World Health Organization QOL-Brief Version score was 69.40 …

What Is Worthy Of Inclusion? An Assessment Of The Utility Of Content Selection Strategies At Institutions Of Higher Learning In Zimbabwe, Darlington Mutanda

Irish Journal of Academic Practice

The selection of content for university curricula is of the utmost importance, especially at universities where lecturers have choice in content selection. By contrast, in many jurisdictions, state school systems for primary and secondary schools have syllabi that must be followed to the letter. University teachers/lecturers can choose what to teach, and the selection of content can be based on several factors such as convenience (choosing to teach what one is comfortable with), expertise, research interests, ideology, by accident, or even what one was taught previously despite the dynamic change of knowledge. This means that the student can be impacted …

Risk Of Cardiovascular Events During Delivery Hospitalization Among Pregnant Patients With Mental Health Conditions, Kavya Parekh, R J Waken, Khavya Avula, Katelin B Nickel, Kathryn J Lindley, Cynthia Rogers, Karen E Joynt Maddox

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of maternal mortality. Mental health disorders are risk factors for cardiovascular disease in nonpregnant populations, but their association with delivery outcomes is unknown.

METHODS: This cross-sectional study used delivery hospitalizations from the 2021 National Inpatient Sample. We used generalized estimating equations to fit quasi-Poisson regression models for cardiovascular severe maternal morbidity and mortality (SMM) events as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and non-SMM cardiovascular conditions or complications as defined by the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health. Incidence rate ratios were calculated for depression, anxiety, psychosis, bipolar, obsessive-compulsive disorder, …

Childhood Loneliness And Cognitive Decline And Dementia Risk In Middle-Aged And Older Adults, Jinqi Wang, Danyang Jiao, Xiaoyu Zhao, Yixing Tian, Haibin Li, Xia Li, Chen Sheng, Lixin Tao, Hui Chen, Zhiyuan Wu, Xiuhua Guo

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Importance: Adult loneliness has been linked to cognitive decline and dementia risk, but the long-term implications of childhood loneliness remain underexplored. Objectives: To investigate whether childhood loneliness is associated with cognitive decline and dementia risk and whether adult loneliness mediates or modifies these associations. Design, Setting, and Participants: This cohort study used data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, a nationally representative cohort study conducted between June 1, 2011, and December 31, 2018, with a maximum follow-up of 7 years. Data analyses were performed from October 1, 2024, to January 15, 2025. Exposure: Childhood loneliness was defined as …

Human Factors For A Better World: Case Studies In Community Ergonomics, Hanna J. Barton, Andrew Thactcher, Maurita T. Harris, Wendy A. Rogers, Dan Nathan-Roberts, Leah Newman, Carlo Caponecchia

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

This panel brings together global experts to explore the evolving practice of community ergonomics—an approach that applies Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) to co-design systems with and for marginalized communities. Building on the lessons articulated in Barton et al. (2025), panelists will present diverse case studies that highlight both the promise and complexity of community-engaged HFE work. Panelists will reflect on the epistemological shifts, methodological adaptations, and relational commitments required to move toward genuine collaboration and social impact. Attendees will leave with tangible strategies for engaging communities as co-designers, as well as deeper insight into how our assumptions as HFE …

Path To Parenthood For Medical Residents And Fellows: The Impact Of Leave Policies On Parent Trainees At Oregon Health And Science University, Eline Lenne, Marie Soller, Gillian Lashen, Stephanie Dukhovny, Alinda Reimer, Susanne Klawetter, Emily Carter

School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Presentations

Residents and fellows in graduate medical education (GME) programs across the USA often complete training during childbearing years, presenting challenges for pregnant and parenting trainees balancing work and family. Institutional policies must better support these trainees. Previous studies show supported trainees experience reduced burnout, better health, and improved patient outcomes.

This study assessed the experiences and unmet needs of pregnant and parenting GME trainees and presents their recommendations for improved support.

Methods: Using a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, we examined the unmet needs and challenges of pregnant and parenting trainees, and their recommendations for improvement. We distributed a survey to …

O5-02 How And Why Preconception Health Among People Living With Obesity Could Be Improved By Including Obesity As A Health Condition In: Abstracts From The 10th Meeting Of The Association For The Study Of Obesity: Uk Congress On Obesity 2025, Heather Hopper, Kerryn Husk, Kate Maslin, Jill Shawe

School of Nursing and Midwifery

University Of Plymouth, Plymouth, UKPeople living with obesity have a greater chance of developingcomplications during pregnancy and are over-represented inmaternal mortality data relating to both direct and indirect causesduring pregnancy and up to a year after the birth of their child. Inaddition, epigenetic influences result in metabolic changes inoffspring of people living with obesity leading to a greater chanceof them experiencing long-term health consequences. In view ofthese health concerns, people living with obesity are advised to loseweight in the preconception period, before becoming pregnant.Sustained weight loss, however, can be difficult to achieve, andpeople do not always seek preconception advice. The …

Homeschooling: An Alternative Learning Modality For K-12 Students In The Post-Pandemic Era, Alyza Eve N. Bayudan, Maia Katerina C. Bautista, Sapi Kabbigat Yawi B. Bimuyag, Enrico Angelo Noel R. Delenela, Charles Josef L. Kumalao, Jonathan O. Langaoan, Alfonso B. Astudillo Iii

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

The rise of homeschooling amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the Philippines, prompted this study to explore its viability as an alternative to traditional schooling. Concerns over health and dissatisfaction with existing educational systems drove parents to opt for homeschooling despite challenges such as limited resources and socialization opportunities. Utilizing interviews, online surveys, and onsite observations, this research aimed to dispel stigmas and misconceptions surrounding homeschooling while highlighting its diverse approaches and philosophies. Research objectives encompass evaluating reasons for choosing homeschooling, understanding its impact on children's educational, physical, mental, social, and emotional needs, and assessing overall satisfaction with the homeschooling …

Psychological Immunity Among Jordanian University Students During The Outbreak Of The Coronavirus Pandemic, Dalal Al-Samadi

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The purpose of the study was to investigate the level of psychological immunity and to determine whether there are statistically significant differences at the significance level (α = 0.05) in psychological immunity based on variables such as gender, academic specialization, and age among students of Jordanian universities during the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. To achieve the study's objectives, the researcher developed a scale to measure psychological immunity. The study sample consisted of 768 male and female students, selected by the convenience sampling method. The findings indicated a high level of psychological immunity among the students. Additionally, the results showed …

An Exceptive Account Of ‘Unless’ Clauses: Corpus Evidence, Wajed Al-Ahmad

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This paper provides corpus evidence to demonstrate that ‘unless’ clauses function like exceptive constructions (ECs). It adopts Galal et al. (2019) classification of ECs into two categories: paradigmatic ECs (connected/regular exceptive) and hypotactic ECs (free exceptive). The current analysis applies this classification to ‘unless’ clauses to examine their behavior. Corpus evidence shows that unless clauses consistently occupy a fixed position relative to their antecedent, similar to paradigmatic ECs. However, the two constructions differ in that ‘unless’ clauses occur before the antecedent regardless of the position of the consequent (the statement), whereas paradigmatic ECs occur after the antecedent. Additionally, unless allows …

The Relationship Between The Level Of Optimism And The Performance Of Volleyball Players In The Premier League In The West Bank, Mahmoud Al-Atrash, Mosab Rashed

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The current study aimed to identify the relationship between the level of optimism and the performance of volleyball players in the Premier League in the West Bank. The researchers adopted a descriptive approach to suit the nature of the study. The sample consisted of 45 players, representing 42% of the original population. A measure of optimism, designed by the researchers after reviewing relevant educational literature and previous studies, was administered to the participants. To analyze the data, the researchers used One-Way ANOVA and T-tests. Among the most important findings was that the level of optimism among high-performing volleyball players in …

Vulnerable Consolidation Of Democracy In South Korea, Choi Hongseok

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This research examines the process of democratic consolidation in South Korea, with a focus on the interactions of political actors. It posits that if democratization depends on political interactions, then the outcomes tend to be fluctuating. The study tests the hypothesis that South Korea’s democratic transition was the result of strategic interactions among political actors, analyzing the presidential nomination process of 1992 as a crucial moment in South Korea’s democratization. The analysis employs rational choice theory and a game theory model. The results indicate that the strategic interactions of political actors played a decisive role in shaping the transition process, …

The Effectiveness Of The Constructivist Learning Model In The Academic Achievement Of Regular Students And Students With Learning Difficulties In Mathematics In Inclusive Basic Schools In Amman, Mohammed Sakarneh, Munther Al-Sweilemian

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The current study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Constructivist Learning Model in the achievement of fourth-grade students with and without learning disabilities in mathematics in inclusive Jordanian basic schools in Amman. To answer the research questions, the researchers employed a quasi-experimental design, utilizing pre- and post-achievement tests along with the teacher's guide to collect data. Data analysis was conducted using the t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Scheffé post-hoc test. The results indicated that the constructivist theory is effective in teaching both students with and without learning disabilities in the fourth grade in inclusive Jordanian basic schools. Additionally, there were …

Class Diversity And Choice Of Educational Stream Based On The Preferences Of Tenth Grade Public School Students In The Jordanian Capital, Amman, Rajaa Al-Hattab

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The study aimed to identify class diversity and the choice of educational stream based on the preferences of tenth grade public school students in the Jordanian capital, Amman. The researcher employed a descriptive-analytical method throughout the study. The sample consisted of 358 tenth-grade students during the 2018/2019 academic year. The study concluded that parents, educational institutions, teachers, and educational supervisors should work to improve students' awareness and culture regarding the selection of their educational stream. Additionally, the study recommended increasing research related to this subject.

Logical Intelligence In Light Of The Prophetic Sunnah, Asma Bani Amer

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study focuses on an aspect related to the text of the Hadith, known as the subject-related Hadith. Specifically, it examines the Hadiths concerning what is called motor intelligence, in light of the Prophetic Sunnah. Modern education has paid attention to what is called multiple intelligences, including: bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, which is one of the forms of intelligence that emphasizes physical skills and athletic abilities. This aspect holds great importance in the Sunnah; therefore, the study aims to clarify the concept of motor intelligence, the extent of Islam’s concern with this aspect, and its most prominent expressions in light of the …

Psychometric Properties Of The Jordanian Picture Test From The Wexler-4 Intelligence Scale In Sign Language For The Deaf (Ages 6–16.11 Years), Samer Abu Drea, Farouq Al-Rawsan

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study focuses on developing and validating a Jordanian version of the WISC-4 intelligence scale in sign language for deaf children aged 6 to 16.11 years. The aim is to assess the psychometric properties, including validity and reliability, of this version to serve as a trustworthy tool for measuring the cognitive abilities of deaf children in Jordan using sign language, aligned with their linguistic and cultural characteristics. A descriptive approach was employed, and the sample consisted of 413 deaf children from various regions across the country. The results demonstrated that the Jordanian version exhibits high content validity, with strong correlations …

The Effectiveness Of A Cognitive Behavioral Counseling Program In Reducing Future Anxiety Among Delinquents At The Girls' Welfare Institution In Riyadh, Haifa Al-Dosari, Yahya Khatatbeh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral counseling-based program in reducing future anxiety among female juvenile delinquents at the Rehabilitation Institution for Females in Riyadh. The participants consisted of 28 female juvenile delinquents, who were randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group of 14 and a control group of 14. To achieve the study objectives, the researchers used the Future Anxiety Scale (2009), developed by Almoshaky, after verifying its psychometric properties, in addition to implementing the cognitive-behavioral program. The study findings indicated that there were statistically significant differences between the mean scores of the experimental and …