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Effectiveness Of Telehealth For Dsmes Among Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Ramida Subpaiboonkit, Asmat Burhan, Hsiu-Ting Tsai

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Aim: Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) is recommended as standard care. Telehealth may extend DSMES beyond clinic settings, but its effects on self-efficacy and quality of life are unclear. We evaluated the effectiveness of telehealth for DSMES on (1) self-efficacy and (2) quality of life (QoL) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Methods: This study is a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials following the Cochrane Handbook guidelines and PRISMA2020. Following PRISMA, six databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane, CINAHL, Web of Science) were searched from 2000 to 10 October 2025, plus reference lists. Eligible studies were …

Parent Perspectives On The Potential For And Process Of Infant Organ Donation, Julia St Louis, Amy L. Wright, Sonny Dhanani, Charles Keown-Stoneman, Jennifer Woolfsmith, Danielle Joseph, Kimberley Widger

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Introduction: Despite the potential to shorten waitlists for life-saving transplants, infant organ donation is rare globally (1). Infant donors (less than one year of age) can reduce waitlist mortality for both infants and children who require size-matched organs like hearts and lungs, and adults who can receive kidney transplants from infant donors (2). Infants can donate their organs after death by circulatory criteria (DDCC) (i.e., the heart stops beating)(1) if the death follows the withdrawal of life-sustaining measures (WLSM) (i.e., mechanical ventilation and hemodynamic supports like vasopressors). However, donation rates are very low(2). Providers have reported rarely offering donation due …

Evaluating The Validity Of Item Scoring In Course Examinations, Mariann M. Harding, Samantha Jo Bonaduce

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background. The Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) added 5 new item types. A dilemma nursing faculty continue to face in incorporating these new item types is how to approach testing to ensure that tests are fair and valid. Based on published NCSBN materials, faculty developed a scoring guide for NGN and traditional item types. This study investigated the validity of the proposed scoring model, which faculty believed most replicated the NCLEX approach.

Method. Data was collected using a retrospective design from the computer testing records of students in a medical-surgical nursing course in an ADN program. Study variables included course grades …

Debunking Toxic Social Media Bias With The Implementation Of Evidence-Based Nursing Education, Brittany Nettles, Julie Baker-Townsend

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Social media has become a powerful influence on student nurses in the United States, shaping both their personal values and professional behaviors. Its impact is multifaceted, with evidence pointing to both positive and negative effects, particularly in relationship to nursing student empathy (Nihayati et al., 2025; Tan, Ni, Liu, & Shorey, 2024). Empathy, which is to understand and value another person’s experiences, is the cornerstone of nursing practice and remains central to ethical patient care, particularly in relation to the principles of beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, justice, fidelity, and dignity. In 2024, a new ideology emerged on social media platforms: “Toxic …

A Retrospective Analysis Of Structured And Semi-Structured Training Program Design For Law Enforcement Recruits, Ian Bonder

Doctorate in Kinesiology

Law enforcement recruits typically complete law enforcement agency (LEA) academy training before assuming sworn-in duty. Tactical strength and conditioning facilitators (TSAC-F) may need to modify program design based on their unique circumstances. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of different training program designs in five state-mandated tests (vertical jump [VJ], 1-minute sit-ups and push-ups, 300-meter [300m] sprint, and 2.4-kilometer [2.4km] run) among LEA recruits at a Midwest LEA training academy. De-identified data for 26 LEA recruits (Periodized/Structured Group [PSG; n = 7]) and (Semi-structured Group [SSG; n = 19]) were retrospectively analyzed. Repeated measures ANOVA assessed …

Ecological Momentary Assessment Of Caregiver Distress In Home Hospice Caregivers: A Study Protocol, Tuzhen Xu, Ya-Ching Huang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Caregivers of hospice patients, often family or close friends, provide continuous support for individuals with a life expectancy of six months or less. In 2022, 1.72 million Medicare beneficiaries received hospice care, most at home, with an average stay of 98 days. Caregivers manage medications, symptoms, personal care, emotional support, and provider coordination, placing them at high risk for fatigue, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, and burnout. Traditional surveys or single-point interviews often fail to capture the dynamic nature of distress, especially during nighttime care or crises.

Purpose: To characterize real-time patterns of physical and psychological distress among home hospice …

Psychometric Evaluation Of The Chinese Version Of The Death Literacy Index Among Nursing Students, Shu-Fen Wu, Li-Er Hung, Hsiu-Chen Liao, Shih-Ting Lo, Chia-Yu Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Death literacy encompasses the knowledge and skills enabling individuals and communities to access, understand, and act on end-of-life care options. For nurses, it influences communication, decision-making, and palliative care quality. However, few studies have examined death literacy among healthcare providers, and no validated Chinese instruments exist for its assessment.

Purpose: To translate the Death Literacy Index (DLI) into Chinese and examine its reliability and validity among nursing students in Taiwan.

Methods: A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted. The DLI underwent translation and back-translation to ensure conceptual and linguistic equivalence, followed by expert review for content validity. Convenience sampling was …

Reliability And Validity Of A Spiritual Health Scale For Older Adults In Long-Term Care Facilities, Kuan-Pei Lee, Ya-Lie Ku

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: This study aimed to develop a Spiritual Health Scale designed for elderly residents in LTC facilities and to establish the reliability and validity of the instrument.

Methods: This study adopted a scale development approach. Based on the Elderly Spiritual Health Scale by Li and Shih (2021), the researchers integrated additional components derived from the conceptual framework to create a revised scale consisting of 16 items distributed across four dimensions—personal, community, environmental, and transcendental—with four items per dimension. A dichotomous scoring system was employed with responses coded as 1 (presence) or 0 (absence) of a spiritual issue scores ranged from …

Personality Traits, Work Values, And Organizational Commitment Predict Retention In Emergency Nursing, Boyu Wang, Bo-Cyuan Wang, Jun-Yu Fan, Li-Chen Chen, Li-Chin Chen, Yi-Ting Wang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Retention of skilled emergency nurses has become a growing challenge worldwide. This study examined how personality traits, work values, and organizational commitment relate to the intention to remain in the workplace. The findings aim to help nursing leaders identify practical approaches to improve retention and strengthen organizational culture.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in the emergency department of a medical center in northern Taiwan. Data were collected from 120 emergency nurses between December 1 and 31, 2023, using validated Chinese versions of the IPIP-15 Big Five Personality Scale, Work Values Questionnaire, Organizational Commitment Scale, and Intent to …

Early Indicators Of Transition To Severe Dependency In Older Adults With Dementia, Kuei-Min Chen, Szu-Yu Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Functional assessment plays a critical role in monitoring dementia progression. However, the early identification of individuals who are at risk of rapidly deteriorating into severe functional dependency remains a significant challenge in dementia care. This study aimed to address this issue by examining the association between cognitive impairment and functional ability among older adults with dementia.

Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional survey design, recruiting 258 older adults from 22 adult daycare centers in southern Taiwan. Data collected included demographic characteristics (age, sex, education, marital status, and cohabitation status), chronic diseases, cognitive impairment, psychiatric and behavioral symptoms, and functional …

Sleep And Mood In New Fathers: A Longitudinal Study From Pregnancy To Six Months Postpartum, Hiroko Iwata, Marika Seki, Emi Mori, Kunie Maehara, Kayoko Kimura, Fusae Toyama

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Aims: Parents often experience sleep disturbances during the neonatal period. However, few studies have examined both objective and subjective sleep quality in fathers. The purpose of this study was to characterize men’s sleep quality from pregnancy through 6 months postpartum, and to explore its association with depressive symptoms.

Methods: This prospective observational study was performed in Japan. Men with primiparous partners at greater than 20 weeks gestation were recruited. Sleep was assessed both objectively and subjectively using actigraphy and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, respectively, and depressive symptoms were assessed using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Data were collected at …

Hybrid Podcasts And Shadow Play Model For Teaching Medical Taiwanese: A Mixed-Methods Study, Hsiao-Ying Wu, Yu-Huan Chao

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Effective communication in patients’ native languages is vital for patient-centered care in aging, multilingual societies such as Taiwan. Although Taiwanese (Holo) is widely spoken among older adults, systematic instruction in “Medical Taiwanese”—the clinical application of Holo—remains limited. Most studies emphasize English language learning, leaving a gap in culturally grounded healthcare language education.

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of integrating podcast-based scenario dialogues and shadow play role-plays into nursing courses compared with traditional lectures.

Design: Quasi-experimental pre–post control group design with explanatory qualitative inquiry.

Setting and Participants: Conducted at a university of science and technology in northern Taiwan with 122 …

Return-To-Work After Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Scoping Review, I-Ying Lu, Meei-Fang Lou, Yi-Hui Chen, Shir Lynn Lim, Nien-Tzu Chang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Objectives: Return to work (RTW) after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) reflects neurological, psychological, and social recovery. Although survival after OHCA has improved, evidence on RTW prevalence, assessment methods, and influencing factors remains limited. This scoping review aimed to synthesize current evidence on RTW definitions, rates, and determinants among OHCA survivors.

Methods: Six databases (PubMed, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science, and PsycINFO) were searched from inception to July 2025. Studies involving adult OHCA survivors that reported RTW outcomes were included; those focusing solely on in-hospital cardiac arrest or without RTW data were excluded.

Results: Ten observational studies, including 4,465 survivors, …

A Step-By-Step Shor's Algorithm Walkthrough: From Theory To Implementation, Trung Nguyen, Samuel Petruescu, Shrikant Jadhav, Hiu Yung Wong

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

Quantum computing is inherently abstract and often counterintuitive from the perspective of classical physics. For learners to develop a deeper understanding, it is useful to study a practical example thoroughly, from its mathematical formalism to quantum circuit implementation. Shor's algorithm for period finding, which can then be used for prime factorization, is demonstrated in this paper due to its practical significance. While numerous publications on Shor's algorithm exist, they tend to focus on advanced theoretical analysis, specific implementation details, or narrowly defined research aspects; consequently, they are often not well-suited for educational purposes for beginning and intermediate learners. This paper …

Airport Coopetition And Spatial Heterogeneity In China: A Two-Regime Spatial Econometric Analysis, Zhen Wu, Polin Lai, Saeyeon Roh, Jeong Hugh Han

Plymouth Business School

The development of aeronautical infrastructure and the rise of low-cost carriers have substantially increased the demand for air travel. Moreover, airport development is shaped by spatial heterogeneity factors such as environmental conditions, regulatory frameworks, and socioeconomic variables, which complicate coopetitive interactions within the aviation network. To examine these phenomena, a dual-regime spatial econometric model utilizing different spatial weight matrices has been constructed. The model captures asymmetries in airport coopetition by analyzing variations in spatial autoregressive coefficients across regimes and identifies the spatial heterogeneity factors that drive these asymmetric relationships. Analyzing data from 48 major Chinese airports over 22 years reveals …

Re: Response To Comment Letter (Dated June 11, 2026) For The Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Draft 2025 Butte Reclamation Evaluation System (Bres) Corrective Action Plans For Reclaimed Sites (Dated January 30, 2026), Brandon Warner

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

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July 22, 2026 Blazer Weekly, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

Blazer Weekly (student newsletter)

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Metropolitan Public School Counselors’ Perceptions On Implementing The Ohio K–3 Social And Emotional Learning Standards, Sharon Johnson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

In 2019, the Ohio Department of Education adopted K–12 Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) standards to support students’ emotional, behavioral, and academic development; however, the problem is that implementation remains optional across districts, resulting in variability in school counselors’ access and consistency. Although SEL implementation has been examined in educational settings, there is a gap due to a lack of available research that have explored metropolitan K-3 public school counselors’ lived experiences implementing the Ohio K-3 SEL standards. The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to explore metropolitan K-3 public school counselors lived experiences implementing the Ohio K-3 SEL …

Prevalence And Risk Factor Of Chronic Illnesses Among Staff Attending Employee Wellness Clinic, Elham Mansour Alsanea

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Chronic diseases (CDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and obesity represent a major public health concern globally and nationally. In Saudi Arabia, one-third of adults are affected, and the economic cost exceeds $24 billion annually. Despite ongoing national efforts, limited evidence exists regarding the prevalence and risk profile of chronic diseases among healthcare workers (HCWs)—a group exposed to unique occupational stressors and lifestyle risks.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of chronic diseases, modifiable risk factors, and preventive screening uptake among HCWs attending the Virtual Employee Wellness Clinic at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre – …

Vincent Mosco ¡Presente! A Personal And Professional Chronicle, Gerald Sussman

Urban Studies and Planning Faculty Publications and Presentations

This essay discusses the work of Vincent Mosco, presenting a brief historiographic analysis of his ideas, and describing how he in turn influenced my writing (and many others) and the course of my academic career. Within the text and references, I cite core ideas and key works of Herbert Schiller, Dallas Smythe and Mosco, all of whom were leaders in the field of critical communication research, Mosco belonging to the second generation of neo-Marxist scholars in the field. I also cite my own publications that flowed from the influence of these foundational thinkers and discuss the small contributions I’ve had …

A Professional Development Course On Data-Driven Dynamical Systems At A Primarily Undergraduate Institution - Part B: Professional Development Framework And Institutional Implementation, Alessandro M. Selvitella, Jeffrey R. Anderson

CODEE Journal

This paper presents the professional-development and institutional-implementation component of a three-paper program on introducing data-driven dynamical systems into undergraduate ordinary differential equations instruction at a primarily undergraduate institution. The companion paper \cite{SelvitellaAnderson2026} develops the mathematical and computational content, including regression, regularization, Dynamic Mode Decomposition, Sparse Identification of Nonlinear Dynamics, and a Van der Pol oscillator activity. The present paper asks a complementary implementation question: what departmental structures, graduate teaching assistant roles, professional-development activities, and course-support pathways are needed for such materials to become teachable within local undergraduate settings?

We describe a three-phase professional-development model for graduate teaching assistants in the …

Exploring Best Practices In Evaluating Clinical Skills Amongst Nursing Students: A Scoping Review, Kateryna Metersky, Tommy Lin, Tina Lam, Areej Al-Hamad, Daria Romaniuk

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Undergraduate nursing students are required to perform a high-stakes clinical skills test that determines their ability to progress in the program and engage in clinical practice. Nursing students have perceived skills testing to be a stressful and high-pressure situation, leading to a decreased sense of confidence when performing the required skills (Monson et al., 2021). Thus, faculty should not rely solely on students passing a checkoff test as an indicator of safe skill performance, raising questions about the value and utility of such skill checkoffs (Aldridge, 2024). As nursing student enrollment numbers increase to keep pace with human healthcare resource …

Secondary Traumatic Stress In Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Kristen N. Oakley, Linda Carman Copel, Jennifer Gunberg Ross

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nursing students undergoing clinical training are at risk of developing negative physical and psychological secondary traumatic stress (STS) symptoms. However, the study of STS in this population has been limited by both a lack of clarity on the concept of STS and the lack of generalizable findings. Therefore, the purpose of this multi-method study was to determine the prevalence, severity, and experience of STS in traditional, non-accelerated prelicensure baccalaureate nursing students in the United States. The relationship between STS and personal and clinical learning environment factors was also explored. A descriptive, correlational multi-method survey design was used. Instruments included a …

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Cmsi Translations #33: A Super-Aip Submarine Under The Bayi Flag, Ming Di

CMSI Translations

Foreign media sources believe that, in recent years, the Chinese Navy has shown keen interest in “small-reactor” nuclear submarines—vessels utilizing compact nuclear reactors as air independent propulsion (AIP) systems—and do not rule out the possibility that engineering trials have already been conducted. So, what exactly is the Chinese Navy’s requirement for such submarines, and through what technical pathways might this requirement be realized?

Cafeteria Menu Makeover Could Reduce Students' Sugar, Salt Intake, Clara Turnage

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Pizza, pastries and parfaits are staples in many school cafeterias. But new research from the University of Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi suggests some of students' favorite meals may contain more sodium and sugar than schools will be allowed to serve under updated federal nutrition standards.

Elodia Jimenez Diaz V. Attorney General United States Of America

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Exploring Caregiving Choice In The Adult Cancer Population, Jennifer L. Huggins

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT Purpose Although extensive research examines family caregivers (FCs) across populations, less attention has been paid to how lack of choice in assuming the role affects quality of life (QOL) among FCs of adults with cancer. Understanding choice could guide interventions protecting this invaluable, often invisible workforce. Aims (1) Synthesize what is known about perceived choice among informal caregivers of adults with serious illness; (2) assess relationships between caregiving choice and caregiver QOL, burden, sleep, depression, stress, and social determinants of health; (3) describe experiences of FCs of adults with cancer providing care with no, little, or some choice. Design …