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Meet The Team: Exploring Health Professional Roles And Responsibilities In An Introductory Interprofessional Course, Elizabeth W. Blake, Kimberly A. Taylor, Beverly Baliko, Teri Browne, Donna D. Ray, Abbas Tavakoli Drph, Mph, Me

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Introduction: Health professional academic programs require interprofessional education (IPE) to meet accreditation standards and better prepare students for collaborative patient care. The Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) includes the roles and responsibilities of the health professions as a key domain of IPE curricula. A learning module focusing on this domain was developed for an interprofessional introductory course involving 12 health professions. Adaptations to this module over time aimed to enhance content and student knowledge. Methods: Students were assigned to small interprofessional teams throughout the course and completed modules aligned with the IPEC core competencies. The first module highlighted roles and responsibilities. …

Purdue Early Childhood Competency Tool (Pecct): A Competency-Based Evaluation Tool For Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Education, Anne Gritt, Christi Masters

Purdue University Preschool Language Program

The Purdue Early Childhood Competency Tool (PECCT) was developed by speech-language pathology clinical faculty to support competency-based clinical education (supervision) and evaluation of graduate students during clinical practicum experiences with infants and young children from birth to age six. Grounded in the standards established by the Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CFCC), the PECCT aligns core professional competencies with skills specific to early childhood clinical practice. The tool is intended for clinical educators to evaluate student clinicians. Graduate students can also use the PECCT as a guide for self-reflection as they develop their clinical skills.

Work Environment Quality And Its Relationship To Job Satisfaction In The Kirkuk Education Directorate, Ahmed Abd Saleh

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

The study aimed to examine the relationship between the quality of the work environment in its dimensions (teamwork, improvement of working conditions, and motivation) and the achievement of job satisfaction among the employees of Kirkuk Directorate of Education, with a focus on the extent to which the elements of the work environment affect the level of satisfaction and organizational commitment. The study population consisted of 970 employees of the directorate, from which a random sample of 100 employees from various departments and job levels was selected as the study sample. The majority of the sample were male, with work experience …

Analyzing The Impact Of Applying Ipsas 42 On Social Benefits In Enhancing Reporting Quality And Promoting Financial Sustainability, Burhan Hussein Khalaf Al-Rawi, Hasan Saleh Yusuf Al-Bajari

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

The study aims to explore the impact of applying IPSAS 42 on social benefits in enhancing the efficiency of financial reporting and strengthening the sustainability of financial capabilities within Iraqi government institutions. The study objectives were achieved by examining the nature and objectives of IPSAS 42, assessing the current state of disclosure of social benefits in government financial reports, and measuring the extent to which the social benefits standard contributes to promoting financial sustainability. The study relied on secondary financial data from a set of Iraqi government entities, including current expenditures, capital/investment expenditures, oil revenues, non-oil revenues, fiscal deficit, and …

His Role In Government Investment In Economic Development Services In Iraq, Hatem Jabr Atshan

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

This study aims to shed light on the reality of government investment spending in Iraq by analyzing its indicators and estimating the government investment spending index and its impact on economic growth for the period 2004-2024, based on theoretical and applied frameworks. The study concluded that the contribution of investment spending to GDP was determined to be between (5.7%) and (69.6%), with an average rate of (17.75%), indicating government involvement in socio-economic fields. There is no financial approach worldwide that reduces the scope of public spending in favor of investment spending in a way that leads to increased economic growth.

Integrated Reporting And Its Role In Enhancing The Reliability Of Financial Reports: The Mediating Role Of Digital Transformation Technology: A Field Study, Mohammed Jumaah Kareem Sajet Al-Barki, Qasim Mohammed Abdullah, Majid Gazi Hasan, Ali Awadh Atshan

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

The primary objective of the research is to demonstrate the impact of Integrated Reporting on enhancing the reliability of financial reports through the adoption of digital transformation technology, and to provide the cognitive foundations regarding Integrated Reporting and the reliability of financial reports. The research focused on the community of commercial companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange, with the sample limited to seven (7) companies according to specific criteria, as they are listed on the exchange and possess externally audited financial reports. These companies did not experience any mergers during the research period, which allowed for the completion of …

Application Of A Fuzzy Multi-Objective Defuzzification Method To Solve A Multi-Modal Transportation Problem, Qusay H Khalaf, Khalid Zeghaiton Chaloob

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

Multi-modal transportation systems are the logistics networks for global economy. Transportation systems are fraught with uncertainties that hinder the traditional deterministic models reaching the optimal performance. The main obstacle for traditional deterministic models is the uncertainties (e.g., fuel prices volatility, inaccurate transit-times prediction, and evolving environmental regulations). This paper proposes a novel method of fuzzy multi-objective defuzzification. It integrates a modified center of gravity (COG) technique with multi-objective linear programming (MOLP) to address the uncertainty challenges. Triangular fuzzy numbers and partitioning to sud-intervals generated crisp solutions to balance conflicting objectives: cost, time, and environmental sustainability. A four transportation-mode used as …

ข้อจำกัดสิทธิและเสรีภาพของพระภิกษุในระบบกฎหมายไทย (Restrictions On The Rights And Freedoms Of Monks In The Legal System Of Thailand), Phramaha Anuwong Mermana

Chulalongkorn University Law Journal

สิทธิและเสรีภาพของพระภิกษุในระบบกฎหมายไทยถูกจำกัดหลายประการด้วยกัน ในรัฐธรรมนูญแห่งราชอาณาจักรไทยทุกฉบับที่ผ่านมามีบทบัญญัติว่าพระภิกษุเป็นผู้ไม่มีสิทธิเลือกตั้งมาโดยตลอด ทำให้พระภิกษุไม่มีสิทธิประเภทอื่น ๆ ตามมา เช่น สิทธิในการลงประชามติ สิทธิในการเข้าชื่อเสนอร่างกฎหมายหรือแก้กฎหมาย ไม่เพียงเท่านี้ ยังมีพระราชบัญญัติคณะสงฆ์ พ.ศ. 2505 มาตรา 29 กำหนดให้เจ้าหน้าที่ราชอาณาจักร คือ พนักงานสอบสวนมีอำนาจสละสมณเพศพระภิกษุผู้ถูกกล่าวหาในคดีอาญาได้ และกำหนด ให้องค์กรคณะสงฆ์ คือ “มหาเถรสมาคม” ออกกฎ คำสั่ง มติ ระเบียบต่าง ๆ มาบังคับใช้กับพระภิกษุ ทำให้เกิดการจำกัดสิทธิภายในคณะสงฆ์มากขึ้นเรื่อย ๆ ปรากฏว่ากฎหมายเหล่านั้นบางฉบับไม่สอดคล้องกับหลักสากลว่าด้วยสิทธิมนุษยชน บางฉบับไม่สอดคล้องกับหลักการการจำกัดสิทธิและเสรีภาพตามรัฐธรรมนูญ และบางฉบับไม่สอดคล้องกับหลักพระธรรมวินัยของสงฆ์ บทความนี้จึงมุ่งพิจารณาว่ากฎหมายที่ตราขึ้นมาเพื่อจำกัดสิทธิและเสรีภาพนั้นเป็นไปสอดคล้องตามหลักสิทธิมนุษยชน รัฐธรรมนูญ กฎหมายบ้านเมือง และหลักพระธรรมวินัย มีผลสัมพันธ์กันหรือไม่ และได้ศึกษาเปรียบเทียบกับพระภิกษุในประเทศพม่า และประเทศศรีลังกา ซึ่งเป็นพุทธศาสนาเถรวาทเช่นเดียวกับพระภิกษุในประเทศไทย เพื่อแก้ไขกฎหมายให้เหมาะสมกับพระภิกษุในสังคมไทยต่อไป

Neural Network-Based Energy Management System For Standalone Pv Systems With Hybrid Battery–Supercapacitor Storage, Muizzudin Saifulrehan, M Fakhizan Romlie

Platform: A Journal of Engineering (PAJE)

Standalone photovoltaic (PV) systems are essential for off-grid applications but suffer from solar intermittency, resulting in an unreliable power supply. Batteries are commonly integrated into PV systems to provide energy storage; however, they are less effective in handling rapid power fluctuations. To overcome this limitation, hybrid energy storage systems (HESS) combining batteries and supercapacitors are employed to utilise their complementary characteristics. This study proposes a neural network-based energy management system (EMS) for standalone PV systems using a hybrid battery-supercapacitor HESS. The objectives are to develop a neural network-based controller for optimal power sharing between battery and supercapacitor, and to evaluate …

Experiential Avoidance And Acceptance-Based Therapy (Abbt), Addison Jo Quern

Psychology Student Publications

Anxiety is an incredibly common mental health concern that impacts individuals globally. Avoidance is a main feature that maintains the symptoms of anxiety but does not allow the individual to experience the distressing scenario, thus reaffirming that discomfort. This attempt to control or avoid anxiety can make the symptoms worse. Research demonstrates that avoidance can perpetuate anxiety, and stress can increase avoidance. Acceptance-based therapy (ABBT) is used to target avoidance behaviors to lessen the overall symptoms of anxiety. ABBT is a third wave of therapy that helps clients focus on the relationship they have with their thoughts and feelings, instead …

Present And Future Effects Of Parental Discipline - What's The Best Way To Parent?, Erica Morrison

Psychology Student Publications

Different parenting styles can have different and long lasting effects on one's children. How we parent can largely shape who your child will become.

The Relationship Between Childhood Adverse Experiences And Adult Depression, Alexander Owens

Psychology Student Publications

This paper explores the current understanding of the linkage between childhood trauma and depression. Before this, childhood trauma and adult depression are described. Overall, there are a few different ways these two constructs can be linked, and they are explored.

Supporting The Supporters: Reducing Stress For At Home Dementia Caregivers, Kendra Spitzer

Psychology Student Publications

Caring for individuals with dementia is associated with an increased mental strain, stress, anxiety, and depression. This paper explores mental health issues that can derive from caring for people living with dementia. Dementia is a highly progressive condition that impacts cognition and behavior, which affects both the individual and caregiver. While caregiving provides meaningful skills and a strong meaning to life, it also presents unpredictability and emotional distress. This paper highlights evidence-based supports to reduce mental health illnesses and burdens on caregivers. Supports such as social networks, digital mental health tools, mobile apps, and validation therapy are noted to be …

Sensory Processing In Early Childhood: Developmental Pathways To Emotional Regulation And Participation, Jadyn Kuppersmith

Psychology Student Publications

How sensory processing develops in early childhood and how it influences emotional regulation and participation in daily activities. Highlighting that all children respond to sensory input differently, which can affect their behavior, anxiety levels, and ability to engage in play, routines, and school. The paper also emphasizes how occupational therapy supports children by adapting environments and promoting self-regulation skills rather than trying to change the child.

Effects Of Screen Time On Childhood Development, Elizabeth Bridge

Psychology Student Publications

This science communication paper explores the psychological effects of screen time on childhood development. It emphasizes the effects on childhood intelligence, social skills, language skills, emotional regulation skills, and mental health.

Bipolar Disorder: Family Dynamics And Relationships, Ava M. Bailey

Psychology Student Publications

This paper explores the effects of bipolar disorder on family dynamics and relationships, both for individuals with the disorder and those living with them. It discusses bipolar disorder, along with its diagnosis, symptoms, and associated behaviors. Additionally, this paper analyzes the effects that bipolar disorder has on relationships, including parent-child in which the parent has bipolar disorder, parent-child in which the child has bipolar disorder, marital relationships, and interpersonal relationships in general.

Effects Of Exercise Of Cognitive Development In Young Children, Hannah Schlomann

Psychology Student Publications

This paper examines the relationship between physical activity and cognitive development in young children ages 0-5. Increased tablet time and sedentary behavior is becoming common for young children. This paper examines the effect of four categories of movement including screen based sedentary behavior, non-screen based sedentary behavior, light physical activity, and moderate to rigorous physical activity, as well as the effects of motor ability on cognitive development.

The Predictive Ability Of Child Characteristics And Parenting Factors On Four Developmental Domains In Toddlers, Melly Latifah, Dwi Hastuti, Neti Hernawati, Reisi Nurdiani, Raihan Ainun Hasanah

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Stunting is a chronic condition that has a significant impact on child development. This phenomenon is primarily caused by prolonged nutritional deficiency, especially during the first 1,000 days of life. In addition, as family factors also play a crucial role in children’s development, this study aims to analyze the influence of child and family characteristics, mother–child attachment, parenting practices, and the nutritional status of children (stunted/non-stunted) on children’s gross motor, fine motor, language, and personal–social skills. This study used a quantitative design with an explanatory approach involving 202 mother–child pairs with children aged 12–36 months. The findings show that healthcare …

Staff Education To Improve Mental Health Access For Underserved Populations Through Telehealth, Kafayat Olabisi Oluwole

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This staff education doctoral project evaluated whether structured telehealth training improves psychiatric nurses’ knowledge in delivering care to underserved populations. A gap in practice was identified, as many psychiatric nurses lacked formal training in providing culturally competent and effective virtual mental health services. Guided by the ADDIE model and the Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice framework, a structured educational intervention was implemented with 25 psychiatric nurses. Participants completed pre- and posttests to assess knowledge gained. Results demonstrated an increase in mean scores from 62.8% to 77.4%, reflecting a 14.6% improvement. A paired t test indicated statistical significance (p < .05), confirming the effectiveness of the intervention. These findings suggest that targeted telehealth education enhances psychiatric nurses’ readiness to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care. This project supports positive social change by improving access to equitable mental health services for underserved populations.

Determining Factors Leading To Sobriety In Native American Graduates Of A Joint-Jurisdictional Court Program, Ryan Fisher

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The issue of driving under the influence (DUI) is a continuous problem in rural communities, especial those in Indian Country. Alcohol use and abuse has long been a health concern for these communities contributing to higher mortality rates and increased incarceration rates for American Indian / Alaskan Native (AIAN) populations. Wellness courts, using the problem-solving court model, have been successful in helping DUI offenders achieve sobriety and wellness. While the model has been successful, there remains a lack of qualitative research into why participants find success in these programs; especially marginalized populations such as AIAN. This phenomenological qualitative study was …

Empowering The Karen Community: Using Education To Improve Cervical Cancer Health Literacy, Grace E. Berentson, Michaela Bartels, Monica Angeletti, Jennifer Liu

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is an abstract from the Spotlight on Scholarship event in 2026.

Effect Of The Senior Clinical Practicum On Baccalaureate Nursing Student Self-Efficacy, Allyson N. Mattingly

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

While nursing shortages are increasing and nurses are reporting higher rates of burnout and job-related stress, it is critical that educators in pre-licensure nursing programs identify strategies to better prepare novice nurses for entering the workforce. Using Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory as a framework, this study sought to investigate whether a senior clinical practicum experience increases general and nursing competence self-efficacy, which may indicate better ability to cope in the face of adversity. This study was a quantitative one-group pretest-posttest design, investigating undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students from accredited institutions in Kentucky. Results suggest that the clinical …

Free Versus In Situ Right Internal Mammary Artery As A Conduit In Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Meta-Analysis, Yuta Kikuchi, Tomoki Sakata, Tomonari Shimoda, Shinichi Fukuhara, Junichi Shimamura, Makoto Hibino, Tsuyoshi Kaneko, Hiroo Takayama, Hisato Takagi, Michel Pompeu Sa, Toshiki Kuno

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

OBJECTIVES: There is debate regarding the optimal choice for a second conduit in coronary artery bypass grafting. The right internal mammary artery (RIMA) is commonly employed as a second conduit; however, it is unclear whether the free (fRIMA) or in situ (isRIMA) configuration yields superior outcomes. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare clinical outcomes between fRIMA and isRIMA as the second conduit.

METHODS: A comprehensive search of PubMed (MEDLINE), EMBASE, and CENTRAL was performed through May 2025 to identify studies comparing outcomes in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting with either fRIMA or isRIMA as a second …

Optimal Control And Bifurcation Analysis Of A Predator–Prey Model With Self-Limiting Growth And Predator Disease, Dipo Aldila, Muhammad Akmal Fasya, Bevina D. Handari, Chidozie Williams Chukwu, Olumuyiwa James Peter

Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation with Applications

We propose and analyze an eco-epidemiological predator–prey model that incorporates self-limitation and disease transmission within the predator population. The model is formulated as a system of ordinary differential equations describing logistic prey growth under the interspecific interaction with the predator. On the other hand, the predator population is divided into susceptible and infected classes, whose growth is constrained by prey availability. Three biologically relevant equilibria are identified: predator extinction, disease-free coexistence, and coexistence with endemic disease. The existence and stability of these equilibria are determined by key ecological and epidemiological thresholds, including the basic reproduction number. Using numerical continuation methods, …

Optimal Control Strategies For Infectious Diseases: A Numerical Simulation Approach, M. Abu Salek, Jannatun Nayeem, Romana Yesmin, M. Haider Ali Biswas, M. Humayun Kabir

Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation with Applications

Various infectious diseases, such as Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B virus (HBV), caused by Mycobacterium bacteria and hepatitis B virus, respectively, pose serious threats worldwide. This paper examines the spread of these diseases using a mathematical model that incorporates control measures, including vaccination and awareness programs. We use a system of differential equations with control variables and apply Pontryagin's principle to determine optimal control strategies. The stability of the Disease Free Equilibrium (DFE) has been analysed and demonstrated to be both locally and globally asymptotically stable when the basic reproduction number remains below unity, thereby ensuring disease elimination. Furthermore, the Endemic …

Measuring Market Risk Through Entropic Var, Dragomir Nedeltchev, Tsvetelin Zaevski

Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Simulation with Applications

The article aims to measure the market risk beyond the basic risk measures like the Value-at-Risk (VaR) and the Expected Shortfall (ES). The Entropic Value-at-Risk is selected among the available measures based on its advantages -- it is the coherent upper bound of the VaR and ES. This risk measure is applied to the classical Black-Scholes model as well as to some more realistic ones, such as the exponential tempered stable model (the log-returns are presented by a tempered stable L\'evy process), the stochastic volatility model of Heston, its jump extension of Bates, and another stochastic volatility model but with …

Progress On The Sustainable Development Goals In Asia Requires Ambitious Climate Targets Combined With Sustainability-Focused Measures, Pu Wang

Double Helix Methodology

Asian countries face the dual challenge of fulfilling ambitious climate commitments under the Paris Agreement while simultaneously advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study develops an integrated analytical framework that links decarbonization pathways with SDG indicators across energy, air quality, health, and the food-water-land nexus, as well as policy cost-effectiveness, explicitly incorporating national circumstances. Our findings indicate that current climate pledges primarily deliver gains in SDG indicators related to energy and air quality. Achieving broader progress across other SDG dimensions requires combining more ambitious climate targets with diverse, sustainability-oriented mitigation measures tailored to domestic contexts. Middle- and …

Moving Forward While Swaying Left And Right: How To Govern National Innovation Systems-Catalysed Innovation Ecosystems?, Jiang Yu

Double Helix Methodology

There is a burgeoning literature arguing that addressing grand challenges, such as de-globalization, requires a set of complementary actors to build innovation ecosystems (IE), which are also strategically integrated into the national innovation system (NIS). We conceptualize this specific systemic phenomenon as a new type of IE—NIS-catalysed IE—whose sustainable growth is said to be constantly hindered by dependent yet opposing tensions. The current literature provides fruitful insights into governing paradoxical tensions; however, some taken-for-granted theoretical assumptions within it are problematic when examining the relationship between salient paradoxes embodied in NIS-catalysed IE and effective governance mechanisms. Drawing on a single longitudinal …

How Does High-Tech Entrepreneurship Affect Incumbent Firm Innovation In Regional Innovation Ecosystems?, Beibei Hu

Double Helix Methodology

High-tech entrepreneurship plays a central role in shaping regional innovation ecosystems, yet the mechanisms through which it affects innovation in incumbent firms remain underexplored. Using firm-level data from the Zhongguancun Science Park (2005–2015), this study investigates the impact of high-tech entrepreneurship on incumbent firms’ innovation. The results reveal that high-tech entrepreneurship significantly enhances innovation among incumbent firms, primarily through R&D investment and human capital. Moreover, this effect is stronger in the electronic information industry and during the development stage. Overall, the study highlights the role of high-tech entrepreneurship in driving the evolution of regional innovation ecosystems. © The Author(s) 2026. …

“Safe Haven" Or “Risk Source" ? The Time-Varying Impact Of Geopolitical Risk On China's Short-Term Capital Flows, Yu Song

Double Helix Methodology

This paper examines the dynamic impact of geopolitical risk on short-term capital flows using a time-varying parameter vector autoregression (TVP-VAR) model and analyzes the transmission mechanism through interest rate differentials and exchange rate expectations. The findings indicate that geopolitical risk is a significant driver of short-term capital flows in China, with increased geopolitical risk leading to short-term cross-border capital outflows. Impulse response analysis across different time points indicates that financial opening-up policies affect short-term capital flows, yet gradual financial opening-up has not significantly amplified the impact of geopolitical risk. Under the influence of geopolitical risk, interest rate differentials and exchange …