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Introduction To Jcihe 18(1) 2026 Issue, Rosalind L. Raby

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

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Different But Still The Same? A Review Of Recent Australian University Internationalization Approaches, Samantha Marangell, Jiadi Cai, Mollie Dollinger

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

In the quest for higher education internationalization approaches, there remains much debate about how to redefine “internationalization” in a post-pandemic context through which the limitations of student mobility have been exposed. This article contributes to current debates about future directions and definitions of internationalization by offering insightful analysis of recent approaches and conceptualizations across the Australian university sector. To do so, we conducted a desktop review of universities’ public-facing international strategies and analyzed the documents for patterns in practices and priorities. Our findings generate a timely picture of internationalization approaches and indicate the broadening conceptualization of internationalization within the sector, …

P-15 Peptide Enhanced Bone Graft In Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Randomized, Controlled, Investigational Device Exemption Study Demonstrating Improved Composite Clinical Success, James Harrop, John E. O'Toole, Michael P. Steinmetz, Rick C. Sasso, Christopher D. Chaput, K. Brandon Strenge, Greg Maislin, Jeffrey P. Mullin, Thomas B. Freeman, Anthony Guanciale, Howard Lantner, Michael E. Janssen, David G. Schwartz, John M. Small, Wellington K. Hsu, Paul M. Arnold

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

STUDY DESIGN: Prospective, multicenter, single-blind, randomized, controlled pivotal study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether P-15L (PearlMatrix P-15 Peptide Enhanced Bone Graft) is noninferior in effectiveness to local autograft when applied in single-level instrumented transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF).

SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: P-15L, an FDA-designated Breakthrough Drug-Device, is a composite drug-device combination bone graft containing P-15, a 15-amino acid polypeptide, which enhances cell binding, proliferation, and differentiation, resulting in bone formation.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Skeletally mature patients, aged 22 to 80 years, with degenerative disc disease (DDD) were randomized 1:1 to P-15L (investigational) or to the local autograft (control) during single-level …

Feasibility And Form Factor Validation Of Reflective Shoulder-Mounted Pulse Oximeter In Patients With Suspected Sleep Apnea, Katie N. Kanter, Aaron Wang, David Gordon, Adina Singer, Jacob S. Brenner, Indira Gurubhagavatula, Anush Lingamoorthy, Olumuyiwa Oni, Cameron M. Baston

SKMC Student Presentations and Publications

The shoulder may be an effective central site for continuous oxygen saturation (SpO2) monitoring but studies of shoulder-mounted pulse oximetry technology are limited. We hypothesized that an alternative location would be similar in function and user acceptance to a standard FDA-cleared finger-based pulse oximeter. We conducted a quantitative and descriptive pilot study of two prototype biosensor designs in patients with clinical suspicion of hypoxic episodes at an outpatient sleep center. Participants wore two prototype biosensors-the primary a shoulder-mounted adhesive and the secondary a combination ring-bracelet-in addition to a control FDA-approved finger-based pulse oximeter. We assessed the comfort of the devices …

Designing Inclusive Planning, Collaboration, And Communication Practices For Neurodivergent Individuals In Project-Based Environments, Siddhanth Janakiraman

Harrisburg University Dissertations and Theses

In a knowledge-driven economy where project-based work structures dominate, project management methodologies have become central to how organizations plan, collaborate, and communicate. However, these frameworks are often built around neurotypical assumptions of communication fluency, executive functioning, and time perception—creating systemic barriers for neurodivergent professionals. This study, Designing Inclusive Planning, Collaboration, and Communication Practices for Neurodivergent Individuals in Project-Based Environments, investigates how project management methodologies and tools can be adapted to foster more inclusive participation and performance. Grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm and informed by principles from Project Management and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), the research adopts a qualitative, exploratory approach. Through …

Hubungan Marketing Mix Dan Hospital Brand Image Dengan Minat Kunjungan Ulang Pasien Di Rsi Sultan Agung Banjarbaru, Fitriani Fitriani, M. Noor Ifansyah, Zubaidah Zubaidah

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

Hospitals are required to provide high-quality services to increase patient visits. Over the past six months, RSI Sultan Agung Banjarbaru has experienced a decline in the number of patient visits. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the marketing mix and hospital brand image with revisit intention. The study employed a correlational analytic design, involving an outpatient population of 107,146 patients. A total of 100 respondents were selected using purposive sampling, and data were collected through questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted using the Spearman’s Rho test. The results showed that the marketing mix and hospital brand image variables were …

Artemisinin Partial Resistance Mutations In Zanzibar And Tanzania Suggest Regional Spread And African Origins, 2023, Sean V. Connelly, Julia G. Muller, Mohamed Ali, Billy E. Ngasala, Wahida Hassan, Bakari Mohamed, Kyaw L. Thwai, Jacob M. Sadler, Jacob Marglous, Abebe A. Fola, Abdallah Zacharia, Shija J. Shija, Safia Mohammed, Dominick C. Msolo, Hamza Said, Editruda E. Peter, Melic Odas, Isaack J. Rutha, Mwanaidi Nwange, Karamoko Naire, Shazia Ruybal-Pesántez, Robert Verity, Rebecca Crudale, Varun Goel, Barbara B. Choloi, Anders Björkman, Jeffrey A. Bailey, Jessica T. Lin, Jonathan J. Juliano

Faculty Publications

Artemisinin partial resistance, driven by Plasmodium falciparum K13 mutations, threatens malaria control. Zanzibar is vulnerable to artemisinin partial resistance spread but lacks recent molecular surveillance. We sequenced samples in Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania collected from 2022 to 2024. K13 mutations were found in 2 of 1440 participants (P441L, A675V) in Zanzibar and 6 of 3762 (R561H, P441L) in mainland Tanzania. Based on whole genome sequencing data, K13 mutations appear to be of African origin with regional spread. Frequent parasite importation appears to maintain partner drug mutation frequencies similar to the mainland, where artemether-lumefantrine selects for mutations favoring artesunate-amodiaquine sensitivity. Ongoing …

Behavioural And Socioeconomic Drivers Underlying Solar Adoption In Egypt’S Cairo And Giza: A Micro-Level Perspective, Maha Elhini, Hoda Hassaballa, Rasha Hammam

Economics

Although Egypt falls within the solar belt, solar energy use on the household level remains very sparse. This research examines the factors driving and hindering households’ willingness to shift from fossil fuels to solar energy. The study evaluates the socioeconomic determinants of households’ willingness to adopt photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, based on a random distribution of 301 questionnaires in Cairo and Giza – two of Egypt’s most densely populated governorates. Two models were used─ a Logistic Model and a Structural Equations Model (SEM) that regresses the willingness to install PV panels on household characteristics. For a deeper analysis of how …

Understanding The Impact Of Virtual Online And Traditional Learning On Student Mental Health: A Sequential Mixed Methods Study Amid And Beyond Educational Disruptions, Helene D. Daya

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

The global pandemic accelerated the transition from conventional face-to-face to distant online education. This study aims to investigate the disparities in mental health challenges among students undergoing remote online learning during the educational disruption and their current psychological status upon transitioning back to in-person learning. Students at public universities experienced high levels of psychological distress, stress, anxiety, and depression. The study revealed an association between mental health concerns and demographic factors, including socioeconomic status and gadget use. While students' mental well-being improved after in-person learning, they faced challenges in managing stress and developing self-directed learning skills. The research recommends implementing …

Evolving Strategies In Prostate Cancer: Emerging Approaches And Unmet Needs From The Bridging The Gaps In Prostate Cancer Expert Panel, Rana Mckay, Benjamin Maughan, Alicia Morgans, Neal Shore, Evan Yu, Ravi Madan, Jacob Berchuck, Bradley Carthon, Steven Finkelstein, Leonard Gomella, Michael Gorin, Andrew Hahn, Stacy Loeb, Vivek Narayan, Daniel Petrylak, Charles Ryan, Karine Tawagi, Phuoc Tran, Tanya Dorff

Department of Urology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: The expansion of treatment options for prostate cancer (PC) has improved disease-specific and overall survival outcomes but has also raised questions about the optimal level of treatment needed for patients based on their individual prognosis and accounting for potential toxicity, incorporating quality of life considerations.

METHODS: A panel of experts met to discuss current controversies in the care of patients with PC across the disease continuum. Multidisciplinary experts review advances and persistent uncertainties in biomarker-guided assessment, imaging, and systemic therapy for prostate cancer. The discussion outlines priority gaps in evidence that must be addressed to optimize individualized patient care. …

Neuproio: A Dual-Action Solid Drug Nanoparticle Topical Formulation For Simultaneous Intraocular Pressure Reduction And Neuroprotection For Glaucoma, Lei Xu, Mu Li, Lin Qi, Tzu Chen Wang, Dong Liu, Vimalin Jeyalatha Mani, Hsin Yin Chuang, Qingbo Yang, Ruipu Mu, Samira Mahdi, Da Huang, Honglan Shi, Yang Hu, Hu Yang

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness, primarily due to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) that damages the retina and optic nerve. Most topical glaucoma treatments focus solely on IOP-lowering without direct neuroprotection, as drug delivery to the posterior eye is challenging. Here, we developed NeuProIO, a dual-action solid drug nanoparticle (NP) eye drop for simultaneous IOP reduction and neuroprotection. Using flash nanoprecipitation in a multi-inlet vortex mixer, we fabricated the first NeuProIO solid drug NPs incorporating the repurposed neuroprotective agent maprotiline (MAP) and the IOP-lowering agent betaxolol (BX), forming MAP/BX NPs for synergistic glaucoma treatment. The NeuProIO improved stability …

Adolescent Math Anxiety: Teachers' Grouping Approach At The Intersection Of Multiple Student Identities, Dara Shifrer, Hannah Sean Ellefritz, David Hernandez-Saca, Allison Roda, Karla Santana Martinez

Sociology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Math anxiety represents a substantial barrier to many students’ math learning. In this paper, we apply interdisciplinary perspectives to data on over 13,200 ninth graders and their math teachers from the High School Longitudinal Study. Results suggest that being perceived as dis/abled relates to heightened math anxiety regardless of adolescents’ gender, or race and ethnicity. Our intersectional approach reveals that adolescents’ expressions of math anxiety do not always correspond with gender, racial, and ethnic stereotypes, with Black girls, Black boys, and Latine boys expressing relatively low levels of math anxiety. Finally, consistent with the principles of inclusion and universal design, …

Physical And Behavioral Health Diagnoses And Comorbidities Associated With Transition From Military Health System To Veterans Health Care Among Post-9/11 Veterans, Niki Wooten Phd, Lisw-Cp, Megan E. Amaun, Madeleine Myers, Prince N.O. Addo, Jeffrey Bowers, Felicia R. Carey, Rudolph P. Rull, Edward J. Boyko, Nathaniel Bell Ph.D., Ana Lopéz-De Fede, Mary Jo V. Pugh

Publications

Objective

To identify factors associated with transitioning from Military Health System (MHS) to Veterans Health Administration (VHA) care in post-9/11 veterans.

Study Setting and Design

Retrospective cohort study from the Long-Term Impact of Military-Relevant Brain Injury Consortium Phenotype Study.

Data Sources and Analytic Sample

Population-level data were analyzed from MHS and VHA electronic health data (FY2000-2020). Participants received ≥ 3 years of MHS care and separated from the military before October 1, 2016. The primary outcome was transition from MHS to VHA care after military separation. Covariates included demographic, military, and deployment characteristics at military separation; physical, mental, and substance …

Rheological Modification Of Alkali-Activated Slag Mortar: Roles Of Sodium Gluconate Retarder And Dispersants, Tae Yong Shin, Seongho Han, Ryong You, Yubin Jun, Jae Hong Kim

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Alkali-activated materials have emerged as promising low-carbon alternatives to ordinary Portland cement-based binders; however, their practical application is strictly limited by rapid setting and poor workability. To address these challenges, this study proposes an evaluation methodology combining setting time measurement, cloud point tests for chemical stability, and wide-range rheological analysis. While conventional superplasticizers like polycarboxylate ether (PCE) proved unstable in high-alkaline environments, cloud point tests revealed that polynaphthalene sulfonate (PNS) and butyl acrylate (BA) exhibited superior chemical stability. Notably, BA was identified as a novel and effective dispersant in 3.5 M KOH-activated systems, reducing yield stress of fresh mortar by …

Mechanized Tube Well Installation, Robert M. Stwalley Iii, Grace L. Baldwin Kan-Uge, Roger Tormoehlen

Purdue University Press Books

Mechanized Tube Well Installation provides detailed information on the design development of a mechanized means to install shallow tube wells using a hydraulic driver attached to a small vehicle. This book explores the creation of this technique through the merging of available components, selection of the components, testing of the assembly, and the driving of wells. It also provides comprehensive coverage of state-of-the-art engineering, technology, and best practices as they relate to driving water wells for human consumption, animal care, and irrigation. Mechanized Tube Well Installation is well-aligned with collegiate humanitarian aid, environmental and natural resources engineering, and agricultural equipment …

Advanced Design Topics For The Engineering Of Agricultural And Mechanical Equipment, Robert M. Stwalley Iii, Roger Tormoehlen

Purdue University Press Books

Off-road equipment designs contend with some unusual challenges and environmental conditions that are not seen by standard on-road vehicles. Advanced Design Topics for the Engineering of Agricultural and Mechanical Equipment offers design topic reviews related to areas that need special consideration within off-road applications. CAN-BUS systems, soil compaction, composite bearings, field welding practices, and weld strength in bending applications are examined, among other subjects. Providing comprehensive coverage of these matters with the current state-of-the-art technologies and best practices as they relate to equipment design for the agricultural, construction, forestry, and mining industries, this book is well-aligned with collegiate advanced agricultural …

Protocols In Root-Microbe Interactions, Anjali S. Iyer-Pascuzzi

Purdue University Press Books

Protocols in Root-Microbe Interactions describes laboratory protocols that have been developed and optimized for scientists working in root-microbe interactions, specifically for those wanting to quantify immune responses in plant roots. The experiments are focused on cellular to whole-root scale and include molecular biology, biochemistry, and histology techniques. Written in an easy-to-understand fashion that is suitable for both early career and experienced scientists, the protocols were optimized for tomato roots but can easily be adapted to roots of other plant species, or if needed, to leaves. The book includes information on quantifying pattern-triggered immune (PTI) responses in plant roots and covers …

Market Signals From Online Behavior, Nicole J. Olynk Widmar, Michael L. Smith, Erin Robinson

Purdue University Press Books

Market Signals From Online Behavior asks, What do social media trends, Google searches, and online chatter reveal about consumer behavior? It also poses the question, How can we interpret these signals without losing sight of the people behind the posts? This book examines the digital traces left by consumers and explores how these signals intersect with food, agriculture, retail, and beyond.

Drawing from real-time data and social-listening analysis, Market Signals connects the dots between what is trending online and what it means for markets in the real world. Whether it is the rise of plant-based eating, changing holiday shopping norms, …

Winter Olympics 2026 Part 2, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

The first week of competition in the Winter Olympics has ended. Figure Skating is always a big story in week one, but no one could have anticipated just how big it would become, as I discussed previously. There were, of course, many other stories and performances, which revealed both highs and lows, and the occasionally silly.

Political Party Leaders’ Branding: The Case Of The Uk Conservative & Labour Parties, Dania Akkawi

Theses and Dissertations

Political party branding has become increasingly shaped by digital communication, particularly through social media platforms where voters actively engage with political leaders and one another. This thesis studies “Political Party Branding: The Case of the UK Conservative & Labour Parties”, focusing specifically on the interconnections between Stakeholder Theory and Emotional Branding Theory on voter opinion and voter interest, during the 2024 UK general election. Through a comparative analysis of Rishi Sunak (Conservative Party) and Keir Starmer (Labour Party), the study tests theoretical propositions drawn from the theories to assess how visibility and emotional intensity shape voter opinion and interest. Using …

Crafting Power, Piety, And Memory: The Sabil-Maktab Of 'Abd Al-Rahman Katkhuda In Bayn Al-Qasrayn, Cairo (1157 Ah/ 1744 Ce), Nehal Hany Al-Shamy

Theses and Dissertations

Among hundreds of sabil-maktabs in Cairo, the one ʿAbd al-Rahman Katkhuda built in Bayn al-Qasrayn in 1157/1744 stands out as an iconic jewel, rising to be a symbol of the city itself. However, this sabil is more than just a beautiful building, for its beauty was only a means to channel political, commemorative, and spiritual connotations. This thesis is concerned with analyzing the raisons d’être of constructing the sabil through investigating the historical and political circumstances that influenced its patron at the time, and their reflections in the artistic choices he made. I argue that crafting the sabil as a …

A Review Of Motion-Preserving Cervical Spinal Implants And Fusion Constructs, Frank Vrionis

All Publications

Spinal fusion remains a common surgical treatment for degenerative cervical spine pathology. By eliminating segmental motion, fusion alters spinal biomechanics and redistributes mechanical loads to adjacent levels. These changes contribute to adjacent segment degeneration (ASD). Motion-preserving spinal implants have been developed to address these limitations. Cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) is the most widely used example. Such devices aim to maintain physiologic kinematics while preserving segmental stability. Their biomechanical behavior varies with implant design, material properties, and constraint characteristics. Previous research does not holistically compare fusion with motion-preserving treatments on the spine, resulting in an incomplete understanding of when motion-preserving devices …

From Milan To Murmansk – Lisbon To Lake Louise: Conceptualizing The Meaning Of Internationalization In Higher Education, May-Kristin Vespestad

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Internationalization is an academic goal and quality measure in higher education, driven by governmental policies and target numbers of mobility, where quantitative measures are the norm. Discussions of what internationalization means and why it is regarded as important need further conceptualization in a higher education context. This is the first longitudinal autoethnography to discuss the meaning of internationalization. The present study makes noteworthy contributions to international higher education literature and practice. Based on the conceptual framework of value co-creation and consumer value theory, the study offers a conceptualization of internationalization. It establishes that internationalization cannot be driven by quantitative measures …

Married And Co-Teaching While Abroad: A Case Study, Rachel Renbargera, Munube Yilmaz, Tracey Sulakc

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

The existing literature on co-teaching, higher education, and study abroad settings discusses best practices, but it largely overlooks how these frameworks may interact and influence the co-teaching experiences of married couples, which would ultimately impact student outcomes. This study utilizes a qualitative case study approach to examine how students in a higher education program experience and perceive a study abroad course taught by a married couple. The data were collected from six undergraduate students through focus group interviews, observations, and a survey. Information from the course syllabus and interviews with the professors was also utilized. Results illustrated that married co-teachers …

Assessing Public-Sector Readiness For Artificial Intelligence In Egypt, Renad Ahmed Anwar

Theses and Dissertations

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly adopted in public-sector contexts, yet successful implementation depends on organizational readiness, particularly in developing countries. This study assesses the readiness of Egypt’s public sector for AI adoption using a qualitative expert opinion methodology. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with senior professionals from global technology firms with extensive experience working with public-sector entities in Egypt.

Guided by by an integrated framework combining organizational readiness theory, the Technology–Organization–Environment (TOE) framework, and public value and governance perspectives, the study examines strategic, organizational, human, technological, societal, and governance dimensions of AI readiness. The findings indicate that while Egypt demonstrates strong …

Efektivitas Pertemuan Tim Multidisiplin Dalam Meningkatkan Outcome Tata Laksana Kanker Di Rumah Sakit: Literature Review, Ngakan Putu Daksa Ganapati, Wahyu Sulistiadi

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

Optimal cancer management requires a multidisciplinary approach to improve the quality of patient care. Multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) enable interprofessional collaboration in designing comprehensive, patient-centered care. However, the implementation of MDTs in Indonesia still faces various challenges, necessitating a systematic review to understand their effectiveness in improving cancer management outcomes. This systematic review employed the PRISMA method, searching articles from the ScienceDirect, Semantic Scholar, and PubMed databases, published between 2014 and 2024. Ten scientific articles were analyzed from 745 articles retrieved to understand the effectiveness of MDTs in improving cancer management outcomes. The results indicate that MDTs improve the quality of …

How The Rhetoric Of Borders Justifies The Erosion Of Rights, Richard Sherwin

Other Publications

Originally published in https://merotribune.com/2026/02/15/how-the-rhetoric-of-borders-justifies-the-erosion-of-rights/

Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Automation And Robotics In Reducing Delays In On-Site Construction Activities, Boaz Safdie Bsafdie

Harrisburg University Dissertations and Theses

Construction delays cause substantial cost overruns and in most cases strained stakeholder relationships in the industry. This study acknowledges the problem that while automation and robotics are touted as solutions, their quantifiable effectiveness in reducing onsite delays remains unclear. The purpose of this research is to evaluate how these technologies reduce construction delays caused by labor shortages, workflow inefficiencies, and coordination issues. Guided by Workflow Optimization Theory and the Technology Acceptance Model, the study employs a qualitative method design. Qualitative data from stakeholder interviews will explore adoption barriers and perceptual impacts on team coordination. Analysis will involve statistical comparison of …

Psycholinguistic Factors And Technology Appropriation In Efl Learning: An Instrumental Case Study, Marlon Vanegas Rojas, Claudia María Uribe Hoyos

The Qualitative Report

This instrumental case study described the psycholinguistic factors related to technology appropriation and language learning among English as a foreign language university students in Medellín, Colombia. Conducted at a private university’s language department, the 64-hour English course combined traditional and digital teaching methods with 22 participants from diverse undergraduate programs. Employing maximum variation sampling, the study captured perspectives across age, gender, technology appropriation, academic performance, and cultural background. Data collection included interviews, a technology appropriation self-perception survey, language proficiency tests, and classroom observations. Using the analytical framework of Miles et al. (2014) the analysis revealed that students relied on digital …

How The Rhetoric Of Borders Justifies The Erosion Of Rights, Richard Sherwin

Other Publications

No abstract provided.