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Student Participation In A Dei Audit As High-Impact Practice, Veronica Wells, Michele Gibney, Mickel Paris, Corey Pfitzer

University Libraries Librarian and Staff Articles and Papers

During Spring 2021, eight students at the University of the Pacific participated in an internship where they performed a DEI audit of the library's book and music score collection. An internship is one documented type of High-Impact Practices and research studies show that High-Impact Practices lead to higher retention and graduation rates. Deep learning occurred as student interns participated in developing the methodology, evaluating book and music score collections, reading assigned articles pertaining to DEI in librarianship and publishing, and providing recommendations on closing identified collection gaps. To evaluate their learning, the interns were asked to complete three surveys at …

Observational Study Of The Clinical Performance Of A Public-Private Partnership National Referral Hospital Network In Lesotho: Do Improvements Last Over Time?, Nancy A. Scott, Jeanette L. Kaiser, Brian W. Jack, Elizabeth L. Nkholongo, Allison Juntunen, Tshema Nash, Mayowa Alade, Taryn Vian

Nursing and Health Professions Faculty Research and Publications

Public-private partnerships (PPP) may increase healthcare quality but lack longitudinal evidence for success. The Queen ‘Mamohato Memorial Hospital (QMMH) in Lesotho is one of Africa’s first healthcare PPPs. We compare data from 2012 and 2018 on capacity, utilization, quality, and outcomes to understand if early documented successes have been sustained using the same measures over time. In this observational study using administrative and clinical data, we assessed beds, admissions, average length of stay (ALOS), outpatient visits, and patient outcomes. We measured triage time and crash cart stock through direct observation in 2013 and 2020. Operational hospital beds increased from 390 …

Medical Student Sensitivity Training On The Differences In Sex Development, Paul Endres, Deborah Ziring, Dimitrios Papanagnou

Student Papers, Posters & Projects

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Like Attracts Like? The Effects Of Anxiety, Implicit Bias, And Perception Of Diversity Culture On Team Attraction, Donna Yao, Melody M. Chao, Elizabeth George, Pritviraj Chattopadhyay

Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia

Past relational demography research has demonstrated the influence of demographic dissimilarity among employees on their work engagement and attrition. Little is known about how demographic dissimilarity affects individuals’ attraction to a team in the first place. The present research focused on the attraction component of the attraction-selection-attrition model to investigate factors that contribute to team attraction and their associated underlying processes. Specifically, we identified anxiety towards potential teammates as an affective response to cultural dissimilarity, which in turn influenced performance expectations and team attraction. We also examined implicit and explicit cognitions that might shape the impact of anxiety. To this …

The Impact Of Social Support Sources On Lgbtq Adolescents, Kaitlyn C. Mccauley

LSU Master's Theses

Research demonstrates that adolescents social support plays an important role in protecting against adverse events (e.g., Brewin & MacCarthy, 1989; Muzik et al., 2017). LGBQ adolescents have been shown to experience greater adverse experiences such a daily microaggressions and higher rates of both childhood adversity (Baams, 2018) and peer victimization (Kosciw et al., 2014). Increased stressors often lead to poorer outcomes in this population. Social support research for adolescents has shown that different sources of social support have shown to buffer these reported issues (e.g., greater parent and peer support buffers suicidal ideation, Fredrick et al., 2018). Studies with LGBQ …

Writing Myths, Cassandra Branham, Kayla D. Taylor

Student Works

One of the key components of Embry-Riddle's Writing Matters quality enhancement plan (QEP) is to prepare faculty across the disciplines to teach writing in their classrooms. While it might seem daunting to teach writing principles to students, there is, in fact, no one better to show students how to adhere to disciplinary conventions in writing than the very faculty who participate in the creation of scholarship and/or professional documents that adhere to those disciplinary conventions.

One important step in writing instruction is taking stock of your own beliefs about writing and learning to recognize some common myths about writing. It …

The Storm In World Fertilizer Markets Continues, John C. Beghin

Cornhusker Economics

This article updates the recent article on world fertilizer markets by Beghin and Nogueira (2021), which noted the perfect storm affecting global fertilizer markets through high demand, droughts affecting fertilizer supply, high fossil energy prices, COVID 19-related supply-chain disruptions, and trade policies, all conspiring to elevate fertilizer nominal prices to levels not seen since 2008. In the last 10 months, the Ukraine-Russia war and associated trade sanctions have exacerbated the disruptions in fossil energy, grain, vegetable oil, and fertilizer markets already present in 2021. On the more hopeful side, some United States trade policy developments will help reduce US fertilizer …

Lindenwood Digest, September 28, 2022, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

The Lindenwood Digest has been a digital employee newsletter since 2009.

Practices In Library Staff Development: A Study Of Private Universities Libraries In Nigeria, Omobolanle Seri Fasola

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research investigated the various staff development practices that lead to capacity building of library staff in private university libraries in Oyo state, Nigeria (Ajayi Crowther University, Lead City University, Precious Cornerstone University, Atiba University, Kola Daisi University and Dominion University). The survey research method was used for the study and the instrument used was the questionnaire comprising of questions drawn up in line with the research objectives. The population of the study comprised of all library staff in the six (6) selected private university libraries (62 in number). Data collected was analysed using percentage and SPSS. The findings of …

Social Justice And Its Implications For Human Development In Jordan, Majd Akram Nasser Al-Zoubi

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed at defining social justice and human development, clarifying indicators of social justice in Jordan, clarifying the nature of the problematic of social justice in Jordan, the reality of human development in Jordan, and analyzing the nature of the problematic relationship between social justice and the level of human development in Jordan. The study adopted the descriptive analytical approach by identifying the observed elements of the studied phenomenon and performs the function of revealing the studied reality, and the study concluded that there is a negative impact of the problem of social justice in Jordan on impeding the …

The Role Of Social Networks In Combating Extremism Among Youth (A Field Study From The Point Of View Of Undergraduate Students At The Hashemite University 2021), Safaa Moneeb Saleh Al-Husan

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed at identifying the role of social networks in combating extremism for young people from the perspective of university students, given that they are the most widely used group for these sites in society which will help in presenting a vision on employing these sites to combat extremism. To achieve this goal, the study used the quantitative descriptive approach based on a social survey, the study sample consisted of (6,831) undergraduate students at the Hashemite University in Zarqa in Jordan. The study concluded that (96.8%) of the study sample possesses knowledge of the concept of extremism at a …

The Image Of Jordanian Universities Among Arab Students, Ali Yahya Al Hadeed, Muna Saleh Al Tubishat

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aims to identify the image of the Jordanian universities among Arab students, this study is considered of a descriptive studies that used the survey approach to obtain its results by applying the questionnaire tool to an purposive sample of (366) Arab students studying in the Jordanian universities. The results of the study were as follows: that the level of factors that contribute to the formation of the image of the Jordanian universities was high from the point of view of Arab students, and that the security and safety enjoyed by the Jordanian universities is one of the most …

The Degree Of Functional Bullying Among Public School Principals In Karak Governorate From The Teachers’ Point Of View, Ibtihaj Alasasfeh

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed to measure the degree of Functional bullying level at the headmasters of public schools in Karak governorate from the teachers’ point of view. The study sample consisted of (196) male and female teachers in public schools in Karak governorate. The descriptive analytical method was used, and the scale in its final form consisted of (16) items distributed over three dimensions, and this study showed that the employment bullying among public school principals in Karak governorate from the teachers’ point of view came with a low degree of appreciation, and there were statistically significant differences in the degree …

The Effect Of Biological Clock On Some Physical And Skill Abilities Of Football Players, Mohammad Adel Maqableh, Mohammed Bdawy Bny Melhim, Waleed Khalid Al Daraiseh

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed to identify the differences in the level of some physical and skillful abilities of football players, as the researcher used the experimental method, and the study sample consisted of (25) football players in Ramtha Club and Ma'an Club, who were chosen randomly, and tests were carried out that were tests. For physical abilities (torso bending test from long sitting, set up test, push up arm bending test, transition velocity, tilt run test, Shuttle run test), and skill aptitude tests ( Passing accuracy test, aiming test on goal, running test with the ball in a zigzag between the …

The Relationship Of The Grip Strength Of The Aiming Arm To Weight, Some Special Characteristics Physical Abilities, And The Numerical Level Of The Effectiveness Of The Shot Put And The Javelin Throwing For Novice Students, Amal Suleiman Saleh Alzoubi

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The study aimed to identify the relationship of the grip strength of the aiming arm with weight, some special characteristics, physical capabilities, and the numerical level of the two events of shot put and javelin throwing among junior athletics students. The researcher used the descriptive approach to suit the nature of the study. Physical tests, special measurements and the distance of the digital performance level for the shot put and javelin actions were performed,The Results showed that there is a moderate correlation between grip strength and (arm length, upper arm circumference, and burst strength of the arms) and the absence …

Spartan Daily, September 27, 2022, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2022

Volume 159, Issue 15

How Disillusioned Debate Documentarians Discovered The Silver Lining, Gypsy Moody, Chuck Hodgin

Library Faculty Scholarship

Belmont University was chosen to host the final presidential debate of the 2020 election. Undeterred by even the COVID-19 pandemic, administration was determined to forge ahead with holding this historic event at Belmont. They formed a committee to document the event and archive its materials. As IR managers, we thanked our lucky stars for this huge opportunity and potential spotlight for our relatively unheralded IR. We were tasked with writing a scalable preservation policy and collecting and archiving physical and digital Debate materials. Unfortunately, our pursuit of these goals revealed that the university had some work to do before we …

Ua80/1 Meeting Minutes, W Club

University Organizations

Meeting minutes for the September 2022 meeting of the W Club Board of Directors.

Odu’S Storm Recovery Project Gets Boost From Dominion Energy, News @ Odu

News Items

No abstract provided.

Psychology Of Addiction: Discussion & Essay Questions, Brent Maximin

Open Educational Resources

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Open Textbooks: Access, Affordability, Inclusion, And Academic Success, Janelle Wertzberger, Mary Elmquist

All Musselman Library Staff Works

Are you curious about how a textbook choice can influence students’ sense of belonging and their academic success?

Open textbooks are full, real textbooks used by many professors here at Gettysburg and across the U.S. They are completely free to access online and also free of most copyright restrictions, meaning it’s legal to copy, share, edit, mix, keep and use those materials. Adopting an open textbook ensures that all students have immediate access to a zero-cost book and provides faculty 100% control over their learning materials. Attend this workshop to learn more about how an open textbook may align with …

Portland State And The Downtown Portland Plan - 50 Years Later With Ethan Seltzer, Ethan Seltzer

PDXPLORES Podcast

Fifty years ago, the City of Portland developed a plan for the downtown corridor with a radical vision of what a central city could be. The downtown we know today is the result of that plan. In this episode of PDXPLORES, Professor Emeritus Ethan Seltzer discusses the 1972 downtown plan and how Portland State evolved into an urban-serving university alongside the downtown corridor.

Click on the "Download" button to access the accompanying article Portland, Portland State, and the Urban University Idea.

Transcript for audio below as additional file.

Link to city archive documents

https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/oscdl_cityarchives/

Leadership Doctorates Newsletter: Volume 8, Number 3, Larry Starr, Phd

Leadership Doctorates Newsletter (Formerly Strategic Leadership Newsletter)

In this Issue:

• Updated Dissertation Delivery Pathway Status
• Congratulations: Dr. Hamid Bertal
• Congratulations: Dr. Mark Pisacane
• Congratulations: Dr. Syed Kazmi
• Congratulations: Dr. Anne McCafferty
• Congratulations: Dr. Regina Tendayi
• Congratulations: Dr. Sagar Sharma
• Congratulations: Rev Dr. Sung-Won Paek
• Congratulations: Dr. Teresa Wolfgang
• Congratulations to Dr. Jay Combs-Harris
• Congratulations to John Ervin
• Congratulations to Dr. Jim Plummer
• Congratulations to Jerin Juby
• Congratulations to Dr. Teresa Wolfgang
• Congratulations to Reverend Dr. Sung-Won Paek
• Congratulations to Dr. Elliot Cole
• Congratulations to Dr. John Pourdehnad
• Alumni Profiles

Sociocultural And Demographic Drivers Of Latino Population Health In New York State, Marc A. Garcia, Mara G. Sheftel, Adriana M. Reyes, Catherine Garcia

Population Health Research Brief Series

Latinos are the largest racial/ethnic minority group in the United States and are among the fastest-growing populations in New York State. However, there is variation across Latino sub-groups in educational attainment, income, and access to health insurance. This research brief explores the diversity within the Latino population living in New York State and describes inequities in key sociocultural and demographic drivers of Latino population health.

The Impact Of The Interim Leadership Experience On Library Middle Managers, Ashley T. Hoffman, Amy E. G. Barker

Faculty Articles

Serving in an interim leadership role can be a great way to gain experience, but can also be stressful, negative, or traumatic for interim library leaders at the middle management level. In this exploratory mixed-methods study, researchers conducted a national survey and semistructured interviews of interim middle managers from public and academic libraries to explore the personal and professional impact of their interim role and recommend ways to improve the interim experience. The study revealed effects on individual well-being such as increased stress, but also increased confidence and positive career outcomes, particularly for librarians with a prior interest in leadership.

The Lived Social Experience Of Covid-19 Survivors In Southwestern Nigeria, Endurance Uzobo, Ijeoma Nwanwene, Tolulope Funmilola Ojo

Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences

The traditional perceptions of disease causation often reinforce the feelings of stigmatization and discrimination towards individuals who have recovered from an illness. This study investigated the existing social practices with regard to stigmatization and discrimination against COVID-19 survivors in Southwest Nigeria. Using the Psychoanalytic Theory, this phenomenological qualitative study utilized the snowball sampling method and an in-depth interview to sample 25 COVID-19 survivors in Southwest Nigeria. Collected data for this study were analyzed thematically, using content analysis with the aid of the ATLAS.ti software. Findings from the study indicated that COVID-19 survivors generally experience sympathy, hostility, mockery, and social exclusion. …

Water Insecurity, Self-Reported Physical Health, And Objective Measures Of Biological Health In The Peruvian Amazon, Paula S. Tallman, Shalean M. Collins, M. Pia Chaparro, Gabriela Salmon-Mulanovich

Anthropology: Faculty Publications and Other Works

ObjectivesThis study examines the associations between water insecurity, self-reported physical health, and objective measures of biological health among 225 Awajún adults (107 women; 118 men) living in the Peruvian Amazon, a “water-abundant” region.MethodsA survey, which included multiple measures of self-reported physical health, and objective measures of biological health such as blood pressure and nutritional and immune biomarkers.ResultsGreater water insecurity was associated with multiple measures of self-reported physical health, including higher incidence of reported diarrhea, nausea, back pain, headaches, chest pain, fatigue, dizziness, overall poor perceived health, and “being sick.” These symptoms align with the physical strain associated with water acquisition …

Editorial: Exploring The Technological Needs Of Older Adults: Advances In Design, Functionality, User Experience, And Age-Related Cognitive And Sensory Aids To Facilitate Adoption, Alex Chaparro, Cristina Cachero, Joanne M. Wood

Publications

The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, communication, and automation have been the catalyst for the development of a host of new technologies that allow older users to monitor their own health (via wearables), maintain their independence (semi-autonomous driving), social connections (smart home devices), and compensate for a range of age-related sensory changes (hearing aids, smart glasses, augmented displays, etc.). Less well understood is how older users get acquainted with these innovations, how their design and functionality need to be adapted to improve older users’ performance and experience, and which factors and interventions help or hinder technology adoption and use …

School Counselor Suicide Response: A Final Rejoinder, Carrie A. Wachter Morris, Laura Gallo

Teaching and Supervision in Counseling

In this article, we provide a summary of responses to Gallo and Wachter Morris (2022). We provide additional considerations based upon contributing authors’ perspectives and concluding thoughts on how to move forward on issues specific to school counselors’ roles in suicide prevention, assessment, and intervention in K-12 schools, as well as recommendations for pieces to consider for school counselor educators and practicing professional school counselors.

A Wrap Around Approach To Suicide Prevention In Schools: It’S Not Just School Counselors…., Tahani Dari, Jan Gay

Teaching and Supervision in Counseling

The prevalence of suicide among children and adolescents is alarming. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020), suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth ages 10-19. Schools are one of the main providers of mental health support for students (O’Neill et al., 2021). Similar to school-based mental health counselors, psychologists, and social workers, school counselors are trained and prepared in suicide risk assessment and intervention. Mental health issues, however, require collaborative approaches that address the complex factors impacting youth, such as the impact of the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and racial injustice. The purpose …