The First Step - Schriefer, Natalie (2023)
From a snowbank I watched the squirrel run.
Keywords: dept.hhs

Catch the Moon - Smith, Ed Diane (Independently published, 2020)
Grey Sparrow Press, in this landmark book, cherishes the voices of national writing treasures published over ten years; Robert Bly, Robert Wexelblatt, Michael C. Keith, Jules Nyquist, Khem Aryal, Marie Sheppard Williams [posthumously,] Doug Holder, Momila Joshi, William Woolfitt, Thomas R. Smith, M.J. Iuppa, LB Chhetri, John Roche, and Bhisma Upreti to name a few. Grey Sparrow Press was formed as a non-profit 501[c]3 on May 11, 2009.
Keywords: dept.hhs

Stock Market Price Forecasting Using Metaheuristic Search Algorithms: A Comparative Analysis - Sheta, A.L.A.A.; Abdel-Raouf, A.M.A.L. (International Journal of Computing, 2024)
Stock market forecasting is an essential factor in the daily operations of many companies and individuals. However, the complex and nonlinear nature of the stock market and the unpredictable variations in factors affecting stock prices present significant challenges in accurate forecasting. To address this, we employ four model-based metaheuristic search algorithms (MHs), namely the Crow Search Algorithm (CSA), Particle Swarm Optimizer (PSO), Gray Wolf Optimizer (GWO), and Dandelion Optimizer (DO), to estimate the parameters of stock market prices models. The data utilized in our experiments are extracted from the widely recognized stock index of Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P 500), that serves as a representative benchmark for the United States stock market. Our findings demonstrate that the CSA outperforms other MHs by providing the best combination of parameters for modeling stock market prices. The optimized parameters for the CSA model yielded Variance-Account-For (VAF) values of 97.846% in the training set and 93.483% in the testing set. This suggests that CSA offers promising capabilities for enhancing the accuracy and effectiveness of stock market forecasting models. © (2024), (Research Institute of Intelligent Computer Systems). All rights reserved.
Keywords: Algorithm; Computer science; Econometrics; Economics; Engineering; Mathematical optimization; Mathematics; Metaheuristic; Particle swarm optimization; Stock (firearms); Stock market; Stock market forecasting; Stock market index; computational intelligence; crow search algorithm; dandelion optimizer; dept.csc; gray wolf optimizer; metaheuristic search algorithms; particle swarm optimizer; peer-reviewed

Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status and Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration Among Primiparous Black Women - Griswold, Michele; Crawford, Sybil; Person, Sharina; Rosenberg, Lynn; Palmer, Julie; Cozier, Yvette (Breastfeeding Medicine, 2025)
Background: Social determinants of health account for racial inequities in breastfeeding rates in the United States. There is a gap in the role of neighborhood socioeconomic status (NSES) as it relates to breastfeeding disparities. Methods: Using longitudinal data from the Black Women’s Health Study, we assessed associations of NSES with breastfeeding initiation and duration in a cohort of primiparous U.S. Black women. We also explored associations within strata of important economic indicators, including education, occupation, and marital status. Results: Breastfeeding initiation ( n = 2,705) increased with NSES quartile, from 75.2% in the lowest quartile to 88.3% in the highest quartile ( p < 0.0001). Compared with women living in the highest NSES quartile, those in the lowest quartile had a 41% (odds ratio: 0.59 [95% confidence interval: 0.43, 0.81]) decreased odds of initiating breastfeeding. For breastfeeding duration ( n = 2,172), women residing in NSES quartiles 1–3 were significantly less likely ( p < 0.0001) to breastfeed (44.4%) for 6+ months compared with those living in the highest quartile (62.8%). Adjusted relative risks for those in quartiles 1–3 compared with 4 (highest) were 0.63 (0.45, 0.87), 0.50 (0.37, 0.68), and 0.64 (0.47, 0.86), respectively ( p = 0.0001). There was no statistically significant evidence of effect modification by education, occupation, marital status, and region ( P interaction = >0.05). Conclusion: Living in a lower NSES environment was associated with reduced breastfeeding initiation and duration compared with a higher NSES environment. Research is needed to understand the mechanisms by which neighborhood-level factors influence breastfeeding initiation and duration for Black women in the United States.
Keywords: Black women; Breast feeding; Breastfeeding; Demography; Duration (music); Environmental health; Medicine; Obstetrics; Pediatrics; Population; Socioeconomic status; dept.pch; peer-reviewed

Acute arterial stiffness responses to on-ball kneeling and sitting: Effects of exercise fragmentation and exercise order - Xiao, Yaru; Chen, Wei; Latchman, Peter; Zhou, Zhixiong; Zhu, Weili (European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2025)
Keywords: Arterial stiffness; Ball balance; Blood pressure; Cardio-ankle vascular index; Cardiology; Exercise physiology; Fragmentation; Human physiology; Internal medicine; Kneeling; Medicine; Moderate exercise; Order; Physical exercise; Physical medicine and rehabilitation; Physical therapy; Posture; Sitting; Sports medicine; dept.hms; peer-reviewed

A pilot study on diabetes detection using handheld fundus camera and mobile app development - Al-Absi, Hamada R. H.; Muchori, Gilbert Njihia; Musleh, Saleh; Basit, Syed Abdullah; Islam, Mohammad Tariqul; Mou, Younss Ait; Alam, Tanvir (Discover Applied Sciences, 2025)
Diabetes, affecting more than 500 million individuals worldwide, is the most widespread non-communicable disease, globally. The early identification and effective management of diabetes are crucial for controlling its spread. Currently, the HbA1c test is the gold standard for the detection of diabetes with high confidence. But this is an invasive, expensive pathology test. Therefore, alternative non-invasive and inexpensive methods have been proposed in the literature for the early detection of diabetes.
Keywords: Android Mobile application; Artificial intelligence; Computer graphics (images); Computer science; Computer vision; DMPred; Diabetes; Diabetes mellitus; Diabetic retinopathy; Fundus (uterus); Fundus camera; Handheld camera; Human–computer interaction; Medicine; Mobile apps; Mobile device; Ophthalmology; Ophthalmoscopy; Retinal; Retinal fundus image; World Wide Web; dept.csc; peer-reviewed

Plant-engineered ZnO and CuO nanoparticles exhibit pesticidal activity and mitigate Fusarium infestation in soybean: A mechanistic understanding - Karmous, Inès; Elmer, Wade; Zuverza‐Mena, Nubia; Vaidya, Shital; Tlahig, Samir; Scanley, Jules; Bharadwaj, Anuja; White, Jason; Dimkpa, Christian (Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 2025)
Keywords: Antifungal activity; Artemisia vulgaris; Biogenic copper and Zn oxide nanoparticles; Biology; Botany; Chemistry; Fusarium; Infestation; Materials science; Nanoparticle; Nanotechnology; Soybean; dept.phy; peer-reviewed

Recent Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Risk and HIV-Related Worry: Examining the Mediating Effects of Sexual Autonomy - Willie, Tiara; Callands, Tamora; Phillips, Karlye; Flowers, Bianca; Kershaw, Trace (Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 2025)
Keywords: Anxiety; Autonomy; Clinical psychology; Criminology; Domestic violence; Environmental health; HIV; Intimate partner violence; Medicine; Poison control; Political science; Population; Psychiatry; Psychology; Reproductive health; Sexual health; Sexual violence; Suicide prevention; Worry; dept.pch

Local scale climate change variability in New England, United States - Miller, Matthew (Climatic Change, 2025)
Keywords: Cartography; Climate change; Climatology; Ecology; Environmental science; Geography; Geology; Interpolation; Mathematics; Meteorology; New England; Oceanography; Physical geography; Precipitation; Scale (ratio); Spatial ecology; Spatial variability; Statistics; Temperature; Variation (astronomy); dept.egm; peer-reviewed

Relationships Matter: The Art of Creating Meaningful Interactions With Students - Hynes, Kristy; Gershwin, Tracy; Robinson, Jason; Mitchell, Chrissa (Beyond Behavior, 2025)
Keywords: Foundation (evidence); Mathematics education; Pedagogy; Psychological intervention; Psychology; dept.sed; peer-reviewed

Elementary preservice teachers' use of the crosscutting concepts to plan NGSS ‐aligned science lessons in explicit versus non‐explicit contexts - Sherwood, Carrie‐Anne; Benedict‐Chambers, Amanda (School Science and Mathematics, 2025)
Keywords: Context (archaeology); Discipline; Lesson plan; Mathematics; Mathematics education; Next Generation Science Standards; Pedagogy; Plan (archaeology); Psychology; Science education; Significant difference; Sociology; dept.cur; peer-reviewed

Attitudes About Aging and Beliefs About When you Have Been or Will be Your Best Self - Kahlbaugh, Patricia; Biblekaj, Viktoria; Shortell, Malori (The International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 2025)
Keywords: Anxiety; Clinical psychology; Developmental psychology; Gerontology; Healthy aging; Internalization; Medicine; Psychiatry; Psychology; Successful aging; dept.psy; peer-reviewed

The Impact of Attentiveness Interventions on Survey Data - Fuller, Christie; Simmering, Marcia; Waterwall, Brian; Ragland, Elizabeth; Twitchell, Douglas; Wall, Alison (Educational and Psychological Measurement, 2025)
Social and behavioral science researchers who use survey data are vigilant about data quality, with an increasing emphasis on avoiding common method variance (CMV) and insufficient effort responding (IER). Each of these errors can inflate and deflate substantive relationships, and there are both a priori and post hoc means to address them. Yet, little research has investigated how both IER and CMV are affected with the use of these different procedural or statistical techniques used to address them. More specifically, if interventions to reduce IER are used, does this affect CMV in data? In an experiment conducted both in and out of the laboratory, we investigate the impact of attentiveness interventions, such as a Factual Manipulation Check (FMC) on both IER and CMV in same-source survey data. In addition to typical IER measures, we also track whether respondents play the instructional video and their mouse movement. The results show that while interventions have some impact on the level of participant attentiveness, these interventions do not appear to lead to differing levels of CMV.
Keywords: Affect (linguistics); Applied psychology; Communication; Mathematics; Medicine; Post hoc; Psychological intervention; Psychology; Quality (philosophy); Social psychology; Statistics; Survey data collection; Survey research; dept.mgt; peer-reviewed

Sex Differences in Response to a 12-Week Resistance Training Exercise Intervention After Cardiac Surgery: A Proof-of-Concept Intervention Trial - Safdar, Basmah; Jarman, Angela; Madsen, Tracy; DeLamielleure, Lauren; Zhou, Bin; Axtell, Robert; Geirsson, Arnar; Mangi, Abeel (Clinical Therapeutics, 2025)
Keywords: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR); Cardiac surgery; Cardiovascular disease (CVD); Intervention (counseling); Medicine; Nursing; Physical therapy; Randomized controlled trial; Resistance strength training; Resistance training; Safety and feasibility; Sex differences; Surgery; dept.hms; peer-reviewed

Long-term hominin preference for the gallery forest edge: Insights from the Gona paleosols, Afar, Ethiopia - Stinchcomb, Gary E.; Rogers, Michael J.; Semaw, Sileshi (Quaternary Science Reviews, 2025)
The Gona Paleoanthropological Research Project area in the Afar Region of Ethiopia arguably contains one of the most complete records of archaeological sites anywhere in the world, from the earliest Oldowan dated to 2.6 Ma, to the Later Stone Age (LSA) dated to ca. 12-7 Ka. This makes Gona an ideal place to examine long-term trends in hominin-environment interaction. We revisited archaeological and hominin fossil sites at Gona and characterized the fossil soils using paleopedology and found evidence of paleo-Fluvisols, -Cambisols and -Vertisols. Greater than 70% of those archaeological sites spanning Oldowan to the Later Stone Age are found in buried paleosols with A-C and A-Bk-C paleosol profiles resembling modern-day Fluvisols or Fluvic Cambisols. Fluvisol morphology shows presence of bedding, incipient soil structure development and overprinting after burial. Stratigraphy and lithofacies show that these paleo-Fluvisols were proximal to the ancestral Awash River (Type I depositional system) or a distal fan channel (Type II depositional system). These data suggest that soil burial rates were rapid due to proximal flooding, where this would be a primary factor inhibiting soil development. This style of sedimentation and weathering resembles a narrow (5–10 m width) strip of land in a modern-day channel shelf and bar setting, separating the river from the adjacent gallery forest. A review of the literature shows that the frequent association of artifacts with paleo-Fluvisols may be prevalent throughout eastern Africa and indicates a long history of hominin reliance on a riverine ecosystem edge, proximal stream water and gallery forest resources within broader river valleys. The few older archaeological sites (e.g., Oldowan and Acheulian) found in/on more well-developed paleosols at Gona are an exception to this rule. These latter sites may hint at different land-use patterns and thus differing trajectories of hominin-environmental interactions. Because most paleosol studies at Gona and elsewhere in eastern Africa use paleo-Vertisols or other more well-developed calcareous soils to reconstruct paleoenvironment, there is a potential spatial and temporal decoupling between those well-studied paleosols and the more weakly-developed ones where archaeology is found.
Keywords: Archaeology; Artificial intelligence; Astronomy; Computer science; Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution; Geography; Geology; Gona; Mathematics; Paleoecology; Paleontology; Paleosol; Physics; Preference; River corridors; Statistics; Term (time); dept.ant; peer-reviewed

Divided by a common language? The impact of a joint international field trip on student skills - Lane, Timothy; Rourke, Maeve; Kelly, Miriah; Graves, Scott; Dalrymple, Sarah; Dick, Jonathan; Matthews, Tom; Onnis, Patrizia; Slomba, Jeff; Pétursson, Ólafur; Heidkamp, C. (Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2025)
Fieldwork is often cited as one of the most important and effective parts of geography education, despite increasing scrutiny over its environmental and financial cost. As a result, it is imperative that any overseas fieldwork is as impactful as possible, enabling deep experiential learning. Here, we investigate the success of a joint field trip (Liverpool John Moores University, UK and Southern Connecticut State University, USA) to East Iceland. Such field trips are rare but have the potential to be extremely impactful on both cohorts of students. We outline the origins of the field trip, the considerations taken into account during planning, and the student skills we embedded into teaching. Surveys and interviews demonstrated that the field trip was highly successful, with students reporting excellent development of environmental and global awareness as well as research and leadership skills. Students also developed strong, lasting social networks, including those in the alternate university, and in Iceland. Cohorts responded similarly, suggesting that the trip presents similar opportunities to all students. We demonstrate that undertaking a joint field trip can deliver huge benefits to students, becoming a “perspective changing, and a once in a lifetime opportunity” affecting future study and career choices.
Keywords: Civil engineering; Engineering; Field (mathematics); Geography; Joint (building); Mathematics education; Pedagogy; Psychology; dept.egm; fieldwork; higher education; pedagogy; peer-reviewed; skills development

Comprehensive Evaluation of Machine Learning Techniques for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Detection - Sheta, Alaa; Elashmawi, Walaa H.; Djellal, Adel; Braik, Malik; Surani, Salim; Aljahdali, Sultan; Subramanian, Shyam; Patel, Parth S. (International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (ijacsa), 2024)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a prevalent health issue affecting 10-25% of adults in the United States (US) and is associated with significant economic consequences. Machine learning methods have shown promise in improving the efficiency and accessibility of OSA diagnoses, thus reducing the need for expensive and challenging tests. A comparative analysis of Logistic Regression (LR), Support Vector Machine (SVM), Gradient Boosting (GB), Gaussian Naive Bayes (GNB), Random Forest (RF), and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) algorithms was conducted to predict Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). To improve the predictive accuracy of these models, Random Oversampling was applied to address the imbalance in the dataset, ensuring a more equitable representation of the minority class. Patient demographics, including age, sex, height, weight, BMI, neck circumference, and gender, were employed as predictive features in the models. The RFC provided outstanding training and testing accuracies of 87% and 65%, respectively, and a Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) score of 87%. The GBC and SVM classifiers also demonstrated good performance on the test dataset. The results of this study show that machine learning techniques may be effectively used to diagnose OSA, with the Random Forest Classifier demonstrating the best results.
Number: 12
Keywords: dept.csc; peer-reviewed

Maternal prepregnancy body mass index and risk of preterm birth: the role of weight gain during pregnancy, race, and ethnicity - Sawadogo, Wendemi; Tsegaye, Medhin; Gizaw, Andinet; Newland, Hunter; Adera, Tilahun (American Journal of Perinatology, 2024)
Objective Preterm birth (PTB) is one of the leading causes of infant and neonatal mortality. Prepregnancy body mass index (BMI; kg/m2) has been linked to PTB but the evidence of this association by weight gain during pregnancy, race, and ethnicity is limited. This study aimed to assess the association between maternal prepregnancy BMI and PTB stratified by weight gain during pregnancy, race, and ethnicity. Study Design The U.S. natality data from 2017 to 2021 were used. In this analysis, we included mothers who had a live singleton birth and available data for prepregnancy BMI, gestational age at birth, weight gain during pregnancy, race, and ethnicity. Logistic regression models were used to assess the association between prepregnancy BMI categories and PTB stratified by weight gain during pregnancy, race, and ethnicity. Results A total of 17,311,509 singleton live births were included of which 1,393,889 (8.05 %) were PTBs. After adjusting for confounders, compared with normal prepregnancy BMI mothers (18.5–24.9), those with underweight BMI (<18.5) were at increased odds of PTB regardless of weight gain during pregnancy, race, and ethnicity. However, for mothers with a prepregnancy BMI above the normal weight (≥25), the association between prepregnancy BMI and PTB differs by weight gain during pregnancy, race, and ethnicity. Asian mothers with obesity II (35.0–39.9) had 93% (odds ratio [OR] = 1.93, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.62–2.30) increased odds of PTB for weight gain during pregnancy of 31 to 40 pounds. Their White, Hispanic, and Black counterparts experienced lower odds of PTB for similar weight gain during pregnancy (White: OR = 1.56, 95% CI: 1.51–1.60; Hispanic: OR = 1.48, 95% CI: 1.41, 1.54; and Black: OR = 1.22, 95% CI: 1.17–1.27). Conclusion Mothers with underweight BMI were at increased risk of PTB regardless of weight gain during pregnancy, race, and ethnicity. However, the association between high prepregnancy BMI and PTB varied by weight gain during pregnancy, race, and ethnicity. Key Points
Keywords: body mass index; dept.pch; ethnicity; obesity; peer-reviewed; pregnancy; preterm birth; race; weight gain during pregnancy

Machine Learning for Enhanced COPD Diagnosis: A Comparative Analysis of Classification Algorithms - Elashmawi, Walaa H.; Djellal, Adel; Sheta, Alaa; Surani, Salim; Aljahdali, Sultan (Diagnostics, 2024)
Background: In the United States, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a significant cause of mortality. As far as we know, it is a chronic, inflammatory lung condition that cuts off airflow to the lungs. Many symptoms have been reported for such a disease: breathing problems, coughing, wheezing, and mucus production. Patients with COPD might be at risk, since they are more susceptible to heart disease and lung cancer. Methods: This study reviews COPD diagnosis utilizing various machine learning (ML) classifiers, such as Logistic Regression (LR), Gradient Boosting Classifier (GBC), Support Vector Machine (SVM), Gaussian Naïve Bayes (GNB), Random Forest Classifier (RFC), K-Nearest Neighbors Classifier (KNC), Decision Tree (DT), and Artificial Neural Network (ANN). These models were applied to a dataset comprising 1603 patients after being referred for a pulmonary function test. Results: The RFC has achieved superior accuracy, reaching up to 82.06% in training and 70.47% in testing. Furthermore, it achieved a maximum F score in training and testing with an ROC value of 0.0.82. Conclusions: The results obtained with the utilized ML models align with previous work in the field, with accuracies ranging from 67.81% to 82.06% in training and from 66.73% to 71.46% in testing.
Number: 24
Keywords: artificial neural network (ANN); chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); dept.csc; machine learning (ML); peer-reviewed; random forest classifier (RFC)

Evolutionary optimization of Yagi–Uda antenna design using grey wolf optimizer - Braik, Malik; Sheta, Alaa; Aljahdali, Sultan; El-Hefnawi, Fatma; Al-Hiary, Heba; Elashmawi, Walaa H. (Neural Computing and Applications, 2024)
Meta-heuristic optimization algorithms have become widely used due to their outstanding features, such as gradient-free mechanisms, high flexibility, and great potential for avoiding local optimal solutions. This research explored the grey wolf optimizer (GWO) to find the ideal configuration for a six-element Yagi–Uda antenna. The GWO algorithm adjusted the lengths of the antenna wires and the spacings between them. The goal was to maximize the antenna’s ability to transmit signals (throughput gain). Optimal antenna selection relies on various parameters, including gain, bandwidth, impedance matching, frequency, side-lobe levels, etc. The optimization of a six-element Yagi–Uda antenna presents a challenging engineering design problem due to its multimodal and nonlinear nature. Achieving optimal performance hinges on the intricate interplay between the lengths of the constituent elements and the spacing configurations. To this end, a multiobjective function was adopted to design this antenna. The performance of several meta-heuristic algorithms, including genetic algorithms, biogeography-based optimization, simulated annealing, and grey wolf optimizer, was compared. The GWO-based approach has performed better than its competitors. This optimized antenna design based on GWO reported a gain of 14.21 decibel. Therefore, the GWO-based method optimizes antennas that can be further investigated for other antenna design problems.
Keywords: Antenna design; Artificial Intelligence; Gain optimization; Grey wolf optimizer; Meta-heuristic algorithms; Multi-objective optimization; dept.csc; peer-reviewed

Scholars in health equity: a program of structured physician faculty development - Ring, Jeffrey; Torres, Daisy; Ramos, Rosio; Gonzalez, Cristina M.; Nahid, Musarrat; Morales, Susana; Phillips, Erica (Journal of General Internal Medicine, 2024)
Structured faculty development programs focused on integrating health equity into medical education curricula remain limited.
Keywords: adult learning theory; anti-racist curricula; dept.dei; faculty development; health equity; medical education; peer-reviewed

Impact of Changes in Criminal-Legal Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic on the HIV Risk Behaviors of Women Who Use Drugs: Protocol for a Multimethods Qualitative Study - Smoyer, Amy B. (JMIR Research Protocols, 2024)
Background: HIV risk behavior in women who use drugs is related to myriad psychosocial issues, including incarceration. The experience of incarceration elevates women’s HIV risk by disrupting social networks, housing, employment, and access to health care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, changes in criminal-legal practices resulted in decreased incarceration, especially among women. These changes may have largely altered HIV risk among women who use drugs, depending on their access to care in the community. Objective: This study seeks to build knowledge about the impact of shifts in criminal-legal practices during the COVID-19 pandemic on HIV risk behaviors of justice-involved women who use drugs. Methods: Qualitative methods are used to gather and analyze women’s narratives about their life experiences before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on individual and structural determinants of HIV risk behaviors. Thirty formerly incarcerated women with a history of substance use are being recruited through collaboration with community partners. Each participant completes a sociodemographic survey and two interviews. The first interview uses a life history instrument that invites participants to reflect on key turning points in their lives. The second interview uses a calendar approach to gather information about participants’ lives during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020-March 2021). The interviews (1 hour each) are audio-recorded and transcribed for analysis. Rapid Qualitative Inquiry and thematic analysis are being used to manage, organize, and interpret the data. The study team will collaborate with a subset of participants to develop digital stories about their COVID-19 experiences, a process that allows for member-checking and triangulation. Findings will be disseminated to program and policy makers in academic venues, community settings, and social service agencies. Results: To date, 10 women’s data have been collected. In total, two themes have been identified in this preliminary data: (1)the chaos and instability of participants’ lives increased during the COVID-19 pandemic: participants reported a wide range of psychosocial and health problems and limited engagement with social service systems. Interaction with criminal-legal systems was rife with uncertainty; participants described living in a state of limbo, which was extremely stressful. (2) When asked to describe a “turning point” in their lives, many participants attributed their substance use to the traumatic loss of a child due to death, incarceration, or termination of parental rights. During the COVID-19 pandemic, participants’ struggles to cope with these unresolved experiences of grief and loss were intensified by the widespread death and dying of the pandemic. Conclusions: Preliminary findings suggest that HIV risk factors increased for participants during the COVID-19 pandemic and invite further investment in community-based harm reduction programs, especially housing, that support women who use drugs. Interventions that address experiences of maternal grief and loss may reduce women’s substance use. Trial Registration:
Company: JMIR Research Protocols Distributor: JMIR Research Protocols Institution: JMIR Research Protocols Label: JMIR Research Protocols
Keywords: dept.swk; peer-reviewed

Black fathers' views on breastfeeding facilitators, barriers, and support services: Insights from a qualitative community-based participatory research study - Rios, Jasmine; Frieson, Tomeka; Ray, Natasha; Edwards, Doug; Pérez-Escamilla, Rafael; O'Connor Duffany, Kathleen (Maternal & Child Nutrition, 2024)
Despite the persistence of breastfeeding racial and ethnic disparities in the United States, little is known about Black fathers' perceptions of breastfeeding and breastfeeding support services (e.g., maternity hospital-based care and lactation management care). This qualitative, community-based participatory research study reports Black fathers' perceptions of barriers and facilitators to breastfeeding, including the provision of breastfeeding support services in Connecticut. A focus group guide was co-developed with community partners and adapted from the Barrier Analysis Tool to identify breastfeeding facilitators, barriers, and service improvement areas. Four focus groups were conducted with 30 Black fathers who were Connecticut residents with a child under 3 years old. Qualitative data were analyzed using rapid template analysis involving deductive and inductive coding. We identified factors influencing breastfeeding and fathers' ability to support breastfeeding across all levels of the Socio-Ecological Model. Facilitators included high paternal breastfeeding knowledge, paternal breastfeeding involvement, parents' shared decision-making, extensive maternity hospital discharge support, ongoing breastfeeding support into the postnatal period, availability of community breastfeeding resources, and designated spaces for public breastfeeding. Barriers included low paternal breastfeeding knowledge, familial discouragement, insufficient prenatal breastfeeding education, exclusion of the father from breastfeeding support services, and stigma against breastfeeding in public. Understanding breastfeeding perceptions among members of a mother's support network, including their partners, is key for developing effective person- and family-centered breastfeeding education and counseling services that are well coordinated from the prenatal to postnatal periods with strong direct engagement from fathers.
_eprint: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/mcn.13776
Keywords: dept.pch; peer-reviewed

The impact of generative AI on syllabus design and learning - Kim, Hyoseok; Koo, Thomas K. B. (Journal of Marketing Education, 2024)
This research examines the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on the perception of educational content quality, specifically by comparing AI-generated and human-generated course syllabi in marketing education. Results from four studies indicate a general preference for AI-generated syllabi, attributed to their greater perceived objectivity. This preference is more pronounced in conventional courses but diminishes in unconventional ones, suggesting that the unique aspects of these courses may reduce the advantages of generative AI. In addition, disclosing the AI authorship of syllabi significantly affects their perceived quality negatively, underscoring the impact of transparency on the acceptance of AI-generated educational materials. These findings highlight the potential of generative AI in educational content creation and its limitations in certain contexts. They offer valuable insights for enhancing educational practices and shaping policy decisions to enrich student experiences in the era of AI integration.
Keywords: dept.mrk; peer-reviewed

Embracing the metaverse: a survey of virtual reality and augmented reality practices at the United States’ top one hundred university libraries - Guo, Yajun; Li, Shuai; Zhang, Xindi; Fu, Yiyang; Yuan, Yiming; Liu, Yanquan (College & Research Libraries, 2024)
The purpose of this study is to learn more about virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) practices at the United States’ top one hundred university libraries, as well as how they are engaging with the metaverse. We conducted qualitative and descriptive analysis on the websites of the top one hundred university libraries in the United States to determine the application fields and application proportions of VR and AR technologies and found good practice examples of using VR and AR technologies in this field. The findings show that 86 percent of the top one hundred US university libraries have implemented VR and AR technologies, with practice areas focused on: VR/AR studio and VR/AR makerspace; immersive learning services and virtual exhibitions/conference services; visual geographic information system and VR navigation services; virtual reading services and visual retrieval services; and VR reference services. The study provides university library administrators and professionals with the most up-to-date information and best practices of VR and AR engagement areas and the proportion of use, which can aid in the development of strategies to leverage VR and AR technologies to improve patron service and embrace the metaverse for the communities they serve.
Number: 7
Keywords: Metaverse；Virtual reality；Augmented reality；University Library；America；Survey; dept.ils; peer-reviewed

Developing resilient leaders: a training for students - Jansen, Amy L.; Wieland, Alice (Journal of Leadership Education, 2024)
This assignment is designed to enhance resilience among students in leadership courses. It leverages the US Army’s Master Resilience Training (MRT) framework and positive psychology to develop resiliency skills.A three-part experiential workshop integrates academic readings (providing a foundation of resilience concepts), explores the influence of personal identities on leadership and connects leadership skills with resilience concepts.Participants reflect on self-awareness tools and positive psychology and create personalized action plans. Participants' resilience skills are enhanced with their personalized resiliency plan.The program provides a structured approach to resilience training, which can be integrated into university curriculums. Students gain self-awareness and psychological tools to manage challenges, which are valuable for personal growth and professional development. There is a persistent gender gap in leadership, and for women to attain greater parity in leadership positions, resilience skills are imperative. By focusing on identity-related factors, the program prepares future leaders for challenges in attaining leadership positions.This program is uniquely tailored for students aspiring to leadership positions, with an emphasis on the role of identity, such as gender, in leader emergence and overcoming related challenges.
Keywords: dept.lib; peer-reviewed

Organizational communication scholars and U.S. higher education leadership: opportunities and challenges when scholars become administrators - Castor, Theresa; Milburn, Trudy; Eisenberg, Eric M.; Shockley-Zalabak, Pam (Management Communication Quarterly, 2025)
Universities and colleges are organizations that significantly impact students, their communities, and society. This forum explores how organizational communication scholars who are university leaders have applied their scholarly backgrounds to inform their roles. The forum participants engage in the work of being reflective practitioners to shed light on how organizational communication theory can help in negotiating the everyday lived experience of academic leadership. Three key issues are explored: (1) in what ways are organizational communication scholars uniquely positioned to assume a university leadership role? (2) how do communication concepts inform the communication practices of administrators? and (3) how do communication practices contribute to universities as multi-faceted institutions? The participants conclude by reflecting on current challenges in higher education and the potential of organizational communication scholars to play a vital role in navigating those challenges.
Keywords: dept.aa; peer-reviewed

Fear of Missing Out’s (FoMO) relationship with moral judgment and behavior - McKee, Paul C.; Senthilnathan, Ithika; Budnick, Christopher J.; Bind, Marie-Abèle; Antonios, Imad; Sinnott-Armstrong, Walter (PLOS ONE, 2024)
Across three online studies, we examined the relationship between the Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and moral cognition and behavior. Study 1 (N = 283) examined whether FoMO influenced moral awareness, judgments, and recalled and predicted behavior of first-person moral violations in either higher or lower social settings. Study 2 (N = 821) examined these relationships in third-person judgments with varying agent identities in relation to the participant (agent = stranger, friend, or someone disliked). Study 3 (N = 604) examined the influence of recalling activities either engaged in or missed out on these relationships. Using the Rubin Causal Model, we created hypothetical randomized experiments from our real-world randomized experimental data with treatment conditions for lower or higher FoMO (median split), matched for relevant covariates, and compared differences in FoMO groups on moral awareness, judgments, and several other behavioral outcomes. Using a randomization-based approach, we examined these relationships with Fisher Tests and computed 95% Fisherian intervals for constant treatment effects consistent with the matched data and the hypothetical FoMO intervention. All three studies provide evidence that FoMO is robustly related to giving less severe judgments of moral violations. Moreover, those with higher FoMO were found to report a greater likelihood of committing moral violations in the past, knowing people who have committed moral violations in the past, being more likely to commit them in the future, and knowing people who are likely to commit moral violations in the future.
Keywords: Behavior; Interpersonal relationships; Machine learning; Memory recall; Moral philosophy; Personality; Religion; Social media; dept.csc; dept.psy; peer-reviewed

Reconceptualizing supply chain flows (SCFLOWS) - Ashraf, Muhammad Hasan; Yalcin, Mehmet G.; Hos, Rabia (The International Journal of Logistics Management, 2024)
Despite being a fundamental concept, the field of supply chain management (SCM) exhibits a significant lack of consensus regarding the definition of supply chain flows (SCFLOWS). Additionally, there has been an over-reliance on three flows – material, information and finance – while various other flows crucial to SCM performance have been overlooked. Hence, the purpose of this study is twofold: (1) to explore the multi-dimensional nature of SCFLOWS and (2) to identify additional flows beyond the commonly acknowledged ones that are vital for SCM performance.,This study employs various qualitative methods as part of the abduction process. The methods include in-depth interviews with logistics professionals, a Delphi study involving SCM scholars and a focus group comprising airline industry practitioners.,Seven SCFLOWS dimensions are identified and presented as SCFLOWS framework. Also, two additional flows, i.e. human and capital equipment, are proposed as vital to SCM performance.,This is the first study to introduce SCFLOWS framework to achieve consensus in the field. By introducing two additional flows, it proposes extending the SCFLOWS boundary to include various flows overlooked previously but pertinent to SCM performance. The SCFLOWS framework serves as a systematic guide to validate additional flows and represents an important step towards building SCM theory.
Keywords: dept.grad; peer-reviewed

A metacognitive approach to understanding what marker variables measure - Leonard, Stephanie; Simmering, Marcia J.; Wall, Alison E. (Current Psychology, 2024)
Marker variables provide an efficacious means of post hoc detection of common method variance (CMV) in data. These variables are measured in the same way as substantive variables, but because they are conceptually unrelated to the variables of interest, they are believed to be a proxy for CMV. Although marker variables have demonstrated effectiveness, questions remain as to what they actually measure, and thus, why they work. This lack of knowledge prevents researchers from choosing appropriate marker variables to include in same source surveys. The purpose of this research is to determine how four different marker variables account for common rater effects which can cause CMV. A metacognitive approach is used to develop an empirical study using two samples, with a focus on the specific rater effects of mood state, transient mood, consistency motif, and illusory correlations. Findings indicate that these marker variables elicit similar respondent reactions and do not create a notable psychological separation between substantive variables. Additionally, there is evidence that respondents’ use of consistency motifs and illusory correlations influence substantive variable relations. Finally, using the confirmatory factor analysis marker technique, data from two samples indicate the presence of CMV, but not bias from CMV, indicating that the problem of artificially inflated results due to CMV may be overstated.
Keywords: Common method variance; Marker variables; Metacognition; Survey research; dept.mgt; peer-reviewed

HST Proper Motion of Andromeda III. Another Satellite Coorbiting the M31 Satellite Plane - Casetti-Dinescu, Dana I.; Pawlowski, Marcel S.; Girard, Terrence M.; Kanehisa, Kosuke Jamie; Petroski, Alexander; Martone, Max; Kozhurina-Platais, Vera; Platais, Imants (The Astrophysical Journal, 2024)
We measure the absolute proper motion of Andromeda III (And III) using Advanced Camera for Surveys/Wide Field Channel and WFPC2 exposures spanning an unprecedented 22 yr time baseline. The WFPC2 exposures have been processed using a deep-learning centering procedure recently developed as well as an improved astrometric calibration of the camera. The absolute proper motion zero point is given by 98 galaxies and 16 Gaia EDR3 stars. The resulting proper motion is (μ α , μ δ ) = (−10.5 ± 12.5, 47.5 ± 12.5) μas yr−1. We perform an orbit analysis of And III using two estimates of M31's mass and proper motion. We find that And III’s orbit is consistent with dynamical membership to the Great Plane of Andromeda system of satellites although with some looser alignment compared to the previous two satellites NGC 147 and NGC 185. And III is bound to M31 if M31's mass is M vir ≥ 1.5 × 1012 M ⊙.
Keywords: dept.phy; peer-reviewed

Investigating the (Mis)alignment between Expenditures and Policy to Improve Multilingual Learner Programs - Correia, Amy; Hos, Rabia; Cahan, James (Journal of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, 2024)
States and districts share an obligation to provide Multilingual Learners (MLLs) with access to high quality language programs that are proven to be effective in minimizing opportunity gaps between MLLs and non-MLLs. This article reviews how local education agencies (LEAs) allocated their state-issued funding to improve MLL language programs and increase student outcomes. Findings reveal that of the total state-issued MLL funding, LEAs used 88.7% on teacher salaries and benefits, 5.1% on teacher professional development, 4.9% on language program implementation, 0% on language program evaluation, and a small percentage of funding remained unspecified. Collectively, these findings indicate that LEAs did not adhere to the state's funding policies, nor did the state follow their own policies to regulate the LEAs' expenditures. We close with a discussion on how the state can improve their function as an organizational leader and serve as a model for other stakeholders in the shared obligation of the education of MLLs.
ERIC Number: EJ1431115
Keywords: Elementary Secondary Education; English (Second Language); English Language Learners; Expenditures; Financial Support; Fringe Benefits; Multilingualism; Outcomes of Education; Policy Analysis; Program Implementation; Program Improvement; Resource Allocation; School Districts; Second Language Learning; Second Language Programs; State Policy; Teacher Salaries; dept.grad

Plato on Women’s Natural Ability: Revisiting Republic V and Timaeus 41e3–44d2 and 86b1–92c3 - Harry, Chelsea; Ron, Polansky (Apeiron, 2016)
Abstract Despite the prominent argument for equal educational opportunity for women in Republic V, commentators frequently question Plato’s sincerity, the quality of the case made, or its significance. Undermining confidence in Plato’s advocacy of female equality are derogatory remarks about women in this and other dialogues. Since we take Plato to be sincere in the argument in Republic V, we reconcile his conclusions there about the equal educational opportunity for women with these seemingly problematic remarks by suggesting that the remarks reflect the interlocutors involved in the dialogue and conventional Athenian prejudices of that time rather than ideas that Plato held to be true. We take seriously the observation of Levin 1996, 14, “in none of those passages in which Plato makes derogatory remarks about women does he use phusis to explain why they behave in the ways of which he is critical.” Hence Plato never suggested that women were by nature limited to the position they occupied socially and politically in 5th or 4th century Athens; he understood the difference between the way they were by convention and the way that they could be, in accordance with their nature, were they to develop their natural capacities through education. We examine carefully Plato’s argument for the equal nature of women in Republic V to defend its viability. The provocation is our not finding in the extensive secondary literature a really detailed treatment of the actual argument and appreciation that it is intended as a sound philosophical argument. We then turn to the devolution schemes in Timaeus 41e–44d and 86b–92c, which again touch on the nature of women and appear to counter the position we attribute to Plato, to show that they are really supportive of our account. Both the Republic and Timaeus limit the natural differences between males and females to body-type. Therefore, even relative physical weakness of women’s bodies does not much problematize for Plato that their natural abilities are equal to those of men, where nature in these contexts means suitability to perform certain functions.
Keywords: dept.phi

Market Sensing Today - Prince, Melvin; Priporas, Constantinos-Vasilios (Business Expert Press, 2015)
Today's practicing marketers and scholars are confronted with a wide array of conflicting and imprecise information about best practices by which to search, gather, consolidate and interpret market information. Consequently, the need has never been greater to optimize market sensing to generate managerial actions that efficiently and effectively utilize knowledge of emerging consumer needs and competitive threats. This book addresses these urgent concerns. In essence, Market Sensing Today will cover, in ground-breaking ways, the following marketing managerial areas: * marketing opportunities associated with conventional and progressive bases of segmentation. * trends in market segment size and growth affecting long-range planning. * strategic direction for reaching future goals. * managerial understanding of assumptions competitors make about themselves. * the direction of current market strategies. * adding to the knowledge of a firm's core competencies. * how new market knowledge is best integrated into a firm's market intelligence system. * best ways to ensure the quality of information underlying decisions. * how benchmarking improves with market sensing. * best approaches for translating business issues into projects. * ways that key information may be disseminated within firms. * how proposed strategic changes are promoted by market sensing. * roles customer satisfaction insights play in policy. This book will address these key issues and more, to advance theory, research and practice based on latest developments in this vital field. It will show how to re-formulate traditional models that no longer work.
Keywords: dept.mrk; faculty_collection

The Green Energy Sector - Nodoushani, Omid; Van den Abbeele, Isaline; Stewart, Carol (Competition Forum, 2015)
Thinking "Green" has become a significant economic trend lately. This research paper offers a better understanding of the background facts of the current hype surrounding "Green Energy." First, the problem of global warming is investigated. Europe has taken a lead role in the fight against global warming in order to meet their objective of 20% renewable energy production by 2020. Many possibilities exist to transform raw biomass into bioenergy fuels, which can then be used for specific energy production purposes: electricity production, warming or transport. Biodiesel, bioethanol, biogas and many other fuels can be produced from biomass.
Num Pages: 6 Place: Indiana, United States
Keywords: Alternative energy; Alternative energy sources; Biomass; Carbon dioxide; Chlorofluorocarbons; Climate change; Energy industry; Environmental impact; Global warming; Greenhouse effect; Greenhouse gases; Nobel prizes; Renewable resources; Studies; Temperature; Trends; dept.mgt

Recycling and Its Effects on the Environment - Nodoushani, Omid; Stewart, Carol; Kaur, Manpreet (Competition Forum, 2016)
Consumers and businesses have an ethical obligation to do their part to reuse or recycle unwanted items. However, while some consumers and businesses do reuse or recycle e-waste, glass, metal, plastic, paper or textiles, more could be done. Even with environmentalists warning of potential chemical hazards these items produce in landfills, an estimated 85 percent of landfills are filled with unwanted waste. The recycling industry along with local government run media campaigns to raise awareness; however, as a result consumers and businesses may be experiencing information overload which may have a negative impact on consumers ' recycling efforts.
Num Pages: 5 Place: Indiana, United States
Keywords: Communication; Consumers; Consumption; Electronic waste; Electronics; Energy consumption; Environmental impact; Environmental protection; Environmentalists; Greenhouse gases; Information overload; Landfill; Natural resources; Plastics; Raw materials; Recycling; Textiles; dept.mgt

With data, educate yourself and start simple - Gil, Jodie Mozdzer (The Quill, 2015)
The data sets have a variety of content, including farmers market locations, school absentee rates and crime statistics. START SIMPLE The downloadable data can be as simple as a spreadsheet chronicling one data point over time - for example, the amount of money the federal government has spent on school food programs since 1969.
Num Pages: 1 Place: Indianapolis, United States
Keywords: Criminal statistics; Databases; Datasets; Digital broadcasting; Journalism; Journalists; Trends; dept.jrn

Choosey journalists choose GIFs - Gil, Jodie Mozdzer (The Quill, 2016)
The still photographs incorporate subtle movement, such as wind blowing grass or eyes blinking, that play on repeat through an animated GIF. [...]don't make your readers seasick with too much movement or too many GIFs on the same page.t
Num Pages: 1 Place: Indianapolis, United States
Keywords: Digital broadcasting; Photographs; School districts; Software reviews; Video recordings; dept.jrn

Multimedia Design & HCI in Libraries - Liu, Dr Yan Quan (2016)
The primary purpose of this book is to help students understand the principles of multimedia interface design to develop essential skills. The underlying philosophy of the approach of this text is that concepts are learned and remembered better when learned in a real work environment.
Keywords: dept.ils

Matthew Fontaine Maury: Pathfinder - Smith, Jason W (International Journal of Maritime History, 2016)
Historians have long recognized Matthew Fontaine Maury as an important if controversial figure in the histories of science and of maritime and naval affairs. These assessments, however, rest on scholarship that is by now more than a half-century old. It is therefore appropriate to look at Maury’s significance from fresh perspectives, incorporating recent historiographical trends in the history of science and cartography, environmental history, cultural history and military history. This article focuses on the ways in which Maury’s cartographic work reframed mariners’ understanding of the marine environment away from what he perceived to be a watery wilderness towards an ordered environment safe and favourable to American commerce. Maury was long known as ‘The Pathfinder of the Seas’, but I argue that his significance, in fact, lies in the ways he and his staff at the Naval Observatory organized the sea as a ‘common highway’, tracing paths, but also imposing narratives and constructing new meanings. Maury’s tool was the nautical chart and, particularly, his Wind and Current Charts series that by the 1850s reimagined the ways mariners, navigators and naval officers understood and harnessed the ocean environment. The article briefly considers these charts from three perspectives – method, process and representation – in order to see the ways in which Maury was pushing the boundaries of the cartographic medium to usher in revolutionary ways of envisioning the ocean environment. By quantifying winds, symbolizing whales and infusing the sea with ship tracks, among other things, Maury was imposing potent, if sometimes flawed, new ways of understanding and imagining the sea that were central to American maritime expansion in the antebellum era. In this and other ways, we can see Maury anew, a figure central to the growth of American commercial empire and to new ways of understanding and thinking about the sea.
Keywords: dept.his

Community and identity in Castilian histories of the fifteenth century - Kern, Darcy (Sharq al-Andalus, 2021)
La historia fue tan importante para la construcción de la identidad comunitaria y la legitimidad política en el siglo XV como lo es hoy, y en los reinos de España igualmente tenso. Los cronistas y biógrafos católicos castellanos parecen inseguros del estado preciso de los moros en Iberia. Todos estaban de acuerdo con el control político o el señorío de los cristianos castellanos, pero pocos tenían una idea clara de las implicaciones de ese señorío para los moros. ¿Debería permitirse a los moros permanecer como parte de la comunidad una vez que un monarca cristiano castellano tomara el control de su ciudad, región o reino, o no había posibilidad de que pertenecieran? Rodrigo Sánchez de Arévalo (1404-1470), Fernán Pérez de Guzmán (c. 1377-c. 1460), Alonso Fernández de Palencia (1423-1492), Hernando de Pulgar (1436-c. 1492), y Mosén Diego de Valera (1412-1488) dieron diferentes respuestas. Todos coincidieron en que la comunidad castellano-leonesa existía antes de al-Andalus y, por lo tanto, era la comunidad política legítima de Hispania. La mayoría de ellos aceptaron la presencia de Granada de facto pero no de jure. Sin embargo, Arévalo, Valera y Pulgar sugieren la posibilidad de una comunidad política musulmana de jure bajo dominio castellano; Palencia y Guzmán no.
Accepted: 2021-07-14T06:58:23Z
Keywords: dept.his

Umayyad Caliphate - Judd, Steven C. (The Encyclopedia of Empire, 2016)
The Umayyad Caliphate (661–750) was the first Islamic dynasty. Muʿawiya ibn Abi Sufyan established himself as caliph in Damascus after his victory over ʿAli ibn Abi Talib in the civil war that followed the murder of ʿUthman ibn ʿAffan in Medina. Muʿawiya and his successors expanded the territory under Muslim rule dramatically. At their peak, the Umayyads ruled an empire stretching from Spain to the frontiers of China and India. The Umayyads made significant contributions to the development of the Islamic faith and to the spread of the Arabic language throughout the region. Dynastic crises, revenue shortfalls, and the limitations of an empire based on conquest ultimately led to their demise at the hands of the Abbasids in 750.
_eprint: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/9781118455074.wbeoe178
Keywords: 6th–10th centuries; Islam; Late Antiquity; Western Asia; dept.his; history; northern Africa; religious history

A Fantasy in Fashion: African American Empowerment in an Era of Opulence - Carter-David, Siobhan; Wu, Ellen (Race and Retail: Consumption across the Color Line, 2015)
Race has long shaped shopping experiences for many Americans. Retail exchanges and establishments have made headlines as flashpoints for conflict not only between blacks and whites, but also between whites, Mexicans, Asian Americans, and a wide variety of other ethnic groups, who have at times found themselves unwelcome at white-owned businesses. Race and Retail documents the extent to which retail establishments, both past and present, have often catered to specific ethnic and racial groups. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the original essays collected here explore selling and buying practices of nonwhite populations around the world and the barriers that shape these habits, such as racial discrimination, food deserts, and gentrification. The contributors highlight more contemporary issues by raising questions about how race informs business owners’ ideas about consumer demand, resulting in substandard quality and higher prices for minorities than in predominantly white neighborhoods. In a wide-ranging exploration of the subject, they also address revitalization and gentrification in South Korean and Latino neighborhoods in California, Arab and Turkish coffeehouses and hookah lounges in South Paterson, New Jersey, and tourist capoeira consumption in Brazil. Race and Retail illuminates the complex play of forces at work in racialized retail markets and the everyday impact of those forces on minority consumers. The essays demonstrate how past practice remains in force in subtle and not-so-subtle ways.
Keywords: dept.his

Leadership: Athletes and Coaches in Sport - Academy, U. S. Sports (The Sport Journal, 2016)
Authors: Dr. Sharon P. Misasi*, Dr. Gary Morin and Lauren Kwasnowski Dr. Sharon P. Misasi is a Professor of Exercise Science at Southern Connecticut State University. Dr. Gary Morin is a Professor of Exercise Science, Assistant Athletic Trainer and Program Director of the Athletic Training Education Program. Lauren Kwasnowski is a Research assistant for this
Keywords: dept.hms

The relationship between heart rate variability and recovery heart rate in women - Latchman, P.; Gates, G.; Axtell, R.; Lunn, W.; Stachenfeld, N.; Meersman, R. De (Autonomic Neuroscience: Basic and Clinical, 2015)
Keywords: dept.hms

Dyspnea - Kreiger, J.; Niekrash, C.; Fitzgerald, C. (The Encyclopedia of Elder Care: The Comprehensive Resource on Geriatric Health and Social Care, 2017)
Praise for the Third Edition:“The third edition of this outstanding resource reflects the many advances in the care of older people that have occurred since the publication of the second edition…The vast bulk of the content is accessible and relevant to an international audience. The indexing and cross-referencing are excellent... Score: 5/5 stars."– Margaret Arthur, Nursing Standard"The information [in this book] is amazing. I reviewed topics in which I have expertise and was very satisfied. This is an excellent addition to my library and I will refer to it often, much like a medical dictionary... Score: 90, 4 Stars."–Doody's Medical Reviews“Provides 273 comprehensive, yet succinct, entries on a variety of topics related to elder care. In addition, many of the entries include see also references that help readers easily navigate the book. Recommended."–Choice: Current Reviews for Academic LibrariesThis expanded, one-of-a-kind reference of more than 250 entries provides a comprehensive guide to all of the essential elements of elder care across a breadth of health and social service disciplines. Responding to the needs of providers, directcare workers, family, and other caregivers, the diverse array of entries included in this encyclopedia recognize and address the complex medical, social, and psychological problems associated with geriatric care. In addition to a brief, accessible summary of each topic, entries include several key references, including web links and mobile apps for additional sources of information.This updated edition contains more than 30 new entries written by renowned experts that address a variety of elder care topics.New to the Fourth Edition:New entries addressing Ethics Consultation, Eye Disorders, Pain – Acute and Chronic, and many othersKey Features:Provides succinct descriptions of over 250 key topics for health and social service cliniciansOffers crucial information for elder care providers across all settings and disciplinesDistills current, evidence-based literature sourcesWritten by nationally recognized expert researchers and cliniciansIncludes links to useful websites and mobile apps
Keywords: dept.hms

Cognitive Performance Does not Limit Physical Activity Participation in the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders Pilot Study (LIFE-P) - Reid, K. F.; Walkup, M. P.; Katula, J. A.; Sink, K. M.; Anton, S.; Axtell, R.; Kerwin, D. R.; King, A. C.; Kramer, A. F.; Miller, M. E.; Myers, V.; Rosano, C.; et al. (The journal of prevention of Alzheimer's disease, 2017)
We examined whether multiple domains of baseline cognitive performance were associated with prospective physical activity (PA) adherence in the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders Pilot study (LIFE-P). The LIFE-P study was a ...
Keywords: dept.hms

“The broken schippus he ther fonde”: Shipwrecks and the Human Costs of Investment Capital in Middle English Romance - Richmond, Andrew M. (Neophilologus, 2015)
Featuring prominently in the romance imagination as terrifying obstacles in the hero’s path, shipwrecks are nevertheless often presented from the salvager’s perspective. Romances abound with knights, clerks, and merchants who obsessively observe nearby beaches and cautiously (yet excitedly) examine the contents of wrecked vessels. Washed ashore, such fruits of maritime disaster delineate medieval English conceptions of seashores as dangerous yet profitable spaces, wherein seaside harvests of (un)natural resources help to stimulate local economic networks. Designations of these shipwrecks as “magical” or “fortuitous” cannot, however, completely elide the source of such wealth in others’ suffering—an unavoidable implication that interrogates contemporary means of attaining investment capital. As such, this paper examines how the littoral space of the seashore is cast as a source of perilous and problematic material bounty in many Middle English romances.
Keywords: Emaré; Geoffrey Chaucer; John Gower; Middle English romance; Shipwrecks; Sir Amadace; dept.eng

Affect, Semiotics, Volition: Heteroregulation and Affectivating. - Larocco, Steve (I Activate You To Affect Me, 2018)
The second volume of Annals of Cultural Psychology is dedicated to the affective nature of human social relationships with the environment. The chapters here included explore the historical, theoretical and practical dimensions of the concept of affectivating originally introduced by one of us (Valsiner, 1999), as a potential tool of inquiry into the affective-sensitive dimension of psychological life within a cultural-psychological framework. The concept of affectivating involves two psychological dimensions often undervalued or even obliterated from contemporary cultural psychology, namely the affective involvement and the agentivity of people in their social encounters. Through several examples –‘feeling-at-home’, silence spaces and rituals, memorials, music and poetry, among others– we show individual’s concrete actions in mundane everyday life aim to give an affective personal sense to the world around. This focuses on the primary affective nature of human meaning construction that guides the person in one’s continuing feeling-into-the-world. At a theoretical level the notion of affectivation challenges contemporary Cultural Psychology to rescue subjectivity, not only symbolism. Affectivation propounds a return to the long, but partially forgotten, organismic tradition, represented in the history by thinkers like Wilhelm Dilthey, Jakob von Uexküll and Kurt Goldstein. Cultural psychology has to bring semiosis back to the vital background of human experience.

Normal: A Chaplain, a Community with HIV/AIDS, and the Eternal Life of Stories - Kerr, Audrey Elisa (Cascade Books, 2018)
This book chronicles the intersection of chaplaincy, autopathography (illness narratives), and stigmatized illness through the observations and stories of a chaplain working at a facility for people with HIV and AIDS. Trained as both an ethnographer and a chaplain, Audrey Elisa Kerr uses memoir to bridge the relationship between caregiver and patient, and allows stories of marginality to frame both her patients’ stories and her own.
Keywords: dept.eng

Dead Narratives: Defining Humanity through Stories - Ellis, Scott (The Apocalypse in Film: Dystopias, Disasters, and Other Visions about the End of the World, 2015)
We live in a world at risk. Dire predictions about our future or the demise of planet earth persist. Even fictional representations depict narratives of decay and the end of a commonly shared social reality. Along with recurring Hollywood blockbusters that imagine the end of the world, there has been a new wave of zombie features as well as independent films that offer various visions of the future. The Apocalypse in Film: Dystopias, Disasters, and Other Visions about the End of the World offers an overview of Armageddon in film from the silent era to the present. This collection of essays discusses how such films reflect social anxieties—ones that are linked to economic, ecological, and cultural factors. Featuring a broad spectrum of international scholars specializing in different historical genres and methodologies, these essays look at a number of films, including the silent classic The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the black comedy Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, the Mayan calendar disaster epic, 2012, and in particular, Lars Von Trier’s Melancholia, the focus of several essays.As some filmmakers translate the anxiety about a changing global climate and geo-political relations into visions of the apocalypse, others articulate worries about the planet’s future by depicting chemical warfare, environmental disasters, or human made destruction. This book analyzes the emergence of apocalyptic and dystopic narratives and explores the political and social situations on which these films are based. Contributing to the dialogue on dystopic culture in war and peace, The Apocalypse in Film will be of interest to scholars in film and media studies, border studies, gender studies, sociology, and political science.

The Problem of Practice Dissertation: Matching Program Goals, Practices, and Outcomes - Belzer, Alisa; Axelrod, Tali; Benedict, Cathleen; Jakubik, Tara; Rosen, Michelle; Yavuz, Olcay (The EdD and the Scholarly Practitioner(HC), 2016)
The purpose of this book is to highlight the efforts of the members of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) to prepare Scholarly Practitioners in the field of education leadership. The volume is edited by Jill Alexa Perry, Executive Director of CPED, a consortium of 86 schools of education in the US, Canada and New Zealand. CPED is a collaboration of faculty working together since 2007 to re‐envision professional practice preparation in education. Contributing authors include faculty and graduates from CPED‐influenced programs. Faculty members highlight the need to rethink and strengthen all aspects of doctoral level preparation for practitioners, the expanded and enhanced role of research, inquiry and the dissertation in practice, and discuss the implications these changes have on university schools of education. Students and graduates, who face pressing educational issues in their daily lives, reflect on the impact their EdD program has had on their professional practice.
Keywords: dept.edl

On Becoming a Leader - Gregory, J.L. (Educational Leadership: Perspectives on Preparation and Practice, 2015)
This book identifies core knowledge that educational leaders need to learn in pre-service preparation and throughout in-service professional development. The contributors discuss established pedag...
Keywords: dept.edl

Diversity & Cultural Competence - Labas, G; Gregory, J.L. (Educational Leadership: Perspectives on Preparation and Practice, 2015)
This book identifies core knowledge that educational leaders need to learn in pre-service preparation and throughout in-service professional development. The contributors discuss established pedag...
Keywords: dept.edl

Research and Program Evaluation - Haynes, N.M.; Gregory, J.L.; Diffley, W.J. (Educational Leadership: Perspectives on Preparation and Practice, 2015)
This book identifies core knowledge that educational leaders need to learn in pre-service preparation and throughout in-service professional development. The contributors discuss established pedag...
Keywords: dept.edl

Parental Education Matters for Adolescent Health: The Importance of Parental Education in the US - Yu, Jia (Journal of Studies in Social Sciences, 2015)
Parental Education Matters for Adolescent Health: The Importance of Parental Education in the US
Keywords: dept.eco

The Effect of Advertising and In-Store Promotions on the Demand for Chocolate - Patalinghug, Jason (International Journal of Economics and Finance, 2015)
This paper analyzes the effect of TV advertising and in-store displays on the sales of chocolates. I examine which method is more effective in gaining customers and in increasing total sales. Also, I look at the evidence to see whether the lack of advertising by a firm will hurt the industry as a whole. In this paper, I use a nested logit model on scanner data obtained by the Zwick Center for Food and Resource Policy at the University of Connecticut to examine the effect of TV advertising on chocolate sales. The results show that in-store displays and advertising both help increase the demand for chocolate.
Number: 10
Keywords: dept.eco

Idiosyncratic risks, bailout, and financial crisis: A copula approach - Wang, Daphne; Nguyen, Khoa Huu (Global Business & Finance Review (GBFR), 2015)
EconStor is a publication server for scholarly economic literature, provided as a non-commercial public service by the ZBW.
Publisher: Seoul: People & Global Business Association (P&GBA)

Machine learning predictive models to guide prevention and intervention allocation for anxiety and depressive disorders among college students - Zhai, Yusen; Zhang, Yixin; Chu, Zhicong; Geng, Baocheng; Almaawali, Mahmood; Fulmer, Russell; Lin, Yung-Wei Dennis; Xu, Zhaopu; Daniels, Aubrey D.; Liu, Yanhong; Chen, Qu; Du, Xue (Journal of Counseling & Development, 2024)
College student mental health has been a critical concern for professional counselors. Anxiety and depressive disorders have become increasingly prevalent over the past decade. Utilizing machine learning, a subset of artificial intelligence (AI), we developed predictive models (i.e., eXtreme Gradient Boosting [XGBoost], Random Forest, Decision Tree, and Logistic Regression) to identify US college students at heightened risk of diagnosable anxiety and depressive disorders. The dataset included 61,619 students from 133 US higher education institutions and was partitioned into a 90:10 ratio for training and testing the models. We employed hyperparameter tuning and cross-validation to optimize model performance and examined multiple measures of predictive performance (e.g., area under the receiver operating characteristic curve [AUC], accuracy, sensitivity). Results revealed strong discriminative power in our machine learning predictive models with AUC of 0.74 and 0.77, indicating current financial situation, sense of belonging on campus, disability status, and age as the top predictors of anxiety and depressive disorders. This study provides a practical tool for professional counselors to proactively identify students for anxiety and depressive disorders before these conditions escalate. Application of machine learning in counseling research provides data-driven insights that help enhance the understanding of mental health determinants, guide prevention and intervention strategies, and promote the well-being of diverse student populations through counseling.
_eprint: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/jcad.12543
Keywords: anxiety; depression; dept.csp; machine learning; peer-reviewed; predictive model; prevention and early intervention

Does Agglomeration Matter Everywhere?: New Firm Location Decisions in Rural and Urban Markets - Artz, Georgeanne M.; Kim, Younjun; Orazem, Peter F. (Journal of Regional Science, 2016)
We test whether commonly used measures of agglomeration economies encourage new firm entry in both urban and rural markets. Using new firm location decisions in Iowa and North Carolina, we find that measured agglomeration economies increase the probability of new firm entry in both urban and rural areas. Firms are more likely to locate in markets with an existing cluster of firms in the same industry, with greater concentrations of upstream suppliers or downstream customers, and with a larger proportion of college-educated workers in the local labor supply. Firms are less likely to enter markets with no incumbent firms in the sector or where production is concentrated in relatively few sectors. The same factors encourage both stand-alone start-ups and establishments built by multiplant firms. Commuting decisions exhibit the same pattern as new firm entry with workers commuting from low to high agglomeration markets. Because agglomeration economies are important for rural firm entry also, policies encouraging new firm entry should focus on relatively few job centers rather than encouraging new firm entry in every small town.
_eprint: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/jors.12202
Keywords: dept.eco

U.S. Macroeconomic News and International Stock Prices: Evidence from Newspaper Coverage - Birz, Gene; Dutta, Sandip (Accounting and Finance Research, 2016)
Existing studies provide mixed evidence that the U.S. macroeconomic news impacts international stock prices. We believe this may be related to the fact that economic surprises may not capture how investors interpret macroeconomic releases in various economic conditions. Consequently, we follow Birz and Lott (2011) and use newspaper coverage of economic releases as a measure of news. We argue that in addition to capturing the surprise component of macroeconomic releases, newspaper coverage provide interpretation of these releases similarly to how investors may interpret them in various economic conditions. Out of 15 examined international stock markets, we find that the U.S. macroeconomic news impacts stock returns of 12 countries.
Keywords: dept.eco

Legal Study of Children with Emotional disturbance and Mental Health Needs and Implication for Practice - Dieterich, Cynthia A.; Snyder, Nicole D.; Villani, Christine J. (Journal of Law & Education, 2016)
Keywords: dept.cur; peer-reviewed

Online Research and Media Skills: An instructional model to support students as they search and shift online informational text - O'Byrne, W. Ian; McVerry, J. Gregory (Using Technology to Enhance Reading: Innovative Approaches to Literacy Instruction, 2015)
Enhance students' reading abilities with technology. Discover how technological resources can improve the effectiveness and breadth of reading instruction to build student knowledge. Read real-world accounts from literacy experts, and learn how their methods can be adapted for your classroom. Explore how to foster improvement in student learning using a variety of tools, including interactive whiteboards, tablets, and social media applications. Benefits:Gain insight into ways to incorporate technology into reading instruction.Obtain guidance on choosing progress-monitoring tools to best address your students' needs. Discover strategies to engage students in vocabulary instruction, and help students interpret informational texts. Learn how to use various tools to spark group discussions about literature. Determine how to continually assess students' connections with the assigned reading material. Contents: Part I: Reading Foundations Chapter 1: Foundational Reading Competencies Supported With Technology: Phonemic Awareness and Word Recognition Chapter 2: Rethinking Foundational Reading Skills: Making Room for the Complexities of Digital Texts Chapter 3: Using Tablets to Teach Foundational Skills: Matching Apps to Student NeedsPart II: Reading Fluency Chapter 4: Podcasts: Adding Power and New Possibilities to the Readers Theater Experience Chapter 5: Student-Produced Movies as Authentic Reading Fluency Instruction Chapter 6: Audio-Assisted Reading Builds Reading FluencyPart III: Reading Vocabulary Chapter 7: Post-Reading Vocabulary Development Through VSSPlus Chapter 8: Bringing Words to Life Through Student-Created Vocabulary Videos Chapter 9: Self-Regulated Vocabulary Learning on the InternetPart IV: Comprehension of Informational Texts Chapter 10: Using the Multimodal Explanatory Composition Strategy to Respond to Informational Texts Chapter 11: Annotation Apps: Supporting Middle School Students' Interpretation of Science Texts Chapter 12: Online Research and Media Skills: An Instructional Model for Online Informational TextsPart V: Comprehension of Literary Texts Chapter 13: Digging Deeper With Reader Response: Using Digital Tools to Support Comprehension of Literary Texts in Online Learning Environments Chapter 14: Coding and Connecting Complex Literature Chapter 15: Linking Through Literature: Exploring Complex Texts Through Hypertext Literary AnalysisPart VI: Reading Across Disciplines Chapter 16: Classroom Blogging to Develop Disciplinary Literacy Chapter 17: Using eReaders to Enhance Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas Chapter 18: Supporting Inquiry With Digital Texts in School DisciplinesPart VII: Motivation for Reading Chapter 19: "I Wanted to Film, So I Read the Book": Filmmaking in the English Classroom Chapter 20: eBooks and eReaders: Removing Obstacles, Improving Motivation Chapter 21: Using Literacy iPad Apps for Reading MotivationPart VIII: Reading Assessment Chapter 22: Literacy Assessments in the Digital Age Chapter 23: Developing and Assessing Fluency Through Web 2.0 Digital Tools Chapter 24: Using Blogs as Formative Assessment of Reading Comprehension
Keywords: dept.cur

The interplay of power, incentives, academic freedom, and gender equity - Wieland, Alice; Jansen, Amy (Journal of Academic Freedom, 2024)
Alice Wieland and Amy Jansen explore the intersection of how power, adverse incentives, and gender bias combine to perpetuate gender inequity in higher education.
Keywords: dept.lib; dept.mgt

Editorial: Further work on educational leadership and social justice - Arafeh, Sousan (Journal of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, 2020)
Keywords: dept.edl; peer-reviewed; ⛔ No DOI found

The adaptive challenge of social justice in educational leadership - Arafeh, Sousan (Journal of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, 2020)
Keywords: dept.edl; peer-reviewed; ⛔ No DOI found

Urban high school faculty members speak up: what they need from a school counseling program from school counselors and principals - Graf, Eric; Yavuz, Olcay (Journal of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, 2023)
There is a growing emphasis to improve every student's academic, social-emotional, and career and college development as schools strive to design and deliver comprehensive counseling programs that support students' development in these areas. The purpose of this study is to explore a large urban high school teachers' counselors and admins' perspectives on improving a high-poverty urban school's counseling services to extend school leaders' and counselors' knowledge about delivering effective school counseling programs as, ultimately, success lies with an effective principal and school counselor partnership. Particularly, data from our study will allow urban school principals and school counselors to identify the high and low program needs of urban students to become college, career, and life ready. The next set of comparisons was conducted for social-emotional needs. Like academic development needs, the entire ANOVA summary tables showed non-significant differences. The findings indicated that some responses varied significantly across (1) special education faculty, (2) regular classroom teachers and (3) school counselors in terms of rating of students' counseling needs. School leaders and school counselors can apply the findings of this study to create systemic and comprehensive student services in their schools. Particularly, school leaders and counselors can apply the results in decision-making, discussions, and time allocation in prevention/education versus reactive/responsive academic and counseling services.
Keywords: Administrator Attitudes; Administrator Role; Career Readiness; College Readiness; Connecticut; Counselor Attitudes; Counselor Role; Educational Needs; High School Teachers; Poverty; Principals; School Counseling; School Counselors; Social Emotional Learning; Student Needs; Teacher Attitudes; Urban Schools; dept.edl

Implicit Attitudes of International and American Adult Students toward Black and White Teachers - Na, Eunkyung; Tan, Tony X.; Marn, Travis; Ramirez, Rica (Commission for International Adult Education, 2015)
The purpose of this study was to examine hidden prejudice in two groups of adult students, international and American, against black compared to white teachers. Social desirability in the minds of participants may affect the result of a study involving racial bias (Mullins, 1982). For this reason, the researchers created a computer protocol using the standard Implicit Association Test (IAT) to measure the implicit attitudes of participants. The IAT relies on the idea of automatic information process within the mind that is not impacted by social desirability. A clear concern in education is that the racial bias toward minority students will let those implicit biases affect the way they teach those students, creating a self-fulfilling prophesy of poor student performance. But the implicit bias can work both ways and can impact a teacher's effectiveness. Traditional racial prejudice theories usually looked at white's attitudes toward blacks and other groups. This study had a significant directional shift by focusing on the international students' racial attitudes toward black and white teachers. The implicit racial attitudes of international students were also compared to those of American students. The result and evaluation of this study may be a valuable tool to improve student services and teacher professional development in higher education. Suggestions for future research are also provided.[For full proceedings, see ED570489.]
ERIC Number: ED570505
Keywords: Adult Students; African American Teachers; Attitude Measures; College Students; Comparative Analysis; Foreign Students; Gender Differences; Racial Attitudes; Racial Bias; Social Desirability; Statistical Analysis; Student Attitudes; Surveys; Whites; dept.cur

Biracial Place Walkers on Campus: A Trioethnography of Culture, Climate, and Currere - Agosto, Vonzell; Marn, Travis; Ramirez, Rica (International Review of Qualitative Research, 2015)
Send this e-mail to Rica and Travis: Rica and Travis, I wish you could have been at the duoethnography panel. The first presentation had some uneasy conversations. The second, Dr. Colomer's presentation, was cool: A performance with guest actors had some sad moments with death, health issues, and attrition. The next presentation was about miscarriage and grief counseling. I wondered if our paper is frivolous in comparison to the others. I think not. Our episodes of cultural starvation and indifference are there and painful, but our comebacks are so quick (nourishment as resistance), and therefore so is the celebration. Written by Agosto while flying home after presenting at the 2014 International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry.
Keywords: dept.cur

Adoptive Parents’ Suspicion and Coping With the Possibility of Child Abduction for International Adoption in China - Marn, Travis M.; Tan, Tony Xing (The Family Journal, 2015)
In this study, we investigated (1) whether adoptive parents suspected their children might have been victims of abduction for adoption in China and (2) for parents who were uncertain if their own children might be victims of child abduction for adoption, how they coped with the possibility. A total of 342 adoptive parents (representing 529 adopted Chinese children) completed an anonymous online survey on their experiences. Of the 342 parents, 154 (45%) described how they coped with the possibility that their children might be the victims of child abduction for adoption. In terms of suspicion, we found that for about 70% of the children, the parents responded Never; for 18.5% of the children, the parents responded Rarely; for 11.7% of the children, the parents responded Sometimes; and for about 1% of the children, the parents responded that they Always suspected that their children might be victims of abduction for adoption. In terms of coping with the possibility that their children might have been victims of child abduction for adoption, thematic analysis on the 154 parents’ descriptions revealed that parents experienced one or more of seven emotional reactions: sadness, frustration/helplessness, complicity/guilt, anger, fear/worry, hypervigilance, resolve, as well as the belief that they were not affected. Finally, we discussed contributing factors to child abduction for adoption and to adoptive parents’ suspicion of such a practice.
Keywords: dept.cur

Purposeful Entanglements: A New Materialist Analysis of Transformative Interviews - Marn, Travis M.; Wolgemuth, Jennifer R. (Qualitative Inquiry, 2017)
In this article, we explore transformative interviewing through the lens of new materialism. Rather than viewing transformation through a humanist perspective that centralizes a transcendent self, we draw upon Barad’s agential realism to reconsider transformation following the ontological turn. Thinking with agential realism, we engaged two interview studies, one on biracialism and one on masculinity, to demonstrate how the materiality of our interviews (e.g., research bodies, computer programs, questionnaires) intra-acted with our participants to both facilitate and hinder our attempts at transformation. We conclude by theorizing transformation as a type of purposeful entanglement that proceeds from the material-discursive intra-actions of our inquiries.
Keywords: dept.cur

Work/Think/Play/Birth/Death/Terror/Qualitative/Research - Wolgemuth, Jennifer R.; Rautio, Pauliina; Koro-Ljungberg, Mirka; Marn, Travis M.; Nordstrom, Susan; Clark, Adam (Qualitative Inquiry, 2018)
Inspired by work/think/play in qualitative research, we centered the idea of “play” in a qualitative research project to explore what proceeding from the idea of work/think/play might look like and accomplish. We pursued play in an experimental qualitative inquiry over dinner one night at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Our article centers on one work/think/play inquiry three of us conducted. Through a playful account of how play unfolded in our work/think/play inquiry that evening, we explore research play as generative, deadly, and censored in the context of neoliberalism and other terrors. We reflect on what (good) play does in qualitative research, what our work/think/play/birth/death/terror/qualitative/research accomplished, if anything. Maybe research play is vital, what keeps us fit to do critical qualitative research. Yet research play moves (well) beyond normative rules of much qualitative research. Is it worth the risk? Can we know? Even after?
Keywords: dept.cur

Creating a Space for Teacher Candidates Committeed to Urban Settings: Action Research Program on the Urban Education Fellows Program - Bower-Phipps, Laura; Marx, H. A. (Teacher Education Yearbook XXIV: Establishing a Sense of Place for All Learners in 21st Century Classrooms and Schools, 2015)
The Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) Yearbook XXIV offers 16 captivating chapters related to establishing a sense of place or belonging for P-12 students, classroom teachers, teacher candidates, and teacher educators. The chapters include theory, research, concepts, principles, practices, and programs that inform and support as well as question and challenge readers from multiple perspectives. Readers gain insights and inspiration that illustrate ways teachers and learners negotiate meaning in environments where everyone experiences social and cultural connections with personal and academic fulfillment. Collectively, the authors identify, describe, analyze, and advance issues associated with creating both an individual and a shared sense of place among the ever-changing populations in contemporary P-12 schools and classrooms. Like human geographers, teacher educators and educational researchers study environments where children grow up and create bonds with their early environments that continue to influence them throughout their lives based on the ways in which meaning is negotiated in that early space. Candidates, teachers, and teacher educators benefit by investigating the presence and power of these landscapes impacting the teaching, learning, and schooling.
Google-Books-ID: 4bodCwAAQBAJ
Keywords: Education / Administration / General; Education / Educational Policy & Reform / General; Education / Inclusive Education; Education / Learning Styles; Education / Student Life & Student Affairs; dept.cur

Developing as Teachers and as Researchers: Emerging Professionals' Experiences with Cooperative Inquiry - Bower-Phipps, Laura; Cruz, Maria; Albaladejo, Cristina; Johnson, Arlette; Homa, Thomas (Networks: An Online Journal for Teacher Research, 2016)
This article details the second cycle of cooperative inquiry undertaken by emerging educators who self-identify as "other" because of gender, language, ethnicity, and/or sexual orientation. The current cycle focuses on the impact participation in cooperative inquiry had on researchers' teaching practices. Data sources include transcripts of group discussions and reflective writing completed six months, eighteen months, and two years after the completion of the first cycle of cooperative inquiry. Findings suggest that as a result of engagement in cooperative inquiry, the teacher/researchers established practices to decrease isolation, build unity, and understand students' backgrounds. Teacher/researchers viewed themselves as advocates for diversity within the classroom, took a collaborative approach to teaching, and came to see research as an essential element of effective teaching.
ERIC Number: EJ1152312
Keywords: Beginning Teachers; Cooperation; Educational Practices; Elementary School Teachers; Inquiry; Minority Group Teachers; Preservice Teachers; Self Concept; Social Distance; Student Teachers; Teacher Educators; Teacher Researchers; dept.cur

Crashing Waves Activity - Foss, Louisa L (Treating Those with Mental Disorders: A Comprehensive Approach to Case Conceptualization and Treatment, 2014)
Note: This is the bound book only and does not include access to the Enhanced Pearson eText. To order the Enhanced Pearson eText packaged with a bound book, use ISBN 0133834255.Treating Those with Mental Disorders: A Comprehensive Approach to Case Conceptualization and Treatment is the authoritative reference on selecting and applying treatments for use in counseling and treating those with mental disorders. In it, students and new counselors don’t just learn about the clinical issues, the DSM-5 system of diagnosis, and interventions that can be used in counseling and treating those with mental disorders, they see clearly how to proceed in treatment planning and how to implement treatment approaches and interventions. The authors present a conceptual framework model, I CAN START, which consists of case conceptualization components and addresses treatment planning from a strength-based, contextually sensitive perspective. Case studies; creative Clinical Toolboxes; Voices from the Trenches; a comfortable presentation of the material; and a comprehensive, rigorous assimilation of the current treatment literature combine to empower counselors to thoughtfully and deliberately help their clients tackle their complex issues and difficulties. The Enhanced Pearson eText features Case studies, creative Clinical Toolboxes, and Voices from the Trenches which present real-life examples of critical counseling concepts and approaches.Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText* The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is:Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience. Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad® and Android® tablet.* Affordable. The Enhanced Pearson eText may be purchased stand-alone or with a loose-leaf version of the text for 40-65% less than a print bound book. *The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads.*The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7” or 10” tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later.
Keywords: dept.csp

Socioeconomic Status - Foss-Kelly, Louisa; Baycroft, Jessica (The SAGE Encyclopedia of Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling, 2017)
Keywords: dept.csp

Poverty and Family Develoment - Foss-Kelly, Louisa; Rand, Arden G. (The SAGE Encyclopedia of Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling, 2017)
Keywords: dept.csp

Estimating the Parameters of Software Reliability Growth Models Using the Grey Wolf Optimization Algorithm - Sheta, Alaa F.; Abdel-Raouf, Amal (International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA), 2016)
In this age of technology, building quality software is essential to competing in the business market. One of the major principles required for any quality and business software product for value fulfillment is reliability. Estimating software reliability early during the software development life cycle saves time and money as it prevents spending larger sums fixing a defective software product after deployment. The Software Reliability Growth Model (SRGM) can be used to predict the number of failures that may be encountered during the software testing process. In this paper we explore the advantages of the Grey Wolf Optimization (GWO) algorithm in estimating the SRGM’s parameters with the objective of minimizing the difference between the estimated and the actual number of failures of the software system. We evaluated three different software reliability growth models: the Exponential Model (EXPM), the Power Model (POWM) and the Delayed S-Shaped Model (DSSM). In addition, we used three different datasets to conduct an experimental study in order to show the effectiveness of our approach.
Number: 4
Keywords: dept.csc; peer-reviewed

Illuminations in the Manuscripts of Alain Chartier - Serchuk, Camille (A companion to Alain Chartier (c. 1385-1430): father of French eloquence, 2015)
In Alain Chartier: Père de l'éloquence française contributors explore the diverse literary production of this influential late-medieval writer, whose concern with personal and political ethics and renovation of poetic form inspired generations of writers, and still resonate with modern readers.
Keywords: Chartier; Alain; active 15th century; Criticism and interpretation; Eloquence in literature; European; French; French literature; Histoire et critique; History and criticism; Jusqu'à 1500; LITERARY CRITICISM; Literature; Medieval; Littérature française; Littérature médiévale; To 1500; dept.art; Éloquence dans la littérature

Local Government Sustainable Development: A Theoretical Paradigm or a Plan for Action? - Phillips, Janet F.; Strickland, Pamela (Journal of Accounting, Ethics and Public Policy, 2015)
Local governments are a vital component in the national effort to promote sensible methods for community development, growth and social justice. The benefits and challenges of sustainable development have become apparent as more local governments initiate programs to address economic, environmental and social equity issues. This research investigates county and municipal government efforts toward sustainable development using survey information for local governments in the southern United States. Survey responses were analyzed to examine whether local governments “practice what they preach” in terms of actually implementing the sustainable policies proclaimed to be important to their operations. Overall, results suggest local governments do place these policies into action for environmental and social justice issues. In addition, the analysis explores the impact of population size, geographic area and form of government on sustainable development. Measuring the implementation of sustainable policies in terms of dollars, however, proves difficult because there is no consistency among municipalities with regard to reporting the amount of dollars (federal or local) spent in support of sustainability efforts.
Keywords: dept.acc; economic development; environmental protection; local government; peer-reviewed; social equity; sustainability

Accounting Majors Finish First – Results of a Five-Year Study of Performance in Introductory Accounting - Phillips, Janet F. (The Accounting Educators' Journal, 2015)
Delivery of a quality introductory accounting course is essential for schools of business. The first step in revitalization and improvement of the course is to identify factors suggested to be empirically related to succeessful completion. Accounting major status is of particular interest. While it has long been anecdotally observed and logically expected that accounting majors would earn higher grades in introductory accounting, it is rarely addressed in empirical studies. To investigate the impact of accounting major status on performance in introductory accounting, a sample of 398 students exposed to the same professor, text, teaching and examination format over five-years was gathered. Results suggest accounting major status was in fact a significant positive predictor of grades earned in the class controlling for three additional variables (i.e., grade point average, mathematics background and previous experience in the course). These results could be used to support the creation of an honors section(s) of accounting which could include a more rigorous curriculum taught with real life cases. Previous research supported the concept of an honors program from students, faculty and potential employers. In addition, the results suggest requiring a minimum grade point average and the completion of mathematics requirement before taking introductory accounting.
Keywords: dept.acc; peer-reviewed

The GAAP in Tesla’s Earnings Announcements: A Case Study on the Proliferation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures - Aselta, James; Engel, Russell Paul (The Accounting Educators' Journal, 2018)
The reporting of non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Measures (non-GAAP) by U.S. publically traded companies is not new but it has recently come under increased scrutiny by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This case presents a specific example of this scrutiny in the form of Tesla, Inc.’s quarterly earnings announcements and Tesla’s subsequent correspondence with the SEC. This case requires students to answer relevant questions about GAAP vs Non GAAP reporting, generally in the form of a research memo, with references to applicable SEC regulations and guidance on the use and reporting of non-GAAP measures.
Keywords: dept.acc; peer-reviewed

JWST/NIRCam 4–5 μm Imaging of the Giant Planet AF Lep b - Franson, Kyle; Balmer, William O.; Bowler, Brendan P.; Pueyo, Laurent; Zhou, Yifan; Rickman, Emily; Zhang, Zhoujian; Mukherjee, Sagnick; Pearce, Tim D.; Gagliuffi, Daniella C. Bardalez; Biddle, Lauren I.; Brandt, Timothy D.; et al. (The Astrophysical Journal Letters, 2024)
With a dynamical mass of 3 M Jup, the recently discovered giant planet AF Lep b is the lowest-mass imaged planet with a direct mass measurement. Its youth and spectral type near the L/T transition make it a promising target to study the impact of clouds and atmospheric chemistry at low surface gravities. In this work, we present JWST/NIRCam imaging of AF Lep b. Across two epochs, we detect AF Lep b in F444W (4.4 μm) with signal-to-noise ratios of 9.6 and 8.7, respectively. At the planet’s separation of 320 mas during the observations, the coronagraphic throughput is ≈7%, demonstrating that NIRCam’s excellent sensitivity persists down to small separations. The F444W photometry of AF Lep b affirms the presence of disequilibrium carbon chemistry and enhanced atmospheric metallicity. These observations also place deep limits on wider-separation planets in the system, ruling out 1.1 M Jup planets beyond 15.6 au (0.″58), 1.1 M Sat planets beyond 27 au (1″), and 2.8 M Nep planets beyond 67 au (2.″5). We also present new Keck/NIRC2 imaging of AF Lep b; combining this with the two epochs of F444W photometry and previous Keck photometry provides limits on the long-term 3–5 μm variability of AF Lep b on timescales of months to years. AF Lep b is the closest-separation planet imaged with JWST to date, demonstrating that planets can be recovered well inside the nominal (50% throughput) NIRCam coronagraph inner working angle.
Keywords: dept.phy

Educational redlining: Bridging historical contexts to contemporary practice - Rutledge, K.E; Robinson-Morris, D.W. (Resisting Divide-and-Conquer Strategies in Education: Pathways and Possibilities, 2024)
Resisting Divide-and-Conquer Strategies in Education: Pathways and Possibilities examines the ways in which divide-and-conquer strategies operate in the American public education system. In U.S. education, these mechanisms are endemic and enduring, if not always evident. Coordinated, strategic, well-funded, politically-viable campaigns continue to stoke fear, othering, villainization, and dehumanization of minoritized groups, pushing false and problematic narratives that inhibit progress toward social justice. Weaponizing hegemony and leveraging misinformation, reactionary agents and institutions seek to suppress truth, block access to democratic participation, and dismantle education and other sites of emancipatory possibility through the strength of divide-and-conquer mechanisms, pitting relatively disempowered groups against one another to preserve the dominant social order. Readers of this book will encounter conceptual and critical interrogations of divide and conquer. The text will help facilitate inquiry and engagement into how divide and conquer operates and how it can be resisted. It looks at the history of the phenomenon, as well as its current state, especially as it relates to education. What insights and lessons might we learn from a focused examination of divide and conquer, and what strategies of resistance are both possible and necessary for challenging it? This text is designed for undergraduate and graduate classrooms in education and social sciences. Part I, Ideology and Sociopolitical Contexts, dissects how divide-and-conquer mechanisms operate ideologically and sociopolitically. Part II, Policies and Practices, focuses on how divide-and-conquer mechanisms shape exclusionary U.S. educational policies and practices. Part III, Resistance and Liberation, documents efforts of liberatory communicative, curricular, and pedagogical possibilities. Each chapter concludes with a set of critical questions for reflection and engagement.Perfect for courses such as: Foundations of Education; Schools and Society; Schooling in America; History of Education; Philosophy of Education; Sociology of Education; Social Studies; Critical Theory in Education
Keywords: dept.dei

Observation of the antimatter hypernucleus H¯Λ¯4 - STAR Collaboration (Nature, 2024)
At the origin of the Universe, an asymmetry between the amount of created matter and antimatter led to the matter-dominated Universe as we know it today. The origins of this asymmetry remain unknown so far. High-energy nuclear collisions create conditions similar to the Universe microseconds after the Big Bang, with comparable amounts of matter and antimatter1–6. Much of the created antimatter escapes the rapidly expanding fireball without annihilating, making such collisions an effective experimental tool to create heavy antimatter nuclear objects and to study their properties7–14, hoping to shed some light on the existing questions on the asymmetry between matter and antimatter. Here we report the observation of the antimatter hypernucleus $${}_{\bar{\Lambda }}{}{4}\bar{{\rm{H}}}$$, composed of a $$\bar{\Lambda }$$, an antiproton and two antineutrons. The discovery was made through its two-body decay after production in ultrarelativistic heavy-ion collisions by the STAR experiment at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider15,16. In total, 15.6 candidate $${}_{\bar{\Lambda }}{}{4}\bar{{\rm{H}}}$$antimatter hypernuclei are obtained with an estimated background count of 6.4. The lifetimes of the antihypernuclei $${}_{\bar{\Lambda }}{}{3}\bar{{\rm{H}}}$$and $${}_{\bar{\Lambda }}{}{4}\bar{{\rm{H}}}$$are measured and compared with the lifetimes of their corresponding hypernuclei, testing the symmetry between matter and antimatter. Various production yield ratios among (anti)hypernuclei (hypernuclei and/or antihypernuclei) and (anti)nuclei (nuclei and/or antinuclei) are also measured and compared with theoretical model predictions, shedding light on their production mechanisms.
Keywords: Experimental nuclear physics; Experimental particle physics; dept.phy; peer-reviewed

The orbit and dynamical mass of polaris: Observations with the CHARA array - Evans, Nancy Remage; Schaefer, Gail H.; Gallenne, Alexandre; Torres, Guillermo; Horch, Elliott P.; Anderson, Richard I.; Monnier, John D.; Roettenbacher, Rachael M.; Baron, Fabien; Anugu, Narsireddy; Davidson, James W.; Kervella, Pierre; et al. (The Astrophysical Journal, 2024)
The 30 yr orbit of the Cepheid Polaris has been followed with observations by the Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) Array from 2016 through 2021. An additional measurement has been made with speckle interferometry at the Apache Point Observatory. Detection of the companion is complicated by its comparative faintness—an extreme flux ratio. Angular diameter measurements appear to show some variation with pulsation phase. Astrometric positions of the companion were measured with a custom grid-based model-fitting procedure and confirmed with the CANDID software. These positions were combined with the extensive radial velocities (RVs) discussed by Torres to fit an orbit. Because of the imbalance of the sizes of the astrometry and RV data sets, several methods of weighting are discussed. The resulting mass of the Cepheid is 5.13 ± 0.28 M ⊙. Because of the comparatively large eccentricity of the orbit (0.63), the mass derived is sensitive to the value found for the eccentricity. The mass combined with the distance shows that the Cepheid is more luminous than predicted for this mass from evolutionary tracks. The identification of surface spots is discussed. This would give credence to the identification of a radial velocity variation with a period of approximately 120 days as a rotation period. Polaris has some unusual properties (rapid period change, a phase jump, variable amplitude, and unusual polarization). However, a pulsation scenario involving pulsation mode, orbital periastron passage, and low pulsation amplitude can explain these characteristics within the framework of pulsation seen in Cepheids.
Keywords: dept.phy; peer-reviewed

Become a journal reviewer: a vital component of lifelong learning - Resha, Cheryl (The Journal of School Nursing, 2024)
Keywords: dept.nur

Academic bullying as a racialized phenomenon in STEM higher education: Centering the experiences of Asian international doctoral students - Wang, Peiwen (Journal of International Students, 2024)
While students of color’s experiences of academic bullying from their advisors have been documented in the literature (e.g., Moss & Mahmoudi, 2021), little is known regarding the role that race plays in the normalization and perpetuation of academic bullying within higher education. Utilizing Asian critical theory (AsianCrit) as both the theoretical and analytical lens, this phenomenological study centers five STEM Asian international doctoral students’ experiences of academic bullying through semi-structured interviews. It is found that racialized academic bullying is operationalized by a) legitimizing exploitation through racializing discourses; b) maintaining White supremacy across transnational contexts; and c) intersecting systems of oppression. Implications and recommendations are offered as to what stakeholders can do collectively to address racialized academic bullying towards minoritized students and to combat systemic inequities and oppression.
Number: 4
Keywords: STEM; dept.cur; peer-reviewed

Barcode-less Fruits Classification Using Deep Learning - Abdel-raouf, Amal; Sheta, Alaa; Baareh, AbdelKarim; Rausch, Peter (IAES International Journal of Artificial Intelligence (IJ-AI), 2024)
Barcode-less fruit recognition technology has revolutionized the checkout process by eliminating manual barcode scanning. This technology automatically identifies and adds fruit items to the purchase list, significantly reducing waiting times at the cash register. Faster checkouts enhance customer convenience and optimize operational efficiency for retailers. Adding barcode to fruits require using adhesives on the fruit surface that may cause health hazards. Leveraging deep learning techniques for barcode-less fruit recognition brings valuable advantages to industries, including advanced automation, enhanced accuracy, and increased efficiency. These benefits translate into improved productivity, cost reduction, and superior quality control. This study introduces a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) designed explicitly for automatic fruit recognition, even in challenging real-world scenarios. The proposed method assists fruit sellers in accurately identifying and distinguishing between different types of fruit that may exhibit similarities. A dataset that includes 44,406 images of different fruit types is used to train and test our technique. Employing a CNN, the developed model achieves an impressive classification accuracy of 97.4% during the training phase and 88.6% during the testing phase respectively, showcasing its effectiveness in precise fruit recognition.
Number: 3
Keywords: Classification; Convolution Neural Network; Fruit Detection; dept.csc; peer-reviewed

Making the Radical University: Identity and Politics on the American College Campus, 1966–1991 - Kalbfleisch, Elizabeth M. (University of Massachusetts Press, 2024)
In the 1960s, professors, students, and activists on the political Left viewed college curricula as useful sites for political transformation. They coordinated efforts to alter general education requirements at the college level to foster change in American thought, with greater openness toward people who had previously been excluded, including women, people of color, the poor and working classes, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community. Their work reshaped American culture and politics, while prompting a significant backlash from conservatives attempting to, in their view, protect classical education from modern encroachment. Elizabeth M. Kalbfleisch details how American universities became a battleground for identity politics from the 1960s through the 1980s. Focusing on two case studies at Stanford University and the University of Texas at Austin, Making the Radical University examines how curricular changes led to polarizing discussions nationwide around academic standards and identity politics, including the so-called canon wars. Today, these debates have only become more politically charged, complex, and barbed.
Keywords: dept.eng

Collaborating to prepare students for perioperative nursing - Lacey, Kimberly; Forte, Pamela; Tammaro, Marie (Nurse Educator, 2024)
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Keywords: dept.nur; peer-reviewed

The Oil That Lasted a Thousand Years - Scolnic, Benjamin (Zutot, 2024)
Abstract While the familiar Hanukkah story of the ‘miracle of the oil’ is often dismissed as quaint and fanciful, it may be seen as a final link in an interesting chain of traditions about the sanctity of Judaism’s holiest of places. In the book of Exodus, one type of oil is used to light the lamps and another oil is used to anoint the Tabernacle and make it inviolate. The Tabernacle became part of the First Temple so there was no need to anoint the Holy of Holies there. In the time of the First Temple, some considered the Temple to be inviolate. When the First Temple was destroyed, no aspect of the new Temple was anointed. In the 160s BCE, during the Antiochene persecution, some felt the need to explain how the Temple could have been violated. The author of Daniel 9 reinterpreted Jeremiah’s prophecies of the 70 years of exile to be 70 weeks of years so that everything that had befallen the Judeans was seen as part of God’s overarching plan. The complex issues of continuity/discontinuity between, and the violability/inviolability of the temples, underlie Dan. 9 and related texts.
Keywords: Book of Daniel; Hanukkah; Jeremian prophecies; continuity/discontinuity; dept.jst; oil; peer-reviewed; temples

Information technology adoption and the growth of nonemployer businesses - Kim, Y.; Thompson, E. (Journal of Economics and Management Strategy, 2024)
The growth of nonemployer businesses as a share of the working-age population has been little studied relative to the decline of employer business rate in the United States. We show that local labor markets specializing in routine task-intensive jobs have experienced a higher adoption of information technology as well as the growth of nonemployer businesses primarily through increasing self-employment in nonroutine manual task-intensive jobs that are less frequently outsourced to business service firms. © 2024 Wiley Periodicals LLC.
Keywords: dept.eco; peer-reviewed

Reframing the issue in 13.18 of the analects of Confucius: family privileges in criminal litigation and the Confucian insight - Yang, Xiaomei (Dao, 2024)
The sheep case in Analects 13.18 has generated a heated debate in contemporary Chinese philosophy for more than a decade. One side in this debate criticizes Confucius’ view in the sheep case and the other side defends Confucius’ position. Neither side’s reading of 13.18 is satisfactory. I argue that something important in the text has been overlooked and this omission may explain why neither side gives a satisfying reading. I offer in this essay a new reading of the sheep case which pays attention to what the existent interpretations have overlooked in the text. This new focus will give us a new perspective to reframe the issue in question and to defend the Confucian position in a more convincing way. On the new interpretation, Confucius’ position in the sheep case suggests a sensible and reasonable way for the state to balance some important social interests which the state seeks to protect.
Keywords: Criminal prosecution; Family privilege; Filial piety; Sheep case; dept.phi; peer-reviewed

Receiving more: Utopia in Spain and new Spain - Kern, D. (The Oxford Handbook of Thomas More's Utopia, 2023)
Keywords: dept.his

Racial and ethnic disparities in cancer occurrence and outcomes in rural United States: a scoping review - Njoku, Anuli; Sawadogo, Wendemi; Frimpong, Princess (Cancer Control, 2024)
BackgroundCancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States. Most studies have reported rural versus urban and Black versus White cancer disparities. However, few studies have investigated racial disparities in rural areas.ObjectiveWe conducted a literature review to explore the current state of knowledge on racial and ethnic disparities in cancer attitudes, knowledge, occurrence, and outcomes in rural United States.MethodsA systematic search of PubMed and Embase was performed. Peer-reviewed articles published in English from 2004-2023 were included. Three authors independently reviewed the articles and reached a consensus.ResultsAfter reviewing 993 articles, a total of 30 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the present review. Studies revealed that underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in rural areas were more likely to have low cancer-related knowledge, low screening, high incidence, less access to treatment, and high mortality compared to their White counterparts.ConclusionUnderrepresented racial and ethnic groups in rural areas experienced a high burden of cancer. Improving social determinants of health may help reduce cancer disparities and promote health.
Keywords: dept.pch; peer-reviewed

Environmental Injustice and Electronic Waste in Ghana: Challenges and Recommendations - Njoku, Anuli; Agbalenyo, Martin; Laude, Janaya; Ajibola, Taiwo Folake; Attah, Mavis Asiwome; Sarko, Samuel Bruce (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2023)
Electronic waste (e-waste) or discarded electronic devices that are unwanted, not working, or have reached their end of life pose significant threats to human and environmental health. This is a major concern in Africa, where the majority of e-waste is discarded. In the year 2021, an estimated 57.4 million metric tons of e-waste were generated worldwide. Globally, COVID-19 lockdowns have contributed to increased e-waste generation. Although Africa generates the least of this waste, the continent has been the dumping ground for e-waste from the developed world. The flow of hazardous waste from the prosperous ‘Global North’ to the impoverished ‘Global South’ is termed “toxic colonialism”. Agbogbloshie, Ghana, an e-waste hub where about 39% of e-waste was treated, was listed among the top 10 most polluted places in the world. The discard of e-waste in Ghana presents an issue of environmental injustice, defined as the disproportionate exposure of communities of color and low-income communities to pollution, its associated health and environmental effects, and the unequal environmental protection provided through policies. Despite the economic benefits of e-waste, many civilians (low-income earners, settlers, children, and people with minimal education) are exposed to negative health effects due to poverty, lack of education, and weak regulations. We critically examine the existing literature to gather empirical information on e-waste and environmental injustice. Comprehensive policies and regulations are needed to manage e-waste locally and globally.
Keywords: dept.pch; peer-reviewed

Using the Listening2Faces App with Three Young Adults with Autism: A Feasibility Study - Baron, Alisa; Harwood, Vanessa; Woodard, Cooper; Anderson, Kaitlyn; Fernandes, Barbara; Sullivan, Jessica; Irwin, Julia (Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 2024)
Abstract Objectives Listening2Faces (L2F) is a therapeutic, application-based training program designed to improve audiovisual speech perception for persons with communication disorders. The purpose of this research was to investigate the feasibility of using the L2F application with young adults with autism and complex communication needs. Methods Three young adults with autism and complex communication needs completed baseline assessments and participated in training sessions within the L2F application. Behavioral supports, including the use of cognitive picture rehearsal, were used to support engagement with the L2F application. Descriptive statistics were used to provide (1) an overview of the level of participation in L2F application with the use of behavioral supports and (2) general performance on L2F application for each participant. Results All three participants completed the initial auditory noise assessment (ANA) as well as 8 or more levels of the L2F application with varying accuracy levels. One participant completed the entire L2F program successfully. Several behavioral supports were used to facilitate participation; however, each individual demonstrated varied levels of engagement with the application. Conclusions The L2F application may be a viable intervention tool to support audiovisual speech perception in persons with complex communication needs within a school-based setting. A review of behavioral supports and possible beneficial modifications to the L2F application for persons with complex communication needs are discussed.
Keywords: dept.psy; peer-reviewed

Utilizing Local Professional Association Chapters as Pathways for Leadership Development - Batista, Nicole; Risisky, Deb; Lutz, Tara M.; Clinesmith, Ellen; Morgan, Jahkeeva (Health Promotion Practice, 2024)
In 2019, there was no entity specifically dedicated to health promotion and education practitioners in Connecticut or New England. This made it difficult for health promotion practitioners and students to network, collaborate, and engage in professional development. The purpose of this article is to share our experiences developing the new Connecticut Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education (CT SOPHE), including how we leveraged student interns during the first two years to promote organizational growth. To build our membership, it was important to determine who would be interested in joining CT SOPHE and so we focused on three groups: the current workforce/professionals, future workforce/students, and future leaders/interns. Over the course of these two years, three interns were recruited to help with creating a needs assessment (MPH student) and program development (two BS students); the organization was established by an MPH student as her internship project. Three former interns share how their experience working with the CT SOPHE board has helped them develop crucial leadership skills early in their careers. Embedding student interns into the framework and operations of CT SOPHE demonstrates an intentional and strategic commitment to the sustainability of both the organization and the workforce.
Keywords: dept.pch; peer-reviewed

How human capital prevents intergenerational poverty transmission in rural China: Evidence based on the Chinese general social survey - Chen, Hong; Yu, Jia; Zhang, Ze; Li, Yuheng; Qin, Lijian; Qin, Mingshuai (Journal of Rural Studies, 2024)
Keywords: dept.eco; peer-reviewed

Sleep Health among Children Adopted from Foster Care: The Moderating Effect of Parent–Child Sleep Interactions - Cifre, Anthony B.; Budnick, Christopher J.; Bick, Johanna; McGlinchey, Eleanor L.; Ripple, Carol H.; Wolfson, Amy R.; Alfano, Candice A. (Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 2024)
Keywords: dept.psy; peer-reviewed

Cultural discourse analysis: discourse hubs as heuristic devices - Carbaugh, D.; Milburn, T.; Scollo, M.; van Over, B. (The Routledge Handbook of Cultural Discourse Studies, 2024)
The purpose of this chapter is twofold; we first review our approach to cultural discourse analysis and then explicate the role of “discursive hubs” within it. The six discursive hubs we discuss are A Hub of Being: How is identity expressed? Acting: How do we express what we are doing? Relating: How do we express that we are related to each other? Feeling: How do we express what we feel? Dwelling: How do we express where we are (place) in our natural world (or material environment)? Timing: How do we express the understanding of process or sequencing over time? Our chapter brings to the fore several features of the general construct, discursive hub. Each feature of a hub adds an essential aspect to studies of cultural discourses. The set of features offers a systematic guideline for the design and execution of cultural discourse analytic studies into discursive hubs. Specifically, the set of features includes (a) The research question each hub raises; (b) the specific bits of discourse each concept of “discourse hub” makes relevant; (c) the socio-cultural functions of each hub within discourses or what that hub does within a discourse and (d) symbolic instantiations of that hub (in language, images, sounds and other signs) in actual cases of cultural discourse. Our discussion of the discourse hubs then turns to the heuristic role they play in the conduct of cultural discourse analyses. We emphasise that the hubs often work deeply together and thus their interrelationships breathe social life into cultural discourses. © 2024 selection and editorial matter, Shi-xu; individual chapters, the contributors.
Keywords: dept.aa

Optical spectroscopic analysis of cerebrospinal fluid of human brain tumor using visible resonance Raman spectroscopy - Zhou, Y.; Wu, B.; Zhang, L.; Zhu, K.; Zhang, S.; Wang, X.; Zhang, C.; Liu, C.-H.; Yu, X.; Alfano, R.R. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE, 2024)
Currently, liquid biopsy method is mainly used for tumor detection based on genomic molecular alterations in vitro. Liquid biopsy is superior to traditional tissue biopsy techniques and its diagnosis time of disease and repeated diagnosis of liquid biopsy are new breakthroughs in clinical application. Liquid biopsy method can be used to detect most human disease based on genetic biomarkers from body fluids, among which, special biomarkers in blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples are the main research objects, and have made good achievements in preliminary clinical applications. The application of optical spectroscopy in the field of liquid biopsy has aroused great interest among researchers and demonstrated the potential of its clinical application for oncology. The aim of this study is to reveal the optical spectroscopic characteristics of the main biochemical components of CSF of brain tumor using visible resonance Raman (VRR) spectroscopy ex vivo. Tumor-associated proteins, glucose, lactate and other metabolites released to CSF can be used as markers for liquid biopsy. We studied the VRR spectra of CSF samples from 7 types of brain tumor patients. The characteristic VRR modes that were found and may be used as a combination of multiple analyte biomarkers include amyloid-β and tau protein, excess neurotransmitters such as glutamic acid derived from the exchange with interstitial fluid (ISF), DNA, glucose, lactate, etc. for optical liquid biopsy analyses. Another interesting finding was that CSF of different types of tumors showed different images similar to the crystallization of water under the optical microscope. Considering our previous study, the current study on CSF provides another proof that the VRR system can provide a complete scan region of 200 - 4000cm-1 as a clinical tool for non-invasive diagnosis of brain disease. © 2024 SPIE.
Keywords: Optical liquid biopsy; amyloid-β (Aβ); cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) ex vivo; dept.phy; glioblastoma (GBM); human brain tumor; tau proteins; visible resonance Raman (VRR) spectroscopy

Heart disease diagnosis using decision trees with feature selection method - Sheta, A.; El-Ashmawi, W.; Baareh, A. (International Arab Journal of Information Technology, 2024)
The advancement in treating medical data grows significantly daily. An accurate data classification model can help determine patient disease and diagnose disease severity in the medical domain, thus easing doctors' treatment burdens. Nonetheless, medical data analysis presents challenges due to uncertainty, the correlations between various measurements, and the high dimensionality of the data. These challenges burden statistical classification models. Machine Learning (ML) and data mining approaches have proven effective in recent years in gaining a deeper understanding of the importance of these aspects. This research adopts a well-known supervised learning classification model named a Decision Tree (DT). DT is a typical tree structure consisting of a central node, connected branches, and internal and terminal nodes. In each node, we have a decision to be made, such as in a rule-based system. This type of model helps researchers and physicians better diagnose a disease. To reduce the complexity of the proposed DT, we explored using the Feature Selection (FS) method to design a simpler diagnosis model with fewer factors. This concept will help reduce the data collection stage. A comparative analysis has been conducted between the developed DT and other various ML models, such as Logistic Regression (LR), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Gaussian Naive Bayes (GNB), to demonstrate the effectiveness of the developed model. The results of the DT model establish a notable accuracy of 93.78% and an ROC value of 0.94, which beats other compared algorithms. The developed DT model provided promising results and can help diagnose heart disease. © 2024, Zarka Private University. All rights reserved.
Keywords: Machine learning; classification; decision tree; dept.csc; diagnosis; heart disease; peer-reviewed

The cholinergic selectivity of FDA-approved and metabolite compounds examined with molecular-docking-based virtual screening - Gambardella, M.D.; Wang, Y.; Pang, J. (Molecules, 2024)
The search for selective anticholinergic agents stems from varying cholinesterase levels as Alzheimer’s Disease progresses from the mid to late stage. In this computational study, we probed the selectivity of FDA-approved and metabolite compounds against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) with molecular-docking-based virtual screening. The results were evaluated using locally developed codes for the statistical methods. The docking-predicted selectivity for AChE and BChE was predominantly the consequence of differences in the volume of the active site and the narrower entrance to the bottom of the active site gorge of AChE. © 2024 by the authors.
Keywords: FDA; acetylcholinesterase; butyrylcholinesterase; cholinesterase; dept.che; metabolites; molecular docking; molecular dynamics; peer-reviewed; statistical analyses; virtual screening; visualization

Gendered bodies: A graphic medicine commentary - Barry Councilor, K.C.; Fink, A.E. (Social Science and Medicine, 2024)
This final commentary, in comic format, frames this special issue using Graphic Medicine methodologies to explore broader themes and meanings related to the scientific study of gender and health. Comics can be seen as a way to introduce complex human narratives and as an exploratory tool to ask broader social-contextual and ethical questions about health and medicine. This piece is also constructed through the lens of queer scholarship, which, together with the comics format, provides opportunities to build more embodied, complicated narratives about gender, sexuality and health. Most importantly, comics are used as a modality to tell compelling narratives about how individuals, rather than populations, may be impacted by biomedical conceptualizations of gender and health. The commentary includes a series of graphic narratives containing hypothetical stories and cases: stories of how individuals may be harmed within healthcare systems by rigid framings of gender, sex and sexuality, and stories about how gender socialization may impact health in subtle ways. These narratives furthermore examine the inextricable link between gender and power, illustrating how overt and covert manifestations of power may shape a person's health over the life course. Finally, the piece explores how expansive views of gender may contribute to positive health care experiences. The intention of this piece is to nudge scientific researchers and clinicians alike to approach the topic of gender, sexuality and health with nuance and curiosity. © 2023 The Author(s)
Keywords: Comics; Embodiment; Gender; Gender-affirming care; Graphic medicine; Health; Narrative; Power; Sex; Sexuality; Transgender; Trauma; dept.com; peer-reviewed

Book Review: Aro Velmet, Pasteur’s Empire: Bacteriology & Politics in France, Its Colonies, & the World (New York: Oxford University Press, 2020), pp. xiv + 306, $78.00, hardback, ISBN: 9780190072827. - Thompson, C. Michele (Medical History, 2022)
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Keywords: dept.his

Book Review: Edington, Claire E. – Beyond the Asylum: Mental Illness in French Colonial Vietnam. - Thompson, C. Michele (Histoire sociale / Social History, 2023)
Number: 115
Keywords: book.review; dept.his

Book Review: Epidemic Politics in Contemporary Vietnam: Public Health and the State By Martha Lincoln, London: Bloomsbury Academic. 2022. 232 pp.1 - Thompson, C. Michele (Medical Anthropology Quarterly, 2024)
_eprint: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/maq.12840
Keywords: book.review; dept.his

A chief diversity officer's perspective: Advocacy and allyship-how can I help? - Ariza, D. (How to Incorporate Equity and Justice in Your Teaching, 2024)
Keywords: dept.dei

Planning for Equitable Student Sensemaking: An Examination of Preservice Teachers Noticing of Elementary Science Lesson Plans - Benedict-Chambers, A.; Sherwood, C.-A. (Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2024)
Designing and analyzing lesson plans is a ubiquitous practice in teacher education, and yet we know little about how preservice teachers (PSTs) notice elements of their lesson plans that afford opportunities for supporting equitable student sensemaking. We investigate how the use of a tool, a framework for supporting equitable sensemaking, guided 36 PSTs to notice four features of equitable sensemaking in their plans. Qualitative analysis of PSTs’ comments about their plans generated a coding rubric and three associated levels for noticing. These levels included (1) paying little to no attention to explicit strategies and making assumptions about the ways that traditional classroom practices might facilitate equitable sensemaking; (2) attending to some strategies but providing few details; and (3) attending to and making connections between specific moves and broader principles and practices of supporting equitable student sensemaking. Guided by the tool, PSTs were able to provide elaborate details about their plans to design instruction to engage students in authentic scientific work focused on investigating and explaining phenomenon (feature 4) and to position students as knowers (feature 2), but they struggled to discuss explicit ways to leverage students’ lived experiences in their science lessons (feature 3) and facilitate equitable engagement and participation (feature 1). This suggests that even with the use of a tool, it may be challenging for PSTs to attend to and describe in detail strategies for leveraging students’ out-of-school lives and interests for science learning and explicit classroom strategies for making learning accessible and engaging for all. © 2024 Association for Science Teacher Education.
Keywords: Equitable science instruction; dept.cur; methods courses; noticing; peer-reviewed; preservice teachers

Star image centering with deep learning. II. HST/WFPC2 full field of view - Casetti-Dinescu, D.I.; Baena-Gallé, R.; Girard, T.M.; Cervantes-Rovira, A.; Todeasa, S. (Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 2024)
We present an expanded and improved deep-learning (DL) methodology for determining centers of star images on Hubble Space Telescope/Wide-Field Planetary Camera 2 (WFPC2) exposures. Previously, we demonstrated that our DL model can eliminate the pixel-phase bias otherwise present in these undersampled images; however that analysis was limited to the central portion of each detector. In the current work we introduce the inclusion of global positions to account for the point-spread function (PSF) variation across the entire chip and instrumental magnitudes to account for nonlinear effects such as charge transfer efficiency. The DL model is trained using a unique series of WFPC2 observations of globular cluster 47 Tuc, data sets comprising over 600 dithered exposures taken in each of two filters—F555W and F814W. It is found that the PSF variations across each chip correspond to corrections of the order of ∼100 mpix, while magnitude effects are at a level of ∼10 mpix. Importantly, pixel-phase bias is eliminated with the DL model; whereas, with a classic centering algorithm, the amplitude of this bias can be up to ∼40 mpix. Our improved DL model yields star-image centers with uncertainties of 8-10 mpix across the full field of view of WFPC2. © 2024. The Astronomical Society of the Pacific. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.phy; peer-reviewed

Measurements of the Z0/γ⁎ cross section and transverse single spin asymmetry in 510 GeV p + p collisions - STAR Collaboration (Physics Letters, Section B: Nuclear, Elementary Particle and High-Energy Physics, 2024)
The differential cross section for Z0 production, measured as a function of the boson's transverse momentum (pT), provides important constraints on the evolution of the transverse momentum dependent parton distribution functions (TMDs). The transverse single spin asymmetry (TSSA) of the Z0 is sensitive to one of the polarized TMDs, the Sivers function, which is predicted to have the opposite sign in p+p →W/Z+X from that which enters in semi-inclusive deep inelastic scattering. In this Letter, the STAR Collaboration reports the first measurement of the Z0/γ⁎ differential cross section as a function of its pT in p+p collisions at a center-of-mass energy of 510 GeV, together with the Z0/γ⁎ total cross section. We also report the measurement of Z0/γ⁎ TSSA in transversely polarized p+p collisions at 510 GeV. © 2024
Keywords: Cross section; Sivers function; Transverse momentum dependent parton distribution functions (TMDs); Transverse single spin asymmetry (TSSA; AN); Z0; dept.phy; peer-reviewed

Jean Marie Despiau: Unjustly Maligned Physician in the Medical Service of the Nguyen - Thompson, C. Michele (Vietnam and the West, 2010)
Keywords: dept.his

Swarms, Herds, and Peoples: Examinations of Interspecies Dynamics in China - Bello, David A.; Thompson, C. Michele (East Asian Science, Technology, and Medicine, 2018)
Gale OneFile includes Swarms, Herds, and Peoples: Examinations of Interspecie by David A. Bello and C. Michele Thompson. Click to explore.
Keywords: dept.his

Reactive axillary lymph nodes after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination: Comparison of mRNA vs. attenuated whole-virus vaccines - Adin, M.E.; Isufi, E.; Wu, J.; Pang, Y.; Nguyen, D.; Simsek Has, D.; Caner, C.; Aboueldaha, N.; Mossa-Basha, M.; Pucar, D. (Nuclear Medicine Communications, 2024)
Objective To compare the incidence and natural course of reactive axillary lymph nodes (RAL) between mRNA and attenuated whole-virus vaccines using Deauville criteria. Methods In this multi-institutional PET-CT study comprising multiple vaccine types (Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty, Moderna/Spikevax, Sinovac/CoronaVac and Janssen vaccines), we evaluated the incidence and natural course of RAL in a large cohort of oncological patients utilizing a standardized Deauville scaling system (n=522; 293 Female, Deauville 3-5 positive for RAL). Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to evaluate the predictive value of clinical parameters (absolute neutrophil count [ANC], platelets, age, sex, tumor type, and vaccine-to-PET interval) for PET positivity. Results Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty and Moderna vaccines revealed similar RAL incidences for the first 20 days after the second dose of vaccine administration (44% for the first 10 days for both groups, 26% vs. 20% for 10-20 days, respectively for Moderna and Pfizer). However, Moderna recipients revealed significantly higher incidences of RAL after 20 days compared to Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty, with nodal reactivity spanning up to the 9th week post-vaccination (15% vs. 4%, respectively P<0.001). No RAL was observed in patients who received either a single dose of J&J vaccine or two doses of CroronaVac. Younger patients showed increased likelihood of RAL, otherwise, clinical/demographic parameters were not predictive of RAL (P=0.014 for age, P>0.05 for additional clinical/demographic parameters). Conclusion RAL based on strict PET criteria was observed with mRNA but not with attenuated whole-virus vaccines, in line with higher immunogenicity and stronger protection offered by mRNA vaccines. © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health. All rights reserved.
Keywords: COVID-19; CoronaVac; Janssen; axillary lymph node; dept.mat; mRNA vaccine; peer-reviewed

Analysis of AAHPERD Research Abstracts Published under Special Populations From 1968 to 2004 - Zhang, Jiabei; deLisle, Lee; Chen, Shihui (Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 2006)
The purpose of this study was to explore historical research trends in adapted physical activity by analyzing abstracts published under special populations by AAHPERD conventions from 1968 to 2004. There were 562 abstracts retrieved that were coded into seven categories: (a) number of authors, (b) data source, (c) sample size, (d) disability type, (e) data analysis, (f) type of study, and (g) focus of study. The coded data are presented as descriptive statistics and linear regression equations. The results of descriptive statistics describe an overall picture of the knowledge accumulation in adapted physical activity. The results of linear regression equations reveal a number of trends over the 37-year period. These trends suggest that adapted physical activity is a growing profession distinguished by several important research directions.
Keywords: dept.rec; peer-reviewed

Student Self-Management through Contract Administration - deLisle, Lee J. (SCHOLE: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education, 2006)
(2006). Student Self-Management through Contract Administration. SCHOLE: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education: Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 149-153.
Keywords: dept.rec; peer-reviewed

Leisure History and Heritage - Delisle, Lee J. (Dimensions of Leisure for Life: Individuals and Society, 2010)
Keywords: dept.rec

Play Preferences of Typically Developing Children and Children with Developmental Delays between Ages 3 and 7 Years - Case-Smith, Jane; Kuhaneck, Heather Miller (OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 2008)
This cross-sectional survey research investigated play preferences of children with and without developmental delays who were between 3 and 7 years old. Parents completed questionnaires regarding their child's play activity and context preferences. Valid results were obtained for 166 children, 83 of whom had developmental delays. Preference ratings were compared by gender, age, and delay status. Play preference did not differ by gender. Rough-and-tumble play and computer/video game play increased with age, whereas object exploration decreased. Children with developmental delays had higher preferences for rough-and-tumble play and object exploration and lower preferences for drawing and coloring, construction, and doll and action figurine play than typically developing children. This comparison of children's play preferences across ages, gender, and developmental status enhances our understanding of how these variables influence children's play.
Keywords: dept.rec; peer-reviewed

Improving dental visits for individuals with autism spectrum disorders through an understanding of sensory processing - Kuhaneck, Heather Miller; Chisholm, Elizabeth Cipes (Special Care in Dentistry, 2012)
The increasing prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) suggests that dental practices will be seeing patients with this diagnosis more frequently. Although patients with ASD have similar dental needs to other patients, the symptoms of the disorder may influence the ability of dental practitioners to provide necessary care. Dental professionals may be unaware of the difficulties with sensory processing common to patients with ASD. However, awareness of sensory processing issues and knowledge of strategies to improve the sensory experience for individuals with ASD may improve dental visits for these patients and allow for enhanced dental care provision.
_eprint: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1754-4505.2012.00283.x
Keywords: autism; autism spectrum disorder; dept.rec; peer-reviewed; sensory processing; sensory strategies; special care dentistry

A Preliminary Investigation of the Relationship between Sensory Processing and Social Play in Autism Spectrum Disorder - Kuhaneck, Heather Miller; Britner, Preston A. (OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 2013)
There are well-documented play deficits in autism beginning with infant object and social play. To create effective interventions, the predictors of play deficits in autism must be established. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently report sensory processing difficulties including poor praxis; however, these are potential predictors of play that have not been well studied. Using a data set of 162 individuals with ASD, this study examined the direct and indirect relationships between sensory processing and social play performance via structural equation modeling. The best fitting model suggested that sensory system functions predict praxis and play in combination, providing preliminary evidence that sensory functions are related to social play in combination with praxis in children with ASD. The findings suggest future avenues for research.
Keywords: dept.rec; peer-reviewed

Etiology of ASD - Kuhaneck, Heather M. (Autism Across the Lifespan: A Comprehensive Occupational Therapy Approach, 2018)
Keywords: dept.rec

Applying Principles of Family-Centered Care With Families of Individuals With ASD - Kuhaneck, Heather M.; Luthman, M. (Autism Across the Lifespan: A Comprehensive Occupational Therapy Approach, 2018)
Keywords: dept.rec

Applying Intergroup Contact Theory to the Sport Management Classroom - Bruening, Jennifer; Fuller, Rhema D.; Cotrufo, Raymond J.; Madsen, Rachel M.; Evanovich, Justin; Wilson-Hill, Devon E. (Sport Management Education Journal, 2014)
Allport’s (1954) intergroup contact hypothesis states that interactions with members of an out-group, particularly of a different racial and/or ethnic group, are effective in changing attitudes about diversity (Allport, 1954; Pettigrew, 1998). In this study, the intergroup contact hypothesis was applied to the design of a sport management course. The classroom component focused the role of sport in education, health, and leadership development, and the application was structured sport and physical activity programming with school-age children at several urban sites. Data were gathered from 91 college students over 3 years about course-related experiences and how the students’ backgrounds influenced their social identities and understanding of out-group members. Results showed that intergroup contact effectively assisted in developing understanding and cooperation and reducing negative attitudes between groups. The participants received diversity education, via intergroup contact, both inside and outside the classroom, which will potentially equip them to take proactive strategies when managing organizational diversity in the sport industry.
Keywords: dept.rec

Intercollegiate Athletes - Cotrufo, Raymond J. (Sports Leadership: A Concise Reference Guide, 2015)

Growing grassroots: counseling student experiences in legislative professional advocacy - Foss-Kelly, L.L.; Parzych, J.; Feshler, M.; Yale, J.; Chen, Q. (Journal of Counselor Leadership and Advocacy, 2024)
Counselor educators and supervisors have a vital role in promoting legislative professional advocacy (LPA). An interpretative qualitative analysis study of counseling graduate students involved in state-level LPA was conducted. Findings revealed six distinct themes: (1) professional counselor identity, (2) knowledge, attitudes and skills, (3) professional support, (4) power of the group, (5) social justice, and (6) personal impact. Study findings may help counselor educators and supervisors educate, guide, and mentor students, thereby increasing the likelihood of professional counselor LPA. © 2024 Chi Sigma Iota.
Keywords: Counselor education and supervision; counselor advocacy; dept.csp; legislative professional advocacy; professional identity

Scott LaFaro - Chevan, David (The Grove Dictionary of American Music, 2013)
"The Grove Dictionary of American Music" published on by Oxford University Press.
Keywords: Music; Regional and Area Studies; Social sciences; dept.mus

Red Nichols - Chevan, David (The Grove Dictionary of American Music, 2013)
"The Grove Dictionary of American Music" published on by Oxford University Press.
Keywords: Music; Regional and Area Studies; Social sciences; dept.mus

Ray(mond) Brown - Chevan, David (The Grove Dictionary of American Music, 2013)
"The Grove Dictionary of American Music" published on by Oxford University Press.
Keywords: Music; Regional and Area Studies; Social sciences; dept.mus

Kid Ory - Chevan, David (The Grove Dictionary of American Music, 2013)
"The Grove Dictionary of American Music" published on by Oxford University Press.
Keywords: Music; Regional and Area Studies; Social sciences; dept.mus

Jimmy Blanton - Chevan, David (The Grove Dictionary of American Music, 2013)
"The Grove Dictionary of American Music" published on by Oxford University Press.
Keywords: Music; Regional and Area Studies; Social sciences; dept.mus

Doc Cheatham - Chevan, David (The Grove Dictionary of American Music, 2013)
"The Grove Dictionary of American Music" published on by Oxford University Press.
Keywords: Music; Regional and Area Studies; Social sciences; dept.mus

Factor Structure of Organizational Commitment: Differences between U.S. and South Korean Samples - Lee, Jo Ann; Yang, Chulguen (Psychological Reports, 2005)
The current study compared the factor structures of the construct of organizational commitment between two samples of financial employees, one from the U.S. ( n = 103) and one from South Korea ( n = 109). Participants completed a 26-item questionnaire. Two factors (an affective component and a normative component) emerged for the U.S. sample; only one factor for the Koreans. Results suggest that culture should be considered when trying to assess organizational commitment.
Keywords: dept.mgt; peer-reviewed

A cross‐national analysis of affirmative action: an evolutionary psychological perspective - Yang, Chulguen; D'Souza, Geeta C.; Bapat, Ashwini S.; Colarelli, Stephen M. (Managerial and Decision Economics, 2006)
Abstract Affirmative action (AA) is a government policy permitting employers and universities to give preferential treatment to applicants from specific (e.g. racial) groups. We present a comparative analysis of AA in six countries (India, USA, Malaysia, Canada, South Africa, and Brazil) and explain similarities among these programs according to universal psychological mechanisms and variation according to cultural–historical contexts. It appears that similarities in contextual conditions (e.g. democratic government, multi‐ethnic states) interact with ancient psychological mechanisms (e.g. fairness, cheater detection, alliance tracking) to provide at least part of the motivation for the development and expansion of AA, despite its problematic consequences. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Keywords: dept.mgt; peer-reviewed

Gender differences in the endowment effect: Women pay less, but won’t accept less - Wieland, Alice; Sundali, James; Kemmelmeier, Markus; Sarin, Rakesh (Judgment and Decision Making, 2014)
We explore different contexts and mechanisms that might promote or alleviate the gender effect in risk aversion. Our main result is that we do not find gender differences in risk aversion when the choice is framed as a willingness-to-accept (WTA) task. When the choice is framed as a willingness-to-pay (WTP) task, men are willing to pay more and thus exhibit lower risk aversion. However, when the choice is framed as a willingness to accept task, women will not accept less than men. These findings imply gender differences in the endowment effect. We also find that the effect size of the gender difference in risk aversion is reduced or eliminated as the context changes from tasks framed as gambles to other domains; and that attitudes toward gambling mediate the gender effect in gambling framed tasks.
Keywords: dept.mgt; endowment effect; gambling attitudes; gender; peer-reviewed; risk attitudes; risk aversion; sex differences

Boosting Performance on an Evaluative Math Test: Goal Activation vs Self-Affirmation - Wieland, Alice M.; Burnham, Thomas A. (Psychological Reports, 2016)
This study compared the effectiveness of goal activation versus self-affirmation and a control condition as interventions for increasing performance on an evaluative task (a difficult math test; N = 78; M age = 20.3 yr., SD = 1.9). Although there has been much recent literature on the effects of activating goals, the existing literature does not examine possible spillover effects of activating goals on performance tasks. Results indicated that goal activation resulted in significant performance enhancements over both the self-affirmation and control conditions, while self-affirmation did not improve performance significantly relative to the control condition. Additionally, interest in the task, as a cue for self-regulatory resources, mediated the effect of goal activation on increased performance.
Keywords: dept.mgt

Designing Entrepreneurship Experiments: A Review, Typology, and Research Agenda - Hsu, Dan K.; Simmons, Sharon A.; Wieland, Alice M. (Organizational Research Methods, 2017)
This article discusses the current and potential application of experimental methods to the study of entrepreneurship phenomena. Drawing on a review of experimental studies in entrepreneurship research, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of experimental research designs for entrepreneurship research as a primer for those interested but not overly familiar with these methods. To advance research agendas and theory in the field, we introduce a typology of experimental manipulations that highlight alternative design choices based on the nature of their participant impact and realism of context. Finally, we provide an overview of areas of opportunity within the entrepreneurship literature for application of methods best suited to provide greater insight into the causal mechanisms at play.
Keywords: dept.mgt; peer-reviewed

A Chinese–Canadian Cross-Cultural Investigation of Transformational Leadership, Autonomous Motivation, and Collectivistic Value - Wang, Zheni; Gagné, Marylène (Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, 2013)
Synthesizing theories of transformational leadership and self-determination, this research investigated whether transformational leaders (a) promote the autonomous motivation of their subordinates and whether (b) it results in higher autonomous motivation when subordinates hold high collectivistic values. Multilevel data were obtained from work samples in China and Canada. The results showed a positive relation between managers’ transformational leadership and subordinates’ autonomous motivation cross-culturally. Although higher collectivistic values were related to higher autonomous motivation, collectivist values did not significantly moderate the motivational effect of transformational leadership.
Keywords: dept.mgt; peer-reviewed

Cultivating Employees Using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Stewart, Carol; Nodoushani, Omid; Stumpf, Jason (Competition Forum, 2018)
Stress caused by climates of fear in the workplace is sapping employee decision-making and causing conflict in the workplace. While hard to quantify, it is easy to understand why intelligent and engaged employees are the ideal: there are fewer mistakes and higher productivity. The primary metric used to frame the reasons for motivation is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. It is also vitally important to understand the power balance between employees and employers. By the very nature of employment, employers have less need for a particular employee unlike the employee who cannot afford to be unemployed.
Num Pages: 67-75 Place: Indiana, United States
Keywords: Business And Economics; Compensation; Competition; Corporate culture; Emotions; Employees; Employers; Employment; Employment security; Empowerment; Games; Handbooks; Happiness; Job satisfaction; Personal computers; Physiology; Software; Stress; Success; Work environment; Workers; dept.mgt; peer-reviewed

A Clash of Capitalisms: Foreign Shareholders and Corporate Restructuring in 1990s Japan - Ahmadjian, Christina L.; Robbins, Gregory E. (American Sociological Review, 2005)
This article examines the clash between stakeholder- and shareholder-based business systems resulting from an increase in foreign portfolio investment in the Japanese economy during the 1990s. An analysis of 1,108 firms between 1991 and 2000 shows that as foreign institutional investors, who were more interested in investment returns than in long-term relationships, replaced domestic shareholders, one fundamental pillar of Japan's stakeholder capitalism began to crack. Japanese firms began to adopt downsizing and asset divestiture, practices more characteristic of Anglo-American shareholder economies. The influence of foreigners, however, was weaker in firms more deeply embedded in the local system through close ties to domestic financial institutions and corporate groups. Thus, foreign investors were influential primarily in firms less embedded in the existing stakeholder system. This research contributes to debates on globalization and convergence of business systems, institutional change, and corporate governance systems.
Keywords: dept.mgt; peer-reviewed

Linking Leadership Behaviors and Information Exchange to Improve Supply Chain Performance: A Conceptual Model - Birasnav, M.; Mittal, Rakesh; Loughlin, Selene (Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, 2015)
Organizations striving to improve cycle time concentrate on developing long-term relationship with suppliers. In order to support organizational efforts, this study develops a conceptual model that explores the relationships among leadership behaviors, relational commitment and trust, information exchange, and cycle time. Although the supply chain management literature mentions leadership behavior in the context of supply chain, there are no studies that examine the impact of leadership behaviors on cycle time. This study proposes that transformational and transactional leadership behaviors of buyers increase the flow of information to suppliers directly as well as indirectly through relational commitment and trust, and these relationships also influence cycle time. However, it also proposes that the impact of transformational leadership behaviors on relational commitment and trust and information exchange is stronger than the impact of transactional leadership behaviors. Additionally, both uncertain environment and supplier base have potential to play moderation roles in the relationship between transformational leadership and relational commitment and trust and between transformational leadership and information exchange.
Keywords: Cycle time; Information exchange; Relational commitment; Relational trust; Supplier base; Transactional leadership; Transformational leadership; dept.mgt; peer-reviewed

Bankruptcy Law and Practice - J.D, Grace A. Luppino; J.D, Robert A. Smith (Pearson, 2015)
Keywords: dept.mgt

Leadership, Generations and Small Business - Just, Renee (Scholars' Press, 2013)
Keywords: dept.mgt

Perspectives on Product Stewardship - Cassel, Scott (Bernan Press, 2023)
Keywords: dept.mgt

Beginning Reading Instruction for Students at Risk for Reading Disabilities: What, How, and When - Coyne, Michael D.; Zipoli, Richard P.; Ruby, Maureen F. (Intervention in School and Clinic, 2006)
In this article, the authors assist teachers who are working with young students at risk for reading disabilities by helping make sense of the large—but unwieldy—scientific knowledge base. They offer a conceptual framework for thinking about beginning reading instruction and intervention across three dimensions: the content of instruction (what to teach), the delivery of instruction (how to teach), and the timing of instruction (when to teach). The authors discuss each of these dimensions and describe how teachers can use them to help organize and make sense of what we know about beginning reading instruction for students experiencing reading difficulties.
Keywords: dept.cmd; peer-reviewed

Enhancing Vocabulary Intervention for Kindergarten Students: Strategic Integration of Semantically Related and Embedded Word Review - Zipoli, Richard P.; Coyne, Michael D.; McCoach, D. Betsy (Remedial and Special Education, 2011)
Two approaches to systematic word review were integrated into an 18-week program of extended vocabulary instruction with kindergarten students from three high-need urban schools. Words in the embedded and semantically related review conditions received systematic and distributed review. In the embedded review condition, brief word definitions were integrated into the narratives of multiple storybooks. In the semantically related review condition, in-depth word review with explicit emphasis on semantic features and associations was provided during extension activities. Systematic review resulted in an almost twofold increase in target word learning. Embedded review was effective and time efficient, whereas semantically related review was time intensive but resulted in higher levels of word learning. There was a significant gain in Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test—III standard scores following the intervention.
Keywords: dept.cmd; peer-reviewed

Effects of a Supplemental Vocabulary Intervention on the Word Knowledge of Kindergarten Students at Risk for Language and Literacy Difficulties - Loftus, Susan M.; Coyne, Michael D.; McCoach, D. Betsy; Zipoli, Richard; Pullen, Paige C. (Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2010)
The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a vocabulary intervention designed to supplement research–based classroom vocabulary instruction, implemented with students who may be at risk for language and learning difficulties. Participants included 43 kindergarten students who received research–based classroom vocabulary instruction. Students with the 20 lowest scores on the Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test–III administered at pretest received additional small–group supplemental vocabulary intervention. Results of within–subjects comparisons indicated that, overall, at–risk students made greater gains in word knowledge on target words that received the supplemental intervention as compared to words that received only classroom–based instruction. In addition, at–risk students who received the supplemental intervention demonstrated word–learning gains that approached those of their peers who received classroom instruction alone. Implications along with limitations of the current study and directions for future research are discussed.
Keywords: dept.cmd; peer-reviewed

Effective Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension. - Coyne, M. D.; Chard, D. J.; Zipoli, R. P.; Ruby, M. F. (Effective Teaching Strategies that Accommodate Diverse Learners, 2010)
Keywords: dept.cmd

Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) with and without Blue-Dyed Food - Leder, Steven B.; Acton, Lynn M.; Lisitano, Heather L.; Murray, Joseph T. (Dysphagia, 2005)
The purpose of this prospective study was to determine if fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) maintains high intra- and interrater reliability in detecting pharyngeal dysphagia and aspiration without the addition of FD&C Blue No. 1 to food. Twenty consecutive adults referred for a swallow evaluation participated. Nine subjects received blue-dyed food and 11 subjects received regular nondyed food, i.e., yellow pudding and white skim milk. Four variables were rated: (1) the stage transition characterized by depth of bolus flow to at least the vallecula prior to the pharyngeal swallow; (2) evidence of bolus retention in the vallecula or pyriform sinuses after the pharyngeal swallow; (3) laryngeal penetration defined as material in the laryngeal vestibule but not passing below the level of the true vocal folds either before or after the pharyngeal swallow; and (4) tracheal aspiration defined as material below the level of the true vocal folds either before or after the pharyngeal swallow. Three speech–language pathologists experienced in interpreting FEES results independently and blindly reviewed the digitized videotape three times. Intrarater agreements for the four variables with blue-dyed and non-blue-dyed food trials were 100% and monochrome trials ranged from 95% to 100%. Average kappa values for interrater reliability ranged from moderate to excellent agreement (0.61–1.00) for all viewing conditions. Kappa values for blue-dyed trials versus monochrome trials were 0.83 and for non-blue-dyed trials versus monochrome trials were 0.88, indicative of excellent reliability under both viewing conditions. FEES maintains both high intra- and interrater reliability in detecting the critical features of pharyngeal dysphagia and aspiration using either blue-dyed or non-blue-dyed foods. The endoscopist, therefore, can be assured of reliable FEES results using regular, non-dyed food trials.
Keywords: Aspiration; Blue dye; Deglutition; Deglutition disorders; Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing; Pharyngeal dysphagia; dept.cmd; peer-reviewed

Answering Orientation Questions and Following Single-Step Verbal Commands: Effect on Aspiration Status - Leder, Steven B.; Suiter, Debra M.; Lisitano Warner, Heather (Dysphagia, 2009)
In the acute-care setting patients with altered mental status as a result of such diverse etiologies as stroke, traumatic brain injury, degenerative neurologic impairments, dementia, or alcohol/drug abuse are routinely referred for dysphagia testing. A protocol for dysphagia testing was developed that began with verbal stimuli to determine patient orientation status and ability to follow single-step verbal commands. Although unknown, it would be beneficial to ascertain if this information on mental status was predictive of aspiration risk. The purpose of this investigation was to determine if there was a difference in odds for aspiration based upon correctly answering specific orientation questions, i.e., 1. What is your name? 2. Where are you right now? and 3. What year is it?, and following specific single-step verbal commands, i.e., 1. Open your mouth. 2. Stick out your tongue. and 3. Smile. In a consecutive retrospective manner data from 4070 referred patients accrued between 1 December 1999 and 1 January 2007 were analyzed. The odds of liquid aspiration were 31% greater for patients not oriented to person, place, and time (odds ratio [OR] = 1.305, 95% CI = 1.134–1.501). The odds of liquid aspiration (OR = 1.566, 95% CI = 1.307–1.876), puree aspiration (OR = 1.484, 95% CI = 1.202–1.831), and being deemed unsafe for any oral intake (OR = 1.688, 95% CI = 1.387–2.054) were, respectively, 57, 48, and 69% greater for patients unable to follow single-step verbal commands. Being able to answer orientation questions and follow single-step verbal commands provides information on odds of aspiration for liquid and puree food consistencies as well as overall eating status prior todysphagia testing. Knowledge of potential increased odds of aspiration allows for individualization of dysphagia testing thereby optimizing swallowing success.
Keywords: Aspiration; Cognition; Deglutition; Deglutition disorders; peer-reviewed

Initiating Safe Oral Feeding in Critically Ill Intensive Care and Step-Down Unit Patients Based on Passing a 3-Ounce (90 Milliliters) Water Swallow Challenge - Leder, Steven B.; Suiter, Debra M.; Warner, Heather L.; Kaplan, Lewis J. (Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 2011)
Background: Pulmonary aspiration is a leading cause of nosocomial infection in the intensive care unit (ICU) and step-down unit (SDU). A key goal is to identify patients who exhibit increased aspiration risk before beginning oral alimentation. This study investigated the success of recommending specific oral diets to ICU and SDU patients based on passing a 3-oz water swallow challenge. Methods: A referral-based sample of 401 ICU and 92 SDU patients were prospectively analyzed. Amount of liquid and food ingested at the next day's meal 12 hours to 24 hours after passing a 3-oz challenge and specific diet recommendations were accessed electronically from oral intake information entered on each participant's daily care sheets. Drinking and eating success, clinically evident aspiration events, and accuracy of diet order recommendations were recorded. Care providers were blinded to the purpose of the study. Results: All 401 ICU and 92 SDU patients were successfully drinking thin liquids and eating 12 hours to 24 hours after passing a 3-oz challenge. Mean volume of liquid ingested at the next day's meal was 360 mL ± 181.2 mL for ICU and 356.4 mL ± 173.5 mL for SDU patients. Percent of meal eaten ranged from 10% to 100%. Patient care sheets indicated specific diet recommendations were followed with 100% accuracy. Conclusions: Successfully recommending specific oral diets for ICU and SDU patients based on passing a 3-oz water swallow challenge was supported. Importantly, when a simple bedside 3-oz challenge administered by a trained provider is passed, specific diet recommendations can be made safely and confidently without the need for further objective dysphagia testing.
Keywords: dept.cmd; peer-reviewed

Effect of Presence/Absence of a Nasogastric Tube in the Same Person on Incidence of Aspiration - Fattal, Michael; Suiter, Debra M.; Warner, Heather L.; Leder, Steven B. (Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 2011)
Objective. To determine what effect, if any, the presence or absence of a nasogastric (NG) tube in the same person had on the incidence of anterograde aspiration. Design. Case series with planned data collection. Setting. Large, urban, tertiary care teaching hospital. Subjects and Methods. Referred sample of 62 consecutively enrolled adult inpatients for fiber-optic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES). Group 1 (n = 21) had either small-bore (n = 13) or large-bore (n = 8) NG tubes already in place and had a FEES first with the NG tube in place and a second FEES after NG tube removal. Group 2 (n = 41) did not have an NG tube and had a FEES first without an NG tube and a second FEES after placement of a small-bore NG tube. Time between FEES was approximately 5 minutes. Patients were tested with thin liquid and puree food consistencies. Occurrence of aspiration for each consistency dependent on the presence or absence of an NG tube was recorded. Results. There were no significant differences (P > .05) in aspiration status for both liquid and puree consistencies in the same person dependent on presence or absence of either a small-bore or large-bore NG tube. Conclusions. Since objective swallowing evaluation (eg, FEES) can be performed with an NG tube in place, it is not necessary to remove an NG tube to evaluate for aspiration. Similarly, there is no contraindication to leaving an NG tube in place to supplement oral alimentation until nutritional requirements are achieved.
Keywords: dept.cmd; peer-reviewed

Deaf-Blind - McCullagh, Jennifer; Weiss, Deborah (Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013)
Keywords: dept.cmd

Screening Test for Auditory Processing Disorders - McCullagh, Jennifer (Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013)
Keywords: dept.cmd

Pediatric Speech Intelligibility Test - McCullagh, Jennifer (Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013)
Keywords: dept.cmd

Otitis Media - McCullagh, Jennifer (Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013)
Keywords: dept.cmd

Hearing - McCullagh, Jennifer (Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013)
Keywords: dept.cmd

Dichotic Listening - McCullagh, Jennifer (Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013)
Keywords: dept.cmd

Deafness - McCullagh, Jennifer (Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013)
Keywords: dept.cmd

Cochlea - McCullagh, Jennifer (Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013)
Keywords: dept.cmd

Brainstem Audiometry - McCullagh, Jennifer (Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013)
Keywords: dept.cmd

Auditory Brainstem Response, ABR - McCullagh, Jennifer (Encyclopedia of Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2013)
Keywords: dept.cmd

Comparisons of P300s from Standard Oddball and Omitted Paradigms: Implications to Exogenous/Endogenous Contributions - McCullag, Jennifer; Weihing, Jeffrey; Musiek, Frank (Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 2009)
Purpose: To compare the amplitude, latency, morphology, and threshold of the auditory P300 using standard oddball and omitted paradigms. Research Design: P300 waveforms were measured from the Cz electrode site. Frequent stimuli for both paradigms were 1000 Hz tone bursts. Target stimuli for the standard oddball paradigm were 2000 Hz tone bursts and an omitted stimulus, or silent gap, for the omitted paradigm. Study Sample: Fifteen bilaterally normal-hearing young adults. Results: There were significantly lower amplitudes, poorer morphology, and higher thresholds for the P300 using an omitted paradigm compared to the standard oddball paradigm. Conclusion: These results suggest that the auditory P300 could have a larger exogenous component than traditionally thought.
Keywords: Key Words Endogenous; P300; dept.cmd; exogenous; intensity effects; omitted paradigm; peer-reviewed

Aesthetics - Marsoobian, A.T. (The Bloomsbury Handbook of Pragmatism, 2024)
Keywords: dept.phi

The effects of placement method on multilingual learner success in higher education - Key Jr, William (TESOL Journal, 2024)
In the United States, many actors are pushing for the use of grade point average (GPA) as the main placement tool for gatekeeper math and English courses for community college students (Quarles, 2022; Scott-Clayton, 2018; Turk, 2017). One community college system (pseudonymously, SXCC) in a New England state has begun placing students in initial math and English classes based on self-reported GPA. There have been studies on the effects of placement changes of this type (Belfield & Crosta, 2012; Hodara & Cox, 2016; Ngo & Kwon, 2014; Scott-Clayton, 2012). However, studies have not included the effects of these changes on multilingual learners (MLLs).Using a census of every MLL placed in SXCC in the summer and fall of 2020 and the spring of 2021 (N = 12,603), a MANOVA found that MLL students in the SXCC system who were placed using previous placement methods had a higher overall GPA than students placed using self-reported GPA (M = 3.32, SD = 0.740; M = 2.01, SD = 1.27, respectively) and had higher satisfactory academic progress (SAP) (M = 102.98, SD = 51.52; M = 57.66, SD = 55.53, respectively), and took longer to enroll in English 101 (M = 5.11, SD = 3.55; M = 2.36, SD = 1.76, respectively).
_eprint: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/tesj.835
Keywords: dept.edu; peer-reviewed

Neptune’s domain: a political geography of the sea - Glassner, M.I. (2024)
First published in 1990, Neptune’s Domain is organized around one unifying theme: the geographic aspects of the new Law of the Sea as expressed primarily in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The first two chapters provide essential background information. Chapters 3 through 9 explain relevant provisions of the Convention. The next two chapters cover topics excluded from the Convention, and the last three chapters are more analytical and future-oriented. All students and scholars concerned with the human use of the marine environment will welcome this book, whether they be geographers, political scientists or lawyers. © Martin Ira Glassner 1990. All rights reserved.
Pages: 151
Keywords: dept.egm

The evolution of femoral morphology in giant non-avian theropod dinosaurs - Pintore, Romain; Hutchinson, John R.; Bishop, Peter J.; Tsai, Henry P.; Houssaye, Alexandra (Paleobiology, 2024)
Theropods are obligate bipedal dinosaurs that appeared 230 Ma and are still extant as birds. Their history is characterized by extreme variations in body mass, with gigantism evolving convergently between many lineages. However, no quantification of hindlimb functional morphology has shown whether these body mass increases led to similar specializations between distinct lineages. Here we studied femoral shape variation across 41 species of theropods (n = 68 specimens) using a high-density 3D geometric morphometric approach. We demonstrated that the heaviest theropods evolved wider epiphyses and a more distally located fourth trochanter, as previously demonstrated in early archosaurs, along with an upturned femoral head and a mediodistal crest that extended proximally along the shaft. Phylogenetically informed analyses highlighted that these traits evolved convergently within six major theropod lineages, regardless of their maximum body mass. Conversely, the most gracile femora were distinct from the rest of the dataset, which we interpret as a femoral specialization to “miniaturization” evolving close to Avialae (bird lineage). Our results support a gradual evolution of known “avian” features, such as the fusion between lesser and greater trochanters and a reduction of the epiphyseal offset, independent from body mass variations, which may relate to a more “avian” type of locomotion (more knee than hip driven). The distinction between body mass variations and a more “avian” locomotion is represented by a decoupling in the mediodistal crest morphology, whose biomechanical nature should be studied to better understand the importance of its functional role in gigantism, miniaturization, and higher parasagittal abilities.
Keywords: dept.bio; open-access; peer-reviewed

Understanding food insecurity among collegiate athletes: a qualitative study at a public university in New England - Anziano, Jennifer; Zigmont, Victoria A. (Journal of Athletic Training, 2024)
Context: Authors of previous research at a public university in New England, where the current study takes place, showed that approximately one-third of undergraduate students have experienced some aspect of food insecurity. More recent investigators at this university revealed that students who were members of a sport team were 4 times more likely to be food insecure than their peers who were not on a sport team. The estimated prevalence of student-athlete food insecurity from other previous research studies ranged from 14% to 32%. Objective: To understand the contributing factors to food insecurity among collegiate athletes. Design: Qualitative study. Setting: A public university in New England. Patients or Other Participants: Data are presented for 10 collegiate athletes who experienced some level of food insecurity according to the United States Department of Agriculture Six-Item Short Form. Data Collection and Analysis: Data were collected using a brief demographic questionnaire and semistructured interviews. Results: Contributing factors were a lack of time, special dietary needs, limited campus dining options, and limited access to transportation or kitchens. Coping strategies were managing time and resources, buying cheaper foods, and skipping meals. Food insecurity negatively affected students' athletic performance. The athletes struggled to balance their athletic and academic schedules and obtain a diet that allowed them to meet their performance goals. Conclusions: Additional and innovative programming is needed to support food-insecure student-athletes. © by the National Athletic Trainers' Association, Inc.
Keywords: academic performance; athletic performance; dept.pch; diet; nutrition; open-access; peer-reviewed

Perceptions of racial-ethnic inequities in COVID-19 healthcare and willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine - Sherchan, J.S.; Fernandez, J.R.; Njoku, A.; Brown, T.H.; Forde, A.T. (Epidemiology, 2024)
Background: Perceptions of the US healthcare system can impact individuals' healthcare utilization, including vaccination intentions. This study examined the association between perceived racial-ethnic inequities in COVID-19 healthcare and willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Methods: This study used data from REACH-US, a nationally representative online survey of a large, diverse sample of U.S. adults (N=5145 January 26, 2021-March 3, 2021). Confirmatory factor and regression analyses examined a latent factor of perceived racial-ethnic inequities in COVID-19 healthcare, whether the factor was associated with willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and whether associations varied across racial-ethnic groups reported as probit estimates (B) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results: Perceived racial-ethnic inequities in COVID-19 healthcare were highest among Black/African American adults (mean latent factor score: 0.65 ± 0.43) and lowest among White adults (mean latent factor score: 0.04 ± 0.67). Black/African American (B = -0.08; 95% CI = -0.19, 0.03) and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (B = -0.08; 95% CI = -0.23, 0.07) adults who perceived greater racial-ethnic inequities in COVID-19 healthcare were less willing than participants who perceived lower inequities. In contrast, American Indian/Alaska Native (B = 0.15; 95% CI = -0.01, 0.30), Asian (B = 0.20; 95% CI = 0.08, 0.31), Hispanic/Latino (English language preference) (B = 0.22; 95% CI = 0.01, 0.43), Multiracial (B = 0.23; 95% CI = 0.09, 0.36), and White (B = 0.31; 95% CI = 0.19, 0.43) adults who perceived greater racial-ethnic inequities in COVID-19 healthcare were more willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine than participants perceiving higher inequities. Conclusions: Greater perceived racial-ethnic inequities in COVID-19 healthcare were associated with less willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine among Black/African American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander adults. © 2024 Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Keywords: COVID-19; COVID-19 Vaccine; Ethnicity; Health inequities; Healthcare disparities; Healthcare system; Race; dept.pch; open-access; peer-reviewed

Human glioma tumor diagnosis using visible resonance Raman spectroscopy and deep learning - Llanos, N.E.; Zhou, Y.; Yu, X.; Zhang, S.; Zhu, K.; Liu, C.-H.; Wu, B.; Alfano, R.R. (Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE, 2024)
Convolutional neural network (CNN) based deep learning is used to analyze spectral data collected by visible resonance Raman (VRR) spectroscopy to distinguish human glioma tumors from healthy brain tissues using binary classification and identify the cancer grades of the glioma tumors using multi-class classification. Classification was performed using both raw spectral data and baseline-subtracted data for comparison. The classification using both datasets yielded high accuracy, with the results obtained from baseline subtracted spectra slightly better than that obtained from raw spectra. The study showed VRR combined with deep learning provides a robust molecular diagnostic tool for accurately distinguishing glioma tumors from normal tissues and glioma tumor tissues at different cancer grades. Deep learning aided VRR technique may be used for in-situ intraoperative diagnosis of brain cancer. It may help a surgeon to identify cancer margins and even cancer grades during surgery. © COPYRIGHT SPIE. Downloading of the abstract is permitted for personal use only.
Keywords: cancer grading; convolutional neural network; deep learning; dept.phy; glioma tumor; human brain tissues; machine learning; optical molecular pathology; peer-reviewed; visible resonance Raman (VRR)

Population origin and heritable effects mediate road salt toxicity and thermal stress in an amphibian - Conner, L.M.; Goedert, D.; Fitzpatrick, S.W.; Fearnley, A.; Gallagher, E.L.; Peterman, J.D.; Forgione, M.E.; Kokosinska, S.; Hamilton, M.; Masala, L.A.; Merola, N.; Rico, H.; et al. (Chemosphere, 2024)
Human impacts on wild populations are numerous and extensive, degrading habitats and causing population declines across taxa. Though these impacts are often studied individually, wild populations typically face suites of stressors acting concomitantly, compromising the fitness of individuals and populations in ways poorly understood and not easily predicted by the effects of any single stressor. Developing understanding of the effects of multiple stressors and their potential interactions remains a critical challenge in environmental biology. Here, we focus on assessing the impacts of two prominent stressors associated with anthropogenic activities that affect many organisms across the planet – elevated salinity (e.g., from road de-icing salt) and temperature (e.g. from climate change). We examined a suite of physiological traits and components of fitness across populations of wood frogs originating from ponds that differ in their proximity to roads and thus their legacy of exposure to pollution from road salt. When experimentally exposed to road salt, wood frogs showed reduced survival (especially those from ponds adjacent to roads), divergent developmental rates, and reduced longevity. Family-level effects mediated these outcomes, but high salinity generally eroded family-level variance. When combined, exposure to both temperature and salt resulted in very low survival, and this effect was strongest in roadside populations. Taken together, these results suggest that temperature is an important stressor capable of exacerbating impacts from a prominent contaminant confronting many freshwater organisms in salinized habitats. More broadly, it appears likely that toxicity might often be underestimated in the absence of multi-stressor approaches. © 2024 Elsevier Ltd
Keywords: Amphibians; Climate change; Local adaptation; Maladaptation; Pollution; Road salt; dept.bio; peer-reviewed

Impacts of an assistive technology graduate program: a case study - Tucker, Lauren (Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits (ATOB), 2024)
Alumni from an Assistive Technology (AT) graduate program were invited to complete a survey and participate in focus groups to share how they are using the knowledge gained from their graduate degree and its impact on their professional careers. The sample of 27 alumni spanned seven years and a variety of professional backgrounds. This qualitative single-case study revealed impacts on careers, professional skill development, and technology skills after graduation. Participants also connected this later skill development to their concrete learning experiences within the graduate program.
Keywords: assistive technology; dept.sed; graduate program; peer-reviewed; perspectives; special education

Fighting for health: medicine in cold war Southeast Asia - Thompson, Claudia Michele; Sweet, Kathryn; Aso, Michitake (NUS Press, 2024)
Keywords: 20th century; Cold War; Medicine; 20th century; Medical care; 20th century; Medical policy; History; History; Public Health; Public health; Southeast Asia; dept.his; history; Health Policy; history; History of Medicine; Southeast Asia; Asia; Southeastern

Bridging the gap between spirituality and mental health: the need for trauma-informed ministries within Latino communities - Hernandez, V. (Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work, 2024)
The impact of trauma on mental health has led to the increased development of trauma-informed organizations. Little is known, however, about the benefits of using a trauma-informed care perspective within a faith-based setting, particularly among Latino communities. This article reviews the literature and identifies gaps suggesting the problem of a lack of mental health and trauma-informed awareness among places of worship. The need for developing trauma-informed ministries within places of worship is recommended to assist in promoting the psychological, emotional, and spiritual well-being of congregants and community members within faith-based settings. © 2024 Taylor & Francis.
Keywords: Latino; Mental illness; dept.swk; ministry; peer-reviewed; training; trauma-informed

Intentions to create green start-ups for collection of unwanted drugs: an empirical study - Njoku, A.; Mouloudj, K.; Bouarar, A.C.; Evans, M.A.; Asanza, D.M.; Mouloudj, S.; Bouarar, A. (Sustainability (Switzerland), 2024)
Drug waste poses a real threat to human health and the environment. Therefore, recycling and sustainability scholars have recently sought practical solutions to the drug waste problem. Furthermore, several governments have made significant efforts to reduce the negative effects of waste, such as establishing programs to take back unwanted drugs (expired and unused) for recycling (i.e., drug reuse or drug redispersing). However, many of these programs have failed to achieve their goals. In this context, it is expected that creating green start-ups to collect unwanted drugs will contribute to solving this problem. Accordingly, this study aims to investigate the antecedents of intentions to create green start-ups for collecting unwanted drugs. To this end, the authors integrate start-up self-efficacy and drug waste collection-related knowledge constructs into the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Using a self-administered paper questionnaire and relying on a convenience sample, data were collected from 328 students in six Algerian universities. A hierarchical multiple regression was conducted to test the proposed study model. Theresults revealed that perceived behavioral control (PBC) (β = 0.187, p < 0.001), attitudes (β = 0.182, p = 0.002), start-up self-efficacy (β = 0.169, p = 0.001), drug waste collection-related knowledge (β = 0.161, p < 0.001), and subjective norms (β = 0.088, p < 0.05) have a positive significant effect on the intention to create a start-up to collect unwanted drugs. In conclusion, this paper contributes to reducing drug waste by investigating the drivers of intention to create green start-ups for collecting unwanted drugs. Therefore, our study is expected to provide valuable insights for hospitals, pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, environmental protection associations, and stakeholders interested in reverse logistics. © 2024 by the authors.
Keywords: circular economy; dept.pch; expired drugs; green entrepreneurship; medication disposal; peer-reviewed; pharmaceutical waste; recycling; sustainability; theory of planned behavior; unused drugs; waste management knowledge

Nursing student perceptions of racism and health disparities in the United States: A critical race theory perspective - Costa, M.; Griswold, M.K.; Canty, L. (Nursing Outlook, 2024)
Background: Limited research has been done on nursing students’ awareness of racial disparities and their readiness to address bias and racism in clinical practice. Purpose: This study investigated nursing students' perceptions of how racial disparities affect health outcomes, including maternal outcomes, in the United States. Methods: Interpretive description was used and supported by the critical race theory as a framework to guide the data collection, analysis, and interpretation to understand participants’ perceptions surrounding racism and health disparities. Discussion: Nurse educators should guide students to look beyond individual behavioral and risk factors and consider systemic issues as a leading contributors to health disparities. Conclusion: The most critical finding was the lack of participants’ understanding of systemic racism and its impact on health disparities. While they often attributed racial disparities to low socioeconomic status and lack of education, they did not understand the relationships between social determinants of health and systemic racism. © 2024
Keywords: Maternal health outcomes; Nursing education; Racial disparities; Student perceptions; dept.pch; peer-reviewed

Identification of adipogenic and osteogenic differentiation using transfer learning of ResNet-18 - Mai, M.; Luo, S.; Wang, S.; Pang, Y. (Proceedings - 22nd IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications, ICMLA 2023, 2023)
Human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) have great potential in cell-based therapies and regenerative medicine due to their self-renewal and multipotency. hMSCs can be differentiated into several cell types, including adipocytes and osteblast. Conventional approaches for determining adipocyte formation include staining of lipid droplets (i.e., oil-red-O) during adipogenesis, which is time-consuming and uneconomical. Thus, there is an emerging need for a more effective and accurate approach to the prediction of adipogenic differentiation. Here, by combining live-cell imaging with a deep learning method, we developed a convolutional neural network-based approach to precisely predict lipid droplet formation during adipogenic differentiation of hMSCs. © 2023 IEEE.
Keywords: Adipogenic differentiation; CNN; Deep learning; ResNet; Transfer learning; adipogenisis; computer vision; convolution; dept.mat; hMSCs; human mesenchymal stem cells; osteogenic differentiation

Utilizing various machine learning techniques for diabetes mellitus feature selection and classification - Sheta, Alaa; Elashmawi, Walaa H.; Al-Qerem, Ahmad; Othman, Emad S. (International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA), 2024)
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease affecting over 38.4 million adults worldwide. Unfortunately, 8.7 million were undiagnosed. Early detection and diagnosis of diabetes can save millions of people’s lives. Significant benefits can be achieved if we have the means and tools for the early diagnosis and treatment of diabetes since it can reduce the ratio of cardiovascular disease and mortality rate. It is urgently necessary to explore computational methods and machine learning for possible assistance in the diagnosis of diabetes to support physician decisions. This research utilizes machine learning to diagnose diabetes based on several selected features collected from patients. This research provides a complete process for data handling and pre-processing, feature selection, model development, and evaluation. Among the models tested, our results reveal that Random Forest performs best in accuracy (i.e., 0.945%). This emphasizes Random Forest’s efficiency in precisely helping diagnose and reduce the risk of diabetes.
Number: 3
Keywords: dept.csc; peer-reviewed

The failure of Poseidon, 'Averter of Disaster' and the mythical geography of Isaiah 23:1-14 - Scolnic, B. (Acta Antiqua Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae, 2024)
The nostos, the return home in Greek mythology, is most often a journey over the sea, and it is the god Poseidon who rules the sea, both ensuring the safe passage of fishermen and sailors and causing disasters to individuals like Ajax son of Oileus, sometimes through obstacles like his daughter Charybdis. Most famously, he uses his power to hinder the nostos of Odysseus, all the while knowing he cannot prevent him from reaching home. This example illustrates how a god who may once have been the most powerful deity can no longer control ultimate results. As his power declines over the centuries, that of Zeus increases. It is also by sea that we see the ships in Isaiah 23, attempting to return to their homes in Sidon and Tyre on the eastern Mediterranean coast. In this Biblical passage from the eighth century BCE, the ships wail when they see that their seaport homes have been destroyed; there are no homes to which they can return. The great god of the Sea and the epichoric gods have failed to protect the cities which are considered their progeny. The Israelite prophet mocks their powerlessness and celebrates the power of his One God. There is no nostos, no homecoming for ships because they no longer have homes. Just as Poseidon could not prevent Odysseus from his nostos, the so-called Averter of Disaster has not prevented the disaster that has befallen his children. © 2023 Akadémiai Kiadó, Budapest.
Keywords: Biblical-Mythological Inter-Connections; Odyssey; Poseidon; dept.jst; nostos; peer-reviewed

Results on elastic cross sections in proton–proton collisions at s=510 GeV with the STAR detector at RHIC - STAR Collaboration (Physics Letters, Section B: Nuclear, Elementary Particle and High-Energy Physics, 2024)
We report results on an elastic cross section measurement in proton–proton collisions at a center-of-mass energy s=510 GeV, obtained with the Roman Pot setup of the STAR experiment at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC). The elastic differential cross section is measured in the four-momentum transfer squared range 0.23≤−t≤0.67 GeV2. This is the only measurement of the proton-proton elastic cross section in this t range for collision energies above the Intersecting Storage Rings (ISR) and below the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) colliders. We find that a constant slope B does not fit the data in the aforementioned t range, and we obtain a much better fit using a second-order polynomial for B(t). This is the first measurement below the LHC energies for which the non-constant behavior B(t) is observed. The t dependence of B is also determined using six subintervals of t in the STAR measured t range, and is in good agreement with the phenomenological models. The measured elastic differential cross section dσ/dt agrees well with the results obtained at s=540 GeV for proton–antiproton collisions by the UA4 experiment. We also determine that the integrated elastic cross section within the STAR t-range is σelfid=462.1±0.9(stat.)±1.1(syst.)±11.6(scale) μb. © 2024
Keywords: B-slope; Diffraction; Elastic scattering; Proton–proton collisions; dept.phy; peer-reviewed

Jet-hadron correlations with respect to the event plane in sNN =200 GeV Au+Au collisions in STAR - STAR Collaboration (Physical Review C, 2024)
Angular distributions of charged particles relative to jet axes are studied in sNN=200 GeV Au+Au collisions as a function of the jet orientation with respect to the event plane. This differential study tests the expected path-length dependence of energy loss experienced by a hard-scattered parton as it traverses the hot and dense medium formed in heavy-ion collisions. A second-order event plane is used in the analysis as an experimental estimate of the reaction plane formed by the collision impact parameter and the beam direction. Charged-particle jets with 15<pT,jet<20 and 20<pT,jet<40GeV/c were reconstructed with the anti-kT algorithm with radius parameter setting of R=0.4 in the 20-50% centrality bin to maximize the initial-state eccentricity of the interaction region. The reaction plane fit method is implemented to remove the flow-modulated background with better precision than prior methods. Yields and widths of jet-associated charged-hadron distributions are extracted in three angular bins between the jet axis and the event plane. The event-plane (EP) dependence is further quantified by ratios of the associated yields in different EP bins. No dependence on orientation of the jet axis with respect to the event plane is seen within the uncertainties in the kinematic regime studied. This finding is consistent with a similar experimental observation by ALICE in sNN = 2.76 TeV Pb-Pb collision data. © 2024 American Physical Society.
Keywords: dept.phy; peer-reviewed

Letter to the editor: Supporting drivers with autism and police officer interactions-Connecticut’s blue envelope program - Gleeson, M.B.; Grindle, H.; Gleeson, M.M. (Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024)
The rising prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has led to increased efforts to support individuals with ASD across numerous aspects of life, including driving. While obtaining a driver’s license substantially impacts quality of life and independence, it also creates distinct challenges for those with ASD. Challenges surrounding social communication, executive functioning, and sensory sensitivities are particularly evident when considering interactions between drivers with ASD and law enforcement personnel. Connecticut’s Blue Envelope Program aims to improve interactions between drivers with and ASD law enforcement by providing instructions for officers and drivers to follow during routine traffic stops on a physical, blue colored, envelope. The instructional guidelines aim to assist officers in understanding and appropriately responding to common ASD-related behaviors which may be otherwise misinterpreted and includes accommodations officers could consider during a stop. Additionally, the envelope outlines clear steps for drivers with ASD to follow through the stop as to support predictability and expectations. The widespread acceptance, efficacy and popularity of the Blue Envelope program underscores the importance of increasing awareness and understanding of ASD among law enforcement and the need for more supports to aid in these increasing interactions. Discussion is offered on a broader implementation of this program to support individuals with ASD and officers, while improving the outcomes of interactions. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2024.
Keywords: Autism; Blue envelope; Driving; Law enforcement; Police officers; dept.sed

Commitment to the Future: The Tour de France Rides for a More Sustainable World - León-Quismondo, J. (Dealing with Socially Responsible Consumers: Studies in Marketing, 2023)
(a) Situation faced: The Tour de France, with more than a century of history, provides great opportunities for raising awareness of socially responsible behaviors among citizens, not only from France but also from other regions in the world; (b) Action taken: The Tour de France is committed to the future. Responsible actions are deployed in three main axons: sustainable transportation, commitment with the charter of 15 eco-friendly commitments, and specific in-route measures; (c) Results achieved: Currently, the Tour de France is a leading sport event in terms of Corporate Social Responsibility. Their actions positively influence large social masses from all over the world; (d) Lessons learned: This case provides good examples of a socially responsible sport event that spreads messages to national and international spectators. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2022.
Keywords: Awareness; Bicycles; Case study; Cycling; Positive influence; Responsible marketing; Sports events; Sustainable mindset; Tour de France; dept.rec

Assessing the prevalence of gendered ageism among long-term care employees - Loy-Ashe, Tarah; Hawkins, Brent; Puymbroeck, Marieke Van; Lewis, Stephen; Hays, Antionette (Journal of Long-Term Care, 2024)
Ageism, discrimination based on age, particularly against older adults, intersects with other forms of discrimination, including sexism. In long-term care settings, gendered ageism can manifest in various ways, influencing both the quality and type of care older adults receive based on their gender. Understanding and addressing ageism in these settings is essential to ensuring the dignity, respect, and quality of life for older adults. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore long-term care (LTC) employees’ attitudes towards age and gender. A theoretical framework of feminist disability theory and compulsory youthfulness allows for an intersectional critique of ageism, sexism, and ableism and how each contributes to the oppression of long-living adults (age 80 and over) and disabled long-living adults. Triangulation of data was achieved through surveys, interviews, and artifacts. Sixty employees completed an on-line survey consisting of demographic questions (age, race, gender, years employed in LTC, highest level of education, employment) and the Fraboni Scale of Ageism during the Coronavirus pandemic between August 21, 2020 and September 22, 2020. Data were analyzed using an independent samples t-test, One Way ANOVA, and One Sample Median Test. Twenty-one of these employees also participated in a phone interview during the time period of survey collection. Interview data were analyzed using open coding, axial coding, then thematic analysis. Cultural artifacts available to the primary researcher, and relating to the study, were noted. Considering the primary researcher was not allowed to enter the facility, the types of artifacts collected included social media posts via Twitter, Facebook, and the organization’s blog. Blog and social media posts ranged from September 1, 2020 to February 1, 2021. Mixing of qualitative and quantitative data was completed for the final results by merging them via side by side comparison table. Quantitative findings indicated there was a statistical difference in FSA scores for younger adults (M = 49.33, SD = 6.08), adults (M = 52.97, SD = 8.66), and older adults (M = 46.76, SD = 7.85). Middle age adults had significantly higher FSA scores than younger adults and older adults. Qualitative data provided the strongest connection that sexist and ageist attitudes exist among employees as it demonstrated that some employees had different expectations of residents based on the residents’ gender. A review of social media and policy artifacts concluded there was no resident perspective present in research topics, research trials, blog posts, or community events. Overall, findings indicated employees’ interactions with, and attitudes towards, residents were influenced by themes of compassionate ageism, ableism, and identity, which resulted in meta-theme caregiver validation and reward. Although most employees felt a deep connection with residents, they detached themselves from the aging process, instead seeking affirmation and recognition from residents through gratitude and positive interactions. Results from this study indicated certain power dynamics and suggested that employees actively sought positive care interactions with residents. Most employees preferred to care for residents who appeared to need assistance, were appreciative, and interacted with the employee in a positive way. When this occurred, employees enjoyed relationships with these residents and caring for them on a continuous basis. Essentially, employees preferred to care for someone who conformed to that employee’s expectations for care.
Keywords: dept.hls; peer-reviewed

ADA digital accessibility on academic library websites - Liu, Yan Quan; Bielefield, Arlene; Beckwith, Jennifer (College & Research Libraries, 2024)
Studying ADA accessibility at library websites of top universities selected from the U.S. News and World Report, the authors used WAVE and AChecker to assess data in compliance with WCAG 2.0 standards. Almost 8 out of 10 public university academic libraries reported accessibility errors as one of the major findings. Low color contrast was becoming a more commonly occurring accessibility issue, making it difficult for people with vision impairments to perceive the color of the image. The outcomes of the study suggest that academic libraries around the world should continue improving their website accessibility.
Keywords: SCSU-student; dept.ils; peer-reviewed

Assessing the impact of health information orientation and health information literacy on patients’ engagement with health information - Hashmi, Ferhana Saeed; Soroya, Saira Hanif; Mahmood, Khalid (Journal of Information Science, 2024)
Health information engagement can help individuals to find and use reliable sources of health information to make informed decisions about their health. This helps to improve their health outcomes and prevent unnecessary healthcare costs. Drawing upon the cognitive behavioural theory, this pilot study postulated a model to understand that the consequences of information orientation in terms of information engagement (behaviour), information literacy (cognition) and information avoidance (behaviour) in post-COVID era under health context. Furthermore, the moderation effects of health information literacy (HIL) are also calculated in managing health information avoidance beahvior. This pilot study is conducted in the context of social media exposure to health information by diabetic patients in Pakistani community. The proposed model was tested using Partial Lease Square Structural Equational Modelling (PLS-SEM). The data were collected from 166 diabetic patients (active social media users) through a survey. The study findings suggest that health information orientation on social media leads to HIL and engagement. Whereas, it has significant negative impact towards health information avoidance behaviour. Furthermore, HIL significantly increases health information engagement of diabetic patients. Also, HIL moderates the relationship between health information orientation and information engagement positively, whereas between health information orientation and health information avoidance negatively.
Keywords: dept.ils; peer-reviewed

Observations with the Differential Speckle Survey Instrument. XI. First uear of observations from Apache Point Observatory - Davidson, James W.; Horch, Elliott P.; Majewski, Steven R.; Fagan, Evan; Shea, Melissa A.; Sutherland, Torrie; Wilson, Robert F.; Lesley, D. Xavier; Pellegrino, Richard A.; Leonard, Jonathan P.; Wilson, John C.; Chanover, Nancy J.; et al. (The Astronomical Journal, 2024)
The Differential Speckle Survey Instrument (DSSI) was relocated to the Astrophysical Research Consortium 3.5 m telescope at Apache Point Observatory (APO) in early 2022. Here we present results from the first year of observations along with an updated instrument description for DSSI at APO, including a detailed description of a new internal slit mask assembly used to measure the instrument plate scale from first principles. Astrometric precision for DSSI at APO during this time was measured to be 2.06 ± 0.11 mas, with a photometric precision of 0.14 ± 0.04 mag. Results of 40 resolved binary systems are reported, including two that were previously unknown to be binaries: HIP 7535 and HIP 9603. We also present updated orbital fits for two systems: HIP 93903 and HIP 100714. Finally, we report updated or confirmed dispositions for five Kepler Objects of Interest (KOIs) that were previously explored in Colton et al., using speckle imaging to discern common proper motions pairs from line of sight companions: KOI-270, KOI-959, KOI-1613, KOI-1962, and KOI-3214AB.
Keywords: dept.phy

For White Social Workers: RE/UN/DIScover Heuristic for Dual Awareness in Ongoing Anti-Racist Practice - Keenan, Elizabeth (Advances in Social Work, 2023)
Although many White social workers engage in ongoing anti-racist actions, they may still be complicit in perpetuating and reinforcing racism and White Supremacy Culture. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) social workers, activists, and scholars have described the numerous ways in which the harmful impacts of White Supremacy Culture appear in the well-intentioned efforts of White people who seek to be anti-racist. White social workers are thus responsible for engaging in intentional ongoing practices to identify, interrupt, and shift their interpersonal oppressive uses of power in their practice. The RE/UN/DIScover heuristic is an iterative, embodied set of three practices for working with one’s experiences of shame and internalized dominance, habitual not-seeing, and in-the-moment activations. Literature theorizing White Supremacy ideology and culture frames the description of the RE/UN/DIScover heuristic. This paper describes several heuristic applications, including prompts for engaging in REcover, UNcover and DIScover practices and two composite examples. These applications illustrate how to use the heuristic practices with dual awareness of self and one’s social work practice in the moment and over time. White social workers are encouraged to learn and use the RE/UN/DIScover heuristic practices to guide their efforts to more fully live into their anti-racist commitments in moments of not-seeing and moments of activation.
Number: 2
Keywords: Heuristic; Power; Social work practice; White social workers; anti-racist; dept.swk; peer-reviewed

Challenges and achievements of an online intercultural exchange in time of crisis - Fornara, F; Gleason, Jesse (How We Take Action: Social Justice in PK-16 Language Classrooms, 2023)
How We Take Action brings together practical examples of social justice in language education from a wide range of contexts. Many language teachers have a desire to teach in justice-oriented ways, but perhaps also feel frustration at how hard it is to teach in ways that we did not experience ourselves as learners and have not observed as colleagues. As a profession, we need more ideas, more examples, and wider networks of allies in this work. This book includes the work of 59 different authors including teachers and researchers at every level from Pre-K to postsecondary, representing different backgrounds, languages, and approaches to classroom practice. Organized into three sections, some of the chapters in this collection report on classroom research while others focus on key practices and experiences. Section I is entitled Inclusive and Empowering Classrooms. In this section authors take a critical approach to classroom practices by breaking with the status quo or creating spaces where students experience safety, access, and empowerment in language learning experiences. Section II, Integration of Critical Topics, addresses a variety of ways teachers can incorporate justice-oriented pedagogies in day-to-day instructional experiences. Social justice does not happen haphazardly; it requires careful, critical examination of instructional practices and intentional planning as instructors hope to enact change. Section III, Activism and Community Engagement, explores how teachers can empower students to become agents for positive change through the study of activism and constructive community engagement programs at local and global levels.
Keywords: dept.wll

Adapted text benefits for teachers and students: A retroactive case study - Tucker, Lauren (Journal of Learning and Teaching in Digital Age, 2021)
This case study retrospectively reflects on a self-contained teacher’s decision to pair publisher-created adapted text with audio support as part of a multicomponent reading intervention. She evolved from creating her own adapted text to implementing publisher-created adapted text throughout a school year. The study analyzed students’ reading comprehension test scores throughout the year to examine the influence of publisher-created adapted text embedded within a multi-component reading intervention. The Related-Samples Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test revealed significance (p=.043) between students’ fall and spring Reading Inventory scores, with a moderate effect size (r=.562). The teacher made the instructional decision to implement publisher-created adapted text which eliminated time consuming self-adaptation of materials (Browder et al., 2007) and her students continued to make progress with this shift of materials with some demonstrating significant progress by the end of the school year.
Number: 1
Keywords: dept.sed

Universally Designing in Universal Chaos. - Tucker, Lauren (Remote Teaching and Learning: Reflections and Practical Advice, 2021)
Looking back on a year of tumultuous teaching and learning amid restrictions set in place after the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, Remote Teaching and Learning: Reflections and Practical Advice focuses not only on the trials and tribulations higher ed faculty have endured but also the insights learned, silver linings revealed, and successes achieved through emergency remote teaching. Hear from 20 educators whose contributions include: reflections on pandemic teaching; strategies and practical advice; and resources for students.Whether you’re returning to a face-to-face classroom, continuing to teach online, or exploring hybrid or HyFlex teaching, you’ll find wisdom, advice, and observations from educators with a shared commitment to student learning. Includes student handouts to use in your classroom!
Keywords: dept.sed

Designing and Assessing Programs for Social Work - Tomczak, Stephen Monroe (Management and Leadership in Social Work: A Competency Based Approach, 2020)
The authors have had many years of leadership and management experience in a variety of settings and have discovered that there are few books that cover the majority of topics related to leadership and management specifically for social work education and practice. This book covers all the main areas of expertise required in a typical social work leadership and management experience. It incorporates all 21 competencies and 126 practice behaviors from the Network on Social Work Management (NSWM) and nine competencies and 29 practice behaviors espoused by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and can serve as a textbook for social work programs at the graduate level. The book has many unique features. It provides a comprehensive list of leadership and management competencies from the NSWM and the CSWE along with a list of competencies and practice behaviors. The book presents leadership and management competencies and practice behaviors each chapter along with cases, examples, and activities of how to use them in practice situations. It discusses in detail the differences between management and leadership along with best management and leadership practices. The book provides examples of how to motive and successfully work with different age cohorts. It presents effective communication and marketing strategies. The book discusses in detail how to effectively work with groups and give examples of how to make meetings productive. It exhibits specific problem-solving and decision-making strategies along with examples. The book summarizes how to manage a range of organizational functions. It discusses the importance of collaborating with community groups and other stakeholders to succeed in making a difference. The book contains five parts that replicate the <abbrev>NSWM</abbrev>’s four domains of leadership: executive leadership in social work; resources management practices; strategic management and administrative skills for organizational growth and success; community collaboration; and supplemental materials.
Keywords: Leadership; Vocational qualifications; Social Work; dept.swk; faculty_collection; methods; Efficiency; Organizational; organization & administration; Leadership; Professional Competence; Personnel Management

Community Collaboration for Social Workers - Tomczak, Stephen Monroe (Management and Leadership in Social Work: A Competency Based Approach, 2020)
The authors have had many years of leadership and management experience in a variety of settings and have discovered that there are few books that cover the majority of topics related to leadership and management specifically for social work education and practice. This book covers all the main areas of expertise required in a typical social work leadership and management experience. It incorporates all 21 competencies and 126 practice behaviors from the Network on Social Work Management (NSWM) and nine competencies and 29 practice behaviors espoused by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and can serve as a textbook for social work programs at the graduate level. The book has many unique features. It provides a comprehensive list of leadership and management competencies from the NSWM and the CSWE along with a list of competencies and practice behaviors. The book presents leadership and management competencies and practice behaviors each chapter along with cases, examples, and activities of how to use them in practice situations. It discusses in detail the differences between management and leadership along with best management and leadership practices. The book provides examples of how to motive and successfully work with different age cohorts. It presents effective communication and marketing strategies. The book discusses in detail how to effectively work with groups and give examples of how to make meetings productive. It exhibits specific problem-solving and decision-making strategies along with examples. The book summarizes how to manage a range of organizational functions. It discusses the importance of collaborating with community groups and other stakeholders to succeed in making a difference. The book contains five parts that replicate the <abbrev>NSWM</abbrev>’s four domains of leadership: executive leadership in social work; resources management practices; strategic management and administrative skills for organizational growth and success; community collaboration; and supplemental materials.
Keywords: Leadership; Vocational qualifications; Social Work; dept.swk; faculty_collection; methods; Efficiency; Organizational; organization & administration; Leadership; Professional Competence; Personnel Management

Book Review: Refusal to Eat: A Century of Prison Hunger Strikes - Smoyer, Amy B. (Punishment & Society, 2023)
Keywords: book.review; dept.swk

Book Review: Mothering and desistance in re-entry - Smoyer, Amy B. (Affilia, 2020)
Keywords: book.review; dept.swk

African Americans and the Consequences of Discrimination - Howe, Esther; Hamilton, Julia (Diversity, Oppression, and Social Functioning: Person-In-Environment Assessment and Intervention, 2010)
Keywords: dept.swk

Lookism: Bias Based on Appearance - Howe, Esther (Diversity, Oppression, and Social Functioning: Person-In-Environment Assessment and Intervention, 2010)
Keywords: dept.swk

Appropriately Uncomfortable: A Conversation Among Three Colleagues About Structural Oppression Focusing on Racism and the Need for Action - Aguilar, Jemel; Smith, Carmela Fusciello; Tomczak, Stephen Monroe (Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping, 2021)
In this reflection, three social work colleagues discuss three different perspectives on one statement about racism. We detail our emotionally challenging conversations about racism, microaggressions, and the meaning of social justice in social work to build a different bond and sense of understanding. We delve into how we understand each other, our differing viewpoints on the murders of Black people in American society such as George Floyd, and our perspectives on social workers’ relationships to social justice, racism, and social change in the context of the 2020 turmoil.
Number: 2
Keywords: dept.swk; higher education; oppression; peer-reviewed; racism; social work faculty

Decolonizing Human Behavior in the Social Environment: A Reader for an Anti-Oppressive Approach - Aguilar, Jemel; Carpenter, Elisabeth Counselman (Cognella Academic Publishing, 2021)
Decolonizing Human Behavior in the Social Environment: A Reader for an Anti-Oppressive Approach challenges the socialization of preservice social workers by examining the complex features of individuals, families, groups, and societies and how they present themselves within the context of the multiple and simultaneous influences on behavior, cognitions, and emotions.This text is divided into three distinct units. Unit I development at the individual level and the influences that shape human behavior, including adverse childhood experiences, identity development through social media, resilience, and chronic illness. Unit II focuses on interpersonal dynamics with articles that explore grief theories, the transgender experience, intergenerational trauma, privilege, and more. Unit III examines structural social systems such as institutional racism, religious-based prejudice, and structural violence.Written to help social work students and professionals begin the process of decolonizing their education and practice, Decolonizing Human Behavior in the Social Environment is an essential and timely reader for courses and programs in social work. It is also an exemplary resource for practitioners at all levels.
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