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Item 12 years later, displaced Syrian women remain unheard(Columbia University, 2023) Abunasser, RimaNearly 12 years since the beginning of the Syrian civil war crisis, more than 6.7 million people continue to be internally displaced, with more than 5.4 million Syrian refugees registered as refugees in neighboring countries. Of the Syrians displaced globally, nearly two thirds are women, and despite anecdotal stories of individual survival and success, their circumstances remain dangerously precarious. Moreover, the views and lived experiences of Syrian refugee women are rarely incorporated in research, service provision, and policy design – a situation largely unchanged since early in the crisis. Syrian women are at the intersection of multiple precarities, and rendered invisible in the global narrative and even more vulnerable to various forms of gender-based discrimination and violence. It is incumbent upon researchers, activists, politicians, and humanitarians to center displaced Syrian women’s experiences and narratives and to build more constructive coalitions that would lead to truly durable solutions.Item 2021-2022: Year of the Pandemic(Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE), 2022) Fredrickson, RebeccaAt the close of the 2021 CSOTTE conference, I had the opportunity to reflect upon what the experience meant to me. The fact that we were once again permitted to gather together--in the same room with Covid 19 social distancing preference color coordinated lanyards--was something marvelous I never in my wildest academic dreams ever thought would be something so treasured. It never dawned on me that people (especially educators) would not always be able to easily gather together to grow and learn. This is something that I will not take for granted again.Item The 36% problem(Springer Link, 2015-11) Scott, GrayStudent learning assessments—from the institutional level to Academically Adrift—routinely overlook the ways that plagiarism and cheating may contribute to poor outcome performance. The blind spot is a curious one. Faculty have long warned students that they must complete work honestly if they are to learn. Cognitive research offers good reasons for such warnings: Students are unlikely to improve at skills or retain content unless they think their way through the work. Yet assessors speculating about below-expectation student performance rarely consider the role of academic integrity, and few surveys on teaching effectiveness inquire into integrity policies. Drawing on cognitive and behavioral research, this paper makes a case for giving academic integrity variables more attention in assessments and studies.Item A case study: Multidisciplinary faculty members’ study abroad experiences in a nursing course(Open Journals in Education, 2023) Talleff, Jennifer L.; Espinoza, Luis Enrique; Ollive, MadisonThis case study explores the lived experience of three faculty from different disciplines engaged in an experiential undergraduate nursing study abroad (SA) course, which is largely absent from the literature. This research found specific personal and professional transformative effects of multidisciplinary SA involvement of faculty. Considerations for faculty planning to engage in multidisciplinary SA will be identified, including impacts of faculty dynamics and physical and psychological demands. These findings further highlight, document, and contribute to the growing literature related to the experiential impacts of SA on faculty professional development.Item A helping hand: A school nurse offers a desperate young mother compassion(Lippincott, 2023) Brooks, Andrea NicoleI remember going to my first year of high school feeling hungry, isolated, and afraid. At lunchtime, the smells of the food in the cafeteria were overwhelmingly enticing. It only made my stomach hurt more, knowing I didn't have the money to purchase any food for myself or my unborn child. My parents had employed the tactic of starvation to try to convince me to abort my baby. I started going to my school nurse during lunch so that I could lie down on one of the cots and avoid the fragrant smells of food. After lunch was over, I'd tell the nurse I felt better and return to class. Once a few days of this had passed, she asked me what was going on.Item A ressignificação da corporeidade da mulher negra em Becos da memória, de Conceição Evaristo(International Association of Lusitanistas, 2021-05-05) Rodriguez Mooney, AngelaEste artigo investiga a reescritura da corporeidade da mulher negra no romance Becos da memória, de Conceição Evaristo, publicado em 2006. Intenciona-se analisar a forma como o corpo e seus símbolos são representados no romance e como essas construções desestabilizam juízos morais e estereótipos que ancoram o corpo da mulher negra a um passado escravizado, criando novas territorialidades onde a subjetividade da mulher negra é visibilizada e valorizada.Item A review of Social Media in Disaster Response: How Experience Architects Can Build for Participation(Kairos, 2015) Hoermann, Jacquelyn E.Although the time is never right for disaster to strike, discussing effective communication strategies for disaster scenarios couldn't be more timely, especially in the wake of massive social media development. In Social Media in Disaster Response: How Experience Architects Can Build for Participation, Liza Potts' (2014) research and analysis offered productive ways for rethinking how many of us, in academia and industry, might better approach communication across networks, particularly when crisis strikes and reliable information needs to be made available (and quickly).Item A review of Vernacular Eloquence: What Speech Can Bring to Writing(Composition Studies, 2014) Hoermann, Jacquelyn E.; Enos, Richard LeoOn December 8, 1975, a very disturbing essay appeared in Newsweek called “Why Johnny Can’t Write.” This essay was unsettling because it publicly exposed America’s literacy problem. The title would lead any reader to believe that the problem lies with the child, but in the following decades of research we have seen that the problems associated with literacy lie not with the child but rather the system the child learns from and society’s view of what constitutes good writing. For his entire career, Peter Elbow, recently retired from The University of Massachusetts-Amherst, sought to correct this perception of the student as the problem. As the capstone to a long and prolific career, Vernacular Eloquence (VE) amasses much of Elbow’s research and experiences in teaching literacy through orality, contributing to the field a philosophy of writing that is timely, needed, and exceptionally eloquent in its own right. Elbow’s views on writing first came to national attention with his 1973 volume Writing Without Teachers, a work that challenged many assumptions about how students learn and how the process of writing unfolds. Such a radical challenge to the conventional notions of literacy and the teaching of English has not been without political consequence in academia.Item A shared mental model for teaching and assessing examination of the hand, wrist, and elbow in "The Training Rheum" Continuing Professional Development Program(2019) Battistone, Michael J.; Jonas, Beth L.; Bahr, Janet L.; Chrostowski, Susan; Dua, Anisha B.; Torralba, Karina D.; Konopasky, Abigail; Meyer, Holly S.; Barker, Andrea M.An increasing number of nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are pursuing careers in rheumatology. To serve their educational interests, the Association of Rheumatology Professionals, the American College of Rheumatology and the American Association of Physician Assistants created “The Training Rheum”, a 3-day continuing professional development (CPD) course. This program includes instruction in physical exam skills of the hand, wrist, and elbow, reinforced through low-stakes, formative assessment.Item A West Texas County Food Insecurity Survey Findings(2020-10-08) Brown, Jay; Huang, Floyd; Brown, Ji'LyndaDespite living in the world’s largest food-producing nation, children and adults face poverty and hunger in every county across America. According to Feeding America [1], more than 38 million Americans are living in poverty. More than 37 million people struggle with hunger in this country, including more than 11 million children. 1 in every 9 Americans are food insecure. The situation is even worse in the state of Texas where 1 in every 7 Texans are food insecure. This makes Texas one of just 15 states with higher food insecurity than the national average [2]. In 2018, The Tom Green County Hunger Coalition (TGCHC) conducted a Food Access Survey (FAS) to help determine areas of need regarding food assistance in the city of San Angelo, Texas. The 328 respondents were divided into two groups (Food Secure and Food Insecure) based on their responses and compared. There were significant differences found between the two groups in regards to their age, household size, housing tenure, access, and assistance.Item AAU library directors prefer collaborative decision making with senior administrative team members(University of Alberta, 2017-06-29) Perryman, Carol L.Objective – To understand academic library leaders’ decision making methods, priorities, and support of succession planning, as well as to understand the nature, extent, and drivers of organizational change. Design – Survey and interview. Setting – Academic libraries with membership in the Association of American Universities (AAU) in the United States of America and Canada. Subjects – 62 top administrators of AAU academic libraries. Methods – Content analysis performed to identify most frequent responses. An initial survey written to align with the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) 2014-2015 salary survey was distributed prior to or during structured in-person interviews to gather information about gender, race/ethnicity, age, time since terminal degree, time in position, temporary or permanent status, and current job title. 7-question interview guides asked about decision processes, strategic goals, perceived impacts of strategic plan and vision, planned changes within the next 3-5 years, use of mentors for organizational change, and succession planning activities. Transcripts were analyzed to identify themes, beginning with a preliminary set of codes that were expanded during analysis to provide clarification. Main results – 44 top academic library administrators of the 62 contacted (71% response rate) responded to the survey and interview. Compared to the 2010 ARL Survey, respondents were slightly more likely to be female (55%; ARL: 58%) and non-white (5%; ARL: 11%). Approximately 66% of both were aged 60 and older, while slightly fewer were 50-59 (27% compared to 31% for ARL), and almost none were aged 40-49 compared to 7% for the ARL survey. Years of experience averaged 33, slightly less than the reported ARL average of 35. Requested on the survey, but not reported, were time since terminal degree and in position, temporary or permanent status, and current job title. Hypothesis 1, that most library leaders base decisions on budget concerns rather than upon library and external administration strategic planning, was refuted. Hypothesis 2, that changes to the academic structure are incremental rather than global (e.g., alterations to job titles and responsibilities), was supported by responses. Major organizational changes in the next three to five years were predicted, led by role changes, addition of new positions, and unit consolidation. Most participants agreed that while there are sufficient personnel to replace top level library administrators, there will be a crisis for mid-level positions as retirements occur. A priority focus emerging from interview responses was preparing for next-generation administrators. There was disagreement among respondents about whether a crisis exists in the availability of new leaders to replace those who are retiring. Conclusion – Decisions are primarily made in collaboration with senior leadership teams, and based on strategic planning and goals as well as university strategic plans in order to effect incremental change as opposed to wholesale structural change.Item Ablation of arginylation in the mouse N-end rule pathway: Loss of fat, higher metabolic rate, damaged spermatogenesis, and neurological perturbations(Public Library of Science, 2009) Brower, Christopher S.; Varshavsky, AlexanderIn the N-end rule pathway of protein degradation, the destabilizing activity of N-terminal Asp, Glu or (oxidized) Cys residues requires their conjugation to Arg, which is recognized directly by pathway’s ubiquitin ligases. N-terminal arginylation is mediated by the Ate1 arginyltransferase, whose physiological substrates include the Rgs4, Rgs5 and Rgs16 regulators of G proteins. Here, we employed the Cre-lox technique to uncover new physiological functions of N-terminal arginylation in adult mice. We show that postnatal deletion of mouse Ate1 (its unconditional deletion is embryonic lethal) causes a rapid decrease of body weight and results in early death of ,15% of Ate1-deficient mice. Despite being hyperphagic, the surviving Ate1-deficient mice contain little visceral fat. They also exhibit an increased metabolic rate, ectopic induction of the Ucp1 uncoupling protein in white fat, and are resistant to diet-induced obesity. In addition, Ate1-deficient mice have enlarged brains, an enhanced startle response, are strikingly hyperkinetic, and are prone to seizures and kyphosis. Ate1- deficient males are also infertile, owing to defects in Ate12/2 spermatocytes. The remarkably broad range of specific biological processes that are shown here to be perturbed by the loss of N-terminal arginylation will make possible the dissection of regulatory circuits that involve Ate1 and either its known substrates, such as Rgs4, Rgs5 and Rgs16, or those currently unknown.Item Abstract 145: Dietary intake and quality among stroke survivors compared to matched controls who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: 1999 - 2018(Lippincott, 2023) Zoellner, Erika R.; Patterson, Mindy A.; Sharrief, Anjail Z.; Savitz, Sean I.; Tucker, Wesley J.; Miketinas, Derek C.Introduction: Nutrition is an important modifiable risk factor for the prevention and treatment of stroke. However, the examination of nutrient intake and diet quality in stroke survivors is limited. The purpose of this study was to estimate usual nutrient intake and diet quality in a nationally representative sample of US adults who have a history of stroke and compare to controls.Item Abstract WP374: A nurse dyad model for collaborative action planning and goal attainment to support patient self-management of stroke risk factors(American Heart Association, 2018) Kimmel, Barbara; Burns, Joyce; George, Shila; Roux, Kelly; Mbue, Ngozi; Shegog, Ross; Anderson, JaneBackground and Purpose: Patient self-management (SM) of stroke risk factors is critical to prevent second stroke. Development of an action plan to reach behavior goals is established for chronic disease SM. In collaborative planning, patients identify a goal and then a healthcare provider helps develop action plan to attain the goal. We pilot-tested a model where nurses in stroke ward and in primary care worked as dyads to support stroke patients in setting goals. Nurses have been identified as front line health care providers for patient education and SM support. We conducted an IRB approved pilot of a nurse dyad model to determine feasibility of coaching patients in goal-setting and the Goal Attainment Measure for Stroke (GAM-S).Item Academic integrity policies: Has your institution implemented an effective policy?(Accounting Educators' Journal, 2016) Bristor, Julia; Burke, Megan M.There is a strong consensus that widespread breaches of academic honesty exist on university campuses. This paper argues that effective solutions must begin with an acknowledgment that a problem exists and a plan to address it through the development of a comprehensive policy. Requirements for doing so include participation of key stakeholders with clearly defined roles and responsibilities, demonstrated support on the part of senior administrators, and a process for measuring and monitoring results as a way to “close the loop."Item Academic success of undergraduate nursing students(Elsevier, 2018) Denham, Sharon A.; Tietze, Mari; Allam, Zoheb; Talleff, Jennifer; Schrum, Nola; Wang, TaoDefining students' academic success can be challenging when perceptions about the qualities that define it differ. Little is known about these perceptions when it comes to nursing students and particularly when English is a second language (ESL). Larger numbers of international and ESL students are gaining entrance into nursing education programs. The study purpose was to identify ways undergraduate nursing students and particularly ESL students self-report academic success. Study findings showed statistically significant findings for perceived student success when students had a prior degree, they were at a higher academic course level in their program, and believed they communicated adequately. Faculty roles that affect students' perceptions of their academic success are described and areas where actions can be taken are suggested.Item An accent modification program(Elsevier, 2017) Freysteinson, Wyona M.; Adams, Joshua; Cesario, Sandra; Belay, Hanna A.; Clutter, Paula; Du, Jinlan; Duson, Betty M.; Goff, Marilyn; McWilliams, Lenora; Nurse, Rachelle; Allam, ZohebCommunication remains a key element in promoting patient safety and satisfaction. Healthcare organizations have focused on improving communication through technology and patient-centered care. One communication challenge that merits further investigation is the problematic communication that occurs when a healthcare provider speaks with an accent that makes it difficult for others to understand. A one-group pretest-posttest study examined the perceptions of 27 individuals - nursing students, health care administration students and registered nurses - who participated in a 12-week accent modification program. Self-esteem, communication competence and communication apprehension were measured before and after the intervention. There was a statistically significant increase in self-perceived self-esteem and several communication competence items. Implications for education and practice suggest that schools of nursing and healthcare organizations consider implementing accent modification programs. A key implication for future research is to determine the existence of a link between patient safety and satisfaction and the presence of strong accents among nurses and other health care workers.Item Accreditation of transition to practice programs: Assessing the value and impact(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2019) Church, Cory D.; Cosme, Sheri; O'Brien, MorganAccreditation of transition to practice (TTP) programs are rapidly increasing. A review was completed on 13 TTP programs, accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Practice Transition Accreditation Program. The review found six benefits of TTP accreditation that can translate into value for organizations. Nursing professional development practitioners should seek accreditation for TTP programs to elevate the potential for funding from national agencies.Item Active Video Game Program for People with Type 2 Diabetes- a Pilot Study(2021-11-22) Huang, Han-Hung; Gathright, Brianna; Holik, Rachel; Iverson, Hannah; Saville, Emily; Curtis, Drew A.The objective of this study was to assess the effects of an active video game (AVG) program in physiological parameters, fitness levels, motivation to physical activity, and quality of life on people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Eight T2D patients participated in the 8-week AVG program using Xbox Kinect and/or Nintendo Wii. Heart rate (HR) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were monitored during exercise. Physiological and fitness assessment included hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c), HR, blood pressure (BP), body mass index, body composition, aerobic and muscular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility. Psychological outcome measures included the Physical Activity Measure-Revised (MPAM-R), Situational Motivation Scale (SIMS), and World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL)-BREF. Participants demonstrated a moderate level of exercise intensity during AVG based on average HR and RPE. HbA1c, BP, and lower extremity muscle strength were improved, but were not statistically significant. The changes on psychological assessment were not significant. However, most participants demonstrated positive behavior and attitudes toward health and physical activity at one-month follow-up. This pilot study demonstrated that the AVG program might be an effective and alternative way of exercise for people with T2D. A future RCT is warranted to determine the physical and psychological effects of AVG on T2D population.Item Acute effect of whole-body vibration warm-up on footspeed quickness(Wolters-Kluwer, 2016-08) Donahue, Ryan B.; Duplanty, Anthony A.; Vingren, Jakob L.; Levitt, Danielle E.; Luk, Hui-Ying; Kraemer, William J.The warm-up routine preceding a training or athletic event can affect the performance during that event. Whole-body vibration (WBV) can increase muscle performance, and thus the inclusion of WBV to the warm-up routine might provide additional performance improvements. The purpose of this investigation was to examine the acute effect of a WBV warm-up, using a vertical oscillating platform and a more traditional warm-up protocol on feet quickness in physically active men. Twenty healthy and physically active men (18–25 years, 22 ± 3 years, 176.8 ± 6.4 cm, 84.4 ± 11.5 kg, 10.8 ± 1.4% body fat) volunteered for this study. A 2 × 2 factorial design was used to examine the effect of 4 warm-up scenarios (no warm-up, traditional warm-up only, WBV warm-up only, and combined traditional and WBV warm-up) on subsequent 3-second Quick feet count test (QFT) performance. The traditional warm-up consisted of static and dynamic exercises and stretches. The WBV warm-up consisted of 60 seconds of vertical sinusoidal vibration at a frequency of 35 Hz and amplitude of 4 mm on a vibration platform. The WBV protocol significantly (p ≤ 0.0005, η2 = 0.581) augmented QFT performance (WBV: 37.1 ± 3.4 touches; no-WBV: 35.7 ± 3.4 touches). The results demonstrate that WBV can enhance the performance score on the QFT. The findings of this study suggest that WBV warm-up should be included in warm-up routines preceding training and athletic events which include very fast foot movements.