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The article discusses the 1926-1927 global travel-study journey known as The Floating University, which aimed to provide experiential learning for academic credit to U.S. educators and students. The book presents a complex narrative of the journey, highlighting conflicts of interest, ethical controversies, and the struggle over knowledge authority and credentials control in the 1910s and 1920s. The students' experiences during the travel study reinforced Western/U.S. imperialist mindsets and stereotypes of Asian cultures, despite the program's goal of promoting cultural understanding. The article concludes by reflecting on the impact of the journey on students' careers and the subsequent development of international travel education programs. [Extracted from the article]

Purpose: Learning organization (LO) concept has received much attention in the last decades. The purpose of an LO is to proactively shape its future by fostering a culture of continuous learning among its members. This approach empowers the organization to adapt, evolve and innovate, aligning with the needs and aspirations of both internal and external stakeholders. As a result, the assessment of an organization's LO level, whether strong or weak, becomes a matter of significance. This study aims to use Senge's LO Questionnaire (SLOQ) in conjunction with latent profile analysis (LPA) to identify latent classes within the organization. This approach seeks to enhance the organization's learning potential and facilitate its evolution. Design/methodology/approach: This research was a cross-sectional study conducted at Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. The statistical population consisted of 451 managers and employees across seven departments based at the university headquarters. The sample included 295 individuals, and data was collected using the SLOQ. Findings: The LPA has shown an excellent accuracy (97%) in identifying SLOQ cut-off points (three classes of good, moderate and low). Most of the participants are considered as a moderate LO (55.9%), which implies the possibility of improving learning, especially enhancing "common vision" and "systemic thinking." Also, individuals belonging to the high-class category were more likely to be male and hold associate degree than individuals in other categories. Research limitations/implications: This study depends on self-report, and different perceptions of questions can cause percept bias. Another limitation is about the nature of this research, which is cross-sectional, which may bring back causality among variables. The other is only three demographic variables have been considered, and it is necessary to pay attention to other influential variables in future studies. Originality/value: The originality of this study lies in its use of the SLOQ in combination with LPA to identify latent classes in an organization to improve learning potentials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Compensation is a key component of career satisfaction and professional growth. A new compensation model was developed to provide a framework for career growth and a compensation ladder for medical physicists with clinical responsibilities in an academic radiation oncology department. The goals for the new model were: (1) create a market competitive plan to support recruitment and retention of top physics talent, (2) incentivize clinical effort, innovation, citizenship/professional service, and academic achievement, (3) provide compensation growth opportunities separate from medical school promotions, and (4) create consistent, transparent, and fair metrics applicable to all clinical physicists in the department. The model includes a base salary, and credits for board certification, clinical tier, leadership, and academic level. Further, metrics were developed to inform the clinical tier. Years of experience is not explicitly included in the model. The model was successfully implemented for clinical physicists in a relatively large academic radiation oncology department. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Training clinician–scientists is a primary objective of many academic neurology departments, as these individuals are uniquely positioned to perform insightful clinical or laboratory‐based research informed both by clinical knowledge and their own experiences caring for patients. Despite its importance, training clinician–scientists has perhaps never been so challenging. The National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) R25 program was designed in an attempt to support these individuals, decrease the time needed to obtain National Institutes of Health K awards, and to help educate a cohort of trainees preparing for a career in academic neurology. We endeavored to describe the structure and features of the program while examining its outcomes. Methods: R25 outcome data from 2009 to 2024 were reviewed. Statistical comparisons were made using 2‐sided Mann–Whitney U testing. Results: A total of 67% of adult neurologists who received an R25 had a successful application for a National Institutes of Health K award compared with 45% of adult neurologists who had not received R25 support (p < 0.0001). Among child neurologists, 73% who applied went on to receive K funding after R25 support, compared with 45% who had not been part of the R25 program (p < 0.001). The average time between completion of residency and obtaining a K award for R25 participants was decreased by 26 months among those with an MD/PhD degree, and 32 months for those with an MD degree compared with non‐R25 individuals. Interpretation: The R25 program has been successful in achieving its training goals, but stands as only one component of support for aspiring clinician–scientists. Investments and commitments made by academic neurology departments are key to supporting this success. ANN NEUROL 2024;96:625–632 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Currently, the flipped classroom instruction model has received greater attention for its multifaceted advantages in improving student learning by boosting learning environments. To this end, a flipped classroom model was employed in the current study with the purpose of increasing student engagement across all three dimensions—behavioral, emotional, and cognitive. To look at the improvement observed as a result of this model, this study used a mixed-methods design, mainly a convergent parallel design. In the present study, fifty-five students from two distinct academic departments participated. In addition, the instructors of the courses that were chosen to be taught using a flipped classroom model were also participants in this study. The study employed focus groups, interviews, self-report surveys, and classroom observation strategies to gather the necessary data. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive aggregate means and paired sampling t-tests, while the qualitative data were analyzed using a thematic data analysis approach. The findings revealed that a flipped classroom greatly improved each of the three dimensions of student engagement. Moreover, the findings showed that the instruction model improved student engagement by creating learning environments where students could participate actively in class activities, interact more effectively with teachers and other students as well as with learning resources, and acquire the necessary knowledge from the courses. Future research may employ a large sample size with a sufficient time frame to make the findings more applicable to different educational institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article elaborates on an artist-in-residence project funded by the Leverhulme Trust in the Geography Department at Durham University in 2015–16. The project confronted artistic and scientific perspectives to investigate how people in the North-East of England perceive and value their river environments and to recognize potential contributions to catchment management. The project identified a variety of disconnexions and hierarchies in the River Wear catchment and formulated artistic interventions for nonhuman audiences. This article reflects on water holistically and explores transdisciplinary views to propose water in its expanded field. Water in the Expanded Field is plural, complex, and aims at decentering the human importance. It promotes water multiple perspectives, including the more-than-human world and acknowledging water's ontological importance, developed by the speculative artistic practice of producing works of art for nonhuman audiences and then transposed to water debates. The article converges distinct evidence pointing to the importance of composting existing knowledge and dualistic reasoning to promote pluriversal ontologies of water. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background & Objective: The learning environment plays a vital role in shaping a student's academic success and overall satisfaction. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of the educational climate in the Operating Room (OR) on the moral distress experienced by operating room technology students. Material & Methods: In 2022, we conducted a descriptive-analytical study on 58 undergraduate operating room technology students from North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences. We utilized purposeful sampling in the form of a census from qualified academic departments. To collect information, we used three questionnaires: one for demographic information, one for IMOTEC, and one for moral distress. We analyzed the data using independent t-tests, one-way analysis of variance, and Pearson's correlation coefficient, as well as multiple linear regression analysis at a 95% confidence level using SPSS 26 software. Results: The mean score for the OR educational climate was 71.14 ± 12.01. The rate of moral distress was measured in severity and frequency dimensions, with scores of 1.87 ± 1.08 and 1.79 ± 0.94, respectively. We found a significant inverse relationship between the mean of the educational environment and the severity (p < 0.001) and frequency (p < 0.05) of moral distress. Conclusion: Given that the educational climate is one of the key factors affecting moral distress, it appears that enhancing the educational climate in the OR environment can play a significant role in reducing the moral distress experienced by students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The porpuse of this study was to investigate the factors affecting female students' academic success in Ethiopian higher education. To clarify reliable data from the participants, the study used a descriptive survey. The investigation was carried out using a combination of methodologies. One hundred regular undergraduate female students were selected for the sample population using simple random sampling techniques, proportional sampling method, and stratified random sampling because the students were divided into heterogeneous colleges and departments. The methods for gathering data were a questionnaire and concentrated, targeted group discussions. Primary and secondary sources of information were reviewed in order to gather reliable data. The obtained data was sorted, tabulated, and looked for patterns under the distribution of percentages and frequencies using the descriptive method of analysis. The results of this research demonstrate multiple factors influencing female students' academic performance in higher education institutions, including those connected to the institution, families, individuals, and instructors. The conclusions urge the involvement of all stake holders in order to resolve this issue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Climate change is one of the leading threats to humanity today, and the practice of anaesthesia has an appreciable impact on it. This study aims to determine the knowledge regarding environmentally sustainable anaesthesia and the current practices of anaesthetists working in the Department of Anaesthesiology at the University of the Witwatersrand. Methods: A prospective, descriptive research design was followed. The study population consisted of all anaesthetists working in the Department of Anaesthesiology at the University of the Witwatersrand. A convenience sampling method was used. Data was collected through an online, self-administered questionnaire. Results: There were 141 responses to the distributed questionnaire. Adequate knowledge of environmentally sustainable anaesthesia was found in 14.90% of participants. There was no significant association between adequate knowledge and age, professional designation, or years of experience (p = 0.949). The detrimental effect of inhalational anaesthetic gases (IAG) on the environment was widely known; however, only 15.60% of participants were aware of the risk of propofol to marine life, and 81.56% thought that reusable equipment poses an infection risk. Fresh gas flows (FGF) were not calculated by 66.67% of participants, and their respective knowledge of them was low. Anaesthetic practices were environmentally unsustainable since they were not in keeping with the World Federation Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA), the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), or the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists (SASA) guidelines. Conclusion: The knowledge of environmentally sustainable anaesthetic practices was low among all anaesthetists at the University of the Witwatersrand; however, there was fair knowledge of the environmental impact of IAGs. Anaesthetic practices were generally environmentally unsustainable, possibly due to the low level of knowledge. Financial constraints and resource limitations need to be considered when analysing practices. Anaesthetists need further training in environmentally sustainable anaesthesia to limit the impact of climate change, given the world's present predicament. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We consider the two-sided many-to-one matching problem and introduce a class of preferences reflecting natural forms of complementarities. For example, academic departments hire seniors and then supporting juniors, teams recruit different roles and specialties, starting with the critical ones, and firms hire workers at various levels, starting with the executives. The key feature is that a firm can partition workers into types and prioritize certain types before others. Despite this partitionability requirement of choice functions being weaker than substitutes—an essential condition concerning the existence of a stable assignment—we show that it still guarantees the existence of a stable assignment and is further a maximal domain for such. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We assessed the effects of structured reporting (SR) of lower extremity CT angiography (CTA) on report quality and workflow efficiency compared with conventional reports (CR). Surveys were conducted at an academic radiology department before and after the introduction of an SR template. Participants (n = 39, 21) rated report quality and report creation effort (1: very dissatisfied/low to 10: very satisfied/high) and whether SR represents an improvement over CR (1: completely disagree to 5: completely agree). Four residents and two supervising radiologists created both CR and SR of 40 CTA examinations. Report creation time was measured and the factual accuracy of residents' reports was judged. Report completeness (median 8.0 vs. 7.0, p = 0.016) and clinical usefulness (7.0 vs. 4.0, p = 0.029) were rated higher for SR. Supervising radiologists found report clarity improved by SR (8.0 vs. 4.5, p = 0.029). Report creation effort was unchanged (7.0 vs. 6.0, p > 0.05). SR was considered an improvement over CR (median 4.0, IQR,3.0–5.0). Report supervision was shortened by SR (6.2 ± 2.0 min vs. 10.6 ± 3.5 min, p < 0.001) but total time for report creation remained unchanged (36.6 ± 12.8 min vs. 36.4 ± 11.0 min, p > 0.05). Factual accuracy of residents' SR was deemed higher (8.0/9.5 vs. 7.0/7.0, p = 0.006/ < 0.001). In conclusion, SR has the potential to improve report quality and workflow efficiency for lower extremity CTA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the mediating mechanisms that play a crucial role in the relationship between fear of failure and academic satisfaction and between fear of failure and procrastination. The study sample consists of 292 undergraduate students enrolled in different departments of the university. Within the scope of this study, emotion regulation difficulties may be one of the mediating mechanisms in this reciprocal relationship, the findings provide evidence that procrastination functions as a mediating variable in the relationship between fear of failure, difficulty in emotion regulation, and academic satisfaction while difficulty in emotion regulation acts as a mediator in the relationship between fear of failure and procrastination. Therefore, the findings of this study suggest that interventions aimed at improving the individual's emotion regulation skills may play an important role in overcoming the negative effects associate with the fear of failure on procrastination and academic satisfaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Gold standard treatment for chronic anal fissure is lateral internal sphincterotomy. Bilateral internal sphincterotomy (BIS) as a treatment option for chronic anal fissure has not been evaluated. Aims and Objectives: The aims and objectives of the study are to compare the efficacy of unilateral versus bilateral internal anal sphincterotomy in treatment of chronic anal fissure. Materials and Methods: Study design: A prospective randomized comparative study. Study area: Patients coming to General Surgery outpatient department at College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital with chronic anal fissure. Study period: July 2022 to December 2023 (18 months). Sample Size: 100 patients. Study Group: Group A=Patients who had undergone unilateral internal sphincterotomy (UIS)=50 patients and Group B=Patients who had undergone BIS=50 patients. Results: 2 (4%) patients in Group A and 3 (6%) patients in Group B developed incontinence for flatus postoperatively. No patients in either group developed incontinence for stools. The Mean Fissure Healing Time (Mean±SD) (Weeks) post-sphincterotomy was 4.32±0.91339 in Group A and 2.66±0.65807 in Group B. There were 6 cases of recurrence in the unilateral sphincterotomy group. Second surgery was needed in 4 patients who underwent unilateral sphincterotomy. Conclusion: As compared to UIS, BIS results in a faster healing of chronic anal fissure, with no increase in incontinence, decreased pain score, and less recurrence rates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Neurosurgeons demonstrate some of the highest levels of burnout among surgeons, yet little research has been done to understand the underlying stressors that neurosurgeons and trainees experience and the emotional responses to them. Our goal was to conduct a feasibility study identifying job stressors and emotional responses among neurosurgeons rather than generalize findings across the profession. Emphasizing a qualitative approach in this feasibility and descriptive study, we strategically selected a small sample of neurosurgical attendings, residents, and fellows at 2 United States academic neurosurgical departments to ensure an in-depth analysis laying the groundwork for future extensive research. Participants were asked to complete a questionnaire regarding work-related stressors and high- and low-arousal emotional responses to these stressors, as well as a standardized Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses evaluating types of stressors and emotional responses reported were assessed based on participant training level. Participants identified 3 main stressors: 1) administrative deficiencies; 2) delivering bad news/saving lives; and 3) work-life balance. A low frequency of negative emotional responses was reported, but those reported were mainly high-arousal emotions. Limited prior training in coping strategies was also reported. We also found that residents, fellows, and faculty surgeons reported about work stressors and coping strategies differently. The results of our study provide an understanding of neurosurgical professionals' unique emotional landscape, emphasizing the need for reforms in administrative practices, enhanced, healthy coping strategies, and career stage-specific mental health support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons is a comprehensive work of ancient Chinese literary theory. By visual analysis of relevant research, we can deeply sort out the academic context of "Dragon Studies" and grasp its development trends. Using the bibliometric tools CiteSpace and Vosviewer, and taking 703 core documents from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) as data samples, this paper drew various knowledge maps of the temporal and spatial distribution of documents and the evolution of the research trends, and quantitatively studied the research status of The Literary Mind and the Carving of Dragons. The results show that the research on "Dragon Studies" has gone through three stages: initial stage, growth stage and deepening stage. Based on the university department tradition, the main author groups and research institutions have formed, but the cooperation intensity between them is not high. The construction of the "Dragon Studies" system, comparison of classics, creation theory and English translation are hot topics of common focus. Its English translation and its relationship with Chinese literary theory will continue to be prominent in future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: Successful leaders influence the group they represent. Effective surgical care is tied to its leadership climate. However, most surgical providers are not attuned to their individual strengths which if known they could leverage them within their teams. This study identifies leadership types within a department of surgery which may be used to better understand and cultivate their strengths. Methods: In 2022, 172 providers in an academic surgery department were offered the GallupTM CliftonStrengths assessment, a proprietary instrument that maps 34 strengths across 4 domains of leadership. The assessment provides a respondent with their top 5 strengths and the domain in which they naturally "lead". Results: Of 172 providers, 127 (74%) completed the assessment. While providers have strengths in multiple domains, they "lead with" a specific domain. Mapped from the providers' top 10 strengths, the most common "lead with" domain for surgical providers was Executing : the ability to implement ideas and produce results. Strategic Thinking : those who are analytical and push teams forward and Relationship Building : the ability to create strong and effective teams were followed by the least common domain. Influencing : the ability to communicate ideas and lead others. Formal leaders were significantly more likely to lead with Strategic Thinking. There were no significant differences between APPs and physicians. Conclusion: A majority of surgical providers "lead with" the GallupTM Executing domain. Those who lead with executing skills work tirelessly to produce outcomes. Learning to leverage the strengths of our teams to create cohesion and efficiency may improve engagement and retention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Provider burnout is a work-related syndrome that is under-recognized, under-reported, and has negative repercussions on the individual, system, and patients. This study investigated burnout incidence and its association with wellness characteristics such as resilience, psychological safety, and perceptions of the workplace to inform future work in improving well-being. Methods: Electronic surveys were sent to 153 physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) in the department of surgery at a single institution. Survey topics included demographics, intention to stay, engagement, and items from validated measures for workplace perceptions including work pace/stress (Mini Z), burnout, psychological safety, and resilience. Descriptive statistics, bivariate associations, and logistic regression were used to evaluate responses. Results: Overall response rate was 47%. The majority of providers reported feeling burned out (56%), and 48% indicated they would probably leave the organization within three years. Additionally, 61% reported being satisfied with their job and 55% felt that they contributed professionally in the ways they value most (meaningful work/engagement). Significant predictors for burnout included negative work environment perceptions (work pace/stress), low resilience, low meaningful work, and professional role (physician vs APP). Discussion: Maintaining a healthy workforce requires investigation into the factors that support workplace well-being. The strongest predictors of burnout were work pace/stress. Protective factors against burnout were psychological safety and resilience. An organizational culture that promotes psychological safety, as well as workplace improvements to enhance providers' sense of meaning in work, and decreasing work pace and stress may contribute to the prevention of burnout and the retention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Social media is an important tool for academic departments. Yet, with limited resources, many health promotion departments may not have the ability to conduct extensive planning or development of social media plans. This commentary reports the efforts of one undergraduate public health program to improve its social media presence. Faculty and students worked together to develop a social media plan, identify activities to implement the plan, and track social media follower counts on Instagram and Twitter in spring 2020. A logic model planning framework drove the process, and key learnings from efforts are presented. Departmental leaders may want to link students and faculty to generate student-driven content on social media. Leaders should recognize that advance planning is needed to maintain consistency, control account access, and be prepared to deal with problematic comments on social media. Suggested activities are presented in the hope they may inform other departments' efforts. Department leaders and faculty may find they have much to learn from their students in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Burnout is a widespread issue among physicians, including radiologists and radiology trainees. Long hours, isolation, and substantial stress levels contribute to healthcare workers experiencing a substantially higher rate of burnout compared with other professionals. Resident physicians, continuously exposed to stressors such as new clinical situations and performance feedback, are particularly susceptible. Mentorship has proven to be an effective strategy in mitigating burnout. Various mentorship delivery models exist, all aiming to have mentors serve as role models to mentees, thereby alleviating stress and anxiety. Physician groups and healthcare enterprises have actively implemented these programs, recognizing them as both successful and cost-effective. This article explores different mentorship models, their implementation processes, and the effectiveness of these programs as a standard component of academic departments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The university course timetabling is a tactical level problem that almost all academic departments encounter before each semester. Nowadays, in order to meet some standards, set by educational accreditation agencies within the scope of higher education quality assurance, it is required to generate efficient course timetables, which ensure optimal distribution of basic capabilities. Actually, these capabilities should be first specified based on the learning outcomes defined by lecturers for each course that are also associated with program outcomes and are aimed to be acquired by all of the students. Based on this motivation, a multi-objective mixed-integer non-linear programming model is developed for a novel capability-based course timetabling problem. Its validity and practicality are tested on a real-life application in an Industrial Engineering Department. When the balanced solutions provided by compromise and fuzzy goal programming techniques were compared with the existing schedules of the previous years, it was revealed that significant improvements could be achieved in terms of several conflicting objectives (i.e., optimal capability distribution over the timetable, acquisition of maximum number/variety of different capabilities by the students, meeting expectations of lecturers by minimizing total temporal difference between the periods his/her courses are assigned, total penalty cost related to soft constraints). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper evaluates and critiques a recent restructuring initiative for a college at a Midwestern university in the United States in which three academic departments were reduced down to two departments. The case study presents the experiences and perspectives of three faculty members– one from each of those departments–who participated in the restructuring process. The paper first introduces the current challenges and complexities in Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) which initiate and influence restructuring efforts After laying out the context of our case study, we examine faculty perceptions of the purpose, the plan, and the process of restructuring through an interpretive phenomenological case study analysis using Putnam and Nicotera's (2009) Communicative Constitution of Organization (CCO) as a theoretical framework. The findings are presented as three integrated themes including the importance of a clear and purposeful rationale, maintenance of consistent communication and organization, and an ethical commitment to faculty voice and choice. The ethical implications for each theme are discussed and recommendations for restructuring initiatives are offered. The results of this study will help inform restructuring initiatives in colleges and universities with a particular emphasis on characteristics of effective, ethical leadership and the value of strong communicative elements when engaging in restructuring. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article explores the drawbacks of pausing the tenure clock, specifically in relation to extensions granted to faculty members for personal reasons. While extensions can be beneficial for affected faculty, they can also delay salary increases, job security, and recognition of career accomplishments without providing adequate financial support. The article suggests improving extension policies by allowing candidates to opt out, establishing clear tenure standards independent of a timeline, and making extensions more equitable by providing additional funding and addressing long-term salary consequences. The article also discusses the potential negative impacts of extensions on tenure cases and the vulnerability of pre-tenure faculty. Opt-out policies are considered best practice, but cultural norms and expectations around tenure can still present challenges for faculty who choose to opt out. The text further examines the challenges and potential negative outcomes associated with tenure clock extensions in academic institutions. It identifies three undesirable outcomes: administrators having discretion over granting extensions, raising the tenure requirements excessively, and extensions not actually moving the tenure date. The article proposes that tenure clock extensions should function as a safety net rather than an insurance policy and provides policy recommendations to ensure fair and appropriate use of extensions without penalizing faculty. It emphasizes the importance of clear communication, objective tenure standards, extended funding, and financial security for those who require extensions. [Extracted from the article]

Academic departments have been highlighted as key targets to sustainably transform the learning environments of postsecondary science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses in the United States. Despite STEM department chairs playing a critical role in shaping their unit, few studies have characterized how chairs view the teaching culture within their department and how cultural features influence instructional change. This study addressed this gap by applying the four-frames model for organizational change to analyze interviews conducted with 14 STEM department chairs at one researchintensive institution in the United States. The department chairs identified several challenges to supporting and advancing teaching culture. These challenges were mostly related to the structures and symbols frames and included an institutional emphasis on research over teaching, inadequate methods to evaluate effective teaching, and weak teaching feedback mechanisms available to faculty. The chairs also described how they leverage their power to affect people and thereby influence the teaching culture. For example, they strategically position teaching as an important aspect of the departmental culture during hiring processes and elevate certain groups of faculty who have demonstrated interest and efficacy in teaching. This study contributes to the literature by providing a rich description of the teaching culture in STEM departments at a research-intensive institution from the perspective of department chairs. This unique focus on department chairs helps identify opportunities for instructional reforms that are grounded in the reality of the departmental environment and provides a framework for considering how change might occur in STEM departments at researchintensive institutions. The opportunities identified emphasize the importance for department chairs to consider and leverage all four frames to enact instructional change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Difficulty finding mentors and forging connections in academic departments can be challenging and became even more so when the COVID‐19 pandemic reduced opportunities for informal networking. Even as restrictions on in‐person meetings eased, many faculty preferred meetings to remain virtual. Because some of the most powerful predictors of faculty vitality are positive professional relationships and feelings of inclusion and belonging to an institution, attending to faculty needs in this area is important to mitigate undesired lingering consequences. Approach: We created structured peer mentoring groups for our department's physicians and psychologists that meet virtually. Groups span career stages, academic appointments and clinical interests. The purpose was to establish a deeper culture of mentoring, increase feelings of connection to a supportive community within the department, facilitate career planning and enhance the development of skills necessary in academic medicine such as teaching skills, scholarly productivity and personal wellness. Evaluation: A survey conducted after the first year of the programme was completed by 70% of eligible faculty (31/45). Ninety‐six percent felt the programme had created an inclusive and appreciative culture, 86% met faculty members they had never met before and 79% sought mentoring advice from a colleague they would not usually have interacted with in that manner. All participants appreciated hearing their colleagues' perspectives on topics they do not typically discuss. Implications: Departmentally based group peer mentoring that spans career stages and interests can facilitate faculty connections and enhance a supportive culture of mentorship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objectives: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between internet addiction and social safeness and pleasure level in nursing students. Methods: This study was design as a descriptive-cross-sectional and correlational study. The study was carried out in a state university nursing department between March 01, 2022, and June 10, 2022. The population of the study consists of nursing students (n=979). The sample consisted of 563 students. "Personal Information Form," "Young's Internet Addiction Test-Short Form (YIAT-SF)" and "Social Safety and Pleasure Scale" were used to collect the data. Results: In the present study, it was found that the students' YIAT-SF mean score was 27.47±8.99, and their Social Safeness and Pleasure Scale mean score was 30.17±8.43. Those who were 2nd-year students, had an average internet usage time of 5-9 h and more than 10 h, did not have a personal computer, and considered the time they spent on the internet more had higher internet addiction levels, and lower social safeness and pleasure levels; on the other hand, those who were younger than 20 years old, were staying in dormitories and houses with their friends, and evaluated their income status as moderate or low, had lower social safeness and pleasure levels; on the other hand, the level of internet addiction was higher for men and those living with their families. Conclusion: A negative significant correlation was found between internet addiction and social safeness and pleasure. As internet addiction increased, the level of social safeness and pleasure decreased. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The present study aimed to investigate university students' reactions to a hypothetical cyberbullying incident. Also, using the social cognitive theory, the contributing role of academic connectedness (context-related factor), as well as empathy and locus of control (individual factors), was examined through an explanatory mediation model. Method: Overall, 315 university students (71.1% women) from different university departments in a southern European country completed a self-report questionnaire, which included scales on cyberbystanders' reaction through a hypothetical scenario, on academic connectedness, empathy, and locus of control. Results: The results showed that participants, especially female students, expressed a likelihood of reacting supportively and responsibly toward the cyberbullying incident. Furthermore, the study showed that students' perceived academic connectedness is associated with their intended reaction positively and indirectly, through the full mediation of their cognitive and affective empathy. Locus of control was not a significant mediator between students' academic connectedness and their intended reaction. Conclusions: The findings of the present study inform about specific interacting academic context-related and individual psychological mechanisms associated with students' reaction, as bystanders, to hypothetical cyberbullying incidents. Universities could use this evidence to strengthen these mechanisms and subsequently enhance the support of students who have been cyberbullied. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Strategic innovation is a type of innovation that can bring significant consequences and impacts and create considerable changes in markets and industries. However, there is little research on the consequences of strategic innovation, and the purpose of this research is to identify and conceptualize the consequences of strategic innovation in the football industry. Methodology: This research is a mixed method (qualitative-qualitativequantitative), and in terms of purpose, it is applied to developmental research. At first, the meta-synthesis method was used in the qualitative stage, then the case study, and in the quantitative stage, the DEMATEL method was used. A systematic literature review published from 1998 to 2022 was used to collect the data in the meta-synthesis stage. The primary data for the case study was obtained by analyzing the content. Also, in the case study stage, interviews were conducted with 21 experts active in the executive and academic departments of the football industry. Content analysis was used to analyze it, and finally, in the survey phase, using a questionnaire, the DEMATEL technique was used for the final model. Findings: The research results show that the consequences of strategic innovation are categorized into five categories: value creation and customer satisfaction, becoming competitive and improving competitiveness, increasing productivity, new markets and growing market share, wealth creation, and profitability. Originality: The present research helps managers and activists of the football industry have a comprehensive view of the effects and consequences of strategic innovation in the football industry and achieve these results by applying it in football clubs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study is intended to understand extent of help-seeking behavior of male college students. This study used descriptive quantitative research design. The participants were the male college students of the College Department of Kabankalan Catholic College, enrolled in the Academic Year 2022 - 2023. Moreover, this study used Attitude Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help Test, a standardized instrument measuring the help-seeking behavior of the participants. The results revealed that male college students opt to seek psychological help when they are psychologically distressed. Moreover, it was also found out that the perception towards seeking help in matters pertaining to the time needed for the process hinders the participants to seek help. In addition, help-seeking inside the institution is free and readily accessible, yet the data gathered shown that participants still thought that to seek help may cost them a lot. Awareness for access to where the participants can seek help could be a great factor of this occurrence. Thus, the study suggests that further investigation discussing the factors of help-seeking behavior of certain population is significant to shed light on this phenomenon. Furthermore, this study highly recommends to all institutions to initiate programs and projects that will help combat the misconception of seeking help to the appropriate professionals in order to continuously promote accessible psychological help to all. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim Design Methods Results Conclusion Implications for the Profession and/or Patient Care Impact Reporting Method Patient or Public Contribution Trial Registration To evaluate the effectiveness of utilizing the integrated pulmonary index for capnography implementation during sedation administered by nurses.Cluster‐randomized trial.Participants were enrolled from the interventional radiology department at an academic hospital in Canada. Nurses were randomized to either enable or disable the Integrated Pulmonary Index feature of the capnography monitor. Procedures were observed by a research assistant to collect information about alarm performance characteristics. The primary outcome was the number of seconds in an alert condition state without an intervention being applied.The number of seconds in an alarm state without intervention was higher in the group that enabled the integrated pulmonary index compared to the group that disabled this feature, but this difference did not reach statistical significance. Likewise, the difference between groups for the total alarm duration, total number of alarms and the total number of appropriate alarms was not statistically significant. The number of inappropriate alarms was higher in the group that enabled the Integrated Pulmonary Index, but this estimate was highly imprecise. There was no difference in the odds of an adverse event (measured by the Tracking and Reporting Outcomes of Procedural Sedation tool) occurring between groups. Desaturation events were uncommon and brief in both groups but the area under the SpO2 90% desaturation curve scores were lower for the group that enabled the integrated pulmonary index.Enabling the integrated pulmonary index during nurse‐administered procedural sedation did not reduce nurses' response times to alarms. Therefore, integrating multiple physiological parameters related to respiratory assessment into a single index did not lower the threshold for intervention by nurses.The time it takes to respond to capnography monitor alarms will not be reduced if the integrated pulmonary Iindex feature of capnography monitors is enabled during nurse‐administered procedural sedation.Results do not support the routine enabling of the integrated pulmonary index when nurses use capnography to monitor patients during procedural sedation as a strategy to reduce the time it takes to initiate responses to alarms.CONSORT.There was no patient or public contribution.This study was prospectively registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (ID: NCT05068700). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Academic research productivity relies upon the contribution of statisticians, who are typically clustered in statistics and biostatistics departments, isolated from clinical researchers. Most academic health centres have created consultation hubs or research incubators to make statisticians available for individual collaboration to support the clinical research enterprise. Additionally, some clinical departments within academic health centres have recognized the value in colocating statisticians within their clinical departments to improve availability for collaboration with physicians/researchers. Embedded statisticians encounter the same challenges of isolated statisticians regarding professional support and networking, mentorship and clear role expectations. While for all collaborative statisticians, it is important to effectively communicate value to both collaborators and supervisors, this may be especially problematic for embedded statisticians in clinical departments where their supervisors may not have backgrounds in research or statistics. Previous papers have reported valuable metrics for statisticians, particularly those associated with Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design Cores. There is a knowledge gap regarding metrics tailored to meet the needs of the embedded statistician and clinical supervisors. This paper is a first step towards addressing this important need. In this paper, we explore (1) the critical role of collaborative statisticians and the benefits and challenges of the embedded statistician model, (2) the need for additional metrics specific to embedded statisticians which measure value and (3) how to design a value report. We offer a framework for evaluation of the contributions of the embedded statistician with the following domains: (1) collaboration, (2) research output/productivity, (3) mentoring and (4) education. Metrics that are particularly specific to embedded statisticians and that are not routinely captured include time from project initiation to completion/outcome, time from initial statistical consultation to statistical outcome completion and summary of level of contribution for manuscripts and presentations in addition to author order. We conclude with thoughts on future directions for development of metrics and reporting systems for statisticians embedded in clinical departments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present article marks the 60th anniversary of Duquesne University's Department of Psychology PhD program by summarizing developments over the past 30 years. The Duquesne program, the first of its kind in American psychology to articulate the principles of psychology as a human science, has seen both stability and change as the scholarship and teaching of its founding members have been built upon and elaborated by a second generation of faculty. Beginning with a description of the challenges faced by the program in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the author outlines advances that led to the American Psychological Association accreditation of the Department's clinical psychology PhD program. The contributions of newer faculty are discussed with respect to the theorists drawn upon and methodologies employed in further articulating psychology as a human science. The program's accomplishments are presented in terms of the research and praxis that follow from its human science paradigm. Improvements in the support structures provided to graduate students are also detailed, as are the impacts of these changes on the program's clinical and research training as well as student academic progress. Examples of scholarship by current faculty are cited, and the forthcoming transition to a third generation of faculty is discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper discusses the re-animation of a geography departmental collection through a study of the archives and map collection of the School of Geography, University of Nottingham. The discussion is situated within parallel examples of work on geographical archives and map collections, and wider debates on engagement with archival sources. The paper considers how a previously dormant collection has been re-animated in recent years, conveys the range of source material involved, and discusses the possibilities of digitisation. The paper thereby raises questions which could be asked of the holdings of any academic department, from whatever time period. • The first detailed study of the re-animation of a geography departmental archival and map collection. • Shows a variety of original source material including photographic slides, plans, maps and posters. • Connects the study of a specific archive and map collection to wider debates on engagement with archival sources. • Examines the possibilities and implications of digitising analogue archival material. • Raises questions which could be asked of any archives and collections held by academic departments, from whatever period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Trinity College Dublin's commitment to inclusivity has taken a significant leap forward with the development of the TCD Sense Map [Link: https://tcdsensemap.ie/(Trinity disAbility Hub, 2023)]. This innovative tool was designed to empower Trinity students and staff to better navigate college environments, by providing detailed information on the sensory characteristics, physical access, and use of spaces. It further provides a platform for students and staff to share knowledge about various spaces. This article delves into the project's background, objectives, and the collaborative efforts that made it possible, highlighting its impact on creating a more inclusive educational environment. This development is part of the overall TCD Sense project at Trinity College Dublin, which focuses on sensory inclusivity for neurodivergent students as well as the whole university community. The project aims to enhance sensory experiences across the campus, incorporating neurodivergent perspectives in planning and execution. It involves a collaborative effort across various university departments, emphasising the importance of user feedback and continuous updates. The initiative is part of a broader commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in higher education, illustrating Trinity College's dedication to supporting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Understanding the influence of teaching culture (tradition) within academic departments is crucial for new teachers navigating the complex landscape of higher education. This paper investigates the possible impact of the department's teaching culture on the pedagogical approaches of new teachers, forming their teaching style, concentrating on insights gathered from interviews with experienced colleagues in a Swedish university department with a focus on engineering education. By exploring the department's teaching traditions and identifying potential challenges faced by new teachers, this study offers valuable insights into enhancing teaching styles and fostering student engagement. Drawing upon both experiential knowledge and insights from pedagogic literature and courses, the authors provide practical strategies to overcome obstacles and promote operative teaching practices. Ultimately, the outcomes of this study aim to empower new teachers to create enriching learning environments that promote student motivation, engagement, and overall academic success, aligning with the findings of existing literature on pedagogy and student learning outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The major objective of this study is to establish a network of Ground Control Points-GCPs which can use it as a reference for any engineering project. Total Station (type: Nikon Nivo 5.C), Optical Level and Garmin Navigator GPS were used to perform traversing. Traversing measurement was achieved by using nine points covered the selected area irregularly. Near Civil Engineering Department at Baghdad University Al-jadiriya, an attempt has been made to assess the accuracy of GPS by comparing the data obtained from the Total Station. The average error of this method is 3.326 m with the highest coefficient of determination (R2) is 0.077 m observed in Northing. While in the Easting the average error is 4.634 m with (R2) 0.099 m observed. The average error 5.513 m with (R2) is 0.071 m is observed in Reduced Level. The accuracy assessments of the interpolation methods (Total Station and Level) have been calculated using the average error 0.240 m with (R2) is 0.735 m is observed in Reduced Level. The GIS 10.3 program can automatically transform the saved data to text format and produce digital plans with attribute. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study discussed the influence of using English songs on the listening comprehension of English department students at Universitas Tidar. It used a quantitative research design and collected data through an online questionnaire containing 10 statements rated on a Likert scale. The questionnaire was completed by 30 students, and the data was analyzed using measures of central tendency (mean, mode, median) and measures of variability (standard deviation). The results showed that most students had a positive attitude towards using English songs and found them easy to access and play. There was some variation in the responses, with a higher standard deviation in some statements, which may suggest that not all students had the same level of enthusiasm or agreement about the usefulness of English songs. Overall, the results indicated that English songs could be a valuable tool for improving listening comprehension and creating a more relaxed learning atmosphere for the students at Universitas Tidar. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: Endogenous endophthalmitis (EE) is a rare but highly destructive eye emergency secondary to systemic infection. Acute endophthalmitis can lead to irreversible vision impairment or even loss of the whole eye, unless being diagnosed and treated promptly. Case presentation: This study reports three typical EE cases of endogenous endophthalmitis secondary to different severe systemic diseases. Patients were recruited from the Department of ophthalmology at Zhongnan hospital of Wuhan University and the Department of ophthalmology at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University. Patients were followed up for up to 60 days. Among these cases, the eye symptoms is the initial manifestations while secondary to original different special systemic conditions. Patients have been treated under dynamically prompt response undergoing systemic treatment and eye treatment at the same time. Best corrected visual acuity were 20/40, 20/60 and light perception during follow-up evaluation. Conclusions: Our observation suggest that prompt identification and treatment could save patients' vision from EE. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Academic practices and departments are defined by a tripartite mission of care, education, and research, conceived as being mutually reinforcing. But in practice, academic faculty have often experienced these 3 missions as competing rather than complementary priorities. This siloed approach has interfered with innovation as a learning health system in which the tripartite missions reinforce each other in practical ways. This paper presents a longitudinal case example of harmonizing academic missions in a large family medicine department so that missions and people interact in mutually beneficial ways to create value for patients, learners, and faculty. We describe specific experiences, implementation, and examples of harmonizing missions as a feasible strategy and culture. "Harmonized" means that no one mission subordinates or drives out the others; each mission informs and strengthens the others (quickly in practice) while faculty experience the triparate mission as a coherent whole faculty job. Because an academic department is a complex system of work and relationships, concepts for leading a complex adaptive system were employed: (1) a "good enough" vision, (2) frequent and productive interactions, and (3) a few simple rules. These helped people harmonize their work without telling them exactly what to do, when, and how. Our goal here is to highlight concrete examples of harmonizing missions as a feasible operating method, suggesting ways it builds a foundation for a learning health system and potentially improving faculty well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Antibiotics are one of the most widely used drugs in hospitals, but they are often misused. The proper antibiotic use improves medication and patients' safety, lowers drug intake, costs and reduces the proliferation of resistant species. Aim and objectives: To determine the magnitude of inappropriate antibiotic prescription at Zagazig University Children's Hospital. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the pediatric department, faculty of medicine, Zagazig university on 1000 children. All patients were subjected to full medical history with stress on age, sex, diagnosis, past history and antibiotic regimen (begin, course, end). The investigations carried out to the patient were recorded. Clinical outcomes after the use of the antibiotics were carefully evaluated and registered. Results: 97.29% of the prescribed antibiotics were of the appropriate dose and 94.22% were of appropriate interval. 68.67% of the prescribed antibiotics fulfill the guidelines, while 31.32% not fulfill the guidelines. The most frequently prescribed antibiotics are Ampicillin/Sulbactam and 3rd generation cephalosporin while the least prescribed antibiotics are Amoxicillin/Clavulanic and cotrimoxazole. Conclusion: Antibiotics misuse and overuse are common, contributing to the rise of bacterial resistance. As a result, the main challenges in prescription of antibiotics are to achieve a rational choice and appropriate use of antibiotics and to recognize their potential problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

I begin with an autobiographical account that explains the question: why philosophers are not better people. Philosophy, as it is practiced in most university departments, doesn’t concern itself with how we inhabit and perceive the world. It doesn’t really concern itself with practices that aim to form the kind of people we become. After I discuss why the question still resonates today, I consider one answer, based on some work by John Dewey. His work emphasizes the importance of habits. Since habits are formed in social environments, the discussion of habits leads me to consider the practice of politics: the idea that we could collectively shape social environments in which habits are formed. Although I do not deny that the practice of politics can be burdensome and dangerous, I try to show why this practice is inevitable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Mathematical Sciences Department at Shenandoah University focused on increasing the participation of women in the mathematics program by fostering a welcoming learning community and promoting double majors. Data from the past decade is presented. During this time, the program saw an increase in women undergraduate mathematics majors from 11% to as high as 71%. This paper describes the initiatives taken to make these changes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Using data on the formation of Facebook friendships from over 100,000 students at the 1141 four-year colleges and universities in the Department of Education Scorecard dataset, we examine whether students' tendencies to form more open or closed relations (their closure "signature") persist as they leave high school and attend college, and whether this varies by the type of institution attended. Despite significant persistence of individual signature, for the case of Facebook friendships, individuals do tend to adopt the closure signature that characterizes their school. Contrary to expectation, students at more selective colleges are more, not less, likely to form friends with those with whom they share more friends. Yet, at the crucial time of transition to a new school, they form more open ties, due to the tendency of very popular students to reach out to those they generally would not form ties with. • Examines individual-level structural signatures. • Uses multiple methods including a discrete choice model. • Uses a national random sample of Facebook users transitioning to college. • Demonstrates ecological effects on how college covariates predict individual change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]