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The IDS Project was formed in 2003 to improve resource sharing among the State University of New York colleges. Over the years it grew from the original 12 to over 120 libraries. While the focus has always been on community, there has also been a strong developmental desire and innovative push from its members. IDS Project has developed many systems and tools over the years and continues to support resource sharing among all libraries and not just its members. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) often play a vital role in the delivery of university programs, yet GTAs may lack pedagogical experience. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of GTAs during their first semester of university teaching. Specifically, we provide a descriptive account of the GTAs' lived experiences and how departments can best prepare GTAs. Method: Four first-year GTAs at a university in the United States participated in the study. Data collection included participant journals, focus group interviews, and individual interviews. Results: Utilizing situated learning theory as a theoretical frame, data sources generated four themes. GTAs reported positive experiences as ample support was provided, expectations were outlined, experiential learning occurred, and confidence increased through the establishment of routines. Discussion/Conclusion: Findings indicated that GTAs can acclimate to their new universities and responsibilities with guidance, resources, and support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This case study describes the value and impact of the ten-year Fudan-Appalachian Library Exchange Program ((FALEP)). Beginning in 2008, seven librarians from Fudan University and five librarians from Appalachian State University had the opportunity to explore library operations and service provision; learn from colleagues; investigate solutions to common problems; engage in scholarship together; and experience another culture. Librarians found that the exchange experience had a huge impact on their professional and personal lives as they learned to live in a different culture and work in another library system. The exchange program equipped participating librarians with global perspectives, intercultural skills, opportunities for cross-cultural scholarship, and new ideas that were then incorporated into their service provision and work with domestic and international students in their home libraries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigated the connection of leadership styles of university administrators and job performance as well as job satisfaction. The researcher utilized a descriptive correlations-based research design. The respondents in the investigation were school administrators of the selected universities in the National Capital Region (NCR). The researcher made use of the self-made questionnaire in the collection of data. Statistical measures including frequency and percentage, average weighted mean, and chi-square were utilized in the study. The findings suggest that the university's administrators implemented a variety of leadership styles but mainly autocratic leadership style with a combination of democratic and laissez faire. However, the work environment and job satisfaction of university administrators were connected by the laissez-faire management style. Consequently, leadership styles had an impact on the university administrators' performance and their level of job satisfaction. It is imperative that university administrators have the capacity to acknowledge their limitations in efficiently carrying out their duties and proactively pursue support and guidance to correct these deficiencies in their professional demeanor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction Methods Findings Discussion The study was performed to examine the effects of death anxiety on diet‐fluid restriction non‐adherence in hemodialysis patients.This descriptive, cross‐sectional, and correlational study was performed with 118 hemodialysis patients who received treatment in the dialysis unit of a university hospital and a state hospital in Elazığ, eastern Turkey. The study data were obtained with the “Descriptive Data Form”, “Death Anxiety Scale”, and “Dietary and Fluid Restriction Non‐Adherence Scale”.The average Death Anxiety Scale total score of the patients was 10.00 ± 4.75. The “Duration of non‐adherence with diet” mean score was 1.66 ± 1.70, “Degree of non‐adherence with diet” mean score was 1.24 ± 1.19, “Duration of non‐adherence with fluid restriction” mean score was 1.61 ± 1.71, and “Degree of non‐adherence with fluid restriction” mean score was 1.16 ± 1.13. The independent variable Death Anxiety Scale significantly and negatively affected the dependent variable “Duration of non‐adherence with diet”, “Degree of non‐adherence with diet”, “Duration of non‐adherence with fluid restriction”, and “Degree of non‐adherence with fluid restriction”.Hemodialysis patients face serious death anxiety, their degree of non‐adherence with diet‐fluid restriction was low as death anxiety scores increased, and the degree of non‐adherence with diet‐fluid restriction decreased. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article highlights the early development of organizations in Japan focused on intergenerational programs, emphasizing Dr. Sally Newman’s significant contributions. It begins with an email Dr. Newman, Director of Generations Together at the University of Pittsburgh, sent to Dr. Atsuko Kusano in Tokyo in March 2003, which led to a lecture and a subsequent visit in the fall of that year. At a dinner party, attendees recognized the need for the Japan Intergenerational Unity Association (JIUA), founded in May 2004 and officially becoming a nonprofit in 2006. JIUA, in collaboration with Shinshu University and Pennsylvania State University, hosted the “Uniting the Generations” conference, attracting over 300 participants from nine countries. Follow-up meetings resulted in the creation of the Japan Society for Intergenerational Studies (JSIS) in June 2010, which now has over 200 members, holds annual conferences, and publishes journals twice a year. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In order to navigate enrollment challenges, universities are scheduling more online and blended courses including HyFlex courses which offer students flexibility in their method of attendance. The goal of this study is to explore student engagement in HyFlex courses. However, there is limited research supporting the effectiveness of HyFlex courses in terms of student engagement. This two-pronged study, conducted at a regional state university in the U.S., utilized quantitative and qualitative data to explore the engagement levels between students attending the three different modalities offered in HyFlex courses. The findings of the quantitative study showed no difference in engagement levels between students attending face-to-face, virtually synchronously on Zoom, or virtually asynchronously. The results from the qualitative study generated five themes: (1) decreased stress; (2) positive learning experience; (3) flexibility to choose based on learning styles; (4) increased control on learning; and (5) increased accountability. These findings are discussed and strategies for effective engagement in HyFlex courses are shared. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article traces the history of mandatory deposit collections in Thuringia and explores the transformative effects of digitization on these practices. It highlights the role of the Thuringian State and University Library and collaborations with other institutions, while also discussing future challenges and opportunities in this field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As the media landscape changes, so do approaches to and challenges for the collection of legal deposit copies. In Saxony, the legal framework was adapted in 2014 to extend the collection mandate to digital publications. A cooperative approach within the SLUB (Saxon State Library – Dresden State and University Library) and external partners ensures effective collecting and archiving to safeguard Saxony's cultural heritage. The article summarises current developments and provides an outlook on the significance of the legal deposit collection for a profound exploration of the region's past and present. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Saarland's legal deposit regulations are governed by the Saarland media law. Since 2015, mandatory deposit also applies for electronic publications. The collection mandate is held by the Saarland University and State Library with the aim of documenting and indexing deposit copies to make them available to the public. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Hamburg State and University Library collects deposit copies of print, audio and electronic media published in Hamburg as part of its mandate as state library and deposit repository. This article describes the practical implementation of the library's collection mandate with regard to various media types and formats. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The deposit copy regulation for the smallest of federal states, Bremen, is regulated by the Bremen Library Act 2023 as obligation to deliver copies to a specific repository. Bremen's publishing landscape predominantly consists of small and very small publishers. In line with the internal course of business in the Bremen State and University Library, the central deposit repository, monographs and journals are collected and indexed according to different subject areas. The university document server has been used as repository for the collection of electronic items since 2020. Challenges arise from the dual function of the Bremen library as state library and university library, as well as from internal organizational structures requiring the mandate to be distributed across different subject areas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Systems Engineering Research Center (SERC) is a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) of the US Department of Defense (DoD) formed in 2008 with more than 20 collaborator universities in the United States. Over the last decade, SERC has conducted research with Principal Investigators from universities within the SERC network, as reflected in technical reports (TR). These reports describe detailed information and analysis of the conducted research for every project under SERC support, such as written records of experiments or results of a scientific project. We analyzed the TRs from 2009 to early 2023 to identify research streams, topics, and evolution in systems engineering (SE) research using text mining and network analysis techniques, such as Louvain Community Detection and word similarity. As a result, we identified four major research streams over a decade of research projects, along with insights about topics and the evolution of SE within this time frame. Finally, we distinguished most profile authors and their most significant collaborations and networks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With its direct impact on admissions procedures and (in)direct impact on campus climate, affirmative action bans can potentially influence student retention. This study uses a national dataset to examine the relationship between affirmative action bans in Oklahoma and New Hampshire and retention rates at public colleges and universities. Our findings indicate that the adoption of affirmative action bans is not associated with the average full-time or part-time retention rates for treated institutions relative to those institutions without affirmative action bans. We discuss the implications with respect to admissions policy changes, students' college choices, and alternative policies to increase student diversity, equity, and inclusion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mine closure is a global challenge. To date, there has been no scientometric analysis of the mine closure literature. This paper uses a scientometric analysis to assess the literature on mine closure. We assessed 2078 papers published since 2002. There was a rapid increase in the research output, with 76% of the papers published in the last 10 years. We identify the journals and co-citation index of journals associated with mine closure research. Geography journals are prominent with 20% of papers, but there is also evidence of journals linked to mining and interdisciplinary journals. Four clusters of universities are working on mine closure (the University of Western Australia, the University of Queensland, the University of the Free State and the University of Alberta) and the co-citation index groups journals into three clusters (environmental and ecological concerns, environmental health, multidisciplinary issues). The co-citation index groups the themes into 20 clusters, which we have regrouped into five themes (health, environment, geography, society, and regulation/politics). We draw seven conclusions. Although original social science research focused on the impact of mining, (1) there is clear evidence of work focusing on mine closure and (2) this work is rapidly increasing. The geography remains important (3) but has negative effects. Despite the geographical focus, ideas and concepts are substantially integrated across the available work (4). Focusing on geographical journals might prevent work from being published in multidisciplinary journals (5). Papers linking theory and mine closure are limited (6) and the available work needs careful thought on planning closures in cities and communities (7). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study made use of a survey questionnaire to find out the relationship between the listening skills and academic performance of entrepreneurial students. The respondents were 80 students who were officially enrolled in school year 2022-2023 in Davao de Oro State College. Using the questionnaire on the listening skills adapted from HURIER Listening tool and Pearson r correlation coefficient as the statistical tool, it was found out that students' listening skills was rated in the outstanding level and the academic performance of the students were categorized as satisfactory level. The results also showed that there was no significant relationship between the academic performance and listening skills in receiving, understanding, remembering, evaluating and responding. There was no significant correlation found in this study, so more research is needed to ascertain whether additional elements may have an impact on students' listening abilities in general and academic performance in particular. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Student evaluations of teaching (SETs) are widely used in higher education to assess instructional effectiveness and inform faculty personnel decisions. However, the factors influencing SETs remain a topic of ongoing research. This study investigated the predictive role of students’ motivation-related perceptions, as conceptualised by the MUSIC model (eMpowerment, Usefulness, Success, Interest, and Caring), and course difficulty in explaining variability in course and instructor evaluations. Participants included 2,949 undergraduate students from 30 courses across various disciplines at a large public university in the United States. Hierarchical linear modelling analyses revealed that students’ perceptions of the MUSIC components were significant predictors of both course and instructor evaluations at the student and course levels. Perceived course difficulty was negatively associated with evaluations, but the effect was smaller compared to the motivation-related variables. The final models explained substantial proportions of variance in course (67.6%) and instructor (65.2%) evaluations at the course level. The findings highlight the importance of fostering a motivationally supportive classroom environment to enhance students’ perceptions of empowerment, usefulness, success, interest, and caring, which in turn, can lead to more favourable evaluations of teaching effectiveness. SETs should be used as a tool to inform instructors’ pedagogical decisions rather than for personnel evaluation. Limitations and future research directions are discussed, including examining the influence of student diversity on SETs and referencing more recent literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper presents the development and implementation of a Web-Based Vehicle Monitoring System at Mindanao State University-Lanao del Norte Agricultural College (MSU-LNAC). The current manual system, characterized by pen-and-logbook entries, is inefficient, prone to errors, and time-consuming. The proposed solution leverages QR code technology and SMS notifications to automate and streamline the monitoring process, enhancing both accuracy and efficiency. The system's development follows the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using the waterfall model, ensuring a structured approach from requirement gathering to deployment. Key objectives include optimizing operations, improving data accuracy, reducing processing time, and enhancing security measures. The system's effectiveness and user satisfaction were evaluated through questionnaires, yielding high satisfaction scores among users. This research underscores the significance of integrating technology into campus security and administrative processes, offering a scalable solution for similar institutional environments. The study concludes with recommendations for future improvements, such as integrating the system with mobile platforms and enhancing database normalization and security features. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A survey of cataloguing and metadata policy and practice across Australian libraries was conducted as a follow-up on the author’s 2013 survey. Responses were collected from 86 libraries, including over half the country’s state and university libraries, as well as from 27 public library networks and 31 other types of library. On average, the libraries were spending 27 hours of staff time on cataloguing, although many more libraries reported a decline in cataloguing time than an increase. This trend was due to acquisitions being increasingly covered by record copy, and to competing demands on staff time, with retiring cataloguers not always being replaced. Nevertheless, large amounts of cataloguing, including original cataloguing, are still being performed by professional staff, with increasing attention being paid to making bibliographic access more culturally inclusive. On the other hand, libraries are presently relying on their bibliographic networks to publish their metadata as linked data, and hardly any are planning to move to BIBFRAME, while RDA’s ‘official toolkit’ is also proving problematic for some libraries. It is suggested that cataloguing in Australian libraries may be prioritised more if their metadata were made more discoverable and more usable by addressing the shortcomings of current systems and standards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Library skills acquired from student assistantships enhance graduates' work performance and contribute significantly to their professional success. Using descriptive-regression research design, the study aimed to determine the influence of library skills acquired from student assistantships on their current work performance. Specifically, this study intended to determine the level of library skills acquired from student assistantship and the level of the current work performance of the graduates. It was performed using a survey questionnaire that was tested using Cronbach Alpha and content validity. Data were collected from seventy (70) respondents who were selected using a simple random technique, respondents consisted of graduates who used to work in the library as student assistants from the different State Universities and Colleges in Region XII and were analyzed using simple linear regression. Results from the quantitative analysis revealed that library skills acquired from student assistantships significantly influence the respondents' current work performance. Further, the study implies that about 73.8 percent of the variations in library skills can be explained by the variations in work performance. Based on the findings, it is strongly recommended that educational institutions and libraries should develop structured training programs for student assistantships to enhance future career preparedness and work performance among graduates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aims to test the influence of Reputation, Legitimacy, Transparency on Good University Governance. In this research, reputation is proxied by performance, innovation, social responsibility, service, governance and workplace climate. Legitimacy is proxied by pragmatic legitimacy, moral legitimacy and cognitive legitimacy. Transparency is proxied by openness, clarity, open access and availability. Good University Governance proxied by independence, accountability, responsibility and fairness. The research method used in this research is a quantitative approach. The data used in this research came from the results of a questionnaire from undergraduate accounting students at state universities in Surabaya. This research uses the SmartPLS statistical test tool.The results of this research influence the variables reputation, legitimacy and transparency Good University Governance. The reputation variable influences good university governance at state universities in Surabaya. Legitimacy influences good university governanace at state universities in Surabaya. Transparency influences good university governance at state universities in Surabaya. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article aims to analyze the justifications of the grades of interlocutor evaluators and observer evaluators in a simulated face-to-face interaction of the Celpe-Bras exam. The evaluators are 3 undergraduate students who work at the Nucleus of Languages without Borders of the State University of Feira de Santana (NucLiisf/UEFS) in a preparatory course for the Celpe-Bras exam. Each teacher conducted 4 semi-structured interviews at the end of each simulated interaction, in order to ensure possible meetings with each of the examinees. The results show a high level of similarity in grading, but distinct criteria of judgment in at least half of the meetings. The results reveal a high level of similarity in the attribution of grades, but different classification criteria. There was also uncertainty regarding the score presented, giving rise to a debate around the subjectivity of the evaluation and the importance of better refining the criteria to increase the reliability of the process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study explores the academic and social experience of international students in colleges in the United States of America. Specifically, the study focuses on colleges with a high percentage of international students as they represent diverse cultural backgrounds and contribute significantly to the campus environment. Data were collected from 30 participants (undergraduate students) across five focus group interviews and a thematic analysis was performed. For academic experience, four sub-themes emerged: relationship with professors, academic resources, liberal arts requirements; and class participation weightage. For social experience, four sub-themes emerged: role of student clubs and societies; inter-college collaborations; intercultural sensitivity; and religious/cultural events. Findings provide valuable implications on how colleges with a high population of international students can improve the academic and social experience of these students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In this qualitative study, we examined how prospective mathematics teachers' instructional visions align with their instructional practices through an approximation of practice opportunity. Namely, we employed scripting tasks to understand how prospective teachers complete a scripting task and respond to students' misconceptions, and we compared their instructional visions with their responding practices. The 81 prospective mathematics teachers who were taking the "Misconceptions in Mathematics Teaching" course at two different state universities comprised the participants. Data was obtained from the instructional vision questionnaire and two scripting tasks in fractions. We analyzed the data using the content analysis technique. Our findings indicate that the majority of the participants' instructional visions were aligned with ambitious instruction, while their responding practices were mostly inconsistent with their visions. Our findings suggest that while their instructional visions were highly reform based, prospective mathematics teachers still need to be oriented in an ambitious instructional direction in their practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background Methods Results Conclusion Key Points Plain Language Summary Betel leaf chewing habit has been studied extensively, as it has been an ancient practice in many Asian countries. Although betel leaf has been reported to have potential beneficial properties, it has also been shown to have a strong association with oral diseases, including periodontitis. This case series addresses the presentation of periodontitis among betel quid users, to help clinicians identify and manage such patients when they are encountered in settings outside the countries and territories where betel quid use is common.Four patients of Asian ethnicity were referred to The Ohio State University College of Dentistry Graduate Periodontology clinic for periodontal treatment. Targeted questioning resulted in all four patients reporting a past and current betel leaf chewing habit, established at a young age, typically in a family setting, and long before their immigration from their native country.All four patients exhibited similar reddish‐brown staining on the teeth and generalized radiographic bone loss. Notably, the patients disclosed the betel chewing habit only after different vernacular names for betel quid were used during questioning, which complicated history taking. Severe periodontitis (stage III/IV, grade C) was diagnosed in all four patients, who were given appropriate periodontal treatment plans.Betel leaf chewing, prevalent in many Asian countries, is associated with periodontitis and may present with extensive tooth staining. Oral healthcare providers should consider this cultural habit and pursue thorough assessment and history taking for their patients originating from countries where the habit is common practice. Clinicians should be aware of the clinical presentation and oral findings in betel quid users. Given the increasing diversity of the patient pool that clinicians are encountering, knowledge of vernacular names for betel quid usage can prove valuable in history taking. A protocol for betel quid cessation should be incorporated into the management strategy for these patients in clinical practice. Clinicians should be aware of the clinical presentation and oral findings in betel quid users.Given the increasing diversity of the patient pool that clinicians are encountering, knowledge of vernacular names for betel quid usage can prove valuable in history taking.A protocol for betel quid cessation should be incorporated into the management strategy for these patients in clinical practice.Betel quid (paan) chewing is a widespread cultural habit, especially in Asia. The chewing of betel quid, whether alone or with tobacco, has been strongly associated with periodontitis and other oral conditions, such as leukoplakia, oral cancer, and oral submucous fibrosis. This report illustrates the typical presentation of periodontitis patients who habitually chew betel quid, highlights the associated clinical features, such as reddish‐brown tooth staining and severe bone loss, and underlines the challenge of obtaining a complete history because of the very many vernacular names used for betel quid in different countries and the fact that for many of the patients, this is considered a routine cultural tradition. It is unusual to encounter patients chewing betel quid in this country because the practice is not common. However, immigrants from countries where betel quid chewing is commonplace may continue the habit after they move to the United States. Oral healthcare providers should be aware of this possibility and elicit the relevant information from the patients. This will help practitioners to properly address this underlying factor and to provide appropriate care to these patients, including cessation advice and support, and establishment of routine oral screenings and regular periodontal maintenance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Colleges and universities in the United States spend over $2 billion annually on marketing and advertising. Increasingly, higher education institutions are turning to social media platforms, such as YouTube, to showcase their recruitment videos; however, to date, this body of persuasive messages has not been systematically surveyed. This study content analyzed a random sample of 251 videos promoting four-year institutions across the US that are accessible on YouTube, focusing on key persuasive factors, including the primary persuasive appeal used in the video, whether the persuasive message was stated directly or conveyed implicitly, and whether the presentation style was exposition- or narrative-based. Taking an integrative approach to content analysis, viewer responses (i.e. number of views, number of ‘likes’ and comments) were also captured and used as outcome variables in the current study. Our analysis revealed that college promotional videos tend to be brief, expository messages that explicitly encourage enrollment at the advertised schools. Additionally, institutions often promote their brands by foregrounding user imagery. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This longitudinal study aimed to investigate the causal relationship between physical exercise and emotional states among university students, focusing on the mediating role of sense of coherence. Method: A total of 1,215 university students (aged 18-25 years) were recruited and completed questionnaires assessing physical activity (International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form), emotional states (Positive and Negative Affect Schedule), and sense of coherence (Sense of Coherence Scale-13) at three time points over a three-month period. Preliminary analyses included independent samples t-tests, chi-square tests, and Pearson correlations. Cross-lagged panel mediation analysis was conducted using Mplus 8.3, with bootstrapping employed to test indirect effects. Results: Results indicated that sense of coherence significantly predicted positive affect (β = 0.259-0.369, p < 0.001). Positive affect, in turn, predicted physical exercise (β = 0.083-0.182, p < 0.05), while negative affect also influenced physical exercise (β = -0.096-0.203, p < 0.05). Physical exercise indirectly influenced positive affect through sense of coherence (β = 0.037, p = 0.045), and positive affect indirectly influenced physical exercise through sense of coherence (β = 0.029, p = 0.028). Other indirect effects involving physical exercise, sense of coherence, and negative affect were non-significant. Conclusion: This study underscores the importance of sense of coherence in promoting emotional well-being among university students and in the reciprocal relationship between physical exercise and positive emotional states. Findings suggest that interventions targeting sense of coherence may enhance the emotional benefits of physical exercise. Future research should explore other potential mediators and moderators of the relationship between physical exercise and emotions and examine the effectiveness of sense of coherence-based interventions on well-being in this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article explores the evolving role of librarians in small to medium-sized academic libraries, using the Everett I.L. Baker Library at Norwalk Campus, Connecticut State Community College, as a case study. As academic libraries transition from traditional, specialized roles to more versatile staffing models, the importance of cross-training among library staff becomes increasingly apparent. In environments dominated by electronic resources and constrained by limited budgets, libraries must adapt by developing a workforce capable of handling diverse tasks, from cataloging to providing research assistance. This article details the Norwalk campus library's implementation of a cross-training program designed to enhance staff flexibility, professional growth, and service delivery. Through comprehensive training in circulation, reference services, cataloging, and technical support, the library has successfully created a more cohesive and responsive team, better equipped to meet the dynamic needs of its academic community. The findings underscore the critical role of continuous learning, collaboration, and adaptability in modern academic librarianship, positioning cross-training as a key strategy for ensuring the sustainability and relevance of academic libraries in today's rapidly changing educational landscape. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Single-neutron adding data was collected in order to determine the distribution of the single-neutron strength of the 0 f 7 / 2 , 1 p 3 / 2 , 1 p 1 / 2 and 0 f 5 / 2 orbitals outside of Z = 16 , N = 18 , 34 S. The 34 S(d,p) 35 S reaction has been measured at 8 MeV/u to investigate cross sections to excited states in 35 S. Outgoing proton yields and momenta were analyzed by the Super-Enge Split-Pole Spectrograph in conjunction with the CeBrA demonstrator located at the John D. Fox Laboratory at Florida State University. Angular distributions were compared with Distorted Wave Born Approximation calculations in order to extract single-neutron spectroscopic overlaps. Spectroscopic overlaps and strengths were determined for states in 35 S up through 6 MeV in excitation energy. Each orbital was observed to have fragmented strength where a single level carried the majority. The single-neutron centroids of the 0 f 7 / 2 , 1 p 3 / 2 , 1 p 1 / 2 and 0 f 5 / 2 orbitals were determined to be 2360 - 40 + 90 keV, 3280 - 50 + 80 keV, 4780 - 40 + 60 keV, and ≳ 7500 keV, respectively. A previous discrepancy in the literature with respect to the distribution of the neutron 1 p 1 / 2 strength was resolved. The integration of the normalized spectroscopic strengths, up to 5.1 MeV in excitation energy, revealed fully-vacant occupancies for the 0 f 7 / 2 , 1 p 3 / 2 , and 1 p 1 / 2 orbitals, as expected. The spacing in the single-neutron energies highlighted a reduction in the traditional N = 28 shell-gap, relative to both the 1p spin-orbit energy difference ( N = 32 ) and the lower limit on the N = 34 shell spacing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sexual harassment in academia has gained attention due to legislative measures, university mechanisms, and student solidarity networks. This article explores the factors contributing to survivors winning when suing their university. The case described here relates to a North American university in a state with regulations against harassment and an active student movement. It delves into a case at the University of California, Irvine, where four individuals sued for the mishandling of sexual harassment complaints, resulting in the dismissal of a prominent professor. Drawing on data from the EU UniswithHeart research project, the article analyzes the impact of solidarity networks and the trial outcome. Through desk research and qualitative interviews, it identifies key elements leading to legal victories against universities, even in the case of a professor who made a big donation to the university, who was banned from campus, and who had his name removed from buildings. This study shows ten aspects that lead to winning a harassment case within universities, emphasizing the importance of addressing the consequences of harassment. It also illustrates the improvement of the academic environment and science when eliminating the hostile climate and silence. Successful outcomes inspire other survivors and urge universities to uphold policies for a safer academic environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

During the anti-immigration climate of the Trump administration rooted in racist nativist rhetoric, the feeling of vulnerability became palpable for Undocumented and DACAmented students. Racist nativism, however, is not a new phenomenon; it existed long before the Trump Effect. This study presents the testimonios of seven Undocumented and DACAmented Latinas as they grow up in central and eastern regions of Washington State. These testimonios reflect the lived experiences in the intersections of racism, nativism, and classism. A LatCrit framework with an analysis of racist nativism is used to illustrate the ways racism intersects with other facets of discrimination as these students navigate their high school and college educational trajectories. Using this framework provides a window for understanding how K-16 educators normalized and legitimized racist nativist discourses during the period of 2000 to 2010. This study also highlights the ideological complexities as these discourses intersect racism, nativism, and classism. Finally, this study calls for policies to address racist nativist discourses in the educational system and address Undocumented and DACAmented students' educational needs, primarily to mitigate the negative impact of the last four years' extreme political rhetoric on this vulnerable but empowered group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite the robust relationship between ethnoracial discrimination and positive psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) like subclinical suspiciousness in adulthood, the underlying mechanisms remain underexamined. Investigating the mechanisms previously implicated in trauma and positive PLEs - including negative-self schemas, negative-other schemas, perceived stress, dissociative experiences, and external locus of control - may inform whether ethnoracial discrimination has similar or distinct effects from other social stressors. We examined the indirect effects of experiences of discrimination (EOD) to suspicious PLEs and total positive PLEs through negative-self schemas, negative-other schemas, perceived stress, dissociative experiences, and external locus of control in Asian (n Asia n = 268), Black (n Black = 301), and Hispanic (n Hispanic = 129) United States college students. Among Asian participants, results indicated a significant indirect effect of EOD to suspicious PLEs and EOD to positive PLEs via perceived stress, and EOD to positive PLEs via negative-self schemas. Among Hispanic participants, results indicated a significant indirect effect of EOD to suspicious PLEs and EOD to positive PLEs via dissociative experiences. No mechanisms appeared significant in Black participants nor were any significant direct effects observed across models, despite them reporting significantly greater experiences of ethnoracial discrimination. Our findings suggest some shared but potentially distinct mechanisms contribute to increased suspicious PLEs and positive PLEs in Asian, Black, and Hispanic college students, with results differing by group, compared to the mechanisms underlying trauma and positive PLEs, with implications for the treatment of PLEs in college students exposed to ethnoracial discrimination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We show that least-squares cross-validation methods share a common structure that has an explicit asymptotic solution, when the chosen kernel is asymptotically separable in bandwidth and data. For density estimation with a multivariate Student-t (ν) kernel, the cross-validation criterion becomes asymptotically equivalent to a polynomial of only three terms. Our bandwidth formulae are simple and noniterative, thus leading to very fast computations, their integrated squared-error dominates traditional cross-validation implementations, they alleviate the notorious sample variability of cross-validation and overcome its breakdown in the case of repeated observations. We illustrate our method with univariate and bivariate applications, of density estimation and nonparametric regressions, to a large dataset of Michigan State University academic wages and experience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Regional Public Universities (RPUs) advance public good missions to foster postsecondary access, student-centeredness, and regional wellbeing. Despite the important contributions that RPUs make to their regions and students, scholars and the media often view the sector as amorphous and undistinguished, or they define RPUs by what they are not (e.g., elite, selective, community colleges, etc.). This sequential mixed methods research study grounded in organizational ecology theory and involving content analysis and cluster analysis proposes a typology of RPUs. Specifically, five RPU types are proposed: accessible, midsized master's-degree granting RPUs; regionally focused Historically Black Colleges and Universities; rural-serving and CUNY RPUs; large, urban regional-serving RPUs; and Puerto Rican Hispanic-serving RPUs. This study significantly advances conceptual understanding about RPUs by disrupting deficit-based understandings about the sector being shapeless and amorphous by showing that the sector contains distinct institutional types that represent unique approaches to fulfilling the RPU public good mission. This typology is also among the first to document the institutional diversity of RPUs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper explores the historical significance of Hindu College Calcutta, a key institution in colonial India's intellectual discourse. Established in the early 19th century, the college faced numerous challenges, including opposition from conservative factions and financial constraints, as it evolved into a hub for education and independent thought. The study highlights the socio-political context and the necessity of an institution providing contemporary education while preserving traditional Indian values. It focuses on the contributions of intellectuals associated with the college, particularly Henry Louis Vivian Derozio, examining his dynamic influence and his pivotal role in founding the Academic Association. Derozio's teachings and leadership inspired a cohort of students, fostering a culture of free thought and intellectual exploration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This research attempted to explore differences in how students perceive effectiveness and communication motives between two online classroom settings: online classroom and hybrid classroom. The participants (N = 289; 169 females, 105 males, and 15 others) were recruited from communication courses covering 11 sections of 5 subject areas at a comprehensive state university. The result showed there was no significant differences on course effectiveness between online and hybrid classes. We found that students in hybrid classes (M = 3.94, SD = 1.12) were more likely to communicate with instructors for relational motives than ones in online classes (M = 3.37, SD = 1.21). Also, respondents in the hybrid classes (M = 4.01, SD = 1.21) engaged more in excuse-making motives than ones in online classes (M = 3.70, SD = 1.31). While respondents in hybrid classes regularly meet instructors in person, they easily recognize that instructors are available around them. However, on the other hand, some students in online classes are unable to find the instructor accessible virtually. We proposed instructors in online classes could spend more effort on acknowledging they are available virtually, employing virtual meeting spaces, online drop-in sessions, or timely and frequent announcements/reminders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The advancement of technology in the current world is leading to the changing of the learning process in the educational field. This study aimed to explore the use of Wattpad to enhance the writing skills of EFL learners following the integration of ICT for educational purposes based on the effect of the application and the student’s perceptions. The study used a mixed method to examine the data provided both numerical and non-numerical. The samples of this study were 80 participants at a state university in Central Java, Indonesia. The investigation conducted was related to EFL. The data of this study were collected through tests and a survey which was distributed online. This study revealed that there was a significant difference between students who were taught using Wattpad and those who were taught using paper-based writing (sig. 0.016 < α). Moreover, there were positive perceptions from the participants toward the use of Wattpad to enhance writing skills. Wattpad was perceived as a pleasurable media of learning where students could express various emotions, ideas, and thoughts. It gave chances to students to develop their writing. Further, this study is expected to give insight into future research related to the investigation of the use of Wattpad in developing writing skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The general purpose of this study was to ivestiage the auto electrical and electronic competencies needed by mechanical work students for vehicle diagnosis and maintenance in Technical Colleges in Enugu State. Specifically, it determined important competencies for diagnosing vehicles, important competencies for maintaining vehicles, those important competencies for diagnosing and maintaining vehicles already possessed by mechanical work students, and vehicle diagnosing and maintenance competencies needed by mechanical work students in Technical Colleges. Two hypotheses guided the research. The study adopted a survey research design and was carried out in Enugu State. Population was 56 comprising of motor vehicle mechanical work teachers and instructors. A 5-point Likert Scale questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were analysed using mean and t-test for testing the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings include, among others,23 important competences for diagnosis and 21 for maintenance of motor vehicle. These include ability to: perform a scan tester diagnosis on vehicles ways(x̄= 3.58), define terms associated with OBD II diagnosis (x̄= 3.54), connect diagnostic tools to the identified ports (x̄= 3.83), repair lighting system (x̄= 3.57), and others. Enhance their efforts at equipping the students with the important competencies they need on; y 13 (29.5%) out of the two sets of competencies put together. The students need to acquire 16 (69.57%) and 15(71.43) of the important vehicle diagnosis and maintenance respectively. It was recommended among other things that, mechanical work teachers and instructors should engage in in-service training to acquire the skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study examined how prospective teachers defined effective teaching, the methods and techniques used by preservice teachers during their teaching practicum and their reasons to use them, and how these instructional techniques fit specific teaching principles. The participants in this study were 18 university seniors registered in the Primary Education Department at a state university. The data for this qualitative study were obtained from an information form completed by participating pre-service teachers, their prepared lesson plans, video recordings of practicum teaching experiences, and observation notes. The collected data were analyzed through descriptive analysis. Findings showed that pre-service teachers often mentioned following a student-centered approach. They emphasized the roles of an effective teacher as using different teaching methods, techniques, and materials, as well as guiding students, making learners more active, and paying attention to students’ individual differences. In terms of students’ roles in effective teaching, they mentioned students should actively participate in class, take responsibility for learning, think critically, and transfer their learning to new situations. It was determined that pre - service teachers had sufficient knowledge of the selection of methods and techniques. Pre-service teachers frequently included the 5E learning cycle model, question-answer, and drama methods in their lessons. In their suggestions, teachers frequently included the 5E learning cycle model, question-answering, and drama methods in their lessons. The findings of the study were that pre-service teachers should be generous in providing feedback to learners while they are teaching their lessons, and courses should be taught with a student-centered approach by using different methods and techniques, as well as being supported with visual elements. Additionally, pre-service teachers should be supported in using the theoretical knowledge they have learned in their courses and extending the period of teaching time within the scope of teaching practicum courses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Alternative therapies that can help achieve complete remission in dogs with lymphoma include total body irradiation and hematopoietic cell transplant, though there are few reports describing successes and pathologic sequelae of these procedures. During a 10-year period, 94 dogs with multicentric lymphoma received a hematopoietic cell transplant following total body irradiation at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Seven of these 94 dogs (7%) died prior to discharge, five (5%) of which presented for postmortem examination. Of these dogs, four received an autologous hematopoietic cell transplant, while one received a haploidentical allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant. All five dogs had bone marrow depletion with all hematopoietic lines affected. Three had systemic candidiasis, while two had bacterial infections. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report to document pathologic findings and development of systemic mycoses in dogs post total-body irradiation therapy and hematopoietic cell transplant. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In an increasingly complex educational landscape, the ability of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to maintain organizational performance and effectiveness is critical for their sustained success. Amidst evolving challenges, organizational diagnosis plays a crucial role in ensuring organizational robustness within these institutions, enabling them to navigate and thrive in the higher education sector. This descriptive-correlational study aimed at examining an organizational diagnosis based on Weisbord's Six-Box Model in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs). The academic deans were purposively chosen as samples of the investigation. Preziosi's (1980) organizational diagnosis questionnaire (ODQ) based on Weisbord's Model, an adopted datagathering instrument was used in data collection. Means and standard deviations were used for descriptive analyses while Spearman's rho set at 0.05 alpha level was employed for inferential analyses. In all organizational aspects, the results showed that there were no significant problems or challenges. In general, there were strong interrelationships among all the internal elements in the diagnosis model. Specifically, the strongest correlation existed between purpose and structure, between leadership and structure, and purpose and leadership. There is still reason to believe that the SUCs should function more efficiently in order to reach the optimum working conditions, even though no issues or problems revealed in the model. This study provides a framework that SUC officials and administrators can utilize while conducting an organizational assessment and review, as well as a full model that can be established for long-term performance and effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]