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Mentorship, mentor behaviors, and nurse well-being
No full textNurses, at the forefront of healthcare, serve as leaders in sustaining human health and represent the largest component of the healthcare system, but the physical and mental pressure of working in acute care hospitals and increased workplace stressors negatively impact well-being (Si et al., 2023). Interventions aimed at improving low levels of well-being are vital to sustain the nursing profession (Ding et al., 2022; Zhang et al., 2024). The literature indicates mentorship may enhance well-being; however, the direct relationship between mentorship and well-being has not been addressed. A cross-sectional survey of registered nurses working in acute care hospitals employed statistical methods including independent samples t -tests, regression analyses, correlations, and one-way analysis of variance to examine the relationships between mentorship, mentor behaviors and attributes, demographic variables, and well-being.
A total of 255 survey participants were included in the study. Sample demographics were recorded using a demographic details form. A mentorship assessment determined those participants that had been mentored and those that had not, as well as whether or not those that were mentored had a current mentor or not. Mentor behaviors and attributes were recorded with the Mentor Behavior Scale (MBS) (Brodeur, 2015). Levels of well-being were measured with the short version of the Psychological General Well-Being Index (PGWB-S) (Grossi et al., 2006).
The analysis demonstrated that nurses experience moderate distress on average (M = 71.37, SD = 20.16), while 32.9% are severely distressed. Nurses who had a current mentor made up 19.2% of the sample. These mentees’ perception that a good understanding of the changes that would be good for them had been established with their mentor was positively correlated with positive well-being (rho = .45, p < .001). The mentee’s perception that their mentor understands their needs, worries, and problems was positively correlated with self-control and feelings of emotional stability (rho = .33, p < .005). The mentee’s perception that when meeting, their mentor talks less than they do was also positively correlated with self-control (rho = .38, p < .005). Good reliability of the PGWB-S and the MBS and four subscales was demonstrated with Cronbach’s alphas above 0.70
The impact of light on healthcare professionals' stress levels following a simulated clinical experience
No full textStress and well-being have become focal points for healthcare leaders as the burnout experienced by clinical providers continues to rise, resulting in increased stress levels, fatigue, and a reduction in the workforce. Identifying mechanisms to assist frontline emergency department healthcare providers in managing stress and enhancing resilience is essential for improving the working conditions in healthcare. Investigating the effects of light on emergency department healthcare providers is a crucial component of modifying the clinical environment to manage stress levels. This research examined how blue light affects clinical providers’ stress levels following exposure to a high-stress clinical simulation, which served as a proxy for a high-stress clinical encounter. The theoretical framework of human-centric lighting describes how lighting is integrated into the built environment and impacts individuals working in a space.
A quantitative research methodology was employed to assess the impact of altering the wavelength of light participants are exposed to following a stress-inducing simulated clinical encounter on reducing stress. A randomized controlled trial exposing half the participants to blue light and the other half to traditional fluorescent light was conducted to assess for changes in stress levels as indicated by heart rate variability. Heart rate variability was collected from a wearable device (Hexoskin) and analyzed for variations during three points in time (pre-briefing, during the simulation, and debriefing). The variable, blue light, was introduced during the debriefing period. Changes in heart rate variability were assessed at each of the time points between the two groups.
The results indicate that the simulated clinical environment could produce a stress response. However, no statistically significant effect was found between the groups in relation to their stress levels or duration during the debriefing period. However, there are limitations to this study, including a small sample size and resolution of the stressor before data capture. Future studies will build upon these results to identify if there is a stress-reducing effect of blue light during clinical scenarios
Strengthening Library Research through Community, Mentorship, and Recognition
No full textThis 25-minute presentation, led by the LRRT Past-Chair and Chair-Elect, will explore how the LRRT supports both budding and seasoned researchers. Attendees will gain insight into LRRT's key initiatives, including the Virtual Research Mentorship Program, which pairs emerging researchers with experienced mentors. The presentation will also highlight how participants can submit their research to the Shera Research Awards, which recognize excellence in library research at the ALA annual convention. In addition, the presenters will discuss how to get involved with or present for the LRRT's webinar series, which cultivates a nationwide community of practice focused on library research
More Giggling, Less Wiggling: Captivate Early Learners with Tried & True Takeaways
No full textCapturing the attention of young learners in the library can be a challenge—but it doesn’t have to be! More Giggling, Less Wiggling is a fun, energetic session packed with practical, ready-to-use strategies to create budget-friendly, engaging, interactive, and developmentally appropriate library experiences for early childhood students.
Learn how to integrate movement-based learning, interactive read-alouds, and phonological awareness into your lessons while establishing smooth routines and behavior management techniques for stress-free library visits. Discover songs, fingerplays, storytelling tricks, and hands-on activities that keep little learners engaged while reinforcing literacy and math skills for over 25 themes.
Perfect for school and public librarians working with PreK and early elementary students, this session provides proven, low-prep strategies to make your library a place of excitement, discovery, and joyful learning. Walk away with an abundant toolkit of ideas, resources, and confidence to bring more giggles (and fewer wiggles!) to your library
Differences in Lower-Extremity Muscle Activation and Temporospatial Parameters in People Living With HIV When Walking on a Level Surface and an Inclined Surface
No full textDespite improvements in retroviral medications, people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continue to present with neuromuscular impairments, leading to gait and balance deficits and increasing their risk of falls. The purpose of this study was to determine if there were differences in lower extremity muscle activation and temporospatial gait parameters in people living with HIV who were at risk for falls versus those not at risk for falls when walking on a flat versus inclined surface. Thirty-two adults living with HIV participated in this study. Each participant completed the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale before walking tests. A six-minute walk test was performed to determine average gait speed. Surface electromyography (EMG) was used to assess lower extremity muscle activation, and the Mobility Lab APDM was used to collect temporospatial data while walking on a treadmill. Participants walked on a treadmill at the average gait speed determined by their six-minute walk test for two 30-second trials at a 0% level of inclination (flat) and two 30-second trials at 8% inclination. Before data analysis, participants were divided into two groups: fall risk and non-fall risk groups, based on their ABC scores. Two MANOVAs were performed to compare the two groups and two levels of inclination for the temporospatial data and EMG data. For the temporospatial data, the double-limb stance time and single-leg stance time significantly decreased as the inclination increased, regardless of group. For the EMG data, decay of the tibialis anterior muscle was significantly less in the fall-risk group, despite the level of inclination. The duration and decay of the gastrocnemius muscle were significantly greater at an 8% incline, regardless of the fall risk group. Conclusions: Differences in muscle activation was observed at the ankle complex between fall risk groups and levels of inclination. Double limb support time was less while walking up an incline, regardless of fall risk status, and contrary to previous literature. Future research is needed to determine if the amplitude of muscle activation can better explain deficits in the timing of muscle activation observed in this study
The Unsilencing of Children: A Study Examining School Climate, Anxiety, and Stress in Elementary School Children
No full textThe purpose of this critical phenomenological qualitative study was to examine how school climate impacts children’s lived experiences with stress and anxiety during the school day. Bronfenbrenner’ (1986) bioecological theory of human development, Maslow’s (1943) hierarchy of needs, and Freire’s (2018) pedagogy of humanization served as the frameworks for
this study.
A snowball sample of elementary students enrolled in third, fourth, and fifth grades within charter, private, and public schools in Texas was interviewed using a semi-structured protocol. Interview questions aligned with Texas Education Code 38.351’s (Texas Education Agency [TEA], n.d.a) definition of school climate that encompassed teacher relationships, teaching and learning practices, and organizational structures. Interview transcriptions were analyzed through elemental and affective coding (Saldana, 2021) in ATLAS.Ti25 (2025).
Findings focus on children’s emotional well-being during the school day. Suggestions for changes in school policies and areas for future research are recommended
Antiproliferative activities of Euphorbia bicolor (euphorbiaceae) and Maclura pomifera (moraceae) extracts on estrogen receptor-positive and triple-negative breast cancer cell lines
No full textBreast cancer remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide, driving the search for novel therapeutic compounds. Recent research has highlighted the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1) ion channel as a promising target for cancer treatment. This study explores the antiproliferative properties and mechanisms of action of phytochemicals from two native plants, Maclura pomifera and Euphorbia bicolor, in breast cancer cell lines. Maclura pomifera, a dioecious tree native to the south-central USA, showed significant antiproliferative effects in estrogen receptor positive MCF-7 and T47D breast cancer cells. Extracts of both male and female branches and leaves (500 µg/mL) reduced cancer cell viability by 75–80%. These effects were mediated by intracellular calcium overload via TRPV1 activation, leading to apoptosis. Blocking TRPV1 with capsazepine and using the calcium chelator BAPTA-AM rescued cell viability, confirming the role of TRPV1. The extracts activated multiple apoptotic pathways, including mitochondrial, ERK-induced, and endoplasmic reticulum stress-mediated apoptotic mechanisms. Key apoptotic markers such as caspase 3, caspase 8, caspase 9, FADD, FAS, ATF4, and CHOP were upregulated, while antiapoptotic BCL-2 expression was downregulated. Notably, the female extract also inhibited the PI3K/AKT pathway by reducing AKT and pAKT protein levels. Euphorbia bicolor diterpene extracts demonstrated antiproliferative effects in estrogen receptor-positive T47D and triple-negative MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells. In MDA-MB-231 cells, apoptosis was induced through TRPV1-mediated calcium overload, similarly to M. pomifera extracts. However, in T47D cells, apoptosis was driven by a 10-fold increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS) than in MDA-MB-231 cells. Both cell lines showed disruption of calcium homeostasis, leading to mitochondrial and ER stress, activating apoptotic markers caspase 3, caspase 9, caspase 8, FAS, XBP1s, CHOP, and BAX, and reducing BCL-2 levels. PI3K/AKT pathway inhibition was observed in both cell lines. These findings suggest that Maclura pomifera and Euphorbia bicolor phytochemicals could be promising candidates for breast cancer therapeutics by modulating TRPV1 activity and inducing apoptosis through multiple apoptotic pathways
Compassionate discipline: An explorative qualitative study of major urban and suburban public high schools in North Texas
No full textZero tolerance disciplinary practices emphasized the need of implementing strategies to ensure equity and fairness prevails in the educational system. Creating a safe and fair discipline system was crucial in promoting learning and interpersonal relationships in academic institutions. The purpose of this study was to determine if factors including socioeconomic status, gender, and race were considered by school administrators when disciplining students in high schools in North Texas. The research was a qualitative study based on the critical race theory (CRT) and social learning theory (SLT). The study explored these factors in response to the research question: What are school administrator’s experiences in using compassionate discipline in major urban and suburban high schools in North Texas? The methodology design that was utilized was purposive sampling which included the selection of 10 participants from urban and suburban high schools in North Texas. A phenomenology approach was used in the description of the participants' lived experiences. The findings of this study resulted in three themes that emerged from the data including: disciplinary techniques, considerations when removing students, and student demographic considerations. The three themes branched into 6 subthemes including: compassionate techniques, non-compassionate techniques, home environment of students, socioeconomic status of students, race perception when disciplining students, and gender perception when disciplining students. This qualitative study intended to explore the use of compassionate discipline in major urban and suburban high schools in North Texas
Validity and clinical relevance of the Autism Spectrum Quotient in the age of social media
No full textThe purpose of the study was to investigate the Autism Spectrum Quotient’s (AQ) psychometric properties and how the measure relates to variables such as race, gender, and exposure to potential sources of bias related to social media and autism-related information. Anonymous responses to an online survey including the AQ, the Social Responsiveness Scale- Second Edition (SRS-2), Autism Stigma and Knowledge Questionnaire (ASK-Q), and a social media usage questionnaire were collected from 251 participants. Cronbach’s alpha was calculated to assess the AQ’s internal reliability, and the full scale showed strong internal reliability (>.9). However, this result could also reflect redundant items that are inflating the reliability coefficient. Two exploratory factor analyses (EFAs) were conducted to see how the AQ items would contribute to the scale when five factors (a factor roughly translates to a subscale), and two factors were extracted based on the degree to which the item responses statistically relate to each other. Both models found that 11 to 17 of the 50 AQ items need to be revised or removed from the scale. Pearson correlation analyses found a strong, positive relationship between the AQ and SRS-2 indicating convergent validity, yet there were concerns regarding relatively weak relationships with two of the AQ subscales. An independent t-test did not find a significant difference in AQ scores between White and non-White participants. This analysis was limited due to a lack of diversity in the sample. A one-way ANOVA with a Tukey post-hoc analysis found that AQ scores of gender diverse participants were higher than cisgender females, indicating gender bias. Two multiple regression analyses found that social media use alone had a significant yet negligible relationship with AQ scores. A one-way ANOVA and independent t-test found potential self-response bias in participants who have taken the AQ before and have taken other autism-related measures before, respectively. Pearson correlation analyses between the AQ and ASK-Q found weak relationships between knowledge about ASD and AQ scores, but this analysis was limited due to ASK-Q ceiling effects. It was concluded that the AQ will require major revisions to be considered a valid measure of autistic characteristics
Implications of Social-Emotional Wellness and Employment Readiness Within Down Syndrome Adults
No full textAt GiGi’s Playhouse, the adults with Down Syndrome participated in a 14-week program with the doctoral of occupational therapy student to garner social-emotional wellness skills related to job attainment. The program included a holistic format consisting of physical, emotional, and social activities.GiGi's Playhous