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“Be Helpful & Assume You Know Nothing:” Wisdom from Community Leaders on University Engagement
Full text linkWhat Can Business Learn from Botanical Gardens? An International Comparison of Approaches to Sustainability
Full text linkThis study compares sustainability in US, European, and Asian businesses with an international set of botanical gardens to see what businesses can learn from botanical gardens how to adjust to new demands for increased sustainability. The study uses intentional sampling to compare businesses recognized for sustainability success to globally renowned botanical gardens. Content analysis of annual reports is used to identify the extent to which the social, environmental, and economic dimensions of sustainability are represented. Findings show US businesses emphasize the economic dimension of sustainability more than European and Asian businesses. European and Asian businesses give more attention to the social and environmental dimensions of sustainability than US businesses. Botanical gardens give high emphasis to both social and environmental dimensions. These findings demonstrate how organizations can balance competing stakeholder interests with sustainability as a goal. US businesses should be aware of the more balanced approach shown by European and Asian businesses. Future research should consider changes over time in how businesses operationalize sustainability, and botanical gardens should be aware of potential threats to their traditional and current emphasis on the environment
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Full text linkExploring Gender Stereotypes in Alcohol Marketing Across Decades
No full textThis study examines the evolution of gender stereotypes and emerging gender roles in alcohol marketing over the past century, with a distinctive methodological approach, analyzing advertisements spanning 100 years. By incorporating LGBTQ+ representations alongside traditional gender portrayals, this research provides a comprehensive historical perspective on how advertising strategies have shaped and responded to societal changes. The study employs a detailed content analysis of alcohol advertisements from the 1920s to the present, focusing on emotional appeal, projected values, geographic targeting, psychographics, and distribution channels. By tracing these elements across different periods, the research uncovers how gender roles in alcohol marketing have evolved from rigid stereotypes to more nuanced, inclusive approaches. Findings indicate a shift from overtly gendered messaging, where alcohol was marketed through hyper-masculine or feminine imagery, to contemporary strategies emphasizing lifestyle aspirations and inclusivity. While historical ads reinforced traditional gender norms, modern campaigns increasingly cater to diverse identities, reflecting broader societal shifts. This research highlights the influential role of alcohol advertising in shaping consumer behavior and gender perceptions. Understanding these shifts is crucial for marketers and policymakers seeking to promote responsible and equitable marketing practices in an evolving social landscape
Decolonizing Science: Indigenous Language and Digital Culture in Africa
Full text linkDebates over the impact of colonialism on indigenous African languages dates to several decades. Literary experts like Ngugi wa Thiong\u27o has advocated for the use of indigenous language as means of communication in public schools in Africa. Chinua Achebe, on the other hand, has advocated for a hybrid language, that is, a localize English in a ways that recognize Africans ability to reimagine foreign languages. At the heart of this advocacy is the imperialistic or hegemonic nature of European languages imposed on Africa. Although there is an abundance of studies in the overlapping fields of literature, linguistics, and history on how African governments have attempted to promote Mother\u27s Tongue Education (MTE) or indigenous language as a panacea to Western literary encroachment and as part of the politics of identity construction after the demise of colonial rule, research has overlooked how young Africans, with little or no training in African literary scholarship are creating digital contents on social media, such as Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, among others, for audience that cuts across gender, race, ethnicity, and even generation. This study investigates the decolonial relevance, Science in Yoruba (SiY), one of the new social media platforms committed to making an African sense of global science
Interlude. A Colloquy on the Future of Music, Music Education, and the American Orchestra
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Improving Diabetes Knowledge and Self-Management Confidence Through Structured CGM Education Among Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes: A Quality Improvement Project
Full text linkBackground: Poor glycemic control among pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) poses significant risks for both maternal and fetal complications. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, though valuable tools, are often poorly understood by patients, which impedes effective self-management. Insufficient education and low confidence frequently contribute to poor adherence to glucose monitoring and dietary recommendations.
Methods: This quality improvement project utilized the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle to guide implementation. A pre-test/post-test quasi-experimental design was used to assess the impact of a one-hour CGM-focused education session. The intervention was delivered to a sample of 30 pregnant women with GDM in an outpatient maternal-fetal medicine clinic. The curriculum was based on the 2022 American Diabetes Association (ADA) National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES). Data were collected before and after the intervention using the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ) and the Self-Efficacy for Diabetes Questionnaire. The impact of the intervention was determined by applying paired t-tests to compare participants’ pre- and post-intervention outcomes.
Results: The CGM education session led to meaningful increases in participants’ diabetes knowledge and confidence in managing their condition.
Conclusion: Despite limitations such as a small sample size, short follow-up period, and single - site implementation, the results suggest that structured CGM education is a highly effective intervention. When delivered by advanced practice nurses, this education can enhance patient knowledge, support technology adoption, and promote effective self-management of GDM. Education also fosters confidence and empowers patients to make informed treatment decisions. Given these benefits, broader implementation of this practice is warranted, alongside long-term research to further evaluate its impact.
Keywords: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES), patient education
Advocating for Change: Strengening Antenatal Depression Management in Practice
Full text linkAntenatal depression remains one of the most undertreated and underrecognized psychiatric complications during pregnancy affecting up to 20 % of pregnant individuals worldwide. In the United States alone, over half a million women each year suffer from this debilitating condition. The consequences are dire: increase risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, impaired mother-infant bonding, suicide, and infanticide. Untreated, it can affect both maternal and fetal well-being, leading to long term developmental and psychosocial challenges for the child and deep emotional physical suffering for the mother. Despite the substantial risk, many healthcare providers lack adequate awareness and training regarding the signs and symptoms of antenatal depression. The failure to recognize and adequately address antenatal depression is not only a missed opportunity for intervention but a profound public health concern. This quality improvement initiative implemented a targeted educational intervention designed to increase awareness, knowledge, and confidence among healthcare providers at Memorial Hospital West in recognizing and managing antenatal depression. Providers were educated on the signs and symptoms as well as the use of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), a validated screening tool for depression. Pre and post-test assessment were conducted to evaluate changes in knowledge and self-efficacy. Post-intervention results demonstrated a notable increase in both provider knowledge and confidence in identifying antenatal depression, underscoring the effectiveness of focused education. By improving provider education, early intervention can change the trajectory of maternal and fetal health outcomes
