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Adverse Events Reported Following RSV Prefusion F Protein Vaccines Administration Among Approved Populations: A Cross-Sectional Study
Get PDFIntroduction. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of lower respiratory tract infections among children and older adults. Two RSV prefusion F protein (RSVpreF) vaccines currently are approved for adults aged 60 years and older. However, little is known about the adverse events reported among individuals in this age group who have received an RSVpreF vaccine. The purpose of this study was to compare adverse events reported by nonpregnant adults (≥60 years old) who received an RSVpreF vaccine.Methods. This study included individuals who reported a vaccine-related adverse event to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Data abstracted from VAERS were recoded into standardized adverse event categories for analysis.Results. A total of 2,321 individuals were included. The three most frequently reported adverse event categories were neurologic, musculoskeletal, and constitutional symptoms. Recipients of Arexvy™ (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine, Adjuvanted) reported more injection site reactions compared with those who received Abrysvo™ (Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccine). There were no adverse event categories that were more commonly reported among Abrysvo™ recipients compared with Arexvy™ recipients.Conclusions. The adverse events observed in this study were consistent with findings from previous Phase II/III trials. The higher frequency of injection site symptoms among Arexvy™ recipients may be attributable to the adjuvant included in Arexvy™ but absent in Abrysvo™. Overall, these findings indicate that both vaccines provide safe protection against RSV for older adults, with minimal side effects, in a population that previously had no vaccination option.
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No full textThe Athletic Reckoning: A Study of Former College Athletes’ Identity, Realization, and Career Preparation
Get PDFAthletic identity, as scholars have demonstrated, shapes the perceptions and experiences of college athletes. Likewise, scholars have also shown that career preparation (or the lack thereof) is an important component of athletes’ general preparation for life after sport. This study focuses on former college athletes’ perception of how their athletic identity and commitment to their athletic role shaped their career preparedness. It does so by interviewing former college athletes who have had the requisite time to reflect on their career preparedness, and by considering what the authors call ‘the athletic reckoning.’ This is the juncture at which participants come to the realization that their athletic career is over and, often correspondingly, take on a heightened focus regarding their vocational development. Findings also shed light on the job market experiences of unprepared athletes. The study has implications for both scholars of intercollegiate sport and for practitioners in athletic departments who work with current and former college athletes
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Get PDFEvidence for a population of Eastern Bronzebacks, Dendrelaphis cf. proarchos (Wall 1909), in western peninsular India
Get PDFPredation of Asian Horned Frog (Megophrys sp.) by a Yellow-billed Blue Magpie (Urocissa flavirostris)
No full textReintroduction of Gharials (Gavialis gangeticus) in the Lower Ganga River, Murshidabad, West Bengal, India
Get PDFThe Critically Endangered Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), native to the Indian Subcontinent, is the sole survivingspecies of a once-diverse genus. Its population has declined by over 80% in the past two centuries due to habitatloss from water impoundment, sand mining, hunting, and intensive fishing. Only about 650 adult gharials remainin the wild, primarily in isolated stretches of the Ganga, Mahanadi, and Brahmaputra River Systems. A small, poorlydocumented population also exists in West Bengal. Focusing on conservation efforts to protect Gharials and theirriverine ecosystem in the lower Ganga basin is urgent, especially in West Bengal. Therefore, a species-reintroductionprogram has been initiated by the West Bengal Forest Directorate to release captive-bred Gharials into suitable habitats.The goal of this program is to enhance the likelihood of long-term survival of the Gharials in the lower Ganga Basin.As part of this project, 37 young Gharials were released in February 2024 into the Ganga River in the MurshidabadDistrict of West Bengal, India. The release was performed following established habitat assessment protocols, andrecommendations for reintroducing the species. The progress of the released Gharials is being monitored, and localriparian communities are involved to ensure the long-term conservation of the Gharials. The released Gharials are acclimatingto their new environment and are gradually spreading throughout the natural riverine habitat. Unfortunately,three Gharials became entangled in ghost nets and were lost within the first 15 days. Since then, the ghost nets havebeen removed from the river, and no further instances of Gharial mortality have been recorded
Competency-based Education Through Micro-credentials Offerings – A Pilot Study
Get PDFThis pilot study examined the implementation of Competency-Based Education (CBE) through micro-credentials at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), focusing on the perspectives of learners, instructors, and employers. Despite a growing global interest in CBE, empirical research on its effectiveness remains limited. SIT’s Competency-Based Stackable Micro-credential (CSM) program offers modular, industry-relevant learning for working adults, with micro-credentials functioning as standalone qualifications or stackable units toward a full degree. Findings from learner surveys indicated that the content was highly relevant to real-world jobs, and the learning could be applied to work. Instructors recognized the relevance of CBE to industry needs, despite the increased demands associated with content development, delivery, and learner support. Employers observed improvements in employee competencies and workplace engagement. The findings underscore the potential of CBE micro-credentials to offer flexible, industry-focused education pathways when supported by robust frameworks and comprehensive learner support services.