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Two families of strongly walk regular graphs from three-weight codes over
No full textA necessary condition for a -code to be a three-weight code for the Lee weight is given. Two special constructions of three-weight codes over are derived. The coset graphs of their duals are shown to be strongly 3-walk-regular, a generalization of strongly regular graphs
Winning Practices in Professional Learning Communities
Full text linkIn this qualitative study, we sought to identify the best practices emerging from professional learning communities (PLCs) in New Brunswick, Canada with regard to teacher collaboration. Established over a decade ago, PLCs are now a common practice in this province. The results of interviews conducted with teachers and principals (N = 13) show a strong level of collaboration between the teachers who shared materials, strategies, and interventions for greater continuity among practices from one grade level to another. In addition to developing assessment grids, technology to monitor student progress, and effective pedagogical tools in their PLCs, the participants were able to expand their reflection on their existing teaching practices and classroom materials, such as new strategies to help their students and a greater standardization and sustainment of practices and interventions, toward better differentiated instruction. A systematic analysis of student outcomes over several levels also helped regulate the teaching practices
L\u27intelligence artificielle générative dans l\u27enseignement médical : du potentiel à la pratique : quand l\u27IA dépassera les médecins
Full text linkThe development of two Point of Care Ultrasound stations for Objective Structured Clinical Examinations in undergraduate medical education
Full text linkIntroduction: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a valuable clinical skill that improves clinical care but requires substantial training. Validated assessment tools provide empirical evidence regarding trainee performance while also informing program-level evaluation. We developed two POCUS-specific stations for objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) to assess skill acquisition and inform best practices in undergraduate medical education.
Methods: A multidisciplinary group of POCUS educators identified two POCUS applications (pleural effusion and abdominal free fluid) well suited for the undergraduate level. A modified Delphi approach was used to develop POCUS-application-specific skill checklists and global rating scale. Two medical programs piloted the stations to inform reliability.
Results: Across two sites, 46 and 41 students participated in the pleural effusion and abdominal free fluid stations respectively. Checklists showed high internal reliability, with Cronbach’s alpha of 0.85 (95% CI 0.71-0.93) for the pleural effusion station and 0.87 (95% CI 0.74-0.95) for the abdominal free fluid station. Krippendorff’s alpha, a measure of inter-rater reliability, was also equally strong at 0.85 (95% CI 0.43-0.94) and 0.83 (95% CI 0.50-0.94) respectively.
Conclusion: Both POCUS OSCE stations demonstrated good internal and inter-rater reliability. Deployment of these OSCE stations at programs with integrated POCUS curricula may help refine programming and training expectations
Why the White Plague Reigns: A Nurse of European Background’s Reflections on Tuberculosis Among Indigenous Peoples in Saskatchewan
Full text linkTuberculosis is nearly eliminated in non-Indigenous Peoples in Canada yet remains a public health crisis for many Indigenous Peoples in this country. Nurses play a key role in TB elimination efforts for Indigenous Peoples in Canada and must do the work to learn how historical events and wrongdoings have led to the disproportionate TB burden many Indigenous Peoples face. We must understand the impact of these historical events and actively move towards truth and reconciliation if we hope to ever bridge the health equity gaps in this country and eliminate TB. Like many others, I did not know the truth until I began to ask the questions.As a tuberculosis registered nurse (TB RN) of European descent caring for the Indigenous population with TB in Saskatchewan, I have had some profound experiences. I will explore some of these encounters and the factors that affect TB elimination in Canada through my reflective journey
Investor Sentiment and its Effect on Stock Market Performance: Evidence from Pakistan
Full text linkThis study examines the effect of investor sentiment on Pakistan’s stock market and elaborates how the attitude and the behavior of investors as a whole influence the market. Using both quantitative and qualitative methods of research including sentiment analysis, the study seeks to determine the relationship between investor sentiment and the stock market in Pakistan. The objective of the study is to analyze the data of sentiment indices as well as the market data and try to establish trends and other relationships which will help to show how changes in the investor sentiment affect the prices of stocks and volumes of trade. The results show that investors’ sentiment is one of the factors affecting the volatility of the market, where on one hand, the high market and investor sentiment results in high price movements while low sentiment result to low price movements in the market
Three Decades of Post-Secondary Strategy in Manitoba
Full text linkThis article explores the impact of post-secondary system reviews in Manitoba in the three decades since 1993. During this timeframe, eight such reviews were undertaken, expressing key objectives for the system that included better alignment with provincial economic priorities, stronger system coordination, and increased accessibility. Despite the consistent appearance of these objectives across all reviews, governments did not always pursue them with sufficient energy to bring them to fruition, shaping how these reviews affected the approach to post-secondary policy in Manitoba.
Winton, S. (2022). Unequal benefits: Privatization and public education in Canada. University of Toronto Press.
Full text linkIn Canada, the concept of the \u27public school ideal\u27 is under threat due to increasing privatization. Modelling a critical analysis approach, a leading education researcher examines how policies have perpetuated this trend, inadvertently eroding core values in public education. Despite challenges being identified, concrete suggestions for action are included that encourage parents, educators, researchers and members of the public, to understand the importance of their roles in advocating for a universally accessible and equal-opportunity system. 
Livingston, K., O’Sullivan, C., Attard, K. (Eds.). (2024). Characteristics and conditions for innovative teachers: International perspectives. Routledge.
Full text linkHow can Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) be Effectively Incorporated into Middle School Art Students to Develop Creative Thinking and Enhance A Sense of Community?
Full text linkAs a middle school educator, I enhance student creativity through visual expression, weaving ideas into education’s cultural tapestry using emerging technologies like generative AI. Post-pandemic research highlights a need for connection and belonging. Writing and art foster this connection, building creative confidence and self-efficacy. This qualitative analysis explores how generative AI can revitalize instruction by supporting creative learning, particularly for art and language educators. Grounded in Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development, the study focuses on three key challenges: (1) Students often hesitate to begin due to perceived limitations—AI tools can help them visualize ideas and start creating. (2) Learning may feel intimidating—AI can introduce novelty and collaborative projects to boost engagement. (3) Diverse student needs—AI can personalize learning, supporting ESL students by scaffolding understanding, enhancing critical thinking, and adapting to learning pace. This research aims to guide educators and developers in designing tools that empower student voice, creativity, and expression