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PERCEIVED FLEXIBILITY AND BENEFITS AS DETERMINANTS OF CLOUD COMPUTING ADOPTION BY ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA
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Goal: This study has examined perceived flexibility and benefits as determinants of cloud computing adoption by academic libraries in South-West, Nigeria
Methodology: This study used interviews for gathered data in a strictly qualitative manner. The system librarians in South-West Nigerian university libraries were the intended audience. Twenty (20) system librarians employed in the ICT department of nine (9) university libraries in South-West Nigeria made up the sample. There were five research questions formulated and answered.
Findings/Results: System librarians acknowledge the benefits of cloud computing adoption in academic libraries. To overcome these challenges, meticulous strategic planning is require
Strategically Insuring Your Farm: The Rise of Micro-Captive Insurance
Get PDFOver the past twenty-five years producers have operated within the modern crop insurance regime. Through this experience producers have gained valuable insights into understanding the essence of how insurance operates. The insurance market, including crops, property and casualty, has experienced changes, especially in the past couple of years. Crop insurance per acre premiums have risen and contract offerings have expanded, contributing to further complexity. Property and casualty have experienced increased claims costs, leading to higher premiums and/or higher deductibles and sometimes drops in coverage.
Increased knowledge of how insurance market’s function, increases in contract complexity, increases in premium, increases in deductibles and the threat of being denied coverage for risks makes the time ripe to discuss an insurance alternative – Section 831(b) of the U.S. tax law, commonly referred to as “micro-captives”
Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference Marks 40 Years
Get PDFThe Nebraska Women in Agriculture program marked 40 years of educating and empowering females in farming, ranching, and agribusiness, with nearly 370 people attending its annual conference on February 20 and 21, 2025, in Kearney
Addressing the Lack of Patient Adherence to Exercise Within the Physical Therapy Clinic and Creating Infographics to Improve Patient Adherence
Get PDFThe primary objective of this applied knowledge project is to develop educational materials to enhance patient adherence. The World Health Organization defines adherence as “the extent to which a person’s behavior…corresponds with agreed recommendations from a healthcare provider.” Within the physical therapy field, non-adherence to exercise is a significant problem linked with increased duration of treatment, more patient complaints, reduced positive clinical outcomes, and even surgical intervention.
Multiple factors affect patient adherence, making it hard to pinpoint a singular cause. Clinical observations and research suggest that belief in the rehabilitation process may suffer due to a prolonged recovery period, lack of immediate visible improvement, persistent pain, and lack of physiological understanding of the recovery process. This project aims to address the factors that inhibit adherence, specifically physiological knowledge regarding their recovery, to educate patients and improve adherence outcomes. To achieve this, the project will develop infographic pamphlets focused on Anterior Cruciate Ligament rehabilitation. These materials will also incorporate accessible scientific language that ensures clarity for a broad audience. These pamphlets will also include explanatory text and visual aids to enhance the patient\u27s physiological understanding and aim to improve adherence to prescribed exercises.
Key Words: Adherence, Physical Therapy, ACL recovery, Infographic
Airport Milk Justice
Get PDFThis creative and personal Essay explores the complex and often overlooked experience of a new working mother. Through a series of personal stories featuring airports and security personnel, this author navigates the struggles and lack of support from society for breastfeeding on-the-go. Ultimately, the author was able to use these personal experiences and turn them into a positive advocacy mission for herself and for other working mothers across the United States by finding solutions and reaching out to airport regulators. This piece highlights candidly the intersection between motherhood and the professional world by illustrating the difficulties and evolving expectations for working mothers and then need for more spaces for them
eCarrots: Prison Control and Profits from Correctional Tablets
Get PDFIn recent years, tablets have gained tremendous popularity behind bars for their ability to expand access to educational and rehabilitative services for people in prison. However, there are downsides to tablet implementation, including high costs at the expense of a captive population and shifting power dynamics resulting in possible volatility. This Article examines the use of correctional tablets in jails and prisons as mechanisms for administrative control and profit-making in an era of beleaguered correctional budgets. It also considers legal and policy implications related to the disproportionately negative impact of the introduction of tablets on people in poverty, increased dependency on third-party contractors through the elimination of existing service structures, and the dangers of screentime addiction for people in prison. Ultimately, tablet suppliers are likely to continue working their way into prison systems, and there are many benefits to the incarcerated population from this expansion. However, it must be done thoughtfully and under careful oversight of interested parties to ensure the worst impacts are mitigated
Aggregate Survey Reports of the Leading Economic Indicator, Nebraska
Get PDFAggregate Survey Reports of the Leading Economic Indicator, Nebraska from the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Creation of an Open Access Textbook
No full textSlide presented during the PRCA Research Celebration, June 3, 2025, in the University Libraries, University of Nebraska-Lincoln titled Creation of an Open Access Textbook, about the development and publication of Concepts in Animal Parasitology, co-edited by Scott L. Gardner and Sue Ann Gardner and published by Zea Books (Lincoln, Nebraska, USA) in 2024
The Brief Life of a Students-as-Partners Model for Improving General Education
No full textA Students-as-Partners (SaP) model has significant potential for meaningful relationships between centers for teaching and learning (CTLs) and honors programs or colleges. Honors programs and colleges are excellent partners in that they often have flexibility in course offerings and students interested in non-traditional learning opportunities. Too often, education planning and assessment are done to students rather than with them. Having students conduct scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) on university-wide initiatives not only provides the institution with valuable information about its teaching and learning efforts but also offers applicable research experience for students that can meaningfully impact future programming
Unveiling the Stigma: Doctor Mental Health and Intervention Strategies
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The mental health of physicians is a pressing issue that has received increasing attention in recent years. The alarmingly high suicide rates for physicians underscores the critical need to address the mental health challenges that doctors face. Physicians are exposed to stressors that are unique to their profession, including high-stakes decision making, long work hours, traumatic patient situations, and the emotional toll of patient care. These challenges contribute to high rates of anxiety, depression, burnout, and other mental health issues. However, despite these factors, physicians are often reluctant to seek mental health treatment due to fears of professional repercussions, stigma, and cultural expectations.
To discuss the complexity of these issues, the social ecological model (SEM) was used and a framework. This model examines how individual, interpersonal, institutional, and cultural factors interact to influence the mental health of physicians. At the individual level, personality traits, coping mechanisms, and mental health disorders all play a significant role. Interpersonal factors like relationships with family, peers, and patients, also affect physicians’ mental health. Institutional considerations such as workplace policies, workload, lawsuit concerns, and access to mental health resources further contribute to the problem. Finally, cultural expectations create additional barriers to mental well-being. By examining these layers, this review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the mental health crisis among physicians.
Objective
This narrative review aims to answer the following research questions. First, it examines the key signs, symptoms, and contributing factors experienced by physicians that lead to depression, anxiety, and burnout. Second, it explores how the culture within the medical field impacts a physician’s willingness to seek mental health care. Finally, it investigates the interventions and strategies that have been implemented to address physician mental health challenges and evaluates their effectiveness. By addressing these questions, this review aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health in the medical profession.
Methods
This narrative review was conducted using a systematic approach to gather and analyze relevant studies on the mental health of physicians. The research was primarily conducted using academic databases such as PubMed, JSTOR, and Google Scholar. Keywords and phrases such as “physician mental health,” “burnout in doctors,” “physician suicide,” “physician coping mechanisms,” and “mental health stigma” were used to identify articles to use in the research. The research focused on studies that examined mental health challenges among physicians, including anxiety, depression, and burnout. Both qualitative and quantitative studies were included to provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. The findings were organized thematically according to the social ecological model, with sections dedicated to individual, interpersonal, institutional, and cultural factors. This approach allowed for a holistic view of the mental health challenges faced by physicians.
Results
The review identified several key factors that contribute to the mental health challenges faced by physicians. At the individual level, physicians are at an elevated risk of mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and burnout, often due to personality traits like perfectionism and neuroticism. While coping mechanisms such as exercise, mindfulness, and therapy have been proven to be effective, they are often underutilized by physicians. Supportive family environments and peer relationships play a critical role in mitigating stress and burnout. On the other hand, strained relationships with patients and their families contribute to emotional exhaustion. From an institutional perspective, excessively long hours, little opportunity for work-life balance, malpractice lawsuit concerns, and regulatory requirements are major contributors to physician burnout. However, initiatives such as flexible scheduling, telemedicine, and peer support programs have demonstrated promise in improving mental health outcomes for doctors. Stigma surrounding mental health and the fear of professional repercussions often discourage physicians from seeking help.
Conclusion
The mental health crisis among physicians is a complex issue that requires a multifaceted approach. The social ecological model helps explain how individual, interpersonal, institutional, and cultural factors all play a role in shaping physicians’ mental well-being. On an individual level, addressing personality traits and promoting healthy coping strategies are essential. Interpersonally, fostering supportive relationships with family, peers, and patients can mitigate stress and burnout. Institutionally, systemic changes such as flexible scheduling, telemedicine, and peer support programs are critical for creating a healthy work environment. On a cultural level, reducing stigma is necessary to encourage physicians to seek mental health care.
There needs to be a cultural shift within the medical field to prioritize physicians’ mental health. This would include normalizing mental health conversations, rehumanizing physicians, and creating a healthcare system that values self-care and work-life balance. By addressing these issues at all levels of the social ecological model, we can create a more supportive environment for physicians. This will ultimately improve both their well-being and their patient outcomes. Physicians’ mental health is not just an individual problem, but a larger, systemic issue that requires immediate and collective action