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The Effect of Debriefing Following a Computer-Based Low-Fidelity Simulation on the Self-Efficacy of Health Professions Students: A Randomized Cross-Over Control Study
No full textPurpose: Simulations have been increasingly used in health science education to supplement clinical experience. There is evidence of the benefits of high-fidelity simulation (HFS) with debriefing, but HFS is costly and time-intensive to administer. Low-fidelity simulation (LFS) has been proposed as an alternative that is easier to scale and more cost-effective; however, the evidence surrounding its impact on students is mixed, possibly because debriefing is frequently omitted in LFS. Methods: A randomized experimental mixed methods cross-over control study was performed to evaluate the impact of a structured debriefing session following an interactive computer-based low-fidelity simulation on the self-efficacy and anxiety of health profession students. 16 first-year graduate health profession students at a small New England College. Results: Students who received a structured debriefing session had significantly improved self-efficacy compared to those who did not. There was also a significant inverse relationship between state anxiety and generalized self-efficacy at baseline. This study found that there was a significant negative relationship between state anxiety and self-efficacy but no persistent changes in self-efficacy following a five-week wash-out period. Conclusion: This research may serve as guidance for healthcare educators looking to implement simulation within their curriculum, as it may give insights as to the advantages and disadvantages of LFS concerning the improvement of self-efficacy in students. This study should also influence how frequently educators choose to deploy LFS activities to maximize the outcomes concerning improvements in self-efficacy
Prevalence and Determinants of Perceived Stress among Undergraduate Respiratory Therapy Students in Saudi Arabia
No full textBackground: Stress is a common phenomenon among health sciences students, severely impacting students in different ways. Similar to other students, undergraduate Respiratory Therapy (RT) students are at a high risk of stress exposure that may harm their well-being. To enhance students’ well-being, it is essential to examine the prevalence and determinants of perceived stress among undergraduate RT students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during the academic year (2023-2024) to explore the prevalence and determinants of perceived stress. Data was collected through an anonymous self-administered survey consisting of 46 questions, including demographics, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14), and sources of stress survey. Results: A total of 384 participants completed the survey. The study findings revealed a high prevalence of stress among students (60.9%), with a mean PSS score of 28.5±9.2 among participants. Females significantly reported higher levels of stress than males (pConclusion: Stress is prevalent among undergraduate RT students in SA. Therefore, institutions should establish robust feedback mechanisms and prioritize mental health and counseling services resources, considering students\u27 multifaceted challenges
Conference Proceedings of the 2025 LEC Teaching and Learning Conference
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Gene Loss and Ecological Adaption in Honeybee Venom: Exploring the apparent absence of Melittin in Apis andreniformis
No full textVenom composition within the Apis genus varies due to ecological divergence. In Apis mellifera, melittin constitutes 40–60% of venom dry weight and functions as the primary cytolytic toxin. However, BLAST analyses failed to identify a detectable melittin homolog in Apis andreniformis, despite evidence of comparable venom potency. Using comparative genomics and literature-based venom analysis, we evaluated whether melittin is absent, highly diverged, or functionally replaced. Our findings suggest venom efficacy in A. andreniformis is maintained through enzymatic synergy involving phospholipase A₂ (PLA₂), apamin, and antimicrobial peptides, supporting a distributed toxin model shaped by ecological pressures
Peace Through Memory: How Preservation and Memorials Create Conflict and Produce Resolution
No full textWho decides what acts of heroism or tragedy deserve to be remembered? Who decides where a memorial should stand, how it should look, and what story or stories it should tell? Who and what should guide decisions about what properties get preserved and what land can be redeveloped? How do we address conflicts that arise when some call for memorials to be removed or controversial figures to be remembered? In this interactive session, we will discuss a set of case studies drawn from the presenter\u27s own practice and research and consider how we, as practitioners and researchers, can help those seeking healing and reunification through the creation of a memorial or landmark. We will dissect the many aspects of conflict that can arise and have arisen, as well as methods used to resolve those conflicts
From Warning to Action: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Conflict Early Warning and Early Response Systems in Nigeria
No full textViolent conflicts continue to persist and escalate, with frequently changing dynamics in Nigeria. This is notwithstanding the existence of active conflict early warning and early response (CEWER) systems. While some of the CEWER systems have recorded some successes, gaps have been identified in their effectiveness, especially around how the early warning information are utilized for prompt response to prevent and mitigate conflicts. The study also identified a dearth of literature on the subject, highlighting the need for research on the effectiveness of CEWER systems in Nigeria. The study adopts a mixed research method which combines qualitative, quantitative and geospatial approaches. A total of 90 key informant interviews were conducted with purposively selected CEWER actors (18) speaking to their approaches, efforts, challenges, etc., and community members (72) on the effectiveness of the systems in terms of its impacts to peace. Conflict data is downloaded from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED) project to analyze the trend of conflicts within the research temporal scope (2023-2024). The data is mainly analyzed using a Before and After Action (BAA) analysis which answers the research questions on (i) the promptness of existing CEWER systems, (ii) the relationship between early warning actors and the actions taken by stakeholders, (iii) the level of utilization and impacts of the CEWER systems to conflict prevention, mitigation and resolution, and (iv) the challenges faced and how can they be improved upon. The research is key to improving peacebuilding actions by stakeholders that work on conflict management. The findings would aid improved cooperation, collaboration and consensus between conflict early warning and conflict early response actors for better outcomes. It can also be deployed for strategy development and policy formulation to drive more sustainable conflict management and peacebuilding processes in Nigeria
Rethinking Community Building in the Age of Digital Echo Chambers: A Qualitative Study of Peacebuilding Challenges in the Social Media Era
No full textWhile Facebook and other social media platforms have long championed their role in “building global communities,” the lived reality of these digital spaces reveals a complex and often troubling dynamic. Far from fostering inclusive and healthy dialogues, many online communities have become echo chambers amplifying hate, deepening polarization, and providing fertile ground for violent extremism. As young people turn to social media platforms not only for connection but also for identity, belonging, and political mobilization, peacebuilding practitioners are confronted with unprecedented challenges.
This research aimed to critically examine the notion of community building in the age of social media and assess the applicability of traditional peacebuilding frameworks within these new digital realities. This study draws on in-depth qualitative interviews with peacebuilding practitioners from diverse contexts to explore how they are navigating the shift from physical to virtual community engagement for building peace and transforming conflicts.
The preliminary findings of this study reveal that conventional community-building strategies in peace processes often fall short in the social media spheres. The dynamics of these online communities, such as algorithmic bias, culprit anonymity, and rapid dissemination of misinformation, are fundamentally different from those of offline spaces. Hence, this study challenges both scholars and practitioners to rethink what community means in the digital age. The research also uncovers a pressing gap in institutional support and training for peacebuilders working in digital spaces, alongside calls for stronger collaborations between tech companies and the peacebuilding sector.
This study urges a critical reexamination of peacebuilding methodologies and highlights the importance of co-creating new approaches that are responsive to the realities of online social ecosystems. Practitioners emphasize the urgent need to develop new digital literacy frameworks, ethical engagement guidelines, and platform-specific strategies that prioritize inclusion, empathy, and conflict sensitivity. As we look ahead, the path to sustainable peace will require not just adapting old tools but reimagining community itself for a hyperconnected, digital world
Conflict and Community Building in Waste Water Management: The Case of Azrou Morocco
No full textClimate change is forcing Morocco to institute a wide program of wastewater treatment. Despite legal and bureaucratic problems, the water is being reused directly or indirectly. But the construction of water treatment plants is leading to conflicts with farmers that depended on the untreated water and the use of treated water for green spaces and parks is also often viewed with suspicion. Using the case of the Azrou water treatment plant, this paper argues that while the infrastructure and technical adjustments to climate change have been effective, a gap in understanding between the water managers and the public they serve persists
Human Trafficking of Girls and Women Across Vietnam, China, Laos, Cambodia Borders: A Multiple Levels of Analysis
No full textThis research conducts a scoping literature review to examine the causes of human trafficking of girls and women from remote areas in Vietnam from multiple levels of analysis. I utilize Waltz’s level of analysis model (1991) and human needs theory (Burton, 1990) to explore human trafficking at the international system level (power and geopolitics), state level (countries’ characteristics and capacities), and individual (personal and group behaviours) level. I add the local level to shed light on the gap between the state’s capacity to govern and resolve conflicts and the local communities’ diverse needs and conflict resolution mechanisms. I argue that human trafficking is a form of direct, structural, and cultural violence that violates human rights, children’s rights, and women’s rights. At the international level, the current legal structures of the United Nations and ASEAN fail to address the emerging tactics of human trafficking. Liberal economic development leads to a demand for human and natural resource exploitation to feed never-ending growth. Domestic policies, social issues, and the patriarchal culture of a state can have a spillover effect on its neighbouring states, creating conditions for transnational human trafficking. At a state level, different states have their own legal frameworks and capacities that impact the implementation and effectiveness of the rule of law. Colonialism can bring new social problems to Indigenous communities and break down community relations, making Indigenous girls and women become vulnerable to human trafficking as they move away from their villages. At an individual level, human traffickers often take advantage of girls and women’s needs for welfare, security, and connections. Overall, shifting the perception of human trafficking from a domestic issue to an international issue helps expand the imaginations of ideas and practices to intervene, prevent and transform such outrageous human rights violations in Vietnam and beyond
Library Homepage Tour
No full textDon\u27t know where to get started? This short video will provide an overview of the library homepage so you can quickly find what you are looking for!https://nsuworks.nova.edu/library_learn_all/1051/thumbnail.jp