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Building Peace from Afar: Women-Led Peacekeeping from the Diaspora (Case Study: Burma/Myanmar)
No full textThis case study highlights the role and strategies of Burmese/Myanmar’s women in the diaspora in the US in contributing to political transformation in their homeland. It shows how through advocacy, mobilization, women’s networks and different types of organizing, these women navigate structural and cultural challenges, leveraging their diasporic networks and unique perspectives to support democratic ideals and envision an inclusive, federal future for Burma/Myanmar.https://digital.sandiego.edu/ipj-research/1117/thumbnail.jp
Building Resilience Against Coastal Climate Risks
No full textThe South Carlsbad Climate Adaptation Project (Project) is an initiative led by the City of Carlsbad (City) designed to address the growing risks of coastal erosion and sea level rise within the city. The Project focuses on a one mile segment of South Carlsbad Boulevard that runs directly along the coast and has experienced decades of coastal erosion, shoreline retreat, and recurring flooding–all of which are expected to intensify due to climate change. In an effort to protect critical infrastructure, natural resources, and public safety, the City has been evaluating the long-term viability of the current roadway and exploring various adaptation strategies. The Project assessed how to relocate the southbound lanes of Carlsbad Boulevard further inland, and repurpose city-owned land for enhanced public use and coastal habitat restoration.1 The Project considers two primary pathways: relocating the roadway as soon as possible (“Retreat Now”) or a phased relocation (Retreat Later). Guided by community input, technical analysis, and interagency collaboration, the Project aims to ensure a resilient and sustainable future for Carlsbad’s coastline.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/1044/thumbnail.jp
Exercise and Nervous System Capacity for Neurodiverse Youth (Text Only)
No full textTraditional environments often reward conformity over difference, making it harder for neurodiverse children to thrive. Instead of asking the child to change, we should adapt the environment to support their nervous systems and help them flourish. Educators, parents, administrators, and advocates can bridge the gap between the challenges and strengths of neurodivergence by using movement and the mind–body connection to build nervous system capacity.https://digital.sandiego.edu/ceen-hmba/1001/thumbnail.jp
University of San Diego Magazine Fall 2025
No full textBeauty, Goodness and Truth; Dear Toreros; Around Alcalá Park; At The Edge of It All; Faith In Action; Torero Spotlight; Torero Athletics; Toreros Making Waves; In Memoriam; Leading With Lovehttps://digital.sandiego.edu/usdmagazine/1111/thumbnail.jp
Defender la democracia: el liderazgo de las mujeres en la prevención y mitigación de la violencia electoral
No full textDesde 1999, las integrantes de Women Waging Peace han sido cuidadosamente seleccionadas para formar parte de una red mundial única en su género que trabaja para poner fin a los ciclos de violencia. Con más de 1000 mujeres promotoras de paz de más de 56 países y más de 30 áreas de especialización en la construcción de la paz, la red impulsa enfoques basados en datos empíricos para construir sociedades más inclusivas y pacíficas. La red está auspiciada por el Instituto Kroc para la Paz y la Justicia.
El informe anual Women Waging Peace sirve de guía para los responsables políticos y los financiadores, y se basa directamente en las recomendaciones y prioridades de las mujeres promotoras de paz de todo el mundo. Estas conclusiones han sido aportadas por promotoras de paz de distintos países, contextos de conflicto, tipos de trabajo de construcción de paz, de edades, orientaciones sexuales, niveles educativos, discapacidades y situaciones migratorias. Este informe aprovecha las perspectivas y experiencias de 106 mujeres promotoras de paz de 43 países para identificar las prioridades de construcción de la paz para 2025, reflexionar sobre los retos y logros de 2024 y ofrecer las siguientes recomendaciones sobre cómo los socios internacionales pueden apoyar mejor a las mujeres promotoras de paz que se dedican a prevenir y mitigar la violencia electoral.https://digital.sandiego.edu/ipj-research/1120/thumbnail.jp
Connecting Business Innovation & Climate Impact
No full textThe La Mesa Green Business Network (GBN) is a City-led initiative developed in partnership with the San Diego Regional Green Business Network to advance local climate goals by engaging the business community in practical, measurable sustainability actions. Launched in 2022 as part of La Mesa’s Climate Action Plan, the GBN addresses common barriers faced by small and medium-sized businesses such as limited capacity, resources, and technical expertise by providing free, industry-specific consulting, certification, and public recognition. Through tailored guidance on energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and transportation practices, the program translates citywide climate objectives into on-the-ground action while delivering operational and cost-saving benefits for participating businesses. Municipal leadership, including the certification of City Hall, has reinforced credibility and participation, while the program’s flexible framework has enabled replication by neighboring jurisdictions, positioning the GBN as a scalable model for regional collaboration and sustainable economic growth.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/1045/thumbnail.jp
“How can AI data centers in the U.S. meet projected electricity demands by 2030?
No full textThe rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is driving a sharp increase in U.S. electricity demand, with AI-driven data centers emerging as a central contributor through 2030. This paper asks how U.S. AI data centers can meet projected electricity needs while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions. Using a supply-chain and systems perspective, it analyzes the full energy chain of AI data centers: upstream electricity supply and grid deliverability, midstream facility design and grid interaction, and downstream operational practices, waste management, and disclosure. Drawing on recent projections from the International Energy Agency, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and U.S. federal guidance, the paper shows that annual clean-energy procurement and incremental efficiency gains are insufficient to control emissions during the highest-impact hours. Instead, effective decarbonization depends on three coordinated levers: (1) grid-interactive infrastructure that incorporates liquid-first cooling, short-duration storage, and flexible load capabilities; (2) hourly, location-specific clean-energy procurement aligned with grid conditions and supported by market mechanisms such as demand response; and (3) operational and downstream practices that increase compute efficiency, enable heat reuse, manage accelerated hardware refresh cycles, and provide transparent, hourly emissions metrics. The analysis concludes that AI’s growing electricity demand is best understood as a design constraint rather than a fixed limit. When addressed through coordinated infrastructure, procurement, and operational strategies, U.S. AI data centers can realistically meet 2030 electricity demand while aligning growth in computing capacity with measurable reductions in carbon emissions
Pronatalism in the United States: How Political Ideals Surrounding Family and Reproductive Health Care Contribute to Neglect in the Foster Care System
No full textWithin the past decade, conservative reproductive politics in the United States have experienced an ideological shift from pro-life toward pronatalism. This has been intensified through the rollback of reproductive rights and the rise of Christian nationalism. However, there has been no commensurate additional funding for the foster care system. This project asks the interrelated questions of: “how is pronatalism linked to neglect within the foster care system?; and, how do theories of democratic care highlight the necessity to rethink support for the foster care system and create policies that will address its shortcomings, given the rise of pronatalist aw and policy?”
Previous scholarship has examined both the effects of abortion restriction and family policy through legal and demographic analyses, which demonstrate that restrictive reproductive laws increase birth rates and strain foster care systems. My research examines pronatalist ideology in nationalist political and religious motivations. Simultaneously, ethical and democratic failures of care, evidenced by inadequate funding of social systems in the United States, lead to a lower quality of life for minors in foster care systems. I will combine political theory with empirical data to demonstrate how compelled birth without adequate governmental support undermines the possibility of a quality life for these individuals.
Drawing from studies by JAMA Pediatrics, this project uses quantitative data showcasing the background of those entering the foster care system. It then situates the findings within a theoretical framework, informed by Joan Tronto\u27s Caring Democracy and Gabrielle Blair’s Ejaculate Responsibly. Lastly, I utilize the case study documentary The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez to illustrate the consequences of institutional neglect within the foster care system.
This study finds that the pronatalist ideological shift prioritizes the production of life over the quality of life, while creating systemic neglect. This contradicts democratic and moral principles of care. A democratic system grounded in care must reassign responsibility across institutions to support the flourishing of children
2024 San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative Annual Report
Get PDFThe San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative is a network for public agencies that serves the San Diego region to share expertise, leverage resources and advance comprehensive solutions to facilitate climate change planning. By partnering with academia, nonprofits, and businesses, the SDRCC also works to leverage the profile of regional leadership. This is the 2024 San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative Annual Report.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/1038/thumbnail.jp
Improving Patients\u27 Confidence in Self-Care Management and Preventing Hospital Readmission Within 30 Days of Discharge in the Heart Failure Population
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Background: Heart failure (HF) is a chronic, progressive condition and a leading cause of hospital admissions nationwide. The 30-day readmission rate for HF patients is approximately 23.4%, contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and significant healthcare costs. Each HF-related readmission is estimated to result in a financial loss of $15,789 per patient due to reduced reimbursement from both private and public insurers. This underscores the critical need for timely follow-up care, particularly within the first 30 days post-discharge.Without adequate follow-up and patient education, many individuals lack the confidence and knowledge necessary for safe and effective self-management in the outpatient setting, increasing the risk of preventable readmissions.
Purpose of Project: This evidence-based project implemented structured telephonic follow-ups for HF patients at 48–72 hours, two weeks, and four weeks post-hospital discharge. Patients completed the Self-Care Heart Failure Index (SCHFI) 7.2 before and after the intervention to assess changes in their HF self-care knowledge. Each follow-up included screening for signs of decompensation and tailored education on recognizing early warning signs to enhance patient self-management.
EBP Model/Frameworks: This evidence-based project was designed based on the Stetler Model of Evidence-Based Practice. This framework provides a step-by-step process for synthesizing data and implementing this project safely and effectively.
Evidence-Based Interventions/Benchmark: Between June 1, 2024, and November 1, 2024, this project implemented a structured telephonic follow-up protocol for HF patients, with scheduled calls at 48–72 hours, two weeks, and four weeks post-discharge. These follow-ups enabled clinicians to provide comprehensive patient education on self-care management, monitor for signs of decompensation, and address concerns proactively. The Self-Care Heart Failure Index (SCHFI) 7.2 was used to evaluate patients’ confidence in managing HF symptoms across three domains: self-maintenance, symptom perception, and self-management. A score of ≥70% in each domain indicated adequate HF self-care.
Evaluation of Results: A total of 30 patients were enrolled; 12 were lost to follow-up. Among the 18 who completed the intervention, 3 were readmitted within 30 days, yielding a 16.6% readmission rate—a 6.8% reduction compared to the national average. Post-intervention SCHFI 7.2 scores showed improvements across all three domains: self-care maintenance (+5.89%, p \u3c 0.0003), symptom perception (+6.37%, p \u3c 0.0004), and self-care management (+6.11%, p \u3c 0.0001), indicating enhanced confidence in managing HF symptoms at home. While the intervention led to a reduction in readmissions, this was not statistically significant (p = 0.4441).
Implications for Practice: Structured follow-up at 48–72 hours, two weeks, and four weeks post-discharge can reduce hospital readmissions and enhance patients\u27 confidence in managing HF. Ongoing education at multiple time points improves self-care capabilities and disease management. This project reinforces the importance of early, structured follow-up in tertiary care to prevent morbidity and mortality in HF patients.
Conclusions: Future evidence-based projects should explore additional aspects of HF management in outpatient settings, including patient and provider satisfaction with the current follow-up process. Expanding interventions to include digital health solutions and multidisciplinary approaches may further optimize patient outcomes.
Keywords: heart failure, telephonic follow-up, structured follow-up, patient education, self-care heart failure index (SCHFI) 7.