Alien Registration- Farrell, Laura M. (Portland, Cumberland County)

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Getting Your Work Published: Advice for New and Developing Scholars

Academic writing and publishing are skills that are vital to the success of new scholars; however, existing writing supports are limited in terms of supported languages and genres (Strobl et al., 2019). To optimize these kinds of support, institutional units need to exist in tandem with non-institutional supports, such as peer-to-peer collaboration (Gopee & Deane 2013). Writing skills associated with research articles also need to be discussed in greater detail and receive a greater share of support (Strobl et al., 2019). Such support would benefit all graduate students (Ma, 2019). The authors of this manuscript have come together to offer advice and considerations to early-career scholars looking to publish for the first time. These include building confidence, publishing with peers, understanding diverse journals, developing one’s writer’s voice, and pursuing diverse publishing opportunities

Apprentissage par l’expérience, collaboration et réflexion : les ingrédients clés de la formation professorale longitudinale

Background: Longitudinal faculty development (LFD) may allow for increased uptake of teaching skills, especially in a forum where teachers can reflect individually and collectively on the new skills. However, the exact processes by which such interventions are effective need further exploration. Methods: This qualitative study examined an LFD initiative teaching a novel feedback approach attended by five family practice physicians. The initiative began with two 1.5-hour workshops: Goal-Oriented Feedback (as the teaching skill to be developed) and Narrative Reflection (as the tool to support personal reflection on the skill being learned). Over the subsequent six-months, the five participants iteratively applied the feedback approach in their teaching and engaged in narrative reflection at four 1-hour group sessions. Transcripts from the group discussions and exit interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Iteratively trialing, individually reflecting on, and collectively exploring efforts to implement the new feedback approach resulted in the development of a learning community among the group. This sense of community created a safe space for reflection, while motivating ongoing efforts to learn the skill. Individual pre-reflection prepared individuals for group co-reflection; however, written narratives were not essential. Conclusion: LFD initiatives should include an emphasis on ensuring opportunities for iterative attempts of teaching skills, guided self-reflection, and collaborative group reflection and learning to ensure sustainable change to teaching practices. Contexte : La formation professorale longitudinale (FPL) peut faciliter l’acquisition d’habiletés pédagogiques, surtout dans le cadre d’un forum où les enseignants peuvent réfléchir individuellement et collectivement à ces nouvelles habiletés. Cependant, les processus exacts qui rendent ces interventions efficaces doivent être explorés davantage. Méthodes : Cette étude qualitative examine une initiative de FPL qui comprend l’enseignement d’une nouvelle approche de rétroaction à laquelle ont participé cinq médecins de famille. L’initiative a commencé avec la tenue de deux ateliers d’une heure et demie, le premier sur la rétroaction axée sur les objectifs (l’habileté d’enseignement à développer) et le deuxième sur la réflexion narrative (comme outil pour soutenir la réflexion personnelle sur cette habileté en apprentissage). Au cours des six mois suivants, les cinq participants ont appliqué de manière itérative l’approche de la rétroaction dans leur enseignement et se sont livrés à une réflexion narrative lors de quatre séances de groupe d’une heure. Des transcriptions des discussions de groupe et des entretiens de clôture ont fait l’objet d’une analyse thématique. Résultats : L’expérimentation itérative, la réflexion individuelle et l’exploration collective des efforts de mise en œuvre de la nouvelle approche de rétroaction ont permis de développer une communauté d’apprentissage au sein du groupe. Ce sentiment de communauté a créé un environnement sûr pour la réflexion, tout en motivant les efforts continus pour apprendre l’habileté. La préréflexion individuelle préparait les participants à la co-réflexion de groupe; cependant, les récits écrits n’étaient pas essentiels. Conclusion :  Les initiatives de FPL devraient mettre l’emphase sur les occasions de mise en application itérative des habiletés d’enseignement, d’autoréflexion guidée et de réflexion et d’apprentissage collaboratifs en groupe pour assurer un changement durable des pratiques d’enseignement

Process evaluation of the implementation of an anti-stalking protocol by the Philadelphia Police Department

Process evaluation of the implementation of an anti-stalking protocol by the Philadelphia Police Departmen

Perceptions of autistic and non-autistic adults in employment interviews:The role of impression management

Background: Social communication and interaction differences can make employment interviews particularly challenging for autistic people, who may be less able to modulate their Impression Management (IM). This makes autism a relevant test case of the extent to which behavioral IM influences perceptions of job candidates.Method: Two studies are reported. In Study 1, lay-raters watched a video of autistic and non-autistic mock candidates’ interviews, and assessed their verbal, non-verbal, and para-verbal behaviors, and likelihood of social approach/avoidance. In Study 2, the presence of behavioral cues was manipulated by using either the interview videos (behavioral cues present) or transcripts (cues absent). Employers rated their overall impression of the candidates (e.g., perceived confidence, conscientiousness, competence, communication skills, etc).Results: In study 1, autistic candidates were perceived as having a more monotonous tone of voice, being less composed and focused, and displaying less natural eye contact and gestures than their non-autistic counterparts, and received lower ratings for likelihood of social approach. For non-autistic interviewees, relationships were also found between ratings for verbal, para-verbal, and non-verbal behaviors, and social awkwardness and attractiveness. In study 2, non-autistic (but not autistic) interviewees received higher ratings of their confidence and communication skills when assessed by video than by transcript, but this advantage was not found for the autistic candidates.Conclusions: Results indicate that observers may use different information when evaluating autistic compared with non-autistic interviewees, possibly due to qualitative differences in behavior. Implications of different behavioral presentations in autistic candidates are discussed, including the potential benefits of using transcripts or more structured interviews to enable recruiters to focus on interviewee answers, whilst being less influenced by non-verbal and para-verbal behaviors

Reminiscence therapy for dementia:an abridged Cochrane systematic review of the evidence from randomized controlled trials

Introduction: Reminiscence therapy (RT) is a popular psychosocial intervention widely used in dementia care. It involves discussion of past events and experiences, using tangible prompts to evoke memories or stimulate conversation. Areas covered: The aim of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of RT for people with dementia. It includes studies from the specialized register of the Cochrane Dementia and Cognitive Improvement Group (ALOIS). Searches yielded 185 records of which 22 (n = 1972) were eligible for inclusion. The meta-analysis comprised of data from 16 studies (n = 1749 participants). The review included four large multicenter high-quality studies and several smaller studies of reasonable quality. Outcomes of interest were quality of life, communication, depression, and cognition at posttreatment and later follow-up. Expert commentary: RT has the potential to improve psychosocial outcomes for people with dementia. Effects are small and can be inconsistent, varying across intervention modality and setting. Individual approaches were associated with improved cognition and mood. Group approaches were linked to improved communication. The impact on quality of life appeared most promising in care home settings. Diversity in reminiscence approaches makes it difficult to compare them, and the field would benefit from the development, evaluation, use, and sharing of standardized approaches

Strategic Planning for Research Use in Nursing Practice

Background/Objective: To prepare for a culture change to integrate research utilization into daily nursing practice, the authors conducted a descriptive survey of all registered nurses (RNs) in an integrated healthcare delivery system. The purposes of this study were to assess RNs\u27 knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of nursing research activities, assess factors that support a research environment, and determine facilitating and challenging factors related to conducting regional nursing research. Methods: A 33-item survey based on the Iowa Model for Evidence-Based Practice was developed, validated, and determined to be reliable by the authors. Site coordinators organized and managed the orientation, administration, and collection of data from the 2,736 registered nurses who worked in 6 hospitals, 65 affiliated clinics, and 3 business units. Narrative notes taken by study investigators were analyzed for themes to determine challenging and facilitating factors for conducting regional research. Results: Education and job title significantly predicted knowledge and ability to perform research activities but was not related to willingness to engage in research activities. Several environmental factors were associated with knowledge of, willingness to engage in, and ability to perform research utilization activities. Challenging and facilitating factors to conducting regional research were identified. Conclusions/Implications: Our research environment is changing to value research as shown in the philosophy, conceptual framework, and bylaws for the professional nursing staff. Novice-to-expert research utilization expectations are included in the promotional model for nursing. All RN job descriptions and the annual performance tool were revised to include responsibilities related to research activities. The Iowa Model for Evidence-Based Practice was adopted as the method for creating practice validation and change. Train-the-trainer educational and experiential sessions are being designed for nurse leaders; all new RN employees complete a self-assessment tool of research utilization knowledge and the nursing division strategic goals incorporate research utilization expectations. The elements of this plan may be useful for nurse executives. Healthcare systems are restructuring throughout the world and within the United States. These changes are occurring to better meet the evolving healthcare needs of the population through cost-effective approaches. Within the United States, emerging organized healthcare systems require research related to patient care outcomes and the health systems that can best address them