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First-Generation Nursing Student Dallas Martin Finds Success at UA Little Rock

Dallas Martin, a first-generation senior nursing major from Helena, Arkansas, really does it all. This wife and mom of two is a full-time student at UA Little Rock, set to graduate in December with her bachelor's degree in nursing, while also working full-time as a physician's registered nurse in oncology and hematology at Carti Cancer Center in Little Rock.




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Study: Online E-Cigarette Retailers Fail to Comply with Sale Regulations

Online e-cigarette retailers are not consistently adhering to laws aimed at preventing the sale of vaping products to minors, including regulations on age verification, shipping methods and flavor restrictions, report researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego.




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Abortion and Women's Future Socioeconomic Attainment

Adolescents in regions with fewer abortion restrictions and those who had an abortion were more likely to have graduated from college, earn higher incomes and have greater financial stability at two time-points over an almost 25-year period. Girls who became teen moms, conversely, were more likely to experience eviction, debt and food insecurity.




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Study: Student Absenteeism Crisis May Be Hurting Teacher Job Satisfaction

As student absenteeism reaches record highs in schools across the United States, new research finds that student absences are linked to lower teacher job satisfaction, raising concerns that this may exacerbate growing teacher shortages.




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Penn GSE, the School District of Philadelphia, Foundations, Inc. and the Consortium for Policy Research in Education Partnering to Create an Innovative and Scalable College and Career Readiness Model for Students

The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE) has been awarded $3.5 million, part of a larger $8 million grant from Education Initiatives, to partner with the School District of Philadelphia (SDP) to launch The Academy at Penn, an innovative five-year, cohort-based college- and career-readiness model for high school students. Foundations, Inc. and the Consortium for Policy Research in Education (CPRE) were also awarded through the grant as part of the larger partnership. The close collaboration involves working together to design, implement, and evaluate the project.




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"Emotional Contagion" a Factor in Senior's Mental Health

A new study finds that seniors who tend to mirror other people's feelings are more likely to show signs of being anxious or depressed themselves.




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American University School of Communication Student Gabe Castro-Root is Selected for Exclusive Antarctic Expedition

American University's School of Communication (SOC) announced today that seasoned student journalist Gabe Castro-Root was selected to join an expedition to Antarctica where he will be reporting on the expedition.




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MSU Expert: How President-Elect Trump Could Impact Education

Education is only becoming a bigger issue for both political parties. Questions and discussions surrounding the role of parents and their children's education as well as funding and the use of school vouchers remain top of mind as we prepare for a new administration. President-elect Donald Trump could make significant changes to the U.S. Department of Education, as questions loom about the future of the department under Trump. Josh Cowen is a professor of education policy in Michigan State University's College of Education. He has worked across the country on policy issues related to school choice, teacher quality and education reform. Cowen is the author of the new book The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers (Harvard Education Press). Here, he answers questions on what changes could come to education and what vouchers could mean for the U.S.




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Tuning the Catalytic Behavior of Metal Oxides

The behavior of catalysts that promote chemical reactions is not always straightforward. Using a combination of experiments and computer simulations, scientists now understand how oxygen affects the way the catalyst copper oxide reacts with hydrogen versus carbon monoxide gases and how to control and enhance related chemical reactions.




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Smidt Heart Institute Experts Will Give Key Presentations at AHA Scientific Sessions 2024

Physicians and investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai will give more than 30 presentations at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions Nov. 16-18 in Chicago.




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Only Half of Young Cancer Patients Report a Discussion on Fertility Preservation

Only half of people with early-onset cancers reported discussing fertility preservation options prior to their oncology treatments, according to results of a cross-sectional study published Nov. 12 in JAMA Network Open.




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MSU Expert: How President-Elect Trump Could Impact Education

Education is only becoming a bigger issue for both political parties. Questions and discussions surrounding the role of parents and their children's education as well as funding and the use of school vouchers remain top of mind as we prepare for a new administration. President-elect Donald Trump could make significant changes to the U.S. Department of Education, as questions loom about the future of the department under Trump. Josh Cowen is a professor of education policy in Michigan State University's College of Education. He has worked across the country on policy issues related to school choice, teacher quality and education reform. Cowen is the author of the new book The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers (Harvard Education Press). Here, he answers questions on what changes could come to education and what vouchers could mean for the U.S.




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How New Therapies Are Revolutionizing the Treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

The use of biologic and targeted therapies for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) surpassed more typical therapies in recent years, according to Rutgers Health researchers.




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Discovery of 2,586 Orphan Genes in Rosa Chinensis Provides Insights Into Stress Adaptation and Flower Development

A research team has identified 2,586 orphan genes (OGs) in Rosa chinensis, offering new insights into the role of these unique genes in flower development, stress response, and environmental adaptation.




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The Study Explores the Impact of Sterilization Methods on Aronia Juice Quality

A research team has conducted a comprehensive study on the effects of various sterilization methods on the quality of Aronia melanocarpa juice (AMJ).




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When There's No One Else to Blame: The Impact of Coworkers' Perceived Competence and Warmth on the Relations between Ostracism, Shame, and Ingratiation




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ESG as a Nonmarket Strategy to Cope with Geopolitical Tension: Empirical Evidence From Multinationals' ESG Performance




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How EVs, Environmental Disasters & Even Online Shopping Shape the Future of Transportation

"Tell me the numbers, I'll take care of the politics." Shashi Nambisan, director of the Transportation Research Center (TRC) at UNLV, recalled a pivotal discussion in the early 1990s with then-County Commissioner Bruce L. Woodbury about the transportation needs of a region on the precipice of substantial growth.




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American Sociological Association Appoints Heather Washington as Executive Director

The appointment is historic for ASA; Washington is the first person of color, and the first Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) alum named ASA executive director.




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Machine Learning in International Business




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Entrepreneurship and Democracy: A Complex Relationship




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The Lean Impact Start-Up Framework: Fueling Innovation for Positive Societal Change




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Lean Start-Up in Settings of Impoverishment: The Implications of the Context for Theory




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New AI-Based Natural Language Feature Makes Complex Searches in Dimensions Faster and Easier

Digital Science's flagship product Dimensions has launched a beta of a new AI-based Natural Language to Query search technology.




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Four Approaches to New Venture Creation: Taking Stock and Moving Forward




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United Nations Ratifies Framework to Protect People on Cash Apps

University of Florida cybersecurity professor Kevin Butler developed the framework, which spells out guidance for countries to prevent fraud and abuse on mobile cash apps.




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Religion in Family Firms: A Socioemotional Wealth Perspective on Top-Level Executives with Perceived Religiosity




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Turning a Blind Eye to Team Members' Unethical Behavior: The Role of Reward Systems




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Maintaining "Good" Care: An Articulation Work Perspective on Organizational Ethics in the Healthcare Sector




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Conceptualizing International New Ventures as the Nexus of Entrepreneurship and International Business




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Itaewon Tragedy Remembered Nationwide on Second Anniversary

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Memorial events are taking place across the country to honor the victims of the Itaewon crowd crush on Tuesday, the second anniversary of the tragedy.  Earlier in the day, a memorial event at the National Assembly brought together survivors, members of the bereaved families, the National Assembly ...

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New Online Union Welcomes All Workers, Regardless of Industry or Profession

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A new online labor union welcomes all members, regardless of occupation or industry, including job seekers who are not currently employed. The civic group Workplace Gapjil 119 announced the union’s launch Monday, saying it is based on an internet community and anyone can participate. The group said ...

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Pretrial Detention Warrants Sought for Power Broker and Former PPP Lawmaker

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The prosecution has sought a pretrial detention warrant for Myung Tae-kyun, a self-proclaimed political consultant, and former ruling People Power Party(PPP) lawmaker Kim Young-sun, as part of its probe into a 2022 political funding case. The Changwon District Court said it received such a request from ...

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Transport Ministry Restricts Aircraft Operation during College Entrance Exam

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The transport ministry will restrict the takeoff and landing of all aircraft for about half an hour on Thursday to prevent distractions during the English listening portion of the annual College Scholastic Ability Test. The ministry said Tuesday that the restrictions will be in place from 1:05 p.m. to 1:40 ...

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Main Opposition Passes Special Counsel Bill Against First Lady

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A special counsel bill aimed at investigating various allegations surrounding First Lady Kim Keon-hee was passed at the National Assembly's legislation and judiciary committee meeting on Friday. The bill was passed unilaterally at the parliamentary judiciary subcommittee by members of the opposition after ...

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Power Broker Myung Tae-kyun Denies Allegations Linked to First Lady

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Myung Tae-kyun, a self-proclaimed political consultant and a key figure in a high-profile scandal involving the president and first lady, appeared for questioning for the second consecutive day. Prior to interrogation by the Changwon District Prosecutors' Office on Saturday, Myung once again denied ...

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K-pop Group SEVENTEEN Receives Certificate of Appreciation from Los Angeles

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K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN has received a certificate of appreciation from Los Angeles for their contribution to music and youth empowerment.  Joshua, the LA-native of the 13-member group, accepted the honor on behalf of SEVENTEEN at the invitation of the LA City Council on Friday, local time. The ...

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Major Rallies in Seoul Cause Major Traffic Congestion

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Massive rallies by labor and civic groups are set to take place in Seoul on Saturday afternoon. The Federation of Korean Trade Unions(FKTU), one of the nation's two umbrella groups, staged a rally in Yeouido at 2 p.m., denouncing what it calls the government's "anti-labor policies." The other umbrella ...

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Ex-Nat'l Security Advisor Warns US Isolationism Could Intensify under 2nd Trump Term

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John Bolton, former national security advisor under the first Donald Trump administration, warned that U.S. isolationism is expected to further intensify as Trump returns to office for a second term. In an interview with Japanese daily Yomiuri Shimbun a day before the election on Monday and published on ...

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Power Broker Myung Tae-kyun Denies Involvement in Election Nomination Scandal

[Politics] :
Myung Tae-kyun, a self-proclaimed political consultant and a key figure in a high-profile scandal involving the president and first lady, was questioned by the prosecution for the second consecutive day on Saturday. The Changwon District Prosecutors' Office grilled Myung for over 12 hours on Saturday ...

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Consultative Body on Medical Reform Begins without Opposition Party

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The ruling People Power Party has launched a consultative body with the government and some doctors’ groups, but without the participation of the main opposition party, a trainee doctors’ group or the country’s largest group of doctors.  The body held its inaugural meeting at the National Assembly on ...

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Yoon Pledges Efforts to Overcome Polarization Marking Halfway Point of Presidency

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President Yoon Suk Yeol pledged efforts to overcome polarization in South Korean society, as he passes the halfway point of his five-year presidency. According to presidential spokesperson Jeong Hye-jeon on Monday, Yoon, during a meeting with his aides, called for forward-looking efforts to resolve ...

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Opposition to Submit Revised Bill on First Lady, Limiting Scope of Investigation

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The opposition will submit a revised version of its bill mandating a special prosecutor to investigate allegations against first lady Kim Keon-hee, limiting the scope of the probe in an apparent effort to win votes from the ruling party when the bill returns to parliament for a revote after an expected ...

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Defense Chief: Sending Observation Team Does Not Constitute Overseas Deployment

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Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun on Monday reiterated that sending an observation team to Ukraine is necessary for protecting national interest. During a National Assembly National Defense Committee session, Minister Kim said sending an observation team differs from troop deployment. He explained that a ...

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NYT: N. Korean Troops Assemble in Russia's Kursk Region

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North Korean troops have reportedly arrived in Russia's Kursk region amid speculations that they are expected to participate in combat against Ukrainian troops, who have occupied a portion of the region since August. Citing one Ukrainian and two American officials, The New York Times said on Friday ...

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N. Korea Releases Results of Investigation into Alleged Drone Incursion by S. Korea

[Inter-Korea] :
North Korea has reiterated its accusation that the South Korean military flew a drone over Pyongyang earlier this month, claiming it took off from South Korea’s Baengnyeong Island in the Yellow Sea.  In a report on Monday, the North’s state-run Korean Central News Agency(KCNA) said the country’s ...

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Kim Yo-jong Blasts S. Korea for Not Responding to Drone Accusation

[Inter-Korea] :
Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has derided South Korea over its refusal to respond to the North’s allegations of a drone incursion over its capital city earlier this month. In a statement carried by the North’s state-run Korean Central News Agency(KCNA) on Monday, ...

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S. Korean Military Dismisses Accusation that Drone Flew to Pyongang from Baengnyeong Island

[Inter-Korea] :
The South Korean military has dismissed North Korea’s claims that a drone invaded its airspace earlier this month after taking off from the South’s Baengnyeong Island near the western de facto maritime border. At a press briefing Monday, spokesperson Lee Sung-joon from Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of ...

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Survey: Three-Quarters of S. Koreans Believe Unification is Necessary

[Inter-Korea] :
A new survey finds that three-quarters of South Koreans believe unification of the two Koreas is necessary.  According to the national unification survey for the third quarter released by the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council on Monday, 74-point-six percent of respondents answered in the ...

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NIS Assesses N. Korean Leader Upgrading Security Due to Assassination Concerns

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South Korea's intelligence agency assessed that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has begun to upgrade his security due to concerns over a potential assassination attempt. According to rival political parties on the parliamentary Intelligence Committee on Tuesday, the assessment was made by the ...

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