Academic nurse leaders are essential to the success of nursing programs. This study aimed to explore the role development of academic nursing leaders in the United States. Several research gaps were identified from the literature review, and this study provided a more comprehensive and holistic insight into academic nurse leader development. Using…

This nonexperimental, survey-based online quantitative study on nonprofit managers' technical training measures the extent of the influence on big data technology use. The unified theory of acceptance and use of technology is a theoretical framework to determine whether business managers are trained to have know-how in using big data technology.…

Dual enrollment has become an embedded aspect of our writing programs yet is still an under-researched area within rhetoric and composition. One reason for this research gap is that many DE students experience their FYC courses on secondary campuses, liminal spaces that are more difficult to access for research. DE students within these spaces…

The present secondary data analysis was completed based upon an explanatory sequential mixed methods study, which explores the perceptions of sexual violence on campus among Interfraternity Council (IFC) members. Through a survey of 271 individuals and thematic coding of focus group responses from 10 individuals, participants demonstrate a…

Underrepresented female doctoral students (UFDS) face challenges in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, particularly concerning a low sense of belonging (SoB). Little is known about the impact of learning settings (online or on-campus) and the inclusive leadership qualities of research supervisors on the SoB of…

This research study employs a qualitative approach to explore the mental health concerns and help-seeking behavior of Black college students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Previous research has highlighted cultural barriers that hinder Black students from accessing or utilizing mental health services, but recent…

With adolescent mental health problems on the rise, secondary school teachers are in a prime position to support students. This study sought to fill a scholarly research gap and inform future mental health literacy (MHL) training needs for teachers and to identify implications for their professional practice. Specifically, this study sought to…

Children's exposure to technology primarily depends on parental decisions concerning when and how to introduce them to technology and some parents are not aware of the dangers on cognitive and social growth. However, there are significant research gaps on the factors that influence parental decisions on introducing preschool-aged children to…

The problem was a lack of consultation from American Indian Studies scholars, tribal leaders, and from specific data sources when courses in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) were created. The purpose of the basic qualitative research design was to provide a voice from experts in American Indian Studies and addresses the problem when…

This study examines the research and scholarship sharing and dissemination practices in an online environment among law school faculty. Guided by one of the most widely used technology usage and adoption models, Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), it investigates law school professors' attitudes and perceptions toward…

A significant discrepancy exists between current research and teaching practices in reading instruction (Moats, 2020; Seidenberg, 2017). The purpose of this mixed methods study was to investigate teacher perceptions of barriers and successes when implementing structured literacy practices. This study is significant because the data will support…

Each year in the United States, school district officials spend significant time and effort evaluating teacher effectiveness. Teacher evaluation procedures have evolved through the years from a process by which local officials monitored teacher practices to assure conformity to one in which teachers and administrators work collaboratively using…

In contemporary education, multifaceted interventions are needed to engage students in the academic setting and therapy dogs are an approach to reach students' mental, physical, social, or emotional health needs. Moreover, therapy dogs have a direct correlation to student success and motivation. The implementation of therapy dogs on students…

The purpose of this study was to increase first-semester Historically Black College and University (HBCU) nursing students' simulation exposure by 50% using the ATI education platform and measure student perceptions of readiness for clinical rotations. This study addressed the research gap of simulation in beginning nursing courses and the impact…

Researchers continue to examine psychological safety and its impact on individual performance in both work and learning environments. Psychological safety in the learning environment reduces perceived learning threats and barriers while also promoting an atmosphere that increases engagement and commitment to learning roles. Growing evidence…