Day: August 13, 2025
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Our academic community is excited to introduce PRISM – Promoting Research, Interdisciplinary Sharing, and Modern Trends – a bilingual scholarly platform that will serve as a dynamic window into the cutting-edge work happening within our academic departments. True to its acronym, PRISM will refract academic knowledge, revealing the multifaceted nature of scholarly research across diverse…
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Designing and Evaluating an Educational Initiative Promoting Condom Use Among HIV+ Hispanic Men
Background Hispanics in the United States include a diverse mixture of ethnic groups and cultures. With more than 25 million Hispanics, the U.S. has the fifth-largest Hispanic population in the world, following Mexico, Spain, Argentina, and Colombia (Blanco & Garcia, 2021). Infectious diseases (IDs) (particularly HIV infection) are a severe threat to the Hispanic community…
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Fostering Faculty Self-Efficacy: Insights from Bandura’s Social Learning Theory
Research Problem Institutions of higher education are seemingly aware of the many changes in the student population. Students come from different cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds, forcing faculty and the institution to align with students’ needs and expectations. However, the lack of professional development in this area affects faculty’s ability to perform effectively in the…
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The Balance of Caring: Building Resilience and Self-Care in Helping Professions
In professions like healthcare, education, social work, and counseling, the drive to make a difference in people’s lives is a powerful motivator. However, these roles’ emotional and physical demands can take a significant toll. Long hours, high expectations, and frequent exposure to others’ struggles and adverse experiences can lead to stress, burnout, and emotional exhaustion.…
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Reseña del Open House
El campus de Metro Orlando fue escenario de una actividad especial diseñada para promover la universidad y sus programas académicos entre estudiantes de escuela superior del área. Con la asistencia de más de 300 jóvenes, la actividad tuvo como objetivo principal brindar una experiencia inmersiva y educativa que permitiera a los asistentes explorar las distintas…
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AI and Ethics
It is an understatement to hear: “I think AI (artificial intelligence) has come to stay.” AI has been with us for decades; yes, it’s not going anywhere. On the contrary, it has revolutionized science and society itself. AI has its impact on human relationships, human interactions, how we learn, how we transmit knowledge, and many…