Category: Research Spotlight
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Comorbidity between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Substance Use Disorders: A Review of Scientific Evidence
Abstract: The comorbidity between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and substance use disorders (SUDs) represents a clinically significant phenomenon with implications for clinical practice and public health. Individuals with ASD exhibit specific vulnerabilitiesâincluding difficulties in emotional regulation, sensory processing alterations, and executive function deficitsâthat increase the risk of developing SUDs, often as a form of self-medication. Standard…
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From survival to self-actualization understanding teaching motivation through Maslowâs lens
Research Problem The sudden transition to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic created significant challenges for educators across all levels. Teachers and faculty were required to convert traditional, face-to-face instruction into online formats in a matter of weeks, generating widespread uncertainty, stress, and anxiety (Coman et al., 2020; Hamilton et al., 2020). This rapid shift…
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Hepatitis C Burden in Orange County, Florida: Implications for the Latino Community and the Orange County Jail
Abstract Hepatitis C virus (HCV) continues to be a major public health issue in the United States, even though there are effective curative antiviral treatments. In 2023, Florida had one of the highest rates of acute HCV in the country, showing the need for focused local action. In Orange County, this is especially important. Hispanic…
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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 Banduraâs 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 studentsâ needs and expectations. However, the lack of professional development in this area affects facultyâs ability to perform effectively in the…
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Contrast between face-to-face teams vs. virtual teams
For most organizations today, it represents a challenge to stay competitive. Beyond the competition related to products and services that go directly to the consumer, human resources are a determining variable. Suriya et al. (2002) mention that since the beginning of the 21st century, globalization, the incursion and changes of technology, and changes in communication…