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Fracturing the Black Nucleus: Reflections on School Desegregation in Texas Through the Lens of Black Orchestra Students

Centering the voices and experiences of Black string musicians supported by historical context was our main priority when writing this article. We initially thought there would be an increase in representation after the full integration of music competitions; however, the opposite was true. 

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AO Spine and the PRAXIS Institute release new clinical practice guidelines for acute spinal cord injury (SCI)

Researchers from AO Spine and Praxis Spinal Cord Institute in Vancouver, Canada, have published a new set of clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of acute spinal cord injury (SCI). These guidelines play a major role in making treatment decisions for example in the timing of surgical decompression and the hemodynamic management in cases of acute SCI. Despite the mounting evidence, implementing guidelines into daily clinical practice is challenging—given biases towards clinicians’ hardened routines or material deficiencies in different global health contexts.

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Prioritizing Areas for Development of an 8,000-mile Bicycle Network Throughout the State of Texas

Bicycle tourism contributes about $83 billion to the U.S. economy annually and is one of the fastest growing areas of outdoor tourism according to a 2017 report by the Outdoor Industry Association.[[i]] Recognizing Texas - rich in history, culture, and natural beauty - as an ideal place to promote bicycle tourism, the Texas State Legislature passed Transportation Code § 201.9025 which calls for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Bicycle Advisory Committee to make recommendations on the development of a statewide bicycle tourism trails network.  

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The experience of pregnancy and childbirth overshadowed by obstetric violence and structural barriers of the Israeli health system from the perspective of Arab and Jewish women

Women’s periods of reproduction and childbirth are characterized by major changes in their bodies and lives. For many women, childbirth is a key event in their lives, and they develop strong expectations towards this experience. Unfortunately, in the last two decades there is increased evidence about abusive behaviors towards women by no other than health professionals. These behaviors were named ‘obstetric violence.

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Action Plan to Reduce Opioid Overdose Deaths on K-12 Campuses

Drug overdose and poisoning deaths are at epidemic levels in the U.S.  In 2021, the most recent year we have complete data [1], 106,699 deaths were associated with drugs. This is nearly 300 people everyday.  And of these deaths, 70,601 or nearly 70% were connected with opioids; a class of drugs that include heroin, oxycodone, morphine and of course, fentanyl [2, 3, 4], the drug we have heard so much about. 

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Policy Considerations for Twice-Exceptional Students

Twice-exceptional students are those with an identified disability (e.g., ASD, SLD, ADHD) and high ability or academic talent. Typically, twice-exceptional students’ disabilities are supported through Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or 504 Accommodation Plans, but their talent domains may be overlooked for a host of reasons, one being the absence of federal mandates related to talented and gifted education.

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How can we protect sleep and our body's internal rhythm when we end up in hospital?

When we are admitted into hospital our sleep-wake patterns worsen for reasons including disease itself, an unusual and noisy environment, and modified light, food, and activity cues. As a result, inpatients tend to experience shorter and poorer night sleep, several night awakenings, and daytime sleepiness. This may affect prognosis, also in terms of duration of the inpatient stay. However, it may now be possible to do something about it!

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The implications of generative AI for hospitality, travel and tourism

The introduction of the ChatGPT by Open AI has created a major disruption to the entire economy around the globe. In its short tenure, ChatGPT and alternative generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools showed tremendous opportunities as well as challenges for overall economy and all industries. Certainly, hospitality, tourism, and travel industries are not immune to this major disruption.

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Enhancing Physical Activity in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: Insights from Healthcare Professionals

Solid organ transplantation is a life-saving procedure for individuals with end-stage organ failure. However, after transplantation, recipients often face challenges in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including engaging in regular physical activity. Digital health interventions have emerged as a promising tool to support and enhance physical activity in this population.

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The human behavioural crisis: A critical intervention point for ecological overshoot

In a year beset by record high air and ocean temperatures, wildfires and floods, and manifest across the globe, the reality of climate change is undeniable. However, dangerous climate change is but one of many interconnected symptoms of human ecological overshoot, along with relentless degradation of the natural environment, loss of biodiversity, and a host of social, economic and political trends.

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World Politics in the 21st Century: The New Cold War?

World politics undeniably changed over the last 30 years. Our new book, World Politics. International Relations & Globalisation in the 21st Century, examines and explains what has happened over the last three decades: how the complexities, contestations and uncertainties of world politics has taken us to where we are today.

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Exploring Identity and Politics: Northeast India's Muslim “Othering”

The threads of culture, religion, and history are interwoven in the Northeast Indian tapestry of identity politics. Understanding the “othering” of Muslims in this region is not just an academic exercise, it is about recognizing the real-world implications of how we define “us” versus “them” and the impact this has on people's lives.

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Rising Prevalence and Incidence Trends in children and youth with ADHD in Ontario, Canada

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a childhood-onset neurodevelopmental disorder. This condition can impair academic, social, and/or occupational functions. For these reasons, it is important to conduct surveillance of ADHD trends over time for the purpose of planning for healthcare services and resources. Yet, studies on the prevalence and incidence rates for ADHD in Canada have largely used case-finding algorithms applied to health administrative data that have not been adequately validated so it is unclear how accurate these algorithms are at detecting cases of ADHD.

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