Research Internship Research Articles

Nursing student reflections on a research internship: A reflective discussion following the Gibbs' reflective cycle

BackgroundEvidence-based practice underscores the importance of utilising research-based skills in the delivery of care. However, entry-to-practice nursing curriculums in Australia currently do not provide students with practical research opportunities. Acknowledging this gap, an Australian university initiated a two-month summer research internship that aim to expose undergraduate nursing students to clinical research under the mentorship of a nursing academic. AimTo understand the opportunities and challenges of a research internship and its contribution to developing research knowledge and skills for future nursing practice and leadership. DesignA reflective discussion following the six stages of the Gibbs' Reflective Cycle. SettingsA two-month research internship at an Australian University was held over the summer. ParticipantsTwo successful nursing students (FO and BM) who were both students in the Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) program. MethodsFollowing the Gibbs' Reflective Cycle, a description of the internship experience was outlined, alongside feelings encountered. The opportunities and challenges of the internship are explored, evaluated, and analysed with related literature to inform an overall conclusion. To support other nursing students pursuing similar research endeavours during their professional transition, an action plan was developed. ResultsThe optional summer research internship proved to be a valuable experience for participating nursing students. FO and BM were granted co-authorship on their respective research projects, providing opportunities at international nursing and midwifery conferences and several avenues for career advancement. ConclusionsNursing research internships contribute to students' personal and professional development. This paper highlights the need for universities to provide innovative educational opportunities to students that enrich evidence-based nursing practice and inspire further opportunities.

АНАЛИЗ ВЛИЯНИЯ МЕТЕОРОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ УСЛОВИЙ НА ПРОДУКТИВНОСТЬ ЯРОВОЙ ПШЕНИЦЫ В 2023 ГОДУ НА ПРИМЕРЕ МЕТЕОРОЛОГИЧЕСКОЙ СТАНЦИИ ТАЙЫНША СЕВЕРО-КАЗАХСТАНСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ

According to the results of the assessment about possible agricultural losses due to climate change, conducted as part of the preparation of the Seventh National Communication of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Climate Change, including for the North Kazakhstan region, where, according to the forecast, by 2050 a decrease in moisture supply during the growing season by 11...16 % and an increase in climate aridity by 10...15 % relative to current indicators are expected. As a result of such changes, this may lead to a decrease in the yield of spring wheat by 30...40 %. The aim of this study was to establish the relationship between the yield of Aviada spring wheat and meteorological conditions at the observation site of the Taiynsha meteorological station in the North Kazakhstan region for 2023. For this purpose, the actual meteorological parameters for the specified year were studied, such as temperature and precipitation, hydrothermal moisture coefficient (HTC), productive moisture reserves in the soil, sums of effective temperatures, as well as the growth and development characteristics of spring wheat of the Aviada variety during the vegetation period of 2023, its yield.It was found that insufficient precipitation during the critical phases of spring wheat development created stressful conditions during the grain ripening period, and, as a result, affected its yield.In addition, the shift of summer precipitation to August...September led to crop losses during and after harvesting. This article represents the results of the research internship that took place at Taiynsha meteorological station from May to August 2023.

The Sherbrooke-Lyon Research Training Program in Acoustics - Projet Samuel de Champlain 2022-2024

We present the Sherbrooke-Lyon Research Training Program in Acoustics ("Projet Samuel de Champlain" 2022-2024, funded by the FRQNT: Fonds de recherche du Québec - Nature et technologies), which brings together teams from Université de Sherbrooke and from Master of Science in Acoustics of Lyon. This project aims to build a joint teaching program in acoustics through joint courses integrated into the graduate programs of the two institutions, research internships, and academic exchanges of students and researchers associated with the project. The joint courses are based on existing activities at the two institutions, whose content and teaching methods (mainly online) are adapted to the project. In the last two academic years, students from Sherbrooke followed the sound perception course of Lyon in co-modal modalities; and conversely, students from Lyon followed the smart acoustic lab module offered at UdeS in virtual mode. Three undergraduate students took also part in the program during their spring/summer internships (in the other partner lab, resp. CRASH and LVA), developing hybrid and virtual content (numerical laboratories). The presentation will focus mainly on how such innovative collaboration modalities can be applied in the context of education and research at university.

Low-SAPS additives for lubrication in next-generation vehicles

Purpose The purpose of this study is to create sustainable additives for future vehicles, characterized by low levels of sulfated ash, sulfur and phosphorus (SAPS) or even SAPS-free alternatives. These newly developed additives must not only match or outperform the current commercial benchmarks in terms of tribological performance, but also align with the emerging sustainability trends. It is anticipated that this innovative technology will yield promising outcomes in the realm of hybrid and electric vehicles. Design/methodology/approach This research primarily focused on chemical synthesis, performance evaluation and characterizations. These aspects were studied through collaboration between Syensqo, Southwest Research Institute (the USA) and the Lab of the Future in France. The data was generated and analyzed by a team of research scientists, internship students and technical specialists. Findings Two types of additives have been specifically designed and synthesized in accordance with sustainable requirements. Both technologies have exhibited exceptional frictional and wear-resistant properties. Moreover, the leading candidates exhibit a lower rate of copper corrosion, stable electric conductivity and outstanding thermal stability when compared to commercial benchmarks. This study is expected to open a new research avenue for developing next-generation additives for lubricants, with wide potential applications including hybrid electric vehicle and electric vehicle markets. Originality/value In the current lubricant market, there is a lack of effective low-SAPS or SAPS-free additives. This research aims to address this gap by designing sustainable additives for next-generation vehicles that not only meet specific requirements but also maintain optimal lubrication performance. Peer review The peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/ILT-01-2024-0033/

The Importance of a Diverse Research Staff and Its Potential Impact on the Enrollment of Racial and Ethnic Minorities in Clinical Research Studies

Health care disparities may originate in clinical trials when particular members of the population (lower socioeconomic status, race, or gender) are not adequately represented for a specific drug, device, or procedure. In 2022, Abbott provided a $1.5 million Diversity in Clinical Trials Initiative grant to the Institute for Health Equity at Norton Healthcare to encourage diversity in research. The Norton Healthcare Advancing Research through Inclusivity, Sustainability, and Equity (ARISE) Medical Research Internship Program was founded at Norton to foster and maintain a diverse and well-rounded research staff by building referral networks, providing internship opportunities, and empowering individuals. Through innovative strategies established at Norton Healthcare to promote and encourage diversity in research, the goal is to effectively serve and engage the communities from which participants are recruited from.

An Exploration of Factors Influencing the Passing of Mainland Chinese Students' Study Abroad Applications Based on Logistic Regression Modeling--Example of Applying for Master's Degree in Hong Kong

In order to explore the admission factors of mainland Chinese students applying for master's degree in Hong Kong, the article collected about 240 data by visiting and researching professional study abroad application agencies and students in colleges and universities. It collected undergraduate institution background, major grades, target institution ranking, language scores and undergraduate grades of the applicants and analyzed and explored them based on the logistic regression model. We found that undergraduate institutional rank, undergraduate GPA, target institution rank, and major match were significantly different across admissions outcomes and were able to conclude, that undergraduate institutional rank, GPA, and target institution rank had the most significant effect on admissions outcomes, and that language scores and major match did not significantly affect admissions outcomes. We hypothesize that there may be a survivor bias in the data collected, and that some unquantifiable factors of soft backgrounds such as research competitions, internships, and patents and journals may have an impact on the admissions outcomes. We also provide strategies to improve the success rate of the application.

Laboratory success 101: how to excel in your first lab project

The majority of biochemistry research is based on wet laboratory experiments, yet undergraduate degrees strongly focus on the theoretical aspects of this discipline. The first lab project can be a significant learning curve for students, involving challenges in laboratory techniques, research reproducibility, consistency, resilience, and practical skills. Drawing from my experience in two research internships, a master’s project, and completing three rotations in a PhD program, I have outlined here valuable tips and advice to help undergraduates navigate this transition smoothly, enabling them to excel in their first lab project.

Systematic review and narrative synthesis of the experiences of individuals with chronic pain participating in digital pain management interventions.

The use of digital pain management interventions has grown since the Covid 19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to systematically review and synthesise evidence from qualitative studies regarding the experiences of individuals with chronic pain participating in digital pain management interventions in primary care and community settings. Fourteen databases were searched, as well as citation tracking and hand-searching reference lists of included articles. The latest search was completed by 07/07/2023. Qualitative studies of patient and carer perspectives of digital pain management interventions for adults aged 18 and over with non-malignant chronic pain were included. All studies were appraised for quality using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Qualitative Checklist. A narrative synthesis approach was used to synthesise the findings. Normalisation Process Theory was used to understand how individuals with chronic pain make sense of digital pain management interventions and incorporate knowledge, skills and strategies learnt into their day-to-day lives. Eleven studies, encompassing both digital applications for use on smartphones/ mobile devices and user-directed online modular programmes, were included in the synthesis. Three main themes and related subthemes were identified from the included studies: 1) Making sense of the digital intervention (Subthemes: Tailoring to user's needs; Human contact and support; Accessibility of the digital intervention; Personal and environmental factors affecting engagement with digital interventions); 2) Initiating and Maintaining Behaviour Change (Subthemes: Planning activity; Being active); and 3) Personal Growth (Subthemes: Gaining understanding and skills; Gaining and acting on feedback; Negotiating a new relationship with pain). Recommendations. The key recommendations from our findings are that digital pain management interventions should provide: Specific and tailored information for individual participants.Focus on changing attitudes and behaviours and reframing perceptions of pain.Structured goal setting with prompts to review goals.Potential healthcare professional support alongside the digital intervention.Limitations of the review. To reduce bias, it would have been preferable for more than one author to independently fully analyse each paper and to identify themes and sub-themes. Instead, the identified themes and sub-themes were discussed with two other authors in the team (ES, LW) to reach a consensus view on final themes and sub-themes. One author (JS) received a Research Internship and Research Initiation Award funded by NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Wessex (https://www.arc-wx.nihr.ac.uk/) and NHS England (https://www.england.nhs.uk/). The protocol for this review was registered with the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) PROSPERO international database for registering systematic reviews (PROSPERO Registration Number CRD42021257768).

‘This form could give me the courage to address otherwise undiscussed topics’: student reasons for (not) impacting their feedback environment

Students are increasingly expected to take up proactive roles in feedback processes. While most feedback research focuses on asking, receiving, and engaging with feedback, some suggest that students must also proactively shape their feedback environment. This study explored graduate life science master’s students’ first impressions of a dialogue prompt, which aimed to support them in proactively starting a dialogue with their supervisor on several aspects of the feedback environment during their research internship. We used a survey to explore reasons for (not) wanting to use the dialogue prompt and to what extent individual and interpersonal variables could explain these. An exploratory factor analysis uncovered three factors. Aided by qualitative analysis, these were interpreted as underlying reasons for (not) wanting to use the dialogue prompt. ‘Barriers of Use’ represents potential barriers hindering the prompt’s use, ‘Practical Use’ represents the prompt’s usefulness in addressing practical topics, and ‘Critical Voicing Use’ in addressing critical topics. Multiple regression examining individual and interpersonal variables only showed one significant association, suggesting that students who are positive about the prompt’s Practical Use also tend to believe that feedback, in general, is useful for achieving goals. We discuss our findings in relation to students’ proactivity and responsibility.

Sometimes I still do not see myself as a computer scientist: Negotiating a computer science identity as a Latina undergraduate and youth mentor

This study puts forth the counternarrative of the first author Gislaine, a first-generation undergraduate student, Latina, and computer science major. Gislaine participated in a research internship and STEM mentorship program led by the second author, Meredith. Through this program, Gislaine designed and taught CS lessons to predominantly low-income, African-American middle school students over an 8-day urban summer school program. By analyzing Gislaine’s written account of her journey to CS, as well as planning documents and written reflections on her daily experiences mentoring youth, we explore how Gislaine’s intersecting social identities shape her experiences both as a CS learner and as a mentor to youth. Gislaine’s counternarrative illuminates the systems of oppression present in schools and the CS field, while also highlighting Gislaine’s transformative approaches to mentoring students in CS. Gislaine’s narratives emphasize the importance of humanizing CS and leveraging students’ strengths to promote equitable access to CS education. Through her experiences, she underscores the significance of recognizing and addressing systemic barriers, while also advocating for inclusive and empowering educational practices.

Phenotyping adult mice with inducible depletion of sequestosome-1 (p62) in endothelial cells

Macroautophagy (autophagy) maintains intracellular homeostasis by targeting damaged / dysregulated organelles for their transport to and degradation by the lysosome. Autophagy regulated gene 3 ( Atg3) enables autophagosome maturation which is required for the process of autophagy to occur. We reported that inducible depletion of Atg3 specifically in endothelial cells (ECs) impairs arterial function in the absence of metabolic disruptions (Cho et al., Cardiovasc Res, 2023). Sequestosome-1 (p62/SQSTM1) tethers proteins into the autophagic pathway for subsequent lysosomal degradation. The contribution from EC p62 to arterial and metabolic function is unknown and we addressed this. Adult male and female C57BL/6 mice with tamoxifen inducible depletion of p62 specifically in ECs ( p62EC−/−) were compared to littermate controls ( p62EC+/+). p62/18S mRNA expression was lower (p<0.05) in ECs but not vascular smooth muscle cells (VSM) from p62EC−/− [n=6] vs. p62EC+/+ [n=9] mice, whereas Beclin-1/18S was similar in ECs and VSM from both groups. Neither body composition, glucose disposal nor insulin tolerance were impacted by EC specific p62 depletion. Vascular contractile responses to: (i) phenylephrine mediated α1-activation and (ii) potassium chloride evoked L-type Ca2+ channel opening; and relaxation responses to (iii) acetylcholine (endothelium-dependent) and (iv) sodium nitroprusside (endothelium-independent); were similar between groups in mesenteric resistance arteries (isometric myography) and middle cerebral arteries (isobaric myography). Further, intrinsic arterial stiffness was not different between p62EC−/− [n=6] and p62EC+/+ [n=9] mice i.e., neither the elastic modulus nor stress vs. strain curves generated using segments of thoracic aorta were altered. These findings indicate EC specific p62 depletion does not impact arterial function or the indexes of systemic metabolism we measured. Because p62 is upregulated during cellular stress, it is possible that a challenge (e.g., hypoxia, ischemia) might be required to unmask a protective role for intact EC p62 and studies are ongoing to test this. Supported by AHA23PRE1025910 (SM); Rural and Underserved Utah Training Experience T32 (CG), Pacific Islander Research Internship Program (LG), NIHR01HL149870-01A1 (SB) and NIHRO1HL141540 (JDS). This is the full abstract presented at the American Physiology Summit 2024 meeting and is only available in HTML format. There are no additional versions or additional content available for this abstract. Physiology was not involved in the peer review process.

Queen Bee Rearing Trials: Making the Hive to the Production of Queen Cells

With a view to implementing a method of producing and breeding bees to ensure their increase in hives, replace aging queens and create new colonies in the event of desertion, an experimental study of breeding trials of queens of the bees were conducted in the C2GA beekeeping farm (Gassana Gafolai Cooperative of Affem Boussou) in the prefecture of Tchamba, canton of Affem, located 18 km from the town of Tchamba to the East (in the Central region). Given the time of the research internship which was granted to us for the writing of our dissertation with a view to obtaining the Professional License in Agricultural Sciences, this experience only lasted three (03) months. She particularly took into account the first stages of breeding: from the manufacture of the hive to the production of the queen cells. The last stage, which concerns the production of queens, was not reached due to an unfavorable beekeeping season and lack of time. The experiment was carried out on ten (10) Dadant-type hives subjected to three (03) methodologies and distributed as follows: two (02) hives for the grafting method, three (03) hives for the Alley method and five (05) hives for the natural method. The results obtained were more conclusive with the natural method. In fact, only the natural method allowed us to obtain queen cells. This study must be summarized and continued during the different honey flow periods and extended to other farms to better facilitate the choice of the best method of production and breeding of queen bees adapted to Togo.

Thematic, research design and theory application of business internship research: a systematic review

Thematic, research design and theory application of business internship research: a systematic review

A research internship scheme for nurses and its wider implications for clinical managers.

There is growing evidence that clinical research activity is linked to better patient outcomes and that staff involvement in research is linked to enhanced morale and retention. Clinical managers have a pivotal role in supporting staff to engage with research, but they are not always given the means to do so and are not always aware of the benefits. In 2021 a research internship scheme was set up as a collaboration between two London NHS trusts and a university, enabling nurses and midwives to undergo training and undertake a range of research activities. Some participants experienced challenges in fitting internship activities around clinical duties despite the fact that the scheme was planned to give them protected time. This article describes the scheme, reports the findings of its evaluation at one of the two trusts, and discusses its implications for clinical managers in terms of how they can be supported to contribute to the development of a research culture.

A tailored innovative model of “research internship” aimed at strengthening research competencies in STEM undergraduates

PurposeResearch internships are integral components of undergraduate programs that nurture students' skill sets. However, the current trend of these internships adopting a direct apprenticeship model, often termed “cookbook” laboratory sessions, falls short of cultivating 21st-century skills. Therefore, this study proposes an innovative Outcomes-directed Research Internship Model (ODRIM) designed to enhance research competencies.Design/methodology/approachThis study introduces a pioneering research internship model by integrating the course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) framework with principles rooted in outcomes-based education (OBE). To evaluate its effectiveness and compare it with traditional research internship models (TRIMs), a two-group pretest-posttest design was utilized. Statistical analysis was performed on data collected from 66 participants to assess their research competencies.FindingsThe results revealed a significant positive difference in utilizing the tailored innovative ODRIM track (pre-mean = 17.525, post-mean = 19.875; p = 0.009) compared to the TRIM track (pre-mean = 19.769, post-mean = 19.615; p = 1.000) in enhancing overall student research competency. Specifically, this innovative internship model notably enhanced students’ abilities in conducting research, showcasing technical skills, collaborating within teams, and disseminating research outcomes, encompassing the composition of research articles and reports.Originality/valueThis tailored approach to the “Research Internship” encourages a harmonious blend of hands-on, inquiry-based learning and clear, measurable learning goals. It not only cultivates an immersive and thorough research experience to improve students’ research competencies, but also guarantees a concentrated alignment with predetermined research learning objectives.

Starting early: Case study of mentoring for undergraduate training through the Veterans Health Administration and implications for promoting equity.

Undergraduate mentoring and research internships promote entry into graduate training, academic success, research productivity, and greater career satisfaction. Most pathway programs to enhance representation within academia and health care intervene at the graduate level, leaving a critical gap in undergraduate training. The Veterans Health Administration's (VHA's) national network of clinicians and researchers is uniquely suited to provide equitable access to quality mentorship and education for undergraduates interested in health care careers. We present a program evaluation case study of a VHA undergraduate training program incorporating empirically supported components that promote success and transition to graduate school, including tiered mentorship, a didactic-preceptor model, hands-on experience, and interdisciplinary work. We describe participant characteristics and consider the program elements that may contribute to trainees' success, highlighting the importance of undergraduate training within a health care system like VHA. We found that all program completers attained their bachelor's degree and nearly 70% advanced to graduate studies. Despite some differences based on participant characteristics, all program components were deemed useful preparation for professional success, with hands-on research experience and mentoring cited as the most helpful. The promising results of our case study demonstrate the feasibility of successfully implementing an undergraduate training program to provide a pathway to advanced careers in health care within the VHA. We posit that programs like ours can serve as a framework for creating pathway training programs that target undergraduates traditionally underrepresented, subsequently empowering them to pursue health care careers, and ultimately increasing diversity by training professionals who are better prepared to assist with diverse patient needs. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Clinical research nursing pathways: The development and evaluation of a nursing research internship program using the RE-AIM framework

BackgroundIn 2018 a Nursing Research Internship program was started within a major referral and tertiary teaching centre in Australia. AimWe aimed to evaluate the first 12 months of the program using an implementation science framework. MethodsThis was a qualitative study. Following ethical approval n = 20 semi -structured interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Participants included nurses with clinical, research and management roles who had engaged in or supported a Nursing Research Internship program. The Framework Method was conducted to analyse the findings. ResultsKey themes identified included ‘What is the impact of a Nursing Research Internship program?’; ‘Why do a Nursing Research Internship program?’; ‘How do we do a Nursing Research Internship program?’; ‘How do we sustain a Nursing Research Internship program?’. Positive impacts were identified for clinical nurses and their teams, for the hospital and health service, and for patients and families. Identified key components included protected research time, specialist support (including library, statistics, health economist, implementation scientist), regulatory support (ethics and governance procedures) and access to a computer and IT resources. The Nursing Research Internship program required support from nurse clinicians, nurse managers and nurse academics. ConclusionA structured Nursing Research Internship program supports clinical nurses to answer research questions identified directly from clinical practice.

Tracing (de)colonial imaginaries through personal archiving: A decolonial methodology tool

This article stems from a research internship I undertook in São Paulo, Brazil, as part of my doctoral project. As a white Portuguese woman researching the relationship between museum narratives and racism in Portuguese society, this internship forced me to confront my own colonial/racist imaginary. This confrontation was prompted and documented by a personal archive, used as a methodological tool to decolonise both research and researcher. This article presents the process of creating this personal archive and its decolonising effects on the research so other researchers can assess the relevance of this decolonising methodology and possibly reproduce and expand on it.

Intercultural competencies in managers of agricultural universities in the era of building the Society 5.0

Purpose: Contacts with foreigners and their somewhat different ways of thinking and behavior (often incomprehensible to the Polish society), reaching back to the roots of the culture of a given country, region or community, are becoming an everyday reality nowadays. These processes also affect the change of standards in the field of intercultural competencies of managerial staff. The aim of this paper is to discuss the development of cultural competencies in managers that are necessary in the management of intercultural organizations. Design/methodology/approach: The paper uses the desk research method of analysis. The analysis of available subject literature and data obtained from the websites of six Polish agricultural universities enabled establishment of facts, verification of data and presentation of results. Findings: The considerations presented in the article indicate that the key element of the changes taking place in organizations are intelligent human resources with cultural competencies. International cooperation and foreign contacts are important – whether through participation in common projects, conferences, research or student internships. Joint actions are also required rather than individual actions and the initiatives undertaken are consistent with the concept of the society 5.0. Practical implications: A common space for development, modern technology, creative thinking and joint commitment of the managerial staff and the academic community enable the building of a super-intelligent society and universities fit for the 21st century. Social implications: The advances in technology should always be used with consideration of the needs and the good of people, regardless of cultural differences. The world of people, machines and their surroundings should be interconnected and all these elements should be able to communicate with each other. Originality/value: The article is an original approach to searching for solutions that influence the change of standards in the area of key competencies of managerial staff, including intercultural competencies. Keywords: cultural competencies, intercultural manager, changes in organizations. Category of the paper: research paper.

Chat-GPT; validating Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in education sector via ubiquitous learning mechanism

The current study aims to establish a connection between students' behavioral concerns, namely stress and anxiety, related to the completion of academic tasks, and their integration of technology using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) through the utilization of Chat-GPT via ubiquitous learning (UL) procedure. To achieve this objective, data was collected from 156 students studying management science who were engaged in their final year research projects or internship reports from selected universities in Pakistan. The gathered data underwent analysis through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using Smart PLS software. The findings reveal a significant relationship: students' stress contributes to the emergence of anxiety, which in turn motivates the adoption of technology-assisted solutions, specifically Chat-GPT, to efficiently complete assigned tasks within deadlines working through any device from anywhere. Consequently, the perceived ease of use and usefulness associated with Chat-GPT's AI-generated text contribute to shaping students' favorable attitudes toward utilizing Chat-GPT and also play a role in reducing their stress levels. Furthermore, the study confirms that the development of a positive attitude in students acts as a driving force, compelling them to engage with Chat-GPT through ubiquitous learning (UL) procedure, ultimately resulting in increased actual usage of Chat-GPT. This pattern, in turn, contributes to stress and anxiety reduction among management science students. The study's outcomes corroborate the TAM model, which aligns with the social exchange process, demonstrating its applicability within the context of the educational setup in management sciences and its potential to enhance the learning experiences of researchers.