Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Challenges in Higher Ed: Balancing Ideals, Academic Freedom

In essence, diversity, equity, and inclusion are commendable ideals - who would not want to be diverse and embrace inclusion? In theory, we appreciate the principles of diversity and inclusion,…

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Yoga for Caregivers: Enhancing Holistic Well-Being and Resilience

Caregivers provide physical, emotional, or practical support to those in need due to age, illness, disability, or challenging circumstances. Caregivers often experience burnout and compassion fatigue due to the demanding…

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Beyond Belief: Spirituality and Religiosity Trends in the United States

Being religious is different from being spiritual. There has been a trend worldwide where more people indicate they are spiritual but not religious. While the term 'spiritual' has specific connotations…

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Declining Public Trust in Government

Trust in government is critical for political legitimacy, social cohesion, effective governance, economic stability, and effective international relations. Trust is considered to be a cornerstone of a well-functioning democratic society.…

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Local Self-Governance in Ancient India: A Key to Cultural Preservation and Democratic Principles

Local government is where the rubber hits the road, addressing immediate community needs and ensuring effective service delivery, infrastructure development, and responsive governance, all essential for a well-functioning democratic system.…

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Artificial Intelligence Language Models and Impact on Research and Writing in Schools and Colleges

Artificial Intelligence - advancement in technology has already thrown educators and administrators a curveball. The big question in the past few years pertaining to writing was to produce original, plagiarism-free work.…

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Virtual Reality, Metaverse, and Revolutions in the Travel Industry

I am highly interested in this subject as I've been leading immersion trips to different places for over a decade. The advent of technology has indeed changed the way one…

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The Politics of Integrating Traditional and Comparative Medicine into Biomedicine

There are numerous issues and challenges surrounding Comparative (also often referred to as Alternative, Integrative, Traditional, etc.) medicine in mainstream medicine. Ayurveda, homeopathy, naturopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, yoga, etc. The…

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Yoga as Comparative Medicine

Yoga is considered a form of comparative, complementary, alternative, and/or integrative medicine due to its holistic approach to improving health and overall well-being. The use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine…

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Declining College Enrollments: An Overview of Majors, Debt & Return on Investment

In the ever-changing landscape of higher education, colleges nationwide are grappling with a pronounced decline in enrollment. While researchers often attribute this trend to lower birth rates and demographic shifts…

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