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Bipolar affective disorder has traditionally been defined by episodic mania and depression, largely restricted to Bipolar I and II categories. However, growing evidence suggests this framework underrepresents the broader longitudinal spectrum and may misclassify a subset of cases as borderline personality disorder (BPD) or other comorbidities. A narrative review was conducted, integrating historical and conceptual analyses of diagnostic frameworks (DSM-III to DSM-5), epidemiological studies over four decades, and the author’s extensive clinical experience with longitudinal follow-up of complex affective cases. Literature addressing comorbidity, diagnostic delays, and symptom overlap was critically examined within a comparative and hypothesis-oriented framework. Findings indicate that bipolar spectrum disorders (BPSD) are substantially underdiagnosed, with prevalence plausibly exceeding traditional categorical estimates when cumulative longitudinal spectrum phenomena are considered. The suggested prevalence range of 15–20% represents a theoretical upper-bound hypothesis derived from clinical extrapolation and longitudinal observation, rather than a definitive epidemiological estimate. Conditions commonly diagnosed as BPD, ADHD, or anxiety may, in a subset of cases, represent longitudinal affective presentations overlapping with the bipolar spectrum. Evidence supports a spectrum model encompassing multiple subtypes, such as bipolar with panic attacks, ADHD comorbidity, antidepressant-induced mania, and ultra-rapid cycling. The continued use of BPD as a diagnostic category is questioned due to poor construct validity and overlap with bipolarity. Reconceptualizing bipolar disorder as a spectrum within a cautiously framed longitudinal model is essential to improve diagnostic accuracy, guide treatment, and optimize long-term outcomes, while remaining subject to prospective empirical validation. This manuscript is explicitly framed as a narrative, hypothesis-generating review rather than a systematic review or meta-analysis; accordingly, prevalence estimates discussed herein should be regarded as exploratory and conceptual rather than definitive epidemiological claims.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The list of reasons why air travel can be stressful has grown as long as the security lines at some U.S. airports. Back-to-back winter storms. The Iran war. Governmentshutdowns. A fatal runway collision between a jet and a fire truck. All have disrupted airline travel in recent months. Add in the usual hassles like seat selection and baggage fees, overbooked flights and takeoff delays, and even frequent flyers may be thinking twice about booking trips that require boarding a commercial airplane. Crowded airport checkpoints due to a funding standoff on Capitol Hill, and President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and agents to help with airport security, were top of mind for many passengers on Monday. John Hoffman was back at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans for the second day in a row after missing his flight to Spokane, Washington, a day earlier due to 4-hour-long wait times to get through security. The lines moved more quickly with federal immigration officers supplementing Transportation Security Administration staff, but Hoffman questioned whether it was worth the expense. “The lines are shorter today,” Hoffman said. “But in my mind, we can fund TSA a lot less expensive than we can send ICE here, put them up in hotels and all the things that go along with that.” At Reagan Washington National Airport, college student JD Foster only waited for about 10 minutes in the security line Monday morning but still ended up missing an important appointment and losing a $500 deposit after his flight to Boston was repeatedly delayed. “They just kept saying ‘it’ll be a little bit longer’ every 15 minutes until they admitted it was a part malfunctioning and they switched planes,” Foster said in an email. “I would have had enough time to get an earlier flight if they would have been honest about the delay.” Despite such problems, the head of a trade association for the airline industry says travelers should be “getting excited” for summer vacation trips. “The issues we’re dealing with today are truly temporary,” Chris Sununu, former governor of New Hampshire and president and CEO of Airlines for America, said in a phone interview. “People should know that solutions are being presented, and I think we think there are some solid long-term fixes and even some short-term fixes here, so people should feel confident buying in.” But air travel is inherently anxiety provoking for many people, and the recent constellation of stressors only adds to that, said Dr. Michael Ziffra, a psychiatrist and associate professor at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. But while nothing may completely eliminate the anxiety and aggravation, he recommends several ways to mitigate it. First, go into it with a sense of adventure, or at least acceptance, he said. “You’re gonna get delays, you’re gonna get complications, you might get long lines,” he said. “So just try to somehow be at peace with the fact that air travel can be inherently unpredictable.” Preparation — confirming flight information and wait times — can help, but it’s counterproductive to try to prepare for every possible scenario, he said. Instead, travelers should arm themselves with enjoyable snacks, movies and music while avoiding things like alcohol, medication or online rants that could end up worsening their mood. “The best thing people can do is really avoid anything that might be exacerbating the negative feelings,” he said. “People should take care of themselves and do their best to enjoy whatever travel they’re doing.” For Dr. Zaid Fadul, a U.S. Air Force flight surgeon and physician, it’s all about staying grounded mentally before taking off physically. “I always tell people, all’s fair in love and travel. Delays are normal, it’s a part of life, and you have to find ways to really reground yourself,” said Fadul, CEO of Bespoke Concierge MD. That means focusing on what you can control, like your breathing, he said. He recommends deep breathing exercises, or something as simple as focusing on the sensation of pressing your feet onto the floor. He practiced another favorite technique the weekend when bringing his son to the airport, tempering his frustration with the long lines by expressing gratitude to a TSA agent. “She lit up,” he said. “Just seeing her response made me feel a little better, and it made it less about me.” Fadul said he challenges others to consider what they can do to make travel “a little less annoying.” “Those little acts of kindness can really land,” he said. ____ Associated Press reporters Stephen Smith in New Orleans and Russ Bynam in Savannah, Georgia, contributed. Follow @ktar923

Just before an Air Canada jet collided with an airport fire truck, air traffic controllers at New York’s LaGuardia Airport were juggling a developing late night emergency on the runway. A United Airlines flight had twice aborted takeoff and reported an odor coming from the back of the plane. But with no gate immediately available, the pilot and controllers went back and forth over the radio as controllers tried to reach the airline and find a safe spot to put the plane. Audio recordings captured the chaotic conversation as the cockpit conveyed growing urgency. “Flight attendants in the back are feeling ill because of the odor,” the pilot can be heard saying. “We will need to go into any available gate at this time.” With no place to park the aircraft, air traffic control dispatched fire trucks to go to the plane instead and offered stairs to evacuate passengers, all while continuing to manage other traffic. Then a frantic warning cut across the radio: “Stop, stop, stop, Truck 1. Stop, stop, stop.” Moments later, the Air Canada flight landed and crashed into one of the fire trucks as it crossed the runway. The pilot and co-pilot of the regional jet flying from Montreal were killed, while dozens of passengers and crew members on the flight and the two police officers in the fire truck were taken to hospitals, some with serious injuries. The collision late Sunday is putting a renewed focus on the pressures facing air traffic controllers in the United States, a workforce that has long grappled with staffing shortages, demanding schedules, outdated equipment and the effects of repeated government shutdowns. While investigators work to determine what led to the runway crash, aviation experts say the collision highlights the demanding environment controllers navigate every day — managing planes landing and taking off, aircraft moving between gates and runways, and service vehicles ranging from emergency responders to maintenance trucks. “In the best of times, air traffic controls and air traffic controllers are under a great deal of stress,” said Alan Diehl, a former federal crash investigator. “These are people with very high cognitive levels. They’re carefully selected, extensively trained. And one of the problems is there is a shortage of 3,000 of them in this country right now.” A system under stress The Federal Aviation Administration has for years had a chronic shortage of air traffic controllers, who routinely put in overtime and work six-day weeks, and have reported while dealing with radar and communication systems that can briefly put them out of touch with incoming and departing aircraft. In a statement Monday, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association emphasized the heavy demands and weight of the job. “Air traffic controllers work every day to keep passengers and cargo moving safely and efficiently,” the statement said. “We serve quietly, but moments like this remind us of the responsibility we carry — and how deeply it stays with us when tragedy occurs.” Roughly 20 minutes after the crash, a controller appeared to blame himself: “We were dealing with an emergency,” he said in a radio transmission, “and I messed up.” Officials have not yet disclosed how many controllers were on duty at LaGuardia when the Canadian plane and the fire truck carrying Port Authority of New York and New Jersey firefighters crossed paths. But Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, whose department oversees the Federal Aviation Administration, described the airport’s tower as generally “well staffed” and just short of its target of 37 controllers, with 33 controllers currently assigned to it and seven more who are in training. Duffy was confirmed as President Donald Trump’s transportation secretary the day before an Army helicopter and a passenger plane collided over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, killing 67 people. Since taking office, he has pledged to improve air controller staffing and to upgrade traffic control equipment. Former FAA air traffic control chief Mike McCormick said the overnight shift — when the crash occurred — would typically be staffed more lightly. He said investigators are likely to examine how much overtime local controllers were working and how many consecutive days they had been on duty. Those questions are standard after crashes. John Cox, CEO of aviation consulting firm Safety Operating Systems, said National Transportation Safety Board investigators would closely examine the human factors surrounding the tower’s operations. “The staffing issue and the controller’s work schedule will certainly be something that they look at and only then can we determine if it’s a staffing or fatigue issue,” Cox said. Modernizing the FAA The strain on the workforce has been building for years. During a record U.S. government shutdown last fall that lasted 43 days, and a 35-day shutdown that spanned December 2018 and January 2019, controllers were required to continue working without pay, pushing some to quit or retire early. At the same time, training and hiring for new recruits was halted or slowed. Because certification can take years, experts, union leaders and agency officials have warned that the effects would linger long after funding resumed, compounding attrition and making recruitment more difficult. Still, industry leaders and officials emphasize that moves to modernize the technology and equipment air traffic controllers use underway. Chris Sununu, CEO of airline trade group Airlines for America, said Congress has invested billions of dollars to upgrade aging technology and improve the system. “I think the air traffic control system has been under a lot of strain for 30 years,” Sununu said. “And that’s why Congress has put billions of dollars behind rebuilding the entire system. And we’ve already seen some pretty good successes.” He pointed to the transition away from paper flight progress strips to digital tools at many airports, along with the purchase of hundreds of new radar systems nationwide. A new traffic flow system with upgraded back-end technology is expected to roll out later this year, he said. “By and large, the air traffic controllers work really, really well with a very antiquated system and every day that goes by the system is now getting upgraded,” Sununu said. ___ Associated Press reporters Mae Anderson in New York, Holly Ramer in Concord, New Hampshire, and Josh Funk in Omaha, Nebraska, contributed to this report. Follow @ktar923

Description: The Laboratoire d’Annecy de Physique Théorique (LAPTh, CNRS/USMB) invites invites expressions of interest for one postdoctoral position focused on the phenomenology of axions and axion-like particles in dense astrophysical environments, including supernovae, neutron stars, and neutron star mergers. The successful candidate will work on characterizing the astrophysical signatures of axion production in dense media, with a particular emphasis on gamma-ray signatures, gravitational waves, and multi-messenger observables. Qualifications: Applicants should have: a PhD in physics or astrophysics (completed by the start date), demonstrated experience in particle astrophysics, dense matter physics, or multi-messenger astronomy, and an interest in bridging theory with observational data. Experience with numerical simulations, effective field theories, or axion phenomenology is highly desirable. Beyond technical excellence, we seek a collaborative scientist committed to reproducible research and to mentoring students. Research Environment and Supervision: The postdoc will be a member of the Astroparticle and Cosmology group at LAPTh, and will be supervised by Dr. Francesca Calore, with strong collaboration with Dr. P. D. Serpico. The position will provide access to CNRS/LAPTh computing resources, travel support, and a vibrant research environment involving several PhD students and postdocs, and strong regional and international connections, with collaborations with the University of Geneva and CERN. Terms of Employment : The appointments are expected to be for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a third year subject to performance and funding availability. The salary will follow the CNRS/USMB scale and will be commensurate with experience. The anticipated start date is 1 October 2026, with some flexibility possible. Application Procedure: Interested candidates are invited to submit an expression of interest in English via AcademicJobsOnlineand include: (i) a cover letter; (ii) a CV including a list of publications; (iii) a research statement (up to four pages) outlining past work, future plans, and fit to the position; and (iv) up to three letters of recommendation to be arranged by the applicant. Expressions of interest received before the 10th of April 2026 will be given full priority. Nevertheless, the positions will be open until filled. This position is pending funding confirmation. About LAPTh (https://www.lapth.cnrs.fr): LAPTh is a joint research unit (UMR) of CNRS and Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB). Its scientific activities span cosmology and astroparticle physics, particle physics, and mathematical physics. The Astroparticle and Cosmology group (https://astrocosmolapth.com) conducts research on cosmic large-scale structure, cosmic microwave and infrared backgrounds, cross-correlations between cosmological datasets, early-Universe physics, cosmic rays and dark matter, gamma-ray astrophysics, and neutrino probes. Contact: For informal inquiries contact Dr. Francesca Calore: (francesca.calore@lapth.cnrs.fr ).

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The Department of Chemistry at National Taiwan University is hiring a non-tenure-track faculty at the Lecturer or Assistant Professor rank; a strong application at higher ranks will also be considered. Diversity is essential to our university and we hope the candidate fosters a welcoming environment that attracts students. Candidates who are passionate about developing new teaching methods, emphasizing student-centered learning methods, and integrating chemistry-related contents for students from different backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply. This position has the following primary responsibilities: 1. Teaching Organic Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry and the corresponding Laboratory courses to non-majors. 2. Supervise and coordinate the teaching group of Organic Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry, including TA training and Lab preparation. 3. Devising laboratory course improvement plans for Organic Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry. Applicants must hold a M.S. degree (Lecturer rank) or Ph.D. degree (Assistant Professor rank) in chemistry or related fields. Proficiency in both Chinese and English is required. Those who have experience in chemistry related teaching and guidance are preferred. Applicants are welcome to include documents that support his/her dedication to education, such as certificate for secondary-school teacher training, educational grant applications. Interested parties should send the following files to Mr. Yu-Chih Chen (ycchen0125@ntu.edu.tw) by E-mail before July 15, 2026, with the subject line indicating the application for a non-tenure­track faculty positions in the Department of Chemistry. 1. Three letters of recommendation, one of which must be written by dissertation advisor. 2. Personal resume (CV). 3. Teaching philosophy and plan. 4. References about your teaching, such as awards, workshop, evaluation, feedback from students, etc.. Website: https://www.ch.ntu.edu.tw/en/Default.html Contacts: Prof. Jye-Shane Yang, Department of Chemistry, 886-2-33661649, jsyang@ntu.edu.tw Mr. Yu-Chih Chen, Office of Department of Chemistry, 886-2-33661148, ycchen0125@ntu.edu.tw

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy The New Museum reopened on the Bowery this past Friday, following a major expansion that added about 60,000 square feet to the existing SANAA-designed building. Attendees gathered ahead of the reopening for a ribbon-cutting for the new structure, designed by OMA/Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas in collaboration with Cooper Robertson. The $130 million project expands exhibition space, education programming, and initiatives such as NEW INC, the museum's art, design, and technology incubator.Local elected officials present included City Council Member Christopher Marte, New York State Assemblymember Grace Lee, and Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, whom we had a chance to talk with... Among those who spoke to the gathered group were Lisa Phillips, director of the New Museum... ... and New York City Cultural Affairs Commissioner Diya Vij... And the ribbon-cutting... A preview visit offered a first look inside the reconfigured space. The seven-floor expansion is light-filled, with each level offering a distinct layout and feel. At the same time, navigating the space can be disorienting — the stairways in particular are visually striking but somewhat difficult to follow. Several floors were open with exhibition space, including one level dedicated to NEW INC, featuring fabrication areas and coworking spaces. Some areas, including terraces and the roof deck near the Sky Room, were not accessible at the time. The current exhibition, "New Humans: Memories of the Future," leans heavily into immersive and multimedia work, including robotics, sculpture, and multiple video installations. It can be an intense experience, and difficult to take in fully in one visit. There was still some visible construction activity in parts of the building... The New Museum, 235 Bowery at Prince Street, is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a 9 p.m. close on Thursdays. Demolition wrapped up at 231 Bowery, the former 6-floor building that stood next to the New Museum, in the fall of 2022. No. 231 was home to Daroma Restaurant Equipment until the spring of 2011, when they moved down the Bowery (and the owner pleaded guilty to tax fraud). The New Museum bought the building for $16.6 million in September 2008.

The Digital and Computational Studies (DCS) Program at Bates College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor to begin employment July 2026. Apply by 31 March 2026 to guarantee full consideration, however, we will continue accepting applications until the position is filled. Candidates with demonstrated success in teaching and/or supporting marginalized, first generation, and historically underrepresented students are especially encouraged to apply. The teaching load is 5 courses per academic year, either as a 2-3 across two semesters, or as a 2-2-1 across two semesters and the Bates Short Term. Required qualifications: Candidates should have completed their Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field (e.g., Digital Humanities, Applied Mathematics, Computational Neuroscience, Computational Social Science) by 01 July 2026. Candidates should address their ability and interest in teaching introductory information and data literacy courses in R (DCS 105), an introductory programming courses in Python (e.g. DCS 109D), and other additional upper level applied computing and/or data science courses within the broader DCS curriculum based on their area(s) of expertise. Candidates should provide evidence of their interest in interdisciplinary teaching; critical science and technology studies; teaching undergraduate students; and supporting a diversity of students in data science, computer science, and related disciplines with a range of prior programming experience (including none). About DCS at Bates: Digital & Computational Studies (DCS) is an interdisciplinary program that seeks to build bridges between core elements of computer science, data science, and digital studies, connecting to the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and other existing interdisciplinary programs on campus. DCS teaches students to design, build, and analyze digital & computational tools and algorithms, while also developing the ability to critique those same tools and algorithms. Bates DCS faculty are prepared to support candidates as they develop courses designed for an interdisciplinary program. About Visiting Appointments at Bates: The position carries a standard five-course annual teaching load. The primary responsibility of the Visiting Professor is excellence in undergraduate teaching and student engagement. Responsibilities are limited in scope and focus on teaching and mentoring students during the term of the appointment. Advising and student supervision responsibilities, if applicable, will be limited and aligned with the temporary nature of the position. Visiting assistant professors are not assigned ongoing administrative or committee responsibilities unless negotiated with the Dean of Faculty or the Associate Deans of Faculty. They are expected to attend faculty meetings and departmental meetings related to teaching, and to engage collegially in the academic life of the department. Resources at Bates: Bates provides opportunities for professional travel funding and structured mentoring programs for faculty . Additionally, Bates is home to the Digital Media Studios , a facility providing equipment and expertise for a wide range of audio and visual media, as well as the Viz Lab , which includes Extended Reality studios and 3D printing. Applications should include the following: ● A cover letter stating your qualifications, both scholarly and pedagogical, for this position as well as your interest in teaching at a small liberal arts college such as Bates College. ● A teaching statement which addresses your preparation to teach introductory data-focused programming courses (in R and Python) and other areas of applied computing. Given the wide range of backgrounds and experiences of Bates students, we seek candidates who are committed to helping all students succeed through inclusive and evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning. As part of the application, candidates should integrate a discussion of their approaches to inclusive learning into their teaching statement. These statements may include examples of pedagogical strategies, prior experience, or professional preparation that inform their work with diverse learners. ● A current C.V. We encourage applications from individuals from historically marginalized groups and from those who may have followed non-traditional pathways to higher education due to societal, economic, or academic circumstances. The search committee will request letters of recommendation from three referees for short-listed candidates. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and verification of degree. About Bates College: Bates College is a residential liberal arts college in Lewiston, Maine—a diverse and growing community located approximately 45 minutes from the state’s largest city, 2½ hours north of Boston, and 4½ hours south of Montreal. Bates values faculty scholarship, creative work, and pedagogical innovation as central to its academic mission. While visiting faculty appointments are primarily teaching-focused, the College recognizes that scholarly and creative activity may remain an important part of a faculty member’s professional identity. Institutional resources supporting scholarship and teaching are available in ways appropriate to the scope and duration of the appointment. Community-engaged learning and study abroad are broadly encouraged and supported, and pedagogical development and innovation are supported through the Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning. Educational access and racial justice are central to Bates’ history and mission and our faculty-led initiatives reflect this commitment.

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Wij zijn op zoek naar een Onderzoeker bij het Lectoraat CoPSEL Functieomschrijving Binnen het lectoraat Communicatie, Participatie en Sociaal-Ecologisch Leren (CoPSEL) zijn we op zoek naar een (senior-)onderzoeker die in een divers onderzoeksprogramma praktijkgerichte onderzoeksprojecten kan uitvoeren en leiden. Herken jij jezelf in dit profiel? Dit is je kans om bij de meest duurzame hogeschool van Nederland te komen werken! Applied Research Centre (ARC) Bij Hogeschool Van Hall Larenstein (HVHL) werken we vanuit onderwijs, onderzoek en het werkveld, samen aan duurzame oplossingen voor actuele vraagstukken ten behoeve van de grote maatschappelijke opgaven: * Klimaatverandering vereist grote aanpassingen: een transitie naar adaptatie en mitigatie * Duurzame landbouw en voedsel: een transitie naar een duurzame keten * Goed leven met het water: een transitie naar duurzaam waterbeheer * Biodiversiteit en (dieren)welzijn in landelijke en stedelijke gebieden: transitie naar een duurzame leefomgeving Het lectoraat Communicatie, Participatie en Sociaal-Ecologisch Leren (CoPSEL) staat middenin de maatschappij. Met actieonderzoek werken we aan kenniscreatie, inclusief bestuur en sociale dialoog. En dat voor vraagstukken over bijvoorbeeld klimaatadaptatie, duurzaam waterbeheer, herstel van biodiversiteit, voedselzekerheid en natuurbeheer. Bekijk de onze website voor meer informatie over dit lectoraat: https://www.hvhl.nl/onderzoek/lectoraten/communicatie-participatie-sociaal-ecologisch-leren-copsel/ Jij bent de ideale kandidaat! Je bent een ervaren onderzoeker met een passie voor toegepast onderzoek. Jij: * bent gepromoveerd in de Social and Environmental Sciences of een aanverwante discipline (PhD, NLQF niveau 8); * spreekt vloeiend Engels en Nederlands (C1); * hebt aantoonbare ervaring in kwalitatief onderzoek en wetenschappelijk schrijven; * hebt ervaring met het begeleiden van deliberatieve en participatieve processen binnen sociaal ecologische systemen (zoals Living Labs); * hebt expertise in het gebruik van visual media production software (o.a. Adobe Première, InDesign); * hebt bij voorkeur een bevoegdheid voor het geven van onderwijs en ervaring met learning design (heb jij deze bevoegdheid niet dan kan je deze halen via MyAcademy van HVHL indien gewenst); * hebt bij voorkeur kennis van gemedieerde participatie in de context van transities in het beheer van natuurlijke hulpbronnen (bijv. Visual Problem Appraisal – VPA); * hebt interculturele sensitiviteit en een teamgerichte houding, met de bereidheid om deel uit te maken van een groot nationaal of internationaal project; * Expertise in UX/UI design en communicatiediensten voor rurale gebieden (bijv. serious games, digitale Farmer Field School – DFFS). De functie Als (senior-)onderzoeker maak je onderdeel uit van een team onder leiding van de lector CoPSEL. Je gebruikt je netwerk om kansen te verkennen voor het opstellen van nieuwe projectvoorstellen met partners uit andere kennisinstellingen en uit het werkveld. Je bent vaardig in het schrijven van projectvoorstellen en het uitwerken van experimentele plannen. Als onderzoeker werk je mee in of heb je de (dagelijkse) leiding over de onderzoeksprojecten, waaraan je werkt. Je ben sterk in het presenteren en publiceren van de onderzoeksresultaten en je weet deze te verbinden met het onderwijsprogramma op de hogeschool. Samen met de lector en andere onderzoekers uit het team bouw je mee aan een toekomstgericht en samenhangend onderzoeksportfolio met maatschappelijke impact. Hogeschool Van Hall Larenstein Hogeschool Van Hall Larenstein (HVHL) is de duurzaamste hogeschool van Nederland met een internationale focus. HVHL leidt studenten op tot ambitieuze en innovatieve professionals die bijdragen aan het verduurzamen van de wereld. Vanuit het Instellingsplan ‘Groeien als experts in transitie’ (2022–2027) werken wij doelgericht aan de verdere ontwikkeling van ons onderwijs, onderzoek en organisatie. Onze kernwaarden vertalen wij naar concreet gedrag. We doen het samen en we gaan voor transitie, dat vraagt flexibiliteit. We kunnen inspelen op verandering, nieuwe werkwijzen omarmen en effectief blijven in een dynamische omgeving. We streven naar excellentie door kwaliteit centraal te stellen in onderwijs en onderzoek en continu te werken aan verbetering. En we lopen in de voorhoede door innovatief te handelen: vernieuwing initiëren, kansen signaleren en ideeën omzetten in toepasbare oplossingen. Bij HVHL verwachten we dat professionals niet alleen bijdragen aan inhoud, maar ook zichtbaar eigenaarschap tonen in samenwerking, kwaliteit, wendbaarheid en vernieuwing. Wat bieden we jou? * HVHL is een relatief kleine hogeschool met grote ambities. We kennen elkaar en samen met je collega’s draag jij bij aan een meer duurzame wereld én kan jij het verschil maken. * Een jaarcontract met een salaris van minimaal €4.427,64 en maximaal €6.677,44 bruto per maand (schaal 11 van de cao-hbo) bij een fulltime werkweek. Het gaat hier om een positie voor 32 uur per week. * Jouw ontwikkeling, zowel professioneel als persoonlijk, vinden wij belangrijk. HVHL biedt via MyAcademy trainingen en cursussen voor medewerkers en teams. * HVHL vindt het belangrijk dat iedere medewerker kan werken aan duurzame inzetbaarheid, hiervoor zijn DI-uren beschikbaar. * Vanzelfsprekend faciliteren wij de middelen zodat jij je werk goed kan uitvoeren zoals een laptop en een smartphone. Onze arbeidsvoorwaarden zijn conform cao-hbo, dit zijn onder andere: * Eindejaarsuitkering van 8,3% en jaarlijks 8% vakantiegeld. * Pensioen bij ABP. * 53 vakantiedagen per jaar bij een volledige werkweek. Daarnaast heeft HVHL je nog een aantal aanvullende voorwaarden zoals: * NS-businesscard, voor andere manieren van reizen ontvang je een reiskostenvergoeding. * Fietsplan. * Je kunt gebruik maken van een collectieve ziektekostenverzekering. * “Welkom aan Boord bij HVHL” programma voor al onze nieuwe medewerkers. Nieuwsgierig geworden? Bekijk onze website https://www.hvhl.nl/ om een indruk te krijgen van Hogeschool Van Hall Larenstein. Heb je vragen over de inhoud? Bel dan met Gerard Robijn, Directeur Onderzoek, op nummer 06 28 85 04 27. Voor vragen over de procedure kan je bellen met Anja Jansen, Recruitmentadviseur, op nummer 06 34 34 09 28. Sollicitatieprocedure We hebben de sollicitatieprocedure alvast voorbereid, zodat jij hier ook rekening mee kan houden in je agenda. Je kunt tot en met 22 maart op deze vacature reageren via de sollicitatiebutton. Je ontvangt na het sluiten van de procedure een reactie op jouw sollicitatie. De eerste gesprekken staan gepland op maandag 30 maart in de ochtend. Indien je wordt uitgenodigd voor een tweede gesprek, dan staat deze gepland op dinsdag 7 april in de ochtend. Deze procedure wordt gelijktijdig intern en extern uitgezet, waarbij interne kandidaten bij gebleken geschiktheid voorrang hebben. 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BackgroundPsychiatric nurses engage in high levels of emotional labor, which can significantly influence their burnout and job performance. While prior research has linked emotional labor to burnout, the nuanced interplay between different emotional regulation strategies remains underexplored. This study examines the distinct roles of surface acting (modifying outward expressions without changing internal feelings) and deep acting (adjusting internal emotions to align with external expectations) in psychiatric nursing, identifying their differential associations on burnout through network bridge analysis and latent profile analysis.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among 199 psychiatric nurses in a mental hospital in Wenzhou, China. Emotional labor was assessed using the Emotional Labor Scale, and burnout was measured with the Maslach Burnout Inventory-GS. Network bridge analysis was applied to identify key connections between emotional labor strategies and burnout dimensions. LPA was applied to reveal distinct emotional labor patterns.ResultsSurface acting emerged as the primary bridge linking emotional labor to burnout, displaying strong associations with emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. LPA identified four emotional labor profiles: moderate emotional labor (63.32%), low emotional labor (5.03%), high emotional labor (23.62%), and deep acting dominant (8.04%). Nurses in the deep acting dominant profile exhibited significantly lower burnout levels compared to other groups (p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = 0.90–1.28), suggesting that deep acting mitigates burnout risks.ConclusionThese findings highlight the maladaptive effects of surface acting and the protective role of deep acting. Targeted interventions fostering deep acting may enhance psychiatric nurses’ well-being and resilience. Future research should explore longitudinal shifts in emotional labor strategies.

HONOLULU (AP) — The worst flooding to hit Hawaii in two decades swept homes off their foundations, floated cars out of driveways and left floors, walls and counters covered in thick, reddish volcanic mud. Crews continued to assess the destruction Monday, but authorities said hundreds of homes had been damaged, along with some schools and a hospital. No deaths have been reported, but more than 230 people had to be rescued. Here’s what to know as residents begin to clean up. This was Hawaii’s worst flooding since 2004 Gov. Josh Green said the cost of the storm could top $1 billion, including damage to airports, schools, roads, homes and a Maui hospital in Kula. He called it the state’s most serious since flooding since 2004, when floods in Manoa inundated homes and a University of Hawaii library. On Oahu’s North Shore, famed for big wave surfing, the waters rose quickly after midnight Friday as heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week earlier. Raging waters lifted homes and cars. The storm prompted evaluation orders for 5,500 people north of Honolulu — though they were later lifted — and more than 230 people were rescued from the rising waters. Some residents fled on surfboards as water reached waist or chest high. Winter storm systems brought severe deluges Officials blamed some of the devastation on the sheer amount of rain that fell in a short amount of time. Parts of Oahu received 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 centimeters), the National Weather Service said. That was on top of another recent storm that had dumped vast amounts days earlier. Kaala, the island’s highest peak, got nearly 16 inches (40 centimeters) late last week, on top of 26.6 inches (67.6 centimeters) between March 10 and 16. Winter storm systems known as “Kona lows,” which feature southerly or southwesterly winds that bring in moisture-laden air, have been responsible for the deluges in the past two weeks. The intensity and frequency of heavy rains in Hawaii have increased amid human-caused global warming, experts say. The worst of the storms appeared to be over by Sunday afternoon. Volunteers show up to clean debris and thick, red mud Crews are still assessing the extent of the damage, but by Monday Oahu’s Department of Emergency Management had received more than 400 reports of damaged or destroyed homes, spokesperson Molly Pierce said. In some neighborhoods, residents have had to tramp through silt up to their knees or deeper to reach their properties, she said. Along with its consistency, the rusty hue of the mud, which comes from oxidized iron in the volcanic soil, makes it a nightmare to clean up. “When it’s dry, the dust stains, and when it’s wet, the mud clings,” Pierce said Monday. She compared it to heavy, wet snow. Volunteers have been showing up from across Oahu and even from other islands to help clear away muck and debris, Pierce said. Residents and officials fret over an aging dam As the waters rose Friday, officials warned that the 120-year-old Wahiawa dam, north of Honolulu, was “at risk of imminent failure.” The dam has long been vulnerable, but worries eased as the water subsided. The earthen structure was built in 1906 to increase sugar production for the Waialua Agricultural Co., which eventually became a subsidiary of Dole Food Co. It was reconstructed following a collapse in 1921. The state has said Wahiawa dam has “high hazard potential” and a failure “will result in probable loss of human life.” It has sent Dole four notices of deficiency about the dam since 2009, and five years ago it fined the company $20,000 for failing to address safety deficiencies on time, according to records. Afterward, Dole proposed to donate the dam, reservoir and ditch system to the state in exchange for an agreement to repair the spillway to meet and maintain dam safety standards. “The dam continues to operate as designed with no indications of damage,” Dole said in a statement. How to help Green on Sunday recommended that those wanting to support impacted households donate to the Hawaii Community Foundation, which has activated its Stronger Hawaii Fund to deploy resources across all affected islands. The nonprofit Hawaiian Council also launched the Kako’o Oahu initiative to help individuals and families through housing and financial assistance as well as other support. The council matched the first $100,000 in donations and is continuing to fundraise. “So many families have been displaced, homes have been damaged, and communities are facing immediate needs,” said Hawaiian Council CEO Kuhio Lewis. “The path to recovery begins now — it cannot wait.” ___ Johnson reported from Seattle. Associated Press writer Gabriela Aoun Angueira contributed to this report from San Diego. Follow @ktar923

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Stevens Institute of Technology (Stevens) invites applications for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at all ranks (Assistant, Associate, Full) for its new School of Computing. In Fall 2026, Stevens is scheduled to launch its School of Computing (SoC). This landmark initiative solidifies Stevens’ commitment to exploring the frontiers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced computing. The new school will be home to innovative scholars dedicated to research and teaching in computer science, AI and machine learning (including explainable, trustworthy, and responsible AI), cybersecurity, cyber-physical systems, embodied intelligence, formal methods, high-performance computing, scientific computing, human-centered computing, and quantum computing and communication, among other areas. The SoC will serve as a dynamic hub for computing-centric programs, designed with "permeable walls" to facilitate seamless interdisciplinary collaboration. We believe that the future of innovation lies at the intersection of computing and other fields; therefore, a core competency of our faculty is the ability to effectively integrate computing with other domains. To support our interdisciplinary mission, the new faculty positions may have either a 100% appointment within the SoC, or a joint appointment between SoC and the other schools across the Stevens campus (the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science, the School of Business, and the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences). Strong candidates in all areas of computing will be considered. Endowed professorships are available for exceptional senior candidates. Endowed career development professorships are also available to exceptional junior and mid-career candidates. Responsibilities: Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching and mentorship at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful candidates will have the potential to develop an externally funded research program, supervise graduate students in research, and contribute to the highly interdisciplinary, collaborative, diverse, innovative and entrepreneurial culture at Stevens. Required Education and Experience: Applicants should have earned (prior to the start of the position) a Ph.D. in computer science, engineering, or another computing-adjacent discipline. Candidates applying at the rank of Associate or Full Professor should have a track record of success in scholarship, funded research, teaching, mentoring, and cultivating a connected and inclusive community. Submission Guidelines: Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. All applications must be submitted electronically at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/stevens. To apply, please submit the following items: • Cover Letter • Curriculum Vitae • Research Statement • Teaching Statement that includes a) teaching interests, b) teaching philosophy, and c) a plan on how to create an inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds in terms of classroom teaching, student advising, and graduate student mentoring. • At least three Letters of Reference. Review of applications will begin while letters are solicited by the applicant, and then submitted by their reference writers. In the interim, please include an indication of at least three reference letter writers. For any questions, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Prof. Brendan Englot, at benglot@stevens.edu.