Understanding TESOL Non‐University‐Based Teacher Educators' Expertise and Its Development: An Activity Theory Perspective

Abstract Informed by activity theory (AT), the present study explores the expertise of two Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) non‐university‐based teacher educators (NUBTEs) in China and the factors that contribute to their expertise development. Despite the critical role TESOL NUBTEs play in bridging policy and practice for frontline TESOL teachers, limited research has examined their professional expertise, particularly through the lens of AT. This study addresses this gap by drawing on semi‐structured interviews, non‐participatory field observations, and relevant artifacts to identify TESOL NUBTEs' expertise across four dimensions: (1) a strong mission of supporting the professional growth of all TESOL teachers; (2) context‐responsive knowing about and for TESOL teacher education; (3) effective strategies for integrating TESOL theory and practice; (4) mature social–emotional competence to navigate and transform TESOL education within existing structures. The participants' expertise functioned and developed through their long‐term adaptive interaction with various factors within and across three activity systems: professional development activity system, policy‐related activity system, and learning activity system. The study proposes a context‐specific framework for TESOL NUBTEs' expertise and its development from an expanded AT perspective. It concludes with practical implications for TESOL NUBTEs on how to navigate their expertise development in this time of flux.

Introducing CHiDO—A No Code Genomic Prediction software implementation for the characterization and integration of driven omics

Abstract Climate change represents a significant challenge to global food security by altering environmental conditions critical to crop growth. Plant breeders can play a key role in mitigating these challenges by developing more resilient crop varieties; however, these efforts require significant investments in resources and time. In response, it is imperative to use current technologies that assimilate large biological and environmental datasets into predictive models to accelerate the research, development, and release of new improved varieties that can be more resilient to the increasingly variable climatic conditions. Leveraging large and diverse datasets can improve the characterization of phenotypic responses due to environmental stimuli and genomic pulses. A better characterization of these signals holds the potential to enhance our ability to predict trait performance under changes in weather and/or soil conditions with high precision. This paper introduces characterization and integration of driven omics (CHiDO), an easy‐to‐use, no‐code platform designed to integrate diverse omics datasets and effectively model their interactions. With its flexibility to integrate and process datasets, CHiDO's intuitive interface allows users to explore historical data, formulate hypotheses, and optimize data collection strategies for future scenarios. The platform's mission emphasizes global accessibility, democratizing statistical solutions for situations where professional ability in data processing and data analysis is not available.

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Lessons for enrollment leaders moving to graduate programs

Transitioning from leading undergraduate admissions to managing graduate and professional enrollment is more than a title change — it is a professional evolution. While my own journey spans 16 years and multiple institutions, this article is not only a reflection on my career path; it is also a guide for enrollment managers across the spectrum. The lessons I learned along the way, from HBCUs to globally ranked universities, apply broadly, regardless of the size, mission, or student population of your institution. Importantly, many of the strategies I developed in the graduate space, such as building deeper relationships, adapting to longer decision cycles, and demonstrating return on investment, are equally applicable to undergraduate recruitment as today's students and families increasingly seek personalized engagement and clarity of value.

Cover Picture (View 6/2025)

This sixth‐anniversary cover of VIEW celebrates “Illuminating Wellness”. A glowing, artery‐like pathway flows from microscope and circuit motifs to a smart city skyline, symbolizing how biomaterials and biodiagnostics connect laboratory discovery with real‐world health. The pointing hand highlights precision, digital guidance, and personalized interventions, while warm red tones evoke vitality and urgency. Together, these elements reflect VIEW 's mission to visualize life and health and to inspire innovative diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.

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On the cover : Remediation is a key part of the Hanford mission, one of the largest nuclear cleanup efforts in the world. In a new article by Shabani and Khaleel, the authors undertake a case study in which 138 samples from the Hanford site were evaluated using a soil water retention curve (SWRC). A unique aspect of the study was the fractal analysis of several highly gravelly (>2 mm) samples. The authors investigate the performance of two fractal models, Bird et al. and Hunt and Gee, in estimating SWRC from particle size distribution (PSD) data, with the aim of identifying a better fractal model for estimating SWRC from PSD data. See Shabani and Khaleel ( https://doi.org/10.1002/vzj2.70008 ). Photo credit: U.S. Department of Energy.

Comparison of Hernia Sac Transection and Full Sac Reduction for the Treatment of Inguinal Hernias: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Clinical Trials

ABSTRACT Background The history of inguinal hernia repair has been marked by the description of several therapies over ages, each with its own approach to managing the hernial sac. An analysis of hernia sac transection (with or without high ligation) versus reduction (invagination) in adults who underwent Lichtenstein open tension‐free inguinal hernia repair and in adult and pediatric patients who underwent suture repair has been the primary aim of this systematic review and meta‐analysis. Methods The authors conducted a comprehensive review and meta‐analysis. A comprehensive literature search yielded 15 publications, consisting of 12 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) including 1598 patients and 3 controlled clinical trials (CCTs) including 243 patients. In total, the included patients amounted to 1.841. Results Analysis of the data revealed a lower rate of recurrence in patients who had sac reduction (0.35% in randomized controlled trials and 0 in clinical trials) compared to patients who had sac excision and ligation (0.86% in randomized controlled trials and 0.93% in clinical trials). However, this difference was not statistically significant (RCTs: relative risk 2.94 [0.30, 29.24]—CCTs: relative risk 4.46 [0.18, 111.36]). Conclusion The reduction of sacs does not result in a statistically significant decrease in recurrence compared to patients who underwent sac excision and subsequent ligation. This study has demonstrated that the various courses of treatment for the inguinal hernia sac have similar primary and secondary outcomes in both adult and pediatric patients.

Impact of India's flagship national health mission on governance, human resources for health, and the health system: A scoping review

Abstract The National Health Mission (NHM) was launched in India in 2005 to improve population health by restructuring the health system and enhancing primary care. After nearly 20 years, it is essential to review its impact on the health system. This scoping review is the first of its kind which aimed to review and synthesize research on the effects of the NHM on human resources for health and governance, and its overall impact on the health system. We identified 46 research articles, 19 (41%) on human resources for health, 17 (37%) on governance, and 14 (30%) studying the overall impact. Most of the research on human resources was focused on the ASHA program and RKS and VHSNC dominated governance research. Maternal and child health studies dominated the health system impact literature. Outcomes show a partial achievement of the NHM's goals. Health workforce supplementation has improved access to healthcare in rural areas but remains inadequate to rising demand. Similarly, decentralization mechanisms have improved accountability, however, more community empowerment is needed. Healthcare demand has staggered to primary care facilities and improvements in some population health indicators have been observed, but social inequities and poor care quality remain. Further research and policy initiatives are needed to address several issues such as rational resource deployment, career progression for contractually hired care providers and ASHA, building health awareness at the grassroots for better community representation, and increased attention to non‐communicable diseases, mental health, and the impacts of aging and climate change.

Multi-agent coordination for data gathering with periodic requests and deliveries

In this demo work we develop a method to plan and coordinate a multi-agentteam to gather information on demand. The data is periodically requested by astatic Operation Center (OC) from changeable goals locations. The mission ofthe team is to reach these locations, taking measurements and delivering thedata to the OC. Due to the limited communication range as well as signalattenuation because of the obstacles, the agents must travel to the OC, toupload the data. The agents can play two roles: ones as workers gathering data,the others as collectors traveling invariant paths for collecting the data ofthe workers to re-transmit it to the OC. The refreshing time of the deliveredinformation depends on the number of available agents as well as of thescenario. The proposed algorithm finds out the best balance between the numberof collectors-workers and the partition of the scenario into working areas inthe planning phase, which provides the minimum refreshing time and will be theone executed by the agents.

Colleges: Teaching and the Jesuit Mission in the East