In 1991, the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri, initiated a wellness program for its first- and second-year medical students. The program was based on the concept that to practice and promote preventive medicine, students must first understand and integrate wellness practices and theory into their own lives. With nearly 11 years of experience, the Kirksville Col...

Fast food is popular among children and adolescents; however, its consumption has often been associated with negative impacts on nutrition and health. This study examined current fast food consumption status among middle school students and explored factors influencing fast food consumption by applying Theory of Planned Behavior. A total of 354 (52.5% boys) students were recruited from a middle...

Research in special education has yielded beneficial outcomes for students with disabilities as well as typical achieving students. The authors provide examples of the valuable knowledge special education research has generated, including the elements of response to intervention (e.g., screening and progress monitoring), instructional practices such as systematic instruction and feedback, and i...

Although they have the potential to excel, twice-exceptional (2e) students of mathematics do not usually this opportunity as their special educational abilities, and needs, are often misdiagnosed or “missed” diagnosed in schools due teachers’ lack knowledge. The study explored issue using an electronic survey for primary school teachers four local authorities England. It was planned a pilot gat...

Priscilla Ann Schaffer died from complications of Parkinson's Disease on 18 November 2009. Priscilla was a colleague and a friend, as well as being a stellar member of the virology community. She was a longtime Journal of Virology reviewer, a member of the editorial board, and a frequent contributor. Her energy and enthusiasm for virology, her students, her colleagues, and life in general were ...

Improving our knowledge of the number of incarcerated youth with disabilities can assist educators, other professionals, and policymakers to develop more effective services for youth. This article reports the findings of a national survey conducted to determine the number of youth identified as having disabilities in the juvenile corrections systems in the United States. The data show that, whe...