Research Reads

Ancient Fish: Handbook of Paleoichthyology Vol 8A: Actinopterygii

Verlag Dr. Friedrich Pfeil Publishers, January 2022

Kathryn E. Mickle, PhD, Associate Program Director of Pre-Medical Studies and Associate Professor of Biology at the Jefferson College of Life Sciences

Actinopterygians, or ray-finned fishes, have bony skeletons and fins supported by thin rays. Actinopterygians account for the majority of today’s living fishes and are among the most diverse vertebrates on the planet. They include familiar fishes such as salmon, anglerfish, and seahorses, but their long history dates back 400 million years. In a new installment of the Handbook of Paleoichthyology, biology professor Dr. Mickle, and co-authors Hans-Peter Schultze, Cecile Poplin, Eric J. Hilton and Lance Grande chronicle the fossil record of a large group of fossil rayfinned fishes referred to as palaeoniscoids. In addition, living polypterids and chondrosteans and their fossil relatives are examined. This volume of the Handbook of Paleoichthyology is a valuable resource for scientists, offering detailed illustrations and insight into how the diverse aquatic life of the modern age came to be.

The Contemporary Global Economy: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Kendall Hunt Publishing Company, 2023

Raju Parakkal, MA, PhD, Associate Professor of International Relations at the Jefferson College of Humanities and Sciences

The last decade has seen societal shifts on a myriad of fronts, and the economy is no exception, with the coronavirus pandemic, cryptocurrency and Brexit all making their profound marks. In The Contemporary Global Economy: A Multidisciplinary Approach, Dr. Parakkal comprehensively explores global markets by analyzing these recent economic events and their underlying theoretical perspectives. Dr. Parakkal, an international political economist, integrates historical events, political influences and cultural factors to provide readers with a multidisciplinary understanding of the subject. Through critical analysis of policies and practices, this book offers tools to navigate the complexities of the contemporary global economy.

Neurobiology of Stress-Informed Counseling: Healing and Prevention Practices for the Helping Professions

Cognella Academic Publishing, November 2022

Yoon Suh Moh, PhD, LPC, NCC, CRC, BC-TMH, BCN, Assistant Director of the Community and Trauma Counseling program and Associate Professor at the Jefferson College of Health Professions

Stress can be a powerful motivator or a crippling burden, and managing it is a fundamental fact of being human. In Neurobiology of Stress-Informed Counseling: Healing and Prevention Practices for the Helping Professions, Dr. Moh examines stress from a neurobiological, developmental perspective, exploring its positive and negative aspects and offering practical strategies for preventing and healing from stress. Dr. Moh, a licensed professional counselor and neurofeedback specialist, provides culturally responsive approaches to wellness, emphasizing self-care and holistic practices. This resource equips helping professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to support clients in managing stress and promoting well-being.