Inquiro Volume 13

Sribhaavita Nekkalapudi

Abstract

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, Microsoft Copilot, etc., have rapidly become embedded in students’ academic lives. Research consistently reports widespread adoption of GenAI for time-saving academic tasks such as summarizing, drafting, and clarifying assignments. At the same time, long-standing research in student development demonstrates that financial strain, a cause for time poverty, increased work hours, and chronic stress, strongly shapes academic behavior and outcomes. Yet, no research to date directly tests whether financially strained students may be more likely to rely on GenAI for academic automation, despite significant conceptual links. This review synthesizes GenAI adoption, financial strain and time poverty, and institutional responses to identify a link and uncover an urgent, unexamined question for higher education research. It concludes with an outline for a research agenda for scholars in college student development.

Anushka Patel

UAB

The Melomys rubicola or Bramble Cay mosaic-tailed rat was a rodent native to a tiny island, Bramble Cay, in the Great Barrier Reef. The species was distinguished by the mosaic pattern of scales located on its tail and was depended on the vegetation of the island for food and shelter (IFAW, 2023). On the other hand, the Incilius periglenes or golden toad was a species indigenous to Monteverde, Costa Rica. Even with its bright orange hue, the toad could live up to ten years in the wild, but it relied heavily on the regularity of the rain to reproduce and continue to populate the next generation of its species (IFAW, 2023). Although distinct, both of these creatures share a common fate: extinction. These two species are linked due to the impact of climate change.

Darrius Bushe

Methodology

This paper is a narrative literature review synthesizing neurobiological and psychosocial mechanisms. A literature search was conducted using PubMed, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar for peer-reviewed articles published between 2000 and 2025. Search terms included “HIV,” “chronic pain,” “sleep disturbance,” “insomnia,” “quantitative sensory testing,” “actigraphy,” and “sex differences.” Articles were included if they examined pain or sleep outcomes in adults living with HIV or investigated neurobiological mechanisms related to pain and sleep regulation. Both primary research studies and review articles were included.

Jahan Fatima

Introduction

Childbirth is a complex physiological process that demands careful management of maternal health, particularly when complications arise. A review study from Indonesia conducted by Hartinah et al. (2021) describes that childbirth-related injuries, including perineal tears, affect a substantial proportion of women worldwide, with approximately 85% experiencing some degree of tearing during vaginal delivery (p. 1). Perineal tears vary in their degree and severity, from spontaneous tears to surgically induced tears (episiotomy), requiring different technical approaches to maximize maternal recovery. While the occurrence of perineal injuries during delivery is a global phenomenon, the techniques used for repair and their subsequent impact on maternal outcomes differ significantly across countries, reflecting disparities in healthcare systems, resources, and cultural norms. Advancements in suturing techniques have improved maternal outcomes in high-income countries, yet disparities persist in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where access to resources and trained practitioners is often limited. Addressing these differences is essential to improving maternal health globally. This essay examines the variations in suturing techniques for perineal repairs worldwide, focusing on differences in materials, methods, training, and healthcare infrastructure. It also explores the consequences of these variations on maternal recovery and outcomes, drawing insights from global research.

Prachi Patel

Introduction

Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that impacts millions of adolescents (ages 10 to 19) worldwide. Szepietowska et al. (2022) explain that over 90% of adolescents and young adults suffer from acne at some point in their life (p. 6816). While acne most commonly localizes to the face, it often also occurs throughout the body in regions such as the back, chest, and trunk (p. 6816). Although acne is oftentimes considered a temporary and cosmetic condition, it can have substantial psychological and social impacts (p. 6818). Adolescence is a developmental period in which one’s appearance and social belonging plays an important role in identity formation (p. 6816). As a result, while acne may be common among adolescents, many studies indicate that adolescents feel discouraged or embarrassed as they begin to develop acne.

Jo Prince

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