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Systematic Conservation Planning For Antarctic Research Stations, Shaun T. Brooks, Julia Jabour, Kevin A. Hughes, Fraser Morgan, Peter Convey, Elias T. Polymeropoulos, Dana M. Bergstrom

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

The small ice-free areas of Antarctica are essential locations for both biodiversity and scientific research but are subject to considerable and expanding human impacts, resulting primarily from station-based research and support activities, and local tourism. Awareness by operators of the need to conserve natural values in and around station and visitor site footprints exists, but the cumulative nature of impacts often results in reactive rather than proactive management. With human activity spread across many isolated pockets of ice-free ground, the pathway to the greatest reduction of human impacts within this natural reserve is through better management of these areas, which …

A Heatwave In Antarctica Totally Blew The Minds Of Scientists. They Set Out To Decipher It – And Here Are The Results, Dana M. Bergstrom

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Climate scientists don’t like surprises. It means our deep understanding of how the climate works isn’t quite as complete as we need. But unfortunately, as climate change worsens, surprises and unprecedented events keep happening.

In March 2022, Antarctica experienced an extraordinary heatwave. Large swathes of East Antarctica experienced temperatures up to 40°C (72°F) above normal, shattering temperature records. It was the most intense heatwave ever recorded anywhere in the world.

So shocking and rare was the event, it blew the minds of the Antarctic climate science community. A major global research project was launched to unravel the reasons behind it …

Shellharbour’S Food Environment, Karen Charlton, Katherine Kent, Alemayehu Gebremariam

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Mapping the food environment helps us understand if everyone can easily get healthy food. The healthiness of Shellharbour food environment matters because it directly impacts the dietary choices of local residents and, consequently, their overall health and well-being.

United Nations Environment Programme (Unep), Plastics In The Environment In The Context Of Uv Radiation, Climate Change And The Montreal Protocol. 2023 Assessment Update Of The Unep Environmental Effects Assessment Panel, Marcel A. K Jansen, Anthony L. Andrady, Janet F. Bornman, Pieter J. Aucamp, Alkiviadis F. Bais, Anastazia T. Banaszak, Paul W. Barnes, Germar H. Bernhard, Laura S. Bruckman, Rosa Busquets, Donat P. Hader, Mark L. Hanson, Anu M. Heikkila, Samuel Hylander, Robyn M. Lucas, Roy Mackenzie, Sasha Madronich, Patrick J. Neale, Rachel E. Neale, Catherine M. Olsen, Rachele Ossola, Krishna K. Pandey, Irina Petropavlovskikh, Laura E. Revell, Sharon A. Robinson, T Matthew Robson, Kevin C. Rose, Keith R. Solomon, Mads P. Sulbaek Andersen, Barbara Sulzberger, Timothy J. Wallington, Qing-Wei Wang, Sten-Ake Wangberg, Christopher C. White, Antony R. Young, Richard G. Zepp, Liping Zhu

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This Assessment Update by the Environmental Effects Assessment Panel (EEAP) of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) considers the interactive effects of solar UV radiation, global warming, and other weathering factors on plastics. The Assessment illustrates the significance of solar UV radiation in decreasing the durability of plastic materials, degradation of plastic debris, formation of micro- and nanoplastic particles and accompanying leaching of potential toxic compounds. Micro- and nanoplastics have been found in all ecosystems, the atmosphere, and in humans. While the potential biological risks are not yet well-established, the widespread and increasing occurrence of plastic pollution is reason for …

Programa Del Medio Ambiente De Las Naciones Unidas (Unep), Preguntas Y Respuestas Acerca De Los Efectos De La Disminución Del Ozono, La Radiación Ultravioleta Y El Clima En Los Humanos Y El Medio Ambiente. Suplemento Del Reporte De Evaluación 2022 Del Panel De Evaluación De Los Efectos En El Medio Ambiente De Las Naciones Unidas, Mads P. Sulbaek Andersen, Anthony L. Andrady, Alkiviadis F. Bais, Paul Barnes, Germar H. Bernhard, Scott N. Byrne, Anu M. Heikkila, Rachael Ireland, Marcel A. K Jansen, Sasha Madronich, Richard L. Mckenzie, Rachel Neale, Patrick J. Neale, Rachele Ossola, Qing-Wei Wang, Sten-Ake Wangberg, Christopher C. White, Stephen R. Wilson, Richard G. Zepp, Sharon A. Robinson

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Esta colección de preguntas y respuestas fue preparada por el Panel de Evaluación de los Efectos en el Medio Ambiente (EEAP por sus siglas en inglés) del Protocolo de Montreal bajo el amparo del Programa para el Medio Ambiente de las Naciones Unidas (PNUM). Este documento es un complemento de la Evaluación Cuatrienal 2022 realizada por el EEAP (https://ozone. unep.org/science/assessment/eeap), y provee de información interesante y útil para redactores de políticas públicas, maestros y científicos. Este P&Rs está escrito en un lenguaje de fácil comprensión para el público en general.

Environmental Effects Of Stratospheric Ozone Depletion, Uv Radiation, And Interactions With Climate Change: 2022 Assessment Report, Anthony L. Andrady, Pieter J. Aucamp, Alkiviadis F. Bais, Paul W. Barnes, Germar H. Bernhard, Janet F. Bornman, D P. Hader, Anu M. Heikkila, Samuel Hylander, Janice Longstreth, Sasha Madronich, Patrick J. Neale, Rachel Neale, Krishna K. Pandey, Lesley E. Rhodes, Sharon A. Robinson, Matthew Robson, Kevin C. Rose, Barbara Sulzberger, Craig E. Williamson, Christopher C. White, Richard G. Zepp, Stephen R. Wilson, Sten-Ake Wangberg, Seyhan Yazar, Antony R. Young

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was established 35 years ago following the 1985 Vienna Convention for protection of the environment and human health against excessive amounts of harmful ultraviolet-B (UV-B, 280-315 nm) radiation reaching the Earth’s surface due to a reduced UV-B-absorbing ozone layer. The Montreal Protocol, ratified globally by all 198 Parties (countries), controls ca 100 ozone-depleting substances (ODS). These substances have been used in many applications, such as in refrigerants, air conditioners, aerosol propellants, fumigants against pests, fire extinguishers, and foam materials.

The Montreal Protocol has phased out nearly 99% of ODS, including …

How Do The Life Histories Of Women Who Have Experience Domestic Violence Impact The Ways They Decide On And Engage With Higher Education?, Kelly Lewer

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My doctoral inquiry focused on understanding the experiences of mature aged female higher education students who had experienced domestic violence. Guided by the concepts of Bourdieu’s (1977) capital, field, and habitus this feminist narrative inquiry analysed the life histories of nine women from across the Australian state of New South Wales in relation to their resources and engagement within higher education. The findings presented in this paper point to the women’s success through sheer determination and perseverance, the choosing to limit engagement outside of the classroom, and frustrations over a lack of understanding.

An Expert-Driven Framework For Applying Edna Tools To Improve Biosecurity In The Antarctic, Laurence J. Clarke, Justine D. Shaw, Leonie Suter, Javier Atalah, Dana M. Bergstrom, Elisabeth Biersma, Peter Convey, Michelle Greve, Oakes Holland, Melissa J. Houghton, Kevin A. Hughes, Emma L. Johnston, Catherine K. King, Arlie H. Mccarthy, Angela Mcgaughran, Luis R. Pertierra, Sharon A. Robinson, Craig D. H Sherman, Jonathan S. Stark, Mark I. Stevens, Jan M. Strugnell, Ulla Von Ammon, Nerida G. Wilson, Anastasija Zaiko, Anna J. Macdonald

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Signatories to the Antarctic Treaty System’s Environmental Protocol are committed to preventing incursions of non-native species into Antarctica, but systematic surveillance is rare. Environmental DNA (eDNA) methods provide new opportunities for enhancing detection of non-native species and biosecurity monitoring. To be effective for Antarctic biosecurity, eDNA tests must have appropriate sensitivity and specificity to distinguish non-native from native Antarctic species, and be fit-for-purpose. This requires knowledge of the priority risk species or taxonomic groups for which eDNA surveillance will be informative, validated eDNA assays for those species or groups, and reference DNA sequences for both target non-native and related native …

United Nations Environment Programme (Unep), Questions And Answers About The Effects Of Ozone Depletion, Uv Radiation, And Climate On Humans And The Environment. Supplement Of The 2022 Assessment Report Of The Unep Environmental Effects Assessment Panel, Mads P. Sulbaek Andersen, Anthony L. Andrady, Alkiviadis F. Bais, Paul Barnes, Germar H. Bernhard, Scott N. Byrne, Anu M. Heikkila, Rachael Ireland, Marcel A. K Jansen, Sasha Madronich, Richard L. Mckenzie, Rachel Neale, Patrick J. Neale, Rachele Ossola, Qing-Wei Wang, Sten-Ake Wangberg, Christopher C. White, Stephen R. Wilson, Richard G. Zepp, Sharon A. Robinson

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

This collection of Questions & Answers (Q&As) was prepared by the Environmental Effects Assessment Panel (EEAP) of the Montreal Protocol under the umbrella of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The document complements EEAP’s Quadrennial Assessment 2022 (https://ozone. unep.org/science/assessment/eeap) and provides interesting and useful information for policymakers, the general public, teachers, and scientists, written in an easy-to-understand language.

Multi-Proxy Validation Of Glacial-Interglacial Rainfall Variations In Southwest Sulawesi, Alena K. Kimbrough, Michael K. Gagan, Gavin B. Dunbar, Wahyoe S. Hantoro, Chuan-Chou Shen, Hsun-Ming Hu, Hai Cheng, R Lawrence Edwards, Hamdi Rifai, Bambang W. Suwargadi

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Speleothem δ¹⁸O is widely used as a proxy for rainfall amount in the tropics on glacial-interglacial to interannual scales. However, uncertainties in the interpretation of this renowned proxy pose a vexing problem in tropical paleoclimatology. Here, we present paired multi-proxy geochemical measurements for stalagmites from southwest Sulawesi, Indonesia, and confirm changes in rainfall amount across ice age terminations. Collectively, the stalagmites span two glacial-interglacial transitions from ~380,000 to 330,000 and 230,000 to 170,000 years ago. Mg/Ca in the slow-growing stalagmites is affected by water moving through the karst and prior calcite precipitation, making it a good proxy for …

Integrating Genomics Into The Care Of People With Palliative Needs: A Global Scoping Review Of Policy Recommendations, Stephanie White, Gemma Mcerlean, Claudia Virdun, Jane L. Phillips, Chris Jacobs

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BACKGROUND: Genomics has growing relevance to palliative care, where testing largely benefits relatives. Integration of genomics into the care of patients with palliative care needs has not received the critical attention it requires, and health professionals report a lack of policy guidance to support them to overcome practice barriers. SUMMARY: To identify policy recommendations related to: (1) integrating genomics into the care of patients with palliative care needs and their families, and (2) care of the family unit, we performed a scoping review of palliative care and genomic policies. Two of 78 policies recommended integrating genomics into palliative care. Six …

Among Ancient Moss Forests: Observing Twenty-Five Years Of Change, Sharon A. Robinson

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

It was February 2022 when I started writing this essay, and I was returning from three weeks in Antarctica. As we flew back to Hobart I caught glimpses through the clouds of massive, glistening white, tabular icebergs suspended in semi-transparent sea ice in the intensely blue Southern Ocean below. From the sky the bergs look tiny, but are kilometres long. We had just completed intense work monitoring the moss beds in and around Casey Station. Two flights were due to leave Wilkins Aerodrome that day - ours and a second flight, an Australian Airforce C-17, that would bring the rest …

Stalagmite Memories Of Ancient Rainfall, Alena K. Kimbrough, Daniel A. Becker

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Antarctic Climate Change And The Environment: A Decadal Synopsis And Recommendations For Action, Steven L. Chown, Rachel I. Leihy, Tim R. Naish, Cassandra M. Brooks, Peter Convey, Benjamin J. Henley, Andrew N. Mackintosh, Laura M. Phillips, Mahlon C. Kennicutt Ii, Susie M. Grant

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Scientific evidence is abundantly clear and convincing that due to the current trajectory of human-derived emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases, the atmosphere and ocean will continue to warm, the ocean will continue to acidify, atmospheric and ocean circulation patterns will be altered, the cryosphere will continue to lose ice in all forms, and sea level will rise.

Calibration Of A Qem-Eds System For Rapid Determination Of Potassium Concentrations Of Feldspar Grains Used In Optical Dating, Kieran O'Gorman, Frank Brink, Dominique Tanner, Bo Li, Zenobia Jacobs

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© 2020 Elsevier B.V. Potassium (K)-rich feldspars are one of two mineral types typically used for optical dating. Feldspar grains can contain up to ~14 wt% K that gives rise to an internal dose rate component. This internal component can comprise a significant proportion of the total environmental dose rate to which a mineral grain is exposed. The environmental dose rate term—the denominator in the optical age equation—determines the rate at which electronic charge is transferred into the crystal lattice of a mineral grain over its period of burial. Not all feldspar grains have the same K concentration, so internal …

Cathodic Exfoliation Of Graphite Into Graphene Nanoplatelets In Aqueous Solution Of Alkali Metal Salts, Md Habibullah Dalal, Chong Yong Lee, Gordon G. Wallace

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Electrochemical exfoliation has emerged as a green, effective and scalable route for mass production of graphene. Cathodic exfoliation of graphite, offers a direct production of high quality and low defect graphene. However, the protocols for cathodic exfoliation reported to date, use mostly non-aqueous electrolytes which require extended period of intercalation, and post-treatment to further exfoliate the intercalated graphene layers. In contrast, the employment of environment friendly aqueous-based electrolytes, coupling with a shorter exfoliation period would be attractive features of any new protocol. Here, we demonstrate efficient cathodic electrochemical exfoliation of graphite to graphene nanoplatelets in aqueous electrolytes using common and …

Perspective: Why Whole Grains Should Be Incorporated Into Nutrient-Profile Models To Better Capture Nutrient Density, Adam Drewnowski, Nicola Mckeown, Katrina Kissock, Eleanor Beck, Heddie Mejborn, Florent Vieux, Jessica Smith, Gabriel Masset, Chris J. Seal

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: Part B

Healthy eating patterns, as described by dietary guidelines, typically favor whole grains, low-fat dairy, vegetables, fruit, legumes, and nuts and seeds. Nutrient-profiling (NP) models capture nutrient density of individual foods and can inform healthier food choices. Although whole grains are prominently featured in most dietary guidelines, they are not included in most NP models. Healthy foods, as identified by most NP models, are those that contain limited amounts of energy, saturated fat, total or added sugar, and sodium. As global dietary guidance turns to foods and food groups as opposed to individual nutrients, future nutrient-density metrics may need to do …

A Qualitative Descriptive Study Of New Graduate Nurses’ Experiences Supporting Breastfeeding Women In Neonatal Settings, Nicole Prokop, Shahla Meedya, Jenny Sim

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Aim

The aim was to explore the experiences of new graduate nurses who provide support to breastfeeding women in neonatal care settings. The objective of this study was to explore the enablers and barriers that influenced new graduate nurses’ self-efficacy.

Background

Nurses have important roles in promoting and educating breastfeeding women in neonatal care settings. Although there are many studies that focused on nursing students and registered nurses’ experiences in supporting breastfeeding women, there is limited research about the experiences of new graduate nurses during their transition from universities to neonatal care settings as a registered nurse where they learn …

Resolving Sub-Micron-Scale Zonation Of Trace Elements In Quartz Using Tof-Sims, Ryan North, Dominique Tanner, Mitchell Nancarrow, Bozana Pasic, John A. Mavrogenes

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Quartz is abundant in the Earth’s continental crust and persistent throughout the geological record. Trace element signatures in silica minerals can be used to infer processes operating in magmatic and hydrothermal systems. Conventional analyses of trace elements in silica minerals are limited by either spatial or mass resolution (e.g., wavelength-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, micro X-ray fluorescence, laser ablation inductively coupled mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS),and secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS). Time-of-flight SIMS (TOF-SIMS) is a relatively new technique for geological applications and provides both high spatial and mass resolution. This minimally-destructive, in situ technique rapidly acquires a full suite of elements down to …

Final-Year Undergraduate Nursing Students’ Perceptions Of General Practice Nursing: A Qualitative Study, Kaara Ray Calma, Elizabeth J. Halcomb, Anna Williams, Susan Mcinnes

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Aim: To explore final-year nursing students’ perceptions of general practice nursing.

Background: The need for general practice nurses has increased due to growing demands for health care in the community. This demand is exacerbated by a shortage in the general practice nursing workforce. Understanding final-year nursing students’ perceptions of general practice nursing is important as these may influence career choices.

Design: Qualitative descriptive study within a mixed methods project.

Methods: Telephone interviews were conducted with sixteen final-year nursing students. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis. Reporting follows the COREQ checklist.

Results: Perceptions of general practice nursing …

Summary Update 2021 For Policymakers: Unep Environmental Effects Assessment Panel, P W. Barnes, J F. Bornman, K K. Pandey, G H. Bernhard, R E. Neale, Sharon A. Robinson, P J. Neale, R G. Zepp, S Madronich, C C. White, M P S Andersen, A L. Andrady, P J. Aucamp, A F. Bais, A T. Banaszak, M Berwick, L S. Bruckman, S N. Byrne, B Foereid, D-P Häder, A M. Heikkilä, L M. Hollestein, W-C Hou, S Hylander, M A K Jansen, A R. Klekociuk, J B. Liley, J Longstreth, R M. Lucas, J Martinez-Abaigar, R L. Mckenzie, K Mcneill, C M. Olsen, R Ossola, N D. Paul, L E. Rhodes, T M. Robson, K C. Rose, T Schikowski, K R. Solomon, B Sulzberger, J E. Ukpebor, Q-W Wang, S-Å Wängberg, C E. Williamson, S. R. Wilson, S Yazar, A R. Young, L Zhu, M Zhu

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Invasive Species Are Threatening Antarctica’S Fragile Ecosystems As Human Activity Grows And The World Warms, Dana M. Bergstrom, Shavawn Donoghue

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We tend to think Antarctica is isolated and far away – biologically speaking, this is true. But the continent is busier than you probably imagine, with many national programs and tourist operators crisscrossing the globe to get there.

And each vessel, each cargo item, and each person could be harbouring non-native species, hitchhiking their way south. This threat to Antarctica’s fragile ecosystem is what our new evaluation, released today, grapples with.

We mapped the last five years of planes and ships visiting the continent, illuminating for the first time the extent of travel across the hemispheres and the potential source …

Confidence, Interest And Intentions Of Final-Year Nursing Students Regarding Employment In General Practice, Kaara Ray Calma, Susan Mcinnes, Elizabeth J. Halcomb, Anna Williams

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Background: Rising health care burden has increased demand for general practice nurses. Exploring final-year nursing students’ perceived levels of confidence, interest and intention to work in this area can inform preparation and recruitment of new graduates into this workforce.

Aim: To explore final-year nursing students’ confidence, interest and intention to work in general practice.

Methods: Final-year nursing students from five universities situated in New South Wales, Australia were surveyed between March and June 2019. The survey comprised investigator-developed questions and validated tools adapted for use in general practice.

Findings: Of the 355 included responses, 34.1% respondents had a clinical placement …

Understanding Antarctic Terrestrial Biological Systems In A Changing Climate, Shae Jones, Georgia Watson

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Antarctica is known for its unique flora and fauna; however, the current rate of change occurring across the continent threatens many of these species. Rapid changes in Antarctic ecosystems have been observed. Long-term monitoring, an essential component of ecological research, is needed to monitor these changes. Knowing how Antarctica’s ecological communities are responding to environmental changes is vital in understanding community resilience and resistance, predicting regime shifts, and providing crucial information for management and policy development. Current long-term biodiversity monitoring of Antarctic terrestrial communities is limited by spatial and species biases. Inconsistencies in the methodologies used for monitoring further limits …

Table Showing Nomenclature For Differentiation Of Three Classes Of Chlorophyll Fluorescence Parameters Obtained By Lift/Frrf From Those Obtained In The Saturating Pulse Of Pam, Sharon A. Robinson

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Table showing nomenclature for differentiation of three classes of chlorophyll fluorescence parameters obtained by LIFT/FRRF from those obtained in the saturating pulse of PAM (adapted from Osmond et al. 2017 Functional Plant Biology 44: 985-1006). Blue indicates measuring protocols and measurements specific to LIFT. Chlorophyll fluorescence parameters measured using LIFT in the dark are show in black, whilst red indicates those measured in the light.

New Graduate Employment In General Practice: Perceptions Of Final-Year Nursing Students, Kaara Ray Calma, Anna Williams Williams, Susan Mcinnes, Elizabeth J. Halcomb

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Aim/objective: This paper sought to investigate the perceptions of final-year nursing students regarding general practice nursing as a new graduate career path.

Background: General practice nurses have become increasingly important in providing community-based care, in response to the growing burden of chronic conditions and the ageing population. To sustain this workforce, there is a need to optimise strategies to promote a consistent supply of new graduate nurses.

Design: This qualitative descriptive study was undertaken within a sequential explanatory mixed methods project.

Methods: Data were collected through semi-structured telephone interviews with sixteen final-year nursing students from five Australian universities. Interviews were …

Effect Of Walnut Consumption On Markers Of Blood Glucose Control: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Elizabeth Neale, Vivienne Guan, Linda C. Tapsell, Yasmine Probst

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease increasing in global prevalence. While habitual consumption of walnuts is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, there is inconsistent evidence for the impact of walnut consumption on markers of glycaemic control. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the effect of walnut consumption on markers of blood glucose control. A systematic search of Medline, PubMed, CINAHL and Cochrane databases (to 2nd March 2019) was conducted. Inclusion criteria were randomised controlled trials conducted with adults which assessed the effect of walnut consumption on: fasting blood glucose and insulin, glycated haemoglobin, …

Flour For Home Baking: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Of Supermarket Products Emphasising The Whole Grain Opportunity, Jaimee Hughes, Verena Vaiciurgis, Sara J. Grafenauer

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Flour, typically derived from wheat, rye, corn and rice is a pantry staple, providing structure to bread and baked goods. This study aimed to provide a cross-sectional analysis of flour for home baking, highlighting the nutrition composition of whole grain flour and identifying novel categories. An audit was undertaken in February 2020, in four major supermarkets in metropolitan Sydney (Aldi, Coles, IGA and Woolworths). Ingredient lists, Nutrition Information Panel, claims, and country of origin were collected. The median and range were calculated for energy, protein, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate, sugars, dietary fibre and sodium. Overall, 130 products were collected, including …

Singapore Environmental Assessment Tool (Seat): User Guide, Richard Fleming, Shuzhen Joanna Sun

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The purpose of this guide is to enable users of the Singapore Environmental Assessment Tool (SEAT) to confidently and successfully complete an assessment of an environment used to accommodate people with dementia. The SEAT provides a systematic framework for reviewing environments for people with dementia and identifying areas for improvement. It contains questions that have been designed to gather information on how well the ten principles described below have been put into practice. The SEAT is designed to be used by a non-design professional and can be completed by a member of staff or a person visiting the facility with …

A Multi-User Mobile Gis Solution For Documenting Large Surface Scatters: An Example From The Doring River, South Africa, Christopher J.H. Ames, Matthew Shaw, Corey O'Driscoll, Alex Mackay

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This article discusses the development and implementation of a mobile GIS catch-and-release system for documenting large surface artifact scatters along the Doring River in South Africa. An integrated, cloud-based mobile GIS solution was built using a suite of ESRI ArcGIS applications with an aim to maximize the speed and breadth of techno-typological data capture, while minimizing data collection errors and post-processing requirements. The system was successfully implemented during the 2019 field season of the Doring River Archaeological Project. With the ability for project-specific customization and interchangeable hardware components, the system transcends geographic region and temporal focus. Moreover, the system accommodates …