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Acceptability, Facilitators And Barriers To Video-Based Learning At A Community Health Officers’ Training School In Nigeria, Mobolanle Balogun, Babatunde Akodu, Tope Olubodun, Victoria Yesufu, Anirejuoritse Chima-Oduko, Olabisi Oderinu, Diane Shoemaker

Health Professions Education

Purpose: This study was conducted to assess the acceptability, facilitators and barriers to video-based learning (VBL) among community health officers (CHOs)-in-training and tutors in a Nigerian school, prior to the introduction of a video-based curriculum.

Methods: This was a mixed-methods cross-sectional study conducted among CHOs and tutors at the CHO training school of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). A survey assessed students’ acceptability of VBL using an adapted framework that integrated Diffusion of Innovation Theory and Technology Acceptance Model. Six key informant interviews and two focus group discussions were conducted among tutors and students respectively. Quantitative data was analysed …

Learning Styles Preferences Among Medical Students: Professional Year, Gender, Residence And Educational System Based Comparative Analysis, Rizwan Faisal, Noor Ul Saba Khattak, Maria Saeed, Fazl E Amin, Muhammad Waqar Ahmad Khan

Health Professions Education

Background:

Learning style is an approach students start to adopt to new information. It can be assessed by various models. Among them, the VARK (visual-V, aural-A, read/write-R, kinesthetic-K) model is more appropriate, concise, and reliable. Visual learners grasp information best through images and diagrams; auditory learners excel by listening to spoken content; reading/writing learners prefer writing and text-based materials; and kinesthetic learners understand concepts through hands-on activities. Understanding students’ preferences of learning styles grants higher academic efficiency and helps the faculty to use suitable teaching methods for enhancing the student’s grasping ability.

Objective:

To compare preferred learning styles by using …

Understanding The Impact Of Admissions Variables On Admissions Diversity: A Single Doctor Of Physical Therapy Program Review, Michael Bourassa, Allison Bourassa, Saurabh Mehta

Health Professions Education

Purpose: The U.S. physical therapy workforce lacks diversity, largely influenced by healthcare program admission procedures that affect student diversity and, in turn, the profession itself. This study aimed to characterize applicants' demographic and educational profiles applying to a single accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program and examine factors associated with admission outcomes when considering race.

Methods: This retrospective descriptive study analyzed data from 1,409 applicants to the U.S. Doctor of Physical Therapy program from 2017 to 2022. Data from pre-admission applications encompassed demographic details, overall grade point average (GPA), prerequisite GPA, graduate record examination (GRE) scores, average professional reference scores, …

A Mixed-Method Study Of Health Care Workers' Attitudes About Interprofessional Collaboration, Wiwik Kusumawati, Nina D Lestari, Dwi Suhartiningtyas, Ika Setyawati, Salmah Orbayinah

Health Professions Education

Purpose. This study examined health professional graduates' views about interprofessional cooperation in healthcare service delivery and the factors that influence their professional collaboration.

Method. Convergent parallel mixed-methods was used. The quantitative component was a cross-sectional survey of 359 Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP) graduates (30 general practitioners, 112 nurses, 106 dentists, and 111 pharmacists) who had worked in healthcare for at least one year. Data were obtained using the five-domain Interprofessional Attitudes Scale (IPAS). To analyse quantitative data, descriptive statistics and One-Way ANOVA were utilised. The qualitative component included in-depth interviews with four clinical supervisors from various healthcare institutions …

Perceptions Of Dental Students On Denture Teeth Arrangement And Digital Support: An Exploratory Study, Bora Lee, Juyeon Hwang, Soo-Yoon Kim, Jong-Eun Kim, Eunbae B. Yang

Health Professions Education

Purpose: This study explored dental students’ perceptions of arranging denture teeth in complete denture cases, the impact of digital support on learning strategies, and differences in their experiences based on whether they had access to digital support.

Methods: In this qualitative case study, a total of 14 students were randomly assigned to either the digital or non-digital support group. The digital group performed digital teeth arrangements, followed by manual tooth arrangements, with access to a 3D viewer, 3D-printed model, and instructor feedback. The non-digital group received only instructor feedback. While the sample size was limited, it is consistent with the …

A Bibliometric Analysis On Climate Change And Its Implications For Medical Education, Sungkono Sungkono, Firdian Makrufardi, Annisa Fairuz Nur Azizah, Firdiawan Ekaputra

Health Professions Education

This study aims to conduct a comprehensive examination of research in medical education, especially in graduate medical education within the context of climate change. Moreover, this study examined the current research trends on climate change for graduate medical education. The analysis encompasses citation, co-citation, co-occurrence, thematic mapping and evolutionary analyses. Through this bibliometric review, researchers will gain valuable insights by identifying influential publications and understanding the fundamental structure of the field. Additionally, this review paved the way for future studies by highlighting influential research trends and emerging topics. The findings delineate various approaches of discussion based on clusters identified through …

Quasi-Experimental Study Examining Student Attitudes Toward Interprofessional Healthcare Teams And Experiences With Social Determinants Of Health Through A Virtual Poverty Simulation, Suzanne Greenwalt, Renee Brown, Lindsay Hahn, Missy Bryan, Tamara Lemmonds, David Phillippi

Health Professions Education

Purpose: Highly functioning interprofessional teams are essential for optimal patient care. Interprofessional teams consist of healthcare workers from various disciplines working together to meet the unique needs of each patient, family, and caregiver with the highest level of care possible. Healthcare programs must train students to work and communicate effectively within such teams. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of an interprofessional virtual poverty simulation on students’ attitudes toward interprofessional healthcare teams and experiences with social determinants of health.

Methods: Students from seven health professions participated in a virtual case event. Students worked in interprofessional teams …

Lifestyle Predictors Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Risk Among Medical Students In Urban Tamil Nadu: A Cross-Sectional Study, Dharani Bhaskaran, Suba Angappan, Chitra Mourali

Health Professions Education

Purpose: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a prevalent but underdiagnosed sleep disorder especially among undergraduate medical students. This study aimed to assess the lifestyle habits among undergraduate medical students and their association with risk of OSA in urban part of Tamil Nadu.

Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 315 undergraduate medical students aged 18-25 years. Data collection was done by using STOP-BANG Questionnaire for OSA risk assessment and a google form-based proforma to evaluate lifestyle habits. Statistical analysis, including the Mann-Whitney U test and Chi-square test, were used to evaluate associations between lifestyle factors and OSA risk.

Results:

The …

Exploring The Relationship Between Liking Of Children And Communication Skills Among Nursing And Dental Students, Mihriban Gökcek Taraç, Nesrin Arslan

Health Professions Education

Purpose: Healthcare professionals who care for children and understand their physical, emotional, and social developmental differences can utilize effective communication strategies and provide the necessary love and attention. This approach benefits not only the clinical outcomes but also the overall development of the child. Our study aimed to evaluate the relationship between nursing and dentistry students' levels of liking children and their communication skills.

Methods: Data were collected using personal information form, the Barnett Child Liking Scale, and the Communication Skills Inventory. To determine the relationship between the scales, frequency, percentage, mean, t-test, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple regression …

The Power Of Emotional Design In Whiteboard Animation: Enhancing Student Cognition And Engagement, Nora El-Tantawy

Health Professions Education

Background: Whiteboard animation is growing as a teaching tool, particularly in the medical field, because of its potent capacity to engage students and make complex concepts simpler to comprehend. These animations use simple drawings to explain complex ideas in a clear, engaging way. They are unique not only because of their visual appeal but also because of the way they are designed to emotionally engage students. Emotional design includes designing learning experiences that motivate, engage, and interact with learners in addition to presenting information. Discussion: This review discusses the use of emotional design in whiteboard animation and its implications for …

Population Genomics In Posidonia Sinuosa, John W. Whale, Chanelle L. Webster, Nicole E. Said, Anjke Frouws, David L. Field, Elizabeth A. Sinclair, Kathryn M. Mcmahon

Reports accepted as research outputs

Executive Summary: This study focused on understanding genetic diversity and connectivity in the Posidonia sinuosa seagrass populations along the west coast of Western Australia, as part of Project 2.2 ‘Building Resilience and Future Proofing Seagrass Meadows’. Seagrass populations were sampled across the latitudinal gradient from Geraldton (northern range edge) to Geographe Bay (southernmost populations on the west coast) between May and December 2022. Sampling was clustered in three geographic areas (northern, central, southern) and included long term seagrass monitoring sites, with greater intensity of sampling conducted within the Cockburn Sound area at a range of depths (1.2 - 11.8 m). …

Culture Of Disease: A Historiographical Review Of The Black Death, Jack Bamford

History - Master of Arts in Teaching

I. Synthesis Essay ………………………………2

II. Document Selection ………………………. 22

III. Textbook Critique…………………………...32

IV. Original Textbook Entry…………………... 36

A Data-Driven Approach To Offshore Wind Forecasting In The Celtic Sea, Ajit C Pillai, Peter Jenkin, Ian Ashton, Edward Steele, Marcus Juniper, Jiaxin Chen

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Accurate weather forecasting is crucial for various industries,including offshore wind, which is vital for global net zeroenergy goals. Machine learning models, trained on historicaldata, offer a new opportunity by replacing traditional physicsbasedequations. These models can learn patterns not alwaysrepresented by physical equations, potentially increasing the accuracyand efficiency of weather forecasting compared to traditionalNumerical Weather Prediction (NWP).This study applies a machine learning framework (MaLCOM)to offshore wind forecasting in the Celtic Sea. It uses anattention-based LSTM recurrent neural network to learn temporalpatterns and a random forest-based spatial nowcasting model,trained on ERA5 data, for spatiotemporal predictions. Windsderived from wave spectra measured by buoys …

Wave Power Extraction From A U-Shaped Oscillating Water Column Consisting Of A Flexible Bottom-Standing Front Wall, Siming Zheng, Haojie Zheng, Simone Michele, Guixun Zhu, Yeaw Chu Lee, Deborah Greaves

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

In this paper, the concept of a U-shaped oscillating water column (UOWC) device consisting of a flexible bottom-standing front wall is proposed. The deflection of the flexible wall could bring benefits for wave power absorption. To evaluate the hydrodynamic performance and predict the wave power absorption of the flexible UOWC, a theoretical model based on the linear potential flow theory and the Galerkin approximation method is developed. For some examined flexible UOWCs, three peaks of the frequency response of the maximum wave power capture efficiency are observed, in which two are related to the resonant frequencies of the oscillating water …

A New Cfd-Mbd Wave-Structure Interaction Model: Coupling Openfoam With Chrono, Haifei Chen, Tianyuan Wang, Deborah Greaves, Hongda Shi, Qingping Zou

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Interconnected multibody floating structures have gained popularity recently. The dynamic response of moored interconnected floating bodies to wave action, however, are complicated and challenging to model and analyze. To tackle the problem, a novel wave-structure-interaction (WSI) model is developed for the first time by coupling a finite volume CFD model, OpenFOAM, with Project Chrono, a multi-physics simulation engine for multibody dynamics (MBD) and finite element analysis, through linking pre-compiled dynamic libraries. This paper focuses on dynamic behavior of rigid structures restrained with a mooring system. To account for the floating body motion in the fluid solver, both mesh deformation and …

Scaled Physical Modelling Of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Using A Neural Network-Based Surrogate Model For Aerodynamic Emulation, Emma C Edwards, Edward Barbour, Tom Tosdevin, Edward Ransley, Kieran Monk, Alastair Reynolds, Anna Holcombe, Scott Brown, Deborah Greaves, Martyn Hann

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Scaled physical modelling of floating offshore wind turbines is a crucial step in the continued development of floating offshore wind to reach Net-Zero goals. However, it is an inherently difficult task due to the incongruity between Reynolds scaling (important for wind effects) and Froude scaling (important for wave effects). One option to overcome this difficulty is to use a real-time hybrid testing approach, whereby a Froude-scaled model is tested in a wave basin with a thruster replacing the wind turbine. Typically, a low-fidelity numerical model is run in real time to determine the appropriate aerodynamic thrust applied by the thruster. …

Advancing Point-Of-Care Testing With Nanomaterials-Based Screen-Printing Electrodes, S. Nazir

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Although numerous studies have been conducted on multiple screen-printing electrodes (SPEs), little emphasis has been placed on systematically assessing scholarly work on nanomaterial-equipped SPEs in bioanalytical research. The fabrication of state-of-the-art portable screen-printing measuring devices represents significant disease monitoring and diagnosis advancements. This review classifies screen-printing electrodes based on the nanomaterials used. It discusses cost, regulatory approvals for portable screen-printing electrodes in point-of-care diagnostics, sensitivity, specificity, size reductions, and proposed solutions. It looks into the significance of new nanomaterials and substrates in fabricating point-of-care diagnostic devices and miniaturisation techniques. The review primarily focuses on the recent downsizing advances that have …

Barca Nostra: Photography, Tourists, Travel And Refugees, Panizza Allmark

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The relic of the Mediterranean’s deadliest shipwreck, in which around 1000 migrants perished at sea in 2015, was resurrected as an art installation displayed at the 58th Venice Art Biennale titled Barca Nostra (Our Boat), by artist Christoph Büchel in 2019. The shipwreck was placed on a wharf near a café at the festival without an accompanying descriptive text. It was considered disrespectful, as it is a display of a site of tragic Black deaths for white middle-class spectatorial consumption. It served as a site for tourist selfies. It also serves as a memorial and sparks debates about migration and …

Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of Masticatory Muscles In Patients With Idiopathic Condylar Resorption, Yu-Chen Wang, Hsiao-Chiao Yeh, Yunn-Jy Chen, Tiffany Ting-Fang Shih

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/purpose Idiopathic condylar resorption (ICR), a subset of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), presents an unclear relationship between structural changes in the mandibular condyle and alterations in masticatory muscle perfusion. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between mandibular condyle structural changes and masticatory muscle perfusion in patients with ICR using dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Materials and methods From July 2018 to August 2022, patients with ICR from hospital-based TMD clinics underwent conventional and DCE MRI examinations. The patients were categorized on the basis of the degree of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) condylar resorption into grade 0 (normal), grade …

Exploring The Correlation Between Dental Procedures And Trigemino-Cardiac Reflex, Chun-Pin Lin, Tsao-Li Chuang, Yu-Ting Li, Tai-Wei Feng, Hao-Hueng Chang

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background /purpose: The trigemino-cardiac reflex (TCR) is a brainstem reflex characterized by sudden reductions in heart rate (HR) and mean arterial blood pressure (MABP) following trigeminal nerve stimulation. Although well-documented in other surgical fields, its role during dental procedures remains unclear. This study examined the association between routine dental interventions and TCR using an experimental animal model. Materials and methods This study presented a comprehensive analysis of physiological monitoring data obtained during a series of animal experimental surgeries conducted by our research team between 2016 and 2023. Changes in HR and MABP during routine dental procedures were evaluated using …

Evaluation Of The Physical And Mechanical Properties Of 3d-Printed Resin For Orthodontic Fixed Lingual Retainers: An In Vitro Study, Tzu-Yu Peng, Pyi Phyo Win, Szu-Yu Lai, Bolormaa Sainbayar, Johnson Hsin-Chung Cheng

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/Purpose Fixed lingual retainers (FLRs) often experience structural instability, including poor adaptation, and the untwisting of spiral wires, which can lead to unwanted tooth movement. Digital workflows have enhanced the appliance's accuracy. This study evaluated the water sorption (Wsp), water solubility (Wsl), staining resistance, and flexural performance of three-dimensionally printed resin (3DR) to determine its optimal design for FLRs. Materials and methods Cylindrical 3DR specimens were immersed in distilled water and artificial saliva for 7, 14, and 30 days. Wsp and Wsl were measured according to ISO 4049 guidelines. Color stability was analyzed after 7 days of immersion in …

The Manual Lymphatic Drainage Of Physical Therapy For Care Of The Facial Swelling And Pain After Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery, Chung-Pin Chiang, Hsing-Yin Li, Feng-Chou Cheng

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Accelerated Senescence Animal Models And Application In Dentistry: A Scoping Review, Siwei Wang, Jiayu Mou, Jiarui Jiang, Qi He, Mulan Qahar, Daniele De Santis, Fang Qi, Guangchao Xu, Jianguo Liu

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Accelerated senescence models are increasingly utilized in aging research; however, their application in dental studies remains relatively limited. This scoping review investigates the use of these models within oral research. A systematic search of PubMed and Web of Science was conducted, following PRISMA-ScR guidelines and registered with the Open Science Framework, to identify relevant in vivo studies published between January 2020 and March 2025. Eligible studies involved accelerated senescence animal models in oral health contexts. Data were extracted on animal types, induction methods, aging biomarkers (e.g., P53, P21, P16, SA-β-gal), and outcomes for narrative synthesis. From 377 screened articles, …

Evaluating The Impact Of Orthognathic Surgery On Mental Health, Function, And Quality Of Life, Chia Tze Kao, Chuan-Yi Kao, Tsui-Hsein Huang, Chun-Te Ho, Yi Hsien Hsieh

Journal of Dental Sciences

Abstract Background/Purpose Prior research highlights the psychological burden of facial deformities, yet there remains a lack of evidence regarding which postoperative variables most strongly influence mental well-being. This study explored the relationship between psychological status, physical function, and quality of life in patients with craniofacial malocclusion undergoing orthognathic surgery, aiming to identify predictors of psychiatric referral and patient satisfaction. Materials and methods A retrospective, single-center study was conducted at Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, reviewing 60 de-identified medical records of patients who received orthognathic surgery between 2019 and 2024. Variables assessed included pain, oral function, anxiety, depression, body image, facial …

The Great Writ Of Popular Sovereignty, William M.M. Kamin

Scholarly Articles

American habeas corpus, long conventionally known as the Great Writ of Liberty, is more properly understood as the Great Writ of Popular Sovereignty—a tool for We the People to insist that when our agents in government exercise our delegated penal powers, they remain faithful to our sovereign will. Once we grasp this conceptual shift, the implications for the law of habeas are profound.

In the past fifteen years, novel archival research has shown the Great Writ of Liberty’s founding myth to be ahistorical—that ideas about sovereignty, rather than individual liberty, drove the common-law writ’s development in the centuries of English …

Culpable Kids, Cara H. Drinan

Scholarly Articles

When a child commits a crime, how do states determine if that child is culpable? There are procedural rules that determine the forum for a minor’s trial and doctrines that limit children’s exposure to the most severe sentencing. But when it comes to culpability, states employ the same substantive law whether the defendant is 50 or 15. As this Article explains, that approach is profoundly flawed. In the early 21st century, in a series of cases known as the Miller trilogy, the United States Supreme Court established that youth are fundamentally different from adults and state sentencing practices must recognize …

Informing Choice: The Role Of Adoption In Women’S Pregnancy Decision-Making, Elizabeth R. Kirk, Ryan Hanlon

Scholarly Articles

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the authors of this Article offer a practical, collaborative response to a seemingly intractable, divisive issue. Kirk and Hanlon draw on their academic expertise in law and social science, respectively, to address the paradox of the general esteem for the institution of adoption alongside the rarity with which adoption is chosen. In this Article, they examine social science data and literature on women’s pregnancy decision-making in order to explain the need for laws and policies that promote informed choice. They introduce never-before-published survey data and …

The Human Dimension Of “Home”, Robert A. Destro

Scholarly Articles

All societies provide a legal framework that protects the pivotal functions of home and family. None provide a clear legal definition of “home”. Nor, this article argues, can they. “Home” is a concept rooted in the lived experience of human persons. In this article, the second in a series, the author employs the “human dimension” [HDIM] concept, initially developed by the U.S. military and later adopted by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, as the lens through which one can examine the “human element” of human rights. The framework for this analysis is the “four clusters of value-types” …

A More Luminous Beacon, William M.M. Kamin

Scholarly Articles

Over the Supreme Court’s past four Terms, federal post conviction habeas corpus has been placed on the chopping-block. Its fate hangs in the balance of an historical debate over the maxim, oft recited by the Court between 1830–1953, that post conviction habeas reaches only “jurisdictional defects” — as opposed to “mere error” — on the part of the convicting court. Justices Gorsuch and Thomas maintain that “jurisdiction” carried then the same narrow meaning it does now: power ab initio over the offense charged and the defendant’s person. Justices Kagan and Jackson contend that, in this context, “jurisdictional defect” was understood …

Function Over Form: Toward A Safe Harbor Framework For Defi Regulation Of Utility Tokens, Seth C. Oranburg

Scholarly Articles

DeFi tokens perform distinct economic roles. These include governance, collateral, stability, and utility access. Existing securities doctrine often misclassifies non-investment tokens as securities. This error deters development of utility tokens that power decentralized applications.

This Article develops a function-based framework. As a first application, it proposes a narrow statutory safe harbor for utility tokens. Eligibility depends on three safeguards. First, technical resilience, supported by independent security audits and incident-response protocols. Second, accountable control, with defined upgrade authority and defined obligations for keyholders. Third, calibrated oversight, with consumer protection and operational requirements for access tokens, not investor protection regimes for capital …