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Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Katherine A. Tamminen, A. Bundon, B. Smith, M. H. McDonough, Z. A. Poucher, M. Atkinson
Summary: This paper aims to provide guidance for researchers in the sport and exercise sciences on engaging in open qualitative research practices, with nine core values identified as considerations. Specific considerations are provided for researchers in areas such as types of data and participant consent. These considerations are intended to help qualitative researchers make informed decisions and plan for implementation of open science practices.
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN SPORT EXERCISE AND HEALTH
(2021)
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Surgery
Leontien M. G. Nijland, Philou C. W. Noordman, Lucca Boehle, Ruben N. van Veen, H. Jaap Bonjer, Steve M. M. de Castro
Summary: The study aimed to assess if a decision aid helps patients make informed choices between two bariatric procedures by lowering the level of decisional conflict.
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Robert A. Britton, Diane E. Hoffmann, Alexander Khoruts
Summary: The concept of probiotics as microorganisms that provide health benefits has a century-old history, but lacks substantial scientific evidence. Recent advances in microbiome science have emphasized the importance of intestinal microbiota in human physiology and disease pathogenesis. While the probiotics industry is growing exponentially, regulatory barriers hinder research into the clinical efficacy of probiotic products.
News Item
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ayela Spiro, Victoria Wood
Summary: Poor dietary patterns are major risk factors for chronic diseases, and the concept of nutrient density, although unfamiliar to consumers, is recognized as a helpful tool in describing healthier foods and nutritional quality. Further research is needed to identify how to best frame the concept in a way that resonates with consumers and facilitates dietary behavior change.
NUTRITION BULLETIN
(2021)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Biological
Gerd Gigerenzer
Summary: Research practice is often influenced by routines rather than introspection, leading to inappropriate generalizations. The routine of sampling subjects without considering stimuli likely stems from administrative concerns rather than scientific considerations. The practice of sampling subjects and testing their averages for significance is reinforced by misconceptions about its importance, including the misconception of replicability.
BEHAVIORAL AND BRAIN SCIENCES
(2022)
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Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Andrew Schenck
Summary: Experimental studies on corrective feedback have traditionally isolated different factors, but in reality these factors are interdependent, requiring a more holistic approach to research. The results suggest that the type of grammatical feature, as well as learner variables such as L1 similarity and proficiency, collectively influence the efficacy of different types of corrective feedback. Providing a scaffold-like feedback in the form of written or oral reformulation appears to be most effective when grammatical difficulty is high, while learners benefit from self-repair feedback as difficulty decreases.
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Computer Science, Cybernetics
Marcela Bomfim, Erin Wong, Paige Liang, James Wallace
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the support of technology for food literacy and proposes a set of heuristics. Through collaboration with experts and evaluations, these heuristics have been proven to be valuable design tools that help people better understand the challenges in food choices.
ACM TRANSACTIONS ON COMPUTER-HUMAN INTERACTION
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Guofang Ye, Bo Qu, Yih-Chung Tham, Yuxin Zhong, Ling Jin, Ecosse Lamoureux, Nathan Congdon, Yingfeng Zheng, Yizhi Liu
Summary: The study found that using a patient decision aid can increase the proportion of patients making informed choices, improve their overall knowledge about cataract surgery, and reduce the intention to undergo surgery.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Ayesha Hashim, Carolyn Sattin-Bajaj
Summary: This study examines the beliefs and practices of charter school leaders regarding student transportation in three choice-rich cities. The findings suggest that charter school leaders in these cities prioritize market-driven transportation practices over equity goals. However, the study also suggests that local regulations and structures can support equitable transportation practices and mitigate the influence of market-based principles.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Dominique Carrie, Cheryl Cruwys, Adrian Brady, Birgit Bauer, Andrew England, Nikoleta Traykova, Caroline Justich, Erik Briers, Judy Birch, Nuria Bargallo Alabart, Andrea Rockall, Apostolos Karantanas, Carlo Catalano
Summary: The Patient Advisory Group of the European Society of Radiology discusses patients' expectations from the radiological community and support workers, especially during diagnostic or interventional examinations. They emphasize the importance of patient-centered care and urge healthcare providers to consider the impact of new technologies on radiologist-patient communication.
INSIGHTS INTO IMAGING
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Philip G. Jessop, Alex R. Macdonald
Summary: The life cycle of a product contains hotspots, which are the steps causing the majority of harm. Traditional practice often overlooks the importance of identifying these hotspots. Therefore, the utilization of life cycle assessments to identify hotspots and drive the selection of research projects is necessary to maximize environmental benefits.
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Psychiatry
Tania Nadeem, Nargis Asad, Sahar Nadeem Hamid, Fauzia Mahr, Kanza Baig, Shahina Pirani
Summary: Trauma is a significant global health issue, with a lack of psychological perspectives in trauma curriculum in medical education. Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in providing trauma care, and the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgency of training in this area.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Willy Verstraete, Keren Yanuka-Golub, Nele Driesen, Jo De Vrieze
Summary: Microbial technologies can play a crucial role in tackling the challenges of climate change by providing solutions in both natural and engineered ecosystems. Effective management of microbial communities, closing the water cycle, integrating resource recovery, and focusing on the interaction between humans/animals and their microbiomes are key factors in utilizing microbial technologies to address current challenges.
MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Psychiatry
Yvonne Nestoriuc, Yiqi Pan, Timm Kinitz, Ella Weik, Meike C. Shedden-Mora
Summary: Learning about the nocebo effect can alter patients' informational needs towards desiring less information about potential side effects of antidepressants and more about general mechanisms, such as the role of expectations.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
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Business
Brian Huffman, Joy Benson
Summary: Business academics are showing increasing interest in collaborating with businesspeople, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in social sciences like business.
