Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
John T. Wilson, Amanda W. Lund
Summary: The new cancer vaccine technology establishes a network of local lymphatic vessels to enhance the response to immunotherapy.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
James Furness, Katherine McArthur, Debbie Remnant, Darcy Jorgensen, Catherine J. Bacon, Robert W. Moran, Wayne Hing, Mike Climstein
Summary: The survey conducted in New Zealand found that out of the approximately 315,000 surfers, one third of recreational surfers experienced a major traumatic injury in the previous 12 months. Competitive surfers and those capable of performing aerial maneuvers were at increased risk of injuries, with shoulder injuries having the longest duration. Competitive surfers were more likely to sustain neck, shoulder, lower back, and knee injuries compared to recreational surfers.
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Ergonomics
Abdurrasheed Olayinka Sirajudeen, Teik Hua Law, Shaw Voon Wong, Fauzan Mohd Jakarni, Choy Peng Ng
Summary: The study found that there is a reverse U-shaped relationship between per capita GDP and the DPI ratio. Factors such as improvements in road quality, motorcycle ownership, urbanization level, infant mortality rate, and population age composition contribute to this relationship.
JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Arief D. Abadi, Yanlei Gu, Igor Goncharenko, Shunsuke Kamijo
Summary: Improving the safety of bicycle riders is crucial for autonomous driving, so this research proposes a deep neural network-based system to predict the crossing intention of cyclists using body and head orientation. Experimental results show that the model with only heat-map images as input achieves the highest accuracy in body and head orientation estimation.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Griselda Lopez, Rosa Arroyo, Alfredo Garcia
Summary: The use of bicycles on two-lane rural roads in Spain has been increasing in recent years, with cyclists forced to share the road with motorized vehicles due to lack of bicycle infrastructure. A study on rural cyclists' risk perceptions and behavioral factors found different perceptions among demographic groups, with younger cyclists showing lower risk perception but higher risk behavior, and knowledge about traffic rules being correlated with safety behavior.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yu Li, Jacobus Daniel van der Walt, Eric Scheepbouwer, Brian Guo, Tirth Patel
Summary: This study aims to develop an Internet of Things (IoT) prototype to automate obtaining the location of lateral wheel path distribution (LWD) on roads. The prototype was tested in 22 locations in Christchurch, New Zealand, and the results showed that narrow roads exhibit a concentrated wheel path distribution. Increasing single lane carriageway width leads to a significant rise in the standard deviation and position of LWDs. Cycle lanes or parking bays significantly influence the location and distribution of LWD. The findings can be used to improve the calibration of the variable-rate bitumen spray bar and inform pavement and traffic engineers to enhance construction and maintenance practices.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAVEMENT ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lynn Riggs, Michael Keall, Philippa Howden-Chapman, Michael G. Baker
Summary: This study assessed the burden of disease related to unsafe and substandard housing conditions in New Zealand from 2010 to 2017. The findings revealed that damp and mouldy housing accounted for a substantial proportion of the burden of disease in New Zealand. Improving people's living conditions could substantially reduce total hospitalization costs and potentially improve quality of life.
BULLETIN OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Melanie L. R. Wyld, Nicole L. De La Mata, Philip Masson, Emma O'Lone, Patrick J. Kelly, Angela C. Webster
Summary: Kidney transplant recipients have increased cardiac risks, with older age, male sex, longer dialysis duration, earlier era of transplantation, previous graft failure, known coronary artery disease, and kidney failure from diabetes or hypertension being risk factors for circulatory death. Females, especially younger ones, have significantly higher relative cardiac mortality compared to males.
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Veterinary Sciences
Anna L. Palmer, Chris W. Rogers, Kevin J. Stafford, Arnon Gal, Charlotte F. Bolwell
Summary: Recognition of injuries in racing animals is crucial to identify risk factors, such as age, racing frequency, and country of origin, which influence the likelihood of soft-tissue injuries, lacerations, and fractures. Soft-tissue injuries were more common than other types of injuries, but had less severe consequences compared to fractures.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Azmat Gani, Michael D. Clemes
Summary: The study found that internet diffusion, commercial bank presence, and shipping services have a significant impact on international business visitor arrivals in New Zealand; improving the business environment and adopting more open trade policies can attract more international business visitors, benefiting the New Zealand tourism industry.
CURRENT ISSUES IN TOURISM
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Griselda Lopez, Sara Moll, Ana Maria Perez-Zuriaga, Alfredo Garcia
Summary: This study analyzes how road geometry affects overtaking maneuvers in Spain. The results show that wider roads lead to larger lateral clearances and lower overtaking speeds for individuals and medium groups, while only the presence of a solid center line significantly affects large groups. Other factors should be considered to improve road geometry design.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yue-Ping Jia, Kai-Fa Lu, Tie Zheng, Xiao-Bing Li, Xin Liu, Zhong-Ren Peng, Hong-Di He
Summary: Roadside green infrastructure can elevate particle concentrations on pathways but reduce them near residential buildings, with tall vegetative barriers potentially increasing exposure to particulate pollution for cyclists and pedestrians on pathways. However, configurations with no roadside green infrastructure may have more positive effects on decreasing particulate exposure on pathways.
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Rebecca Abey-Nesbit, Philip J. Schluter, Tim J. Wilkinson, John Hugh Thwaites, Sarah D. Berry, Heather Allore, Hamish A. Jamieson
Summary: Falls and fall-related injuries are common among older adults receiving home care in New Zealand, with hip fractures being the most common type of injury. Factors associated with injuries include female sex, older age, living alone, Parkinson's disease, stroke/CVA, falls, unsteady gait, tobacco use, and being underweight.
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Psychology, Developmental
Lisa Marie Emerson, Elizabeth Pellicano, Ruth Monk, Melissa Lim, Jessica Heaton, Laurie McLay
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the funding distribution of autism research in Aotearoa New Zealand and explore the perspectives of autistic and autism communities. The majority of funding was allocated to biological research, which was inconsistent with the priorities of the community. It is important for researchers and funders to consider the priorities of autistic and autism communities.
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Pediatrics
Husharn L. Duggan, Sharon S. W. Chow, Nicola C. Austin, Prakeshkumar S. Shah, Kei Lui, Kenneth Tan
Summary: This retrospective study examined the epidemiology and population trends of early-onset sepsis in very preterm neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care units in Australia and New Zealand. The incidence of early-onset sepsis remained stable over 12 years, with an increase in cases caused by E. coli. Neonates with E. coli had higher mortality rates compared to those with GBS, although GBS-associated mortality decreased over the same period.
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD-FETAL AND NEONATAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Sandar Tin Tin, Gillian K. Reeves, Timothy J. Key
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Shoaib Abrahimi, Mark Elwood, Ross Lawrenson, Ian Campbell, Sandar Tin Tin
Summary: This study investigated the type of loco-regional treatment and associated factors in New Zealand women with early-stage breast cancer eligible for breast conserving surgery. Results showed variations in the receipt of BCS+RT across demographic and clinical factors, with higher breast cancer-specific mortality risk for women receiving MTX alone compared to BCS+RT. Further research is needed to explore the potential advantages of BCS+RT over alternative treatments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Sandar Tin Tin, Gillian K. Reeves, Timothy J. Key
Summary: This study conducted using UK Biobank data identified associations between breast cancer risk and concentrations of testosterone, IGF-1, and SHBG, with heterogeneity by menopausal status for testosterone.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Cody Z. Watling, Rebecca K. Kelly, Tammy Y. N. Tong, Carmen Piernas, Eleanor L. Watts, Sandar Tin Tin, Anika Knuppel, Julie A. Schmidt, Ruth C. Travis, Timothy J. Key, Aurora Perez-Cornago
Summary: The study found that circulating IGF-I concentrations were positively associated with intake of total protein, milk protein, and yogurt protein, but not with cheese protein. Additionally, fibre and starch from wholegrains were positively associated with IGF-I concentrations, while alcohol intake was inversely associated.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Yan Myo Aung, Tim Jelleyman, Shanthi Ameratunga, Sandar Tin Tin
Summary: This study investigated the association between BMI and early childhood caries (ECC) among pre-school children in New Zealand. The results showed that ECC was highly prevalent in New Zealand children and associated with higher BMI in children of European ethnicity.
JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Phyu Sin Aye, Mark James McKeage, Sandar Tin Tin, Prashannata Khwaounjoo, J. Mark Elwood
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the population-based incidence rates of EGFR mutation-positive and EGFR mutation-negative non-squamous NSCLC in different population groups in northern New Zealand. The results showed that the population risk of EGFR mutation-positive NSCLC was significantly higher for Maori and Pacifica compared with New Zealand Europeans.
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Oncology
Eleanor L. Watts, Aurora Perez-Cornago, Aiden Doherty, Naomi E. Allen, Georgina K. Fensom, Sandar Tin Tin, Timothy J. Key, Ruth C. Travis
Summary: The study found modest associations between physical activity and hormones, with the relationships largely attenuated after adjustment for BMI, suggesting that changes in these circulating hormones are unlikely to explain the associations of physical activity with cancer risk independently or via BMI.
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Melita J. Giummarra, Rongbin Xu, Yuming Guo, Joanna F. Dipnall, Jennie Ponsford, Peter A. Cameron, Shanthi Ameratunga, Belinda J. Gabbe
Summary: This study examined sub-groups of motor vehicle collisions in Victoria, Australia, and their impact on outcomes up to 24 months post-injury. It found that collision class was not directly associated with recovery outcomes, but factors like age, sex, socioeconomic disadvantage, pre-injury health, and injury severity were closely related to poor recovery outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Tessa Pocock, Alistair Woodward, Janine Wiles, Deborah Raphael, Melody Smith
Summary: In order to have a realistic and meaningful conceptualization of positive ageing, it is important to consider a diverse range of perspectives. This scoping review proposes a conceptual model of positive ageing that consolidates various literature and approaches, taking into account both etic and emic approaches. The model illustrates the multidimensional and holistic factors that contribute to the health and well-being of older adults.
KOTUITUI-NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES ONLINE
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Jemaima Tiatia, Fiona Langridge, Christina Newport, Yvonne Underhill-Sem, Alistair Woodward
Summary: Impacts of climate change in the Pacific have significant effects on the mental health and wellbeing of Pacific peoples. This study aimed to gather consensus from Pacific mental health and/or climate change experts on key principles related to mental health, climate change, and their intersection. The Delphi method was used to form a panel of 70 experts who participated in two rounds of online questionnaires. The study identified six themes and reached consensus on 92% of the items, with strong consensus on 36% of them. This is the first exploration and description of these concepts by Pacific peoples in this format, serving as an important step towards developing preparedness and response in mental health services in the Pacific region and New Zealand.
CLIMATE AND DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Review
Development Studies
Kathryn J. Bowen, Kristie L. Ebi, Alistair Woodward, Lachlan McIver, Collin Tukuitonga, Patricia Nayna Schwerdtle
Summary: Observed climate changes in Pacific island countries are having detrimental effects on the health of communities. These changes include increased frequency and intensity of cyclones, more extremely hot days, and changes in rainfall patterns. Without strong mitigation and adaptation measures, these impacts are projected to worsen. Significant gaps in knowledge on national health risks and adaptation in the face of climate change have been highlighted in recent assessments. To increase resilience in the Pacific, investment and support are needed in areas such as health workforce capacity development, surveillance and monitoring systems, and research on understanding risks and effective interventions.
CLIMATE AND DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Alistair Woodward, Rupert Stuart-Smith
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Judy Lawrence, Anita Wreford, Paula Blackett, David Hall, Alistair Woodward, Shaun Awatere, Mary E. E. Livingston, Cate Macinnis-Ng, Susan Walker, Joanna Fountain, Mark John Costello, Anne-Gaelle E. Ausseil, Michael S. S. Watt, Sam M. M. Dean, Nicholas A. A. Cradock-Henry, Christian Zammit, Taciano L. L. Milfont
Summary: Climate change impacts are worsening in New Zealand and are constrained by the reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions, the pace and frequency of change, and the capacity of natural and political systems to respond. By categorizing impacts and thresholds, and grouping systems and sectors by types, we have identified commonalities and differences, and identified constraints and opportunities for adaptation. However, unless all sectors and nations urgently reduce emissions, there are limits to adaptation that will increase over time.
JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF NEW ZEALAND
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hung-Jin Huang, Chu-Lin Chou, Tin Tin Sandar, Wen-Chih Liu, Hsiu-Chien Yang, Yen-Chung Lin, Cai-Mei Zheng, Hui-Wen Chiu
Summary: Kidney diseases, such as CKD and AKI, are prevalent worldwide and have increased in recent decades. New diagnostic and predictive biomarkers have been discovered to better understand renal dysfunction and assess clinical risk. Animal studies are commonly used to identify specific biomarkers, but alternative methods have been developed to avoid unethical animal usage.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ryan Gage, Anja Mizdrak, Justin Richards, Adrian Bauman, Melissa Mcleod, Rhys Jones, Alistair Woodward, Caroline Shaw
Summary: This study investigated the sociodemographic correlates of domain-specific physical activity (PA) in New Zealand adults. The results showed that gender, age, ethnicity, and area deprivation were associated with different levels of PA in various domains.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2023)