On the Electroimmobilization of Fishes for Research and Practice: Opportunities, Challenges, and Research Needs

Fisheries ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (12) ◽  
pp. 576-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Connor H. Reid ◽  
Christopher S. Vandergoot ◽  
Jonathan D. Midwood ◽  
E. Don Stevens ◽  
Jim Bowker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Needs ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Practice Opportunities

Alternative Workstations: Magic Pills for Office Worker Health?

2017 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 460-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia-Hua Lin ◽  
Carisa Harris-Adamson ◽  
Stephen Bao ◽  
David Rempel ◽  
Lora Cavuoto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Computer Work ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Office Worker ◽  
Audience Participation ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Workplace Interventions ◽  
Worker Health

Routine office or computer work are of public health concerns due to their sedentary nature. Sit- stand desks may be prescribed for employees based on medical or ergonomic factors. Sit-stand or active workstations, either assigned to individual workers or made available in “unassigned” office areas are also making inroads into the workplace with the goal of reducing sedentary work, varying (alternating) work postures, improving productivity, or accommodating workers with musculoskeletal symptoms. This diverse panel will present recent research and practice findings and invite audience participation in a discussion of this trending topic. Studies examining the effects of sit-stand or active workstations on physiological and cardiovascular outcomes will be reported. The effects on movement patterns, performance and productivity will also be examined. Real workplace interventions and examples of practices will be presented. The goal is to provide a forum to share our understanding about the benefits and limitations of various office workstation designs and discuss research needs.

scholarly journals Hawaii as a Microcosm: Advancing the Science and Practice of Managing Introduced and Invasive Species

BioScience ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (2) ◽  
pp. 184-193
Author(s):  
Liba Pejchar ◽  
Christopher A Lepczyk ◽  
Jean E Fantle-Lepczyk ◽  
Steven C Hess ◽  
M Tracy Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Species ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Disease Vectors ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Important Research ◽  
Structured Decision Making ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Genomic Tools ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Nontraditional Funding

Abstract Invasive species are a leading driver of global change, with consequences for biodiversity and society. Because of extraordinary rates of endemism, introduction, and extinction, Hawaii offers a rich platform for exploring the cross-disciplinary challenges of managing invasive species in a dynamic world. We highlight key successes and shortcomings to share lessons learned and inspire innovation and action in and beyond the archipelago. We then discuss thematic challenges and opportunities of broad relevance to invaded ecosystems and human communities. Important research needs and possible actions include eradicating mammals from mainland island sanctuaries, assessing hidden threats from poorly known introduced species, harnessing genomic tools to eradicate disease vectors, structured decision-making to achieve common objectives among diverse stakeholders, and enhancing capacity through nontraditional funding streams and progressive legislation. By shining a spotlight on invasive species at the front lines in Hawaii, we hope to catalyze strategic research and practice to help inform scientists and policymakers.

Genetics and Nursing: The Interface in Education, Research, and Practice

2001 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felissa R. Lashley
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Education Research ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Genetic Knowledge ◽  
Nursing Research ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Education Practice ◽  
Practice Opportunities

Genetics is affecting all of health care, including nursing. The way in which nurses think about planning health care must be seen now through a “genetic eye” or lens, and nurses must learn to “think genetically.” While efforts to integrate genetics into nursing began in earnest in the early 1980s, this effort did not accelerate until the mid-1990s. Before nursing can fully incorporate genetic knowledge into education and practice in a meaningful way, the ways in which genetics will influence health care must be understood. The basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed by health professionals are discussed as well as their integration into education and practice. Opportunities for nursing research in genetics are presented as are possible directions. Recommendations for facilitating the integration of genetics into nursing education, practice, and research are also presented.

Research and Practice Opportunities at the Intersection of Health Education, Health Behavior, and Genomics

2005 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 686-701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catharine Wang ◽  
Deborah J. Bowen ◽  
Sharon L. R. Kardia
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Public Understanding ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Practice Opportunities ◽  
Health Application ◽  
The Impact

Researchers and practitioners in health behavior and health education (HBHE) can play a pivotal leadership role in the integration of genomic advances to improve the public’s health. The purpose of this article is to outline research and practice opportunities at the intersection of genomics and HBHE. We begin this article by briefly summarizing the existing evidence in the literature pertaining to the public’s use of genetic services, the effectiveness of genetic counseling, and the impact of genetic testing. Following this, we outline and expand on several areas that we believe are ripe for further exploration, understanding, and public health application:(a) public understanding of genetic information, (b) interventions for health behavior change, and (c) public health assurance and advocacy. This analysis has identified the need to consider potential application efforts in genomics and HBHE from an ecological perspective, with an emphasis on multiple levels of intervention and analysis.

scholarly journals Trends in breastfeeding research by Brazilian nurses

2005 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mônica Oliveira B. Oriá ◽  
Doris F. Glick ◽  
Maria Dalva S. Alves
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Optimal Growth ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Current Review

Exclusive breastfeeding is acknowledged as important for survival, optimal growth, and development of infants. The current review presents a synthesis of research output by Brazilian nurses on breastfeeding over the last 20 years, analyzes the theoretical and methodological issues emerging from studies on breastfeeding in Brazil, and provides directions for future research and practice by nurses in the area breastfeeding. Studies included in this review were identified through LILACS searches of Portuguese-language sources. Articles were organized and analyzed chronologically by comparing the evolution of the Brazilian Breastfeeding Program. The incomplete research output of the Brazilian nursing profession in regard to breastfeeding research needs to be addressed. In addition, specific cultural, sociological, and anthropological characteristics of Brazilian regional settings remain to be explored. Emphasis on potential confounders and critical interrelations is warranted.

Communicating Assurance Using Practitioner-Customized Procedures: An Experiment and Emerging Research Opportunities

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 201-222
Author(s):  
Sandra C. Vera-Muñoz ◽  
Lisa Milici Gaynor ◽  
William R. Kinney
Keyword(s):  
Policy Change ◽  
Information Assurance ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Sufficient Evidence ◽  
Nonfinancial Information ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Research Opportunities ◽  
Confidence Judgments ◽  
High Assurance ◽  
Practice Opportunities

SUMMARY Traditionally, financial and nonfinancial information assurance standards have specified either “high” assurance based on “sufficient evidence” or “moderate” assurance based on analytical procedures and inquiries. Recently, in response to rapidly growing nonfinancial assurance demand, the IAASB extended the possible range of limited assurance by allowing practitioner-customized procedure descriptions and assuming diverse users can “appreciate” the varying reliability achieved. To test the validity of this policy change, we examine report users' confidence judgments for a GHG emissions assurance report using combinations of report attributes: critical practitioner-customized procedure descriptions, conclusion frame, and engagement label. We find that, consistent with an “assurance communication gap,” including or explicitly excluding a practitioner-customized procedure deemed essential-for-reasonable assurance does not significantly affect users' confidence judgments. However, we find that both positive conclusion frames and reasonable assurance engagement labels incrementally enhance confidence judgments. We outline research and practice opportunities related to emerging policy prescriptions involving practitioner-customized procedures.

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