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Parenting smacks of Discipline
No full textDomestic discipline, such a smack, should be the exception, not the norm, but it does have a place in parenting, argues former police officer and criminologist Terry Goldsworthy
Eating disorders don’t just affect teen girls. The risk may go up around pregnancy and menopause too
No full textEating disorders impact more than 1.1 million people in Australia, representing 4.5% of the population. These disorders include binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia nervosa.Meanwhile, more than 4.1 million people (18.9%) are affected by body dissatisfaction, a major risk factor for some types of eating disorders.But what image comes to mind first when you think of someone with an eating disorder or body image concerns? Is it a teenage girl? If so, you’re definitely not alone. This is often the image we see in popular media.Eating disorders and body image concerns are most common in teenage girls, but their prevalence in adults, particularly in women, aged in their 30s, 40s and 50s, is actually close behind.So what might be going on with girls and women in these particular age groups to create this heightened risk
Inhibition of PDE‑4 and PDE‑5 Differentially Modulates Isolated Porcine Urethral Contractility
Get PDFPurpose/Objective:This study explores the role of phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors (specifically PDE-4, PDE-5 and PDE-1) in modulating the contractility of the porcine urethral smooth muscle and mucosal layers.Methods:Using an organ bath setup, the effects of PDE inhibitors rolipram, roflumilast, sildenafil, tadalafil and vinpocetine (0.1 nM to 10 μm) on isolated porcine urethral mucosa-intact smooth muscle, mucosa-denuded smooth muscle and mucosal layers were investigated.Results:Our results demonstrate that PDE-4 inhibitors (rolipram and roflumilast) significantly relaxed mucosa-intact urethral smooth muscle and reduced spontaneous contraction rates in the mucosal strips. Conversely, PDE-5 inhibitors (sildenafil and tadalafil) relaxed smooth muscle tissues denuded of mucosa but required exogenous source of nitric oxide (sodium nitroprusside) for effectiveness in relaxing the mucosa-intact tissues. PDE-1 inhibitor vinpocetine exhibited negligible effects.Conclusion:The results from the study suggest a potential role of the cAMP pathway in modulating spontaneous contractions within the urethral mucosa, while the NO/cGMP pathway appears to be important in modulating urethral smooth muscle tonic contractions. These findings suggest differential roles of PDE isoenzymes in urethral tissues
Changes in Law Enforcement Recruit Performance on a General Physical Fitness Assessment vs. a Validated Job-Specific Physical Abilities Assessment
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I've grown a human, but I don't feel like ‘me’ anymore: Body image narratives in early motherhood in Australia
Get PDFIntroduction:The postpartum period can be a wonderful time for women as they embark on motherhood. However, this time is not without its surprises and challenges as new mothers support the life of another and navigate the physical and psychological changes they experience. This transformation period can often negatively impact body image and self-esteem, which can lead to further adverse health outcomes for mothers and children.Methods:This research employs a qualitative design of semi-structured interviews with 20 Australian mothers with at least one child under four.Results:Using reflexive thematic analysis, our study identified three key themes: (i) navigating expectation vs experience: Physical and psychological transformations in the postpartum, (ii) navigating body image in a socially influenced world, and (iii) navigating well-being in a busy world: Balancing self-care and external demands.Conclusions:The results highlight the influence of societal thin ideals on mothers' eating attitudes, the crucial role of support networks serving as protective factors against body image concerns, and the need for enhanced education and preparation to guide women through this transformative period.So What?The findings shed light on the lived experiences of postpartum women, providing valuable insights into the complex interplay of body image, eating attitudes, and self-care practices, sharing information for healthcare and support interventions, aiming to improve overall health and well-being for mothers
A century of cardiac rehabilitation research: Bibliometric review of publication history, keyword trends, and citations
Get PDFResearch into cardiac rehabilitation (CR), a key model for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, has evolved since first described in 1927. This review aimed to explore this evolution by identifying CR-related publications from the Web of Science Core Collection and summarizing CR research publication history, trends in publication keywords, and citations over time. A total of 8729 CR publications appeared across 1441 journals (median impact factor: 2.6) and were cited 315,819 times, with over 85% (7455/8729) published in the past two decades. These publications involved contributions from 26,909 authors across 120 countries, despite disproportionate domination by high-income countries. Publication keywords have consistently focused on exercise but have evolved from evaluating clinical events, quality-of-life, and return-to-work outcomes to improving accessibility using digital interventions. However, a broader focus on other cardiovascular risk factors, comorbidities, and various research designs may be needed to modernize CR, particularly in lower-income countries
Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals: The International Criminal Court 8 June 2018 – 13 November 2019 (Volume 76)
No full textThe seventy-sixth volume of the Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals contains the most important decisions taken by the ICC from 8 June 2018 - 13 November 2019. It provides the reader with the full text of the decisions identical to the original version and including concurring, separate and dissenting opinions. Distinguished experts in the field of international criminal law have commented on these decisions.Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals is useful for students, scholars, legal practitioners, judges, prosecutors and defence counsel who are interested in the various legal aspects of the law of the ICTY, ICTR, ICC and other forms of international criminal adjudication. The Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals are also available online. This service facilitates various search functions on all volumes of all international criminal tribunals. See for information on the online version of this series: annotatedleadingcases.com
Uncovering the Root Causes of Disputes in Private-Sector Construction Projects in a Developing Country
No full textConstruction disputes are widespread and can lead to significant delays, financial losses, and damaged relationships, affecting private-sector projects. Understanding the fundamental causes of these disputes is important for effective management and mitigation. This study evaluated the causes of construction disputes in private-sector projects in Malaysia. Through an extensive literature review and a field survey involving 145 construction professionals, 25 prevalent causes were identified and prioritized based on their importance scores, which considered both their frequency of occurrence and severity. The top five critical causes identified were lack of communication, payment delays, arbitrary changes by the owner in design, changes in scope, and shortages in materials and labor supply. Additionally, seven underlying factors responsible for these causes were identified through exploratory factor analysis and validated through comparison with findings from selected countries. This study deepens the understanding of construction disputes in developing contexts and concludes with strategic recommendations to enhance project performance and promote a more collaborative, resilient construction industry
First Nations Research Methodologies: Storytelling, Deep Listening, and Lived Experience
No full textThroughout the world, First Nations Peoples have a traditional emphasis on oral practices for the transmission of knowledge. Discovery and transmission of knowledge is at the core of all research processes. Oral cultural practices embrace storytelling and deep listening encompassing lived experience. These are First Nations research methodologies. Yet in Australia, First Nations research methodologies have not fully received the attention they rightly deserve. There are transformative benefits to be gained from expanding the use of, and reliance on, First Nations storytelling as an authentic form of narrative. Privileging First Nations voices in research directly, rather than other researchers appropriating their stories, is essential for authenticity. Lived experience is a valuable and unique source of knowledge and deep listening must be regarded as a key research skill. As well as empowering First Nations researchers, there are also fundamental responsibilities for non-Indigenous researchers who must engage in ethical research in this space. These researchers must recognise and develop culturally appropriate practices to respect First Nations methodologies in the research processes. To address the historical minimisation of First Nations knowledge, all researchers must prioritise the active citation of First Nations researchers. Implemented together, all these measures will serve to amplify the impact of First Nations knowledges and research