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List of Mammals of Nova Scotia
No full textList of Mammals of Nova Scotia with synonyms used in the literature relating to Nova Scotia, including Mi‘kma
Why Rebuild on Toxic, Sinking Ground?: The Challenges for Disaster Recovery in Southeast Louisiana
Full text linkAs southern Louisiana is experiencing one of the highest rates of sea level rise in the world, it is not uncommon for residents to hear that it is “too late” to save their homes from the impacts of climate change. Particularly, in the wake of disaster events such as hurricanes and oil spills, heavily damaged areas are often left behind in the recovery process as few developers are willing to take the capital risk to rebuild a sinking neighborhood. Still, some of these residents refuse to be moved and their resilient spirit is widely celebrated. Cultural resilience alone, however, is not enough to resist the onslaught of climate disasters nor counter systemic disinvestment in their communities. Through combining historical and ethnographic insights from the Black residents in Cancer Alley, the Vietnamese refugee community in New Orleans East, and the Indigenous tribal members of the Grand Bayou Village, this article argues that marginalized landscapes and livelihoods have been structurally made to become untenable within the economic bounds of disaster recovery. Under these circumstances, Louisiana’s coastal communities continue to assert survivance within precarious environments, offering alternative narratives to blind optimism or defeatism for living in an age of climate crisis
Prevalence and Incidence of Frontotemporal Dementia in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review Protocol
Full text linkBackground: In many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the incidence of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) appears to be rising, yet insufficient epidemiological data and subsequent under-reporting obscure its true impact. This gap in knowledge undermines efforts to secure the resources needed for comprehensive FTD care and also complicates the development of targeted public health strategies in these regions. Objective: To examine the incidence and prevalence of FTD in low- and middle-income countries and explore how methodological and contextual factors (e.g., diagnostic criteria, health system infrastructure, and under-reporting) influence the accuracy of these estimates and the development of effective public health responses. Methods: We developed this protocol using the PRISMA-P (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols) guidelines. Our plan is to perform a thorough search of the following electronic databases: MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Google Scholar, PsycInfo, and Global Index Medicus (WHO), covering all records from their inception through January 31, 2025. Additional studies will be identified through reference lists of relevant full-text articles. Two independent reviewers will complete initial screening, data extraction, and bias assessment using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools for cohort and analytical cross-sectional research. Studies that are homogeneous will be subjected to meta-analysis; any that are not will be discussed through a narrative summary. Expected Results: Help illuminate the true impact of FTD in LMICs, provide guidance for more effective policies, and lay a solid foundation for future research that improves diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. Relevance: This review will advance our knowledge, improve health care outcomes, and promote equity in addressing FTD in LMICs.
Background: In many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the incidence of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) appears to be rising, yet insufficient epidemiological data and subsequent under-reporting obscure its true impact. This gap in knowledge undermines efforts to secure the resources needed for comprehensive FTD care and also complicates the development of targeted public health strategies in these regions. Objective: To examine the incidence and prevalence of FTD in low- and middle-income countries and explore how methodological and contextual factors (e.g., diagnostic criteria, health system infrastructure, and under-reporting) influence the accuracy of these estimates and the development of effective public health responses. Methods: We developed this protocol using the PRISMA-P (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols) guidelines. Our plan is to perform a thorough search of the following electronic databases: MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Google Scholar, PsycInfo, and Global Index Medicus (WHO), covering all records from their inception through January 31, 2025. Additional studies will be identified through reference lists of relevant full-text articles. Two independent reviewers will complete initial screening, data extraction, and bias assessment using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools for cohort and analytical cross-sectional research. Studies that are homogeneous will be subjected to meta-analysis; any that are not will be discussed through a narrative summary. Expected Results: Help illuminate the true impact of FTD in LMICs, provide guidance for more effective policies, and lay a solid foundation for future research that improves diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. Relevance: This review will advance our knowledge, improve health care outcomes, and promote equity in addressing FTD in LMICs
Language and Land: Mi’kmaq and Gaelic in Cape Breton
No full textI spent most summers in Cape Breton, NS, where I would visit my family’s house on the Cabot Trail in Wreck Cove. Each summer, I would hear stories about my relatives, who were lobster canners, church ministers, and carpenters, who had settled in Wreck Cove after leaving their homes in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland in the mid-1800s. My maternal great-grandparents (and great-great grandparents) were native Scottish Gaelic speakers, and there are estimates that 50,000 Gaelic speakers lived on Cape Breton Island in the middle of the nineteenth century. Gaelic originated in Scotland, and it is one of approximately 4,000 Indigenous languages that currently exist.
The region where my family settled is called Unama’kik in Mi’kmaq, and the people there have spoken Mi’kmaq, an Indigenous language, for thousands of years
Knowledge Mobilization in Research With Equity- and/or Sovereignty-Deserving Communities: A Bibliometric Analysis Protocol: A bibliometric analysis protocol
No full textIntroduction: Knowledge mobilization (K*)—a term encompassing activities such as synthesis, dissemination, exchange, and application of knowledge—is discussed and cited across disciplines, particularly in research addressing equity- and/or sovereignty-deserving communities. Despite increasing calls for applied research, significant gaps remain between knowledge generation and its outcomes. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) aims to narrow this gap, especially in contexts marked by historical and systemic exclusion. Objectives and Methods: The objectives of this bibliometric analysis are to examine how K* terminology is applied, cited, and connected across disciplines, geographies, authors, and journals, and to produce accessible visual data that highlights patterns related to equity- and/or sovereignty-deserving communities. Adhering to established bibliometric methods, we will use Covidence to pre-screen records, export relevant records for a search within the Web of Science Core Collection to generate data, and then analyze and visualize citation and authorship trends and keyword occurrences using Excel, VOSviewer, and Gephi. Results and Discussion: The findings will reveal the frequently used K* terms, their citation patterns, and how they cluster across disciplines, geographies, authors, and journals. Network visualizations will highlight influential citations, recurring keywords such as equity and community engagement, and thematic intersections with research involving equity- and/or sovereignty-deserving communities. The bibliometric analysis will contribute critical insights into how K* is framed and interacts with equity- and/or sovereignty-deserving communities within the literature. Conclusion: Our protocol serves as a replicable guide for future bibliometric analyses in this area. By leveraging systematic searching protocols and the rigour of bibliometrics, we can create data visualizations to map influence, reveal hidden connections, and present complex knowledge landscapes in ways that are both analytically robust and accessible to diverse audiences, including equity- and/or sovereignty-deserving communities
The right to read in a censored world: The position of young people, educators, and librarians in protecting intellectual freedom
No full textThe purpose of this paper is to examine the topics of intellectual freedom and censorship, particularly in the context of restricting access to ‘controversial’ books in libraries and classrooms. Although censorship exists in various forms, it always results in the suppression of information access and disproportionately targets works by LGBTQIA+ authors and authors of colour. This paper brings into focus the experiences of young people (who are often the most affected by censorship due to their caregivers/authority figures deeming material unsuitable), highlighting the importance of fostering their independence as readers and decision makers. Additionally, it explores the vital role of educators and librarians in protecting intellectual freedom, discussing possible constructive responses to censorship that foster inclusivity and access to information.Keywords: censorship, reading, intellectual freedom, educatio
40 Creative Writing Prompts
No full textBeing a writer takes practice. Get inspired and boost your imagination with this selection of writing prompts
Book Review: Drama
No full textA review of the graphic novel Drama by Raina Telgemeier, a story about a middle school production of a musical
