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The association between gestational age at delivery and neonatal abstinence syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis
No full textObjectives: Some evidence suggests that infants born at later gestational age (GA) are at higher risk of developing neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). This systematic review estimated the association between GA at delivery and development of NAS in infants born to women on opioid agonist therapy (OAT).
Methods: MEDLINE/PubMed, Scopus, Embase, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched from January 2000 to April 2023. Studies reporting data on the association between GA and NAS among pregnant women being treated with OAT were eligible for inclusion. Random effects meta-analysis was used to estimate the mean difference in GA between infants affected by NAS and unaffected infants; odds ratio (OR) for the association between preterm birth and NAS; and OR for the association between gestational week and NAS.
Results: Of 966 records identified, 38 studies were eligible for this review. The pooled mean difference in GA between infants affected by NAS and unaffected infants was 0.62 weeks (95% CI: 0.08–1.16, I2=90.7%). The odds of developing NAS were estimated to increase by 3% per gestational week (OR 1.03, 95% CI: 0.997-1.06, I2=84.2%). The OR for the association between preterm birth and developing NAS was estimated to be 0.87 (95% CI: 0.63-1.21, I2=85.7%).
Conclusions: The data included in this review demonstrate that higher GA is unlikely to be associated with an increased risk of NAS, although poor study quality and significant study heterogeneity were observed
About the cover
Get PDFRecently I visited a museum located in a formally abandoned, and now repurposed, power plant station (pictured lower left). Instead of demolishing the building, it was renewed and reused as a structure to house and share knowledge with the public. In the space surrounding this museum (which was formally a gas station) there is a vertical garden with over 15,000 plants, a full replica of a fossilized dinosaur skeleton, and many unique, architectural sculptures. I took this photo as a representation and exploration of the concept of sustainability - in both the natural environment and the world in which we live, and also metaphorically, in academic publishing and the pathways in which knowledge is generated, translated, mobilized, and commodified.
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Asitu’lisk: A Place of Flourishing
No full textThis summer, I spent one week living in the Wapane’kati forest in unceded Mi’kma’ki territory, now called “Asitu’lisk,” a Mi’kmaw word for “that which gives you balance.” This name was given to the land less than three years ago. Asitu’lisk is 200 acres of land under the full ownership and care of the Indigenous organization, Ulnooweg Education Centre. A unique example of non-metaphorical decolonization, the land was directly repatriated to Indigenous peoples from settler occupation. I spent my time there learning about the flourishing of Indigenous peoples through cultural revitalization initiatives and the flourishing of the Land through ecological revitalization efforts. In 2021, Asitu’lisk was returned to Indigenous peoples by the Dreschers, a settler family who owned the land since 1990 after purchasing it from another settler family. The Dreschers seemed to have a meaningful internal transformation on the path to the land relations present when I arrived. This reflection will share my experience of the Land following this transformation, and illustrate the community-based scientific practices that came out of centering Indigenous futurity
Using Technology Enhanced Learning to Introduce Students to University Libraries
No full textPost-secondary students have been transitioning away from physical research materials in favor of digitized sources for decades. This shift was exacerbated by the pandemic, as students began exclusively working from home. Since returning to campus, a disconcerting trend has developed, which has involved students continuing to solely depend on digitized sources to complete their research projects. Rather than taking an antiquated pedagogical approach to this issue, this session will describe how educators can harness the opportunities offered to us by technology to introduce learners to university libraries. More specifically, this session will detail how instructors can develop online learning modules that can be incorporated into pre-existing courses; ultimately, creating a blended learning environment that will benefit students as they begin their research projects.
Prioritizing Experiential, Place-Based Learning: Addressing the Engagement Crisis in Higher Education by Embracing Innovative Approaches to both Traditional and 21st Century Literacies, Nurturing Healthy Individuals and Communities
No full text"Place-Based Learning (PBL) uses the power of place to personalize learning. It challenges learners to engage with their environment and provides equal opportunities to ‘learn by doing.’ Educators can tie curriculum outcomes to local contexts, fostering innovative ways to increase learner engagement.PBL fosters an organic, visceral learning environment where a natural sense of wonder flourishes, promoting the development of healthy individuals and communities. By acknowledging the wealth of intergenerational knowledge, skills, and systems of mutual support in local communities, PBL aligns with both traditional and 21st-century literacies. This approach empowers educators to embrace their dual roles as both teachers and learners, creating a collaborative, community-driven model of education. Traditional and 21st-century literacies can guide teaching and learning across various fields, including business, arts, engineering, health sciences, and community studies. These themes create fertile ground for powerful engagement strategies, fostering incremental knowledge growth through lived experiences and real-world applications
Science and Science Education by, with and for Underrepresented Students
No full textn this session, we will share lessons from the co-creation of a microbial diversity research study motived by the principles of environmental justice. We will also describe and evaluate its delivery as a science education workshop - a Microbial Observatory Science Outreach Module (MOSOM) - for underrepresented students in STEM. The MOSOM program uses inclusive science communication and teaching-as-learning models to highlight diversity and prosocial values while preparing students to communicate their science. With this case study we illustrate how undergraduate students can design and carry out a study of environmental racism within their community through the lens of microbial biodiversity and explore how their pro-social science communication goals shaped their learning. During this discussion participants will be asked to consider who knowledge is produced by, with and for, and how those expectations shape the creation and communication of knowledge
“It’s Such an Inclusive and Welcoming Environment”: Caregiver Perspectives of a Play-Based Program for Autistic Children and Youth
Get PDFIntroduction: Play-based programs provide therapeutic benefits to children and youth with disabilities and their caregivers. However, there is limited literature regarding the effects of these programs on the physical and psychosocial outcomes for autistic children andyouth. Objective: This program evaluation examined the perspectives of caregivers of autistic children and youth ages 6–18 years in a play-based program in Nova Scotia. Methods: A qualitative case evaluation design was employed, with 10 caregivers completing semi-structured interviews. Interviews were conducted virtually using Microsoft Teams and were each approximately 60 minutes in length. Interview data were transcribed verbatim and transferred to NVivo. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results: Three themes were generated: (a) Play (in Their Own Way) is Beneficial, (b) An Important Respite for Families, and (c) A Lot Can Get in the Way of Participation. Findings illustrated that caregivers perceived the program as beneficial for their child’s physical and psychosocial development skills. They also highlighted the need for family respite time to rest and recharge. Caregivers noted that there are relatively few inclusive programs specifically for autistic children, and that lack of transportation and high costs can reduce accessibility of programs. Conclusion: Play-based programs have notable caregiver-perceived benefits for autistic children and youth, but there may be barriers to participation as well. Findings of this program evaluation may help knowledge users and service providers address program barriers and inform programming moving forward
This is Your Brain on Imagination
No full textThis essay examines the power of imagination on the human brain, particularly how it drives the brain’s capacity for adaptability and training, as well as steps to take for fostering one’s own imagination
Book Review: On the Roof
No full textA review of the biography On the Roof: A look Inside Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish by Samantha Hahn.  
Book Review: Phantom of the Opera
No full textA review of the original Phantom of the Opera novel- is it as great as the beloved movie?