21448 research outputs found
Sort by
Introducing PROSPECT: a novel process for prospectively tracking research engagement
Get PDFHealth researchers are increasingly encouraged to engage with nonacademic stakeholders and provide evidence of their engagement. However, evidencing research engagement and advancing the evidence base is challenging, partly because of the lack of available tools to prospectively track research engagement activities. To fill this gap, this Commentary introduces PROcess for Systematic Prospective Engagement Capture and Tracking (PROSPECT), a novel process based on event logging that offers a systematic way to track and measure research engagement activities. The development of PROSPECT was informed by a literature search, a series of reflective practice sessions and application to one of our research programs. PROSPECT includes five phases: (1) determine the purpose, (2) define research engagement and categories of research engagement, (3) determine the information to be recorded for each research engagement activity, (4) determine the data collection system and (5) analyse, present and report. We provide examples of how we are applying each phase. We have used the data collected through PROSPECT in funder reports to describe our engagement activities and to gain insights into patterns of engagement throughout our research program. Whilst PROSPECT offers a promising approach to capturing research engagement data, we have encountered a range of practical, conceptual and technical challenges in applying this process. We suggest some next steps in its development to address these challenges. Once the challenges of applying the process are addressed, PROSPECT will be a valuable tool for researchers, leaders of research institutions and funders
Responses to Exercise with Low Carbohydrate Availability on Muscle Glycogen and Cell Signaling: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
No full textStrategies to shift adolescents out of cars: a qualitative study among adolescents and parents
Get PDFBackground: Promoting active travel is a promising and sustainable strategy to mitigate declining physical activity among adolescents. However, interventions to increase active travel among this age group is rare. This study aimed to explore strategies adolescents and parents consider most effective for adolescents to replace short car trips with active travel. Methods: Adolescents (n = 22; mean age of 16 ± 0.9 years; 45% girls) and parents of adolescents (n = 20; mean age of their adolescents = 14.6 ± 1.9 years; 45% girls) living in Melbourne or Geelong, Australia were recruited from social media platforms and convenience sampling. One-on-one online interviews via Zoom were conducted. Participants were asked about strategies that would encourage them (their adolescent) to switch from car travel to walking and cycling. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using qualitative content analysis in NVivo 14 software (QSR International PTY Ltd, Melbourne, Australia). Results: Key themes that emerged from the data were similar for both adolescents and parents of adolescents. These were: (1) provide access to or improve walking and cycling infrastructure, (2) develop capability, (3) incentive-based interventions, (4) improve car driver behavior, (5) discourage car parking, and (6) shift social norms. Conclusion: To encourage uptake of active travel and discourage car dependency for short distance trips among adolescents, a multisectoral approach intervening at multiple levels is important to support behavior change towards more active and sustainable transportation. Findings from this study can support the development of youth-centered interventions to promote physical activity and sustainable transport
Application of a multi-objective approach integrating solar-wind co-generation with response surface method to optimize zero-energy buildings
Get PDFAchieving zero energy in residential buildings is particularly challenging in hot climates due to high cooling loads and reliance on conventional energy. This study introduces a co-generation system integrating a hybrid solar-wind setup with a Modified Steam Rankine Cycle and a Reverse Osmosis desalination unit to supply electricity, thermal energy, cooling, and potable water to a 360 m2 apartment complex in Ahvaz, Iran. BEopt software was used to extract energy consumption data, while energy and exergy assessments were performed using the Engineering Equation Solver and Response Surface Method. The system achieves an Exergetic Round Trip Efficiency of 34.02 % and an Energy Efficiency of 33.05 %. It meets annual energy needs with surplus energy fed back to the grid, generating 1,672 kWh of power, 8,760 kWh of heating, and 1,279 kWh of cooling while reducing 1,334.47 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. Pitch angle control in the 5 MW wind turbine enhances electricity generation by 4 %, leading to annual outputs of 6,541,564 kWh of electricity, 14,717,841 kWh of heating, 2,023,099 kWh of cooling, and 380,858 m3 of freshwater. The system stores excess thermal regulation for heating and air conditioning energy, contributing to cost-effectiveness and ecological sustainability. This study highlights the system's ability to achieve net-zero energy, with significant reductions in carbon emissions and the provision of substantial freshwater, demonstrating its potential in extreme climates. Future studies can explore the dynamic optimization of hybrid systems, focusing on real-time energy distribution between cooling, desalination, and energy storage
PFAS Contamination in Key Indian States: A Critical Review of Environmental Impacts, Regulatory Challenges and Predictive Exposure
Get PDFThe biopsychosocial–spiritual impact on non-clinical health professionals who interact with traumatic and/or sensitive health data: A scoping review
Get PDF‘Changing the Focus’: Co-Design of a Novel Approach for Engaging People with Dementia in Physical Activity
Get PDFBackground: Promoting physical activity among people living with dementia is critical to maximise physical, cognitive and social benefits; yet the lack of knowledge, skills and confidence among health professionals, informal care partners and people with dementia deters participation. As the initial phase of a larger feasibility study, co-design was employed to develop a new model of community care, ‘Changing the Focus’, to facilitate the physical activity participation of older people living with mild dementia. Methods: Co-design methodology was utilised with nine stakeholders (with experience in referring to or providing physical activity programs and/or contributing to policy and program planning) over three workshops plus individual interviews with four care partners of people with dementia. Insights were gathered on the physical activity for people with mild dementia, referral pathways were explored and ‘personas’ were developed and refined. Materials and resources to support exercise providers and referrers to work effectively with people with mild dementia were finalised. Results: Three ‘personas’ emerged from the co-design sessions, aligned with stages of behaviour change: (1) hesitant to engage; (2) preparing to engage; and (3) actively engaged. Referral pathway discussions identified challenges related to limited resources, limited knowledge, access constraints and individual factors. Opportunities were classified as using champions, streamlining processes, recognising triggers for disengagement, influencing beliefs and attitudes, and means of communication. Conclusion: This study captured the views of physical activity referrers and providers and informal care partners in an inclusive and iterative manner. The use of co-design ensured a robust approach to facilitating participation in formal and informal physical activity options for people living with mild dementia. This study has provided the necessary framework from which to develop and test training and resources for the next stage of intervention (a feasibility trial) to improve physical activity participation for people with dementia
Beyond the podium: A Delphi approach aimed at empowering coaches with practical strategies to identify and support athlete mental health
Get PDF
