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Effects of dietary recommendations for reducing free sugar intakes, on free sugar intakes, dietary profiles and anthropometry: a randomised controlled trial
Get PDFFree sugar intakes are currently higher than recommended for health, yet effective strategies for reducing consumption are yet to be elucidated. This work investigated the effects of different dietary recommendations for reducing free sugar intakes, on relevant outcomes, in UK adults consuming >5% total energy intake (TEI) from free sugars. Using a randomized controlled parallel-group design, 242 adults received nutrient-based (N=61), nutrient- and food-based (N=60), nutrient-, food- and food-substitution-based (N=63) or no (N=58) recommendations for reducing free sugars at a single timepoint, with effects assessed for the following 12 weeks. Primary outcomes were free sugar intakes as a percentage of TEI (%FS) and adherence to the recommendations at week 12. Secondary outcomes included TEI, diet composition, sugar-sweetened and low-calorie-sweetened food consumption and anthropometry. In Intention-to-Treat analyses adjusted for baseline measures, %FS reduced in intervention groups (%FSchange=-2.5 to -3.3%) compared to control (%FSchange=-1.2%) (smallest B=-0.573, p=0.03), with effects from week 1 until week 12, and no differences between interventions (largest B=0.352, p=0.42). No effects of intervention were found in dietary profiles, but change in %FS was associated with change in %TEI from non-sugar carbohydrate (B=0.141, p<0.01) and from protein (B=-0.171, p=0.02). Body weight was also lower at week 12 in intervention groups compared to control (B=-0.377, p<0.05), but associations with %FS were weak. Our findings demonstrate benefit from dietary recommendations for reducing free sugar intakes in UK adults. Limited advantages were found for the different dietary recommendations, but variety may offer individual choice
Influencing factors towards consumer acceptance of millet as a food source
Get PDFEnsuring food security and sustainability is critical to support present and future generations, while minimising negative environmental impacts. The planet provides over 250,000 edible plant species yet humans have become reliant on three main crops: wheat, maize, and rice. Underutilised crop species have the potential to alleviate the strain on the planet’s resources, while providing nutritionally balanced alternative food sources. Heritage grains have been part of the human diet since the advent of
agricultural practices, but many are now considered forgotten foods. Millet is a heritage grain with consumption history dating back to the Song dynasty (960-1279CE). In western society millet is an underutilised food source, yet is a reliable, sustainable, and highly nutritious crop that has the potential to alleviate food security and support healthy consumption patterns. To effectively integrate millet into current dietary behaviours greater understanding of the determinants of consumer acceptance of
alternative food sources is required. This study takes a qualitative approach to assess the personal, social, cultural, economic, and psychological factors influencing British consumer decision making processes to try, utilise, and integrate millet into current dietary patterns. Consumer focus groups were conducted to identify influencing factors
relating to altruistic, egoistic, habit forming, conditional and functional values. This research provides an understanding of the influencing factors associated with consumer acceptance of millet as a food source in the UK and will be of interest to practice and policy to support the development of strategies to promote sustainable food system initiatives and healthy dietary choices
Migration intentions and influencing factors among clinical radiography students in 14 African countries: A quantitative survey
Get PDFIntroduction: Understanding students' intentions regarding migration is crucial, as migration intentions are strongly correlated with future actions. This study aimed to evaluate the migration intentions of radiography students in Africa and assess the push and pull factors influencing their decisions. Methods: This quantitative study employed an online cross-sectional survey. Descriptive and inferential statistics were conducted using Stata 13. For the students who confirmed their desire to migrate, an additional exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was performed using principal component analysis (PCA). Results: A total of 614 students drawn from 14 African countries participated in the study, with a significant majority (93 %) expressing a desire to work in another country. The desire to fulfil self-aspirations was the most common push factor identified by students (Agree – 35.2 %, Strongly agree – 43.96 %; Overall - 79.16 %). In the exploratory factor analysis, five factors were identified, explaining 58.84 % of the variation in the data. These factors included social, Health System, economic, Political, and Professional factors. The opportunity to gain better clinical experience was the major pull factor identified, with 56.39 % of students strongly agreeing with this statement. Conclusion: The potential emigration of future skilled healthcare professionals poses major ramifications for Africa's healthcare workforce. Understanding these migration intentions could allow policymakers to develop strategies that improve local opportunities, strengthen healthcare facilities, and foster an environment that retains talent and stimulates career development in the region. Implication for practice: Addressing the migration intentions of radiography students in Africa requires a proactive, multifaceted approach. By implementing the strategies outlined in this article, African healthcare systems can more effectively retain future radiography professionals and enhance the sustainability of the workforce
Higher Education and the screen industries in the UK: the need for authentic collaboration for student progression and the talent pipeline
Get PDFThe relationship between the UK’s screen industries and its Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is frequently claimed to be important for creating a sustainable talent pipeline for this sector. Yet little significant advancement has been made over many years. This position paper explores the persistent barriers to effective partnership, identifying and expounding six myths that undermine progress in this area. These are that: ‘universities exist primarily to serve the needs of employers’; ‘the screen industries do not require a graduate workforce’; ‘media work specifically requires media graduates’; ‘the value of a media degree is determined by how well it prepares students for entry-level media jobs’; ‘practice-based and “practical” courses exist to produce “set-ready” graduates for specific industry roles’; and ‘universities are a barrier to industry diversity’. The authors deconstruct each of these in turn arguing that they represent fundamental misunderstandings about the nature of these sectors. Successful collaboration must be built on mutual respect and understanding between HEIs and industry, recognising their distinct roles. The article concludes by posing questions about how to develop a sustainable, national vision for effective collaboration, acknowledging the need for local initiatives and recognising systemic issues within the industry's current employment model
The Contrasting Transmedia Influences of Visual Artists Wyndham Lewis and R.B. Kitaj on T.S. Eliot’s Legacy
Get PDFIntegrating Sustainability in Business Education: A Case study of Bournemouth University through the Extended Triple Helix Model
No full textThis chapter explores the integration of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) into the curricula of UK business schools, with a particular focus on the role of the Triple Helix Model (THM) in enhancing this process. Using Bournemouth University Business School (BUBS) as a case study, the chapter illustrates how these triple helices interactions create an enabling environment for ESD. The case study suggests that multi-sector partnerships acted as instruments for aligning academic content with real-world sustainability issues at BU. The case study
highlights that the collaborations with local businesses and government bodies enriched the student learning experience and supported broader goals of regional sustainable innovation. These engagements allow students to participate in applied projects that address contemporary environmental and social challenges, thereby linking theoretical learning to practice. The chapter demonstrates that a robust and flexible application of the THM that extends beyond traditional institutional boundaries is essential for embedding sustainability effectively within business education, and further echoes the importance of fostering long-term, cross-sector collaborations which support the co-creation of knowledge and facilitate mutual learning. An integrated approach is recommended, prioritising collaborative partnerships, curriculum innovation, and longitudinal research. For future research, the chapter
suggests that the role of helices is crucial for improving education for sustainability among students and faculty, and there is a need to measure the long-term institutional impact of THM in sustainability education. In doing so, UK business schools can position themselves as key actors in the transition toward a more sustainable economy and societ
Exploring Generation Z Motivations to Use Metaverse for Travel Planning
Get PDFTechnology-enabled travel planning has been adopted by businesses and consumers. Travel portals and aggregators increasingly offer technology tools, such as metaverse, AI applications, and chatbots to facilitate travel. The consumer motivations to use metaverse as a travel planning tool and its effect on purchase intention have been underexplored. To bridge this gap, this study explores how different dimensions of motivated consumer innovativeness (MCI) influence consumer attitudes toward metaverse and use intention. The study utilizes a sequential mixed-method approach consisting of two phases. Phase 1 collected qualitative data through interviews with 30 Generation Z (Gen Z) adults with metaverse virtual travel and travel planning experience. Basedon Phase 1 findings, Phase 2 surveyed 354 participants and applied quantitative analysis. The study revealed that Gen Z tourists were motivated by functional and cognitive factors when engaging with the metaverse. The study explains the role of metaverse in travel planning and offers practical implications for travel and tourism stakeholders. The findings highlight the need for en-gagement strategies that blend technological innovation with immersive experiences to align with Gen Z's views on innovationand interaction in order to enhance the metaverse experienc
Digital praxiography: a qualitative research toolkit for capturing digital service-related practices
Get PDFPurpose – This paper introduces digital praxiography as a qualitative digital research approach that extends netnographic and praxiographic principles to provide a framework for studying practices in digital service
environments. The study explains the foundational aspects of digital praxiography, emphasizing means of data collection and analysis for digital and digitally mediated service settings.
Design/methodology/approach – This study follows a conceptual review methodology. The review process was iterative and interpretive, enabling the synthesis of diverse theoretical perspectives. This approach
facilitated the development of a novel methodological toolkit tailored for studying service-related practices, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of digital praxiography.
Findings – The study reveals the potential of digital praxiography for researching digital service contexts. The paper discusses various data-collection modalities and their nuances, offering a detailed discussion of the application of digital praxiography and an agenda for future research.
Originality/value – This paper contributes to service research by offering a novel and advanced guide for applying digital praxiography. It breaks new ground by integrating and expanding praxiographic and
netnographic approaches. The paper’s unique contribution liesin its detailed guidance on method adaptation that can be transferred to any digital and digitally mediated service settin
Healthy Brain Healthy Life: An innovative and culturally-tailored approach to dementia prevention in minority ethnic communities
Get PDFDespite having increased risk of developing dementia, individuals from minority ethnic communities are largely overlooked by research and dementia services and are less likely to receive timely diagnosis and appropriate support. Culturally-specific programmes and policies that promote awareness and engage with minority ethnic communities around brain health and dementia are urgently needed to prevent, diagnose and support people living with dementia. In response to these challenges, we developed and evaluated the Healthy Brain Healthy Life (HBHL) project, a targeted culturally-tailored dementia prevention public engagement project to create dialogue and engage with minority ethnic communities around brain health and dementia.
The project involved a series of co-produced, culturally-tailored interactive workshops with minority ethnic communities and community organisations in the United Kingdom. Outputs, which remain an available resource, included: (i) co-produced culturally-tailored information booklet (ii) a recipe book, including six recipes and information on ingredients that support brain health; and (iii) digital stories from each workshop, sharing the experiences of participants and highlighting key messages on brain health,
This article is a practice case study that describes the co-production process, implementation and evaluation of the workshops. The project achieved national and international impact creating dialogue around dementia in the workshops, the local community, and on social media. Here, we share the learning from our approach as an example of best-practice in engaging minority ethnic communities to develop knowledge and understanding of this stigmatised condition to inform future research. Our lessons demonstrate the value and impact of co-production and participatory methods embedded in cultural competency to create community discussion around public health agendas and messages
‘Eat five a day’ vs ‘Eat one more’: Increased fruit and vegetable consumption when goals are provided, and when goals are more achievable or perceived to be easier
Get PDFBackground: Three studies investigated ‘achievable’ and ‘relevant’ elements of a fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption goal. Study 1 compared more/less achievable goals (‘Eat 1 more … ’ vs ‘Eat 5 … ’) and no goal on FV outcomes and potential mechanisms. Study 2 investigated more/less achievable and more/less relevant goals (‘ … for current benefit’ vs ‘ … for future benefit’) on FV outcomes and mechanisms. Study 3 examined the goals of Study 2 in a real-world setting. Methods: Studies 1 and 2 used independent-groups designs, involving 127 and 226 participants, respectively. FV outcomes were intentions to consume FV, immediate FV selection and subsequent FV consumption. Variables studied as potential mechanisms included perceived ease of goal, perceived importance of FV, various attitudes and motivations. Study 3 used a mixed-design involving 10 canteens and 21 4-week FV purchasing assessment periods. Results: In Study 1, FV consumption was greater after both goals compared to no goal. No differences were found between goals, but FV consumption was positively associated with perceived ease of goal. In Study 2, FV selection and consumption were greater following the more achievable (‘Eat 1 more … ’) goals. Several additional variables were also associated with FV outcomes. In Study 3, FV purchasing was greater during goal display, with no differences between goals. No effects of goal relevance were found. Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate increased FV consumption when goals are provided compared to no goal. Some benefit was also found from goals that were more achievable or perceived to be easier