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Oral Health Practitioners’ Knowledge and Attitudes About Child Abuse and Neglect
No full textChild abuse and neglect (CAN) is a significant issue for New Zealand – evidence suggests at least one in five children have had statutory child protection reports, with approximately 10% substantiated (Rouland & Vaithianathan, 2018). Given that the government provides free dental care to tamariki, and oral manifestations of CAN are commonly evident (Sarkar et al., 2021), oral health practitioners (OHP) are in a critical position to detect signs and symptoms of CAN and report to child protection agencies. The government’s guidelines and legislation support OHP’ roles in child protection, yet there is a gap between policy and practice. Oral Health Therapists (OHTs) and Dental Therapists (DTs) provide dental care to children and adolescents aged under 18 years old in public and private dental sectors. Descriptive exploratory survey research was conducted to understand the knowledge and attitudes of OHTs and DTs in detecting and reporting CAN in a dental setting. Findings of the anonymous survey (n = 92, response rate = 15.8%) indicated 77% of participants had suspected CAN during their careers; however, only 21% have ever reported a suspected case. OHTs and DTs have encountered an average of 6.8 potential CAN cases during their careers. Still, only 1.8 potential cases were reported to child protection agencies. Participants identified fear of false reporting (70%) and further violence (57%), and a lack of knowledge to detect (48%) and report (56%) as potential barriers. Findings confirmed knowledge and attitude gaps of OHTs and DTs towards CAN. Inadequate knowledge of reporting processes and ethical dilemmas were common barriers to taking action. Such an effort to enhance the knowledge and attitudes of OHTs and DTs will be necessary to promote child safety and wellbeing. In this presentation, I will discuss potential areas to focus to improve OHP’s responsiveness in child protection
Supporting Oral Health Practitioners’ Role in Child Protection: Current Approaches and Effort
No full textChild protection is an essential aspect of hauora for tamariki and taitamariki, and the role of oral health practitioners in this realm is increasingly recognised. In a unique capacity, oral health practitioners stand at the forefront of identifying orofacial manifestations of maltreatment within the orofacial region, supporting patients and their whanau, and collaborating with an integrated team of diverse disciplines (Han et al., 2022). Regrettably, studies reveal diminished responsiveness among New Zealand's oral health practitioners in child protection matters (Tilvawala et al., 2014), with a noticeable lack of clear guides or strategies to assist them. A scoping review is proceeding to explore international approaches and efforts to support oral health practitioners’ role in child protection. This review employs a systematic approach to identifying and mapping the breadth and depth of evidence in the field, irrespective of the source. The JBI methodology for scoping reviews guides the process (Peters et al., 2020), utilising the PCC (Population – Concept – Context) framework to establish inclusion and exclusion criteria. Any approaches and efforts to address and enhance the responsiveness of oral health practitioners in child protection were included in the review. A three-step search strategy was implemented, the search was conducted across five databases, and further searching of the grey literature was conducted. Two independent reviewers screened a total of 787 sources, and 25 sources were included in the review. Every step was piloted and calibrated to ensure consistency. A piloted data extraction form is used to help synthesise data systematically. The key findings can inform future policy development, practice guidelines, and educational initiatives to enhance the responsiveness and role of oral health practitioners in child protection
Dataset to support the article "High-resolution 𝜙-OFDR using phase unwrap and nonlinearity suppression"
No full textThis dataset is used for realizing high resolution of phase-sensitive Optical Frequency Domain Reflectometer. It is associated with the research paper:
Guo Z, Yan J, Han G, Yu Y, Greenwood D and Marco J (2023) "High-Resolution φ-OFDR Using Phase Unwrap and Nonlinearity Suppression". Journal of Lightwave Technology, 41 (9), 2885-2891. (https://doi.org/10.1109/JLT.2023.3236775).
The data is presented as an excel file:
High_resolution_OFDR_using_phase_unwrap_and_nonlinearity_suppression.xlsx
This work was funded by High Value Manufacturing Catapult and the Engineer and Physical Sciences Research Council - EPSRC EP/V000624/1. The author Gaoce Han would like to acknowledge the China Scholarship Council for sponsoring.</span
Han Suyin (Chinese author) speaking at Dallas Brookes Hall.
No full textThis record was harvested from a previous catalogue system and will be withdrawn in 2025. Information in this record may be superseded or incomplete. Visit this record in UMA's new catalogue at: https://archives.library.unimelb.edu.au/nodes/view/276390Han Suyin (Chinese author) speaking at Dallas Brookes Hall.200056
Item: [1999.0081.00439] "Han Suyin (Chinese author) speaking at Dallas Brookes Hall.
A Study on the mathematics textbooks in the era of the Great Han Empire
No full text이 글은 갑오경장(1894)과 경술 국치(1910) 사이에 간행된 산학(수학) 교재류의 목록을 확인하고, 각 텍스트의 출판과 관련된 사항, 소장처, 이본 등의 서지적 정보와 함께 이 시기 산학 교재류의 국어사 자료로서의 의의를 언어 사용 상의 측면에 초점을 두어 정리하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 이는 현대 한국어 태동기의 분과 학문의 도입 양상에 대한 연구의 일환인 한편, 학술 용어의 번역과 정착을 중심으로 이 시기의 한국어의 어휘 확장 양상을 확인하는 데에 필요한 기초 자료를 정리하는 작업의 한 부분이다. 본 연구에 앞선 산학(수학) 교재류에 대한 연구로는 산학 교재류의 서지 사항에 대해 기술한 강윤호(1973:187-199), 김봉희(1992:247-253), 한길준(2009), 오채환 외(2010) 등이 있고, 한국 수학사를 기술하면서 교재류를 함께 다룬 것으로 김용운·김용국(1982)와 이상구(2013)이 있다.This paper aims to make a whole list of the mathematics textbooks in the era of the Great Han Empire and summerize bibliographical data and linguistic characteristics in view of Korean history. In chapter 1, the author reviewed former studies which deals with the mathematics textbooks in the era of the Great Han Empire. In chapter 2, the author summerized bibliographical data of 45 volumes of 32 kinds textbooks. In chapter 3, the author described linguistic characteristics of the textbooks, especially focusing on writing systems, the use of Arabic numerals, horizontal writing, and presence of index or glossary
Also By The Same Author: AKTiveAuthor, a Citation Graph Approach to Name Disambiguation
No full textThe desire for definitive data and the semantic web drive for inference over heterogeneous data sources requires co-reference resolution to be performed on those data. In particular, name disambiguation is required to allow accurate publication lists, citation counts and impact measures to be determined. This paper describes a graph-based approach to author disambiguation on large-scale citation networks. Using self-citation, co-authorship and document source analyses, AKTiveAuthor clusters papers, achieving precision of 0.997 and recall of 0.818 over a test group of eight surname clusters
Dataset to support the article "High Sensing Accuracy Realisation with Millimetre/sub-Millimetre Resolution in Optical Frequency Domain Reflectometer"
No full textThis dataset is used for realizing high sensing accuracy and sub-millimetre resolution of Optical Frequency Domain Reflectometer. It is associated with the research paper "High Sensing Accuracy Realisation with Millimetre sub-Millimetre Resolution in Optical Frequency Domain Reflectometer" in Journal: Journal of Lightwave Technology.
This work was funded by High Value Manufacturing Catapult, grant reference, 160080 CORE (WMG), titled ‘Smart Sensing for Future Batteries’ and the EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council), grant reference EP/R004927/1, titled ‘Prosperity Partnership’. The author Gaoce Han would like to acknowledge the China Scholarship Council for sponsoring.</span
Barriers and Facilitators for Dental Practitioners in Implementing Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy: A Scoping Review Protocol
No full textPurpose: Orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) addresses various dental issues and has evolved significantly since its emergence in the early 20th century. Despite its uses and effectiveness, the adoption of OMT among dental practitioners varies with a lack of comprehensive understanding in the field. This scoping review will aim to map the current evidence on OMT in dentistry, with a focus on the perspectives and attitudes of dental practitioners, as well as the barriers to and facilitators of its implementation in clinical practice.
Method: The planned scoping review adheres to the JBI methodology for scoping reviews guide, with data sourced from five databases, including MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, Dentistry & Oral Science Source, and Cochrane Library. Inclusion criteria encompass dental practitioners' experiences with OMT, using the PCC mnemonic. Titles and abstracts will be screened by two independent reviewers, followed by full-texts, to identify relevant primary sources. The review will include primary studies of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods nature, and is limited to English-language publications. Data will be extracted by two independent reviewers and combined. The extracted data will be analyzed and displayed in a tabulated format, supplemented with a descriptive summary.
Conclusion: This scoping review will provide an understanding of the role of OMT in managing orofacial myofunctional disorders and other dental conditions. It seeks to identify barriers and facilitators in implementing OMT, aiming to guide strategies that encourage its adoption in dental practice. The findings are expected to contribute to integrating OMT into standard dental care as appropriate according to local regulations, enhancing the management of dental conditions and improving overall oral health outcomes
The Need for a Sustainability Dentistry Guideline in Aotearoa New Zealand
No full textEnvironmental sustainability has emerged as a significant issue in dental practices. Notably, the increased usage of personal protective equipment (PPE), primarily composed of single-use plastics (SUPs), poses a significant challenge to sustainable dentistry. This discussion paper explores the environmental implications of dental practices in Aotearoa New Zealand and the necessary interventions for transitioning towards sustainable dentistry, focusing on waste reduction.
Despite the growing awareness of environmental impacts among oral health practitioners, substantial barriers persist. These include a perceived conflict between high-quality patient care, infection control, and environmental sustainability. A lack of education on managing resources and robust sustainable guidelines heightens the lack of sustainable actions. The paper explores potential plastic waste reduction strategies and sustainable practices such as digitisation, 3D printing, and the development of eco-friendly materials for personal protective equipment (PPE). It also highlights the need for preventive care, effective recycling of SUPs and PPE, and meaningful partnerships with dental product companies for innovative solutions.
The paper advocates for creating sustainability dentistry guideline that align with the objectives of the Dental Council, Ministry of Health, and Ministry of Environment. Such guidelines would promote the integration of sustainability into daily operations of dental practices, using a plan-do-check-act (PDCA) model, and contribute towards a circular economy within the dental sector. The transition towards a more sustainable future for dentistry in New Zealand requires a multifaceted approach. This includes reevaluating traditional practices, increased research and collaboration, and formulating clear guidelines and sustainable waste management strategie
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