Session 1: Workplace Sexual Violence, Harassment and Domestic Violence: An Uneven Journey to Legislation, Policy and Practice.

Workplace Sexual Violence, Harassment and Domestic Violence: An Uneven Journey to Legislation, Policy and Practice

Responsible Conduct of Research & Tri-Council Policy Statement 2 Update

Update on the new policy and mandate from The Secretariat on Responsible Conduct of Research on research ethics for the three federal research granting agencies

Socio-economic Status as a Predictor for Type 2 Diabetes; An Integrative Review

Introduction: High rates of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) are becoming more prevalent in our society. This poses a challenge to our healthcare system, which is already overwhelmed. Risk factors for T2DM include many that could be prevented if appropriate lifestyle and diet were incorporated. However, some individuals may not have access to nutritious food or lack the knowledge of healthy habits and disease prevention. Methods: We conducted an integrative review of quantitative studies to determine if low income influences the risk of developing T2DM in adults. We analyzed statistical methods and the quality of the research relating to this problem, as well as the clinical significance for nurses and other health professionals in order to prevent development of T2DM. We are unaware of previous integrative reviews done on this topic. Results: Preliminary analysis of the literature indicate that factors such as being overweight (high body mass index), low education, low income, experiencing persistent low income and being a new immigrant significantly increase one’s risk of developing T2DM. Conclusion: This integrative review will be used to provide valuable information for healthcare professionals on factors that increase the risk of developing T2DM. These findings can lead to change in allocating means to those less fortunate and providing them with education about healthier lifestyles and resources available to them in preventing disease

The Truth Of Carousing Peasants Becomes Disclosed

The Truth Of Carousing Peasants Becomes Disclosed In this paper, I attempt to reconstruct the central points of Martin Heidegger’s theory of the work of art, and argue that Adriaen van Ostade's 1634 painting, "Carousing Peasants In a Rustic Interior," is a perfect lens to see the strength and validity of Heidegger's understanding of art. Heidegger's philosophy of art contains three major components, each of which I examine and argue is manifest in Ostade's painting. The three components the work of art reveals are the following: firstly, a tension is created between "earth" and "world" by instigating what Heidegger calls "strife." Secondly, the work of art reveals its truth as unconcealment or (alētheia), and thirdly, art is poesis; art, through language, produces beings that organically unfold out of themselves. Adriaen van Ostade's "Carousing Peasants In a Rustic Interior" is a painting from the Dutch golden age of the 17th century. The painting illustrates a few peasants congregating in a small, humble and partly lighted dwelling at the end of a day that reveals an interesting illustration of human solidarity. In this paper I argue that Ostade's painting, in the way Heidegger articulates in his theory, speaks to the observer, such that it reveals some more fundamental truth than a static depiction of peasant life. Heidegger's theory or art offers modern life a conception that makes essential the setting forth a meaningful world of intelligibility that ought to be taken seriously. This theory applied to Ostade's painting reveals the truth of peasants’ lives and what it may communicate to us as observers of this work of art in 2017. Kanally, Sebastian (2017) The Truth of Carousing Peasants Becomes Disclosed. Key Words: Heidegger, Art, Truth, Unconcealment, Solidarity, Painting, World, Strife, and Peasants

Digital critical literacy development and intercultural awareness raising ‘in’ action, ‘on’ action and ‘for’ action in ELT

This paper reports on project Blending MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) into English Language Teaching Education (ELT) with Telecollaboration (BMELTET), the latter which aims to foster reflection on ELT with a COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) MOOC blend that promotes the engagement of international students based in the UK and studying towards a master’s degree (MA) in ELT, with a global community of ELT practice, with students and staff based in universities in Brazil, China, and Spain, and with the participants on the MOOC from all over the world. BMELTET aims to debunk the myth of the ‘native speaker’ as the ideal teacher of English language, thus decolonizing ELT through dialogic, online intercultural exchanges. A mixed-method approach was adopted for the data analysis and data was collected via two online surveys. The analysis of the live ZOOM exchanges and focus groups with the self-selected groups of students was then examined. The results illustrate a positive, changed attitude towards online learning and digital literacy facilitated by BMELTET, but also show that there still are challenges to be overcome

The Lessons learned from Covid-19, and the Implications for LMS Use to Support Student Success

In order to smoothly transition to the online educational platforms, after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the integration of learning management systems (LMS) becomes vital for developing countries to keep up with the dynamic international educational context. With the worldwide lockdown, due to COVID-19, and the transition to online learning, some students are satisfied with the support provided by educational institutions. Still, deficient computer skills, and lack of teacher training (Toquero & Talidong, 2020) issues, regarding curriculum, assessment, and accountability, prevented them from perceiving their improved performances in the new teaching environment in most of the developing countries (Aristovnik et al., 2020). This paper will explore how to address these challenges, considered a result of the limited numbers of trained teachers, inadequate management systems for teacher recruitment, training, performance, evaluation, and a relatively outdated curriculum, and consider more effective instructional approaches with the incorporation of learning management systems (LMS)

The effect of using the components of cannabis and its influence on the severity and progression of anxiety disorders in adults

Cannabis is a drug that has become widely used around the world. Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the two important components found in cannabis with contrasting effects on the brain. These components have played crucial roles in benefiting pain relief, appetite and other conditions. THC is known for its psychoactive properties, while CBD is known for its non-psychoactive properties. This article focused on anxiety disorders since it has been on the rise over the last couple of years. A systematic review was conducted using Pubmed and Google Scholar to investigate how CBD and THC influence the severity and progression of anxiety disorders in adults aged 12-65. This study aimed to determine if these components benefit in reducing anxiety. The analysis found, 90% of the articles stated that CBD plays an important role in reducing anxiety whereas 71% of the articles stated THC plays a negative role and increases anxiety. Further research should determine the optimal cannabis dosage for anxiety reduction, focusing on specific anxiety disorders (e.g., social or general anxiety), while analyzing narrower age ranges to assess its impact across different age groups

Evaluating the Efficacy of Natural Health Products as a Treatment for Mechanisms Implicated in Parkinson's Disease

['UNSDG 3: Good Health and Well-being (https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal3)']Viable, Healthy and Safe CommunitiesParkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disease that is characterized by a loss of dopaminergic neurons and Lewy bodies in the substantia nigra region of the brain. Traditional treatments of PD include Levodopa which slows the progression of PD but can cause adverse side effects with long-term usage. Natural health products (NHPs) are a proposed treatment option that circumvents the negative side effects associated with traditional treatments and may prevent the progression of Parkinson's disease as well as alleviate associated symptoms. Previous studies demonstrate that NHPs such as Ubisol-Q10 and Ashwagandha root extract possess neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory capabilities, which may target mechanisms implicated in PD. It is hypothesized that Ubisol-Q10 and Ashwagandha may prevent PD by stabilizing mitochondrial function, inducing autophagy, and decreasing oxidative stress and inflammation. Additionally, a combinatorial treatment of Ubisol-Q10 and Ashwagandha is hypothesized to be most effective due to the complex nature of PD. PD was induced in rat models through paraquat injections, and brain tissue was preserved and sectioned into 5 different treatment groups. The degree of oxidative stress, autophagy, inflammation, and activation of neurotrophic growth factors in the treatment groups was examined through immunofluorescent antibody staining and microscopic imaging. Results demonstrated that Ubisol-Q10 and Ashwagandha exhibited neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties through the hypothesized mechanisms, with greater expression in the combinatorial treatment group. Future studies utilizing immunohistochemical staining and stereological analysis with tyrosine hydroxylase may provide greater insight into using NHPs as a potential treatment for PD

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