Young people and the evaluation of information on the World Wide Web: Principles, practice and beliefs

A recurrent theme in LIS literature is the tendency of young people not to evaluate rigorously the information with which they come into contact. Although many information literacy models stress the need to take a critical approach, the reality of behaviour is often very different. Recent research conducted in an English high school has explored the importance that teenagers attach to ten particular evaluative criteria. 149 youngsters contributed data via an online questionnaire. Participants felt that information on the Web should be current/topical, free from spelling and grammatical errors and easily verifiable elsewhere but authorship was much less of a priority to them. The findings are likely to be of special relevance to information literacy teachers who are defining priorities for their own programmes

Empowering Developing Countries to Lead the Aid Partnership

human development, aid, trade, security

Alison Johnson in a Senior Mezzo Soprano Recital

This is the program for the senior mezzo-soprano recital of Alison Johnson. Ms. Johnson was accompanied by Phyllis Walker on the piano. This recital took place on February 5, 2013, in the McBeth Recital Hall in the Mabee Fine Arts Center

Divorce and Forgiveness: A Comparison Between Genders

Divorce has become more commonplace throughout time. This study was conducted to determine if there were any differences between genders concerning forgiveness of their ex-spouses. Four instruments including the Enright Forgiveness Inventory, Fisher Divorce Assessment, Learning Activities Survey, and structured qualitative interviews were used to determine the differences specifically with regard to how men and women forgive and at what rate they forgive. The sample included divorced adults employed by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health and graduate students in the Department of Educational Studies and Research at a local university. A total of 31 completed surveys were returned, and 10 participants participated in the interviews. According to the findings, there was neither significant difference in how men and women forgive their ex-spouses post divorce, nor was there a significant difference in how quickly men and women forgave their ex-spouses

The Role Of The Nurse Pracitioner In End Of Life Care

Although advances in medical technology have increased the average lifespan of the elderly population, many patients do not receive assistance at the end of life, and suffer with avoidable pain and distress. Practitioners and researchers have identified the need for further research to improve the quality of EOLC. Research shows that the NP may be the best choice of hospital staff to initiate EOLC discussions and decisions with patients and their families. For this reason, it is likely that the role of the NP in EOLC will expand to a specialty focus in the near future. Therefore, the purpose of this evidence-based practice project was to develop a nurse practitioner knowledgebase regarding the role of the NP in EOLC. The research questions generated for the scope of the investigation asked: (a) what is the level of healthcare knowledge regarding end of life care?, (b) according to the literature, what is the role of the NP in EOLC? A Boolean computer search of nursing and medical literature for theory-based, data-based, randomized controlled trials for citations utilizing CINAHL, MEDLINE, and the Cochrane Library was conducted for this systematic review. Jean Watson’s nursing philosophy of human caring (1979,1985 & 1988) served as the theoretical foundation for this clinical project and guided the systematic review through data collection of the healthcare literature. EOLC is unique to the culturally diverse human and encompasses a variety of different perspectives for the patient, family, healthcare provider, as well as society as a whole. Using an Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) approach, based on that of Sackett, Straus, Richardson, Rosenberg, and Haynes (2000), a knowledgebase was developed according to methods described by Davidson (2003), in which key findings from the systematic review of randomized control trials, data-based and theory-based literature were compared to available current practice guidelines, resulting in best practice recommendations. These recommendations emphasize the necessity for components of EOLC that are patient-specific and individualized. The need for further attention to the role of the NP in EOLC is critical. Evidence-based practice modalities that will utilize current perspectives of the NP in EOLC are essential for the good death experience

A Conceptual Framework: Life Course Health Development and Partial Hand Loss

Partial hand loss can be a profound source of disability with far-reaching economic and social consequences across the lifespan. Compared to other limb loss populations, perhaps surprisingly, the partial hand loss population experiences higher rates of whole-person impairment and disabling mental health conditions. Despite these known health disparities, the long-term health outcomes of the partial hand loss population are not adequately understood. Deepening understanding and preventing further disparity requires a multi-perspective approach examining factors contributing to health and well-being across the lifespan. This paper examines the partial hand loss population through two separate but overlapping lenses: population health and the life course approach. In addition, this paper presents an argument for the consideration of diverse perspectives and conceptual frameworks in the profession of occupational therapy. A case study is presented illustrating the clinical use of the Life Course Health Development (LCHD) framework as it relates to an individual with partial hand loss. Implications for occupational therapy and practice guidelines for integrating the LCHD framework are discussed

Inspiring Innovation in Library Services

Our interactive session will focus on how to build a culture of innovation at your organization. We will provide an overview of frameworks that support innovation and will look at their applications to libraries. We will share some of the proven strategies we have used at Western Libraries in our goal to provide relevant, user-centred library services to our community. We will also discuss practical approaches that you can implement in your pursuit of inspiring innovation at your organization. In the second half of the session, we will be taking a deeper look at one strategy in inspiring innovation: using the art of trendwatching to look beyond the library at customer service trends from various service industries. After our exploration, we will discuss strategies for translating these customer service trends to library services. Key outcomes: • Learn about various frameworks that support innovation within an organization • Be equipped with strategies that will inspire innovation in the development and enhancement of library services • Learn how to navigate new and innovative trends and discover how to think critically about their potential applications to library service

Economic Impacts of Yellow Starthistle on California Ranchers

While the significant ecosystem damage caused by invasive weeds has been well documented, the economic impacts of specific invasive weed species are poorly understood. Yellow starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis L., hereafter YST) is the most widespread non-crop weed in California, resulting in serious damage to forage on natural range and improved pasture. A survey was administered to California cattle ranchers to investigate YST infestation rates, loss of forage quantity and value, and control or eradication efforts. The results were used to estimate county-wide economic losses for three focus counties, as well as state-wide economic losses, due to YST in California. Total losses of livestock forage value due to YST on private land for the state of California are estimated at $7.96 million/year, with ranchers’ out-of-pocket expenditures on YST control amounting to$9.45 million/year. Together, these costs are the equivalent of 6-7% of the total annual harvested pasture value for the state. Therefore, while the impacts are relatively small within the statewide total agricultural production system, costs due to YST infestation significantly constrain California’s livestock grazing sector.nonnative species, invasive weeds, yellow starthistle, ranching profitability, forage, livestock