Scrutinizing The President: Davis As Husband, Foe, Leader, And Symbol

The eight essays included in Jefferson Davis\u27s Generals stem from papers written by various authors and presented to the editor\u27s Civil War Institute at Gettysburg. Five of the papers discuss relations between commander in chief Davis and some of his full generals: J.E. Johnston, R.E. Lee, Be...

Teaching health promotion competencies in undergraduate dentistry training: A unique pedagogical approach

Issue Addressed: Using appropriate pedagogical approaches in undergraduate dentistry training is important to develop student's health promotion knowledge, and to shape their attitude towards using these competencies in future dentistry practice. This brief report documents the signature pedagogical approach developed for an undergraduate health science subject at James Cook University, to teach dentistry students health promotion competencies. Pedagogical Approach: The signature pedagogy involves three key approaches – experiential learning, cooperative learning and inquiry-based learning. Experiential learning “beyond the classroom” enables students to develop and deliver a school-based oral health promotion program. “Inside the classroom,” role-plays encourage students to apply their health promotion skills to real-world dentistry scenarios. Cooperative learning techniques such as “think, pair, share” create a supportive environment for students to confidently exchange ideas; and inquiry-based learning engages students in thinking critically about health promotion strategies to address contemporary oral health challenges. These pedagogical approaches have developed student's understanding of the health promotion competencies required of a newly qualified dentist. Conclusion: Pedagogical approaches that engage dentistry students in experiential, cooperative and inquiry-based learning are important considerations for undergraduate teaching, to strengthen understanding of health promotion and to help shape student's attitude towards using these competencies in future dentistry practice

Longitudinal Analysis of Mental Health in Autistic University Students Across an Academic Year

Background Autistic people have worse mental health (MH) than non-autistic people. This proof-of-concept study explored feasibility of longitudinal research with autistic university students, focusing on their MH and coping styles across an academic year. Methods Twenty-two students took part at all timepoints. They completed four rounds of online MH questionnaires. Results Over 80% of students were retained. They started the year with high levels of all MH issues, which remained stable across the year. Network Change analysis showed the connections between MH and coping style changed over time. Conclusions Autistic students are engaged participants who are likely to take part in longitudinal research. While MH levels were stable, it may be that coping styles are a useful target for intervention

Better decision making practices and processes.

Objectives Existing decision-making practices and processes for sharing linked data for research are not keeping pace with the data tsunami and technological advances. The objectives of this project were to review existing approaches to decision making and to make recommendations for better decision-making practices and processes. Approach We used a hypothetical research application to compare decision-making practices and processes for sharing linked health data for research in three jurisdictions, Western Australia, Manitoba and Scotland. to We considered the decision makers; the relevant law, policy, and guidelines; and the ethical review process to assess practice and process against metrics of good decision making - efficiency, transparency, accountability and community participation. An analysis of the similarities and differences identified common problems and challenges with existing decision-making processes. Recommendations on how to address these common problems were proposed. Results There were significant similarities in the decision-making processes in the three jurisdictions. These included: • formal application processes; • a statutory basis for decision making; • criteria for waiving consent including low risk, impracticality, necessity, and • protection of privacy and confidentiality; and • at least some community participation in decision making and research. The main areas where decision making could be improved were: • Efficiency — the number of decision makers and duplication of the issues considered by different decision makers. • Separation of decision making on governance criteria and ethics criteria • Transparency and accountability • Community involvement Conclusion This project has identified several areas where decision-making about sharing linked data for research could be improved. Six internationally relevant recommendations for better decision-making were developed covering a range of issues from identifiability to community involvement