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{"title":"Reflecting on practice: Exploring how students learn to be reflective practitioners in an undergraduate nursing curriculum","authors":"Caroline Browne,&nbsp;Helen Dugmore","doi":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100468","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100468","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Developing reflective practice in undergraduate nursing students is an important outcome of any Bachelor of Nursing (BN) program. Integrating reflection helps students: understand their values and expectations; link theory to practice; improve professional competence; and manage the stress and anxiety of transitioning to practice. Undergraduate students often engage with reflective practice at a descriptive level, and for reflection to be effective it must be purposeful and linked to practice. A Digital Storytelling Workshop was integrated into a final semester nursing unit to provide students with a creative way to reflect on their experiences and motivations across the degree.</div><div>Final Semester BN students completed an online survey (<em>n</em> = 117) evaluating their experience with reflection, including a depth of reflection questionnaire. Additionally, three students participated in interviews exploring their experiences with reflection across the curriculum. Findings suggest that students used reflection, and even critical reflection, to help them understand their practice. Offering alternate methods to develop reflective practice early in the BN curriculum may allow more students to engage with the reflective process and achieve a deeper level of reflection. The timing of the reflective activities in their final semester provided an opportunity for enhancing confidence prior to transition into professional practice.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101148,"journal":{"name":"Science Talks","volume":"15 ","pages":"Article 100468"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144223171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The development of interprofessional training tools in shared decision-making; a shared journey","authors":"Alice T. Bakker ,&nbsp;Loes J. Peters ,&nbsp;Janita Bakker ,&nbsp;Dirk T. Ubbink","doi":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100464","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100464","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The implementation program of Shared Decision Making (SDM) in medical and nursing curricula was part of the national program Uitkomstgerichte Zorg (UZ) (Outcome-Oriented Care) in the Netherlands. This initiative was embedded in evolving policies aiming to restructure care. Together with the Netherlands Patients Federation, Netherlands Federation of University Medical Centres, Dutch Federation of Medical Specialists, and the Dutch Professional Nurse Practitioner Organisation, the project was successfully completed in 2023. The result is a comprehensive educational package with support materials to help educators integrate SDM into national curricula.</div><div>An evaluation among stakeholders and research in three hospitals revealed challenges in implementing SDM in clinical practice. Although healthcare providers report proficiency in SDM, its application, measured with the OPTION-5 instrument, remains limited. Interprofessional collaboration is critical, but role division is often unclear. Nurses, in particular, express uncertainty about their role and see opportunities for improvement. Continuing education on SDM is scarce, with healthcare providers primarily acquiring these skills informally through colleagues or experiential learning.</div><div>This program highlights the need for clear role definitions and structured training to embed SDM into clinical practice effectively, bridging the gap between self-reported competence and observed implementation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101148,"journal":{"name":"Science Talks","volume":"14 ","pages":"Article 100464"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144169363","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of diets using fruit and vegetables by-products and fishmeal, on the proximate and fatty acid composition of edible insect powder","authors":"João Reis ,&nbsp;Margarida Oliveira ,&nbsp;Ana Neves ,&nbsp;Marta Abreu ,&nbsp;Rafaela Andrade ,&nbsp;Cristina Ramos ,&nbsp;Cristina Roseiro ,&nbsp;Ana Partidário ,&nbsp;Manuela Vida ,&nbsp;Gonçalo Costa ,&nbsp;Raphael Lucas ,&nbsp;Nuno Alvarenga ,&nbsp;Igor Dias","doi":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100463","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100463","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>SPIN-Sustainable Protein</em> project, funded by RRF, aims to explore sustainable protein production from alternate sources and incorporate them into the Mediterranean Diet. One such source are insects, appealing for their potential to eat food byproducts. The insect model is the common house cricket, <em>Acheta domesticus</em>. Since the insect's diet can determine the product's characteristics, this study tested two feed formulations: 1) chicken feed and vegetable byproducts (50:50); 2) fishmeal from <em>Silurus glanis</em>, vegetable byproducts and chicken feed (25:53:22). After 55-day growth period, the crickets were processed and analysed (proximate composition, microbiologically and lipid content). Formulation 1 resulted in 64 % protein, 14 % lipids, 9 % fibre, 4 % water, 4 % ashes and 4 % hydrocarbons, while formulation 2 resulted in 68 % protein, 14 % lipids, 9 % fibre, 3 % water, 5 % ashes and 1 % hydrocarbons. Lipids were mainly linoleic, oleic and palmitic acids. Microbiologically, both samples meet the EU requirements and microbial safety indicators, except for the presence of <em>Enterococcus</em> and sulphite-reducing <em>Clostridia</em> in formulation 2's powder, requiring a heating step when used. Due to the use of fishmeal, the second formulation produced a cricket powder richer in protein and with a distinct lipid profile.</div><div>This study contributes to sustainable development goals 2, 12 and 13.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101148,"journal":{"name":"Science Talks","volume":"14 ","pages":"Article 100463"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144106106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Improving the adaptive capacity of NSW land use planning","authors":"Ian McNicol","doi":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100462","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100462","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Australian communities are increasingly threatened by climate change. Land use planning as a system that anticipates and manages local spatial change is widely recognised as a climate adaptation solution. Climate problems will affect whole communities so effective adaptive responses will require planning that is both spatial and social in scope.</div><div>The planning system of NSW is used as a case study to establish how the planning system can guide local community adaptation. The problem of increasing local adaptive capacity draws in theories of planning, organisational learning, systems, adaptation, and adaptive and anticipatory governance. The emergent conceptual solution is a planning institution that enables recursive and adaptive learning. Transformative change is required to make the NSW planning system adaptive. Transformative changes would restructure planning as a self-learning system at all administrative levels which raises practical administration and maladaptation issues. Rather than focus adaptive change on land use planning, an optimal solution may be that NSW as an administrative and institutional system becomes an adaptation pathway.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101148,"journal":{"name":"Science Talks","volume":"14 ","pages":"Article 100462"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144124495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diversification dynamics: Gold Coast's tourism industry in economic development perspective","authors":"Safdar Ullah Khan,&nbsp;Alexandra Bec","doi":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100461","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100461","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The post-COVID landscape poses significant challenges and opportunities for the tourism sector in Gold Coast, prompting a reevaluation of policies and strategies to ensure sustainable recovery and future growth. This study examines the impact of tourism loss on a regional economy, focusing on mitigating upheavals through economic expansion in a portfolio framework. Utilizing modern portfolio investment strategies and economic development perspectives, we determine an optimal balance of high returns and low risk for the entire economy. Each sub-sector of tourism is analysed to understand its role in risk minimization, diversification, and long-term economic growth, integral to the Gold Coast's economic plan. Additionally, we explore how tourism intersects with other high-value industries. Initial findings suggest tourism could outpace overall economic growth and currently reduces 90 % of total risk in a fully diversified economy. Using the modern portfolio investment framework, we identify significant intersections between tourism and other sectors. This framework aids policymakers in devising effective sector development initiatives for stable long-term growth.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101148,"journal":{"name":"Science Talks","volume":"14 ","pages":"Article 100461"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143912332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Peer patient round table: FNP student evaluation of clinical performance","authors":"Marjorie Young,&nbsp;Carey Cole,&nbsp;Eunyoung Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100460","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100460","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Backgrounds</h3><div>Clinical performance is a crucial part of evaluation in FNP education and has traditionally been accomplished through faculty site visits. The evolution of distance learning, online programs, and the COVID-19 pandemic have further complicated the difficulty of completing site visits, requiring innovation in education. The Peer Patient Round Table (PPRT) was developed as the alternative evaluation method of student performance. In the PPRT method, students are involved in the shared role-play of three roles a patient, a nurse practitioner student, and a preceptor in individual scenarios.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>This project evaluated the PPRT experiences of students and faculty.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A mixed-method post-intervention pilot study was conducted using a qualitative and quantitative survey, among 14 NP students and 4 faculty who participated in the PPRT sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic.</div></div><div><h3>Results/conclusions</h3><div>Both students and faculty reported that the PPRT evaluation method effectively measures students' clinical performance, comparable to traditional site visits. Several positive aspects of PPRT were highlighted: the dynamic peer interaction, the evolution of thought processes through three different viewpoints/roles, and students challenging themselves to think out of the box based on each role, along with greater responsibility and independence to complete the patient visit. Limitations and recommendations were discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101148,"journal":{"name":"Science Talks","volume":"14 ","pages":"Article 100460"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143929583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Trust yourself and trust the students! Lessons learned from ditching straight lecturing and using arts-based strategies in the classroom","authors":"Sharon Martinelli,&nbsp;Michelle Camilleri","doi":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100459","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100459","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In today's digital world, where information is literally out there at a click of a button, the approach to teaching and learning needs to change. Through our study unit on personal and professional growth and development, we transitioned from disruptors to innovators. We accomplished this by adopting a radically new approach to our teaching and learning processes using an arts-based lens so as to impact their growth and development as student nurses. Participation in the study was entirely voluntary. We designed a web-based survey of Likert scales and open-ended questions to explore students' perspectives on the approach to teaching and learning adopted. Data was also collected from students' reflective writing excerpts. Data from ourselves as educators was captured through ongoing conversations. Data was analysed using simple descriptive statistics for the quantitative data as well as thematic analysis for the text data. The findings show that the teaching and learning approach was well received as it was found to be situational, dynamic, engaging, active and above all relevant.</div><div>Similarly, as educators we observed significant growth and development in our students throughout the study unit, which was captured through the changing nature of the discussions, the engagement in the activities as well as changes to the writing overtime. There are wide ranging implications of our findings. Educators need to make a shift from imparting knowledge to the co-creation and generation of new knowledge or new understandings. Students will engage if the learning is meaningful to them, and when this is done in a collaborative manner.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101148,"journal":{"name":"Science Talks","volume":"14 ","pages":"Article 100459"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144106107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The role of theatre visits in authentic content development: A case from academic writing class","authors":"Tamilla Mammadova","doi":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100458","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100458","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><div>This tutorial aims to demonstrate the integration of authentic art, specifically theatre visitations, into the academic writing and information literacy course curriculum. It positions this approach as an innovative tool to prevent academic misconduct and boost student motivation.</div></div><div><h3>Background</h3><div>The incorporation of visual art into course programs fosters critical thinking, broadens students' contextual understanding, and significantly reduces instances of plagiarism. We emphasize the transformative impact of authentic theatre plays, arguing that they enhance imagination, encourage self-reflection, and promote skills like argumentation and critique. These competencies are essential for success not only in academic writing and information literacy (AW &amp; IL) courses but also in broader academic and professional contexts.</div></div><div><h3>Description</h3><div>The study employs a qualitative methodology to analyze students' perceptions of their theatre visitations as reflected in their written assignments. Follow-up reflections are also examined to provide deeper insights into the observed outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The analysis identified several key themes emerging from students' reflections. Among the reported benefits of theatre visitations were increased engagement, enhanced critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of course content. Additionally, students expressed a strong interest in incorporating task-based projects into the academic writing curriculum.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This tutorial provides valuable insights for academic writing and information literacy instructors seeking to develop innovative strategies for integrating authentic activities, such as theatre visitations, into their curricula. Such activities offer opportunities to rethink grading rubrics and address challenges related to academic misconduct, including the misuse of artificial intelligence in graded assignments. Furthermore, the tutorial offers practical recommendations and highlights new directions for enhancing student engagement and integrity in academic coursework.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101148,"journal":{"name":"Science Talks","volume":"14 ","pages":"Article 100458"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143859908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hydrothermal carbonization of digested sludge from wastewater treatment plants: Processes, potential and key challenges","authors":"Nina Kossińska ,&nbsp;Renata Krzyżyńska ,&nbsp;Heba Ghazal ,&nbsp;Hussam Jouhara ,&nbsp;Marzena Kwapińska ,&nbsp;Witold Kwapiński","doi":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100457","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100457","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The presentation reviews hydrothermal carbonization of digested sludge as a complementary technology for sludge management at wastewater treatment plants. The motivation for expanding the knowledge of hydrothermal carbonization is the challenges of wastewater treatment plants: the increasing volume of sludge, high moisture content, the presence of organic and inorganic contaminants, rising disposal costs, and legislative amendments. Hydrothermal carbonization makes it possible to convert wet sludge under conditions (160–250 °C,10–30 bar) into hydrophobic hydrochars, but also liquids and gases, eliminating the need for drying. The process also offers heat recovery and integration into existing wastewater treatment plant infrastructure. A key aspect of implementing hydrothermal carbonization is understanding the impact of individual process parameters and their interactions on chemical reaction pathways, and optimizing operating conditions for specific applications. The presentation discusses two pathways for hydrochar utilization: as soil additives or as fuels in thermal processes, assessing their environmental and legal potential. Process liquids were evaluated as a source of valuable resources that can be recovered or used in situ. Despite the compatibility of hydrothermal carbonization with Green Deal policies, challenges related to energy efficiency, legislative compliance, public acceptance, and high investment costs for integrated thermal technologies still need to be addressed. Overcoming these barriers will enable the implementation of hydrothermal carbonization as a sustainable technology in a circular economy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101148,"journal":{"name":"Science Talks","volume":"14 ","pages":"Article 100457"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143824169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perceived food saltiness vs actual NaCl content – An inspiration for innovation of reduced-salt foods","authors":"Sara R. Jaeger ,&nbsp;Hanna Johannesson ,&nbsp;Josefin Svensson ,&nbsp;Madeleine Jönsson ,&nbsp;Anna Calvén ,&nbsp;Karin Wendin","doi":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100456","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.sctalk.2025.100456","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Globally, dietary salt intake significantly exceeds the WHO's recommendations of 5 g/day. A high salt intake can lead to high blood pressure which increases the risk of serious diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and stroke. It is known that some foods are perceived as saltier than their actual salt content. Such foods may have a “salt substitution potential” to be used in product development of food that are perceived saltier than their actual salt content.</div><div>The aim was 1) to quantify perception of saltiness in a broad range of foods as perceived by consumers; 2) to identify foods that have a high “salt substitution potential”.</div><div>318 participants answered an online survey on perceived saltiness of 59 common foods. By comparing actual salt content with perceived saltiness, a “salt substitution index” was calculated for each of the food items.</div><div>Results showed that balsamic vinegar, followed by tomato puree and cheese pufs had the high salt substitution potential. Perception of a higher salinity than the actual salt content may be explained by the distribution of salt. It may also be explained by associations to saltiness, preferences and sensitivity. This may help guide reduced-salt product innovation efforts and contribute to improved dietary health.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101148,"journal":{"name":"Science Talks","volume":"14 ","pages":"Article 100456"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143815170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}