Author: Dr. Yoon Irons Post-Doctoral Research Fellow This post was originally published by the Derby University Blog on 19 April 2021. URL: https://bit.ly/3EuFYp9 We have re-issued the article that has already been published by the Derby University Blog. We would like to express gratitude for the kind offer of the editorial board of the Derby University Blog. The Covid-19 pandemic has kept us apart from our friends and family, but many people have found comfort in unusual pla

Author:Femke Hoekstra, SCI Guiding Principles Consensus Panel and Heather L. Gainforth This post was originally published by the Evidence & Policy blog on October 20, 2021. We have re-issued the article that has already been published by the Evidence & Policy blog. We would like to express gratitude to the kind offer of the editorial board of the Evidence & Policy blog. Original article URL: A ‘RECIPE’ with example principles and strategies for research partnerships – Evidenc

Author: Masaharu Tsubokura M.D., PhD. Editors: Yudai Kaneda, Akihiko Ozaki M.D.,PhD., 301　 The unit "Sv" measures effects on the human body October 24, 2021 If we compare radiation to sparklers, the tinder is the radioactive material, and the sparks are the radiation. The capability of emitting those sparks is radioactivity. If we compare radiation to a flashlight, the flashlight is the radioactive material, the light produced from it is the radiation, and the ability to prod

Author: Paula Holt Former Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care This post was originally published by the Derby University Blog on 6 August 2018. URL: bit.ly/3njYk59 We have re-issued the article that has already been published by the Derby University Blog. We would like to express gratitude for the kind offer of the editorial board of the Derby University Blog. There are 2.6 million Armed Forces veterans in the UK and while half of

Author: Dr Vicky Ward This blog post is based on the Evidence & Policy articles ‘Embedding researchers into organisations: a study of the features of embedded research initiatives‘ and ‘A framework to support the design and cultivation of embedded research initiatives‘. Embedding researchers in service organisations is the latest in a long line of approaches to better link the worlds of research and practice. Embedded researchers have become particularly popular in the field

Author: Masaharu Tsubokura M.D., PhD. Editors: Akihiko Ozaki M.D.,PhD., Yuki Senoo MUDr. 299. No chromosomal alteration found in second-generation atomic-bomb survivors October 10, 2020 Previous investigation demonstrated no detectable genetic effects, such as increased risks of cancer and other diseases, among the atomic bomb survivors’ offspring (the second generation of those who were directly exposed to radiation, also known as the second generation of atomic bomb survivo

Author: Paula Holt Former Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care This post was originally published by the Derby University Blog on 3 February 2017. URL: https://bit.ly/3mUwUTa We have re-issued the article that has already been published by the Derby University Blog. We would like to express gratitude for the kind offer of the editorial board of the Derby University Blog. There has been a great deal of controversy over the Governmen

Author: Helena Lagerlöf, Teun Zuiderent-Jerak and Morten Sager This blog post is based on the Evidence & Policy article ‘Epistemological deliberation: the challenges of producing evidence-based guidelines on lifestyle habits‘ Drafting recommendations is an art that requires more attention to the choices between different views of knowledge, formats and standards and their ramifications. Most people would agree with the general statement that decisions in healthcare should be

Author: S. Kathleen Worton This blog post is based on the Evidence & Policy article, ‘Examining peer learning as a strategy for advancing uptake of evidence-based practices: a scoping review‘. The implementation of evidence-based practices can enhance the quality and effectiveness of supports in sectors such as social services and healthcare. Peer learning is a valuable but often overlooked strategy to help those adopting a new practice gain the knowledge and skills they need

Author: Masaharu Tsubokura M.D., PhD. Editors: Akihiko Ozaki M.D.,PhD., Yuki Senoo MUDr. 297. No association between parental radiation exposure and children’s health September 27, 2020 An investigation of atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima and Nagasaki demonstrated no detectable genetic effects, such as increased risk of cancer and other diseases, among the survivors' offspring (the second generation exposed to radiation). This article discusses the relation between parental