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New Health Science books added to JCU Library collection – September 2018

This is a list of new Health Science books which have recently been added to the JCU Library collection. Books may be borrowed from the displays in the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library and the Cairns Campus Library, unless they are in non-borrowable collections such as Reference. Click on the title links to see more details in Tropicat and to access eBooks online.

155.4124 DOL	The circle of security
616.8914 FOR	Formulation in psychology and psychotherapy
ONLINE	Self-neglect and hoarding
ONLINE	Parenting with Theraplay®

New Health Science books added to JCU Library collection – August 2018

This is a list of new Health Science books which have recently been added to the JCU Library collection. Books may be borrowed from the displays in the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library and the Cairns Campus Library, unless they are in non-borrowable collections such as Reference. Click on the title links to see more details in Tropicat and to access eBooks online.

ONLINE	Inclusive practice for health professionals
808.06661 BOL 2018	Reflective practice
ONLINE	Rapid adult nursing
362.849915 OVE 2017	Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status
614.5997 IND 2017	Indigenous eye health measures
614.40727 WOO	Epidemiology
614.42943 HEA 2016	The health of Queenslanders
ONLINE	Active ageing and physical activity
ONLINE	Dementia in nursing homes

New treatment for debilitating disease

Darci Cousins, an exercise physiology honours student at JCU, will investigate using electrical stimulation to treat the pain of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).

She said the chronic condition results from a narrowing of the arteries, primarily in the legs.

“The prevalence of the disease is expected to double by 2040 due to the population ageing. It currently affects about 10% of adults aged 50 years and older who experience severe pain when walking that limits their day-to-day activity and mobility.

“Ultimately many sacrifice hobbies, social activities, jobs and a great deal of independence as a result of PAD,” she said.

Ms Cousins said that regular activity or exercise is highly recommended to manage the condition, but is rarely undertaken due to the severe leg pain.

“Treatments that manage this pain are lacking and likely to be crucial to help PAD patients. What we’re going to be doing is to ask PAD sufferers to undertake a bout of walking, once a week for three consecutive weeks, while either wearing or not wearing a portable machine that produces a small electrical stimulus to the legs.

“We hope this electrical stimulation will manage the level of pain experienced by sufferers and assist their walking.”

Ms Cousins said patients experience a very slight tingling or ‘pins and needles’ sensation during the treatment.

“PAD patients are at about three times higher risk of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, compared to those without PAD. So we’re hoping this therapy may assist them to undertake daily activities pain-free and improve their overall activity levels for better disease management and long-term health,” she said.

The research project is underway and expected to be completed in 2019.

Reproduced from https://www.jcu.edu.au/news/releases/2018/august/new-treatment-for-debilitating-disease

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Publication: Effects of exercise intensity and cardiorespiratory fitness on the acute response of arterial stiffness to exercise in older adults

Perissiou, Maria, Bailey, Tom G., Windsor, Mark, Nam, Michael Chi Yuan, Greaves, Kim, Leicht, Anthony S., Golledge, Jonathan, and Askew, Christopher D. (2018) Effects of exercise intensity and cardiorespiratory fitness on the acute response of arterial stiffness to exercise in older adults. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 118 (8). pp. 1673-1688.

https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/54867/

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JCUCHS at JCU Open Day Townsville 2018

Thanks to our many staff and student volunteers for a very successful JCU Open Day at the Townsville campus.

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Publication: Experiences of individuals with physical disabilities in natural disasters: an integrative review

Quail, Jennifer, Barker, Ruth, and West, Caryn (2018) Experiences of individuals with physical disabilities in natural disasters: an integrative review. Australian Journal of Emergency Management, 33 (3). pp. 58-63.

https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/54944/

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Seminar: Re-thinking the autistic individual: From theoretical constructions to neuro-inclusive dialogue

Seminar: Re-thinking the autistic individual: From theoretical constructions to neuro-inclusive dialogue.

Guest speaker is Associate Professor Charlotte Brownlow from the University of Southern Queensland.

Date: Friday, 24 August 2018
Time: 4.00pm – 5.30pm (Singapore - 2.00pm – 3.30pm)
Venue: JCU Cairns – Room A3-003
Video linked to:
JCU Townsville – Room 134-010
JCU Singapore – Room C4-14

All welcome.

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Publication: An archival analysis of sexual assault victims' age estimation accuracy when describing stranger offenders

Thorley, Craig, Almond, Louise, Gregory, Adam, McAlonan, Vanessa, and McLoughlin, Amy (2018) An archival analysis of sexual assault victims' age estimation accuracy when describing stranger offenders. Psychology, Crime & Law. (In Press)

https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/54682/

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Exclusive movie screening: A Silent Agreement - 7 Sept

Speech Pathology at James Cook University is delighted to announce that the movie will be shown FREE OF CHARGE on Friday 7th September at 6.30pm in the medical lecture theatre in the Townsville campus (45:002).

The movie has various themes, including disability, with one of the main characters being profoundly deaf and one having a stutter.

Davo Hardy (writer/producer/director) will be in attendance to deliver a speech about the making of the movie and the background behind it.

Stars Davo Hardy, Josh Sealy and Paul Mercurio.

Closed captioned for the deaf community with Auslan interpreter for the pre-screening speeches.

Rated mature. Only suitable for ages 15+
Free parking in designated areas only. Don’t risk getting a parking fine.

Doors open at 6pm. Movie commences at 6.30pm. No late entry allowed. Registration via the JCU Speech Pathology Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/events/271066296818576/

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JCUCHS Outstanding Alumni Awards 2018

Congratulations to our JCU College of Healthcare Sciences 2018 Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients - Joanna Murray (College Award) and Judy Higgins-Olsen (Early Career Award).

Joanna Murray

Judy Higgins-Olsen

Reproduced from https://alumni.jcu.edu.au/OAAwards2018

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Publication: Age-related effect of aerobic exercise training on antioxidant and oxidative markers in the liver challenged by doxorubicin in rats

Ahmadian, Mehdi, Roshan, Valiollah Dabidi, and Leicht, Anthony S. (2018) Age-related effect of aerobic exercise training on antioxidant and oxidative markers in the liver challenged by doxorubicin in rats. Free Radical Research, 52 (7). pp. 775-782.

https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/54727/

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Publication: Bullying and the nursing profession in Australia: an integrative review of the literature

Hartin, Peter, Birks, Melanie, and Lindsay, David (2018) Bullying and the nursing profession in Australia: an integrative review of the literature. Collegian. (In Press)

https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/54533/

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Finders keepers: the costs and benefits of (dis)honesty

Whether it is a stash of diamonds or a sum of cash, the law says you are required to surrender valuable finds to the police. So why are you more likely to hand in something worth thousands than the $50 note you find at the bus stop?

Earlier this year a Cairns woman cleaning her apartment at the end of her lease came across a stash of diamonds worth thousands of dollars. She handed them in to police and the rightful owner was found.

Last year a Nanango man found tens of thousands of dollars inside a timber cabinet he purchased from a recycling market and handed the find to police.

What drives these people to hand in their finds — what is the science behind their honesty?

"Honesty can be understood as the practice of telling the truth, or in other words, to avoid lying, cheating etcetera," said Dr Wendy Li, a senior lecturer in psychology at James Cook University.

"But one of the reasons people lie is to benefit in some way.

"So when we look at cases [where people find valuables] and don't hand them in, the benefits seem obvious — if you can quietly keep them."

The sticking point of the seemingly obvious benefit, Dr Li said, is being able to keep quiet about your find and do so with a clean conscience.

For the full story see http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-12/science-week-the-psychology-of-honesty/10109332

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JCU Sport & Exercise Science partners with NRL

L to R: NRL General Manager, Officiating, Tony Archer. JCU Provost Chris Cocklin. JCU Head of Sport and Exercise Science Fiona Barnett.

James Cook University is teaming up with the National Rugby League (NRL) to train its referees in North Queensland.

JCU’s Head of Sport and Exercise Science, Associate Professor Fiona Barnett, said the University would work with the NRL’s Officiating Unit through the High-Performance University Based Structure (HUBS) Program.

“It will function as a three-dimensional education program for NRL officials, delivering educational, technical and personal development opportunities,” she said.

Dr Barnett said the NRL HUBS program was designed so that the training of officials would not be hampered by their location.

“The officials will visit JCU, where staff and students will assess them to determine where they need to improve their strength and conditioning. There will be opportunities for Sport and Exercise Science staff and students to complete research projects with the trainee officials,” she said.

The NRL General Manager, Officiating, Tony Archer said the NRL wants to provide a national identity for rugby league officiating.

“We’re very excited to formalise this agreement with JCU, allowing the development of a clear and supported national structure and pathway for match officials and delivering much needed support from the grassroots to the elite level of officiating.

“We are focused on ensuring that all Rugby League Officials in North Queensland are not disadvantaged by their postcode, and that we provide the same opportunity for all officials. The agreement with JCU is critical to the success of that,” he said.

Reproduced from https://www.jcu.edu.au/news/releases/2018/august/jcu-partners-with-nrl

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Estimating the age of sex offenders

A James Cook University researcher has been examining how accurately victims of sexual assault are able to estimate an offender’s age when that offender is a stranger, and what factors affect those age estimations.

Dr Craig Thorley, who is a Psychology Lecturer at JCU, led the study comparing 546 sexual assault victims’ age estimations during their initial police interviews to the convicted offender’s actual age when the assault occurred.

“Age estimations are helpful to the police when trying to identify an unknown offender as they can focus their investigation on potential suspects close to this age. It is therefore important to know how accurate these age estimations are,” he said.

Dr Thorley said few studies had examined the accuracy of these estimates.

For the full story see
https://www.jcu.edu.au/news/releases/2018/august/estimating-the-age-of-sex-offenders

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SES students help prepare Australian Paralympic Swim Team

JCU Sport and Exercise Science students have been helping Head Coach Yuriy Vdovychenko prepare the Australian Paralympic Swim Team athletes for the upcoming 2018 PAN PACIFIC PARA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Reproduced from https://www.facebook.com/jamescookuniversity/photos/a.10151944672986178/10156871259081178/?type=3&theater

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Publication: Measurement of lumbar multifidus asymmetry in amateur cricket pace bowlers using real-time ultrasound

Toumazou, Matthew, Flavell, Carol A., and Gordon, Susan J. (2018) Measurement of lumbar multifidus asymmetry in amateur cricket pace bowlers using real-time ultrasound. International Journal of Exercise Science, 11 (3). pp. 875-885

https://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/54766/

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JCU Speech Pathology lecturer Fran Cochrane is presenting at the Smart Strokes 2018 Conference

JCU speech pathology lecturer Fran Cochrane, is presenting part of her PhD research at the Smart Strokes 2018 Conference in Sydney this week.

Reproduced from https://www.facebook.com/JCUSpeechPathology/posts/1060360667460978

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New Health Science books added to JCU Library collection – July 2018

This is a list of new Health Science books which have recently been added to the JCU Library collection. Books may be borrowed from the displays in the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library and the Cairns Campus Library, unless they are in non-borrowable collections such as Reference. Click on the title links to see more details in Tropicat and to access eBooks online.

155.25 RYA	Self-determination theory
174.2 KER 2013	Ethics and law for the health professions
610.73 CLI	Clinical nursing skills
616.8522 WIL	First, we make the beast beautiful
610.73 LIV	Living with chronic illness and disability
616.8 POL	Polyglutamine disorders
153.3 ZIT	Imagination in human and cultural development
ONLINE	Community-based participatory research for health
ONLINE	Living with chronic illness and disability
ONLINE	Pedagogical cases in physical education and youth sport
ONLINE	Neuroanatomy and neuroscience at a glance