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He Awa Whiria: Braiding the knowledge streams in research, policy and practice book cover

He Awa Whiria: Braiding the knowledge streams in research, policy and practice

CC BY-NC-ND (Attribution NonCommercial NoDerivatives)   English (United Kingdom)

Author(s): Edited by Angus Macfarlane, Melissa Derby and Sonja Macfarlane

Subject(s): Society and Social Sciences

Institution(s): Auckland University of Technology, Lincoln University, Massey University, University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, University of Otago, University of Waikato, Victoria University of Wellington

Publisher: Canterbury University Press, University of Canterbury

Last updated: 26/08/2024

The concept of a braided river – he awa whiria – inspired the creation by pioneering educational researcher Professor Angus Macfarlane of a framework connecting Indigenous and Western perspectives.

The He Awa Whiria framework has been used to support bicultural partnership approaches to policy development, research initiatives and practices in a broad range of sectors, such as tertiary institutions, iwi locations, private corporations and government ministries. Through the 12 chapters in this book, the authors explain their rationale for adopting He Awa Whiria, and detail how they have operationalised it in their respective fields of expertise. They report on the positive impacts that the framework has had at each stage of their work – from the conceptual design stage (which includes thinking and planning activities), during the application phase (which includes implementation and monitoring), through to the conclusion of activities (which includes reflection and review).

Providing both an overview of the concept of He Awa Whiria and ‘real world’ case studies, this new volume illustrates the importance and value of drawing on two rich streams of knowledge – mātauranga Māori and Western science.

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Anatomical Variation: An Australian and New Zealand Context

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)  49 H5P Activities    English (United Kingdom)

Author(s): Laura S. Gregory, Annabelle L. Kimmorley, Mikaela S. Reynolds

Subject(s): Anatomy, Clinical and internal medicine, Regional anatomy, Dissection, Medical imaging, For higher / tertiary / university education

Institution(s): Queensland University of Technology

Publisher: Queensland University of Technology

Last updated: 26/08/2024

The anatomy of our outwardly facing physical appearance exhibits great diversity between individuals, from different eye, skin and hair colour to the size of our feet and our height. However, it is less known whether our anatomy differs beneath the surface… is the anatomy of the internal organs the same between individuals? Most textbooks would like you to think so with simplified standard descriptions of human anatomy such as the lung lobes and fissures, aortic arch branches and bone numbers. But this eBook is different. Here we build your understanding of the scope and clinical importance of human anatomical variation to improve your clinical skills as a health professional or biomedical scientist.

Anatomical variation is described as the differences in macroscopic morphology (shape and size), topography (location), developmental timing or frequency (number) of an anatomical structure between individuals. It presents during embryological or subadult development and results in no substantive observable interruption to physiological function. Every organ displays an array of anatomical phenotypes, and for these reasons the anatomy of each person is considered a variant. Understanding anatomical variation is essential for all health professionals to avoid patient misdiagnosis such as confusing a natural variant with a pathology, minimise surgical or procedural errors that may occur if variations are unexpected, and ultimately improve patient outcomes by applying culturally safe practices.

This textbook is designed to actively engage your exploration and critical analysis of human anatomical variation in an Australian and New Zealand context. Research in anatomical variation has demonstrated significant differences in phenotypic expression of variants between and within geographic, ancestral and socioeconomic populations, as well as displaying significant variance between males and females. It is therefore critical as a health professional to understand anatomical variation in the context of the population you intend to practice in. This textbook compiles this critical information into an easy to read summary of the range and frequency of anatomical phenotypes in Australian and New Zealand patients by drawing from contemporary anatomical science research. Anatomical variation of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori peoples has also been highlighted where research is available.

The textbook is organised to complement your health science studies by developing your depth of understanding to address three critical themes in anatomical variation:

  • Theme 1: Categorise and describe a range of anatomical variation within the human body.
  • Theme 2: Theorise the implications of anatomical variation on patient outcomes and in professional contexts.
  • Theme 3: Investigate the process of anatomical variation formation and its potential causes.

Each chapter employs a multimodal and active learning approach using text and video summaries of key information, checkpoint quizzes, interactive images, clinical and professional discussion activities, and recommended readings. In this way, the activities in this textbook can be easily embedded into existing health science curricula to strengthen anatomical variation understanding in all health professional courses.

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Legal Research Skills: An Australian Law Guide: 2023 Edition

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)  38 H5P Activities    English (Australia)

Author(s): The University of Queensland Library, James Cook University Library, University of Southern Queensland Library, Charles Darwin University Library, Southern Cross University Library, Queensland University of Technology Library, Deakin University Library

Subject(s): Law, Primary sources of law, Sources of law: case law, precedent, Sources of law: legislation

Publisher: The University of Queensland, James Cook University, the University of Southern Queensland, Charles Darwin University, Southern Cross University, Queensland University of Technology, and Deakin University

Last updated: 19/08/2024

This guide is designed to support students undertaking legal studies and contribute to the development of research skills in Australian law schools.

Exploring Sociology in the Antipodes: Introduction to Sociology – 1st Australian Edition book cover

Exploring Sociology in the Antipodes: Introduction to Sociology – 1st Australian Edition

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)   English (Australia)

Author(s): Theresa Petray and Nick Osbaldiston

Subject(s): Sociology

Institution(s): James Cook University

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 19/08/2024

Designed to be relevant to a range of introductory sociology classes, this eBook weaves together ‘the canon’ of sociology with contemporary content, and material specifically relevant to learners in Australia and New Zealand. This gives students the necessary foundations to understand how sociology has emerged and developed in different contexts over time. The eBook ensures that readers are aware that this canon is the product of a number of factors and does not represent the limits of what sociology was and can be. Through an approach that recognises both the European classics and those not talked about enough, which includes sociology outside of the European and American scenes, the authors highlight classical and contemporary thinkers from a range of backgrounds.

This peer reviewed eBook includes interactive and multimedia resources to engage learners and demonstrate the dynamic, non-linear, and still-active nature of sociological theory. Even those sociological approaches which have long histories are still relevant and constantly adapting. This eBook includes up to date resources, such as statistics and other forms of data, to ensure the eBook is empirically grounded as well as theoretically developed.
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A Contemporary Approach to Research and Statistics in Psychology

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)   English (Australia)

Author(s): Klaire Somoray

Subject(s): Social research and statistics, Research methods: general, Psychology

Institution(s): James Cook University

Publisher: James Cook University

Last updated: 14/08/2024

This book is designed as a short and introductory resource specifically aimed to help students grasp key concepts typically found in undergraduate psychology statistics subjects. It was initially developed for online and intensive programs, which are becoming increasingly popular in psychology education. The book utilises jamovi, a free and open-source statistical software. This peer reviewed book is completely free to download, use, and adapt and it is released using the CC BY-NC 4.0 licence.
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Threshold Concepts in Biochemistry

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike)  8 H5P Activities    English (Australia)

Author(s): Julian Pakay, Hendrika Duivenvoorden, Thomas Shafee, Kaitlin Clarke

Subject(s): Biochemistry

Institution(s): La Trobe University, Monash University, Swinburne University of Technology

Publisher: La Trobe eBureau

Last updated: 14/08/2024

Biochemistry (and Molecular Biology) represent one of the fastest-growing fields of scientific research and technical innovation and the resulting biotechnology is increasingly applied to other fields of study. So, an understanding of Biochemistry is increasingly important for students in all biological disciplines. However, at the same time, the content is inherently complex, highly abstract, and often deeply rooted in the pure sciences – mathematics, chemistry, and physics. This makes it difficult to both learn and to teach.

This book is designed as a succinct and focused resource, specifically aimed to help students grasp key threshold concepts in Biochemistry. Due to their troublesome nature, understanding threshold concepts is a cognitively demanding task. By using a series of thematically linked case studies that accompany theory, the cognitive load will be reduced. This will free up students to focus on learning concepts rather than distracting them with unnecessary specifics.

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Enabling and Optimising Recovery from COVID-19

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)  42 H5P Activities    English (United Kingdom)

Author(s): Danielle Hitch, Genevieve Pepin, Kelli Nicola-Richmond, Valerie Watchorn (Deakin University)

Editor(s): Danielle Hitch, Genevieve Pepin, Kelli Nicola-Richmond, Valerie Watchorn (Deakin University)

Subject(s): Rehabilitation, Coping with / advice about illness and specific health conditions

Institution(s): Deakin University

Publisher: Deakin University

Last updated: 14/08/2024

This textbook provides readers with up to date knowledge about the assessment, management and support of people experiencing Long COVID. Learning activities draw upon personas co-authored with people with Long COVID.
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Statistics: Meaning from data

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)  2 H5P Activities    English (United Kingdom)

Author(s): Dr R. Nazim Khan

Subject(s): Probability and statistics, Business mathematics and systems, Epidemiology and Medical statistics

Institution(s): University of Western Australia

Publisher: University of Western Australia

Last updated: 09/08/2024

"Statistics: Meaning from data" helps Data Science and Statistics students to obtain a firm grasp on basic probability and statistical concepts, with a scientific context and examples. The textbook has general applicability across most universities in Australia, New Zealand and Asia with core units in their science, business, statistics and data science courses.
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Fundamentals of Finance

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Author(s): Annette Nguyen

Subject(s): Finance and the finance industry, Economics, Finance, Business and Management

Institution(s): Deakin University

Publisher: Deakin University

Last updated: 06/08/2024

This textbook is designed to serve as an additional resource for the course “Fundamentals of Finance.” It provides an introduction to the field of finance, encompassing a broad range of key topics. These include the time value of money, bond and equity valuations, risk and returns, and various sources of capital. This book aims to enhance the learning experience by offering a thorough understanding of these fundamental financial principles.

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Leading in Health and Social Care

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial)   English (Australia)

Author(s): Sheree Lloyd, Richard Olley, Eleanor Milligan, Katy Aish, Amanda Barnes, Janelle Craig, Jennifer Evans, John Adamm Ferrier, Hanan Khalil, Ali Lakhani, Karrie Long, Melanie Murray, Ana Rita Sequeira, Ruth Mackenzie-Stewart

Editor(s): Sheree Lloyd, Richard Olley, Eleanor Milligan

Subject(s): Health systems and services, Economics, Finance, Business and Management, Business innovation, Business ethics and social responsibility, Management: leadership and motivation, IT and information systems management, Nursing management and leadership

Institution(s): University of Technology Sydney, Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology, University of Tasmania, La Trobe University, Murdoch University

Publisher: Griffith University

Last updated: 30/07/2024

An open educational resource on best practices in leading health and social care.