Publications by authors named "A Shiel"
This study presents the status and trends of long-term monitoring of the elemental concentrations of zinc (Zn), lead (Pb), and cadmium (Cd) in Hylocomium splendens moss tissue in Cape Krusenstern National Monument (CAKR), Alaska, adjacent to the Red Dog Mine haul road. Spatial patterns of the deposition of these metals were re-assessed for the period from 2006-2017 following an identical study that assessed trends between 2001-2006. In contrast to the widespread and steep declines in Zn and Pb levels throughout most of the study area between 2001-2006, this study showed more mixed results for 2006-2017.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe DeLong Mountain Transportation System (DMTS) haul road links the Red Dog Mine-one of the world's largest zinc mines-with a shipping port on the Chukchi Sea in northwest Alaska, USA. The road traverses 32 km of National Park Service (NPS) lands managed by Cape Krusenstern National Monument (CAKR). Fugitive dusts from ore concentrate transport and mining operations have dispersed zinc (Zn), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and metal sulfides onto NPS lands since the mine began operating in 1989.
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- The study evaluates the Redesigning Daily Occupations (ReDO®-10) programme, aimed at helping women with stress-related issues improve their daily activity patterns over a 10-week group intervention in Ireland.
- Fourteen participants shared their experiences after completing the programme, focusing on perceived changes and how ReDO®-10 facilitated these transformations.
- Key findings showed improvements in participants' self-belief, knowledge, and engagement in restorative activities, highlighting the importance of group dynamics, practice of new activities, and self-analysis in fostering behavioral changes.
Objective: To investigate the effects of Pilates on falls risk, fear of falling, postural balance, functional mobility, spatiotemporal gait parameters, mobility and physical activity in older adults.
Design: Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT).
Methods: Sixty-one older adults, mean age 70.
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of Pilates exercises on falls risk factors.
Design: Prospective cohort, pre-test post-test study. Participants were selected using convenience and snowballing sampling.