A Reinforcement Learning approach to study climbing plant behaviour.

A plant's structure is the result of constant adaptation and evolution to the surrounding environment. From this perspective, our goal is to investigate the mass and radius distribution of a particular plant organ, namely the searcher shoot, by providing a Reinforcement Learning (RL) environment, that we call Searcher-Shoot, which considers the mechanics due to the mass of the shoot and leaves. We uphold the hypothesis that plants maximize their length, avoiding a maximal stress threshold.

Effective Interventions for Improving Functional Movement Screen Scores Among "High-Risk" Athletes: A Systematic Review.

Background: The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a tool designed to screen a series of movements that aids in the identification of compensatory fundamental movement patterns, functional limitations, and asymmetrical movement patterns. A previous systematic review and meta-analysis has shown that athletes with an FMS score <13-14 are considered "high-risk" and are more likely to be injured. There are discrepancies regarding the efficacy of physical intervention programs in improving FMS scores.

Weightbearing CT Analysis of the Transverse Tarsal Joint During Eversion and Inversion.

Background: Understanding of the movement and function of the transverse tarsal joint (TTJt) continues to evolve. Most studies have been done in cadavers or under nonphysiologic conditions. Weightbearing computed tomographic (WBCT) scans may provide more accurate information about the position of the TTJt when the hindfoot is in valgus or varus.

Orthopaedic In-training Exam Preparation among Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Programs.

Objective: The Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (OITE) is given annually to residents to assess their knowledge of clinical orthopaedics and orthopaedic basic science. This study sought to determine what resources orthopaedic residency programs recommend and/or require for residents as preparative tools for the OITE and to understand which resources are most beneficial.

Design: An anonymous electronic survey was distributed to program directors of orthopaedic surgery residency programs.

Tracing the 'grey literature' of poster presentations: a mapping review.

Background: Posters are a popular way of presenting information at conferences. However, little research has been conducted into their development, and the patterns and extent of their use are unclear.

Objectives: A mapping review was performed to chart the development and utilisation of the poster medium, and to highlight the main literature themes and contributions.

What is the evidence that poster presentations are effective in promoting knowledge transfer? A state of the art review.

Background: Poster presentations are a common form of presenting health information at conferences and in the community. Anecdotal evidence within the discipline indicates that health information framed in a poster presentation may be an effective method of knowledge transfer.

Objectives: A state of the art review of the literature was performed to determine the effectiveness of poster presentations on knowledge transfer.

Reflecting on nurses' views on using research in practice.

This paper follows a previous paper (Hewitt-Taylor et al, 2012) in which the authors summarised their reflections on the literature relating to the application of research in practice. This paper builds on these reflections and reports on the findings from one aspect of a study that explored nurses' views on using research in practice. Quantitative methods of data collection and analysis were used and data were gathered using questionnaires.

Applying research to practice: exploring the barriers.

Nurses are not averse to applying research findings to their clinical practice; however, there appears to be a number of barriers to achieving this. Generally, barriers include lack of time and the need to provide more education surrounding the use of research. While these are both valid points, the authors suggest that perhaps the solution to the problem is looking at how research is 'sold' to practitioners.

Poster presentation - a visual medium for academic and scientific meetings.

Academic poster presentations are used as a medium of knowledge transfer by a wide range of health professional groups. Posters also provide a means of publication for academic and professional contributors. Posters are designed to give a visual representation of an issue that firstly attracts attention, and then conveys an intended message.

What impact do posters have on academic knowledge transfer? A pilot survey on author attitudes and experiences.

Background: Research knowledge is commonly facilitated at conferences via oral presentations, poster presentations and workshops. Current literature exploring the efficacy of academic posters is however limited. The purpose of this initial study was to explore the perceptions of academic poster presentation, together with its benefits and limitations as an effective mechanism for academic knowledge transfer and contribute to the available academic data.