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View article: Feminisms in the Archives
Feminisms in the Archives Open
The complex relationship between archival records and institutions, power, and history making is a shared concern of both archival and feminist research and praxis. This paper reports key findings of a critical literature review that exami…
View article: Impact of Ramadan fasting on kidney function and related outcomes in chronic kidney disease and kidney transplant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Impact of Ramadan fasting on kidney function and related outcomes in chronic kidney disease and kidney transplant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objectives Ramadan fasting is an Islamic religious practice involving abstinence from food and drink from dawn to sunset. Its consequences on kidney-relevant outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney transplant reci…
View article: Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the Medical Library Association: a look back at the last twenty-five years
Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the Medical Library Association: a look back at the last twenty-five years Open
Over the past twenty-five years, the Medical Library Association (MLA) has pursued a range of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This article, written by members of the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA)’s E…
View article: Aboriginal and Immigrant Women’s Food Choices and Practices in Pregnancy: A Scoping Review
Aboriginal and Immigrant Women’s Food Choices and Practices in Pregnancy: A Scoping Review Open
Dietary patterns of pregnant women are closely related to cultural values, beliefs, and various social and economic factors. Knowledge of the food choices and practices among pregnant Aboriginal and immigrant women, who both are vulnerable…
View article: FemiLISm now!: Identifying and exploring feminist theories and methods in CAIS/ACSI and ASIS&T conference proceedings, 1993-2021
FemiLISm now!: Identifying and exploring feminist theories and methods in CAIS/ACSI and ASIS&T conference proceedings, 1993-2021 Open
This paper reports on a systematic literature review of CAIS/ACSI and ASIS&T conference proceedings to identify, analyze, and map the application of feminist theories, methods, and epistemologies across a sample of LIS research. We seek a …
View article: On our own terms
On our own terms Open
This paper reports on a systematic literature review of CAIS/ACSI and ASIS&T conferenceproceedings in order to identify, analyze, and map the presence and application of feministtheories, methods, and epistemologies across a sample of LIS …
View article: Striving for equity: An update from the Journal of the Medical Library Association
Striving for equity: An update from the Journal of the Medical Library Association Open
In 2020, the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) launched an initiative aimed at providing more equitable opportunities for authors, reviewers, and editorial team members. This editorial provides an update on the steps we hav…
View article: Racial, gender, sexual, and disability identities of the Journal of the Medical Library Association’s editorial board, reviewers, and authors
Racial, gender, sexual, and disability identities of the Journal of the Medical Library Association’s editorial board, reviewers, and authors Open
The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) recently issued a call for submissions that recognize and address social injustices; speak to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and among our user populations; and share…
View article: Characteristics and Outcomes of Physician-to-Physician Telephone Consultation Programs: Environmental Scan
Characteristics and Outcomes of Physician-to-Physician Telephone Consultation Programs: Environmental Scan Open
Background Telephone consultations between physicians provide quick access to medical advice, allowing patients to be cared for by calling physicians in their local settings. Objective As part of a quality assurance study of a physician-to…
View article: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the correlation between maternal and neonatal iron status and haematologic indices
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the correlation between maternal and neonatal iron status and haematologic indices Open
MBO and SLB hold Canada Research Chairs, and grants from the Women and Children's Health Research Institute and Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
View article: Systematic review of the measurement properties of indices of prenatal care utilization
Systematic review of the measurement properties of indices of prenatal care utilization Open
Background An accurate assessment of the adequacy of prenatal care utilization is critical to inform the relationship between prenatal care and pregnancy outcomes. This systematic review critically appraises the evidence on measurement pro…
View article: Characteristics and Outcomes of Physician-to-Physician Telephone Consultation Programs: Environmental Scan (Preprint)
Characteristics and Outcomes of Physician-to-Physician Telephone Consultation Programs: Environmental Scan (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Telephone consultations between physicians provide quick access to medical advice, allowing patients to be cared for by calling physicians in their local settings. OBJECTIVE As part of a quality assurance study of a physician…
View article: Implementation of a fee-based service model to university-affiliated researchers at the University of Alberta
Implementation of a fee-based service model to university-affiliated researchers at the University of Alberta Open
Background: There is growing demand for specialized services in academic libraries, including supporting systematic reviews and measuring research impact.Study Purpose: The John W. Scott Health Sciences Library implemented a fee-based pilo…
View article: Comprehensive geriatric assessment for older people admitted to a surgical service
Comprehensive geriatric assessment for older people admitted to a surgical service Open
There is evidence that CGA can improve outcomes in people with hip fracture. There are not enough studies to determine when CGA is most effective in relation to surgical intervention or if CGA is effective in surgical patients presenting w…
View article: Research evaluation support services in biomedical libraries
Research evaluation support services in biomedical libraries Open
Objective: The paper review provides a review of current practices related to evaluating support services reported by seven biomedical and research libraries.Methods: A group of seven libraries from the United States and Canada described t…
View article: Emergency Physician Training on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review
Emergency Physician Training on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review Open
Objectives Mild traumatic brain injury ( mTBI ) is the most common emergency department ( ED ) brain injury presentation worldwide. Despite its frequency, practice variation and care gaps exist among emergency physicians ( EP s) in diagnos…