Over the last few years members of MTOUGH have been fortunate enough to conduct a series of research projects using samples of elite mountaineers. In particular we have published three papers in sport psychology journals that have primarily focused upon mental toughness in relation to decision-making, responses to natural disaster, and…Continue Reading Weather Work in Mountaineering
Month: November 2018
Marine plastics: Fragmentation, effectiveness and legitimacy in international lawmaking
Much of the plastic rubbish that is now found in our oceans comes from land‐based sources. From plastic bags, to toothbrushes and plastic nurdles, plastic enters the oceans through, for example, discharges or dumping in rivers, from waste dumped on land blowing into watercourses, and from landfill sites which have been built too close to…Continue Reading Marine plastics: Fragmentation, effectiveness and legitimacy in international lawmaking
A systematic review to assess the methodological quality of studies on measurement properties for caries risk assessment tools for young children
Background At present, there are numerous caries risk assessment tools (CRATs) being promoted for disease management. The evidence to inform CRAT selection however is unclear. Aim This review aimed to assess the strength of evidence to inform the selection of CRATs for children ages 6 years and less. Design MEDLINE was the principal search database for…Continue Reading A systematic review to assess the methodological quality of studies on measurement properties for caries risk assessment tools for young children