Synchronous Objects for One Flat Thing, reproduced

Synchronous Objects is a website where a visitor/ reader can investigate the interlocking systems of organisation in the choreography of William Forsythe's dance One Flat Thing, reproduced (2000). These systems were quantified through the collection of data and transformed into a series of objects - synchronous objects - that work in harmony to explore these choreographic structures, reveal their patterns and re-imagine what they might look like. The goal of the project was to create a learning platform to engage a broad public in this exploration of choreography, to explore cross-disciplinary research and to stimulate creative discovery for specialists and non-specialists alike.

A reassessment of non-union employee representation in the UK: developments since the 'ICE' age

In light of new legislation pertaining to information and consultation in the UK, the need to reassess the realms of employee involvement and participation, especially non-union forms, is critically apparent. This article explores the character of non-union employee representation arrangements established in the context of the Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations 2004, drawing on case study evidence from two UK-based manufacturing organisations. The findings highlight some important dynamics concerning the use of non-union employee representation; not least that the Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations have impacted in very different ways from those anticipated by the legislation.

Parenting behaviors and nutrition in children with leukemia

The aim of this study was to examine whether parenting behaviors are associated with child nutrition amongst pre-school children receiving treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and to determine whether this association differs from that observed amongst a healthy population. Participants were 73 parents of children aged 2–6 years. The children were either a) receiving treatment for ALL (n = 43), or b) had no major medical history (n = 30). Participants completed psychometrically validated questionnaires that assessed parenting behaviors and child diet. Increased parental overprotection was associated with higher fruit and vegetable consumption for the control group but lower fruit and vegetable consumption for the ALL group. Parental overprotection, inconsistent discipline and emotional feeding were positively associated with non-core (“junk”) food consumption for the ALL group, particularly those who had recently received steroid treatment. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to show that certain parenting behaviors may be associated with poor nutrition during treatment for ALL. In light of these results, parenting interventions, specifically targeting parenting behaviors such as assertive discipline, may be a mechanism for nutrition promotion amongst this vulnerable group.

Professional development for medical educators

This book is for health professionals who are becoming involved in the education of people entering their professions.