What does it mean? Translating anatomical language to engage public audiences
Abstract The language of anatomy, with its roots in Ancient Greek and Roman languages, is complex and unfamiliar to many. Its complexity creates a significant barrier to public knowledge and understanding of anatomy—many members of the public find themselves asking “what does it mean?”, and this can manifest as poor health literacy and outcomes.
Kat A. Sanders, Adam M. Taylor
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A limited global perspective on what makes anatomical public engagement good or bad
Abstract Anatomical public engagement has the potential to enhance anatomical literacy and patient–provider communication. However, the lack of consensus on effective practices, ethical considerations, and cultural sensitivities poses challenges for anatomists conducting outreach events.
Victoria Gomez+3 more
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Podcasts in health education—Insights from a scoping review and survey
Abstract Podcasts have rapidly emerged as a powerful tool for health communication, especially since the COVID‐19 pandemic. While evidence shows that podcasts can enhance student knowledge, confidence, and flexibility in learning, their educational impact is primarily studied within formal academic contexts.
Matthew J. Barton+2 more
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Abstract Bodies of the deceased are important for training healthcare professionals in anatomy education, research, and clinical skills. While body donation programs exist in many countries around the world, few exist in Africa, likely due to strong religious convictions of the public, socioeconomic factors, and other difficulties.
Oheneba Boadum+2 more
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Hearing parents learning American Sign Language with their deaf children: a mixed-methods survey. [PDF]
Lieberman AM, Mitchiner J, Pontecorvo E.
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Nouns and verbs in parent input in American Sign Language during interaction among deaf dyads. [PDF]
Fieldsteel Z, Bottoms A, Lieberman AM.
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Referring strategies in American Sign Language and English (with co-speech gesture): The role of modality in referring to non-nameable objects—ERRATUM [PDF]
Zed Sevcikova Sehyr+3 more
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Sustaining the “frozen footprints” of scholarly communication through open citations
Abstract This review examines the role of open citations in fostering transparency, reproducibility, and accessibility in scholarly communication. Through a critical synthesis of diverse sources—articles, proceedings, presentations, datasets, and blog posts—it explores the motivations behind citing, the evolving meanings of citations, and key ...
Zehra Taşkın
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PROMIS-deaf profile measure: cultural adaptation and psychometric validation in American sign language. [PDF]
Kushalnagar P+4 more
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