Dalhousie University

About: Dalhousie University is a education organization based out in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Health care. The organization has 25660 authors who have published 58465 publications receiving 2082403 citations. The organization is also known as: Dalhousie College & The Governors of Dalhousie College and University.

Population Dynamics of Exploited Fish Stocks at Low Population Levels

Abstract: Models of population dynamics in which per capita reproductive success declines at low population levels (variously known as depensation, the Allee effect, and inverse density-dependence) predict that populations can have multiple equilibria and may suddenly shift from one equilibrium to another. If such depensatory dynamics exist, reduced mortality may be insufficient to allow recovery of a population after abundance has been severely reduced by harvesting. Estimates of spawner abundance and number of surviving progeny for 128 fish stocks indicated only 3 stocks with significant depensation. Estimates of the statistical power of the tests strengthen the conclusion that depensatory dynamics are not apparent for fish populations at the levels studied.

Occupational justice and client-centred practice: A dialogue in progress

Abstract: Background. This paper describes an ongoing, international dialogue about the relationship between occupation, justice, and client-centred practice, prompted by the question: How do occupational therapists work for justice? Methods. The authors critically reflect on their own dialogue and culturally situated interests, dialogues with workshop participants, and a literature review. Results. Four cases of occupational injustice are proposed: occupational alienation, occupational deprivation, occupational marginalization, and occupational imbalance. The naming of these occupational injustices suggests four occupational rights: to experience meaning and enrichment in one's occupations; to participate in a range of occupations for health and social inclusion; to make choices and share decision-making power in daily life; and to receive equal privileges for diverse participation in occupations. Practice Implications. Since silence implies compliance with the status quo, the authors encourage occupational therap...

Normal ecg standards for infants and children

Abstract: Normal ECG values were determined using computer-assisted measurement of the ECGs of 2,141 white children aged 0 to 16 years divided into 12 age groups.