Derek Smith
Biographic Data
| ID | 4777457 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Derek Smith |
| GIVEN NAMES | Derek |
| FAMILY NAME | Smith |
| SIGNATURE | SMITH D |
| AFFILIATIONS | Carleton University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9565-1057 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 41 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 21 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Dental school caries and periodontitis risk analysis skillset
BACKGROUND: Scarce evidence is available in how clinicians process the management of high-risk individuals in real-world scenarios. The purpose of the present study is to discern the degree to which graduates apply explicit risk analysis skillsets in practice over time, and how graduates prioritize risk factors for caries and periodontitis. METHODS: The importance of risk factors for caries and periodontitis and management of low/high risk privat…
GuysWork
We describe GuysWork , a school‐based healthy living program for adolescent boys, and share results from a pilot evaluation in Nova Scotia, Canada, during COVID‐19. The team hypothesized the program would reduce loneliness, perceived stress, and adherence to key traditional male gender role norms postprogram. A longitudinal cohort pre‐ and postsurvey design was used. One‐hundred fifty‐two participants completed sections of UCLA Loneliness Scale, …
The Proyecto Costa Escondida
Although Maya scholars have referenced coastal settlements in the more general discourse on past landscapes, coastal landscapes have only rarely been the explicit focus of research programs. Coastal peoples, however, faced distinct challenges and opportunities not shared by their inland neighbors. These had material ramifications in terms of the specific decisions coastal inhabitants made over time while trying to take advantage of opportunities …
Using visual and/or kinesthetic information to stabilize intrinsic bimanual coordination patterns is a function of movement frequency
Compliance with San Francisco’s flavoured tobacco sales prohibition
Including retailer education prior to enforcement can result in compliance with a comprehensive ban on the sale of menthol and other flavoured tobacco products
HabITec
Society is currently facing unprecedented technological advances that simultaneously create opportunities and risks. Technology has the potential to revolutionize rehabilitation and redefine the way we think about disability. As more advanced technology becomes available, impairments and the environmental barriers that engender disability can be significantly mitigated. The opportunity to apply technology to rehabilitation following serious injur…
The Importance of Context
Indigenous communities have been involved in participatory mapping projects to protect their territories and manage their resources for decades. However, while tremendous advances have been achieved in many settings, the use of maps by indigenous peoples is very uneven. Here we present the case of a team of university researchers, indigenous students, and local investigators who used a participatory approach to map cultural landscapes and mature …
Nature, cities, people
Key Messages A large body of scholarship focuses on relationships between Aboriginal peoples and the natural environment, but almost no research explores the importance of nature for Aboriginal people living in cities. Interviews with Aboriginal people in Ottawa reveal that nature plays an important role in their lives, that their relationship with nature is conceived of as reciprocal, and that this relationship is practiced in a variety of speci…
Mistrust surrounding vaccination recommendations by the Japanese government
Overall, this study suggests that communication strategies for rebuilding public trust in vaccination safety need to be urgently addressed in Japan. Such protocols must consider the information sources that working-age populations are most likely to utilize in this country, as well as their general health conditions, especially among females
Associations between psychological distress and the most concerning present personal problems among working-age men in Japan
Several personal factors appear to have a greater impact on the mental health of Japanese men of working age, when compared to the influence of work tasks or duties. Asking workers directly about the problems that most concern them in life might help better identify those in need psychological support. Multidisciplinary interventions to address their life concerns will likely be necessary for solving these problems and reducing psychological dist…
A boat perspective
People whose livelihoods depend on the natural environment have detailed knowledge of the lands and waters surrounding their communities. This paper presents research on the traditional geographic knowledge of fish harvesters in Change Islands, Newfoundland. Our findings, based on “kitchen table mapping” and other ethnographic methods, demonstrate that residents of coastal communities have extensive geographic knowledge associated with a way of l…
T he last generation? Perspectives of inshore fish harvesters from Change Islands, Newfoundland
Our investigation examines the perspectives of fish harvesters on key challenges facing the inshore fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador. The findings, based primarily on in‐depth interviews with harvesters in the town of Change Islands, show that fishers are deeply concerned about ineffective regulations, low prices for their catch, and rationalization policies. They explain how existing regulations restrict traditional cooperative fishing pract…
Wearing face masks in public during the influenza season may reflect other positive hygiene practices in Japan
Overall, this study suggests that wearing a face mask in public may be associated with other personal hygiene practices and health behaviors among Japanese adults. Rather than preventing influenza itself, face mask use might instead be a marker of additional, positive hygiene practices and other favorable health behaviors in the same individuals
Examining the Dimensions of Hospital Safety Climate and Psychosocial Risk Factors Among Japanese Nurses
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the dimensions, reliability, and main loading factors associated with a Japanese safety climate and psychosocial risk factor scale. Design: The authors used a cross-sectional survey of nurses from a university teaching hospital in Japan during 2008 ( N = 996). The survey tools were based on components previously identified in a variety of international studies, including the Hospital Safety Climat…
P2-225 Prostate-specific antigen testing awareness and participation in New South Wales, Australia
Background Although the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is widely used to screen for prostate cancer, there is very little information on the characteristics of men who are aware of the PSA test, and their patterns of PSA testing. Methods A cross-sectional study used computer assisted telephone interviews to collect data in New South Wales, Australia. Multinomial logistic regression identified the factors independently associated with the aw…
The Harvest of Rain-Forest Birds by Indigenous Communities in Panama
In this article I attempt to shed light on the relationships between indigenous communities and bird populations through research on hunting in five neighboring villages in western Panama. Over eight months, 59 households captured 1,584 birds using rifles, sling‐shots, traps, and other methods, resulting in a total yield of 252 kilograms. Although hunters captured more than 125 avian species, just four species account for more than half of the to…
A Digital Geography of Indigenous Mexico
2008). A Digital Geography of Indigenous Mexico: Prototype for the American Geographical Society's Bowman Expeditions. Geographical Review: Vol. 98, No. 3, pp. 395-415
Lee's Last Stand
In search of the rain forest
Reviews in brief In search of the rain forest. Edited by Candace Slater. Durham NC, and London: Duke University Press. 2003. 318 pp. US$22.95 paper. ISBN 0 8223 3218 3. Tropical rainforests are places where interests converge, and often collide. For hundreds of indigenous groups they are a home, for ecotourists a place to visit, and for multinationals a source of primary commodities. For others they are fragile environments in need of protection,…
Garden Game
Participatory Mapping of Community Lands and Hunting Yields among the Buglé of Western Panama
Indigenous peoples living in the rain forest regions of Central america have detailed mental maps of streams, topography, and land cover of large areas surrounding their villages. they also have the skills to make important contributions to geographic research that can help them manage their natural resources and defend their historic rights to their lands. Participatory research among the Buglé of western Panama incorporated several local invest…
Garden Game
A Digital Geography of Indigenous Mexico
2008). A Digital Geography of Indigenous Mexico: Prototype for the American Geographical Society's Bowman Expeditions. Geographical Review: Vol. 98, No. 3, pp. 395-415
The Proyecto Costa Escondida
Although Maya scholars have referenced coastal settlements in the more general discourse on past landscapes, coastal landscapes have only rarely been the explicit focus of research programs. Coastal peoples, however, faced distinct challenges and opportunities not shared by their inland neighbors. These had material ramifications in terms of the specific decisions coastal inhabitants made over time while trying to take advantage of opportunities …
HabITec
Society is currently facing unprecedented technological advances that simultaneously create opportunities and risks. Technology has the potential to revolutionize rehabilitation and redefine the way we think about disability. As more advanced technology becomes available, impairments and the environmental barriers that engender disability can be significantly mitigated. The opportunity to apply technology to rehabilitation following serious injur…
Nature, cities, people
Key Messages A large body of scholarship focuses on relationships between Aboriginal peoples and the natural environment, but almost no research explores the importance of nature for Aboriginal people living in cities. Interviews with Aboriginal people in Ottawa reveal that nature plays an important role in their lives, that their relationship with nature is conceived of as reciprocal, and that this relationship is practiced in a variety of speci…
T he last generation? Perspectives of inshore fish harvesters from Change Islands, Newfoundland
Our investigation examines the perspectives of fish harvesters on key challenges facing the inshore fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador. The findings, based primarily on in‐depth interviews with harvesters in the town of Change Islands, show that fishers are deeply concerned about ineffective regulations, low prices for their catch, and rationalization policies. They explain how existing regulations restrict traditional cooperative fishing pract…
The Harvest of Rain-Forest Birds by Indigenous Communities in Panama
In this article I attempt to shed light on the relationships between indigenous communities and bird populations through research on hunting in five neighboring villages in western Panama. Over eight months, 59 households captured 1,584 birds using rifles, sling‐shots, traps, and other methods, resulting in a total yield of 252 kilograms. Although hunters captured more than 125 avian species, just four species account for more than half of the to…
Participatory Mapping of Community Lands and Hunting Yields among the Buglé of Western Panama
Indigenous peoples living in the rain forest regions of Central america have detailed mental maps of streams, topography, and land cover of large areas surrounding their villages. they also have the skills to make important contributions to geographic research that can help them manage their natural resources and defend their historic rights to their lands. Participatory research among the Buglé of western Panama incorporated several local invest…
Garden Game
Lee's Last Stand
In search of the rain forest
Reviews in brief In search of the rain forest. Edited by Candace Slater. Durham NC, and London: Duke University Press. 2003. 318 pp. US$22.95 paper. ISBN 0 8223 3218 3. Tropical rainforests are places where interests converge, and often collide. For hundreds of indigenous groups they are a home, for ecotourists a place to visit, and for multinationals a source of primary commodities. For others they are fragile environments in need of protection,…
A Digital Geography of Indigenous Mexico
2008). A Digital Geography of Indigenous Mexico: Prototype for the American Geographical Society's Bowman Expeditions. Geographical Review: Vol. 98, No. 3, pp. 395-415
The Harvest of Rain-Forest Birds by Indigenous Communities in Panama
In this article I attempt to shed light on the relationships between indigenous communities and bird populations through research on hunting in five neighboring villages in western Panama. Over eight months, 59 households captured 1,584 birds using rifles, sling‐shots, traps, and other methods, resulting in a total yield of 252 kilograms. Although hunters captured more than 125 avian species, just four species account for more than half of the to…
Examining the Dimensions of Hospital Safety Climate and Psychosocial Risk Factors Among Japanese Nurses
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the dimensions, reliability, and main loading factors associated with a Japanese safety climate and psychosocial risk factor scale. Design: The authors used a cross-sectional survey of nurses from a university teaching hospital in Japan during 2008 ( N = 996). The survey tools were based on components previously identified in a variety of international studies, including the Hospital Safety Climat…
P2-225 Prostate-specific antigen testing awareness and participation in New South Wales, Australia
Background Although the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is widely used to screen for prostate cancer, there is very little information on the characteristics of men who are aware of the PSA test, and their patterns of PSA testing. Methods A cross-sectional study used computer assisted telephone interviews to collect data in New South Wales, Australia. Multinomial logistic regression identified the factors independently associated with the aw…
Wearing face masks in public during the influenza season may reflect other positive hygiene practices in Japan
Overall, this study suggests that wearing a face mask in public may be associated with other personal hygiene practices and health behaviors among Japanese adults. Rather than preventing influenza itself, face mask use might instead be a marker of additional, positive hygiene practices and other favorable health behaviors in the same individuals
T he last generation? Perspectives of inshore fish harvesters from Change Islands, Newfoundland
Our investigation examines the perspectives of fish harvesters on key challenges facing the inshore fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador. The findings, based primarily on in‐depth interviews with harvesters in the town of Change Islands, show that fishers are deeply concerned about ineffective regulations, low prices for their catch, and rationalization policies. They explain how existing regulations restrict traditional cooperative fishing pract…
Mistrust surrounding vaccination recommendations by the Japanese government
Overall, this study suggests that communication strategies for rebuilding public trust in vaccination safety need to be urgently addressed in Japan. Such protocols must consider the information sources that working-age populations are most likely to utilize in this country, as well as their general health conditions, especially among females
Associations between psychological distress and the most concerning present personal problems among working-age men in Japan
Several personal factors appear to have a greater impact on the mental health of Japanese men of working age, when compared to the influence of work tasks or duties. Asking workers directly about the problems that most concern them in life might help better identify those in need psychological support. Multidisciplinary interventions to address their life concerns will likely be necessary for solving these problems and reducing psychological dist…
A boat perspective
People whose livelihoods depend on the natural environment have detailed knowledge of the lands and waters surrounding their communities. This paper presents research on the traditional geographic knowledge of fish harvesters in Change Islands, Newfoundland. Our findings, based on “kitchen table mapping” and other ethnographic methods, demonstrate that residents of coastal communities have extensive geographic knowledge associated with a way of l…
Nature, cities, people
Key Messages A large body of scholarship focuses on relationships between Aboriginal peoples and the natural environment, but almost no research explores the importance of nature for Aboriginal people living in cities. Interviews with Aboriginal people in Ottawa reveal that nature plays an important role in their lives, that their relationship with nature is conceived of as reciprocal, and that this relationship is practiced in a variety of speci…
The Importance of Context
Indigenous communities have been involved in participatory mapping projects to protect their territories and manage their resources for decades. However, while tremendous advances have been achieved in many settings, the use of maps by indigenous peoples is very uneven. Here we present the case of a team of university researchers, indigenous students, and local investigators who used a participatory approach to map cultural landscapes and mature …
HabITec
Society is currently facing unprecedented technological advances that simultaneously create opportunities and risks. Technology has the potential to revolutionize rehabilitation and redefine the way we think about disability. As more advanced technology becomes available, impairments and the environmental barriers that engender disability can be significantly mitigated. The opportunity to apply technology to rehabilitation following serious injur…
Compliance with San Francisco’s flavoured tobacco sales prohibition
Including retailer education prior to enforcement can result in compliance with a comprehensive ban on the sale of menthol and other flavoured tobacco products
Using visual and/or kinesthetic information to stabilize intrinsic bimanual coordination patterns is a function of movement frequency
The Proyecto Costa Escondida
Although Maya scholars have referenced coastal settlements in the more general discourse on past landscapes, coastal landscapes have only rarely been the explicit focus of research programs. Coastal peoples, however, faced distinct challenges and opportunities not shared by their inland neighbors. These had material ramifications in terms of the specific decisions coastal inhabitants made over time while trying to take advantage of opportunities …
GuysWork
We describe GuysWork , a school‐based healthy living program for adolescent boys, and share results from a pilot evaluation in Nova Scotia, Canada, during COVID‐19. The team hypothesized the program would reduce loneliness, perceived stress, and adherence to key traditional male gender role norms postprogram. A longitudinal cohort pre‐ and postsurvey design was used. One‐hundred fifty‐two participants completed sections of UCLA Loneliness Scale, …
Dental school caries and periodontitis risk analysis skillset
BACKGROUND: Scarce evidence is available in how clinicians process the management of high-risk individuals in real-world scenarios. The purpose of the present study is to discern the degree to which graduates apply explicit risk analysis skillsets in practice over time, and how graduates prioritize risk factors for caries and periodontitis. METHODS: The importance of risk factors for caries and periodontitis and management of low/high risk privat…
Geography (11 works) · Ecology (9 works) · Medicine (7 works) · Indigenous (6 works) · Archaeology (5 works) · Nursing (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Ecology (4 works) · Environmental resource management (4 works)