title: Why honey is effective as a medicine. 2. The scientific explanation of its effects

authors: Molan, Peter C.

subjects: biology

abstract: The effectiveness of honey as a therapeutic agent has been unequivocally demonstrated in the literature reviewed in Part 1 of this article published in 1999, but the biochemical explanation of these effects is more hypothetical. However, a rational explanation can be seen when one looks at the scientific literature outside that on honey. Some of the components of honey are substances known to have physiological actions that would explain many of its therapeutic effects. In addition, research on honey has shown directly that it has physiological actions that would give therapeutic effects.

text: Why honey is effective as a medicine. 2. The scientific explanation of its effects The effectiveness of honey as a therapeutic agent has been unequivocally demonstrated in the literature reviewed in Part 1 of this article published in 1999, but the biochemical explanation of these effects is more hypothetical. However, a rational explanation can be seen when one looks at the scientific literature outside that on honey. Some of the components of honey are substances known to have physiological actions that would explain many of its therapeutic effects. In addition, research on honey has shown directly that it has physiological actions that would give therapeutic effects.

year: 2001

title: Understanding kava's impact on driver fitness [Poster]

authors: Aporosa, S. 'Apo'

abstract: Kava is a culturally significant Pacific drink with similar effects to Benzodiazepine. Traditionally influenced kava use sessions last, on average, six hours in which attendees consume 3.6 litres each of the beverage kava, with many then driving home. Research participants’ (n=20) neurological functioning was tested during, and immediately following, kava consumption and compared against control (n=19). Kava at traditional use volumes is not shown to impact the participants focus, accuracy, time perception, plasticity or fatigue, although has a significant negative impact on temporal order judgement (TOJ). TOJ is associated with Executive Function “including decision making, behavioural control, and information processing” and sequencing. This poster presentation summarises the study findings which are both unique and new and suggests kava at traditionally consumed volumes compromises driver safety, impairment that manifests vastly different to alcohol, cannabis and hallucinogens. The study was followed up with a culture-friendly kava drink-driving awareness campaign.

text: Understanding kava's impact on driver fitness [Poster] Kava is a culturally significant Pacific drink with similar effects to Benzodiazepine. Traditionally influenced kava use sessions last, on average, six hours in which attendees consume 3.6 litres each of the beverage kava, with many then driving home. Research participants’ (n=20) neurological functioning was tested during, and immediately following, kava consumption and compared against control (n=19). Kava at traditional use volumes is not shown to impact the participants focus, accuracy, time perception, plasticity or fatigue, although has a significant negative impact on temporal order judgement (TOJ). TOJ is associated with Executive Function “including decision making, behavioural control, and information processing” and sequencing. This poster presentation summarises the study findings which are both unique and new and suggests kava at traditionally consumed volumes compromises driver safety, impairment that manifests vastly different to alcohol, cannabis and hallucinogens. The study was followed up with a culture-friendly kava drink-driving awareness campaign.

year: 2021

title: Developing an effective education reform model for indigenous and other minoritized students

authors: Bishop, Russell

subjects: indigenous

abstract: Educational disparities between indigenous Maori students and those of the majority continue to be a major issue in New Zealand. Te Kotahitanga, an iterative research and development programme, which commenced in 2001, supports teachers to implement a relationship-based pedagogy in their classrooms in order to improve Maori students' achievement in mainstream secondary schools. This article addresses the question of how gains in Maori students' achievement can be sustained and expanded. Schools, from an earlier phase of the project, in their 6th and 7th year of the programme were examined, using a theory-based model designed to evaluate and promote dimensions necessary for effective institutional support of the teaching innovation. This article demonstrates that schools that have been the most effective implementers of the intervention have seen the greatest gains made by Maori students in the 1st year of national assessments. This article then discusses effective leadership for addressing problems schools encountered while implementing the pedagogic reform.

text: Developing an effective education reform model for indigenous and other minoritized students Educational disparities between indigenous Maori students and those of the majority continue to be a major issue in New Zealand. Te Kotahitanga, an iterative research and development programme, which commenced in 2001, supports teachers to implement a relationship-based pedagogy in their classrooms in order to improve Maori students' achievement in mainstream secondary schools. This article addresses the question of how gains in Maori students' achievement can be sustained and expanded. Schools, from an earlier phase of the project, in their 6th and 7th year of the programme were examined, using a theory-based model designed to evaluate and promote dimensions necessary for effective institutional support of the teaching innovation. This article demonstrates that schools that have been the most effective implementers of the intervention have seen the greatest gains made by Maori students in the 1st year of national assessments. This article then discusses effective leadership for addressing problems schools encountered while implementing the pedagogic reform.

year: 2012