title: The measurement of knife sharpness and the impact of sharpening technique on edge durability

authors: Mulder, Joshua

abstract: We discuss the definition and measurement of knife sharpness. Using a commercial knife sharpness test system we identify a controlled cutting regime that progressively dulls blades, and use this to compare the durability of the edge on a modern knife sharpened with a commercial electrically-driven abrasive-belt knife sharpener with the same blade sharpened manually with a whetstone. Starting at similar sharpness levels we observe that the cold-sharpened edge is significantly more durable.

text: The measurement of knife sharpness and the impact of sharpening technique on edge durability We discuss the definition and measurement of knife sharpness. Using a commercial knife sharpness test system we identify a controlled cutting regime that progressively dulls blades, and use this to compare the durability of the edge on a modern knife sharpened with a commercial electrically-driven abrasive-belt knife sharpener with the same blade sharpened manually with a whetstone. Starting at similar sharpness levels we observe that the cold-sharpened edge is significantly more durable.

year: 2016

title: Enabling collaborative review with the DSpace configurable workflow

authors: Schweer, Andrea

subjects: DSpace

abstract: The DSpace configurable workflow feature enables the creation of custom review workflows beyond the traditional edit metadata, accept, reject actions. This poster reports on our experiences in using the customisable workflow to enable collaborative review by repository management staff for the AgResearch institutional research repository, AgScite.

text: Enabling collaborative review with the DSpace configurable workflow The DSpace configurable workflow feature enables the creation of custom review workflows beyond the traditional edit metadata, accept, reject actions. This poster reports on our experiences in using the customisable workflow to enable collaborative review by repository management staff for the AgResearch institutional research repository, AgScite.

year: 2017

title: Systemic racism and oppression in psychology: Voices from psychologists, academic staff, and students

authors: Waitoki, Waikaremoana

subjects: psychology

abstract: Psychology must reassess its training approach, as the current monocultural paradigm not only causes harm, but also fails to equip psychologists with the knowledge needed to provide culturally appropriate care for Māori, Pacific, Asian, and other minoritised groups. Findings from this report contribute to the growing evidence of the urgent need to address barriers preventing Māori, Pacific, Asian, and other minoritised groups from participating effectively in professional psychology programmes. This 
report calls for action for everyone in psychology to embrace the changes needed to improve the cultural safety of the discipline and hold ourselves accountable for supporting the development of Te Tiriti-aligned psychology.

text: Systemic racism and oppression in psychology: Voices from psychologists, academic staff, and students Psychology must reassess its training approach, as the current monocultural paradigm not only causes harm, but also fails to equip psychologists with the knowledge needed to provide culturally appropriate care for Māori, Pacific, Asian, and other minoritised groups. Findings from this report contribute to the growing evidence of the urgent need to address barriers preventing Māori, Pacific, Asian, and other minoritised groups from participating effectively in professional psychology programmes. This 
report calls for action for everyone in psychology to embrace the changes needed to improve the cultural safety of the discipline and hold ourselves accountable for supporting the development of Te Tiriti-aligned psychology.

year: 2024