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Data Quality Assurance of Research Publications - the Case of Malmö U...
Tapia Lagunas, Pablo Journal article in ScieCom Info;2 : Svenskt resurscentrum för vetenskaplig kommunikation (2012)	scientific ARTICLE

A systematic review of methods to diagnose oral dryness and salivary ...
Diogo Löfgren, Christina; Wickström, Claes; Sonesson, Mikael; Tapia Lagunas, Pablo; Christersson, Cecilia Journal article in BMC Oral Health;29 : BioMed Central (2012)	peer-reviewed scientific ARTICLE

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Background The most advocated clinical method for diagnosing salivary dysfunction is to quantitate unstimulated and stimulated whole saliva (sialometry). Since there is an expected and wide variation in salivary flow rates among individuals, the assessment of dysfunction can be difficult. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the quality of the evidence for the efficacy of diagnostic methods used to identify oral dryness. Methods A literature search, with specific indexing terms and a hand search, was conducted for publications that described a method to diagnose oral dryness. The electronic databases of PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were used as data sources. Four reviewers selected publications on the basis of predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were extracted from the selected publications using a protocol. Original studies were interpreted with the aid of Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (QUADAS) tool. Results The database searches resulted in 224 titles and abstracts. Of these abstracts, 80 publications were judged to meet the inclusion criteria and read in full. A total of 18 original studies were judged relevant and interpreted for this review. In all studies, the results of the test method were compared to those of a reference method. Based on the interpretation (with the aid of the QUADAS tool) it can be reported that the patient selection criteria were not clearly described and the test or reference methods were not described in sufficient detail for it to be reproduced. None of the included studies reported information on uninterpretable/intermediate results nor data on observer or instrument variation. Seven of the studies presented their results as a percentage of correct diagnoses. Conclusions The evidence for the efficacy of clinical methods to assess oral dryness is sparse and it can be stated that improved standards for the reporting of diagnostic accuracy are needed in order to assure the methodological quality of studies. There is need for effective diagnostic criteria and functional tests in order to detect those individuals with oral dryness who may require oral treatment, such as alleviation of discomfort and/or prevention of diseases.

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Fallet "Such a MeSH" Problembaserat lärande för informationskompetens
Dorthé, Lotti; du Toit, Madeleine; Papia, Evaggelia Journal article in Dansk biblioteksforskning: tidsskrift for informations og kulturformidling;2/3 : Det Informationsvidenskabelige Akademi (2011)	peer-reviewed scientific ARTICLE

English abstract:	How can we achieve the objectives related to information literacy in our teaching? This question was asked by a teacher and a librarian at Malmö University’s Faculty of Odontology. It led to a collaboration where the librarian’s teaching was fully integrated in the case studies used in the dental technician programme. This article describes the structure and implementation of a model where information literacy and problem-based learning are combined (called the IK&PBL-model). The librarian’s problem-based learning approach is characteristic of the dental education in Malmö. Examination results and course evaluations show that the IK&PBL-model seems to help to develop the students’ ability to seek information and critically examine, and produce reflections on the concept of science. As a result, the librarian’s understanding of students’ education and knowledge of odontology increased, and she achieved a greater understanding of the students’ learning process. The teacher gained an insight into students’ problems relating to information seeking and critical evaluation of sources.
Swedish abstract:	Hur når vi målen som rör informationskompetens i vår undervisning? Frågan ställdes av en lärare och en bibliotekarie vid Odontologiska fakulteten på Malmö högskola. Den ledde till ett samarbete där bibliotekariens undervisning integrerades helt i fallstudierna på tandteknikerutbildningen. Artikeln beskriver upplägg och genomförande av en modell där informationskompetens och problembaserat lärande kombineras (här kallat IK&PBL-modellen). Bibliotekariens pedagogiska förhållningssätt, i form av problembaserat lärande, är karaktäristisk för den övriga utbildningen på tandvårdshögskolan. Tentamensresultat och kursutvärderingar visar att IK&PBL-modellen bidrar till att utveckla studenternas förmåga att söka information och granska källkritiskt samt ger upphov till diskussioner omkring begreppet vetenskaplighet. Bibliotekarien får en inblick i studenternas utbildning, ökad ämneskunskap och förståelse för inlärningsprocessen medan läraren får insyn i studenternas problem med informationssökning och källkritik.

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Malmø-kurser i udvikling af informationskompetencer
Wilhelmsson, Hanna Journal article in Revy;6 : Danmarks forskningsbiblioteksforening (2011)	ARTICLE

Swedish abstract:	På Malmö högskola får underviserne kurser i udvikling af de studerendes informationskompetencer. Målet er, at underviserne bliver bedre til at tilrettelægge deres undervisning, så de studerendes kompetencer i informationssøgning videreudvikles. Her kan du læse om kurset og de udfordringer og gevinster, det har ført med sig.

Editorial: Establishing an Open Access Culture among Researchers: Exp...
Gilbert, Jonas; Lindholm, Jessica Journal article in Serials Review;2 : Elsevier (2011)	scientific ARTICLE