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An impressionistic orientation towards visual inquiry into the conduct of everyday life
(Taylor & Francis, 2021-03-28) Hodgetts, Darrin; Andriolo, Arley; Stolte, Ottilie; King, Pita
Increasingly qualitative research in psychology encompasses various visual materials. These are often analysed using existing qualitative approaches associated with analysing linguistic materials. In this reflexive article, we raise concerns regarding this proceduralized practice and present the conceptual groundwork for a flexible approach to visual inquiry that draws concepts and insights from the visual arts. The primary focus is on engaging with insights from Impressionism as a source of insight for a dynamic and subjective orientation towards visual inquiry and comprehension. To ground this orientation, we argue for the relevance of concepts (e.g., memesis, the flâneur, aesthetics) for efforts to extend visual inquiries into social psychology of everyday homelessness.
Running with and without blood flow restriction on fatigability and biomechanics: A cross-over trial
(Taylor & Francis, 2026) Nguyen, Anh Phong; Hansoulle, Thomas; Van Cant, Joachim; Pairot de Fontenay, Benoit; Hébert-Losier, Kim
Running assessments are frequently conducted without inducing fatigability because achieving true exhaustion in athletes can be both time consuming and physically demanding. Blood flow restriction (BFR) presents a potential solution by reducing time-to-exhaustion. To determine whether running with BFR (1) accelerates fatiguability compared to standard running and (2) influences running spatiotemporal parameters, including step frequency, step length, contact time, flight time, and duty factor. Sixteen participants (11 men, 5 women) completed two cross-over running trials until exhaustion under two conditions: control and 80% occlusion BFR. Time-to-exhaustion and heart rate were recorded as well as pre/post run maximal voluntary isometric contractions for knee flexors, knee extensors, and ankle plantar flexors. Running spatiotemporal parameters were measured at 65% of maximal aerobic speed both before and after exhaustive running. The BFR protocol significantly shortened time-to-exhaustion (7 min 51 s ±2 min 54 s vs. 24 min 02 s ±12 min 10 s in control, p < .001). Heart rate at exhaustion was lower in the BFR condition (169.5 ± 19.0 vs. 188.1 ± 8.9 bpm, p = .001). Post-run knee flexors strength declined similarly in both protocols (~21%), indicating comparable neuromuscular fatigability despite the shorter BFR running time. None of the spatiotemporal parameters differed significantly between conditions (p > .074). Running with BFR accelerates fatigability without significantly affecting running spatiotemporal parameters
Global heliospheric termination shock strength in the solar–interstellar interaction
(Springer Nature, 2025) Zirnstein, Eric J.; Kumar, R.; Shrestha, Bishwas L.; Swaczyna, Paweł; Dayeh, Maher A.; Heerikhuisen, Jacob; Szalay, J R.
A heliospheric termination shock (HTS) surrounds our Solar System at approximately 100 astronomical units from the Sun, where the expanding solar wind (SW) is compressed and heated before encountering the interstellar medium. HTS-accelerated particles govern the pressure balance with the interstellar medium, but little is known about the global properties of the HTS beyond in situ measurements from Voyager in only two directions of the sky. Here we fill this gap by extracting the HTS strength using particle-in-cell, test particle and magnetohydrodynamic simulations, constrained by Interstellar Boundary Explorer observations of energetic neutral atoms produced from HTS-accelerated particles. Our results reveal there is a higher compression near the poles during solar minimum compared with solar maximum due to the higher Mach number flow. North–south asymmetries arise from the disparate evolution of the polar coronal holes, while minimum compression near the flanks is probably due to SW slowing from mass loading over a greater distance to the HTS. The results imply a strong connection between the HTS strength and the SW and interstellar medium dynamics.
An exploratory report focused on the current and potential use of digital identity in digital trade
(Te Kotahi Research Institute, University of Waikato, 2026-05) Lucas, Danielle
This report is part of the Tauhokohoko research project. The Tauhokohoko research project aims: “to transform trade policy, measurement, and facilitation using Indigenous knowledge, methods, and values for the benefit of Māori and non-Māori people, communities, and enterprises in Aotearoa New Zealand, with application for Indigenous peoples elsewhere.” Mātauranga Māori and Māori data sovereignty are a key part of the project, in particular, as it relates to digital trade. This report contributes to the Tauhokohoko project by looking at the use of digital identity as a conduit for digital trade, to ensure the protection of people and taonga in digital trade. It hopes to help create “a future where Māori as tangata whenua and Te Tiriti partners can equitably participate in and benefit from New Zealand’s trade agreements.” This report builds on a previous report, done as part of the Tikanga in Technology research project, titled ‘Protecting the heartwood: how tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori can inform the construction of digital identities in Aotearoa New Zealand.’
The leashed we can do: Effects of targeted conservation messaging on dog leashing behaviour
(The University of Waikato, 2026) Smith, Ashleigh; Blackmore, Tania
The current study investigated whether the viewing of posters conveying kiwi conservation or dog safety messaging would influence behaviour change in the form of reasons given to leash their dog: would participants leash their dog more for concerns about dog safety and welfare, or more for concerns related to kiwi conservation. The results showed that both Poster A (kiwi conservation message) and Poster B (dog welfare message) had a significant effect on how participants answered, “how likely are you to leash your dog in the bush?” with participants choosing both the kiwi conservation message and the dog welfare message more frequently post survey than they did pre survey. This finding supports previous NZ based research by Macdonald (2015) and Macaskill (2025) who both found that highlighting pet welfare was more effective at increasing conservation behaviour than highlighting the intended conservation behaviour.