Exploring edible insects’ acceptance through subjective perceptions: a visual Q study

MEIMAN: Database exploring Medicinal and Edible insects of Manipur

UNLABELLED We have developed MEIMAN, a unique database on medicinal and edible insects of Manipur which comprises 51 insects species collected through extensive survey and questionnaire for two years. MEIMAN provides integrated access to insect species thorough sophisticated web interface which has following capabilities a) Graphical interface of seasonality, b) Method of preparation, c) Form o...

Exploring Student and Faculty Perceptions of Clinical Simulation: A Q-Sort Study.

BACKGROUND Simulation learning has become a widely accepted and valuable methodology within nursing education. This study assessed whether student and faculty perceptions regarding simulation learning have changed since curricular integration of simulation activities within an undergraduate nursing program. METHOD Q-methodology was used to identify unique and similar perspectives of 12 facult...

Allergy to Edible Insects: A Computational Identification of the IgE-Binding Cross-Reacting Allergen Repertoire of Edible Insects

Allergic manifestations to the ingestion of edible insects have been reported, especially in countries where edible insects are traditionally consumed. However, to date, allergens of edible insects have been poorly investigated. The AllergenOnline server was used for assessing the allergenic character of the putative IgE-binding crossreactive allergens from the consumed yellow mealworm, silkwor...

A Q-Methodology Study of Patients' Subjective Experiences of TIA

Background. An expanding body of research has focused on a range of consequences of TIA. However, no work has been conducted on the patient's subjective experience of TIA. Aim. To capture patients' first-hand experiences of TIA. Method. Using Q-methodology which employs both qualitative and quantitative approaches, 39 statements relating to the clinical, physical, affective, and psychological i...

Edible Insects as a Source of Food Allergens