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Environmental factors modulate the distribution of elasmobranchs in southern Mozambique
Get PDFInvestigating the spatiotemporal ecology of elasmobranchs is an important precursor to their effective management. Understanding long-term patterns in the movement and habitat use of threatened species can improve management plans so that they yield increased conservation benefits. We investigated the spatiotemporal and environmental drivers that underpin the abundance and distribution of elasmobranchs around reef habitats in southern Mozambique to highlight reefs that are important (“hotspots”) to the regional elasmobranch community. Visual belt transects (n = 738), supported by video recordings, were completed on 16 reef sites off the coast of southern Mozambique from 2018 to 2022. Nine elasmobranch species were encountered annually (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos, Triaenodon obesus, Stegostoma tigrinum, Neotrygon caeruleopunctata, Pateobatis jenkinsii, Taeniurops meyeni, Mobula kuhlii, Mobula alfredi, Mobula birostris) and 11 individual environmental and spatiotemporal parameters (horizontal water visibility, tidal range and state, moon illumination, temperature on the reef, cloud cover, time of day, day of the year, transect distance from shore, transect depth, and the region that the transect occurred in) were measured. All species, (bar P. jenkinsii) were significantly more abundant around certain reefs in the sampled region. Total counts for most species were highest in the austral summer however two species’ (M. birostris and S. tigrinum) were most abundant in the winter months. The tidal state, tidal range, and moon illumination correlated significantly with the numbers of each of the nine elasmobranch species. Non-Metric Multidimensional Scaling (NMDS) indicated that species’ responses to the measured parameters grouped taxonomically. Environmental influences resulted in strong seasonal patterns of reef use by large-bodied and pelagic elasmobranch species (e.g. manta rays). The measured environmental parameters also resulted in daily, monthly, and seasonal patterns of abundance of reef-resident stingray and shark species. Banning extraction of elasmobranch species around the reefs where they aggregate and reflecting species distributions within fisheries regulations may significantly benefit the regional elasmobranch community.Unfunde
Remote yet connected: Two focus areas for elevating organisational belonging in virtual teams
Get PDF© 2024, Emerald Publishing Limited. This AAM is provided for your own personal use only. It may not be used for resale, reprinting, systematic distribution, emailing, or for any other commercial purpose without the permission of the publisherPurpose – This viewpoint paper provides recommendations in two key leadership areas to improve belonging and connectedness in remote teams.
Design/methodology/approach – This paper synthesises recent academic and contextual literature regarding virtual teams, organisational belonging and generations coupled with the authors practical experience as a leader within a multi-national organisation.
Findings – Two focus areas related to leaders as critical actors in organisations and the improvement of leaders’ social skills to drive improved socialisation, connection and belonging in the workplace.
Originality/Value – In the changing working landscape of continued remote working, wider workforce demographics and declining organisational engagement this paper contributes to literature by presenting two key areas coupled with practical recommendations for HR professionals, leaders, and organisations to focus on to improve belonging.Unfunde
Understanding Hinduism: A Guide for Teachers
No full textThis book is not available on ChesterRepThis book explores the beliefs and practices of Hinduism as a lived religion and engages with Hindu beliefs and practices, including the concepts that form the central beliefs of Hinduism, and the expression of these beliefs in worship and daily life. The book uses the authentic voices of practicing Hindus to highlight differences in the ways Hinduism is understood and lived in different circumstances. The diversity of Hindu expression is one of the complex elements of Hinduism, and it is also one of its strengths. This book makes this diversity the centre of its exploration. Each chapter enables the reader to consider the concepts and how they can be taught in the classroom. The author also provides suggestions for activities that could be utilised within the classroom to help others to understand the richness and vibrancy of Hinduism.Unfunde
How did engaging with an online parenting programme delivered by “Empowering Parents Empowering Communities” parent volunteers during the Covid pandemic empower and benefit parents?
No full textThis exploratory study gained insight into how effective parents and Parent Group Leaders (PGL) regarded the EPEC programme, delivered by Flintshire County, to be.
The study adopted a qualitative methodological approach, underpinned by Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), as this allowed the research team to explore and understand the subjective perceptions and experiences of the Parent Group Leaders and parents (Cohen et al., 2018). The focus groups held with Parent Group Leaders and discussions with parents were conducted by the Programme Co-ordinator of Empowering Parents Empowering Communities; some Parent Group Leaders supported with the parent discussions.
Findings to have emerged from the study suggest that the EPEC programme is highly respected and helps to empower parents. Key findings include:
• The programme gives parents an opportunity to socialise with others reducing isolation which was key during the pandemic as a number of parents felt isoalated.
• Parents often feel pressured to be a perfect parent but EPEC has made them realise that it is okay to be ‘good enough’.
• Parents value that the course is delivered by trained parents who have undergone the programme themselves and that it focuses on children aged 2-11 years.
• Parents found that sharing experiences with other parents promoted their confidence in general and building in time for themselves improved their own mental wellbeing.
• Parents want help to understand their children, to promote commnication and gain strategies to manage their children’s behaviour and EPEC provides this.
• The course has helped parents with children who have complex needs.
• Parents found that the course being delivered online enabled them to attend at a time that suited them for example working parents or lack of childcare during the pandemic.
• All parents felt that attending EPEC had empowered/benefited them, believing it offered a lot of knowledge and understanding and would recommend the course to other parents.Unfunde
Murder in East Germany: A Most Puzzling Case
No full textAn investigation of how murder was investigated and publicised in East Germany, given the fact that the East German regime claimed that - thanks to socialist societal conditions - there was no serious crime in the country.N/
Toward greater transparency and inclusion in manuscript review processes: A relational model
Get PDFPeer review is widely accepted as critical to legitimating scholarly publication, and yet, it runs the risk of reproducing inequities in publishing processes and products. Acknowledging at once the historical need to legitimize SoTL publications, the current danger of reproducing exclusive practices, and the aspirational goal to “‘practice what we preach’”’ as SoTL practitioners regarding effective feedback to students, we argue for rethinking “rigor,” developing more inclusive practices, and engaging in greater transparency in relation to peer review. To situate our discussion, we revisit foundational work in the development of SoTL and then offer an analytical framework informed by recent scholarship on redefining rigor and on the emotional experience of receiving feedback. Using this framework, we propose a relational model of peer review and present two examples of efforts in which we have been involved as founding co-editors of the International Journal for Students as Partners to move toward greater transparency and inclusion in manuscript review processes.Unfunde
An integrative model for understanding cryptocurrency investment‐related behaviours: A comparison between millennials and pre‐millennials
Get PDF© 2024 The Author(s). International Journal of Finance & Economics published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.This article adopts the value‐attitude‐behavioural (VAB) and attitude‐behaviour‐context (ABC) theoretical lenses to develop an integrative model to examine attitudinal and behavioural responses to cryptocurrency investment. It also investigates the moderating role of generational differences (pre‐millennials vs. millennials). The study showed that perceived value is closely associated with the attitude towards cryptocurrency investment which, in turn, is strongly associated with the willingness to make and recommend cryptocurrency investments. Results further reveal that contextual factors such as convertibility and sugrophobia, which reflect the fear of being duped, strongly influence individuals' willingness to recommend cryptocurrency investments to others. Finally, results indicate that generational differences play an important moderating role.UnfundedAAM added 03/09/2024. Replaced by VoR 06/11/2024
Analysis of a Reaction-Diffusion Model Towards Description and Prediction of Breast Cancer Progression
No full textThis thesis conducts a thorough investigation by combining mathematical analysis, empirical clinical data, and meticulous clinical observations to investigate the tumour dynamics which are controlled by two crucial biomarkers: cancerous cells (CK7) and active T-cells (CD4). Introducing a reaction-diffusion model facilitates the spatial and temporal distribution of the biomarkers CK7 and CD4. Subsequently, explore the stability, bifurcation and sensitivity analyses to show the effects of critical biological parameters on tumour dynamics. An exploration of the travelling wave solutions of the model, through numerical methods, aids in the visualisation of the dynamic behaviour of the system, particularly the invasion of the CK7 population towards the CD4 population. Employing a numerical approach, specifically utilising the finite volume method, provides a clear representation of the dynamic interplay within the tumour environment. Our analysis contributes not only to a heightened theoretical understanding but also holds potential implications for therapeutic decisions in tumour dynamics. Hence, our investigation shows efficacy not only in predicting tumour dynamics but also in providing a robust framework to present specific clinical observations
iCan, Empowering Recovery: Evaluating a Patient-Centred Cancer Rehabilitation Programme across the Cancer Care Continuum
Get PDF© 2024 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.Background/Objectives: The adverse effects of cancer and the long-term sequelae of associated treatments result in reduced quality of life and increased mortality for patients. Supporting patients with cancer to mitigate adverse outcomes is an important aspect of oncology care and the primary purpose of cancer rehabilitation. A retrospective service evaluation was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the core iCan patient-centred cancer rehabilitation service. Methods: At the beginning and end of a five-week programme, a series of questionnaires evaluating changes in mental health and wellbeing, and physical activity performance/attitudes, and functional capacity were administered to participants. Results: Following iCan, we found that functional capacity was improved (30 s sit-to-stand: +6.3 repetition; d = −1.00, p < 0.001) and that self-reported physical activity was increased (~1173 MET-mins/wk; d = −0.76, p < 0.001); participants also perceived greater capability, opportunity, and motivation to be active. Mental wellbeing was also improved (SWEMWBS: d = −0.69, p < 0.001), whilst fatigue was reduced (FACIT: d = −0.77, p < 0.001). Conclusion: It appears that iCan has beneficial effects upon the physical/functional and psychological health of its participants. Where data are available, there appear to be clinically significant improvements across the range of measured functional, wellbeing, and activity/sedentariness outcomes, which suggest that participation in iCan is instrumental in adding value to the health and wellbeing of patients.Unfunde
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