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Golden Geese' and the Rule of Seven strategies for business schools:Engaging with local SMEs: 'Golden Geese' and the Rule of Seven strategies for business schools'
No full textEngagement with local SMEs is crucial for business schools to fulfil their remit of delivering relevant, practice-based business and management curricula. Establishing strong relationships with SMEs enables the provision of consultancy-based live projects, work placements, internships, guest speakers, research collaborations, and CPD support. Additionally, SMEs play a pivotal role in business schools’ research and knowledge exchange efforts, including Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and participation in research bids and projects
Determination of the Evolving Morphological Characteristics of Combustion Generated Nanoparticle and Their Aggregates from a Tailpipe Diesel Generator
Get PDFThe diluted exhaust emitted by a small direct injection diesel engine in an electrical generator is the source of the nanoscale particle emission which has not been studied in the literature. This experimental study investigates the morphology of tailpipe nanoparticles emitted from the combustion of diesel fuel from a small generator using a methodology to directly capture the nanoparticles from the engine tailpipe and then measures and examines their nanoparticle morphology with the high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM). This paper presents a new understanding about the pathway of the evolution of morphological characteristics of nanoscale particles emitted at the tailpipe of the small stationary diesel engines. Results revealed that, during no load operating conditions, the particles take the form of spherical- and spheroidal-shaped singlet particles ranging within sizes of 5 nm to 100 nm along with large PAH-containing small aggregates, which then forms agglomerates of carbonaceous aggregates. At medium load conditions, a number of different particle morphologies are observed: carbonaceous aggregates, irregular-shaped particles, electron-opaque spheres, and volatile liquid spheres with irregular solid inclusion. High load conditions formed particle morphologies of large agglomerates of sizes greater than 5000 nm to 10,000 nm from large aggregates of sizes 1000 nm to 3000 nm, flakes formed from coalesced particles, single and aggregate particles inside ash particles, carbonaceous spherules inside the volatile gaseous/liquid phase, and ceno-spheres coated or compacted agglomerate particles. The increasing load caused the exhaust temperature to rise, resulting in the gradual disappearance of round and irregular primary particle droplets due to volatile substance loss and nonvolatile substance oxidation and formation of very large aggregates. The impact of the study will result in a more cleaner development of a smaller, more stationary diesel generator
Vulnerability to “Breadcrumbing” in a Sample of Adults in the United Kingdom:A Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Get PDFBreadcrumbing is a psychologically harmful dating behavior that involves sending non-committal signals to another person and periodically feigning interest in them, despite having no intention of taking the relationship forward. This is the first empirical study to examine the correlates of breadcrumbing experiences in the United Kingdom. A sample of 544 adults in the United Kingdom indicated their age, sex, sexual orientation, and relationship status and completed measures of social support and frequency of exposure to ghosting, gaslighting, and breadcrumbing. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses showed that age and social support were negatively correlated with breadcrumbing, and that ghosting and gaslighting were positively associated with breadcrumbing. When ghosting and gaslighting were entered in the model as predictors, the effects of social support were no longer statistically significant. The findings suggest that there is a cumulative effect of exposure to victimization that can increase vulnerability to breadcrumbing and that, under these circumstances, social support may cease to operate as a protective factor. Coping may be impaired, heightening the risk of revictimization. Younger adults appear to be at higher risk of breadcrumbing
The impact of blockchain technology on fraud prevention and risk reduction in Mexican food supply chains
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Breaking the Press:A Brief History of The Wapping Printers Dispute
Get PDFIn the UK, graphic design education more often presents the transition from hot metal typesetting to (cold) offset lithography and early desktop publishing as an inevitable triumph of new technology over outdated processes. Yet this technological shift was not simply a matter of progress; it was violently enforced through the collusion of state and corporate power, leading to one of the most significant industrial disputes in British working-class history.Taking a historical materialist approach, this paper positions The Wapping Dispute as a critical moment in graphic design history, unpacking the socio-political conditions that enabled both the transformation of the sector and the resistance to incoming technologies. Particular attention is paid to the solidarity networks that emerged, specifically the Lesbian and Gays Support the Printworkers. Their role not only highlights the presence of a vibrant queer activist network in 1980s London – partly enabled by the progressive policies of the Greater London Council – but also marks an important step in advancing LGBTQ+ influence within the trade union movement.By foregrounding what was lost – not just a mode of production, but a set of social relations – this paper interrogates how history itself is designed; edited and presented in ways that tend to obscure conflict and political struggle. Exploring histories of automation also opens-up conversation around current ‘progress’ within the design sector. The slow, contested, logistical and visible mechanical changes of the past have today become fast, monopolistic, exponential and intangible. As a sector we celebrate speed, and the language of inevitability and improvement once again frames transition. As atomised workers with diminishing agency, we subscribe to our cloud-based tools which are forever updated and optimised
Whole organism integrated DNA methylation and transcriptomics analysis of butterfly metamorphosis
Get PDFMetamorphosis is one of the most fascinating developmental processes in the natural world. The underlying molecular events resulting in the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly, including the epigenetic and transcriptomic programs, remain elusive. By integrating DNA and RNA long-read sequencing of the entire body of five consecutive stages from larval to late-pupal development in a laboratory butterfly, we characterise the fundamental metabolic and developmental transitions taking place. We identify a progression from lipid metabolism in larvae towards an up-regulation of muscle formation and mitochondrial energy generation in pupae. Intra-genic CpG methylation correlates with, but does not appear to dictate, gene expression. The level of 5-hydroxymethlcytosine modification detected was very low. The use of long-read mRNA sequencing provided access to complete transcript isoform sequences, and differential isoform usage was notably detected in genes for energy metabolism, and for muscle and neural development during the metamorphic process
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on family planning and sexual transmitted infection services in Thailand:results from WHO survey
Get PDFBackground: COVID-19 pandemic has put tremendous burden on health services. Only limited evidence, however, is available to identify the impact of COVID-19 on sexual and reproductive health (SRH). This world health organization (WHO)-led research sought to evaluate health systems focusing on SRH in Brazil, Burkina Faso, China, Ghana, Italy, Pakistan, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. Methods: The study was conducted in Thailand on two levels using a mixed-methods design: 1) Individual level included in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with clients (and their partners, where applicable) and healthcare providers (HCPs) to investigate service perceptions and obstacles to SRH service utilization; 2) health facility level, a quantitative evaluation of health facility preparedness for SRH service provision was performed using an adapted version of the WHO Service Availability and Readiness Assessment (SARA) tool. The data was collected at two timepoints, baseline and endline, at time intervals of 9 months. Results: Almost all SRH services were maintained with some shortage of supply such as medications for safe abortion during the first few months. Both providers and clients perceived that all SRH services should be maintained. Some clients were concerned about fear of getting COVID-19 infection while visiting the facility. Some clients switched from short-acting to long-acting contraceptive methods. At the endline, this affect was less obvious since a large proportion of clients were familiar with the pandemic and already received vaccination. The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) was established to update COVID-19 pandemic situation, new government policy and intervention to reduce fake news. Telemedicine was used to reduce avoidable appointments. For postpartum women, appointment tended to be more individualized. For those who required pregnancy protection, contraceptive methods were offered to clients before discharge from the hospital. A follow-up visit was performed using both telemedicine and in-person visit at the hospital. For those required medications such as antibiotics for STI, home delivery to clients was provided. Conclusions: This study demonstrated that COVID-19 pandemic had some but non-significant effect on SRH services. The two major referral hospitals in Northeast, Thailand had service readiness to provide SRH services during the COVID-19 pandemic and pandemic recovery.</p
Prevalence of stress, anxiety, depression, and reported self-esteem among mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder
Get PDFBackground: Mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, stress, and diminished self-esteem due to the numerous challenges involved in raising children with socio-behavioural difficulties.Objectives: This study investigated the prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem among mothers of children with ASD.Materials and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 246 mothers of children with ASD. The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress was assessed using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 Items, and self-esteem was measured using Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale. Demographic data for both mothers and children were collected using a pro forma. Data are summarised as frequencies, means (M), standard deviations (SD), and percentages.Results: The prevalence rates among mothers were as follows: depression, 84.14% (N=207); anxiety, 77.2% (N=190); stress, 74% (N=167); and diminished self-esteem, 67.9% (N=167). Mean severity scores indicated moderate levels of depression (M=17.26, SD=7.7), anxiety (M=12.7, SD=7.7), and stress (M=19.49, SD=8.0), and low self-esteem (M=23.25, SD=9.5).Conclusion: Mothers of children with ASD had high prevalence rates of depression, anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. These findings highlight the psychological challenges faced by mothers caring for children with ASD. Therapeutic interventions should therefore address the mental health needs of these mothers alongside the rehabilitation of their childre