39 research outputs found
One health: professional stakeholder engagement key to tackling zoonotic disease
No full textGlobally, endemic and emergent disease risks persist as significant challenges to human and animal health. Rural livestock farming communities in low and middle-income countries are disproportionately affected by zoonoses and animal diseases due to poverty and concomitant poorly available health and veterinary services. Dr. Alison Z. Pyatt, Dr. Stephen C. Mansbridge and Dr. Vetja Haakuria explain why a One Health approach to tackling zoonosis is now broadly advocated and a successful strategy requires sector stakeholder recognition, inclusion, and engagement to ensure a holistic response to a complex problem
The effects of testicular implantation on the sexual development of immature female hamsters, 1953
No full textA policy model for Tunisia with real and financial flows
No full textThis model was developed to provide a moacroeconomic framework for Tunisia's structural adjustment program and a flexible tool for further country economic analysis. As currently specified, it is designed to analyze fiscal, debt, and incomes policies, while deriving implications for the exchange rate and for the availability of credit to the private sector. Several policy experiments are carried out to illustrate this focus, and suggestions are offered for variations in model closure and detail.Economic Theory&Research,Environmental Economics&Policies,Banks&Banking Reform,Economic Stabilization,Financial Intermediation
Equine Anthelmintic Resistance: Horse Owner and Yard Manager Perception of the Barriers Affecting Strategic Control Measures in England
No full textEquine anthelmintic resistance poses a threat to the health and welfare of horses worldwide. With no new imminent anthelmintic classes, it is vital to decrease the resistance rate and preserve available classes. Traditional indiscriminate anthelmintic use is not synonymous with a strategic control ideology; however, many continue to implement outdated practices. In comparison to livestock farmers, there have been few social science studies examining horse owner behaviours. This study aimed to understand the perceived barriers faced by horse owners and yard managers to adopting a strategic approach to helminth control, and to explore their experiences. Semi-structured interviews permitted the exploration of the stakeholders’ beliefs, opinions, experiences, attitudes, and behaviours. Personal resources, internal influences, and external influences were identified by participants as the barriers to adoption of strategic controls. Two further themes impacting effective implementation of strategic controls emerged surrounding helminth information and source, as well as accurate dosing. Challenges associated with anthelmintic administration and bodyweight estimation suggest that inaccurate dosing is prevalent. Industry-wide implementation of a single ‘best practice’ could support prescriber decision-making to encourage uptake of effective strategic helminth controls. The barriers identified in this study could help influence guidance given to horse owners through a better understanding of their beliefs and behaviours
Is It Truly 'Anything That Shoots?' Blasting Open the Black Box of Firearm Socialization
No full textThe full text of this item is not available at this time because the author has placed this item under an embargo until May 16, 2026.Firearms in the United States have become salient in academia over the past few decades. An area with limitations, however, is early firearm socialization and its impact on adult firearm outcomes. It is assumed firearm culture is a miasma individuals embody via merely being in its presence; however, this process of internalization is catalyzed by early firearm socialization. With the Guns in American Life survey, a national survey of 3,103 U.S. adults, this study utilized different forms of firearm socialization, including passive socialization, indirect socialization, and direct socialization to evaluate adult firearm ownership and firearm policy attitudes. All forms of early firearm socialization a) increased the likelihood that a participant owned a firearm and b) were positively associated with the number of firearms owned. When adjusting for all variables, the effects for passive and indirect socialization weakened while direct socialization remained stable. Direct firearm socialization was associated with less support for restrictive firearm policies and more support for firearm carry policies. Passive socialization was associated support for both policies while indirect socialization was only associated with more support for firearm carry policies. The effects of direct socialization weakened after adjusting for the number of firearms owned. There is evidence the association between direct socialization and restrictive firearm policy attitudes was mediated by the number of firearms owned. Additional studies are needed to reaffirm these findings, see the effects over a longer period of time, and place more emphasis on the context of firearm socialization experiences.Sociolog
Experiences of Interdisciplinary Working from the Perspective of the Society of Master Saddlers Qualified Saddle Fitters
No full textHorse owners seek the advice and support of a number of equestrian professionals in carrying out their duty of care for their animal. In some instances, these professionals form a multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of the Society of Master Saddlers’ qualified saddle fitters (SMSQSFs) working with other professionals and to understand the nature of inter-disciplinary working from an SMSQSF perspective. Semi-structured, one-to-one online interviews with fourteen SMSQSFs were completed. Areas explored included the nature of the participant’s client base; the frequency and nature of their interactions with other professionals; their perceptions of horse owner expectations of an MDT approach; and any benefits, challenges, and barriers to an MDT approach within an equestrian setting. Interviews were video and audio recorded (MS Teams), transcribed verbatim (Otter ai), and imported into qualitative data analysis software (NVivo, version 12). Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Six themes were identified: (1) effective communication; (2) multidisciplinary expectations; (3) horse welfare; (4) professionalism; (5) relationships; (6) working together. Communication was recognised as a crucial component of an effective MDT. Most participants valued and desired an MDT approach. They felt they had a key role to play within the equestrian MDT, not only in the prevention of deterioration in horse welfare but also in improving the functionality and performance of the horse–rider partnership. Effective MDT working was also seen as having benefits to SMSQSFs and other professional stakeholders alike, although time and financial constraints were identified as barriers to MTD working. The role of the horse owner within the MDT was unclear and potentially complex, and this and other factors such as the professional identity of the SMSQSF, personal relationships, and input from others outside of the MDT team were identified as challenges to effective MDT working. This present study found that SMSQSFs experience similar benefits and challenges to an MDT approach as seen in human healthcare settings. The role of the horse owner, communication, and professional recognition are indicated as pivotal to MDT effectiveness in achieving optimal saddle fit
Verbal Tactics of Implementing Discrediting Strategy in the U.S. Diplomatic Discourse
No full textAbstract. The article presents the analysis of the accusation tactics that implement a discrediting strategy in the U.S. diplomatic discourse. The aim of the article is to study speech acts that shape tactics of accusation in implementing a discrediting strategy. The article offers a classification of markers of the communicative tactics of accusation that implement a discrediting strategy in the public statements of US diplomats, namely V. Nuland, G. Pyatt, S. Power, D. Baer, related to the military conflict in eastern Ukraine. The total number of public speeches that have been analyzed is 97 (from 2013 to 2015). A special attention is drawn to the speech acts and how they implement the tactics of accusation in diplomatic discourse. The author has found out that the tactics of accusation is basic and the most common tactics of implementing the discrediting strategy in the studied speeches. At the core of these tactics are mainly direct assertive speech acts
It takes a village…One leader\u27s journey of developing confidence through enhanced team building
No full textThe growth of personal confidence can be difficult for novice faculty as they transition into leadership roles. The 20-month journey through Sigma Theta Tau\u27s Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy provided opportunities for the author to build self-confidence as she realized that it takes a village to develop confidence as a leader
"Hypothetical Integration in a Social Accounting Matrix and Fixed-price Multiplier Analysis"
No full textThis study proposes a simple modification to a Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) in order to analyze the multiplier effects of a new sector. A different input composition, or technology, of the sector makes a conventional analysis of final-demand injections on existing sectors invalid. Author Kijong Kim shows that the modification--so-called hypothetical integration--is an efficient way to incorporate the difference into the SAM, rather than costly full-scale rebalancing. He applies this method to the case of the Expanded Public Works Programme in South Africa, and demonstrates that the proposed approach effectively represents the labor intensity requirement of the program and a new-factor income distribution.
Value co-creation in high-involvement services: the animal healthcare sector
No full textPurpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the significance of value co-creation to the UK animal healthcare sector from the perspective of the key industry stakeholders: clients, veterinarians and paraprofessionals. Design/methodology/approach – Value co-creation constructs in the sector were identified and measured using a mixed methods approach comprised of qualitative NVivo© thematic analysis of depth interviews (n ¼ 13) and quantitative exploratory factor analysis (EFA) (n ¼ 271). Findings – Qualitative results revealed nine underlying dimensions regarding service delivery in the sector: trustworthiness, communication, value for money, empathy, bespoke, integrated care, tangibles, accessibility and outcome driven service. EFA of professional survey data loaded onto seven latent factors, with strong value co-creation dimensions identified. Research limitations/implications – The sampling process is sufficiently representative and diverse to present meaningful and valuable results, however, surveying should be extended to include the client group. Due to the originality of the research replication of the study will be beneficial to the broader understanding and application of value co-creation to the high-involvement services of animal healthcare. Practical implications – Recognition of the importance of value co-creation to the sector should encourage professional stakeholders to develop and adopt integrated models of service provision and to provide improved levels of service quality. Originality/value – The paper makes an original contribution to knowledge regarding value co-creation in respect of high-involvement service provision. Its findings should be of value to academics interested in value co-creation in service sectors as well as animal healthcare practitioners seeking to offer better value and quality service provision
