36 research outputs found
The construction of Karen Karnak: The multi-author-function
No full textThis thesis is situated within the comparatively recent developments of Web 2.0 and the emergence of interactive WikiMedia, and explores the mode of authorship within a Read/Write culture compared to that of a Read/Only tradition. The hypothesis of this study is that the role of the audience has become merged with the author, and as such, represents new functions and attributes, distinct from a more conventional concept of authorship, in which the roles of audience and author are more separate. Read/Write and participatory culture, as defined by this study, is focused on collaboration, and includes the influences of D.I.Y. culture, Open-Source practices and the production of text by multiple authors. Multi-authorship presents a re-thinking of several concepts which support the notion of the individual author, since the focus of multi-authorship is not on attribution and ownership of a finished text, but on the continued malleability of a text. Modes of multi-authorship, demonstrated in the use of the pseudonyms Alan Smithee and Karen Eliot, represent declarative authors whose names signify multiple origins, whilst concurrently indicating a distinct body of work. The function of these names form an important context to this study, since primary research involves the construction of an experimental mode of multi-authorship utilising WikiMedia technology and the interaction of thirty nine participants, who are invited to create a body of work under the collective pseudonym Karen Karnak. The data generated by this experiment is analysed using aspects of Michel Foucault's author-function to identify and determine power structures inherent in the WikiMedia context. The interplay of power structures, including concepts such as identity, ownership and the body of work, affect the resulting mode of authorship and contribute to the construction of Karen Karnak, suggesting further areas of research into the emerging multi-author
Community Engagement newsletter, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Spring 2013
No full textOriginally published as HTML file, converted to PDF with Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Version 9.0.0.News articles with colour photos about the various community engagement projects of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria.Community Engagement Day for Public Health / Thandi Fourie ; photos by Nicole Epstein -- Some TLC for our canine friends / Alison Cook, Bevin Meyer, Tessa Morris, Kelsey Skinner and Olivia McMurray -- Dog bite awareness / Bob Maswanganye -- Performing to fight animal abuse / Nadine Strydom, Megan Naude, Lise-Marie Roux and Charney Sargent -- All eyes on ears / Carine du Toit.ab201
Community Engagement newsletter, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Summer, December 2017
No full textNews articles with colour photos about the various community engagement projects of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria.Horsing around in Orange Farm / Vianca Naidu, Sarah Oodit, Angelique Jacobs,
Stephan Spamer and Xanthe Woychieh -- Rabies prevention, one child at a time! / Haseena Moosa, Jozaan Holliday, Graham Taylor and Masa Bopape -- Educating children to educate the Mnisi Community / Bevin Meyer; with Jana Basson, Roelof Berg, Aninca Jordaan, Motheo Masiya, Vicky McGee and Mbapeua Mootu -- Massive livestock vaccinations at Rust de Winter / Dr Eugene Machimana (Community Engagement Coordinator), Ms Carina Di Sibio (BVSc VI) and
Mr Ali Makgato (Chief Animal Health Technician) -- Faculty showcases its CEn Programme to the Steering Committee of the USRN / Chris van Blerkab201
UA12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 9
No full textWKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles: Chisenhall, Jeremy. Mitchell Robinson Leaves WKU Again Singleton, John Water War – Hurricane Harvey Kast, Monica & Emma Austin. Matt Bevin: Universities Should Cut Programs, Close Buildings Alvey, Rebekah. Board of Regents to Discuss Diversity Plan DeLetter, Emily. Campus Activities Board Hosts Virtual Reality Experience for Students Stevens, Mason. Letter to the Editor re: Matt Bevin King, Jennifer. Editorial Cartoon re: Matt Bevin Murrer, Erick. Major Issues – Student Loans Johnson, Kalyn. Never Forget the Arts: A Response to Matt Bevin’s Controversial Comments Dollins, Abigail. Curtain Up – Drag Shows Deppen, Laurel. Author Ann Patchett to Give Talk at WKU Fletcher, Griffin. Jewish Students Seek Representation Heichelbech, Evan. Mitchell Robinson’s Hide-and-Seek Has Ended – Basketball Porter, Sam. Half Full – Football Manlove, Clay. Emerging Defense Is Key for Lady Toppers – Volleybal
An overview of operational welfare indicators for farmed Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
No full textAquatic animal welfare research repor
An overview of operational welfare indicators for farmed Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
No full textNile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is the second-most widely farmed fish species globally, playing a critical role in food security and livelihoods, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. With the increasing global focus on the ethical and sustainable production of animal-source foods, the assessment and improvement of fish welfare in aquaculture systems has become a priority. This report provides a structured review of operational welfare indicators (OWIs) that can be used to assess the on-farm welfare of Nile tilapia across various production systems. Drawing on a broad range of scientific literature and industry practices, the report categorises OWIs into four key domains (health, environmental, nutritional, and behavioural) based on adapted versions of the Five Domains model and established welfare assessment frameworks used in other species.
The review highlights OWIs currently available for tilapia, evaluates their validity, feasibility, and relevance to commercial operations, and identifies significant knowledge gaps, particularly in the development of indicators related to positive welfare. Several indicators, such as skin and fin condition, water quality parameters, and feed intake, are shown to be both practical and informative, yet underutilised. Challenges in standardising welfare assessments across diverse aquaculture environments are also discussed. The report concludes by emphasising the need for further research into species-specific welfare metrics and for integrating OWIs into certification and management protocols. By advancing a science-based approach to welfare assessment, this work supports efforts to promote responsible aquaculture, enhance the wellbeing of farmed aquatic animals, and aligns with broader efforts to ensure ethical treatment of aquatic animals
An overview of operational welfare indicators for farmed Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
No full textNile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is the second-most widely farmed fish species globally, playing a critical role in food security and livelihoods, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. With the increasing global focus on the ethical and sustainable production of animal-source foods, the assessment and improvement of fish welfare in aquaculture systems has become a priority. This report provides a structured review of operational welfare indicators (OWIs) that can be used to assess the on-farm welfare of Nile tilapia across various production systems. Drawing on a broad range of scientific literature and industry practices, the report categorises OWIs into four key domains (health, environmental, nutritional, and behavioural) based on adapted versions of the Five Domains model and established welfare assessment frameworks used in other species.
The review highlights OWIs currently available for tilapia, evaluates their validity, feasibility, and relevance to commercial operations, and identifies significant knowledge gaps, particularly in the development of indicators related to positive welfare. Several indicators, such as skin and fin condition, water quality parameters, and feed intake, are shown to be both practical and informative, yet underutilised. Challenges in standardising welfare assessments across diverse aquaculture environments are also discussed. The report concludes by emphasising the need for further research into species-specific welfare metrics and for integrating OWIs into certification and management protocols. By advancing a science-based approach to welfare assessment, this work supports efforts to promote responsible aquaculture, enhance the wellbeing of farmed aquatic animals, and aligns with broader efforts to ensure ethical treatment of aquatic animals
Propofol and Emergence Agitation in the Pediatric Population: A Systematic Review
No full textEmergence agitation (EA) is common among pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia. Sevoflurane is a volatile anesthetic that is associated with an increased incidence of EA of as high as 80% in children undergoing surgery. Emergence agitation can cause increased stress in the patient, nurses and caregivers. Agitation experienced by the patient can also increase the risk of self harm, delay medical treatments, damage equipment and ultimately increase the length of stay in the hospital. Current studies lack a consistent method of quantifying and recognizing EA in a standardized manner. The development of the Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium (PAED) scale provided a reliable and accurate tool to assess EA in pediatric patients. Propofol has been used in sub-hypnotic doses to reduce both the incidence and severity of EA. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the current literature to determine if there is an effect on PAED scores of patients that undergo general anesthesia with sevoflurane after receiving an intravenous dose of propofol prior to emergence. This systematic review was created using guidelines put forth by both PRISMA and CONSORT. A literature review was performed and data were collected from each study. A cross study analysis was performed using data collection tables created by the author of this systematic review. Propofol was found to decrease both the incidence and severity of EA in pediatric patients undergoing ophthalmic, inguinal hernia repair, adenostonsillectomies and non-painful procedures such as MRI scans. By incorporating the use of propofol in the anesthetic plan for pediatric patients, anesthesia providers will be able to decrease the incidence the EA and its’ associated adverse outcomes
MTL : A VAX/VMS compiler for a multi-tasking and message passing language Author
No full textThesis (M.Sc.) -- University of Adelaide, Dept. of Computer Science, 1983
Indestructible treasures: art and the ekphrastic encounter in selected novels by John Banville
No full textIn the novels of John Banville, the search for authenticity is a well-established preoccupation of what we can refer to (after John Kenny) as the middle period of the author’s work and beyond. Beginning with The Book of Evidence his work is marked by aesthetic shift; primacy is given to visual art, ahead of the scientific motif of the tetralogy that preceded it and significant instances of ekphrasis appear. Ekphrasis is traditionally the domain of poetry and is a natural medium for an author who espouses the novel as a form that must go beyond narrative. Here, three novels are examined, The Book of Evidence, The Untouchable and The Sea. Each novel depends on a dramatic ekphrastic encounter that is the locus of the success and failure of the quest for authenticity that lies at the heart of Banville’s work of this period
