634 research outputs found
Improving employee satisfaction with tailored HRM processes: Case - Lemon Companies
No full textThe aim of this thesis is to find out through research, the level of employee satisfaction at
Lemon Companies, as well as the immediate needs when it comes to human resource
management. Lemon Companies is a fast-growing Belgian IT start-up, working with small
local companies, as well as international chains such as Flying Tiger Copenhagen, Diageo
and McKinsey & Company. In addition to their hosting services, they specialize in creating
apps, web platforms, and IT-infrastructures.
As this is a project report, the theoretical framework will be presented in the project plan
chapter along with other research results. This will cover the basics of human resource
management, the history of it, how it has developed and how a start-up can implement this
in their company. Based on the findings there will be a concrete plan on how to tailor
necessary processes based on the needs of Lemon Company.
The author presents the findings of the HRM situation before the implementation of the
new processes, and final product at the end of the thesis. The results of the implementation process and whether the project was successful will be also included, as well as further suggestions for future developments
Patterns of muscle activity underlying object-specific grasp by the macaque monkey
No full textDuring object grasp, a coordinated activation of distal muscles is required to shape the hand in relation to the physical properties of the object. Despite the fundamental importance of the grasping action, little is known of the muscular activation patterns that allow objects of different sizes and shapes to be grasped. In a study of two adult macaque monkeys, we investigated whether we could distinguish between EMG activation patterns associated with grasp of 12 differently shaped objects, chosen to evoke a wide range of grasping postures. Each object was mounted on a horizontal shuttle held by a weak spring ( load force 1 - 2 N). Objects were located in separate sectors of a "carousel," and inter-trial rotation of the carousel allowed sequential presentation of the objects in pseudorandom order. EMG activity from 10 to 12 digit, hand, and arm muscles was recorded using chronically implanted electrodes. We show that the grasp of different objects was characterized by complex but distinctive patterns of EMG activation. Cluster analysis shows that these object-related EMG patterns were specific and consistent enough to identify the object unequivocally from the EMG recordings alone. EMG-based object identification required a minimum of six EMGs from simultaneously recorded muscles. EMG patterns were consistent across recording sessions in a given monkey but showed some differences between animals. These results identify the specific patterns of activity required to achieve distinct hand postures for grasping, and they open the way to our understanding of how these patterns are generated by the central motor network
A cortico-cortical mechanism mediating object-driven grasp in humans.
No full textHumans and other primates demonstrate an exquisite ability to precisely shape their hand when reaching out to grasp an object. Here we used a recently developed transcranial magnetic stimulation paradigm to examine how information about an object's geometric properties is transformed into specific motor programs. Pairs of transcranial magnetic stimulation pulses were delivered at precise intervals to detect changes in the excitability of cortico-cortical inputs to motor cortex when subjects prepared to grasp different objects. We show that at least 600 ms before movement, there is an enhancement in the excitability of these inputs to the corticospinal neurons projecting from motor cortex to the specific muscles that will be used for the grasp. These changes were object-and muscle-specific, and the degree of modulation in the inputs was correlated with the pattern of muscular activity used later by individual subjects to grasp the objects. In a number of control experiments, we demonstrated that no change in excitability was observed during object presentation alone, under conditions in which subjects imagined grasping the object, or before movements involving the same muscles but without an object. This finding demonstrates a cortico-cortical mechanism subserving the transformation from the geometrical properties of an object to the outputs from motor cortex before grasp that is specific for object-driven movements
Survey report 1996/97 Voyage 3 Australian Antarctic Division Author - Richard Lemon / AUSLIG
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See the report for further information.
The values provided in spatial coverage are approximate only.
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Aerial Photography
This is the latest of many unsuccessful attempts at acquiring aerial photography of Macquarie Island. If aerial photography is to be considered a priority for the Mapping Program's support of the scientific community it is evident that a different approach is required. Attempting to acquire a systematic coverage during a three to four day re-supply visit is unrealistic owing to the short time frame, emphasis on cargo operations and generally poor weather conditions. Other options put forward by Noel Ward in January this year are:
- Leave a suitably equipped aircraft on the island for a short summer season
- During a short ship visit place one aircraft under the control of the mapping program so that cargo operations cannot compromise attempts at aerial photography
- Engaging a contractor to acquire photography on a pay on results basis
Because of the weather conditions it is unrealistic to expect to be able to acquire photography of the whole island in one mission during a re-supply visit. The aircraft is required for cargo operations and it takes about 1-2 hours to equip the helicopter. If an aircraft were equipped and dedicated to the aerial photography it may be possible to photograph the island 'bit by bit' as the weather allows.
To improve response time most of the camera equipment could be permanently pre-fitted to the rack and a full wiring harness developed. This would reduce the time it takes to fit the camera equipment into the helicopter, enabling a faster response when weather conditions become suitable for aerial photography.
GPS Problems at Hurd Point
Problems with the Leica GPS equipment prevented the measurement of the baseline from the Aurora Camera Stand NMX1 to Hurd Point Trig NMX7. These problems may have been avoided if the surveyor, Frank Hoogesteger, had had the opportunity of testing the equipment prior to the departure of voyage 3.Taken from sections of the report:<br/><br/>Introduction<br/><br/>This report details the survey work carried out on Macquarie Island during November and December of 1996 by the Australian Surveying and Land Information Group (AUSLIG) on behalf of the Australian Antarctic Division's Mapping Program. The principle aim of the program was to acquire aerial photography to enable the production of a new topographic map of the island. A number of other tasks were also required to be carried out. This report deals with each task and the results achieved.<br/><br/>The survey work was carried out by the following people:<br/><br/>Frank Hoogesteger - Tasmanian Department of Environment and Land Management<br/>Roger Handsworth - Platypus Engineering<br/>Richard Lemon - Australian Surveying and land Information Group<br/><br/>Although this report touches on the work carried out by Roger Handsworth and Frank Hoogesteger, it does not cover the specifics of their work, that being the subject of separate reports to be submitted the them.<br/><br/>Time Frame<br/><br/>The Macquarie Island field party departed Hobart at about 5pm on Monday 25th November 1996 aboard the Aurora Australis, voyage 3 of the ANARE re-supply season. Voyage 3 arrived at Macquarie Island at about 9am eastern standard summer time (UT+11) on Thursday 28th November. The survey party departed Macquarie Island at about 10am on Monday 2nd December and arrived back in Hobart at about 7am on Thursday 5th December 1996.<br/><br/>This provided three and a half days on the island in which to complete the survey program.<br/> <br/>Aims and Project Brief<br/><br/>The 1996/97 Survey Program for Macquarie Island lists the following tasks and those responsible for their execution:<br/><br/>1. Aerial Photography of the island and station area (Lemon/Handsworth)<br/>2. Precise leveling from AFN station, AUS211 RM1 and RM2 to Garden Cove Bench Mark AUS228 (Lemon)<br/>3. Field survey of station buildings and services to check and update Digital Station Information System (Lemon)<br/>4. Install tide gauge staff and carry out water level observations at Garden Cove (Handsworth/Lemon-assist)<br/>5. GPS baseline from the AFN Station AUS211 to the Garden Cove Tide Gauge Bench Mark AUS92 (Lemon)<br/>6. Retrieval of corner cube reflectors for use on Heard Island (Lemon)<br/>7. Re-establish the Management Zone boundaries and identify to the new Station Leader (Hoogesteger)<br/>8. Level connection by GPS from the aurora camera stand NMX1 to Hurd Point Trig. NMX7 (Hoogesteger)<br/>9. Level connection by EDM from Hurd Point Trig NMX7 to tide gauge sensor (Hoogesteger)<br/>10. Download data and Check Hurd Point Tide Gauge. Install temporary tide staff at Hurd Point and take water level and temperature readings (Hoogesteger)<br/>11. Carry out maintenance of the tide gauges at Garden Cove (Handsworth)<br/>12. On an opportunity basis check height and position of features on the plateau for ground truthing of SAR DEM (Lemon)<br/><br/>These tasks are listed in order of priority. <br/><br/>A copy of the 1996/97 Survey Brief for Macquarie Island is included as Appendix A
Excitability of human motor cortex inputs prior to grasp
No full textTranscranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) was used to investigate corticospinal excitability during the preparation period preceding visually guided self-paced grasping. Previously we have shown that while subjects prepare to grasp a visible object, paired-pulse TMS at a specific interval facilitates motor-evoked potentials (MEPs) in hand muscles in a manner that varies with the role of the muscle in shaping the hand for the upcoming grasp. This anticipatory modulation may reflect transmission of inputs to human primary motor cortex (M1) for visuomotor guidance of hand shape. Conversely, single-pulse TMS is known to suppress MEPs during movement preparation. Here we investigate the time course of single- and paired-pulse MEP modulation. TMS was delivered over M1, at different time intervals after visual presentation of either a handle or a disc to healthy subjects. Participants were instructed to view the object, and later to grasp it when given a cue. During grasp there was a specific pattern of hand muscle activity according to the object grasped. MEPs were evoked in these muscles by TMS delivered prior to grasp. Paired-pulse MEPs were facilitated, whilst single-pulse MEPs were suppressed. The pattern of facilitation matched the object-specific pattern of muscle activity for TMS pulses delivered 150 ms or more after object presentation. However, this effect was not present when TMS was delivered immediately after object presentation, or if the delivery of TMS was given separately from the cue to perform the grasp action. These results suggest that object-related information for preparation of appropriate hand shapes reaches M1 only immediately preceding execution of the grasp
Preclinical evaluation of lime juice as a topical microbicide candidate
No full textBackground: The continued growth of the global HIV epidemic highlights the urgent need to develop novel prevention strategies to reduce HIV transmission. The development of topical microbicides is likely to take a number of years before such a product would be widely available.
This has resulted in a call for the rapid introduction of simpler vaginal intervention strategies in the interim period. One suggested practice would be vaginal douching with natural products including lime or lemon juice. Here we present a comprehensive preclinical evaluation of lime juice (LiJ) as a potential intervention strategy against HIV.
Results: Pre-treatment of HIV with LiJ demonstrated direct virucidal activity, with 10% juice inactivating the virus within 5 minutes. However, this activity was significantly reduced in the presence of seminal plasma, where inactivation required maintaining a 1:1 mixture of neat LiJ and seminal plasma for more than 5 minutes. Additionally, LiJ demonstrated both time and dosedependent
toxicity towards cervicovaginal epithelium, where exposure to 50% juice caused 75–90% toxicity within 5 minutes increasing to 95% by 30 minutes. Cervicovaginal epithelial cell monolayers were more susceptible to the effects of LiJ with 8.8% juice causing 50% toxicity after 5
minutes. Reconstructed stratified cervicovaginal epithelium appeared more resilient to LiJ toxicity with 30 minutes exposure to 50% LiJ having little effect on viability. However viability was reduced by 75% and 90% following 60 and 120 minutes exposure. Furthermore, repeat application (several times daily) of 25% LiJ caused 80–90% reduction in viability.
Conclusion: These data demonstrate that the virucidal activity of LiJ is severely compromised in the presence of seminal plasma. Potentially, to be effective against HIV in vivo, women would need to apply a volume of neat LiJ equal to that of an ejaculate, and maintain this ratio vaginally for 5–30 minutes after ejaculation. Data presented here suggest that this would have significant adverse
effects on the genital mucosa. These data raise serious questions about the plausibility and safety of such a prevention approach
Preview of a book reading by Lawrence Krauser, author of Lemon, a novel, which
No full textPreview of a book reading by Lawrence Krauser, author of Lemon, a novel, which will be presented at Casco Bay Books in Portland Feb. 17
Episode 15: Melting the Internet and Featuring VIP Guest Prof Narelle Lemon
No full textWelcome to the Swinburne Professional Staff Network Podcast, The Swinburne Professional Staff Podcast with Kristy & Ash, made by Professional Staff for ALL Swinburne Staff.
Today we have a very special guest joining us for a chat and a cup of green tea, but before we get to the episode we wanted to recap on a couple of super important things!
The first cab off the rank is Ash's new microphone and how she is coming in loud and clear, also how we melted the internet AGAIN!!! with record numbers listening to us, some upcoming media we have with a media and comms student and finally a hilarious flashback to Kristy's neighbour Noel and working from home during covid! Total Crack Up!
Today we are so delighted to have the kind-of newly minted Professor and Associate Dean of Education, from the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education, Narelle Lemon. For those who don't know, Dr Narelle Lemon, is a Researcher, educator, writer + prolific author, and Self-care advocate, but most of all she is amazing. Please welcome Professor Narelle Lemon to the pod!
Enjoy and thanks so much for listening.
BTW how did you enjoy the brand-new professional voice overs, by Kat? We loved them
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