1,425 research outputs found
The Ecology of Cuvier’s beaked whale, Ziphius cavirostris (Cetacea: Ziphiidae), in the Bay of Biscay
Full text linkThis dissertation introduces the habitat use and spatial-temporal distribution of Cuvier’s beaked whale (Ziphius cavirostris, Cuvier, 1823) in the Bay of Biscay, from surveys carried out by the Biscay Dolphin Research Programme between 1995 and 2007. I have analysed the spatio-temporal distribution of Cuvier’s beaked whale, using dedicated and opportunistic sightings and the interactions with fixed physical variables (depth, slope and aspect), non-fixed environmental variables (sea surface temperature) in the Bay of Biscay, northeast Atlantic. This study used a differing combination of environmental variables and modelling: GAM (General Additive Model), and ENFA (Ecological Niche Factor Analysis), and PCA (Principal Component Analysis). Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing were used to achieve this. The habitat preferences of Cuvier’s beaked whale showed strong correlations with water depths >1000m and <4000m and steep slopes, associated with the Capbreton canyon, in the southeast Bay of Biscay and the continental shelf slopes in northern Biscay. Areas of high suitability for Cuvier’s beaked whale were predicted for the Bay of Biscay and predictions showed high habitat suitability areas over continental shelf slopes and submarine canyons. The variety of modelling techniques used to identify the habitat preferences and to predict areas of high suitability for Cuvier’s beaked whale in the Bay of Biscay all proved advantageous. On a global scale, techniques such as these could be applied to help research worldwide for future implementations of protected areas to conserve and maintain this species. The abundance and distribution of Cuvier’s beaked whales varied between years and seasons, with an increase in sightings over time and a seasonal distribution shifting north during spring and summer. Stranding records were also analyzed and compared with the sightings data, which identified regional patterns in seasonal distribution between France, the UK and Ireland. In addition to Cuvier’s beaked whale, this study investigated other deep-diving cetaceans (Northern bottlenose whale, Hyperoodon ampullatus, Sowerby’s beaked whale, Mesoplodon bidens, Sperm whale, Physalus macrocephalus, Pilot whale, Globicephala melas) and non-deep diving cetaceans (Fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, and Common dolphin, Delphinus delphis) observed in the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel. The Bay of Biscay is the most northerly range of the Cuvier’s beaked whale in the eastern north Atlantic and with year round observations, it could be suggested the population may be resident. This raises the question, could Cuvier’s beaked whale act as a predictor of increasing water temperatures because of climate change by shifting their distribution further north
Raspberry plant named ‘Jaclyn’
No full textThe present invention is a new and distinct primocane fruiting red raspberry cultivar named ‘Jaclyn’, which is capable of producing fruit much earlier than that of the standard cultivars. The cultivar is characterized by a vigorous suckering ability and its consistently large, dark, long conic and very symmetrical fruit. Fruit seldom sunscalds in the mid-Atlantic states when grown under standard irrigation and fertilization practices. Fruit aroma is very full, and fruit quality is excellent through even high temperatures. Fruit separation can be difficult in cooler weather
Measuring Medication Adherence: Demonstrating Occupational Therapy’s Distinct Value in Research
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Date Presented 4/1/2017
Poor medication adherence is a strong predictor of readmissions and declines in health and function. Unfortunately, current tools offer poor clinical utility for adults with disabilities in the community. Measurement methods will be reviewed and implications for research and practice will be discussed.
Primary Author and Speaker: Jaclyn K. Schwartz</jats:p
An integrative review of systematic reviews related to the management of breathlessness in respiratory illnesses
No full textBackground: breathlessness is a debilitating and distressing symptom in a wide variety of diseases and still a difficult symptom to manage. An integrative review of systematic reviews of non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions for breathlessness in non-malignant disease was undertaken to identify the current state of clinical understanding of the management of breathlessness and highlight promising interventions that merit further investigation.Methods: systematic reviews were identified via electronic databases between July 2007 and September 2009. Reviews were included within the study if they reported research on adult participants using either a measure of breathlessness or some other measure of respiratory symptoms.Results: in total 219 systematic reviews were identified and 153 included within the final review, of these 59 addressed non-pharmacological interventions and 94 addressed pharmacological interventions. The reviews covered in excess of 2000 trials. The majority of systematic reviews were conducted on interventions for asthma and COPD, and mainly focussed upon a small number of pharmacological interventions such as corticosteroids and bronchodilators, including beta-agonists. In contrast, other conditions involving breathlessness have received little or no attention and studies continue to focus upon pharmacological approaches. Moreover, although there are a number of non-pharmacological studies that have shown some promise, particularly for COPD, their conclusions are limited by a lack of good quality evidence from RCTs, small sample sizes and limited replication.Conclusions: more research should focus in the future on the management of breathlessness in respiratory diseases other than asthma and COPD. In addition, pharmacological treatments do not completely manage breathlessness and have an added burden of side effects. It is therefore important to focus more research on promising non-pharmacological intervention
Gilded Age, Norfolk, Virginia: Tidewater Wealth, Industry and Propriety
No full textNorfolk\u27s rise as a premier seaport brought with it an increase in power, wealth and industry in the nineteenth century. Local prominent families lived in exquisitely crafted homes and owned flourishing local businesses. Cobblestone lined the Freemason District and downtown streets. The area\u27s elite participated in numerous social clubs, religious groups and philanthropic organizations. One family, the Hunters, lived so luxuriously that they became one of the most fashionable families in the city. Join author Jaclyn Spainhour as she explores Norfolk\u27s social customs, cosmopolitan soirées and more that truly embodied the Gilded Age. [From Amazon.com]https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/history_books/1041/thumbnail.jp
Phylogenetics of allodapine bees: a review of social evolution, parasitism and biogeography
No full textIt has been assumed that allodapine bees represent early stages in the evolution of social behaviour. Early studies suggested that sociality evolved from solitary forms, and that the solitary to social transition coincided with a transition from mass to progressive provisioning of brood. Recent studies challenge both of these assumptions, they suggest that: (i) Macrogalea replaces Halterapis + Compsomelissa as the sister group to all other genera; (ii) sociality is plesiomorphic for the tribe; and based on extended Halterapis research, (iii) there are no strictly solitary allodapine species and, therefore, no reversals to solitary living. Penalised likelihood dating of Bayesian inferred phylograms show allodapine lineages have an origin older than 40 Mya. The early origin of sociality in this tribe may explain the diverse array of social organization (and social parasitism) found in species across a range of clades, and the age of the group raises curious biogeographic scenarios.Simon M. Tierney, Jaclyn A. Smith, Luke Chenoweth, Michael P. Schwar
Women's Experiences of Receiving a Delayed Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Adulthood: An Interpretive Phenomenological Inquiry
No full textMany women with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed until adulthood, causing them to struggle without support for many years. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of women who received a delayed diagnosis of ASD, with a focus on what barriers they encountered on their journey to diagnosis and how their delayed diagnosis impacted them. An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used, and 10 semi-structured interviews were conducted with adult women who received an ASD diagnosis at age 18 or older. A thematic analysis identified eight themes and 18 sub-themes within three categories: barriers to diagnosis, pre-diagnosis struggles, and post-diagnosis experiences and impact. Findings suggest that traditional diagnostic criteria and provider assumptions often fail to capture the female autism phenotype, particularly due to masking
Session 6: Nurse Leaders Virtual Summit April 2023
No full textThe purpose of the Nurse Leader Virtual Summit is to provide an avenue for nurse leaders from various Sigma Academies and Nightingale Challenge to disseminate their leadership journey.
This session features Jaclyn Smith, MSN, RN . Ms. Smith is a nurse educator from Mississippi and a member of the second cohort for Sigma\u27s Nightingale Challenge, now called the Nursing Now Challenge, in 2020 and 2021. She received her BSN from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2008 and her MSN in nursing education from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2019. Before becoming a full-time nurse educator, nurse Smith worked in various critical care areas in Louisiana and Mississippi and continues to practice as an RN in ICU. Currently, she teaches at Pearl River Community College as an instructor in Medical-Surgical I. In May, nurse Smith is taking on the role of simulation coordinator for the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park and is excited to be transitioning to the university level of academia.
The remaining speakers and their program affiliations are:
- AlJuhara Thaar AlMarzoog, MSN, RN, CNS - Nurse Leadership Academy for Practice
- Harmen Hummel, RN - Nursing Now Challenge
- Husain Nasaif, DPN, MSc, APN - Experienced Academic Leadership Academy
- Reccia McKenzie, RN - Nurse Empowerment Program
- Susan M. Smith, DNP, RN, NPD-BC - Virtual Academy: Writing for Publication
Summit Host: Matt Howard, DNP, RN, CEN, TCRN, CPEN, CPN, Director of Scholarship and Leadership Resources, Sigma
Learning Outcomes:
- Characterize at least two leadership traits of nursing leaders
- Identify where you are in your personal nursing leadership journe
Outlining the Hidden Curriculum: Perspectives on Successfully Navigating Scientific Conferences
Full text linkScientific conferences and meetings are valuable opportunities for researchers to network, communicate, and develop knowledge. For early career scientists, conferences can also be intimidating, confusing, and overwhelming, especially without having adequate preparation or experience. In this Perspective, we provide advice based on previous experiences navigating scientific meetings and conferences. These guidelines outline parts of the hidden curriculum around preparing for and attending meetings, navigating conference sessions, networking with other scientists, and participating in social activities while upholding a recommended code of conduct
MPR Reference No.: 6058-400 Opportunities and Capacity for Community Benefit: GHMSI’s Potential Role in the National Capital Area
No full textof Public Health, and Jack Needleman, UCLA School of Public Health, in developing this report. We also are grateful for the very thoughtful comments provided by Richard Herzog, Walter Smith, and the many community and health leaders we consulted in preparing this report. Jaclyn Wong, Mathematica Policy Research, provided valuable research assistance to the project
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