Can nature-based experiences affect an individual’s connection to nature without teaching conservation and what is the “stickiness” of such experiences?
Deborah Robertson-Andersson, Judy Mann-Lang, Monica Maroun, Shana Mian & Christa Panos. Presented at the Symposium of Contemporary Conservation Practice 2015.
This was a presentation given at a seaweed harvesting workshop at Marine and Coastal Management in 2004. It looked at the harvesting of South African kelp resources and potential problems that were occuring in 2004.
This proposal outlines the development of a multi-media neurofeedback system for therapeutic use. It would use a wireless EEG headset to measure brainwaves and transform them into sound and visual feedback through software. The software would analyze the brainwaves in real-time and use multiple channels of sound and 3D graphics to guide the user's mental state. Therapists could customize neurofeedback protocols and track user data online to monitor progress. The system aims to provide an engaging way to train attention and help treat various conditions through neurofeedback therapy.
The document discusses strategies for enhancing user understanding of the helping process on Thecoupleconnection.net. It summarizes feedback from testing two versions that merged the helping process steps with the main navigation calls to action. Users found this confusing and preferred simpler navigation. The suggested strategy is to imply the helping process in the calls to action and offer multiple levels of description to engage users and improve signups for the work it out section.
The document proposes a design for supportive housing for the homeless in Melbourne. The proposal builds on the Common Ground model where running costs are subsidized through revenue-generating facilities like a restaurant, childcare, retail, and offices integrated into the building. The design aims to encourage interaction among residents of different backgrounds through shared community spaces.
O documento descreve as principais fontes de energia, dividindo-as em renováveis e não renováveis. Ele explica que a energia hidráulica, solar, eólica e geotérmica são fontes renováveis, enquanto a energia fóssil, nuclear e de biomassa são não renováveis. O documento fornece detalhes sobre cada tipo de fonte de energia, incluindo como elas funcionam e seus impactos ambientais.
Cristene O. Manlangit is applying for a Purchasing Supervisor position. She has over 5 years of experience in purchasing, cost control, and inventory management roles. Her most recent role is in Cost Control at The Oasis Paco Park Hotel, where she performs daily cost analysis, budget review, and invoice verification. She is well organized, takes initiative, and works well under pressure and with others.
The document outlines a simple performance management process consisting of 6 steps: setting expectations, inviting commitment, measuring progress, providing feedback, linking to consequences, and evaluating effectiveness. The process aims to avoid ambiguity by clearly defining roles and responsibilities up front and regularly monitoring performance.
This was a presentation given at a seaweed harvesting workshop at Marine and Coastal Management in 2004. It looked at the harvesting of South African kelp resources and potential problems that were occuring in 2004.
This proposal outlines the development of a multi-media neurofeedback system for therapeutic use. It would use a wireless EEG headset to measure brainwaves and transform them into sound and visual feedback through software. The software would analyze the brainwaves in real-time and use multiple channels of sound and 3D graphics to guide the user's mental state. Therapists could customize neurofeedback protocols and track user data online to monitor progress. The system aims to provide an engaging way to train attention and help treat various conditions through neurofeedback therapy.
The document discusses strategies for enhancing user understanding of the helping process on Thecoupleconnection.net. It summarizes feedback from testing two versions that merged the helping process steps with the main navigation calls to action. Users found this confusing and preferred simpler navigation. The suggested strategy is to imply the helping process in the calls to action and offer multiple levels of description to engage users and improve signups for the work it out section.
The document proposes a design for supportive housing for the homeless in Melbourne. The proposal builds on the Common Ground model where running costs are subsidized through revenue-generating facilities like a restaurant, childcare, retail, and offices integrated into the building. The design aims to encourage interaction among residents of different backgrounds through shared community spaces.
O documento descreve as principais fontes de energia, dividindo-as em renováveis e não renováveis. Ele explica que a energia hidráulica, solar, eólica e geotérmica são fontes renováveis, enquanto a energia fóssil, nuclear e de biomassa são não renováveis. O documento fornece detalhes sobre cada tipo de fonte de energia, incluindo como elas funcionam e seus impactos ambientais.
Cristene O. Manlangit is applying for a Purchasing Supervisor position. She has over 5 years of experience in purchasing, cost control, and inventory management roles. Her most recent role is in Cost Control at The Oasis Paco Park Hotel, where she performs daily cost analysis, budget review, and invoice verification. She is well organized, takes initiative, and works well under pressure and with others.
The document outlines a simple performance management process consisting of 6 steps: setting expectations, inviting commitment, measuring progress, providing feedback, linking to consequences, and evaluating effectiveness. The process aims to avoid ambiguity by clearly defining roles and responsibilities up front and regularly monitoring performance.
Video: http://ignitephoenix.blip.tv/file/1465783/
Event: Ignite Phoenix 2
Event Date: October 29th, 2008
Raising animals in your backyard is a great way to help the environment, grow your own food, and soothe the busied soul after a hectic day of suburban/urban life.
Promoting regional trade and agribusiness development in the Pacific :
2nd PACIFIC AGRIBUSINESS FORUM
"Linking the agrifood sector to the local markets for economic growth and improved food and nutrition security"
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Zé Paiva é um fotógrafo brasileiro formado em engenharia mecânica que trocou sua carreira pela fotografia após uma viagem pela Europa. Ele trabalhou como fotojornalista e abriu um estúdio em Florianópolis, especializando-se em publicidade. Zé Paiva ensinou fotografia em universidades e lançou livros sobre a natureza de Santa Catarina e Rio Grande do Sul, recebendo vários prêmios ao longo de sua carreira.
Promoting regional trade and agribusiness development in the Pacific :
2nd PACIFIC AGRIBUSINESS FORUM
"Linking the agrifood sector to the local markets for economic growth and improved food and nutrition security"
Organised by PIPSO, CTA, IFAD, SPC and SPTO
Tanoa Tusitala Hotel, Apia, Samoa, 29th August -1st September 2016
Kaveera Singh, Surina Singh, Gan Moodley, Deborah Robertson-Andersson. Presented at the ninth Scientific Symposium of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science (WIOMSA) 2015.
The professor is writing a letter of recommendation for Katie LeMay to receive an ABWA scholarship. The professor teaches Katie in a principles of macroeconomics course where Katie has the highest average and actively participates. Outside of class, Katie works multiple jobs, is a single mother of two, and volunteers at an animal shelter with her children. The professor highly recommends Katie for the scholarship based on her excellent academic performance, strong work ethic, and leadership abilities.
The most common consequences of ineffective or no procedural risk management are the excessive time spent by managers in dealing with unanticipated difficulties.
This document provides details about an exchange offer for Smart Technologies products. Customers can receive discounts and additional accessories by trading in older SMART Board interactive whiteboards and selecting new SMART Board models. The offer is available until December 31, 2022 and customers must contact their authorized SMART reseller to initiate a trade.
Analysis of your own Facebook friends’ data structure through graphsBig Data Colombia
This document outlines steps to analyze a person's social network structure through visualizing their Facebook friend connections and relationships:
1. It recommends using the Lost Circles Chrome extension to scrape a user's Facebook friend list and export it to a JSON file.
2. The JSON file can then be converted to a graph data file format (GDF) using a Python script for analysis in Gephi network visualization software.
3. Gephi can be used to analyze and visualize the network based on metrics like betweenness centrality, degree distribution, and modularity to understand the network structure and relationships.
Free Parental Workshop on "Raising responsible kids - How good we are???" was held on 7th of May 2016 at PSTTI. The workshop was addressed by Ms.Fathima Khader - Founder Evolve-Ed.
Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills through Reflective Writing Intervention am...iosrjce
The study that fed this article investigates the progress/development of critical thinking skills through
a reflective writing intervention. It is hypothesized in the study that metacognitive processes underlying
reflective writing and critical thinking interweave. In other words, when students think critically or write
reflectively they tend to use the same cognitive skills as writing in general is a circuit of thinking. Hence, It has
been empirically proven that Reflective writing is a pedagogical strategy, among others, that enhances Critical
Thinking skills of undergraduate students majoring in business, marketing and Finance. Reflective Writing
productions of thirty Moroccan Business College Juniors were assessed, evaluated and scored over on
academic term. The assessment was performed according to the Assessment Rubric for Critical thinking Skills
which was originally designed within the Quality Enhancement plan (QEP) initiative, Georgia State University
2009. Current findings were very significant as the six critical thinking skills defined in the rubric proved major
progress
Promoting regional trade and agribusiness development in the Pacific :
2nd PACIFIC AGRIBUSINESS FORUM
"Linking the agrifood sector to the local markets for economic growth and improved food and nutrition security"
Organised by PIPSO, CTA, IFAD, SPC and SPTO
Tanoa Tusitala Hotel, Apia, Samoa, 29th August -1st September 2016
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This is a presentation I gave at the 2005 Information Archtiecture Summit in Montreal. And later tweaked it a bit to present again in the Santa Cruz retreat in 2006.
The document contains 4 visual connections with identifications to find the theme. The themes identified are autobiographies of famous Malayalis, former governors of Kerala, and nominated members to the Rajya Sabha from Kerala. Each connection provides 4 names with the common theme as the connection.
Can nature-based experiences affect an individual's connection to nature with...MACE Lab
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The Healing Power of Nature: The need for nature for human health, developmen...BenBeckers
This document summarizes a paper presented at a conference on friluftsliv in Norway. It discusses how people in many Western cultures, especially in the US, now spend far less time in nature than in the past. While the benefits of spending time in nature are known to practitioners of friluftsliv, research is needed to demonstrate these benefits to others. The paper aims to review research from over 30 fields on the positive impacts of nature on human health and well-being. It also discusses several theories for how humans have an inherent need to affiliate with nature.
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Effects of a Walking and Outdoor Activity Based Therapy Project
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
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http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
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Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
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http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
This PowerPoint Presentation by Dr Werner Sattmann-Frese outlines key aspects of a complexity oriented and ecologically and somatically (body-centred) aware approach to counselling and psychotherapy. Werner is a senior lecturer and program manager at the Jansen Newman Institute in Sydney.
An introduction to the frameworks and approaches in our new book, It's All about Thinking - Collaborating to Support All Learners (Brownlie and Schnellert). This edition focuses on English, Social Studies and Humanities, grades 5-12.
This document discusses the ongoing debate between nature (innateness/heredity) and nurture (environmental influences) in human development. It provides an overview of the nature vs. nurture perspectives and defines key terms. The author then discusses specific issues in the debate like language acquisition and intelligence. While few take extreme positions, most experts agree both nature and nurture play a role, though recent surveys show more believe nurture has a greater influence. The document raises questions about implications for education and classroom management.
Video: http://ignitephoenix.blip.tv/file/1465783/
Event: Ignite Phoenix 2
Event Date: October 29th, 2008
Raising animals in your backyard is a great way to help the environment, grow your own food, and soothe the busied soul after a hectic day of suburban/urban life.
Promoting regional trade and agribusiness development in the Pacific :
2nd PACIFIC AGRIBUSINESS FORUM
"Linking the agrifood sector to the local markets for economic growth and improved food and nutrition security"
Organised by PIPSO, CTA, IFAD, SPC and SPTO
Tanoa Tusitala Hotel, Apia, Samoa, 29th August -1st September 2016
Zé Paiva é um fotógrafo brasileiro formado em engenharia mecânica que trocou sua carreira pela fotografia após uma viagem pela Europa. Ele trabalhou como fotojornalista e abriu um estúdio em Florianópolis, especializando-se em publicidade. Zé Paiva ensinou fotografia em universidades e lançou livros sobre a natureza de Santa Catarina e Rio Grande do Sul, recebendo vários prêmios ao longo de sua carreira.
Promoting regional trade and agribusiness development in the Pacific :
2nd PACIFIC AGRIBUSINESS FORUM
"Linking the agrifood sector to the local markets for economic growth and improved food and nutrition security"
Organised by PIPSO, CTA, IFAD, SPC and SPTO
Tanoa Tusitala Hotel, Apia, Samoa, 29th August -1st September 2016
Kaveera Singh, Surina Singh, Gan Moodley, Deborah Robertson-Andersson. Presented at the ninth Scientific Symposium of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science (WIOMSA) 2015.
The professor is writing a letter of recommendation for Katie LeMay to receive an ABWA scholarship. The professor teaches Katie in a principles of macroeconomics course where Katie has the highest average and actively participates. Outside of class, Katie works multiple jobs, is a single mother of two, and volunteers at an animal shelter with her children. The professor highly recommends Katie for the scholarship based on her excellent academic performance, strong work ethic, and leadership abilities.
The most common consequences of ineffective or no procedural risk management are the excessive time spent by managers in dealing with unanticipated difficulties.
This document provides details about an exchange offer for Smart Technologies products. Customers can receive discounts and additional accessories by trading in older SMART Board interactive whiteboards and selecting new SMART Board models. The offer is available until December 31, 2022 and customers must contact their authorized SMART reseller to initiate a trade.
Analysis of your own Facebook friends’ data structure through graphsBig Data Colombia
This document outlines steps to analyze a person's social network structure through visualizing their Facebook friend connections and relationships:
1. It recommends using the Lost Circles Chrome extension to scrape a user's Facebook friend list and export it to a JSON file.
2. The JSON file can then be converted to a graph data file format (GDF) using a Python script for analysis in Gephi network visualization software.
3. Gephi can be used to analyze and visualize the network based on metrics like betweenness centrality, degree distribution, and modularity to understand the network structure and relationships.
Free Parental Workshop on "Raising responsible kids - How good we are???" was held on 7th of May 2016 at PSTTI. The workshop was addressed by Ms.Fathima Khader - Founder Evolve-Ed.
Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills through Reflective Writing Intervention am...iosrjce
The study that fed this article investigates the progress/development of critical thinking skills through
a reflective writing intervention. It is hypothesized in the study that metacognitive processes underlying
reflective writing and critical thinking interweave. In other words, when students think critically or write
reflectively they tend to use the same cognitive skills as writing in general is a circuit of thinking. Hence, It has
been empirically proven that Reflective writing is a pedagogical strategy, among others, that enhances Critical
Thinking skills of undergraduate students majoring in business, marketing and Finance. Reflective Writing
productions of thirty Moroccan Business College Juniors were assessed, evaluated and scored over on
academic term. The assessment was performed according to the Assessment Rubric for Critical thinking Skills
which was originally designed within the Quality Enhancement plan (QEP) initiative, Georgia State University
2009. Current findings were very significant as the six critical thinking skills defined in the rubric proved major
progress
Promoting regional trade and agribusiness development in the Pacific :
2nd PACIFIC AGRIBUSINESS FORUM
"Linking the agrifood sector to the local markets for economic growth and improved food and nutrition security"
Organised by PIPSO, CTA, IFAD, SPC and SPTO
Tanoa Tusitala Hotel, Apia, Samoa, 29th August -1st September 2016
Communication Architecture: The Experience is the MessageJavier Velasco, PhD
This is a presentation I gave at the 2005 Information Archtiecture Summit in Montreal. And later tweaked it a bit to present again in the Santa Cruz retreat in 2006.
The document contains 4 visual connections with identifications to find the theme. The themes identified are autobiographies of famous Malayalis, former governors of Kerala, and nominated members to the Rajya Sabha from Kerala. Each connection provides 4 names with the common theme as the connection.
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Adopted families and systemic family therapyJulietYoung4
- Structural family therapy aims to establish clear hierarchies and boundaries within families but has several limitations when applied to adoptive families dealing with trauma.
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- There is a lack of evidence for its effectiveness with adoptive families and ethical issues around not directly addressing historic trauma.
- More collaborative, trauma-informed approaches along with individual therapy may better serve these families. Further research and specialist training is still needed.
The Psychology of Sustainability Behavior - For Facilities Managers Doherty 1...Thomas Doherty
The Psychology of Sustainability Behavior: Implications for Facilities Managers
This talk will provide a framework to help you understand some different ways that people think about environmental sustainability and the use of natural resources in businesses and organizations. We will identify some best practices for communicating with and motivating different stakeholders and implementing behavior change programs. These include recognizing and honoring different beliefs, setting realistic goals, and utilizing appropriate incentives. In this model, differences of opinion about the role of sustainability in the workplace--what we will call “environmental diversity”--are seen as a source of innovation.
The document discusses socio-ecological approaches to human development. It introduces Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, which places an individual within nested environmental systems from microsystem to macrosystem. These systems become more complex and interact with an individual's development. The lecture also covers another socio-ecological model and discusses using socio-ecological approaches to understand issues like graffiti and domestic abuse cases.
Ch 1 ppt Setting the Stage Multidimensional Approach of Generalist PracticeAriel. Christopher, BSW
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By the end of this presentation you should be able to:
Describe the common qualitative research approaches
Demonstrate how and when to conduct different types of qualitative research
Understand that focus group discussion and interview are not qualitative research methods or designs. They are just tools for data collection.
Nature connection and wellbeing in children (1).pptxRachelManning24
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Running head ENGLISH COMPOSITION IIENGLISH COMPOSITION II1.docxtodd271
Running head: ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
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ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
Roscoe Armstrong
Waldorf University
Answer to Question 1
Thesis statement: Postpartum depression has made it difficult for mothers to have a healthy relationship with their child. It has been observed that a high rate of prevalence is observed among these mothers six months after child delivery. For properly managing the postpartum depression, identification of several challenges during this period is extremely essential. Answer to Question 2
Some tips for locating sources for research papers to help classmates are in various places. I would tell them to first start with the library. If accuracy is concerned, the library has many sources that are more accurate as compared to something such as Wikipedia. Depending upon the research paper size, a number of sources can be used, but the main goal must be the use of sources, which will be very much authoritative (Ghiani et al., 2014). Now, for finding sources, which are authoritative, most of these sources are cited by other sources. Another place to check is Google Scholar. It would be much better if the trail of citations is followed to the primary sources. After finding all reputable sources, this can help in explaining the topic. It is essential to get sources, which are behind the sources for your research paper. This can be considered as an area for having a real opportunity in setting the research paper apart from other classmates. There must be at least one source per page of the research paper. Answer to Question 3
Focused knowledge provides a greater depth of knowledge as well as an understanding of any given subject (Dong et al., 2017). By possessing a working knowledge of any particular subject and along with such an increased knowledge of that particular subject through focused research, will help in arriving at a deep understanding of the subject. Focused knowledge is considered a product of smart research and it is also useful in utilizing time efficiently (Jensen, 2014). Such focused research may challenge several ideas which are preconceived and back those up or rather force the individual in altering his/ her perspective on that subject. Focused knowledge is mainly narrow and mostly restricts itself to a particular topic or subject.
This kind of knowledge can be developed by searching the sources which are the best. Anyone who is looking up any particular topic must know what he/ she is actually looking for and how that individual is going to utilize it within the research paper (Masuda et al., 2014). They must also see if the chosen source is credible or not and after checking he or she must find the first source instead of the second one. Therefore, for obtaining the best research paper possible, particular questions which are to be answered that will help in writing the research paper must be ensured.
References
Dong, Y., Bartol, K. M., Zhang, Z. X., & Li, C. (2017). Enhan.
This document outlines ecological literacy and ways to develop it. It introduces teachers and lessons, defining ecological literacy as understanding natural systems and principles that sustain life. Developing empathy, embracing sustainability, anticipating consequences, and understanding nature's role are presented as eco-literate practices. Possible activities to develop ecological literacy include clean-up drives, nature walks, gardening, sustainability challenges, and community projects. Participating in challenges provides knowledge on environmental issues and inspiring reductions in impacts. The document encourages being good stewards of the Earth.
People Helping People - Patient power learning about peer-to-peer healthcar...Nesta
This presentation was delivered at People Helping People - The future of public services - 3rd September 2014. For more information on the event visit http://www.nesta.org.uk/event/people-helping-people-future-public-services
Presentation from IUFRO World congress 2014: People and forests trajectory.
Forestry researchers are taking serious notice of the impacts of forests on people, and people on forests. Encouraging examples include attention to human well-being, attempts to work collaboratively with communities and their subgroups, a focus on power relations (devolution, ethnic and gender studies), and attention to people’s knowledge about forests. More controversial topics like swidden agriculture, human health, nutrition, human rights and population have also been addressed. But much remains to be done.
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This document discusses identifying local copepod species from the Mlalazi estuary in South Africa that can be used as live feed for fish larvae. Currently, South African fish hatcheries rely on imported live feed, but copepods are a desirable natural food source for fish larvae due to their nutrition. This study treated copepods from the Mlalazi estuary with different temperature and salinity levels to determine which species are most robust, as the first step to identifying suitable local copepods that can replace imported live feeds and improve fish larvae production.
S Pillay, Dr. A. J. Smit, Dr Deborah Robertson-Andersson. Submitted to the ninth Scientific Symposium of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science (WIOMSA) 2015.
This study investigated nitrogen pollution levels along the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It examined three estuaries - Hibberdene (Mhlungwa Estuary), Margate (Kongweni Estuary with WWTP), and Port Edward (Umtamvuna Estuary) - to determine if each was eutrophic. Nitrogen levels were also analyzed at increasing distances from the estuary mouths in associated rocky shore habitats. Statistical analyses found significant differences in nitrogen pollution among the three sites, with rocky shores supplemented by nutrients from estuarine sources. The study recommends monitoring both estuaries and rocky shores to better understand impacts, and developing more wastewater treatment
This document discusses the use of rubrics to enhance student scientific writing skills. It provides examples of rubrics used to assess student work in biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. The document outlines benefits of using rubrics such as making learning criteria and standards visible to students. Data is presented comparing student performance and pass rates from 2013 to 2015, finding that use of rubrics corresponded with improved student marks and higher pass rates. However, strikes impacted student performance in 2015 and gains were not consistently observed that year. Overall, the document advocates for the use of rubrics in assessment as part of the teaching and learning process.
The document discusses using a detailed rubric to evaluate student scientific writing skills across four life science disciplines in a marine biology module. A rubric was created using Bloom's taxonomy and applied to assess student reports in 2013, which showed significant grader bias. In 2014, the same rubric was used and found to eliminate bias while students' writing improved with a 22% increase between first and last reports, leading to a 22% rise in pass rates overall compared to the previous year without a rubric.
Copepods are a desired live feed for fish larvae due to their high nutritional value and small size. This study identified robust sub-tropical copepod species from the Mlalazi estuary in South Africa that could be used to feed Dusky Kob larvae. Copepods were subjected to different temperatures from 10-40°C and salinities from 10-40 PSU over 48 hours to determine their tolerance ranges. Identifying local copepod species that can survive a wide range of conditions will help increase fish larvae production and nutrition while decreasing costs compared to imported feeds or those requiring enrichment.
1) The document discusses aquaculture and aquaponics systems for balancing food production, economic development, and environmental impact reduction. It outlines various challenges with aquaculture including institutional failures and lack of infrastructure.
2) Two honors students conducted a study comparing plant growth and fish mortality in goldfish vs koi aquaponics systems, finding koi systems produced greater growth. They also analyzed costs/benefits of the systems.
3) Aquaponics has potential as a "leapfrog technology" but depends on support from government, hatcheries, and a network of suppliers like the electric grid or mobile network.
Aquaponics systems often require production fish like tilapia as a protein source, but this increases costs and complexity. Using ornamental fish instead could increase project success by providing a cheap, easy to cultivate waste source. This study tested a backyard raft aquaponics system using goldfish or koi as the waste source under LED lights or sunlight. Koi fish supported better plant growth than goldfish, and LED lights did not significantly impact growth compared to sunlight. Using ornamental fish is an example of "leapfrog technology" that could make aquaponics more economically viable.
Travis Kunnen, Gan Moodley, Deborah Roberston-Andersson. Presented at the ninth Scientific Symposium of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) 2015
Travis Kunnen, Ursula Scharler, David Muir. Presented at the ninth Scientific Symposium of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) 2015.
Refilwe Mofokeng, Gemma Gerber, Mathew Coote, Sipho Mkhize, Deborah Robertson-Andersson, Gan Moodley. Presented at the Symposium of Contemporary Conservation Practice 2015.
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Gemma Gerber, Thembani Mkhize, Deborah Robertson-Andersson, Gan Moodley. Presented the the ninth Scientific Symposium of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) 2015.
Kaveera Singh, Surina Singh, Gan Moodley, Deborah Robertson-Andersson. Presented at the ninth Scientific Symposium of the Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) 2015.
This document presents a novel methodology for separating microplastics (<500μm) from particulate organic matter (POM) in water samples. Current separation methods are inefficient at separating suspended microplastics and POM due to similarities in size and density. The developed method uses a two-phase separation where a non-polar solvent is added to draw microplastics into a separate immiscible layer that can be removed and analyzed. Testing recovered over 90% of fluorescent polyethylene terephthalate and polypropylene microplastics added but only 1% of denser polyethylene terephthalate microbeads. This accurate separation method allows for investigation of microplastic ingestion and effects in marine organisms and ecosystems.
1) The study aims to determine the effects of microplastic consumption and retention in marine fish by examining microplastic settlement times, gut retention times in various fish species, and the physiological impacts of prolonged microplastic consumption.
2) Preliminary results found that smaller microplastics remain bioavailable and are retained in fish guts longer than larger ones, and that microplastics can serve as a delivery mechanism for pollutants by remaining in fish guts for extended periods.
3) Future experiments will examine the impacts of prolonged microplastic exposure on fish physiology and determine if microplastics can pass through the gut lining into tissues.
Following on from a successful presentation to the Reciculation council members earlier in 2004, I was asked to make this presentation which should be titled why abalone farmers should grow seaweeds.
This is a presentation given at the 2009 Phycological Society of Southern Africa conference. The presentation looks at creating a debit credit account for an existing IMTA system in South Africa.
The binding of cosmological structures by massless topological defectsSérgio Sacani
Assuming spherical symmetry and weak field, it is shown that if one solves the Poisson equation or the Einstein field
equations sourced by a topological defect, i.e. a singularity of a very specific form, the result is a localized gravitational
field capable of driving flat rotation (i.e. Keplerian circular orbits at a constant speed for all radii) of test masses on a thin
spherical shell without any underlying mass. Moreover, a large-scale structure which exploits this solution by assembling
concentrically a number of such topological defects can establish a flat stellar or galactic rotation curve, and can also deflect
light in the same manner as an equipotential (isothermal) sphere. Thus, the need for dark matter or modified gravity theory is
mitigated, at least in part.
The use of Nauplii and metanauplii artemia in aquaculture (brine shrimp).pptxMAGOTI ERNEST
Although Artemia has been known to man for centuries, its use as a food for the culture of larval organisms apparently began only in the 1930s, when several investigators found that it made an excellent food for newly hatched fish larvae (Litvinenko et al., 2023). As aquaculture developed in the 1960s and ‘70s, the use of Artemia also became more widespread, due both to its convenience and to its nutritional value for larval organisms (Arenas-Pardo et al., 2024). The fact that Artemia dormant cysts can be stored for long periods in cans, and then used as an off-the-shelf food requiring only 24 h of incubation makes them the most convenient, least labor-intensive, live food available for aquaculture (Sorgeloos & Roubach, 2021). The nutritional value of Artemia, especially for marine organisms, is not constant, but varies both geographically and temporally. During the last decade, however, both the causes of Artemia nutritional variability and methods to improve poorquality Artemia have been identified (Loufi et al., 2024).
Brine shrimp (Artemia spp.) are used in marine aquaculture worldwide. Annually, more than 2,000 metric tons of dry cysts are used for cultivation of fish, crustacean, and shellfish larva. Brine shrimp are important to aquaculture because newly hatched brine shrimp nauplii (larvae) provide a food source for many fish fry (Mozanzadeh et al., 2021). Culture and harvesting of brine shrimp eggs represents another aspect of the aquaculture industry. Nauplii and metanauplii of Artemia, commonly known as brine shrimp, play a crucial role in aquaculture due to their nutritional value and suitability as live feed for many aquatic species, particularly in larval stages (Sorgeloos & Roubach, 2021).
Or: Beyond linear.
Abstract: Equivariant neural networks are neural networks that incorporate symmetries. The nonlinear activation functions in these networks result in interesting nonlinear equivariant maps between simple representations, and motivate the key player of this talk: piecewise linear representation theory.
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When I was asked to give a companion lecture in support of ‘The Philosophy of Science’ (https://shorturl.at/4pUXz) I decided not to walk through the detail of the many methodologies in order of use. Instead, I chose to employ a long standing, and ongoing, scientific development as an exemplar. And so, I chose the ever evolving story of Thermodynamics as a scientific investigation at its best.
Conducted over a period of >200 years, Thermodynamics R&D, and application, benefitted from the highest levels of professionalism, collaboration, and technical thoroughness. New layers of application, methodology, and practice were made possible by the progressive advance of technology. In turn, this has seen measurement and modelling accuracy continually improved at a micro and macro level.
Perhaps most importantly, Thermodynamics rapidly became a primary tool in the advance of applied science/engineering/technology, spanning micro-tech, to aerospace and cosmology. I can think of no better a story to illustrate the breadth of scientific methodologies and applications at their best.
Unlocking the mysteries of reproduction: Exploring fecundity and gonadosomati...AbdullaAlAsif1
The pygmy halfbeak Dermogenys colletei, is known for its viviparous nature, this presents an intriguing case of relatively low fecundity, raising questions about potential compensatory reproductive strategies employed by this species. Our study delves into the examination of fecundity and the Gonadosomatic Index (GSI) in the Pygmy Halfbeak, D. colletei (Meisner, 2001), an intriguing viviparous fish indigenous to Sarawak, Borneo. We hypothesize that the Pygmy halfbeak, D. colletei, may exhibit unique reproductive adaptations to offset its low fecundity, thus enhancing its survival and fitness. To address this, we conducted a comprehensive study utilizing 28 mature female specimens of D. colletei, carefully measuring fecundity and GSI to shed light on the reproductive adaptations of this species. Our findings reveal that D. colletei indeed exhibits low fecundity, with a mean of 16.76 ± 2.01, and a mean GSI of 12.83 ± 1.27, providing crucial insights into the reproductive mechanisms at play in this species. These results underscore the existence of unique reproductive strategies in D. colletei, enabling its adaptation and persistence in Borneo's diverse aquatic ecosystems, and call for further ecological research to elucidate these mechanisms. This study lends to a better understanding of viviparous fish in Borneo and contributes to the broader field of aquatic ecology, enhancing our knowledge of species adaptations to unique ecological challenges.
ESR spectroscopy in liquid food and beverages.pptxPRIYANKA PATEL
With increasing population, people need to rely on packaged food stuffs. Packaging of food materials requires the preservation of food. There are various methods for the treatment of food to preserve them and irradiation treatment of food is one of them. It is the most common and the most harmless method for the food preservation as it does not alter the necessary micronutrients of food materials. Although irradiated food doesn’t cause any harm to the human health but still the quality assessment of food is required to provide consumers with necessary information about the food. ESR spectroscopy is the most sophisticated way to investigate the quality of the food and the free radicals induced during the processing of the food. ESR spin trapping technique is useful for the detection of highly unstable radicals in the food. The antioxidant capability of liquid food and beverages in mainly performed by spin trapping technique.
Immersive Learning That Works: Research Grounding and Paths ForwardLeonel Morgado
We will metaverse into the essence of immersive learning, into its three dimensions and conceptual models. This approach encompasses elements from teaching methodologies to social involvement, through organizational concerns and technologies. Challenging the perception of learning as knowledge transfer, we introduce a 'Uses, Practices & Strategies' model operationalized by the 'Immersive Learning Brain' and ‘Immersion Cube’ frameworks. This approach offers a comprehensive guide through the intricacies of immersive educational experiences and spotlighting research frontiers, along the immersion dimensions of system, narrative, and agency. Our discourse extends to stakeholders beyond the academic sphere, addressing the interests of technologists, instructional designers, and policymakers. We span various contexts, from formal education to organizational transformation to the new horizon of an AI-pervasive society. This keynote aims to unite the iLRN community in a collaborative journey towards a future where immersive learning research and practice coalesce, paving the way for innovative educational research and practice landscapes.
Phenomics assisted breeding in crop improvementIshaGoswami9
As the population is increasing and will reach about 9 billion upto 2050. Also due to climate change, it is difficult to meet the food requirement of such a large population. Facing the challenges presented by resource shortages, climate
change, and increasing global population, crop yield and quality need to be improved in a sustainable way over the coming decades. Genetic improvement by breeding is the best way to increase crop productivity. With the rapid progression of functional
genomics, an increasing number of crop genomes have been sequenced and dozens of genes influencing key agronomic traits have been identified. However, current genome sequence information has not been adequately exploited for understanding
the complex characteristics of multiple gene, owing to a lack of crop phenotypic data. Efficient, automatic, and accurate technologies and platforms that can capture phenotypic data that can
be linked to genomics information for crop improvement at all growth stages have become as important as genotyping. Thus,
high-throughput phenotyping has become the major bottleneck restricting crop breeding. Plant phenomics has been defined as the high-throughput, accurate acquisition and analysis of multi-dimensional phenotypes
during crop growing stages at the organism level, including the cell, tissue, organ, individual plant, plot, and field levels. With the rapid development of novel sensors, imaging technology,
and analysis methods, numerous infrastructure platforms have been developed for phenotyping.
EWOCS-I: The catalog of X-ray sources in Westerlund 1 from the Extended Weste...Sérgio Sacani
Context. With a mass exceeding several 104 M⊙ and a rich and dense population of massive stars, supermassive young star clusters
represent the most massive star-forming environment that is dominated by the feedback from massive stars and gravitational interactions
among stars.
Aims. In this paper we present the Extended Westerlund 1 and 2 Open Clusters Survey (EWOCS) project, which aims to investigate
the influence of the starburst environment on the formation of stars and planets, and on the evolution of both low and high mass stars.
The primary targets of this project are Westerlund 1 and 2, the closest supermassive star clusters to the Sun.
Methods. The project is based primarily on recent observations conducted with the Chandra and JWST observatories. Specifically,
the Chandra survey of Westerlund 1 consists of 36 new ACIS-I observations, nearly co-pointed, for a total exposure time of 1 Msec.
Additionally, we included 8 archival Chandra/ACIS-S observations. This paper presents the resulting catalog of X-ray sources within
and around Westerlund 1. Sources were detected by combining various existing methods, and photon extraction and source validation
were carried out using the ACIS-Extract software.
Results. The EWOCS X-ray catalog comprises 5963 validated sources out of the 9420 initially provided to ACIS-Extract, reaching a
photon flux threshold of approximately 2 × 10−8 photons cm−2
s
−1
. The X-ray sources exhibit a highly concentrated spatial distribution,
with 1075 sources located within the central 1 arcmin. We have successfully detected X-ray emissions from 126 out of the 166 known
massive stars of the cluster, and we have collected over 71 000 photons from the magnetar CXO J164710.20-455217.
Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intellige...University of Maribor
Slides from talk:
Aleš Zamuda: Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intelligent Systems.
11th International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (IcETRAN), Niš, 3-6 June 2024
Inter-Society Networking Panel GRSS/MTT-S/CIS Panel Session: Promoting Connection and Cooperation
https://www.etran.rs/2024/en/home-english/
Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intellige...
Can nature-based experiences affect an individual’s connection to nature without teaching conservation and what is the “stickiness” of such experiences?
1. Can nature-based experiences affect an
individual’s connection to nature without
teaching conservation and what is the
“stickiness” of such experiences?
• Deborah Robertson-Andersson1, Judy Mann-Lang2, Monica
Maroun3;4, Shana Mian1 & Christa Panos4
2. JEEP JOCKEYS: THE REAL ICONS OF
CONSERVATION
• Deborah Robertson-Andersson1, Judy Mann-Lang2, Monica
Maroun3;4, Shana Mian1 & Christa Panos4
3. • Current biodiversity conservation programs can be
effective but biodiversity is still decreasing
4. How do we teach conservation?
• A positive human-nature relationship is essential for countering
today’s environmental problems. Frantz et al. (2005) and Nisbet et al. (2009)
• We call this relationship “connectedness”. Schultz (2002a)
• Connectedness to nature defined as “a self-perceived relationship of
interconnection between the self and the natural world”. Mayer & Frantz, (2004)
and Schultz et al. (2004)
5. How do we measure connectedness?
• The New Environmental Paradigm (NEP) scale (Dunlap et al. 2000; Schultz 2002a)
• The Inclusion of nature in the self (INS) scale (Schultz, 2000; 2001; 2002)
• The Implicit Associations Test (IAT) (Greenwald et al. 1998; Schultz et al 2004)
• The Connectedness to Nature Scale (CNS) Mayer & Frantz, (2004)
• The Love and Care for Nature (LCN) scale (Perkins, 2010).
6. • Researchers propose that if you can increase people’s
connectedness they are more likely to engage in a range of
conservation behaviours (Schultz, 2001; Mayer & Frantz 2004; Gosling & Williams 2010).
7. How do we expand the sense of self to
include the natural environment?
8. How do we expand the sense of self to
include the natural environment?
• Most literature recommends experiential learning in nature
14. How can we improve our measurement of
the experience?
Measuring knowledge is the traditional approach
BUT
Knowledge doesn’t lead to an increase in connectedness
15. How can we improve our measurement of
the experience?
• International Scales require adaptation for them to
work in an African Context
• We need more sensitive scales in order to measure
attitudes and values
16. The value of this study
It’s the first 1me we are trying to measure objec1vely the impact
of an non formal environmental experience in South Africa
We learnt how not to design a ques1onnaire!
The issue of long term change needs to be addressed
The importance of psychographic pre survey data (INS > 4)
Learnt to challenge our assump1ons – a nature based experience
is less effec1ve with higher incoming INS