The 2009 inaugural Fiji Islands Conservation Science Forum (FICSF) provided an excellent platform for the Butterflyfish Count organizing committee to present its findings to the greater scientific and conservation organizations in Fiji as well as to the general public. The presentation was made by Chinnamma Reddy on behalf of the committee.
In the International Year of the Coral Reef (2008), you have the opportunity to help celebrate and record Fiji’s amazing coral reef biodiversity, show you care about our world’s delicate coral reef systems, and have fun, by taking part in a week-long hunt for the Great Fiji Butterflyfish!
Easy to do, this is suitable for visitors and locals alike, whether you are a snorkeler, SCUBA diver or Glass-bottom boat passenger. We hope that tourists, school children, scientists and all people with an interest in the marine environment will take to the reefs with us to search for Butterflyfish.
Double Saddled Butterflyfish, FijiThe Great Fiji Butterflyfish Count will be held around Fiji from the 2nd to the 8th November 2008. You can do a single count during that week, or take place as many times as you like during that week, so that you cover different reefs. All data will be gratefully accepted!
So, grab your Great Fiji Butterflyfish Count slate from participating resorts and dive operators, put on your snorkel and mask and dive into the beautiful blue waters of Fiji, to be a part of history!
Identification and study of important cultivable FishesDr. Karri Ramarao
In India mostly major carps are use to cultivable freshwater fish and some catfish also use to culture. The important cultivable species are Catla catla, Labeo rohita, Cirrhinus mrigalaIn India mostly major carps are use to cultivable fish and some catfish also use to culture. The important cultivable saline water species areMugils, Lates etc,.
In the International Year of the Coral Reef (2008), you have the opportunity to help celebrate and record Fiji’s amazing coral reef biodiversity, show you care about our world’s delicate coral reef systems, and have fun, by taking part in a week-long hunt for the Great Fiji Butterflyfish!
Easy to do, this is suitable for visitors and locals alike, whether you are a snorkeler, SCUBA diver or Glass-bottom boat passenger. We hope that tourists, school children, scientists and all people with an interest in the marine environment will take to the reefs with us to search for Butterflyfish.
Double Saddled Butterflyfish, FijiThe Great Fiji Butterflyfish Count will be held around Fiji from the 2nd to the 8th November 2008. You can do a single count during that week, or take place as many times as you like during that week, so that you cover different reefs. All data will be gratefully accepted!
So, grab your Great Fiji Butterflyfish Count slate from participating resorts and dive operators, put on your snorkel and mask and dive into the beautiful blue waters of Fiji, to be a part of history!
Identification and study of important cultivable FishesDr. Karri Ramarao
In India mostly major carps are use to cultivable freshwater fish and some catfish also use to culture. The important cultivable species are Catla catla, Labeo rohita, Cirrhinus mrigalaIn India mostly major carps are use to cultivable fish and some catfish also use to culture. The important cultivable saline water species areMugils, Lates etc,.
Get on your scuba gear and get ready for an undersea adventure!
Along your way, you will be discovering some of the amazing creatures that live in the sea kingdom we call the ocean.
You will need to find as much as information as you can about these sea creatures and tell us about your adventure..
Fish Taxonomy & Charateristics
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Subphylum Vertebrata (Back bone present)
Supraclass Agnatha (Jawless Fish)
Class Myxini (Hagfish)
Class Cphalospidomorphi (Lamprey)
Supraclass Gnathostomata (Jawed Fish)
Class Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Class Osteichthyes (Bony Fish)
Fish are all members of the phylum Chordata, sub-phylum Vertebrata. Fish are generally spindle-shaped, oval in section, and flattened either sideways or dorsal-ventrally. The skin is covered in protective scales, with some exceptions (lampreys, ocean sunfish). All fins have fins of some sort, all the size, number, and shape vary. Fish breathe through gills, and only a very few have actual lungs. Most fish have a special organ known as a swim bladder that prevents them from sinking, and, in some cases, aids in respiration. The common name "fish" refers to four different classes, depending on the person classifying them (there are numerous different ways to classify fish). Bony fish also have special adaptations that allow them to remain buoyant. A special organ called a swim bladder housed under the bony skeleton is a gas filled chamber that allows the bony fish to remain floating in the water. Some fish have a connection between this organ and the digestive tract to allow the extraction of oxygen. Another special adaptation is the operculum, a flap on each side of the fish that covers the chambers housing the gills. A bony fish is able to breathe without swimming simply by moving the operculum. Other hallmarks of these fish are paired fins, many teeth, dermal scales in the skin (in most species), and numerous vertebrae. Most bony fish are ray-finned fish, meaning that they have thin, flexible skeletal rays. Lobe-finned fish, the other type of bony fish, have muscular fins supported by bones. Only one species of lobe-finned fish, the coelacanth, still lives. However, it was the lobe-finned fish that made possible the colonization of land.
Reproduction is a fundamental biological process which enables continuation of species. In fisheries biology, reproduction assumes greater significance to understand sexual
dimorphism, process of maturation, size or age of maturity, breeding season, spawning area, sexual segregation, migration, fecundity, embryonic and larval development and
recruitment. Most of the management strategies in capture fisheries are based on reference points that are the manifestations of reproductive biology. In aquaculture,
knowledge of reproductive biology of a fish is essential for hatchery production of fish feeds.
,
Nazmul Haque Syekat
Increasing demand for fish has increased the pressure on marine life. Pollution in the water bodies has intensified and threat to aquatic biota has become worse.
Get on your scuba gear and get ready for an undersea adventure!
Along your way, you will be discovering some of the amazing creatures that live in the sea kingdom we call the ocean.
You will need to find as much as information as you can about these sea creatures and tell us about your adventure..
Fish Taxonomy & Charateristics
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Subphylum Vertebrata (Back bone present)
Supraclass Agnatha (Jawless Fish)
Class Myxini (Hagfish)
Class Cphalospidomorphi (Lamprey)
Supraclass Gnathostomata (Jawed Fish)
Class Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Class Osteichthyes (Bony Fish)
Fish are all members of the phylum Chordata, sub-phylum Vertebrata. Fish are generally spindle-shaped, oval in section, and flattened either sideways or dorsal-ventrally. The skin is covered in protective scales, with some exceptions (lampreys, ocean sunfish). All fins have fins of some sort, all the size, number, and shape vary. Fish breathe through gills, and only a very few have actual lungs. Most fish have a special organ known as a swim bladder that prevents them from sinking, and, in some cases, aids in respiration. The common name "fish" refers to four different classes, depending on the person classifying them (there are numerous different ways to classify fish). Bony fish also have special adaptations that allow them to remain buoyant. A special organ called a swim bladder housed under the bony skeleton is a gas filled chamber that allows the bony fish to remain floating in the water. Some fish have a connection between this organ and the digestive tract to allow the extraction of oxygen. Another special adaptation is the operculum, a flap on each side of the fish that covers the chambers housing the gills. A bony fish is able to breathe without swimming simply by moving the operculum. Other hallmarks of these fish are paired fins, many teeth, dermal scales in the skin (in most species), and numerous vertebrae. Most bony fish are ray-finned fish, meaning that they have thin, flexible skeletal rays. Lobe-finned fish, the other type of bony fish, have muscular fins supported by bones. Only one species of lobe-finned fish, the coelacanth, still lives. However, it was the lobe-finned fish that made possible the colonization of land.
Reproduction is a fundamental biological process which enables continuation of species. In fisheries biology, reproduction assumes greater significance to understand sexual
dimorphism, process of maturation, size or age of maturity, breeding season, spawning area, sexual segregation, migration, fecundity, embryonic and larval development and
recruitment. Most of the management strategies in capture fisheries are based on reference points that are the manifestations of reproductive biology. In aquaculture,
knowledge of reproductive biology of a fish is essential for hatchery production of fish feeds.
,
Nazmul Haque Syekat
Increasing demand for fish has increased the pressure on marine life. Pollution in the water bodies has intensified and threat to aquatic biota has become worse.
Determination of Rate of Shell Accretion in Pesticide Induced Fresh Water Biv...ijtsrd
Rate of shell accretion was studied in the freshwater bivalve, Parreysia corrugata exposed to chronic treatment of pesticides; quinalphos (0.108 ppm) and thiodan (0.0708 ppm). The thickness of the accreted part was maximum at umbo, moderate in the middle and was minimum at the margin of the shell in bivalves of all three groups. Rate of shell accretion was reduced in pesticide exposed bivalves than in normal bivalves. Accreted piece of the shell found to become brittle with dull and poor nacre. Dr. Pramod P. Phirke | Dr. S.P. Zambare"Determination of Rate of Shell Accretion in Pesticide Induced Fresh Water Bivalve, Parreysia Corrugata" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-1 | Issue-4 , June 2017, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd2204.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/biological-science/zoology/2204/determination-of-rate-of-shell-accretion-in-pesticide-induced-fresh-water-bivalve-parreysia-corrugata/dr-pramod-p-phirke
Introduction for NOAA lesson by Susan Kaiser, TAS 2012: One Fish, Two Fish skaiser4800
This Power Point introduces the work of marine scientists working for FWC and NOAA as they study fish migration patterns and population off the Florida Keys near the Dry Tortugas. The original presentation was written by Danielle Morley and edited by Susan Kaiser Teacher at Sea, 2012 for use with the lesson she developed called One Fish, Two Fish. All of the resources are available at the NOAA TAS website.
Diversity and distribution of seaweeds in Saint Martin Island, BangladeshAbdullaAlAsif1
This present investigation conducted on diversity and distribution analysis of the sub-littoral seaweed flora collected from January to June, 2007 from north part and south part of the Saint Martin Island, Bangladesh has revealed the presence of 37 seaweed taxa, 11 under Chlorophyceae, 14 under Phaeophyceae and 12 under Rhodophyceae. The distribution, diversity and abundance of seaweed flora fluctuate due to temperature, locations and species composition variations in Saint Martin Island.
Diversity and dispersion patterns of echinoderms in Babanlagan, Talisayan, Mi...Angelo Mark Walag
Echinoderms are fundamentally good indicators of health and status of coralline communities in marine waters. In this study, the diversity and distribution of echinoderm species were determined in Babanlagan, Talisayan, Misamis Oriental. In total, 387 individuals were collected coming from classes Echinoidea, Holothuroidea, Asteroidea, and Ophiuroidea. The majority of individuals collected were Protoreaster nodusus, which is a good indicator of reef health while the least abundant echinoderm species was Acanthaster planci. The pattern of distribution of majority of echinoderms was a clumped distribution while the other groups followed regular/uniform distribution, which may be due to limited dispersal ability and availability and available food sources. Moderate species diversity was also observed and species were rather similar in abundance, shown by the evenness index. This suggests good marine health, even under the threat of gleaning activities, active fishing, and habitat destruction. It is recommended that follow-up studies are conducted especially regarding monitoring of echinoderm species, to further assess the health of the intertidal zone in Babanlagan, Talisayan, Misamis Oriental.
Puffer fish belonging to the family tetraodontidae are usually distributed in the shallow waters. During investigation in stations viz. Marina Park, Chidiyatapu and Burmanullah, around Andaman, five species from genus Arothron and two from Canthigaster have been recorded and were mostly found to prefer coral reefs and rock crevices, with the exception of Arothron immaculatus, which was found to be present in the open waters and it confined to sandy bottom substrate with patches of sea grasses around them. These fishes were found to be most diverse and abundant in Chidiyatapu with the Margelef’s Richness Index of 2.49, Shannon-Wiener index of 1.05 and Pielou’s evenness index of 0.96. Biometric analysis results demonstrate that they have shown an isometric growth. The individuals collected were mostly lying in the length group of 120-160 mm. Gut content analysis of A. Immaculatus reveals that the fish feed mainly on molluscs and sea urchin and the other food items were shrimps, crabs, sponges, micro algae, foraminiferans etc. gastro-somatic index, hepato-somatic index and gonado-somatic indices were also calculated to throw light upon the feeding behavior and reproductive maturity of the fishes. Most of the individuals were found to be in the developing stage of maturity.
Dive into Ghana's crucial mission of safeguarding sea turtles with this enlightening PowerPoint presentation. Explore the intricate web of challenges these magnificent creatures face and discover their pivotal role in maintaining marine ecosystems. From the impact of climate change to the threats posed by human activities, each slide unveils a facet of the journey toward conservation. Gain insights into ongoing initiatives, community involvement, and innovative approaches to ensure a harmonious coexistence between humans and sea turtles. Together, let's embark on a visual journey to understand the importance of protecting these ancient mariners and fostering a sustainable future for Ghana's coastal biodiversity.
Similar to Fiji Butterflyfish Presentation at FICSF (20)
Making Tourism Sustainable for the Micro-Small-Medium Enterprise (MSME) in FijiStuart Gow
With the theme ‘Progressive Tourism through Sustainable Partnerships’, the FTT provided a platform for Government and key tourism industry stakeholders to discuss pertinent matters to
help develop the Fijian tourism industry sustainably. The FTT discussed projects, plans and recommendation that will grow the tourism sector further.
Session 3: Making Tourism: Sustainable. This session focused on renewable energy, forest and marine protection and sustainable tourism. Expected outcomes from this session were to garner greater support for addressing challenges to the sustainable development of the tourism sector.
Presented at the 2017 Fijian Tourism Talanoa, Sheraton Resort, Fiji
18th November 2017
Hosted by: Fiji Ministry Of Industry, Trade And Tourism
SME Private ownership and the community in FijiStuart Gow
SME Private ownership and the community in Fiji presentation given at Tourism and community development in Fiji symposium hosted by The School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of the South Pacific in association with The Institute of Development Studies, Massey University
25 June 2015
Location: Post Graduate Lecture Theatre, Faculty of Business and Economics
Work Stress - MBA Organisational Behaviour SeminarStuart Gow
Organisational Behaviour ; Robbins, S.P., Judge, T.A., Millett, B., Boyle, M. (2014) , 7ed.. NSW, Australia: Pearson Education Australia
“The Retention Bonus? Time,” S. Greenhouse, The New York Times(January 8, 2011), pp. B1, B7
“The Yawning of a New Era,” M. V. Rafter, Workforce Management (December 2010), pp. 3–4
“Deutsche Says It Does More with Less,” M. Turner, Financial News (June 2, 2011), efinancialnews.com
David J. Abramis (1994) Relationship Of Job Stressors To Job Performance: Linear Or An Inverted-u? Psychological Reports: Volume 75, Issue , Pp. 547-558
Mei-yung Leung, Yee-Shan Chan, Paul Olomolaiye. (2008) Impact of Stress on the Performance of Construction Project Managers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management 134:8, 644-652
Fiji ONE Competitive Strategy - MBA440 - Strategic Management - USP Fiji Stuart Gow
Group Paper with problem statement and research of an existing South Pacific organization or a new business Pacific Entrepreneurial start-up proposal.
The Fiji Television Group has recorded a loss in its last financial year which ended June 30th. Its audited annual report shows a loss of $1.5 million – a huge drop from the 2013 financial year when the company made a profit of $3.6 million. Revenue from Fiji TV’s key operations, Fiji One, Sky Pacific and its business in Papua New Guinea also fell from $39.5 million to $37.2 million. The Fiji TV holding company also reported a decrease in profit in the year ended 30th June.
Company chairman Padam Lala says the results are adequate given the challenges and economic conditions faced in different areas of operation in the Pacific.
FijiFoto GLO-BUS Presentation MBA 2014 @ USP FijiStuart Gow
GLO-BUS is a completely online exercise where teams of students run a digital camera company in head-to-head competition against companies run by other class members. Company operations parallel those of actual digital camera companies. Just as in the real-world, companies compete in a global market arena, selling digital cameras in four geographic regions—Europe-Africa, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
Company co-managers must make decisions relating to R&D, component usage, camera performance, product line breadth, p roduction operations, work force compensation, outsourcing, pricing, sales and marketing, finance, and corporate citizenship and social responsibility. The challenge is to craft and execute a competitive strategy that results in a respected brand image, keeps your company in contention for global market leadership, and produces good financial performance as measured by earnings per share, return on investment, stock price appreciation, and credit rating.
All aspects of the GLO-BUS business strategy game parallel the functioning of the real-world digital camera market, thus allowing you and your co-managers to (1) think rationally and logically in deciding what to do and (2) get valuable practice in making a variety of different business decisions under circumstances that mirror real-world competitive conditions.
GLUCO biscuit product Marketing Plan - MBA 437 MarketingStuart Gow
Product
The company will launch an all new product into the Fiji and South Pacific Regional marketplace. It is aimed primarily as a Glucose Biscuit for the School Lunch Market.
The company seeks to fulfill the following benefits with the GLUCO biscuit product:
Healthy alternatives to candy: aimed at mothers looking for a lower sugar and added health benefits in a snack for their children
Conveniently packaged in individual packs for daily lunch pack use
Weekly packs of 5, buying size for ease of budgeting and buying decision (5 schooldays a week)
Added Iron, Calcium and Vitamins (similar to breakfast cereals claims) as an added value
Company Background
GAKKS Ltd already has an established packaged foods business that has been successful in Fiji for over 15 years.
Packaged goods already produced: dried noodles, packet soups, herbs and spices.
Current factory operations management has found the space and the capital to produce the new biscuit line, and has produced costing as included in this Marketing Plan.
MBA 437 Marketing (Core Course)
Principles of marketing are discussed with reference to South Pacific products and services. Topics covered include: the role of marketing in the organisation and society, the marketing environment, customer markets and buyer behaviour, marketing research, market segmentation and positioning, the marketing mix, product life cycle, marketing planning, and the ethical consequences of marketing actions. The marketing function is regarded as a key ingredient in management and strategic planning. Continuous reference is made to both the domestic and international marketplace.
http://www.usp.ac.fj/index.php?id=mba437
Students
Anchiemona Latu
Georgina Atalifo
Karan Pranesh
Kirti Prasad
Stuart Gow
Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) - MBA 423 Human Resources Manageme...Stuart Gow
Chapter Review/ Discussion Questions (CRQs) – 10% marks
At the end of each chapter of the text book, there are chapter review questions (CRQs) which are meant to review and test the student’s understanding of the chapter. The facilitator will chose and then allocate the CRQs to each group during week 2 for class presentations in weeks 3 to 7. Some of these questions are being recommended by Stone as possible essay questions which are frequently asked in examinations throughout the world. The time for each presentation may vary from 10 to 20 minutes followed by class discussions. The group’s power-point presentations, both soft and hard copies, must be submitted to the course facilitator on or before the presentation. No written report is required for CRQs. The class and the facilitator will evaluate each group’s presentation. A blank evaluation form will be made available in class and posted in Moodle. However, the MBA 423 Human Resource Management GSB, FBE, USP facilitator has the final say in terms of the final marks to be allocated to each group. The criterias to be used as a guide for evaluating the CRQ presentations is provided in the blank evaluation form.
MBA 423 Human Resources Management (Elective Course)
The effective management of people has an important bearing on organisational success. The importance of personnel policies and procedures has created opportunity for managers and administrators with expertise in this field. The course provides conceptual and practical skills in areas such as the strategic aspects of human resource management, manpower planning, recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, training and development, salary administration and employee benefits. Industrial relations in the context of the South Pacific region is an important theme.
http://www.usp.ac.fj/index.php?id=mba423
Students:
Stuart Gow
Amrish Narayan
Chaminda Wanninayake
Graduate School of Business
Faculty of Business and Economics
University of the South Pacific,
Private Bag, Laucala Campus,
Suva, Fiji.
Tel: (679) 323 1391/323 1392
Fax: (679) 323 1397
OHS in the Workplace - MBA 423 Human Resource ManagementStuart Gow
Case Studies (CS) – 10% marks
There are many excellent long and short case studies found throughout Stone’s book relating to the various sections and chapters of the text. Students will be required to work on these case studies, with the view to better understand the various HR theories and concepts and also to prepare them for their final examination. The facilitator will chose and then allocate the case studies for each group during week 2 for class presentations from weeks 7/8 and 9. The time for each presentation may vary from 10 to 20 minutes followed by class discussions. The group’s power-point presentations, both soft and hard copies, must be submitted to the course facilitator on or before the presentation. No written report is required for CS. The class and the facilitator will evaluate each group’s presentation. A blank evaluation form will be made available in class and posted in Moodle. However, the facilitator has the final say in terms of the final marks to be allocated to each group. The criteria to be used as a guide for evaluating the CS presentations is provided in the blank evaluation form.
MBA 423 Human Resources Management (Elective Course)
The effective management of people has an important bearing on organisational success. The importance of personnel policies and procedures has created opportunity for managers and administrators with expertise in this field. The course provides conceptual and practical skills in areas such as the strategic aspects of human resource management, manpower planning, recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, training and development, salary administration and employee benefits. Industrial relations in the context of the South Pacific region is an important theme.
http://www.usp.ac.fj/index.php?id=mba423
Students:
Stuart Gow
Amrish Narayan
Chaminda Wanninayake
Graduate School of Business
Faculty of Business and Economics
University of the South Pacific,
Private Bag, Laucala Campus,
Suva, Fiji.
Tel: (679) 323 1391/323 1392
Fax: (679) 323 1397
Diversity in the Workplace - MBA 423 Human Resource ManagementStuart Gow
MBA 423 Human Resources Management (Elective Course)
The effective management of people has an important bearing on organisational success. The importance of personnel policies and procedures has created opportunity for managers and administrators with expertise in this field. The course provides conceptual and practical skills in areas such as the strategic aspects of human resource management, manpower planning, recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, training and development, salary administration and employee benefits. Industrial relations in the context of the South Pacific region is an important theme.
http://www.usp.ac.fj/index.php?id=mba423
Major Research Project (MRP) - 15%
Students will work in their allocated groups for the major research project (MRP) – which are indicated in the Course Outline. Each group will be required to base their project on arelevant and interesting HRM topic or current issue or company in which the group members have an interest.
A 30 minute group presentation (inclusive of answer and question session) will be made during weeks 10 and 11 of the trimester, as per the brief class timetable on page 7. The group’s power-point presentations, both soft and hard copies, must be submitted to the course facilitator on or before the presentation. A written report (around 20 pages) is required for the MRP - the due date for the report will be agreed to later in class. The class and the facilitator will evaluate each group’s presentation. The class and the facilitator will evaluate each group’s presentation. A blank evaluation form will be made available in class and posted in Moodle. However, the facilitator has the final say in terms of the final marks to be allocated to each group. The criterias to be used as a guide for evaluating the MRP presentations is provided in the blank evaluation form.
Students:
Stuart Gow
Amrish Narayan
Chaminda Wanninayake
Graduate School of Business
Faculty of Business and Economics
University of the South Pacific,
Private Bag, Laucala Campus,
Suva, Fiji.
Tel: (679) 323 1391/323 1392
Fax: (679) 323 1397
MBA - Vanuatu - Business Environment Country Report for MBA 434 South Pacific...Stuart Gow
Business Environment Country Report - VANUATU (20%)
Groups will make a 20 minute presentation using PowerPoint on their assessment of the business environment in a Pacific Island Country assigned to their group.
Groups should analyze the business environment of the selected country and make a presentation using charts, maps, diagrams, photos and illustrations. Reports should cover:
Business environment and the World Bank ease of doing business survey findings for 2013
Country economic profile and private sector structure and performance
Economic outlook for sustainable development, green growth and investment
Review of the growth prospects of industries
Support for small business and entrepreneurship
Assessment Criteria for the Presentation
Quality of Oral and Visual Presentation
Logical structure of the presentation with table of content as second slide.
Clear presentation of the topic and the main issues
Quality of power-point slides
Use of graphs, charts, tables, photographs
Presenters engage audience with eye contact, confidence, enthusiasm, positive attitude, persuasive style
Timing and speed of presentation ( 20 minutes limit)
Evidence of thorough preparation
Collected information on the country from several websites, published reports and studies
Demonstrated a sound knowledge of the country business environment
MBA 434 South Pacific Business Environment @ The University of the South Pacific
http://www.usp.ac.fj/index.php?id=mba434
This was to cover the required Case study (10%)
In groups of four or five people you will analyze a case study and apply tools presented during the lectures. From the 11 case studies we chose: Pure Fiji
The course covers key issues relating to the South Pacific business environment. Corporate social responsibility, regionalism, utilisation of natural resources, impacts of culture on business problems, labour relations, government support for business privatisation and the consequences of foreign investment will be considered. The relationships of business, culture and the natural environment, commercial law, as well as the ethics of various viewpoints and practices constitute major themes.
Students:
Stuart Gow
Archana Singh
Maxine Valentine
Date: January 2013
Vanuatu Country Brief 2013 for MBA 434 South Pacific Business Environment (Core Course)
The course covers key issues relating to the South Pacific business environment. Corporate social responsibility, regionalism, utilisation of natural resources, impacts of culture on business problems, labour relations, government support for business privatisation and the consequences of foreign investment will be considered. The relationships of business, culture and the natural environment, commercial law, as well as the ethics of various viewpoints and practices constitute major themes.
The Graduate School of Business (GSB) is located at Statham Campus and currently Professor Raghuvar Dutt Pathak is the Head of the Graduate School of Business (GSB) and Director of MBA programme.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) was first offered in 1995 by The University of The South Pacific. It has since then established itself as a high quality, internationally recognised programme. As well as offering the MBA courses to both full-time and part-time students in Suva, we continued to deliver the programme to part-time students to other pacific island nation. Year after year has seen an increase in MBA student enrolments.
http://www.usp.ac.fj/index.php?id=mba
Private sector ecotourism from the ground up: the experiences and challenges ...Stuart Gow
Private sector ecotourism from the ground up: the experiences and challenges of an outer island eco-resort in developing a world class tourism and hotel operation". A Case Study.
Stuart Gow, Director, Matava Resort, Kadavu, Fiji www.matava.com
Ecotourism is a simple term to use, but requires more than mere labelling to put into practice. In order to develop a genuine ecotourism product, a commitment to eco-principles needs to be made at the planning stages, to ensure that the business is based on genuine efforts to
establish environmental and social sustainability in the real sense. Eco-tourism is a global industry, and all eco-tourism ventures must be able to stand up against global, not just national, standards.
On its own, commitment to following sustainable environmental and social principles does not ensure the success of a tourism endeavour. There must be adequate demand for the product
if it is to succeed and continue to grow. Marketing efforts must be made to spread awareness of environmental issues and to raise the profile of an ecotourism venture, to build a continuing customer base.
Matava Resort on Kadavu Island was developed to incorporate solar power, organic gardening and other eco-tourism principles from the start of the business. The formation of the “Matava Foundation” enables the resort to process community requests for assistance, as well as managing tourism involvement with community projects. A continuing active marketing plan taps in to the growing demand for planet friendly vacations.
Experiences and challenges met during development of Matava Eco-tourism resort included:
Difficulties:
• Waste management is difficult - recyclables and glass can only be disposed of off
island
• Vagaries of outer island infrastructure makes resort very vulnerable to flight and ferry
schedule variations
• Current power, water and waste systems limit resort scale to a maximum of 15 bures,
and cannot be increased on current systems
• Communications on outer islands are very expensive, VTSat system is the only reliable
internet and phone solution
• There is a confusion in the mainstream tourism market and national psyche about what
constitutes ecotourism – many misinterpret it to mean solely low-end backpacker /
village based tourism
ISLANDS & SMALL STATES
TOURISM CONFERENCE:
Current Issues and Future Challenges
Suva, Fiji • 12 - 14 September 2011 • Hosted by: The University of the South Pacific
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
1. The Great Fiji Butterflyfish Count: A Fiji-wide biodiversity assessment Helen R Sykes, Chinnamma Reddy , Aaron Jenkins and Ken McKay
2. Chaetodons in Fiji Of the116 species of Chaetodons across the globe, (including Butterflyfish and Bannerfish), 90% are found in the Indo-Pacific. In Fiji at least 27 species of Butterflyfish and 6 Bannerfish have been recorded. (Sykes, H., Jensen, J)
3. Fiji Butterflyfish species and feeding guilds Common name Scientific name Hard Coral Soft Corals Benthic Invertebrate Algae Zooplankto Bennetts butterfly Chaetodon bennetti X Bluespot butterfly Chaetodon plebeius X Fourspot butterfly Chaetodon quadrimaculatus X Ornate butterfly Chaetodon ornatissimus X Redfin butterfly Chaetodon lunulatus X Reticulated butterfly Chaetodon reticulatus X Triangle butterfly Chaetodon baronessa X Cheveroned butterfly Chaetodon trifascialis X X Blackbacked butterfly Chaetodon melannotus X X Dot and dash butterfly Chaetodon pelewensis X X Black butterfly Chaetodon flavirostris X X X Spot-nape butterfly Chaetodon oxycephalus X Lined butterfly Chaetodon linoelatus X X X Dotted butterfly Chaetodon semeion X X Double-saddled butterfly Chaetodon ulietensis X X Merten's butterfly Chaetodon mertensii X X Klein's butterfly Chaetodon kleinii X X Forceps butterfly Forcipiger flavissimus X Long-nosed butterfly Forcipiger longirostris X Pyramid butterfly Hemitaurichthys polylepsis X Latticed butterfly Chaetodon rafflessi X X X X X Racoon butterfly Chaetodon lunula X X X X X Saddled butterfly Chaetodon ephippium X X X X X Speckled butterfly Chaetodon citrinellus X X X X X Teardrop butterfly Chaetodon unimaculatus X X X X X Threadfin butterfly Chaetodon auriga X X X X X Vagabond butterfly Chaetodon vagabundus X X X X X
4. Objective: To determine the diversity and spread of Butterflyfish species across a large area of the Fiji Islands in a single week of November 2008. As one of Fiji's special events marking the 2008 International Year of the Reef (IYOR), volunteer surveyors were offered the chance to count Butterflyfish while diving, snorkelling or riding in glass-bottom boats. Participants included tourists, dive staff, children’s clubs, schools, local communities, conservation organisations and scientists.
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6. Method: Using the ‘Great Fiji Butterflyfish Count’ waterproof identification slate, each butterflyfish was marked down as it was seen, over a 30 minute period. ID presentations were created and distributed by Marine Ecology Consulting, Fiji. Waterproof ID slates were provided by Ocean Soaps (Coral Plus Biodegradable Detergent).
7. Scope of 2008 Count 277 counts were recorded from 200 volunteers over 10 regions of Fiji: Beqa Island Coral Coast Kadavu Island Mamanuca Islands Savusavu South Vanua Levu Suva Taveuni Vatu-i-Ra Passage Yasawa Islands
12. Results of Butterflyfish Count: Abundance and Species Richness Volunteers in the Mamanuca Islands recorded the highest number of fish, followed by Beqa, Kadavu, Yasawa Islands and South Vanua Levu 100% of the Fiji Butterflyfish Species were reported in the Mamanuca, Beqa and Taveuni Islands
13. Results of Butterflyfish Count: Regions' Commonest Species The most numerous Butterflyfish species was identified for each region. Regional Patterns were identified. Vagabond Butterflyfish ( Chaetodon vagabundus ) , a generalist feeder, was the most numerous species on the nearshore coastline of South and Western Viti Levu Triangle Butterflyfish ( Chaetodon baronessa ) feeds on live hard coral, and was the commonest species seen in South Vanua Levu and the central Vatu-i-Ra passage. Redfin Butterflyfish ( Chaetodon lunulatus ) feeds on live hard coral, and dominated the outer islands of the Yasawas, Beqa and South Kadavu