The document inquires about the status of the Wire-tailed Swallow bird population in southern Kerala. It notes a gap in knowledge about common bird species in the region and provides contact information for the author.
The document provides guidance on improving data quality on the eBird citizen science platform, including distribution records, numbers, seasonality, location, and species identification. It lists several specific birds found in Kerala, India and asks questions about their status, similarities and differences between species, habitat preferences, and seasonal patterns to help refine data on the eBird database.
This document discusses various environmental issues facing the earth such as population growth, pollution, deforestation, climate change, and biodiversity loss. It then describes different ecosystems in Kasaragod and citizen science efforts to document biodiversity like eBird and iNaturalist. The document advocates for nature conservation and promotes activities like bird watching camps and surveys to encourage environmental protection.
This document encourages birdwatchers to go into the field, observe and count birds, and then upload their sightings to the eBird database. It references effort and checklists from 2019 and 2020, suggesting the goal is to continue collecting bird observation data over multiple years for the KASARAGOD eBird project.
The 2020 Heronry Survey of Kasaragod District found 663 nests belonging to three families at 23 sites. The most common species were the Pond Heron with 341 nests, followed by the Little Cormorant with 257 nests. Over the past 7 years, the abundance of various heron species has fluctuated but remained stable overall. The survey also identified the five most important heronry sites.
Mangalore university birders group survey 2020Maxim Rodrigues
This document summarizes a survey conducted with the Mangalore University Whatsapp Bird Watching Group in 2020. It provides details about:
- The total members in the group (127 as of July 16, 2020)
- The total participants that responded to the survey (47)
- Suggestions from participants such as having more frequent birding sessions and quizzes to help identify birds
- Descriptions from participants on how bird watching has helped them develop skills like identification from sight and sound and appreciation for nature
1) The document summarizes the activities of the Kasaragod Bird Monitoring group from July 2019 to June 2020, including bird counts and surveys conducted.
2) Key events discussed include the Asian Waterbird Count in January 2020 which recorded over 100 waterbird species across 15 wetland sites, and the Global Big Day in May which saw participation from over 10 birders and recording of over 65 species.
3) Long term issues discussed include the need for regular long term bird monitoring at select sites, improving scientific outputs like research papers, and bringing more youth and schools into the bird monitoring network.
The document provides guidance on improving data quality on the eBird citizen science platform, including distribution records, numbers, seasonality, location, and species identification. It lists several specific birds found in Kerala, India and asks questions about their status, similarities and differences between species, habitat preferences, and seasonal patterns to help refine data on the eBird database.
This document discusses various environmental issues facing the earth such as population growth, pollution, deforestation, climate change, and biodiversity loss. It then describes different ecosystems in Kasaragod and citizen science efforts to document biodiversity like eBird and iNaturalist. The document advocates for nature conservation and promotes activities like bird watching camps and surveys to encourage environmental protection.
This document encourages birdwatchers to go into the field, observe and count birds, and then upload their sightings to the eBird database. It references effort and checklists from 2019 and 2020, suggesting the goal is to continue collecting bird observation data over multiple years for the KASARAGOD eBird project.
The 2020 Heronry Survey of Kasaragod District found 663 nests belonging to three families at 23 sites. The most common species were the Pond Heron with 341 nests, followed by the Little Cormorant with 257 nests. Over the past 7 years, the abundance of various heron species has fluctuated but remained stable overall. The survey also identified the five most important heronry sites.
Mangalore university birders group survey 2020Maxim Rodrigues
This document summarizes a survey conducted with the Mangalore University Whatsapp Bird Watching Group in 2020. It provides details about:
- The total members in the group (127 as of July 16, 2020)
- The total participants that responded to the survey (47)
- Suggestions from participants such as having more frequent birding sessions and quizzes to help identify birds
- Descriptions from participants on how bird watching has helped them develop skills like identification from sight and sound and appreciation for nature
1) The document summarizes the activities of the Kasaragod Bird Monitoring group from July 2019 to June 2020, including bird counts and surveys conducted.
2) Key events discussed include the Asian Waterbird Count in January 2020 which recorded over 100 waterbird species across 15 wetland sites, and the Global Big Day in May which saw participation from over 10 birders and recording of over 65 species.
3) Long term issues discussed include the need for regular long term bird monitoring at select sites, improving scientific outputs like research papers, and bringing more youth and schools into the bird monitoring network.
This document summarizes birdwatching efforts in May 2020 by the Kasaragod Birders group in Kerala, India. They recorded species at 8 hotspot locations, with the highest numbers seen at Chemmatamvayal (65 species) and Kidoor (43 species). In total, the group recorded 109 species through their checklists, including 7 endemic species only found in the Western Ghats region of India such as the Grey-fronted Green Pigeon and Malabar Grey Hornbill. The document expresses appreciation to all those involved for their valuable contributions to documenting the local bird populations.
This document discusses Wetland Day 2020 and the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) conducted in Kasaragod, India. The AWC aims to count wetland birds annually to monitor populations, distribution, and raise public awareness of wetland conservation issues. In January 2020, 15 important wetland sites in Kasaragod were surveyed by a team of 8 birders. A total of over 400 individual birds of 60 species were counted, including threatened species. The results will help long-term monitoring of waterbird populations and conservation efforts in the region.
World of Citizen Science Maxim Rodrigues KollanaganaMaxim Rodrigues
This document discusses citizen science and the role of citizen scientists in collecting bird data. It provides an overview of citizen science, highlighting the oldest citizen science activity as the Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count since 1900. It notes that citizen science involves public participation in scientific research conducted by amateurs to advance knowledge. Examples of citizen science projects in India include Migrant Watch and Season Watch started by the National Centre for Biological Sciences in 2007. The document emphasizes the importance of citizen science in filling gaps in scientific data, collecting large amounts of data in short time periods, and engaging locals as important sources of data. It provides details on how to participate as a citizen scientist through field surveys, identification training, and data collection and submission. The
The document discusses the house sparrow. It begins with the name "House Sparrow" and the author's name "Maxim Rodrigues K". It ends abruptly with the word "Thank You".
This document discusses eBird and birding progress in Kasaragod, India. It introduces eBird and how to use it to identify and record bird sightings. It lists the top eBird users in Kasaragod in 2019 and past years. It discusses the importance of nocturnal birding and lists common nocturnal birds. It covers long term bird monitoring projects in Kasaragod, including diversity changes over time. It provides guidance on how citizens can participate in bird monitoring and collection of bird data through eBird.
GPS provides precise location information globally in all weather conditions using a constellation of satellites. However, GPS measurements can be affected by various errors. A regular consumer GPS receiver has an accuracy of around 10 meters, while higher accuracy of a few centimeters is possible using techniques like dual frequency monitoring, relative kinematic positioning, and augmentation systems that integrate external correction information. Sources of errors include multipath interference, atmospheric delays, satellite geometry, clock errors, and receiver quality.
This document discusses the history and activities of eBirders of Kasaragod, a birdwatching group in Kerala, India. It outlines projects the group has conducted, including a bird atlas of Kasaragod from 2017-2018. The document also describes the group's long-term bird monitoring (LTBM) project, which involves regular monitoring of bird populations at select sites in Kasaragod. Results showed the LTBM project increased data collection and knowledge of breeding and distribution. Suggestions are provided to improve the LTBM project through increased participation and a more scientific methodology.
1) The document discusses six major mass extinctions that have occurred throughout Earth's history. These extinctions were likely caused by a combination of large asteroid impacts, flood basalt eruptions, climate change, and other environmental upheavals.
2) The most severe extinction was at the end of the Permian period about 250 million years ago, wiping out over 90% of species. This was possibly triggered by intense volcanic activity.
3) We are currently in the midst of the Holocene or Anthropocene extinction caused primarily by human activities like habitat destruction, pollution, overexploitation of resources, and invasive species. If trends continue, half of existing animal and plant species may be extinct by 2100.
The document provides an overview of the Kasaragod Bird Atlas project conducted from 2017-2018. It summarizes the goals of documenting the distribution and abundance of bird species in Kasaragod district through systematic field surveys. Over 237 species were recorded during the wet and dry seasons with help from local birders and support from the Kerala Forest Department. The data collected helps improve understanding of bird habitat use and movement patterns in the region. The success of the atlas effort was due to participation of volunteers and collaboration with local conservation groups.
Mending Clothing to Support Sustainable Fashion_CIMaR 2024.pdfSelcen Ozturkcan
Ozturkcan, S., Berndt, A., & Angelakis, A. (2024). Mending clothing to support sustainable fashion. Presented at the 31st Annual Conference by the Consortium for International Marketing Research (CIMaR), 10-13 Jun 2024, University of Gävle, Sweden.
Current Ms word generated power point presentation covers major details about the micronuclei test. It's significance and assays to conduct it. It is used to detect the micronuclei formation inside the cells of nearly every multicellular organism. It's formation takes place during chromosomal sepration at metaphase.
Describing and Interpreting an Immersive Learning Case with the Immersion Cub...Leonel Morgado
Current descriptions of immersive learning cases are often difficult or impossible to compare. This is due to a myriad of different options on what details to include, which aspects are relevant, and on the descriptive approaches employed. Also, these aspects often combine very specific details with more general guidelines or indicate intents and rationales without clarifying their implementation. In this paper we provide a method to describe immersive learning cases that is structured to enable comparisons, yet flexible enough to allow researchers and practitioners to decide which aspects to include. This method leverages a taxonomy that classifies educational aspects at three levels (uses, practices, and strategies) and then utilizes two frameworks, the Immersive Learning Brain and the Immersion Cube, to enable a structured description and interpretation of immersive learning cases. The method is then demonstrated on a published immersive learning case on training for wind turbine maintenance using virtual reality. Applying the method results in a structured artifact, the Immersive Learning Case Sheet, that tags the case with its proximal uses, practices, and strategies, and refines the free text case description to ensure that matching details are included. This contribution is thus a case description method in support of future comparative research of immersive learning cases. We then discuss how the resulting description and interpretation can be leveraged to change immersion learning cases, by enriching them (considering low-effort changes or additions) or innovating (exploring more challenging avenues of transformation). The method holds significant promise to support better-grounded research in immersive learning.
(June 12, 2024) Webinar: Development of PET theranostics targeting the molecu...Scintica Instrumentation
Targeting Hsp90 and its pathogen Orthologs with Tethered Inhibitors as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategy for cancer and infectious diseases with Dr. Timothy Haystead.
This document summarizes birdwatching efforts in May 2020 by the Kasaragod Birders group in Kerala, India. They recorded species at 8 hotspot locations, with the highest numbers seen at Chemmatamvayal (65 species) and Kidoor (43 species). In total, the group recorded 109 species through their checklists, including 7 endemic species only found in the Western Ghats region of India such as the Grey-fronted Green Pigeon and Malabar Grey Hornbill. The document expresses appreciation to all those involved for their valuable contributions to documenting the local bird populations.
This document discusses Wetland Day 2020 and the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) conducted in Kasaragod, India. The AWC aims to count wetland birds annually to monitor populations, distribution, and raise public awareness of wetland conservation issues. In January 2020, 15 important wetland sites in Kasaragod were surveyed by a team of 8 birders. A total of over 400 individual birds of 60 species were counted, including threatened species. The results will help long-term monitoring of waterbird populations and conservation efforts in the region.
World of Citizen Science Maxim Rodrigues KollanaganaMaxim Rodrigues
This document discusses citizen science and the role of citizen scientists in collecting bird data. It provides an overview of citizen science, highlighting the oldest citizen science activity as the Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count since 1900. It notes that citizen science involves public participation in scientific research conducted by amateurs to advance knowledge. Examples of citizen science projects in India include Migrant Watch and Season Watch started by the National Centre for Biological Sciences in 2007. The document emphasizes the importance of citizen science in filling gaps in scientific data, collecting large amounts of data in short time periods, and engaging locals as important sources of data. It provides details on how to participate as a citizen scientist through field surveys, identification training, and data collection and submission. The
The document discusses the house sparrow. It begins with the name "House Sparrow" and the author's name "Maxim Rodrigues K". It ends abruptly with the word "Thank You".
This document discusses eBird and birding progress in Kasaragod, India. It introduces eBird and how to use it to identify and record bird sightings. It lists the top eBird users in Kasaragod in 2019 and past years. It discusses the importance of nocturnal birding and lists common nocturnal birds. It covers long term bird monitoring projects in Kasaragod, including diversity changes over time. It provides guidance on how citizens can participate in bird monitoring and collection of bird data through eBird.
GPS provides precise location information globally in all weather conditions using a constellation of satellites. However, GPS measurements can be affected by various errors. A regular consumer GPS receiver has an accuracy of around 10 meters, while higher accuracy of a few centimeters is possible using techniques like dual frequency monitoring, relative kinematic positioning, and augmentation systems that integrate external correction information. Sources of errors include multipath interference, atmospheric delays, satellite geometry, clock errors, and receiver quality.
This document discusses the history and activities of eBirders of Kasaragod, a birdwatching group in Kerala, India. It outlines projects the group has conducted, including a bird atlas of Kasaragod from 2017-2018. The document also describes the group's long-term bird monitoring (LTBM) project, which involves regular monitoring of bird populations at select sites in Kasaragod. Results showed the LTBM project increased data collection and knowledge of breeding and distribution. Suggestions are provided to improve the LTBM project through increased participation and a more scientific methodology.
1) The document discusses six major mass extinctions that have occurred throughout Earth's history. These extinctions were likely caused by a combination of large asteroid impacts, flood basalt eruptions, climate change, and other environmental upheavals.
2) The most severe extinction was at the end of the Permian period about 250 million years ago, wiping out over 90% of species. This was possibly triggered by intense volcanic activity.
3) We are currently in the midst of the Holocene or Anthropocene extinction caused primarily by human activities like habitat destruction, pollution, overexploitation of resources, and invasive species. If trends continue, half of existing animal and plant species may be extinct by 2100.
The document provides an overview of the Kasaragod Bird Atlas project conducted from 2017-2018. It summarizes the goals of documenting the distribution and abundance of bird species in Kasaragod district through systematic field surveys. Over 237 species were recorded during the wet and dry seasons with help from local birders and support from the Kerala Forest Department. The data collected helps improve understanding of bird habitat use and movement patterns in the region. The success of the atlas effort was due to participation of volunteers and collaboration with local conservation groups.
Mending Clothing to Support Sustainable Fashion_CIMaR 2024.pdfSelcen Ozturkcan
Ozturkcan, S., Berndt, A., & Angelakis, A. (2024). Mending clothing to support sustainable fashion. Presented at the 31st Annual Conference by the Consortium for International Marketing Research (CIMaR), 10-13 Jun 2024, University of Gävle, Sweden.
Current Ms word generated power point presentation covers major details about the micronuclei test. It's significance and assays to conduct it. It is used to detect the micronuclei formation inside the cells of nearly every multicellular organism. It's formation takes place during chromosomal sepration at metaphase.
Describing and Interpreting an Immersive Learning Case with the Immersion Cub...Leonel Morgado
Current descriptions of immersive learning cases are often difficult or impossible to compare. This is due to a myriad of different options on what details to include, which aspects are relevant, and on the descriptive approaches employed. Also, these aspects often combine very specific details with more general guidelines or indicate intents and rationales without clarifying their implementation. In this paper we provide a method to describe immersive learning cases that is structured to enable comparisons, yet flexible enough to allow researchers and practitioners to decide which aspects to include. This method leverages a taxonomy that classifies educational aspects at three levels (uses, practices, and strategies) and then utilizes two frameworks, the Immersive Learning Brain and the Immersion Cube, to enable a structured description and interpretation of immersive learning cases. The method is then demonstrated on a published immersive learning case on training for wind turbine maintenance using virtual reality. Applying the method results in a structured artifact, the Immersive Learning Case Sheet, that tags the case with its proximal uses, practices, and strategies, and refines the free text case description to ensure that matching details are included. This contribution is thus a case description method in support of future comparative research of immersive learning cases. We then discuss how the resulting description and interpretation can be leveraged to change immersion learning cases, by enriching them (considering low-effort changes or additions) or innovating (exploring more challenging avenues of transformation). The method holds significant promise to support better-grounded research in immersive learning.
(June 12, 2024) Webinar: Development of PET theranostics targeting the molecu...Scintica Instrumentation
Targeting Hsp90 and its pathogen Orthologs with Tethered Inhibitors as a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategy for cancer and infectious diseases with Dr. Timothy Haystead.
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.
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.
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ESA/ACT Science Coffee: Diego Blas - Gravitational wave detection with orbita...Advanced-Concepts-Team
Presentation in the Science Coffee of the Advanced Concepts Team of the European Space Agency on the 07.06.2024.
Speaker: Diego Blas (IFAE/ICREA)
Title: Gravitational wave detection with orbital motion of Moon and artificial
Abstract:
In this talk I will describe some recent ideas to find gravitational waves from supermassive black holes or of primordial origin by studying their secular effect on the orbital motion of the Moon or satellites that are laser ranged.