Infographic showing the history of biodiversity loss in Mauritius and the conservation community’s efforts to restore the island’s unique plants and animals.
Infographic illustrating the impact of stress on physical and mental health, healthy ways in which stress can be reduced and the power of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) or “Tapping” to provide a means for you to find a resourceful state that allows you to make healthy choices for long term benefits.
One Disease – One Solution: How to add years to your life and life to your yearsJohn Mauremootoo
In this presentation, I introduce a framework for improving lifespans and healthspans. I outline why most people in the developed world are living longer but spending more of these additional years in chronic ill health. I then focus on the power of nutrition to prevent, arrest and reverse most chronic diseases as part of an integrated approach that addresses the Seven Pillars of a Healthy Lifestyle: Eating Naturally; Hydrating Properly; Sleeping Soundly; Breathing Effectively; Managing Psycho-Social Health; Moving Frequently; and Creating a Healthy Environment.
The Science of Weight Loss: Why Most Diets Fail & How to SucceedJohn Mauremootoo
In this presentation, I review weight management approaches that have shown success in high quality peer reviewed publications. I begin by listing the evidence filters I use to assess the science, briefly summarise the rising obesity epidemic, reveal the (underwhelming) secret of weight loss - spoiler alert: its calories in vs. calories out! However, the devil is in the detail and the remainder of the presentation unpacks this detail to provide information on the components of weight loss and how to manipulate these components to maximise success and long term well-being.
The PowerPoint slides used for a training workshop on the use of Adobe Lightroom for the organisation, manipulation and sharing of images for protected area management professionals.
PowerPoint slides used for a one-day training workshop on the use of reference management software (Mendeley and Zotero) for protected area management professionals
Protected Area Network Knowledge Management Framework (Needs Assessment and A...John Mauremootoo
PowerPoint presentation given at a consultative workshop to ascertain the knowledge management baseline among protected area stakeholders in Mauritius as a contribution to the development of a Protected Area Knowledge Management System.
Mauritius Forest Restoration Good Practice Guide - 2nd Consultative WorkshopJohn Mauremootoo
The PowerPoint presentation used to introduce the Consultative Workshop to obtain Practitioner Input into a Good Practice Guide to Native Forest Restoration in Mauritius
Infographic illustrating the impact of stress on physical and mental health, healthy ways in which stress can be reduced and the power of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) or “Tapping” to provide a means for you to find a resourceful state that allows you to make healthy choices for long term benefits.
One Disease – One Solution: How to add years to your life and life to your yearsJohn Mauremootoo
In this presentation, I introduce a framework for improving lifespans and healthspans. I outline why most people in the developed world are living longer but spending more of these additional years in chronic ill health. I then focus on the power of nutrition to prevent, arrest and reverse most chronic diseases as part of an integrated approach that addresses the Seven Pillars of a Healthy Lifestyle: Eating Naturally; Hydrating Properly; Sleeping Soundly; Breathing Effectively; Managing Psycho-Social Health; Moving Frequently; and Creating a Healthy Environment.
The Science of Weight Loss: Why Most Diets Fail & How to SucceedJohn Mauremootoo
In this presentation, I review weight management approaches that have shown success in high quality peer reviewed publications. I begin by listing the evidence filters I use to assess the science, briefly summarise the rising obesity epidemic, reveal the (underwhelming) secret of weight loss - spoiler alert: its calories in vs. calories out! However, the devil is in the detail and the remainder of the presentation unpacks this detail to provide information on the components of weight loss and how to manipulate these components to maximise success and long term well-being.
The PowerPoint slides used for a training workshop on the use of Adobe Lightroom for the organisation, manipulation and sharing of images for protected area management professionals.
PowerPoint slides used for a one-day training workshop on the use of reference management software (Mendeley and Zotero) for protected area management professionals
Protected Area Network Knowledge Management Framework (Needs Assessment and A...John Mauremootoo
PowerPoint presentation given at a consultative workshop to ascertain the knowledge management baseline among protected area stakeholders in Mauritius as a contribution to the development of a Protected Area Knowledge Management System.
Mauritius Forest Restoration Good Practice Guide - 2nd Consultative WorkshopJohn Mauremootoo
The PowerPoint presentation used to introduce the Consultative Workshop to obtain Practitioner Input into a Good Practice Guide to Native Forest Restoration in Mauritius
Searching for outcomes in rural Tanzania: Harvesting directly from those infl...John Mauremootoo
The benefits and challenges of using Outcome Harvesting to evaluate a short-term intervention are explored using the example of an 18 month social change project supported by the UK Department for International Development in Tanzania. The project was that was highly ambitious: it sought to influence changes in gender attitudes and behaviour of the general public in Tanzania. Challenges included the lack of outcome indications in project document and the lack of knowledge of outcomes among project personnel. Outcome Harvesting was adapted to allow the harvesting of outcomes using focus groups of those the project sought to influence directly. The concept of ‘proto-outcome’ was used for suggestions of attitude changes that may lead ultimately to behaviour changes. Substantiation of outcomes involved not only third parties but direct observation. The resulting descriptions of outcomes and the evaluation findings proved valuable for learning in the organisation, Search for Common Ground.
Image Manipulation and Organisation for BeginnersJohn Mauremootoo
Beginners guide to the basics of photo manipulation using Photoshop Elements 13, organising images for easy retrieval and the do's and don'ts of using third party images including the basics of Creative Commons licencing.
A presentation divided into eight parts on the 'humble project management toolkit' - a set of tools which helps us to effectively manage projects in the face of uncertainty. In these presentations I describe the 'Planning Fallacy'- why projects always go over budget, over time, and fail to deliver to specification. I introduce two of the main causes of the Planning Fallacy: our cognitive biases or 'thinking errors' and complexity. I outline the 'humble project management toolkit,' describing some of the many approaches to project planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation that are stored in the toolkit's six 'compartments':
1. Hesitate to encourage reflection;
2. Understand the project's ecosystem;
3. Manage in alignment with the project's ecosystem;
4. Bring in diverse perspectives;
5. Learn constantly; and
6. Embrace uncertainty
Paper thickness to the diameter of the universe in 103 foldsJohn Mauremootoo
Exponential growth, increase at a constant rate, is a simple and powerful concept that describes phenomena such as economic growth, the spread of disease, growing computing power and the explosion in the use of the Internet. Yet the concept is sometimes difficult for people to grasp. I have found that this simple paper folding exercise to be a great way of introducing the concept to audiences of all levels.
This one-page infographic describes the career path and experiences of John Mauremootoo. It outlines his education in graphic design and marketing, followed by various design roles at companies over 15 years working on branding, websites and other projects. The graphic portrays his path as a spiral to represent career growth and changing roles over time.
Communication Strategy - Workshop to Obtain Stakeholder InputJohn Mauremootoo
Generic version of a PowerPoint presentation used in a workshop to obtain stakeholder inputs into a project communication strategy. This presentation can be used as a template when formulating a project or programme communication strategy and work plan.
Celebrating a few of the many positive stories from 2013.
For loads more positive news stories check out Positive News Stories | Inspiration for a Change - http://positivenews.org.uk
PowerPoint slides used in a seminar held in the University of Calcutta to familiarise the members of Parthib Basu's Ecological Research Unit with the Centre for Pollination Studies Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation System.
The Power of Appreciative Inquiry - a talk delivered at the University of C...John Mauremootoo
Excerpt from the PowerPoint presentation given by John Mauremootoo at a workshop to introduce Appreciative Inquiry to the Centre for Pollination studies for them to assess its value as an organisational development paradigm.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Searching for outcomes in rural Tanzania: Harvesting directly from those infl...John Mauremootoo
The benefits and challenges of using Outcome Harvesting to evaluate a short-term intervention are explored using the example of an 18 month social change project supported by the UK Department for International Development in Tanzania. The project was that was highly ambitious: it sought to influence changes in gender attitudes and behaviour of the general public in Tanzania. Challenges included the lack of outcome indications in project document and the lack of knowledge of outcomes among project personnel. Outcome Harvesting was adapted to allow the harvesting of outcomes using focus groups of those the project sought to influence directly. The concept of ‘proto-outcome’ was used for suggestions of attitude changes that may lead ultimately to behaviour changes. Substantiation of outcomes involved not only third parties but direct observation. The resulting descriptions of outcomes and the evaluation findings proved valuable for learning in the organisation, Search for Common Ground.
Image Manipulation and Organisation for BeginnersJohn Mauremootoo
Beginners guide to the basics of photo manipulation using Photoshop Elements 13, organising images for easy retrieval and the do's and don'ts of using third party images including the basics of Creative Commons licencing.
A presentation divided into eight parts on the 'humble project management toolkit' - a set of tools which helps us to effectively manage projects in the face of uncertainty. In these presentations I describe the 'Planning Fallacy'- why projects always go over budget, over time, and fail to deliver to specification. I introduce two of the main causes of the Planning Fallacy: our cognitive biases or 'thinking errors' and complexity. I outline the 'humble project management toolkit,' describing some of the many approaches to project planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation that are stored in the toolkit's six 'compartments':
1. Hesitate to encourage reflection;
2. Understand the project's ecosystem;
3. Manage in alignment with the project's ecosystem;
4. Bring in diverse perspectives;
5. Learn constantly; and
6. Embrace uncertainty
Paper thickness to the diameter of the universe in 103 foldsJohn Mauremootoo
Exponential growth, increase at a constant rate, is a simple and powerful concept that describes phenomena such as economic growth, the spread of disease, growing computing power and the explosion in the use of the Internet. Yet the concept is sometimes difficult for people to grasp. I have found that this simple paper folding exercise to be a great way of introducing the concept to audiences of all levels.
This one-page infographic describes the career path and experiences of John Mauremootoo. It outlines his education in graphic design and marketing, followed by various design roles at companies over 15 years working on branding, websites and other projects. The graphic portrays his path as a spiral to represent career growth and changing roles over time.
Communication Strategy - Workshop to Obtain Stakeholder InputJohn Mauremootoo
Generic version of a PowerPoint presentation used in a workshop to obtain stakeholder inputs into a project communication strategy. This presentation can be used as a template when formulating a project or programme communication strategy and work plan.
Celebrating a few of the many positive stories from 2013.
For loads more positive news stories check out Positive News Stories | Inspiration for a Change - http://positivenews.org.uk
PowerPoint slides used in a seminar held in the University of Calcutta to familiarise the members of Parthib Basu's Ecological Research Unit with the Centre for Pollination Studies Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation System.
The Power of Appreciative Inquiry - a talk delivered at the University of C...John Mauremootoo
Excerpt from the PowerPoint presentation given by John Mauremootoo at a workshop to introduce Appreciative Inquiry to the Centre for Pollination studies for them to assess its value as an organisational development paradigm.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.