The Relationship Between Right-Wing Authoritarianism & Support for Military Action Among Millennial Voters

This thesis examined the relationship between Right-Wing Authoritarianism (RWA) and Militarism among millennial students at John Jay College. Previous studies have already suggested a relationship between RWA, heightened perceived individual or communal threat, and aggressive attitudes – especially towards outsiders. Confirmatory Factor Analysis was used to gauge the level of authoritarianism and that was endorsed by each subject and these RWA factor scores were contrasted between participants who endorsed Militarism as a viable U.S. foreign policy tactic and those who did not. Consistent with our hypothesis, results suggest that individuals who supported militarism as a viable means to solving international conflicts also scored higher on RWA. However, our results point out a divergence from the core construct of authoritarianism, where by its relevance as a form of governance (which was estimated in this study) may be unrelated to endorsement of conservative values concerning sex, religion and other personal freedoms. The implications for the drivers underlying support of U.S. military interventions worldwide among millennials are discussed

Toy gun eye injuries - eye protection needed Helsinki ocular trauma study

Purpose We report the epidemiology, findings, treatment, long-term outcome and use of resources for eye injuries caused by toy guns in southern Finland. Methods All new patients injured by toy guns in one year (2011-2012) and treated at Helsinki University Eye Hospital were included. Follow-ups occurred at 3 months and 5 years. Results Toy guns caused 15 eye traumas (1% of all eye traumas). Most patients were male (n = 14) and children aged under 16 years (n = 13). Toy guns involved were airsoft guns (n = 12), pea shooters (n = 2) and paintball (n = 1). Eleven patients did not use protective eyewear, and four patients discontinued their use during the game. Seven patients were not active participants in the game. Blunt ocular trauma was the primary diagnosis in 13 patients and corneal abrasion in two. Seven patients had retinal findings. In the 5-year follow-up, eight of 15 patients had abnormal ocular findings: three had artificial intraocular lens, two iridodialysis, and one each retinal plomb, mydriasis or iris tear. None had glaucoma. Seven patients had permanent subjective impairment due to pain, lowered visual acuity, blur or difficulty in focusing. Four patients needed seven operations. The number of outpatient visits was 90. One patient required hospitalization. Conclusion Toy guns cause serious eye traumas. No glaucoma was found. Proper use of toy guns and protective eyewear during the whole game should be emphasized to both players and bystanders. We recommend that in Finland the selling of airsoft guns be placed under the Firearms Act to make the hazards of airsoft guns known.Peer reviewe

Optical shield: measuring viscosity of turbid fluids using optical tweezers

The viscosity of a fluid can be measured by tracking the motion of a suspended micron-sized particle trapped by optical tweezers. However, when the particle density is high, additional particles entering the trap compromise the tracking procedure and degrade the accuracy of the measurement. In this work we introduce an additional Laguerre–Gaussian, i.e. annular, beam surrounding the trap, acting as an optical shield to exclude contaminating particles

Effect of local cold-pack application on systemic anabolic and inflammatory response to sprint-interval training: a prospective comparative trial

We evaluated the effect of cold ice-pack application following a brief sprint-interval training on the balance between anabolic mediators [growth hormone (GH), insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I), testosterone], catabolic markers (cortisol, IGFBP-1), and circulating pro [Interlukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-1β]- and anti-inflammatory cytokines [IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra)]. Twelve males, elite junior handball players performed 4 × 250 m treadmill run, at 80% of each individual’s maximal speed, followed by a rest period with and without local cold-pack application. Pre, immediately post, and 60-min post-exercise blood samples were drawn. Exercise was associated with a significant increase in IL-6, GH, IGFBP-3, and testosterone levels. Local cold-pack application was associated with significant decreases in IL-1β, IL-1ra, IGF-I, and IGFBP-3 and a greater increase of IGFBP-1 during recovery. Local ice therapy immediately following sprint-interval training was associated with greater decreases in both pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines and anabolic hormones supporting some clinical evidence for possible negative effects on athletic performance

Marginalization of end-use technologies in energy innovation for climate protection

Mitigating climate change requires directed innovation efforts to develop and deploy energy technologies. Innovation activities are directed towards the outcome of climate protection by public institutions, policies and resources that in turn shape market behaviour. We analyse diverse indicators of activity throughout the innovation system to assess these efforts. We find efficient end-use technologies contribute large potential emission reductions and provide higher social returns on investment than energy-supply technologies. Yet public institutions, policies and financial resources pervasively privilege energy-supply technologies. Directed innovation efforts are strikingly misaligned with the needs of an emissions-constrained world. Significantly greater effort is needed to develop the full potential of efficient end-use technologies

ORAL VACCINATION OF FOXES: PRINCIPLE AND FIELD APPLICATION

Oral vaccination of the red fox against rabies using baits revealed very efficientfor eliminating rabies in many European countries. The “Program for control anderadication of rabies via oral vaccination of foxes” elaborated by the VeterinaryOffice plans to perform aerial vaccine bait distribution in Spring and Autumn until2015 at least. Campaigns have already been carried out in autumn 2011, spring &autumn 2012 over all the territory of BIH, including Public Awareness Campaigns.The role of Doctors of Veterinary Medicine is of paramount importance foreducating the public regarding rabies and re-enforcing the epidemio-surveillanceof the disease

VOCAL AND TACTILE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN SOWS AND PIGLETS AFTER BIRTH, DURING THE FIRST DAY

Učestalost i trajanje sisanja zasnovanog na glasovnoj i taktilnoj komunikaciji između krmače i prasadi tijekom prvih 6 sati nakon prasenja, snimljeno je na video-trake. Snimano je 10 krmača, podijeljenih u dvije skupine, smještene u dva različita objekta s različitom vrstom poda. Krmače su se međusobno razlikovale po pasmini, dobi i broju prasenja. Dobiveni rezultati statistički su obrađeni i uspoređeni pomoću t-testa. Značajna statistička razlika (P<0,05) zabilježena je s obzirom na vrijednost učestalosti glasovne komunikacije, između krmača u objektu A i B, te s obzirom na učestalost i trajanje vokalne/taktilne komunikacije u objektu A. Tijekom istraživanja, u oba su objekta kontrolirani i mikroklimatski čimbenici.Nursing frequency and duration based on vocal and tactile communication between the sow and the piglets was video-taped during the first 6 hours after farrowing. The recording included 10 sows, divided in two groups and placed in two objects with different flooring. The sows differed in breed, age and parity. The obtained results were statistically analysed and compared applying the t-test. A significant difference (P<0,05) was found considering frequency values of vocal communication between the sows in Objects A and B, and between the frequency and duration of vocal/tactile communication in Object A. During the research micro-climatic factors were also monitored in both objects