A Review of River Herring Science in Support of Species Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration

River herring—a collective name for the Alewife Alosa pseudoharengus and Blueback Herring A. aestivalis—play a crucial role in freshwater and marine ecosystems along the Eastern Seaboard of North America. River herring are anadromous and return to freshwater habitats in the tens to hundreds of millions to spawn, supplying food to many species and providing nutrients to freshwater ecosystems. After two and a half centuries of habitat loss, habitat degradation, and overfishing, river herring are at historic lows. In 2013, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries established the Technical Expert Working Group (TEWG) to synthesize information about river herring and to provide recommendations to advance the science related to their restoration. This paper was composed largely by the chairs of the TEWG subgroups and represents a review of the current state of knowledge of river herring, with an emphasis on identification of threats and discussion of recent research and management actions related to understanding and reducing these threats. Important research needs are then identified and discussed. Finally, current knowledge is synthesized, considering the relative importance of different threats. This synthesis identifies dam removal and increased stream connectivity as critical to river herring restoration. Better understanding and accounting for predation, climate change, and fisheries are also important for restoration. Finally, there is recent evidence that the effects of human development and contamination on habitat quality may be more important threats than previously recognized. Given the range of threats, an ecosystem approach is needed to be successful with river herring restoration. To facilitate this ecosystem approach, collaborative forums such as the TEWG (renamed the Atlantic Coast River Herring Collaborative Forum in 2020) are needed to share and synthesize information among river herring managers, researchers, and community groups from across the species’ range

Prevention and intervention programs targeting sexual abuse in individuals with mild intellectual disability: A systematic review

Contains fulltext : 232083.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)Introduction: Compared to their non-disabled peers, individuals with mild intellectual disability (MID) are at higher risk of becoming a victim of sexual abuse and more vulnerable to its disruptive effects. This review provides an overview of content and effectiveness of prevention and intervention programs targeting sexual abuse in individuals with MID. Methods: PRISMA guidelines were followed and quality and effectiveness of the programs were evaluated taking into account the rating of the Quality Assessment Tool for Quantitative Studies (QATQS). Results: Twelve studies were included. In prevention programs role-play prevailed, whereas the content of intervention programs varied. All studies received a "weak" QATQS rating. By consequence, effectiveness of the program was downgraded to "unclear" in ten, and "ineffective" in two studies. Conclusion: Further development of programs and higher quality of research is needed to investigate whether they are effective in preventing sexual abuse or reducing its consequences in individuals with MID.24 p

Psychometric properties of the ABSI-id, an adapted measure for anger-related interoceptive awareness in individuals with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning

Contains fulltext : 228493.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Closed access)Background: The present study examined the psychometric properties of the Anger Bodily Sensations Interview - intellectual disabilities (ABSI-id), an adapted instrument to measure anger-related interoceptive awareness (IA) in individuals with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning (MID-BIF). Method: The ABSI-id was individually administered to 208 clients (51% male) with MID-BIF in residential facilities. Results: An EFA and CFA showed a two-factor structure of the ABSI-id, including nine items. The ABSI-id had moderate to good reliability, with an internal consistency ranging from acceptable to good, a test-retest reliability ranging from moderate to good and an adequate convergent validity. There was no significant difference in ABSI-id scores between individuals with MID and BIF. Conclusion: The ABSI-id is a promising instrument for measuring anger-related IA, additional research is needed on validity and sensitivity of change.23 december 202010 p

Assessing anger related interoceptive awareness in individuals with mild intellectual disabilities and borderline intellectual functioning

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Clients' experiences of psychomotor therapy for anger regulation problems and aggressive behaviour

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Psychomotorische therapie bij mensen met een licht verstandelijke beperking en problemen met emotie- en agressieregulatie: Een systematische literatuurreview

Een veelvoorkomend probleem bij mensen met een licht verstandelijke beperking (LVB) is agressief gedrag. Agressief gedrag heeft niet alleen een grote impact op het slachtoffer, maar ook op de persoon zelf en diens (professionele) omgeving (Hensel, Lunsky, & Dewa, 2014; Woods & Ashley, 2007), en is dan ook vaak de reden om hulp in te schakelen (Lowe, Felce, & Blackman, 1995). Behandelingen met het oog op het verminderen van agressief gedrag bij mensen met LVB zijn met name gericht op de regulatie van boosheid, omdat juist problemen met het reguleren van boosheid, en de verhoogde arousal die hiermee gepaard gaat, belangrijke risicofactoren blijken voor agressief gedrag (Novaco, 1994; Taylor & Novaco, 2005). In dergelijke behandelingen, waarvan de theorie van Novaco de basis vormt (zie Didden et al., 2016), wordt aandacht besteed aan drie soorten copingvaardigheden: fysiologische (zoals relaxatie), gedragsmatige (zoals het zoeken van hulp) en cognitieve vaardigheden (zoals probleemoplossende vaardigheden)

Psychomotor therapy targeting anger and aggressive behaviour in individuals with mild or borderline intellectual disabilities: A systematic review

Contains fulltext : 199747.pdf (postprint version ) (Open Access)Background: Poor anger regulation is considered a risk factor of aggression in individuals with mild or borderline intellectual disabilities. Psychomotor therapy (PMT) targets anger regulation through body- and movement-oriented interventions. This study aims to inform practitioners on efficacy and research-base of PMT in this population. Method: This systematic review evaluated nine studies which met inclusion criteria in terms of participants, intervention procedures, outcomes and certainty of evidence. Results: Seven studies revealed a substantial reduction of aggressive behaviour or anger. Certainty of evidence was rated inconclusive in most cases due to absence of experimental control. Conclusions: We can conclude that body-oriented PMT, involving progressive relaxation and meditation procedure 'Soles of the Feet', is a promising approach. However, the paucity of studies and methodological limitations preclude classifying it as an evidence-based practice. This suggests stronger methodological research and research aimed at PMT's mechanisms of action (e.g., improved interoceptive awareness) is warranted.10 p