An Exploration of the Relationships Among Moral Foundations, Communications, and Behavioral Intent Regarding Global Tiger Conservation

Human activity has dramatically increased the rate of biodiversity loss around the world (Diaz, Fargione, Chapin, Tilman, 2006). Tigers (Panthera tigris) are one of many species that have been significantly affected by human interference via habitat destruction, illegal wildlife trade, and human-wildlife conflicts. As a result, encouraging local community support for tiger conservation and the support of decision makers (governments, NGOs) is necessary, as is building international support through fund- and awareness-raising, even though many in the developed world have no firsthand relationship with tigers and would not be directly affected by its demise. Therefore, how should conservation organizations interested in tigers communicate with these “geographically disassociated” audiences to increase support for conservation efforts? The purpose of this research was to explore how best to communicate with these “geographically disassociated” audiences about tiger conservation using Moral Foundations Theory as a framework to discover whether moral-based rhetoric is useful in creating effective, strategic messaging that is believable and compelling (Graham, Nosek, Haidt, Iyer, Koleva, & Ditto, 2011). The study population was segmented and compared based on respondents’: (1) affiliation/non-affiliation with a tiger-mascot school, (2) importance assigned to tiger conservation, (3) knowledge of tigers and tiger conservation issues, and (4) self-reported political ideology. This study can inform conservation communication practices and provide insights into how to recruit and sustain international support for conservation efforts among geographically-disassociated audiences. Findings suggest that those who are affiliated with a tiger mascot school (TMS) are significantly more likely to know more about tigers, to engage in tiger-conservation related behaviors, and to consider tiger conservation highly important to them, than their unaffiliated counterparts Further, examination of the salience of five moral foundations among respondents in this study confirmed findings reported by previous researchers related to the differences in moral salience between liberals and conservatives, but discovered that, within the context of tiger conservation-related issues, both groups relied most heavily upon the two individualizing foundations of care/harm, fairness/inequality, but only one binding foundation, sanctity/degradation. Messages written using rhetoric that reflects the individualizing moral foundations were perceived to have a significantly stronger argument than messages utilizing binding rhetoric

Alien Registration- Merrill, Louise (Gorham, Cumberland County)

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Older Migrants and Overcoming Employment Barriers: Does Community Activism Provide the Answer?

As populations age and pension ages rise, there is a growing interest in the ability of workers to extend working life. In response to a call for a more robust dialogue on the heterogeneity of the older workforce, this article explores the interplay between different employment barriers faced by one group facing significant employment barriers: older migrants. Older Chinese migrants in the United Kingdom face multiple barriers to work resulting from age, ethnicity and the intersectionality of such barriers which creates a unique set of barriers to continued work. Community activism can play an important role in supporting older constituents, particularly in matching the skills which they have to offer with the needs within and beyond the migrant community. In this study, we use Participatory Action Research to explore with older Chinese migrants the barriers they face in the job market and how community activism can empower them in maintaining employment. As government seeks to raise real retirement ages, more research is needed on its implications for vulnerable groups of older people including migrants

Clinical Librarianship in the Republic of Ireland: current trends and future opportunities

This paper will provide an overview of the current status of Clinical Librarianship in the Republic of Ireland. TwoClinical Librarians roles and a Clinical Informationist pilot project are described. Despite some evidencesuggesting largely positive attitudes held by both librarians and clinicians towards the concept, ClinicalLibrarianship has not flourished in Ireland, as it has in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. This paper willexplore the likely causal factors for this underdevelopment and look towards future opportunities for ClinicalLibrarianship in Ireland

Reliability of Hand-Held Dynamometry for Measuring Force Production in People with Parkinson’s Disease

Purpose: People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have impaired force production, which is associated with decreased mobility and falls risk. Reliable measurement of force production is important. Design: A repeated-measures, intra- and inter-rater reliability study was undertaken. Participants: 24 people with mild PD were measured by one or two raters. Outcome measures: Isometric force of the major upper and lower limb muscle groups was measured using hand-held dynamometry. Results: Fourteen participants were measured by the same rater on two occasions to determine intra-rater reliability. Ten participants were measured on two occasions by two different raters to determine inter-rater reliability. The intra-rater reliability of hand-held dynamometry was excellent in every muscle group, except the dorsiflexors. Intra-rater reliability was highest when measuring wrist extensors (ICC(2,1) = 0.98, 95% CI: 0.94 to 0.99) and lowest when measuring ankle dorsiflexors (ICC(2,1) = 0.87, 95% CI: 0.43 to 0.97). Inter-rater reliability was variable ranging from poor (wrist flexors: ICC(2,2) = -0.15, 95% CI: -1.14 to 0.60) to excellent (grip strength: ICC(2,2) = 0.97, 95% CI: 0.88 to 0.99). Conclusion: Hand-held dynamometry has good to excellent intra-rater reliability, but poor inter-rater reliability, for measuring force in the upper and lower limb in people with mild PD

Developing an Intervention for Fall-Related Injuries in Dementia (DIFRID): an integrated, mixed-methods approach

Background Falls in people with dementia can result in a number of physical and psychosocial consequences. However, there is limited evidence to inform how best to deliver services to people with dementia following a fall. The aim of the DIFRID study was to determine the feasibility of developing and implementing a new intervention to improve outcomes for people with dementia with fall-related injuries; this encompasses both short-term recovery and reducing the likelihood of future falls. This paper details the development of the DIFRID intervention. Methods The intervention was designed using an integrated, mixed-methods approach. This involved a realist synthesis of the literature and qualitative data gathered through interviews and focus groups with health and social care professionals (n=81). An effectiveness review and further interviews and observation were also conducted and are reported elsewhere. A modified Delphi panel approach with 24 experts was then used to establish a consensus on how the findings should translate into a new intervention. After feedback from key stakeholders (n=15) on the proposed model, the intervention was manualised and training developed. Results We identified key components of a new intervention covering three broad areas: • Ensuring that the circumstances of rehabilitation are optimised for people with dementia • Compensating for the reduced ability of people with dementia to self-manage • Equipping the workforce with the necessary skills and information to care for this patient group Consensus was achieved on 54 of 69 statements over two rounds of the Delphi surveys. The statements were used to model the intervention and finalise the accompanying manual and protocol for a feasibility study. Stakeholder feedback was generally positive and the majority of suggested intervention components were approved. The proposed outcome was a 12-week complex multidisciplinary intervention primarily based at the patient’s home. Conclusions A new intervention has been developed to improve outcomes for people with dementia following a fall requiring healthcare attention. The feasibility of this intervention is currently being tested. Trial registration ISRCTN41760734 (16/11/2015

Partager la production des connaissances en violence conjugale : analyse critique d'un processus de recherche expérimenté dans le cadre de TRAJETVI

Le présent article propose un retour sur la démarche de recherche, expérimentée dans le cadre d’un projet faisant partie de la programmation de TRAJETVI. Ce vaste projet soutient depuis 2013 différentes recherches menées en partenariat sur les violences faites aux femmes vécues en contexte conjugal. La perspective féministe intersectionnelle dans laquelle ce projet inscrit son approche implique de s’attarder aux différents rapports de pouvoir impliqués dans les processus de production du savoir. Les résultats obtenus réitèrent l’importance de mieux soutenir les partenaires des milieux de pratique, qui portent souvent seul.es la responsabilité du projet au sein de leur organisme, de se doter d’un échéancier réaliste ainsi que d’un plan de mobilisation des connaissances qui permet l’appropriation des résultats par toutes les parties impliquées. This article presents a reflection on a research process, experienced in the context of TRAJETVI. Since 2013, this vast project has supported various research carried out in partnership on violence against women experienced in a conjugal context. The intersectional feminist framework of this research need to focus on power relations involved in the knowledge production processes. The results obtained reiterate the importance of better supporting the partners from practice environments, who often bear sole responsibility for the project within their organization, to have a realistic timetable and to develop a knowledge transfert plan which allows the appropriation of the results by all the parties involved

Verifiable self-certifying autonomous systems

Autonomous systems are increasingly being used in safety-and mission-critical domains, including aviation, manufacturing, healthcare and the automotive industry. Systems for such domains are often verified with respect to essential requirements set by a regulator, as part of a process called certification. In principle, autonomous systems can be deployed if they can be certified for use. However, certification is especially challenging as the condition of both the system and its environment will surely change, limiting the effective use of the system. In this paper we discuss the technological and regulatory background for such systems, and introduce an architectural framework that supports verifiably-correct dynamic self-certification by the system, potentially allowing deployed systems to operate more safely and effectively