Professional status and norm violation in email collaboration

Purpose Status is a central aspect of teamwork relationships and successful collaboration in teams, both online and offline. Status group membership and status perception shape behavioural expectations and norm perceptions of what is appropriate, but despite their importance have been neglected in previous research. Status effects are of special interest in online collaboration, e.g. via email, where no immediate feedback or non-verbal/paraverbal communication and direct observation is possible. The purpose of this study is to address this gap in research. Design/methodology/approach An experimental scenario study with two different professional status groups (lecturers and students) tested status effects on causal attributions, intergroup bias and emotional and collaborative responses to perceived norm violations in emails. Findings Results overall showed three key findings: a “black-sheep-effect” with harsher negative attributions for same status members, more aggression and less cooperation towards lower status senders and stronger (negative) emotional reactions towards high status senders. Originality/value The findings are important for managing professional online communication because negative personal attributions, strong emotions and aggressive behaviours can increase team conflict, lead to mistakes and generally undermine performance

Targeted anthelmintic treatment of parasitic gastroenteritis in first grazing season dairy calves using daily live weight gain as an indicator

Control of parasitic gastroenteritis in cattle is typically based on group treatments with anthelmintics, complemented by grazing management, where feasible. However, the almost inevitable evolution of resistance in parasitic nematodes to anthelmintics over time necessitates a reappraisal of their use in order to reduce selection pressure. One such approach is targeted selective treatment (TST), in which only individual animals that will most benefit are treated, rather than whole groups of at-risk cattle. This study was designed to assess the feasibility of implementing TST on three commercial farms, two of which were organic. A total of 104 first-grazing season (FGS), weaned dairy calves were enrolled in the study; each was weighed at monthly intervals from the start of the grazing season using scales or weigh-bands. At the same time dung and blood samples were collected in order to measure faecal egg counts (FEC) and plasma pepsinogen, respectively. A pre-determined threshhold weight gain of 0.75 kg/day was used to determine those animals that would be treated; the anthelmintic used was eprinomectin. No individual animal received more than one treatment during the grazing season and all treatments were given in July or August; five animals were not treated at all because their growth rates consistently exceeded the threshold. Mean daily live weight gain over the entire grazing season ranged between 0.69 and 0.82 kg/day on the three farms. Neither FEC nor pepsinogen values were significantly associated with live weight gain. Implementation of TST at farm level requires regular (monthly) handling of the animals and the use of weigh scales or tape, but can be integrated into farm management practices. This study has shown that acceptable growth rates can be achieved in FGS cattle with modest levels of treatment and correspondingly less exposure of their nematode populations to anthelmintics, which should mitigate selection pressure for resistance by increasing the size of the refugia in both hosts and pasture

Interview of John J. McGoldrick, F.S.C., Ph.D.

Brother John Joseph McGoldrick (b. 1948), grew up in Southwest Philadelphia with his parents and older brother. Attending Most Blessed Sacrament School and later West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Boys, Brother John was part of a strong Catholic community. It was here at West Philadelphia Catholic High School, where Brother John was introduced to the Christian Brotherhood. It was at this time that he realized that the life of service with the Brotherhood was the type of life he’d like to lead. At the age of fifteen, Brother John attended the junior novitiate and after graduating high school entered the novitiate of the Christian Brothers. He graduated from La Salle in 1971, receiving his bachelor’s degree in History, and planning to become a secondary teacher. He also received his master’s degree with Millersville University in German, and his doctorate degree from Temple University in Communications. During his professional career, he worked at many secondary schools, including Archbishop Carroll High School, La Salle College High School, and Calvert Hall College High School, teaching German, history, and religion courses. For a time period, he also worked at Towson University as an adjunct professor, and Christian Brothers University as the Administrative Assistant to the President, Director of Desktop Services, and Assistant Vice President. Since 2001, Brother John has been working as the Assistant Provost at La Salle University. In his free time, Brother John enjoys taking part in his duties and tasks with the Brothers’ community, traveling, reading, watching movies, and of course attending La Salle basketball games

Just war and military morale: a brief reflection on the correlation between the legality of war and the moral repercussions for members of US and UK forces arising from the questionable legality of the campaign Iraqi Freedom of March 2003

Does it matter to a member of the military whether the military campaign in which he is taking part is lawful or not? Despite the observation that the crime of aggression (post Kampala 2010) constitutes a ‘leadership crime par excellence,’ which limits any (future) criminal responsibility accordingly, the legality or illegality of any military action under international law can create moral implications for the common foot soldier and mid-level officer and also have a tangible impact on the national legal frameworks under which these forces operate. This short article uses the example of Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003) to discuss the repercussions of a—most likely—illegal military campaign for individual members of democratic armed forces before the background of the present discussion of NATO led action in Libya

Satellite data relay and platform locating in oceanography. Report of the In Situ Ocean Science Working Group

The present and future use of satellites to locate offshore platforms and relay data from in situ sensors to shore was examined. A system of the ARGOS type will satisfy the increasing demand for oceanographic information through data relay and platform location. The improved ship navigation provided by the Global Positioning System (GPS) will allow direct observation of currents from underway ships. Ocean systems are described and demand estimates on satellite systems are determined. The capabilities of the ARGOS system is assessed, including anticipated demand in the next decade

Recent Decisions

Comments on recent decisions by Ronald Rejent, James G. McGoldrick, James H. Neu, William J. Syring, Anthony M. Bernard, Joseph T. Pawlowski, and Robert K. Rodibaugh

Third level qualifications by alternative modes of study

Chapter One follows the progress of technological education in\ud Ireland from the Autumn of 1961 when the OECD asked for a survey of the educational systems of each of its member countries, so that there would be a well educated and well trained\ud pool of graduates to take Ireland into the technological age.\ud Chapter Two follows the history of Sligo RTC from its intake of\ud 38 technician students in the summer of 1971 to an application\ud from over 6,000 prospective students,in the Summer of 1990 to\ud fill the 600 approximate first year technician places on offer, at\ud Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Post Degree level.\ud Chapter Three addresses the educational progress of students\ud through third level education in a mode other than the norm. It is\ud an analysis of a number of different experiments that have taken\ud place at Sligo RTC and covers courses at Certificate, Diploma and\ud Degree level. It shows how this can be a cost effective method of\ud bringing education to many who have missed the main-stream\ud mode. This is termed "Second Chance Education" in the thesis.\ud Chapter Four develops the idea of using outcentres as a means of\ud taking third level education out to the people, with the resultant\ud benefits of reducing the cost to the student and utilising space\ud now coming available at second level centres, due to a drop in\ud second level student numbers.\ud Chapter Five developes the ideas expressed in Chapter Four by\ud placing them in a national setting. Further ideas are incorporated\ud which could deal with a large cross-section of the population, e.g.\ud from prisoners to pensioners

Less Than Full-time Training in surgical specialities: Consensus recommendations for flexible training by the Association of Surgeons in Training

AbstractChanges in lifestyle, career expectations, and working environments, alongside the feminisation of the workforce have resulted in an increased demand for Less Than Full-time Training (LTFT) within surgery. However, provision of and adequacy of flexible training remain variable. It is important that LTFT options are provided to ensure surgery is an attractive and viable career option, and can compete with other specialties to attract and retain the best candidates to maintain high standards of patient care. LTFT options should be readily available to both genders within surgical specialities. Furthermore, improved information for those considering LTFT should be available, locally, regionally and nationally. Training within LTFT posts should be tailored to the training requirements of the individual, in order to achieve the competencies necessary for completion of training. The recommendations set out in this consensus statement should inform the trainee's position and help guide discussions with respect to the provision of LTFT within surgery