Variable Microsatellite Markers for Genotyping Tree Shrews, Tupaia, and their Potential Use in Genetic Studies of Fragmented Populations

We describe the sequences of six primer pairs for the PCR amplification of nuclear microsatellite markers in the tree shrews, Tupaia glis and T. belangeri. Multilocus genotyping based on non-destructive DNA sampling of live-trapped animals reveals high allelic variability (A) and heterozygosity (H e ) at these loci. Such characteristics make these genetic markers ideal for linkage mapping and comparative genomics, and for studies of pedigree relationships, population structure, and population genetic variability in wild populations. We illustrate another use of these markers in the study of genetic erosion in small recently fragmented natural populations of tree shrews in south Thailand. This method for detecting and monitoring genetic erosion in fragmented populations can be applied to larger taxa of traditional concern to wildlife managers

Stop clicking on "update later": Persuading users they need up-to-date antivirus protection

Online security advice aims to persuade users to behave securely, but appears to have limited effects at changing behaviour. We propose security advice targeted at end-users should employ visual rhetoric to form an effective, memorable, and persuasive method of communication. We present the design and evaluation of infographics and an online interactive comic developed to persuade users to update their antivirus software. Results show superior learning and behavioural outcomes compared to mainstream text-only security advice

Design of an agent-based learning environment for high-risk doorstep scam victims

Item does not contain fulltextDoorstep scams are scams, often happening at the front door, in which a con artist has a convincing, but fraudulent, story with the purpose of coming into your house and/or stealing money. Various campaigns to educate people exist, but they do not focus on the verbal skills people can use to prevent themselves from becoming a victim. This paper describes the conceptual design of a proposed training application. This application will provide an agent-based learning environment for high-risk doorstep scam victims. In order to create a training application, field research has been done to the content and progress of doorstep scams, which is used to create interactive scenarios.International Workshops of PAAMS 2018 (Toledo, Spain, June 20-22, 2018