Mainstreaming ecosystem science in spatial planning practice : exploiting a hybrid opportunity space

This paper develops a framework for improved mainstreaming of ecosystem science in policy and decision-making within a spatial planning context. Ecosystem science is advanced as a collective umbrella to capture a body of work and approaches rooted in social-ecological systems thinking, spawning a distinctive ecosystem terminology: ecosystem approach, ecosystem services, ecosystem services framework and natural capital. The interface between spatial planning and ecosystem science is explored as a theoretical opportunity space to improve mainstreaming processes adapting Rogers’ (2003) diffusion model. We introduce the twin concepts of hooks (linking ecosystem science to a key policy or legislative term, duty or priority that relate to a particular user group) and ‘bridges’ (linking ecosystem science to a term, concept or policy priority that is used and readily understood across multiple groups and publics) as translational mechanisms in transdisciplinary mainstreaming settings. We argue that ecosystem science can be embedded into the existing work priorities and vocabularies of spatial planning practice using these hooks and bridges. The resultant framework for mainstreaming is then tested, drawing on research funded as part of the UK National Ecosystem Assessment Follow-On programme (2012-2014), within 4 case studies; each reflecting different capacities, capabilities, opportunities and barriers. The results reveal the importance of leadership, political buy in, willingness to experiment outside established comfort zones and social learning as core drivers supporting mainstreaming processes. Whilst there are still significant challenges in mainstreaming in spatial planning settings, the identification and use of hooks and bridges collectively, enables traction to be gained for further advances; moving beyond the status quo to generate additionality and potential behaviour change within different modes of mainstreaming practice. This pragmatic approach has global application to help improve the way nature is respected and taken account of in planning systems nationally and globally

Penciptaan Buku Pop-up Legenda Ketintang dengan Menggunakan Teknik Moveable sebagai Upaya Konservasi Budaya Lokal Surabaya

The purpose of this Creation so that people in Surabaya, especially in the area know of the existence Legend of Ketintang. The creation of this book will use the qualitative method by conducting interviews, observation, and literature to obtain data to supplement and support in the creation of movable pop-up book about the legend of this Ketintang. The data that collected will be analyzed using several techniques, data reduction, data presentation, conclusions or verification, as well as editing a script that will be used in the creation of movable pop-up book is. After analyzing the data, which have been collected are then found a creative concept that is used in the creation of movable pop-up book is that, "Vibrant". "Vibrant" has the sense of the word spirit. The word refers to the spirit of the character Mbah Wijil as the main character, in his determination that wanted to make a haunted forest into the settlements. With the technique of movable pop-up kids will be in the spirit of play movable effects pop-ups that are in movable pop-up book about this Legend of Ketintang. So as to make the children to be interested in reading this book will be able to introduce the legend of Ketintang the movable pop-up book as conservation of local culture Surabaya

Suppression of Implanted MDA-MB 231 Human Breast Cancer Growth in Nude Mice by Dietary Walnut

Walnuts contain components that may slow cancer growth including omega 3 fatty acids, phytosterols, polyphenols, carotenoids, and melatonin. A pilot study was performed to determine whether consumption of walnuts could affect growth of MDA-MB 231 human breast cancers implanted into nude mice. Tumor cells were injected into nude mice that were consuming an AIN-76A diet slightly modified to contain 10% corn oil. After the tumors reached 3 to 5 mm diameter, the diet of one group of mice was changed to include ground walnuts, equivalent to 56 g (2 oz) per day in humans. The tumor growth rate from Day 10, when tumor sizes began to diverge, until the end of the study of the group that consumed walnuts (2.9 ± 1.1 mm3/day; mean ± standard error of the mean) was significantly less (P \u3e 0.05, t-test of the growth rates) than that of the group that did not consume walnuts (14.6 ± 1.3 mm 3 /day). The eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid fractions of the livers of the group that consumed walnuts were significantly higher than that of the group that did not consume walnuts. Tumor cell proliferation was decreased, but apoptosis was not altered due to walnut consumption. Further work is merited to investigate applications to cancer in humans

Usefulness of standard plasma coagulation tests in the management of perioperative coagulopathic bleeding: is there any evidence?

Standard laboratory coagulation tests (SLTs) such as prothrombin time/international normalized ratio or partial thromboplastin time are frequently used to assess coagulopathy and to guide haemostatic interventions. However, this has been challenged by numerous reports, including the current European guidelines for perioperative bleeding management, which question the utility and reliability of SLTs in this setting. Furthermore, the arbitrary definition of coagulopathy (i.e. SLTs are prolonged by more than 1.5-fold) has been questioned. The present study aims to review the evidence for the usefulness of SLTs to assess coagulopathy and to guide bleeding management in the perioperative and massive bleeding setting. Medline was searched for investigations using results of SLTs as a means to determine coagulopathy or to guide bleeding management, and the outcomes (i.e. blood loss, transfusion requirements, mortality) were reported. A total of 11 guidelines for management of massive bleeding or perioperative bleeding and 64 studies investigating the usefulness of SLTs in this setting were identified and were included for final data synthesis. Referenced evidence for the usefulness of SLTs was found in only three prospective trials, investigating a total of 108 patients (whereby microvascular bleeding was a rare finding). Furthermore, no data from randomized controlled trials support the use of SLTs. In contrast, numerous investigations have challenged the reliability of SLTs to assess coagulopathy or guide bleeding management. There is actually no sound evidence from well-designed studies that confirm the usefulness of SLTs for diagnosis of coagulopathy or to guide haemostatic therap

Perancangan Buku Fotografi Empon-empon dengan Teknik Environmental Portrait sebagai Sarana Pengenalan Kepada Remaja

Medicinal currently almost alienated and less attractive to teens because of the large reduction of land occurred and the emergence of a wide range of modern processed food. This happens due to lack of awareness to appreciate and preserve the original heritage of Indonesia. Medicinal include one legacy that must be preserved, therefore the purpose of this study was to design a photography book medicinal portrait with environmental engineering as a means of introduction to adolescents. Medicinal is part of the culture in Indonesia where the plant is located. In the midst of the massive land reduction and fast food that presents a wide range of selection, medicinal began to be forgotten among teenagers. From the analysis of these data, obtained keyword "essential" (something that is very important). The main concept can also be interpreted as the most prominent of the rival, through the selection of design minimalism medicinal expected to be more prominent than any other product or any other modern processed food is more popular today. Adolescent disinterest towards medicinal caused by the absence of the introduction to them. Medicinal also a cultural diversity depends on its type. Currently medicinal've lost identity or less popular among teenagers. Designing a photography for each medicinal alone is expected to attract teenagers to the local heritage, because at the age that is quite mature, they will be more interested in the things that are easy to digest, such as crop photos, food photography, environmental photos and other

Closed-Loop Optimization of Soft Sensor Morphology Using 3D Printing of Electrically Conductive Hydrogel

Soft sensing technologies provide a novel alternative for state estimation in wearables and robotic systems. They allow one to capture intrinsic state parameters in a highly conformable manner. However, due to the nonlinearities in the materials that make up a soft sensor, it is difficult to develop accurate models of these systems. Consequently, design of these soft sensors is largely user defined or based on trial and error. Since these sensors conform and take the shape of the sensing body, these issues are further exacerbated when they are installed. Herein, a framework for the automated design optimization of soft sensors using closed-loop 3D printing of a recyclable hydrogel-based sensing material is presented. The framework allows direct printing of the sensor on the sensing body using visual feedback, evaluates the sensor performance, and iteratively improves the sensor design. Following preliminary investigations into the material and morphology parameters, this is demonstrated through the optimization of a sensorized glove which can be matched to specific tasks and individual hand shapes. The glove's sensors are tuned to respond only to particular hand poses, including distinguishing between two similar tennis racket grip techniques

The heavy fermion damping rate puzzle

: We examine again the problem of the damping rate of a moving heavy fermion in a hot plasma within the resummed perturbative theory of Pisarski and Braaten. The ansatz for its evaluation which relates it to the imaginary part of the fermion propagator pole in the framework of a self-consistent approach is critically analyzed. As already pointed out by various authors, the only way to define the rate is through additional implementation of magnetic screening. We show in detail how the ansatz works in this case and where we disagree with other authors. We conclude that the self-consistent approach is not satisfactory.Comment: 17 page