Population parameters of small pelagic fishes caught off Tawi-Tawi, Philippines

Growth and mortality parameters, exploitation rates and annual recruitment patterns were estimated from monthly length-frequency samples for Sardinella longiceps, S. fimbriata, S. Albella, Decapterus macrosoma, Dipterygonatus balteatus, Rastrelliger faughni and Encrasicolina heteroloba. These results provide the first sets of stock parameter estimates for these species off Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. The growth parameters derived were found comparable with previous estimates available for the same species from other localities. Recruitment was noted to be year-round and bimodal. Estimates of fishing mortality and exploitation rate were found to be presently above appropriate levels

Safety in Numbers: Developing a Shared Analytics Services for Academic Libraries

Purpose It is clear that libraries consider the use of data to inform decision making a top priority in the next five years. Jisc’s considerable work on activity data has highlighted the lack of tools and services for libraries to exploit this data. The purpose of this paper is to explore the potential of a shared analytics service for UK academic libraries and introduce the Jisc Library Analytics and Metrics Project (LAMP). The project aims to help libraries effectively management collections and services as well as delivering pre-emptive indicators and ‘actionable insights’ to help identify new trends, personalise services and improve efficiencies, economies and effectiveness (student attainment and satisfaction and institutional reputation, for example) . The project builds on the Library Impact Data Project at the University of Huddersfield and the work of the Copac Activity Data and Collections Management tools. The paper will deliver a case study of the project, its progress to date, the challenges of such an approach and the implications the service has for academic libraries. Design, methodology or approach The paper will be a case study of the project and its institutional partners and early adopters work to date and explore both the technical and cultural challenges of the work as well as its implications for the role of the library within the institution and the services it provides. Specifically the case study will comprise of the following aspects: 1. A brief history of the work and the context of library analytics services in the UK (and internationally). A description of the approach adopted by the project, and the vision and goals of the project 2. Exploration of the challenges associated with the project. In particular the challenges around accessing and sharing the data, ‘warehousing’ and data infrastructure considerations and the design challenge of visualising the data sources in a useful and coherent way 3. Outline of the implications of the project and the resultant service. In particular the implications for benchmarking (within the UK and beyond), standards development for library statistics and impact (in particular the development of ISO 16439), service development, the role of the library within the wider institution and skills and expertise of librarians. Findings This paper will report on the initial findings of the project, which will run from January 2013 to October 2013. In particular it will consider the issues surfaced through the close engagement with the academic library community (through the projects community advisory and planning group) and the institutional early-adopters around data gathering and analysis. Practical implications Data accumulated in one context has the potential to inform decisions and interventions elsewhere. While there are a number of recognised and well understood use-cases for library analytics these tend to revolve around usage and collection management. Yet, the potential of a shared analytics service is in uncovering those links and indicators across diverse data sets. The paper will consider a number of practical impacts: Performance: benchmarking, student attainment, research productivity Design: fine tuning services, personalised support Trends: research landscape, student marketplace, utilisation of resources. The case study will explore these practical implications for libraries and what they mean for the future of the library within the academy. Originality and value of the proposal The paper will present a case study of a unique service that currently fills an important gap within the library analytics space. The paper will focus on the services potential to transform both the way the library works and how it is erceived by its users, as well as its role and relationship within the broader institution

Safety in Numbers: Developing a Shared Analytics Service for Academic Libraries

Purpose It is clear that libraries consider the use of data to inform decision making a top priority in the next five years. Jisc’s considerable work on activity data has highlighted the lack of tools and services for libraries to exploit this data. The purpose of this paper is to explore the potential of a shared analytics service for UK academic libraries and introduce the Jisc Library Analytics and Metrics Project (LAMP). The project aims to help libraries effectively management collections and services as well as delivering pre-emptive indicators and ‘actionable insights’ to help identify new trends, personalise services and improve efficiencies, economies and effectiveness (student attainment and satisfaction and institutional reputation, for example) . The project builds on the Library Impact Data Project at the University of Huddersfield and the work of the Copac Activity Data and Collections Management tools. The paper will deliver a case study of the project, its progress to date, the challenges of such an approach and the implications the service has for academic libraries. Design, methodology or approach The paper will be a case study of the project and its institutional partners and early adopters work to date and explore both the technical and cultural challenges of the work as well as its implications for the role of the library within the institution and the services it provides. Specifically the case study will comprise of the following aspects: 1. A brief history of the work and the context of library analytics services in the UK (and internationally). A description of the approach adopted by the project, and the vision and goals of the project 2. Exploration of the challenges associated with the project. In particular the challenges around accessing and sharing the data, ‘warehousing’ and data infrastructure considerations and the design challenge of visualising the data sources in a useful and coherent way 3. Outline of the implications of the project and the resultant service. In particular the implications for benchmarking (within the UK and beyond), standards development for library statistics and impact (in particular the development of ISO 16439), service development, the role of the library within the wider institution and skills and expertise of librarians. Findings This paper will report on the initial findings of the project, which will run from January 2013 to October 2013. In particular it will consider the issues surfaced through the close engagement with the academic library community (through the projects community advisory and planning group) and the institutional early-adopters around data gathering and analysis. Practical implications Data accumulated in one context has the potential to inform decisions and interventions elsewhere. While there are a number of recognised and well understood use-cases for library analytics these tend to revolve around usage and collection management. Yet, the potential of a shared analytics service is in uncovering those links and indicators across diverse data sets. The paper will consider a number of practical impacts: Performance: benchmarking, student attainment, research productivity Design: fine tuning services, personalised support Trends: research landscape, student marketplace, utilisation of resources. The case study will explore these practical implications for libraries and what they mean for the future of the library within the academy. Originality and value of the proposal The paper will present a case study of a unique service that currently fills an important gap within the library analytics space. The paper will focus on the services potential to transform both the way the library works and how it is erceived by its users, as well as its role and relationship within the broader institution

Bulletin of the Jefferson Nurses\u27 Alumnae

Greetings to Alumnae Members Everywhere The Class Rooms - 1907-1935 Curtis Clinic Treasurer\u27s Report Commencement Week Jefferson Alumnae, 1893-1934 Lost Alumna

Physical Touch in Drama Therapy to Increase Intimacy for Older Adults in Assisted Living

The aim of this paper is to propose an intervention design to facilitate intimacy and physical contact in a trauma-informed drama therapy group with older adults in assisted living. This study is an abridged intervention research that includes a literature review and a proposal for an intervention program structure, but does not include an assessment of the proposed intervention. The literature review spans findings on the importance of touch, impacts of abuse and neglect on the nervous system, development and sexuality of older adults, ageism, policy of sexual expression in assisted living, and group drama therapy. Survival responses from complex trauma, changes in health and physical ability, and systemic and internalized ageism can lead to isolation, a loss of bodily agency, and low social engagement. These factors can impede an individual’s ability to find intimacy and opportunity for sexual expression. In this intervention, group therapy for this population could help restore intimacy when it involves play, body movement, and metaphor. The proposed intervention outlines a model based on polyvagal theory and drama therapy for reducing isolation, increasing bodily autonomy, and increasing socialization

A Power Accounting Analysis of the Proto-MPEX Linear Device and Target Heat Flux Extrapolations to MPEX-based on Proto-MPEX discharges

Plasma material interaction (PMI) studies are crucial to the successful development of future fusion reactors. Proto-MPEX is a prototype device whose primary purpose is to develop the plasma heating source concepts for the Material Plasma Exposure eXperiment (MPEX), a steady-state linear device being developed to study PMI. Multi-region power accounting studies of Proto-MPEX were performed utilizing an extensive diagnostic suite and software modeling to identify mechanisms and locations of heat loss from the main plasma. Of the 79.4 kW of input power, up to 100% of the power has been accounted for in the helicon region. Extending the analysis to the device from end plate to end plate, 62.4% of the input power was diagnostically verified. The efficiencies of the upstream and downstream regions were 9.7% and 1.9%, respectively. Regions with lower power transport efficiencies have been identified as areas requiring further diagnostic analysis, particularly the sub-region defined between the downstream edge of the helicon region (z = 1.5 m) and the central chamber (z = 2.2 m). The importance of the skimmer plate, located in this sub-region, to the operating performance of Proto-MPEX and design of MPEX has been highlighted. The data acquisition and analysis processes have been streamlined as a working model for future power balance studies of Proto-MPEX. Power-to-target plate efficiencies have been calculated for a variety of plasma production scenarios including helicon power only and helicon power supplemented with electron cyclotron heating (ECH), helicon power supplemented with ion cyclotron heating (ICH), and helicon power supplemented with combined ECH and ICH. These efficiencies are extrapolated to MPEX-level applied power sources to estimate the expected heat fluxes and powers deposited to target plate surfaces for future steady-state PMI studies. In two of the seven operating configurations analyzed, MPEX-extrapolated heat fluxes achieved or surpassed the desired 10 MW/m2 target plate heat flux. The desired heat flux can be achieved with helicon + ICH pulses and helicon + ECH + ICH pulses, providing operational flexibility in future MPEX PMI experiments

What do academics want – a survey of behaviours and attitudes in UK higher education.

A new survey has been undertaken which looks at the changing practices of academics in the UK. Ben Showers of Jisc and Mike Mertens of RLUK discuss three key findings of the survey which demonstrate the influence of new technologies on research, the altering perceptions of support services and the changing role of the academic library