Feature Paperwork of Features E1-E2 from Burns (8BR85)

This document contains the field notes taken during excavation of test unit E, pertaining to feature E1-E2. It is a scan of original paper documents generated in the field

Feature Paperwork of Feature I1-I3 from Burns (8BR85)

This document contains the field notes taken during excavation of test unit I, pertaining to feature I1-I3. It is a scan of original paper documents generated in the field

Evaluation of software system implementation in an SME changes in charities accounting standard in New Zealand

The study addresses research gaps on methodologies for implementing software systems into Small to Medium-sized Businesses (“SMEs”). Clarification of how the implementation of Xero™ accounting software and WorkFlowMax™ information management software (“WFM™”) was provided to an SME, as well as the impacts of changing software systems on an SME. An evaluative case study was carried out on a small business in New Zealand, over a period of six months where this software had recently been implemented. Interviews with three SME staff members and a senior member of the software vendor, plus participant observation showed that there was scope for significant improvements to be made on both sides. For the vendors, recommendations from this case study include better management of SME expectations of software capability; increasing time spent with the client; and providing greater clarity around the scope and limitations of training provided. For the SME, recommendations from this case study include: identifying an internal champion with effective communication skills and/or spreading championship roles between more than one staff member; providing greater transparency during planning stages of software adoption combined with opportunities for staff to discuss their user needs; and greatly increasing the frequency of minuted meetings with all company administrators

Characterization of the Temporomandibular Joint of Southern Sea Otters (Enhydra lutris nereis).

The structure-function relationship of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of southern sea otter has largely not been described. This study aims to describe the histological, biochemical, and biomechanical features of the TMJ disk in the southern sea otter. The TMJ disks from fresh cadaver heads of southern sea otter adult males (n = 8) and females (n = 8) acquired from strandings were examined. Following macroscopical evaluation, the TMJs were investigated for their histological, mechanical, and biochemical properties. We found that the sea otter TMJ disks are, in general, similar to other carnivores. Macroscopically, the TMJ disk was highly congruent, and the mandibular head was encased tightly by the mandibular fossa with a thin disk separating the joint into two compartments. Histologically, the articular surfaces were lined with dense fibrous connective tissue that gradually transitioned into one to two cell thick layer of hyaline-like cartilage. The disk fibers were aligned primarily in the rostrocaudal direction and had occasional lacuna with chondrocyte-like cells. The disk was composed primarily of collagen type 1. Biochemical analysis indicates sulfated glycosaminoglycan content lower than other mammals, but significantly higher in male sea otters than female sea otters. Finally, mechanical analysis demonstrated a disk that was not only stronger and stiffer in the rostrocaudal direction than the mediolateral direction but also significantly stronger and stiffer in females than males. We conclude that the congruent design of the TMJ, thin disk, biochemical content, and mechanical properties all reflect a structure-function relationship within the TMJ disk that is likely designed for the sea otter's hard diet and continuous food intake