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Optimizing Opportunities For Oak Woodland Expansion Into Upland Pastures, Thomas R. Murphy, Mick E. Hanley, Jonathan S. Ellis, Paul H. Lunt Jan 2022

Optimizing Opportunities For Oak Woodland Expansion Into Upland Pastures, Thomas R. Murphy, Mick E. Hanley, Jonathan S. Ellis, Paul H. Lunt

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

No abstract provided.


Microbial Selenate Detoxification Linked To Elemental Sulfur Oxidation: Independent And Synergic Pathways, L Li, Baogang Zhang, L Li, Alistair G.L. Borthwick Jan 2022

Microbial Selenate Detoxification Linked To Elemental Sulfur Oxidation: Independent And Synergic Pathways, L Li, Baogang Zhang, L Li, Alistair G.L. Borthwick

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

No abstract provided.


A Neural Network-Based Model For Lower Limb Continuous Estimation Against The Disturbance Of Uncertainty, Wanting Li, Keping Liu, Zhongbo Sun, C Li, Yuanyuan Chai, Jian Gu Jan 2022

A Neural Network-Based Model For Lower Limb Continuous Estimation Against The Disturbance Of Uncertainty, Wanting Li, Keping Liu, Zhongbo Sun, C Li, Yuanyuan Chai, Jian Gu

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

In this paper, a novel prediction model is proposed to estimate human continuous motion intention using a fuzzy wavelet neural network (FWNN) and a zeroing neural network (ZNN). During walking, seven channel surface electromyography (sEMG) signals and motion data of hip and knee are collected, and two signals are selected and processed from the seven muscles based on physiological and correlation analysis. Then, FWNN is built as an intention recognition model, with sEMG signals as input and physical hip and knee information as output. Meanwhile, ZNN is exploited into the FWNN model, forming a hybrid model to eliminate the prediction …


Mesoscale Eddies And The Impact Of Coastal Iron Supply On Primary Production In The South Pacific Subtropical Front, Stephen M. Chiswell, Philip W. Boyd, Sylvia G. Sander, Michael J. Ellwood, Angela Milne Jan 2022

Mesoscale Eddies And The Impact Of Coastal Iron Supply On Primary Production In The South Pacific Subtropical Front, Stephen M. Chiswell, Philip W. Boyd, Sylvia G. Sander, Michael J. Ellwood, Angela Milne

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

No abstract provided.


Depth And Latitudinal Gradients Of Diversity In Seamount Benthic Communities, Amelia E.H. Bridges, David K.A. Barnes, James B. Bell, Rebecca E. Ross, Kerry L. Howell Jan 2022

Depth And Latitudinal Gradients Of Diversity In Seamount Benthic Communities, Amelia E.H. Bridges, David K.A. Barnes, James B. Bell, Rebecca E. Ross, Kerry L. Howell

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

AimLatitudinal and bathymetric species diversity gradients in the deep sea have been identified, but studies have rarely considered these gradients across hard substratum habitats, such as seamount and oceanic island margins. This study aimed to identify whether the current understanding of latitudinal and bathymetric gradients in α-diversity (species richness) apply to seamount ecosystems, as well as ascertaining whether identifiable trends were present in seamount β-diversity along a bathymetric gradient.LocationExclusive Economic Zones of Saint Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha, spanning 8–40°S in the South Atlantic.TaxonSeamount megabenthic communities.MethodsImages from 39 transects, collected between 250 and 950 m, were used to …


The Intrinsic Primary Bioreceptivity Of Concrete In The Coastal Environment – A Review, Jessica R. Bone, Rick Stafford, Alice E. Hall, Roger J.H. Herbert Jan 2022

The Intrinsic Primary Bioreceptivity Of Concrete In The Coastal Environment – A Review, Jessica R. Bone, Rick Stafford, Alice E. Hall, Roger J.H. Herbert

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

The proliferation of artificial concrete structures (ACSs) in the marine environment causes intertidal habitat loss and is a poor surrogate for natural rocky shores in terms of species richness, abundance, and community composition. As hard engineered coastlines increase, there is growing interest in how new concrete structures can facilitate improved habitat and biodiversity compared to existing concrete structures. Experiments that have substituted cement binder and aggregates in varying proportions and combinations have demonstrated that it is possible to enhance the primary bioreceptivity of concrete, either chemically or via microtopographical texture. This review synthesises key literature and identifies which concrete formulas …


Bioaccumulation, Release And Genotoxicity Of Stainless Steel Particles In Marine Bivalve Molluscs, Emily L. Vernon, Awadhesh N. Jha, Maria F. Ferreira, Danielle L. Slomberg, Veronique Malard, Christian Grisolia, Mickaël Payet, Andrew Turner Jan 2022

Bioaccumulation, Release And Genotoxicity Of Stainless Steel Particles In Marine Bivalve Molluscs, Emily L. Vernon, Awadhesh N. Jha, Maria F. Ferreira, Danielle L. Slomberg, Veronique Malard, Christian Grisolia, Mickaël Payet, Andrew Turner

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

No abstract provided.


Coastal Dune Dynamics In Embayed Settings With Sea-Level Rise – Examples From The Exposed And Macrotidal North Coast Of Sw England, Gerd Masselink, Sue Brooks, Tim Poate, Christopher Stokes, Tim Scott Jan 2022

Coastal Dune Dynamics In Embayed Settings With Sea-Level Rise – Examples From The Exposed And Macrotidal North Coast Of Sw England, Gerd Masselink, Sue Brooks, Tim Poate, Christopher Stokes, Tim Scott

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Coastal dune systems are natural forms of coastal defence, but are expected to exhibit increased erosion rates due to climate change impacts, notably sea-level rise and, potentially, increased storminess. This is especially the case in embayed coastal settings, i.e., where there are no significant sediment inputs into the beach/dune system from longshore sources. Dune development is closely linked to that of beaches that lie seaward, but their temporal dynamics tend to be asynchronous. So, whereas beaches are generally highly variable over a short- to medium-term (event–decadal) time scales, potentially obscuring a longer-term (decadal–centennial) sea-level signal, dunes display a low-pass filtered …


Policy Making For Sharks And The Role And Contribution Of Non-Governmental Organisations In The Fulfilment Of International Legal Obligations, Lydia Koehler, Jason Lowther Jan 2022

Policy Making For Sharks And The Role And Contribution Of Non-Governmental Organisations In The Fulfilment Of International Legal Obligations, Lydia Koehler, Jason Lowther

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

We propose a policy cycle for elasmobranch conservation and management and assessed the role and contribution of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) within this cycle on a case study basis for the Mediterranean region. Following a review of shark-related and relevant legal obligations under international and regional instruments, we classified them into ten focus areas: Capacity building, Conservation measures, Cooperation, Education and Awareness, Monitoring, Policy development and integration, Regulation, Reporting, Research, and Sustainable Management. Based on surveys and a supplementary, web-based research, we found that NGOs contribute substantially to the implementation stage of the proposed policy cycle and fulfil obligations under various …


Avoiding Kidney Damage In Icu Sedation With Sevoflurane: Use Isoflurane Instead, J. Robert Sneyd Jan 2022

Avoiding Kidney Damage In Icu Sedation With Sevoflurane: Use Isoflurane Instead, J. Robert Sneyd

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Intensive care unit (ICU) sedation with sevoflurane is associated with nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Given that isoflurane is now licenced (in Europe) for ICU sedation and has Investigational New Drug status in the USA, evidence indicates that clinicians should stop using sevoflurane in this indication except in the context of clinical trials.


Functional Standing Frame Programme Early After Severe Sub-Acute Stroke (Spires): A Randomised Controlled Feasibility Trial, Angela Logan, Jennifer Freeman, Bridie Kent, Jill Pooler, Siobhan Creanor, Doyo Enki, Jane Vickery, Andrew Barton, Jonathan Marsden Jan 2022

Functional Standing Frame Programme Early After Severe Sub-Acute Stroke (Spires): A Randomised Controlled Feasibility Trial, Angela Logan, Jennifer Freeman, Bridie Kent, Jill Pooler, Siobhan Creanor, Doyo Enki, Jane Vickery, Andrew Barton, Jonathan Marsden

School of Health Professions

Abstract Background Early mobilisation (> 24 h post-stroke) is recommended for people with stroke. However, there is a paucity of evidence about how to implement early mobilisation for people who have had a severe stroke. Prolonged standing and task-specific training (sit-to-stand repetitions) have separately been evaluated in the literature; however, these functionally linked tasks have not been evaluated in combination for people with severe sub-acute stroke. Methods The objective was to determine the feasibility of conducting a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of a functional standing frame programme compared with usual physiotherapy for people with severe sub-acute stroke. An assessor-blinded feasibility …


Doctoral Education In Business And Management, Jonathan Lean, Stephen Wilkins, Jonathan Moizer, Troy Heffernan Jan 2022

Doctoral Education In Business And Management, Jonathan Lean, Stephen Wilkins, Jonathan Moizer, Troy Heffernan

Plymouth Business School

No abstract provided.


Pleistocene Depositional Environments And Links To Cryosphere-Ocean Interactions On The Eastern Ross Sea Continental Slope, Antarctica (Iodp Hole U1525a)., Maxine V. King, Jenny A. Gales, Jan Sverre Laberg, Robert M. Mckay, Santis L De, Denise K. Kulhanek, Phil J. Hosegood, Antony Morris Jan 2022

Pleistocene Depositional Environments And Links To Cryosphere-Ocean Interactions On The Eastern Ross Sea Continental Slope, Antarctica (Iodp Hole U1525a)., Maxine V. King, Jenny A. Gales, Jan Sverre Laberg, Robert M. Mckay, Santis L De, Denise K. Kulhanek, Phil J. Hosegood, Antony Morris

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

No abstract provided.


Assessing The State Of Marine Biodiversity In The Northeast Atlantic, A. Mcquatters-Gollop, L. Guérin, N. L. Arroyo, A. Aubert, L. F. Artigas, J. Bedford, E. Corcoran, V. Dierschke, S. A.M. Elliott, S. C.V. Geelhoed, A. Gilles, J. M. González-Irusta, J. Haelters, M. Johansen, Loc'h F Le, C. P. Lynam, N. Niquil, B. Meakins, I. Mitchell, B. Padegimas, R. Pesch, I. Preciado, I. Rombouts, G. Safi, P. Schmitt, U. Schückel, A. Serrano, P. Stebbing, La Torriente A De, C. Vina-Herbon Jan 2022

Assessing The State Of Marine Biodiversity In The Northeast Atlantic, A. Mcquatters-Gollop, L. Guérin, N. L. Arroyo, A. Aubert, L. F. Artigas, J. Bedford, E. Corcoran, V. Dierschke, S. A.M. Elliott, S. C.V. Geelhoed, A. Gilles, J. M. González-Irusta, J. Haelters, M. Johansen, Loc'h F Le, C. P. Lynam, N. Niquil, B. Meakins, I. Mitchell, B. Padegimas, R. Pesch, I. Preciado, I. Rombouts, G. Safi, P. Schmitt, U. Schückel, A. Serrano, P. Stebbing, La Torriente A De, C. Vina-Herbon

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

The Northeast Atlantic, a highly productive maritime area, has been exposed to a wide range of direct human pressures, such as fishing, shipping, coastal development, pollution, and non-indigenous species (NIS) introductions, in addition to anthropogenically-driven global climate change. Nonetheless, this regional sea supports a high diversity of species and habitats, whose functioning provides a variety of ecosystem services, essential for human welfare. In 2017, OSPAR, the Northeast Atlantic Regional Seas Commission, delivered an assessment of marine biodiversity for the Northeast Atlantic. This assessment examined biodiversity indicators separately to identify changes in Northeast Atlantic biodiversity, but stopped short of determining the …


Biodeterioration And Bioprotection Of Concrete Assets In The Coastal Environment, Jessica R. Bone, Rick Stafford, Alice E. Hall, Roger J.H. Herbert Jan 2022

Biodeterioration And Bioprotection Of Concrete Assets In The Coastal Environment, Jessica R. Bone, Rick Stafford, Alice E. Hall, Roger J.H. Herbert

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

The deleterious effects (biodeterioration) and the protective benefits (bioprotection) of biological colonisation on manmade structures have long been debated. Lichens, biofilms, algae, bivalves and gastropods contribute both directly and indirectly to damaging substrata in the coastal zone which can enhance abiotic erosive forces that exploit biologically induced superficial damage. There is mounting evidence that these same species may also provide protective benefits. This debate often impacts approaches to managing fouling on concrete assets in the coastal environment. The net benefit or detriment a species or assemblage has on a structure is spatially and temporally dynamic and subject to the influence …


Quantifying The 3d Structure And Function Of Porosity And Pore Space In Natural Sediment Flocs, Tj Lawrence, Sj Carr, Jat Wheatland, Aj Manning, Kl Spencer Jan 2022

Quantifying The 3d Structure And Function Of Porosity And Pore Space In Natural Sediment Flocs, Tj Lawrence, Sj Carr, Jat Wheatland, Aj Manning, Kl Spencer

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Purpose Flocculated cohesive suspended sediments (flocs) play an important role in all aquatic environments, facilitating the transport and deposition of sediment and associated contaminants with consequences for aquatic health, material fluxes, and morphological evolution. Accurate modelling of the transport and behaviour of these sediments is critical for a variety of activities including fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, and waste and pollution management and this requires accurate measurement of the physical properties of flocs including porosity. Methods Despite the importance of understanding floc porosity, measurement approaches are indirect or inferential. Here, using μCT, a novel processing and analysis protocol, we directly quantify porosity …


Individual And Collective Behaviour Of Fish Subject To Differing Risk-Level Treatments With A Sympatric Predator, Alexander D.M. Wilson, Timothy M. Schaerf, Ashley J.W. Ward Jan 2022

Individual And Collective Behaviour Of Fish Subject To Differing Risk-Level Treatments With A Sympatric Predator, Alexander D.M. Wilson, Timothy M. Schaerf, Ashley J.W. Ward

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

The ability to adapt behaviour according to context is vital to the success of many organisms, particularly when it comes to mitigating risk, across time and space, in unpredictable environments. While many studies have examined the role of predation threat in shaping behaviour, very few have quantitatively investigated prey responses across different elements of perceived risk or ecological contexts. Here, we present a detailed analysis of how mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki) adapt their individual and collective behaviour in five experimental treatments designed to replicate different core elements of predator threat. As risk increased, within and across treatments, fish decreased movements across …


Neonates And Covid-19: State Of The Art, L. Ryan, Frans B. Plötz, Den Hoogen A Van, Jos M. Latour, Marina Degtyareva, Maya Keuning, Claus Klingenberg, Irwin K.M. Reiss, Eric Giannoni, Charles Roehr, Christopher Gale, Eleanor J. Molloy Jan 2022

Neonates And Covid-19: State Of The Art, L. Ryan, Frans B. Plötz, Den Hoogen A Van, Jos M. Latour, Marina Degtyareva, Maya Keuning, Claus Klingenberg, Irwin K.M. Reiss, Eric Giannoni, Charles Roehr, Christopher Gale, Eleanor J. Molloy

School of Nursing and Midwifery

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has had a significant impact worldwide, particularly in middle- and low-income countries. While this impact has been well-recognized in certain age groups, the effects, both direct and indirect, on the neonatal population remain largely unknown. There are placental changes associated, though the contributions to maternal and fetal illness have not been fully determined. The rate of premature delivery has increased and SARS-CoV-2 infection is proportionately higher in premature neonates, which appears to be related to premature delivery for maternal reasons rather than an increase in spontaneous preterm labor. There is much room for expansion, including long-term data …


The Abc Of Reproductive Intentions: A Mixed-Methods Study Exploring The Spectrum Of Attitudes Towards Family Building, B. Grace, J. Shawe, S. Johnson, N. O. Usman, J. Stephenson Jan 2022

The Abc Of Reproductive Intentions: A Mixed-Methods Study Exploring The Spectrum Of Attitudes Towards Family Building, B. Grace, J. Shawe, S. Johnson, N. O. Usman, J. Stephenson

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Abstract STUDY QUESTION What are the intentions of men and women of reproductive age in the UK regarding reproduction and family building? SUMMARY ANSWER We identified six main categories of people; Avoiders, Betweeners, Completers, Desirers, Expectants and Flexers, for whom reproduction education strategies should be tailored differently to suit intentions. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Several studies have highlighted poor fertility awareness across men and women of reproductive age. As the average age of first-time parents continues to rise, there has been a concerted effort from educators, healthcare professionals, charities, reproductive health groups and government policymakers, to improve fertility awareness. In …


A Review Of The Pharmacotherapeutic Considerations For Managing Epilepsy In People With Autism, Lance V. Watkins, Maire O’Dwyer, Rohit Shankar Jan 2022

A Review Of The Pharmacotherapeutic Considerations For Managing Epilepsy In People With Autism, Lance V. Watkins, Maire O’Dwyer, Rohit Shankar

Peninsula Medical School

Introduction: Autism, like other neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), has a strong association with epilepsy. There are known common genetic pathways in both autism and epilepsy. There are also specific genetic syndromes associated with both complex epilepsy and the autism phenotype. Areas covered: This review explores the evidence for common genetic etiologies and pathophysiological pathways in relation to both epilepsy and autism. Autism with comorbid epilepsy are associated with a high prevalence of medical and psychiatric comorbidities. This paper discusses how this influences assessment, treatment, and outcomes. The evidence for the treatment of specific seizure types in the context of NDDs is …


Hypotension During Propofol Sedation For Colonoscopy: A Retrospective Exploratory Analysis And Meta-Analysis, J. Robert Sneyd, Anthony R. Absalom, Clemens R.M. Barends, Jordan B. Jones Jan 2022

Hypotension During Propofol Sedation For Colonoscopy: A Retrospective Exploratory Analysis And Meta-Analysis, J. Robert Sneyd, Anthony R. Absalom, Clemens R.M. Barends, Jordan B. Jones

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Background: Intraoperative and postoperative hypotension occur commonly and are associated with organ injury and poor outcomes. Changes in arterial blood pressure (BP) during procedural sedation are not well described. Methods: Individual patient data from five trials of propofol sedation for colonoscopy and a clinical database were pooled and explored with logistic and linear regression. A literature search and focused meta-analysis compared the incidence of hypotension with propofol and alternative forms of procedural sedation. Hypotensive episodes were characterised by the original authors' definitions (typically systolic BP <90 mm Hg). Results: In pooled individual patient data (n=939), 36% of procedures were associated with episodes of hypotension. Longer periods of propofol sedation and larger propofol doses were associated with longer-lasting and more-profound hypotension. Amongst 380 patients for whom individual BP measurements were available, 107 (28%) experienced systolic BP <90 mm Hg for >5 min, and in 89 (23%) the episodes exceeded 10 min. Meta-analysis of 18 RCTs …


A Decade Implementing Ecosystem Approach To Fisheries Management Improves Diversity Of Taxa And Traits Within A Marine Protected Area In The Uk, Bede F.R. Davies, Luke Holmes, Anthony Bicknell, Martin J. Attrill, Emma V. Sheehan Jan 2022

A Decade Implementing Ecosystem Approach To Fisheries Management Improves Diversity Of Taxa And Traits Within A Marine Protected Area In The Uk, Bede F.R. Davies, Luke Holmes, Anthony Bicknell, Martin J. Attrill, Emma V. Sheehan

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

AimEcosystem Approach to Fisheries Management has highlighted the importance of studying ecosystem functions and services, and the biological traits that drive them. Yet, ecosystem services and the associated benefits that they provide are rarely the motive for creating marine protected area (MPA). Therefore, many MPA monitoring projects do not explicitly study these functions and services or the underlying biological traits linked to them.LocationLyme Bay MPA, located in the SW of England, was established in 2008 to protect the reef biodiversity across a 206-km2 area, which includes rocky reef habitats, pebbly sand and soft muddy sediments. Mobile demersal fishing was excluded …


Synchronized Seed Germination And Seedling Growth Of Black Cumin, Mohammed Elsayed El-Mahrouk, Mossad Khairy Maamoun, Yaser Hassan Dewir, Antar Nasr El-Banna, Hail Z. Rihan, Ahmed Salamh, Ahmed A. Al-Aizari, Michael P. Fuller Jan 2022

Synchronized Seed Germination And Seedling Growth Of Black Cumin, Mohammed Elsayed El-Mahrouk, Mossad Khairy Maamoun, Yaser Hassan Dewir, Antar Nasr El-Banna, Hail Z. Rihan, Ahmed Salamh, Ahmed A. Al-Aizari, Michael P. Fuller

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Black cumin (Nigella sativa) is an important medicinal plant in the pharmacological industry. It is cultivated on a commercial scale, but its seeds have a slow, unsynchronized germination rate. Enhancing seed germination is crucial for improving the production of black cumin. The influence of presowing treatments [gibberellic acid (GA3), potassium nitrate, salicylic acid, and stratification at 4 °C] on seed germination was assessed. Seed germination was determined daily for 30 days, and germination parameters, including final germination percentage (FGP), corrected germination rate, number of days to reach 50% of FGP, and seedling length vigor index, were evaluated. Endogenous contents of …


Regulation Of Gene Expression During Ontogeny Of Physiological Function In The Brackishwater Amphipod Gammarus Chevreuxi, C. Mcandry, M. Collins, O. Tills, J. I. Spicer, M. Truebano Jan 2022

Regulation Of Gene Expression During Ontogeny Of Physiological Function In The Brackishwater Amphipod Gammarus Chevreuxi, C. Mcandry, M. Collins, O. Tills, J. I. Spicer, M. Truebano

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

No abstract provided.


The Potential Of Peatlands As Nature-Based Climate Solutions, Maria Strack, Scott J. Davidson, Takashi Hirano, Christian Dunn Jan 2022

The Potential Of Peatlands As Nature-Based Climate Solutions, Maria Strack, Scott J. Davidson, Takashi Hirano, Christian Dunn

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Purpose of ReviewDespite covering only 3% of the land surface, peatlands represent the largest terrestrial organic carbon stock on the planet and continue to act as a carbon sink. Managing ecosystems to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and protect carbon stocks provide nature-based climate solutions that can play an important role in emission reduction strategies, particularly over the next decade. This review provides an overview of peatland management pathways that can contribute to natural climate solutions and compiles regional and global estimates for the size of potential GHG emission reductions.Recent FindingsDegraded peatlands may account for 5% of current anthropogenic GHG …


Complex Urban Environments Provide Apis Mellifera With A Richer Plant Forage Than Suburban And More Rural Landscapes, Graeme Fox, Latha R. Vellaniparambil, Loreto Ros, Joshua Sammy, Richard F. Preziosi, Jennifer K. Rowntree Jan 2022

Complex Urban Environments Provide Apis Mellifera With A Richer Plant Forage Than Suburban And More Rural Landscapes, Graeme Fox, Latha R. Vellaniparambil, Loreto Ros, Joshua Sammy, Richard F. Preziosi, Jennifer K. Rowntree

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Growth in the global development of cities, and increasing public interest in beekeeping, has led to increase in the numbers of urban apiaries. Towns and cities can provide an excellent diet for managed bees, with a diverse range of nectar and pollen available throughout a long flowering season, and are often more ecologically diverse than the surrounding rural environments. Accessible urban honeybee hives are a valuable research resource to gain insights into the diet and ecology of wild pollinators in urban settings. We used DNA metabarcoding of the rbcL and ITS2 gene regions to characterize the pollen community in Apis …


A Scenography Of Inscriptions And Intangibles In The Birthing Room, Johara Bellali Jan 2022

A Scenography Of Inscriptions And Intangibles In The Birthing Room, Johara Bellali

School of Art, Design and Architecture

Inscriptions on graph paper, on monitors and on various screensare ubiquitous in the birthing room; they reassure, worry, beep,light up and inform protocols. According to Latour (1985) theirpresence is not a result of a carefully planned logical choice, butof a legacy of mustering allies and convincing alignments. UsingBarad’s (2007) framework of agential realism, this paper explores thenotion of intra-actions between objects and agencies of observationin the phenomenon of birth, using a socio-political and historicalconfiguration. It presents some surprising accounts of obstetricsand gynaecology and showcases how historical inscriptions andinstruments materialized today’s birthing practices. It then presentshow, upon entering the birthing room, …


Life In The Freezer: Protein Metabolism In Antarctic Fish, Keiron P.P. Fraser, Lloyd S. Peck, Melody S. Clark, Andrew Clarke, Simeon L. Hill Jan 2022

Life In The Freezer: Protein Metabolism In Antarctic Fish, Keiron P.P. Fraser, Lloyd S. Peck, Melody S. Clark, Andrew Clarke, Simeon L. Hill

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Whole-animal, in vivo protein metabolism rates have been reported in temperate and tropical, but not Antarctic fish. Growth in Antarctic species is generally slower than lower latitude species. Protein metabolism data for Antarctic invertebrates show low rates of protein synthesis and unusually high rates of protein degradation. Additionally, in Antarctic fish, increasing evidence suggests a lower frequency of successful folding of nascent proteins and reduced protein stability. This study reports the first whole-animal protein metabolism data for an Antarctic fish. Groups of Antarctic, Harpagifer antarcticus, and temperate, Lipophrys pholis, fish were acclimatized to a range of overlapping water temperatures and …


Mothers’ Understanding Of Brain Development In Early Childhood: A Qualitative Study In Brazil, Marina Sayuri Yakuwa, Letícia Pancieri, Sarah Neill, Mello Df De Jan 2022

Mothers’ Understanding Of Brain Development In Early Childhood: A Qualitative Study In Brazil, Marina Sayuri Yakuwa, Letícia Pancieri, Sarah Neill, Mello Df De

School of Nursing and Midwifery

To analyze mothers’ understanding of child brain development and their stimulus practices with children in the first months of life. Qualitative research, with 18 Brazilian mothers, over 18 years of age, used semi-structured interviews to identify their perspectives on important healthcare outcomes, based on reflexive thematic analysis. Mother’s accounts displayed little understanding of child brain development, focusing on the development of neuropsychomotor skills. There was relative uncertainty about the daily care practices that would provide appropriate child stimuli, through which to provide promotion and protection of child development. Maternal knowledge about child brain development indicates a need to strengthen parenting …


Fast And Accurate Mapping Of Fine Scale Abundance Of A Vme In The Deep Sea With Computer Vision, Nils Piechaud, Kerry L. Howell Jan 2022

Fast And Accurate Mapping Of Fine Scale Abundance Of A Vme In The Deep Sea With Computer Vision, Nils Piechaud, Kerry L. Howell

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

No abstract provided.