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SLEUTH: sustainable lifestyles - educating universities towards happiness

SLEUTH is an initiative born out of the need to bring universities towards more happy and sustainable lifestyles. It is the ‘real life’ application of the resulting conceptual design from the main study of the "Design for Happiness" PhD research project. This aims to identify and propose the design characteristics which compose a product, service or system capable of contributing to our happiness hence promoting sustainable lifestyles as part of mainstream sustainable design. The paper presents the SLEUTH project; its building process, implementation and results. The building process describes six months work which developed a key team within the university that started out on a ‘collaboration’ journey; they joined forces with the aim of developing and endorsing this initiative. It sets an example of the involvement required by an entire organization. The implementation process describes the actual trials of the SLEUTH project. Here, student involvement is crucial. SLEUTH has at its core the belief in collective action, and therefore it starts from the premise of giving ownership to its participants, allowing them to shape its course. This translates into making the students ‘coresponsible’ for the success of the project. Finally, the data and experiences gathered during the project illustrate the results of such an initiative. These aim to contribute to finding and setting the path for universities to embed sustainability at their core; they begin to answer questions such as how to achieve a transition towards sustainable universities; how to implement, replicate, modify, initiatives such as SLEUTH in the longer term.
Monitoring animal travel with digital pedometers.

Travel is an important endergonic physiological function. Blaxter (1967) suggested that cattle expend about 15% more energy out-ofdoors than indoors. The maintenance energy requirement of grazing animals may be 25 to 50% greater than for animals in confinement, with the cost of travel contributing substantially to this increase (Osuji 1974). Animal travel may be influenced by location of water and minerals, weather, topography, forage availability and quality, and innate characteristics of the animal. As forage availability decreases, cattle spend more time grazing (Lofgreen et al. 1957; Arnold 1960). Also, Bos indicus cattle apparently travel more than do cattle of Bos taurus breeding (Herbel and Nelson 1966). Early travel data were obtained by following an animal and counting the number of steps of known length, taken by an observer (Cory 1927). Several researchers have obtained travel data by observing animals and mapping their movements (Dwyer 1961; Durham 1975; Malechek and Smith 1976). However, animal travel data obtained by observation may be more subjective than that obtained with mechanical techniques. Cresswell (1957) described the rangemeter as a satisfactory tool to monitor sheep travel. Powell (1968) reported on the use of a pedometer to monitor sheep travel. He evaluated the Suprex Pedometer' and concluded the disadvantages outweighed the advantages for measuring distances walked by sheep. Kiddy (1976) teported dairy cows' activity measured with pedometers during estrus was approximately four times that of animals in anestrus. The objective of this research was to evaluate one type of digital pedometere for monitoring travel of beef cattle on brushy rangeland.
Phytochemical screening and application of extracts of selected plant foods in preparation of enhanced sensorial and healthier image yoghurt

Extracts of four indigenous plant foods namely: Chrysophyllum albidum ( Cal ), Curcuma longa ( Clo ), Tetracapidium conophorum ( Tco ) and Piper guineese ( Pgu ) were screened for phytochemical endowment in order to gain insight to their pharmacological potentials with concomitant propensity for pro-lactic acid fermentation. The extracts were used in the formulation of substrate for preparation of modified yoghurt. Physicochemical and sensory properties of the modified yogurt were assessed in comparison to plain (unmodified) yogurt. Assessment revealed the presence of phytochemicals of therapeutic importance with pro-fermentation values principally, flavonoids, saponins, sugars and peptides in Clo and Cal . Alkaloids dominant extract exhibited anti-fermentation effects. Modified yoghurt preparations using Clo and Cal with respect to water (in place of extract) were characterized with improved quality. Titratable acidity (x10 -2 g/ml); 140, 50, 45 and relative reducing power (x10 -3 g/ml) of 9.53, 9.56, 1.38 were found for Clo – plain yoghurt (YOG) and YOG respectively. Comparatively to YOG, the extracts conferred assorted sensorial (P = 0.05) qualities with Clo - YOG most preferred. The extracts of the indigenous plant foods can be used to enhance the physical and healthier image of yoghurt. Key words : Plant foods extract, phytochemicals, yoghurt, physicochemical properties, healthier image, sensorial characteristics.
Postinjection Normal Closure of Fractures as a Mechanism for Induced Seismicity

Understanding the controlling mechanisms underlying injection‐induced seismicity is important for optimizing reservoir productivity and addressing seismicity‐related concerns related to hydraulic stimulation in Enhanced Geothermal Systems. Hydraulic stimulation enhances permeability through elevated pressures, which cause normal deformations and the shear slip of preexisting fractures. Previous experiments indicate that fracture deformation in the normal direction reverses as the pressure decreases, e.g., at the end of stimulation. We hypothesize that this normal closure of fractures enhances pressure propagation away from the injection region and significantly increases the potential for postinjection seismicity. To test this hypothesis, hydraulic stimulation is modeled by numerically coupling flow in the fractures and matrix, fracture deformation, and matrix deformation for a synthetic reservoir in which the flow and mechanics are strongly affected by a complex three‐dimensional fracture network. The role of the normal closure of fractures is verified by comparing simulations conducted with and without the normal closure effect.
Evaluation Of An Les Code Against A Hydrogen Dispersion Experiment

The Large Eddy Simulation (LES) methodology is used nowadays not only as a research tool, but also for practical applications. Given this fact, an LES code has been developed mainly targeting to turbulent dispersion problems. It has been incorporated into the well established in atmospheric and hydrogen dispersion applications ADREA-HF CFD code. In this study, the LES methodology is evaluated against a hydrogen release and dispersion experiment in a supposed hallway that has ventilation openings. Results from a Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes (RANS) methodology and from the FDS LES code are also included. The new ADREA-HF LES code gave concentration values very close to the measured ones. The study includes comments about the advantages of the LES methodology and about the value of the Smagorinsky constant used in the LES models.
Home range size and breeding dispersal of a common buzzard ( Buteo buteo ) Veľkosť domovského okrsku a hniezdna disperzia myšiaka hôrneho ( Buteo buteo )

Telemetric studies have provided ample information on threatened raptors, but still little is known about space use and dispersal of common species. Here I describe the home range and breeding dispersal of a GPS-tracked adult male common buzzard, studied in south-eastern Estonia in 2014–16. This buzzard's home range covered 8.3 km2 (kernel 95% estimate) with the core range being 2.1 km2 (kernel 50%). The home range increased in the course of the breeding season but decreased again before migration. Surprisingly, the nests in the two successive breeding years were located in the opposite margins of the home range, 1 . 7 km from each other. Abstrakt: Telemetrické štúdie priniesli množstvo informácií o ohrozených druhoch dravcov, avšak poznatkov o využívaní priestoru bežnými druhmi a o ich disperzii je stále málo. V tejto práci opisujem domovský okrsok a hniezdnu disperziu samca myšiaka hôrneho označeného pomocou GPS vysielača, sledovaného v juhovýchodnom Estónsku v rokoch 2014 – 2016. Domovský okrsok myšiaka pokrýval 8,3 km2 (kernel 95 % odhad), jadrové územie malo 2,1 km2 (kernel 50 %). Domovský okrsok sa v priebehu hniezdnej sezóny zväčšoval, pred migráciou sa ale opätovne zmenšil. Prekvapujúco, hniezda v dvoch po sebe idúcich hniezdnych sezónach boli situované na opačných koncoch domovského okrsku, 1 ,7 km od seba.
The New Institutionalism: Organizational Factors in Political Life

Contemporary theories of politics tend to portray politics as a reflection of society, political phenomena as the aggregate consequences of individual behavior, action as the result of choices based on calculated self-interest, history as efficient in reaching unique and appropriate outcomes, and decision making and the allocation of resources as the central foci of political life. Some recent theoretical thought in political science, however, blends elements of these theoretical styles into an older concern with institutions. This new institutionalism emphasizes the relative autonomy of political institutions, possibilities for inefficiency in history, and the importance of symbolic action to an understanding of politics. Such ideas have a reasonable empirical basis, but they are not characterized by powerful theoretical forms. Some directions for theoretical research may, however, be identified in institutionalist conceptions of political order.
Does seeking knowledge of depression make a difference? A randomized study to examine the efficacy of psychoeducational intervention with patients suffering from non-psychotic depression

Aims: The primary objective of the study is to assess the efficacy of a systematic patient-centered psychoeducation program on knowledge seeking of depression and on the clinical outcomes, in patients with non-psychotic major depressive disorder. Method: 52 consenting patients with confirmed diagnosis of major depression were randomly assigned to a group (n = 32) who received systematized psychoeducation for depression, and to a waiting group (n = 20) who received standard care. The intervention group received systematic education consisting of (i) Reading material, "depression manual", and (ii) individual or groups educational sessions. The primary clinical outcome measures included the clinician rated quick inventory of depressive symptomatology (QIDS-C) and the self-rated quick inventory of depressive symptomatology (QIDS-SR). Patients in both groups completed QIDS-SR, and the knowledge seeking behavior instrument (KSI), at baseline, at 4th, 8th and 12th weeks. Results: At 12th week, there was significant (p less than 0.01) reduction in the (QIDS-CR) and the (QIDS-SR) scores in both the intervention and waiting group patients. However, there were significant differences between the two groups, with the superiority for the intervention group in reduction of depressive symptoms. The number of hours spent in knowledge seeking as measured by the (KSI), correlated negatively with the scores of QIDS-SR, and QIDS-CR. Conclusion: Systematized education may lead to significant reduction in clinical symptomatology, and to improved knowledge seeking behavior.
Semiparametric Time Series Models with Log‐concave Innovations: Maximum Likelihood Estimation and its Consistency

We study semiparametric time series models with innovations following a log‐concave distribution. We propose a general maximum likelihood framework that allows us to estimate simultaneously the parameters of the model and the density of the innovations. This framework can be easily adapted to many well‐known models, including autoregressive moving average (ARMA), generalized autoregressive conditionally heteroscedastic (GARCH), and ARMA‐GARCH models. Furthermore, we show that the estimator under our new framework is consistent in both ARMA and ARMA‐GARCH settings. We demonstrate its finite sample performance via a thorough simulation study and apply it to model the daily log‐return of the FTSE 100 index.
Development and testing of timber/concrete shear connectors

1SUMMARY With the advent of improved technology regarding trucks carrying heavier, longer loads and increasing the number of trips under the same routes, old timber bridges need to be monitored in order to ensure users of its structural integrity. In most cases the existing substructure in bridges are in excellent conditions but have defective decks. Some of these bridges are in remote areas such as timber logging tracks, secondary highways, inland routes, etc… In order to have these bridges constantly open and in good service, maintenance and/or re-surface must be performed promptly to avoid interruption to traffic flow. This requires new, innovative techniques that can offer all the requirements anticipated. This paper presents the results of tests and an analytical evaluation of three types of shear connectors for the design of new timber bridges and the rehabilitation of old bridges with timber girders and concrete decks connected by composite action. Furthermore, the development criteria were to provide a suitable and economic shear connector that did not required costly or specialised equipment. The static and dynamic response of shear connectors between concrete/timber interfaces has been determined from laboratory testing. For these types of composite materials, timber provides the tensile strength whilst the concrete provides the compressive strength. The degree of composite action depends on the type of connector, timber condition, initial slip and the effective flexural stiffness of the connector and/or system. Full-scale specimens were fabricated to obtain accurate results comparable to realistic existing conditions. Horizontal and vertical displacements were measured between the two materials up to and beyond failure in all cases. The research at UTS-Faculty of Engineering is concentrated on achieving full composite action between timber and concrete with the minimum amount of effort and maximum performance. TYPES OF CONNECTORS
Does the Production of an Airbag Injure more People than the Airbag Saves in Traffic?

Social life cycle assessment (S‐LCA) has been discussed for some years in the LCA community. We raise two points of criticism against current S‐LCA approaches. First, the development of S‐LCA methodology has not, to date, been based on experience with actual case studies. Second, for social impacts to be meaningfully assessed in a life cycle perspective, social indicators need to be unambiguously interpreted in all social contexts along the life cycle. We here discuss an empirically based approach to S‐LCA, illustrated by a case study of an automobile airbag system. The aim of the case study is to compare the injuries and lives lost during the product life cycle of the airbag system (excluding waste handling impacts) with the injuries prevented and lives saved during its use. The indicator used for assessing social impacts in this study is disability‐adjusted life years (DALY). The results from this study indicate that the purpose of an airbag system, which is to save lives and prevent injuries, is justified also in a life cycle perspective.
Foreign Direct Investment, Exchange Rate Volatility and Political Risk

This paper investigates the effect of exchange rate and institutional instability on the level of Foreign Direct Investment flows between developed and developing countries by presenting an empirical investigation on a panel of countries over two decades, both with cross country and cross sector data, justified by a partial equilibrium model of foreign entry. The issue is first presented with a partial equilibrium model of FDI in an oligopolistic industry , where n identical foreign firms have to decide whether to enter a host market characterized by exchange rate volatility and political risk. The results are that both exchange rate variability and political risk have a dampening effect on FDI flows, and that the interaction term is negative, indicating that the two effects reinforce each other. The econometric analysis confirms and verifies these results. The sectoral evidence points in the direction of specific industry effects, especially with respect to the role of interest rates and wages. The general conclusion regarding the role of exchange rate instability and institutional risk are confirmed, with some qualifications for the primary, financial, depository, trade and service sectors.
The role of shocks and risks for the livelihoods of small scale fishing communities of Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands in Nigeria

This paper assesses the impact of risks and shocks on household welfare in the Hadejia-Nguru Wetlands in Nigeria. We use estimated income loss in consumption equations to assess the impact. Our findings identify death of an adult member, drought, and social conflict as important shocks in the area. These shocks are more significant in reducing household food consumption than non-food consumption. Additionally, we find that farming dependent households suffer more from social conflicts; fishing households suffer more from drought; while the impact of death of an adult member does not depend on household livelihood strategies. Since the shocks that significantly reduce household consumption are not specific to such communities, we conclude that fishing communities do not need special social protection policies but these should not be left out in these programs. Further research should consider understanding the roles of off farm activities as ex-ante risk mitigation strategies or ex-post coping strategies.
The 2nd Aerosol Characterization Experiment (ACE-2): general overview and main results

This overview summarizes the objectives of the Aerosol Characterization Experiments (ACEs) of the International Global Atmospheric Chemistry (IGAC) project and the research strategy implemented in the second of this series of experiments (ACE-2). ACE-2 took place from 16 June to 24 July 1997, over the sub-tropical North-East Atlantic. It provided an opportunity to study the properties, processes and effects of contrasting aerosol types in this region, including background marine and anthropogenic pollution aerosol in the marine boundary layer (MBL), and background aerosol and mineral dust in the overlaying free troposphere (FT). The major achievements of ACE-2 include:(a) identification of entrainment, in-cloud scavenging and coagulation as the major processes transforming a pollution aerosol transported within the MBL; (b) the first documentation of the indirect radiative effect of aerosols at the scale of a cloud ensemble in continental pollution outflow; (c) observation of a wide range in the contribution of organic material to the sub-micron aerosol mass, with possibly the highest contribution in the free tropospheric; (d) improved understanding of the role of condensing HCl, HNO3 and NH3 as a growth mechanism of sub-micron aerosols in polluted air masses advecting over the ocean. A close connection was observed between meteorological factors (such as horizontal and vertical wind speed, boundary layer development, entrainment, humidity fields) and aerosol and cloud characteristics. In the ACE-2 region, these meteorological factors, rather than aerosol microphysics and chemistry, often dominated the shaping of the aerosol size distribution and/or their effect on radiation and clouds. The ACE-2 data presently analyzed provide a qualitative, and in many cases a quantitative understanding of the complex gas/aerosol/cloud system in the sub-tropical marine environment. This will guide future model development. Some major data sets are still to be analyzed.
Robust Adaptive Control for Nonlinear Discrete-Time Systems by Using Multiple Models

Back propagation (BP) neural network is used to approximate the dynamic character of nonlinear discrete-time system. Considering the unmodeling dynamics of the system, the weights of neural network are updated by using a dead-zone algorithm and a robust adaptive controller based on the BP neural network is proposed. For the situation that jumping change parameters exist, multiple neural networks with multiple weights are built to cover the uncertainty of parameters, and multiple controllers based on these models are set up. At every sample time, a performance index function based on the identification error will be used to choose the optimal model and the corresponding controller. Different kinds of combinations of fixed model and adaptive model will be used for robust multiple models adaptive control (MMAC). The proof of stability and convergence of MMAC are given, and the significant efficacy of the proposed methods is tested by simulation.
The power of teachers' identity towards the resolution of critical incidents. Primary and secondary educational backgrounds

Si es vol millorar la resolucio d’incidents critics a l’aula es fonamental treballar la identitat docent. Aquest estudi preten reforcar la investigacio sobre la connexio dialectica que existeix entre la identitat docent i els incidents critics. A mes, tambe busca mostrar possibles diferencies entre mestres i professors de secundaria a l’hora d’enfrontar aquests incidents. Els resultats obtinguts demostren que no hi ha prou consciencia de les metarepresentacions a l’hora d’encarar un IC. Per tant, l’article convida al lector a reflexionar sobre el poder dels ICs en quant a la construccio i reconstruccio de la identitat docent.
Structural Assessments of Concrete Piers in ABarrage Project Using Portable UltrasoundNon-Destructive Digital Indicator Tester

Functional life of any barrage project depends on functional stability of the concrete piers. The piers are constructed using concrete of different grades. Its durability is dependent on various factors viz. speed of running water, its aggressivity, temperatures fluctuations etc. The endurance capacity of these piers against these adverse conditions is goes on reducing with passage of time. Gradually permeability of concrete increases which causes leaching of binding materials thus weakening the structure. Once such a phenomenon is observed in any such structures a vigilant periodic monitoring approach becomes mandatory. The suitable remedial measure to be adopted will depend on the observed degree of deterioration. In this paper effort has been made to assess the status of concrete in the piers of a barrage project using Portable Ultrasound Non-destructive Digital Indicator Tester.
An Investigation of Workability Experiment for Crowd in 3600 Panoramic View on Mobile Platform

In the computer graphics industry, there is a great demand for cost and time effective simulation and rendering while meeting an acceptable level of realism. Hardware based simulation and rendering has been taken to another degree of low level of details in environment modelling with grandeur of peoples. This paper presents an investigation to find out the feasibility of deploying crowd in 360 panoramic view using the mobile platform as the case study. First, the crowd are modelled through some modifications to the Newtonian Laws, inclusion of proxy agents, speed control and turning. Second, workability tests experiments are carried out concerning the preferred parameters for each agent, improvement on random movements of the crowd and dynamicity, with the capability of collision avoidance. Finally, this investigation is discussed and has proposed some solutions in handling crowd in 360 panoramic view on mobile platform. © 2016 Published by Future Academy www.FutureAcademy. org.uk