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Entrepreneurship, globalization, and information technology
Authors: Rao Madhusudan N. 
Published: April 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of and insight into the creation and success of Webject Systems, Inc., an international SME in the IT consulting sector.Design/methodology/approachA history of the company along with background information regarding the founder and the information technology (IT) industry is provided. Highlighted are aspects of the competition, financing, business operations, and human resources management. To conclude, the current state of both the industry and Webject Systems is projected.FindingsThe information provided in this case study illustrates various business strategies that helped Webject Systems to thrive during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The description of the current state of the company and of the industry helps to forecast its future existence and success.Originality/valueThis case study would be of value to entrepreneurs, specifically in the IT sector, and also to those interested in the globalization of existing firms.
Energy reform: redesigning the Mexican model
Authors: De La Vega Navarro Angel 
Published: April 2007

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to express the need for a continuous comprehensive institutional, organizational, and regulatory change both at the sector level and in each energy industry in Mexico.Design/methodology/approachThe paper describes the Mexican model of energy reform, highlighting the deficiencies of the present model and suggesting that there is a need for a continuous and comprehensive change to face the energy sector challenges.FindingsAn imprecise and outdated legal and regulatory framework coupled with historical and political factors allowed limited changes in the country's energy sector. The paper suggests that an evolution is necessary but must occur within the Mexican constitutional framework, although the constitution does not clearly establish the limits of public and private sector activity in order for it to effectively regulate them. The huge task of institutional and regulatory reform in Mexico should occur gradually and in clearly defined stages, making a precise distinction between the more efficient administration of public sector companies and the entry of new participants.Originality/valueThe paper outlines the need for energy reform in Mexico.
Clean coal initiatives in Indiana
Authors: Bowen Brian H. , Irwin Marty W. , Sparrow F.T. , Mastalerz Maria , Yu Zuwei , Kramer Robert A. 
Published: April 2007

PurposeIndiana is listed among the top ten coal states in the USA and annually mines about 35 million short tons (million tons) of coal from the vast reserves of the US Midwest Illinois Coal Basin. The implementation and commercialization of clean coal technologies is important to the economy of the state and has a significant role in the state's energy plan for increasing the use of the state's natural resources. Coal is a substantial Indiana energy resource and also has stable and relatively low costs, compared with the increasing costs of other major fuels. This indigenous energy source enables the promotion of energy independence. The purpose of this paper is to outline the significance of clean coal projects for achieving this objective.Design/methodology/approachThe paper outlines the clean coal initiatives being taken in Indiana and the research carried out at the Indiana Center for Coal Technology Research.FindingsClean coal power generation and coal for transportation fuels (coal‐to‐liquids – CTL) are two major topics being investigated in Indiana. Coking coal, data compilation of the bituminous coal qualities within the Indiana coal beds, reducing dependence on coal imports, and provision of an emissions free environment are important topics to state legislators.Originality/valueLessons learnt from these projects will be of value to other states and countries.
Additional support for an association between OLR1 and milk fat traits in cattle
Authors: Khatib H. , Rosa G. J. M. , Weigel K. , Schiavini F. , Santus E. , Bagnato A. 
Published: April 2007

SummaryThe bovine oxidized LDL receptor 1 (OLR1) was chosen as a candidate gene for association tests with milk composition traits. Genotyping of 773 Italian Brown Swiss for a SNP at position 8232 in OLR1 (NW_215807:g.8232C>A) revealed a frequency of 0.95 for the g.8232C allele. The University of Wisconsin Holstein resource population was genotyped for the OLR1 NW_215807:g.[7160C>T; 7161A>G; 8232C>A] SNPs, and four haplotypes were inferred based on the genotypes of sires and their daughters. Oxidized LDL receptor 1 haplotypes were significantly associated with fat percentage (P = 0.0015). Haplotype [C; A; C] was associated with a significant increase in fat percentage when compared with the other haplotypes.
Construction of a river buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) whole‐genome radiation hybrid panel and preliminary RH mapping of chromosomes 3 and 10
Authors: Amaral M. E. J. , Owens K. E. , Elliott J. S. , Fickey C. , Schäffer A. A. , Agarwala R. , Womack J. E. 
Published: April 2007

SummaryThe buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) is a source of milk and meat, and also serves as a draft animal. In this study, a 5000‐rad whole‐genome radiation hybrid (RH) panel for river buffalo was constructed and used to build preliminary RH maps for BBU3 and BBU10 chromosomes. The preliminary maps contain 66 markers, including coding genes, cattle expressed sequence tags (ESTs) and microsatellite loci. The RH maps presented here are the starting point for mapping additional loci that will allow detailed comparative maps between buffalo, cattle and other species whose genomes may be mapped in the future. A large quantity of DNA has been prepared from the cell lines forming the river buffalo RH panel and will be made publicly available to the international community both for the study of chromosome evolution and for the improvement of traits important to the role of buffalo in animal agriculture.
Child protection, family support and social work: a critical appraisal of the Department of Health research studies in child protection
Authors: Parton Nigel 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTThis paper provides a critical appraisal of the Department of Health Research Studies in Child Protection and their recommendations for policy and practice. It argues that there are a number of conceptual and methodological problems and a failure to thoroughly articulate and represent the tensions and complexities of child protection work, particularly at the point of allegation and initial referral. In the process it fails to fully appreciate the significance of risk in the current social and political climate, the way front‐line professionals, particularly social workers, are held to account and the nature of the responsibilities they carry. As a consequence, the paper suggests that attempts to shift the balance of policy and practice from narrowly defined child protection to family support for children in need may be far more difficult than the research suggests.
Significant harm and children's experiences of domestic violence
Authors: Brandon Marian , Lewis Ann 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTThis is the first of two papers concerning children and domestic violence, both of which draw on findings from a Department of Health commissioned study of children suffering or likely to suffer significant harm. This paper discusses the ways in which children appear to be harmed by witnessing violence between their parents or parental figures. A brief review is offered of the literature concerning the developmental and behavioural effects on children who have lived with domestic violence. Selected findings from the research study are then discussed. Out of a cohort of 105 maltreated or neglected children, 49 were discovered to be regularly witnessing violence between parents at home. The emotional, social and behavioural effects on 28 children who were studied in detail are presented, through three case studies. Examples are offered of the way in which professionals overlook, discount or downgrade the harm to the child from this hostility. The emotional impact on the child of living with domestic violence rarely forms part of the assessment of significant harm made at the child protection conference; nor does it feature in subsequent plans to protect the child.
Child protection revisited: balancing state intervention and family autonomy through social work processes
Authors: Seden Janet , Hardiker Pauline , Barker Mary 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTThis paper explores selected findings from a qualitative study of the 1989 Children Act, which examined ways in which the new definitions of significant harm were being interpreted in practice. Significant harm is seen as a major site where state intervention and family autonomy are balanced, especially through establishing thresholds for intervention. The data are analysed in relation to the social work processes of assessment, intervention and evaluation. These are seen as a series of interactions between families and practitioners, in which goals are identified, methods used and resources mobilized. Key decisions and levels of change address the paramountry of the child's welfare. These processes are also under‐pinned by new legislative requirements. The practitioners displayed their professionalism during a period of transition and change. Social work processes facilitated non‐judgemental practices which empowered the families in the difficult circumstances of their lives. The paper concludes that balancing state intervention and family autonomy requires social work of a high order and a profound understanding of complex issues.
Families formed as a result of donor insemination: the views of semen donors
Authors: Daniels Ken R. , Curson Ruth , Lewis Gillian M. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTThis paper reports the views and feelings of semen donors at two London donor insemination (Dl) programmes regarding the recipients of Dl and the families created by this method. In particular it reports on: the types of recipients that donors wish to assist; their understanding of the legal position of donors and Di fathers; their views on the‘matching’ of donors and Dl fathers; their perception of Dl offspring's need or desire for information about the donor; their views on whether parents should tell their offspring about their Dl conception and regarding the secrecy surrounding Dl in general; and what they believe the community thinks about Dl. Overall, the donors perceive Dl families as being normal, and are very supportive of the autonomy and privacy of these families, but they also have concerns about the needs of the offspring. The authors draw attention to the need to take into account the views of donors in forming assisted reproduction policies, and also the need for the interests of the child to be paramount, as they are in the case of adoption.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and Canadian implementation efforts for indigenous children and youth
Authors: Mitchell Richard C. 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTSince playing the role of co‐host at the 1990 World Summit for Children in New York, Canada has promoted the adoption of the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child at home and abroad. What impact has this unprecedented international human rights document had on Canadian First Nations, Inuit and other Aboriginal groups? This paper looks at Canada's implementation of this UN Convention, and specifically at Canadian initiatives for indigenous children and youth. The Indian Act, upon which the Canadian government has based its control over Aboriginals since 1876, is explained. Five national organizations representing various Aboriginal perspectives have reviewed the federal government's efforts to honour the World Summit's‘First Call for Children,’ and the emergent issues for at‐risk children's programming on‐ and off‐reserve are reviewed. The‘best interests of the child’ ideology that has guided the developed world's notions of children's rights has evolved in a cultural and value‐laden context that must now be left for indigenous social scientists, children and youth around the globe to decide for themselves.
Child protection and research: understanding the messages
Authors: Owen Morag 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTThis paper contributes to the debate which has followed publication of the recent Department of Health research in child protection. From the viewpoint of one of the researchers, it surveys the criticisms presented by Nigel Parton (Parton 19%). It suggests that the problems he identifies are not irresolvable, and that improve‐ments in social work policy and practice are feasible, as long as the stance taken by the researchers is correctly understood.
Short‐term care for children
Authors: Boushel Margaret , Robinson Carol 
Published: April 2007

ABSTRACTResearch into short‐term care services for children has largely concerned provision for disabled children and their families: a reflection of the greater development of services for disabled children than their non‐disabled peers. This paper describes the range of services in the UK, identifies current gaps in provision as well as some of the factors that affect uptake and user satisfaction with services. It concludes with a summary of current issues of concern for practitioners and policy‐makers, including the importance of making services more child‐centred and attractive to a wider cross‐section of families.
PSILOPSOCUS MIMULUS SP. N. (PSOCOPTERA: PSILOPSOCIDAE) REPRESENTING A FAMILY NEW TO AUSTRALIA
Authors: Smithers C. N. 
Published: April 2007

Abstract Psilopsocus mimulus sp. n., the first representative of the family Psilopsocidae from Australia, is described and the distribution of the family given; an African form known from nymphs only is mentioned.
NOTES ON AUSTRALIAN LYCAENIDAE (LEPIDOPTERA)
Authors: Macqueen J. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractNotes are presented on food plants, distribution and life histories of Hypochrysops cyane (Waterhouse & Lyell), Lucia limbaria Swainson, Ogyris ianthis Waterhouse, Ogyris aenone Waterhouse and Jalmenus daemeli Semper. The known range of O. ianthis is extended from the Sydney area to South Queensland and O. aenone from North Queensland to South Queensland. J. daemeli is recorded feeding on Eucalyptus spp.
THE OCCURRENCE OF THE GENUS ANTONINA (HOMOPTERA: COCCOIDEA) IN QUEENSLAND
Authors: Brimblecombe A. R. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe coccid parasite of Cyperus rotundus L., Antonina australis Green, is transferred to the genus Kuwanina, and Kuwanina hillii Laing is regarded as a synonym of K. australis. Queensland records of Antonina indica Green are referred to A. graminis (Maskell).
A FURTHER CONTRIBUTION TO OUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE PACHYGRONTHINAE (HEMIPTERA: LYGAEIDAE)*
Authors: Slater J. A. 
Published: April 2007

Abstract Pachygrontha braziliensis sp. n. (Brazil), P. variegata sp. n. (New Guinea) and Opistholeptus indicus sp. n. (India and Thailand) are described and their affinities discussed. Stenophyella africana Lindberg is transferred to Cymophyes Fieber. Pachygrontha angularis Reuter is redescribed. Lectotypes are designated for Pachygrontha compacta Distant, P. walkeri Distant, P. lewisi Distant, Oedancula bimaculata (Distant), O. meridionalis Stål, O. notata Stål, and Magninus typicus Distant, and a paralectotype for Pachyphlegyas modigliani modigliani (Lethierry). New locality records are given for 40 species of Pachygronthinae, ecological data for 6 species, and nymphal descriptions of 5 species. A key is given to the known fifth instar nymphs of Oedancala Amyot and Serville. †Department of Zoology and Entomology, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut.
NOTES ON THE GENUS JALMENUS (LEPIDOPTERA: LYCAENIDAE) WITH A DESCRIPTION OF A NEW SPECIES
Authors: Kerr J. F. R. , Macqueen J. 
Published: April 2007

Abstract Jalmenus pseudictinus sp. n. is described from southern Queensland and the identity of J. schraderi (Felder) is discussed. J. eichhorni Staudinger is shown to be a species distinct from J. evagoras (Donovan).
INTERPOPULATION KARYOTYPE DIFFERENCES IN AUSTRALIAN IRIDOMYRMEX OF THE “DETECTUS” GROUP (HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE: DOLICHODERINAE)
Authors: Crozier R. H. 
Published: April 2007

iA haploid number of nine was found in each of three population samples of the “detectus” group of the ant genus Iridomyrmex, but differences occurred in the morphology of the three smallest chromosomes, the remaining six large metacentrics being similar throughout.
THE SPECIFIC STATUS OF PSEUDODIPSAS ILLIDGEI WATERHOUSE AND LYELL STAT. N. (LEPIDOPTERA: LYCAENIDAE)
Authors: Kerr J. F. R. , Macqueen J. , Sands D. P. 
Published: April 2007

i Pseudodipsas illidgei Waterhouse and Lyell stat.n. is shown to be a species distinct from P. myrmecophila Waterhouse and Lyell.
PARASITES AND OTHER ORGANISMS ASSOCIATED WITH NESTS OF AMEGILLA FRIESE (HYMENOPTERA: ANTHOPHORINAE)
Authors: Cardale Josephine 
Published: April 2007

i Amegilla (Amegilla) pulchra (Smith) (Anthophorinae, Anthophorini) is parasitised by Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Blanchard) (Anthophorinae, Melectini), Miltogramma sp. (Sarcophagidae), Zonitis sp. (Meloidae), and fungus, and information is given on the habits of the parasites and the number of cells parasitised. A specimen of Thyreus nitidulus (Fabricius) was seen working in a nest. Trogoderma apicenne Reitter (Dermestidae) and Lasioderma serricorne (Fabricius) (Anobiidae) were reared on debris in old cells. Amegilla (Asarapoda) sp. is parasitised by Thyreus lugubris (Smith). Pyemotes ventricosus (Newport) (Acarina, Pyemotidae) killed pupae of both species of Amegillain open cells. A. (A.) pulchra is the first hymenopterous host recorded for an Australian Meloid.
DRAGONFLY TYPES FROM THE DOBSON COLLECTION, WITH THE DESIGNATION OF LECTOTYPES
Authors: Watson J. A. L. 
Published: April 2007

iThe primary type material of five species of Odonata, previously in the collection of Roderick Dobson, has been transferred to the Australian National Insect Collection, Canberra. It comprises the holotypes of Archaeophya adamsi Fraser and Micromidia rodericki Fraser, and the type series of Gynacantha dobsoni Fraser, Argiolestes calcaris Fraser, and Argiolestes calcaris tenuis Fraser, from which lectotypes are designated.A neotype is selected for Agriolestes griseus subgriseus Fraser.
SOME OBSERVATIONS ON THE MALPIGHIAN TUBULES AND OVARIOLES IN MYRMECIA DISPAR (CLARK) (HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE)
Authors: Gray B. , Lamb K. P. 
Published: April 2007

i Myrmecia dispar (Clark) workers have a variable number of malpighian tubules; the number counted ranged from 21 to 29. The larger workers tend to have more tubules than smaller workers. Two male specimens had 16 tubules and 3 queen specimens had 23, 23 and 26 tubules respectively. Workers collected in winter and summer had 10 well developed polytrophic ovarioles while the queens had 18 ovarioles.
A NEW FAMILY OF CADDIS‐FLIES FROM AUSTRALIA (TRICHOPTERA: TASIMIIDAE)
Authors: Riek E. F. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe genusTasimiais transferred from Sericostomatidae and Molannidae, in both of which it has previously been placed, in the latter through its synonymMolanniella, to a new family, Tasimiidae. The family is considered to be most closely related to Lepidostomatidae. The larva, larval case, pupa, pupal case, and adult ofTasimia natasiaare illustrated.
CYCLIC OVARIOLE CHANGES IN ANOPHELES FARAUTI LAVERAN (DIPTERA: CULICIDAE) IN PAPUA‐NEW GUINEA
Authors: Spencer Margaret , Christian Stanley H. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThe ovariole picture seen on dissection of exit window‐trapped, fed Anopheles farauti females differed in three areas of Papua‐New Guinea. The differences are described and explained. The contraction of the pedicels after oviposition is independent of development of the oocytes after feeding; the condition of pedicels and oocytes on dissection can give clues to the behaviour patterns and house‐resting habits of this species in different areas of its distribution.
THE LARVAE OF AUSTRALIAN IXODIDAE (ACARINA: IXODOIDEA)
Authors: Roberts F. H. S. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractThese studies are based on the larvae of 29 of the 52 species of Ixodidae recorded from Australia. The 29 species comprise 13 species of Ixodes, 6 species of Haemaphysalis, 1 species of Boophilus, 1 species of Rhipicephalus, 5 species of Amblyomma, and 3 species of Aponomma; larvae of 11 species are described for the first time.Descriptions, illustrations, and with the genera Ixodes and Haemaphysalis keys also, are given. The descriptions include the respective chaetotaxy patterns which are considered of value for generic and in many instances also for specific diagnosis.
RECORDS OF COLEOPTERA ASSOCIATED WITH STORED PRODUCTS IN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Winks R. G. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractNineteen species of Coleoptera of the families Carabidae, Staphylinidae, Melyridae, Nitidulidae, Rhizophagidae, Cryptophagidae, Biphyllidae, Lathridiidae and Tenebrionidae are recorded from stored cereals in Australia.
OVIPOSITION, EGG DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER FEATURES OF THE BIOLOGY OF FIVE SPECIES OF LYCTIDAE (COLEOPTERA)
Authors: Rosel A. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractSome variations to the reported mode of larval eclosion of Lyctus brunneus (Stephens) and Lyctus planicollis LeConte and the embryonic development and early larval activity of Lyctus discedens Blackburn, Lyctus africanus Lesne and Minthea rugicollis (Walker) have been observed. Some further data are presented to explain the purpose of the mandibular grooving of the wood surface by L. brunneus. Diagnostic characters for the sexing of L. discedens are described and observations on sex ratios, and other aspects of the biology of the five lyctid species have been made.
A NEW SUBFAMILY FOR MUNYCHRYIA WALKER AND GEPHYRONEURA TURNER (LEPIDOPTERA:ANTHELIDAE) AND THE DESCRIPTION OF A NEW SPECIES FROM WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Authors: Common I. F. B. , McFarland N. 
Published: April 2007

i Munychryia Walker and Gephyroneura Turner are separated from other Anthelidae as the Munychryiinae subfam. nov., using characters of both adult and immature stages. A new species, M. periclyta, is described from south‐western Australia.
CEROPLASTES SINENSIS DEL GUERCIO (HOMOPTERA: COCCIDAE), A WAX SCALE NEW TO AUSTRALIA
Authors: Snowball G. J. 
Published: April 2007

i Ceroplastes sinensis Del Guercio was recorded for the first time in Australia in August 1966, in the vicinity of Sydney. The scale is widely distributed overseas, occurring in Europe, Africa, China and New Zealand. It infests a wide range of host plants including commercial citrus. Males occur but comprise only about 3 per cent. of the population. The male insect has 6 instars, one of which, the true third instar, is described for the first time. The principal natural enemies of C. sinensis are Aneristus ceroplastae Howard, Metaphycus helvolus (Compere) and Scutellista cyanea Motschulsky. Their current abundance is too low to influence the abundance of the scale.
ANALGOID MITES (PROCTOPHYLLODIDAE) FROM THE DICAEIDAE (AVES: PASSERIFORMES)†
Authors: Atyeo* Warren T. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractFour species of Monojoubertia Radford, 1950 (Proctophyllodidae, Proctophyllodinae) are (re)described: M. securigera (Trouessart, 1885) [=Proctophyllodes (Alloptes) securiger] from Dicaeum hirundinaceum, Australia; M. parvisecurigera, sp. n., from D. hirundinaceum, Australia; M. marquardti, sp. n., from D. concolor, Thailand and D. cruentatum, Indochina; M. cristata, sp. n., from D. celebicum. Celebes.
IMPROVED METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PARASITES OF THE POTATO MOTH PHTHORIMAEA OPERCULELLA (ZELLER) (LEPIDOPTERA: GELECHIIDAE)
Authors: Wearne G. R. 
Published: April 2007

AbstractMethods are described for rearing the potato moth Phthorimaea operculella and its parasites. Emphasis is placed on achieving maximal parasitization of the host eggs and larvae.