A5009732925- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Quality and Supply Management
- Product Development and Customization
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Manufacturing Process and Optimization
- Quality and Management Systems
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Innovation and Knowledge Management
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Coccidia and coccidiosis research
- Digital and Traditional Archives Management
- Lung Cancer Research Studies
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Complex Systems and Decision Making
- Flexible and Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems
- Veterinary Practice and Education Studies
- Software Engineering and Design Patterns
- Mobile Agent-Based Network Management
- Leech Biology and Applications
- Construction Project Management and Performance
Sea Turtle Conservancy
2017-2022
Central Park Conservancy
2017
University of Bristol
2012-2015
Manchester Airport
2015
Life Services (United States)
2012
Faculty (United Kingdom)
2012
Engineering (Italy)
2012
Arava Institute
2010
Cummins (United Kingdom)
2008
Children's Hospital at Westmead
2007
We present a review and analysis of the conservation status International Union for Conservation Nature (IUCN) threat categories all 360 currently recognized species extant recently extinct turtles tortoises (Order Testudines). Our is based on 2018 IUCN Red List 251 listed species, augmented by provisional assessments Tortoise Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group (TFTSG) 109 unlisted freshwater turtles, as well re-assessments several outdated assessments. Of tortoises, this combined indicates...
Wind turbines are a proven source of clean energy with wind power harvesting technologies supplying about 3% global electricity consumption. However there is an increasing demand on maintenance and operational improvements since have been plagued downtime problems major components e.g. gearboxes generators, especially offshore which difficult to access. Reliability Centric Maintenance (RCM) way capturing the potential causes poor performance by preventing failures having proactive approach...
Purpose The current paradigm for assessing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is challenged as being anachronistic to the needs of businesses that now require a more holistic indicator plant and process effectiveness. purpose this paper introduce new framework expands original OEE measure inform business performance at multiple levels focusing on adding benchmarkable indicators asset management capability. ability compare internal against external competition vice verse argued critical...
Optimising performance of complex engineering artefacts, which are typically designed to have a useful life several decades, becomes very difficult during in-service if lessons learnt not used properly. The authors argue that long-lived artefacts can be improved adequate product data is fed back the early stages cycle. This paper discusses an inclusive cycle approach optimising by using knowledge and experience gained in-service. problem presented alongside review literature relevant subject...
Background Knowledge of the mineral composition causative urolith is important to develop preventative strategies. Advances in analytic techniques have led detection components not previously recognized. Hypothesis/Objectives The objectives this study were characterize uroliths sheep and goats structurally clinically. We hypothesized that amorphous magnesium calcium phosphate (AMCP) would be a naturally occurring type goats. Animals Forty‐nine presenting for obstructive urolithiasis from...
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce a value improvement model (VIM) for repetitive processes applicable any business where people and/or plant provide service support the overall objective. Arguing competitive advantage can be realised through different amalgams productive and strategic resources, VIM introduced focuses on aligning resource bundles influencing factors creating efficacious, efficient effective by applying Lean thinking Six Sigma tools techniques more...
Reports of thyroid gland neoplasms in guinea pigs ( Cavia porcellus) are rare, but tumors among the most common seen cases submitted to Northwest ZooPath. This report describes histological and immunohistochemical characteristics lists concurrent conditions found pig ZooPath during 1998 2008. Of 526 case submissions, 19 had neoplasms. The clinical findings included a palpable mass on ventral neck progressive weight loss. Neoplasms were removed as an excisional biopsy from 7 pigs, 3 these...
Externships are an important adjunct aspect of veterinary students’ learning experiences to refine and improve technical skills, experience other areas practice meet potential employers. highly variable in requirement by the schools may overlap with rotations a distributive model program. In efforts better understand externship clinical year, student members American Association Bovine Practitioners were asked respond survey detailing up 2 bovine externships that they had undertaken....
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a useful framework for identifying new lean waste classified as polarization. Complementing the extant conceptual framework, authors argue there need understand how resources are deployed and these can be best aligned maximise their value‐adding contributions. therefore identify supporting practitioner approach understanding instances non‐value adding polarization resources. Design/methodology/approach A captious taxonomic review literature...
We documented a significant mortality event affecting southwestern pond turtle (Actinemys pallida) population living in lake southern California, USA. The area around the was impacted by large wildland fire 2013 that occurred during protracted drought. As still unfolding, we collected data 2014 on water quality, demographic structure, and short-term survivorship of population. Water quality poor with low levels dissolved oxygen high salinity up to 45.90 ppt. Many turtles were severely...
Avian mycobacteriosis has been documented commonly in poultry, companion birds, and birds zoological collections or wildlife parks. However, reports free-ranging raptors are relatively rare. We describe 6 cases of free-living raptors. Four red-tailed hawks (Buteo jamaicensis), 1 red-shouldered hawk lineatus), great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) were presented for examination after being found on the ground unable to fly. Common clinical findings these included coelomic distention palpable...
The TPM measure OEE is introduced as an indicator of plant effectiveness to be used in conjunction with the Six Sigma DMAIC improvement methodology. Facilitating theory development through practical application, Action Research methodology adopted for project. Completory introduction a triangulated project approach utilising both objective, quantitative methods data analysis and problem solving well subjective, qualitative dealing personnel elements projects. Findings suggest was successful,...
A 17-yr-old pet female peach-fronted conure (Aratinga aurea) was presented with the chief complaints of mild lethargy and weight loss increased appetite. Antemortem diagnostics included complete blood count, plasma biochemistry, radiography. Abnormal findings elevated inflammatory parameters (hyperfibrinogenemia) a space-occupying mass in region liver. Histologic examination liver biopsy sample indicated bile duct hyperplasia leading to presumptive diagnosis hepatoxicosis. The bird initially...
Purpose A previous attempt to implement the use of historical measures asset management effectiveness – as part a value improvement model (VIM) for repetitive processes had not been 100 percent successful within an airport operational engineering environment. Taking into account more holistic approach realised through applying soft systems methodology (SSM), purpose this paper was CATWOE (Customers, Actors, Transaction, World View, Owner and Environment) tool gain understanding root...
Captive breeding is a vital conservation tool for many endangered species programs. It often last resort when wild animal population numbers drop to below critical minimums natural reproduction. However, ecophysiological information of counterparts may not be well documented or understood, leading years minimal successes. We collected endocrine and associated ecological data on critically ectotherm concurrently in the captivity over several years. tracked plasma concentrations steroid stress...
Perivitelline membrane (PVM)-bound sperm detection has recently been incorporated into avian breeding programs to assess egg fertility, confirm successful copulation, and evaluate male reproductive status pair compatibility. Due the similarities between chelonian structure development, because fertility determination in eggs lacking embryonic growth is equally challenging, PVM-bound may also be a promising tool for management of turtles tortoises. This study first successfully demonstrate...