Creative graduate pathways within and beyond the creative industries

This special issue explores the nuances of graduate creative work, the kinds of value that creative graduates add through work of various types, graduate employability issues for creative graduates, emerging and developing creative career identities and the implications for educators who are tasked with developing a capable creative workforce. Extent literature tends to characterise creative careers as either ‘precarious’ and insecure, or as the engine room of the creative economy. However, in actuality, the creative workforce is far more heterogeneous than either of these positions suggest, and creative careers are far more complex and diverse than previously thought. The task of creative educators is also much more challenging than previously supposed. In this introductory article, we commence by providing a brief overview of the creative labour debates, and the evidence for each position. We present the latest literature in this area that starts to speak to how diverse and complex the landscape of creative work actually is. We then introduce each of the articles in this special issue and indicate how they contribute to a more multi-faceted picture of creative activity, and the lives and career trajectories of graduates from creative degrees.

Identification of quantitative trait loci for resistance to two species of root-lesion nematode (Pratylenchus thornei and P. neglectus) in wheat

Pratylenchus thornei and P. neglectus are two species of root-lesion nematode that cause substantial yield losses in wheat. No commercially available wheat variety has resistance to both species. A doubled-haploid population developed from a cross between the synthetic hexaploid wheat line CPI133872 and the bread wheat Janz was used to locate and tag quantitative trait loci (QTLs) associated with resistance to both P. thornei and P. neglectus. Wheat plants were inoculated with both species of nematode in independent replicated glasshouse trials repeated over 2 years. Known locations of wheat microsatellite markers were used to construct a framework map. After an initial single-marker analysis to detect marker-trait linkages, chromosome regions associated with putative QTLs were targetted with microsatellite markers to increase map density in the chromosome regions of interest. In total, 148 wheat microsatellite markers and 21 amplified fragment length polymorphism markers were mapped. The codominant microsatellite marker Xbarc183 on the distal end of chromosome 6DS was allelic for resistance to both P. thornei and P. neglectus. The QTL were designated QRlnt.lrc-6D.1 and QRlnn.lrc-6D.1, for the 2 traits, respectively. The allele inherited from CPI133872 explained 22.0-24.2% of the phenotypic variation for P. thornei resistance, and the allele inherited from Janz accounted for 11.3-14.0% of the phenotypic variation for P. neglectus resistance. Composite interval mapping identified markers that flank a second major QTL on chromosome 6DL (QRlnt.lrc-6D.2) that explained 8.3-13.4% of the phenotypic variation for P. thornei resistance. An additional major QTL associated with P. neglectus resistance was detected on chromosome 4DS (QRlnn.lrc-4D.1) and explained a further 10.3-15.4% of the phenotypic variation. The identification and tagging of nematode resistance genes with molecular markers will allow appropriate allele combinations to be selected, which will aid the successful breeding of wheat with dual nematode resistance.

Wastewater remediation options for prawn farms - Aquaculture Industry Development Initiative 2002-04.

There are many potential bioremediation approaches that may be suitable for prawn farms in Queensland. Although most share generally accepted bioremediation principles, advocacy for different methods tends to vary widely. This diversity of approach is particularly driven by the availability and knowledge of functional species at different localities around the world. In Australia, little is known about the abilities of many native species in this regard, and translocation and biosecurity issues prevent the use of exotic species that have shown potential in other countries. Species selected must be tolerant of eutrophic conditions and ecological shifts, because prawn pond nutrient levels and pathways can vary with different assemblages of autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms. Generally, they would be included in a constructed ecosystem because of their functional contributions to nutrient cycling and uptake, and to create nutrient sinks in forms of harvestable biomass. Wide salinity, temperature and water quality tolerances are also valuable attributes for selected species due to the sometimes-pronounced effects of environmental extremes, and to provide over-wintering options and adequate safety margins in avoiding mass mortalities. To practically achieve these bioremediation polycultures on a large scale, and in concert with the operations of a prawn farm, methods involving seed production, stock management, and a range of other farm engineering and product handling systems need to be reliably achievable and economically viable. Research funding provided by the Queensland Government through the Aquaculture Industry Development Initiative (AIDI) 2002-04 has enabled a number of technical studies into biological systems to treat prawn farm effluent for recirculation and improved environmental sustainability. AIDI bioremediation research in southern Queensland was based at the Bribie Island Aquaculture Research Centre (BIARC), and was conducted in conjunction with AIDI genetics and selection research, and a Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) funded program (Coast and Clean Seas Project No.717757). This report compilation provides a summary of some of the work conducted within these programs.

Deeply superficial digital media engagement? The case of Twitter and Movember 2013

Using activity generated with Twitter during Movember 2013, we interrogate the natures of superficiality running through what can be defined as a highly successful public health engagement intervention. Indeed, Movember arguably has not just been successful in one year in terms of raising funds for the causes it is concerned with, it has done this year-on-year since 2004. We tracked the keyword 'movember' (without the hash symbol) using an in-house installation of YourTwapperkeeper hosted on a NECTAR server. Data collection ran from 01 October - 04 December 2013, covering the ramp-up and wind-down periods of the event. We collected a total of 1,313,426 tweets from 759,345 unique users.

A Legendre spectral element model for sloshing and acoustic analysis in nearly incompressible fluids

A new spectral finite element formulation is presented for modeling the sloshing and the acoustic waves in nearly incompressible fluids. The formulation makes use of the Legendre polynomials in deriving the finite element interpolation shape functions in the Lagrangian frame of reference. The formulated element uses Gauss-Lobatto-Legendre quadrature scheme for integrating the volumetric stiffness and the mass matrices while the conventional Gauss-Legendre quadrature scheme is used on the rotational stiffness matrix to completely eliminate the zero energy modes, which are normally associated with the Lagrangian FE formulation. The numerical performance of the spectral element formulated here is examined by doing the inf-sup test oil a standard rectangular rigid tank partially filled with liquid The eigenvalues obtained from the formulated spectral element are compared with the conventional equally spaced node locations of the h-type Lagrangian finite element and the predicted results show that these spectral elements are more accurate and give superior convergence The efficiency and robustness of the formulated elements are demonstrated by solving few standard problems involving free vibration and dynamic response analysis with undistorted and distorted spectral elements. and the obtained results are compared with available results in the published literature (C) 2009 Elsevier Inc All rights reserved

Nature of corrosive and abrasive wear in ball mill grinding

Laboratory results of marked-ball wear tests are used to discuss the relative significance of corrosive and abrasive wear in wet grinding. The electrochemical mechanism was investigated by correlating the corrosive wear with the corrosion current obtained from polarization curves under abrasion. Slurry rheology governs the manner in which ground slurries coat grinding balls, thereby influencing not only the grinding efficiency but also abrasive wear. The effects of percent solids and a grinding aid are illustrated.

DNA Polymerase-β from the pupal ovaries of bombyx mori

The silk glands of Bombyx mori, a highly replicative tissue contains high levels of DNA polymerases α, σ and epsilon (Porson) but not DNA polymerase-β. However, we detected the latter activity in the gonadal tissues, viz. the pupal ovaries and testes of B. mori. The enzyme has been purified to homogeneity from the pupal ovaries by a series of column chromatographic and affinity purification steps. The enzyme satisfied the criteria to be designated as DNA polymerase-β based on its small size, requirement for high concentration of monovalent cations for catalytic activity, sensitivity to ddTTP and insensitivity to aphidicolin. It is a monomeric polypeptide of Mr 40 kDa, and the Km for dNTPs ranges between 8–20 μM. DNA polymerase-β is biochemically and immunologically distinct from DNA polymerase-α from the silk glands of B. mori. The enzyme showed a preference for gapped DNA, and could not elongate ultraviolet irradiated template beyond the pyrimidine dimers. The absence of any associated primase and exonuclease activities from this enzyme, and its conspicuous absence in the highly replicative tissue, imply that it is unlikely to participate in the DNA endoreplication process.

Chiral Synthons from Carvone. Part 10. Synthesis of (+)-(1S,3S,4S,7S, 8R)-5,7-Dimethyl-10-oxatetracyclo-(5.3.0.03,5,04,8)decan-9-one.

Degradation of the tolyl group in the tricyclic ketone 1b followed by stereospecific reduction of the resultant ketoester (6) furnishes the title compound (4) containing a new tetracyclic framework, establishing the stereochemistry of the aryl group in 1.

Prudentia Iuris, 1981, n° 04 (número completo)

Contenido: Editorial – Jorge Joaquín Llambías : 18-VIII-1981 / Jorge A. Mazzinghi – El orden civil / Tomás D. Casares – La prudencia jurídica : sobre el conocimiento de lo justo concreto / Carlos Ignacio Massini –El derecho a la vida y sus impicancias respecto de la pena de muerte y el aborto a la luz del derecho natural / Silvio Pablo Pestalardo – Pluralismo y sociedad / Fulvio Ramos – Una definición romana del derecho : ars boni et aequi / Edmundo J. Carbone – Hacia la reforma de la ley de adopción / Jorge A. Mazzinghi – La prodigalidad en la Suma Teológica y en la reforma del Código Civil Argentino / Javier Reigada – Escolios – Documentos – Notas bibliográficas

Efecto del manejo orgánico y convencional sobre la dinámica poblacional de arvenses en el cultivo de pipian (Cucurbita argyrosperma Huber) Tipitapa, Masaya, 2009

En la finca El Plantel, propiedad de la Universidad Nacional Agraria año 2009, se estudió el efecto de dos manejos, orgánico y convencional sobre la dinámica poblacional de arvenses en el cultivo de pipián, con el fin de contribuir con técnicas de manejo de arvenses en la producción de este cultivo en las áreas de la pequeña y mediana producción. Se estableció en un diseño de parcelas apareadas con dos tratamientos y cuatro repeticiones, cada parcela de 84 m². En el tratamiento orgánico se aplicó Compost en dosis de 5618 Kg.ha-1, humus de lombriz a razón de 2519.04 kg.ha-1 y biofertilizantes líquidos en dosis de 1,345 l. ha-1. En el tratamiento convencional, fertilizante completo de la fórmula 12-30-10 a razón de 161.90 kg.ha-1 y urea 46% a razón de 307.5 kg.ha-1. Se evaluó: Composición florística de arvenses, Biomasa acumulada por familia y especies, Cobertura de arvenses en porcentaje, Banco de semillas de arvenses y el rendimiento del cultivo en kg/ha. Este último se analizó mediante la prueba de t student y las variables de arvenses por el análisis descriptivo, para ello el uso de promedios y graficas. La mayor diversidad de especie se encontró en el sistema orgánico (18 especies) en comparación con el sistema convencional (16 especies). La diversidad y abundancia se vio representada por las especies Cyperus rotundus L., Ixophorus unicetus L. y Sorghum halapense (L.) Pers. Sida acuta. F, Cleome viscosa L. La mayor biomasa se registro el sistema orgánico (5462.5 g), con el mayor peso las familias Poaceae (2840.6 g), Amaranthaceae (863.5 g) y Nyctaginaceae (668.2 g), en comparación con el convencional (3764.5 g) donde las Poaceae (1579 g) y Nyctaginaceae (902.2 g) con el mayor peso. El porcentaje de cobertura de arvenses en el sistema orgánico superó al porcentaje de cobertura del sistema convencional, presentando la mayor diversidad y la menor abundancia de especie. La diversidad en el banco de semilla en condiciones de invernadero difiere a lo encontrado en campo. Encontrándose una diversidad de 14 especies, Ixophorus unicetus L. y Sida acuta Burm F, son las especies de mayor presencia en ambos sistemas. El rendimiento (kg.ha-1), no presentó diferencias estadísticamente significativas (p=0.2894).

Relatório consolidado da Lei de acesso a informação : 16/05/2012 a 30/04/2013

Em cumprimento ao disposto no art. 30 da Lei nº 12.527, de 2011, a Câmara dos Deputados apresenta à sociedade brasileira seu primeiro relatório consolidado sobre a aplicação da Lei de Acesso a Informação – LAI. Este relatório é dividido em três seções e um apêndice metodológico. A primeira seção traz informações e dados estatísticos sobre as solicitações de acesso a informação recebidas pela Câmara dos Deputados entre os dias 16/05/2012, data de início de vigência da LAI, e 30/04/2013. Além de tabela específica sobre solicitações de informação recebidas, atendidas e indeferidas, são apresentados dados consolidados sobre a distribuição temática dos requerimentos, as razões para indeferimento e a distribuição dos prazos de atendimento das solicitações.

[Discurso do Deputado Sílvio Abreu : Sessão da Câmara dos Deputados de 04 de setembro de 1981]

Aborda a necessidade da criação de representação política em Brasília. Crítica ao projeto de lei do Executivo que permite a utilização das áreas verdes ou de espaços de uso comum, dentro do Distrito Federal, para fins não previstos no plano original da cidade.