scholarly journals Improving wildlife detection dog team selection and training

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
La Toya Jamieson
Keyword(s):  
Team Selection ◽  
Detection Dog ◽  
Wildlife Detection ◽  
And Training

scholarly journals Informatics Olympiads in Turkey: Team Selection and Training

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 225-232
Author(s):  
Tolga CAN ◽  
◽  
İ.Onur SIĞIRCI ◽  
Osman ABUL ◽  
M. Fatih DEMİRCİ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Team Selection ◽  
And Training

scholarly journals National Programming Competitions, Team Selection and Training in Hungary

2020 ◽  
pp. 185-197
Author(s):  
László Nikházy ◽  
László ZSAKÓ
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Training System ◽  
School Students ◽  
National Team ◽  
Team Selection ◽  
National Competition ◽  
And Training

Programming competitions for middle and high school students have a long tradition in Hungary, the first national competition dates back to 1985, and our country has been participating in the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) from the very beginning. This paper presents the current situation and challenges of Hungarian nationwide programming contests, national team selection, and training system.

Resuming Dental and Craniomaxillofacial Surgical Missions During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Guidelines and Recommendations

2021 ◽  
pp. 194338752098312
Author(s):  
Victoria A. Mañón ◽  
Ashley Tran ◽  
Ziad C. Sifri ◽  
Shahid R. Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Current Data ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Local Leadership ◽  
Case Selection ◽  
Team Selection ◽  
Risk Of Exposure ◽  
Guidelines And Recommendations ◽  
And Training

Study Design: Descriptive review article. Objective: The purpose of this article is to provide guidelines and recommendations for how to safely resume dental and craniomaxillofacial STSMs. The following considerations will be discussed: the need for extensive collaboration between organizations and local leadership, the importance of COVID-19 testing, use and management of personal protective equipment, team selection and training, social distancing protocols, and criteria for patient and case selection. Methods: A literature review was completed, identifying resources and current data regarding the safe resumption clinical activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: At this time, there are no protocols developed regarding the safe resumption of STSMs. Primary resources, including the CDC, WHO, and FDA should be closely monitored so that developed protocols from these recommendations reflect the latest information. Conclusion: This paper outlines general considerations and recommendations for dentists, oral health specialists, and craniomaxillofacial surgeons seeking to safely resume STSMs. These recommendations are designed to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19 by reinforcing social distancing protocols, reviewing criteria for patient and case selections, encouraging collaboration between organizations and local leadership, and team training. These guidelines should be tailored to fit the needs of each individual mission while keeping the safety as the main objective.

scholarly journals Who’s a Good Handler? Important Skills and Personality Profiles of Wildlife Detection Dog Handlers

Animals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 222 ◽  
Author(s):  
La Toya J. Jamieson ◽  
Greg S. Baxter ◽  
Peter J. Murray
Keyword(s):  
Personality Assessment ◽  
Body Language ◽  
Personality Profiles ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Report Writing ◽  
Team Outcomes ◽  
Working Dogs ◽  
Detection Dog ◽  
Wildlife Detection ◽  
Minimal Research

Wildlife detection dog teams are employed internationally for environmental surveys, and their success often depends on the dog handler. Minimal research is available on the skills that dog handlers believe are important, and no research has been published on the personality profiles of wildlife detection dog handlers. This may reveal the skills that people should acquire to be successful at, or suitable for, this work. An online questionnaire was distributed to Australian and New Zealand wildlife detection dog handlers. This questionnaire provided a list of skills to be rated based on importance, and a personality assessment measured their five main personality domains (Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness). A total of 35 questionnaires were collected, which represented over half of the estimated Australian wildlife detection dog handler population. The handlers had on average 7.2 years of dog handling experience, and 54% were female. More than half (57%) of the handlers stated that they were very emotionally attached to their dogs; however, 9% stated they were either not attached or mildly attached to their working dogs. The skill that was rated highest for importance was ‘ability to read dog body language’, and the lowest was ‘skilled in report writing’. On average, the handlers scored high in the Agreeableness domain, low in the Neuroticism domain, and average in the Extraversion, Conscientiousness, and Openness domains. However, all of the personality scores had large ranges. Therefore, a dog handler’s personality may not be as influential on their success as their training or their dog–handler bond. Further research would be beneficial regarding the direct impact that the dog–handler bond and the handler’s knowledge have on working team outcomes.

An Exploratory Study on Augmentative and Alternative Communication Classroom Integration Training for Special Educators Who Work With Children With Complex Communication Needs in the Bahamas

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 991-1016
Author(s):  
Shameka Stanford ◽  
Ovetta Harris
Keyword(s):  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Special Educators ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
Alternative Communication ◽  
The Bahamas ◽  
Complex Communication Needs ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Communication Needs ◽  
Classroom Integration ◽  
And Training

Purpose In 2011, the United Nations estimated there were between 180 and 220 million youth with disabilities living around the world, and 80% of them resided in developing countries. Over the last 6 years, this number has increased significantly, and now, over 1 million people live in the Caribbean with some form of disability such as communication disorders resulting in complex communication needs (CCN). Method This publication discusses the benefits of an exploratory, descriptive, nonexperimental study on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) classroom integration training for 8 special educators in the Bahamas who work with children with CCN. Results The results of this study revealed that 100% of the participants reported the study to be effective in increasing their knowledge and skill in the area of implementing AAC into their classrooms, enhancing their ability to team teach and incorporate AAC opportunities for all students with CCN within their classrooms, and increasing their knowledge and skill overall in the areas of AAC and CCN. Conclusion The findings highlight an important area of potential professional development and training that can be replicated in other English-speaking Caribbean territories focused on AAC classroom integration training program for special educators who teach students with CCN.

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