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Vol. 7 No. 4 Part III by Warren Shipton
Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2019
Educational institutions are subject to many pressures. Adaptive capability and planning foresigh... more Educational institutions are subject to many pressures. Adaptive capability and planning foresight (resilience) measures familiar in industrial enterprises were assessed for their usefulness in educational institutions. A business sector questionnaire was modified and tested for validity (Cronbach's α). Participants (N=258) were faculty and administrators from four tertiary institutions across three countries who volunteered to respond on a five point Likert scale. The independent factors of adaptive capability exerted significant influences on the dependent planning foresight variable. Institutions could improve their resilience by adopting remedial solutions suggested by the research literature. The adaptation of a non-educational organization instrument for educational institutions, as done in this study, would facilitate improvement of resilience and take advantage of the human, social and psychological capital held by its faculty. The research indicated that structural changes and directed leadership initiatives could improve resilience scores.
Papers by Warren Shipton
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
Coating materials are applied to glass surfaces in order to improve toughness, chemical resistanc... more Coating materials are applied to glass surfaces in order to improve toughness, chemical resistance, and clarity. External application improves slip ability, therefore easing the packing process. Under dusty and humid storage conditions, microbial growth may be encouraged on surfaces causing discoloration thus rendering the articles unusable for the primary purpose of carrying items for human consumption. Two coating materials, oleic acid wax and polyethylene, used in Thailand were laboratory tested for their ability to support growth of airborne microbes for the purpose of suggesting ways to ameliorate the problem. Several species of imperfect fungi were isolated and identified using recognized morphological criteria; some species failed to spore and remain unidentified. On the oleic acid based agar formulation, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Phoma, and Fusarium species were supported. Aspergillus and Penicillium were found growing on the polyethylene carbon-based medium. In addition, th...
SEE PROFILE All in-text references underlined in blue are linked to publications on ResearchGate,... more SEE PROFILE All in-text references underlined in blue are linked to publications on ResearchGate, letting you access and read them immediately.
The occurrence of plumage dimorphism of birds in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Peninsular Malaysia... more The occurrence of plumage dimorphism of birds in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Peninsular Malaysia/ Singapore, and Thailand was assessed from published data as being between 32-42 percent. This lies within the range noted in other areas of the world and suggests that tropical areas are not unique in the incidence of dichromatism. Incidents of reverse plumage dimorphism were noted where the male was less conspicuous than the female. Size dimorphism reversal, with the male being the smaller partner, was a feature noted in some birds outside the raptors. A detailed description of sex reversal in a peahen is recorded over a three year period, which resulted in the hen taking on almost indistinguishable male features. These data are supplemented by a review of the bases for sexual dimorphism, particularly plumage features.
Introduction Humans were made in God’s image, but after the rebellion in Eden His portrait commen... more Introduction Humans were made in God’s image, but after the rebellion in Eden His portrait commenced to be erased through disbelief and disobedience. This process has continued so that the portrait may be hardly discernible in those unconnected with Him. Moral decline was early evident in three areas: a). Human relationships with God suffered first (Gen 3:8–10). b). Interpersonal relationships were the second casualty (Gen 3:12–13). c). The relationship of humanity to the natural world was the third area of dysfunction (Gen 3:17–19). Satan was active in distancing humanity from the idea that God’s world was theirs to care for. Humans mistreated the environment, the animals in it, and adopted a meat-based diet. Now far removed from the cross, and with moral degradation rampant, God is giving a last opportunity to earth’s inhabitants to worship their Creator (Rev 14:6–12). Fundamentally, the call commences with an urgent proclamation of the everlasting gospel to all, which involves in...
Asia-Africa Journal of Mission and Ministry
Asia-Africa Journal of Mission and Ministry
Abstract Proceedings International Scholars Conference
Research objectives: The creative activities involved all members of the Godhead. A possible deli... more Research objectives: The creative activities involved all members of the Godhead. A possible delineation of their roles was investigated. Further, a rationale for creation was sought given knowledge that the progenitors of the race would betray their trust. Methodology adopted: The historical-grammatical approach was used in textual understanding. The Genesis account was compared with parallel passages and this was combined with variants in word meanings and was contrasted with the message conveyed by other passages. An understanding of God’s character and the defining features of His government were used to answer the second research question. Findings: Accounts given by the apostle John and those recorded at Jesus’ baptism and at the pre-advent judgment described by Daniel suggests that at creation the Father spoke, the Son initiated the creative acts, and the Spirit performed an organizational and activating role. The cooperative activities of the members of the Godhead illustrat...
Abstract Proceedings International Scholars Conference
Introduction: The paper seeks to give a coherent outline of the biblical worldview. The basic que... more Introduction: The paper seeks to give a coherent outline of the biblical worldview. The basic questions that underlie the formation of such a worldview are examined in the areas of ontology, epistemology, and axiology. Method: The historical-grammatical approach to biblical understanding was adopted. Questions on ontology, epistemology, and axiology were explored by examining Bible writer records. Four major historical periods, from around 1500 BCE to 100 CE, were examined. The concepts highlighted were compared with corrective statements made by Christ on views expressed in His day. Result: Moses and other prophets spoke with a singular voice regarding a controversy worldview between good and evil, which also is mirrored by New Testament writers. They corporately also identified the principal elements of philosophy underpinning this theme that should guide Christians in the areas of reality, knowing, and acting. There is a striking commonality of information across the four histori...
Asia-Africa Journal of Mission and Ministry
Transactions of the British Mycological Society
Zoospore induction and release were investigated in a Pythium causing equine phycomycosis. Zoospo... more Zoospore induction and release were investigated in a Pythium causing equine phycomycosis. Zoospore formation and release were favoured in 24-hold colonies. Induction in distilled water was maximized when this was preceded by four washes each of greater than 8 min duration. A reduction in nutrient levels rather than removal of staling products best explains zoospore induction. Induction occurred in media containing glucose, sucrose (10 msi), and maltose and xylose (0'1 mM). The most inhibitory of medium salts were CaS0 4 , NH 4Cl and mono-and di-potassium phosphates when present singly. Large number of vesicles formed in the presence of NH 4CI (0'5 roM) but few spores differentiated. At certain concentrations, the presence of Ca2+, M g2+ and K + ions appeared to stimulate sporulation but at higher concentrations were associated with the non-release of zoospores from vesicles. The nonreleased spores germinated in situ. Sitosterol also stimulated zoospore production when present in the induction medium.
Transactions of the British Mycological Society
The growth, asexual and sexual reproduction of pathogenic and saprophytic isolates of Basidiobolu... more The growth, asexual and sexual reproduction of pathogenic and saprophytic isolates of Basidiobolus haptosporus were studied. Isolates were recovered from amphibian, reptile and wallaby dung, and from woodlice and clinical specimens from the horse. Saprophytic isolates grew poorly or not at all at 40°C. A pathogenic isolate showed modest growth at this temperature; reproduction in this isolate was favoured by temperatures about 5°higher than for saprophytic isolates. All forms of biological activity investigated were favoured by slightly acid conditions; however, activity was possible over a wide range of pH values. Conidium production ceased at water potentials lower than around-11 to-16 bar; zygospore formation continued under relatively dry conditions and down to-39 bar. All isolates grew minimally at potentials around-48 to-56 bar. Visible light stimulated conidium production but exerted no observable effect on zygospore formation.
Transactions of the British Mycological Society
Examination of Cunninghamella isolates, grouped into species according to mating reactions, indic... more Examination of Cunninghamella isolates, grouped into species according to mating reactions, indicated that variability in sporangiole shape is a character of limited taxonomic value. Within limits, sporangiole size appeared to be distinctive, but the fine differences among species reduced the value of this feature in practice. Sporangiole ornamentation cannot be realistically assessed by light microscopy. Under the scanning electron microscope, sporangioles of all species were shown to possess spines. In C. phaeospora Boedijn the spines are borne on a broad, flattened base, but this type of ornamentation was also found in one isolate of C. elegans Lendner. Cunninghamella blakesleeana Lendner and C. elegans were inseparable and C. polymorpha Pispek showed many similarities to these two species. Cunninghamella intermedia Deshp. & Mantr. was similar to one isolate of C. echinulata (Thaxter) Thaxter. Isolate s exhibiting taxonomic characters of the latter showed spines very similar to, but often longer than those of C. oesiculosa Misra and C. homothallica Komin. & Tubaki. Several isolates of C. elegans and C. echinulata showed similarities, so spine morphology loses some of its usefulness in species separation.
Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2019
Educational institutions are subject to many pressures. Adaptive capability and planning foresigh... more Educational institutions are subject to many pressures. Adaptive capability and planning foresight (resilience) measures familiar in industrial enterprises were assessed for their usefulness in educational institutions. A business sector questionnaire was modified and tested for validity (Cronbach's α). Participants (N=258) were faculty and administrators from four tertiary institutions across three countries who volunteered to respond on a five point Likert scale. The independent factors of adaptive capability exerted significant influences on the dependent planning foresight variable. Institutions could improve their resilience by adopting remedial solutions suggested by the research literature. The adaptation of a non-educational organization instrument for educational institutions, as done in this study, would facilitate improvement of resilience and take advantage of the human, social and psychological capital held by its faculty. The research indicated that structural changes and directed leadership initiatives could improve resilience scores.
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
Journal of Adventist Mission Studies
Coating materials are applied to glass surfaces in order to improve toughness, chemical resistanc... more Coating materials are applied to glass surfaces in order to improve toughness, chemical resistance, and clarity. External application improves slip ability, therefore easing the packing process. Under dusty and humid storage conditions, microbial growth may be encouraged on surfaces causing discoloration thus rendering the articles unusable for the primary purpose of carrying items for human consumption. Two coating materials, oleic acid wax and polyethylene, used in Thailand were laboratory tested for their ability to support growth of airborne microbes for the purpose of suggesting ways to ameliorate the problem. Several species of imperfect fungi were isolated and identified using recognized morphological criteria; some species failed to spore and remain unidentified. On the oleic acid based agar formulation, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Phoma, and Fusarium species were supported. Aspergillus and Penicillium were found growing on the polyethylene carbon-based medium. In addition, th...
SEE PROFILE All in-text references underlined in blue are linked to publications on ResearchGate,... more SEE PROFILE All in-text references underlined in blue are linked to publications on ResearchGate, letting you access and read them immediately.
The occurrence of plumage dimorphism of birds in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Peninsular Malaysia... more The occurrence of plumage dimorphism of birds in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Peninsular Malaysia/ Singapore, and Thailand was assessed from published data as being between 32-42 percent. This lies within the range noted in other areas of the world and suggests that tropical areas are not unique in the incidence of dichromatism. Incidents of reverse plumage dimorphism were noted where the male was less conspicuous than the female. Size dimorphism reversal, with the male being the smaller partner, was a feature noted in some birds outside the raptors. A detailed description of sex reversal in a peahen is recorded over a three year period, which resulted in the hen taking on almost indistinguishable male features. These data are supplemented by a review of the bases for sexual dimorphism, particularly plumage features.
Introduction Humans were made in God’s image, but after the rebellion in Eden His portrait commen... more Introduction Humans were made in God’s image, but after the rebellion in Eden His portrait commenced to be erased through disbelief and disobedience. This process has continued so that the portrait may be hardly discernible in those unconnected with Him. Moral decline was early evident in three areas: a). Human relationships with God suffered first (Gen 3:8–10). b). Interpersonal relationships were the second casualty (Gen 3:12–13). c). The relationship of humanity to the natural world was the third area of dysfunction (Gen 3:17–19). Satan was active in distancing humanity from the idea that God’s world was theirs to care for. Humans mistreated the environment, the animals in it, and adopted a meat-based diet. Now far removed from the cross, and with moral degradation rampant, God is giving a last opportunity to earth’s inhabitants to worship their Creator (Rev 14:6–12). Fundamentally, the call commences with an urgent proclamation of the everlasting gospel to all, which involves in...
Asia-Africa Journal of Mission and Ministry
Asia-Africa Journal of Mission and Ministry
Abstract Proceedings International Scholars Conference
Research objectives: The creative activities involved all members of the Godhead. A possible deli... more Research objectives: The creative activities involved all members of the Godhead. A possible delineation of their roles was investigated. Further, a rationale for creation was sought given knowledge that the progenitors of the race would betray their trust. Methodology adopted: The historical-grammatical approach was used in textual understanding. The Genesis account was compared with parallel passages and this was combined with variants in word meanings and was contrasted with the message conveyed by other passages. An understanding of God’s character and the defining features of His government were used to answer the second research question. Findings: Accounts given by the apostle John and those recorded at Jesus’ baptism and at the pre-advent judgment described by Daniel suggests that at creation the Father spoke, the Son initiated the creative acts, and the Spirit performed an organizational and activating role. The cooperative activities of the members of the Godhead illustrat...
Abstract Proceedings International Scholars Conference
Introduction: The paper seeks to give a coherent outline of the biblical worldview. The basic que... more Introduction: The paper seeks to give a coherent outline of the biblical worldview. The basic questions that underlie the formation of such a worldview are examined in the areas of ontology, epistemology, and axiology. Method: The historical-grammatical approach to biblical understanding was adopted. Questions on ontology, epistemology, and axiology were explored by examining Bible writer records. Four major historical periods, from around 1500 BCE to 100 CE, were examined. The concepts highlighted were compared with corrective statements made by Christ on views expressed in His day. Result: Moses and other prophets spoke with a singular voice regarding a controversy worldview between good and evil, which also is mirrored by New Testament writers. They corporately also identified the principal elements of philosophy underpinning this theme that should guide Christians in the areas of reality, knowing, and acting. There is a striking commonality of information across the four histori...
Asia-Africa Journal of Mission and Ministry
Transactions of the British Mycological Society
Zoospore induction and release were investigated in a Pythium causing equine phycomycosis. Zoospo... more Zoospore induction and release were investigated in a Pythium causing equine phycomycosis. Zoospore formation and release were favoured in 24-hold colonies. Induction in distilled water was maximized when this was preceded by four washes each of greater than 8 min duration. A reduction in nutrient levels rather than removal of staling products best explains zoospore induction. Induction occurred in media containing glucose, sucrose (10 msi), and maltose and xylose (0'1 mM). The most inhibitory of medium salts were CaS0 4 , NH 4Cl and mono-and di-potassium phosphates when present singly. Large number of vesicles formed in the presence of NH 4CI (0'5 roM) but few spores differentiated. At certain concentrations, the presence of Ca2+, M g2+ and K + ions appeared to stimulate sporulation but at higher concentrations were associated with the non-release of zoospores from vesicles. The nonreleased spores germinated in situ. Sitosterol also stimulated zoospore production when present in the induction medium.
Transactions of the British Mycological Society
The growth, asexual and sexual reproduction of pathogenic and saprophytic isolates of Basidiobolu... more The growth, asexual and sexual reproduction of pathogenic and saprophytic isolates of Basidiobolus haptosporus were studied. Isolates were recovered from amphibian, reptile and wallaby dung, and from woodlice and clinical specimens from the horse. Saprophytic isolates grew poorly or not at all at 40°C. A pathogenic isolate showed modest growth at this temperature; reproduction in this isolate was favoured by temperatures about 5°higher than for saprophytic isolates. All forms of biological activity investigated were favoured by slightly acid conditions; however, activity was possible over a wide range of pH values. Conidium production ceased at water potentials lower than around-11 to-16 bar; zygospore formation continued under relatively dry conditions and down to-39 bar. All isolates grew minimally at potentials around-48 to-56 bar. Visible light stimulated conidium production but exerted no observable effect on zygospore formation.
Transactions of the British Mycological Society
Examination of Cunninghamella isolates, grouped into species according to mating reactions, indic... more Examination of Cunninghamella isolates, grouped into species according to mating reactions, indicated that variability in sporangiole shape is a character of limited taxonomic value. Within limits, sporangiole size appeared to be distinctive, but the fine differences among species reduced the value of this feature in practice. Sporangiole ornamentation cannot be realistically assessed by light microscopy. Under the scanning electron microscope, sporangioles of all species were shown to possess spines. In C. phaeospora Boedijn the spines are borne on a broad, flattened base, but this type of ornamentation was also found in one isolate of C. elegans Lendner. Cunninghamella blakesleeana Lendner and C. elegans were inseparable and C. polymorpha Pispek showed many similarities to these two species. Cunninghamella intermedia Deshp. & Mantr. was similar to one isolate of C. echinulata (Thaxter) Thaxter. Isolate s exhibiting taxonomic characters of the latter showed spines very similar to, but often longer than those of C. oesiculosa Misra and C. homothallica Komin. & Tubaki. Several isolates of C. elegans and C. echinulata showed similarities, so spine morphology loses some of its usefulness in species separation.
Transactions of the British Mycological Society
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