Cyclical Flow: Spatial Synthesis Sound Toy as Multichannel Composition Tool [PDF]
, 2012 This paper outlines and discusses an interactive system designed as a playful ‘sound toy’ for spatial composition. Proposed models of composition and design in this context are discussed.
Dolphin, A
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Social information about others' affective states in a human‐altered world
Journal of Animal Ecology, EarlyView.Faced with anthropogenic change, animals now encounter challenges different from their evolutionary past. To cope with such challenges, animals may use social information about others' affective states to guide their decisions. Considering affective states of wild animals could have important implications for animal welfare and wildlife conservation ...
Luca G. Hahn +4 more
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CIRN/GREC 2013 Campaign report [PDF]
, 2013 A cetacean survey campaign was performed around São Miguel Island (Azores) by Anacaona Sailing boat (GREC) from July 13th to August 24th of 2013. The team conducted a total of 22 days of effort around the island.
Azevedo, José M. N. +2 more
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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Immersive virtual reality (VR) technology offers a non‐invasive, non‐pharmacological approach to reduce pain perception in patients undergoing diagnostic or interventional procedures. Objective To systematically evaluate the efficacy of immersive VR technology in reducing pain perception during obstetric and gynaecological ...
Jhia Jiat Teh +5 more
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Guiana Dolphin Unusual Mortality Event and Link to Cetacean Morbillivirus, Brazil
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2018 During November–December 2017, a mass die-off of Guiana dolphins (Sotalia guianensis) began in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Molecular and pathologic investigations on 20 animals indicated that cetacean morbillivirus played a major role.
Kátia R. Groch +10 more
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If the economic outlook continues to worsen, George Osborne will have to relax the pace of deficit reduction and take measures to increase demand in the economy. [PDF]
Yesterday saw the Chancellor’s autumn statement. Tony Dolphin argues that the measures announced in this ‘mini-budget’ are not a real plan for growth.
Dolphin, Tony
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Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.This work aimed to apply the principles of skin mark analysis to a cetacean species to build a sex‐discrimination model exclusively based on photographic material. Relevant differences between sexes emerged in markings, with males presenting more social, aggression‐related, and fishing‐related marks overall, and a stronger tendency of mark accumulation
Alice Turchi +7 more
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OceansRecent years have seen a notable rise in dolphin-watching boat activities along the Algarve coast in Portugal, potentially affecting the common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) local populations. This study examines
Ana A. Silva +4 more
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Structure and Bending Properties of Central Part of Tail Fin of Dolphin
Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering, 2010 Dolphins swim by vertical oscillation of their tail fins which have been considered to play an important role for generating thrust. The propulsive performance of the tail fin relates with the structure and the mechanical properties of the tail fin.
Qilong SUN +5 more
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Female reproductive strategies and mother-calf relationships of common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Zoology at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand [PDF]
, 2004 This study reviewed the habitat use, social organisation and behaviour of common dolphin groups categorised by their youngest member, as well as the behaviour of common dolphin calves of different age classes.
Schaffar-Delaney, Aline
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