Infant-care behavior,a range of caring behaviors by parental or alloparental individuals towards infants unable to live independently,plays asignifcant role in the survival of infants and the continuation of the speci...Infant-care behavior,a range of caring behaviors by parental or alloparental individuals towards infants unable to live independently,plays asignifcant role in the survival of infants and the continuation of the species in non-human primates.During a behavioral ecological study ofTaihangshan macaques,we observed 2 cases of infant adoptions by unrelated adult females.In case 1,a multiparous female adopted a lostinfant from a neighboring group,with the infant being snatched back by her biological mother 35 days after the adoption.This is the frst report ofcross-group adoption in Macaca.In case 2,a nulliparous adult female,who had been once adopted by her elder sister,adopted an orphan fromher group for 36 days.We describe the details of adoptions in Taihangshan macaques and explore possible reasons for adoptions to contributeto understanding the evolution of infant-care behavior and altruistic behavior of adoption in primates.展开更多
Governmental, educational, environmental and other nonprofit organizations have placed efforts on conservation action for the threatened Mojave desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii). While federal and state institution...Governmental, educational, environmental and other nonprofit organizations have placed efforts on conservation action for the threatened Mojave desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii). While federal and state institutions have focused on the desert tortoise in its native habitat of the southwestern United States, there are other conservation groups whose work has been dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, rescue, placement and adoption of the desert tortoise in civilian homes and neighborhoods as well as sanctuaries, reserves and exhibits. AWAKE Community (AWAKE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to natural wildlife habitats and endangered species, has focused its research on desert tortoises in captivity. The California Turtle and Tortoise Club (CTTC), the official adoption arm of California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), has provided instruction on methods of care for desert tortoises raised in captivity including housing, feeding, sexing, health and hibernation for both adults and hatchlings. AWAKE’s research has been aimed at benefiting and supplementing the guidelines provided by CTTC, specifically for coastal climates. AWAKE’s research has also aimed to provide insight to be considered for expanding adoption possibilities to other locations, specifically tropical climates, as adoption needs for desert tortoises have increased. This manuscript presents an analysis of one coastal and one tropical climate that can serve as a basis for: 1) understanding and evaluating climate in both existing and potential habitats for desert tortoise adoptions, rescues and exhibits, 2) providing insight and special instruction for desert tortoise adoptions in coastal communities, and 3) expanding awareness around desert tortoise needs in captivity.展开更多
Animal shelters’ adoption processes vary across the US. Some programs have rigorous policy based programs in which potential adopters are screened in or out based on their responses to a series of qualifying question...Animal shelters’ adoption processes vary across the US. Some programs have rigorous policy based programs in which potential adopters are screened in or out based on their responses to a series of qualifying questions. Some other organizations use a conversation based approach with-out policies around such things as income, vaccination status of animals in the home and landlord approval. Those organizations that use the policy-based approach do so with the premise that the animal will be loved and cared for better by those that meet their criteria. Policy based adoptions can be arduous and can decrease adoptions, as, for example, those living in apartments that are unable to prove their landlord accepts pets are turned away. We hypothesized that meeting or not meeting policy based criteria would have no impact on the care or bond of the adopter with the pet. This study examined the quality of care and attachment in two groups of adopters, a group that adopted while policy based adoptions were in place and a group that adopted when policies were eliminated. There were no substantial differences between the two groups. This important finding indicates that those that adopt through conversation based adoptions (policy-free) provide similar high quality care and are just as likely to be highly bonded to their pet as those that adopt through policy based adoptions.展开更多
Just one month after adopting a snowy owl in Chengdu,capital of Sichuan Province,Chen Xiaowu from the neighboring municipality of Chongqing embarked on a special journey on April 2 to visit her adopted owl,affectionat...Just one month after adopting a snowy owl in Chengdu,capital of Sichuan Province,Chen Xiaowu from the neighboring municipality of Chongqing embarked on a special journey on April 2 to visit her adopted owl,affectionately named Dapanji,referring to the popular Chinese"big plate chicken"dish,at the Museum of Nature Exploration.展开更多
China revises measures for adopting international standards The State Administration for Market Regulation(SAMR)revised and issued the Measures for the Adoption of International Standards recently,to further regulate ...China revises measures for adopting international standards The State Administration for Market Regulation(SAMR)revised and issued the Measures for the Adoption of International Standards recently,to further regulate the adoption of international standards in China,steadily expand the institutional opening up of standards,and accelerate the development of integrated domestic and foreign trade.展开更多
Blockchain technology has a unique ability to automate accounting processes that are a part of regulatory requirements in all commercial enterprises.Moreover,it can hold verified accounting records and eliminate the n...Blockchain technology has a unique ability to automate accounting processes that are a part of regulatory requirements in all commercial enterprises.Moreover,it can hold verified accounting records and eliminate the need for a trusted third party.Despite blockchain’s potential to transform the nature of traditional accountancy procedures,adoption by the accounting industry is somewhat limited.Knowledge in this domain is lacking,and research on the antecedents influencing the adoption of blockchainbased accounting systems is scarce.This study is rooted in the technology-organization-environment(TOE)framework,presenting a trust-centric adoption model based on diligent analysis of blockchain and technology adoption literature.The model proposes that TOE factors mediate trust’s role in adopting blockchain for accounting applications.The model was validated based on qualitative semi-structured interviews of twelve industry leaders and was comprehensively tested using a quantitative surveybased methodology with accounting professionals knowledgeable about blockchain technology.The data collected was analyzed using PLS-SEM.The results demonstrate the role of trust and the mediating effect of the theorized TOE variables on adopting blockchain-based accounting solutions.The results’implications for research and practice are discussed.展开更多
Pricing dynamics and volatility are accelerating the adoption of global cryptocurrency.Despite challenges,cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are gaining widespread acceptance,particularly in countries with unbanked popu...Pricing dynamics and volatility are accelerating the adoption of global cryptocurrency.Despite challenges,cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are gaining widespread acceptance,particularly in countries with unbanked populations,the lack of bank controls,and inflation.This study investigates the global patterns of cryptocurrency adoption using Generalized Linear Models and Spatial Autoregressive Models.This research introduces a novel perspective on global cryptocurrency adoption using spatial models.Our findings reveal that cryptocurrency adoption is significantly influenced by economic instability,infrastructure availability,and spatial dynamics,with higher adoption rates in countries with limited access to traditional financial systems.展开更多
基金fnancially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32070446).
文摘Infant-care behavior,a range of caring behaviors by parental or alloparental individuals towards infants unable to live independently,plays asignifcant role in the survival of infants and the continuation of the species in non-human primates.During a behavioral ecological study ofTaihangshan macaques,we observed 2 cases of infant adoptions by unrelated adult females.In case 1,a multiparous female adopted a lostinfant from a neighboring group,with the infant being snatched back by her biological mother 35 days after the adoption.This is the frst report ofcross-group adoption in Macaca.In case 2,a nulliparous adult female,who had been once adopted by her elder sister,adopted an orphan fromher group for 36 days.We describe the details of adoptions in Taihangshan macaques and explore possible reasons for adoptions to contributeto understanding the evolution of infant-care behavior and altruistic behavior of adoption in primates.
文摘Governmental, educational, environmental and other nonprofit organizations have placed efforts on conservation action for the threatened Mojave desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii). While federal and state institutions have focused on the desert tortoise in its native habitat of the southwestern United States, there are other conservation groups whose work has been dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, rescue, placement and adoption of the desert tortoise in civilian homes and neighborhoods as well as sanctuaries, reserves and exhibits. AWAKE Community (AWAKE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to natural wildlife habitats and endangered species, has focused its research on desert tortoises in captivity. The California Turtle and Tortoise Club (CTTC), the official adoption arm of California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), has provided instruction on methods of care for desert tortoises raised in captivity including housing, feeding, sexing, health and hibernation for both adults and hatchlings. AWAKE’s research has been aimed at benefiting and supplementing the guidelines provided by CTTC, specifically for coastal climates. AWAKE’s research has also aimed to provide insight to be considered for expanding adoption possibilities to other locations, specifically tropical climates, as adoption needs for desert tortoises have increased. This manuscript presents an analysis of one coastal and one tropical climate that can serve as a basis for: 1) understanding and evaluating climate in both existing and potential habitats for desert tortoise adoptions, rescues and exhibits, 2) providing insight and special instruction for desert tortoise adoptions in coastal communities, and 3) expanding awareness around desert tortoise needs in captivity.
文摘Animal shelters’ adoption processes vary across the US. Some programs have rigorous policy based programs in which potential adopters are screened in or out based on their responses to a series of qualifying questions. Some other organizations use a conversation based approach with-out policies around such things as income, vaccination status of animals in the home and landlord approval. Those organizations that use the policy-based approach do so with the premise that the animal will be loved and cared for better by those that meet their criteria. Policy based adoptions can be arduous and can decrease adoptions, as, for example, those living in apartments that are unable to prove their landlord accepts pets are turned away. We hypothesized that meeting or not meeting policy based criteria would have no impact on the care or bond of the adopter with the pet. This study examined the quality of care and attachment in two groups of adopters, a group that adopted while policy based adoptions were in place and a group that adopted when policies were eliminated. There were no substantial differences between the two groups. This important finding indicates that those that adopt through conversation based adoptions (policy-free) provide similar high quality care and are just as likely to be highly bonded to their pet as those that adopt through policy based adoptions.
文摘Just one month after adopting a snowy owl in Chengdu,capital of Sichuan Province,Chen Xiaowu from the neighboring municipality of Chongqing embarked on a special journey on April 2 to visit her adopted owl,affectionately named Dapanji,referring to the popular Chinese"big plate chicken"dish,at the Museum of Nature Exploration.
文摘China revises measures for adopting international standards The State Administration for Market Regulation(SAMR)revised and issued the Measures for the Adoption of International Standards recently,to further regulate the adoption of international standards in China,steadily expand the institutional opening up of standards,and accelerate the development of integrated domestic and foreign trade.
文摘Blockchain technology has a unique ability to automate accounting processes that are a part of regulatory requirements in all commercial enterprises.Moreover,it can hold verified accounting records and eliminate the need for a trusted third party.Despite blockchain’s potential to transform the nature of traditional accountancy procedures,adoption by the accounting industry is somewhat limited.Knowledge in this domain is lacking,and research on the antecedents influencing the adoption of blockchainbased accounting systems is scarce.This study is rooted in the technology-organization-environment(TOE)framework,presenting a trust-centric adoption model based on diligent analysis of blockchain and technology adoption literature.The model proposes that TOE factors mediate trust’s role in adopting blockchain for accounting applications.The model was validated based on qualitative semi-structured interviews of twelve industry leaders and was comprehensively tested using a quantitative surveybased methodology with accounting professionals knowledgeable about blockchain technology.The data collected was analyzed using PLS-SEM.The results demonstrate the role of trust and the mediating effect of the theorized TOE variables on adopting blockchain-based accounting solutions.The results’implications for research and practice are discussed.
文摘Pricing dynamics and volatility are accelerating the adoption of global cryptocurrency.Despite challenges,cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are gaining widespread acceptance,particularly in countries with unbanked populations,the lack of bank controls,and inflation.This study investigates the global patterns of cryptocurrency adoption using Generalized Linear Models and Spatial Autoregressive Models.This research introduces a novel perspective on global cryptocurrency adoption using spatial models.Our findings reveal that cryptocurrency adoption is significantly influenced by economic instability,infrastructure availability,and spatial dynamics,with higher adoption rates in countries with limited access to traditional financial systems.
