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This paper examines the effects of automation on seven different professional sectors, and the degree of uncertainty this creates among current and soonto- be professionals It then looks at whether or not the individuals concerned make decisions accordingly, and if so, what the nature of these decisions are. A mixed method approach was chosen, incorporating a quantitative survey and qualitative interviews. The survey investigated 106 students' decisions regarding future career prospects and if they intend to develop skills relevant to automation. The interviews were conducted with 11 individuals working in fields affected by automation, or in which they have knowledge of the development of this technology. Comparing these two groups: workers and students entering the workforce within 0-5 years, demonstrated that students were more adaptive to automation (44% were learning to code or considering it vs 0% of professionals), despite a clear sample size limitation. Due to time constraints, a quantitative survey with professionals was not possible. All interviewees acknowledged that automation will replace their job or change it significantly. However, only the teacher was subsequently concerned about job security. The other interviewees' relaxed view may be explained by proximity to pension or strong unions. All interviewees acknowledged that automation will replace their job or change it significantly. However, only the teacher was subsequently concerned about job security. The other interviewees' relaxed view may be explained by proximity to pension or strong unions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Gut microbiota are integral to the host, and have received increased attention in recent years. However, information regarding the intestinal microbiota of many aquaculture animals is insufficient; elucidating the dynamics of the intestinal microbiota can be beneficial for nutrition, immunity, and disease control. In this study, we used 16S rRNA sequencing to observe changes in the intestinal microbiota of gibel carp ( Carassius auratus gibelio) associated with cyprinid herpesvirus 2 (CyHV-2) infection. Our results indicate that the diversity of the intestinal microbiota was strongly reduced, and the composition was dramatically altered following CyHV-2 infection. The most dominant species in healthy fish were Cetobacterium, Rhodobacter, and Crenothrix; meanwhile, Cetobacterium, Plesiomonas, Bacteroides, and Flavobacterium were the most abundant species in sick fish. Plesiomonas was highly abundant in infected samples, and could be used as a microbial biomarker for CyHV-2 infection. Chemical properties of the aquaculture water were significantly correlated with the microbial community structure; however, it is difficult to determine whether these changes are a cause or consequence of infection. However, it may be possible to use probiotics or prebiotics to restore the richness of the host intestinal microbiota in infected animals to maintain host health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]