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Maryland Birdlife

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Full Issue, Maryland Birdlife

Maryland Birdlife

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Full Issue, Maryland Birdlife

Maryland Birdlife

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Full Issue, Maryland Birdlife

Maryland Birdlife

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A Gendered History Of History In Gender Studies, Emily Bruce

Public Lectures

This talk, the first in a new, multiyear lecture series sponsored by the Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies program, explores the role that the discipline of History played in the foundation of Women’s Studies and later evolution of the field at the University of Minnesota Morris. The contributions of beloved Professor Mimi Frenier are a central focus.

Issue 453: October 3-17, 2024, The Local Voice

The Local Voice

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Chronicle October 3, 2024, Heather Loughney

The University of Akron Faculty Senate Chronicle

Minutes for the regular meeting of The University of Akron Faculty Senate on October 3, 2024.

Projected Loss Of Rock Glacier Habitat In The Contiguous Western United States With Warming, Abigail C. Lute, John T. Abatzoglou, Andrew G. Fountain, Timothy C. Bartholomaus

Geology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Rock glaciers support alpine biodiversity and may respond more slowly to warming than snow or glaciers. While responses of snow and glaciers to climate change are relatively well understood, a robust assessment of rock glacier environmental niche, future distributions of rock glaciers and potential for development of rock glaciers from current glaciers is lacking. Using process-relevant, high-resolution environmental descriptors, we develop a species distribution model of the topographic, geologic and hydroclimatic niche of rock glaciers that provides novel estimates of potential rock glacier distributions for different climates. We identify mean annual air temperature and headwall area as the dominant controls …

Whole-Genome Sequencing In 333,100 Individuals Reveals Rare Non-Coding Single Variant And Aggregate Associations With Height, Gareth Hawkes, Robin N Beaumont, Zilin Li, Ravi Mandla, Xihao Li, Christine M Albert, Donna K Arnett, Allison E Ashley-Koch, Aneel A Ashrani, Kathleen C Barnes, Eric Boerwinkle, Jennifer A Brody, April P Carson, Nathalie Chami, Yii-Der Ida Chen, Mina K Chung, Joanne E Curran, Dawood Darbar, Patrick T Ellinor, Myrian Fornage, Victor R Gordeuk, Xiuqing Guo, Jiang He, Chii-Min Hwu, Rita R Kalyani, Robert Kaplan, Sharon L R Kardia, Charles Kooperberg, Ruth J F Loos, Steven A Lubitz, Ryan L Minster, Take Naseri, Satupa'itea Viali, Braxton D Mitchell, Joanne M Murabito, Nicholette D Palmer, Bruce M Psaty, Susan Redline, M Benjamin Shoemaker, Edwin K Silverman, Marilyn J Telen, Scott T Weiss, Lisa R Yanek, Hufeng Zhou, Nhlbi Trans-Omics For Precision Medicine (Topmed) Consortium, Ching-Ti Liu, Kari E North, Anne E Justice, Jonathan M Locke, Nick Owens, Anna Murray, Kashyap Patel, Timothy M Frayling, Caroline F Wright, Andrew R Wood, Xihong Lin, Alisa Manning, Michael N Weedon

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The role of rare non-coding variation in complex human phenotypes is still largely unknown. To elucidate the impact of rare variants in regulatory elements, we performed a whole-genome sequencing association analysis for height using 333,100 individuals from three datasets: UK Biobank (N = 200,003), TOPMed (N = 87,652) and All of Us (N = 45,445). We performed rare ( < 0.1% minor-allele-frequency) single-variant and aggregate testing of non-coding variants in regulatory regions based on proximal-regulatory, intergenic-regulatory and deep-intronic annotation. We observed 29 independent variants associated with height at P < 6×10-10" role="presentation" style="box-sizing: inherit; display: inline-block; line-height: 0; font-size: 18.08px; font-size-adjust: none; overflow-wrap: normal; text-wrap-mode: nowrap; float: none; direction: ltr; max-width: none; max-height: none; min-width: 0px; min-height: 0px; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 0px; color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; position: relative;">6×10−106×10-10 after conditioning on previously reported variants, with effect sizes ranging from -7cm to +4.7 cm. We also identified and replicated non-coding aggregate-based associations proximal to HMGA1 containing variants associated with a 5 cm taller height and of highly-conserved variants in …

Semi-Supervised Machine Learning Method For Predicting Homogeneous Ancestry Groups To Assess Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium In Diverse Whole-Genome Sequencing Studies, Derek Shyr, Rounak Dey, Xihao Li, Hufeng Zhou, Eric Boerwinkle, Steve Buyske, Mark Daly, Richard A Gibbs, Ira Hall, Tara Matise, Catherine Reeves, Nathan O Stitziel, Michael Zody, Benjamin M Neale, Xihong Lin

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Large-scale, multi-ethnic whole-genome sequencing (WGS) studies, such as the National Human Genome Research Institute Genome Sequencing Program's Centers for Common Disease Genomics (CCDG), play an important role in increasing diversity for genetic research. Before performing association analyses, assessing Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (HWE) is a crucial step in quality control procedures to remove low quality variants and ensure valid downstream analyses. Diverse WGS studies contain ancestrally heterogeneous samples; however, commonly used HWE methods assume that the samples are homogeneous. Therefore, directly applying these to the whole dataset can yield statistically invalid results. To account for this heterogeneity, HWE can be tested on …

The Pace Of Life For Forest Trees, Lalasia Bialic-Murphy, Robert M. Mcelderry, Adriane Esquivel-Muelbert, Johan Van Den Hoogen, Pieter A. Zuidema, Oliver L. Phillips, Edmar Almeida De Oliveira, Patricia Alvarez Loayza, Esteban Alvarez-Davila, Luciana F. Alves, Vinícius Andrade Maia, Simone Aparecida Vieira, Lidiany Carolina Arantes Da Silva, Alejandro Araujo-Murakami, Eric Arets, Julen Astigarraga, Fabrício Baccaro, Timothy Baker, Olaf Banki, Jorcely Barroso, Lilian Blanc, Damien Bonal, Frans Bongers, Kauane Maiara Bordin, Roel Brienen, Marcelo Brilhante De Medeiros, José Luís Camargo, Felipe Carvalho Araújo, Carolina V. Castilho, Wendeson Castro

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Tree growth and longevity trade-offs fundamentally shape the terrestrial carbon balance. Yet, we lack a unified understanding of how such trade-offs vary across the world's forests. By mapping life history traits for a wide range of species across the Americas, we reveal considerable variation in life expectancies from 10 centimeters in diameter (ranging from 1.3 to 3195 years) and show that the pace of life for trees can be accurately classified into four demographic functional types. We found emergent patterns in the strength of trade-offs between growth and longevity across a temperature gradient. Furthermore, we show that the diversity of …

Cultural Imperialism In The Roman Empire: A Give And Take Relationship Between Imperial Rome And Provincial/External Cultures, Hailey Smith

Venture: The University of Mississippi Undergraduate Research Journal

The Roman Empire is often credited with being highly culturally influential both in its time and in later cultural contexts. However, the cultural aspects of art, politics, militarism, etc. for which the Roman Empire is known are the result of interactions between the imperial regime and external entities. The history of the Roman Empire is well documented, but few historians have analyzed the role of conquered cultures and foreign parties on the cultural evolution of Rome. To address these overlooked dynamics between existing cultural groups and their influences on each other, I explore the concepts of ethnicity and framework provided …

Virtual Bonds And Transformed Homes: Diaspora And Ict In Inaam Kachachi’S The Dispersal, Asmaa S. Altalafeeh, Yousef Abu Amrieh

An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

Objective: This research aims to explore the significant impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on literary representations of diasporic experiences, particularly focusing on its role in connecting immigrants worldwide. Methodology: The study employs an analytical approach to examine the influence of ICT on diasporic literature. Key Findings: The findings reveal that ICT has played a crucial role in reshaping the concept and portrayal of diasporic experiences in literature. In Inaam Kachachi’s novel The Dispersal (2023), Iskander’s technological skills highlight ICT's potential to maintain family connections. He uses technology to preserve his family’s history by creating a virtual graveyard, allowing …

The Use Of Geospatial Imagery In Myanmar For Mass Atrocity Prevention, Elisenda Calvet-Martínez

Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal

This paper aims to explore to what extent the usage of geospatial imagery can serve as a tool for atrocity prevention in a context of armed conflict and post-conflict. While most attention has been paid to the use of geospatial imagery to document mass atrocities for advocacy and accountability purposes, less attention has attracted the potential of this technology as a preventive tool. In the case of Myanmar, a special interest is on how to advance in the use of geospatial imagery to guarantee the safe return of the Rohingya refugees and how to prevent acts of genocide after the …

Gastronomical Platonism, Marco Panza

MPP Published Research

The paper presents a Platonist approach to the art of cooking, based on a crucial distinction between taste and flavor. Being Platonist in cooking is surely not the same as being so in mathematics and logic. Göran is not so in these fields, but I'm confident, that as many mathematicians are spontaneously inclined to live in a Platonist heaven, the sophisticated cook and eater that Göran is will be pleased to imagine with me a Platonist realm of flavors.

Enraptured By Rapture: Production Context, Biblical Interpretation, And Evangelical Eschatology In The Rapture, Left Behind, And This Is The End, Robert G. Joseph, Laura M. Tringali, Meghan R. Henning

Journal of Religion & Film

The Book of Revelation's place in the popular imaginary has been fueled by both its popularity within evangelical eschatology and its endless evocations within mainstream film and TV. Both evangelicalism and popular culture frequently equate the events of John’s Apocalypse with the rapture, a selective reading of New Testament verses which envisions God’s faithful being called to heaven in advance of the Tribulation. This paper analyzes three distinct films which mediate on both the rapture and Revelation: The Rapture (1991), Left Behind: The Movie (2000), and This is the End (2013). Analyzing these films within their respective modes of production …

A Lidar-Driven Pruning Algorithm To Delineate Canopy Drainage Areas Of Stemflow And Throughfall Drip Points, Collin Wischmeyer, Travis E. Swanson, Kevin E. Mueller, Nicholas R. Lewis, Jillian Bastock, John T. Van Stan Ii

Biological, Geological, and Environmental Faculty Publications

Precipitation channelled down tree stems (stemflow) or into drip points of 'throughfall' beneath trees results in spatially concentrated inputs of water and chemicals to the ground. Currently, these flows are poorly characterised due to uncertainties about which branches redirect rainfall to stemflow or throughfall drip points. We introduce a graph theoretic algorithm that 'prunes' quantitative structural models of trees (derived from terrestrial LiDAR) to identify branches contributing to stemflow and those contributing to throughfall drip points. To demonstrate the method's utility, we analysed two trees with similar canopy sizes but contrasting canopy architecture and rainfall partitioning behaviours. For both trees, …

Alfonzo Learns To Dance, Breck Lindahl

English Student Projects

A young man named Alfonzo Regelsprout meets two forest spirits who free him from his secret burden.

When The Media Meets The Movement: Constructing Unity And Division At The National Women’S Conference, Claire T. Hunter

Washington Semester Program

In 1977, the National Women’s Conference in Houston, Texas was an ambitious and historic attempt to set an agenda for women's rights and equality in the United States. This groundbreaking event brought together thousands of activists, policymakers, and leaders to discuss and propose solutions to issues facing women. This paper uses a qualitative and media analysis of five major newspapers: The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, and The Boston Globe to examine how mainstream media constructed narratives of unity and division surrounding the conference. The findings suggest that media coverage …

Making Space For Spatial Thinking In Steam Education: Teacher Professional Development Modules, Remke Klapwijk, Gavin Duffy, Eleni Lagoudaki, Natalia Segura Caballero, Rohit Mishra, Caiwei Zhu, Marten Westerhof, Ergi Bufasi, Chloe Leung, Styliani Malkogeorgou, Ting Jun Lin, Estefania Gamarra, Trang Nguyen

Books/Book chapters

This guide provides seven modules to train primary school teachers, STEAM (Science, Teachnology, Engineering, Art and Math) coaches, makerspace coaches and policy makers to foster spatial thinking in classroom and STEAM programs. The modules focus on topics such as: improving students self-concepts, using spatial language and gestures as tools to improve spatial thinking, ways to use integrated STEAM activities such as design thinking and maker education to foster spatial thinking, new ways to engage children in spatial math puzzles and assignments using evidence-based teaching strategies including the application of materials and classroom dialogue, as well as a module on spatializing …

Southern Register. 2024.3 (Fall 2024), University Of Mississippi. Center For The Study Of Southern Culture

Southern Register

No abstract provided.

Santa Clara Magazine, Volume 65 Number 2, Fall 2024 [Print Issue 62:2], Santa Clara University

Santa Clara Magazine

12 - INCREASING ACCESS Discerning one’s dream requires a whole set of experiences based on community, opportunity, and, yes, cash. Leslie Griffy

16 - UNPACKING UTOPIA It seems like billionaire-backed utopias are popping up all over the map. What does it take to build a perfect city? Lauren Loftus

22 - A WEALTH OF WELL-BEING In his new book, Professor Meir Statman explores a holistic approach to financial and life well-being. Leslie Griffy

26 - A WOMAN'S PLACE Despite being denied access to the priesthood, Catholic women find new ways to lead. Leslie Griffy

Building Effective Partnerships Between International Aid Organizations And Civil Society: An‬ ‭ Integrated Approach To Tackling Stunting In Indonesia‬ ‭, Nayla Punjabi

Switzerland: International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy

‬ ‭ This study examines the dynamics of collaboration between international aid‬ ‭ organizations and civil society, using stunting in rural Indonesian communities as a case study.‬ ‭ Stunting, caused by chronic malnutrition during early childhood, leads to irreversible physical‬ ‭ and cognitive impairment. Addressing the cultural nuances of this issue requires integrated‬ ‭ efforts, highlighting the need to evaluate how international organizations can contribute‬ ‭ effectively. This investigation draws on four primary interviews and relevant literature to analyze‬ ‭ the factors that enable and hinder successful partnerships.‬ ‭ The findings identify significant barriers to collaboration, including top-heavy‬ ‭ organizational …

Power Politics And Nuclear Weapons: A Geopolitical Analysis Of Iran’S Nuclear Program, Jade Matthias

Switzerland: International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy

Iran's nuclear program has long been a central concern in global security, influencing both regional power dynamics and international relations. This paper examines how geopolitical factors shape Iran's pursuit of nuclear technology, particularly in relation to its national security, regional dominance, and diplomatic leverage. While Iran’s nuclear ambitions are often analyzed in isolation, this study situates them within the context of the evolving global power landscape, particularly the rise of China and the perceived decline of U.S. influence. The paper argues that Iran’s nuclear program functions as both a defensive measure and a strategic tool in power politics, serving to …

The Green Divide: Investigating Possible Socioeconomic Inequities In Public Green Space Quality In Lisbon, Portugal, Paul Coffield

Portugal: Sustainability and Environmental Justice

Public green spaces are an essential element of urban design, providing numerous environmental, social, and health-related benefits to urban populations. This study assesses the quality of public green spaces across four neighborhoods of varying socioeconomic status in Lisbon, Portugal, asking ‘Are socioeconomic inequities in park quality present in Lisbon?’ While previous studies have assessed the spatial distribution of urban green space in Lisbon, this study focuses on the quality of Lisbon’s green spaces, as quality determines to what extent a green space benefits the community in which it is located. Four Lisbon parishes were selected based on their median gross …

Newsletter Fall 2024, University Libraries

Annual Reports & Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Building Effective Partnerships Between International Aid Organizations And Civil Society: An‬ Integrated Approach To Tackling Stunting In Indonesia‬, Nayla Punjabi

Switzerland: International Studies and Multilateral Diplomacy

‬ ‭ This study examines the dynamics of collaboration between international aid‬ ‭ organizations and civil society, using stunting in rural Indonesian communities as a case study.‬ ‭ Stunting, caused by chronic malnutrition during early childhood, leads to irreversible physical‬ ‭ and cognitive impairment. Addressing the cultural nuances of this issue requires integrated‬ ‭ efforts, highlighting the need to evaluate how international organizations can contribute‬ ‭ effectively. This investigation draws on four primary interviews and relevant literature to analyze‬ ‭ the factors that enable and hinder successful partnerships.‬ ‭ The findings identify significant barriers to collaboration, including top-heavy‬ ‭ organizational …

Dipl 3450 Comparative Homeland Security, Brendan J. Balestrieri Ph.D.

Diplomacy Syllabi

This course will introduce students to homeland security analysis and a survey of how different countries address internal security issues. Homeland security is a uniquely structured American concept, so fitting other nations’ policies and practices squarely into the U.S. model would not succeed. Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States embarked on a wholesale reorganization of its internal security and border protection institutions. In parallel, European, and other countries largely preferred to stay with and work within their existing institutional architectures to combat terrorism and respond to other security challenges and disasters, both natural and man-made. …

Closest To The Harm, Closest To The Solution: Indigenous Resistance To Colonial Capitalism Through Female Leadership In Financial Inclusion, Grace Evans

Washington Semester Program

Channeling the strength of the culture, identity, and people who came before them, Indigenous women are countering the racism and sexism inherent in ongoing colonialism through their return to leadership. When it comes to caring for their communities, Native women are dedicated, determined change-makers. This devotion, grounded in the cultural centrality of Indigenous women, has remained strong throughout the tribulations of relatively recent history, marked by atrocities such as invasion, assimilation, and attempted genocide. Colonization is an institution of violence. The United States, in creation and evolution, has been no exception. Particularly targeted through this process have been the bodies, …

Developing Physics Teaching Materials Based On Differentiated Merdeka Curriculum Using An Ethnoscience-Integrated Contextual Approach, Fianti Fianti, Alvina Neratania

Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan IPA

The availability of Merdeka Curriculum teaching materials in schools is still lacking, so it is necessary to develop Merdeka Curriculum teaching materials to support dynamic learning. For this reason, teaching materials were developed in the form of a book with the title Student's Book Getting to Know Indonesian Culture and Physics through Various Concepts of Particle Motion Dynamics for Class XI SMA/MA/Equivalent. This research aims to (1) describe the characteristics, (2) measure and assess feasibility, and (3) measure and assess the practicality of Merdeka Curriculum-based physics teaching materials differentiated with an ethnoscience-integrated contextual approach. The research method used is the …