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Terrortimes, Terrorscapes: Continuities Of Space, Time, And Memory In Twentieth-Century War And Genocide, Volker Benkert, Michael Mayer

Purdue University Press Books

Terrortimes, Terrorscapes: Continuities of Space, Time, and Memory in Twentieth-Century War and Genocide investigates interconnections between space and violence throughout the twentieth century, and how such connections informed collective memory. The interdisciplinary volume shows how entangled notions of time and space amplified by memory narratives led to continuities of violence across different conflicts creating “terrortimes” and “terrorscapes” in their wake. The volume examines such continuities of violence with the help of an analytical framework built around different themes. Its first part, spatial and temporal continuities of violence, looks at contested spaces and ideas of national, ethnic, or religious homogeneity that …

Food, Security, And Sustainability: "Soil, Struggle And Justice: Agroecology In The Brazilian Landless Movement", Latin American And Iberian Institute

LAII Events

This film examines a cooperative of the Brazilian Landless Movement (MST) in the South of Brazil, which struggled for access to land and then transitioned to ecological agriculture, or agroecology. This MST cooperative is demonstrating the possibility of an alternative model of flourishing rural life, which provides thriving livelihoods for farmers, produces high quality and low cost food for the region, and rehabilitates the earth. Introduction by Andreas Hernandez, Ph.D. Dr. Hernandez will moderate a discussion immediately following the screening.

Minimizing Surface Run-Off, Improving Underground Water Recharging, And On-Site Rain Harvesting In The Kathmandu Valley, Ambika P. Adhikari, Keshav Bhattarai

Himalayan Research Papers Archive

Nepal's political institutions and administrative units were thoroughly restructured in 2015 with the promulgation of the new Constitution. Several rural areas were combined to meet the definition of urban threshold criteria to classify rural areas into urban categories. Accordingly, over 3,900 local political and administrative units were amalgamated into 753 units, of which, 293 units are classified as urban. Within these newly defined urban areas, many natural environments have been converted into impervious surfaces such as paved roads, sidewalks, and building roofs. These impervious surfaces have drastically increased the amount of surface run-offs-often termed as "urban floods"--under increasing precipitation caused …

Species Distribution Models And Climatic Niche Comparisons Provide Clues On The Geographic Origin Of A Spider Invasion In The Americas, Laura Segura‑Hernandez, Gilbert Barrantes, Eduardo Chacon‑Madrigal, Adrián Garcia‑Rodriguez

School of Biological Sciences: Faculty Publications

Identifying the source population of alien species is important to assess the distribution and potential effects in the invaded area. The araneid spider Cyrtophora citricola is widely distributed in Europe, Asia, and Africa; however, in the last 26 years, it has been reported in several countries across the Americas. To date, the geographic origin of the populations established in the Americas remains unclear, but considering the successful colonization after its recent arrival, assessing climatic similarities between the invaded and native geographic ranges could be useful to address this question. In this study, we used a combination of Species Distribution Models …

Geomorphic And Paleoclimatic Implications Of Glacial Extent Records In The Sierra Nevada Del Cocuy, Colombia During Termination 1, Jordan Nickerson Herbert

Dartmouth College Master’s Theses

Reconstructions of past glacial extents using geomorphic mapping and cosmogenic dating provide an opportunity to infer past climates. A record of the past extents of tropical mountain glaciers is particularly useful because there are few other means to reconstruct past temperatures in high-altitude, low-latitude locations. The tropics play an outsized role in mediating global climate, yet there is a lack of understanding of how the tropics may have influenced past climate changes such as the most recent deglaciation (Termination 1, ~18–11.7 ka). Improving reconstructions of tropical mountain glaciers will aid in understanding the role of the tropics in the global …

An Assessment Of The Location Of The Bears Ears National Monument Cultural Center, Jordan W. Smith, Eunjung Yang, Anna B. Miller

Environment and Society Faculty Publications

A cultural center at Bears Ears National Monument, if well planned, could serve as an anchor destination through which visitors could learn about, experience, and appreciate the cultures, histories, and landscapes that define southeastern Utah. A cultural center also holds the potential to bolster the regional economy, by signaling a long-term investment in the sustainability of the region’s outdoor recreation and tourism industry. Our intent with this analysis is to establish a foundational understanding of potential locations for a cultural center. We develop and analyze a set of cultural, environmental, and economic metrics that can be used to shape ongoing …

The Planetary Sublime Part Ii Of The Problem Of An Unloving World, Jeremy Bendik-Keymer

Faculty Scholarship

This essay interprets Dipesh Chakrabarty’s The Climate of History in a Planetary Age in light of the European tradition of thought about the sublime. The first half of the essay stages Chakrabarty’s historiography within that tradition focusing on a critical understanding of Kant. Then, the essay considers how the trace of the sublime in Chakrabarty’s approach to planetary history is interpretable as a form of social alienation. That argument draws on the critical theory of Steven Vogel and decolonial critique. Finally, the essay considers the moods of protest as non-alienated responses to the planetary bypassing the coloniality of the sublime.

Integration Of Remote Sensing And Offshore Geophysical Data For Monitoring The Short-Term Morphological Evolution Of An Active Volcanic Flank: A Case Study From Stromboli Island, Daniele Casalbore, Traglia F Di, Claudia Romagnoli, Massimiliano Favalli, Teresa Gracchi, Stefanelli C Tacconi, Teresa Nolesini, Guglielmo Rossi, Soldato M Del, Irene Manzella, Paul Cole, Nicola Casagli, Francesco Latino Chiocci

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

The Sciara del Fuoco (SdF) collapse scar at Stromboli is an active volcanic area affected by rapid morphological changes due to explosive/effusive eruptions and mass-wasting processes. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the importance of an integrated analysis of multi-temporal remote sensing (photogrammetry, COSMO-SkyMed Synthetic Aperture Radar amplitude image) and marine geophysical data (multibeam and side scan sonar data) to characterize the main morphological, textural, and volumetric changes that occurred along the SdF slope in the 2020–2021 period. The analysis showed the marked erosive potential of the 19 May 2021 pyroclastic density current generated by a crater rim …

Demographic Characteristics Of Iraq’S Socially Protected ‎Population, Haidar Hussein Abdul Sattar

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

The study focuses on the characteristics of the population receiving social care and protection in terms of their numbers and distribution within administrative units, as well as their age, awareness, social, educational, health, economic and other characteristics, as well as identifying the most prominent variables explaining the specificity of the phenomenon. Based on data from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and its departments (Department of Social Protection for Women) according to the latest data (2019). The data were presented and analysed in accordance with the scientific methodology in population geography and population studies after clarifying the theoretical definition …

Content Analysis For Secondary Geographical Studies Books ‎Regard To Principles Of Sustainable Development.‎, Akram Saadi Wadi

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

The aim of the research is to analyze the content of geographical studies books in the light of the principles of sustainable development. The researcher used the descriptive analytical method (content analysis), and prepared a list of the principles of sustainable development and analyzed the content in their light after making sure of their validity and stability. The research sample consisted of three books of geographical studies assigned to the eleventh and twelfth grade students. The results of this study were as the following percentages: Eleventh literary grade: research and development 78.8%, knowledge acquisition and use 72.5%, future thinking skills …

Comparison Study Between Simple And Multiple Regression ‎Techniques In Forecasting Wheat In Iraq, Abbas Hashem Khaled

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

Wheat is one of the most important food crops in Iraq because it is the source of food for all societies and has the ability to adapt to many different environments. As a result of the development of the science of geography and the introduction of many techniques in this science in the field of geographical research, including statistical methods, a comparison between the simple and multiple regression techniques was used in this research to measure the prediction of wheat yield in governorates that are not organized in a region and to know the results convergenting from reality. The statistical …

Spatial Variation Of The Population With Tuberculosis In Najaf ‎Governorate, Hoda Hadi Ali, Jawad Kazem

Alustath Journal for Human and Social Sciences

Tuberculosis is an epidemic infectious disease, so it is necessary to follow the guidelines issued by the World Health Organization, which is one of the goals of countries, and it is a disease that affects the respiratory system and the rest of the body. (2) As for the environment, the highest percentage was reached in the countryside (183) and urban (136) at the governorate level, while the percentage of males was higher than the percentage of females. Females prefer administrative work on the one hand, and spend a number of them at home, which reduces the injury. As for the …

The Conundrum Of ‘Relevant Market’: Market Definition In India’S Complex Tv Distribution Business, Vibodh Parthasarathi

Indian Journal of Law and Technology

The universal problematic of market definition poses peculiar challenges in multi-lingual and fragmented media markets, like in India. This article engages with this problematic by taking up the case of the TV distribution market in India. Here, the rapidly expanding TV distribution business consists of two segments. The larger, wired Cable distribution segment, driven by over 1,000 large cable companies and over 50,000 last mile operators, accounts for 70 percent market share, or around 100 million TV homes. The rest 30 percent is occupied by the wireless segment, comprising 6 Direct to Home TV distributors. Amidst the heightened expansion of …

Competition Law Limits On Ride Sharing Enterprises – Taking Into Account The Experience In India, Max Huffman

Indian Journal of Law and Technology

New economy competition policy is on the forefront of enforcers’ minds across the globe, with numerous competition agencies engaged in competition advocacy efforts regarding the sharing economy generally or ride sharing specifically. In a sharing economy firm, extra-firm contracting may be as efficient as that occurring intra-firm. By reducing search and transaction costs, the sharing economy enables transactions that could not occur in a pre-internet economy. The sharing economy grew strongly in developed economies, all of which were burdened with legacy permitting systems such as taxicab medallions or zoning regulations and other oversight limiting public lodging. The promise in economies …

A Review On Natural Gamma Radiation Dose Levels And Its Health Effects, Shankramma K, Kamsali Nagaraja, Sathish L A, Charan Kumar K

International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences

Exposure to the natural background gamma radiations in both indoor and outdoor environments is inevitable. The long-term exposure to such radiations could result in lung cancer (sometimes leukaemia, CNS tumours); and hence it must be constantly monitored. In this paper, an attempt is made to review the background natural gamma radiation doses reported at various locations for the south Indian environment and it was found that the gamma levels in coastal regions were relatively higher than those in sub continental locations but in most of the locations the annual effective dose rate was within the permissible limits as per UNSCEAR

Notes On Contributors, Peter Schulman, Josh A. Weinstein

Green Humanities: A Journal of Ecological Thought in Literature, Philosophy & the Arts

Notes on Contributors to volume 3, Green Humanities (2021).

Pemberdayaan Perempuan Melalui Lembaga Keuangan Mikro, Ali Aljihad, Arif Wibowo

Jurnal Pembangunan Manusia

The existence of disparities between the human development index of women and men and the mandate of the RPJMN regarding gender equality needs to be considered. Empowerment of women through microfinance has long been implemented and is indeed the main target for microfinance institutions that run it. With so many studies on women's empowerment, there needs to be an analysis of how the forms of empowerment are carried out by microfinance institutions. This writing uses a literature review method which discusses five microfinance institutions from existing research, then analyzes how the forms of women's empowerment are carried out by these …

Nebraska’S Rural Population: Historical Facts And Future Projections, Cheryl A. Burkhart-Kriesel

Cornhusker Economics

Drive down any rural highway in our state and you will quickly conclude that we are a collection of small towns and villages, with a few larger cities thrown in. Some of them are thriving while others are not. You might ask yourself, why the difference? To fully appreciate this current situation, you need to think back to how our state developed.

Our state has 530 incorporated places with 89% of these communities having fewer than 3,000 people. Nebraska is not alone in this fact, with our neighboring states of Kansas, Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa in the …

September 14, 2022 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

No abstract provided.

Seize The Time: Needed Research On Local Economic Development In An Era Of Increased Attention To Problems Of Place, Timothy J. Bartik

Upjohn Institute Policy Papers

With the increased attention to place-based policies comes an increased need for policy-relevant research on local economic development. Within the policy area of local economic development, this paper identifies five types of research needs: 1) better definitions of local labor markets; 2) policy know-how on how local economic development’s benefits can be better spread to distressed neighborhoods; 3) evidence on what types of jobs have both good growth prospects in the U.S. economy yet also provide good long-run job opportunities in local labor markets for the majority of U.S. workers who lack a bachelor’s degree; 4) estimates of how local …

Thermodynamic Limits Of Atmospheric Water Harvesting, Akshay K. Rao, Andrew J. Fix, Yun Chi Yang, David M. Warsinger

School of Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

Atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) is a rapidly emerging approach for decentralized water production, but current technology is limited by trade-offs between energy consumption and yield. The field lacks a common basis to compare different AWH technologies and a robust understanding of the performance impacts of water recovery, desorption humidity (for sorbent systems), and realistic component-level efficiencies. By devising a set of unifying assumptions and consistent parameters across technologies, we provide the first fair thermodynamic comparison over a broad range of environmental conditions. Using 2nd law analysis, or least work, we study the maximum efficiency for common open system AWH methods …

Climate Change Alters Aging Patterns Of Reservoir Aquatic Habitats, Leandro E. Miranda, Nicky M. Faucheux

United States Geological Survey: Staff Publications

Two slow-moving developments are threatening reservoir aquatic habitats globally: aging and climate change. These events are projected to transform reservoir aquatic habitats in various and often unpredictable ways. Aging affects in-lake habitats directly, whereas climate change affects both in-lake and off-lake conditions. Climate change is expected to accelerate and, in some instances, possibly decelerate aging. Aging can be indexed as functional age, an index that signals the position of a reservoir along its lifespan relying on inlake descriptors of aquatic habitat. Using existing habitat datasets and climate projections, we developed semi-quantitative predictions about the effect of climate change on reservoir …

Teaching Qualitative Research Methods In Media And Communication: The Benefits And Limitations Of Digital Learning Objects, Delia Dumitrica, Paulina Jarmula

The Qualitative Report

Teaching qualitative research is often hampered by student uncertainties around how to apply methodological knowledge in practice. Digital learning objects (DLOs) may offer a solution to this problem, although they also come with limitations. This study assessed the student perspective on the strengths and limitations of six qualitative analysis DLOs in the field of media and communication. Drawing from a thematic analysis of 527 written student reflections on the use of these DLOs in learning practices, this paper found that DLOs were helpful in clearing doubts and cementing knowledge. Furthermore, they motivated students by increasing self-regulation and by providing a …

Co-Creation With Disadvantaged Communities: A Participatory “Shopping Basket” Method Exploring What People Eat And Potential For Change, L Methven, R Smith, L Zischka, C Pettinger, L Hunt, R Briazu, C Bluemling, R Mccloy, S Lloyd-Evans, T Bennett, C Wagstaff

School of Health Professions

No abstract provided.

Authenticity And Psychological Safety: Building And Encouraging Talent Among Underrepresented Students In Stem, Daphne E. Pedersen, Alena Kubatova, Rebecca Simmons

Biology Faculty Publications

The Undergraduate Scholarships with Mathematics and Science Training, Exploration, and Research Program (US MASTER) is a STEM scholarship program funded by the United States National Science Foundation. It was implemented at an upper-Midwest institution to target and provide structured support to low-income, academically talented undergraduates in biology, chemistry, geography and geographic information science (GISc), environmental sciences, and physics and astrophysics. In addition to providing financial support, the program features an integrated approach to mentorship and advising consisting of an ongoing seminar course in which students engage in collaborative projects, research experiences with a faculty mentor, and targeted academic advising. As …

2022 September 12 - Faculty Senate Agenda And Minutes, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

Faculty Senate Agendas and Minutes

No abstract provided.

Athlete Experiences Of Communication Strategies In Applied Sports Nutrition And Future Considerations For Mobile App Supportive Solutions, David Mark Dunne, Carmen Lefevre-Lewis, Brian Cunniffe, Samuel George Impey, David Tod, Graeme Leonard Close, James P. Morton, Rebecca Murphy

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Aim:

This study aimed to explore athletes' experiences and opinions of communication strategies in applied sports nutrition, as well as capture suggestions for future mobile app supportive solutions.

Methods:

A qualitative approach was used for this research. Data was generated from semi-structured focus groups (n = 9) with a purposive sample of 41 (male = 24, female = 17) full time professional athletes (mean age 24 ± 4.59) from five sports (football, rugby union, athletics, cycling, and boxing). Data was analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.

Results:

The analysis identified four higher order themes and five sub themes. Athletes appear dissatisfied …

Sequential Lonsdaleite To Diamond Formation In Ureilite Meteorites Via In Situ Chemical Fluid/Vapor Deposition, Ag Tomkins, Nc Wilson, C Macrae, A Salek, Et Al

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Ureilite meteorites are arguably our only large suite of samples from the mantle of a dwarf planet and typically contain greater abundances of diamond than any known rock. Some also contain lonsdaleite, which may be harder than diamond. Here, we use electron microscopy to map the relative distribution of coexisting lonsdaleite, diamond, and graphite in ureilites. These maps show that lonsdaleite tends to occur as polycrystalline grains, sometimes with distinctive fold morphologies, partially replaced by diamond + graphite in rims and cross-cutting veins. These observations provide strong evidence for how the carbon phases formed in ureilites, which, despite much conjecture …

“The United States’ Broken Immigration Policy: The Labor Shortage And A Public Policy Solution”, Timothy P. O'Brien, Melissa Beaudoin

Liberty University Journal of Statesmanship & Public Policy

The United States is a nation divided. The recent surge of illegal immigration into the United States has been the source of contention and debate among the American public. While some want to welcome all immigrants, others insist that immigrants enter the United States legally. With an emphasis placed on the accommodation and the placement of illegal immigrants, less attention has been paid to the United States’ need for immigration. This article asserts that while illegal immigration is a problem that must be addressed, more immigrants are needed. With sinking birth rates and an aging population, the United States needs …

Construcción De Paz Ambiental: Una Revisión Narrativa De Su Conceptualización, Manuel Steven Alvarado Castro, Willian Sierra-Barón, Myriam Oviedo Cordoba

The Qualitative Report

Este artículo presenta una revisión conceptual del término construcción de paz ambiental. Si bien carece de un consenso, se ha avanzado en su definición en las últimas dos décadas debido al interés académico, dada su condición de concepto bisagra entre temáticas relacionadas con el sostenimiento ambiental y la construcción de paz. A partir de una revisión narrativa de literatura se seleccionaron 25 documentos entre artículos científicos, capítulos de libro, tesis de grado y documentos de trabajo obtenidos de diferentes bases de datos. A través del análisis realizado se establecieron 12 núcleos temáticos y 4 categorías emergentes, desde las cuales se …