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Land Use Related Adjustments To Aquifer Depletion In Southwestern Kansas, M. Duane Nellis

The Geographical Bulletin

From prairie to wheat field, the historical transformation of the Kansas landscape has been dramatic. The contributions to this transformation have been based on many factors including new grain varieties, irrigation technology, and other resource converting-space adjusting techniques. In Western Kansas in particular, with inadequate precipitation (14 to 16 inches average from AprilSeptember) for high yield intensive cropland agriculture, the structure of land transformation has been strongly influenced by the availability of water for irrigation. Since surface sources are negligible, groundwater from the Ogallala Aquifer is the critical source for irrigation water. With the dramatic increase in land area irrigated …

New Opportunities In Historical Geography: Guest Editorial, Marshall Mclennan

The Geographical Bulletin

Traditionally universities and colleges have served as the employer of opportunity for aspiring geographers. The "baby boom generation" has graduated from the nation's universities, however, and its offspring won't make a significant numerical impact upon the hallowed halls of higher academia until late in the next decade. Demographics have dictated a contraction of the traditional employment market, and it behooves today's geography students to seek other outlets for useful application of the geographer's set of expertises. Alternative employment opportunities have proven particularly hard to come by for aspiring cultural and historical geographers. Consequently, the Department of Geography & Geology at …

Cover And Forewords, Robert M. Ward

The Geographical Bulletin

Cover and Forewords

News From The Chapters 1983-84, Robert M. Ward

The Geographical Bulletin

News from the Chapters 1983-84

Volume 27 Complete Issue, Robert M. Ward

The Geographical Bulletin

Volume 27 Complete Issue

An Historical Perspective Of The Growth And Development Of Canada's Petroleum Industry: 1946-1970, Elwood J. C. Kureth

The Geographical Bulletin

Prior to 1947, 85% of Canada's crude oil requirements were met by importing oil from foreign sources. Most of this oil came from the United States and Venezuela. The oil from the United States entered Canada by means of pipe lines to the Sarnia and Montreal areas while that shipped into the prairie provinces arrived by railroad tank car. Canada's coastal refineries, in the Maritimes and in British Columbia, received their oil by way of tankers. In all, domestic oil production in Canada in 1946 amounted to only 21,000 barrels per day, while imports exceeded 200,000 barrels per day.' This …

Mental Maps Of Language Distribution In Rio Grande Do Sui (Brazil), Denni R. Preston

The Geographical Bulletin

Preston, 1982 used informant-drawn maps to show young, well-educated Hawaiians' perceptions of language differences in the United States. Figure 4 displays one informant's response to the request to outline and label areas where people " speak differently." Figure 5 shows the technique (similar to the "bundling of isoglosses" in traditional dialect geography) which permits a composite (Figure 6) to be created.

The Nowruz Oil Spill In The Arabian Gulf: Case Study Of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah S. Ai-Amirah

The Geographical Bulletin

The Arabian Gulf has suffered from hundreds of oil spills, some of them reported but most unreported. In many cases the amounts of the spills and their causes are usually undetermined. During 1978-1979, tanker captains reported to the Japan Oceanographic Data Center about 412 oil slicks in the Gulf and its approaches.' Table 1 shows major oil spills exceeding 3,000 barrels which occurred between August, 1980, and August, 1982. Although these are relatively current, it should be noted that other significant oil spills have occurred since oil was discovered in the region by Iran in 1908.

Landslides Along The Lewis Overthrust Fault, Glacier National Park, Montana, Jack G. Oelfke, David R. Butler

The Geographical Bulletin

As development in the mountainous areas of the western United States continues to accelerate, the exposure of humans and structures to natural hazard threats from high-magnitude masswasting events also increases. This encroachment into previously uninhabited, undeveloped mountain areas creates situations whereby mass-wasting events now pose threats to human activity. Glacier National Park, Montana, is one such location where the potential exists for high-magnitude mass-wasting events. The mountains in this area commonly have steep slopes, high relief, and weathered bedrock features. These features, combined with a mid-latitude climate conducive to extensive frostweathering action, have resulted in a landscape possessing many slope …

Editorial Comments, Robert M. Ward

The Geographical Bulletin

The message in this issue is directed to my teaching colleagues, but it is also appropriate for the student body. My topic pertains to enrichment and overall maturity of our students beyond the subject matter in our geographic specialities. From a student perspective the contents of this editorial applies to those majoring in any educational pursuit. Specifically I am concerned about the development of writing and oratory skills, as well as personal and character growth. This is predicated on the assumption that college graduates should be expected to attain some level of leadership and consequently should have mastered the knowledge, …

The International Law Of Maritime Boundary Delimitation, Edward Collins Jr., Martin A. Rogoff

Maine Law Review

The law of the sea, in its essence, divides the seas into zones and specifies the rights and duties of states and ships flying their flags in those zones. Now that states are claiming extensive seaward jurisdiction both on the continental shelf and in the water column, attention has begun to shift from delimiting continental shelf boundaries or economic zone boundaries to the delimitation of a single maritime boundary which would serve both purposes. There are significant legal differences between the delimitation of a single maritime boundary and the delimitation of either a continental shelf boundary or an exclusive economic …

The Shorthorn: December 22, 1931

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1930s

No abstract provided.

The Shorthorn: December 08, 1931

The Shorthorn Newspaper Collection: 1930s

No abstract provided.

College Of Natural Sciences 2024 Year-End Publication, College Of Natural Sciences

College of Natural Sciences Newsletters and Reports

Page 2 Dean's Message
Page 3 Department Highlights
Page 4 One Day for State
Page 5 New Students in Wecota
Page 6-8 Faculty Excellence
Page 9 SDSU Physics Students Recognized
Page 9 Prairie Doc Watch Party
Page 10-11 Student Excellence
Page 11 Connections Abroad
Page 12-13 CNS’s Research Centers
Page 14 Connections Abroad
Page 14 Dean Wolf-Hall Retired
Page 15 Outreach Program
Page 15 Events and Traditions
Page 16 Student Spotlight
Page 17 Alumni Spotlight
Page 18-19 SDSU Alum at Paris Paralympics
Page 20 Work Anniversaries & Programs

Ameliorating Public Procurement Performance: Green Public Procurement Policies Within A Legislative Framework, Karem Sayed Aboelazm, Muayad Ahmad Obeidat, Fady Tawakol, Nada Zuhair Alfil, Fatima Hafiz Irshad Ul Haq

All Works

This paper highlights green public procurement, the difference between it and sustainable public procurement, and the benefits that green public procurement can achieve for the environment and its preservation. The paper also seeks to know how public procurement performance can be improved by designing and implementing green public procurement policies to stimulate environmental sustainability in the public sector and to provide a model for applying green public procurement to government agencies. The descriptive and analytical approaches were used to highlight the importance of public procurement as one of the powerful drivers and tools for governments through which public policies can …

Invasive Species From Sea To Shining Sea: An Exploration Of Different Government Responses To Invasive Species In The United States, Caroline G. Nelson

Villanova Environmental Law Journal (1991 - )

No abstract provided.

Quaker Campus, March 27, 2025 (Vol. 23, Issue 11), Whittier College

Quaker Campus

No abstract provided.

I&I - The Youth Sports Industrial Complex, Justin W. Angle

A New Angle Podcasts

In this episode of our Incentives & Instincts series, Justin and economist Bryce Ward revisit the youth sports industrial complex. They discuss how youth activities have evolved, the increasing pressure on families to overschedule their children, and the broader societal and economic forces driving these trends. The conversation explores the impact on kids' development, family life, and potential ways to rethink structured activities to create a healthier balance.

March 2025 Academic Affairs Minutes, University Of Nebraska At Kearney Academic Affairs Committee

Academic Affairs Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Additionality Of Solar Tax Incentives Under Community Choice Aggregation In Ohio, Michael L. Smith, Carson Reeling, Michael D. Wilcox

Department of Agricultural Economics Faculty Publications

In the State of Ohio, the electric regulatory landscape permits local governments to become energy suppliers to residents and small businesses through community choice aggregation (CCA). Some CCAs provide enrollees 100% renewable electricity. Concurrently, the federal government offers an income tax credit (ITC) for the purchase of a solar array. With policy incentives, it is important to ensure they encourage behavior beyond the baseline scenario without the ITC. This is known as “additionality.” Renewable aggregation programs may crowd out the benefits of the ITC, violating additionality. This paper assesses additionality of the ITC in the context of Ohio’s CCA programs. …

Using Local Transportation Data In Gis, Ruchi Basnet, James Mclane

Day Family Research Lab Workshop Series

Learn tricks, tips, and best practices for using regional transportation data in your research. This hands-on workshop will cover how and when to use NCTCOG (North Central Texas Council of Governments) data in regional research as well as tips and tricks for using GIS data in research.

Guest Presenters:

Ruchi Basnet, Principal Geographic Information Analyst, North Central Texas Council of Governments

James McLane, Transportation Information Systems Manager, North Central Texas Council of Governments

2025-03-26 Sga Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Student Government Association.

Student Government Association Records

Meeting minutes of the Student Government Association from March 26, 2025.

Formation Of New Ethnic Towns In Japan And Its Effect On The Local Economy: A Case Study Of Nishi-Kawaguchi Chinatown, Hiroya Takamatsu

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

This study examines the formation of Nishi-Kawaguchi Chinatown, a new, socially accepted neighborhood in the suburbs of a greater metropolitan area in Japan, with a growing settlement of foreign residents. The study highlights factors leading to the formation of ethnic towns in Japan’s regional communities and their social and economic impact by addressing three research questions: What factors led to Chinese immigrants settling in Nishi-Kawaguchi? Why are there so many Chinese restaurants in Nishi-Kawaguchi? How did the formation of Nishi-Kawaguchi Chinatown impact the local economy? An interview survey of restaurant owners in Nishi-Kawaguchi Chinatown was conducted, and the resultant data …

Cabin Crew Leadership Styles During Covid-19: A Case Of Thailand, Phobphison Phob-Udom, Thanavutd Chutiphongdech, Teepakorn Kampitak

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the airline industry, causing a sharp decline in international air travel. To survive, airlines quickly adopted cost-cutting strategies, including human resource retrenchments. These job losses created widespread job insecurity, leading to negative consequences such as depression, lower motivation, job dissatisfaction, and a decline in overall productivity among cabin crews. During a crisis, leadership becomes a strategic tool for maintaining employee performance, as leadership styles play a key role in reducing job stress and anxiety among subordinates. Although studies on crisis leadership in tourism and hospitality are somewhat prevalent, little attention has been paid to the …

The Smart Village Approach For Employing Technology To Enhance Quality Of Life And Achieve Sustainability In Rural Areas, Amira Mohammed Elnady, Rania Elghamry, Enji Eldarwish

Journal of Engineering Research

The construction of smart villages represents an innovative and forward-thinking vision aimed at bringing about a radical transformation in the lives of rural communities. It seeks to integrate advanced technology and smart solutions into the very core of the infrastructure and services provided to village residents. In a world characterized by rapid development and accelerating changes, it has become essential to keep up with technological advancements and promote sustainable development worldwide, including in rural areas. Smart villages serve as an innovative model for sustainable development, striving to enhance the quality of life for their residents by providing a more efficient …

Finding Aid For The Yocona International Folk Festival Collection (Mum00954)

Archives & Special Collections: Finding Aids (alphabetical)

Established in 2006, the Yocona International Folk Festival is a non-profit organization which preserves traditional intangible cultures such as music, dance, and storytelling; inspires children to learn about language, history, and geography through the powerful medium of the arts; and develops heritage tourism across Mississippi.

The collection contains materials related to the Yocona International Folk Festival, including programs, administrative files, correspondence, posters, t-shirts, and other materials.

Perceptions Of An “Application Cap”: A Survey Of Ophthalmology Residency Program Directors, Justin Flood, Sagar Jagdish Shah, Roshni Vasaiwala, Anjali Tannan, Jhansi Raju

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Purpose: To determine residency program directors’ (PD) perceptions of the ophthalmology match process, particularly regarding their opinions on a potential "application cap" that would limit the number of programs to which an applicant can apply. Methods: An Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO)-endorsed survey targeted U.S. PDs from the 2021 and 2022 cycles. A survey was initially distributed on 02/14/2023 with a single email reminder approximately 3 months later. All responses were anonymous and collected via a secure Qualtrics link. Results: Of the 45/121 PD respondents (37.2% response rate), 88.9% supported an application cap and suggested a median of …

Using Google Forms To Create An Accurate, Hipaa Compliant Database For Rare And Poorly Coded Diseases In Uveitis, Shreya Swaminathan, James P. Dunn, Jordan D. Deaner

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

Purpose: The International Statistical Classification of Disease and Related Health Problems, tenth revision (ICD-10) coding in electronic health record (EHR) systems is unable to accurately characterize certain uveitis subtypes. We describe our experience with coding errors in our EHR system and our experience using Google Forms to create a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliant database to accurately characterize rare and poorly coded diseases in uveitis. Methods: This pilot single-center retrospective, consecutive case series included patients diagnosed with uveitis to assess the frequency of inaccurate coding in our MDI (MDIntelleSys, Nextech Systems LLC) EHR using ICD-10 codes and …

Geographical Analysis Noise Pollution Levels In Basra City, Suha Walid Mustafa

Uruk Journal of Human Sciences

The aim of the study is Highlight on the on the environmental impacts and levels of noise pollution in the city of Basra, and to determine the spatial patterns of the phenomenon under study. To achieve this, noise levels were measured in the streets, neighborhoods, shops and buildings of the city of Basra and were distributed into 6 geographical patterns (traffic - residential - commercial - educational - recreational). -Healthy) at a rate of six measurements for each type (highest and lowest). Then the data was processed using the SPSS program and based on the descriptive analytical approach. The results …

An International Framework And A Local Standardised Test: A Former Item Writer’S Autoethnography, Xuan Minh Ngo

The Qualitative Report

A recent trend dominating education worldwide is the enactment of external accountability frameworks and standards-based assessment. Likewise, in language education, international standards like the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) have been increasingly used for local standardised test development and alignment. However, there has been little research into the application of the CEFR in item writing, the activity of creating new items and associated materials, in local standardised testing contexts. To bridge this gap, this autoethnography shares my firsthand experience of writing items for a locally-developed, CEFR-aligned standardised English test in Vietnam. By combining evocative and analytic autoethnography, I aim …