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Clifford Simak’S Big Front Yard, Eric M. Heideman, Ruth Berman

Mythcon

Eric Heideman, a Diversicon and Second Foundation founder, will talk and reminisce with Ruth Berman about the important Minnesota SF writer, who is named one of Diversicon’s “Posthumous guests of honor” this year.

“I Desire The Road. . . [But] [R]Oads Were Made For Young Men, Not Middle-Aged Women”: Ista’S Journey From Dowager To Paladin, Robin Anne Reid

Mythcon

Scholarship on Ista, Dowager Royina of Chalion, was minimal until the most recent anthology on Bujold’s work was published with four essays (out of 14, 28%) that focus on Ista, either as the primary focus of the essay (Yung Lee, Herington,), or as one of two characters analyzed (Palmer-Patel, MacDonald). These essay focus on queer and/or feminist readings of Ista (Yung Lee, MacDonald, Herington), and on analyzing the paradox of free will and fate in the Chalion duology (Palmer-Patel). In “I desire the road,” (Bujold’s emphasis), I build on these essays, all of which I consider convincing and strongly argued) …

Check Your Dashboard, Your Gauges May Be High! What The Mythsoc Digital Archive Can Do For New And Seasoned Scholars, Phillip Fitzsimmons, Janet Croft, Victoria Gaydosik

Mythcon

The 4,411 posted works in the Mythsoc digital collections have been downloaded 782,713 times and streamed 1,767 times in 220 countries from July 2017 to March 2024. These usage statistics show that scholarship posted on the Mythsoc digital collections serves the research needs of scholars internationally, provides free and easy discoverability to authors’ works, and usage reports to contributors that provide evidence of the impact of their work. Janet Brennan Croft, Victoria Gaydosik, and Phillip Fitzsimmons will present on the success of the first seven years of using the SWOSU Digital Commons as the platform for the Mythopoeic Society Archives. …

Plant List Of Accepted Nomenclature, Taxonomy And Symbols, J S. Peterson

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

The Plant List of Accepted Nomenclature, Taxonomy & Symbols (PLANTS) is a dynamic database providing scientific and vernacular names, distributional, growth form, origin, symbols and bibliographic standardised botanical data to US federal agencies. PLANTS encompasses the vascular plant, moss, lichen and liverwort flora of North America, north of the Mexico border, including US states and territories.

Comparison Of Digestibility Of Sorghum Silage By Sheep And By Heifers With Special Reference To The Hemicellulose Monosaccharides, Osamu Kawamura, Shigeyuki Tanaka, Takashi Miaki, Kazuo Shinkai

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor Moench) and corn are the most popular summer forages in south-west Japan. In this experiment, the digestibilities of sorghum silage were determined by adult sheep and by heifers. The digestibilities of all proximate components by heifers were higher than by sheep, Non-structural carbohydrates were almost completely digested by sheep, in contrast to heifers which excreted a portion of the grain undigested. Neutral detergent fibre, acid detergent fibre, hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin digestibilities for heifers were higher than those for sheep. Heifers digested each hemicellulose monosaccharide better than sheep, Sheep and heifers differed by the largest extent …

Influence Of Phosophogypsum On Bahiagrass Production, J E. Rechcigl, I S. Alcordo

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Phosphogypsum, a byproduct of phosphoric acid production, is 85-93% gypsum and is a potential source of sulphur and calcium for crops. Phosphogypsum is presently accumulating at the rate of more than I SO million tonnes annually world wide. A field study was conducted for 2 years to evaluate the influence of phosphogypsum on bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum Flugge) production in Florida. Treatments consisted of 5 rates of phosphogypsum (0, 0.2, 0.4 and 1.0 Mg phosphogypsum/ha applied annually and 2.0 and 4.0 Mg phosphogypsum ha applied at a one time application). Treatments were replicated 4 times in a randomised complete block …

Advances In Pasture Research And Education In Cuba, F Funes

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Although some pasture research has been carried out since the beginning of the century, during the last 30 years important advances in pasture research and education have been attained in Cuba, In 1962 the first experimental s1ation specializing in pastures was created; at present there are 3 national centers and 15 research stations in different provinces of Cuba, with more than 200 scientists, 400 1echnicians and approximately 500 workers. Moreover, further research at the universities and technological schools are carried out. Every 5 years national research programs co-ordinated by the Academy of Sciences in search of solutions to the main …

Significance Of Seed Size And Level Of Hard Seededness On Survival Of Medic Seeds Ingested By Sheep, F Squella, E D. Carter

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

One experiment tested the effects of 2 seed sizes (from small and large pods) and 2 levels of hnrdseededness (low and high) on survival of Medicago truncatula Oaerln. cv. Paraggio seeds in whole pods fed to sheep. A maximum survival of 6.6% was obtained for the viable seed output/total seed input when the small pod size (small seeds) with the highest level of hard seed was fed to the sheep. Dy contrast, there was only n 1.1 % survival when the large pod size (larger seeds) with the lowest level of hard seed was fed to sheep. A second experiment …

Effects Of Water Deficit On Osmotic Adjustment And Photosynthesis Of Miscanthus Spp. Collected From Different Rainfall Regions, J Weng

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Four entries of Miscanthus spp., collected from different rainfall regions, were transplanted in pots. They were subjected to S drying cycles; each cycle lasted 6-7 days. Leaf photosynthesis (Pn) began to decline when leaf water potential (L) declined to •l.3 to -1.S MPa; the L values at SO% Pn (½Pn) were -1.6 to -2.6 MPa, The L (1hPn) values were lower in plants collected from northern Taiwan (highly frequent rainfall) than those collected from southern Taiwan (distinct wet and dry season). Further, the L (½Pn) value became lower in all the entries when drying cycle was advanced, with northern Taiwan …

Evaluation Of Dwarf Napiergrass, W W. Hanna, W G. Monson, G M. Hill

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Napiergrass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.), a robust perennial bunchgrass with high yield potential, rapidly loses quality and palatability without proper management as it matures. In 1985 and 1986, 2 dwarf napiergrass cultivars (Mott and Tift Nl29) and 2 tall cultivars (Merkeron and Tift N68) were evaluated for yield, quality and agronomic characteristics. Dwarf cultivars yielded about 1/3 as much as tall cultivars. Percentage leaf was 60-76 for dwarf cultivors and 43-46 for tall cultivars. Average In vitro dry matter digestibility (lVDMD) of whole plants was similar among cultivars except for Tift N68 which tended to be lower (605, 594, 610 …

Intergeneric Hybrids Of Male Sterile Italian Ryegrass Crossed With Tall Fescue, K Suginobu, T Takamizo, T Komatsu, F Akiyama, Y Tominaga

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

Seed fertility and yield of male sterile Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) crossed with tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb,) varied from 2.8 to 100% and from 0.04 to 9.45 g, respectively. Significant positive correlations were found between seed fertility and seed yield per plant and between seed fertility and Pl percentage of the harvested seed, Spike type and plant type were very similar to those of tall fescue. By contrast, more than SO% of Pl plants tillered In the second crop were unlike tall fescue; however, persistency of the Pl was similar to that of tall fescue. In …

The Intersection Of Lgbtq+ Identity And Disability: A Need For School Based Support, Jospeh A. Hogan

Excelsior: Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Grounded in intersectional theory, this article explores the experience of LGBTQ+ students with disabilities. LGBTQ+ students with disabilities experience higher levels of bullying, harassment, suicidal ideation and other challenges in school. Post-school outcomes also reveal negative realities. Schools need to ensure that support is provided to students living at the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity and disability. Implications for school leaders, educational professionals, and educator preparation programs are discussed with recommendations for improving outcomes.

Hypogene Speleogenesis In Carbonates By Cooling Hydrothermal Flow: The Case Of Mt. Berenike Caves, Israel, Roi Roded, Boaz Langford, Einat Aharonov, Piotr Szymczak, Micka Ullman, Shemesh Yaaran, Boaz Lazar, Amos Frumkin

International Journal of Speleology

The Berenike hypogenic cave system near Lake Kinneret, Israel, provides a valuable case study for investigating the recently proposed Confined-Cooling-Flow (CCF) speleogenesis model. Field and speleological surveys, along with existing research, are used to provide a thorough analysis. The CCF model relies on a simple thermo-hydro-chemical scenario, involving the rise of CO2-rich hydrothermal fluids discharging into a confined layer. The cooling of these CO2-rich fluids turns them into aggressive solutions due to the inverse relation between temperature and solubility of carbonates (retrograde solubility). Previous geochemical and numerical analyses of the CCF model predict localized and persistent dissolution and speleogenesis on …

A Conversation With Joan Countryman And Allyson Sgro, John B. Weinstein

Early College Folio

Early College Folio Editor-in-Chief John B.\ Weinstein had the pleasure of a conversation with esteemed STEM educators, researchers, and authors Joan Countryman and Allyson Sgro, to reflect on core topics within the theme of this issue. Their conversation has been edited slightly for clarity.

Enhancing Holistic Learning: Insights From The Women In Technology (Wit) Workshop Series, Myo Thida, Khine Zar Thwe

Early College Folio

Online technical bootcamps serve as robust tools for imparting in-de\-mand skills, with their efficacy dependent on successful completion and participant confidence. However, to optimize these programs, a one-size-fits-all approach is insufficient. Tailoring programs to the specific needs of participants is essential, particularly when reaching out to marginalized communities characterized by low confidence levels and confronting digital challenges like limited internet access, power instability, and security concerns.

Humanizing Data Science Curriculum, Di Wu

Early College Folio

This paper explores the concept of constructivism in the context of data science education, arguing that an experience-centered approach can lead to more engaging and meaningful learning experiences. Specific examples of how constructivism can be applied in the classroom, such as through reflective writing, meditation, and flexible assignments are provided. The importance of creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment and strategies for promoting collaboration and peer learning are discussed. The feedback from students and instructors is included. Overall, the paper emphasizes the need for educators to humanize the data science curriculum and prioritize the needs and interests of students. …

Queering The Math Curriculum: Pre-Flections On Nonbinary Thinking In Mathematics, K. Julia Williams

Early College Folio

This essay discusses a plan for a course I'm in the process of developing, tentatively titled Nonbinary Thinking in Mathematics.

Writing In The Zones For The Reading Of Proofs In The Mathematics Classroom: A How-To Guide, Miha E. Habič, Kaethe Minden

Early College Folio

We present a guide on how to use Writing in the Zones, a particular kind of Writing and Thinking activity, to support active student engagement with mathematical texts, and the reading of mathematical proofs specifically. \\ Proofs in textbooks can often be opaque, and students commonly rely on direct teacher intervention in the classroom (i.e. lecturing) rather than engaging in a fruitful struggle with the text itself. We also include some specific examples of this approach and student outcomes that we observed.

Writing As Active Learning In Gateway Undergraduate Mathematics, Amanda Landi, Kaethe Minden

Early College Folio

In this paper, we describe a writing and thinking intensive curriculum for gateway undergraduate mathematics. Furthermore, we report on our observations of this curriculum as implemented in our course called Elementary Functions. We found that using writing as active learning in the course increased transparency between students and faculty, improved students' metacognitive skills, and increased students' confidence in their mathematical abilities. In the conclusion, we describe several ways future research can contribute to these preliminary promising results.

Service Dogs: A Catalyst For Post-Traumatic Growth Among Military Veterans With Ptsd, Matthew P. Knight

People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice

The conclusion of the war in Afghanistan in 2021 has left a significant portion of veterans grappling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with estimates suggesting 23% of post-9/ 11 veterans are affected. Traditional psychotherapies, while effective, often see high attrition rates due to stigma-related barriers, underscoring the need for complementary approaches that resonate with the unique psychosocial needs embedded in military veteran culture.

Historically, research on psychiatric service dogs has focused predominantly on PTSD symptom alleviation. This conceptual article introduces a novel focus on their role in promoting positive psychological change known as post-traumatic growth (PTG), a topic that has …

Spatio-Temporal Changes In The Gravity And Post-Mining Seismic Activity In Abandoned Deep Coal Mine Kazimierz-Juliusz During Flooding, Andrzej Kotyrba, Łukasz Kortas, Sławomir Siwek

Journal of Sustainable Mining

The flooding of an underground hard coal mine, resulting in the filling of post-mining voids (workings and goafs) and the repeated saturation of pore and interstitial spaces of the adjacent rock with water, change the mass and its distribution in the near-surface part of the earth’s crust. This process is slow and lasts many years. As a result, the local gravity field undergoes dynamic changes. It depends on the surface morphology and the density of geological strata, which is related to their water content. Changes in the local gravity field can be monitored by periodic gravity surveys performed in the …

Vibration Analysis And Condition Monitoring For Cement Mill (Case Of Hamma Bouziane-Constantine Cement Plant), Linda Bouyaya

Emirates Journal for Engineering Research

Monitoring and diagnosing damage in dynamic machinery is a growing area of interest in the cement industry. Indeed, industrial equipment is disrupted throughout its operation by malfunctions; especially in old age; which reduces their operating costs and availability. Therefore, the detection and identification of faults in industrial systems - diagnosis - is of capital importance for their operation and a major challenge for modern industry. Among the most used diagnostic techniques, we find spectral analysis, a condition-based maintenance tool, which is used to study the vibration signals of dynamic machines.

In this context, the objective of this work is the …

An Analysis Of Baccalaureate Time To Completion And Gpa By Type Of Accelerated College Credit, Wil Perkins Ed.D., Aarek Farmer Ed.D.

Administrative Faculty & Staff Research and Publications

This study explored differences in the time to completion (graduation) and final GPA of first time in college (FTIC) students based on the type of earned institutional credits when accepted, and the academic results due to race and sex. Existing data from 6591 college graduates from two private universities were analyzed using descriptive statistics and ANOVAs. The results showed statistically significant differences in the time it took students to graduate as well as statistically significant differences in final GPAs based on the type of earned credits at the time of acceptance. Furthermore, significant differences in completion time and GPA existed …

Poco Film Festival Talks: The Impact Of Ai: A Humanist Perspective, James Thompson

Staff Scholarship - Australia & Dubai

As regards the onset of AI technology use and influence in the film and screen industries, we need to be able to take account of the agency and the engagement of our creative minds and whether or not they are being invited in to realistic, tangible jobs and careers, or alternatively what the impacts of changing technological paradigms might have on their futures. In what ways does AI impact the screen industry?

This generation of young people, film and screen production students, want to have an in-person, socialised peer experience - they want to be together. They want to have …

Business School Hires New Head Of Real Estate Program, Stella Connell

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. – Ken Johnson has joined the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration as the new Christie Kirkland Walker Chair in Real Estate. He will teach classes in real estate valuation and appraisals, and finance and investments.

Sensory Processing Assessment In Alzheimer’S Disease And Related Dementias: A Research Capstone Experience, Clarissa Benzarti

Department of Occupational Therapy Entry-Level Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.

Diagnosis, Distress, And Displacement: The Economic Burden Of Breast Cancer In California, Vaibhavi P. Nimkar

Master's Projects and Capstones

Objective: This paper addresses the economic burden of breast cancer and the social determinants of health influencing it among women in California.

Methods: I have prepared a critical review of peer-reviewed literature. The literature was assembled from two databases: PubMed and Springer Link. I limited the search to the years 2014-2024, filtered the results for free full text followed by restriction to a gender filter for women. Of the total forty-two articles gathered, I identified eighteen articles based on the economic burden of breast cancer, excluded all systematic reviews and selected eleven articles including a combination of qualitative, quantitative, …

Approaches To Teaching Evidence-Based Medicine In Residency: A Systematic Review, Kathleen Matheson Phd, Cip, Megan Weemer Dhsc, Mches, Laura Lipke

Library Scholarship

ABSTRACT Background Studies of evidence-based medicine (EBM) curricula in graduate medical education are common, but little consensus exists on the best methods to teach EBM.

Objective The purpose of the current study was to evaluate EBM teaching approaches for graduate medical trainees and to update a 2014 systematic review.

Methods We conducted a systematic literature search of major health and education databases for articles published from January 2014 through October 2022. Articles were independently screened to ensure they described an experimental or quasi-experimental evaluation of EBM teaching for graduate medical trainees. Quality of included studies was appraised using the Medical …

Mckee, Alison L., San Jose State University

Emeritus and Retired Faculty Biographies

University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Film, Ph.D 2003

University of California, Santa Barbara, Department of English, M.A. 1985

University of California, Santa Barbara, Department of English, B.A. 1983

Enhancing Discharge Process For Home Iv Milrinone Patients With Advanced Heart Failure, Kaitlyn Bauer

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project Abstract

Purpose: Discharge processes for patients with heart failure on home intravenous inotrope support is fraught with barriers and complexities, and causes patients, caregivers, and bedside nurses’ high levels of stress leading to potentially unsafe, complicated discharges. This project aimed to decrease discharge times and improve nurses’ ability to safely and effectively discharge patients.

Background: The project was implemented in a 42-bed advanced heart failure IMU in the Texas Medical Center, where discharge times were longer than hospital standards at over 6 hours.

Methodology: Using elements of the Transition of Care Model, a discharge checklist was created to help staff prepare …