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Ontario Bird Records Committee Report For 1984, Alan Wormington

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Book Review, William J. Crins

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Ross' Gull: New To Ontario, Kenneth F. Abraham

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Siberian Rubythroat: A Species New To Canada, David Brewer, Mia A. W. Lane, Martin L. Wernaart

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Brambling: New To Ontario, David H. Elder

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

The Breeding Bird List For Ontario: Additions And Comments, Ross D. James

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

A Birding Site Guide To Amherst And Wolfe Islands, Mackenzie, Ron D. Weir

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

The Great Lakes Ornithological Club: The Origin And Early Years, 1905-1911, Jack Cranmer-Byng

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Ontario Bird Records Committee, Checklist Of The Birds Of Ontario, Wormington, Ross D. James

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Notes, Arthur R. Clark, Paul Madore, Janet Planck, Jeffrey Robinson, Ron D. Weir, Christopher G. Harris

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

A Birding Site Guide To Rainy River/Lake-Of-The-Woods, Ron Ridout

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

Notes, Stanley M. Teeple, Erica Nol, Bruce D. Parker, James M. Richards

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

A Bibliography Of Ornithology For Oxford County, Ontario, Bruce D. Parker

Ontario Birds

No abstract provided.

User Experience And User Interface (Ux & Ui) Of Medical Device Displays: Systematic Review Of Literature & Outline Of Missing Opportunities, Marwan Sameh Abdelwahab, Dina Gamal Abboud, Nagwa Yehia El-Adawy

Journal of Art, Design and Music

Design plays an essential role in the ease of use of many devices. With modern medical devices primarily using digital displays, the design of said devices’ displays has been ever more essential. Nevertheless, the number of device recalls due to medical device display design issues is relatively high. Between 2012 and 2015, around 5% of the medical devices recalled by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States were due to user interface (UI) issues. This research aims to understand quantitatively if design research is being actively pursued with the aim of improving medical device display UI. To gather …

Promoting Handcrafted Clothing Using Qr Code Technology, From A Local Brand To Cop27, Bassant Sherif Abd Elaziz Mustafa, Shereen Sayed Mohamed, Nashwa Mostafa Hafez

Journal of Art, Design and Music

This study examines the viability of employing QR code technology as a catalyst for a transformative path that fosters sustainable fashion and revitalizes handcrafts, thus challenging the prevailing fast fashion paradigm. The theoretical section involves the analysis of relevant literature discussing the ramifications of fast fashion, the significance of revitalizing traditional handicrafts within the fashion sector and QR code technology. whereas the practical aspect was implemented on a local sustainable fashion brand that functions as a fundraising arm for a non-governmental organization. QR codes were employed during the brand's participation at COP27 and various events and workshops, enabling an interactive …

Prototype Device For Measuring The Dustiness Of Stone And Lime Dust Used In Explosion Prevention, Adrian Toman, Zdzisław Dyduch, Tomasz Skowronek

Journal of Sustainable Mining

This paper presents the prototype of a device for measuring the dustiness of powdered materials by means of a new measurement method. The currently employed stationary laboratory device, utilised in KD “Barbara”, uses the attenuation of a radiant flux transmitted through a dust cloud induced by a manually generated air blast. The new device uses the same measurement method, but it includes modern elements based on a microprocessor, a laser line generator instead of an LED diode, and a precise multi-channel detector. The generated quantity of the mixture (dust and air) is strictly determined and precisely dosed via buffer containers, …

Tracking Mining Company Electric Vehicles For Sustainable Development Optimization Using Distributed Ledger Technologies, Teodora Hristova

Journal of Sustainable Mining

It is established that based on the industrial revolutions towards Industry 5.0, the population of the Earth and its well-being are increasing. To preserve and improve living conditions the development in all spheres of life is by the paradigm of sustainable development. Through the prism of the mining industry, one step could be the introduction of circular economy measures for digitized tracking of materials, repairs, consumed electricity, safety, and finances. Implementing of electric cars is an option to achieve this goal through automation, manageability, and data traceability via Industry 4.0 technologies. Such are blockchain technologies, IoT, V2V, and others. For …

Cni Combined Variables Dataset, Kahlib Fischer

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Overview:

This data represents county-wide data for every state in the United States in an attempt to measure the presence and impact of social capital and local community health (as defined by covenantal noncentralization) on community challenges.

Predictor Variables (Covenantal Noncentralization):

• 2 Parent Percentage
• Religious Adherence
• Social Associations
• Charitable Deduction
• Institutional Governance

Outcome Variables (Community Challenges):

• Tragic Deaths
• STD Rates
• Unemployment
• Child Poverty
• Dropout Rate

The spreadsheet consists of the following tabs:

• Raw Data: all data, predictor and outcome, for every county in the United States
• CNI-Z: Z score conversions for all Predictor Variables as discussed above
• Comm …

2024 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

Luke Nottage & Makoto Ibusuki (Eds), Comparing Online Legal Education: Past, Present And Future (Intersentia, 2023), Chin Seng Bryan Leow, Kwan Ho Lau

Research Collection Library

This is a review of the book Comparing Online Legal Education: Past, Present and Future (Luke Nottage & Makoto Ibusuki, eds) (Intersentia, 2023)

The Importance Of Art Programming For Underserved Youth, Aja Delgado

Masters Theses

Arts programming for underserved youth holds great significance in fostering holistic development, empowerment, and a creative outlet for students. This thesis dives into the importance of such initiatives by addressing the multifaceted needs of marginalized communities.The arts serve as a catalyst for self-expression, creativity, and emotional well-being, offering a platform for individuals to explore their identities and narratives. For underserved youth facing socio-economic challenges, access to arts programming can be transformative, providing avenues for personal growth, and empowerment. Through collaboration, exploration and experimentation I’ve investigated the ways in which underserved youth can benefit from artmaking, through a collaborative workshop titled …

Development Of An Advanced Step Counting Algorithm With Integrated Activity Detection For Free Living Environments, Paige M. Dolan

Master's Theses

Physical activity plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and reducing the risk of various chronic diseases. Step counting has emerged as a popular method for assessing physical activity levels, given its simplicity and ease of use. However, accurately measuring step counts in free-living environments presents significant challenges, with most activity trackers exhibiting a percent error above 20%. This study aims to address these challenges by creating a machine learning algorithm that leverages activity labels to improve step count accuracy in real-world conditions. Two approaches to balancing data were used: one employed a simpler oversampling technique, while the other …

Education And Land Management On The Pacific Crest Trail Phase 4, Ben Sherman, Emma Perry, Cade Cappello, Hattie Cahill, Anna Macklyn, Aidan Tull, Tristian Xu, Augrey Gregg

Baker/Koob Endowments Awarded Projects

This research is a continuation of research collected on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). The purpose of this study was to investigate land ethics and education, Leave No Trace principles, and hiker experiences on the PCT. From July 2023-January 2024, interdisciplinary students collected qualitative and quantitative data through interviews and surveys with hikers on the trail. Past phases of this project have determined that this research is necessary, but due to Covid, the team has only been able to gather data remotely via online surveys and interviews prior to this study. The Baker Koob grant funded travel and research equipment …

Seven Attributes Of Risk Assessment, Roger C. Jensen

Safety Health & Industrial Hygiene

Key Takeaways:

- Risk assessment matrixes provide a measurement-like tool for characterizing hazard risk by accounting for severity and likelihood. The best matrix format depends on the needs of the organization.

- The many differences between risk matrixes are due to seven attributes: fundamental elements, orientation, size, axes scales, row and column header terms, risk indicators, and cell colors.

- This article focuses on the two-factor model of risk as a function of severity and likelihood. It was developed with the aim of sharing with the occupational safety community an appreciation for risk assessment matrixes beyond what is typically found …

The Impact Of Concussion History On Balance Performance In Collegiate Football Players, Cade R. Montgomery, Evan Braesch

Applied Health Sciences Student Works

This study aims to investigate the enduring impact of prior sport-related concussions on static and dynamic balance performance among collegiate football players. Twenty-six players (n=26), half with a history of diagnosed concussions (n=13). underwent balance testing using the Biosway Balance Error Scoring Scale test (BESS) for static balance, and the Y-Balance test (YBT) for dynamic balance. The Biosway test revealed notable statistical discrepancies in BESS composite scores between groups (p=0.010) and individual test items such as single leg stance with eyes closed (p=0.034) and tandem stance with eyes closed (p=0.030). No significant difference in the YBT composite scores between groups, …

Old Despots, New Tricks - An Ai-Empowered Pro-Kagame/Rpf Coordinated Influence Network On X, Morgan Wack, Darren Linvill, Patrick Warren

Media Forensics Hub Reports

No abstract provided.

A Screening Life Cycle Analysis Of One-Way And Reusable Crate Designs – Estimating Environmental Impacts Via Lca Software, Nicolas R. Corona

Master's Theses

A comparison analysis conducted via COMPASS life cycle analysis software has indicated that a one-way crate design, rather than a reusable crate design, is in fact the more environmentally friendly packaging system. These results can be interpreted differently, however, as the manufacturer of said crate designs must confirm what impact indicators they would like to reference as environmental goalposts. The conducted analysis provides insight into what the environmental impacts of each packaging system look like as packaging at all three system levels has been identified as a means of reducing environmental impacts globally. As such, the manufacturer of said crate …

Community Engagement In Art & Design Colleges, Mah Rukh Raja

Masters Theses

This thesis titled ‘Community Engagement in Art & Design Colleges: Case Studies from Pakistan’ highlights the importance of community-engaged practices in education, specifically within the realm of art and design, and examines the effect of community engagement on student learning. It focuses on the importance of creating opportunities for reciprocal, community-engaged learning where responsibilities, roles and credit are shared equally among students, community partners, and educational institutions to develop projects that are in the best interest of communities.

This research coincides with the introduction of community and civic engagement in undergraduate education in Pakistan. Its primary objective is to serve …

Overcoming Recruitment And Retention Challenges In Law Enforcement: A Systematic Review, Richard Odin Segovia

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Purpose: This systematic review explores the recruitment and retention challenges in law enforcement, focusing on their impact on operational effectiveness and community safety. The goal is to synthesize existing literature to identify research gaps and suggest directions for future studies. By examining qualitative and quantitative research, this review aims to provide practical strategies to improve recruitment and retention in law enforcement. Methods: Searches were conducted using Google Scholar, JSTOR, and ProQuest to capture a broad range of law enforcement recruitment and retention studies. The selection process involved a systematic search that yielded 135 records. After removing duplicates, 42 studies were …

Policy Profiles Vol. 21 No. 1 June 2024, Northern Illinois University Center For Governmental Studies, Mim Evans

Policy Profiles

The Emergence of Age-Friendly Thinking in Community Planning