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Inadequate Choice In School Choice: An Analysis Of South Carolina's House Bill 3843 And The Implications For Public School Students And Rural Schools, J. Meadows Welch Apr 2024

Inadequate Choice In School Choice: An Analysis Of South Carolina's House Bill 3843 And The Implications For Public School Students And Rural Schools, J. Meadows Welch

South Carolina Law Review

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Are Transformative Agreements Worth It? An Analysis Of Open Access Publication Data At The University Of Kentucky, Ben Rawlins Apr 2024

Are Transformative Agreements Worth It? An Analysis Of Open Access Publication Data At The University Of Kentucky, Ben Rawlins

Library Faculty and Staff Publications

Open access publishing is continuing to grow as funders such as cOAlition S, National Institutes of Health, and the White House implement mandates and requirements that publicly funded research be made immediately available for public consumption. Publishers have adopted open access as a business model through transformative agreements that combine subscription and publishing fees. However, it is unclear whether these agreements are beneficial for libraries. This article discusses a project by the University of Kentucky Libraries to gather and analyze open access publication data to aid in the evaluation of transformative agreement proposals. This article also discusses how the University …

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Toward Improved Shared Micromobility Implementation: A Data-Driven Approach To Overcome Challenges And Explore Next-Generation Acceptance, Myriam Zakhem Apr 2024

Toward Improved Shared Micromobility Implementation: A Data-Driven Approach To Overcome Challenges And Explore Next-Generation Acceptance, Myriam Zakhem

Civil and Environmental Engineering Theses and Dissertations

Rapid transportation advancements over the last several years have resulted in new personal mobility modes, such as shared micromobility (e.g., e-scooters, bikes, and e-bikes). These short-term rental vehicles expand transportation mobility by offering affordable, convenient, and efficient options that are easy to access. The rapid expansion of dockless micromobility systems presents major opportunities and challenges for cities, leading some to ban these services within their jurisdiction. To enhance the effectiveness of dockless shared micromobility services, address challenges created by these services, and achieve better implementation performance, cities need efficacious strategies to tackle major challenges. This dissertation contributes to the body …

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Transport Of Multi-Phase Multi-Component Fluids In The Shallow Subsurface Influenced By Soil And Surface Boundary Conditions: Experimental And Numerical Study With Application To Natural Gas Leakage, Navodi Jayarathne Apr 2024

Transport Of Multi-Phase Multi-Component Fluids In The Shallow Subsurface Influenced By Soil And Surface Boundary Conditions: Experimental And Numerical Study With Application To Natural Gas Leakage, Navodi Jayarathne

Civil and Environmental Engineering Theses and Dissertations

With the increased use of Natural Gas (NG) as a source of fuel, underground leak-related events are increasingly reported, and some are fatal. Subsurface migration and development up to flammable limits are highly dependent on leak characteristics, soil, atmospheric variables, and other surface and subsurface structural complexities. Although few studies have characterized the transient behavior of leaked NG in the shallow subsurface, the underlying mechanisms and their interactions are not well understood, which prevents prediction of the impact of environmental and operating conditions on gas migration. The study conducted a series of field scale-controlled release experiments and numerical simulations to …

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The Dynamic Response And Damage Evolution Of High-Strength Concrete, Mohamed Abbas Apr 2024

The Dynamic Response And Damage Evolution Of High-Strength Concrete, Mohamed Abbas

Mechanical Engineering Research Theses and Dissertations

Concrete stands as the most extensively used construction material in both military and civil structural applications, attributed to its excellent durability and high impact resistance. Over the years, high-strength concrete (HSC) has evolved to withstand higher compressive strengths, making it a viable substitute for conventional concrete (CC) in many applications. Hence, HSC is commonly used for structures and structural elements that are exposed to extreme loading conditions such as hurricanes, wave impacts, ship-bridge collisions, explosions, earthquake loads, etc. The mechanical response of concrete subjected to dynamic loading conditions differs dramatically from its response under quasi-static conditions due to its inherent …

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Cosmetic, Alyse-Ambriel Hanna Apr 2024

Cosmetic, Alyse-Ambriel Hanna

2024 MFA Visual Arts

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Grand Valley Magazine, Vol. 23, No 2, Spring 2024, Grand Valley State University Apr 2024

Grand Valley Magazine, Vol. 23, No 2, Spring 2024, Grand Valley State University

Grand Valley Magazine

Grand Valley Magazine is a quarterly publication about Grand Valley State University produced by University Communications since 2001.

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Breaking The Stigma: Integrating Psychology And Therapy Approaches In Modern-Day Video Games For Mental Health And Well-Being, Sabrina A. Thompson Apr 2024

Breaking The Stigma: Integrating Psychology And Therapy Approaches In Modern-Day Video Games For Mental Health And Well-Being, Sabrina A. Thompson

Honors Theses

This review presents a comprehensive exploration of the positive psychological effects of video games, challenging prevalent negative stereotypes. It explains how video games contribute to the cognitive enhancement of problem-solving abilities and improve working memory. Moreover, the emergence of Video Game Therapy is discussed, highlighting its potential as an extension of traditional therapy by providing a virtual platform for individuals to confront and manage complex emotions in a controlled setting. Additionally, video games are shown to enhance well-being by fostering self-determination, empathy, social interaction, and stress relief. Notably, beloved titles like The Legend of Zelda are cited as prime examples …

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Addressing The Cultural Mistrust Of The U.S. Healthcare System: Creating And Illustrating A Bilingual Children's Book, Ximena Patino Enriquez Apr 2024

Addressing The Cultural Mistrust Of The U.S. Healthcare System: Creating And Illustrating A Bilingual Children's Book, Ximena Patino Enriquez

Honors Theses

This thesis delves into the healthcare disparities faced by Latino Spanish-speaking populations in the United States and proposes multifaceted approaches to address these inequities. Drawing on empirical research and critical analysis, the paper explores the roots of cultural mistrust, systemic discrimination, and language barriers that may hinder access to quality healthcare for Latinos. Through a review of literature, the thesis underscores the detrimental health outcomes experienced by these communities, particularly concerning chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, it examines the role of children's literature in shaping attitudes towards healthcare from an early age, emphasizing the need for accurate …

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The Core Collapse Of The Rising Sun, Elisabeth J. Craft Apr 2024

The Core Collapse Of The Rising Sun, Elisabeth J. Craft

Honors Theses

There are many different types of literature in the world so it is no surprise that some gets overlooked in the sheer volume. This is more so seen in Western literature overpowering Eastern literature’s importance. One such place overlooked is Japan. There is plenty to unpack in Japanese literature, but one such area is the changes it has due to cultural events. Using well known events can make Japanese literature more accessible for other audiences. One of these events is WWII because of Japan’s incredibly active role in it. WWII changed Japanese literature from Romanticism and Naturalism to a more …

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The Influence Of Race: College Students’ Sense Of Belonging At Their Predominantly White University, Jaelyn Barker Apr 2024

The Influence Of Race: College Students’ Sense Of Belonging At Their Predominantly White University, Jaelyn Barker

Honors Theses

Racism, underrepresentation, and anti-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI) movements are current, ongoing battles on college campuses across the nation, specifically at predominantly white institutions (PWIs) and universities. This study will examine the influence of race and other relevant factors on undergraduate students’ sense of belonging on their college campuses by understanding how students define and use race to shape and change their lives. The researcher created and distributed an original survey to undergraduate students at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), collecting a total of 466 responses. The study found that race, divided by white and nonwhite categorizations, did not have a …

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The Gendered Room And The Lock On The Door: Women Writers And The Patriarchy In Virginia Woolf’S A Room Of One's Own, Lauren Kelley Apr 2024

The Gendered Room And The Lock On The Door: Women Writers And The Patriarchy In Virginia Woolf’S A Room Of One's Own, Lauren Kelley

Honors Theses

This thesis analyzes the life of Virginia Woolf and her foundational feminist text, A Room of One’s Own (AROO) to understand women’s need for control in their journey to become Authors through Woolf’s requirements of “500 a year and a room with a lock on the door.” It discusses the significance of becoming a capital A Author and how authorship impacted women’s lives in the eighteenth, nineteenth, and even twentieth centuries. Through a summary of Woolf’s historicizing of women writers’ struggles this thesis investigates the impact these struggles had on how women wrote—often resulting in anger and anonymous authorship. Through …

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Play Like A Girl! A Then And Now Comparative Analysis Of Title Ix In Collegiate Athletics: An Oral History Collection, Gretta Gunn Apr 2024

Play Like A Girl! A Then And Now Comparative Analysis Of Title Ix In Collegiate Athletics: An Oral History Collection, Gretta Gunn

Honors Theses

Title IX in collegiate athletics aims to provide female athletes with the same opportunities as their male counterparts, through equal resources, financial scholarships, viewership, etc by prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender. This is accomplished through certain compliance standards and a Three Prong Test. However, the results of a literature review show that Black female athletes, female coaches and administrators, and male athletes whose sport has been cut still don’t receive fully equal opportunities. Through the creation of an oral history project with the William Berge Center and Special Archives at Eastern Kentucky University, personal stories and experiences related …

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Death And Drugs: Exploring Grief And Addiction Among College Students, Alexis B. Kelly Apr 2024

Death And Drugs: Exploring Grief And Addiction Among College Students, Alexis B. Kelly

Honors Theses

Grief and addiction are typically associated with death and drugs. However, there are many types of non-death losses and behavioral addictions that are overlooked in research and daily living. The experiences of grief and addiction affect everyone, often at many points in their lifetime. College students are at particular risk for these factors, as many changes are occurring in their environment during these years. This research aims to explore the impact and relationship of grief and addiction on college students. The main hypothesis is that grief and addiction are positively correlated with one another. To study this, a survey was …

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What Are The Barriers? An Examination Of College Students' Perspectives On Mental Health Care Utilization, Isabella Robbins Apr 2024

What Are The Barriers? An Examination Of College Students' Perspectives On Mental Health Care Utilization, Isabella Robbins

Honors Theses

This study delves into the perceptions and experiences of college students regarding the utilization of mental health services at a university in the central Appalachian region of the United States. Focusing on understanding barriers to help-seeking, perceived stressors, and preferences for mental health resources, the research aims to inform strategies for enhancing mental health support on campus. A total of 91 undergraduate students completed an electronic survey at Eastern Kentucky University, providing insights into their attitudes towards seeking professional help, perceived stressors, and factors influencing help-seeking behavior. Contrary to expectations, demographic factors showed no significant correlation with willingness to seek …

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In Search Of Empire's Monsters: Horror And American Imperialism, 1890-1910, Cj Seals Apr 2024

In Search Of Empire's Monsters: Horror And American Imperialism, 1890-1910, Cj Seals

Honors Theses

Horror is a commonly recognized concept that is closely associated with notions of fear and disturbance. However, horror can also serve as a valuable historical tool to learn about the people of the past through what they feared most. As such, this project adopts this historical approach to horror in investigating an often overlooked period of American history: American imperialism in the late nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. Namely, this project examines the connection between horror and American imperialism to understand how horror shaped and informed imperialism. Performing this examination through the analysis of historical sources that employed …

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Drip Water Chemistry Response To Human Activities At Diamond Caverns In Park City, Kentucky, Madison R. High Apr 2024

Drip Water Chemistry Response To Human Activities At Diamond Caverns In Park City, Kentucky, Madison R. High

Honors Theses

This research aims to give insight into factors contributing to seasonal variation of karst cave drip water hydrochemistry relative to surface condition. The study area is a small show cave, Diamond Caverns, located just outside the boundary of Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. Various water chemistry parameters, such as chloride, pH, and temperature were monitored. A YSI EXO2 was deployed to measure the aforementioned parameters at one-hour intervals in a drip water pool starting in November 2023. To discern significant changes in solute concentrations, daily averages were calculated based on the hourly data. Daily averages were then compared to …

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Networking Fast And Slow: The Role Of Speed In Tie Formation, Julia Brennecke, Gokhan Ertug, Tom Elfring Apr 2024

Networking Fast And Slow: The Role Of Speed In Tie Formation, Julia Brennecke, Gokhan Ertug, Tom Elfring

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Growing interest in network dynamics has led to insights about patterns of network change, drivers of tie formation, and the temporal unfolding of the consequences of networks. To this area of inquiry, we introduce networking speed – the time it takes for individuals to form a network tie – as an important but so far largely overlooked aspect. We develop a theory of networking speed that explains how different catalysts enable professionals to introduce variation into the speed with which they form interpersonal network ties. We discuss how such variation in the speed with which ties have been formed influences …

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An Integrative Review Of Management Research On Caste: Broadening Our Horizons, Hari Bapuji, Snehanjali Chrispal, Pardeep Singh Attri, Gokhan Ertug, Vivek Soundararajan Apr 2024

An Integrative Review Of Management Research On Caste: Broadening Our Horizons, Hari Bapuji, Snehanjali Chrispal, Pardeep Singh Attri, Gokhan Ertug, Vivek Soundararajan

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Even though management research on caste is growing, it is not yet on a clear trajectory to realize its vast potential due to varying terminology and framing of caste, the limited incorporation of directly relevant work from proximate disciplines, and the narrow and selective usage of the attributes of caste. To remove these obstacles, we review 259 scholarly works on caste (216 articles and 43 books and research reports) and develop an integrative framework to i) clarify the contemporary manifestations of caste as being a graded hierarchy, an inherited membership, and a set of socially enforced practices, and ii) summarize …

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Invariance Of Chsh Parameters When Projecting Weakly Signaling Distribution Into A No Signaling Subspace, Aaditya Paudel Apr 2024

Invariance Of Chsh Parameters When Projecting Weakly Signaling Distribution Into A No Signaling Subspace, Aaditya Paudel

LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

The seminal 1935 paper by Einstein, Podolsky, and Rosen (EPR) sparked a fundamental debate in quantum mechanics about the completeness of physical reality through the EPR paradox. They questioned local realism by suggesting that particles could exhibit instantaneous correlations across any distance, challenging classical physics. Bell's theorem (1964) argued that no local hidden variable theory could replicate quantum predictions, introducing Bell's inequalities and their experimental tests. These tests, particularly through violations of Bell's inequalities, confirmed quantum predictions of non-local correlations that local realism could not account for. Quantum theory, while supporting such correlations, adheres to the no-signaling principle to prevent …

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Cuir I Queer Afro-Cuhan And Xicanx Transnational Encounters, Patricia Herrera, Mariela Méndez Apr 2024

Cuir I Queer Afro-Cuhan And Xicanx Transnational Encounters, Patricia Herrera, Mariela Méndez

Latin American, Latino and Iberian Studies Faculty Publications

"We were walking in Old Havana on a hot, umbrella-less, rainy day when someone randomly stopped us to give us a small leaflet of the exhibition opening of Dualidad: Todas las partes de mi ser. at the tattoo parlor La Marca. The opening was delayed because of the rain. Since we were soaked and desperately needed a moment to dry off, we head~d to the exhibition. Little did we know what we were walking into. If our arrival at La Marca on May 18, 2018, was haphazard, Debora Kuetzpal Vasquez's exhibition certainly was not. As a Xicanx queer multimedia artist, …

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Multi-Aspect Rule-Based Ai: Methods, Taxonomy, Challenges And Directions Towards Automation, Intelligence And Transparent Cybersecurity Modeling For Critical Infrastructures, Iqbal H. Sarker, Helge Janicke, Mohamed A. Ferrag, Alsharif Abuadbba Apr 2024

Multi-Aspect Rule-Based Ai: Methods, Taxonomy, Challenges And Directions Towards Automation, Intelligence And Transparent Cybersecurity Modeling For Critical Infrastructures, Iqbal H. Sarker, Helge Janicke, Mohamed A. Ferrag, Alsharif Abuadbba

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Critical infrastructure (CI) typically refers to the essential physical and virtual systems, assets, and services that are vital for the functioning and well-being of a society, economy, or nation. However, the rapid proliferation and dynamism of today's cyber threats in digital environments may disrupt CI functionalities, which would have a debilitating impact on public safety, economic stability, and national security. This has led to much interest in effective cybersecurity solutions regarding automation and intelligent decision-making, where AI-based modeling is potentially significant. In this paper, we take into account “Rule-based AI” rather than other black-box solutions since model transparency, i.e., human …

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Matrix Profile Data Mining For Bgp Anomaly Detection, Ben A. Scott, Michael N. Johnstone, Patryk Szewczyk, Steven Richardson Apr 2024

Matrix Profile Data Mining For Bgp Anomaly Detection, Ben A. Scott, Michael N. Johnstone, Patryk Szewczyk, Steven Richardson

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), acting as the communication protocol that binds the Internet, remains vulnerable despite Internet security advancements. This is not surprising, as the Internet was not designed to be resilient to cyber-attacks, therefore the detection of anomalous activity was not of prime importance to the Internet creators. Detection of BGP anomalies can potentially provide network operators with an early warning system to focus on protecting networks, systems, and infrastructure from significant impact, improve security posture and resilience, while ultimately contributing to a secure global Internet environment. In this paper, we present a novel technique for the detection …

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Unlocking The Therapeutic Potential Of Ellagic Acid For Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease And Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis, Tharani Senavirathna, Armaghan Shafaei, Ricky Lareu, Lois Balmer Apr 2024

Unlocking The Therapeutic Potential Of Ellagic Acid For Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease And Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis, Tharani Senavirathna, Armaghan Shafaei, Ricky Lareu, Lois Balmer

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Obesity is in epidemic proportions in many parts of the world, contributing to increasing rates of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). NAFLD represents a range of conditions from the initial stage of fatty liver to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which can progress to severe fibrosis, through to hepatocellular carcinoma. There currently exists no treatment for the long-term management of NAFLD/NASH, however, dietary interventions have been investigated for the treatment of NASH, including several polyphenolic compounds. Ellagic acid is one such polyphenolic compound. Nutraceutical food abundant in ellagic acid undergoes initial hydrolysis to free ellagic acid within the stomach and small intestine. …

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Solving Fuzzy Rayleigh Model With Application, Suhaila N. Abdullah Apr 2024

Solving Fuzzy Rayleigh Model With Application, Suhaila N. Abdullah

Baghdad Science Journal

In this article, deriving and estimating the two parameters of Rayleigh distribution by utilizing the maximum likelihood estimation method, regular least squares estimation method and moment estimation method. The simulation technique for many samples sites and many numbers of initial values are used, then attaining that the moment estimation method are the best one from another method by using mean squares error procedures. The interval estimation is used to find the estimator of location and scale parameters for Rayleigh distribution. The triangular membership functions are employed to find the fuzzy estimate parameters for the moment method of Rayleigh distribution. Finally …

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Water Quality Assessment Of Smaquli Dam- Erbil For Drinking, Irrigation And Fish Farming, Glena Ali Mahmood, Farhad Hassan Aziz Apr 2024

Water Quality Assessment Of Smaquli Dam- Erbil For Drinking, Irrigation And Fish Farming, Glena Ali Mahmood, Farhad Hassan Aziz

Baghdad Science Journal

This study was devoted to characterizing the water quality of Smaquli Dam, based on the calculation method of using the Water Quality Index (WQI) for drinking, irrigation and fish farming purposes. Water samples were collected from eight sites monthly from September 2021 to June 2022. The water quality index (WQI) was determined for drinking purposes based on the most important fifteen physical and chemical parameters, including; pH, electrical conductivity, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, total alkalinity, total hardness, calcium and magnesium ions, sodium, potassium, chloride, nitrite, nitrate and sulphate. The relative weight of each parameter varied from 1 to …

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Effect Of Different Parameters On Powell-Eyring Fluid Peristaltic Flow With The Influence Of A Rotation And Heat Transform In An Inclined Asymmetric Channel, Rana Ghazi Ibraheem, Liqaa Zeki Hummady Apr 2024

Effect Of Different Parameters On Powell-Eyring Fluid Peristaltic Flow With The Influence Of A Rotation And Heat Transform In An Inclined Asymmetric Channel, Rana Ghazi Ibraheem, Liqaa Zeki Hummady

Baghdad Science Journal

In this article, the effect of the rotation variable and other variables on the peristaltic flow of Powell-Eyring fluid in an inclined asymmetric channel with an inclining magnetic field through a porous medium with heat transfer is examined. Long wavelength and low Reynolds number are assumed, where the perturbation approach is used to solve the nonlinear governing equations in the Cartesian coordinate system to produce series solutions. distributions of velocity and pressure gradients are expressed mathematically. Through the collection of figures, the impact of various criteria is explained and graphically represented. These numerical results were attained using the mathematical application …

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Editorial: Applied Computing 2023, Yousra Abdul Alsahib S. Aldeen, Yusliza Yusoff, Samira Naji Kadhim Apr 2024

Editorial: Applied Computing 2023, Yousra Abdul Alsahib S. Aldeen, Yusliza Yusoff, Samira Naji Kadhim

Baghdad Science Journal

Applied computing utilizes aspects of computer science to solve problems in several disciplines, including business, politics, education, and the environment. Occupied in this field, it will likely use a range of programming, graphic applications, networking, software engineering and operating systems management skills to collect, analyze, store, and deliver information that will help resolve issues for individuals, companies, and groups. Applied computing is the study of both applied computer science and theoretical. Thought the intersection of information technology, computer science, and business, applied computing focuses on technical computing concepts and the occurrence of skills in organizational leadership and business strategy. It …

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Nonstationary Recharge Responses To A Drying Climate In The Gnangara Groundwater System, Western Australia, Simone Gelsinari, Sarah Bourke, James Mccallum, Don Mcfarlane, Joel Hall, Richard Silberstein, Sally Thompson Apr 2024

Nonstationary Recharge Responses To A Drying Climate In The Gnangara Groundwater System, Western Australia, Simone Gelsinari, Sarah Bourke, James Mccallum, Don Mcfarlane, Joel Hall, Richard Silberstein, Sally Thompson

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The response of groundwater recharge to climate change needs to be understood to enable sustainable management of groundwater systems today and in the future, yet observations of recharge over long-enough time periods to reveal responses to climate trends are scarce. Here we present a meta-analysis of 60 years of recharge studies over the Gnangara Groundwater System of South-West Western Australia, covering a period of sustained drying consistent with climate change projections. The recharge process in the area is defined by a wet winter during which rain saturates a deep, highly permeable soil profile with very low water storage capacity. Measurements …

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Just In Time, Just For You: Growing A Peer Learning Program, Miriam Sullivan, Genevieve Franulovich, Sharon Matthews, Andrew Kelly Apr 2024

Just In Time, Just For You: Growing A Peer Learning Program, Miriam Sullivan, Genevieve Franulovich, Sharon Matthews, Andrew Kelly

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Peer learning programs are well established as an effective approach to improving students’ learning and wellbeing. However, they can be difficult to implement and grow in practice. This paper describes the introduction of a “just-in-time, just-for-me” Peer Skills Advisers program and how it has evolved over the last five years. The peer staff found that the role improved their sense of belonging and employability but observed that it is challenging to set boundaries with students. The program grew steadily over time as students and staff became more aware of the service, although there is still room for growth in online …

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