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The Human Geography Of Ireland, By James H. Johnson, James R. Mcdonald

The Geographical Bulletin

This is undoubtedly the best book on Ireland to appear for some time; it could easily be used as a textbook on the ge - ography of the island. Much of its success stems, oddly enough, from the fact that its author, though of Irish descent, has spent much of his adult life else - where (he teaches at the University of Lancaster, England), thus providing himself with the sort of calm detachment required to understand the often inexplicable turnings of this troubled island. Underlying any comprehension of Ireland (in any century) is its intricate, bitter relationship with Great Britain, …

Volume 37-1 Complete Issue, C. Nicholas Raphael

The Geographical Bulletin

Volume 37-1 Complete Issue

The Effect Of Meteorological Conditions On Fly Ball Distances In North American Major League Baseball Games, Mark D. Kraft, Brent R. Skeeter

The Geographical Bulletin

This study examines the effect of meteorological conditions on the flight of baseballs hit in North American major league baseball games. Statistical analyses are used to relate game-time temperature, humidity, wind speed and wind direction data to the flight distance of every fair fly ball hit in non-domed stadiums during the 1991 and 1992 seasons. Results indicate that temperature is the most important meteorological variable affecting fly ball distances at most stadiums. The effect of wind speed and direction varies in different stadiums, with surprising influences at certain stadiums. The results of this study may be strategically valuable to managers …

The Renaming Of A Tennessee Region, John Morgan, Leonard W. Brinkman

The Geographical Bulletin

The northeastern section of Tennessee has been known as Upper East Tennessee since the 1840s. During the last few years, however, a new regional label, Northeast Tennessee, has been promoted as a more appropriate regional name. The push for a shift from the use of Upper East Tennessee to Northeast Tennessee has been spearheaded by agencies whose missions are to increase tourism and to attract new industry in the region. The local medianewspapers, radio, and television-have played key roles in the renaming process. Although there is some opposition to the new name, a campaign to designate the region as Northeast …

The Elderly Return-Migration In The United States: Role Of Place Attributes And Individual Characteristics In Destination Choice, Rshood M. Khraif

The Geographical Bulletin

The return migration of the aged is analyzed using a logit model that integrates selected place attributes (i.e., climate, living costs, and health services), distance to the state of birth, and several personal characteristics (i.e., gender, marital status, age, and income). A five-percent Publ ic Use Microdata sample of the 1980 Census of the United States of America is utilized in this paper. Results indicate that a recently retired elderly person is likely to select his/ her place (state) of birth if it has a pleasant climate and low living costs. Also the less wealthy and single people are more …

Place And Cultural Identity Among Guatemalan Indians: "The Fragility Of Goodness", Edward Davis

The Geographical Bulletin

Place experience may be more important to culture groups in war-torn and impoverished countries than to those in stable, developed regions. There is evidence from diverse sources that place experiences are directly relevant to the distinct Indian identities found within Guatemala's western highlands. Individual municipios often are distinct in their clothing, language and attachment to the land. A rereading of ethnographies gathered during the last few decades, along with new survey data, suggest that place and identity are strongly linked, possibly in part as a response to a history of violence and oppression in the region.

Editorial Comments: Why Are You A Geographer?, Yi-Fu Tuan

The Geographical Bulletin

Many geographers have been asked this question, and I perhaps more than most because I am a special kind of human geographer, one who has published books with such titles as Dominance and Affection and Passing Strange and Wonderful, which do not sound like those that a geography professor will assign. To the question, then, I have three answers, each suited to a different level of the questioner's sophistication and seriousness. At a party, when people are more interested in not spilling Pepsi on their coat than anything truly intellectual, my reply goes like this. " I traveled a lot …

The Age Of Light: An Overview Of Arab Geography In The Middle Ages, Elizabeth A. Gutierrez

The Geographical Bulletin

The Medieval Arab world was a time of curiosity and inquiry, and many contributions to the knowledge of the earth were made during this period. Scientific study was strongly encouraged by many of the caliphate leaders. For this reason, we can call this period the "Age of Light." In contrast, many scientific studies during the " Dark Ages" of Medieval Europe were hindered by the Christian Church. Unfortunately, many Western scholarly accounts of the Middle Ages ignore the writings of Arab geographers. This study highlights the findings and theoretical underpinnings of selected Medieval Arab geographical works. It also discusses why …

A Review On Exploring Artificial Intelligence Applications, Advancements, Issues, And Future Challenges, Sajid Naeem, Novman Nabeel, Waseem Beg, Shujaat Ali, Rajiv N. Kanojiya, Satish S. Mandawade, Chetan R. Yewale, Sc Kulkarni, Vt Salunke, Av Patil

Polytechnic Journal

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology with diverse applications that is transforming several industries. AI is the use of systems and technology to replicate human intelligence and solve common real-world issues. Machine learning (ML) and deep learning are AI technologies that use algorithms to more accurately predict occurrences without the need for human intervention. Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) refers to AI that can explain decisions or forecasts to human users. XAI seeks to improve AI systems' transparency, trustworthiness, and accountability, particularly when utilized in high-risk applications such as healthcare, finance, or security. This review article provides a thorough overview …

Influences Of Lower Limb Strength And Rate Of Torque Development On Recovery From A Backwards Balance Loss, Vadim Drake, Julie Gage, Madison Morris, Lyndsay Stutzenberger, Gabe Haberly

Student-Faculty Research - College of Physical Therapy

Falls account for the largest percentage of hip fractures and cause of unintentional death

Falls due to posterior losses of balance are the hardest to prevent and increase the risk of hip fractures

One way to prevent falls is to investigate how lower body strength impacts recovery stepping strategies

Research has not yet determined the extent to which lower body strength impacts stepping strategy during a posterior loss of balance

The purpose of this study is to determine the extent to which rate of peak torque and rate of torque development (RTD) impacts the recovery stepping response from a posterior …

Ultrathin-Layer Strain-Based Electronic Devices: From-First-Principles Derivation Of The Corresponding Equation, Julio C. Urenda, Vladik Kreinovich

Departmental Technical Reports (CS)

Most information about the world comes from sensors -- and from the results of processing sensor data. In many practical situations -- e.g., in biomedical applications -- it is desirable to make sure that the sensors are as "invisible" as possible, in particular, that they are as small as possible. One way to achieve such small size is to use ultrathin-layer materials such as graphene. It is known that for such materials, strain causes electromagnetic effects -- which can be used to detect small strains. Interestingly, it turned out that the same equation describes the relation between strain and electric …

A Natural Extension Of F-Transform To Triangular And Triangulated Domains Necessitates The Use Of Triangular Membership Functions, Hana Zámečiková, Irina Perfilieva, Olga Kosheleva, Vladik Kreinovich

Departmental Technical Reports (CS)

In many practical situations when we process 1-D data, the method of F-transform turned out to be very useful. In this method, we can use either triangular membership functions or more complex ones. Because this method has been so successful in 1-D applications, a natural idea is to extend it to functions defined on 2-D and higher-dimensional domains -- e.g., to images. This method allows natural generalization to rectangular domains, where it indeed turned out to be very effective. A recent paper showed that it can extended to more general domains -- e.g., to triangular domains and to more general …

Shared Leave Policy

Human Resources Policies

The shared leave policy enables eligible employees to donate accrued vacation leave benefits to a pool. This pool will be used to provide additional paid leave benefits to eligible employees who have experienced certain catastrophic events personally or to qualifying family members and have exhausted other sources of paid leave.

For The Purpose Of Instruction And Diversion: The Library At The South Dakota State Penitentiary, Lisa R. Lindell

Hilton M. Briggs Library Faculty Publications

The library at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls played an important role within the institution’s history and can serve as a lens into wider cultural dynamics. This article examines the development of the library and how its use reflected societal perceptions of reading. In connection to the library, it explores the introduction and influence of entertainment and educational programs at the penitentiary. Many historical insights about reading at the penitentiary come from the inmates who oversaw the library. Notably, the study discloses the committed efforts of these library caretakers in advocating for the transformative power of reading. …

Review Of Craft And Design Practice From An Embodied Perspective, Phil Jones

Book Reviews

No abstract provided.

From Classroom To Boardroom: An In-Depth Look At Critical Thinking Amongst Accounting Students, Dorothy A. Thompson, Timothy G. Bryan

Accounting Faculty Research

The 2020 Guiding Principles and Standards of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business accreditation Standard 4.3 requires business students to be equipped with critical and analytical thinking skills. Killian (2013) states that by engaging students in a problem-based case study in an introductory-level managerial accounting course, students can acquire critical thinking skills, rather than memorize. Results from this study suggest critical thinking skills increased when it came to detecting, explaining, and defining a problem. Just as significant, critical thinking skills increase when a student encounters a problem and can solve it and make a conclusion. The paper concludes …

A Comparative Study On Natural Vs. Synthesized Polymers Combined With Silica Nanoparticles To Maximize Secondary Oil Recovery, Attia Attia, Mohamed Sadek Hamedi Al, Waleed Abd-Alsabour Ali Eng., Zeyad Tamer Elshony Eng.

Petroleum Engineering and Gas

Polymer flooding is a well-established technique for enhancing oil recovery from reservoirs. In this study, we investigate the performance of two different polymers, Xanthan Gum, and HPAM for secondary oil recovery in the sand pack. The effects of polymer concentration and high salinity on oil recovery are studied. The polymers are characterized using various measurements and tests, including viscosity, shear rate, and interfacial tension. The sand pack flooding experiments are conducted under various conditions, including varying polymer slugs, and nanosilica (silicon dioxide SiO2) concentration. The results are analyzed to determine the optimal conditions for polymer flooding for enhanced oil recovery. …

Community Connections, February 2025, Fitz Center For Leadership In Community, University Of Dayton

Newsletter: Community Connections

No abstract provided.

Blended Learning Course In Medical Affairs To Improve Exposure And Interest In Pharmaceutical Industry Careers, Nandini Manne, Gayle Brazeau, Craig Kimble

Pharmacy Practice & Administration

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate students’ knowledge and perceptions of career options and their knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry based on pre-post module quizzes, reflections, and team presentations in a hybrid medical affairs elective certification course.

Methods: A qualitative research design was used to analyze the reflections of 19 students enrolled in the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs Pharmaceutical Industry Training Certificate elective at Marshall University during spring 2023. The course used 7 modules from the Medical Affairs Competency Certificate offered by the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs. Students completed premodule and postmodule quizzes, engaged in discussions with industry …

Black History Month, February 2025, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Ethnic History

Bibliography and photographs of a display of government documents from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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Lab Protocols And Experiments To Reduce Your Research Time, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2023-)

Lab Protocols and Experiments to Reduce your Research Time!

Find your favorite protocol or experiment using a keyword search in our library catalog, or by entering the database name into our A to Z list of databases.

Nymc Synapse Issue 47, School Of Medicine Student Senate, New York Medical College

The Synapse

No abstract provided.

Finding Aid For Rochester General Hospital, Rochester General Hospital

Finding Aids

Finding Aid for the Rochester General Hospital Collection. Rochester General Hospital is located in Rochester, New York.

Record groups include: Rochester Female Charitable Society; Women's Board; Rochester General Hospital Association; Twigs; RCH School of Nursing; Nursing Practice; Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing; Medical Departments; Rochester General Hospital Board of Directors; Medical Board; Baker-Cederberg Museum and Archives; Hospital History; Annual Reports; Administration; Military Collections; Public Relations; Dietary/Food and Nutrition Services; Laboratories; Safety and Security; Pharmacy; Ambulatory Services – Out Patient Department; Hospital Libraries; Medical Departments; Social Work Department; Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center

Finding Aid For The Genesee Hospital And Genesee Hospital School Of Nursing, The Genesee Hospital, The Genesee Hospital School Of Nursing

Finding Aids

The Genesee Hospital (TGH) records consist of: Minutes of the Board of Governors (1889 – 1995) and Supervisors (1963 – 1969); Annual Reports (1890 – 1994); Medical Board minutes (1931 – 1940); Minutes of materials on auxiliary groups (Medical and Dental Auxiliary; Genesee Hospital Auxiliary; Internees alumni association and Visiting Committee); Medical records (daily records of patients 1880 – 1990; case histories 1889 – 1906; Operating Room records 1891 – 1958; Recovery Room 1954 – 1969; and others).

TGH collection is cataloged in 13 record groups and numerous series and sub-series that include: historical sketches; programs and conferences; subject files …

Navigating The World Of Online Information: A Braided Approach To Research And Writing In Ela Classrooms, Ana Katz, Brittany Malloy

The Utah English Journal

As ELA teachers, we know that teaching students how to write well goes beyond grammar and thesis statements–it is about empowering students to think critically in a world overflowing with information. Whether it is news headlines, social media posts, or academic articles, our students are constantly navigating a sea of facts, opinions, and misinformation. The challenge? Equipping them with the skills to tell the difference. One approach that positively impacted our classrooms was integrating research and writing into a single process. This “braided” method teaches students how to evaluate sources and build strong arguments while keeping their engagement high and …

The Summer Of Ya Love: Young Adult Romance, Tiktok, And The Classroom, Annika Nielson

The Utah English Journal

Where teenagers are, there romance will be also. As a high school English teacher, I constantly witness the intensity of adolescence as young people start to explore their own identities. It is impossible to separate this time of teenagerdom from romance, since “adolescents are fascinated with developing sexuality and love” (Litton, 1994, p. 28). Even if they are not experiencing it firsthand, teens are hearing about it constantly from their friends, in school hallways, in the movies and tv shows they consume, and especially in the literature they read. Even the core texts in high school echo this desire for …

Book Reviews: From The Editor, Justin Scholes

The Utah English Journal

What a wonderful time to be an English Language Arts teacher! There has never been a time with such a flourishing offering of young adult literature as well as digital and multimodal texts!

Thank You, James, Leah Parks

The Utah English Journal

Brightest, kindest

Wise beyond your years

Knowledge of content and people

Potential

Book Review: Alebrijes, Shauna Christensen

The Utah English Journal

400 years into the post-apocalyptic future, 13 year-old orphan Leandro and his younger sister, Gabi, struggle to survive in a barren San Joaquin Valley. Like the other Spanish-speaking lower class field workers, they are forced to farm vegetables for the elite ruling class, or risk exile or death in the harsh desert, a barren wasteland filled with terrifying man-eating wyrms. Leandro’s plan to escape with Gabi is thrown into disarray when Gabi is caught stealing a single strawberry in the market. Leandro takes the blame and is sentenced to banishment, or he can choose to have his consciousness transferred to …