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THE MEASUREMENT OF PERCEPTION AND ATTITUDES TOWARD INDUSTRY
Get PDFA recent trend in various fields of human geography has been the advocation and incorporation of some of the psychologist\u27s powerful behavioral postulates in order to explain human behavior and its possible spatial implications: This has arisen, in part, from the failure of normative and/or deterministic models to fully account for such patterns of behavior. At present, this behavioral approach to the study of geographical problems is still very much in its infancy and is characterized by a willingness to experiment with diverse techniques which were formerly considered to be foreign to the discipline, for example, note the approaches of such scholars as Garner\u27 and Golledge: The present study has two major aims: 1) to examine how a group of University of Nebraska (Lincoln) students perceive Nebraska as a place to locate industry, and a place in which to settle down; and 2) to measure their attitudes toward industry\u27 and how this is determined by their knowledge and perception of the same, thei r viewpoints on ecological problems, and their environmental conditioning
From Camps To Communities
Get PDFThis thesis explores the potential to reimagine refugee camps not as temporary settlements, but as long-term, resilient communities that foster hope, dignity, and social cohesion for displaced populations. While refugee camps have historically provided critical emergency shelter from violence, persecution, and economic instability, their design and infrastructure often prioritize short-term survival over long-term well-being. As protracted displacement becomes increasingly common, there is an urgent need to rethink how these spaces function and evolve. This research argues that through innovative, inclusive design and planning, refugee camps can become sustainable environments that promote self-sufficiency, stability, and integration with host communities.
The thesis begins by examining the structural and social limitations of current refugee camp models. Many camps suffer from overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of access to essential services such as education, employment, and healthcare. These conditions hinder both individual recovery and community development. Drawing on architectural, urban planning, and humanitarian strategies, the research highlights how design can play a central role in improving both the physical and social fabric of these environments.
Proposed design interventions include the development of permanent, adaptable housing and the incorporation of communal spaces such as public gardens, worship areas, and social gathering hubs. In addition, the integration of vital services—including schools, vocational training centers, and mental health resources—is emphasized as key to creating environments that support long-term growth and resilience.
A central concept underpinning the thesis is Participatory Design, which involves refugees directly in the planning and decision-making processes. This approach ensures that built environments reflect the needs, values, and cultural identities of the communities they serve, fostering a stronger sense of ownership, dignity, and belonging. The research also stresses the importance of balancing private living spaces with shared communal areas to encourage both personal autonomy and social interaction.
Ultimately, this thesis argues that refugee camps can be transformed from places of limbo into thriving, inclusive communities that empower displaced individuals and support their reintegration into society. Through thoughtful design, policy reform, and community engagement, these spaces can serve as global models for resilience, mutual respect, and cultural exchange—benefiting not only refugees but also the host nations that support them
REMINISCENCES
Get PDFPerhaps no other job affords the opportunity to influence the lives and minds of the younger generation than does teaching. As students reminisce, nearly everyone will recall a favorite professor and cite examples or instances in which his life was in some way influenced by his teachings or advice. In student circles at North Carolina Central University, the name of Dr. Theodore H. Speigner has often been brought up in this regard. Dr. Speigner has earned the distinction of being a great educator throughout the entire state of North Carolina as well as on the North Carolina Central University Campus. Presently, his influence is spreading to all corners of the country as majors and minors from the Geography Department at NCCU are pursuing graduate studies in major universities and qualifying for highly respectable jobs in government and education
Big-Box Stores to Refuge: Transforming Commercial Spaces Into Modular Emergency Shelters
Get PDFAs sea levels rise and climate disasters become more prevalent, this will displace residents. The importance of a scalable adaptable emergency shelter solution is vital. By proposing an renovation of existing big-box warehouses, such as Walmart, into refuge centers that can accommodate large number of displaced individuals. These refuge centers with their elevated platforms, strategic geographic distribution, and proximity to their flood zones, were well suited for elevated, climate resilient shelters. The design uses modular construction systems that uses kit-of-part beds that can be deployed for personal spaces and modules, enabling rapid assembly, flexible layouts, and efficient transportation. Elevated platforms and lightweight deployable structures can easily be deployed to intervene in flood adaptive designs and changing climates. Government subsidies and funding can help make these refuge centers possible and economically viable. To mitigate flood risks, proposed interventions incorporate elevated platforms and lightweight deployable structures that prioritize both safety and speed of deployment. The study also explores how government subsidies and federal disaster preparedness funding can support the economic viability of these transformations. This thesis reframes architecture as a proactive infrastructure for climate resilience, offering a socially equitable and environmentally adaptive response to the emerging housing crisis
How New Mathematics Teachers Develop Teacher-Student Relational Pedagogy
Get PDFThis study investigated the support structures implemented with new mathematics teachers to help them build relational pedagogy with their students to determine their effectiveness. The literature review examines topical research, gaps in literature and theoretical frameworks to justify the study. The case study investigated new math teachers and their processes of building positive teacher-student relationships using the support structures that they were taught on their way to becoming a teacher. Math teachers were interviewed to find any common themes across the study and find out what is truly working or not working so that the process can be improved. Another goal of the study was to find out how impactful these relationships are on the job satisfaction of math teachers and if it helps keep them in the classroom. This study found that some support structures are being put into place, but there needs to be more done on the local level to better prepare mathematics teachers to enter the classroom and begin building relational pedagogy with their students
An Endangered Profession: Elevating the Lived Experiences of Current and Retired Black Teachers in Georgia to Confront Retention Challenges and Reimagine the Legacy of Teaching
Get PDFBlack teachers have always played a critical role in shaping the educational journeys and cultural identities of students of color, yet their presence in U.S. public schools continues to decline. This study investigates what compels Black/African American educators to remain in the profession despite systemic barriers, racism, and marginalization. It centers the voices of Black/African American teachers in Georgia, a state with a long and complex history of educational inequity.
Ten participants, all self-identified Black/African American educators with at least three years of experience, shared their lived experiences through semi-structured interviews, pre-interview surveys, and observational field notes. Participants were recruited through purposeful sampling across professional and advocacy networks. Guided by Critical Race Theory and analyzed through Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), the study sought to uncover both challenges and sources of resilience.
Findings revealed four key themes: a cultural and spiritual calling to teach, persistent encounters with systemic racism and microaggressions, the importance of mentorship and community, and the transformative impact of representation. Participants emphasized that retention requires more than recruitment; it demands systemic change.
This study contributes to the growing body of literature on racial equity in education and provides actionable insights for school leaders, policymakers, and teacher preparation programs. It positions the retention of Black/African American educators not as a diversity effort, but as a justice imperative
Marginalization and Its Effect on Social Loafing in Online Virtual Teams
No full textThe 2020 COVID19 pandemic forced the world to shut down and many workers were required to implore digital technology and work remotely. Remote work became a significant form of conducting business, and the number of meetings daily increased in the beginning of the month of March 2020 from a little over half a billion meeting minutes to 2.7 billion meeting minutes by March 31, 2020. Information Systems (IS) researchers posit that the use of digital technology induced by the pandemic will be permanently normalized. However, there are challenges that come with employing a remote workforce. Managerial teams have expressed their concern about effective collaboration and participation. Social loafing, the tendency for team members to lower their participation, was one of their top concerns.
In this work, perceived marginalization was researched as an antecedent to social loafing in relation to several characteristics of virtual team members. We examined perceived marginalization and its effects on perceived social loafing and explored the influence of virtual team members’ sensitivity to marginalization on this relationship. It extended the IS literature by reviewing another characteristic of teams, their composition, and how it can affect their effectiveness when faced with marginalization in an online environment. Further it tested the generalizability of the Alnuaimi et al. (2010) study on moral disengagement by using the scale created in the study to research the effects of moral disengagement on social loafing
Camilo Salazar, Jazz Guitar
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Vulnerabilidad socioambiental por deslizamientos desde la perspectiva de género interseccional en el Parque Nacional El Veladero de Acapulco, Guerrero, México
No full textLos huracanes Otis (2023) y John (2024) ocasionaron una severa devastación de la cubierta vegetal en esta área, lo que a su vez provocó deslizamientos de tierra de gran magnitud en colonias asentadas de manera desincorporada en la zona del parque. Estos procesos no solo evidenciaron la fragilidad ambiental del territorio, sino que también pusieron de manifiesto las desigualdades estructurales que afectan a la población, particularmente a mujeres afrodescendientes que viven en condiciones de marginación Muy Alta por vulnerabilidad a deslizamientos.
El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar los ejes de desigualdad o marcadores de diferencia (género, discapacidad, nivel educativo, religión, condiciones de salud, entre otros), así como la vulnerabilidad socioambiental desde la percepción, además de comprender cómo se interseccionan y configuran escenarios diferenciados de riesgo, visibiliza la manera en que se experimentan y perciben su vulnerabilidad frente a los deslizamientos. La investigación se basó en 3 etapas: 1) revisión documental, 2) identificación de la zona de riesgos mediante la elaboración de cartografía espacial la localización de los dos polígonos de El Veladero con la consultas del Sistema de Información Geográfica de la Comisión Nacional Áreas Naturales Protegidas (CONANP), interceptadas con las zonas con vulnerabilidad a deslizamientos y la marginación urbana, así como la población afrodescendiente a escala de Áreas Geoestadísticas Básicas (AGEB) y 3) estudios de la encuesta de los ejes de desigualdad y factores de vulnerabilidad socioambiental desde la interseccionalidad.
Los hallazgos muestran que la degradación ambiental derivada de los fenómenos ciclónicos, el crecimiento urbano y demográfico articulado con procesos de desigualdad estructural, intensificaron las condiciones de riesgo en comunidades afrodescendientes. Las mujeres encuestadas señalaron limitaciones en el acceso a recursos básicos, servicios de salud, capacitaciones diseñadas para la gestión del riesgo inclusiva lo que incrementa su exposición y reduce su capacidad de respuesta frente a los desastres
El maya yucateco en el paisaje lingüístico de Cancún (México): entre invisibilidad y comodificación de autenticidad
No full textThe goal of this contribution is to analyze the presence of different languages in the linguistic landscape of Cancún, Quintana Roo. Cancún has a population of about 650,000 inhabitants. As a main tourist destination, the city also remains a top migration destination for Mexicans from other (rural) Mexican areas. Therefore, in addition to autochthonous speakers of maya yucateco, speakers of other indigenous languages, e.g., tzotzil and chontal, also migrate to the Cancún metropolitan area. In this paper, we analyze to which extent Cancún’s linguistic superdiversity is reflected in its urban landscape. In order to achieve that, we first created photo corpora of more than 2,000 top-down and bottom-up-initiated signs in downtown Cancún as well as in the zona hotelera. On the one hand, the findings show an invisibility of Mexican indigenous languages in the top-down linguistic landscape of Cancún with very few (bottom-up) exceptions due to the process of the commodification of authenticity in the beach area and the downtown area, and a total dominance of Spanish as the de facto national language of Mexico, as well as English as the globally dominant language, especially in international touristic areas