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SOME ASPECTS OF REGIONAL DELIMITATION: THE WESTERN OZARKS; A CASE STUDY
Get PDFom the state line (Kansas) north of Joplin to the Rock Island railroad north of Warsaw .. . approximately by the courses of the Spring and Sac rivers. These rivers occupy a broad, shallow trough, which divides the Ozarks from the high prairies to the west.\u2
PUBLIC OPINION OF POLLUTION HAZARDS IN NORTHWEST INDIANA
Get PDFThe Hypotheses The following hypotheses were designed to investigate the interviewees\u27 general level of awareness of NIPSCO\u27s expansion plans, their opinions concerning the plans and possible influences affecting those opinions: Hl : Awareness of NIPSCO\u27s expansion of the Michigan City generating plant falls off rapidly with distance. H2: Acceptance of N I PSCO\u27s plant expansion increases with distance. H3:Awareness and nature of opinion regarding plant expansion varies with age, sex and level of education. H4: Exposure to the views of conservationists and industry will tend to strengthen previously formed opinions. H5: Persons who have been long time customers of NIPSCO will tend to favor N I PSCO\u27s expansion plans. H6:The number of visits to duneland recreation areas is directly related to one\u27s acceptance of industrial expansion
PERSPECTIVES ON THE SLOVEN IAN REPUBLIC OF YUGOSLAVIA
Get PDFI would like to explore with you the Socialist Republic of Slovenia, the northernmost province of Yugoslavia. In developing a perspective on Slovenia, I will emphasize the cultural and economic distinctiveness of the region in order to distinguish this nation from the rest of the Yugoslav state. Yugoslavia is a relatively new country in Europe, being established in 1918 following the World War I disintegration of the extensive Habsburg and Ottoman Empires. At first the young state called itself the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes in recognition of the separate identities of its three major ethnic groups. Stressing the unity of the country, the name was changed to Yugoslavia, which means south Slavs, in 1929. The capital of the state remained at Belgrade, which is in Serbia. Until 1941, the country was governed as a constitutional monarchy with a Serbian royalty. The other nations, such as the Bosnians, Croatians, Macedonians, Montenegrins and Siovenians, were not equal partners in this arrangement. Ethnic differences were seldom regarded in governmental decision-making
Defining Space with Bamboo
Get PDFDefining Space with Bamboo explores the architectural potential of bamboo in the subtropical climate of the United States—specifically challenging the preconception of bamboo as merely an invasive species. While it’s true that bamboo is non-native and fast-spreading, its presence is already well-established across the region. This project asks: rather than resisting it, what if we embraced bamboo as a rapidly renewable, structurally versatile construction material?
Set along the Atlanta BeltLine, the project comprises three spatial installations—small, medium, and large—each designed to examine how bamboo can actively define space through qualities of leisure, activity, and discovery. The small pavilion employs a rectilinear bundled column system to establish a place of rest. The medium structure explores the expressive potential of bent bundled beams, inviting interaction. The large pavilion tests the structural capabilities of bamboo trusses, creating an expansive space that celebrates the material’s strength.
Through tectonic experimentation and site-specific engagement, Defining Space with Bamboo repositions bamboo not as an ecological threat, but as an opportunity to craft meaningful, resilient architecture rooted in place
Editor\u27s Comments
Get PDFW ith this issue Gamma Theta Upsilon initiates the publication of its periodical, Th e Geographical Bulletin. It is with great anticipation that we set forth on this venture. Our aim is to supply an outlet for undergraduate and graduate students who normally do not have publication avenues easily accessible. We intend to give the highest priority to student publications for we feel they deserve space, and we further feel that they have things to offer which will be of value to the profession of geography. It is the editorial policy of The Geographical Bulletin to publish those things which would span the entire spectrum of geographic research . However, this issue represents, in a sense, a special issue with one or two types of papers that normally will not appear in subsequent issues. Gamma Theta Upsilon was founded in 1928 at Illinois State Normal University. The following is taken from the Gamma Theta Upsilon Handbook. Gamma Theta Upsilon owes its origin to the vision of Dr. Robert G. Buzzard, who later was to be a college president. He was inspired to establish an honorary fraternity in the field of geography just prior to World War I, while a student at the University of Chicago. His attempt to for
THE RELEVANCY OF GAMMA THETA UPSILON
Get PDFThe typical freshman seems to understand what geography is, even though his academic exposure on the pre-college level has often been distressingly limited. It seems quite easy for a good college instructor to attract superior students into the discipline by revealing the latitude of geography and its multiple relationships to the totality of contemporary human knowledg
ON THE PERILS OF PERCEIVING PERCEPTION
Get PDFThe emergence of man\u27s perception of his environment within the discipline of geography as a suitable topic of pursuit is a most wholesome development. The recently articulated views of Saarinen through the publications of the Commission on College Geography provide an admirable springboard for those interested in pursuing the topic and obtaining an overview of what has already been pursued.\u27 But geography teachers have, for years, been intuitively doing the same thing by discovering through their classroom contacts the correct and incorrect perceptions of students and teaching concepts based upon this knowledge. Although few of these have been conducted as controlled experiments and found their way in print the mechanisms have been operating at a highly subjective level
THE SLICE / Revitalizing Space for Bushwick\u27s Creatives
Get PDFBushwick has an underlying heritage of being a vital, diverse, energetic neighborhood. Declining infrastructure, fragmented social networks, and a lack of attention to residents’ needs have contributed to the area’s struggles. Despite these challenges, the neighborhood’s vibrant street art culture has emerged as a powerful force for renewal, fostering a sense of identity and drawing widespread appreciation. Reconfiguring a person’s relationship with their existence in Bushwick, NY, sits at the intersection of the wider well-being of humans, which includes intrinsic elements and more social interaction. This looks like repurposing buildings to highlight Bushwick’s unique blend of historical heritage, artistic energy, and communal spirit, while introducing more spaces for reflection and connection to nature to increase mental, physical well-being, and sense of community.
For Bushwick to thrive, building a strong sense of community is crucial. Encouraging social cohesion, spaces for relaxation, and avenues for cultural expression will play a key role in revitalizing the neighborhood. This proposal suggests an intersection of natural elements, corporeal, connection, and higher quality life experiences into the landscape. This strategy recognizes the area’s diverse population and creative vibrancy, while addressing the challenges of gentrification, neglect, noise, and urban density. This approach aims to enhance security, beauty, pride, and belonging by reimagining the urban space, ultimately improving the overall quality of life. This involves transforming social relationships and the built environment and reshaping our connection with the natural world, recognizing that the “social” includes not just people but the surfaces that exist around us
The Impact of Flipped Classroom With Active Learning Model of Instruction in Teaching Stoichiometry in Chemistry Among Black and Brown Students
Get PDFStudents pursuing professions in STEM sometimes encounter difficulties in General Chemistry, a semester-long foundational subject. A fundamental subject in this course is stoichiometry, which pertains to the mathematical connections between elements and compounds in chemical processes. This fundamental notion is essential for comprehending advanced chemistry subjects, although it may provide challenges for students because of its dependence on algorithms and prior knowledge. Research has predominantly concentrated on the conceptualization of stoichiometry through models endorsed by educators, rather than on student involvement. This project sought to investigate the interactions of Black and Brown students with essential stoichiometry ideas in General Chemistry using an active flipped classroom style utilizing PhET simulations.
This method considers the cultural significance of the pupils and the impact of motivation on their academic results. The results indicated a substantial disparity in the academic performance of students participating in the active flipped classroom teaching technique in stoichiometry chemistry compared to those who were not involved. Moreover, students who participated in the Active Flipped Classroom technique showed a significant eagerness to share their views on the activities upon returning to class the following day. The study revealed that students display emotional involvement, social engagement, cognitive engagement, and successful teamwork, indicating passion for learning, sustained concentration, connection-making, and application of existing information.
Keywords: Stoichiometry, Cultural Relevance Teaching, Flipped Classroom, and STE
Developing Peptide Based Inhibitors Targeting Amyloid Beta for Alzheimer\u27s Disease
No full textAlzheimer’s disease (AD) is defined as a progressive neurological disorder that has adverse effects on one’s cognitive function over time. Currently identified as the prevalent antecedent of dementia, this disease is ranked seventh in the leading causes of death by the CDC. Since its discovery in 1906, there’s been an 145% increase in deaths observed by researchers. Unfortunately, scientists have been unsuccessful in both curing and eradicating the diseases’ harsh symptoms. Amyloid-Beta (Ab) is a protein who accumulates into neurofibrillary tangles and extracellular plaques when sliced by b- and g- secretases. It is placed at the forefront as the cause of AD. Fortunately, the inhibition of Ab has been identified as a promising avenue in the fight for therapeutics. In this research, various peptides are synthesized and investigated to analyze their impact on binding affinity to Ab via liquid chromatography- mass spectrometry (LC-MS) selected ion monitoring (SIM) assays. The aim of this project is to develop peptide-based inhibitors by modifying previously tested peptide sequences that were successful in targeting and inhibiting Ab. Kinetic dissociation constant (Kd) is the factor used to measure the binding affinity between Ab and successfully synthesized peptides. Unbiased molecular docking was used to predict and support the exhibited binding strength and interactions of synthesized peptides. Linear peptides 1 through 4 (LP-1 to -4) and cyclic peptide 1 (CP-1) was synthesized, characterized, and analyzed. LP-1 presented the strongest binding affinity of all peptides with a Kd value of 1.73 nM, followed by LP-3 with a Kd value at 19.69 nM, and LP-4 at 24.90 nM. CP-1 displayed a weaker binding in comparison to its linear counterpart at 49.12 nM, and LP-2 displayed the weakest binding interactions of all peptides at 50.90 nM. This data identified viable peptides for further research toward Ab inhibition, thus providing new avenues to aid in the fight against AD