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The Effectiveness of Innovative Wildlife Harvest Tools II: Assessment of Decoy Colors and Waterfowl Hunter Success
No full textMentor: Muir D. EatonFor centuries hunters have been using waterfowl decoys in an attempt to attract more birds for harvest,
yet what makes a decoy effective is relatively unstudied. More recently, new paint technology
has introduced decoy colors that aim to look more like real duck feather colors due to the addition of
UV-reflecting properties. This stems from research showing that birds have the ability to see UV reflectance
due to a fourth type of cone cell sensitive from 300-410 nm (humans are blind to UV wavelengths,
having only three cone cells, none sensitive to UV), and that duck feathers of many colors
reflect UV light. We assessed the efficacy of decoys painted with ‘UV-colors’ in two ways: 1) modeling
from an avian visual perspective the color differences between UV-paint colors, traditional paint
colors, and real duck plumage colors, and 2) comparing hunter harvest success using UV-painted decoys
and traditionally painted decoys. We found that UV-painted decoys are as visually different as
traditionally painted decoys compared to real feather colors from the visual perspective of a duck.
Additionally, success by hunters was similar using both types of decoys, suggesting that use of UV-painted
decoys does not result in higher waterfowl harvest rates compared to use of traditionally
painted decoys.Drake University, College of Arts & Science
The Scored Plant Tour: Improve Performance and Lower Turnover
Get PDFMany job applicants, especially those applying for factory level jobs, take a tour of the facility. I characterize this commonly used recruiting device as an opportunity to gain useful selection information on the applicants. This paper reports content and criterion-related validity of a Scored Plant Tour used in a Southeastern manufacturing facility. The content validity part of the study shows how the Subject Matter Experts produced tasks and competencies for the job and linked them. The competencies measured by assessors on the tour were: safety awareness, interest in plant processes, comfort in a factory environment, and listening and understanding. After the content validity study was complete, scores on the plant tour were correlated with supervisors‟ ratings after one year on the job. The plant tour scale correlated significantly with four different supervisor‟s ratings. Suggestions for different ways to adapt the tour to other types of organizations are discussed
Protection for the Powerless: Political Economy History Lessons for the Animal Welfare Movement
Get PDFIn the last several decades, animal agriculture has experienced a dramatic shift in production methods, from family farms to concentrated industrial operations, with societal consequences comparable to the Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century. The new confinement operations raise significant moral questions regarding the humane treatment of animals subject to modern methods that emphasize economics over animal welfare. The success of the animal welfare movement, however, hinges on whether society will adopt regulations, based on moral considerations, that are directly opposed to its economic self-interest. The situation is remarkably similar to the plight of child laborers caught in the transformation of manufacturing methods during the Industrial Revolution. This article uses the history of child labor reform to construct a model for how society enacts protections for politically powerless groups, such as children and animals. Using the insights of new social movement theory, the article concludes that animal welfare reform will require a complex mixture of resources, including the difficult task of norm development. While the path to such reform is long, the child labor history shows that success is possible
Re-imagining Shakespeare - Twelfth Night (program 3)
No full textThis exhibition represents the cross-discipline collaboration of more than sixty of Drake's students. After studying several of the Bard's plays, students in Sarah Hogan's Reading Shakespeare courses (ENG 058) worked in small groups to direct and perform scenes from "The Merchant of Venice", "Hamlet", and "Twelfth Night". They then collectively drafted a series of short essays on their imagined full-length productions. These modern adaptations, explained in the collaboratively-authored programs, ranged from a "Hamlet" set in the impoverished town of Denmark, South Carolina, to a "Twelfth Night" that explores the gender politics of corporate America. Students in the Graphic Design Two courses (ART 116) taught by Hilary Williams then worked in pairs to create theater posters and program covers that drew on these materials for inspiration and interpretation. All along the way, students have shared ideas, debated visions, and re-imagined Shakespeare.William Shakespeare was no stranger to collaboration. More than a few of his plays were co-authored with fellow dramatists or adapted by others in the process of publication, while performances of his works have always depended on the efforts of actors, investors, and even audiences. Indeed, in his time, Shakespeare was part of a commercial company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men, and later, the King's Men. Bringing his works to both light and life has therefore always required the imaginative labor of many.Drake University English Department, Professor Sarah Hogan, and Drake University Graphic Design Department, Professor Hilary Williams. Funding provided by Drake University Women's Studies. Exhibit hosted by Drake University, Cowles Library
Re-imagining Shakespeare - Merchant of Venice (program 2)
No full textThis exhibition represents the cross-discipline collaboration of more than sixty of Drake's students. After studying several of the Bard's plays, students in Sarah Hogan's Reading Shakespeare courses (ENG 058) worked in small groups to direct and perform scenes from "The Merchant of Venice", "Hamlet", and "Twelfth Night". They then collectively drafted a series of short essays on their imagined full-length productions. These modern adaptations, explained in the collaboratively-authored programs, ranged from a "Hamlet" set in the impoverished town of Denmark, South Carolina, to a "Twelfth Night" that explores the gender politics of corporate America. Students in the Graphic Design Two courses (ART 116) taught by Hilary Williams then worked in pairs to create theater posters and program covers that drew on these materials for inspiration and interpretation. All along the way, students have shared ideas, debated visions, and re-imagined Shakespeare.William Shakespeare was no stranger to collaboration. More than a few of his plays were co-authored with fellow dramatists or adapted by others in the process of publication, while performances of his works have always depended on the efforts of actors, investors, and even audiences. Indeed, in his time, Shakespeare was part of a commercial company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men, and later, the King's Men. Bringing his works to both light and life has therefore always required the imaginative labor of many.Drake University English Department, Professor Sarah Hogan, and Drake University Graphic Design Department, Professor Hilary Williams. Funding provided by Drake University Women's Studies. Exhibit hosted by Drake University, Cowles Library
A Phenomenological Study of Mindfulness of Curriculum Directors in a Midwest State
Get PDF168 leavesProblem: Today’s educational leaders face a growing barrage of challenges that threaten
to detract from their ability to sustain resonant leadership over time. Leaders who ignore
the signs and signals around them not only debilitate themselves as leaders but their
organizations as well. These leaders simply are not getting enough, accurate, or timely
information that helps them to sustain successful leadership over time.
Procedures: In the rich tradition of qualitative research, this phenomenological study
explored the phenomenon of mindful as it relates to curriculum directors. The grand tour
question is “How is the phenomenon of mindfulness manifested in the work of
curriculum directors?” The curriculum directors were selected using purposive sampling.
A semi-structured interview, conducted with seven curriculum directors, explored various
questions about mindfulness in their personal and professional lives. Upon the conclusion
of the interviews, participants were asked to describe their understanding of mindfulness
through the use of a journal response. Data analysis was conducted through the use of
open, axial, and selective coding and was used to identify key themes. Verification of
data included member checks, triangulation, rich, thick descriptions, and a reflexive
journal. The findings were written up in a phenomenological structure to provide a
narrative description of the experience.
Findings: This study revealed eight mindful practices utilized among curriculum
directors that help to sustain their success in their position. Those practices involve the
use of feedback for learning and leading others, reflection for personal and professional
growth, collaboration to build trusting relationships and the development of relationships
through collegial support. In addition, mindful curriculum directors used planning and
preparation to achieve success developed an awareness of themselves and others, saw
dialogue and discussion as opportunities for growth, and saw purpose in their work.
Conclusions: While reflection can seem unnatural and unrewarding, those who persevere
acknowledge the power in the process itself. Leaders who seek the thoughts and insights
of others set themselves up to lead confidently with the greatest amount of understanding.
Recommendations: Educational leaders at all levels, especially curriculum directors,
should engage in regular practice of mindful habits to develop their skills. They should be
purposeful to set aside time with specific opportunities for reflection and renewal, and
discover ways that the findings can be incorporated into their work with individuals and
their organizations. Most importantly, leaders should seek to work from a mindful state
of awareness
In China, Can Sex Appeal for a Low Involvement Product Increase the Chances of it Being Purchased?
Get PDFGlobalization has helped mold China into the economic leader that it is today. Despite the country‘s growing economic ties, Chinese culture remains unique, making it difficult for foreign firms to effectively communicate their message. Sex appeal, one of the most notoriously used marketing tools, is used to communicate to Chinese consumers. As a result, many research studies have examined Chinese consumers‘ attitude towards foreign advertisements with sex appeal. However, few studies have examined the Chinese consumers‘ behavior towards foreign advertisements with sex appeal – especially buying intentions. This study suggests that Chinese consumer behavior is a more relevant topic for global marketers to understand. Given the astronomical amount of business going into China today, the findings in this study help global marketers determine: Can sex appeal for a low involvement product increase the chances of it being purchased
Fluorescence Quenching and Inclusion Complex Analysis of Propranolol and [Beta]-Cyclodextrin
Get PDFMentor: Maria BohorquezDrake Universit
An Architectural and Historical Survey of the Drake Neighborhood
No full textDrake Neighborhood Association and the City of Des Moines, Iow