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20,000 Ft. View: An Introduction to Emergency Management
Get PDFThis book adopts a 20,000-foot view approach, offering an essential understanding of emergency management without delving into operational specifics. It doesn\u27t detail day-to-day practices of emergency management offices. Instead, it paints a high-level portrait of the field\u27s core principles. This approach equips readers with a broad framework—a canvas onto which they can later add layers of specialized knowledge.https://orc.library.atu.edu/atu_oer/1010/thumbnail.jp
Effect of Integrated Crop–Livestock Systems on Soil Properties and Microbial Diversity in Soybean Production
Get PDFIntegrated crop and livestock systems (ICLSs) have been considered an important management-based decision to improve soil health by carbon sequestration. A two-year study (2019–2021) at CPBES in Newton, MS, was conducted to evaluate the effect of an ICLS on soil microbial diversity in the southeastern region of the USA, representing agroclimatic conditions that are warm and humid. Amplicons targeting bacterial 16S rRNA genes and fungal ITS2 regions were sequenced. Taxonomic assignment and characterization of microbial diversity were performed using QIIME2®. Soil fungal diversity pattern showed significant difference (alpha diversity, p = 0.031 in 2020 and beta diversity, p = 0.037 in 2021). In contrast, no significant differences were observed in bacterial diversity. However, there were several beneficial bacterial phyla, such as Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria, and fungal phyla such as Ascomycota, which were dominant in both years and did not show significant differences due to cover crop treatments. Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA) and Mantel test showed significant influence on fungal diversity due to carbon (rm = 0.2581, p = 0.022), nitrogen (rm = 0.2921, p = 0.0165), and electrical conductivity (rm = 0.1836, p = 0.0583) in 2021, and on bacterial diversity due to EE-GRSP (rm = 0.22, p = 0.02) in 2020. However, the results showed that there were no significant differences between the cover crop treatments that were consistent over a two-year study period. However, the mix of different cover crops such as oats (Avena sativa L.), crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum L.), and tillage radish (Raphanus sativus L.) demonstrated higher positive correlation and lower negative correlation with different bacterial and fungal phyla. Long term study of ICLS is suggested to understand the shift in microbiome that would help in understanding the role of cover crops and grazing in improving crop production sustainably
Residence Maintenance Management Mobile Application
No full textResLife Task Management Software -Extend the existing desktop-only maintenance reporting tool for residence life work to a mobile platform. Streamline notifications and task assignment for employees on duty, including details such as campus dorm location and room number. Incorporate ML for inventory suggestions based on historical data and potential tool requirements
Screwtape Letters Cover
No full textThis is the design of a book cover of The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis.https://orc.library.atu.edu/bookart_2024/1014/thumbnail.jp
Picture of Dorian Gray
No full textThis is a design of a book cover of A Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde.https://orc.library.atu.edu/bookart_2024/1029/thumbnail.jp
JSPER (Just Stablediffusion Plus Easy Retraining)
No full textA web application that makes it simple, quick, and affordable for novices to accurately retrain an open-source AI art model and use it to generate highly customized art
Techniques to Detect Fake Profiles on Social Media Using the New Age Algorithms – A Survey
Get PDFThis research explores the growing issue of fake accounts in Online Social Networks [OSNs]. While platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook foster connections, their lax authentication measures have attracted many scammers and cybercriminals. Fake profiles conduct malicious activities, such as phishing, spreading misinformation, and inciting social discord. The consequences range from cyberbullying to deceptive commercial practices. Detecting fake profiles manually is often challenging and causes considerable stress and trust issues for the users. Typically, a social media user scrutinizes various elements like the profile picture, bio, and shared posts to identify fake profiles. These evaluations sometimes lead users to conclude that a profile is indeed fake. Many ongoing research endeavors focus on new-age machine learning algorithms identifying fake profiles by examining elements such as the profile picture, and the content shared, including fake news or reviews, and distinguishing whether the profile is operated by a social bot or a real person. Our paper aims to comprehensively discuss and compile these diverse methods, providing an understanding of existing techniques for future studies
Chaconnes, Sonatas, and Fugues, Oh my: A Study of the Influence of Baroque, Classical, and Romantic Musical Forms on Today\u27s Media
Get PDFAs a future music educator, it is my duty to have not only understanding and knowledge of composers, music history, and compositional techniques, but to also have an appreciation, passion, and interest in what music is, where it has been, how it has changed, and where it is going now. With this research, I deepened my appreciation for the evolution of music over the course of history, expanded my understanding of how and when they came into existence, and broadened my understanding and appreciation of music that draws on those techniques today.
In the comparisons I made between compositions of the past and of today, I point out aspects that may have inspired the more recent composition as well as original twists and strategies that are present. My primary focus is musical form. There is much information available about what forms are, how they function, where they originated, and who utilized them in the past; however, there is little about who is using them today, how, and where they likely got their inspiration.
William Earl Caplin’s “Classical Form: A Theory of Formal Functions for the Instrumental Music of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven,” Louis Horst’s “Pre-classic Dance Forms,” and Douglas Stuart Moore’s “A Guide to Musical Styles: From Madrigal to Modern Music” provided in-depth examinations of the structure, function, and history of forms that I investigated in my research. I also incorporated data from an interview with a current composer who has used compositional techniques dating back to the Baroque era
2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Examining the Preparedness and Risk Communication Strategies of EM Stakeholders
Get PDFOn April 8th, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. The City of Russellville is listed as one of the top locations for viewing the eclipse. Due to the eclipse, Russellville is expected to experience a heavy influx of visitors and other potential issues such as delayed emergency response, traffic congestion, and communication disruption. This research examines the eclipse-related preparedness and communication strategies of emergency management (EM) stakeholders in Arkansas, and specifically in the City of Russellville. The research question for this study is “What strategies are EM stakeholders implementing related to the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse preparedness and communication?” The study data includes secondary data collected from official websites, social media outlets, and printed resources disseminated by various EM stakeholders in preparation for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. The preliminary findings suggest that EM stakeholders differ in their strategies related to preparedness and communication. While some EM stakeholders are involved in online communication, others are actively engaged in both online and in-person communication and preparedness outreach events. Furthermore, the preparedness information disseminated to the public mainly comprised of information about the event, safety measures, guidance, and assistance pertaining to the eclipse event. The findings of this study can assist practitioners in identifying effective strategies for preparation and communication related to future mega-events
A survey of mussels in small tributaries of the Ouachita River Headwaters
Get PDFUnderstanding species distributions is of utmost importance for effective conservation of aquatic resources. Freshwater mussels are among the most imperiled taxonomic groups as they are experiencing rapid declines in the southeastern United States. Standard mussel surveys are typically conducted on larger streams and rivers, leaving small headwater tributaries unsampled. Our study looked to document mussels in headwater tributaries of the Ouachita River watershed. We conducted standardized time-based surveys at 19 sites across nine tributaries using snorkeling, grubbing, and raking methodologies in the summer of 2023. Furthermore, we collected measurements on water quality (pH, conductivity, salinity, total dissolved solids, and temperature) and physical habitat characteristics (substrate, habitat type, and stream width/depth) at each sampling location. Most streams displayed intermittent characteristics, only having disconnected pools as available potential habitat. Mussels were observed at 8 of 19 sites, with no mussels being observed in three streams. A total of 209 individuals across seven species were observed at these eight sites. Lampsilis hydiana (Louisiana Fatmucket) and Toxolasma lividum (Purple Lilliput) were the most abundant species documented. The least abundant species was Strophitus undulatus (Creeper). Our results provide insight into the mussels of small tributaries. Furthermore, documentation of small size classes for some species support that active recruitment is occurring within these streams and suggests that they act as important habitats for mussel populations in this region