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The Asynchronous Business Case: Student Response to an Online Case Study Model for Information Literacy
Get PDFIn business schools, the case study is a commonly used instructional tool. It give students the opportunity to employ critical thinking and problem-solving skills within a safe, realistic scenario and can be considered experiential learning. A librarian at a mid-sized R2 public institution transitioned the case study model from synchronous instruction into two asynchronous online tutorials. The case studies have evolved over the years to: incorporate online instructional best practices, increase engagement, focus on sustainability topics, and follow a common industry theme. Qualitative feedback from respondents was positive and provided insights on how to build an effective and relatable scenario
I Would Do Anything for You: Exploring the Experiences of Guardians Providing Hospice Care for Their Dying Companion Animals
Get PDFVeterinary hospice is a philosophy of care that seeks to maintain comfort and quality of life for terminally ill or geriatric animals. The practice is in its infancy in the United Kingdom (UK) and the needs and wants of caregivers are therefore not clearly understood. This study explored the unique perspectives and experiences of guardians undertaking hospice care for their dying canine and feline companions, filling an immediate knowledge gap in this field of study. Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with 15 hospice caregivers, consisting of 11 females and 4 males, sharing personal experiences with 17 dogs and 4 cats. Each interview was recorded and personally transcribed by the primary author. Inductive thematic analysis allowed an organic approach to data coding and theme development. Aspects relating to love (motivational aspects associated with the provision of hospice care), comfort (indicators used as a barometer of continued care), peace (aspirational goals associated with the provision of a “good death”), collaboration (aspects of the vet-guardian relationship and impact on end-of- life decisions), and selflessness (guardian attitudes toward and residual effects of caregiving) were identified as master themes most frequently affecting the end-of- life decision-making process. Analysis indicated that the provision of hospice care was a highly emotional experience for caregivers. Motivation to provide care was driven by the strength of love and sense of duty for their animals. In contrast, strength of love often impeded objective decision making. The decisions necessary during end-of- life were largely informed by the level of caregiver experience and the nature of the relationship with their veterinarian. This study highlights the need for a formal approach to veterinary hospice to support caregiver wellness and ensure animal welfare
Performance-Related Specifications for Pavement Milling
Get PDFThe primary objective of this research was to evaluate pavement damage that may occur during the pavement milling process, which is critical to the overlay design and performance of asphalt pavements. To achieve this purpose, the most common milling practices in Indiana were implemented on several trial sections and various damage characterization tests performed in the field and laboratory. The research provided a testing methodology to determine if a milling machine was having detrimental effects on the residual pavement and a process to “tune” the particular milling machine to its optimal operational standards to minimize detrimental effects. Finally, this research developed more reliable milling procedures and specifications that can lead to less damage on residual pavements and therefore better pavement performance
Stand up and Be Counted: Using Traffic Cameras to Assess Voting Behavior in Real Time
Get PDFDespite their ubiquity, few have used traffic camera networks for social science research. Using 1,312,977 images collected from 768 London-based cameras leading up to the 2015 UK general election, this study not only demonstrates how traffic camera data can be used to effectively measure same-day turnout, but we also provide ways such data can be used to assess political behavior more broadly. Such automated enumeration is especially important in countries where official results are only returned for the current election, making it difficult for those interested in assessing turnout at lower levels of aggregation, even when those elections are next on the calendar. Although we are not the first to suggest the value of images-as-data, this study hopes to underline the importance of video-as-data, while simultaneously offering an important foundation for future research
Performance Assessment of a Dual-Purpose HP-TES for a Typical Year Comparing Different Climate Zones
Get PDFPerformance Evaluation of Ground-source Integrated Heat Pump for Residential Net-zero Energy Buildings
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