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Empty Orientalism and Social Amnesia: The Study of Commodification of History in the Sultanate of Oman
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Development of a Student Lab Experiment: 1H NMR Characterization and Synthesis of Substituted 2,2â-Bipyridines
Get PDFThis paper describes an undergraduate research project focused on the creation of a laboratory experiment that crosses the fields of green, biomimetic, inorganic, organic, and organometallic chemistry. Research involved investigation of the synthesis and NMR characterization of a series of Water oxidation catalysts for providing a rich learning experience for students. A goal of this project was to consider the implementation of a greener student laboratory where learning outcomes across multiple years of undergraduate laboratories could be proposed. The experimental progress and results to date will be presented
Analysis of Triglycerides in Cooking Oils Using MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry and Principal Component Analysis
Get PDFTriglycerides are composed of three esterified fatty acids bound to a glycerol backbone, and are the main component of several types of cooking oils. They are biologically important molecules in that they serve as an important source of energy. The analysis of lipids using other forms of mass spectrometry has proved difficult due to the large degree of fragmentation observed in the ionization process, indicating the importance of developing a new method. In this study, the analysis of triglycerides in 9 common cooking oils was conducted using matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry. Using 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid (2,5-DHB) and 9-aminoacridine (9-aa) as a matrix, intact triglycerides were successfully identified in all 9e cooking oils with little fragmentation. Principal component analysis (PCA), a technique used to identify underlying similarities and differences in a data set, was used in conjunction with MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry. The application of PCA to the mass spectral data obtained from the MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer allowed for further comparison of the underlying properties and components of each cooking oil. The results from PCA show noticeable differences in particular oils, and the MALDI method was also able to discriminate between these differences. This MALDI method can potentially be used to identify unknown oil samples or provide quality control in commercial settings
How to Kill in the 21st Century: The Resurgence of Mercenaries on the Battlefield
Get PDFThis paper proposes to show that the return of mercenaries is due largely to the shift of infantry warfare from large pitched battles to small skirmishes. This research analyses the historic reasons for employment of mercenary companies, including their self-sufficiency, high level of combat experience and specialization in different fields of combat. The era of the mercenary of antiquity sees its end with the rise of the musket. It is this invention which causes drastic change in the dynamics of the battlefield, rendering mercenary companies obsolete. However, the world has seen a massive resurgence of private military companies, with the dynamics of warfare once again turning to a battlefield requiring individuals who possess the same characteristics of mercenaries past. Addressing this past and comparing it to the present, we see that mercenaries are not a new phenomenon, no matter what label is applied, and that mercenaries will continue to remain a consistent part of warfare until technology once again renders them obsolete
âThe Problem of Pocahontasâ: Colonialism, Stereotypes, and Personal Identity in Janet Campbell Haleâs Bloodlines: Odyssey of a Native Daughter
No full textAs a genre, traditional autobiography has historically been an exclusive domain, most accessible to the male writer. In contrast, the memoir genre has broadened the field of life writing and has granted a voice to members of marginalized groups. As acknowledged by various literary critics, the memoir form, which is less ego-focused, has been especially important to female writers who often express personal identity in relation to their surrounding communities. However, this link between the self and the communal can be damaging, especially in a dominant culture that perpetuates stereotypes about minorities. In this research paper, I analyze the manifestation of racial stereotypes in Janet Campbell Haleâs memoir Bloodlines: Odyssey of a Native Daughter (1993) and explore the ways in which the author, who comes from a mixed blood family, attempts to discover a strong sense of personal identity in a culture dominated by images of the Indian Princess and her reviled, darker twin, The Squaw
Curiosity and Connection: An Undergraduate Perspective on Community Research
Get PDFIn this paper, I will explore the effects of experiential undergraduate research and subsequent conference participation on my self-identity as a scholar and contributing member of the university community and its surrounding urban centre. In particular, I will examine the impact that participation in undergraduate research and conferences has had on my perception of student engagement and learning outcomes. For the past forty years, extensive research into the goals of undergraduate education has generated much discussion about student retention, student engagement in the process, and learner outcomes. The consensus appears to be that independent undergraduate research is an essential component to providing a comprehensive education in conjunction with traditional lecture hall and seminar session teaching practices. A review of research literature written by faculty members and undergraduate students in diverse disciplines, as well as by administrators providing support and program underpinnings for innovative undergraduate research, reveals several common threads within post-secondary institutions. As well, I will analyze how my particular research projects and the dissemination of my findings connected my two communities: Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the small city of Kamloops. The opportunity to disseminate the research process and subsequent findings of my research to undergraduate students in-class and to students, faculty and the general public at two undergraduate conferences held annually at TRU intertwine the history of our small city with the academic community of the university, thus emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between the two. Community-based undergraduate research, in particular, oral history research, reveals the voices of people engaged in the building of the Kamloops community, thus connecting stories of personal accomplishment to the sphere of academia within our small city. Reflective consideration from an undergraduate studentâs perspective on research and conference presentation will add to the knowledge-base of student engagement in research, the learning outcomes of the conference forum, and the impact of community research within and outside of the university campus