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Specific Measurements of a Yellow Perch Head Compared to the Total Length
No full textYellow Perch Perca flavescens is a popular fish for harvesting in Minnesota. Because of this the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources survey populations with gill nets, however, some water bodies have Rusty Crayfish Faxonius rusticus that commonly consume most of the body leaving only the head to be accurately measured. The goal of this research was to see if there is a relationship between specific measurements of the head and the total length of the fish. The number of Yellow Perch sampled in this study was 72 and all came from Lake Bemidji in Minnesota during the month of October in 2023. All the fish collected were measured in millimeters using a digital caliper for the head measurements. The best relationship was using the measurement of the opercular bone (TL = 3.8137x + 2.0415; R2 = 0.99). The measurement of the mouth was the second best (TL = 9.3343x + 15.992; R2=0.99) and from the tip of the mouth to the eye was the worst relationship (TL= 13.142x + 8.9854; R2=0.97). All relationships had a p value less than 0.01
Juvenile Diversion Programs in Minnesota Counties and their Effect on Arrest Rates
No full textThe rise of juvenile diversion programs in Minnesota has sparked widespread discussion, especially as the nation addresses its concerns about overcrowded jails and prisons stemming from past tough-on-crime policies. Minnesota has responded by creating alternative pathways for juvenile offenders, aiming to keep them out of the traditional justice system while still holding them responsible for their actions. However, research and existing literature are unclear as to which of these diversion programs help reduce juvenile arrest rates. Different factors in each case could provide insight into which programs are most effective. I seek to explain why certain Minnesota counties have been more successful in lowering their arrest rates between 2012 and 2018 through a series of bivariate and multivariate analyses. I used Unified Crime Report Data and data on county policies from United States Census Bureau American Community Survey which examines various diversion programs in Minnesota counties. Tentative results show that the more personalized the diversion program is, the more successful the county is in reducing juvenile recidivism. For juvenile diversion programs to be successful, they have to be personalized and have higher contact with the juvenile offender
Effect Of Walleye Fry Stocking On Future Gillnet CPUE
No full textWalleye Sanders vitreus for many states, is a key attractant of anglers from around North America. Due to immense popularity, management efforts have been conducted to maintain Walleye populations, especially in the form of stocking. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of Walleye fry stocking on gillnet catch per unit effort (CPUE). A total of 90 lakes were analyzed for this study within three defined regions of Minnesota, 30 from each region. The regions chosen for this study are the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources northern pike Esox lucius regulation regions which consist of the Southern, North-Central, and North-Eastern regions of the state. This is because each area has similar lake types ranging from prairie pothole lakes to Canadian shield lakes, which provides different habitat for Walleyes. Data collected from each lake consisted of CPUE, average fish weight (lbs), and stocking density (fry/littoral acre). There is little evidence to suggest that stocking density alone affects gillnet CPUE, however, there is evidence to suggest that gillnet CPUE is most effected by zone. Average weight had a very similar outcome where the best supported model was correlated with CPUE and zone
The Disney+ Kingdom : Essays on Nostalgia, Representation and Branding
No full textListen to a conversation with Dr. John Perlich (Bemidji State) and Dr. David Whitt (Nebraska Wesleyan), editors and contributors on the book Disney+ Kingdom: Essays on Nostalgia, Representation and Branding. It is a collection of essays that examines a variety of Disney+ content.
Credit: Podcast produced by Tammy Bobrowsky (Bemidji State). Music Collaboration by Radioontheshelf, 2025 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0).https://pines.bemidjistate.edu/bsufac-pubcast/1000/thumbnail.jp
Have Government Incentives Led To An Increase in the Adoption of Solar Panels?
No full textThe Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provides a tax credit for installations of renewable energy or battery storage that are completed between 2022 and 2034. The primary goal was to encourage citizens of the United States to reduce the use of fossil fuels and progress toward our climate goal of being carbon neutral by 2050. Numerous states have additional benefits for installing solar on top of the federal tax credit. Through the findings of this research paper, solar panel adoption increased as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 went into effect
Commencement Program, May 2024
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Relationship Between Fishing Hours and Number of Fish Harvested from Upper Red Lake
No full textTotal hours fishermen spend fishing and total amount of fish harvested per year are some of the most important pieces of knowledge gained from creel surveys. They provide crucial information that assesses fisheries mortality and pressure. MN DNR uses their results from creel surveys to improve or impose regulations, and to maintain healthy fisheries. Based on results from similar studies, there is expected to be a positive relationship between hours fished and fish harvested. To determine the relationship between these two variables on Upper Red Lake, data from two years were selected when the variables were at their highest and lowest values, without regulation changes occurring. The results from this study were obtained using regression analysis on catch rates. The values from the catch rate analysis showed that fish per angler hour is dependent on the amount of effort put forth, but there are ultimately other variables influencing the overall outcome. This study could be expanded in the future to include questions regarding why anglers exhibit patterns of pressure in specific systems
Analyzing Racial and Structural Disparities in U.S. Maternity Leave Policies
No full textMaternity leave policy in the United States is a rising social issue for mothers. Contrary to all other developed nations, the United States does not mandate any form of paid maternity leave for new mothers, ensuring financial hardships for women and their families. Current studies have supported the lack of coverage that new mothers receive from their employers throughout the United States. To analyze this disparity, I use data from recipients of the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) in 2022. Using different statistical tests, I evaluated the commonalities of diverse recipients receiving paid maternity leave by different variables: income, race and education level. Preliminary analysis suggests positive correlations between the availability of paid maternity leave offered and the race and education level of the recipient, where Hispanics and women with a lower education level are less likely to have adequate access to paid maternity leave compared to their counterparts. This study affirms the disparities that many women face when taking maternity leave, as supported in previous studies, but differs as it focuses on the accessibility of paid maternity leave for specific racial identities and education levels across the United States
Public Opinion and Support on Physician Assisted Suicide
No full textI investigate the connection between public opinion and physician assisted suicide, using data in the SPSS data set from 2021. The strength of support a person feels towards PAS and what influenced that view is studied, religious affiliation, age, sex, education level, income, race, and region are considered in the study. The data set was collected through surveys that willing persons over the age of 18 completed. I analyze who is more willing to support PAS and why. I find that religion has a huge impact on public support for PAS, while other factors like education, sex, age and race had an effect but religion was a leading cause
Judicial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: How Do Diverse Judges Affect Sentencing Guidelines in the State of Minnesota
No full textEqual representation within the judicial system is very important. The state of Minnesota has four-hundred-forty-one judges, all different. When the legal system was created, the stereotypical judge was a white male. The legal system that represents the country should grow and diversify along with society. The issue of diversified judicial representation, with a focus on the race and gender of such judges, is a contentious debate across the country. Prior research has studied judges at the federal level and showed that diversity matters, but there have been no studies done at the state level, specifically in Minnesota. I gather data on the judges in Minnesota by Judicial District and the states sentencing guidelines. I use of different statistical tests to evaluate if there is a connection between the gender and/or race of a judge, what district they are practicing in, and if they rule above or below the sentencing guidelines of the state. Preliminary analysis shows correlation between the independent and dependent variables of the study. Initial conclusion is that gender and race do affect a judge’s decision on court cases