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Mirrors of Repetition
Get PDFUnconventional grammar in this poem is intentional.
Michael Measel is currently a Marion L. Brittain Fellow at Georgia Institute of Technology. He teaches technical writing and composition with a focus on multimodality and sonic rhetorics
Mapping the Online Library Ecosystem at St. Cloud State University
Get PDFThis map of the online library ecosystem at St. Cloud State University displays the systems, processes, collections, and people that interact to create and sustain our online library presence. This holistic visual guide could serve as a reference model for planning, assessing, and discussing the use of our online library
The Repository @ St. Cloud State 2022/23 annual report
Get PDF2022/23 Repository @ St. Cloud State annual report. The report documents the goals for the year, the accomplishments, and statistics.https://repository.stcloudstate.edu/instrep_annuals/1002/thumbnail.jp
Trauma-Informed Teacher Practices and Strategies in Early Childhood Settings
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A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF FORMANTS: LINGUISTIC AND SOME PARALINGUISTIC APPLICATIONS
Get PDFThe ability to use Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) and spectrographs to disentangle, measure, and visualize formants has had a profound and beneficial impact on fields as varied as signal processing, acoustic phonetics, speech pathology, speech synthesis, and voice biometrics. However, formants are relatively unknown to the average phonologist or linguist. This review is intended to explain the benefits of knowing formants and using them in the description of languages. The focus is on F1, F2, F3, and F4 because they are the most important formants. Yet, passing remarks are made about F5. Elements of the discussions include F0 (pitch) because, even though it is not a formant, it plays a supporting role to formants. The analyses and demonstrations provided in this paper are based on 2,904 formant tokens extracted from the speech of 22 speakers of American English, 17 females and 5 males
How to measure the cost-efficiency of time?
Get PDF“Treatment with this drug leads to 6-month survival rate 50% and a 12-month survival rate of 20%. Just best supportive care is associated with a 6-month survival rate of about 30%. The cost of this drug is patients’-family’s-annual-income per month.”
As I stood on one side of a quaint, run-down outpatient clinic room, entirely insignificant to the emotionally burdensome conversation taking place before me, I heard a caring, enduring Oncologist explain these words to a patient and their family. The patient was suffering from a kind of cancer and was at a stage beyond cure. This encounter was taking place in an enormously large-volume tertiary care cancer centre catering in big part to the less financially-able, a brief but powerful moment of empathy and objective directness amidst the relentlessly rapid bustle of clinical encounters that could never be quick enough to meet the demands of an overflowing waitlist
Fledgling: On Kinship Between Writers and Readers of Trauma Testimony
Get PDF‘Fledgling’ is a memoir drawn from my memories of experiencing sexual abuse as a child and it is also about the time I cared for a little bird. ‘Fledgling illustrates that there is a kinship that is formed between readers and writers of traumatic testimony in life writing and these rich and meaningful exchanges not only have the potential to instigate social change but may also support writers to potentially transform and heal in the process of being heard
Diversity in Undergraduate Research & Scholarship: A First Generation’s Vision
Get PDFI am a first-generation, Black college graduate who learned later in my career of the importance of starting research and scholarly work earlier in a career, so you are not playing catch-up. I began an undergraduate research program for diverse undergraduate students with this in mind.
One big challenge includes accessibility at an institution that wants to create more inclusive environments, but may lack the structure, funds, and tools it needs to create this type of environment. The Undergraduate Underrepresented Research Program (UURP) was developed after beginning my newly appointed tenure-track position at a predominantly white institution. I’d hoped to create more of an inclusive environment, engage undergraduate students in research, and build research and scholarly interest in undergraduates and underserved populations. This paper will provide a short background of my own experience and demonstrate how we created new opportunities for undergraduates to learn skills, do research and scholarship work, and potentially get published. The background need for more underserved populations in research and scholarship, the basic program guidelines that have a priority for underserved diverse groups but is open to all interested in research and scholarship program, and the challenges faced by our team
Effects of Aqueous Extract of Hunteria umbellata on Hormonal, Metabolic, and Hematological Parameters of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Sprague-Dawley Rat Model
Get PDFPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine and metabolic disorder, recognized as a leading cause of female infertility. It is characterized by hyperandrogenism, anovulation, and ovarian cysts, affecting multiple organ systems. Despite its impact, PCOS is poorly understood and lacks a cure. Current treatments primarily target associated issues such as insulin resistance but are often limited in efficacy and may have side effects, necessitating the exploration of new approaches like complementary medicine. This study investigated the benefits of Hunteria umbellata (HUE), a traditional antidiabetic herbal medicine, in a rat model of PCOS induced by a high-fat diet and testosterone propionate. Evaluations at 14, 28, and 56 days post-PCOS induction revealed dose- and time-dependent effects of HUE. PCOS was successfully induced in rats, exhibiting diagnostic characteristics such as hyperandrogenism, ovulation issues, and ovarian cysts. HUE treatment reduced ovarian cyst incidence, especially with prolonged high-dosage treatment. While metabolic disturbances were observed in all PCOS-induced groups, HUE effectively improved insulin resistance regardless of treatment duration or dosage. Evaluation of renal function showed an increase in kidney weights following PCOS induction, although other renal function parameters remained within normal ranges. Our findings highlight the potential therapeutic effect of HUE in managing PCOS, underscoring the need for further research to elucidate its mechanisms of action and explore its clinical applications in this condition
Grid-level Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Land Surface Temperature and the Association with Land Use and Land Cover: A Case Study of Minnesota, USA between 2013 – 2022
Get PDFRapid urban expansion has given rise to Urban Heat Islands (UHIs), characterized by elevated land surface temperatures (LST) in urban areas, leading to environmental and health concerns along with increased energy consumption. Recent advancements in remote sensing have facilitated the exploration of spatiotemporal LST patterns and their relationship with factors like vegetation, built-up land, and soil moisture. However, limited research has investigated whether these relationships differ between urban and rural areas. Leveraging the power of cloud computational resources such as Google Earth Engine and Microsoft Azure, researchers can now delve into these topics on a larger scale and over an extended period. This study addresses existing gaps by analyzing the spatial and temporal patterns of LST, considering the impact of vegetation and built-up land in both urban and rural settings over the past decade. Focusing on Minnesota, a state known for its diverse landscape and recent urban growth, Specifically, we calculated the grid-level annual mean and seasonal mean LST, conducted an urban-rural gradient analysis, examined the relationship between LST with vegetation and built-up land in urban and rural areas separately, and analyzed how LST is associated with land cover types in MN. By utilizing Google Earth Engine for geospatial analysis, the study sheds light on critical aspects such as the relationship between LST and various land cover types. The findings contribute valuable insights into understanding LST dynamics across seasons in a complex landscape, exploring variations in the relationship between LST and land characteristics in urban and rural areas, and providing essential information for sustainable urban planning and environmental management