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Participant 20 – Czech, English, and French
No full textAn interview with a multilingual faculty member at the University of Denver about the benefits and challenges of multilingualism in education as part of Professor Kamila Kinyon\u27s Multilingual DU study
Analyzing Human - Nonhuman Primate Conflict Mitigation Techniques in Mto wa Mbu, Northern Tanzania
Full text linkHuman-wildlife conflict is a widespread challenge faced by those living in regular contact with wildlife that can have profound impacts on livelihood outcomes for humans, wildlife, and their shared environment (Barua et al., 2013; Blackie, 2023). Human – non-human primate conflict is particularly crucial due to primates’ high capacity to live among human populations (Chapman & Chapman, 1990; Alberts & Altmann, 2006; Reader et al., 2011; Sinha & Vijayakrishnan, 2017), and is currently on the rise due to increasing contact between human and non-human primates (Hockings, 2016; Uddin et al., 2020). To characterize and analyze techniques currently being used to mitigate human – non-human primate conflict, this study collected data through semi-structured interviews. Over 87% (n=35) of respondents used multiple mitigation techniques simultaneously. 80% of respondents (n=32) reported using projectiles to ward off foraging primates, 75% of respondents (n=30) reported using loud noises (made either by the voice/body or by manipulating noisemakers), 67.5% (n=27) reported using crop-guards, and 7.5% (n=3) reported using physical barriers to mitigate HPC. Both fire and deterrent objects (in this case, a scarecrow) were reported in use by one participant each. While fire had the highest possible average effectiveness score (3), the associated costs made it much less efficient (33%). The mitigation methods with the highest overall efficiency were projectiles (44%) and crop guarding (43%). As interactions between human and non-human primate populations, it is imperative that effective mitigation techniques that prioritize the livelihoods of humans and wildlife be developed and implemented. This study recommends that communities living in close contact with wildlife benefit financially from conservation programs to mitigate financial damages from human wildlife conflict, and that mitigation techniques developed in the future place emphasis on low labor and time costs for communities
Gang Violence and Pacification in Ecuador: Comparing Trends in Guayaquil and Duran 2008-2024
Full text linkWhy has there been a dramatic increase in gang violence in Ecuador beginning in 2020? Cities like Guayaquil and Duran in the coastal region of Ecuador, as well as the border region that Ecuador shares with Colombia have experienced significant increases in criminal activity and with it a rise in criminal violence. I review four hypotheses for why criminal violence has emerged and proliferated within Ecuador. Analysis of primary interviews with subject matter experts in Ecuador shows that the rise in violence resulted from the 2007 efforts to reintegrate gangs into society, which set the stage for fragmentation of gangs and the decision of these groups to use violence to maintain control. The national and regional consequences of this criminal activity persist. However, at present, criminal organizations’ domination of local regions results in fragmentation of state legitimacy, a split loyalty between the recognized state and a criminal organization. This double loyalty could result in a state being unable to effectively govern or create political will in the future. This thesis concludes with policy recommendations to stem criminal violence effectively. These recommendations are that states must invest in holistic solutions that target gang membership before it starts by investing in education, while it happens, by providing other viable legal options for social advancement, and after it has finished, through reintegration resources
Understanding Parental Beliefs and Home Environment in Early Childhood Mathematics: A Perspective from the Theory of Planned Behavior
Full text linkThis study examines the dynamics of parental beliefs and their influence on intentions to engage in the home math environment (HME) for early childhood mathematics learning, using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as a framework. Specifically, it explores how behavioral, normative, and control beliefs, along with background factors, shape parents\u27 intentions to support children in formal and informal math practices at home. Employing a quantitative approach, the research utilizes a self-designed questionnaire to evaluate the TPB model\u27s applicability and identify key predictors of parental intentions.
The findings reveal that parents\u27 attitudes, perceived social norms, and perceived behavioral control significantly predict their intentions to engage in HME. Background factors also emerge as influential, emphasizing the importance of equity-focused, asset-based strategies to enhance engagement. The study highlights the distinct roles of various beliefs in shaping intentions for formal versus informal HME, underscoring the need to address unique drivers and barriers in each context.
This research offers actionable recommendations to empower parents, strengthen parent-school partnerships, and leverage community resources to promote engagement in early math education. By addressing systemic barriers and emphasizing families\u27 cultural and contextual strengths, the study contributes to inclusive educational interventions aimed at transforming parental beliefs to foster equitable HME
Daniels Distinction Portfolio by Jake Stark
No full textA Daniels Distinction Portfolio of experiential education by Jake Stark
Participant 07 – Filipino, Tagalog, and English
Full text linkAn interview with Ynosh Ilagan, a multilingual undergraduate student at the University of Denver, about the benefits and challenges of multilingualism in education as part of Professor Kamila Kinyon\u27s Multilingual DU study
EPR Imaging Workshop: From Theory and Practice to Applications
Full text linkMethods of imaging and insights from imaging are described. Practical aspects of sample type and dimensions are described.
Workshop presented at the 27th International EPR Symposium, sponsored by Bruker BioSpin EPR Division and the University of Denver, in Denver, Colorado on August 1, 2004
Cunning Commies, Dumb Democrats, and Exiled Germans: A Holistic Postmortem of the 1948 Czechoslovak Coup d\u27État
No full textThe role played by the post-WWII expulsion of ethnic Germans from Czechoslovakia in catalyzing the 1948 Czechoslovak coup d\u27état has been underexplored in favor of the traditional narrative of an East-West clash between Czechoslovak democratic and communist parties backed by the United States and Soviet Union, respectively. Scholarship on the expulsion and the coup has on occasion brought up connections between the two events, albeit briefly and only as a small part of larger examinations of one of the two. The Eastern and Western forces at play in Czechoslovakia were undoubtedly key factors in the coup’s outcome: the end of Czechoslovakia’s young postwar democracy and the establishment of a communist regime. This paper does not seek to challenge this reality, but rather to integrate the expulsion into the timeline of the coup in greater detail than seen in existing literature. It will accomplish this by identifying three key factors in the coup – the expulsion of ethnic Germans, mistakes made by the democrats and US, and aggressive strategies by the Communists and Soviets – and analyzing the role played by each in the coup’s outcome. Czechoslovakia enjoyed a strong democratic tradition established during the years between the two world wars. After World War II, Czechoslovakia was a rare instance of a country that was able to hold free and fair elections while within the Soviet sphere of influence. Despite these advantages when compared to neighboring countries, Czechoslovak democracy was still gradually eroded and eventually killed off in a coup d\u27état. Nearly eighty years later, lessons from this coup – including those that require study of the postwar expulsion of ethnic Germans to be understood fully – remain important for those who wish to defend their own countries’ democratic institutions and remain vigilant against any signs of their endangerment
64th Annual Rocky Mountain Conference on Magnetic Resonance
No full textFinal program, abstracts, and information about the 64th annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Conference on Magnetic Resonance. Held in the Snowbird Resort and Conference Center, Snowbird, Utah, August 3-7, 2025
The Tendency to See Propensity: How Admitting Defendant-Authored Rap Lyrics as Evidence of Motive or Intent Can Look Like Inadmissible Character Evidence
No full textDefendant-authored rap lyrics admitted as evidence present unique evidentiary issues. In particular, when such lyrics are admitted to prove the motive or intent of the defendant-author, the lyrics can look like character evidence and be unduly prejudicial. Nevertheless, sometimes those lyrics valuably provide specific admissions of the defendant-author’s motive or intent. As a balance, this article argues that courts should be careful to admit defendant-authored rap lyrics where they are only generally related to a defendant’s motive or intent because of the prejudice a jury might have when seeing or hearing defendant-authored rap lyrics