571 research outputs found
Leath Avvon Chew Hughel
No full textLeath Avvon Chew Hughel, Vernal resident, is the author of the novel, "The Chew Bunch"
Ada Nield Chew: England’s forgotten suffragist
No full textAn open access essay on Ada Nield Chew, author, activist, suffragist, examining her work and her legacy, published in this popular online Magazine, an extension of the BBC History Magazine
Health, social and legal supports for migrant agricultural workers in France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Canada, Australia and New Zealand: a scoping review
No full textIntroductionWe carried out a scoping review to examine what previous literature can teach us about practices and possibilities for support services for migrant agricultural workers.MethodsFollowing guidelines for scoping reviews as outlined by Arksey and O’Malley (2005) and further refined by Levac et. al (2010) we conducted searches of several databases and two additional searches to capture regions of focus and more current literature. We used a thematic analysis to generate our themes.ResultsOur analysis yielded four key themes: (1) political, economic and legal factors; (2) living and working conditions; (3) facilitators/barriers to navigating services and supports and; (4) potential and existing strategies for social support for migrant agricultural workers. The first two themes pointed more to structural and material conditions that both posed barriers for this population to access supports, but also illustrated vulnerabilities that pointed to the need for a variety of services and protections. Under the third, we highlighted the ways that the design of services and supports, or their degree of accessibility, could shape the level of help available to this population. Lastly, potential and existing strategies for social support discussed in the literature included an emphasis on mental health and wellbeing, occupational health and safety training and documentation, and policy reforms to secure the status and address the precarity of this workforce.DiscussionWhile research on social support and service provision for migrant agricultural workers is still in its infancy, a strength of this body of work is its attention to macro-level issues that advocate for strategies that address root factors that shape this group’s health. Further research is required to expand our understanding of social support roles and possibilities across other domains and sectors for this population
Language of the Heart: Chickasaw Language Reclamation as a Life’s Pursuit
No full textAs Chickasaw language learners and teachers, we believe strongly that it is through our oral traditions—expressed through our languages—that we are instructed “to be a people in heart, thought, behavior, and conduct as [we] pursue life’s fulfillment” (Nicholas, 2014, p. 64). Significantly, a small but increasing number of Chickasaw citizens have exemplified vigorous and persistent pursuits of sustaining Chikashshanompa', the Chickasaw language, over time and transcending colonization. This paper considers what it means for Chickasaw language learners and teachers to engage in language reclamation as a life’s pursuit. A Chickasaw language learner and researcher compelled to understand this phenomenon, Author A utilized a culturally-grounded methodology to conduct interviews with other Chickasaw language learners and teachers representing distinct generational categories and demographics, such as young adults employed by the tribal language program, youth enrolled in language classes, and adults residing outside of the Chickasaw Nation. From these learners’ stories, three key themes emerged as central to the vitality and efficacy of Chickasaw language reclamation, including a 1) raised critical Chickasaw consciousness (Lee, 2009; Smith, 2005); 2) conception of Chikashshanompa' as cultural practice (Nicholas, 2009); and 3) (re)valuing of language learners (Meek, 2011; Wyman, McCarty, & Nicholas, 2014). We draw on Author A’s research findings as a context to share Author B’s personal story as one example of the way in which the pursuit of language reclamation over a lifetime may unfold. To this end, Author B, a community member actively involved in Chickasaw language education, begins her story with her own experience of awakening to the importance and value of her Indigenous heritage language, which she began to learn from her father, to her sense of self and purpose for her life. Author B powerfully asserts that her journey has been one not only of reclaiming her language but her life itself. Recognizing that she had a gift for learning and teaching language, Author B began to teach an online Chikashshanompa' course to help other Chickasaws connect to and find their place in the Chickasaw Nation through language, no matter where they live. This paper ultimately seeks to explore the importance of sustaining cultural and linguistic practices, offering as evidence the vital voices of Chickasaws language learners and teachers who have restructured their lives around ensuring the continuance of Chikashshanompa'. References Lee, T. S. (2009). Language, identity, and power: Navajo and Pueblo young adults’ perspectives and experiences with competing language ideologies. Journal of Language, Identity, and Education, 8(5), 307-320. Meek, B. A. (2011). Failing American Indian languages. American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 35(2), 43-60. Nicholas, S. E. (2009). “I live Hopi, I just don't speak it”—The critical intersection of language, culture, and identity in the lives of contemporary Hopi youth. Journal of Language, Identity, and Education, 8(5), 321-334. Nicholas, S. E. (2014b). “How are you Hopi if you can’t speak it?”: An ethnographic study of language as cultural practice among contemporary Hopi youth. In T. L. McCarty (Ed.), Ethnography and language policy (pp. 53-75). New York, NY: Routledge. Smith, G. H. (2005). Beyond political literacy: From conscientization to transformative praxis. Counterpoints, 275, 29-42. Wyman, L. T., McCarty, T. L., & Nicholas, S. E. (Eds.). (2014b). Indigenous youth and multilingualism: Language identity, ideology, and practice in dynamic cultural worlds. New York, NY: Routledge
Service bundling opportunities for a 3PL in the value network
No full textThesis (S.M.M.O.T.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, Management of Technology Program, 2003.This electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.Originally written by two authors for two different degrees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, Management of Technology Program (Mr. Chew); and, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Engineering Systems Division, Technology and Policy Program (Mr. de Graeve). Mr. Chew graduated June 2003; Mr. de Graeve did not graduate until June 2004, and submitted the following thesis with title: Framework for the study of governance in the supply networksIncludes bibliographical references (leaves 96-99).The 3PL industry is currently experiencing rapid growth, high fragmentation and intense competition. In order to survive and stay relevant going forward 3PLs need to re-assess their current position in the value network and develop a clear strategy to position themselves as strategic business partners for the long term. This thesis first explores the supply chain challenges and needs of the major stakeholders in the value network. It then tries to create a roadmap identifying the major opportunities which 3PLs should optimize in order to become true value-added service providers and long term strategic business partners in the value network.by Chee Mun Chew & Denis de Graeve.S.M.M.O.T
Author Redux: an analysis of the “Self”-translation behavior enacted in Pai Hsien-yung's Taipei people
No full textThis paper addresses the dual identity of Pai Hsien-yung as the author and co-translator in the collaborative self-translation of Taipei People to explore the impact of his identity as the author on the translation process. First, this paper employed Bourdieu’s Theory of Habitus to explain the development of Pai’s writing habitus and zoomed in to analyze the specific writing styles of Taipei People. Subsequently, this paper delves into Pai’s translation attitudes and habitus through text analysis.
The findings of the thesis are that Pai’s life experiences set the foundation for the nostalgia, tragedy, and combination of Chinese classics and western writing styles in his masterpiece, Taipei People. Moreover, his identity as the author yielded substantial effect on that as the co-translator, which was demonstrated both from the establishment of the translation team and the translation progress. The translated target texts to a great extent reflected his writing habitus. The areas impacted by such a habitus are arguably the translation of images, tones, Kunqu Opera, and the use of a stream of consciousness writing technique.
Pai Hsien-yung as the author ensured accuracy in text analysis and further faithfulness in the translation. In addition, he served as an initiator and instructor during the collaborative self-translation.Master's degre
Actin in a mouse 2-cell embryo
No full text<p>Actin and DNA were visualized by staining the 2-cell embryo with Alexa-fluor 488 phalloidin and Hoechst dye.</p
Square Dancing with the Stars to Enhance Dynamic Hirschman Linkages?
No full textIn this Presidential Address, the author takes the reader on a reconnaissance of his life and time as a regional scientist. He points out scenery he found scintillating along the way, hoping that some may pick up the banner and chew on a few of the ideas for a while. He suggests a revisit to Albert O. Hirschman’s notion of key sectors and more empirical analysis related to Marcus Berliant’s and Masahisa Fujita’s notion of knowledge creation and transfer.Presidential Address, San Antonio, Texas, March 29, 2014 (53rd Meetings of the Southern Regional Science Association
Chewing it Over: Does Chewing Gum Affect Appetite?
No full textApproximately 43% of the UK population regularly chew gum. Previous research suggests that chewing gum may help control short-term food intake through satisfying appetite. A within-subject crossover design was used to investigate the effects chewing gum flavours may have on subsequent food intake and self-reported appetite ratings of an ad libitum (as much as desired) breakfast. It was hypothesized that chewing gum before breakfast would decrease appetite ratings and subsequent food intake. In total, 11 participants (9 females, 2 males, 23.2 ± 3.3 years) came to Oxford Brookes Centre for Nutrition and Health on three separate occasions; once to chew mint gum, once to chew strawberry gum and once to chew nothing as a control. The order of the conditions was randomised and participants were exposed to each condition for 15 minutes, followed by an ad libitum breakfast. Participants rated appetite three times; before the allocated condition, after the condition but before breakfast and after breakfast. Although food intake data needs to be collated, preliminary results indicate that self-reported ratings of hunger decreased and fullness increased in chewing conditions compared to not chewing gum. Further, results suggest that strawberry flavoured gum reduced hunger more than mint gum. Overall, chewing gum for at least 15 minutes reduced hunger ratings and promoted fullness in these participants. This study demonstrates some benefit of chewing gum and the potential use for this in appetite control and as a weight management tool
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