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Dr. Duane M. Jackson, Morehouse College, July 2011
No full textThis video is a conversation with Dr. Duane M. Jackson. Dr. Jackson talks about his paper, "Recall and the Serial Position Effect: The Role of Primacy and Recency on Accounting Students' Performance." Jackie Daniel, AUC Woodruff Library, is the interviewer
Small_Scale_Fishery_ Fish2Sustainability _Data_2023
No full text<p><strong>Dataset name -</strong> World_ IRD_ Small_Scale_Fishery_Data_2023</p>
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<p><strong>Title:</strong> Qualitative Data on 61 Small-Scale Fisheries: A socio-ecological rapid appraisal applied to cases from Colombia, Ecuador, France, Kenya, Madagascar, Mexico, and Nigeria.</p>
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<p><strong>Description</strong></p>
<p>This dataset was created for the Fish2Sustainability research project, which aims to evaluate how small-scale fisheries (SSF) contribute to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The dataset includes 61 case studies across seven countries and was developed using a rapid appraisal framework. The framework includes a four-step process:</p>
<ol>
<li>Identifying specific SDG targets influenced by SSF;</li>
<li>Extracting relevant variables from UN indicators;</li>
<li>Gathering expert input via a questionnaire to score these variables;</li>
<li>Creating composite indicators to measure SSF performance against SDGs.</li>
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<p>The dataset contains raw data from step 3, case study details, variable scores, and comments from data collectors (contributing authors). The dataset is valuable for researchers interested in small-scale fisheries and socio-ecological systems. By incorporating expert judgments from individuals with expertise in SSF, particularly in data-poor contexts, the dataset offers a wealth of knowledge for conducting comparative analyses across different contexts.</p>
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<p><strong>Authors</strong></p>
<p>Léopold, M.<sup>1</sup>, Bitoun, R.E.<sup>2</sup>, Chuenpagdee, R.<sup>3</sup>, Fondo, E.N.<sup>4</sup>, Akintola, S.L.<sup>5</sup>, Bach, P.<sup>6</sup>, Frangoudes, K.<sup>7</sup>, Gaibor, N.<sup>8</sup>, Gutierrez-Cala, L.<sup>9</sup>, Massey, Y.<sup>6</sup>, Randrianandrasana, R.<sup>10</sup>, Razanakoto, T.<sup>10</sup>, Saavedra-Díaz, L.M.<sup>9</sup>, Salas, S.<sup>11</sup>, Devillers, R.<sup>2, 3</sup></p>
<p><strong>Affiliations</strong></p>
<p><sup>1</sup> ENTROPIE (IRD, University of La Reunion, CNRS, University of New Caledonia, Ifremer), c/o IUEM, Plouzané, France</p>
<p><sup>2</sup> Espace-Dev (IRD, Univ. Montpellier, Univ. Guyane, Univ. La Réunion, Univ. Antilles, Univ. Nouvelle Calédonie), Montpellier, France</p>
<p><sup>3</sup> Department of Geography, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL, Canada</p>
<p><sup>4</sup> Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), Mombasa, Kenya</p>
<p><sup>5</sup> Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Science, Lagos State University, Lagos, Nigeria</p>
<p><sup>6 </sup>MARBEC (University of Montpellier, CNRS, Ifremer, IRD), Sète, France</p>
<p><sup>7</sup> Université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France</p>
<p><sup>8</sup> Instituto Público de Investigación de Acuicultura y Pesca (IPIAP), Universidad del Pacifico (UPAC), Guayaquil, Ecuador</p>
<p><sup>9</sup> Grupo de Investigación en Sistemas Socioecológicos para el Bienestar Humano (GISSBH), Programa de Biología, Universidad del Magdalena, Colombia</p>
<p><sup>10</sup> Centre d’Etudes et de Recherches Economiques pour le Développement (CERED), Université d’Antananarivo, Madagascar</p>
<p><sup>11</sup> Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV), IPN, Unidad Mérida, Mexico</p>
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<p><strong>Method</strong></p>
<p>Case studies were selected in seven countries by national SSF experts, based on specific criteria and research priorities. Case studies were not selected to represent the full diversity of SSF globally or even nationally. Instead, they were chosen to capture a range of fisheries that could showcase different contributions to SDGs. SSFs were defined based on various characteristics, such as resources harvested, gear used, and location of the fishery.</p>
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<p><strong>Geographical Coverage</strong></p>
<p>61 small-scale fisheries located in seven countries are documented in the data:</p>
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<li>Colombia (4 case studies) – Caribe: La Guajira, San Andrés y Providencia; Pacifico: Chocó, Cauca, Valle del Cauca, Nariño.</li>
<li>Ecuador (3) – Region: Esmeraldas, Manabi, Guayas, El Oro.</li>
<li>France (2) – Region: Bretagne, Occitanie.</li>
<li>Kenya (24) – County: Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Mombasa, Tana River.</li>
<li>Madagascar (20) – Region: Analanjirofo, Anosy, Atsimo Andrefana, Boeny, Diana, Menabe, Vatovavy Fitovinany.</li>
<li>Mexico (2) – State: Baja California Sur, Campeche, Yucatan.</li>
<li>Nigeria (6) – State: Bayelsa, Cross River, Lagos, Ondo, Ogun.</li>
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<p><strong>Data Collection</strong></p>
<p>Data collection took place from November 30, 2022, to July 3, 2023, spanning approximately seven months. The data presented serve as a snapshot of the conditions within a specific small-scale fishery during the assessment period. To consider the evolution of trends such as exports, economic growth, and income, we considered any relevant variables over the past decade.</p>
<p>Data collection approaches varied depending on the context, and data collectors received training to ensure survey consistency. We used primary data sources such as interviews, observations, and measurements whenever possible. In cases where resources were limited, we preferred secondary sources such as existing datasets and literature. Our methods were standardized, but data collectors could adjust them based on their resources. We primarily used direct observation, focus groups, and interviews to collect data. Scoring in interviews and focus groups was done directly or through group analysis by interviewers. Disagreements were resolved through additional interviews or group discussions, with secondary data used if needed.</p>
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<p><strong>Ethics</strong></p>
<p>Participants had the option to join of their own accord, were fully briefed on the research goals, and were given the opportunity to review interview guidelines before proceeding. Depending on the circumstances, interviews could last 45 minutes to 4.5 hours. Participants were guaranteed confidentiality and anonymity in the handling and reporting of their data.</p>
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<p><strong>Suggested citation</strong></p>
<p>Léopold, M., Bitoun, R.E., Chuenpagdee, R., Fondo, E.N., Akintola, S.L., Bach, P., Frangoudes, K., Gaibor, N., Gutierrez-Cala, L., Massey, Y., Randrianandrasana, R., Razanakoto, T., Saavedra-Díaz, L.M., Salas, S., Devillers, R. (2023). World_ IRD_ Small_Scale_Fishery_Data_2023 [Data set]. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8321911</p>
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<p><strong>Data Files</strong></p>
<p>The dataset includes the following:</p>
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<li>The raw dataset (.xls format).</li>
<li>A data dictionary describing and defining each dataset column (.xls format).</li>
</ul>
"Reflections on the subject of Emigration from Europe with a view to Settlement in the United States" By M. Carey.
No full text"Reflections on the subject of Emigration from Europe with a view to Settlement in the United States: containing bried sketches of the moral and political character of those states.
By M. Carey, member of the American philosophical, and of the American Antiquarian Society, and author of The Olive Branch, Cindiciae Hibernicae, essays on banking, on political economy, and on internal improvement.
To which are now added the English editor's comments on the subject; together with Important Advice to Emigrants, and Cautions Against Impositions Practiced in the Outports
Dispelling the Myths Behind First-author Citation Counts
No full textWe conducted a full-scale evaluative citation analysis study of scholars in the XML research field to explore just how different from each other author rankings resulting from different citation counting methods actually are, and to demonstrate the capability of emerging data and tools on the Web in supporting more realistic citation counting methods. Our results contest some common arguments for the continued
use of first-author citation counts in the evaluation of scholars, such as high correlations between author rankings by first-author citation counts and other citation
counting methods, and high costs of using more realistic citation counting methods that are not well-supported by the ISI databases. It is argued that increasingly available digital full text research papers make it possible for citation analysis studies to go beyond what the ISI databases have directly supported and to employ more
sophisticated methods
Netherton syndrome showing a large clinical overlap with generalized inflammatory peeling skin syndrome
No full text[No abstract available]Bitoun E, 2003, HUM MOL GENET, V12, P2417, DOI 10.1093-hmg-ddg247; Bitoun E, 2002, J INVEST DERMATOL, V118, P352, DOI 10.1046-j.1523-1747.2002.01603.x; Chavanas S, 2000, NAT GENET, V25, P141; Levy-Nissenbaum E, 2003, NAT GENET, V34, P151, DOI 10.1038-ng1163; Oji V, 2010, AM J HUM GENET, V87, P274, DOI 10.1016-j.ajhg.2010.07.005; Yang T, 2004, GENE DEV, V18, P2354, DOI 10.1101-gad.123210411
Dr. Glendon Swarthout
No full textHosted by Roger M. Busfield, MSU Assistant Professor of Speech and Theater, Meet the Author is designed to introduce a general audience to a contemporary author and their work through in-depth interviews. This episode features a conversation between Dr. Glendon Swarthout, prolific author and English professor at MSU, and assistant professors Sam S. Baskett and Theodore B. Strandness
Simulation of thermal plant optimization and hydraulic aspects of thermal distribution loops for large campuses
No full textFollowing an introduction, the author describes Texas A&M University and its utilities system. After that, the author presents how to construct simulation models for chilled water and heating hot water distribution systems. The simulation model was used in a $2.3 million Ross Street chilled water pipe replacement project at Texas A&M University. A second project conducted at the University of Texas at San Antonio was used as an example to demonstrate how to identify and design an optimal distribution system by using a simulation model. The author found that the minor losses of these closed loop thermal distribution systems are significantly higher than potable water distribution systems. In the second part of the report, the author presents the latest development of software called the Plant Optimization Program, which can simulate cogeneration plant operation, estimate its operation cost and provide optimized operation suggestions. The author also developed detailed simulation models for a gas turbine and heat recovery steam generator and identified significant potential savings. Finally, the author also used a steam turbine as an example to present a multi-regression method on constructing simulation models by using basic statistics and optimization algorithms. This report presents a survey of the author??s working experience at the Energy Systems Laboratory (ESL) at Texas A&M University during the period of January 2002 through March 2004. The purpose of the above work was to allow the author to become familiar with the practice of engineering. The result is that the author knows how to complete a project from start to finish and understands how both technical and nontechnical aspects of a project need to be considered in order to ensure a quality deliverable and bring a project to successful completion. This report concludes that the objectives of the internship were successfully accomplished and that the requirements for the degree of Degree of Engineering have been satisfied
Bernstein-Sato theory modulo
No full textFor fixed prime integer we develop a notion of Bernstein-Sato
polynomial for polynomials with -coefficients, compatible
with existing theory in the case . We show that the ``roots" of such
polynomials are rational and we show that the negative roots agree with those
of the mod- reduction. We give examples to show that, surprisingly, roots
may be positive in this context. Moreover, our construction allows us to define
a notion of ``strength" for roots by measuring -torsion, and we show that
``strong" roots give rise to roots in characteristic zero through mod-
reduction.Comment: Comments welcom
Intern experience at CH���M Hill, Inc.: an internship report
No full textIncludes author's vita"Submitted to the College of Engineering of Texas A&M University in partial
fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Engineering."Includes bibliographical referencesA review of the author's internship experience with CH���M HILL, Inc.
during the period September 1975 through May 1976 is presented. During this nine month
internship the author worked as an Engineer II in the Industrial Processes discipline of this
large consulting engineering firm... The author's prime responsibility was as one of three
lead design engineers on the design of a large wastewater treatment facility for a pulp mill
in Hoquiam, Washington owned by ITT Rayonier Inc. The work generally consisted of the design
of individual treatment units and associated piping and pumping. The purpose of the project
was to provide wastewater treatment capabilities that would satisfy the effluent limitations
(standards) imposed upon the mill by the State of Washington Department of Ecology and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The author's assignment also entailed necessary
interaction with the project manager and other CH���M HILL design engineers and support staff
members, the client's representatives, and representatives of two other consulting engineering
firms working on the project. Thus, the internship position at CH���M HILL provided considerable
experience coordinating the author's work with the work of other engineers, guiding the design
and administrative efforts of a support staff, and interacting regularly with the client and
other consulting firms. This broad exposure to a variety of engineering and organizational
problems provided a valuable educational experience
Transition to turbulence in a qblique shock-wave/boundary-layer interaction at M=15
No full textDirect numerical simulations are carried out for different forcing techniques to trigger transition during the interaction between an oblique shock-wave and a laminar boundary-layer at M = 1.5. Three forcing methods are used: a) forcing of oblique unstable modes, whose shape and behaviour are determined by the local linear stability theory, b) broadband free-stream acoustic disturbances, and c) a cold plasma flow control device. While the oblique-mode breakdown is dominant for low-amplitude forcing, long streaky structures drive the transition process in a high-amplitude disturbance environment. LES are also performed on the experimental setup by the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ITAM) from Novosibirsk State University with cold plasma actuation. As well as the disturbance type, the effect of Reynolds number and forcing amplitude will be investigated
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