127 research outputs found
Religijos tema XX a. anglų metafizinėje poezijoje (naujosios apokalipsės poezija 1939–1941 m.)
No full textThe paper analyzes the transformation of the themes, poetics and stylistics of metaphysical poetry in the works of H. Treece, J. F. Hendry, N. Moore, T. Scott et al. associated with the Apocalyptic Movement in British literature. The material for the analysis is taken from their second anthology, “The White Horseman”, published in 1941. The poetry of the New Apocalypse is considered in comparison with the works of British and continental metaphysical poets of the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries (R. Crashaw, F. de Quevedo, G. M. Hopkins, et al). The main focus is on the theme of religion. The paper explains the new configuration of traditional key themes (Religion, Death and Time, Love) in the works of the 20th century poets, and shows new details in their interpretation of the relations between God and man. The research concentrates on the development of certain motifs such as ‘the death of God’ (a motif known since Victorian times), and demonstrates several new accents brought to traditional issues within the theme of religion (e.g. the desolation of human being). The paper also considers the new developments in the field of traditional poetics and stylistics of metaphysical poetry. The author analyzes the use of gospel paraphrases, polysemantic words and expressions, examples or word- play, etc. in the religious poetry of the Apocalyptic Movement
Trabecular and cortical bone structure of the talus and distal tibia in Pan and Homo.
No full textObjectives: Internal bone structure, both cortical and trabecular bone, remodels in response to loading and may provide important information regarding behavior. The foot is well suited to analysis of internal bone structure because it experiences the initial substrate reaction forces, due to its proximity to the substrate. Moreover, as humans and apes differ in loading of the foot, this region is relevant to questions concerning arboreal locomotion and bipedality in the hominoid fossil record.
Materials and methods: We apply a whole-bone/epiphysis approach to analyze trabecular and cortical bone in the distal tibia and talus of Pan troglodytes and Homo sapiens. We quantify bone volume fraction (BV/TV), degree of anisotropy (DA), trabecular thickness (Tb.Th), bone surface to volume ratio (BS/BV), and cortical thickness and investigate the distribution of BV/TV and cortical thickness throughout the bone/epiphysis.
Results: We find that Pan has a greater BV/TV, a lower BS/BV and thicker cortices than Homo in both the talus and distal tibia. The trabecular structure of the talus is more divergent than the tibia, having thicker, less uniformly aligned trabeculae in Pan compared to Homo. Differences in dorsiflexion at the talocrural joint and in degree of mobility at the talonavicular joint are reflected in the distribution of cortical and trabecular bone.
Discussion: Overall, quantified trabecular parameters represent overall differences in bone strength between the two species, however, DA may be directly related to joint loading. Cortical and trabecular bone distributions correlate with habitual joint positions adopted by each species, and thus have potential for interpreting joint position in fossil hominoids
Governmental permitting and regulatory requirements affecting Texas coastal aquaculture operations
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Research at the Northwestern Branch [1967]
No full textFacts about the Northwestern branch -- Daily and weekly weather observations / J. B. Jones, Jr. and M. Miller -- Hybrid corn performance trial / E. J. Dollinger and W. R. Findley -- Effects of exotic cytoplasm on agronomic characters in maize / E. J. Dollinger and W. R. Findley -- Strains and varieties of soybeans / P. E. Smith -- Winter wheat variety testing / H. N. Lafever -- Spring oat variety test / D. A. Ray -- Winter barley variety test / D. A. Ray -- Bird-resistant grain sorghum / M. H. Niehaus -- Alfalfa variety test / G. R. Gist -- Sudangrass and sorghum-sudangrass variety test / G. R. Gist -- High yield corn and soybean demonstration -- Crop and soil management / G. B. Triplett, Jr. and D. M. Van Doren, Jr. -- Crop and soil response to intensive cropping systems / G. B. Triplett, Jr. and D. M. Van Doren, Jr. -- Soil degradation and rejuvenation / G. B. Triplett, Jr. and D. M. Van Doren, Jr. -- The effect of planting date on corn growth and yield / J. B. Jones, Jr. -- Corn moisture and lodging by date / W. H. Johnson -- Control of wind erosion on sandy soils / B. L. Schmidt -- Tillage systems for corn / G. B. Triplett, Jr., D. M. Van Doren, Jr. and W. H. Johnson -- Long term soil and crop management study / D. M. Van Doren, Jr. and G. B. Triplett, Jr. -- Degree of soil manipulation for corn / D. M. Van Doren, Jr. and G. B. Triplett, Jr. -- Preplant tillage and post-emergence cultivation for sugar beets / H. J. Mederski -- Prevention or correction of manganese deficiency in alfalfa by foliar treatment / M. E. Kroetz and J. B. Jones, Jr. -- Nitrogen for continuous corn / J. B. Jones, Jr. and H. J. Mederski -- Soil fertility research with phosphorus and potassium / D. J. Hoff -- Factors influencing the infectiveness and effectiveness of rhizobium japonicum on soybeans / R. H. Miller -- Herbicides on corn / E. W. Stroube -- Herbicides on soybeans / E. W. Stroube -- Herbicides on sugar beets / E. W. Stroube -- Net energy value of corn silage and grain when fed to steers and heifers / E. W. Klosterman, H. W. Ockerman and V. R. Cahill -- Progress towards the cause and control of shipping fever / C. K. Smith, D. R. Redman, A. H. Hamdy and E. W. Klosterman -- Evaluation of tomato varieties for processing / W. N. Brown and W. A. Gould -- Tomatoes for mechanical harvesting / W. A. Gould, W. N. Brown and J. R. Geisman -- Effects of herbicides on the quality of fresh and processed tomatoes / E. K. Alban and W. A. Gould -- The use of defoliants in the harvesting of canning crop tomatoes / W. A. Gould and E. K. Alban -- Fertilizer and space relationships in relation to yield of the processing tomato / F. S. Howlett and G. Marlowe -- Kernel red streak on corn test / W. R. Findley, E. J. Dollinger and L. E. Williams -- Soybean disease studies / A. F. Schmitthenner -- Cereal leaf beetle research / R. E. Treece -- Northern corn rootworm control / J. B. Polivk
Design of automotive structural components using high strength sheet steels - mechanical properties of materials
No full textThis report is based on a thesis presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR) in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering. The financial assistance granted by the American Iron and Steel Institute and the technical guidance provided by members of the AISI Task Force on Structural Research of the Transportation Department and the AISI staff are gratefully acknowledged. These members are: Messrs. S. J. Errera, D. M. Bench, A. E. Cornford, Jim Davidson, Emil Hanburg, B. S. Levy, D. J. Meuleman, W. J. Riffe, M. S. Rashid, M. T. Vecchio, Hickmat Mahmood, Charles Haddad, T. L. Treece, Don Malen, Joe Rice, R. J. Traficanti, David Whitaker, Kuanh-Heui Lin, Brian Taylor, Al Houchens, L. J. Howell, R. G. Lang, and A. L. Johnson. All materials used for the experimental study were donated by Bethlehem Steel Corporation, DOFASCO Inc., Inland Steel Company, and National Steel Corporation.Thanks are extended to Messrs. K. Haas, J. A. Tucker, and R. ii Haselhorst of the Department of Civil Engineering for developing the testing equipment. Appreciation is expressed to C. Hagan, Supervisor of the UMR Machine Shop, for preparing the test specimens. Thanks are due to Mr. Chiravut Santuputra for his valuable assistance in conducting the tests and evaluating the test data. Mr. Terry Leads also helped in some of the experimental work. Special thanks are extended to Mrs. DeAnne Larson for the typing that she did in this publication
Targeted Regeneration of Bone in the Osteoporotic Human Femur
No full textWe have recently developed image processing techniques for measuring the cortical thicknesses of skeletal structures in vivo, with resolution surpassing that of the underlying computed tomography system. The resulting thickness maps can be analysed across cohorts by statistical parametric mapping. Applying these methods to the proximal femurs of osteoporotic women, we discover targeted and apparently synergistic effects of pharmaceutical osteoporosis therapy and habitual mechanical load in enhancing bone thickness
Changes in Body Measurements of Heifers at First Parturition
No full textAuthor Institution: Department of Dairy Science, Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station, Wooste
Aquaculture: Managing the environmental impacts on Galveston Bay
No full textpgs. 285-286Aquaculture is the most rapidly expanding form of agriculture (20%/yr) in the United States (Treece, 1992). Aquaculture in Texas has lagged behind that of other southern states (e.g., Mississippi and Louisiana), but recent legislative action (Fish Farming Act of 1989) and the initiation of a leasing program through the Land Bureau has stimulated activity in Texas. The large consumer market for marine species, especially Gulf shrimp and redfish, has also resulted in increased activity in coastal areas like Galveston Bay. In the last five years, several commercial ventures located on Galveston Bay have been started for the purpose of growing shrimp, redfish, or oysters. All of these operations impact the environmental quality of the bay by increasing the biomass per unit volume of water. Some also pump large amounts of water through their operations and return organic-rich water to the bay. A rational plan for the siting of these aquaculture projects should be formulated in order to reduce conflicts with other industry and agricultural operations
The impact of organizational politics on the work of the internal human resource professional
No full textPlan BThe coveted epicenter for the contemporary human resource professional is partnering with other internal business leaders to fulfill the organization’s mission through sound and ethical business principles and human resource practices. Over three decades, the discipline has matured into one that includes transactional practices along side the more sophisticated organizational development and consultative work. In contemporary business, it is customary for organizations to partner with either internal or external human resource professionals to assist with the people management or strategic elements of the business. The evolution of the discipline over more than thirty years is appropriate and attests to the contributions that can be made by individuals skilled in the human resource and organizational development competencies. Excellence in the discipline centers on the ability to communicate with and influence diverse groups. The activities of the discipline live side by side the phenomena of organizational politics which impacts every aspect of contemporary business life. Organizational politics has been discussed in earnest in the literature over the last two decades. The concept of organizational politics and the perceptions of organizational politics in the work place evolved during the 1990’s and are considered to be a primary component in contemporary business practices. Therefore, it is appropriate to explore the relationships that exist between the discipline of human resources and the environmental phenomenon of organizational politics in contemporary business settings. The two are unavoidably linked through common work place actors, settings, and scripts. The examination of the resulting impact on human resources is the focus of this study. The purpose of this study is to determine to what extend and how organizational politics impacts the work of the internal human resource professional. The qualitative research methodology includes a focus group and interviews of senior human resource professionals holding positions in financial services and professional services firms in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Chicago, Illinois. The research interpretation follows methodology proposed by Clive (1999). The study extends the existing research in this area by focusing on the impact of organizational politics on practicing human resource professionals. The suggested implications for the future of the human resource discipline will also be provided
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