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Belonging and not belonging : understanding India in novels by Paul Scott, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and V.S. Naipaul.
No full textPhDThis thesis is essentially about the "how" and "why" of the Indian
experience as documented in novels by Paul Scott, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
and V S Naipaul. The study points to the difficulty of arriving at any
conclusive definition of the country and its people. I show that
differences in attitudes, responses or behaviour are both overt and
subtle, and depend upon whether the writer or the character identifies
with the situation or community with which he or she interacts. It is
the individual's sense of belonging or not belonging to his or her own
group - be this along racial, cultural or gender lines - that accounts
for the differing perspectives evident in these novels. The points-of-
view of the outsider and the insider can therefore be seen as
mutual comments upon the other.
Since the struggle between belonging and not belonging becomes acute
when the old meets the new, focus is centred on communities
experiencing change. These include the British in India, West-Indian
Indians and westernised Indians. Despite their differences, all three
communities share similar reasons for either an acceptance or
rejection of the 'Other'. The thesis argues that the need for
emotional stability compels allegiance to the traditional group, while
the desire for individuality encourages surrender to the new. The
former nurtures a sense of belonging while, it is argued, that the
latter is perceived as the hallmark of those who do not belong.
Tensions arise when both these needs demand to be met. What I show to
be ironic in this struggle between belonging and not belonging is that
those things which individuals overtly reject are often unexpressed
parts of their personal pysche. The barrier between "them" and "us" is
therefore very fragile
Structure and heterogeneity of gliadin: A hydrodynamic evaluation
No full textA study of the heterogeneity and conformation in solution [in 70% (v/v) aq. ethanol] of gliadin proteins from wheat was undertaken based upon sedimentation velocity in the analytical ultracentrifuge, analysis of the distribution coefficients and ellipsoidal axial ratios assuming quasi-rigid particles, allowing for a range of plausible time-averaged hydration values. All classical fractions (α, γ, ωslow, ωfast) show three clearly resolved components. Based on the weight-average sedimentation coefficient for each fraction and a weight-average molecular weight from sedimentation equilibrium and/or cDNA sequence analysis, all the proteins are extended molecules with axial ratios ranging from ~10 to 30 with α appearing the most extended and γ the least. © 2009 European Biophysical Societies' Association
Class of 1977
No full textGraduates:Dwight Arnold Albright, MARebecca Jean Amole, MARDouglas Eugene Brown, Jr., MThRonald James Brown, MARCharles Edward (Eddie) Cloer, MTh -- Also listed in the 1976 programPaul Russell Cole, MARGary Dean Collier, MThKenneth James Dawdy, MARDaniel Allen Dozier, MARRussell Paul Dudrey, MThJohnny Ivy Duke, MThRaymond Thomas Exum, MARJohn David Fortner, MThRandal Jack Givens, MAR -- Also listed in the 1978 programRonald Eugene Goudeau, MThJames Calvin Henry, Jr., MARNoel Stephen Horton, MA -- Also listed in the 1976 programPaul Burton Isom, MARVirginia Kay Crawford Jackson, MARandall Shawn Jones, MAPaul Eugene Kitzmiller, MALeslie V. Mahagan, MThTimothy Earl Matheny, MThJoe Lee McDaniel, MARPat McGee, MThJames Burton McSwain, MAThomas D. Miller, MAJ. B. Myers, MThRodney C. Myers, MARWilliam Orchard-Hayes, III, MThCharles C. Pugh, III, MAD. Wayne Scott, MAHarold Shank, MARLarry Mack Sheehy, MAKeith A. Sorbo, MARHerman Paul Stanley, Jr., MARStephen Edward (Steve) Teel, MAR -- Also listed in the 1976 programTerry E. Thomley, MAJerry Wayne Thompson, MAJoseph August Tomlinson, Jr., MThThomas R. Wadsworth, MThAlan Ray Watson, MARMichael E. Weimer, MARFrank Earl Wheeler, MThGus White, III, MARJoseph Albert Woods, MTh
Administrators & Faculty:Annie May Alston -- LibrarianBill W. Flatt -- Registrar and Associate Professor of CounselingClifton L. (Cliff) Ganus, Jr. -- President, Harding CollegeHarold H. Hazelip -- Dean and Professor of Christian DoctrineJoel Johnson -- Director of Student Services -- Song leaderJack P. Lewis -- Professor of BibleJoe Mac Lynn -- Associate Professor of MinistryDon L. Meredith -- Associate LibrarianCarroll Duane Osburn -- Assistant Professor of New TestamentJohn A. Scott, Sr. -- Associate Professor of Old Testament and CounselingCarl Philip Slate -- Assistant Professor of Preaching and MissionsW. B. West, Jr. -- Professor of New Testament
Guests:Joe Barnett -- Minister, Broadway Church of Christ, Lubbock, TX -- AddressJim Chester -- Director, Harding Academy of Memphis A Cappella ChorusJack J. Goode -- Member, Board of TrusteesBill Simpson -- Minister, Coleman Avenue Church of Christ -- BenedictionClarence Sparks -- Minister, Hernando Church of Christ -- Invocationhttps://scholarworks.harding.edu/hst-graduates/1018/thumbnail.jp
Class of 2021
No full textGraduates:Edward V. Carr, MACMSean Patrick Cavender, MAMaurice A. Charles, MACMJake Chism, MDivWilliam Alexander Courington, MACChristean Covington, MDivKyle Dingus, MDivDavid Paul Gardner, MACMJohn L. Hardiman, MACMLogan Hollinsaid, MDivKent Michael Jobe, DMinAddison Scott Keele, MDivGlen E. Knabe, DMinSamuel E. Marlow Jr., MDivScott Andrew McFarland, MDivBrian Shawn Mickey, MACMMary Cana Moore, MDivBenjamin (Benji) Nicholas, MDivAaron Christopher Parker, MAJoshua Caleb Parnell, MDivIan Peele, MACMAnthony Ray Powell, MDivAllen Milton Stanley, DMinLucas Alexander Suddreth, MDivMorrisa Watson Summers, MDivTanner Ross Versage, MACMAlicia Dawn Williamson, MACM
Administrators & Faculty:Robert Allen Black -- Dean and Professor of New TestamentDavid Burks -- President, Harding UniversityJames T. (Jim) Martin -- Vice President -- InvocationBarry Stephen (Steve) McLeod -- Associate DeanMark E. Powell -- Professor of Theology -- Benediction
Guests:Rodney Plunket -- Addresshttps://scholarworks.harding.edu/hst-graduates/1062/thumbnail.jp
Validating a dynamic population microsimulation model: Recent experience in Australia
No full textAvailable published research on microsimulation tends to focus on the results of policy simulations rather than upon validation of the models and their outputs. Dynamic population microsimulation models, which age an entire population through time for some decades, create particular validation challenges. This article outlines some of the issues that arise when attempting to validate dynamic population models, including changing behaviour, the need to align results with other aggregate ‘official’ projections, data quality and useability. Drawing on recent experience with the construction of the new Australian Population and Policy Simulation Model (APPSIM), the article discusses the techniques being used to validate this new dynamic population microsimulation model.Dynamic microsimulation, validation, model output, usability
Quality of life and wellbeing among HIV outpatients in East Africa: a multicentre observational study.
No full textBACKGROUND: Global health investment has reduced HIV mortality and transmission. However, little is known of patient-reported outcomes alongside ART rollout. This study aimed to measure wellbeing using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) among outpatients at PEPFAR-funded facilities. METHODS: In a multicentre 2 country cross-sectional study, adults attending 12 facilities in Kenya and Uganda gave self-reported data on quality of life (physical and mental wellbeing dimensions), functional and a measure of multidimensional problems (physical, psychological, social and spiritual). RESULTS: Among the 1,337 participants, multidimensional problems were more common in psychological, spiritual and social domains than in physical. In multivariable analysis using GEE to adjust for facility effect, the mental health subscale of quality of life was lower for people with limited functional status (B = -5.27, 95% CI -5.99, 1. -4.56 p < 0.001) and higher for wealthier people (B = 0.91, 95% CI 0.48, 1.33, p < 0.001). The physical health subscale of quality of life was lower for those with limited functional status (B = -8.58, 95% CI -9.46 to -7.70, p < 0.001) and those who had a caregiver present (B = -1.97, 95% CI -3.72 to -0.23, p = 0.027), higher for wealthier people (B = 1.14, 95% CI 0.65, 1.64, p < 0.001), and positively associated with CD4 count (B = 1.61, 95% CI 1.08-2.14, p < 0.001). Multidimensional problems were more burdensome for people with limited functional status (B = -2.06, 95% CI -2.46 to -1.66, p < 0.001), and less burdensome with more education (B = 0.63, 95% CI 0.25-1.00, p = 0.001) or ART use (B = 0.94, 95% CI 0.34-1.53, p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS: Multidimensional problems are highly prevalent, and worse with declining function. Importantly, ART use does not appear to be protective for self-reported physical and mental dimensions of quality of life. Assessment and management of self-reported wellbeing must form part of HIV care and treatment services to ensure maximum benefit from ART investment
Southern Pacific Mortgages v Scott [2014] UKSC 52, Supreme Court
No full textEssential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Southern Pacific Mortgages v Scott [2014] UKSC 52, Supreme Court. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.</p
Commentary: The Extraordinary Revival of Dred Scott
No full textIn a widely reprinted 1987 speech, Justice Thurgood Marshall characterized the Supreme Court\u27s decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford as accurately reflecting the Founders\u27 views on many subjects, including race. The author argues that Dred Scott was dead wrong on almost all counts-as many contemporaneous commentators, including Abraham Lincoln, understood. It was not helpful to our understanding of history and constitutional law for Justice Marshall to have resuscitated this horribly misguided decision
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The justices behind Roe v. Wade ::the inside story /
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Tellina (Merisca) steinbecki Coan & Valentich-Scott 2010, new species
No full textTellina (Merisca) steinbecki Coan & Valentich-Scott, new species Figures 1 M–P, 2 C Shell ovate-subtrigonal, inequilateral, longer anteriorly (anterior end about 67% of length); posterior slope set off by moderate sulcus in right valve and shallower sulcus in left valve; posterior end not produced, moderately flexed to right, truncate; escutcheon deep, long, narrow; sculpture of dense, irregular commarginal lamellae, with conspicuous radial ribs in larger specimens that make the commarginal lamellae frilly in some places; right valve with very strong anterior and posterior lateral teeth, both distant and equidistant from the cardinal teeth; pallial sinus deep but stopping well short of anterior adductor muscle scar, merged with pallial line for about 70% of length. Length to 26 mm [CAS]. Type material. SBMNH 149550, holotype; length, 20.5 mm; height, 14.5 mm; SBMNH 149592, 56 paratypes, including both paired valves and separate valves; UNSM 1146207, 1 paratypes, 1 set of paired valves and 2 separate valves; CAS 184229, paratypes, 1 set of paired and two 2 separate valves; LACM 3137, paratypes, 2 separate valves. Type locality. Off the northeast end of Isla Danzante, Baja California, México; 25°48’15”N, 111°14’57”W; 200–300 feet [61–91 m]. Etymology. This species is named after John Steinbeck, noted American author who explored the Gulf of California with Ed Ricketts. Distribution. Bahía Santa Inés, Baja California Sur (27.0°N) [CAS], and Bahía San Carlos, Sonora (27.9°N) [SBMNH], México, to the Golfo de Cupica, Chocó, Colombia (6.4°N) [UMML]; Isla Baltra, Islas Galápagos, Ecuador (0.4°S) [CAS]; 35– 180 m. Comparisons. Tellina steinbecki has a pallial line similar to that of the Caribbean T. juttingae (Regteren Altena, 1965), but that species has a flaring, broadly rounded anterior margin, and has fine commarginal intercalary striae, rather than radial ribs. Of eastern Pacific taxa, it is closest to T. (M.) brevirostris Deshayes, 1855, but in that species the pallial sinus reaches very close to or fuses with anterior adductor muscle scars in both valves, with no area where sinus parallels pallial line (Figures 1Q–T). Tellina brevirostris is also more equilateral, the anterior end representing about 60% of the shell length, and the intercalary spaces between the commarginal lamellae have commarginal striae rather than radial ribs.Published as part of Coan, Eugene V. & Valentich-Scott, Paul, 2010, Three new species of Tellina (Bivalvia, Tellinidae) from the Panamic Province, pp. 55-58 in Zootaxa 2715 on page 5
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