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Sauerian phenomenology: German Theory and Carl Sauer's <i>The Morphology of Landscape</i>
No full textCarl Sauer's The Morphology of Landscape is a foundational text for cultural geography. Instead of focusing on culture, however, this article pays special attention to Sauer's use of phenomenology. Through the lens of German Theory, I detail the debate around areal realism in German geography amongst Carl Ritter, Julius Fröbel, Alexander von Humboldt, and Alfred Hettner leading up to The Morphology of Landscape. By reconstructing the onto-epistemological problem that Sauer's invocation of phenomenology responds to, I extrapolate a Sauerian phenomenology for both physical and human geography.</p
Comparação de métodos para calcular a recarga de água subterrânea para aquíferos cársticos em um clima mediterrâneo
No full textAbstract Karst aquifers can be particularly vulnerable to human activities and climate change due to their relatively high degree of connection with the surface. This study utilized an ensemble of event-based recharge calculation methods to address the problem of structural uncertainty for the example of the Western Mountain Aquifer (WMA), a Mediterranean karst aquifer located in Israel and the West Bank. Spatially distributed recharge estimates derived from the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) and the process-based infiltration model (PIM) were compared to site-specific, empirical regression models. The SWAT and PIM mean annual recharge estimates ranged from 32–34.6% of precipitation, almost equating to the results of empirical regression models (32–36%). Future recharge predictions under the influence of climate change were quantified by parameterizing the SWAT and PIM methods with a downscaled regional climate model of Israel. SWAT predicts a 23% decrease in recharge by 2051–2070 relative to 1981–2001. In contrast, PIM shows a 9% decrease, possibly due to the representation of infiltration through preferential flow pathways and exclusion of surface runoff processes. These divergent projections underline key methodological differences in the representation of hydrological processes. Nevertheless, both methods effectively provided good estimates of groundwater recharge. The recharge rates estimated from the various methods were integrated into MODFLOW to assess their relative impacts on groundwater storage dynamics. The ensemble of MODFLOW projected groundwater storage outputs can provide guidance for sustainable groundwater management in the region.Résumé Les aquifères karstiques peuvent être particulièrement vulnérables aux activités humaines et au changement climatique en raison de leur relativement haut degré de connexion avec la surface. Cette étude a utilisé un ensemble des méthodes de calcul de recharge basée sur des événements pour résoudre la problème de l’incertitude structurelle pour l’exemple de l’aquifère de la montagne occidentale (WMA), un aquifère karstique méditerranéen située en Israël et Cisjordanie. Les estimations de la recharge distribuée spatialement déduite de l’outil SWAT (Evaluation Sol et Eau) et du modèle d’infiltration basée sur les processus (PIM) ont été comparées aux modèles de régression empirique spécifiques au site. Les estimations de la recharge moyenne annuelle à partir des modèles SWAT et PIM sont comprises entre 32 et 34.6% des précipitations, ce qui équivaut presque aux résultats des modèles de régression empiriques (32-36%). Les prévisions de recharge future sous influence de changement climatique ont été quantifiées en paramétrant les méthodes SWAT et PIM avec un modèle climatique régional de descente d’échelle pour Israël. Le modèle SWAT prédit une diminution de 23% de la recharge pour la période 2051-2070 par rapport à la période 1981-2001. En revanche, le modèle PIM indique une diminution de 9%, due probablement à la représentation de l’infiltration par des voies d’écoulement préférentielles et à l’exclusion des processus de ruissellement de surface. Ces projections divergentes soulignent des différences méthodologiques clés dans la représentation des processus hydrologiques. Néanmoins, les deux méthodes ont fourni de bonnes estimations de la recharge des eaux souterraines. Les taux de recharge estimés à partir des différentes méthodes ont été intégrés dans MODFLOW pour évaluer leurs impacts relatifs sur la dynamique de stockage des eaux souterraines. L’ensemble des résultats de projections du stockage des eaux souterraines de MODFLOW peut fournir des orientations pour une gestion durable des eaux souterraines dans la région.Resumen Los acuíferos kársticos pueden ser especialmente vulnerables a las actividades humanas y al cambio climático debido a su grado relativamente alto de conexión con la superficie. Este estudio utilizó un conjunto de métodos de cálculo de recarga basados en eventos para abordar el problema de la incertidumbre estructural para el ejemplo del Acuífero de la Montaña Occidental (AMO), un acuífero kárstico mediterráneo situado en Israel y Cisjordania. Las estimaciones de recarga distribuidas espacialmente derivadas de Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) y del modelo de infiltración basado en procesos (PIM) se compararon con modelos de regresión empíricos específicos para cada emplazamiento. Las estimaciones de recarga media anual de SWAT y PIM oscilaron entre el 32-34,6% de las precipitaciones, casi igualando los resultados de los modelos de regresión empírica (32-36%). Las predicciones futuras de recarga bajo la influencia del cambio climático se cuantificaron parametrizando los métodos SWAT y PIM con un modelo climático regional de Israel reducido. SWAT predice una disminución del 23% en la recarga para 2051-2070 en relación con 1981-2001. En cambio, el PIM muestra una disminución del 9%, posiblemente debido a la representación de la infiltración a través de vías de flujo preferenciales y a la exclusión de los procesos de escorrentía superficial. Estas proyecciones divergentes subrayan diferencias metodológicas clave en la representación de los procesos hidrológicos. No obstante, ambos métodos proporcionaron efectivamente buenas estimaciones de la recarga de las aguas subterráneas. Las tasas de recarga estimadas a partir de los distintos métodos se integraron en MODFLOW para evaluar sus efectos relativos en la dinámica de almacenamiento de las aguas subterráneas. El conjunto de resultados del almacenamiento de aguas subterráneas proyectado por MODFLOW puede servir de orientación para una gestión sostenible de las aguas subterráneas en la región.摘要 岩溶含水层由于与地表的相对高度连接，特别容易受到人类活动和气候变化的影响。本研究利用基于事件的补给计算方法集合，针对位于以色列和西岸的地中海岩溶含水层——西部山脉含水层（WMA）的结构不确定性问题进行了研究。通过土壤和水评估工具（SWAT）以及基于过程的入渗模型（PIM）得出的空间分布补给估计值与现场特定的经验回归模型进行了比较。SWAT和PIM的平均年补给估计值在降水的32-34.6%之间，几乎等同于经验回归模型的结果（32-36%）。未来在气候变化影响下的补给预测是通过将SWAT和PIM方法参数化，使用以色列的降尺度区域气候模型来量化的。SWAT预测到2051-2070年相对于1981-2001年补给量将减少23%。相反，PIM显示减少9%，这可能是由于模型中优先流路径的渗透表示以及排除了地表径流过程。这些不同的预测突出了水文过程表示中的关键方法差异。尽管如此，两种方法都有效地提供了良好的地下水补给估计。从各种方法估计的补给率被整合到MODFLOW中，以评估它们对地下水储存动态的相对影响。MODFLOW集合预测的地下水储存输出可以为该地区的可持续地下水管理提供指导。Resumo Os aquíferos cársticos podem ser particularmente vulneráveis às atividades humanas e às mudanças climáticas devido ao seu grau relativamente alto de conexão com a superfície. Este estudo utilizou um conjunto de métodos de cálculo de recarga baseados em eventos para abordar o problema da incerteza estrutural para o exemplo do Aquífero Western Mountain (AWM), um aquífero cárstico mediterrâneo localizado em Israel e na Cisjordânia. Estimativas de recarga distribuídas espacialmente derivadas do Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) e do modelo de infiltração baseado em processos (MIBP) foram comparadas a modelos de regressão empírica específicos do local. As estimativas de recarga anual média do SWAT e do MIBP variaram de 32 a 34.6% da precipitação, quase igualando os resultados dos modelos de regressão empírica (32 a 36%). As previsões de recarga futura sob a influência da mudança climática foram quantificadas por meio da parametrização dos métodos SWAT e MIBP com um modelo climático regional de Israel em escala reduzida. O SWAT prevê uma redução de 23% na recarga até 2051-2070 em relação a 1981-2001. Em contraste, o MIBP mostra uma redução de 9%, possivelmente devido à representação da infiltração por meio de caminhos de fluxo preferenciais e à exclusão dos processos de escoamento superficial. Essas projeções divergentes destacam as principais diferenças metodológicas na representação dos processos hidrológicos. No entanto, ambos os métodos forneceram boas estimativas da recarga de águas subterrâneas. As taxas de recarga estimadas pelos vários métodos foram integradas ao MODFLOW para avaliar seus impactos relativos na dinâmica de armazenamento de águas subterrâneas. O conjunto de resultados de armazenamento de águas subterrâneas projetados pelo MODFLOW pode fornecer orientação para o gerenciamento sustentável das águas subterrâneas na região.Abstract Karst aquifers can be particularly vulnerable to human activities and climate change due to their relatively high degree of connection with the surface. This study utilized an ensemble of event-based recharge calculation methods to address the problem of structural uncertainty for the example of the Western Mountain Aquifer (WMA), a Mediterranean karst aquifer located in Israel and the West Bank. Spatially distributed recharge estimates derived from the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) and the process-based infiltration model (PIM) were compared to site-specific, empirical regression models. The SWAT and PIM mean annual recharge estimates ranged from 32–34.6% of precipitation, almost equating to the results of empirical regression models (32–36%). Future recharge predictions under the influence of climate change were quantified by parameterizing the SWAT and PIM methods with a downscaled regional climate model of Israel. SWAT predicts a 23% decrease in recharge by 2051–2070 relative to 1981–2001. In contrast, PIM shows a 9% decrease, possibly due to the representation of infiltration through preferential flow pathways and exclusion of surface runoff processes. These divergent projections underline key methodological differences in the representation of hydrological processes. Nevertheless, both methods effectively provided good estimates of groundwater recharge. The recharge rates estimated from the various methods were integrated into MODFLOW to assess their relative impacts on groundwater storage dynamics. The ensemble of MODFLOW projected groundwater storage outputs can provide guidance for sustainable groundwater management in the region.Résumé Les aquifères karstiques peuvent être particulièrement vulnérables aux activités humaines et au changement climatique en raison de leur relativement haut degré de connexion avec la surface. Cette étude a utilisé un ensemble des méthodes de calcul de recharge basée sur des événements pour résoudre la problème de l’incertitude structurelle pour l’exemple de l’aquifère de la montagne occidentale (WMA), un aquifère karstique méditerranéen située en Israël et Cisjordanie. Les estimations de la recharge distribuée spatialement déduite de l’outil SWAT (Evaluation Sol et Eau) et du modèle d’infiltration basée sur les processus (PIM) ont été comparées aux modèles de régression empirique spécifiques au site. Les estimations de la recharge moyenne annuelle à partir des modèles SWAT et PIM sont comprises entre 32 et 34.6% des précipitations, ce qui équivaut presque aux résultats des modèles de régression empiriques (32-36%). Les prévisions de recharge future sous influence de changement climatique ont été quantifiées en paramétrant les méthodes SWAT et PIM avec un modèle climatique régional de descente d’échelle pour Israël. Le modèle SWAT prédit une diminution de 23% de la recharge pour la période 2051-2070 par rapport à la période 1981-2001. En revanche, le modèle PIM indique une diminution de 9%, due probablement à la représentation de l’infiltration par des voies d’écoulement préférentielles et à l’exclusion des processus de ruissellement de surface. Ces projections divergentes soulignent des différences méthodologiques clés dans la représentation des processus hydrologiques. Néanmoins, les deux méthodes ont fourni de bonnes estimations de la recharge des eaux souterraines. Les taux de recharge estimés à partir des différentes méthodes ont été intégrés dans MODFLOW pour évaluer leurs impacts relatifs sur la dynamique de stockage des eaux souterraines. L’ensemble des résultats de projections du stockage des eaux souterraines de MODFLOW peut fournir des orientations pour une gestion durable des eaux souterraines dans la région.Resumen Los acuíferos kársticos pueden ser especialmente vulnerables a las actividades humanas y al cambio climático debido a su grado relativamente alto de conexión con la superficie. Este estudio utilizó un conjunto de métodos de cálculo de recarga basados en eventos para abordar el problema de la incertidumbre estructural para el ejemplo del Acuífero de la Montaña Occidental (AMO), un acuífero kárstico mediterráneo situado en Israel y Cisjordania. Las estimaciones de recarga distribuidas espacialmente derivadas de Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) y del modelo de infiltración basado en procesos (PIM) se compararon con modelos de regresión empíricos específicos para cada emplazamiento. Las estimaciones de recarga media anual de SWAT y PIM oscilaron entre el 32-34,6% de las precipitaciones, casi igualando los resultados de los modelos de regresión empírica (32-36%). Las predicciones futuras de recarga bajo la influencia del cambio climático se cuantificaron parametrizando los métodos SWAT y PIM con un modelo climático regional de Israel reducido. SWAT predice una disminución del 23% en la recarga para 2051-2070 en relación con 1981-2001. En cambio, el PIM muestra una disminución del 9%, posiblemente debido a la representación de la infiltración a través de vías de flujo preferenciales y a la exclusión de los procesos de escorrentía superficial. Estas proyecciones divergentes subrayan diferencias metodológicas clave en la representación de los procesos hidrológicos. No obstante, ambos métodos proporcionaron efectivamente buenas estimaciones de la recarga de las aguas subterráneas. Las tasas de recarga estimadas a partir de los distintos métodos se integraron en MODFLOW para evaluar sus efectos relativos en la dinámica de almacenamiento de las aguas subterráneas. El conjunto de resultados del almacenamiento de aguas subterráneas proyectado por MODFLOW puede servir de orientación para una gestión sostenible de las aguas subterráneas en la región.摘要 岩溶含水层由于与地表的相对高度连接，特别容易受到人类活动和气候变化的影响。本研究利用基于事件的补给计算方法集合，针对位于以色列和西岸的地中海岩溶含水层——西部山脉含水层（WMA）的结构不确定性问题进行了研究。通过土壤和水评估工具（SWAT）以及基于过程的入渗模型（PIM）得出的空间分布补给估计值与现场特定的经验回归模型进行了比较。SWAT和PIM的平均年补给估计值在降水的32-34.6%之间，几乎等同于经验回归模型的结果（32-36%）。未来在气候变化影响下的补给预测是通过将SWAT和PIM方法参数化，使用以色列的降尺度区域气候模型来量化的。SWAT预测到2051-2070年相对于1981-2001年补给量将减少23%。相反，PIM显示减少9%，这可能是由于模型中优先流路径的渗透表示以及排除了地表径流过程。这些不同的预测突出了水文过程表示中的关键方法差异。尽管如此，两种方法都有效地提供了良好的地下水补给估计。从各种方法估计的补给率被整合到MODFLOW中，以评估它们对地下水储存动态的相对影响。MODFLOW集合预测的地下水储存输出可以为该地区的可持续地下水管理提供指导。Resumo Os aquíferos cársticos podem ser particularmente vulneráveis às atividades humanas e às mudanças climáticas devido ao seu grau relativamente alto de conexão com a superfície. Este estudo utilizou um conjunto de métodos de cálculo de recarga baseados em eventos para abordar o problema da incerteza estrutural para o exemplo do Aquífero Western Mountain (AWM), um aquífero cárstico mediterrâneo localizado em Israel e na Cisjordânia. Estimativas de recarga distribuídas espacialmente derivadas do Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) e do modelo de infiltração baseado em processos (MIBP) foram comparadas a modelos de regressão empírica específicos do local. As estimativas de recarga anual média do SWAT e do MIBP variaram de 32 a 34.6% da precipitação, quase igualando os resultados dos modelos de regressão empírica (32 a 36%). As previsões de recarga futura sob a influência da mudança climática foram quantificadas por meio da parametrização dos métodos SWAT e MIBP com um modelo climático regional de Israel em escala reduzida. O SWAT prevê uma redução de 23% na recarga até 2051-2070 em relação a 1981-2001. Em contraste, o MIBP mostra uma redução de 9%, possivelmente devido à representação da infiltração por meio de caminhos de fluxo preferenciais e à exclusão dos processos de escoamento superficial. Essas projeções divergentes destacam as principais diferenças metodológicas na representação dos processos hidrológicos. No entanto, ambos os métodos forneceram boas estimativas da recarga de águas subterrâneas. As taxas de recarga estimadas pelos vários métodos foram integradas ao MODFLOW para avaliar seus impactos relativos na dinâmica de armazenamento de águas subterrâneas. O conjunto de resultados de armazenamento de águas subterrâneas projetados pelo MODFLOW pode fornecer orientação para o gerenciamento sustentável das águas subterrâneas na região.Abstract Karst aquifers can be particularly vulnerable to human activities and climate change due to their relatively high degree of connection with the surface. This study utilized an ensemble of event-based recharge calculation methods to address the problem of structural uncertainty for the example of the Western Mountain Aquifer (WMA), a Mediterranean karst aquifer located in Israel and the West Bank. Spatially distributed recharge estimates derived from the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) and the process-based infiltration model (PIM) were compared to site-specific, empirical regression models. The SWAT and PIM mean annual recharge estimates ranged from 32–34.6% of precipitation, almost equating to the results of empirical regression models (32–36%). Future recharge predictions under the influence of climate change were quantified by parameterizing the SWAT and PIM methods with a downscaled regional climate model of Israel. SWAT predicts a 23% decrease in recharge by 2051–2070 relative to 1981–2001. In contrast, PIM shows a 9% decrease, possibly due to the representation of infiltration through preferential flow pathways and exclusion of surface runoff processes. These divergent projections underline key methodological differences in the representation of hydrological processes. Nevertheless, both methods effectively provided good estimates of groundwater recharge. The recharge rates estimated from the various methods were integrated into MODFLOW to assess their relative impacts on groundwater storage dynamics. The ensemble of MODFLOW projected groundwater storage outputs can provide guidance for sustainable groundwater management in the region.Résumé Les aquifères karstiques peuvent être particulièrement vulnérables aux activités humaines et au changement climatique en raison de leur relativement haut degré de connexion avec la surface. Cette étude a utilisé un ensemble des méthodes de calcul de recharge basée sur des événements pour résoudre la problème de l’incertitude structurelle pour l’exemple de l’aquifère de la montagne occidentale (WMA), un aquifère karstique méditerranéen située en Israël et Cisjordanie. Les estimations de la recharge distribuée spatialement déduite de l’outil SWAT (Evaluation Sol et Eau) et du modèle d’infiltration basée sur les processus (PIM) ont été comparées aux modèles de régression empirique spécifiques au site. Les estimations de la recharge moyenne annuelle à partir des modèles SWAT et PIM sont comprises entre 32 et 34.6% des précipitations, ce qui équivaut presque aux résultats des modèles de régression empiriques (32-36%). Les prévisions de recharge future sous influence de changement climatique ont été quantifiées en paramétrant les méthodes SWAT et PIM avec un modèle climatique régional de descente d’échelle pour Israël. Le modèle SWAT prédit une diminution de 23% de la recharge pour la période 2051-2070 par rapport à la période 1981-2001. En revanche, le modèle PIM indique une diminution de 9%, due probablement à la représentation de l’infiltration par des voies d’écoulement préférentielles et à l’exclusion des processus de ruissellement de surface. Ces projections divergentes soulignent des différences méthodologiques clés dans la représentation des processus hydrologiques. Néanmoins, les deux méthodes ont fourni de bonnes estimations de la recharge des eaux souterraines. Les taux de recharge estimés à partir des différentes méthodes ont été intégrés dans MODFLOW pour évaluer leurs impacts relatifs sur la dynamique de stockage des eaux souterraines. L’ensemble des résultats de projections du stockage des eaux souterraines de MODFLOW peut fournir des orientations pour une gestion durable des eaux souterraines dans la région.Resumen Los acuíferos kársticos pueden ser especialmente vulnerables a las actividades humanas y al cambio climático debido a su grado relativamente alto de conexión con la superficie. Este estudio utilizó un conjunto de métodos de cálculo de recarga basados en eventos para abordar el problema de la incertidumbre estructural para el ejemplo del Acuífero de la Montaña Occidental (AMO), un acuífero kárstico mediterráneo situado en Israel y Cisjordania. Las estimaciones de recarga distribuidas espacialmente derivadas de Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) y del modelo de infiltración basado en procesos (PIM) se compararon con modelos de regresión empíricos específicos para cada emplazamiento. Las estimaciones de recarga media anual de SWAT y PIM oscilaron entre el 32-34,6% de las precipitaciones, casi igualando los resultados de los modelos de regresión empírica (32-36%). Las predicciones futuras de recarga bajo la influencia del cambio climático se cuantificaron parametrizando los métodos SWAT y PIM con un modelo climático regional de Israel reducido. SWAT predice una disminución del 23% en la recarga para 2051-2070 en relación con 1981-2001. En cambio, el PIM muestra una disminución del 9%, posiblemente debido a la representación de la infiltración a través de vías de flujo preferenciales y a la exclusión de los procesos de escorrentía superficial. Estas proyecciones divergentes subrayan diferencias metodológicas clave en la representación de los procesos hidrológicos. No obstante, ambos métodos proporcionaron efectivamente buenas estimaciones de la recarga de las aguas subterráneas. Las tasas de recarga estimadas a partir de los distintos métodos se integraron en MODFLOW para evaluar sus efectos relativos en la dinámica de almacenamiento de las aguas subterráneas. El conjunto de resultados del almacenamiento de aguas subterráneas proyectado por MODFLOW puede servir
Observing prosociality and talent: the emotional characteristics and behavioral outcomes of elevation and admiration in 6.5- to 8-year-old children
No full textSeeing others getting the help they need and deserve elicits positive emotions in young children (Hepach et al., 2012; Hepach & Tomasello, 2020). However, it remains unclear whether the positive emotions elicited are an indicator of the moral emotion of elevation which has been shown to be a distinct emotion that leads to increased prosocial behaviour in adults (Cox, 2010; Haidt, 2000, 2003; Schnall et al., 2010). Here we examined the specific emotional characteristics and behavioural outcomes of two closely related other-praising moral emotions: elevation and admiration. We exposed 182 6.5- to 8.5-year-old children being raised in Aotearoa, New Zealand, to an elevation- and admiration-inducing video clip. Afterwards children’s emotion experiences and prosocial behaviour was measured. Findings revealed higher levels of happiness, care and warmth in the elevation condition and higher levels of upliftment in the admiration condition. Perhaps surprisingly, findings revealed no differences in prosocial behaviour between the elevation and admiration conditions. This is the first study to assess elevation in childhood and offers a novel paradigm to investigate the role of moral emotions as potential motivators underlying helping
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
"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
Wind Humanities: An Elemental Media Approach
No full textThis article introduces wind humanities as a burgeoning field, exploring how wind shapes experience, reasoning, artistic and knowledge production. It positions wind as a medium, model, and lived experience, drawing on environmental humanities, media studies, and artistic practice to investigate wind’s methodological, epistemological, and ontological implications for humanistic inquiry. The authors situate this emergent field within the broader environmental and elemental turn in the humanities and media studies, highlighting its connections to new materialism and its potential to transform our understanding of both wind and the elemental more broadly. They suggest a rich and evolving landscape of inquiry around wind, highlighting past work and introducing the ten contributions to this stream, which explore wind as media, model, and experience across military technology, volumetric poetry, a libretto, animacies, aesthetics, diffraction, environmental perception, risk communication, indigenous cosmologies, and energy infrastructure
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
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
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
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