12 research outputs found
Finding Tomahna: Myst as 1990s Time Capsule and Community
No full textThe original Myst took the 1990’s by storm, quickly becoming the best-selling games in the world after its initial release in 1993. Many gamers and reviewers look back now, accustomed to lightning-fast loading speeds and razor-sharp graphics, ask why? I believe that Myst was able to find such wild popularity because it was a relevant reflection of its time period. In all of its oddity and solitude, Myst is an excellent representation of the feelings of American adults in the 1990’s. This thesis examines Myst as a product of wartime, new technology, and of community
Maxx South Broadband John Robinson Block Special Collections Excellence Fund
No full textThe host of Cultural Conversations, Fred Smith, discusses the Maxx South John Robinson Block Special Collection Excellence Fund. Smith shares information about the history of the fund, biographical information about John Robinson Block, and provides visual examples of rare and important books purchased for the Mississippi State University Libraries\u27 Special Collections Rare Books Collection through the fund. The books shown are as follows: I Was a Negro in the South for 30 Days by Ray Sprigle, a promotional piece titled, Eudora Welty: A Note on the Author and Her Work by Kathrine Anne Porter which contains some of Welty\u27s earliest work, an extremely rare privately printed full study of two pieces concerning Richard Wright A hitherto unpublished manuscript by Richard Wright being a continuation of Black Boy and Notes preliminary to a full study of the work of Richard Wright by Constance Webb , a true first edition of Native Son by Richard Wright, My Life and Lectures by Lamar Fontaine C. E. Ph.D., the only copy of the 1935 publication, Mississippi Politics: Shall the People Rule or Crooked Politicians by Lucergious Spinks, poetry and pieces about the Civil War titled, Selections by H. N. Berry, a graphic illustration by Cieciorka (Si-Cork-a) titled The Hand , the last play in the second folio, 1632, The Tragedy of Cymbeline , by William Shakespear, Hidden Faces by Salvador Dali, and a signed copy of A Good Man is Hard to Find by Flannery O\u27Conner
Pengaruh Sales Promotion terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Konsumen di Maxx Coffee RS Siloam TB Simatupang
No full textThe number of coffee shops in Indonesia as of August 2019 reached more than 2,950 outlets, an increase of almost three times compared to 2016, which was only 1,000 outlets. Sales promotion which is an important element and can influence consumers to buy and use the products or services offered by the company. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of the promotion mix at Max Coffee Rs Siloam TB Simatupang. This study uses quantitative research methods with a descriptive approach. Sources of data in the analysis are secondary data obtained from Maxx Coffee Siloam Hospital Tb Simatupang and primary data obtained from distributing questionnaires to 100 respondents and direct observation at the research site. The data analysis technique used was simple linear regression analysis with SPSS version 23. The results of the research on the simultaneous test were obtained from the calculated F value = 56.707 with a significance of 0.000 with an omission of 0.05. So that it is proven that there is a simultaneous influence between the independent variable Sales Promotion on the dependent variable of Purchase Decision. Partially, the indicator of the sales promotion variable is based on the T value, it is known that the t-count value is 8.004> 1.987 t table. So it can be concluded that there is an influence between the independent variables Sales Promotion (coupons, rebates, price packs) on the dependent variable Purchase Decision. The author suggests to the company to be able to carry out attractive promotions and advertisements carried out by the company must be really creative and varied so that efforts to provide complete information related to product advantages can be well received by consumers
Hybrid Microgrid Model based on Solar Photovoltaics with Batteries and Fuel Cells system for intermittent applications
No full textabstract: Microgrids are a subset of the modern power structure; using distributed generation (DG) to supply power to communities rather than vast regions. The reduced scale mitigates loss allowing the power produced to do more with better control, giving greater security, reliability, and design flexibility. This paper explores the performance and cost viability of a hybrid grid-tied microgrid that utilizes Photovoltaic (PV), batteries, and fuel cell (FC) technology. The concept proposes that each community home is equipped with more PV than is required for normal operation. As the homes are part of a microgrid, excess or unused energy from one home is collected for use elsewhere within the microgrid footprint. The surplus power that would have been discarded becomes a community asset, and is used to run intermittent services. In this paper, the modeled community does not have parking adjacent to each home allowing for the installment of a privately owned slower Level 2 charger, making EV ownership option untenable. A solution is to provide a Level 3 DC Quick Charger (DCQC) as the intermittent service. The addition of batteries and Fuel Cells are meant to increase load leveling, reliability, and instill limited island capability.Dissertation/ThesisM.S.Tech Engineering 201
Field surveys of chickpea plant damage and association with biotic and abiotic factors in Saskatchewan in 2021-2023
No full textA chickpea health issue was first noted in July 2019 in southwest Saskatchewan, Canada. Surveys of commercial chickpea fields were undertaken in 2021, 2022 and 2023 to investigate the potential roles of herbicides, fungicides, fertilizer, seed treatments, inoculants, nutrients, nematodes, drought stress, and chickpea cultivars on severity of plant damage. Fields to which herbicide containing the active ingredient metribuzin had been applied had more severe symptoms compared to fields to which it had not. Seed treatment with Apron Advance (active ingredients thiabendazole, fludioxinil, metalaxyl) was associated with more severe symptoms than treatment with Vibrance Maxx (sedaxane, fludioxonil, metalaxyl). No effects of rhizobial inoculation of chickpea seed was observed. Fields in which lentil or canola preceded chickpea had higher severity of above-ground plant damage compared to fields in which chickpea followed barley or durum. No significant correlation was found between severity of plant damage and concentrations of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and chloride in plant tissues. A significant negative correlation (PThe presentation of the authors' names and (or) special characters in the title of the pdf file of the accepted manuscript may differ slightly from what is displayed on the item page. The information in the pdf file of the accepted manuscript reflects the original submission by the author
The Proceedings of Textile Institute 83rd World Conference, Shanghai, P.R. China
No full textThe paper explores the issues of corporate governance in the light of the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation passed in the USA. Corporate governance is a major issue in business globally and though it has received much attention in the business press there has been nothing specific about the apparel industry and little to draw attention to its importance for such a significant global industry. The paper contrasts the UK approach to corporate governance with its comply or explain ethic and the new legislative approach adopted by the US, more of a comply or go to jail ethic. It also outlines the widening power of the US legislation and its impact on companies and businesses outside of the US. The paper makes an analysis of apparel/textile companies registered on the New York Stock Exchange to show how many are non-US and how many are of US origin with operations outside the US - making the point that all these operations all fall within the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation. The results of this analysis show that for the apparel industry it does not encompass huge numbers of companies it does, however, include some significant players, like TK Maxx, GAP and Asda (George at Asda) etc. The paper was published in the proceedings of the 83rd Textile Institute World Conference, and presented at that conference in Shanghai May 2004. The Textile Institute has a Royal Charter and its conference proceedings are refereed internationally. This research led the author to invitations to give a seminar at the Association of International Accounts in Manchester. This research also led the author to invitations to give guest MBA lectures at Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen, Germany
Striking A Pose For Profit: An Investigational Pilot Study of Social Media Heavy Weights
No full textabstract: This study examines the relationships between the success of Instagram health and fitness influencers and the images they share. As social media continues to grow as a source of information and interconnectedness, the sway influencers hold over their followers and potential consumers grow too. The success of these influencers in gaining followers, motivating opinions and achieving an aesthetic physique, result in monetary gain. On the media site Instagram, influencers with one million followers can garner over $50,000 per sponsored post. Specifically, the research focuses on four Instagram influencers who have over 200,000 followers. The subjects, Amanda Bucci, Nikki Blackketter, Maxx Chewning and Christian Guzman, were selected based on their popularity within the weight lifting community. Together, these influencers have over 400 million followers on Instagram. The study analyzed 32 photos sourced from the influencer's Instagrams. Of the 32 images, 16 were selected as branded content and 16 were selected as candid content. These images were then coded to answer the following research questions: (1) is there a pattern in the visuals weight lifters share, (2) is there a difference between branded or candid content, (3) how do these similarities or lack thereof influence number of Instagram followers and financial success, and (4) what physical dimensions contribute to a weight lifter's success on Instagram? This study uses content analysis to understand the symbolic meaning of texts and visuals. With the findings showing recurrent themes between (1) posture of subject, (2) use of brand affiliation and (3) professional grade photography, we confirm that bodily capital, sponsorship and authenticity are successful tactics used by influencers to generate a following
Growth regulation and abiotic stress tolerance in annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.)
No full textAnnual bluegrass (Poa annua L.) is a cool-season grass species distributed worldwide. Its ability to persist under low mow heights and intensive management practices allow P. annua to serve as a desirable turfgrass for putting greens in mild climates. However, its low tolerance to heat and drought stress diminishes P. annua performance during summer in transitional and temperate climates. Under such circumstances, P. annua decline results in undesirable putting greens, especially in stands that commonly exist mixed with creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera L.). It is for this reason that P. annua is typically considered a problematic weed. However, control is often difficult and golf course superintendents may opt to cultivate P. annua despite its low summer stress tolerance. This requires high external inputs during summer months to maintain acceptable levels of play. Despite being consistently ranked as having poor heat and drought tolerance compared to other cool-season grass species, little is known regarding the mechanisms governing P. annua inferior resistance. The objectives of this research were to test the application of different products on improving P. annua summer performance and provide insight into the mechanisms governing P. annua low heat and drought stress tolerance. The first experiment was conducted over a two-year period at one location in New Jersey, on adjacent field plots. The study evaluated the effectiveness of several fungicides alone and in combination with a plant growth regulator for a total of 4 treatment programs [Daconil Action (chlorothalonil and acibenzolar-S-methyl); Appear II (Potassium phosphite); Daconil Action + Appear II; Daconil Action + Appear II + Primo Maxx (trinexapac-ethyl)] on improving P. annua summer performance. Treatments were applied every two weeks from June through September on P. annua managed under putting green conditions. Results indicated the ability of the fungicide treatments alone (Daconil Action or Appear II) or in combination (Daconil Action + Appear II or Daconil Action + Appear II + Primo Maxx) to improve P. annua summer performance to varying degrees; with the combination treatments having more consistent and greater effects. Two additional studies were conducted in growth chambers to gain insight into the mechanisms governing P. annua low heat and drought stress tolerance. One compared P. annua response to heat stress to the relatively more tolerant A. stolonifera, while the second compared their differential response under drought stress followed by post-drought recovery. Physiological parameters and metabolic analysis were conducted, and interspecific differences were observed between P. annua and A. stolonifera. Under heat stress P. annua exhibited more severe stress than A. stolonifera paired with the following metabolic differences: a relatively lower accumulation of sugars, such as sucrose, and a greater decline in organic acids and carbon intermediates that serve as substrates in photosynthesis, respiration, secondary metabolism, and stress protection. Under drought stress, P. annua exhibited greater signs of stress followed by slower recovery upon rewatering compared to A. stolonifera. Its lower drought resistance and slower recovery were associated with an inferior accumulation of metabolites (sugars and amino acids, such as sucrose, proline, and GABA) that can serve as osmolytes, have antioxidant properties, and can be metabolized upon rewatering to facilitate faster recovery. A third growth chamber study was conducted to test the ability of two ethylene inhibitors to improve P. annua tolerance to heat stress. The treatments included a chemical inhibitor, aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG), and a biological ethylene inhibitor, Paraburkholderia aspalathi, a plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) with 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid deaminase (ACCd) activity. After 21 days of heat stress both ethylene inhibitors improved P. annua performance under heat stress, indicated by higher turf quality, green canopy cover, relative water content, chlorophyl content. Both treatments also improved P. annua root maintenance under heat stress, where AVG had significantly greater root dry weight (g), while the PGPR with ACCd activity resulted in greater root total length (cm). Overall, results provided evidence that fungicides and plant growth regulators can improve P. annua summer performance, in the absence of disease. Additionally, key metabolites were identified giving insight into the pathways involved in P. annua susceptibility to heat and drought stress. Lastly, ethylene inhibitors were identified as a possible strategy for improve P. annua performance under heat stress.M.S.Includes bibliographical reference
Trans umbilical first trocar access during laparoscopic surgery
No full textBackground: In order to perform laparoscopic procedures, it is necessary to first access the peritoneal cavity and establish carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum. The placement of the first trocar remains a critical step in laparoscopic surgery. In order to minimize complications associated with placement of first trocar, several techniques have been reported. Author describe a surgical technique that provides a quick, safe, and reliable initial access to the peritoneal cavity with its excellent functional and cosmetic results.Methods: Retrospective study of patients who underwent various laparoscopic procedures at Maxx lyfe Hospital, Bathindi, Jammu was carried out by the closed technique for initial access to the peritoneal cavity through the umbilicus from July 2016 to May 2019. In this study, patients who had a prior midline laparotomy with involvement of the umbilicus were excluded.Results: Authors analyzed 456 patients (M = 190; F = 266) in the study period. Average age of the patients was 32 years (range:12-86). A physiologic defect was identified in the umbilical region in all patients who had no history of previous abdominal surgery in that region. The average time to access the peritoneal cavity was 30 seconds (range: 20-50).Conclusions: This technique is quick, safe, reliable, simple, and easy to learn and easy to perform. It is associated with no mortality and minimal morbidity and has excellent cosmetic results. Based on authors experience, authors believe that this method provides surgeons with an effective and safe way to insert the first trocar and recommend it as a routine procedure to access the peritoneal cavity for abdominal laparoscopic surgery
Seed Treatment and N Rate Do Not Impact Dry Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Plant Growth or Grain Yield in Ontario
No full textApplication of nitrogen fertilizer and commercial seed treatments are two strategies dry bean growers in Ontario utilize to manage root rot and maximize yields. However, data solidifying these practices is absent or outdated. Experiments were conducted at the Huron Research Station, near Exeter, Ontario, from 2008 to 2010 to measure plant growth and yield responses for navy, kidney, and cranberry dry bean market classes (cv. T9905, Pink Panther, and Etna, respectively) to seed treatment (NST – no seed treatment; CMBD – Cruiser Maxx Bean + Dynasty) and N fertilizer rates of 0, 35, 70, 105, 140 and 175 kg N ha-1. Plant measurements taken included plant emergence, vigour, height and maturity, plant and seed mass, and grain moisture and yield. Over three years, plant growth and yield responses to seed treatment and nitrogen fertilizer were very scarce. Plant emergence and vigour either improved or were not affected by seed treatment or N rate, while increasing N rates increased plant height of only Pink Panther in 2008. Plant mass was unaffected by either factor while seed treatment decreased days to maturity and grain moisture of T9905 in 2008. Nitrogen fertilizer improved the grain yield of Etna, with the highest yields occurring with 70 kg N ha-1 or more, while other cultivar site-years did not respond. Overall, these results demonstrate dry beans rarely respond to N fertilizer or seed treatment at the Huron Research Station. Additional testing over multiple years and locations would assist in predicting these responses.The presentation of the authors' names and (or) special characters in the title of the pdf file of the accepted manuscript may differ slightly from what is displayed on the item page. The information in the pdf file of the accepted manuscript reflects the original submission by the author
