155 research outputs found
Sondra Gash interview
No full textEvelyn Hershey of the American Labor Museum interviews Sondra Gash, who provides her narrative of her experiences growing up in Paterson, and her father's activities in Labor movement efforts. Sondra Gash is the daughter of noted labor activist Sol Stetin, and is the author of "Silk Elegy," a collection of narrative poems that details industrial life and the union struggle in early 20th century Paterson
The elephants (Loxodonta africana) of Gash-Barka, Eritrea: Part 1. Historical perspective and related findings
Get PDFThis article reviews the historic range of elephant in Eritrea, as gleaned from archaeological and literary sources, notes taxonomic knowledge, and provides recent field data on the presence and status of elephant in the Gash-Barka area in the south-west. The shrinking habitat in Eritrea is due to both human settlement and lack of water resources. Two recent ground surveys, December 2001 and January-February 2003, implemented by the fourth author, as well as regular low flying United Nations flights between Ethiopia and Eritrea provided invaluable information of Eritrea's southwestern region. The dense riverine forest composed mostly of doum palms makes observation from the air difficult. During the last ground survey (Jan-Feb 2003) 'All 83 elephants, young and adult, observed in various locations within the watersheds of the Gash and Setit Rivers appeared in good physical condition'
Developing the Remote Sensing-Gash Analytical Model for Estimating Vegetation Rainfall Interception at Very High Resolution: A Case Study in the Heihe River Basin
No full textAccurately quantifying the vegetation rainfall interception at a high resolution is critical for rainfall-runoff modeling and flood forecasting, and is also essential for understanding its further impact on local, regional, and even global water cycle dynamics. In this study, the Remote Sensing-based Gash model (RS-Gash model) is developed based on a modified Gash model for interception loss estimation using remote sensing observations at the regional scale, and has been applied and validated in the upper reach of the Heihe River Basin of China for different types of vegetation. To eliminate the scale error and the effect of mixed pixels, the RS-Gash model is applied at a fine scale of 30 m with the high resolution vegetation area index retrieved by using the unified model of bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF-U) for the vegetation canopy. Field validation shows that the RMSE and R-2 of the interception ratio are 3.7% and 0.9, respectively, indicating the model's strong stability and reliability at fine scale. The temporal variation of vegetation rainfall interception and its relationship with precipitation are further investigated. In summary, the RS-Gash model has demonstrated its effectiveness and reliability in estimating vegetation rainfall interception. When compared to the coarse resolution results, the application of this model at 30-m fine resolution is necessary to resolve the scaling issues as shown in this study.National Natural Science Foundation of China [91425301, 41271346, 91437214, 91547210, 51579128]; China Postdoctoral Science Foundation [2015M581106]; Major State Basic Research Development Program of China [2013CB733402]SCI(E)ARTICLE7
A descriptive study of the effect of homelessness on children's self concept, self esteem, social desirability and attitude toward parents, 1991
Get PDFThe overall objective of this study was to present factors which affect children who are homeless. To attain this objective the following areas were addressed: (A) Self Concept, (B) Self Esteem, (D) Social Desirability and (D) Child's Attitude Toward Parents.A descriptive questionnaire was used for this study. A convenient sample of homeless children from the Atlanta Children Shelter in Atlanta, Georgia was used. The study found that there was a significant relationship between children's self concept, selfesteem, social desirability and attitude toward parents
Examining The Relationship Between Spiritual Resources, Self-Efficacy, Life Attidues, Cognition, And Personal Characteristics Of Homeless African American Women
Get PDFAfrican Americans comprise 12% of the American population and 45% of the homeless sheltered population (United States Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD], 2007). The fastest growing segment is African American women and African American women with children. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between spiritual resources, self-efficacy, life attitudes, cognition, and personal characteristics (e.g., physical and mental health, age, marital status, number of children, number and length of times homeless and perceptions of being at risk for serious illness) of homeless African American women from 30 years of age and older who were trying to become domiciled. This nonexperimental exploratory, descriptive research study used data collected as part of a larger study on African American women and homelessness. A total of 160 women participated in the study by completing a demographic interview with the researcher, the Life Attitudes Scale, the Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Faith, Religion, and Spiritual Resources (FSRQ) Scale. To determine if cognitive ability was impaired, the women completed the Mini-Mental State (MSSE) exam. Women who scored less than 23 on this test were excluded from the study. The findings of this study indicated that self-reported physical and mental health were not related to the three subscales, homeless faith coping, instrumental religion, and spiritual resources on the FSRQ. The relationships between general and social self-efficacy and life attitudes were not mediated by the three subscales and total scores for the FSRQ. No statistically significant correlations were obtained between the FSRQ and the 11 measures of the MMSE. However, a statistically significant correlation was found between total scores for the FSRQ and the MMSE. Number of times homeless and length of time homeless were predictive of faith, instrumental coping, and spiritual resources. The age cohorts differed on life attitudes (purpose in life, death acceptance, and existential transcendence). Further research is needed to explore the role of spirituality in helping African American homeless women move into domiciled living. Nursing interventions can be developed to help the women use their spirituality to develop self-efficacy that can help improve their life attitudes
How the Kidney Transplant System Violates Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
No full textThis thesis is an examination of two ongoing civil cases regarding racial discrimination in kidney transplant waitlists. While these cases take place on opposite sides of the country, one in California and one in New York, they address the same issue. Both plaintiffs were men seeking kidney transplants and hoping to be put on the waitlist but have instead found themselves being discriminated against for being Black. Lawsuits have been filed against hospitals for violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, among other charges. It is the goal of this thesis to examine the validity of these claims and how the current kidney testing and waitlist process is disproportionately harming Black Americans. Various pieces of case law will be analyzed and applied to the cases at issue and additional relevant principles and guidelines will be reviewed. It is the contention of this author that both cases should be found in favor of the plaintiff, and there are sufficient facts and evidence to justify this ruling.999
Land Use/Land Cover Changes and Associated Impacts on Water Yield Availability and Variations in the Mereb-Gash River Basin in the Horn of Africa
Get PDFClimate variability and drought are increasing in the Horn of Africa. Evaluating land use/land cover (LULC) changes and their impacts on water availability and variation are vital for regional land use planning and water resources management. LULC changes during 2000-2015 were estimated using high-resolution Landsat images and the Google Earth Engine cloud platform, and land use dynamic index (K). The impact of LULC change on water yield was evaluated using the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoff (InVEST) model. The results at a regional scale show that there were rapid decreases in the area of forests and barren lands (-K) while there was a drastic increase in the built-up area (+Kvalues). The transition was found to occur from forested land to low and very low biomass areas with 51.13% and 16.7%, respectively. There were similar LULC changes in the Mereb-Gash River Basin. The mean annual water yield increased for all the catchments during 2000-2015 and with the peak in 2005. The highest annual sum water yield decreased in the forested lands from 43.18 million m(3)in 2000 to 4.1 million m(3)in 2015. There was a strong positive correlation between areal changes (%) and the annual water yield variations (%) for all the LULC types except for water body, and the correlation was significantly positive for forest (p <0.01). The study demonstrates that the decrease in forested areas and expansion in the built-up areas had large impacts on water yield. The impacts may increase pressure on ecosystem services, exacerbate water scarcity, and food insecurity.Peer reviewe
Fixed-term contracts - The new European inequality? Comparing men and women in West Germany and France
No full textThis paper seeks to reveal whether fixed-term contracts are the new European inequality and does so in a comparative analysis of two countries typically regarded as eurosclerotic: West Germany and France. We compare the wages, wage growth and labour market outcomes of fixed-term contract workers relative to a matched sample of permanent workers with similar characteristics. Using seven waves of the European Community Household Panel (ECHP) we find evidence of wage penalties, increased exposure to unemployment and repeat spells of fixed-term employment. However, these tendencies vary significantly by country and by gender. The main finding of this paper is the extent to which fixed-term contract employment is of considerable disadvantage for French women. This is important, as previous research on female employment in the UK and in West Germany (Booth et al., 2002; Giesecke and Gross, 2003), two countries with intermittent female employment, did not find evidence of fixed-term worker disadvantage. Our findings, however, suggest that in countries where female employment tends to be full-time and continuous, the introduction of fixed-term contracts challenges the existing gender contract. © The Author 2007. Published by Oxford University Press and the Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics. All rights reserved
Devil's Race Course, Yellowstone National Park, Wyo., U.S.A.
No full textDEVIL'S RACE COURSE, YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING. Hayden Valley, the central point of which is shown in this view, was once a vast arm of Yellowstone lake, but the outlet cut so deep a gash in the rocks near the present head of the Grand Canyon (at and above the Upper Falls) that the area now known as Hayden Valley was drained and became an extensive, undulating grassy meadow, having an area of over 50 square miles. Numerous creeks drain the surrounding hills and the broad slopes of the valley into the Yellowstone River at various points in its course across Hayden Valley. One of the longest, Trout Creek, comes from the western border of the valley, and as it nears the river, has cut for itself one of the most tortuous pathways imaginable. This view shows a short section of its course, called the "Devil's Race Course." The gracefulness of its curvings is exceeded only by the extent of its labyrinthian wanderings. Beyond the sharp but graceful curves shown in the foreground of this view, the observer will notice in the distance a continuation of equally tortuous meanderings. The cliffs, into which the stream so frequently gouges, show the character of the deposits and tell the story of their origin. Along the winding route of trout Creek are scores of places where a little work with a spade would sever a neck and thus make complete islands of peninsulas
STRUCTURE OF THE PHONON SIDEBANDS IN THE TRANSITION OF NAPHTHALENE IN p-DIBROMOBENZENE, AND THE AND PHASES OF p-DICHLOROBENZENE
No full textAuthor Institution: Department of Chemistry, Sterling Chemistry LaboratoryThe phonon sidebands associated with the phosphorescence of naphthalene in p-dibromobenzene and -phase p-dichlorobenzene seem to exhibit some degree of localization, while the phonon sideband of the phosphorescence of naphthalene in -phase p-dichlorobenzene seems to be entirely delocalized. A correlation is suggested between the degree of localization and the strength of the excitation-phonon coupling as measured by the optical Debye-Waller factor. It is further shown that the strength of coupling of the phonons to the electronic transition is independent of the gas-to-crystal shift of the impurity
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