24 research outputs found
Some Terms used in the Scientific Names for Plants
No full textScientific names for plants, A-Z bookle
Quantifying Equity with Messrs. Markov, Lorenz and Gini: A Case Study of Dunster, British Columbia
No full textTechniques for quantifying equity, which are discussed in the companion articles
by the authors, "Quantifying Equity with Messrs. Markov, Lorenz and Gini:
Retaining and distributing benefits in natural resource-dependent communities",
and "Social network analysis, Markov Chains and input-output models:
Combining tools to map and measure the circulation of currency in small
economies", in this issue of JRCD, are applied by the primary author in a case
study of Dunster, British Columbia, a small rural community heavily dependent on
forestry revenue. The community has forestry tenure rights over a small area in the
Robson Valley area of British Columbia, but as of 2011 had not yet begun logging.
The application of the techniques highlight the challenges faced by small
communities with limited industrial capacity in attempts to capture benefits from
the extraction of natural resources. By establishing a "pre-logging" standard, the
community can measure progress towards distributing the benefits of natural
resource extraction equitably within the community.
Keywords: equity, community forest, management, resources, benefit
Beyond Turf and Lawn: Poaceae in This Age of Climate Change
No full textGrassland ecosystems dominated by Poaceae are estimated to cover 40.5% of Earth’s land base, and domestication of a few edible grass species into highly productive cereal grains aided the shift from nomadic food gathering to field cultivation and higher density habitation. In the Northern Hemisphere, grasses are used ornamentally and for pasture, fodder and forage with little thought that the grasses livestock grazed upon, or those we gaze upon have multi-functional uses elsewhere. In this age of climate change, the use of Poaceae solely for aesthetics and amenity depletes finite potable water supplies that are needed for human survival. Agricultural land is consumed for turf seed production, and land is removed from food production. Cereals and their growing regions, which we have depended upon as food for millennia, are unlikely to adapt to climate change, and this will result in food insecurity and famines. Despite traditional uses of Poaceae in various cultures, many unrealized needs for food, medicine and other material goods could be met elsewhere with knowledge transfer. Our modern relationship with grass as an ornamental or amenity must end. As designers, gardeners and urban dwellers, we must use Poaceae for its multi-functions, which will lead to resilience and survival.Peer reviewe
An Advanced Expiratory Circuit for the Recovery of Perfluorocarbon Liquid From Non-Saturated Perfluorocarbon Vapour During Partial Liquid Ventilation: An Experimental Model
No full textBackground: The loss of perfluorocarbon (PFC) vapour in the expired gases during partial liquid ventilation should be minimized both to prevent perfluorocarbon vapour entering the atmosphere and to re-use the recovered PFC liquid
A Tragedy in Modern Society: Characteristics of the Crimes in Elizabeth Gaskell's A Dark Nigth's Work (Special Issue Dedicated to Professor Masako AKASE)
No full textElizabeth Gaskell's A Dark Night's Work was published in 1863. In the novella, the author portrays a father, Mr. Wilkins, who commits a murder, and his daughter, Ellinor, who witnesses “the sin of her father” and assists him in burying the body. The story tells a tragedy in modern society. In an effort to escape the contempt of his employers, the landed gentry, Mr.Wilkins, a rich attorney, imitates their extravagant lifestyle. He rapidly approaches bankruptcy. One night, he accidentally kills his junior partner, Dunster, who has tried to interfere in his private financial affairs. Gaskell emphasizes that Mr. Wilkins did not intend to kill Dunster. He was irritated by Dunster’s interference and enraged by his abuse. The unfortunate blow was fatal. As presented by the author, then, there were extenuating circumstances in Mr. Wilkins' murder of Dunster. Since the author is sympathetic, Mr. Wilkins is neither socially nor legally punished for his offence. He dies of apoplexy about one year after the event. It is true that Mr.Wilkins strongly regretted his impulsive deed and suffered a great deal mentally and physically for a year before his death. The description of Mr. Wilkins' demise from the disease, however, does not give definite evidence that justice has been done. Mr. Wilkins' death is rather a boon to him. On the other hand, however, author may be criticizing the insufficiency of the judicial system. In the latter half of the story, the author describes Ellinor's crime. On that fateful night, she unfortunately enters her father's study, where Dunster lies dead. It was soon after her father had delivered the fatal blow. After Mr. Wilkins, Ellinor, and the loyal servant Dixon tried to resuscitate Dunster, they buried him in Mr. Wilkins' garden. At that time Ellinor was 19. Thus, Ellinor and Dixon were accessories to the crime. Like her father, how ever, she is neither socially nor legally punished. The author relieves her of responsibility, by describing how she deserves neither socially nor legally punishing. First, Ellinor had come to her father's study to make an important request, though the situation resulted from selfish acts of others. Second, she and Dixon had suffered mentally and physically for 18 years until the body was discovered during a railroad construction project. For example, she appears to be 40 years of age when she is actually 20. Corbet, her lover, breaks their engagement, an act that symbolizes Ellinor's misery. Third, when Dixon is arrested for murder, she stays in Italy and cannot protest against the false accusation against Dixon. Fourth, after she returns to England at all costs, she saves Dixon from the death sentence by secretly meeting her former lover, Corbet, now the judge who sentenced Dixon, and telling him the truth. The novella, however, is a modern story, as stated above. Therefore, the end is unsatisfactory because Mr. Wilkins and Ellinor escape social and legal punishment, and only the servant Dixon, who is loyal and has no relatives, faces shame and imprisonment. The novella could end sorrowfully instead of having a happy ending. If the story were a thorough tragedy, it would be more attractive.7KJ00000184540論文Articledepartmental bulletin pape
近代社会の悲劇 : Elizabeth Gaskell 著 A Dark Night's Work における犯罪の描かれ方 (赤瀬雅子教授退任記念号)
No full textElizabeth Gaskell's A Dark Night's Work was published in 1863. In the novella, the author portrays a father, Mr. Wilkins, who commits a murder, and his daughter, Ellinor, who witnesses “the sin of her father” and assists him in burying the body. The story tells a tragedy in modern society. In an effort to escape the contempt of his employers, the landed gentry, Mr.Wilkins, a rich attorney, imitates their extravagant lifestyle. He rapidly approaches bankruptcy. One night, he accidentally kills his junior partner, Dunster, who has tried to interfere in his private financial affairs. Gaskell emphasizes that Mr. Wilkins did not intend to kill Dunster. He was irritated by Dunster’s interference and enraged by his abuse. The unfortunate blow was fatal. As presented by the author, then, there were extenuating circumstances in Mr. Wilkins' murder of Dunster. Since the author is sympathetic, Mr. Wilkins is neither socially nor legally punished for his offence. He dies of apoplexy about one year after the event. It is true that Mr.Wilkins strongly regretted his impulsive deed and suffered a great deal mentally and physically for a year before his death. The description of Mr. Wilkins' demise from the disease, however, does not give definite evidence that justice has been done. Mr. Wilkins' death is rather a boon to him. On the other hand, however, author may be criticizing the insufficiency of the judicial system. In the latter half of the story, the author describes Ellinor's crime. On that fateful night, she unfortunately enters her father's study, where Dunster lies dead. It was soon after her father had delivered the fatal blow. After Mr. Wilkins, Ellinor, and the loyal servant Dixon tried to resuscitate Dunster, they buried him in Mr. Wilkins' garden. At that time Ellinor was 19. Thus, Ellinor and Dixon were accessories to the crime. Like her father, how ever, she is neither socially nor legally punished. The author relieves her of responsibility, by describing how she deserves neither socially nor legally punishing. First, Ellinor had come to her father's study to make an important request, though the situation resulted from selfish acts of others. Second, she and Dixon had suffered mentally and physically for 18 years until the body was discovered during a railroad construction project. For example, she appears to be 40 years of age when she is actually 20. Corbet, her lover, breaks their engagement, an act that symbolizes Ellinor's misery. Third, when Dixon is arrested for murder, she stays in Italy and cannot protest against the false accusation against Dixon. Fourth, after she returns to England at all costs, she saves Dixon from the death sentence by secretly meeting her former lover, Corbet, now the judge who sentenced Dixon, and telling him the truth. The novella, however, is a modern story, as stated above. Therefore, the end is unsatisfactory because Mr. Wilkins and Ellinor escape social and legal punishment, and only the servant Dixon, who is loyal and has no relatives, faces shame and imprisonment. The novella could end sorrowfully instead of having a happy ending. If the story were a thorough tragedy, it would be more attractive.7KJ00000184540論文Articl
Application of autoantibodies in the study of cellular processes
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What do they like about trees?: Adding local voices to urban forest design and planning
No full textLocal preferences and priorities for trees and greenspaces are important considerations when planning and designing a community's urban forest. Local residents can provide insight into place-specific contexts such as local aesthetic preferences, social systems, cultures, and attitudes to inform appropriate design responses. Residents also inform researchers of key local issues that may impact urban forest configurations, and may differ from expert opinions. This paper reports on a case study from a suburban community in Canada that used a combination of methods to reveal new, place-based information to inform more contextual design for a community's future urban forest. Results reveal that the current urban forest in the community does not reflect the participants’ preferences and differs from experts’ priorities. The findings suggest issues that should be considered in future urban forest design and planning processes
