689 research outputs found
Peatland-VU-NUCOM (PVN 1.0): A peatland GHG emissions model using dynamic plant functional types
No full textThis is the source code of the PVN model. For more information on how to use the model, please see the documentation included within the bitbucket repository (https://bitbucket.org/tlippmann/pvn_public/src/master/) or contact the authors. The model has been tested in a mac osx environment and may not work on other operating systems. Run 'make' in the terminal window to compile the code. To execute the model: './PVN'
inkslingers piece on author Tanya Whiton\u27s wishes for 2004 for the southern Ma
No full textinkslingers piece on author Tanya Whiton\u27s wishes for 2004 for the southern Maine literary scene. She would like to see a Writer\u27s Center somewhere in downtown Portland, a B.F.A. in Creative Writing at the University of Southern Maine, and an Open Mic for Prose Writers
Recent Trends in the Enzymatic Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Isomaltooligosaccharides
No full textThis Dissertation / Report is the outcome of investigation carried out by the creator(s) / author(s) at the department/division of Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysore mentioned below in this page
Investigating decisive factors in the scholarly publishing of Open Access books: a cross-disciplinary study of book authors and volume editors as published in 2019 in the English language.
No full textThe rapid growth of the OA movement, largely driven by the ethical principle of free access to readers and its support by key funding bodies and governments globally, has moved the focus and motivations of scholarly authors beyond that of OA journal article publications and into the realm of the book publishing. As of January 2020, over 25,000 OA books were registered on DOAB by over 380 publishers. Within this figure, only five traditional scholarly publishers were found in the top thirty (based on the number of OA book titles published), presenting the emergence of new publishing vehicles such as commercial OA companies, institutions, and libraries. Facilitated by the availability of digital publication methods and encouraged by the deteriorating reputation of ‘oligarchic’ commercial publishers, the disintermediation of the traditional publishing supply chain has created a new dynamic of the author-publisher relationship for OA book content.
To date, no study has taken place which statistically explores and attempts to understand the motivational factors of an OA book author. The research aims of this dissertation specifically look to investigate why a scholarly author may look to publish under an OA licence and their main considerations when deciding who to publish with. Both points are examined across theoretical disciplines in academia to determine whether any variation in motivational factors is present, and if so, theorise why this might be. A twofold study of existing literature and a process of empirical research supports the findings. Data from primary research through author survey offers both quantitative and qualitative analysis to meet the research objective, as well as the opportunity for inferential analysis of the cross-disciplinary results.
The findings from this research show how the desire for free access to readers is the overriding motivation for a scholarly book author. Moral benefits such as availability to readers who could otherwise not afford access, as well as the greater opportunities for dissemination and impact support this. The decision to publish OA did not necessarily influence the authors choice of publishing vehicle, but the editorial and production quality (including peer review process) and reputation were both important factors. Whilst the pricing of academic books is influential in the push to OA licencing on the author’s part, major concerns with funding of BPCs could stint the growth of the OA book market. Cross-discipline variation was found when looking at the main considerations when choosing a publisher, with type of publisher being the most important to those in the field of History and Archaeology, compared to ease of access for the reader for those in the Biology and Life Sciences. Theories as to why these trends may have developed are further explored within. Finally, this dissertation presents three recommendations to members of the publishing industry and those looking to enter the OA book market on behalf of the OA book author, including matters of transparency, funding assistance, and opportunities of how to achieve a successful author-publisher relationship in the future
The vocal jazz aesthetics of Betty Carter: her musical development, distinctive contributions to jazz and legacy
No full textThis thesis illustrates Betty Carter’s musical development as a jazz vocalist beginning in the bebop era to her untimely passing in 1998, her essential impact on vocal jazz, her accomplishments, and extraordinary legacy. The thesis also outlines a brief history of vocal jazz with a music collection and jazz vocalist classification and the aesthetic elements of “the voice” with regards to improvisation and artistic confidence. The objective of this aspect will provide a practical understanding of vocal styling and individuality, while emphasizing Betty Carter’s methodical “vocally instrumental” approach to jazz. Such other features of this thesis contain contemporary ideas and perceptions on new jazz studies to highlight the expansion of women’s contributions to jazz in contrast to the historical tradition of jazz history. In addition, a transcription of one of Carter’s scat solos with phonetic spellings of scat syllables is included.M.A.Includes bibliographical referencesIncludes discographyby Tanya Niquelle Ellerbe
Foreword, author bios, artist's statement
No full textThe preface to the issue, author bios, and an artist's statement from Tanya Doody on the cover art, Greeting Gesture
Effect of high hydrostatic pressure processing (HHPP) on salmonella enterica in peanut butter
No full textAmerican consumers eat more than 700 million pounds of peanut butter each year, accounting for approximately half the edible use of peanuts in the United States. Salmonella is a unique microorganism that can survive in peanut butter as demonstrated by two large outbreaks in 2007 and 2008, creating the need for methods to augment and improve the current peanut butter manufacturing processes to make them even safer. High Hydrostatic Pressure Processing (HHPP) is a popular processing method used to process foods such as guacamole, meats, oysters, jellies and juices to ensure microbiological safety while retaining quality and organoleptic properties. The application of HHPP as an alternative processing method to inactivate Salmonella in peanut butter was the focus of this research. The objective of this research was to optimize the pressure and time conditions of HHPP for maximum inactivation of Salmonella inoculated in creamy peanut butter. It was found that at varying combinations of pressures between 400 and 600 MPa and hold times between 4 and 18 min, the reductions in Salmonella concentration in peanut butter, from an initial level of 106- 107 CFU/g, were only between 1.6 and 1.9 log CFU/g. This led to further exploration of the effect of (i) pressure cycling during HHPP, (ii) varying water activity of peanut butter, and (iii) added nisin in combination with HHPP. The maximum log reduction achieved in all cases was 2 log CFU/g. Salmonella was inactivated to below detection limit only when the water activity of peanut butter was increased to an extreme value of 0.96, rendering it unrecognizable as peanut butter. It can be concluded that HHPP is not a suitable processing method for significantly improving the microbiological safety of Salmonella contaminated peanut butter. However, the intriguing results from this research will sow the seeds for future research on the molecular mechanism associated with Salmonella survival in low water activity foods like peanut butter during HHPP.M.S.Includes bibliographical referencesby Tanya D'souz
Other Media - Digital Video files - Proper Role of Religion in a Free Society, Round table discussion, 2011
No full textEpisode of 'The Global Freedom Report,' a radio program hosted by Brent Johnson. A round table discussion about the proper role of religion in a free society with panelists Constance Cumbey, Biblical Scholar, Dr. Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad, Imam and author, and Tanya Smith, Atheist Alliance International. Video features still images related to the program.http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/107680/1/ProperRoleOfReligion.zip-
Pink Symposium: Tanya Melendez-Escalante “Mexican Rose”
No full textThe Museum at FIT presented Pink, its twentieth academic symposium. This symposium explored the significance of the color pink in fashion, art, and culture. Pink provokes exceptionally strong feelings of both attraction and repulsion, yet it is increasingly being regarded as cool and androgynous, powerful and political. Topics included the significance of pink clothing in western and non-western cultures (including India, Africa, Mexico, and Japan), the role of pink in eighteenth-century portraiture, associations of pink with politics, gender, and sexuality, and the use of pink in cinema.Tanya Melendez-Escalante is senior curator of education and public programs of MFIT. She has organized more than 90 programs for a diversity of audiences. A Fulbright scholar from 2002 to 2004, she is a contributing author to the books La comedia y el melodrama en el audiovisual iberoamericano contemporáneo and Pink: The History of a Punk, Pretty, Powerful Color
Tanya Moiseiwitsch, Costume Designer: the Creative Process.
No full textThis is a study of the process by which distinguished theatrical designer Tanya Moiseiwitsch develops costumes for the stage. The process is divided into two major phases: creating (designing the costumes) and fabricating (building the costumes). The first phase is analyzed by means of a model of the creative process devised by A. F. Osborn, prominent investigator and theorist in the field of creativity. The second phase is analyzed sequentially. The study reveals that Moiseiwitsch's creative process affects her finished product and allows her to achieve the success for which she is noted in the theatre world. Characteristics of her process which contribute to her success are identified. They are: work habits (thoroughness, organization, self-discipline), attitudes (skepticism combined with credulity, receptivity, "detached devotion," practicality), and collaborative skills (listening, synthesizing, motivating, taking the role of servant). The author theorizes that underst and ing the creative process in general, and Tanya Moiseiwitsch's process in particular, can help other artists improve their own processes.PhDTheaterUniversity of Michiganhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/158799/1/8214965.pd
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