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The Scarcity Slot
No full textThe Scarcity Slot is the first book to critically examine food security in Africa’s deep past. Amanda L. Logan argues that African foodways have been viewed through the lens of “the scarcity slot,” a kind of othering based on presumed differences in resources. Weaving together archaeological, historical, and environmental data with food ethnography, she advances a new approach to building long-term histories of food security on the continent in order to combat these stereotypes. Focusing on a case study in Banda, Ghana that spans the past six centuries, The Scarcity Slot reveals that people thrived during a severe, centuries-long drought just as Europeans arrived on the coast, with a major decline in food security emerging only recently. This narrative radically challenges how we think about African foodways in the past, with major implications for the future. “This book offers a pathbreaking archaeological ethnography of food in a region of West Africa that has experienced some of the most cataclysmic sociopolitical upheavals the world has ever seen. Amanda Logan dismantles the dominant narrative that Columbian Exchange crop introductions rescued a continent long shaped by hunger. This brilliant study elevates archaeology’s contributions to African food history and food insecurity studies.” JUDITH CARNEY, author of In the Shadow of Slavery: Africa’s Botanical Legacy in the Atlantic World “The Scarcity Slot is an accessible, empirically grounded history demonstrating for students of Africa’s futures the urgent need to understand her pasts.” KATHRYN M. DE LUNA, Provost’s Distinguished Associate Professor, Georgetown University “A radical shift from the old ways of doing the archaeology of diet, this book breaks ground for a new food archaeology. A truly innovative and exciting work and a convincing antidote to the popular image of Africa as a continent of famine.” RICHARD WILK, Distinguished Professor and Provost’s Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, Indiana Universit
The Scarcity Slot
No full textA free open access ebook is available upon publication. Learn more at www.luminosoa.org.
The Scarcity Slot is the first book to critically examine food security in Africa's deep past. Amanda L. Logan argues that African foodways have been viewed through the lens of "the scarcity slot," a kind of Othering based on presumed differences in resources. Weaving together archaeological, historical, and environmental data with food ethnography, she advances a new approach to building long-term histories of food security on the continent in order to combat these stereotypes. Focusing on a case study in Banda, Ghana that spans the past six centuries, The Scarcity Slot reveals that people thrived during a severe, centuries-long drought just as Europeans arrived on the coast, with a major decline in food security emerging only recently. This narrative radically challenges how we think about African foodways in the past with major implications for the future
The impact of economic abuse on depressive symptoms among survivors of intimate partner violence
No full textThis dissertation examined the impact of economic abuse and the mediating role of economic self-efficacy on depressive symptoms among survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). The primary research question aimed to examine the associations between economic abuse experiences and depressive symptoms from a cross-sectional and longitudinal viewpoint, among a sample of 457 female survivors of IPV, recruited from 14 domestic violence programs, across 10 states and Puerto Rico. The secondary research question aimed to examine the mediating role of economic self-efficacy in the relationship between economic abuse and depressive symptoms. This dissertation theorized that higher levels of economic abuse experiences would relate to increased levels of depressive symptoms. Stress theory (Thoits, 2010) was utilized to provide a framework for understanding the way the stress of economic abuse and the accumulated life strain, which occurred from financial dependence on an abuser, might converge to produce high levels of stress and depression for survivors of IPV. Furthermore, this dissertation theorized that economic self-efficacy would mediate the relationship between economic abuse experiences and depressive symptoms. The concept of self-efficacy evolved from social learning theory (Bandura, 1994, 1997, 2008) and examined how the survivor’s perceived economic competence, during or following the economic abuse experiences, provided a specific mediating construction in the development of depressive symptoms. The findings revealed that, from a cross-sectional perspective, higher levels of economic abuse experiences related to higher levels of depressive symptoms; however, this relationship was not mediated by economic self-efficacy. Furthermore, from a longitudinal, 14-month perspective, there was no significant impact of the change in economic abuse experiences on the change in depressive symptoms. In examining the impact of economic abuse on depressive symptoms among survivors of IPV, this study added to the knowledge base of the social sciences, furthered understanding of the impact of economic abuse and the possible mediating impact of economic self-efficacy, and provided critical information that the field of IPV could utilize in developing programs and policies to support survivors.Ph.D.Includes bibliographical referencesby Amanda Mathisen Styliano
Physiological responcses to hypoxia in juvenile flatfishes
No full text"A thesis presented to the faculty of Moss Landing Marine Laboratories." ABSTRACT: Estuaries serve numerous important ecosystem roles, including providing critical nursery habitat for juvenile fish. However, due to eutrophication and climate change, estuaries experience highly variable dissolved oxygen (DO) levels and hypoxic conditions. Though hypoxia negatively impacts juvenile fish, there are physiological compensatory mechanisms fish may utilize to mitigate its effects. This study examines the effects of hypoxia on two ecologically and economically important flatfish species in Elkhorn Slough on California's central coast: juvenile English sole, Parophrys vetulus, and juvenile speckled sanddabs, Citharichthys stigmaeus. I measured metabolic rate, ventilation rate, and hematocrit, as well as biochemical indicators of hypoxia (hypoxia-inducible factor, HIF-1α, and L-lactate) and oxidative stress (superoxide dismutase, SOD), following an ecologically relevant, six-hour exposure to six DO levels ranging from ambient to severely hypoxic: 8.0, 6.0, 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, and 1.5 mg/L O2. I found that both standard and maximum metabolic rate, as well as aerobic scope, decreased as DO level declined for English sole. For both species, ventilation rate increased as DO level decreased, likely as a mechanism to bolster oxygen supply. Both species also exhibited a significant increase in anaerobic activity (measured as elevated L-lactate in muscle tissue) at low DO levels (1.5 mg/L O2 for English sole and 2.0 mg/L O2 for speckled sanddabs). Overall, all these factors can lead to or indicate decreased survival and fitness of juvenile flatfish in hypoxic conditions, with lower survival potentially reducing population size and fishery success. Evaluating thresholds for tolerance of hypoxia may allow us to predict these changes, as well as determine areas of suitable nursery habitat and targets for estuarine restoration. Many responses to hypoxia were observed only at very low DO levels (i.e., 2.0 or 1.5 mg/L O2). These flatfish species appear to have a higher tolerance for hypoxic conditions than other teleost fishes and may be able to withstand many of the environmental hypoxia events observed in Elkhorn Slough, provided DO levels do not drop below lethal thresholds. Species-specific differences were also found. Although hematocrit, SOD, and HIF-1α did not exhibit significant relationships with DO, hematocrit and SOD were both higher in speckled sanddabs. Additionally, for two metrics measured, ventilation rate and L-lactate, speckled sanddabs exhibit a nonlinear response (highest values at mid DO levels), in contrast to a more linear response for English sole (highest values at low DO levels), suggesting responses to hypoxia may be employed at different DO thresholds for the two species. Finally, greater interindividual variation in responses to decreasing DO in English sole, compared to speckled sanddabs, suggests that English sole are more significantly impacted by DO level, and potentially less tolerant of hypoxic conditions. Interspecific variation could potentially alter the relative distribution and abundance of the two species in this nursery habitat, while interindividual variation could potentially drive evolutionary change toward greater hypoxia tolerance. RELATED TITLE:"A thesis presented to the faculty of Moss Landing Marine Laboratories.
A interação texto/imagem em duas traduções de Flicts para o inglês
No full textDissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Comunicação e Expressão, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Estudos da Tradução, Florianópolis, 2013.Abstract : This study aims to investigate two translations of FLICTS, first children's book written by Ziraldo and first full-colored album for children produced in Brazil, with a view to discussing the different interactions between text and image that might occur within the translation of children's literature. Considered a landmark in Brazilian Children's Literature since its launch in 1969, its British version was translated by Silvia Caruana and published by the publishing house Roger Schlesinger in 1973 and its American English version was translated by Daniela Pinto, originally published by Melbooks in 1984 - subsequently also published by Editora Melhoramentos and commercialized in Brazil. The theoretical framework informing the study is based on the interface of Descriptive Translation Studies, Translation of Children's Literature and the Grammar of Visual Design. By the analyses of a multimodal corpus and a dossier about the history of this printed book, it was possible to note that the several changes along FLICTS publishing history have made up other possible readings on this work
Comparison Between Ideal Feminist and Discriminated Feminist From Characteristics of Amanda and Lauraas Seen In The Glass Menagerie Bytennesse Williams
No full textThe problem in this thesis is the analysis of ideal feminist and discriminated feminist from the characteristics of Amanda and Laura is based on the three waves of feminist movements. Both Amanda and Laura represents the different kinds of feminist in literaty work, Amanda is the strong woman as the representation of ideal feminist, whereas Laura is the weak woman as the representation of discriminated feminist. Then, the purpose of research is to describe Laura as the discriminated feminist, Amanda as the ideal feminist, and to explain Laura and Amanda as the ideal and discriminated feminist from The Glass Menagerie.In research methodology, the data collection is performed through library research, which the writer gains the data and information about his object trought the books and other audiovisual equipment that related and relavant to the topic in the form of words or pictures. In the data analysis, it uses genetic structuralism, it looks the external factor of the literature that conveys the internal element of literary work such the actions of the main character, such as characters and author.
The findings in this thesis can be seen from the characters of Amanda and Laura represents the different kinds of feminist in literaty work, Amanda is the strong woman as the representation of ideal feminist, whereas Laura is the weak woman as the representation of discriminated feminist. Amanda, a typical southern belle, trapped by the cruel reality, seeks comfort from her glorious past and causes her isolation from her life, which is the embodiment of her alienation. Laura, a fragile and terribly shy girl with a crippled leg, withdraws completely to her own world made of glass animals and eventually isolates from the society. It is her disability and the family environment cause her isolation from the society, which is just the embodiment of her alienation
Measuring financial strain in the lives of survivors of intimate partner violence
No full textAgencies serving survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) often include economic empowerment programs and approaches as a way to assist survivors struggling with avoiding poverty and gaining financial independence. Understanding and addressing the economic needs of IPV survivors is more complex than just knowing their income. Indeed, survivors’ ability to manage their finances and any financial stress or strain should also be assessed to fully understand their needs. The Financial Strain Survey (FSS) (Aldana & Liljenquist, 1998) provides a useful tool for screening and understanding survivors’ complex financial needs. Using data from 457 IPV survivors from seven U.S. states and Puerto Rico, the current study evaluates the factor structure, reliability, and validity of using the FSS with IPV survivors. Findings indicate that the FSS is a reliable instrument for use with IPV survivors. The conclusion discusses the FSS as a practical tool for both practice and research with this population.Peer reviewed
Grangeville crew portrait, 2022
No full textA group portrait of the crew for the Grangeville Smokejumper base.
Front Row L-R: Kiley Barnes, Matt Hardwick, Logan Fisher, Kirk Stratman, Mike Blinn, Garrett Zohner, Sam Everidge.
Back Row L-R: Riley Irwin, Elliott Jonasson, Austin Cooper, Bo Brooks, Russ Frei, Lee Trapp, Sam Fisher, Thomas Sommerville (J-16 Pilot), Ward Scanson, Nick Stanzak, Nick Maki, Jason Junes, Patrick Gocke.
Not Pictured: Amanda Holt, Nolen Humphrey, Mike Manion, Derrick Welter, Jake Womack, Brian Yip.https://dc.ewu.edu/nsa_crewpics/1409/thumbnail.jp
Grangeville crew portrait, 2020
No full textA group portrait of the crew for the Grangeville Smokejumper base.
Front Row L-R: Ed Rice, Will Pfiester, John Orland.
Back Row L-R: Nick Maki, Ebben Lane, Paul Sokoloski, Bo Brooks, Riley Irwin, Sean O’Malley, Lee Trapp Luke Dixon Colson Schultz, Amanda Holt, Thomas Sommerville, Leif Rova, Brian Bornong Kyle Hoyt, Jacob Womack, Matt Hardwick, Garrett Zohner, Mike Blinn.
Not Pictured: Russ Frei, Patrick Gocke, Nick Stanzak, Ward Scanson, Nolen Humphrey, Mike Manion, Logan Fisher.https://dc.ewu.edu/nsa_crewpics/1407/thumbnail.jp
Building the case for culturally specific prenatal through grade 3 strategies in Oregon
No full textprepared by Callie H. Lambarth, Amanda Cross-Hemmer, Lorelei Mitchell, Beth L. Green and Kate Normand.Title from PDF cover (viewed on December 30, 2019).Covers OCLC #1134399567 and OCLC #1134399474.This archived document is maintained by the State Library of Oregon as part of the Oregon Documents Depository Program. It is for informational purposes and may not be suitable for legal purposes.Includes bibliographical references.Mode of access: Internet from the Oregon Government Publications Collection.Text in English
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