1,146 research outputs found
Jerry and Manfred M. Murray
No full textJerry Murray poses with his son Manfred M. (Doc) Murray. Jerry is the husband of Aureilia Caldwell Murray. Jerry died July 4, 1936
DNA barcoding to support conservation: species identification, genetic structure and biogeography of fishes in the Murray-Darling River Basin, Australia
No full textFreshwater fish stocks worldwide are under increasing threat of overfishing, disease, pollution and competition from introduced species. In the Murray—Darling Basin (MDB), the largest river system of Australia, more than half the native species are listed as rare or endangered. Active management is required to counteract reduction in population sizes, prevent local extinctions and to maintain genetic diversity. We describe the first comprehensive set of DNA barcodes able to discriminate between all 58 native and introduced species of freshwater fish recorded in the MDB. These barcodes also distinguish populations from those in adjacent basins, with estimated separation times as short as 0.1 million years ago. We demonstrate the feasibility of using DNA fingerprinting of ribosomal RNA (12S and 18S rRNA) genes and mitochondrial DNA control region (mtDNA CR) sequences to identify species from eggs, larvae, tissues and predator gut contents as well as differentiate populations, morphologically cryptic species and hybrids. The DNA barcode resource will enhance capacity in many areas of fish conservation biology that can benefit from improved knowledge of genetic provenance. These include captive breeding and restocking programs, life history studies and ecological research into the interactions between populations of native and exotic species.Christopher M. Hardy, Mark Adams, Dean R. Jerry, Leon N. Court, Matthew J. Morgan and Diana M. Hartle
Personality (11th Edition)
No full textIn Personality, the historical underpinnings of core theories and research come alive through biographical and contextual illustrations. Author Jerry M. Burger, and new co-author Gretchen M. Reevy, use vivid stories and discussions to challenge learners to critically consider the discipline’s approach to diversity, research science, and its future as a holistic field of study. With a balance of both theory and research, along with application sections and personality tests, you will gain hands-on experience and a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. Every chapter in this Eleventh Edition has been thoroughly updated, such as sections on Extraversion-Introversion, Dream Interpretation, and Gender Roles, to reflect the most recent research. It also features 400 new references, a new research topic on Narcissism, and two new personality scales.https://scholarcommons.scu.edu/faculty_books/1551/thumbnail.jp
Raven Oil Water Wagon
No full textJerry Murray (or Whitz) standing in front of a Raven Oil water wagon; Edward M. Keeney stands to the right
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A probabilistic assessment of sea level variations within the Last Interglacial stage
No full textThe Last Interglacial (LIG) stage (ca. 130–115 ka) provides a relatively recent example of a world with both poles characterized by greater-than- Holocene temperatures similar to those expected later in this century under a range of greenhouse gas emission scenarios. Previous analyses inferred that LIG mean global sea level (GSL) peaked 6–9 m higher than today (Kopp et al. 2009; Dutton & Lambeck 2012). Here, we extend our earlier work to perform a probabilistic assessment of sea level variability within the LIG highstand. Using the terminology for probability employed in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessment reports, we find it extremely likely (95% probability) that the paleo-sea level record allows resolution of at least two intra-LIG sea level peaks and likely (67% probability) that the magnitude of low-to-high swings exceeded 4 m. Moreover, it is likely that there was a period during the LIG in which GSL rose at a 1000-year average rate exceeding 3 m/ky, but unlikely (33% probability) that the rate exceeded 7 m/ky and extremely unlikely (5% probability) that it exceeded 11 m/ky. These rate estimates can provide insight into rates of Greenland and/or Antarctic melt under climate conditions partially analogous to those expected in the twenty- first century.This is the authors’ preprint version of the manuscript: 23 January 2013. Originally submitted 18 September 2012. Accepted for publication in Geophysical Journal International, published by Oxford University Press.Peer reviewe
How does fair trade, as practised by Trade Aid and MINKA, contribute to the aspirations of Quechua producers in Peru?
No full textAs part of a Master of Indigenous Studies from the University of Otago, Trade Aid staff member, Michelia Ward, conducted research throughout 2011 and 2012 on whether fair trade is able to contribute to the aspirations of indigenous producers. The research focused on fair trade as practiced by Trade Aid, New Zealand and one of its Peruvian partners, MINKA.Fair trade is a development mechanism that aims to support food and craft producers around the world to improve their lives through trade. Many indigenous communities are producers of craft or food products such as woven textiles and coffee, and have engaged in fair trade relationships selling mainly to Western consumers. Fair trade organisations have universal principles that provide guarantees to consumers about working conditions, fair payment and trading relations with producer groups. This research project focuses on whether a universal framework designed to bring development to disadvantaged and marginalized producers can work for unique indigenous cultures across multiple continents. This research focuses on Trade Aid in New Zealand and their partnership with a Peruvian fair trade organisation, MINKA, who works with Quechua producers in the Andes. Indigenous theorists place large value on local epistemes (knowledge systems) and local solutions to local problems. Is fair trade one of these local solutions, or just another solution imposed from the outside upon indigenous producers
Letter from Sharon Marie Tanihara to Mr. Jerry Enomoto, Chairperson, Legislative Education Committee, Japanese American Citizens League, February 15, 1990
No full textCorrespondence from Sharon Tanihara to Jerry Enomoto of the Japanese American Citizens League regarding Tanihara's argument about her eligibility for redress payments.The Japanese American Archival Collection documents the people, places, and daily life of Japanese Americans, primarily those who lived in the once thriving community of pre-war Florin in the Sacramento region, as well as the conditions in American incarceration camps during World War II. The approximately 7,000 original items include personal and official letters, photographs, diaries, arts and crafts, newsletters, textiles, camps artifacts, yearbooks and other publications
Gerald M. Phillips\u27 Devotion to Basic Communication Skills
No full textThe passing of Gerald M. Phillips in April 1995 left a void only partially filled by his students and communication scholars familiar with his work. His commitment to basic communication instruction spanned a lifetime of research and service (including Jerry\u27s serving on the editorial board of the Annual over the last two years.)
Julia Wood, long-time colleague, co-author, student and friend, remembers Jerry for his substantial contributions to basic communication instruction and the speech communication field
A study of the impact of student population on selected water quality parameters of wastewater effluent discharge
No full textVita.The selected water quality parameters of Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Suspended Solids, pH (acidity-basicity), and Fecal Coliform count were used to ascertain the quality of effluent discharge from two separate wastewater facilities. The two plants were the Texas A&M University and College Station, Texas, wastewater treatment facilities. Sampling schedules were selected to represent the times when the student population of Texas A&M University was absent or present. The twelve day testing periods were from January 5 through January 16, 1976, and from April 5 through April 16, 1976. Tests performed on wastewater samples adhered strictly to those methods described in Standard Methods for the Examination of Water, Sewage, and Industrial Wastes (2). It was hypothesized that the influx of population would increase the hydraulic loading of these facilities and this would, in turn, be a determining factor in the quality of effluent discharged. A factorial analysis as well as separate linear regressions on data were performed to investigate the effect of hydraulic loading on the selected water quality parameters. Results. Significant differences at the .05 level were found in the hydraulic loading between the months of January and April. Differences in suspended solids raw, biochemical oxygen demand raw, pH raw and pH final, and coliform count occurred between months as well as facilities. No predictions could be made as to effluent quality from the hydraulic loadings, however. Conclusions The problem of this study was to investigate the impact of student population of Texas A&M University on selected wastewater effluent parameters. Within the limitations of this study and based upon results, the author concluded: 1. Significant hydraulic loading does exist when the student population is present. 2. In selected water quality parameters, there seemed to be a relationship between this loading and effluent quality
The 1972 Typhoon Analog Program (TYFOON-72)
No full textAt the time of writing, author Jerry D. Jarrell was a former Operations Officer at the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, Guam, and was then attending the Naval Postgraduate School. Author Richard A. Wagoner was a former Duty Officer at the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, Guam, and
was at the time of writing, attending Texas A and M University.TYFOON, an analog program for the prediction of tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific Ocean, has been in operational use at FWC/JTWC Guam since August 1970. A brief review of TYFOON is presented focussing on its concept, operational results and limitations.Modifications to remedy shortcomings and limitations in the original version are discussed. The modified program TYFOON-72 resulted in the reduction of both computer run time and data storage requirements. Testing and development of the modified program using a sample of 131 forecast situations are reported. TYFOON-72 compared favorably with the official JTWC and TYFOON forecasts at 24 and 48 hr and was superior to both at 72 hr.Author Jerry D. Jarrell was a former Operations Officer at the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, Guam. Author Richard A. Wagoner was a former Duty Officer at the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, Guam
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