64 research outputs found
Bay Area Walk score premiums : unlocking value through neighborhood trends
No full textThesis: S.M. in Real Estate Development, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Program in Real Estate Development in conjunction with the Center for Real Estate, 2017Cataloged from PDF version of thesis.Includes bibliographical references (pages 40-43).The digital age of real estate provides access to new data and techniques to evaluate properties. Real estate brokerage and technology firms are assembling this data to produce user-friendly scores that serve as powerful metrics to identify real estate trends and evaluate buyer behavior. This paper examines Redfin's "Walk score" that measures a location's walkability to amenities like grocery stores or parks and uses a hedonic pricing model to find the $/square-foot premium for high Walk scores in three communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. The data is composed of residential transactions from 2014 to early 2016 that are analyzed at the neighborhood level and normalized to improve the precision of the hedonic model. This neighborhood lens produces a more robust analysis than the broader data sets used in the majority of prior Walk score research. The results shown in this paper demonstrate that a high Walk score is highly correlated with increased property values in a broad range of communities with diverse socioeconomic characteristics. This study includes a framework for using Walk scores (and several related scores) by discussing the composition of the scores, economic principles underpinning them and the critical assumptions for hedonic regressions using Walk scores. These considerations are critical to assessing the real premium of Walk scores. The paper concludes with an analysis method for investors to use walk scores to identify real estate home-buying trends, find under-valued property and create development programs that leverage and build upon walkability.by Nicholas Foran.S.M. in Real Estate DevelopmentS.M.inRealEstateDevelopment Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Program in Real Estate Development in conjunction with the Center for Real Estat
Bacterial antagonists as a biological solution for control of potato late blight disease
No full textLate blight, caused by the oomycete Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) De Bary, is the most devastating disease affecting the potato, accounting for over six billion United States dollars worldwide each year due to production losses and prevention measures. For many years, synthetic fungicides have been used heavily by potato producers to minimize disease severity and prevent spread. But the incidence of new, more virulent P. infestans genotypes – many of which now fungicide-resistant – has made it increasingly difficult and costly for producers to prevent late blight epidemics. The use of biological fungicides has thus been of considerable interest among plant pathologists in recent years for their ability to produce powerful antifungal compounds and to induce systemic resistance in host plants. This M.Sc. project, in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, used detached fed-leaf bioassays to test the effectiveness of six bacterial strain whole cultures against four P. infestans isolates for use as potential biocontrol agents. Data analysis revealed that the level of biocontrol differed greatly among the six bacterial strains; 189 (Pseudomonas chlororaphis) being significantly different than the control for 28 of the 32 measurements while this was true for OY3WO11 (Arthrobacter phenanthrenivorans) only once. The top two candidates 189 and WAUSV36 (Bacillus subtilis) were then compared to the commercial synthetic fungicide DithaneTM DG 75 which displayed the strongest levels of late blight control with median disease severity ratings of 0% and 3% after seven and ten days, respectively. Nonetheless, bacterial strains 189 (18% and 40%) and WAUSV36 (48% and 78%) were also significantly different from the untreated control (100% on both measurement days). Time-delay experiments were also conducted in order to determine if differences in biocontrol existed when the time between treatments and infection was increased. A significantly reduced biocontrol efficacy was detected when bacterial treatments were applied 24 hours before infection (compared to 2 and 18 hours) from measurements taken after seven days only (not ten). Integrating the use of bacterial antagonists into late blight management strategies can prove to be an effective addition to current prevention methods and help curb the heavy use of synthetic fungicides in potato production.Le mildiou, causé par l'oomycète Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) De Bary, est la maladie la plus dévastatrice affectant la pomme de terre, provoquant des coûts de plus de six milliards de dollars américains au niveau mondial à chaque année en raison de pertes de production et de mesures de prévention. Depuis plusieurs années, les fongicides synthétiques sont largement utilisés par les producteurs de pommes de terre afin de minimiser la gravité de la maladie et d'empêcher sa propagation. L'incidence de nouveaux génotypes de P. infestans plus virulents dont plusieurs sont maintenant résistants aux fongicides, a fait en sorte qu'il est maintenant de plus en plus difficile et coûteux pour les producteurs de prévenir des épidémies de mildiou. Depuis quelques années, l'utilisation de fongicides biologiques a soulevé l'intérêt des phytopathologistes pour leur capacité à produire de puissants composés antifongiques et à induire une résistance systémique chez les plantes hôtes. Ce projet de maîtrise, en collaboration avec Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada, vise à utiliser des bio-essais de feuilles détachées et nourries pour tester l'efficacité de six cultures bactériennes entières contre quatre isolats de P. infestans pour leur utilisation potentielle en tant qu'agents de lutte biologique. L'analyse des données a révélé que le niveau de lutte biologique différait grandement entre les six souches bactériennes; 189 (Pseudomonas chlororaphis) étant significativement différente du témoin pour 28 des 32 mesures ce qui était vrai qu'une seule fois pour OY3WO11 (Arthrobacter phenanthrenivorans). Les deux meilleurs candidats 189 et WAUSV36 (Bacillus subtilis) ont ensuite été comparés au fongicide synthétique commercial DithaneTM DG 75 qui a présenté les niveaux les plus forts de contrôle au mildiou avec des indices médians de sévérité de la maladie de 0% et 3% après sept et dix jours respectivement. Néanmoins, les souches bactériennes 189 (18% et 40%) et WAUSV36 (48% et 78%) étaient aussi significativement différentes du témoin non traité (100% sur les deux jours mesurés). Des expériences de temporisation ont également été menées afin de déterminer si des différences dans la lutte biologique existaient lorsque le temps entre les traitements et l'infection était augmenté. Une efficacité de lutte biologique considérablement réduite a été détectée lorsque les traitements bactériens ont été appliqués 24 heures avant l'infection (par rapport à 2 et 18 heures) et ce, à partir de mesures prises après sept jours seulement (pas dix). Intégrer l'utilisation d'antagonistes bactériens dans les stratégies de gestion de mildiou peut se révéler comme un complément efficace aux méthodes de prévention actuelles et aider à freiner l'usage intensif de fongicides synthétiques dans la production de pommes de terre
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No full textHeadstone of Annie Foran nee Jones, daughter of John and Olga of Lake Isle, Alberta. Magnolia Cemetery
Les Diners de Gala
No full textillustrations from ""Les Diners de Gala"" are on display at the Castellani art museum at Niagara university. The author does not describe the illustrations, instead he highlights a few of the recipes featured
FACTORS MOTIVATING IP STUDENTS' EDUCATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: BASIS FORAN INTERVENTION PROGRAM
No full textAbstract: The investigation aimed to determine and analyze the common factors motivating the IP learners’ education during the Covid-19 pandemic as a basis for a proposed intervention program in the IP schools at Maasim 2 District, Division of Sarangani. The researcher made use of the descriptive cross-sectional survey design. Additionally, the study utilized Walberg's Educational Productivity Theory, Ryan and Deci Self-Determination Theory, and Weiner Attribution Theory. Moreover, the study found that among the 107 respondents of the study, the five schools had a high level of motivation. It found out that the common factors motivating the IP learners’ education were teachers’ involvement, the learning environment, the family/parent involvement, peer involvement and their personal interest. Hence, the study came up with an intervention program to address the common factors motivating the IP learners. It would initiate programs and activities that would help increase the level of personal interest, peer involvement and parent/family involvement in motivating IP students.
Keywords: Education, motivating factors, IP learners, Covid-19 pandemic, intervention program plan, Philippines.
Title: FACTORS MOTIVATING IP STUDENTS’ EDUCATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: BASIS FORAN INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Author: CHRISTIAN A. CAPUNONG, JOHNNY S. BANTULO, KRIS ANJIELA M. MAÑAUL
International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning
ISSN 2394-9686
Vol. 9, Issue 5, September 2022 - October 2022
Page No: 17-26
Novelty Journals
Website: www.noveltyjournals.com
Published Date: 15-September-2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7081709
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https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/FACTORS%20MOTIVATING%20IP%20STUDENTS-15092022-2.pdfInternational Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning, ISSN 2394-9686, Novelty Journals, Website: www.noveltyjournals.co
The preparation and pharmacological behaviour of new salicyl derivatives.
No full textThe preparation of ethoxymethyl salicylate was suggested to the author by a description of an ethoxyethylidene ester of salicyclic acid, [...], prepared in 1903 by J. Callsen through the interaction of sodium salicylate and alphamonochlorodiethyl ether [...]. This compound had never been used therapeutically, evidently being but one of the vast army of useless or unexploited discoveries which lie buried in the dusty files of the Patent Offices of all countries. [...
'History's Biggest Happening?" : The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in American Memory
No full textiv, 61 p.Some historians have concluded that the way in which a culture remembers an event is more important to a culture than how it actually happened. The collective memory that differs from reality can communicate the values and the ideals of the culture. A society's memory of a historical event - the collective memory - is formed as a combination of individuals' personal recollections and a broader public memory, established symbolically through media representations of the event. In the case of Woodstock, the memory has been constructed by both the documentary and the words of those involved in the festival's creation, especially those of promoter Michael Lang. It has been continually protected, thereby presenting the memory of Woodstock that they would like to preserve. This is a study of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair of 1969 as it appears in American memory. The author explores the way it has been remembered, and more importantly, why; seeking to discover what it is about Woodstock that keeps it relevant in American culture, and in the American collective memory. It is clear that the word "Woodstock" is now a symbol for something much larger. It continually inspires people to believe in the possibilities of the world. For some, like Michael Lang, it has become their raison d'etre. The author sets out to understand why using contemporary media reports and the memories of the festival's central figures
Multiple Objects Detection and Tracking Using Stereo Cameras
No full textThe idea of autonomous driving was merely just a dream about 5 yearsago but now, with the advancements in technology, it has become prevalent.The aim of this thesis is to provide a low-cost approach for detecting andtracking moving objects from a moving platform. This could be used foran autonomous vehicle to automatically avoid moving objects. Our low costapproach will use a raspberry-pi processor board as computation platformand stereo cameras as sensors. The process of multiple moving objects detection is performed by initially calculating the disparity maps from the stereoimage pairs. Following this is the generation of point cloud data from thedisparity map which is followed by semantic segmentation and generationof object proposals. An EKF based tracker is used to track the moving objectsacross the frames.Electrical Engineering | Embedded System
Multiple Group Membership and Trust Protect Against Distress in the Context of Unwanted Sexual Experiences at a Youth Mass Gathering
No full textResearch suggests that belonging to multiple groups and trust separately mitigate psychological distress in response to adversity. However, their combined influence, particularly over time, in the context of unwanted sexual experiences during mass gatherings has not been fully explored. To advance our understanding, we investigated whether multiple group membership prior to a youth mass gathering was associated with lower psychological distress, and if trust in friends at the mass gathering (i.e., ingroup trust) explained this relationship among young people who either reported or did not report an unwanted sexual experience. Drawing on data from a longitudinal field study of young people attending a mass gathering, Schoolies (N = 97), we assessed participants’ multiple group memberships prior to the mass gathering (T1) and measured ingroup trust and psychological distress during the mass gathering (T2). Our findings revealed that 64.9% of participants reported unwanted sexual experiences at the mass gathering. Among those who reported unwanted sexual experiences, moderated mediation analysis indicated that belonging to multiple groups at T1 was associated with greater ingroup trust at T2, which in turn was linked to lower psychological distress at T2. This study provides evidence that multiple group membership may provide important psychological resources necessary for protecting against psychological distress following unwanted sexual experiences. Further, it highlights how group memberships might be thought of as latent psychological resources in the context of adverse experiences.The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research and/or authorship of this article: Data collection for the Schoolies project was supported by the Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science, Safer Schoolies Initiative Unit. Dr. Aoife-Marie Foran has received funding from the European Union\u2019s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under the Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie grant agreement number 101034345. Prof. Tegan Cruwys is supported by an NHMRC Fellowship (1173270). Dr. Laura Ferris has received funding from the UQKx&T grant scheme (#029039).Peer-reviewe
Improvising with technology in a jazz context through composition, performance and recording
No full textThis project investigates the process of creating new works for two jazz trio ensembles, with a particular emphasis on improvisation with acoustic instruments and technology. Utilising a practice-based research model the project documents and outlines the conceptual basis for the work, reflects on a series of public performances and examines studio recording sessions. By analysing the musical content, use of technology, and the musician’s reflections on their decision making, the overall goal is to articulate the musical potential of improvising with technology in a jazz context.
Exploring technology and developing extended techniques towards a hybrid acousticelectronic “group sound” that is distinct but still recognisable as jazz, is a core focus of this research. Specific software, hardware controllers, and audio effects are identified, and an analysis of the ways in which technologies are engaged by each musician is presented. Artistic reference points identify current and historical practice within this area and a range of case studies give context for how the music created here is relevant to contemporary jazz in Australia. The resulting musical output is documented in audio and video formats and includes multiple performer analyses, enabling detailed examination by the reader of how each musician merges improvisation using acoustic instruments and improvisation with technology.
Ultimately this research has allowed two professional jazz ensembles to forge new musical pathways, creating expanded practical skills for the author and the musicians involved. This research will be of interest to jazz musicians seeking to broaden their practice through improvisation with technology. Additionally, the project is relevant to any reader/musician engaged with improvisation in contemporary music more broadly.Thesis (Professional Doctorate)Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)Queensland ConservatoriumArts, Education and LawFull Tex
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