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Western Isles Ferry Fares Mechanism Study, A Report For Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
No full textNapier University's Employment Research Institute and Transport Research Institute Maritime Research Group, in partnership with Pedersen Consulting were commissioned by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to undertake a study into alternative ferry fare mechanisms in the Western Isles. The key purpose of this study is to examine the methods and benefits of re-casting the fares and charges regime in the Western Isles, with the aim of increasing traffic volume and income on island ferry services and thereby enhance the economic performance of the Western Isles. In light of this, the specific goals of this study are to achieve the following. - To assess the current ferry operation under the existing fare pattern. - To identify potential ferry fare and operational models that could be applied or adapted to Western Isles ferry routes. - To assess the economic and social impact of the models identified above if applied to Western Isles ferry routes. - To recommend the most effective ferry fare mechanism and operational model for stimulating economic growth and social stability in the Western Isles. The findings of this study will allow the Comhairle to assess the likely impact of each alternative scenario on the economy of the Western Isles and will inform decision making on the best choice of mechanism to take forward. The report has been discussed in detail with Caledonian MacBrayne and reflects their comments, although all opinions remain those of the authors
tritrophic-dispersal-model: Code used for creating figures for "Non-hierarchical dispersal promotes stability and resilience in a tri-trophic metacommunity"
No full text<p>This is the commented code used for creating figures for the paper. Any questions regarding the code should be directed to the corresponding author and repository owner (Eric Pedersen). </p>
Odontites verna (Bell.) Dum. subsp. pumila (Nordst.) A. Pedersen in Nederland
No full textThe author gives a brief survey of ecology, distribution, and differences in flowering time of Odontites verna (Bell.) Dum. subsp. verna, subsp. litoralis (Fr.) A. Pedersen, subsp. fennica (Markl.), subsp. serotina (Wettst.) E. F. Warb., and subsp. pumila (Nordst.) A. Pedersen. In a description of the last named differential characters with subsp. serotina are stressed. Subsp. pumila is known from sandy pastures along the coasts of S. W. Sweden, Denmark, N. and N. W. Germany, and the Netherlands. Fig. 1 gives a map, showing the distribution in the Netherlands, based on the material of the Rijksherbarium, Leiden
Interview with Ronald Beer, Class of 1958
No full textOral history interview with Illinois State Normal University alum Ronald Beer, Class of 1958. The interview was conducted on October 29, 1983, by Barbara Pedersen, then a member of the Student Alumni Council.
Beer recalls notable features of campus life, such as women\u27s curfews, the architectural character of Old Main, and the social hub known as The Cage. He also highlights traditions like the rivalry with Illinois Wesleyan University and the activities of the Blackfriars organization.
The interview delves into the influence of President Robert Bone and his wife Karin, emphasizing their positive impact on the university community during a period of significant growth. Beer also remembers several influential professors and administrative officials, including Emma Knudson, Harlan Peithman, Richard Hulet, and Ralph Pinky Linkins, among others.
As a university administrator himself, he says that the essential college experience has changed little between the 1950s and 1980s, though because of technological advances students in 1983 “are confronted with a lot more information.” He also discusses extracurricular activities, highlighting events like dances, athletic competitions, operettas, and musical performances.
The interview touches on the cost of living and typical modes of dress in the 1950s, along with his impression of Normal as “a very small sleepy dry town.” Beer expresses fondness for the sense of community at Illinois State Normal University, emphasizing the camaraderie and opportunities for personal growth.https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/aoh/1013/thumbnail.jp
Story, Hallie Pedersen
No full textReflections on the article "The Clarity That Comes With Hard Times" by author Margaret Renkl
Implicit large-eddy simulation of the stratocumulus-topped boundary layer: A grid sensitivity study
No full textA range of implicit large-eddy simulations of the stratocumulus-topped boundary layer is performed to study the influence of grid resolution on selected parameters including liquid water path and second and third moments of vertical velocity fluctuations. The simulations are based on two sets of aircraft measurements, which are also used to evaluate the results of the simulations. The specific case presented here indicates that simulations with a grid aspect ratio accounting for the anisotropic nature of the turbulence near the surface and at the top of the boundary layer lead to better agreement with measurements than simulations with an isotropic grid
Lashing Out after Stewing over Public Insults: The Effects of Public Provocation, Provocation Intensity, and Rumination on Triggered Displaced Aggression
No full textFour studies present the first evidence showing that public (vs. private) provocation augments triggered displaced aggression by increasing the perceived intensity of the provocation. This effect is shown to be independent of face-saving motivation. Following a public or private provocation, Study 1 participants were induced to ruminate or were distracted for 20 min. They then had an opportunity to aggress against another person who either acted in a neutral or mildly annoying fashion (viz. triggering event). As expected, the magnitude of the greater displaced aggression of those who ruminated before the triggering event compared with those distracted was greater under public than private provocation. Study 2 replicated the findings of Study 1 and confirmed that public provocations are experienced as more intense. Studies 3 and 4 both manipulated provocation intensity directly to show that it mediated the moderating effect of public/private provocation found in Study 1. The greater intensity of a public provocation increases reactivity to a subsequent trigger, which in turn, augments triggered displaced aggression
Diet data for haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) from two capelin spawning areas in Finnmark County, Norway, during 2005 and 2006
No full textDiet data for haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) were collected from two capelin (Mallotus villosus) spawning areas in Finnmark, Norway, during 2005–2006. Haddock were sampled using bottom trawl, and stomach content analysis was performed to estimate the proportions (wet weight) of various prey groups. The data were obtained and analyzed as part of a PhD project investigating predation on capelin eggs and capelin. These data are presented in the PhD thesis: Mikkelsen, N. (2013). Predation on the demersal fish eggs of capelin Mallotus villosus and lumpsucker Cyclopterus lumpus in relation to recruitment. PhD thesis, Department of Arctic and Marine Biology, Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics, University of Tromsoe. UiT The Arctic University of Norway (former University of Tromsoe) funded a Phd-scholarship for the first author (N. Mikkelsen
VAN VLECK TRANSFORMATION TO TENTH ORDER AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE CONTACT TRANSFORMATION
No full text F. J{\o}rgensen and T. Pedersen, Mol. Phys. 27, 33 (1974). F. J{\o}rgensen and T. Pedersen, Mol. Phys. 27, 959 (1974), 28, 599 (1974). F. J{\o}rgensen and T. Pedersen, and A. Chedin, Mol. Phys. 30, 1377 (1975). F. J{\o}rgensen, Mol. Phys. 29, 1137 (1975).""Author Institution: Chemical Laboratory V, The H. C. {\O}rsted InstituteUsing a projector formulation for the Van Vleck transform action, it is possible to go to tenth order without excessive effort. This is the -order needed to include sixth order centrifugal distortion in the effective vib-rot Hamiltonian for a state v. The Wilson-Howard Hamiltonian is first formulated as a Sum of ``scalar products”: \begin{equation} H=h_{2}{^{(0)}}+\kappa h_{3}{^{(0)}}+\kappa^{2}(h_{4}{^{(0)}}+h_{2}{^{(1)}}\cdot J{^{(1)}}+h_{0}{^{(2)}})+\kappa^{3}\ldots \end{equation} where denotes (n indices). The effective Hamiltonian is written similarly as: \begin{eqnarray} A_{v}&=&a_{2}{^{(0)}}+\kappa^{2}(a_{4}{^{(0)}}+a_{2}{^{(1)}}\cdot J{^{(1)}}+a_{0}{^{(2)}}\cdot J{^{(2)}})+\kappa^{4}(a_{6}{^{(0)}}+a_{4}{^{(1)}}\cdot J{^{(1)}}+a_{2}{^{(2)}}\cdot J{^{(2)}})\nonumber\\ &&+\kappa^{6}(..+a_{4}{^{(2)}}\cdot J{^{(2)}}+a_{2}{^{(3)}}\cdot J{^{(3)}}+a_{0}{^{(4)}}\cdot J{^{(4)}})\nonumber\\ &&+ \kappa^{8}(\ldots +a_{2}{^{(4)}}\cdot J{^{(4)}}+a_{0}{^{(5)}}\cdot J{^{(5)}})\nonumber\\ &&+\kappa{^{(10)}}(\ldots+ a_{0}{^{(6)}}\cdot J{^{(6)}})+.. \end{eqnarray} As an example has the form: (with symbols to be explained) \begin{equation} (a_{2}{^{(2)}})_{fg}=\{x(h_{2}{^{(1)}})_{f}: (h_{2}{^{(1)}})_{g}x +2xh_{3}{^{(0)}}: (h_{1} {^{(2)}}_.)_{fg}x+x(h_{2}{^{(2)}})_{fg}x\}_{H} \end{equation} This operator leads to and q-constants
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