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Agricultural Underdevelopment in Caistor Township
No full textTitle: Agricultural Underdevelopment in Caistor Township, Author: Benard W. Darnel, Location: ThodeThe purpose of this study is to describe and explain
the extent of agricultural underdevelopment in Caistor Township. Full credit for the author's incentive to investigate
this area must go to Dr. L.G. Reeds of McMaster University,
who in 1964 conducted a survey of the agricultural conditions
in the Niagara Peninsula, on the basis of which a more detailed
study of several areas, including Caistor Township, seemed
warranted. The information for this study originated from a
variety of sources. The most important of these was direct
observations in the field, which after a brief reconnaissance
survey in the early part of May, were carried out systematically
during the months of June, July, and August of 1966. Interviews
were conducted in all parts of the township, in addition
an attempt was made to interview all people in four sample
block areas. It is estimated that out of a total of 165
interviews, 90 involved the owners of "commercial farms";
other people interviewed were retired farmers, non-farming
residents, township officials, clergy men, and store owners. Field observations provided the basis for the
Land Capability Map (Fig.3), for the map showing "Quality of
Land use" (Fig. 5), while information about the distribution
of non-farm dwellings (Fig . 4) and the location of "Century
Farms" (Fig. 2) was obtained from the township office and
from a 4-H club member respectively. Other pertinent data was provided by the Dominion
Census Report for 1961, which is the most recent source of
information on farm classification, farm income, landuse,
and values of agricultural products sold. Finally, the
Soil Survey of Lincoln County, and the Physiography of
Southern Ontario proved to be useful guides in the assessment
of the physiographic conditions of the township. The methodology employed in this study was selected
so as to best facilitate the attainment of the stated objective,
but limited time for investigation and lack of sufficient
quantitative data about individual farms precluded the use
of statistical methods. The study is divided into eight chapters. Chapters
one, three and four deal exclusively with the physical conditions
and with related problems, while chapter two gives
a brief account of relevant historical factors. Chapters five
and six examine the status of agricultural development in
the township, the findings of which are evaluated in chapter
seven. The final chapter contains the summary and conclusion.ThesisBachelor of Arts (BA
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Academic Resilience in First-Generation Latina/o Students
No full textABSTRACTAcademic Resilience in First-Generation Latina/o Students
The transition to college, combined with abrupt changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and online learning, has increased challenges for first-year college students. Resilience theory, defined as the study of how people rebound from adversity, can help us understand how students triumph over challenges during an unprecedented time of change and uncertainty. Through narrative interview techniques and analysis of campus survey data, this qualitative study examines the meanings and experiences of academic resilience among seven first-generation Latina/o students in their first semester at University of California, Merced. Five female and two male participants were interviewed at the mid-point and at the end of their first semester of college. Connection to their environment, not fearing failure, agency, self-efficacy, and survival captured participants’ meanings associated with resilience. The themes of connecting, helping, and storytelling summarize how students make meaning and experience academic resilience, engage in protective processes, and navigate mid-semester adversities and interventions. They also communicate the dynamic, situational, and process orientation of academic resilience.
How students positively adapt to academic difficulty as they begin their college career provides a rich understanding of resilience. These understandings can be used to structure systems and processes that activate academic resilience habits early in a student’s college experience. Building a strengths-based curriculum featuring first-year success courses, living learning communities, job and internship opportunities, and reflective experiences are key recommendations for policy and practice resulting from this study.
This author posits reciprocal resilience as a systems-based model where members both contribute to and benefit from the collective persistence of their community. Future research on the responding and harmonizing actions between connecting, helping, and storytelling themes can enhance the understandings of reciprocating relationships that activate resilience.
Keywords: Academic resilience, reciprocal resilienc
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Brotherman, Family, and Legacies: Recognizing the Contributions of African American Independent Comic Book Writers and Artists
No full textAfrican Americans produced many comic strips, comic books, and graphic novels during the twentieth century but their works were rarely recognized in reviews of mainstream and independently published comics until recently. These efforts to acknowledge Black comics creatives and their contributions to the industry must continue. This article participates in the ongoing effort to capture and share the experiences of African American creatives in the independent comic book publishing industry by placing a spotlight on the author and co-creator of the Brotherman: Dictator of Discipline (1990--1996) comic book series, Guy A. Sims. The Brotherman brand is part of a long legacy of inspirational media from independent Black producers. Guy's early experiences provided him with tangible examples of successful Black-owned media companies that were creating content for Black audiences. His most important influence was his father, Dr. Edward Sims, Jr. Edward introduced young Guy to the works of Richard Wright for inspiration. He also engaged his son in questions that further inspired his creativity. Brotherman now serves as a source of inspiration to multiple generations of new comic book artists and writers
Influence of physical galaxy properties on Ly alpha escape in star-forming galaxies
No full textContext. Among the different observational techniques used to select high-redshift galaxies, the hydrogen recombination line Lyman-alpha (Ly alpha) is of particular interest because it gives access to the measurement of cosmological quantities such as the star formation rate (SFR) of distant galaxy populations. However, interpreting this line and calibrating such observables are still subject to serious uncertainties. Aims. In this context, it important to understand the mechanisms responsible for the attenuation of Ly alpha emission, and under what conditions the Ly alpha emission line can be used as a reliable star formation diagnostic tool. Methods. We used a sample of 24 Ly alpha emitters at z similar to 0.3 with an optical spectroscopic follow-up to calculate the Ly alpha escape fraction and its dependence upon different physical properties. We also examined the reliability of Ly alpha as a SFR indicator. We combined these observations with a compilation of Ly alpha emitters selected at z = 0-0.3 from the literature to assemble a larger sample. Results. We confirm that the Ly alpha escape fraction clearly depends on the dust extinction following the relation f(esc)(Ly alpha) = C-Ly alpha x 10(-0.4 E(B-V) kLy alpha) where k(Ly alpha) similar to 6.67 and C-Ly alpha = 0.22. However, the correlation does not follow the expected curve for a simple dust attenuation. A higher attenuation can be attributed to a scattering process, while f(esc)(Ly alpha) values that are clearly above the continuum extinction curve can be the result of various mechanisms that can lead to an enhancement of the Ly alpha output. We also observe that the strength of Ly alpha and the escape fraction appear unrelated to the galaxy metallicity. Regarding the reliability of Ly alpha as a SFR indicator, we show that the deviation of SFR(Ly alpha) from the true SFR (as traced by the UV continuum) is a function of the observed SFR(UV), which can be seen as the decrease in f(esc)(Ly alpha) with increasing UV luminosity. Moreover, we observe redshift dependence of this relationship, revealing the underlying evolution of f(esc)(Ly alpha) with redshift.IPE
Fungi in relation to health in man and animal
No full textThe articles have been scanned in colour with a HP Scanjet 5590; 600dpi.
Adobe Acrobat XI Pro was used to OCR the text and also for the merging and conversion to the final presentation PDF-format.This paper principally concerns poisonous symbiotic and parasitic fungi attacking foodstuffs, and includes those containing the poison within themselves, for example, ergot, and those producing harmful substances in the foodstuffs on which they grow.
It commences with a historical survey of records of fungus-infected foodstuffs, followed by a consideration of the toxic constituents of fungi and infected foodstuffs, and immunity to such poisoning, both natural and acquired.
Details are then presented, in tabular form, of experiments conducted to determine the harmful effects of fungus-infected foodstuffs. These do not lend themselves to abstraction and the original should be consulted by those interested.
According to the author, all fungus-infected foodstuffs should be considered poisonous until extensive feeding experiments have shown the contrary to be the case. Some cases of suspected food poisoning appear to be either botulism or parabotulism. So-called " fresh hay poisoning " is still a mystery. Different animals display marked differences in susceptibility to fungus-infected foodstuffs. Regarding harmful mouldy foodstuffs, it is stated that it could be fed to some animals with impunity, provided that the quantity fed did not exceed 10 per cent. of the total ration.
The toxicity of Lolium temulentum (darnel) to man and animals is due to an alkaloid, temulin, present in grain attacked by Endoconidium temulentum. Two rabbits, a pig and a dog fed on fungus-infected darnel suffered no ill effects.mn201
The association between seeking financial compensation and injury recovery following motor vehicle related orthopaedic trauma
No full text© 2016 The Author(s). Background: Motor vehicle related moderate-severe orthopaedic trauma has a major impact on the burden of injury. In Australia, all states and territories provide access to financial compensation following injury in a motor vehicle crash. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of seeking financial compensation (i.e., making a claim) on injury recovery following motor vehicle related moderate-severe orthopaedic trauma. Methods: Patients admitted with upper/lower extremity fractures after a motor vehicle crash were recruited from two trauma hospitals. Baseline data were collected in person by written questionnaire within two weeks of injury. Follow up data were collected by a mailed written questionnaire at six, 12 and 24 months. Additional (demographic/injury-related) information was collected from hospital databases, all other measures were self-reported. Outcomes were: Short Form-36 Version 2.0 (SF36v2), Physical/Mental Component Scores (PCS/MCS); Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Checklist Civilian Version (PCL-C); and Global Rating of Change (GRC) scale. Analysis involved descriptive statistics and linear mixed models to examine the effect of compensation status on injury recovery over time. Results: There were 452 study participants. Baseline characteristics showed: mean age 40 years (17.1 Standard Deviation [SD]); 75 % male; 74 % worked pre-injury; 67 % in excellent-very good pre-injury health; 56 % sustained serious injuries, Injury Severity Score (ISS) 9-15; 61 % had a low-middle range household income. Overall, after controlling for possible confounders, the compensable group had poorer recovery compared to the non-compensable group for PCS (-2.97 Mean Difference (MD), 95 % CI -4.73, -1.22); MCS (-3.44 MD, 95 % CI -5. 62, -1.26); PCL-C (3.42MD, 95 % CI 0.87, 5.99); and GRC (-0.66MD, 95 % CI -1.15, -0.17). Injury recovery over time for all participants showed: PCS improved from 6-12 and 12-24 months; MCS and GRC improved from 6-12 months; and PCL-C did not significantly improve from 6-12 and 12-24 months. Injury recovery over time continued for compensable and non-compensable groups but compensable participants had poorer scores at each time period, especially MCS and PCL-C. Conclusions: Making a claim was associated with poor injury recovery following motor vehicle related orthopaedic trauma, mainly for mental health. Irrespective of claim status, the majority had poor injury recovery, especially for mental health
Pharmacopoeia equina; or, new pharmacopoeia for horses
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Antimony, Tartarized . 32 ------ Drench, ditto . 33 Fish, on, ditto . . 12
Acidulous Drenches . . 32 Condition Powders . 35
Aromatic Medicines . . 35 Conglutinum, how m ade . . 37 G.
Antimony . . 35 Cantharides, on Gripe Tincture .
------ Drench . 28
------ Sulphuretof, 16; liver of. ■------ Tonic Drink ! ! 3i 28
Ammoniac Liniment. . 39 ------ Ball . 31 Gruel Oatmeal . 19
Aqua Ammonia . 40 ------ Nasal Gleet Po wder . 35 — Milk ditto 28
Alum Wash . 41 Cinchona, or Bark, o n . .31 Grass, its constituents 9
Aqua Mulsa, or Blanch Water . 41 Curcuma, or Turmer c . .35 Grain for Horses 11
____ how made . 33 Common Salt . . 35 Gourds ditto 12
Agglutinantia . . 37 Chalk, on . 32,37 Ginger ....
Gamboge, on .
Glauber's Salts. 12
Alkanet root . 25 Copper, on, 26 ; Sulp hat . . 26 15
Augment for halls . ■ . 24 Calomel, on 16,34 16,25
Aloes, how made, balls of . 28 Camphor . . 40 Gentian .... 35
------Drench . . 22 Corrosive Sublimate . 41 Genoa Oil 36
------ Gum of . . 22 Charge, or Roborant, how made. 40 Gleet Powders . 35
Anthelmintics, or Worm Med. . 34 Cataplasm, or Poltice . 41
jEtheops, mineral . 17 Clyster, to make . 41 H.
Alteratives, on . . 17 Conium, or Hemlock on . .13
Condimenta . 12 Hay, its constituents.
Horn, drenching, how made 9
Cicuta Virosa . . 14 25
MAT. MED. DIETETIC Colocynth . 15 Honey, a cohesive for balls 33
ETC. Castor Oil . 15 Horse Oil.... 38
A. Carrot, Daucus . 12 Hordeum .... 11
Aloes, nature of . 20 Cane tops . 10 Hyssop .... . 33
------ adulteration of. . 21 Cassim . 10 Hedysarum 9
------ Barry's Vac. apparal . 22 Cynosurus . 9 Hemlock .... . 18
iEgyptiac, Mem. on . . 26 Clover . 9 ------ Water . 14
Arcaris, on . 34 Cytisus, Roman, on . 9 Hydropiper 9
Algaroba Beans . 42 Hellebore, white . 17
Alcohol . 18 D.
Animal Food . . 12 Diuretics . . 23 I.
Acacia-tree . 10 Dermatetics, or Skin Med. . 38 Iron, on . . 26
Anthoxanthum . . 9 Dressings for blisters . 38 ------ Sulphas . . 32
Alopecurus . 9 Desicative Powder . 37 India Pink 34
Agrostis . . 9 Dogs' dung, white . 23 Isatis, or Woad 10
Diseases of theHorse,C ren.Viewof 7 Ipecacuanha 16
B. ------ local . 8
Bitter Drench, how made . 30 Drugs, had, exposed 5 J.
------ with Spices . 30 Dietetics of the Horst . 9 Jalap, on . 15
Buckthorn Syrup . 26 Dropwort . . 13 Juniper, Oil of. 25
Blisters, mild . . 38 Digitalis . . 12
------ strong . 38 Dactylis . . 9 K.
------ relaxing, or warm . 38 Diarrhoea Drink . 32 Kali causticum. 33
Blue vitriol 17,36 Kermes, or Yellow Merc. . 16
Burgundy Pitch . 40 E.
Brimstone 27,35 Exciting Emhrocatioi i . 39,40 L.
Bleeding, on . 33 Emollient ditto . 33,41 Linimentum Ammonia 39
Bran Tea, or Blanch Wate r 18,33 External applications . 36 Louse Water 41
------ Mash to make . 18 Epsom Salts . 32 Lungs, inflamed, on . 7
Essential Oils . . 23
. 38 T.insped Oil . . .23 33,36
38
Bran, on . . 11 Euphorbium Laurinum, or Bay Oil
Beans, on . . 11 Elaterium . 15 Lard .... 58,39
------ Flour . 35 Emetics, on . 16 Lichen rangiferinus . 42
Barley, on . 11 Lolium, or Darnel 9
------ meal 27,35 F. Lac, or Milk . 12
Brank, on . 11 Fever Drench .
Flux ditto . _ . . 32
. 32 Lucerne .... 9
C. Frigorific Embrocatio a . .40 M.
Cordial Medicines, on . 26 ------ Lotion . 40 Mash, to make . 28
------Ball . . x. . 27 Fomentation, tepid . . 41 Maladies, General View of 7
------Drench . . 27 Friar's Balsam . . 37 Mange Ointment 39
------ misapplied . 6 Myrrh, Tincture of . 37
Cohesive for making balls . 20 Fruits, on, for Horses . 12 Medico-dietetics 18
Manger Meats . 11 Poa Pratensis . 9 T.
Meal, Bailey . . . . 35 ------ Tririalis . 9 Treacle, useful cohesive for Balls 20
Medicago Arborea 9 Polygonum .9,11 Turmeric (Curcuma) . 25,35
Malt, on, 11; Mash . 18 Panicurn . . 10 Tonics, on . 26
Maize, 10; Seed 11 Parsley . 13 ------Metallic Drench . 30
Millet .... 11 Phellandrium . 13 ------iEgyptiac ditto . 30
Milk, on . 12 Pimento . . 27,28; ------ Bitter Powders . 35
Mustard .... 12 Potash . 25 ------ Cantharides ditto . 35
Momordica 15 Turpentine, on . . 24
Marsh Mallow, common . 33 Q. ------ Oil of . . 38
Mercury, red oxyd 39 Quassia . 30 ------ injurious effects of
Traumatic Tincture . . 28
. 37
N. R. Tobacco Wash . . 41
Nitre, on . . . . ' 25,32 Resins, on 20,26 Tallow 18,39
------ S weet Spirit of. 25 Rosin, on . . 36 Tar, Remarks on . 39
Narcotics .... 17 Restringent Lotion . . 41 Trifolium, or Clover . . 9
Nasal Gleet Powders 35 Relaxants
Rye, Secale . 41
. 10 Taxus, or Yew . . 13
0. Roots, on . . 12 U.
Oatmeal .... 11,35 Ranunculus, on . 9 Urine Ball, to make . . 24
Oats .... 29 ------ Drench . . 25
Opium . . . -17, 29,32 S. ------ Saline . 25
Oxymel of Copper . 26,36 Scammony . 34 ------ Warm . 25
Origanum, Oil of 38 Spice Medicines . 27 Utilis Powder . . 35
Ointments 36 Stomachic ditto. . 33 Unguentum digestivum . 36
Olive Oil . 40 Spirit of Wine . . 27 ------ for Mange . 39
Oestri, on . . 34 Skin Applications . 38 ------ for Horses' Hoofs . 39
Oil of Vitriol, its abuse 5 Stimulant Medicines . 26
Obscure cases, on 8 Spirituous Drench . 27 V.
Oenanthe .... 13 Spigelia . . 34 Vinegar . 36,40
Oils, hot, exposed 5 Scoria . 34 Veratrum, or Hellebore . 16
Scalpurigo, or Mange . 39 Vetches . 11
P. Stimulant Embrocation . 40 Vitis, or Vine Leaves . 9
Purging Balls . . . 20 Strengthening Plaster . 40 Venena Equina . 12
------ Drench . 21 Soap . 41
Pectoral Balls . . 33 ------ Spanish . . 25 W.
Powders, on 34 Sulphat, Copper . 36 Worm Medicines . 34
Pulvis Utilis 35 Sulphur Flowers . 35 Woad . . . 10
Poultice .... 41 Sand . 37
Pharmacy, arranged and secureo 42 Secale . 10 Y.
Poisons, on Horse 13 Saccharum . 10 Yew Tree, Taxus . 13
Pepper, 12; white 37 Straw. Wheat, Rye, Oat . 10
Pulse, on . 11 Solanum . . 12 Z.
Potatoes .... 12 Spices . 12 Zea Mays . 10
Poa Annua 9 Sarcotetic®, or Flesh Appli c. . 36 Zinci Sulphas . 1
Author Correction: Endogenous Annexin-A1 Regulates Haematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilisation and Inflammatory Response Post Myocardial Infarction in Mice In Vivo
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Conversion of African Americans to Islam : a sociological analysis of the Nation of Islam and associated groups
No full text'Conversion of African Americans to Islam: A Sociological Analysis of the Nation of
Islam Associated groups' is an empirical study of the religious experience of people
who had/have distinctive features in terms of race, ethnicity and historical experience.
The purpose of this thesis is to demonstrate how African Americans' (AAs) conversion
experience in general, and the Nation of Islam associated groups' conversion in
particular, differ from the studies of recruitment and conversion in the sociology of
religion and New Religion Movements (NRMs). More specifically, their recruitment
and conversion experiences to Islam diverge from those who converted to mainstream
Islam. The study investigates how AAs' historical experience, soci-economic
difficulties and the racism they encountered shaped and influenced their religious
understanding.
Research methods involved participant observations, a survey questionnaire, interviews,
conversations, personal communications and correspondence. To collect ethnographic
data eleven months field research was conducted mainly in the Chicago area and on two
short visits to Detroit, and three years continued communications with Muslim officials
and academics in the area. During the field research and afterwards through personal
communication 181 survey questionnaire responses were received, and 23 Muslim
officials, academics and ordinary Muslims were interviewed through semi-structured,
unstructured interviews, conversation and correspondence.
The thesis begins with a brief history of Islam and Muslims in general and the African
American Muslims (AAMs) in particular. More emphasis is given on the historical
development of the Nation of Islam (NOl). Then in Chapter III, discussions of schisms
in the history of the NOT are examined from sociological perspectives of social and
religious movements. In Chapter IV I aimed to formulate my own perspective to
analyse and study the conversion experiences of AAMs to Islam. I used a multivariate
approach, considering selectively widely held conversion and recruitment theories in the
sociology of the religion. I consider in Chapter V the predisposing conditions for AAMs
that influence their decision-making to join in the NOT, for example, political and
nationalistic sentiments and socio-economic deprivations. In Chapter VI I have applied
different terms to describe their religious experiences, such as conversion, alteration and
reversion. I have analysed further their encounters with the NOT, the methods of
recruitment they used and their major motives for joining the NOT and converting to
Tslam. In the concluding chapters (Chapter VII VTTT) I describe the different responses
of AAMS to Islam following the death of Elijah Muhammad. It is found out that the
Islamic appeal has polarised. While Farakhan's NOT appeared to continue the tradition
and style of the old NOI with the emphasis on nationalistic and socio-economic factors,
Tmam W. D. Mohammed's community turned more to the religious and spiritual aspects
of Tslam. These different approaches led to a polarisation of the appeal of Tslam to
AAMS.
This thesis contributes to knowledge in four key areas; the sociology of religion and
religious movements, the sociology of social and nationalistic movements, religious and
Islamic studies
The Mitochondria-Targeted Methylglyoxal Sequestering Compound, MitoGamide, Is Cardioprotective in the Diabetic Heart
No full text© 2019, The Author(s). Purpose: Methylglyoxal, a by-product of glycolysis and a precursor in the formation of advanced glycation end-products, is significantly elevated in the diabetic myocardium. Therefore, we sought to investigate the mitochondria-targeted methylglyoxal scavenger, MitoGamide, in an experimental model of spontaneous diabetic cardiomyopathy. Methods: Male 6-week-old Akita or wild type mice received daily oral gavage of MitoGamide or vehicle for 10 weeks. Several morphological and systemic parameters were assessed, as well as cardiac function by echocardiography. Results: Akita mice were smaller in size than wild type counterparts in terms of body weight and tibial length. Akita mice exhibited elevated blood glucose and glycated haemoglobin. Total heart and individual ventricles were all smaller in Akita mice. None of the aforementioned parameters was impacted by MitoGamide treatment. Echocardiographic analysis confirmed that cardiac dimensions were smaller in Akita hearts. Diastolic dysfunction was evident in Akita mice, and notably, MitoGamide treatment preferentially improved several of these markers, including e′/a′ ratio and E/e′ ratio. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that MitoGamide, a novel mitochondria-targeted approach, offers cardioprotection in experimental diabetes and therefore may offer therapeutic potential for the treatment of cardiomyopathy in patients with diabetes
