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Tacit knowledge, learning and expertise in dry stone walling
No full textThis is a detailed study of learning in the context of dry stone walling. It examines
what happens in the learning situation. The aim of this work was:
'To understand the nature of expertise in dry stone walling, how it is understood
by those practising the craft, and how it is transmitted to others'.
The main research questions were, therefore:
What happens when dry stone wallers are learning their craft?
How do they acquire expertise in dry stone walling?
How is this learning communicated?
This process necessitated developing a way of engaging with the practitioners,
eliciting descriptive data about what they were doing, and why they were doing it,
through interviews (or conversations) with both individuals and groups, whilst
they practiced their skill. Twenty three wailers were interviewed as they worked,
building walls.
The material obtained was analysed under seven different themes:
'Knowing how'
The use of tacit knowledge or intuition
'Flow'
Constant decision making, reflection and learning from mistakes
Individual and subjective variations and experiences
The relevance of emotion
The use of 'rules of thumb' or maxims.
Learning walling does not fit simply into any of the seven themes. It is
contextualised, complex and individual. It demonstrates tacit knowledge and
intuition. It involves emotion, sometimes consciously, sometimes not. It involves
memory, problem solving, and learning from mistakes, and reflection. Maxims or
'rules of thumb' were a key element in the learning process at all stages. Linear
stages of learning were not evidenced. Deep understanding of the practice is
evidenced, and the wider learning and teaching implications are explored
Monitoring the fluvial palynomorph load in a lowland temperate catchment and its relationship to suspended sediment and discharge
No full textDespite it being a component of the seston we know very little about fluvial (waterborne) pollen and spore (palynomorph) transport. This paper presents the results of a monitoring programme conducted over two years and at a catchment scale in South West England. A hierarchical monitoring network was established with flood peak samples taken at 9 sub-catchments, intra-hydrograph samples taken in two sub-catchments and time-integrated sampling undertaken at one location. In addition sampling was undertaken of probable palynomorph sources such as channel bed and bank sediments, and the airborne pollen flux was monitored using modified Tauber traps. The results support previous research in illustrating how the vast majority of fluvial pollen and spores are transported during floods (91%) and that the main control on waterborne palynomorph assemblages is the catchment vegetation and its spatial distribution but with a long-distance (extra-catchment) component. However, strong seasonal effects are also shown, and the importance of distinctive sources such as the riparian input, bed re-suspension and overland flow into drains and tributaries is revealed. Fine sediment in river pools appears to act as a selective store of damaged cereal type pollen grains derived from arable fields. Although pollen does form part of composite particles the data presented here suggest that the majority of the pollen is transported as single grains. Fluvial palynomorph loading is strongly dependant upon discharge and so concentrations in laminated or varved sediments could be regarded as a proxy for flood magnitude
Effect of metabolic acidosis on intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus
No full text Page G480: U. Gafter, J. A. Kraut, D. B. N. Lee, V. Silis, M. W. Walling, K. Kurokawa, M. R. Haussler, and J. W. Coburn. “Effect of metabolic acidosis on intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus.” Page G480: M. W. Walling deceased 30 November 1979. </jats:p
W. D. Snodgrass, 1st Annual Arts Reunion
No full textW. D. Snodgrass is currently the Visiting Writer at Old Dominion University. He is the author of Heart\u27s Needle, After Experience, and The Fuhrer Bunker, as well as the pseudonymous book Remains. In addition to these volumes of poetry. Mr. Snodgrass has published a collection of critical essays In Radical Pursuit and several translations. In 1967 he received the Pulitzer Prize
Canada, Leeds 1861
No full textIncludes business directories, statistics, table of distances, 31 insets and 6 illustrations of buildings. Insets: Bishop's Mills -- Oxford Mills -- Spencerville -- Edwardsburgh -- Adams -- Town of Prescott -- Town of Brockville -- North Augusta -- Lyn -- Maitland -- Greenbush -- Addison -- Town of Gananoque -- Morton -- Charleston -- Escott -- Newboro -- Lyndhurst or Furnace Falls -- Harlem -- Delta -- Westport -- Frankville -- Toledo -- Elgin -- Portland -- Town of Merrickville -- Farmersville -- Mallorytown -- Kemptville -- Easton's Corners -- Burritts Rapids. Illustrations: Residence of John Davies, Esq. -- D.F. Jones & Co. shovel factory -- Canada corn starch works -- Grenville foundry, Prescott -- Court house for the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville -- Mills and tannery buildings, Lyn C.W.Color;1:63,36
Perspektywy rozwoju biotechnologii w Polsce
No full textWażnym czynnikiem rozwoju biotechnologii w Polsce są nowoczesne badania naukowe. Artykuł Perspektywy rozwoju biotechnologii w Polsce zwraca uwagę na to, że wiedza z zakresu nauk biologicznych i medycznych przyczynia się do większej konkurencyjności zarówno ośrodków naukowych i badawczych, jak i przedsiębiorstw. Biotechnologiczne projekty naukowo–badawcze realizowane w Polsce nie tworzą jeszcze podstaw do wytwarzania produktów biotechnologicznych w takim zakresie, by polskie przedsiębiorstwa mogły konkurować na rynku międzynarodowych. Jedną z przyczyn, którą analizuje Autor w artykule, jest niewystarczające inwestowanie w rozwój nauki i wsparcie dla małych i średnich firm w sektorze biotechnologii. MSP są najważniejszym elementem rozwoju tego sektora, ponieważ koncentrują się na tworzeniu i rozwoju nowoczesnych produktów biotechnologicznych. Artykuł został podzielony na dwie części: Szanse rozwoju nowoczesnej gospodarki w Polsce bez biotechnologii oraz Edukacja i projekty B+R. Autor finalizuje rozważania, pokazując pozytywny scenariusz dla rozwoju sektora biotechnologicznego w Polsce.Biotechnology uses biological processes in the development of technology or manufacture of a product. It is forecasted that Polish biotechnology industry will exceed very quickly. The technology and science parks in Poland have invested millions Euros to build new laboratories. Polish market is fuelled by increased R&D funding, central and regional governments initiatives. The article on “Polish perspectives of biotechnology development” identifies significant factors for biotechnology project development. It also indicates the examples of government biotechnology initiatives in the world. The author focuses on the statistical analysis of the research and development projects conducted by Polish scientist in scientific laboratories. His main conclusion is that biotechnology will be very important in developing Poland, Polish universities, research and development organizations.Udostępnienie publikacji Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego finansowane w ramach projektu „Doskonałość naukowa kluczem do doskonałości kształcenia”. Projekt realizowany jest ze środków Europejskiego Funduszu Społecznego w ramach Programu Operacyjnego Wiedza Edukacja Rozwój; nr umowy: POWER.03.05.00-00-Z092/17-00
NJBankers 2015 Economic Survey: Final Analysis and Report of Survey Findings
No full textThis is the fifth annual Economic Survey. The survey inquires about national and state current economic assessments, as well as six-month projections; expectations about long-term and short-term interest rates; commercial real estate submarket and loan demand; and residential loan and refinance demand. The survey also explores real estate values, currently and expected, as well as a set of negative indicators and common obstacles to lending. The survey series probes metrics about the national, state, and banking market economies in order to better understand, and, in turn, better facilitate the growth, development, and common interests of the banking sector in the state of New Jersey. Conducted by the Bloustein Center for Survey Research (BCSR) under the direction of James Hughes, Marc Weiner and BCSR senior research specialist Orin Puniello,Conducted for New Jersey Bankers Association"January 2015
W. D. Snodgrass, 2nd Annual ODU Literary Festival
No full textW: D. Snodgrass, visiting writer at Old Dominion University during 1978, currently teaches at the University of Delaware. He is the author of four volumes of poetry: Heart\u27s Needle, After Experience, The Fuhrer Bunker, and the pseudonymous book Remains. He has also published several translations and a collection of critical essays and lectures titled In Radical Pursuit Heart\u27s Needle was awarded the 1967 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
Aphids: Biology, Ecology, and Management
No full textPast studies have identified 18 species of aphids attacking tomato in open-field agriculture and greenhouses. However an in-depth review of the literature reveals only two species, Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Thomas) and Myzus persicae (Sulzer), as frequent and common aphid pests of tomato throughout the world. In this chapter, we review the identification, general biology, distribution, host range, and seasonal occurrence of these two aphids and discuss how they damage plants. We present research that has attempted to develop sampling strategies and devise economic thresholds. Furthermore, we review the history and current status of strategies used to manage M. euphorbiae and M. persicae. These strategies are presented under the broad headings of chemical control, biological control, host-plant resistance, cultural control, and others. With the wealth of information contained in this chapter, the reader will gain valuable insight into where we have been, and where we are likely to proceed in dealing with aphids on tomato
"Closing the R&D Gap, Evaluating the Sources of R&D Spending"
No full textBoth spending and tax policies have been implemented in the United States with the goal of stimulating private sector research and development (R&D). Karier questions whether current R&D policy, especially the research and experimentation tax credit, can contribute to closing the gap between nondefense expenditures on R&D in the United States and such expenditures in other countries, such as Japan and Germany. He also explores possible changes to our current R&D policy to make it more effective.
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