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Data Curation Network End User Survey 2021
No full textThe survey was implemented in Qualtrics and distributed to depositors within 6 Data Curation Network institutions repositories - Cornell University eCommons, Duke University Research Data Repository, Johns Hopkins University Data Archive, Illinois Data Bank, University of Illinois, University of Michigan Deep Blue Data, and the Data Repository for the University of Minnesota (DRUM). The survey population included researchers who have deposited a dataset with repositories at the above institutions between January 1, 2019 to March 15, 2021. The survey ran for about 2 weeks at each institution between April-June 2021. Each survey participant response was linked to a submitted dataset and DOI for the purposes of future analysis and identification. A subset of additional questions were also asked by two institutions, Duke and Michigan, for internal planning assessment purposes and have been included for others to use/reuse. All survey data was de-identified prior to sharing. Each institution completed the IRB process at their respective institutions.This dataset includes the processed dataset from the 2021 End User Survey performed by the Data Curation Network.Alfred P Sloan Foundation “Launching the Data Curation Network”Wright, Sarah; Johnston, Lisa; Marsolek, Wanda; Luong, Hoa; Braxton, Susan; Lafferty-Hess, Sophia; Herndon, Joel; Carlson, Jake. (2021). Data Curation Network End User Survey 2021. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://doi.org/10.13020/DZQP-KS53
Assessing the use of non-traditional stable isotopes as tracers of weathering processes: with evidence from the Southern Alps, South Island, New Zealand
No full textConcentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth’s atmosphere have increased by >100 ppm since pre-industrial times due to the burning of fossil fuels for energy and it is now clear that the consequent warming of the climate system will have widespread impacts on human and natural systems. Chemical weathering of silicate rocks draws down CO2 from the atmosphere, but the significance of this process and the mechanisms which control weathering rates remain poorly constrained. New information with regards to chemical weathering processes, linkages to physical denudation rates, and the effects of certain rock types on global chemical budgets, are all required.This study utilises elemental concentrations together with lithium (?7Li) and magnesium (?26Mg) isotopic values of river waters and weathering products to determine the parameters that regulate weathering in a terrestrial environment, and assesses the influence of progressive metamorphism, glacial activity, rainfall patterns, rapid tectonic uplift, climate and geothermal fluid flow. Samples were collected from the Southern Alps on South Island, New Zealand. The Southern Alps represent a relatively pristine environment and a natural laboratory to examine the climatic and tectonic controls on chemical weathering of a largely lithologically homogenous metasilicate terrane with minor metamorphic carbonate, in a temperate, maritime environment.Chemical weathering and atmospheric CO2 consumption rates, calculated from riverine elemental data, demonstrate that CO2 consumed by silicate weathering is relatively low compared to rivers globally. High overall chemical weathering rates (3.1 x 107 g·km-2·yr-1 in the west vs. 1.8 x 107 g·km-2·yr-1 in the east) are associated with high uplift and erosion rates, and high rainfall on the western side of the Southern Alps, where chemical erosion of metamorphic carbonates is more prevalent. However, higher rates of atmospheric CO2 consumption due to silicate weathering were found on the eastern side of the Southern Alps (6.4 x 104 mol·km-2·yr-1 in the west vs. 7.7 x 104 mol·km-2·yr-1 in the east), where uplift and erosion rates are lower. This indicates that uplift accelerates weathering rates of metamorphic carbonates, but has little effect of rates of silicate weathering, which regulates CO2 drawdown from the atmosphere on long timescales.The mechanisms that moderate Li and Mg isotopic fractionation in the Southern Alps were thoroughly investigated. Protolith lithology and metamorphic grade have little effect upon the ?7Li and ?26Mg composition of the bedrock. Secondary clay formation (e.g. illite, kaolinite and smectite) during weathering is the dominant process by which Li and Mg isotope fractionation occurs, and climate only has an indirect influence. The residence time of water-rock interaction imposes an important control upon the ?7Li composition of rivers. However, the effect of this control upon the ?26Mg composition of rivers is less clear. The evidence for coupling between riverine ?7Li and ?26Mg values during chemical weathering is weak with respect to results from this study and global studies. This suggests that the behaviour of these isotopes varies between different weathering environments, adding to the complexity of extrapolating local studies to global interpretations
Exploring the impact of gender identity and stereotypes on secondary pupils’ computer science enrolment interest
No full textThere is an underrepresentation of women working in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) industries. Initiatives to encourage greater diversity in STEM have been less successful in computer science. This research investigates whether identification with gender stereotypes (defined as the extent to which one identifies with stereotypical masculine or feminine traits) and other factors predict enrolment interest in computer science and whether stereotypical cues impact on these relationships. British secondary school students were shown either a stereotypical or a non-stereotypical computer science classroom and completed measures assessing their identification with gender stereotypes, enrolment interest, belonging, stereotype threat, self-efficacy and utility value. Femininity significantly predicted lower enrolment interest and this relationship appeared to be mediated by stereotype threat. This study extends previous research by showing that young peoples’ identification with gender stereotypes predicts enrolment interest to some degree. We highlight the need to challenge persistent stereotypes regarding who best ‘fits’ computer science
Teachers' beliefs: How they shape the support offered to trans-spectrum young people
No full textFocus groups and an individual interview were carried out with 15 secondary school teachers in South East England, exploring their beliefs regarding gender identity and how this influences the support offered to trans-spectrum young people. Through a process of reflexive thematic analysis, six themes were developed, indicating that lack of confidence, fears of community resistance and implicitly held views of gender identity underscored a hesitancy in teachers' practice. However, teachers expressed a strong desire to develop their knowledge and through reflection within their focus group or interview, began to construct ideas of how to be inclusive in their work
What beliefs influence children and young people's attitudes towards the transgender population?
No full textAims: this review aims to identify and explore the specific beliefs that influence children and young people's (CYP's) attitudes towards the transgender population. Method: a systematic review of the literature was undertaken and a total of 14 studies were included in the review. The review included studies from the United States, Europe, and Asia. Each study was appraised using Gough's (2007) Weight of Evidence Framework and awarded a quality assurance rating of low, medium, or high quality. Findings: the review identified three sets of beliefs that appear to influence CYP's attitudes towards the transgender population: Heteronormativity, conservatism and gender essentialism. Gender differences in beliefs were found to influence attitudes towards the transgender population as a whole and towards Male-to-Female (MtF) individuals and Female-to-Male (FtM) individuals. Limitations: The key limitation within this review is that the mechanisms through which beliefs influence CYP attitudes are hypothetical. Further insight using qualitative approaches would deepen the understanding of the underpinnings of attitudes towards the transgender population, particularly transprejudice. A variety of measures were used across the included studies which limits the comparability of the finding and conclusions drawn. Conclusions: this review identified three sets of beliefs that influence attitudes towards the transgender population. These beliefs represent a traditional, binary model of gender that contrasts with the experiences of gender-diverse populations. A more inclusive model of gender is proposed whereby acceptance, diversity and belonging are promoted
Dataset supporting thesis titled: 'What are microaffirmations and how are they experienced by gender diverse young people?'
No full textDataset for empirical study - 'What are microaffirmations and how are they experienced by gender diverse young people?'
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Dataset supporting University of Southampton doctoral thesis titled: Relationships and sex education: an exploration of the curricula for autistic young people and of the role of educational psychologists in providing support
No full textThis dataset contains all data taken and used for the thesis titled: Relationships and sex education: an exploration of the curricula for autistic young people and of the role of educational psychologists in providing support.</span
Dataset in support of the thesis 'Imagined contact: What role does it play in influencing children's responses towards their disabled peers?'
No full textFiles contain raw data in SPSS format downloaded from Qualtrics. Data contain demographics and participants' responses on attitude/behavioural measures collected pre- and post-intervention. Data were inputted during study procedure by the researcher.
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