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Decomposition of Pig Carcasses at Varying Room Temperature
The goal of this study is to assess the qualitative scoring of decomposition scales with statistical analysis while also determining which indoor environment will decompose the fastest. When comparing the three indoor environments, water decomposition appears to be the fastest, but the method of analysis for this study determines that using decomposition scales to analyze such environments may produce statistically insignificant results. For this study, piglets were put in a dry steel tub, a water filled steel tub, and a suitcase. These were recorded using photographs for 25 days and then scored using decomposition scales. The total score was divided by all points possible to show a percentage of decomposition and was compared between three different scales using statistical analysis. Therefore, relying on decomposition scales as the only forensic analysis for decomposition to observe how different environments affect cadavers may be problematic, as bodies found indoors tend to be in the early stages of decomposition. The statistical insignificance of the total body score further suggests decomposition scales and postmortem interval methods that use these scales should not be used alone for courtroom purposes, and medicolegal investigators need to apply other scientific methods in order to support their postmortem interval theory
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Lone Star imPRESSions: A History of Small Press in Texas
Welcome. I believe that small press publishing is a
force in Texas, and this exhibit is my way
of honoring that. There have been so many
different small presses to exist throughout
Texas history that I could spend years
collecting that information. So I decided to
create an exhibit that highlights some of the
oldies and some of the new players on the
block. The exhibit is not a comprehensive
history, but its a window into a history that is
diverse and rich. If you are looking to read
further on small press, check out my exhibit
catalog at guides.lib.utexas.edu/utpc/currentexhibit. I have taken the liberty of
providing additional details about each press, adding some others that couldn’t quite
fit the exhibit, and providing submission details on each press for those of you looking
to publish. I hope you enjoy the exhibit. Welcome to the hard work and perseverance
that is Texas small press!UT Librarie
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Knight News Challenge: Casting the Net Wide for Innovation
Reviews the evolution of the Knight News Challenge contest for experimental projects in digital delivery of news and information to local communities, profiles winning projects and explores the grants' impact, and considers issues of sustainability
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