The motivation of written language in grades four, five, and six

Thesis (Ed.M.)--Boston Universit

Ex avibus: Distributed Performance by way of Migratory Shorebirds on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway

What I aim to show in this written dissertation and the complementary creative works is a reciprocal movement between practice-led research—in which Performance contributes to knowledge in the transdisciplinary area of animal studies—and research-led practice—where performers in other animal studies disciplines form part of the relational ensembles from which Performances emerge ex avibus (Latin: from the birds). My title comes from ancient Roman times, when one of the means for divining the gods’ approval in human affairs was through signs conveyed ex avibus. By contrast, my subtitle, distributed performance by way of migratory shorebirds on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, alludes to our contemporary time of the Anthropocene in which environmental scientists, evolutionary biologists, ornithologists, and citizen scientists are invested in the survival of birds that regularly disappear from view to breed in the remote Arctic tundra. What links all these places, epochs, and epistemologies is this question: how do birds lead humans to perform other versions of humanness? As the chapters unfold sequentially, and then from thesis to gallery space, each place will resemble a stage on which relational ensembles form and express themselves through different modes of performance. It is a conceptual design that I’ve learned from the migratory shorebirds. These aves must migrate strategically, flying for long distances and only occasionally landing at select staging sites. As the birds lead us from site to site, I ask the question: how does what’s happening here, on this interspecies and inter-agential stage, challenge or indeed redefine previous assumptions about performance of the social kind and Performance of the more marked cultural kind? In drawing out some propositional responses, chapter by chapter, I seek to explicate in written form what you will also find implicated in the creative work for this doctorate

Civil Procedure - Admissibility of Settlement Agreements - 42 Pa Cons Stat Ann § 6141 - Mary Carter Agreements

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has held where an agreement clearly allies two or more parties against another, such that a clear potential exists which would not otherwise be apparent to the factfinder, that part of the agreement, or at least the existence of the reason for the potential bias, must be conveyed to the factfinder. Hatfield v Continental Imports, Inc., 530 Pa 551, 610 A2d 446 (1992)

Publicity, Patron Engagement, and Prizes!

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An Indigenous Epistemological Approach to Promote Health Through Effective Knowledge Translation

Through indigenous epistemologies a holistic health framework is promoted and indigenous concepts like two-eyed seeing offer critical decolonizing conduits for knowledge translation and enhanced health outcomes. Yet, in health care settings dominance of scientific research-based evidence downplays tacit knowledge. For enhanced health outcomes in indigenous community settings, effective knowledge translation is essential through synthesis of research-based explicit knowledge and tacit know-how adapted to local needs. This paper discusses essential characteristics of effective knowledge translation practices, and presents two examples of best practices of knowledge translation in indigenous contexts

Cataloguing the St. Canice's Cathedral Library Collection at Maynooth University

This article outlines the processes involved in cataloguing the historic St. Canice’s Cathedral Library collection of over 3000 rare books. Cataloguing began on the collection in June 2015 and subsequently ceased in March 2016 to facilitate the main objective of allowing access to this collection without delay. Collection processing was carried out on a phased basis: the first stage was to list the material in the collection and then each item was catalogued to a minimum level. Priority was given to 14 of the rarer books in the collection to comply with the DCRM(B) rare books cataloguing standard, including four items of incunabula (pre-1500 printing). Phase 2 of this retrospective cataloguing project will include full bibliographical descriptions for all materials, following prescribed rules set forth in DCRM(B). The challenges of cataloguing a rare books collection using the St. Canice’s Collection as an example are considered. Metadata issues experienced in displaying such collections on library management systems are also discussed

Establishing an evidenced-based dietetic model of care in haemodialysis using implementation science

To establish an evidence-based dietetics service in an in-centre haemodialysis unit utilising implementation science.The service was developed through the Knowledge-to-Action Framework. The steps of the Action Cycle were addressed through a literature review, identification of evidence-based guidelines, benchmarking and local staff engagement. The theoretical domains framework (TDF) was used to identify barriers/enablers, and behaviour change wheel to determine appropriate interventions. To monitor, evaluate outcomes and assess sustained knowledge use we employed multidisciplinary team engagement and database use. Audit data were collected at baseline, 6 and 12 months on nutrition assessment (Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment), intervention timeliness and alignment to dietetic workforce recommendations. Descriptive statistics, McNemar tests and a linear mixed model were applied.Barriers existed in the knowledge, skills, environmental context and resources TDF domains. Suitable interventions were identified with training on nutritional management of haemodialysis patients delivered to 148 nurses, and nutrition management recommendations summarised into local procedural resources. A database to prompt and monitor outcome measures was created and indicated that over 18 months post-service commencement, eligible patients received nutrition assessment at least 6-monthly, aligning with recommendations. Prevalence of malnutrition was 28% (n = 9/32) at baseline, 23% (n = 5/22) at 6 months and 20% (n = 4/20) at 12 months (P = 0.50).We demonstrated benefits to service development and implementation with implementation science providing a structured and methodical approach to translating guidelines into practice. Development of training, resources and prompts for outcome measures has supported the establishment of an evidence-based dietetics service in a haemodialysis unit

Overcoming Today’s Ethical Challenges for Librarians and Vendors (Lively Discussion)

Librarians and information professionals are often faced with situations that require judgment of ethical behavior regarding the library, patrons, and vendor relationships. Librarians encounter conflicts of interest, intellectual freedom issues, privacy concerns, and vendor and publisher relations dilemmas daily. Shrinking and flat budgets and rapidly advancing technology create further challenges to providing high-quality services while practicing ethical behavior. In this session, you will learn some of the ethical challenges that present themselves in librarianship and tactics that can be employed to overcome such challenges. In addition, you will learn how to work and build ethical relationships with vendors, how vendors are held to a high ethical standard, and different ways to evaluate and retain transparency in these relationships. The session includes a brief presentation followed by breakout groups for a lively discussion on some of the ethical issues we encounter in libraries along with Q&A from the audience