Identifying and describing prosodic domain interaction with duration and hyperarticulation

Motivated by the ambiguities of prosodic constituency and prosodic domain interaction, this study asks whether pitch accent acts upon non-segmental features (specifically right-edge word boundaries), as well as whether or not right-edge word boundaries induce hyperarticulation in the preceeding syllable. By looking at the duration of diphthongs in both word-initial and word-final positions, my research shows that pitch accent does indeed appear to hyperarticulate word boundaries, giving evidence to prosodic interactions across different phonological domains. Additionally, with few exceptions, the data collected in this study support the hypothesis that right-edge word boundaries do not hyperarticulate preceding diphthongs. These results contribute to current discourse regarding prosodic domain interactions. Finally, this work proposes and employs a method of measuring hyperarticulation in diphthongs, a process yet unexplored, using first and second formant values

Abortion Stigma: A State of the Field Technical Report in Conjunction with the International Network for the Reduction of Abortion Discrimination and Stigma

Background: Abortion stigma has been noted in academic literature since 1989, and only examined in earnest in the last 15 years. The abortion stigma can lead to poor quality of care and increased barriers for people seeking abortions. Inroads, a global network focused on reducing abortion stigma and discrimination, is publishing a state of the network report in December 2015 describing the state of research, activism, and advocacy around abortion stigma. This research is the foundation of that report. Methods: Using literature searches conducted over the course of nine months, we analyzed the content of both peer-reviewed and popular literature for examples addressing abortion stigma. All literature was coded by socioecological level, geographic region, type of source (peer-reviewed, white/gray literature, popular media, etc.) and, when applicable, study design (quasi-experimental, RCT, etc.). Additionally, all literature addressing or proposing interventions was highlighted. Results: One major result of the analysis was discovering the wide variety of ways in which stigma is manifested; manifestations varied based on geographic region, socioecological level, and other intersecting stigmas. The study also yielded a set of recommended practices for developing abortion stigma scales for measurement, though this area is still nascent. Conclusions: For those interested in developing measurements or interventions for abortion stigma, it is crucial to consider socioecological context, geographic location, and other stigmas. Those factors must all be considered when performing exploratory qualitative research, which can then be used to develop items for a scale, or programmatic elements for an intervention.Master of Science in Public Healt

The Two Faces of EU-NATO Cooperation:Counter-Piracy Operations off the Somali Coast

Maritime engagement in the Gulf of Aden is a puzzling case for anyone interested in the political and institutional problems underlying European Union–North Atlantic Treaty Organization (EU–NATO) cooperation. Although the EU’s operation NAVFOR ‘Atalanta’ and NATO’s ‘Ocean Shield’ operate in the same theatre and with similar mandates, there is no formal link between them. No joint planning has been envisaged, and no official task-sharing takes place. As this article aims to show, cooperation and coordination between EU and NATO forces at the operational and tactical levels have nevertheless worked surprisingly well. Two faces of EU–NATO cooperation become apparent: the political level is dominated by a permanent deadlock, while on the ground and at sea staff have developed a modus operandi that allows them to deliver fairly successfully in complementing yet detached operations. Based on 60 interviews with EU and NATO officials (2010–2013), this article illustrates how the operational and tactical levels have developed ways of coordinating efforts informally despite the lack of a formal framework. It aims to show to what extent and how they succeed at bypassing organizational boundaries and at overcoming political limitations. Although these practices are becoming increasingly institutionalized, it remains to be seen whether this will translate into formal changes

Restless Waves, Endless Striving: The Absence a/Finality in Herman Melville\u27s Moby-Dick

Senior Project submitted to The Division of Languages and Literature of Bard College

Patagonian Peregrinations: Chatwin, Giardinelli, and Soriano\u27s Literary Interpretations of Rural Argentina

Comparison of three books dealing with the idea of travel in Patagonia: In Patagonia by Bruce Chatwin, Final de novela en Patagonia by Mempo Giardinelli, and Una sombra ya pronto seras by Osvaldo Soriano

A pilot-scale examination of a novel high pressure grinding roll / stirred mill comminution circuit for hard-rock mining applications

The mining industry will be faced with new challenges as the need to develop lower grade ore deposits expands to meet the rising demand for raw resources. Low-grade deposits require a substantially increased tonnage to achieve adequate metal production and have caused the consumption of energy in mining practices such as comminution to rise dramatically. If improvements could be made in the processes employed for metal extraction, the mining industry could remain sustainable for future generations. This research focused on the development of a novel comminution circuit design to addresses these issues. The circuit design incorporated two, known energy efficient technologies, the High Pressure Grinding Roll (HPGR) and the horizontal high-speed stirred mill, and examined the technical feasibility of a circuit operating without the need for a tumbling mill. The main objectives of this research were to setup pilot-scale research equipment and develop the design criteria necessary to operate an HPGR / stirred mill circuit. Testing consisted of using a copper-nickel sulphide ore from Teck Limited’s Mesaba deposit to evaluate a circuit comprised of two stages of HPGR comminution followed by stirred mill grinding. To evaluate the potential energy benefits of this novel circuit arrangement, energy consumption related to comminution was calculated for the circuit using power draw readings off the main motor and the throughput recorded during testing. To provide a basis for comparison, the energy requirements for two conventional circuits, a cone crusher / ball mill and an HPGR / ball mill, were determined through HPGR pilot-scale testing, Bond grindability testing and JK SimMet® flowsheet simulation. Results from this research showed that operating the first-stage HPGR in open circuit and the second stage in closed circuit with a 710µm screen, resulted in a circuit energy requirement of 14.85kWh/t, a reduction of 9.2 and 16.7% over the HPGR / ball mill and cone crusher / ball mill circuits, respectively. To assist in future HPGR / stirred mill studies, a refined testing procedure was developed with a reduced sample commitment and the ability to perform an energy comparison with a Semi-Autogenous Grinding (SAG) mill / ball mill circuit.Applied Science, Faculty ofMining Engineering, Keevil Institute ofGraduat