Ontological commitments of ethics and economics

This paper examines the 'concrete analogies' underpinning the ontological commitments of dominant conceptions of ethics, politics and economics to show that the content of economics is implicated in conceptions of ethics, and that these conceptions cannot be separated from questions of research and professional ethics

Building resilient communities

This paper will explore the concept of resilience from its roots in ecology to the application of this ecological concept of resilience to social and community resilience in the context of climate change. In this context, resilience is seen as a property of complex adaptive communities rather than of individuals. This paper will explore how this ecological concept of resilience has been taken up both by climate adaptation research and by the Transition Town movement. This ecological concept of resilience is at odds with the individualism of both psychological and economic approaches to resilience in relation to climate change

Public Exposure to Outdoor Bioaerosols in Particulate Matter in Las Vegas: Daily and Seasonal Variations

Bioaerosols are airborne particles of biological origin including viruses, bacteria, pollen, fungi, and fragments of their metabolic products. Bioaerosol exposure may represent a health risk, in particular for risk groups such as immunosuppressed persons, and those suffering from allergies or respiratory diseases. Bioaerosols of sizes This study seeks to assess outdoor bioaerosol number concentrations and size distributions in Las Vegas, NV, as the first step in understanding their health risks. PM2.5 and PM10 were collected on black polycarbonate filters for 24-hour duration using MiniVol air samplers on UNLV campus in the spring and fall of 2017. Bioaerosols in these samples were counted by a direct-stain fluorescence microscopic (DS-FM) method. The size of each particle was also measured, on a daily basis, from which the bioaerosol number concentrations, were determined. DS-FM results were analyzed by statistical methods to examine if there were significant differences between spring and fall with respect to bioaerosol number concentration and size distribution. The samples were also classified by wind conditions to explain the day-to- day variability. A significant difference was found between the means of bioaerosol concentrations during spring and fall for both PM2.5 and PM10. Bioaerosols of 1 - 2.5 μm diameter were found to be the most common and peaked in PM10 samples collected during the fall. Windier conditions corresponded to higher concentrations of bioaerosols for both PM10 and PM2.5.This study could be a catalyst for further research on the bioaerosol-public health linkage, which would help refine the National Ambient Air Quality Standards to reduce adverse health outcomes

Policy Essay: Fostering the acceptance and inclusion of LGBTQ youth in the child welfare system: Considerations for advancing trauma informed responses for LGBTQ youth in care

LGBTQ youth are vulnerable to nearly all forms of childhood maltreatment and trauma and are disproportionately overrepresented in the child welfare system. Many LGBTQ youth in the child welfare system encounter a number of obstacles related to discrimination, rejection, placement instability, and further maltreatment. Despite recent insights and advances in the field of trauma informed care the trauma experiences of LGBTQ youth have largely gone unaddressed in major works and frameworks related to trauma informed care. The following article explores the unique trauma and maltreatment experiences of LGBTQ youth and provides considerations for enhancing and improving practice with LGBTQ youth through the implementation of recent insights in the field of trauma informed care

Analysis and Comparison of NIR Pigments for Cool Coating Applications

The goal of this research is to compare our own formulation of near infrared radiation (NIR) pigment coating to commercialized ones. These near infrared coatings are designed to be used on roofs of buildings to keep the buildings from absorbing the heat from the sun’s radiation. This would keep the building cooler and use less energy and money to cool the building. In this study, Styrofoam was used to build a lab-scale house and were put under heat lamps that mimicked the sun. Temperatures were taken at three different locations to determine the effectiveness of the pigmented coatings. Color and gloss of the coatings were also recorded. The synthesized coating was better at keeping the model building cooler than the Heuback HEUCODUR Black 953. The synthesized pigment performed worse than the Clariant Graphtol Black CLN and about the same as the Heuback HEUCODUR Black 9-100. The testing showed that the synthesized pigment performed better than a commercialized pigment. As more testing is completed, if the synthesized pigment is outperforming commercial pigments, then the synthesized pigment is ready to be taken to market

Flash: September Eleventh

(An extra essay published in honor of those who perished during the September 11 tragedy) We at e-Vision felt it appropriate to exhibit an essay in this year\u27s issue that serves as a memorial to the victims of the September eleventh attack. Although we did not publicize a desire for such an essay, we had several submissions that highlighted the tragic events. Soon after receiving those essays we decided to publish the strongest of the batch. The essay that was chosen is Flash: September Eleventh by Jennifer Karey. The essay was not written as a commemoration, though in its own way it honors both those whose lives were lost on September eleventh as well as the courageous workers who risked their lives that day and every day since. ~ Meghan Denton I see the three bodies in his painting as people falling from the 110th floor of the South Tower. I see the broken debris and splintered wood as pieces of steel and glass collapsing to the ground, taking firefighters and innocent people with it. Jennifer Karey: A freshman at James Madison University, Jennifer wrote her essay for GWRIT 102D. Her essay Emerging is also published in this issue of e-Vision. Upon receiving the assignment for this essay, the aftershock of the terrorist attacks was still felt throughout campus and around the world. I did not have a painting in mind when I began my search. While skimming through several sites online, I stumbled upon an artist named John Boak. I was instantly taken by his colorful and vivid work. As I explored his site, I was struck by this one painting. As the essay describes, instantly images of September eleventh flooded my mind. Working in the library that morning, I watched in amazement on the television downstairs as the second plane hit. Everything stopped. Nothing but the terrified screams of the news anchors penetrated my ears. Campus seemed to be at a standstill that morning, students scrambled on the Commons, cell phones everywhere, tears fell, cries echoed, distant gazes and masks of disbelief fell on upon each student\u27s face. In writing this essay, I was able to rid myself of some of my own anger and sadness concerning the event. While I was fortunate enough to have those close to me safe and sound, there were many people that were not so lucky. Around the nation, and around the globe, people reached out to those who lost husbands, wives, daughters, sons, and friends…and to each other, following September eleventh. What was meant to be a vicious attempt to pull our nation apart, only served to bring us closer together. September eleventh touched each and every American that day. Regardless of how it touched us, a common thread of bravery, courage, strength, and compassion runs true. Those lost will always be remembered; not only in the hearts of their loved ones, but in the very soul of our nation

Emerging

The world where goals and success are of sole importance is not a reality, it is an illusion. Jennifer Karey: A freshman at James Madison University, Jennifer wrote Emerging for GWRIT 102D. Her essay Flash: September Eleventh is also published in this issue of e-Vision. This essay reflects the very real emotions that I struggled through in the wake of my aunt\u27s death. In coming to peace with her decision, I learned more than I ever could have about myself and about my direction in life. I have so much to be thankful for, and I think that people rarely step back and see all the good around them. So many good things have happened to me…a wonderful person has entered my life…I am pursuing my childhood dream of becoming a doctor…and I am enjoying everything in between and along the way. I try to take in as much of that goodness as I can. To my grandparents, who have endured tremendous pain in their daughter\u27s passing, I hope seeing her remembered here will bring you some comfort. To my Dad, who has remained strong time and time again in spite of so many times of family crisis….thank you. You truly inspire me. To Sue, you have taught me so much about myself and about who I want to become…we will love you and remember you always

Afterschool Programs to Increase Retention and Outcomes in Detroit Public Schools

http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/120364/1/Quarton_AfterschoolProgramsToIncreaseRetentionAndOutcomesInDetroitPublicSchools.pd