Traces: Here/Not Here

Traces: Here/Not Here endeavors to put a positive spin on our mortality. We are here, and at some point we will no longer be here: by virtue of living, we will die - but what do we do with this time we have? This body of research creation is about life; about our time-limited lifetimes, our experience of it, and about the effects of our actions. It is about the affect of our interconnectivity with each other, human and non-human, animate and inanimate. By way of interactive artworks featuring playful and dynamic sculptures which must be activated by the physical effort of the artist, a collaborator or a visitor/participant, a durational performance is experienced leaving indexical marks, prompting mindful consideration of our inter-connectedness, and injecting optimism that we can use this opportunity to act for what matters most to each one of us. Through a reflexive practice-led methodology, augmented by literature reviews of theorists, critical thinkers, artists, and art historians, the research investigates the themes of time, Posthuman interconnectedness, as well as investigating participatory and ludic art, which activates the body and the special knowledge creation centered there

No Senior or Persons with Disabilities Left Behind

The Monterey County Department of Social Services has been serving the community through the various programs to the community. The Aging and Adult Services unit of the department offers In-Home Supportive Services program which serves the senior population and people living with disabilities. This program unfortunately is not very known in the community and can serve a lot more people than it currently is. The problem being addressed is the lack of awareness that the program has among the community. The project implemented to remedy this lack of awareness is the creation of a county brochure that explains the program, who is eligible, and the application process for this program. Also, a presentation to the Health’s Project Canter explaining the program was part of the project. The purpose is to raise awareness of this program in the community so that more seniors and people with disabilities can take advantage of this program and to help bridge the gap between seniors and social services not being utilized due to the lack of awareness. The brochures were distributed among twenty partnering agencies with hopes to increase the number of calls made to apply or inquire more information about the program

Internacionalización y cooperación : La diáspora y su rol en la promoción científica en Argentina

El avance de la globalización ha evidenciado la necesidad de un nuevo paradigma de desarrollo enfocado en los individuos y basado en el conocimiento; por ello la educación, investigación científica y tecnológica, se han convertido en un catalizador clave para la solución de problemas actuales en la sociedad del conocimiento. En este sentido, puede decirse que las universidades desempeñan un rol sumamente importante en la formación de profesionales y en la creación, desarrollo, transferencia científico-tecnológica.Puesto que, “Estos cambios contextuales se combinaron con el avance de la educación superior, especialmente en formación y capacidades para la investigación, y modificaron la organización de las universidades y la ciencia pública en general en muchos países”.(Whitley, 2012:20) Al respecto, puede decirse quela universidad ha debido establecer estrategias destinadas al fortalecimiento de sus capacidades y su consecuente mejora en la calidad de la enseñanza.Y es en ese ámbito, que la internacionalización se presenta como una alternativa de acción que ella puede emprender y como una fuerza impulsora positiva en tanto oportunidades de prácticas; de intercambio académico a través de programas de movilidad estudiantil y docente, dirigidas a la obtención de otros conocimientos distintos a los que se producen en el lugar de origen y que implican de hecho aprendizajes interculturales. (Párrafo extraído del texto a modo de resumen)Mesa 40/ Homo Academicus. Desafíos actuales de la UniversidadFacultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educació

Teaching English Learners in Middle Grades: A Mixed Method Study of the Dispositions, Priorities, and Instructional Practices of Urban Bilingual, ESL, and Content Teachers

This study focuses on the instruction of middle grade English language learners (ELs) and their bilingual, English as a Second Language (ESL), and content teachers in a large, urban, Midwestern school district. This mixed methods study gathered quantitative and qualitative data using a survey and interviews to examine the preparation, dispositions, and experiences of middle grade EL teachers; their professional development; their instructional decisions related to language and literacy development; and the factors that influence these decisions. Study results aided the formulation of district, school, and teacher level recommendations based on the belief that without equitable, quality instruction, and highly developed and supported EL teachers, these students will not attain the knowledge and skills in content, language, and literacy necessary for success in learning and life

Les effets sur l'emploi manufacturier du Mexique de l'ouverture commerciale de la Chine dans les années 1988-2002

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Resource selection and route generation in discrete manufacturing environment

When put to various sources, the question of which sequence of operations and machines is best for producing a particular component will often receive a wide range of answers. When the factors of optimum cutting conditions, minimum time, minimum cost, and uniform equipment utilisation are added to the equation, the range of answers becomes even more extensive. Many of these answers will be 'correct', however only one can be the best or optimum solution. When a process planner chooses a route and the accompanying machining conditions for a job, he will often rely on his experience to make the choice. Clearly, a manual generation of routes does not take all the important considerations into account. The planner may not be aware of all the factors and routes available to him. A large workshop might have hundreds of possible routes, even if he did know it all', he will never be able to go through all the routes and calculate accurately which is the most suitable for each process - to do this, something faster is required. This thesis describes the design and implementation of an Intelligent Route Generator. The aim is to provide the planner with accurate calculations of all possible production routes m a factory. This will lead up to the selection of an optimum solution according to minimum cost and time. The ultimate goal will be the generation of fast decisions based on expert information. Background knowledge of machining processes and machine tools was initially required, followed by an identification of the role of the knowledge base and the database within the system. An expert system builder. Crystal, and a database software package, DBase III Plus, were chosen for the project. Recommendations for possible expansion of and improvements to the expert system have been suggested for future development

Age and growth of the highly exploited narrownose smooth-hound (Mustelus schmitti) (Pisces: Elasmobranchii)

The narrownose smoothhound (Mustelus schmitti) is the most exploited elasmobranch of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay and is considered endangered (IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Providing information on age and growth can improve efforts for conservation of this species. Therefore, our objective was to provide accurate estimates of the age structure and growth parameters for narrownose smooth-hound from Anegada Bay, an important shark nursery area in Argentina. In vertebrae of narrownose smooth-hound, we observed a pattern of alternating opaque and translucent bands and a yearly periodicity in the deposition of this pattern. Ages determined from vertebral band counts ranged from 0 to 11 years. Calculated longevity and total natural mortality rates were 20.87 years and 0.19/year for females and 12.24 years and 0.26/year for males, respectively. This species reached a size of approximately 400 mm in total length in the initial year of growth, and the age at first maturity was 7.61 years for females and 6.79 years for males. The slow growth and late age at maturity of the narrownose smoothhound indicate a need for additional conservation measures to rebuild the population and achieve a sustainable fishery in the 3 countries in which it is distributed.Fil: Molina, Juan Manuel. Universidad Nacional del Sur; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; ArgentinaFil: Blasina, Gabriela Elizabeth. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Bahía Blanca. Instituto Argentino de Oceanografía. Universidad Nacional del Sur. Instituto Argentino de Oceanografía; ArgentinaFil: Lopez Cazorla, Andrea Cecilia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Bahía Blanca. Instituto Argentino de Oceanografía. Universidad Nacional del Sur. Instituto Argentino de Oceanografía; Argentin

Decreasing Turnover Rate and Increasing Productivity at Daiwa Massage Chairs

Daiwa Massage Chairs by U.S Jaclean is a Japanese owned company that specializes in massage chairs, health, and wellness items. The company has 13 branches in the United States and has accrued approximately 200 employees within the last 40 years. After the COVID-19 pandemic, the company experienced a fluctuation of employees and was unable to retain them. The company has faced major backlash from employees that feel as though they lack training and a system to operate efficiently. The purpose of this project is to set the framework for decreasing the employee turnover rate and increasing productivity by implementing continuous improvement solutions. These solutions include the implementation of a training development plan, systematic checklists, documentation maintenance, emphasis on safety equipment, research on Department of Transportation (DOT), and optimizing the company equipment. Within the training development plan, continuous improvement tools were included like Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), mistake-proof techniques, instructional videos, quizzes, and 5s improvement plans. Overall, the implementation of these strategies not only resolves immediate issues but also fosters a culture of continuous improvement and long-term competitiveness in the market

A quantitative analysis of the efficacy of various essential oils against the SARS CoV-2 virus

A poster presentation and abstract for the Roseman Symposium. The project focuses on testing 3 essential oil blends and two disinfectants containing an essential oil blend against SARS CoV-2 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The project procedure involves plaque assays, disinfection, and neutralization techniques

Cultura tributaria municipal y su relación con el pago de tributos por parte de los usuarios de la municipalidad de Soritor 2021

La presente investigación se desarrolló con el objetivo determinar la relación entre la cultura tributaria municipal y el pago de tributos por parte de los usuarios de la Municipalidad de Soritor 2021; para ello utilizó la metodología tipo básica, de diseño correlacional y no experimental. La muestra estuvo conformada por 315 pobladores, el tipo de muestreo fue el no probabilístico de tipo censal. Se empleó como técnica la encuesta y se aplicó como instrumento el cuestionario. De los resultados, se menciona si existe relación entre la variable cultura tributaria y la variable pago de tributos, el coeficiente de correlación de Rho Spearman = 0.591** y un valor de Sig = 0.000 el cual es menor a 0.01, valores que indican que existe relación positiva media; por lo tanto, se acepta la hipótesis alternativa y se rechaza la hipótesis nula. Llegando a la concluir que el 55% de los pobladores manifestaron que la cultura tributaria se encuentra en un nivel alto y el 55% también mencionaron que el pago de los tributos municipales se encuentra e n un nivel alto