Literacy Practices and Schooling: A Case Study from Mozambique

A novel approach to the assessment of literacy is used to tackle the issue of effectiveness of years of schooling. The dichotomy inherent in the literacy rate is rejected in favor of a " practice-based" approach, which considers literacy as a multifaceted phenomenon as advocated in anthropological and economic research. Primary data collected in the poorest region in Mozambique suggest that years of schooling have a differentiated impact on acquired literacy practices of adults. Results that are robust to different specifications are reported. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd

Spectral Analysis of the Stromlo-APM Survey II. Galaxy luminosity function and clustering by spectral type

We study the luminosity function and clustering properties of subsamples of local galaxies selected from the Stromlo-APM survey by the rest-frame equivalent widths of their Halpha and Oii emission lines. The b_J luminosity function of star-forming galaxies has a significantly steeper faint-end slope than that for quiescent galaxies: the majority of sub-L* galaxies are currently undergoing significant star formation. Emission line galaxies are less strongly clustered, both amongst themselves, and with the general galaxy population, than quiescent galaxies. Thus as well as being less luminous, star-forming galaxies also inhabit lower-density regions of the Universe than quiescent galaxies.Comment: 8 pages, 7 figures, MNRAS, in pres

Thunderstorm/environment interactions that affect subsequent convection

Mesoscale kinematics and thermodynamics of severe thunderstorm-baroclinic zone interactions, and the development and evolution of mesoscale pressure systems associated with strong convective storms, are being studied in an ongoing research project

Spectral Analysis of the Stromlo-APM Survey I. Spectral Properties of Galaxies

We analyze spectral properties of 1671 galaxies from the Stromlo-APM survey, selected to have 15 < b_J < 17.15 and having a mean redshift z = 0.05. This is a representative local sample of field galaxies, so the global properties of the galaxy population provide a comparative point for analysis of more distant surveys. We measure Halpha, Oii 3727, Sii 6716, 6731, Nii 6583 and Oi 6300 equivalent widths and the D_4000 break index. The 5A resolution spectra use an 8 arcsec slit, which typically covers 40-50% of the galaxy area. We find no evidence for systematic trends depending on the fraction of galaxy covered by the slit, and further analysis suggests that our spectra are representative of integrated galaxy spectra. We classify spectra according to their Halpha emission, which is closely related to massive star formation. Overall we find 61% of galaxies are Halpha emitters with rest-frame equivalent widths EW(Halpha) >= 2A. The emission-line galaxy (ELG) fraction is smaller than seen in the CFRS at z = 0.2 and is consistent with a rapid evolution of Halpha luminosity density. The ELG fraction, and EW(Halpha), increase at fainter absolute magnitudes, smaller projected area and smaller D_4000. In the local Universe, faint, small galaxies are dominated by star formation activity, while bright, large galaxies are more quiescent. This picture of the local Universe is quite different from the distant one, where bright galaxies appear to show rapidly-increasing activity back in time. (Abridged)Comment: 40 pages, 25 figures, MNRAS, in pres

Formation and Reflection: The Dynamics of Theology in Christian Life

2001/10/25. Presents a view of theology he believes is a more authentic understanding embodied in the early church and shares how that view is rooted in Wesleyan theology and how it helps us to understand our history and future. The Paul T. Walls Lecture

Anticipating the New Creation: Wesleyan Foundations for Holistic Mission

This essay provides a brief orientation to the public debate over the last forty years about the implications of the Christian worldview for environmental concern. It then explores the mature writings of John Wesley (and some of Charles Wesley\u27s hymns), seeking to highlight those convictions that emphasize God\u27s care for the whole creation and that call upon us to participate in this care. These Wesleyan convictions are developed in direct dialogue with the most common charges leveled against the Christian worldview as unsupportive or even detrimental to environmental concern. The article also highlights how Wesley sharpened his commitment to those biblical themes most supportive of concern for the whole creation through his dialogue with the science of his day. The importance of this Wesleyan precedent for our own engagement with environmental issues is noted in some closing reflections

THE INFLUENCES OF COVID-19 ON THE JOB SATISFACTION OF STUDENT CONDUCT ADMINISTRATORS AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA

The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the job satisfaction of student conduct administrators (SCAs) at institutions of higher education in the state of Florida during times of COVID-19. Student conduct issues constantly change on college campuses, and the demands for SCAs to evolve with the changes take a toll on their mental and physical health. SCAs are responsible for maintaining ethical, academic, and social integrity by providing oversight and enforcement of codes of student conduct at institutions of higher education. In times of crisis, like the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of the SCA increases to take on additional responsibilities beyond the traditional scope of the job. This can lead to role ambiguity and conflict that create dissatisfaction in the work. Herzberg\u27s Motivation-Hygiene theory, which looks at job satisfaction and job dissatisfaction on disparate continuums, was used as the theoretical framework for the study. Nine SCAs participated in semi-structured interviews using Zoom video and Otter AI transcription to gather rich and robust information about their lived experiences. Findings of the study revealed four themes: communication, support, well-being, and transition. The transition theme consisted of three sub-themes: before the transition; working remotely; and transition back to campus. The findings from this study suggested that SCAs are overall satisfied with their job, even in the face of COVID-19. However, conflicting satisfaction results for administrative policies and factors for work-life led to an inconclusive finding