SARSCEST (human factors)

People interact with the processes and products of contemporary technology. Individuals are affected by these in various ways and individuals shape them. Such interactions come under the label 'human factors'. To expand the understanding of those to whom the term is relatively unfamiliar, its domain includes both an applied science and applications of knowledge. It means both research and development, with implications of research both for basic science and for development. It encompasses not only design and testing but also training and personnel requirements, even though some unwisely try to split these apart both by name and institutionally. The territory includes more than performance at work, though concentration on that aspect, epitomized in the derivation of the term ergonomics, has overshadowed human factors interest in interactions between technology and the home, health, safety, consumers, children and later life, the handicapped, sports and recreation education, and travel. Two aspects of technology considered most significant for work performance, systems and automation, and several approaches to these, are discussed

Influence of Iceberg-Discharge Events on the Climate and Circulation of the Central North Atlantic Ocean During the Last Glaciation

The repeated occurrence of episodic iceberg-discharge events and abrupt climate change in the North Atlantic Ocean is well-documented for the late Quaternary period. However, much of the evidence for these periods known as Heinrich Events comes from the subpolar region, where deposition can be dominated by ice-rafted debris (IRD) and overwhelm other oceanographic and climatic indicators. Thus, the following analysis of coarse sediment from Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) Core Site U1313 (41°0.0\u27N, 32°57.42\u27W) evaluated ocean cooling related to ice-rafting, water mass migration, and climate change over the approximate last 100,000 years. Site U1313 is located near the North Atlantic Ocean’s subpolar-subtropical gyre boundary and has the potential to enhance the existing record of Heinrich events both temporally and spatially. IODP Site U1313 (reoccupation of Deep Sea Drilling Project (DSDP) Site 607) is situated on the western flank of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (3413 m) at a climatically sensitive location that is currently bathed at depth by North Atlantic Deep Water (NADW). Investigation into the core’s coarse sediment (\u3e150 µm fraction) documented the presence of polar planktonic foraminifera species N. pachyderma (sinistral), subpolar species T. quinqueloba, transitional species G. inflata, and IRD, indicating the possible past extension and retraction of colder poleward waters into the temperate central North Atlantic Ocean. The addition of Site U1313’s reconstructed regional signal into the complex history of the North Atlantic contributes to our current understanding of the strength, timing, and spatial extent of past iceberg-discharge events. Site U1313 shows that Heinrich Events repeatedly influenced the central North Atlantic Ocean and were associated with nuances in the region’s surface ocean conditions. This study’s high-resolution record draws our attention back to the influence of changing Sea Surface Temperatures (SSTs) on the biogeochemical composition of the water column. Core U1313 expands upon existing research into the impacts of climate variability in the North Atlantic by providing new insight from the subtropical-subpolar transitional zone into the role of the cryosphere and surface ocean circulation during periods of abrupt climate change in the last glaciation

The Influence of Arts Participation on New Jersey Middle School Student Outcomes in Grades 6 through 8

Many studies over the past several decades point to the overall academic benefit that arts education provides to students. A large number of those studies look at the impact that arts education has on economically disadvantaged students (Catterall, 2009; Bellisario & Donovan, 2012; Israel, 2009; Costa-Giomi, 2004; Kinney, 2008). In fact, several federal and state government initiatives have used arts integration as a means for improving under-performing schools (Stoelinga, et al., 2015). However, there is limited quantifiable evidence to show whether or not arts education can have a significant positive impact on the overall academic performance of students from across the spectrum of socioeconomic backgrounds. The purpose of this study was to determine if arts education adds any significant value to public school student efficacy for students in middle school when controlling for socioeconomic status. This study analyzed the efficacy of arts education using three different statistical methods to answer a total of five research questions. The study found that in four out of five areas measured, the arts did not have a significant impact on student achievement when controlling for socioeconomic status and other student and school demographic variables. In research question No. 1, an ANOVA found that there is no significant difference in the mean levels of arts participation reported by schools among the six groups of median household incomes, as measured by the Federal Income & Benefits ranges. In research questions No. 2 and 3, it was determined that the level of arts participation does not significantly affect academic achievement as defined and measured by PARCC English Language Arts and Math performance scores. In research question No. 4, we found that arts participation does significantly impact the school climate variable of “chronic absenteeism”, contributing 1.3% variability as a predictor variable. Finally, in research question No. 5, we found that arts participation does not significantly impact the school climate variable of “student suspension” rates. The analysis for questions 2 to 5, showed that the strongest predictor variable was socioeconomic status as measured by school district median household income

Letter to Fuller

McIlvaine accepts Fuller\u27s resignation of Professorship of Divinityhttps://digital.kenyon.edu/mcilvaine_letters/1387/thumbnail.jp

Letter to Philander Chase

Bishop McIlvaine wonders how long it will be before the Church can regain its good reputation following the Carey debacle. Further, he believes that any decisions made in Texas should wait until the General Convention.https://digital.kenyon.edu/chase_letters/2193/thumbnail.jp

The Influence of Arts Participation on New Jersey Middle School Student Outcomes in Grades 6 through 8

Many studies over the past several decades point to the overall academic benefit that arts education provides to students. A large number of those studies look at the impact that arts education has on economically disadvantaged students (Catterall, 2009; Bellisario & Donovan, 2012; Israel, 2009; Costa-Giomi, 2004; Kinney, 2008). In fact, several federal and state government initiatives have used arts integration as a means for improving under-performing schools (Stoelinga, et al., 2015). However, there is limited quantifiable evidence to show whether or not arts education can have a significant positive impact on the overall academic performance of students from across the spectrum of socioeconomic backgrounds. The purpose of this study was to determine if arts education adds any significant value to public school student efficacy for students in middle school when controlling for socioeconomic status. This study analyzed the efficacy of arts education using three different statistical methods to answer a total of five research questions. The study found that in four out of five areas measured, the arts did not have a significant impact on student achievement when controlling for socioeconomic status and other student and school demographic variables. In research question No. 1, an ANOVA found that there is no significant difference in the mean levels of arts participation reported by schools among the six groups of median household incomes, as measured by the Federal Income & Benefits ranges. In research questions No. 2 and 3, it was determined that the level of arts participation does not significantly affect academic achievement as defined and measured by PARCC English Language Arts and Math performance scores. In research question No. 4, we found that arts participation does significantly impact the school climate variable of “chronic absenteeism”, contributing 1.3% variability as a predictor variable. Finally, in research question No. 5, we found that arts participation does not significantly impact the school climate variable of “student suspension” rates. The analysis for questions 2 to 5, showed that the strongest predictor variable was socioeconomic status as measured by school district median household income

Letter to Randow and Clark

Charles McIlvaine writes to Randow and Clark for them to quickly produce thirty copies of the Diploma of Kenyon College.https://digital.kenyon.edu/chase_letters/2118/thumbnail.jp

Letter to Eccl. Authority of the Diocese in Delaware

Formal transfer of the Rev. William A. Newbold from the Diocese of Ohio; rejoices at the recent brightening of the sky with respect to our country\u27s causehttps://digital.kenyon.edu/mcilvaine_letters/1082/thumbnail.jp

Letter to S. P. Chase

Plans trip to Europe. Enlists Chase\u27s aid in raising money for both secular and ecclesiastical reasons. Reports his speech on anniversary of Bible Society.https://digital.kenyon.edu/mcilvaine_letters/1122/thumbnail.jp

Letter to proposed rector of St. John\u27s

https://digital.kenyon.edu/mcilvaine_letters/1038/thumbnail.jp