Problems of the Metamorphic and Igneous Rocks of the Mojave Desert

The Mojave Desert region, as defined by Baker (1911, pp. 335-336), is the region of desert plains, mountains, and valleys comprising the extreme southwestern portion of the Great Basin (fig. 1). It lies entirely within California, including parts of San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Kern Counties, and embraces an area of approximately 160,000 square miles. Its climate is arid, and the drainage is interior. Because much of the geology of this region is imperfectly known, any discussion of the regional aspects of the metamorphic and igneous rocks must take the form of a progress report. The relatively few published geological reports describe more or less widely separated areas, involve investigations of widely differing scales and qualities, and in general have not been coordinated parts of any broad, systematic program of research. Knowledge of the geology thus is peculiarly spotty, and some apparently critical areas and subjects have been completely neglected. Present knowledge provides a basis for some conclusions, but at the same time it points to numerous problems awaiting solution. This paper is written in an attempt to focus attention upon some of these interesting unsolved problems, as well as to collate the conclusions already reached by various workers

“I WANT TO LIVE”: THE SPIRIT OF THE INCARNATION AND THEOLOGIES LIBERATING REFUGEE WOMEN

In the Catholic sphere, Liberation Theology is one practice that theologians and the faithful have used to promote the dignity and humanity of all people. Liberation Theology involves a praxis to overturn the status quo and bring abundant life to the Anawim. 2 In today’s world of on-going war and an increased economic divide between first- and third-world countries, refugee women can be considered modern-day Anawim. They are, indeed, the closest to Jesus Christ, who stands with them in their struggle for life and gives them strength to continue. Traditionally, liberation theology has provided a theological framework to discuss social change and Jesus’ prophetic ministry alongside the marginalized. From the campesinos in El Salvador to the revolution in Nicaragua, liberation theology raised up the “poor and lowly.”3 The poor, emboldened by the Spirit, claimed the full power of their human rights and sought to create a more just and equal society. However, liberation theology, has failed to fully recognize the need for liberation among refugee women who do not necessarily share a common religion or culture. This paper, therefore, explores how liberation theology can be expanded to understand and empower refugee women from all countries and religious backgrounds. These women deserve to have their story told with dignity and respect. They long for their own liberation so that they can one day live the lives they were born to live—whether that be as a Somali woman raising children, a Congolese mama with many children and dreams of her own, or a young woman identifying as both LGBTQ and Muslim. It is my hope that this study will lay the groundwork to include their narratives in contemporary theological discourse

Alcohol Use, Misuse, and Abuse Among Nursing Students: A Photovoice Study

Existing knowledge about alcohol misuse and abuse and nursing students is founded upon studies conducted primarily in the 1980\u27s and 1990\u27s, thus raising questions as to its relevance in 2014. The patterns of alcohol use and other substances over the past 30 years by students raise several questions concerning this phenomenon, which needs further explanation beyond just the high stress and demands of nursing education. The literature was examined first to identify existing knowledge on alcohol misuse and abuse among nursing students. From this review, we concluded that policy plays a vital role in this issue. Therefore, we next reviewed nursing policy to identify existing alcohol use, misuse and abuse policies to determine how, if at all, they are implemented. Lastly, using the Photovoice method, we conducted a qualitative study to obtain nursing students\u27 perceptions of the risks and protective factors associated with their alcohol behaviors, and to categorize those factors using the ecological health behavior model. Collectively, findings from all papers provide a view of the complexity of this issue. A continued dialogue is needed that will drive policy change(s) and future research initiatives to better address alcohol use, misuse and abuse in the nursing student population

(The) new Christology.

Typewritten sheets in cover. Thesis (M.A.)--Boston University This item was digitized by the Internet Archive

Problems of the Metamorphic and Igneous Rocks of the Mojave Desert

The Mojave Desert region, as defined by Baker (1911, pp. 335-336), is the region of desert plains, mountains, and valleys comprising the extreme southwestern portion of the Great Basin (fig. 1). It lies entirely within California, including parts of San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Kern Counties, and embraces an area of approximately 160,000 square miles. Its climate is arid, and the drainage is interior. Because much of the geology of this region is imperfectly known, any discussion of the regional aspects of the metamorphic and igneous rocks must take the form of a progress report. The relatively few published geological reports describe more or less widely separated areas, involve investigations of widely differing scales and qualities, and in general have not been coordinated parts of any broad, systematic program of research. Knowledge of the geology thus is peculiarly spotty, and some apparently critical areas and subjects have been completely neglected. Present knowledge provides a basis for some conclusions, but at the same time it points to numerous problems awaiting solution. This paper is written in an attempt to focus attention upon some of these interesting unsolved problems, as well as to collate the conclusions already reached by various workers

Geology of Yellow Hill Quadrangle, Brewster County, Texas

Additional files, which were not part of the originally submitted thesis, are included with the digital version of this thesis. These files contain related materials and include errata sheets, field notes, and maps.The Yellow Hill Quadrangle is between the Bofecillos, Davis, and Chisos volcanic centers of Trans-Pecos Texas. Tertiary volcaniclastic deposits occur only as small outliers on downthrown sides of faults. Erosion has removed the thin Tertiary section to expose the 1365 m section of Cretaceous limestones, which are mostly biomicrite (wackestone). Tertiary diabase sills have extensively intruded upper Cretaceous limestone, but intruded the entire interval from the upper Comanchean Buda Limestone to the middle Oligocene Mitchell Mesa Tuff, inclusive. The sills form part of a belt of mafic sills which extends into Mexico as much as 70 km to the southeast.Geological Science

Temporal information extraction from legal documents

The aim of this paper is to analyze what kinds of temporal information can be found in different types of legal documents. In particular, it provides a comparison of different legal document types (case law, statute or transactional document) andit discusses how one can do further reasoning with the extracted temporal information

The Ever-changing Work Environment During COVID-19: Nurses’ Experiences in the Early Phase

The COVID-19 pandemic is a history-changing event of unprecedented scale and magnitude that affected nurses at all levels and thrust them into uncharted territories. Healthcare institutions have pivoted from the usual standards of care to adopting crisis standards of care thereby contributing to a constantly changing work environment. Interestingly, little was found in the literature focusing on nurses’ first-hand accounts of their experiences working through previous pandemics. This qualitative study sought to explore nurses’ first-hand experiences during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic using a phenomenological approach. One hundred sixty-one participants enrolled in the study. Demographic data, written narratives, and digital images were collected. The study utilized thematic analysis, and ever-changing environment emerged as the overarching theme along with six subthemes - adapting to a new role, innovation to practice, nurses’ fears and anxiety, job loss, lack of supplies, and emotional distress. The overarching theme and subthemes reflect the many changes that occurred within the work environment, to nursing practice, and to policies, resulting from the implementation of crisis standards of care. COVID-19 proved to be a history-making event that created great uncertainty among nurses in all settings and specialty areas. As crisis standards were adopted, frequent and sometimes significant changes to the work environment occurred. The first-hand accounts of the study participants illuminated the many gaps in public health emergency preparedness and response that require additional education, training, and policy development. Nurses need specialized support and education to manage their constantly changing environment

Pediatric sepsis: Important considerations for diagnosing and managing severe infections in infants, children, and adolescents

Sepsis is the leading cause of death in children worldwide. Although the diagnosis and management of sepsis in infants and children is largely influenced by studies done in adults, there are important considerations relevant for pediatrics. This article highlights pediatric-specific issues related to the definition of sepsis and its epidemiology and management. We review how the capacity of the immune system to respond to infection develops over early life. We also bring attention to primary immune deficiencies that should be considered in children recurrently infected with specific types of organisms. The management of pediatric sepsis must be tailored to the child’s age and immune capacity, and to the site, severity, and source of the infection. It is important for clinicians to be aware of infection-related syndromes that primarily affect children. Although children in developed countries are more likely to survive severe infections than adults, many survivors have chronic health impairments