10,066,199 research outputs found
Di\v{s}imo: Anchoring Our Breath
We present a system that raises awareness about users' inner state.
Di\v{s}imo is a multimodal ambient display that provides feedback about one's
stress level, which is assessed through heart rate monitoring. Upon detecting a
low heart rate variability for a prolonged period of time, Di\v{s}imo plays an
audio track, setting the pace of a regular and deep breathing. Users can then
choose to take a moment to focus on their breath. By doing so, they will
activate the Di\v{s}imo devices belonging to their close ones, who can then
join for a shared relaxation session
Our Federalism(s)
Like all academics, federalism scholars typically divide into camps. Some favor state sovereignty; others favor state autonomy. Some insist that states require formal, judicially enforceable protections against federal intrusion; others favor the informal protections afforded by the political process. Some favor cooperative federalism; others are not even sure that cooperative regimes can properly be called federalism. Scholars even divide as to the source of state power in its ongoing competition with the national government. Some imagine states occupying a separate sphere from the federal government. Others assume that some level of state-federal integration is not just inevitable but healthy. Still others imagine that it is useful to have states serve as fully integrated administrative units within the federal system
S. O. S. Save Our Squirrels
This project focused on the issue of squirrel safety and environmental harmony on the Western campus. Through data research, staff interviews, and field monitoring I was able to define my thesis. Squirrels are a vital part of our campus ecosystem and we should not harm them with unnatural food sources. I found that squirrels on campus were becoming dependent on the human population for food via our trash. In order to help solve the problem, my solution was to attempt to alter human behavior by spreading awareness. I worked with Western\u27s Communications and Social Media Department as well as the Marketing Department to get word out. An interview was released detailing my project and providing informative tips on how changing our trash habits would help the squirrels and contribute to a healthier environment for all
Why are massive O-rich AGB stars in our Galaxy not S-stars?
We present the main results derived from a chemical analysis carried out on a
large sample of galactic O-rich AGB stars using high resolution optical
spectroscopy (R~40,000-50,000) with the intention of studying their lithium
abundances and/or possible s-process element enrichment. Our chemical analysis
shows that some stars are lithium overabundant while others are not. The
observed lithium overabundances are interpreted as a clear signature of the
activation of the so-called ``Hot Bottom Burning'' (HBB) process in massive
galactic O-rich AGB stars, as predicted by the models. However, these stars do
not show the zirconium enhancement (taken as a representative for the s-process
element enrichment) associated to the third dredge-up phase following thermal
pulses. Our results suggest that the more massive O-rich AGB stars in our
Galaxy behave differently from those in the Magellanic Clouds, which are both
Li- and s-process-rich (S-type stars). Reasons for this unexpected result are
discussed. We conclude that metallicity is probably the main responsible for
the differences observed and suggest that it may play a more important role
than generally assumed in the chemical evolution of AGB stars.Comment: 4 pages, 2 figures, to appear in the proceedings of the conference
"Planetary Nebulae as astronomical tools" held in Gdansk, Poland, jun 28/jul
02, 200
Our Voice Is Your Future: Giving L.A.'s Youth Real Voice and Real Power
Based on focus groups with youth and youth workers, identifies best practices and opportunities to engage youth in community-building. Includes recommendations to improve social services and prevention, support and development, and participation
Indigenous academics teaching Indigenous health: ‘it’s part of who we are, our spirit, our soul, our knowledge… that goes into our teaching’
_Aim:_ Explore the experiences of Indigenous academics teaching Indigenous peoples’ history, health and culture in Australian Bachelor of Nursing programs.
_Methodology:_ Theoretical framework comprises of Indigenous methodologies including Indigenous women’s standpoint theory and Indigenist research principles.
Methods: One-on-one research yarns that were voice-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed through an assemblage approach.
_Findings:_ Participants of this study shared their doubts about the legitimacy afforded to them and Indigenous health curriculum by some of their colleagues and their school and faculty leaders. They highlighted that strategic and careful disruption of the status quo is a quality imperative. Participants identified the paradox of revisiting personal trauma as pedagogy and curriculum, suggesting a lack of preparedness of their schools to adequately support them. Relational engagement with other Indigenous peoples was emphasised, however, the implicit expectation for them to capitalise on personal relationships involved risking their reputation for their schools, who seemingly demand their resourcefulness as substitute for resources.
_Conclusion:_ Indigenous academics care for quality learning and teaching of Indigenous peoples’ history, health, and culture. This care extends to nursing students, fellow academics, as well as school and faculty leadership, despite the lack of care afforded to them. Realising relational and reciprocal care, through providing appropriate support and resources, would benefit them and their academic practice
Carbon-enhanced metal-poor stars: a window on AGB nucleosynthesis and binary evolution. II. Statistical analysis of a sample of 67 CEMP- stars
Many observed CEMP stars are found in binary systems and show enhanced
abundances of -elements. The origin of the chemical abundances of these
CEMP- stars is believed to be accretion in the past of enriched material
from a primary star in the AGB phase. We investigate the mechanism of mass
transfer and the process of nucleosynthesis in low-metallicity AGB stars by
modelling the binary systems in which the observed CEMP- stars were formed.
For this purpose we compare a sample of CEMP- stars with a grid of
binary stars generated by our binary evolution and nucleosynthesis model. We
classify our sample CEMP- stars in three groups based on the observed
abundance of europium. In CEMP stars the europium-to-iron ratio is more
than ten times higher than in the Sun, whereas it is lower than this threshold
in CEMP stars. No measurement of europium is currently available for
CEMP- stars. On average our models reproduce well the abundances observed
in CEMP- stars, whereas in CEMP- stars and CEMP- stars the
abundances of the light- elements are systematically overpredicted by our
models and in CEMP- stars the abundances of the heavy- elements are
underestimated. In all stars our modelled abundances of sodium overestimate the
observations. This discrepancy is reduced only in models that underestimate the
abundances of most of the -elements. Furthermore, the abundance of lead is
underpredicted in most of our model stars. These results point to the
limitations of our AGB nucleosynthesis model, particularly in the predictions
of the element-to-element ratios. Finally, in our models CEMP- stars are
typically formed in wide systems with periods above 10000 days, while most of
the observed CEMP- stars are found in relatively close orbits with periods
below 5000 days.Comment: 23 pages, 8 figures, accepted for publication on Astronomy &
Astrophysic
Gendered Feelings About Our National Issue(s)
This paper was presented as a keynote address to the
Canadian Women's Studies Association in a SSHRCC sponsored session entitled
"Resisting the Neo-Conservative Agenda Globally and Locally: Economy,
Representation and Feminist Praxis." The author speaks as a Quebec feminist as
she argues for serious feminist participation in the political restructuring of
Canada
- …