How can the use of Technology enhance writing in the classroom?

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate how technology enhances writing in the classroom. After conducting my research and analyzing my data I believe that word processors should be part of every classroom to support students, especially those who have motor skills issues, because the findings of my research indicate that students are more apt to write because the physical act is less difficult. The research required me to observe, interview, and survey teachers and students as they incorporated technology into writing. The results indicated that technology allows students to enhance their writing by adding more precise detail into their writing pieces and it initiates self revisions. By looking at all the data that was collected in my research I have made a conclusion that it is highly important to incorporate technology into the classroom while learning to write and while creating essays

Adopting Principles Of Food Justice For Equitable Oyster Aquaculture Industry Development

The mid-Atlantic region is experiencing a resurgence of oyster production, through both wild harvest and, more recently, aquaculture. While a historic, wild catch oyster fishery drove economic development of the region, the modern-day oyster industry is less intensive, more heavily managed, and is growing due to a growing aquaculture industry. While many Black watermen played critical roles in developing the historic wild-caught industry, barriers to advancement within the industry and to wealth accumulation in general prevented many from experiencing the full array of compensation, benefits, and legacy that the booming industry could have provided. Now, the modern-day oyster aquaculture industries in MD, DE, and NJ lack racial diversity at the business ownership level. This research analyzes barriers to entry into the aquaculture industries of MD, DE, and NJ, the history of Black oystermen, and Food Justice, to determine if Food Justice themes could be adopted by industry managers to promote socioeconomic diversity within the industry, specifically at the business ownership level. Results indicate that Food Justice principles, along with the use of antiracism or equity frameworks, can guide industry managers towards diversifying the industry at the business ownership level and promoting justice and equity within the industry. This study identified 8 major barriers to entry within the aquaculture industries of MD, DE, and NJ; the elimination of these barriers through a framework of 5 main Food Justice themes, could pivot the industries towards increased interest among a more diverse population of entrepreneurs, and increased interest in oysters among a more diverse population of consumers. Moving in this direction could create economic opportunities, alleviate nutrition insecurity among consumers, and increase environmental restoration efforts in coastal areas

Smart Urban Farm

Il fenomeno dell’agricoltura urbana grazie all’importante e attuale fase di crescita sta portando all’implementazione di innovative applicazioni che ne aumentano i benefici ambientali, sociali ed economici. Grazie a queste sinergie anche la presenza di attività di ridotte dimensioni viene messa a sistema per creare le condizioni di una interazione che coinvolga abitanti e ambiente urbano. La creazione della Smart City passa attraverso lo sfruttamento delle potenzialità delle Urban Farm che diventano luogo di vera sostenibilità

Bioadhesive Controlled Metronidazole Release Matrix Based on Chitosan and Xanthan Gum

Metronidazole, a common antibacterial drug, was incorporated into a hydrophilic polymer matrix composed of chitosan xanthan gum mixture. Hydrogel formation of this binary chitosan-xanthan gum combination was tested for its ability to control the release of metronidazole as a drug model. This preparation (MZ-CR) was characterized by in vitro, ex vivo bioadhesion and in vivo bioavailability study. For comparison purposes a commercial extended release formulation of metronidazole (CMZ) was used as a reference. The in vitro drug-release profiles of metronidazole preparation and CMZ were similar in 0.1 M HCl and phosphate buffer pH 6.8. Moreover, metronidazole preparation and CMZ showed a similar detachment force to sheep stomach mucosa, while the bioadhesion of the metronidazole preparation was higher three times than CMZ to sheep duodenum. The results of in vivo study indicated that the absorption of metronidazole from the preparation was faster than that of CMZ. Also, MZ-CR leads to higher metronidazole Cmax and AUC relative to that of the CMZ. This increase in bioavailability might be explained by the bioadhesion of the preparation at the upper part of the small intestine that could result in an increase in the overall intestinal transit time. As a conclusion, formulating chitosan-xanthan gum mixture as a hydrophilic polymer matrix resulted in a superior pharmacokinetic parameters translated by better rate and extent of absorption of metronidazole

Approaches in biotechnological applications of natural polymers

Natural polymers, such as gums and mucilage, are biocompatible, cheap, easily available and non-toxic materials of native origin. These polymers are increasingly preferred over synthetic materials for industrial applications due to their intrinsic properties, as well as they are considered alternative sources of raw materials since they present characteristics of sustainability, biodegradability and biosafety. As definition, gums and mucilages are polysaccharides or complex carbohydrates consisting of one or more monosaccharides or their derivatives linked in bewildering variety of linkages and structures. Natural gums are considered polysaccharides naturally occurring in varieties of plant seeds and exudates, tree or shrub exudates, seaweed extracts, fungi, bacteria, and animal sources. Water-soluble gums, also known as hydrocolloids, are considered exudates and are pathological products; therefore, they do not form a part of cell wall. On the other hand, mucilages are part of cell and physiological products. It is important to highlight that gums represent the largest amounts of polymer materials derived from plants. Gums have enormously large and broad applications in both food and non-food industries, being commonly used as thickening, binding, emulsifying, suspending, stabilizing agents and matrices for drug release in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. In the food industry, their gelling properties and the ability to mold edible films and coatings are extensively studied. The use of gums depends on the intrinsic properties that they provide, often at costs below those of synthetic polymers. For upgrading the value of gums, they are being processed into various forms, including the most recent nanomaterials, for various biotechnological applications. Thus, the main natural polymers including galactomannans, cellulose, chitin, agar, carrageenan, alginate, cashew gum, pectin and starch, in addition to the current researches about them are reviewed in this article.. }To the Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientfíico e Tecnológico (CNPq) for fellowships (LCBBC and MGCC) and the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nvíel Superior (CAPES) (PBSA). This study was supported by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) under the scope of the strategic funding of UID/BIO/04469/2013 unit, the Project RECI/BBB-EBI/0179/2012 (FCOMP-01-0124-FEDER-027462) and COMPETE 2020 (POCI-01-0145-FEDER-006684) (JAT)

How can the use of Technology enhance writing in the classroom?

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate how technology enhances writing in the classroom. After conducting my research and analyzing my data I believe that word processors should be part of every classroom to support students, especially those who have motor skills issues, because the findings of my research indicate that students are more apt to write because the physical act is less difficult. The research required me to observe, interview, and survey teachers and students as they incorporated technology into writing. The results indicated that technology allows students to enhance their writing by adding more precise detail into their writing pieces and it initiates self revisions. By looking at all the data that was collected in my research I have made a conclusion that it is highly important to incorporate technology into the classroom while learning to write and while creating essays

A Place for Wonder: School Gardens as Sites Ripe for Learning

The excitement and joy of this moment are contagious and are a regular part of learning in school and community gardens throughout Bridgeport, Connecticut. In 2016, Sacred Heart University partnered with Green Village Initiative to harness the power of school gardens to serve area children and communities—not only by providing fresh food, but also by creating learning spaces filled with wonder and discovery. Together, the two entities coauthor grants, create lesson plans, and provide supports to local educators who are using school gardens to enhance the learning and lives of their students and families. The Green Village Initiative oversees 25 school gardens, 12 community gardens, and one community farm. It serves more than 20,000 children, about 5,000 of whom are between the ages of 3 and 7