The Steward in Statesmanship: Taking Responsibility for the Most Important Things

Even though the American Framers self-consciously designed a system of government that did not depend on an enlightened statesman being at the helm, this paper argues that they believed statesmanship was not only compatible with republican government, but that it could act as a kind of antidote to some of the ailments most likely to afflict it. Scholars today generally dispute this suggestion. They m:gne that statesmanship is, in several important respects, positively antithetical to important democratic ideals. Having surveyed those objections, this paper argues that the contemporary understanding is flawed because it rests on a misconception of democracy and the political regime more generally. A republic is more than a set of institutions and, in fact, depends on shared beliefs respecting the true and the just. Above all, statesmen preserve and perpetuate the regime\u27 foundational opinions and ideals. A look at some of America\u27s premier statesmen demoru;trates that they were stewards of the most important things at critical junctures in the country\u27s history, the principles and bonds of fellow feeling that give America its distinctive character and cohesion

Polanyi, Broudy and Teacher Preparation

To demonstrate the power and scope of Polanyi’s thought, this paper will establish the importance of Polanyi’s abundant insight for the accreditation of educator preparation programs in higher education. This inquiry will begin with a brief summary of the role and purpose of accreditation of educator preparation programs, highlighting the positivist presuppositions driving the current assessment process. With the aid of Harry Broudy, a close student of Polanyi, the essay will identify the implications of those presuppositions for educator preparation programs. Broudy’s analysis suggests that, despite claims to the contrary, the current assessment process fails to produce a professional teacher. In contrast, inspired by a rejuvenated perspective informed by Polanyi’s monumental elucidation of the tacit dimension, assessment of educator preparation programs may instead cultivate a truly professional teacher for our schools. The closing section of this study will provide an outline of such a renaissance

Advancing the Design of Complex Engineered Systems through Multidisciplinary Design Optimization: Report from an NSF Workshop

Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/97060/1/AIAA2012-1585.pd

Comparison of Response Surface and Kriging Models in the Multidisciplinary Design of an Aerospike Nozzle

The use of response surface models and kriging models are compared for approximating non-random, deterministic computer analyses. After discussing the traditional response surface approach for constructing polynomial models for approximation, kriging is presented as an alternative statistical-based approximation method for the design and analysis of computer experiments. Both approximation methods are applied to the multidisciplinary design and analysis of an aerospike nozzle which consists of a computational fluid dynamics model and a finite element analysis model. Error analysis of the response surface and kriging models is performed along with a graphical comparison of the approximations. Four optimization problems are formulated and solved using both approximation models. While neither approximation technique consistently outperforms the other in this example, the kriging models using only a constant for the underlying global model and a Gaussian correlation function perform as well as the second order polynomial response surface models

Love And Education In Plato\u27s Symposium

This paper seeks to illuminate the significance of Socrates\u27 entrance into a series of speeches by exploring the connection between love and learning in Plato\u27s Symposium. We begin by presenting historical and social contexts relevant to the dialogue and its author. We then turn to the dialogue, outlining the fundamental components of each speech and, moreover, analyzing each speech with the aim of eliciting educational implications which are later highlighted and expanded on by Socrates. We examine these pedagogical connotations through a thorough investigation of each speech, keeping a keen eye on Socrates. We approach our examination of Socrates’ speech in two key ways. The first is to examine how the educational implications found within the earlier speeches are later acknowledged and expanded on by Socrates. Furthermore, we also examine the way in which Socrates forms careful alterations of the previous speakers’ assertations to provide them with new meanings. Second, we examine Socrates\u27 approach in contrast with the prior speeches. In our examination of Socrates’ speech, we find that the structure of Socrates\u27 speech sharply contrasts with the overall narrative formatting of the prior speeches and the dialogue as a whole. We argue that Plato deliberately emphasizes Socrates\u27 approach by constructing a structure that contrasts with previous speeches. For further support of our interpretation, we turn to additional Platonic dialogues with the intent of gaining further insight into his educational approach.https://scholarworks.moreheadstate.edu/celebration_posters_2022/1029/thumbnail.jp

The Regulation of Surface Responsive Genes in Blumeria graminis f. sp. hordei

Powdery mildew of barley is caused by the ascomycete pathogen Blumeria graminis f. sp. hordei (Bgh). Bgh is economically important throughout the world, causing crop losses varying between 5 to 20 % and in extreme cases as much as 60 %. Bgh is an obligate biotroph, relying on its host for growth and reproduction. This characteristic has hindered attempts to carry out biochemical and molecular biological analysis. Previous work had highlighted differential gene expression during Bgh development on surfaces other than the host. Consequently, this thesis had three aims. The first attempted to elucidate the nature of this gene expression. Work listed within includes studies of Bgh morphological development on the host barley, wheat, cellulose membrane, and glass. Additional studies included the assessment of gene expression, via RT-qPCR, on glass surfaces enhanced with 1-hexacosonal (a synthetic C26 aldehyde known to spur Bgh development), 16-hydroxyhexadecanoic acid (a cutin monomer found within the barley leaf), as well as surfaces of differing hydrophobicity. Results collected reenforce the surface-dependent nature of gene regulation, and highlight how gene expression is determined by the integration of multiple signal inputs. The second aim of this thesis was the transformation of Bgh utilising Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Efforts are discussed as are approaches for future work aimed at transforming this fungus. The final aim of the thesis aimed to lay foundations for work involving the assessment of 5‟-regulatory regions of genes showing clustered, and differential, expression on alternate surfaces. Utilising the phytopathogenic model fungus Magnaporthe oryzae (the causal agent of rice blast disease), 22 promoter regions were tested for their ability to drive GFP in this pathogen. 2 regions (for genes encoding a H4 histone and an aconitase) along with promoter regions selected for their conservation, were able to do so

Using Performance Metrics to Guide the Selection of a Website Content Management System -The Case of Joomla, Drupal and WordPress

The most recent trend in website development is the usage of Content Management Systems (CMS). These systems provide user-friendly interactive interface for persons without prior computer coding knowledge to utilize them to create websites. Different kinds of content management system technologies are now available, hence, it becomes challenging for users/developers to decide on which one is best to work with. This study, researched into three popular CMS’s namely, Joomla, Drupal and WordPress to explore which of these proposed three will be ideal for developing efficient website in terms of performance. This study resulted in researching into details the features common to all the three CMSs. These features were evaluated based on four performance criteria. The method this study used was a quantitative method. Practically, the researcher developed three websites using the three CMSs, and tested them against performance criteria namely, page load time, page size , number of cascading style sheet file and number of JavaScript files. The results or data collected through the page performance exercise was then tabulated, compared, and later analyzed. The study found that Joomla CMS created much JavaScript files as compared to all, and as a result was very interactive, WordPress also created much CSS file, as a result gives the best web layout. The researcher concluded that each of these CMS performed well in different criteria. As a result, the best CMS will depend on the interest of the developer for his or her site. These researched done will help readers and the academia in general to acquire knowledge that reveals the characteristics of the three CMS in terms of strengths and shortfalls. Keywords: CMS, website, Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal content management system, developer DOI: 10.7176/IKM/13-1-04 Publication date: January 31st 202

Adoption of Web Based Technology to Facilitate Industrial Attachment Schemes in Tertiary Institutions: A Case Takoradi Polytechnic, Ghana

It is currently no doubt globally that Information Communication Technology (ICT) inventions and innovations have become integral part of our lives and also brought about significant changes and improvement in productivity at workplaces. A number of Institutions in Africa are yet to tap into the efficient and cost saving benefits of ICT innovations. Tertiary students especially those in the polytechnics are made to undergo industrial attachment in order to equip themselves with practical oriented skills and work ethics that cannot be fully acquired in the classroom.  This fits into the objective of establishing polytechnics, as other researchers have noted, as technological institutions with the responsibility for providing career-focused education and skills training in close collaboration with industry. However, the Industrial Liaison Office of various polytechnics who are to coordinate the linkage between industry and academia are overwhelmed by administrative tasks of placement of students in industry and associated supervisory duties. The authors adopted prototyping methodology to develop a Web-based Application for use by Industrial Liaison Office of Takoradi Polytechnic to help facilitate administrative processes of printing attachment letters and generating industrial attachment supervision list based on entries students fill online. Software development processes of the adopted methodology were carried out through to the final deployment stage. The Application is recommended for use by any institution which wants to use software to help facilitate their industrial attachment programme processes. Keywords: Takoradi Polytechnic, Portal, Industrial Liaison Office, students, letter

Permanent Draft Genome Sequence of Frankia sp. Strain BR, a Nitrogen-Fixing Actinobacterium Isolated from the Root Nodules of Casuarina equisetifolia

Frankia sp. strain BR is a member of Frankia lineage Ic and is able to reinfect plants of the Casuarinaceae family. Here, we report a 5.2-Mbp draft genome sequence with a G+C content of 70.0% and 4,777 candidate protein-encoding genes

Co-Location Strategy for Mobile Telecommunication Masts of Telecommunication Companies in the Cape Coast Metropolitan Area

Locating a set of facilities (resources) in order to minimize the cost of satisfying some set of demands (of customers) with respect to some constraints has been under study for a long time. Several location problems have been solved using a number of mathematical models and methods. The proliferation of masts across our landscapes nowadays has been in direct response to increased desire for mobile (wireless) communication services by the public. In order to prevent chaotic building of masts or towers all over the metropolis and to placate the citizenry who are nervous about possible health and environmental impact of these masts, co-location has been widely recommended by industry experts. A number of Facility location strategies under operations research can be used to solve this problem. Factor Rating method was adopted in this paper. The goal of Factor Rating is for a mobile service provider to be able achieve its objectives by considering all relevant factors involved in deciding to site a mast. Such factors may be physical, political, environmental economical, and social. Following the strict implementation of factor rating method on mast locations in the Cape Coast metropolitan area by five mobile service providers, five optimal locations were discovered. Keywords: Factor Rating, Location, Mast, Optimal, Telecommunicatio