A grapheme synaesthete’s A–Z of colour: A textile practitioner’s response

This research looks at the physical properties of colour and the colours that can only be experienced by the individual grapheme colour synaesthetes considered in the study. These colours are particularly exceptional, as unless their existence can be verified in another form they must remain as private individual experiences that could be described, but not physically witnessed, by others. The research addresses the problems of colour reconstruction from a professional’s expertise and knowledge of dyeing and weaving, with experience of colour matching within the textile industry. This work explores the re-construction of the alphabet colours of five grapheme synaesthetes, and observes the interrelationship between these colours once they have been categorised and re-located into a series of woven ‘colour charts’, using the ‘paint chart’ format as ‘a platter to serve colour’ as Joseph Albers once remarked. I have used the matched colours as ‘ready mades’, applying order systems to create stand-alone art works that are my responses as an artist and maker to the synaesthetes’ colours, using colour categorisations to create boundaries within the broad jurisdiction of a colour label. I was interested to see if once the colours had been re-organized and woven into the ‘colour chart’ format, whether their colours would remain as identifiable to the individual synaesthetes and whether these colours could hold different qualities for them particularly as some of the participants remarked that they did not like many of their personal colour photisms. This work has crossed the boundaries from internal ‘brain generated’ colour perceptions to ‘material colour’, opening up the opportunity to share, in part, the colour experiences of five grapheme synaesthetes’. The work undertaken for this study has generated multiple possibilities for future new art work, this is discussed in chapter 7

The shifting voice: Investigating accent and dialect training for West Australian actors

This masters research examines accent and dialect training for actors in the Western Australian context and seeks an understanding about what aural, embodied and cognitive attributes an actor needs in order to move from one accent to another. In particular, this research explores the characteristics of Australian dialects as grounds for the acquisition of the Standard British accent or Received Pronunciation. The purpose of this research was to identify the expertise required when teaching an accent to acting students in pre-professional levels of tertiary training. This practice-led approach to the research included interviewing, observation, the circulation of questionnaires, and my own reflective practice as a voice and dialect coach on several stage productions. The participants for this research included experts in the field of vocal and dialect training, students at two tertiary institutions in Western Australia, the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and Curtin University’s production of Dear Charlotte, in 2013. This thesis presents an analysis and research findings of vocal awakenings spring-boarding from working on the play, Dear Charlotte, a practical component of this research. The research has confirmed the benefits of phonetics as an important aspect of accent acquisition. The discussion focuses on the techniques used and the challenges actors face when making the shift from their idiolects to Received Pronunciation. It outlines the importance of an actor’s cognition, listening, and embodiment as facets of voice that need attention when making accent and dialect shifts. In addition to the process of enhancing and enriching my own practice as a voice and dialect coach, this research aims to contribute to understandings of accent and dialect training and the diversity of the needs from the perspective of Western Australian actors

Kumasi peri-urban horticultural data

This report reviews the fieldwork arising from a study of peri-urban horticultural in Kumasi, Ghana in 1994 by the Crop Utilisation Department of NRI

How Does the Presence of Divorce Affect Children’s Anxiety Surrounding Romantic Relationships?

The past few decades have seen a significant increase in the rates of divorce, with factors such as changing societal norms, economic pressures, and individual desires for personal fulfillment influencing this trend. Children of divorced parents often experience a range of emotional, social, and psychological effects that can have an impact on their well-being. Past literature has found that individuals who experience parental divorce suffer from increased behavioral difficulties, less time with father figures, and feel more hesitant toward relationship commitment than individuals who do not have divorced parents. The current study specifically inspected how parental divorce can affect people and how the social learning theory impacts an individual’s thoughts toward divorce and future romantic relationships. This study utilized survey research to collect data for analysis from students at Chapman University to determine the severity of effects on individuals due to parental divorce. Of the four hypotheses proposed, none were supported with statistically significant data. Despite not finding statistically significant results in this study, it is important to have intervention groups/organizations to better support people who have experienced parental divorce. Past studies should prompt therapy interventions to be accessible to any child who experiences parental divorce, with therapy being offered at schools or private therapists to prevent any negative consequences

Idaho\u27s Snake River Basin Adjudication: A Window on Western Water Law

34 pages. Contains footnotes

Learning structures in Architecture: a ‘triple-lock’ approach to pedagogy

The mixed and multi-layered approach to teaching of Architecture structures syllabus, as discussed in this paper, was implemented in the Technology Modules taught to the Level 5 cohort of Architecture BA (Hons) at The CASS, London Metropolitan University in 2017/18. This paper defines the three-tiered approach or ‘triple-lock’ method used and its benefits to broadened inclusivity and mixed modes of learning. The implementation of practical making exercises, in particular, has helped to address some of the learning challenges associated with dyslexia whilst simultaneously promoting a sense of student community through collaborative, peer-to-peer learning. Emphasis has also been put on diversification of the curriculum delivery to align with a wide range of learning styles reflected in a diverse cohort at the undergraduate school. This ‘triptych’ teaching method is referred to here as a ‘triple-lock’ mechanism

Opportunities and constraints in the subsistence production and marketing of indigenous vegetables in East and Central Africa

This report summarises the results of market and production surveys carried out in both the dry and wet seasons in Cameroon and Uganda during 1997/98 as part of the DFID fimded project "Opportunities and constraints in the subsistence production and marketing of indigenous vegetables in East and Central Africa (A0699)". The main objective of the study was to establish the socio-economic significance of indigenous vegetables compared to exotic ones. This project is a follow up to the strategy paper on indigenous vegetables and the subsequent workshop held in Lirnbe, Cameroon

Idaho\u27s Snake River Basin Adjudication: A Window on Western Water Law

34 pages. Contains footnotes

Ownership of Water Rights in Irrigation Water Delivery Organizations: An Outline of the Major Issues

33 pages. Contains footnotes

Domestic market potential for tree products from farms and rural communities: Experience from Cameroon

This publication summarizes the results of research carried out by NRI in Cameroon during 1995-96 on the domestic market potential for tree products from farms and rural communities. The study arose from concern that agroforestry projects, which generally aim to reduce the pressure on natural forests by planting trees on farmland, were inadequately addressing the associated marketing needs. As a consequence, many of the projects were failing. The research reported here sought to characterize the markets for non-timber tree products (NTTPs) and highlight constraints to the development of markets for traditional and emerging NTTPs. The research in Cameroon was paralleled by a study in the Brazilian Amazon carried out by IFPRI; ODA provided funding for both studies. The work began with an inventory of products and subsequent identification of marketing chains. Four products were selected as case studies and were used to explore issues relating to valued added, domestication and the role of NTTPs as sources of income. The marketing of the four products was well-established and appeared to be relatively competitive, in spite of some concerns over lack of information at farmer level. There was growing demand for the products, apparently matched by increasing supply. The wholesalers, who source the products in the forest fringe communities and sell them on to retailers, were the most dynamic links in the marketing chains. The impetus to domesticate NTTPs seemed always to be farmer-driven, and occurred when a product important for subsistence and income needs was not readily available from the forest. However, the role of NTTPs within the farming system is important; they must fit into a complex strategy which includes seasonal smoothing of income, production and labour needs. Also, tree-planting is a long-term investment which is unlikely to be undertaken if land tenure is insecure. In conclusion, areas are highlighted for future research. These include: technical aspects of cultivation, processing and storage; identification of products which will be in greater demand as a result of urbanization; the role of NTTPs in the livelihood strategies of particularly vulnerable groups (including the landless) in the forest fringe communities