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\u3ci\u3eTrimerotropis Huroniana\u3c/i\u3e (Orthoptera: Acrididae), a New Record for Wisconsin
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Trimerotropis huroniana Walker (Subfamily Oedipodinae), is a distinctive species first described by Walker (1902) from a small area of open dunes near Southampton, Ontario. Studies by Cantrall (1968), Hubbell (1929) and Otte (1984) have suggested that T. huroniana is endemic to the sand dune communities of the northern Great Lakes region
First Report of \u3ci\u3eAllonemobius Griseus\u3c/i\u3e and \u3ci\u3ePsinidia Fenestralis\u3c/i\u3e in Ohio (Orthoptera: Gryllidae and Acrididae)
Occurrences of Allonemobius griseus and Psinidia fenestralis in Ohio are pub- lished for the first time. Apparent restriction of these species to the sand deposits of northwestern Ohio, their localized distribution in scattered, non-contiguous blow- outs, and habitat loss presently occurring from residential and commercial development nearby, are justifications provided for the formal state listing and conservation of these Orthoptera in Ohio
Telecommunications media for the delivery of educational programming
The technical characteristics of various telecommunications media are examined for incorporation into educational networks. FM radio, AM radio, and VHF and UHF television are considered along with computer-aided instruction. The application of iteration networks to library systems, and microform technology are discussed. The basic principles of the communications theory are outlined, and the operation of the PLATO 4 random access system is described
Murphy v. NCAA: The Supreme Court\u27s Latest Advance in Chemerinsky\u27s Federalism Revolution
The Proper Application of Nominative Fair Use in Trademark Law: Why International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. v. Security University, LLC Sets the Preeminent Standard
Bringing the Vagueness Doctrine on Campus
Although students have traditionally paid little attention to university disciplinary codes, recent campus disturbances have given these codes unprecedented significance. Those subjected to disciplinary proceedings have charged, among other things, that the provisions which regulate their behavior are too vague to inform them of what they may and may not do. Arguing that a broadly-worded code of conduct is necessary to govern, university administrators, however, have refused to make their regulations more precise
Exploring the Role of Spirituality and Spiritual Beliefs in the Pursuit of Excellence and Attainment of Peak Performance in Professional Athletes
Little research has been found which examines the assessment of spirituality in sport performers and its possible role in performance enhancement. The goal of the current study was to understand if and how spirituality impacts athleticism. The subjective experiences of Christian spirituality in an American World Sprinter (male), a British Olympic Sprint Canoe Racer (female), and a retired American Minor League Baseball player (male) were analyzed through Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) (Smith & Osborn, 2003). Semi-structured interviews were used to gather data leading to three major themes: “The Belief and Confidence in God”, “Individual and Communal Prayer”, and “The Influential Role of Scripture”. These findings support previous research into athletic excellence and optimal performance. Moreover, this research provides insight into how spirituality can be acknowledged and used in athlete-centered models to enhance performance while providing holistic care for the entirety the athlete: mind, body, and spirit
A Comparison of Photointerpretive and Digital Production Methods for Four Key Remote Sensing-Based Information Products
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Digestion of Sewage Sludge by Aerobic Processes
The purpose of this report is to determnine the degree to which sewage sludge can be digested using aerobic processes. The degree of digestion is measured as the per cent reduction of volatile solids, reduction of total solids content, and drainability. The influence of the method of feeding is also studied. The laboratory results showed that the degree of digestion of sewage sludge that can be accomplished aerobically is dependent on several factors. It was concluded that the reduction of volatile solids is a function of the detention tirne, temperature of operation, and method of adding raw sludge to the digester.Civil Engineerin
Advancing Community Engaged Approaches to Identifying Structural Drivers of Racial Bias in Health Diagnostic Algorithms
Much attention and concern has been raised recently about bias and the use of
machine learning algorithms in healthcare, especially as it relates to
perpetuating racial discrimination and health disparities. Following an initial
system dynamics workshop at the Data for Black Lives II conference hosted at
MIT in January of 2019, a group of conference participants interested in
building capabilities to use system dynamics to understand complex societal
issues convened monthly to explore issues related to racial bias in AI and
implications for health disparities through qualitative and simulation
modeling. In this paper we present results and insights from the modeling
process and highlight the importance of centering the discussion of data and
healthcare on people and their experiences with healthcare and science, and
recognizing the societal context where the algorithm is operating. Collective
memory of community trauma, through deaths attributed to poor healthcare, and
negative experiences with healthcare are endogenous drivers of seeking
treatment and experiencing effective care, which impact the availability and
quality of data for algorithms. These drivers have drastically disparate
initial conditions for different racial groups and point to limited impact of
focusing solely on improving diagnostic algorithms for achieving better health
outcomes for some groups.Comment: 2020 International System Dynamics Conference, Honorable Mention
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