Brain mechanisms of arousal, attention and perception

Neural mechanisms underlying visual perception, arousal, and attention processes in man, cat, and monke

Intrinsic and self-diffusion of hydrocarbons in chabazites

Imperial Users onl

Crosby Sanctuary Tree Survey

Environmental Center Leadership Program Project In partnership with the Duval Audubon Society, over 280 trees were identified and virtually tagged within their diverse 510-acre property known as the Crosby Sanctuary. A basic survey was performed that included plants \u3e25 feet in height and within 25 inches from the ~1.5 miles of trails winding through the entire sanctuary. In addition, the locations and names of the identified plant species were input onto an online map of the Crosby Sanctuary. The updated map also contains the location of the pre-existing trails, rivers, and other features within the property. Due to the map being created via Google Maps software, it is currently available to the public via website link. Major tree species that were identified within the survey include: Laurel Oak, Water Oak, Slash Pine, Bald Cypress, Pond Cypress, Sweetgum, and Red Maple. All of the plant species identified were trees, as a result of the previously established criteria for the survey (\u3e25ft height). As a result, less than 1% of the trees sampled were nonnative to Florida. This low nonnative percentage may reflect the failure to include various vine, shrub, and foliage species. However, signs of invasive species were prevalent in the form of Red Ambrosia Beetle caused Laurel Wilt Disease

A Historical Analysis of the Evolution of the Administrative and Organizational Structure of the University of Central Florida as it Relates to Growth

This was a qualitative historical study, which was recounted chronologically and organized around the terms of the four full-time presidents of the university. The review addressed the processes associated with the establishment and development of Florida Technological University beginning in 1963 through its name change to the University of Central Florida in 1979, concluding in 2013. The organization\u27s mission, vision, and goals, how they evolved and the impact they had on the university were of particular interest. The study was focused on the administrative actions and organizational changes that took place within the university to assist faculty in teaching, research, and service as well as external conditions and events which impacted the university and shaped its development. The growth of the university, as well as the productivity of the faculty, were of interest in the study

Place-based social action in the multimodal communication classroom: a qualitative study of an English 250 class

Working from the assumption that the composition curriculum is an ideal place for communication assignments focused on public writing within a local place, I\u27ve created a qualitative research study to explore ways to involve first-year composition students in social action projects that 1) help students connect local problems with an understanding of broader, systemic causes, and that 2) ask students to engage in and critically reflect on their ability to effect change on their college campus or in their local community through small, local actions using multimodal communication strategies. This study adds to the conversation about alternatives to service-learning projects and explores ways to make social action accessible and relevant to first-year composition students

Poked Zine

It is well-known that a stigma exists toward tattooed individuals. In the corporate world, many employers have asked their employees to cover any skin ink to preserve the image the company may have. Even in the U.S. Army, recruits are restricted in the placement of their tattoos, not being able to have designs on their face or certain sizes on their neck and hands (Lacdan, 2022). Studies show that “people view tattooed individuals as possessing a number of negative character attributes\u27\u27 (Broussard & Harton, 2018). The question we must ask ourselves is why these stigmas exist. Not only are the number of people getting tattooed rising, but the practice of hand-poked tattoos is something that has been persistent for thousands of years. The first tattoos found with carbon-dated testing identified a body that was 5,200 years old (Lineberry, 2007). Hand poked designs have held cultural and religious significance for many across the globe for generations. In more recent years, tattooing has become a large outlet of self-expression for many. Tattooing is an art form and one that has been discouraged by society for decades. This project aims to explore some of the cultural significance of hand-poked tattoos, insight from contemporary artists, and the expression that surrounds the art form. All of this is to try and create a better understanding and fight the stigma that surrounds permanent body art