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2. Are e-Books Effective Tools for Learning? Reading Speed and Comprehension: iPad®[superscript i] vs. Paper
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Sackstein, Suzanne, Spark, Linda, and Jenkins, Amy
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Recently, electronic books (e-books) have become prevalent amongst the general population, as well as students, owing to their advantages over traditional books. In South Africa, a number of schools have integrated tablets into the classroom with the promise of replacing traditional books. In order to realise the potential of e-books and their associated devices within an academic context, where reading speed and comprehension are critical for academic performance and personal growth, the effectiveness of reading from a tablet screen should be evaluated. To achieve this objective, a quasi-experimental within subjects design was employed in order to compare the reading speed and comprehension performance of 68 students. The results of this study indicate the majority of participants read faster on an iPad, which is in contrast to previous studies that have found reading from tablets to be slower. It was also found that comprehension scores did not differ significantly between the two media. For students, these results provide evidence that tablets and e-books are suitable tools for reading and learning, and therefore, can be used for academic work. For educators, e-books can be introduced without concern that reading performance and comprehension will be hindered.
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- 2015
3. Invited Paper: The Times They Are a Changin'--How Non-Technology Factors Have Affected IS Curriculum over Time
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George, Joey F. and Marett, Kent
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Changes to degree programs in Information Systems are often attributed to quickly-evolving technology and the subsequent changing needs of the employers who hire IS graduates. In this paper, we explore other social and economic factors that were the inspiration for curriculum changes by assigning them to one of four eras in the IS timeline. Using enrollment figures and archival data, we identify both legitimate reasons and misconceptions that led to fluctuating programming requirements, the rise and fall of trendy courses, and the wholesale elimination of programs and faculty positions. We conclude the paper by using our findings to speculate what the future of IS education could look like and how degree programs should prepare for the next era of IS academia.
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- 2019
4. A Clash of Culture and Structure: Considering Barriers to Access for People Without Papers.
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Robb, Jaime Shamado
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IMMIGRANTS , *CULTURE , *HEALTH services accessibility , *RESEARCH methodology , *CONVERSATION , *INTERVIEWING , *RULES , *SOCIAL structure , *QUALITATIVE research , *FIELD notes (Science) , *HEALTH insurance , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *THEMATIC analysis , *HEALTH equity , *HEALTH care rationing , *TRUST - Abstract
As the United States' population grows via migration and immigration, with this rise in diverse identities, there has been increasing concern regarding disparities for undocumented immigrants living in the U.S. with limited access to the health system. Given the various constraints involving communication and social structures that undocumented immigrants face, a culture-centered approach is drawn on to investigating how this group goes about navigating a dominant health system given their restricted access. I explore co-constructed themes that emerged through conversations with undocumented immigrants, (people without papers as I call them in this work) living in the United States to gain an understanding as to the structural and cultural limitations faced by this group. By doing qualitative semi-structured interviews with local participants living in the South Florida region, I describe the various features of a complex U.S. health system that undocumented immigrants (people without papers) deemed as important obstacles that limit their willingness to interact with official medical spaces. This work draws on narratives and accounts to shed light on the intersection of disparities this group has to overcome in order to consider entering a medical space to receive the treatment they might need. The findings of this article highlighted the structural violence that certain subaltern groups, such as people without papers experience due to their limited access to foundational systems in their environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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5. Students Use More Books after Library Instruction: An Analysis of Undergraduate Paper Citations
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Cooke, Rachel and Rosenthal, Danielle
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In fall 2008, students from first-year Composition I and upper-level classes at Florida Gulf Coast University participated in a citation analysis study. The citation pages of their research papers revealed that the students used more books, more types of sources, and more overall sources when a librarian provided instruction. When these results were compared to those produced by students in upper-level classes (all of whom received instruction), it was discovered that, as the class level increased, the number of citations and the percentage of scholarly citations generally increased and there was a high preference for books from all disciplines, especially history.
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- 2011
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6. Computer versus Paper Testing in Precollege Economics
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Butters, Roger B. and Walstad, William B.
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Interest is growing at the precollege level in computer testing (CT) instead of paper-and-pencil testing (PT) for subjects in the school curriculum, including economics. Before economic educators adopt CT, a better understanding of its likely effects on test-taking behavior and performance compared with PT is needed. Using two volunteer student samples of CT and PT test scores collected as part of the field testing and national norming of the "Test of Economic Knowledge" (Walstad, Rebeck, and Butters 2010), the present authors investigated how CT and PT affect student test responses. The authors found that eighth- and ninth-grade students perform better with CT than PT, that CT has the potential to limit item guessing, and that CT may reduce item bias from the order of item placement on a test. (Contains 1 figure, 1 table, and 2 notes.)
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- 2011
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7. Composing Math: An Interdisciplinary Faculty Partnership to Improve Undergraduate Writing in a Research-Focused Capstone Course
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Katie Johnson, Allison Dieppa, and Jason Elek
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This article describes the outcomes of a faculty partnership between a math professor and a composition professor to improve the final paper in a research-focused senior capstone math course. Much attention has been paid in recent years to the importance of undergraduate research experiences and how to best create and support such endeavors. However, little space has been dedicated to helping math faculty design and scaffold writing assignments to support their students' development as scholars. We describe how our partnership took place, the changes we made to existing assignments and the creation of new ones, and an assessment of our efforts completed by an interdisciplinary group of faculty and students, which showed marked improvement in the areas of information literacy, critical thinking, and quality of writing.
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- 2024
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8. Effects of temperature, seed provenance, and substrate on germination of the endemic and threatened Paper nailwort (Paronychia chartacea ssp. chartacea).
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Campbell-Martínez, Gabriel E., Steppe, Carlee, Wilson, Sandra B., Ball, Michael, and Peterson, Cheryl
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GERMINATION , *TEMPERATURE effect , *SPRING , *AUTUMN , *SEED storage , *SEEDS - Abstract
Paper nailwort (Paronychia chartacea ssp. chartacea) is an endemic and threatened herb restricted to central Florida. There is limited information on seed propagation for this species. We tested the effects of temperature [22/11 °C (winter), 27/15 °C (spring), 29/19 8C (fall), and 33/24 °C (summer)], substrate (filter paper vs native soil), provenance (two collection locations), and time in dry storage on seed germination in three experiments. Germination was generally higher in cooler temperatures (~50-70%; winter or spring) compared to warmer temperatures (~0-25%; fall and summer), with overall germination highest at the spring temperature. We also found that germination increased up to 94% for seeds at fall and summer temperatures when they were transferred to winter temperatures at 32 days (i.e., warm stratification improved germination), and increased from 1% to 24% when seeds were sown at 15/5 °C and transferred to 27/15 °C. No significant differences were found between substrate or provenance. Overall germination rates increased over time in dry storage. These data indicate seeds of paper nailwort are non-dormant, non-deep physiologically dormant, or a combination of the two, prefer cooler to warmer temperatures for germination overall, prefer a warm pretreatment, and can be dry stored for at least four months. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
9. SELECTED RESIN ACIDS IN EFFLUENT AND RECEIVING WATERS DERIVED FROM A BLEACHED AND UNBLEACHED KRAFT PULP AND PAPER MILL.
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Quinn, Brian P., Booth, Matthew M., Delfino, Joseph J., Holm, Stewart E., and Gross, Timothy S.
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PULP mills , *PAPER mills , *MILLS & mill-work , *PONDS , *GAS chromatography , *MASS spectrometry , *ACIDS - Abstract
Water samples were collected on three dates at 24 sites influenced by effluent from Georgia-Pacific's Palatka Pulp and Paper Mill Operation, a bleached and unbleached kraft mill near Palatka, Florida, USA. The sampling sites were located within the mill retention ponds, Rice Creek, and the St. John's River. Samples were analyzed by gas chromatography--mass spectrometry for abietic, dehydroabietic, and isopimaric acids, all of which are potentially toxic by-products of pulp production. Isopimaric acid concentrations greater than 12 mg/L were measured at the mill's effluent outfall but were less than 20 µg/L at the end of Rice Creek. This result indicates that the waters of Rice Creek provide dilution or conditions conducive for degradation or sorption of these compounds. Large differences in resin acid concentrations were observed between sampling events. In two sampling events, the maximum observed concentrations were less than 2 mg/L for each analyte. In a third sampling event, all of the compounds were detected at concentrations greater than 10 mg/L. Data from the three sample dates showed that resin acid concentrations were below 20 µg/L before the confluence of Rice Creek and the St. John's River in all cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2003
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10. Investigating Nontraditional First-Year Students' Epistemic Curiosity during the Research Process: An Exploratory, Mixed-Methods Study
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Knecht, Michelle Keba
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The purpose of this exploratory, mixed-methods study was to investigate the relationship between nontraditional undergraduate students' curiosity and their experiences researching a topic. The author collected and analyzed survey data and annotated bibliography rubric scores from 59 students at a private, liberal arts university and conducted in-depth interviews to gather a fuller picture of the students' curiosity. Based on the study's findings, librarians and professors should create opportunities for students to select research topics to which they have a personal connection while intentionally offering supportive feedback to students as they refine their topics to reduce anxiety and frustration.
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- 2022
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11. Androstenedione and Progesterone in the Sediment of a River Receiving Paper Mill Effluent.
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Jenkins, R. L., Wilson, E. M., Angus, R. A., Howell, W. M., and Kirk, M.
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ANDROSTENEDIONE ,PROGESTERONE ,TOXICOLOGY ,PAPER mills ,SEWAGE purification ,LIQUID chromatography ,MASS spectrometry - Abstract
The Fenholloway River near Perry, Florida, receives effluent from a paper mill and contains populations of masculinized female eastern mosquitofish, Gambusia holbrooki. A previous study identified the androgen precursor androstenedione at a low concentration (0.14 nM) in water samples from the river. The present study makes use of a toxicity identification and evaluation approach that includes solid phase extraction and high pressure liquid chromatography purification, androgen receptor transcription assays, and liquid chromatography mass spectroscopy to identify and characterize steroids in the Fenholloway River sediment. Androstenedione (2.4 nM) and progesterone (155 nM) were identified in the river sediment at concentrations greater than in the river water column (0.14 nM androstenedione, and 6.5 nM progesterone). Spring Creek, a comparison stream that does not receive mill effluent, contained low levels of progesterone (0.3 nM) but no androstenedione in the sediment. The data are consistent with the hypothesis that pine pulp-derived phytosteroids in the paper mill effluent accumulate in river sediment where they are converted by microbes into progesterone and this into androstenedione and other bioactive steroids. Equally important is that normal streams with much less organic matter still contain progesterone, but at dramatically lower levels. The presence of androgens and androgen precursors in the river water and sediment likely contributes to the masculinized phenotype of the female Gambusia holbrooki in the Fenholloway River. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2003
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12. A Full Spectrum of Interpretation: A Discourse-Historical Analysis of One Community College's Mission Statement
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Provost, Adrienne L. and Kohnen, Angela M.
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This study analyzes the internal and external forces that led to the creation and revisions of a community college's mission statement over the course of its 53-year history. We used discourse-historical analysis to examine published college mission statements, transcripts of interviews with the founding dean of the college, and the college's archives (including meeting minutes, accreditation reports, and other internal correspondence). Emerging findings were further contextualized through additional primary sources. We found that the college's founders were influenced by the humanistic education movement and crafted a mission statement that reflected humanistic ideals of self-actualization and positive growth for the betterment of humanity. This original mission statement was nearly unaltered for the first 15 years of the college's existence. However, external forces, including the rise of neoliberalism within education, led to a complete rewrite of the mission statement. The revised statement, reflecting a neoliberal understanding of the purpose of community college education, remains in place. This study demonstrates the influence of external forces, including those contrary to the college's founding principles, on its mission. Given the fact that community colleges serve a vast majority of disadvantaged students, the impact of neoliberal policy is particularly concerning.
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- 2022
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13. Marginalised health communities: Understanding communities of 'people without papers' as silent networks of survival.
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Robb, Jaime
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UNDOCUMENTED immigrants ,SOCIAL status ,SOLIDARITY ,SOCIOCULTURAL factors ,MENTAL health ,DECISION making - Abstract
An estimated 11.3 million undocumented immigrants reside in the United States, with a majority of this population having limited access to the U.S. healthcare system. This article draws upon in-depth interviews with 25 undocumented immigrants currently living in South Florida to examine how they survive and maintain their health given they are disenfranchised from the U.S. healthcare system. Using a culture-centred approach, I invited 'people without papers' to share stories about how their marginalised social status and cultural backgrounds influence the everyday ways they navigate the healthcare system and make health decisions. Participants' stories focused on four main themes: finding accessible healthcare spaces through the 'silent network' (local undocumented immigrants); making healthcare comfortable through cultural solidarity; and supporting emotional/mental health through the 'silent network'. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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14. Exposure to Paper Mill Effluent at a Site in North Central Florida Elicits Molecular-Level Changes in Gene Expression Indicative of Progesterone and Androgen Exposure.
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Brockmeier, Erica K., Jayasinghe, B. Sumith, Pine, William E., Wilkinson, Krystan A., and Denslow, Nancy D.
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GENE expression , *ANDROGENS , *PROGESTERONE , *ENDOCRINE system , *GAMBUSIA - Abstract
Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) are chemicals that negatively impact endocrine system function, with effluent from paper mills one example of this class of chemicals. In Florida, female Eastern mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki) have been observed with male secondary sexual characteristics at three paper mill-impacted sites, indicative of EDC exposure, and are still found at one site on the Fenholloway River. The potential impacts that paper mill effluent exposure has on the G. holbrooki endocrine system and the stream ecosystem are unknown. The objective of this study was to use gene expression analysis to determine if exposure to an androgen receptor agonist was occurring and to couple this analysis with in vitro assays to evaluate the presence of androgen and progesterone receptor active chemicals in the Fenholloway River. Focused gene expression analyses of masculinized G. holbrooki from downstream of the Fenholloway River paper mill were indicative of androgen exposure, while genes related to reproduction indicated potential progesterone exposure. Hepatic microarray analysis revealed an increase in the expression of metabolic genes in Fenholloway River fish, with similarities in genes and biological processes compared to G. holbrooki exposed to androgens. Water samples collected downstream of the paper mill and at a reference site indicated that progesterone and androgen receptor active chemicals were present at both sites, which corroborates previous chemical analyses. Results indicate that G. holbrooki downstream of the Fenholloway River paper mill are impacted by a mixture of both androgens and progesterones. This research provides data on the mechanisms of how paper mill effluents in Florida are acting as endocrine disruptors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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15. Carbonless copy paper: A review of its chemical components and health hazards.
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Schmidt, Charles J. and Tebbett, Ian R.
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REPRODUCTION paper ,PAPER industry ,HEALTH - Abstract
Focuses on the components of carbonless copy paper (CCP) and the chemistry involved in its manufacture in Gainesville, Florida. Description of the adverse effects of CCP; Discussion of the toxicological properties of CCP components; Recommendations for the minimization of the possible physiological reactions to CCP.
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- 2000
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16. Research paper. Adult smokers' receptivity to a television advert for electronic nicotine delivery systems.
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Kim, Annice E., Youn Ok Lee, Shafer, Paul, Nonnemaker, James, and Makarenko, Olga
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SMOKING & psychology , *ADVERTISING , *AUDIOVISUAL materials , *CHI-squared test , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *CONSUMER attitudes , *STATISTICAL correlation , *RESEARCH funding , *STATISTICAL sampling , *SCALE analysis (Psychology) , *SURVEYS , *ELECTRONIC cigarettes , *ADULTS - Abstract
Objective The aim of the present work was to examine adult smokers' awareness of and receptivity to an electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) television advert, and whether viewing the advert influenced urge to smoke and intention to try ENDS. Methods A television advert for ENDS brand blu eCigs was shown to an online convenience sample of 519 Florida adult smokers. We measured current smokers' awareness of and receptivity to the advert, and whether seeing the advert influenced their thoughts about smoking or quitting, urge to smoke and intention to try ENDS. Results were stratified by prior ENDS use. Results Approximately 62.3% of current smokers were aware of the advert. Smokers found the advert informative (73.8%), attention grabbing (67.5%) and innovative (64.5%), with prior ENDS users rating the advert more favourably than non-users. Seeing the advert elicited an urge to smoke (mean 42.1, SD=1.9) and thoughts about smoking cigarettes (75.8%) as well as quitting (74.6%). Prior END users were significantly more likely than non-users to report thinking about smoking cigarettes after seeing the advert (P<0.05). Most smokers said ENDS were ‘made for people like them' (88.6%) and they would try ENDS in the future (66.0%). Conclusions Smokers are receptive to ENDS television adverts and report intention to try ENDS after viewing the advert. Future studies should monitor ENDS advertising and examine how exposure to ENDS adverts influences smokers' use of ENDS, dual use with cigarettes and cessation behaviour. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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17. Capturing Every Patron Interaction: The Move from Paper Statistics to an Electronic System to Track the Whole Library.
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Vardell, Emily, Loper, Kimberly, and Vaidhyanathan, Vedana
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LIBRARY reference services , *COMPUTER software , *DOCUMENTATION , *MEDICAL libraries , *STATISTICS , *SURVEYS , *ACQUISITION of data - Abstract
Reference departments track patron interactions to illustrate the type and number of services provided as well as to tailor librarians’ time and expertise to the interest and needs of their patrons. Until 2010 the Reference, Education, and Community Engagement Department at the Calder Memorial Library tracked statistics using a complicated system of paper tic sheets and two Excel™ spreadsheets. After considering different electronic systems, the department decided to employ an electronic form created with SurveyMonkey™ to track patron interactions. After the system had been in place for three months, the authors administered a satisfaction and use survey to collect faculty and staff feedback on the new system. Seven months later the authors undertook usability testing to collect further evaluative data on the electronic form. The patron interaction form continues to be used to collect statistics, provide data for annual reviews, and recognize the contributions of all faculty and staff at the library. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
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18. The Advent of Paper IMEs in No-fault Claims: Will They Be a Solution or a Problem?
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Clermont, Woody R.
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PERSONAL injuries (Law) , *MEDICAL screening , *NO-fault automobile insurance , *TORTS , *ACTIONS & defenses (Law) - Abstract
The article focuses on the constitutionality of the personal injury protection (PIP) claims in the F.S. Section 627.736(4)(b) of the Automobile Reparations Reform Act in Florida in the advent of paper independent medical examinations (IMEs). It discusses court cases involving no-fault scheme. Moreover, the provisions denying plaintiff the right to sue was not a violation of access to courts because it was replaced with an exemption from tort liability and to recover uncontested benefits.
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- 2011
19. ASCLS 2005 Annual Meeting: Official Abstracts of Submitted Papers and Posters.
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ANNUAL meetings ,PROFESSIONAL associations ,CLINICAL pathology ,CLINICAL medicine ,CHLORAMINE-T ,BIOMARKERS - Abstract
Presents abstracts of papers and posters for presentation at the 2005 American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Annual Meeting and Clinical Laboratory Exposition, July 26-30, 2005 in Orlando, Florida. "In Vitro Effects of Chloramine-T on Select Wound Pathogens," by Linda J. Laatsch; "Prospective Students' Preparation for a CLS Program," by Leonce H. Thierry Jr.; "Utility of Lecithin Cholesterol Acyl Transferase Mass as a Diagnostic Marker for Liver Disease and Liver Transplant," by Karen R. Murray.
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- 2005
20. Paper to PDF Making License Agreements Accessible through the OPAC.
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Kennedy, Marie R., Crump, Michele J., and Kiker, Douglas
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LICENSE agreements , *ONLINE library catalogs , *DATABASES - Abstract
In search of a cohesive tool for managing license agreements, the University of Florida Libraries has devised an in-house project. This paper tracks development of the project from its theoretical inception, which began in 1997. The project was intended to he an all-encompassing database that allowed tracking of license agreements from the time they were received in the Serials Acquisitions Unit to their final signature. The discussion follows the progress of the database development and details the current portable document format (PDF) project in place, which uses scanned license agreements linked to the OPAC (online public access catalog) title record for ease of access and tracking by libraries staff. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2004
21. EVALUATION OF ANDROSTENEDIONE AS AN ANDROGENIC COMPONENT OF RIVER WATER DOWNSTREAM OF A PULP AND PAPER MILL EFFLUENT.
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Durhan, Elizabeth J., Lambright, Christy, Wilson, Vickie, Butterworth, Brian C., Kuehl, Douglas W., Orlando, Edward F., Guillette Jr., Louis J., Gray, L. Earl, and Ankley, Gerald T.
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ANDROSTENEDIONE , *RIVERS , *EFFLUENT quality - Abstract
Evaluates androstenedione as an androgenic component of river water downstream of a pulp and paper mill effluent on the Fenholloway River in Florida. Extraction and concentration of Fenholloway water; Reverse-phase high-pressure liquid chromatography; Mass spectromety analyses of deionized and Fenholloway River water.
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- 2002
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22. Predicting long-term business recovery from disaster: a comparison of the Loma Prieta earthquake and Hurricane Andrew1<fn id="fn1"><no>1</no>An Earlier version of this paper was presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association, Washington, DC, August 12–16, 2000.</fn>
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Webb, Gary R., Tierney, Kathleen J., and Dahlhamer, James M.
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NATURAL disasters , *LOMA Prieta Earthquake, Calif., 1989 , *HURRICANE Andrew, 1992 , *BUSINESS enterprises , *INFORMATION services - Abstract
This paper examines long-term recovery outcomes of businesses impacted by major natural disasters. Data were collected via two large-scale mail surveys—one administered to Santa Cruz County, California businesses 8 years after the Loma Prieta earthquake and the other administered to businesses in South Dade County, Florida, 6 years after Hurricane Andrew. Based on the results of OLS regression models, we argue that long-term recovery experiences of businesses are affected by various factors, including the economic sector in which a business operates, its age and financial condition, and the scope of its primary market; direct and indirect disaster impacts, including physical damage, forced closure, and disruption of operations; and owner perceptions of the broader economic climate. Previous disaster experience, level of disaster preparedness, and use of external sources of aid were not found to significantly affect the long-term economic viability of businesses in the two study communities. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2002
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23. A Document Analysis of Student Conduct in Florida's Community Colleges
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Miller, Allyson and Salinas, Cristobal
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Student disciplinary systems have been operating in higher education for decades and their role in furthering an institution's educational mission continues to raise. Almost all institutions have a Code of Conduct section in their handbook which describes all rules and regulations students must comply with in addition to federal, state, and local laws. The student conduct process varies as each university or college has their own unique set of standards and methods for adjudicating misbehaviors. Through a document analysis, we examined the history of student conduct and analyzed the mission of student conduct offices at community colleges in the state of Florida.
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- 2019
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24. U of Florida Students Prefer Campus Paper to Free Daily.
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Collins, Steve J. and Armstrong, Cory L.
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NEWSPAPER reading , *UNIVERSITIES & colleges , *READERSHIP surveys , *READING interests , *NEWSPAPERS in education - Abstract
The article reports on the study of the reaction of the University of Florida's students on the free edition of "Gainesville Sun" and on their campus newspaper titled "Independent Florida Alligator." The study aims to examine the students' reaction on the campus-centered edition of "Gainesville Sun." It uses a survey data which are given to the online economics students of the University of Florida. It also explores the effects of childhood exposure, race, ethnicity and education on newspaper readership.
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- 2008
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25. The Business Judgment Rule in Florida -- on Paper and in the Trenches.
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Carroll, James F.
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BUSINESS judgment rule , *CORPORATE directors , *LEGAL liability , *COMMON law , *DAMAGES (Law) - Abstract
The article presents information about a rule related to business judgment in Florida. The rule provides protection to corporate directors from personal liability for most of their actions. In Florida, the business judgment rule evolved from common law. According to the rule in the state, a director has the obligation to discharge his duties in good faith, with ordinary care, and in a way in which the best interests of his company are ensured. However, if a director is found to be in breach of any of his duties, he is not necessarily considered to be liable for damages.
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- 2006
26. Is a physiological perspective relevant in a ‘genocentric’ age?* This paper was presented by invitation at the 2005 Kriton Hatzios Symposium of the Southern Section of the American Society of Plant Biologists. Florida Agricultural Experimental, ...
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Sinclair, Thomas R. and Purcell, Larry C.
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PLANT physiology , *BOTANISTS , *REJUVENESCENCE (Botany) , *DEVELOPMENTAL biology , *PLANT performance , *AGRICULTURAL productivity - Abstract
Currently, the major thrust of plant physiology research is to identify and understand the regulation of genes that might be relevant in plant development and growth. The dominance of a genocentric view of plant behaviour has, unfortunately, resulted in the development of major disconnects in the classical view of plant physiology as a partnership between fundamental and practical research contributing to improved plant production. One disconnect is that much of the genocentric research appears to be organized and executed without regard to the practical needs of enhancing plant performance under applied conditions. Although practical benefits from genocentric research are often claimed, basic assumptions guiding much research and the experimental protocols used are commonly not relevant for real-world plant production. A second disconnect is a failure fully to appreciate the lessons learned in 40 years of classical plant physiology research concerning the role of physiological processes in altering whole plant performance. Regulation of plant systems has proved to be complex and redundant. Alteration of a single physiological process is compensated or dampened so that commonly very little change in plant growth and yield results from modification of a single physiological process. Based on a few successful projects employing classical plant physiology to achieve crop yield increase, key characteristics for research projects that truly seek to increase plant performance in production systems are identified. Basically, the partnership between the fundamental and practical research long espoused for plant physiology needs to be re-established in an intimate and meaningful way. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2005
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27. Call for ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting 2004 Papers.
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PHARMACY , *PHARMACISTS , *RESEARCH , *CONFERENCES & conventions - Abstract
Calls for professional papers for presentation at the mid-year Clinical Meeting of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists in Orlando, Florida. Changes in the submission process to improve the quality of the presentations; Deadline for Management Case Study, professional, student and resident poster submissions; Selection criteria that will be used by a blinded peer review panel.
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- 2004
28. Greening Your Law Firm.
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Kibert, Nicole C.
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LAW firms ,GREEN technology ,SUSTAINABLE living ,RECYCLING & the environment ,LAW offices ,PAPER recycling - Abstract
The article discusses sustainable behavior and green technology in relation to the operation of a law firm in Florida as of December 2012, focusing on an analysis of the environmental impact associated with law firms, as well as a firm's development of an office paper management policy as a means of conserving natural resources. Law firm recycling programs are also addressed, along with an examination of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WasteWise Program on waste prevention.
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- 2012
29. Happy ears for many years: selected papers from the 2018 Annual Conference of the National Hearing Conservation Association.
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Casali, John G. and Murphy, William J.
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NOISE control , *CONFERENCES & conventions , *AUDITORY perception , *COCHLEA , *DIAGNOSIS , *FIREARMS , *HEARING , *MEDICAL societies , *NOISE , *OTOACOUSTIC emissions , *RADIATION dosimetry , *PRODUCT design , *HEARING protection - Abstract
An introduction to the journal is presented which discusses topics within the issue including various aspects of small caliber firearm noise exposures, firearm noise that is not typically experienced by persons using firearms at a target range or when hunting, and noise exposure risks.
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- 2019
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30. STUDENT AWARDS.
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AWARDS ,SCIENCE associations - Abstract
The article announces several student awards given by the Sections of the Florida Academy of Sciences including Joshua Green and Angel S. Forde of the Florida A&M University, and Gino L. Collura of the University of South Florida.
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- 2012
31. Masculinization of Female Mosquitofish in Kraft Mill Effluent-Contaminated Fenholloway River Water Is Associated with Androgen Receptor Agonist Activity.
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Parks, L. G., Lambright, C. S., Orlando, E. F., Guillette Jr., L. J., Ankley, G. T., and Gray Jr., L. E.
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WESTERN mosquitofish ,ANDROGENS ,KRAFT paper ,PAPER mills ,GLUCOCORTICOID receptors - Abstract
Female mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis holbrooki) downstream from Kraft paper mills in Florida display masculinization of the anal fin, an androgen-dependent trait. The current investigation was designed to determine if water contaminated with pulp-mill effluent (PME) from the Fenholloway River in Florida displayed androgenic activity in vitro and to relate this activity to the reproductive status of female mosquitofish taken from this river. We tested water samples for androgenic activity from a reference site upstream of a Kraft pulp and paper mill on the Fenholloway River, from 3 sites downstream from the mill, and from another reference site on the Econfina River, also in Florida, where there is no paper mill. We also examined anal fin ray morphology in mosquitofish from these rivers for evidence of masculinization. Eighty percent of the female mosquitofish from the Fenholloway River were partially masculinized while another 10% were completely masculinized, based upon the numbers of segments in the longest anal fin ray (18.0 ± 0.4 vs. 28.1 ± 0.9 [p < 0.001]) in the Econfina River vs. the Fenholloway River, respectively). In a COS whole cell-binding assay, all 3 PME samples displayed affinity for human androgen receptor (hAR) (p < 0.001). In addition, PME induced androgen-dependent gene expression in CV-1 cells (cotransfected with pCMV hAR and MMTV luciferase reporter), which was inhibited by about 50% by coadministration of hydroxyflutamide (1 μM), an AR antagonist. Water samples collected upstream of the Kraft mill or from the Econfina River did not bind hAR or induce luciferase expression. When CV-1 cells were transfected with human glucocorticoid receptor (hGR) rather than hAR, PME failed to significantly induce MMTV-luciferase expression. Further evidence of the androgenicity was observed using a COS cell AR nuclear-translocalization assay. PME bound hAR and induced translocalization of AR into the nucleus. In contrast, AR remained perinuclear when treated with water from the control sites (indicating the absence of an AR ligand). Interestingly, PME also displayed “testosterone-like” immunoreactivity in a testosterone radioimmunoassay, whereas water from the reference sites did not. In summary, water collected downstream of the Kraft mill on the Fenholloway River contains unidentified androgenic substances whose presence is associated with masculinization of female mosquitofish. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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32. CALL FOR PAPERS I Cardiovascular-Kidney Interactions in Health and Disease Special feature: cardiovascular-kidney interactions in health and disease.
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Wilcox, Christopher S.
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MEETINGS , *HEALTH facilities , *HEALTH , *MICROCIRCULATION disorders , *CARDIOVASCULAR diseases - Abstract
The article highlights the eight Cardiovascular-Kidney Interactions in Health and Disease meeting at Amelia Island Plantation in Florida on May 27-30, 2005. The meeting was funded by the Cardiovascular-Kidney Institute of Georgetown University in Washington D. C. The three-day meeting featured original contributions on a broad range of topics including redox regulation and microvascular function, genetic and cellular regulation of vascular growth and function and growing points in hypertension and cardiovascular disease.
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33. Corridor-level network screening and modeling of fatal and serious injury crashes on urban and suburban arterial corridors in Florida.
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McCombs, John, Sandt, Adrian, and Al-Deek, Haitham
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EMPIRICAL Bayes methods ,K-means clustering ,REGRESSION analysis ,TRAFFIC accidents - Abstract
Network screening is a key aspect of the safety management process. The current standard methods in the Highway Safety Manual assume that intersections and roadway segments are independent, even though interactions between sites likely exist. One way to account for these interactions is by studying roadway corridors made of consecutive intersections and segments. This paper developed a roadway corridor definition to identify urban and suburban arterial corridors in Florida with context classification and lane count as defining features. Applying this definition to 10 Florida counties resulted in 1105 corridors with 14,097 fatal or serious injury crashes from 2017 to 2021. Historic crashes and a developed regression model were used to estimate the expected crash frequency for fatal and serious injury crashes with the empirical Bayes method. After performing k-means clustering on expected crash frequency per mile, 25 high-risk corridors were identified. The difference between the expected and predicted crash frequencies (potential for safety improvement) for each high-risk corridor provided a list of priority corridors for safety improvements. Countermeasures focused on speed reduction in suburban corridors would likely lead to the greatest reductions in fatal and serious injury crashes. This corridor approach allows agencies to quickly identify high-risk areas for priority treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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34. Conservation of Water Resources in a Botanic Garden.
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Washburn, Chad E.
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WATER conservation ,BOTANICAL gardens ,WATER supply ,GROUNDWATER recharge ,LANDSCAPE architects ,SEA level ,URBAN runoff management - Abstract
Water-resource challenges, encompassing both quality and quantity, pose significant threats to Florida's ecosystems, especially in the face of climate change, rising sea levels, and rapid urbanization. This paper explores the innovative stormwater-management system implemented at Naples Botanical Garden as a model for addressing these challenges. The Garden's approach, treating stormwater as a valuable resource, involves dry and wet retention areas, created lakes, and a unique River of Grass, mimicking natural ecosystems. This system not only mitigates flooding, but also effectively removes pollutants, recharges the aquifer, and provides a habitat for diverse wildlife. The paper emphasizes the economic, environmental, and social impacts of traditional stormwater-management practices in Florida. Naples Botanical Garden's case serves as a guide for botanical gardens and zoos globally, showcasing the pivotal role these institutions can play in sustainable water-resource management. The collaborative design process involving landscape architects, engineers, and horticulturists ensures a holistic and aesthetically pleasing approach to stormwater management. The paper underscores the role of botanical gardens in promoting nature-based solutions, educating the public, and offering tangible steps for implementing similar systems worldwide. It can help guide regional adaptation strategies to manage stormwater as a resource. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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35. 2013 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting - Call for Papers.
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ELECTRONIC antenna conferences ,ELECTROMAGNETISM ,WORKSHOPS (Facilities) ,MEETINGS - Abstract
The 2013 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting will be held jointly July 7-13, 2013, at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA. The symposium and meeting are cosponsored by the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) and the U.S. National Committee of the International Union of Radio Science (USNC-URSI) Commissions A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and K. The joint meeting is intended to provide an international forum for the exchange of information on state-of-the-art research in antennas, propagation, electromagnetic engineering, and radio science. Technical sessions will be held over a five-day period from July 8 through July 12, and workshops and short courses will occur on July 7 and July 13. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
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36. Dataset for mosquitoes (Diptera, Culicidae) from Gun Club Road, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida, USA.
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Boehmler, Michael B., DeMay, David J., Rogers, Adriane N., Murray, Heidi L., and Hribar, Lawrence J.
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MOSQUITOES ,MOSQUITO control ,DIPTERA - Abstract
Background The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District utilises dry ice-baited light traps to monitor mosquito populations on Key Largo, Florida. This paper describes the methodology of trapping, habitat description and dataset of adult mosquito populations from 18 years of weekly monitoring from a single site on Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida, USA. New information This paper details a previously unreported dataset derived from trap collections made on Key Largo, Florida at a site designated as “Gun Club Road.” [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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37. Dataset for mosquitoes (Diptera, Culicidae) from State Route 905-Mile Marker 2, Key Largo, Monroe County, Florida, USA.
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Boehmler, Michael, Murray, Heidi Lynn, DeMay, David J., Rogers, Adriane N., and Hribar, Lawrence J.
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MOSQUITOES ,INFORMATION retrieval ,DATA analysis - Abstract
Background The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District has used dry ice-baited light traps to monitor mosquito populations on Key Largo since 2003. This paper describes the methodology of trapping, the habitat and the dataset of adult mosquito populations from 18 years of weekly monitoring from a single site on Key Largo, Monroe County, FL, USA. New information This data paper provides previously unpublished data from a single trapping location in Key Largo, Florida. Two new species have been added to previously-published data from this trapping site. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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38. A Profile of Current Trends in Family Mobility in Florida: 2023.
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Taylor, John, Carlson, Elwood, Tillman, Kathryn H., Brooks, Matthew M., Miller, Byron, Felkner, John S., Arthur, Tim, Chakhachiro, Mirna, Jacobs, Sunshine A., Methakitwarun, Siriruay, and Sparkman, Rachel
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AMERICAN Community Survey ,COVID-19 pandemic ,FAMILY structure ,FAMILIES - Abstract
This paper is divided into three parts. First, we analyze data from the 2016-2020 American Community Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau to assess the demographic structure of Florida families. We find differences between Florida and other parts of the United States. These differences are the result of trends and patterns in migration to, from and within the state. Second, we examine the role that disasters in general and hurricanes in particular play in the family life of Floridians. Third, we review the literature to assess how responses to the COVID-19 pandemic influenced family life and the migration of families into, out of, and within Florida. This paper highlights the dramatic changes that have occurred in family life in Florida. The implications of these trends are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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39. Investigating the Increase in Load Rating and Reliability of a Prestressed Concrete Bridge When Utilizing Field-Derived Distribution and Impact Factors.
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Debees, Marwan, Luleci, Furkan, Dong, Chuan-Zhi, and Necati Catbas, F.
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PRESTRESSED concrete bridges ,RELIABILITY in engineering ,SYSTEM failures ,EMERGENCY vehicles ,MONTE Carlo method ,MAINTAINABILITY (Engineering) ,LIVE loads - Abstract
When the load rating of a bridge is less than 1.0 for AASHTO HL-93 live load and state-specific legal trucks, the bridge is posted. Posting a bridge causes an inconvenience to the public and may result in trucks taking longer routes. Thus, this paper investigated the effects of field-derived distribution factor (DF) and impact factor (IM) from static and dynamic load tests using computer vision and deflection measurements, instead of AASHTO factors, on the bridge load rating and component as well as system reliability for posting avoidance. The reliability approach used Monte Carlo simulations to account for uncertainties in calculating the flexural strength limit state (Strength I). Both Flexural strength I and serviceability (Service III) limit states were investigated. The bridge's superstructure was studied in as-built, repaired, and damaged condition scenarios. For that, AASHTO HL-93, Florida legal trucks, and emergency vehicles were considered. In this regard, load rating distributions and component and system reliability indices were computed using both AASHTO and field-derived DF and IM. The increase in load rating and reliability was investigated. By using field-derived factors, a load rating increase of up to 17% was achieved. The component reliability also increased significantly. For example, the damaged case's component reliability increased by 1.0 when replacing DF and IM, which indicates a major reduction in the probability of failure. The increase in system reliability was most significant because using the field-derived DF increased the capacity contribution from other girders. A 2.12 increase in system reliability was achieved in the damaged condition when only substituting DF, providing even higher system reliability as a result of a reduction in the system probability of failure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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40. Assessing Water Erosion Improvement in Beach Sand Treated with Bioslurry Using a Surface Percolation Technique.
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Schmillen, Peter E., Booshi, Saeed, Macias, Joana, Kosovac, Amar, Crowley, Raphael, Ellis, Terri N., and Wingender, Brian
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BEACH erosion ,BEACHES ,PERCOLATION ,SLURRY ,COASTAL changes ,SAND ,SCANNING electron microscopy ,RESEARCH personnel - Abstract
Over the last 15 years, microbially induced calcite precipitation (MICP) has emerged as a possible solution to mitigate coastal erosion. To date, most MICP soil treatments that have been studied involve column injection using a pump. In recent years, MICP application through surface percolation has gained traction as an alternative technique, but data using this technique are limited. More recently, a new treatment recipe/technique was developed, and this technique was termed bioslurry. Like most MICP studies, research with bioslurry has concentrated on the column injection method, and surface percolation has received very limited attention. This paper discusses the treatment of Florida beach sand by surface percolating bioslurry. Researchers experimented with variations of the bioslurry recipe to optimize erosion resistance, which was assessed using a pocket erodometer combined with physical measurements. In addition, treated specimen morphology was preliminarily examined using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. Results showed that erosion resistance was maximized when 15% to 25% of the specimens' pore volumes were filled with bioslurry and that this erosion resistance may be sufficient to withstand worst-case storm events after only one treatment. In addition, previous researchers always used a relatively long (i.e., ∼12 h) stir time when preparing bioslurry. Results presented here show that it may be possible to produce comparable data with much shorter stir times (i.e., 1 to 2 h). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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41. spectrum.
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ECOLOGY ,CORAL reefs & islands ,PAPER industry ,ENVIRONMENTAL protection - Abstract
Offers news briefs related to the environment. Coral reefs along the Florida Keys that are endangered by southbound vessels that hug the coast to avoid the Gulf Stream; The risk of dying from solid cancers caused by radiation exposure; New technologies that have allowed Swedish pulp-and-paper mills to cut their use of chlorine in bleaching paper; Others.
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- 1990
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42. Accounting for Higher Education Accountability: Political Origins of State Performance Funding for Higher Education
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Dougherty, Kevin J., Natow, Rebecca S., Bork, Rachel Hare, Jones, Sosanya M., and Vega, Blanca E.
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Background/Context: Performance funding finances public higher education institutions based on outcomes such as retention, course and degree completion, and job placement rather than inputs such as enrollments. One of the mysteries of state performance funding for higher education is that despite great interest in it for over 30 years, only half of all states have ever adopted it. Purpose/Objective/Research Question/Focus of Study: This study examines the political forces that have driven the development of performance funding in some states but not others. To do this, the authors draw on theories of policy origins such as the advocacy coalition framework, the policy entrepreneurship perspective, and policy diffusion theory. Research Design: This study contrasts the experiences of six states that established performance funding for higher education (Florida, Illinois, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington) and two that have not (California and Nevada). These states differ considerably in their performance funding programs, higher education governance arrangements, and political and socioeconomic characteristics. Data Collection and Analysis: Our study is qualitative, drawing on documentary records and extensive interviews with higher education officials, legislators and staff, governors and advisors, business leaders, and other actors. Findings and Results: Our study finds that many of the actors and motives cited by the prevailing perspective on the origins of performance funding did operate in the six states that have established performance funding, including state legislators (particularly Republicans), governors, and business people pursuing performance funding in the name of greater effectiveness and efficiency for higher education. However, the prevailing perspective misses the major role of state higher education coordinating boards and individual higher education institutions (particularly community colleges) that pursued performance funding to secure new funds in an era of greater tax resistance and criticism of higher education. Our findings further move beyond the prevailing explanation by examining how policy entrepreneurs mobilized support for performance funding by finding ideological common ground among different groups, identifying policies that those groups could support, and taking advantage of political openings to put performance funding onto the decision agenda of state elected officials. Conclusions and Recommendations: This examination of the origins of performance funding policies sheds light on factors that facilitate and frustrate the development of such policies. For example, our research highlights the important role of higher education opposition and the presence of certain political structures and political values in frustrating the development of performance funding.
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43. Florida Political Science Association Annual Conference April 22, 2023.
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SCIENCE associations ,POLITICAL science ,CONFERENCES & conventions - Abstract
The article focuses on registration details for an upcoming conference, outlining the fees and requirements for faculty and students to preregister, emphasizing the benefits of registration which include lunch, refreshments, and a subscription to The Florida Political Chronicle. It mentions to preregister for the conference, individuals are directed to visit fpsanet.com for more information and to complete the registration process.
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- 2023
44. School Advisory Council Demography: Birds of a Feather
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Greenlee, Bobbie J.
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This study examines the demographics of SACs and the schools they serve, and proposes that demographic similarity with the school principal influences the SAC membership. The findings draw attention to the likelihood that appointment to SAC chair may be contingent on an individual's demographic similarity with the school principal. Principals also show a preference for recruiting council members who are school employees and structure the membership in ways that create a pretense of compliance with rules on council composition. These findings are consistent with studies which suggest that leadership will favor individuals with similar attitudes and demographic characteristics (Tajfel & Turner, 1986). The challenge of increasing diversity in school advisory councils lies not only in policy mandates of race representation, but also in understanding and managing the dynamics of group composition. (Contains 6 tables.)
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- 2010
45. Low Florida coral calcification rates in the Plio-Pleistocene.
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Brachert, T. C., Reuter, M., Krüger, S., Klaus, J. S., Helmle, K., and Lough, J. M.
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CALCIFICATION ,CORAL reef ecology ,OUTCROPS (Geology) ,SCLERACTINIA ,ARAGONITE - Abstract
In geological outcrops and drill cores from reef frameworks, the skeletons of scleractinian corals are usually leached and more or less completely transformed into sparry calcite because the highly porous skeletons formed of metastable aragonite (CaCO
3 ) undergo rapid diagenetic alteration. Upon alteration, ghost structures of the distinct annual growth bands may be retained allowing for reconstructions of annual extension (= growth) rates, but information on skeletal density needed for reconstructions of calcification rates is invariably lost. Here we report the first data of calcification rates of fossil reef corals which escaped diagenetic alteration. The corals derive from unlithified shallow water carbonates of the Florida platform (southeastern USA), which formed during four interglacial sea level highstands dated 3.2, 2.9, 1.8, and 1.2 Ma in the mid Pliocene to early Pleistocene. With regard to the preservation, the coral skeletons display smooth growth surfaces with minor volumes of marine aragonite cement within intra-skeletal porosity. Within the skeletal structures, dissolution is minor along centers of calcification. Mean extension rates were 0.44 ± 0.19 cm yr-1 (range 0.16 to 0.86 cm yr-1 ) and mean bulk density was 0.86 ± 0.36 g cm-3 (range 0.55 to 1.22 g cm-3 ). Correspondingly, calcification rates ranged from 0.18 to 0.82 g cm-2 yr-1 (mean 0.38 ± 0.16 g cm-2 yr-1 ), values which are 50 % of modern shallow-water reef corals. To understand the possible mechanisms behind these low calcification rates, we compared the fossil calcification with modern zooxanthellate-coral (z-coral) rates from the Western Atlantic (WA) and Indo-Pacific (IP) calibrated against sea surface temperature (SST). In the fossil data, we found an analogous relationship with SST in z-corals from the WA, i.e. density increases and extension rate decreases with increasing SST, but over a significantly larger temperature window during the Plio-Pleistocene. With regard to the environment of coral growth, stable isotope proxy data from the fossil corals and the overall structure of the ancient shallow marine communities are consistent with a well-mixed, open marine environment similar to the present-day Florida Reef Tract, but variably affected by intermittent upwelling. Upwelling along the platform may explain low rates of reef coral calcification and inorganic cementation, but is too localized to account for low extension rates of Pliocene z-corals recorded throughout the tropical Caribbean in the western Atlantic region. Low aragonite saturation on a more global scale in response to rapid glacial/interglacial CO2 cyclicity is also a potential factor, but Plio-Pleistocene atmospheric pCO2 is believed to have been broadly similar to the present-day. Heat stress related to globally high interglacial SST, only episodically moderated by intermittent upwelling affecting the Florida platform seems to be the most likely reason for low calcification rates. From these observations we suggest some present coral reef systems to be endangered from future ocean warming. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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46. Hydraulic Bottom Friction and Aerodynamic Roughness Coefficients for Mangroves in Southwest Florida, USA.
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Medeiros, Stephen C.
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MANGROVE plants ,AERODYNAMICS of buildings ,MACHINE learning ,FRICTION ,SURFACE roughness ,FLOW coefficient ,STORM surges - Abstract
Mangroves are a natural feature that enhance the resilience of natural and built coastal environments worldwide. They mitigate the impacts of hurricanes by dissipating energy from storm surges and waves, as well as reducing wind speeds. To incorporate mangroves into storm surge simulations, surface roughness parameters that accurately capture mangrove effects are required. These effects are typically parameterized using Manning's n bottom friction coefficient for overland flow and aerodynamic roughness length (z
0 ) for wind speed reduction. This paper presents the suggested values for these surface roughness parameters based on field observation and a novel voxel-based processing method for laser scanning point clouds. The recommended Manning's n and z0 values for mangroves in southwest Florida are 0.138 and 2.34 m, respectively. The data were also used to retrain a previously developed random forest model to predict these surface roughness parameters based on point cloud statistics. The addition of the mangrove sites to the training data produced mixed results, improving the predictions of z0 while weakening the predictions of Manning's n. The paper concludes that machine learning models developed to predict environmental attributes using small datasets with predictor features containing subjective estimates are sensitive to the uncertainty in the field observations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2023
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47. Customer obsession – the springboard for a value creation strategy.
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Weinstein, Art T.
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CUSTOMER cocreation ,VALUE creation ,STANDARD metropolitan statistical areas ,CONSUMERS ,BUSINESS success ,QUALITATIVE research - Abstract
Purpose: Customer-obsessed organizations put customers first, create exceptional value and enhance business performance. This paper aims to offer a framework for implementing the customer obsession construct. Design/methodology/approach: Using relevant customer value literature, syndicated research and a qualitative analysis, customer obsession insights are offered. Findings: Customer-obsessed companies know their customers' needs and engage with them to offer the best solutions. Four customer-centric stages are evaluated, and applications of customer obsession in the Now Economy are discussed. Research limitations/implications: This analysis of customer obsession is largely conceptual and presents a case study in one metropolitan statistical area. Although the findings are insightful, it may not be representative of the US or global health-care market. Practical implications: Strategic implications relate to a bias for action, types of business obsessions, values alignment and benchmarking. This paper features an in-depth case study on Baptist Health South Florida which assesses customer obsession using a customer value framework. Originality/value: Customer obsession is a strategic mindset built upon strong leadership, a sound business culture and superior value. While critical to business success, there has been limited scholarly work in this area. This paper fills that gap by providing a managerial approach for understanding this key business priority. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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48. Teacher Beliefs, Professional Preparation, and Practices regarding Exceptional Students and Sexuality Education
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Howard-Barr, Elissa M., Rienzo, Barbara A., Pigg, R. Morgan, and James, Delores
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Sexuality education, part of the comprehensive school health education component of a Coordinated School Health Program, interests many health educators as well as special education teachers. In this study, Florida special educators reported their beliefs about teaching sexuality education to educable mentally disabled students, the range of sexuality topics they teach, and their professional preparation in sexuality education. Respondents (n = 494) completed a mailed instrument that included the 36 sexuality content areas identified by the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States. Respondents believed strongly that many of the sexuality topics and content areas should be taught to educable mentally disabled students. However, most reported delivering only a modest amount of sexuality education, and they rated their professional preparation as inadequate. Regression analyses documented that respondents' belie[s predicted the topics they actually taught within 5 of the 6 key concepts. This study supports collaboration between health educators" and special education teachers to adapt existing sexuality curricula for students with special needs, improve professional preparation of special education teachers to teach sexuality education, and to more effectively implement comprehensive school health education through the Coordinated School Health Program model to special education students.
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49. Federal Trade Commission policy paper promotes unrestricted practice.
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Kaplan, Louise
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GOVERNMENT agencies , *AUTONOMY (Psychology) , *NURSE practitioners , *NURSING practice , *PROFESSIONS , *REPORT writing , *SOCIAL attitudes , *ECONOMIC competition - Abstract
The article focuses on the policy paper issued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in March 2014 titled "Policy Perspectives: Competition and the Regulation of Advanced Practice Nurses." Topics include in the policy paper are the analysis that supports the advocacy efforts of nurse practitioners (NPs) on unrestricted practice, background information on the advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and their scope of practice issues, and the proposed changes to APRN scope of practice.
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- 2014
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50. Evaluating Tablet Computers as a Survey Tool in Rural Communities.
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Newell, Steve M., Logan, Henrietta L., Guo, Yi, Marks, John G., and Shepperd, James A.
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ANALYSIS of variance ,CHI-squared test ,STATISTICAL correlation ,MENTAL depression ,HEALTH ,LITERACY ,POCKET computers ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH evaluation ,RESEARCH funding ,RURAL conditions ,STATISTICS ,SURVEYS ,T-test (Statistics) ,INFORMATION resources ,SAMPLE size (Statistics) ,STATISTICAL power analysis ,DATA analysis ,CONTENT mining ,DATA analysis software ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
Purpose Although tablet computers offer advantages in data collection over traditional paper-and-pencil methods, little research has examined whether the 2 formats yield similar responses, especially with underserved populations. We compared the 2 survey formats and tested whether participants' responses to common health questionnaires or perceptions of usability differed by survey format. We also tested whether we could replicate established paper-and-pencil findings via tablet computer. Methods We recruited a sample of low-income community members living in the rural southern United States. Participants were 170 residents (black = 49%; white = 36%; other races and missing data = 15%) drawn from 2 counties meeting Florida's state statutory definition of rural with 100 persons or fewer per square mile. We randomly assigned participants to complete scales (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Inventory and Regulatory Focus Questionnaire) along with survey format usability ratings via paper-and-pencil or tablet computer. All participants rated a series of previously validated posters using a tablet computer. Finally, participants completed comparisons of the survey formats and reported survey format preferences. Findings Participants preferred using the tablet computer and showed no significant differences between formats in mean responses, scale reliabilities, or in participants' usability ratings. Conclusions Overall, participants reported similar scales responses and usability ratings between formats. However, participants reported both preferring and enjoying responding via tablet computer more. Collectively, these findings are among the first data to show that tablet computers represent a suitable substitute among an underrepresented rural sample for paper-and-pencil methodology in survey research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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