scholarly journals Troubled Waters: Tracing Globalization and Waste in the Delaware River

2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (01) ◽  
pp. 193-198
Author(s):  
Craig Borowiak ◽  
Vicky Funari ◽  
Jesikah Maria Ross ◽  
Helen K. White
Keyword(s):  
Political Science ◽  
Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Community Media ◽  
Delaware River ◽  
Community Partners ◽  
Waste Products ◽  
Chemistry Students ◽  
Haverford College ◽  
Different Types

ABSTRACT In spring 2014, an interdisciplinary media project titled “Troubled Waters: Tracing Waste in the Delaware River” was organized at Haverford College. This project brought together more than 50 students from four courses comprising introductory political science, chemistry, and documentary film students, as well as a community media artist and community partners. The aim was to explore the causes, impacts, and meanings of different types of waste that are polluting the Delaware River. Chemistry students collected samples to determine the presence of chemicals from various waste products, political science students traced the waste to globalized production processes, and documentary students explored diverse ways of representing the theme of waste on screen. This article describes the project and how it might serve as a pedagogical model for multicourse interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement.

scholarly journals Briefs

2013 ◽  
Vol 46 (02) ◽  
pp. 426-427
Keyword(s):  
Political Science ◽  
Graduate School ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Summer Institute ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Research Papers ◽  
Program Goal ◽  
Final Project ◽  
Duke University ◽  
Program Funding

The 2013 APSA RBSI Program has received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue the RBSI for 2013. Additional program funding is provided by Duke University and APSA. Each summer, the Institute gives 20 students a look at the world of graduate study with a program of two transferable credit courses, one in quantitative analysis and one in race and American politics, to introduce the intellectual demands of graduate school and political science research methods. For a final project for both courses, students prepare original, empirical research papers, and top students are given the opportunity to present their research at APSA's Annual Meeting. Named in honor of the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize winner and former APSA President, Ralph J. Bunche, the Ralph Bunche Summer Institute (RBSI) program goal is to encourage students to pursue academic careers in political science. Students were notified of their acceptance into this year's program in mid-March. For more information about the program, visitwww.apsanet.org/rbsi.

Critical Thinking and Clear Writing

1985 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Anne F. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Political Science ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Writing Proficiency ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Writing Class ◽  
Voluntary Commitment ◽  
The University

As part of an on-going effort at West Oahu College (a small, liberal arts, upper-division campus of the University of Hawaii) I am experimenting with ways to help my political science students improve their ability to think critically and communicate clearly. For some time we have been aware of a large number of students having difficulties in writing and critical thinking. We have made an informal and voluntary commitment to use writing-across-thecurriculum (WAC) with faculty participating in workshops and conferring with the writing instructor who coordinates our WAC program.1In-coming students must now produce a writing proficiency sample which is analyzed, returned with numerous comments, and results in students being urged to take a writing class if there are serious problems. A writing lab is offered several times a week and students are free to drop in for help.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Microbiological Quality of Vermicompost Prepared from Different Types of Organic Wastes using Eisenia fetida

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachna Kapila ◽  
Geeta Verma ◽  
Aparajita Sen ◽  
Arti Nigam
Keyword(s):  
Hydrolytic Enzymes ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Organic Wastes ◽  
Waste Products ◽  
Fertilizer Value ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Aspergillus Sp ◽  
Phosphate Solubilizing ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi ◽  
Rhizopus Sp

Background: Vermicomposting is the agricultural technique of conversion of organic wastes to a fertile product, which can result in better crop growth and production. However, even though earthworms are the main organisms participating in the process, the microbes associated with it also have an important role to play. These microbes degrade the waste products biochemically and are responsible of the conversion processes. Few studies are carried out on microbial diversity and related enzymes activities in the vermicompost prepared from different organic waste materials. Methods: In this paper, we isolated both bacteria and fungi from seven different types of vermicompost, using different selective media. We also studied the activity of hydrolytic enzymes that are associated with the isolated microbes.Result: It was observed that bacteria like Bacillus sp., Pseudomonas sp., Klebsiella sp., Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, Micrococcus, Actinomycetes, Pigment producing Actinomycetes, Streptomyces, Azotobactor and fungi like Penicillium purpurogenum, Aspergillus sp., Alternaria alternata, Fusarium solani, Rhizopus sp., Mucor hiemalis, Myrothecium verrucaria etc. were present in our vermicompost preparations. The presence of nitrogen fixing bacteria, phosphate solubilizing microorganisms and PGPR indicated the good fertilizer value of the vermicompost samples. It was also observed that the diversity of microbes present supported significant levels of CMCase Exoglucanase, Xylanase, β-Glucosidase, Phosphatase and Urease activities.

scholarly journals Information localization strategies for the understanding of argumentative texts in Law and Political Science students

SCIÉNDO ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 363-368
Author(s):  
Elvis Vereau ◽  
Gonzalo Pantigoso ◽  
Celinda Romero ◽  
Irene Vásquez ◽  
Bertha Ramírez
Keyword(s):  
Political Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Argumentative Texts

Architecture of Evolution

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alla Packevich
Keyword(s):  
Planetary System ◽  
Conflict Situation ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Present Stage ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Different Types ◽  
New Energy ◽  
The One ◽  
Insight Into

The monograph, on the one hand, examines the period of development of the descending cycle of evolution and the associated progressive changes that show the irreversibility of the processes of formation of the planetary system. The end of one cycle and the beginning of another leads to the transformation of the system of life and the expansion of consciousness at a new energy level. On the other hand, the questions of potential opportunities for the development of the ascending phase of evolution, which goes both along the path of complexity of the organization and along the path of diversity, are considered. In the ascending evolutionary stream, what has been differentiated into the corresponding levels in the descending cycle is brought together and thus prepared to enter into new, more perfect forms of unity. It is shown that the development of humanity along its entire path depends on the interaction of energies of various forms and potentials. Understanding the relationships between different types of energy and their use provides insight into many important issues in the evolution of society. The material introduces the modern features of the existence of the male and female sexes from the energy point of view. The idea of a way out of the current conflict situation that has arisen between the sexes at the present stage of evolution is proposed. It will be useful for those interested in the problems of scientific knowledge, architects, philosophers,historians, physicists and methodologists of science, students and students of secondary schools.

Findings, Discussion, and Recommendations

2017 ◽  
pp. 97-108
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Library Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Code Of Practice ◽  
Unique Data ◽  
Ongoing Process ◽  
Different Types

Examining inherent challenges with interpreting usage from different vendors' reports leads to the authors' reflections on how to deal with the challenges of comparing “apples” with “oranges” in different types of usage reports and look for possible solutions. The case study intends to help librarians make sense of usage reports provided by e-book vendors and to introduce library science students to benefits and challenges of usage reports. Chapter 7 summarizes findings of the author's research on COUNTER and non-COUNTER reports and vendor practices. The authors hope to share with vendors and the standards community librarians' perspectives and their experiences with vendor-provided usage reports. The chapter concludes with the following recommendations for best practices in dealing with vendor usage reports: 1) read and become familiar with the COUNTER Code of Practice; 2) observe terminology used to describe data categories in COUNTER reports; 3) consult vendor documentation to understand exactly how data are counted; 4) find the unique data that are offered in non-COUNTER reports; 5) gain perspective on overall usage by cross examining data between COUNTER and non-COUNTER reports; and 6) contribute to the ongoing process of improving usage reporting.

scholarly journals Selecting in or Selecting Out? Gender Gaps and Political Methodology in Europe

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-127
Author(s):  
Malu A. C. Gatto ◽  
Anita R. Gohdes ◽  
Denise Traber ◽  
Mariken A. C. G. van der Velden
Keyword(s):  
Political Science ◽  
Doctoral Training ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Methods Courses ◽  
Gender Gaps ◽  
Political Methodology ◽  
European Universities ◽  
The Us ◽  
Original Survey ◽  
Phd Programs

ABSTRACTStudies investigating gender gaps in the doctoral training of political science students have focused so far overwhelmingly on the US context. Although important research within this context has made strides in identifying the persistent challenges to women’s incorporation in political methodology, much remains unknown about whether women and men have different experiences in methods training during their PhD programs. We contribute to this debate by analyzing data from an original survey on the methods-training experiences of political science PhD students at different European universities. We assess whether gender gaps exist with respect to PhD students’ methods training and confidence in employing methods skills. Our findings show that women cover significantly fewer methods courses in their doctoral training. When women do participate in methods training, they show levels of method employment similar to their male colleagues. We discuss the implications of these findings in the context of European doctoral training.

A Survey of the Discipline of Political Science in Iran

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-127
Author(s):  
Maryam Rutner
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Political Science ◽  
Cultural Revolution ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
The Political ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Limited Extent ◽  
The Social ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
University Curricula

AbstractThis survey examines the content and purpose of the political science discipline in respect to seven prominent universities in Iran and its significance for the Iranian society. It is based on quantitative and qualitative data including personal interviews and survey results, as well as theses conducted by political science students, academic articles written by scholars in the field, and university curricula. The survey suggests that Iranian political science after the 1979 revolution addresses contemporary political problems and challenges related to Iran only to a limited extent, and is predominantly theoretical and “borrowed” in nature, despite the goal during the Cultural Revolution to indigenize and Islamicize the social sciences.

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