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You’re Doing More Than You Think:  Acknowledging the Small Victories in Assessing Digital Literacy Instruction

Creator:: Stoddart, Rick A.
Abstract:: Digital and information literacies instruction is truly a daunting and multi-faceted undertaking. Many librarians have begun to scale back what can effectively be accomplished in a one-shot bibliographic session due to time constraints. Instead, some instructors have started to focus more deeply on teaching toward just a few information literacy...
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Yaquina Environmental Solutions and related sampling in Yaquina Bay. Summary of regulations in the state of Oregon

Creator:: Arnold, Gary
Abstract:: The author works for the Water Quality Division, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and presented a technical framework.
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Xanthohumol derivatives improve insulin sensitivity in obese mice

Creator:: Hay, Joshua
Abstract:: Metabolic syndrome, characterized by a collection of risk factors including abdominal obesity, insulin insensitivity, elevated plasma triglycerides, hypertension and low plasma high-density lipoproteins (HDLs), is a major contributing factor to the development of cardiovascular diseases and type II diabetes (T2D). Xanthohumol (XN), a flavonoid isolated from Humulus lupulus cones, has...
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WWF World Bank OPP – Eastern Pacific Case Scenarios

Creator:: Maharaj, Vishwanie
Abstract:: A hot topic for purse seine tuna fisheries in the Eastern and Western Central Pacific regions is the management of incidentally caught tuna species that are overfished or undergoing overfishing. In the Eastern Tropical Pacific managing the mortality of small bigeye and yellowfin tunas caught in the pursuit of skipjack...
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Work Smarter Not Harder: Turn One Good Article into Several

Creator:: Hussong-Christian, Uta
Abstract:: Workshop Outcomes: 1. Use one source to find other "recommended sources in at least two tools. 2. Distinguish between cited sources and citing sources. 3. Be able to conduct a "cited reference search".
Resource Type:: Video and Presentation

Women’s position in blue economy

Creator:: Elapata, Maheshwari and De Silva, D. A. M.
Abstract:: The fisheries sector is a vital oceanic resource that build the core of the Blue Economy. However the realization of the full potential of the Blue Economy calls the requirement of effective inclusion of all societal groups, especially women whose contribution is not well acknowledged. The study focused to investigate...
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Women Fish Processors' Perceptions of Micro-credit by Source in Ondo State, Nigeria

Creator:: Mafimisebi, Ojuotimi and Mafimisebi, T. E.
Abstract:: This study explored how micro-credit benefits women processing cultured catfish into smoked form by obtaining and analyzing their perceptions. The specific objectives included identifying micro-credit sources used, sources preferred and ranking factors considered when deciding on a micro-credit choice. Multi-stage sampling technique was used in selecting 120 processors analyzed. Analytical...
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Wolf Creek Monitoring

Creator:: Dammann, Daniel
Abstract:: The Wolf Creek Restoration and Monitoring project is a large-scale restoration project that treated over 10 miles of stream with 900 logs and 3700 boulders over a two year period. Wolf Creek is a tributary to the Umpqua River west of Roseburg, Oregon. This presentation, designed for those involved in...
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Willingness to Participate in an Insurance Scheme by Artisanal Fishers in Ghana

Creator:: Agbekpornu, Hayford, Yeboah, Doris, Quaatey, Samuel, Williams, Rosina, Yeboah, Richard, and Issah, Fuseina
Abstract:: This study examines the willingness of canoe owners and crew members to participate in an insurance scheme in Ghana. A total of 386 canoe owners and 164 crew from four (4) coastal regions and the inland lake areas were sampled. Data was collected through semi-structured questionnaires on socio-economic characteristics, canoe...
Resource Type:: Presentation and Research Paper

Willamette Basin Water Futures: County Partnerships with Scientists’ Cutting-Edge Models

Creator:: Stebbins, Adam
Abstract:: The elected County Commissioner-led Benton-Lane-Linn Water Resources Study Group evolved in early 2009 to help counties, their partners, and area residents understand, pursue projects and offer recommendations to governing bodies concerning the region’s water quality and quantity. The Study Group is building on 2009-2010 successes including community engagement to support...
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Will third party certification provide benefits to Australian domestic fisheries?

Creator:: Sen, Sevaly
Abstract:: Some export fisheries in Australia have opted for third party certification to gain or maintain access to export markets. For domestic fisheries, the economic and management benefits of third party certification have yet to be fully demonstrated. However, as a response to community perceptions, competition with other users of the...
Resource Type:: Presentation and Research Paper

Will innovation in bluefin tuna aquaculture improve conservation of wild-caught bluefin tuna stocks?

Creator:: Karasik, Rachel, Smith, Martin, and Li, Qingran
Abstract:: Scarcity of wild-caught seafood has incentivized innovation and growth in aquaculture, especially for species that compete directly with wild alternatives. In the global tuna industry, the most pronounced scarcity is associated with bluefin tuna species (Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern, which serve similar markets). Supply-side factors including overfishing and governance challenges...
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Will I clear my feet? Vessel owners’ stay or exit dilemma in a stock recovery situation

Creator:: Curtis, Hazel
Abstract:: This paper presents findings from an investigation into the stay or exit decision of vessel owners in Scottish fisheries subject to stock recovery measures. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 39 vessel owners during and following a vessel buy-back scheme. Empirical results show key factors affecting the decision to stay...
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Why do Swedish Fishermen Leave the Sector?

Creator:: Blomquist, Johan and Waldo, Staffan
Abstract:: An understanding of fishers' decisions to exit or stay in a fishery is important for developing effective policy measures. In this study, we analyze the factors influencing this decision using a large administrative database covering the entire Swedish fisher population, their family ties, and detailed labour market data spanning two...
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Why Do Fishermen Comply with Regulations? The Role of Preferences

Creator:: Diekert, Florian, Nøstbakken, Linda, and Richter, Andries
Abstract:: We investigate how individual preferences affect noncompliance in fisheries. We use data from a combined web-based experiment and survey of Norwegian fishermen to empirically analyze this. In the economic experiment, the participants won real money in a set of lotteries based on their answers and lottery outcomes. Based on the...
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Who Opposes ITQs?

Creator:: Sutherland, Sara
Abstract:: When evaluating potential government interventions economists often consider whether a proposed policy is efficient. However, changes in policy can also result in changes in wealth. When politically influential individuals or groups see losses, efficient policies can become politically infeasible even if they increase wealth in aggregate. This paper examines political...
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Where's Your Data? Data Management for Post-Docs

Creator:: Whitmire, Amanda L. and Valentino, Maura
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What, When, Where and Why: Will It All Change?

Creator:: Sandell, Jane
Abstract:: This document provides an overview of a presentation held during the Industry and Policy Day at the IIFET 2016 Scotland conference in July 2016. The presentation was part of Session A3: Reformed CFP - Implications for Routes to Market. The session was chaired by Marcus Coleman, and the presentation was...
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What Will Oregon’s Future Streamflow Regimes Look Like? Integrating Snowpack and Groundwater Dynamics

Creator:: Grant, Gordon E., Tague, Christina, Safeeq, Mohammad, and Lewis, Sarah
Abstract:: Spatial patterns of summer streamflow in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon vary dramatically between the geologically distinct High and Western Cascade regions. A key control is the partitioning of water input between a fast-draining shallow subsurface flow network (Western Cascades) versus a slow-draining deeper groundwater system (High Cascades). These differences...
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What is Unique About Unique? An Assessment to Uncover and Value Distinct Collections Within the Main Library Collection

Creator:: Stoddart, Rick, Kristick, Laurel, and Wirth, Andrea
Abstract:: Many conversations surrounding the future of libraries suggest that libraries are going to be defined by their unique collections. Often these discussions center on the distinctive collections found within a library’s special collections. However the possibility exists that within our stacks there are many unique resources that are also worth...
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What Is Open Access? Advance Your Career by Unlocking Your Work

Creator:: Kuintzle, Rachael, Fox, Austin, Willi Hooper, Michaela, and Molina-Sanchez, Pedro
Abstract:: On March 31, 2016 the Oregon State University Postdoctoral Association and the Oregon State University Libraries hosted an open access panel moderated by Pedro Molina-Sanchez. Speakers included Michaela Willi Hooper, Scholarly Communication Librarian at OSU Libraries; Rachael Kuintzle, PhD student in the OSU College of Science; Marit Bovbjerg, Faculty in...
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What happens to Oregon’s tidal wetlands with sea level rise?

Creator:: Brophy, Laura S. and Ewald, Michael J.
Abstract:: This presentation summarizes the MidCoast Watersheds Council's project on the impacts of SLR on tidal wetlands in Oregon. Please see the project report for details (linked in Related Items below).
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What are the Drivers, Benefits, and Costs of Seafood Traceability?

Creator:: Bailey, Megan and Klein Lankhorst, Marielle
Abstract:: Traceability for globally traded seafood already exists due to concerns over health and safety, and some businesses have embraced innovative traceability technologies as a way to improve business efficiencies. But traceability is also being heavily pushed as a potential approach to promote sustainable seafood, specifically as a way to combat...
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West Africa Fisheries and Seafood Bio-economic Assessment Model: Phase II Development Project, Model Version 6.2

Creator:: Sylvia, Gil and Davis, Shannon
Abstract:: Major fishery investment has recently been implemented in West Africa as part of the World Bank's West Africa Regional Fisheries Program. To support this effort the New Partnership for Africa's Development funded development of a Seafood Bio-Economic Assessment Model. The model was initially developed for Ghana, but will accommodate other...
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Welcome to Oregon, Federal/BOEM Perspective

Creator:: Bull, Ann Scarborough
Abstract:: As the Chief of the Environmental Sciences Section of BOEM, the speaker welcomed participants and gave background on the topic from the federal perspective. She identified BOEM's need to share environmental research information as well as determine the largest data gaps to guide future research. From her perspective, the intent...
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Welcome and Conference Objectives

Creator:: Boehlert, George
Abstract:: The speaker provided the background of the conference and its objective. The groundwork for the current conference was laid in earlier workshops and studies. These include the 2007 scientific workshop, "Ecological Effects of Wave Energy Development in the Pacific Northwest", the report "Effects of EMFs from Undersea Power Cables on...
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Weighty Tomes : An Analysis of Weight-Related Content in Introductory Psychology Books

Creator:: Watkins, Patti Lou, Methratta, Alexandra, Cook, Abiagail, Teresi, Andie, and Gerber, Madison Rae
Abstract:: Weight bias has dramatically increased over the last 20 years and is as prevalent as bias based on race and gender. The media is a primary source of weight bias according to a review of weight-related content within newspapers, popular press books, television, and movies. Bias is perpetuated through messages...
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Weed Management Challenges in Vegetable Production

Creator:: Peachey, Ed
Abstract:: Presentation given at Mid Valley CORE Course, Wilsonville, Oregon, 15 November 2018.
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Weed Control Strategies for Interseeding of Cover Crops in Non-Transgenic Sweet Corn

Creator:: Peachey, Ed and Donaldson, Andrew
Abstract:: Presented at the 72nd Annual Meeting of the Western Society of Weed Science.
Resource Type:: Presentation

Weed Control in Christmas Trees

Creator:: Peachey, Ed
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Weak Stock Bycatch Avoidance in the West Coast Ocean Salmon Fishery: A Bioeconomic Model Using Spatio-Temporal Data from Commercial Fishermen

Creator:: Otto, Saskia A., Simons, Sarah, Stoll, Josua, Lawson, Peter, and Lewis, Staci
Abstract:: The spatio-temporal overlap of morphologically undistinguishable weak and healthy stocks is a major concern for the Pacific Northwest troll Chinook salmon fishery. Regular fishery closures have led to major financial losses calling for alternative regulatory measures. One approach for such complex and pressing socio-ecological challenges is the transition towards transdisciplinary...
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We're ALL Documents Librarians Now

Creator:: King, Valery and Ormes, Dorothy
Abstract:: This PowerPoint was presented at the 2012 Oregon Library Association meeting in Bend, OR.
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We Need to Restore Ourselves First: The Story of El Manglito

Creator:: Robles, Alejandro
Abstract:: This presentation provides an overview of a session presentation held at the NAAFE Forum 2017 in March, 2017. The title of the session was: Rights-Based Management. The title of the presentation was: We Need to Restore Ourselves First: The Story of El Manglito.
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We have never been global

Creator:: Ota, Yoshitaka, Bailey, Megan, and Swartz, Wilf
Abstract:: Fisheries economics has recently earned a seat at the global fisheries governance table, with everything from subsidies, to high seas fisheries, to Indigenous rights, food security, and human rights now being open for global assessment. The papers in which these studies are housed are in high impact journals, are highly...
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We Ditched our Kindles and You Can, Too!

Creator:: Nichols, Jane and Hussong-Christian, Uta
Abstract:: Online Northwest 2013 Lightning Talk. For the last two and a half years, OSU Libraries & Press (OSUL&P) circulated Kindle ereaders as a way to offer our students and faculty a popular reading collection. Although all OSU students, faculty and staff can get a card at the local public library...
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Waves, WEC, and Arrays

Creator:: McNatt, Cameron
Abstract:: This presentation was given as part of Oregon State University's College of Oceanographic and Atmospheric Sciences graduate student seminar series. It is critical to understand waves dynamics in order to design wave energy convertors and then deploy them in arrays. Modelling suggests that array interactions lead to constructive and destructive...
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Wave energy development and gray whales in Oregon: Potential risk and mitigation

Creator:: Lagerquist, Barbara A. and Mate, Bruce R.
Abstract:: The Oregon coast has been identified as an area with great potential for production of electricity from wave and wind energy, and development of marine renewable energy facilities are being discussed for several locations along the Oregon coast. The potential impact of this development on eastern gray whales is largely...
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Water Restoration Certificates™: Building a Bridge Between Urban Water Users and Flow Restoration Needs in the Rural West

Creator:: Reeve, Todd
Abstract:: Across Oregon and other PNW states thousands of miles of rivers, streams and adjacent wetlands are chronically de-watered as a result of over-appropriated water rights. In Montana alone, chronic or periodic de-watering occurs in over 4,000 miles of streams across 381 different river or stream systems. The ecological harm resulting...
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Water Quality Data Synthesis in the Metolius River Basin, Oregon

Creator:: Lee, Baek Soo and Jarvis, W. Todd
Abstract:: The Metolius River basin is a sub-basin of the Deschutes Basin within central Oregon. Considered one of the crown jewels of the state, this historically undisturbed basin drew attention in 2009 because the Oregon legislature designated the basin as the first Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC) under the state’s...
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Water Conflict Management and Transformation in the Pacific Northwest and the World: The transformative moment & collaborative water use agreements

Creator:: Wolf, Aaron and Marshall, Dena
Abstract:: With the advance of climate change and growth of human populations and economies, the amount of freshwater in the world remains roughly the same as it has been throughout history. The amount economically available for human use is only 0.007% of the total, or about 13,500 km3, which is about...
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Warm, Winter Winds: Building a Case Study for the Oregon Coast Range

Creator:: Phillips, Briana
Abstract:: Warm, high pressure systems are measured from a weather station on a high elevation peak in the Oregon Coast range during the winter months. Temperature observations on Mary’s Peak show abnormally warm air in relation to the surrounding areas. The goal of this study was to characterize the frequency and...
Resource Type:: Presentation and Research Paper

Walton Family Foundation Chile Program: Combining Philanthropic Efforts with Private Capital for Fisheries Recovery?

Creator:: Oyanedel, Rodrigo
Abstract:: The overall goal of the Walton Family Foundation’s (WFF) Chile Oceans Initiative is to create well-managed, sustainable fisheries that contribute to healthy ocean ecosystems and provide greater social and economic security to coastal communities and industries. Chile is the eighth largest fishing nation in the world, and although Chile boasts...
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Walking a Tight Line: Management of Arctic Fisheries in the Presence of Spatially Differentiated Ecological-Economic Externalities

Creator:: Kaiser, Brooks, Fernandez, Linda M., Sundet, Jan H., and Kourantidou, Melina
Abstract:: The rapid pace of climate change and increased human disturbance of ecosystems in the Arctic is bringing urgency to concern over non-native species introductions and their potential threats to the marine environment and its economic productivity, where before environmental conditions served as a barrier to their establishment. The same characteristics...
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Vulnerability assessments in fisheries social-ecological systems: some experiences in their development and implementation for adaptation planning

Creator:: De Young, Cassandra and Brugere, Cecile
Abstract:: Vulnerability assessments play an important role in the climate change adaptation process in that they link physical changes (either current or projected) with the ability of aquatic and human systems to cope or benefit from such change. In general, a vulnerability assessment helps to target adaptation actions by better understanding...
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Vitamin E as a Potentiator of Vitamin K Inadequacy

Creator:: Raines, Hannah and Traber, Maret
Abstract:: 2010 HHMI Symposium Presentation
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Visualizing Global Impact of an Institutional Repository

Creator:: Zhang, Hui
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Vessel-level Modelling of a Landing Obligation in Scottish Fisheries

Creator:: Hatcher, Aaron
Abstract:: The paper presents a vessel level simulation model of the impact of a landing obligation on a typical Scottish demersal trawler under a discard ban in addition to existing quota management controls. The simulation model is based on a simple microeconomic model of firm behaviour and predicts landings, discards and...
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Vein Orientation and Structural Geology of the Boulder Batholith, Mount Thompson Quadrangle, southwestern Montana

Creator:: Mankins, Neal
Abstract:: The Mount Thompson 7.5 Minute Quadrangle is located in the central Boulder Batholith, between the cities of Butte and Helena. The Boulder batholith is host to numerous metalliferous vein deposits, including those in the Butte District. Recent USGS (EDMAP)-funded geologic mapping at 1:24,000 scale in the Mount Thompson Quadrangle during...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis, Map or Cartographic Material, Poster, and Presentation

Vegetative effects of RNAi-suppression of the poplar homolog of LEAFY in the field

Creator:: Jacobson, Jeremy
Abstract:: Due to public and regulatory restrictions, genetic containment technology is critical for research and development of transgenic trees in forestry. A multi-year field trial demonstrated that the RNAi-LFY construct successfully induces sexual sterility in 6K10 poplar (Populus alba) without visible effects on vegetative development. However, its limited number of replicates...
Resource Type:: Undergraduate Thesis and Presentation

Variation in fin whale songs recorded near Hawaii

Creator:: McCourt, Laura
Abstract:: Marine mammals use acoustics for many life functions, including communication. Male fin whales produce a call around 20 Hz and the pattern of a series of calls can vary based on the individual, geographic region, and season. I examined the variation between songs in fin whales. A glider was deployed...
Resource Type:: Presentation

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