The role of social capital in the remittance decisions of Mexican migrants from 1969 to 2000

Remittances from migrants in the United States play a major role in the Mexican economy. This paper analyzes the role that different types of social capital play in the remittances decisions of Mexican migrants. Both the decision to remit and the decision on how much to remit are analyzed. The model, based on the idea of enlightened altruism, assumes that the migrant makes his decisions based on his own well-being as well as that of his household in Mexico and his community in Mexico. Social capital is defined as the resources one gains from relationships and networks. Four different types of social capital are identified in this paper: hometown-friendship networks in the United States, family networks in the United States, other-ethnicity-based networks in the United States, and community networks in Mexico. Social capital from friendships proves to be very positively significant in both the decision to remit and how much to remit. However, for all of the observations, familial social capital is not significant in either the decision to remit or how much to remit, although familial social capital has a positive role in both tests. Other-ethnicity-based social capital negatively influences both decisions and is significant in both as well. Social capital in Mexico has a significant negative impact on the two remittance decisions. Beyond social capital, this paper provides insight into other factors that affect remittance decisions including income, bank accounts, proximity to Mexico, exchange rate, interest rate differential, community infrastructure, the number of members in the Mexican household, Mexican household consumption, and time trends. In addition, to investigate time trends further, separate regressions were run on those observations where the last migration took place before 1991 and those whose last migration occurred after 1990

Selected academic variables as predictors of first semester academic success of at-risk football student-athletes at the University of Missouri

The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file.Title from title screen of research.pdf file (viewed on September 27, 2007)Vita.Thesis (Ph. D.) University of Missouri-Columbia 2007.The purpose of this study was to identify selected academic variables that may serve as predictors of first semester academic success of at-risk scholarship football student-athletes who matriculated at the University of Missouri during the academic years of 2002-03, 2003-04, and 2004-05. The variables analyzed were high school grade point average (GPA), high school rank, and standardized test score. The results of the study indicated that high school GPA was the only significant predictor of first semester college GPA for at-risk student-athletes accounting for 21 percent of the explained variance.Includes bibliographical reference

Variation in Intraoperative and Postoperative Utilization for 3 Common General Surgery Procedures.

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to understand variation in intraoperative and postoperative utilization for common general surgery procedures.Summary background dataReducing surgical costs is paramount to the viability of hospitals.MethodsRetrospective analysis of electronic health record data for 7762 operations from 2 health systems. Adult patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and inguinal/femoral hernia repair between November 1, 2013 and November 30, 2017 were reviewed for 3 utilization measures: intraoperative disposable supply costs, procedure time, and postoperative length of stay (LOS). Crossed hierarchical regression models were fit to understand case-mixed adjusted variation in utilization across surgeons and locations and to rank surgeons.ResultsThe number of surgeons performing each type of operation ranged from 20 to 63. The variation explained by surgeons ranged from 8.9% to 38.2% for supply costs, from 15.1% to 54.6% for procedure time, and from 1.3% to 7.0% for postoperative LOS. The variation explained by location ranged from 12.1% to 26.3% for supply costs, from 0.2% to 2.5% for procedure time, and from 0.0% to 31.8% for postoperative LOS. There was a positive correlation (ρ = 0.49, P = 0.03) between surgeons' higher supply costs and longer procedure times for hernia repair, but there was no correlation between other utilization measures for hernia repair and no correlation between any of the utilization measures for laparoscopic appendectomy or cholecystectomy.ConclusionsSurgeons are significant drivers of variation in surgical supply costs and procedure time, but much less so for postoperative LOS. Intraoperative and postoperative utilization profiles can be generated for individual surgeons and may be an important tool for reducing surgical costs

Human Rights and the War on Terror: Uzbekistan

The Central Asian republics have largely remained hidden from the world attention since they gained independence a decade ago. However, immediately following September 11th the region was brought into focus as a part of the US-led “War on Terror”. Uzbekistan became a full partner in this initiative when the government decided to allow the U.S. military full use of its territory in the invasion against Afghanistan . As Uzbek President Karimov has become willing to work with the West than neighboring countries, the debate in recent years has been how and to what extent, rather than whether or not the United States should commit resources to Uzbekistan and the rest of Central Asia

Using ArcGIS Online to Manage Snow Operations

The City of Greenwood used ArcGIS Online to manage our snow operations during winter 2014. This presentation will show the design of the snow map as well as the process to update the map during an individual snow event

Building English Language Learner’s Knowledge of Chemistry Through Inquiry Based Learning

English Language Learners (ELLs) are becoming more prevalent in classrooms across the United States. This diverse group of students is not receiving an equitable education in comparison to their native English speaking peers, causing an area for concern. Science is one of the most problematic courses that these students are not adequately instructed in. Teachers may not be prepared for ELLs in their classrooms, and need help with adequately addressing this group of students in their classrooms. The literature expresses the need for specific differentiation for ELLs in the classroom. Inquiry based learning aids in second language acquisition and provides an academic setting for deeper learning than traditional teaching for English Language Learners

Integration of first-principles methods and crystallographic database searches for new ferroelectrics: Strategies and explorations

In this concept paper, the development of strategies for the integration of first-principles methods with crystallographic database mining for the discovery and design of novel ferroelectric materials is discussed, drawing on the results and experience derived from exploratory investigations on three different systems: (1) the double perovskite Sr(Sb$_{1/2}$Mn$_{1/2}$)O$_3$ as a candidate semiconducting ferroelectric; (2) polar derivatives of schafarzikite $M$Sb$_2$O$_4$; and (3) ferroelectric semiconductors with formula $M_2$P$_2$(S,Se)$_6$. A variety of avenues for further research and investigation are suggested, including automated structure type classification, low-symmetry improper ferroelectrics, and high-throughput first-principles searches for additional representatives of structural families with desirable functional properties.Comment: 13 pages, 5 figures, 4 table

Building English Language Learner’s Knowledge of Chemistry Through Inquiry Based Learning

English Language Learners (ELLs) are becoming more prevalent in classrooms across the United States. This diverse group of students is not receiving an equitable education in comparison to their native English speaking peers, causing an area for concern. Science is one of the most problematic courses that these students are not adequately instructed in. Teachers may not be prepared for ELLs in their classrooms, and need help with adequately addressing this group of students in their classrooms. The literature expresses the need for specific differentiation for ELLs in the classroom. Inquiry based learning aids in second language acquisition and provides an academic setting for deeper learning than traditional teaching for English Language Learners.SUNY BrockportEducation and Human DevelopmentMaster of Science in Education (MSEd)Education and Human Development Master's These