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Strategic Development Of Airport And Rail Infrastructure: The Case Of Singapore, Sock-Yong Phang

Research Collection School Of Economics

This article recounts how a number of strategic infrastructure investment decisions in airport and rail development taken by the Singapore government were at variance with recommendations emerging from Cost-Benefit Analysis, but were considered necessary to support external competitiveness. This link between infrastructure provision and economic development may require decision makers to assess the trade-off between prudent macro-economic planning and efficient micro-economic management for major projects. In the case of airport hubs, the most difficult assessment might be the game consideration of how much, and how far ahead, excess capacity is needed to ensure the dominance of the hub.

The Many Faces Of Food Allergy, P. Chathcatee

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Dirofilaria Repens : A Minor Human Filarial Parasite, V. Wiwanitkit, C. Chongboonprasert

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Clinical And Laboratory Differences Between Childrenwith Primary And Secondary Dengue Infection, C. Pancharoen, S. Urupongpisarn, C. Thisyakorn, U. Thisyakorn

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Current Practice Regarding The Use Of Fatty Livers: A Trans-Atlantic Survey., Charles J. Imber, Shawn D. St Peter, Inigo Lopez, Lynden Guiver, Peter J. Friend

Manuscripts, Articles, Book Chapters and Other Papers

A strong association exists between the presence of steatosis in a donor liver for transplantation and the development of primary nonfunction in the recipient. Despite this, appraisal of the donor remains one of the least scientific aspects of the transplantation process, and many centers base their practice on subjective opinion, rather than objective data. We conducted this survey to illuminate controversial issues and highlight the variation of opinion and practice policies both between and within the United Kingdom and the United States. A simple, anonymous, one-page, 10-question survey with tick-box answers was sent to every practicing liver transplant surgeon in …

Aicpa Technical Practice Aids, As Of June 1, 2002, Volume 1, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.

A Group Theoretic Tabu Search Methodology For Solving The Theater Distribution Vehicle Routing And Scheduling Problem, John R. Crino

Theses and Dissertations

The application of Group Theory to Tabu Search is a new and exciting field of research. This dissertation applies and extends some of Colletti's (1999) seminal work in group theory and metaheuristics in order to solve the theater distribution vehicle routing and scheduling problem (TDVRSP). This research produced a robust, efficient, effective and flexible generalized theater distribution model that prescribes the routing and scheduling of multi-modal theater transportation assets to provide economically efficient time definite delivery of cargo to customers. In doing so, advances are provided in the field of group theoretic tabu search and its application to difficult combinatorial …

Retrograde Transport Of Transmissible Mink Encephalopathy Within Descending Motor Tracts, Jason C. Bartz, Anthony E. Kincaid, Richard A. Bessen

Nebraska Center for Virology: Faculty Publications

The spread of the abnormal conformation of the prion protein, PrP^Sc, within the spinal cord is central to the pathogenesis of transmissible prion diseases, but the mechanism of transport has not been determined. For this report, the route of transport of the HY strain of transmissible mink encephalopathy (TME), a prion disease of mink, in the central nervous system following unilateral inoculation into the sciatic nerves of Syrian hamsters was investigated. PrP^Sc was detected at 3 weeks postinfection in the lumbar spinal cord and ascended to the brain at a rate of approximately 3.3 mm per day. …

Improved Strategies And New Treatment Options For Allergic Rhinitis, Sandra K. Willsie

Faculty and Staff Publications

Primary principles relevant to the clinical management of allergic rhinitis include (1) avoidance of allergens and triggering factors, (2) use of appropriate pharmacotherapy, (3) evaluation regarding need for and appropriate use of immunotherapy, and (4) patient education and follow-up. Currently available pharmacotherapeutic options include oral and topical (intranasal) decongestants and corticosteroids, mast cell stabilizers, intranasal anticholinergics, and antihistamines. Future therapeutic options include leukotriene modifiers and anti-IgE antibodies.

Commencement Program 2002, Loma Linda University

Commencement Programs

CONTENTS

2 | 2002 Events of Commencement

3 | The Academic Procession

4 | Significance of Academic Regalia

5 | The Speakers

11 | The University Honorees

18 | The School Honorees

27 | The Programs

• School of Medicine, 28
• School of Dentistry, 35
• Graduate School, 43
• School of Nursing, 53
• School of Allied Health Professions - Physical Therapy, 58
• School of Allied Health Professions, 66
• School of Public Health, 75

The Emperor's Clothes, John B. Davis

Economics Faculty Research and Publications

Argues that neoclassical economics is primarily a theory of the human individual in economic life but contemporary mainstream economics does not posses a theory of the human individual. Definition of mainstream economics; Origin of the Enlightenment theory of the individual that came to underlie neoclassical economics at the end of the nineteenth century; Problems in neoclassical economics' treatment of individuals.

Ethical Considerations In The Prevention And Management Of Genetic Disorders With Special Emphasis On Religious Considerations, Mohammed A. Albar

Saudi Medical Journal

Genetic diseases include not only single gene disoders, but multifactorial, somatic cell genetic disorders, mitochondrial and even chromosomal. One in 4 adults will suffer from a multifactorial or a somatic cell genetic disease. The common diseases in the community have a hereditary component namely diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ischemic heart diseases and many types of cancer. Even monogenic diseases which affect a small number of the newborns (2%-3%), have a greater impact on childhood diseases up to age 15 years. Therefore, it is imperative to scrutinize the available methods of prevention and management of genetic disorders, their ethical implications, and since …

The Effect Of Metformin Plus Clomiphene Citrate On Ovulation And Pregnancy Rates In Clomiphene-Resistant Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hasan Y. Malkawi, Hussein S. Qublan

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of metformin in combination with clomiphene citrate, as compared with placebo plus clomiphene citrate, on the ovulation and pregnancy rates in clomiphene citrate-resistant women with polycystic ovary syndrome. METHODS: This study was carried out at King Hussein Medical Center, Amman, Jordan, during the period January 2001 through to July 2001. Twenty-eight clomiphene citrate-resistant polycystic ovary syndrome women were evaluated prospectively for 6 treatment cycles by receiving metformin, 850mg twice daily throughout the cycle along with 50 mg clomiphene citrate, starting on day 5-9 of the same cycle (N=16), or by taking placebo with clomiphene citrate …

Sero-Response To Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine Campaign In Saudi Arabia, Yagob Y. Al-Mazrou, Mohamed K. Khalil, Salah Tumsah, Yasser S. Al-Ghamdi, Mohamed H. Al-Jeffri, Andore B. Tischer, Ameen A. Mishkhas, Mostafa Eissa

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine campaign targeting primary school children in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the months of January and February 2000. METHODS: Pre and post measles-mumps-rubella vaccine blood samples were collected from 54 children from the first grade and 96 children from the 6th grade. Antibodies against measles, mumps and rubella were assayed using enzyme immunoassay and a backup test of plaque neutralization test. This assay was carried out at the Reference Center, Koch Institute, Berlin, Germany. RESULTS: When the backup test results were added, 96%-98% of children had protection level against measles before the campaign. …

Malaria Parasitemia During Delivery, Sayed M. Ahmed, Ahmed A. Mohamedani, Ali B. Habour, Ali A. Sadek

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of plasmodium falciparum infection in parturient women in Central Sudan where malaria transmission is mesoendemic. The purpose of this paper is to find out the prevalence of malaria parasitemia and the risk of anemia among parturient women and to suggest appropriate strategies to lower their prevalence rates. METHODS: This prospective study was conducted at Medani Teaching Hospital, Sudan, a tertiary regional referral center, during the period January 1997 through to December 1997. All cases were admitted during labor to the delivery room and were clinically suspected to have malaria. …

Surgically Treated Transitional Cell Carcinomas Of The Bladder. The Role Of Radical Surgery, Muneer A. Al-Ali, Dawoud M. Kashmoula, Loay F. Haddad

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To assess the treatment outcome and differentiate between the individual behavior of the tumor stages that were studied (Ta, T1, and T2a) with special reference to T2a tumors. METHODS: This study was carried out at Al-Rasheed Military Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq, during a 12 year period. Fifty-six patients with Ta, T1, and T2a (superficial invasion of muscularis propria) transitional cell carcinomas of the bladder, have been retrospectively analyzed. They were treated surgically with either transurethral of the bladder tumor (N=45) or radical surgery (N=11). Tumors with frequent recurrences or mulifocal or extending to the ureter or vesical outlet were treated …

Brca1 And Brca2 Mutations In Breast Cancer Patients From Saudi Arabia, El-Harith A. El-Harith, Maha S. Abdel-Hadi, Diana Steinmann, Thilo Dork

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this pilot study was to screen the major segments of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes for disease-associated mutations in Arab and Asian women with breast cancer from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: Deoxyribonucleic acid samples from 29 Arab women and 11 Asian women, with unilateral breast cancer were investigated for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. For this purpose single strand conformation polymorphism and direct nucleotide sequencing techniques were employed. This study was carried out at King Fahad Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during the time frame March 2000 through to August 2001. …

A Survey Of The Reasons For Vasectomy Refusal In Couples Who Have Chosen Tubectomy As Their Contraceptive Method, Zahra Kamyabi

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

View Box Case--6 Giant Cell Tumor, I Masroor, R Hashmi

Department of Radiology

No abstract provided.

Asylum Claims In The United States By Afghan Women, Stephanie Fuchs

Student Thesis Honors (1996-2008)

Part I of this paper introduces the topic. Part II examines Afghanistan's long history of unstable politics and civil war. The Taliban's rise to power will also be discussed. While this paper briefly addresses the recent fall of the Taliban and the impact of the ongoing United States actions against terrorism, women's status in Afghan society during Taliban rule as a potential basis for refugee status will be the focus of the historical analysis. The United States' law regarding refugees is based on the United Nations (UN) 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees definition. Part III explores how …

Flying And Fighting Confederate Flags, Kari Ward Karr

Student Thesis Honors (1996-2008)

Until recently, South Carolina has flown the Confederate battle flag over the statehouse, now flown over a confederate monument a few yards away as a result of legislative compromise. In response to South Carolina\'s conduct, the NAACP has greeted visitors to South Carolina at interstate roadside information centers by peacefully picketing, leafleting, and informing them about the economic boycott of South Carolina. They have informed these traveling citizens of the interesting phenomenon of continued state flying of a symbol routinely exploited associated with racist messages by the Ku Klux Klan and European-American Unity and Rights Organization (EURO, led by David …

Palazzolo V. Rhode Island: Clarification And More Confusion On The Notice Issue, Jaime L. Dawes

Student Thesis Honors (1996-2008)

The United States Supreme Court recently decided a takings case that many hoped would provide much needed guidance regarding takings claims brought by those who acquire property with notice of existing or impending restrictions. Until the recent case of Palazzolo v. Rhode Island the Supreme Court had hardly addressed the so-called "notice issue" that has frequently arisen in state and lower federal courts. In the absence of definitive direction from the Supreme Court, lower courts treated preexisting limitations in different ways, many finding notice to defeat an otherwise potentially successful claim for just compensation.

Perceptions Of Water Quality And Supply In The Unincorporated Areas Of Bernalillo County, Bureau Of Business And Economic Research

BBER Publications

In 2001, the Bureau of Business and Economic Research surveyed 5,000 households in the unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County to solicit information on residential water system types (city or well); residents' perceptions of water quality, safety, taste, and availability; perceptions of water testing, education, and regulation; perceptions regarding the cost of water; and residents' use of in-house water purification systems. The survey also collected household demographic variables. The survey findings are organized by topic and geographic area. The survey instrument is reproduced in appendix A. Data are displayed in tables and a map.

Measuring The Lifetime Experience Of Domestic Violence: Application Of The Life History Calendar Method, Mieko Yoshihama, Kimberly Clum, Alexandra Crampton, Brenda Gillespie

Social and Cultural Sciences Faculty Research and Publications

In the absence of a "gold standard," research on domestic violence relies primarily on self-report, the quality of which is known to decline as the length of the recall period increases. Eliciting valid and reliable self-report data is crucial to the development of prevention and intervention policies and services. Nevertheless, existing measures typically do not incorporate devices to facilitate respondents' recall of the lifetime experience of domestic violence. This article describes the application of the Life History Calendar (LHC) method (Freedman, Thornton, Camburn, Alwin, & Young-DeMarco, 1988) to increase a respondent's recall of domestic violence victimization over the lifecourse. The …

The History Of The Music Therapy Program, Western Michigan University; Its Origin And Development To 1980, Cynthia L. Goodson

Masters Theses

The histories of music therapy programs at colleges and universities in the United States have not been widely researched and documented. The purpose of this study was to examine the history of the music therapy program at Western Michigan University from its origin and development until 1980. Specifically, the author was interested in learning what conditions existed that were favorable to the creation of a music therapy program, the chronological progress of the music therapy program (including the individuals responsible for the program's inception and development), and development and changes in curricula that demonstrated responsiveness to music therapy practice and …

The Necessities And Luxuries Of Mate Preferences: Testing The Tradeoffs, Norman P. Li, J. Michael Bailey, Douglas T. Kenrick, Joan A. W. Linsenmeier

Research Collection School of Social Sciences

Social exchange and evolutionary models of mate selection incorporate economic assumptions but have not considered a key distinction between necessities and luxuries. This distinction can clarify an apparent paradox: Status and attractiveness, though emphasized by many researchers, are not typically rated highly by research participants. Three studies supported the hypothesis that women and men first ensure sufficient levels of necessities in potential mates before considering many other characteristics rated as more important in prior surveys. In Studies 1 and 2, participants designed ideal long-term mates, purchasing various characteristics with 3 different budgets. Study 3 used a mate-screening paradigm and showed …

Weaning-To-First Service Interval: It’S Impact On Subsequent Reproductive Performance In Sows And Alternative Ways To Improve Mating Efficiency In Weaned Sows, Padet Tummaruk, Wichai Tantasuparuk, Mongkol Techakumphu, Annop Kunavongkrit

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The objective of this paper is to review current knowledge on the relationship between weaning-to-first-service interval (WSI) in sows and subsequent reproductive performance, in order to optimize and improve mating efficiency. WSI is an important indicator of sows reproductive performance and is closely associated with subsequent fertility. Sows with a WSI of 4-5 days have a larger subsequent litter size, compared to those with a WSI of 7-10 days. Studies have demonstrated that the WSI influences the duration of oestrus, being shorter in sows with a longer WSI. In sows with a short duration of oestrous, the duration from the …

Ultrasound Diagnosis, Phiwipha Kamonrat

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

No abstract provided.

Maternal Factors Related To Parenting Young Children With Congenital Heart Disease, Lynn K. Carey, Bonnie C. Nicholson, Robert A. Fox

College of Education Faculty Research and Publications

The purpose of this study was to compare the early child-rearing practices between mothers of young children with congenital heart disease (CHD) and mothers of healthy children. In addition, maternal stress, parental developmental expectations, and the early behavioral and emotional development of their children were explored. Maccoby’s (1992) socialization theory emphasizing the reciprocal nature of mother-child interactions provided the framework for this study. Findings from quantitative self-report measures and videotaped parent-child interactions showed a remarkable similarity between mothers of children with CHD and mothers of healthy children. In contrast, qualitative data revealed important differences with mothers of CHD children reporting …

Mandible Cleft: Report Of A Case And Review Of The Literature, Luis Eduardo Almeida, Lucienne Ulbrich, Fabricio Togni

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

Median cleft of the lower lip and associated structures is a relatively rare condition. We report the case of a patient with mandibular cleft. Unlike other reported cases of similar disorders, there was no cleft of the lower lip. The literature on median clefts of the lower lip and mandible is reviewed, and the etiology and treatment are discussed.