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Evaluating A Medical Error Taxonomy, Juliana Brixey, Todd R. Johnson, Jiajie Zhang

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Healthcare has been slow in using human factors principles to reduce medical errors. The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) recognizes that a lack of attention to human factors during product development may lead to errors that have the potential for patient injury, or even death. In response to the need for reducing medication errors, the National Coordinating Council for Medication Errors Reporting and Prevention (NCC MERP) released the NCC MERP taxonomy that provides a standard language for reporting medication errors. This project maps the NCC MERP taxonomy of medication error to MedWatch medical errors involving infusion pumps. Of …

Anti-Minority Riots In Unified Germany: Cultural Conflicts And Mischanneled Political Participation, Roger Karapin

Publications and Research

Anti-foreigner riots in eastern Germany in the early 1990s have usually been explained by ethnonationalism or racism, ethnic competition for scarce resources, and opportunistic political elites. If anti-minority riots are analyzed as a distinct phenomenon with a cross-sectional approach, local political processes emerge as more important causes. Cultural conflicts, the channeling of mobilization from nonviolent into violent forms, local political opportunities for success, and mobilization by social movement organizations convert ethnic conflict and violence into riots. A comparison of riot and non-riot localities in eastern Germany supports this argument.

Effect Of Ph And Temperature On Conformational Changes Of A Humanized Monoclonal Antibody, Sejal Gandhi

Open Access Master's Theses

Maintenance of the structural integrity of a therapeutic protein is essential for its efficacy in relation to physiological and pharmacological activity. Therefore, a major challenge confronting the pharmaceutical scientist working with protein formulation is the instability of the protein during processing, handling, storage, and use. Hence well-defined preformulation studies for proteins need to be performed to understand the stability issues relevant to their production, formulation, and use. Vast numbers of drugs available in the market are rnicromolecular dugs, which have molecular weight less than 1000 D. There is a good reason to believe that polypeptides and proteins offer different challenges …

Effect Of Crystalline To Amorphous Conversions On Solubility Of Cefuroxime Axetil, Tooba Murshedkav

Open Access Master's Theses

This study investigates a new method of converting a crystalline drug to its amorphous form and studying the effect this conversion has on the solubility of the drug. The physical form of the drug is of great importance in the process of taking a drug molecule from its discovery to its formulation into an acceptable dosage form. For oral solid dosage forms, the physical state of the drug molecule influences various important parameters including bioavailability and stability. Bioavailability in tum is governed by factors like dissolution and solubility, which can be altered to give desired results. A review of the …

Moisture Interactions With Pharmaceuticalpol Ymerjc Film Coatings, Ravi S. Pappu

Open Access Master's Theses

It is a well-known fact that water can act as a detrimental variable in performance of pharmaceutical dosage forms. Derivatives of various starches and cellulose are widely used as excepients, generally in high proportions to the total amount making up the dosage form. A complete understanding of the uptake of moisture by cellulose polymers is important because moisture-polymer interaction affects various properties such as compressibility and stability. In this study I) hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), 2) modified HPMC (SEPPIC^®), 3) microcrystaline cellulose containing carrageenan (Lusterclear^®) were used for studies of moisture polymer interaction. The interaction of moisture …

First Measurement Of The Double Spin Asymmetry In →E→P → E ‘Π⁺ In The Resonance Region, G. E. Dodge, K. V. Dharmawardane, T. A. Forest, C. E. Hyde-Wright, A. Klein, S. E. Kuhn, R. A. Niyazov, L. B. Weinstein, J. Yun, Et. Al., Clas Collaboration

Physics Faculty Publications

The double spin asymmetry in the ^→e^→p → e' π⁺n reaction has been measured for the first time in the resonance region for four-momentum transfer Q² = 0.35-1.5 GeV². Data were taken at Jefferson Lab with the CLAS detector using a 2.6 GeV polarized electron beam incident on a polarized solid NH₃ target. Comparison with predictions of phenomenological models shows strong sensitivity to resonance contributions. Helicity-1/2 transitions are found to be dominant in the second and third resonance regions. The measured asymmetry is consistent with a faster rise with Q^{2 …}

Exercise Behavior In Older Adults: Processes Of Change, Andrea Mainardi

Open Access Master's Theses

Despite the significant health and quality of life benefits of exercise, more than 40% of the older adult population in America do not participate in any dedicated physical activity. As the number of older adults grows, it becomes increasingly important to meet the public health challenge to help seniors adopt and maintain exercise behavior in order enhance the overall well being of this population. The purpose of this study is to qualitatively explore the applicability of the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change with respect to exercise adoption and maintenance among older adults and to identify the processes of change used …

Microstructure Determination In A Self Assembled Surfacant System Formed By Aot/Lecithin/Isooctane And Water, Vivek Agarwal

Open Access Master's Theses

We have observed a novel transformation from a microemulsion to a gel phase by increasing the water content of a system consisting of bis(2-ethylhexyl) sodium sulfosuccinate (AOT), phosphatidycholine(lecithin), and 2,2,4 -trimethylpentane (isooctane). The viscosity increases by six orders of magnitude and a rigid gel forms as the water content is increased above a specific threshold. Small angle neutron scattering (SANS) experiments on this surfactant mesophase reveal the microstructure as columnar hexagonal at lower water contents and temperatures, and lamellar at higher water contents and temperatures. SANS is also able to capture the transition between these two structures. These structures are …

Alternative Corrosion Coating- Their Effect And Influence On Adhesive Performance, Khaled Alawadhi

Open Access Master's Theses

The corrosion behavior of Cr₂O₃ and TiO₂ based surface treatments in 0.5N NaCl solution was investigated. These surface treatments are used for adhesive bonding of SS3 l 6L both to itself, other metals and non-metals. In order to quantify corrosion behavior and determine their ability to passivate in a chloride environment, a poteniodynamic test was employed.

To measure the adhesive strength of bonds using the different surface treatments, a standard test method, ASTM D 1002, was used. This measured the apparent shear strength of single lap joints made by adhesively bonding metals specimens together. A general-purpose …

Information Technologies For The Healthcare Delivery System, Gary Scialdone

Theses

That modern healthcare requires information technology to be efficient and fully effective is evident if one spends any time observing the delivery of institutional health care. Consider the observation of a practitioner of the discipline, David M. Eddy, MD, PhD, voiced in Clinical Decision Making, JAMA 263:1265-75, 1990, ". . .All confirm what would be expected from common sense: The complexity of modern medicine exceeds the inherent limitations of the unaided human mind." The goal of this thesis is to identify the technological factors that are required to enable a fully sufficient application of information technology (IT) to the modern …

Efficient Utilization Of Fine-Grained Parallelism Using A Microheterogeneous Environment, William L. Scheidel

Theses

The goal of this thesis is to propose a new computing paradigm, called micro- Heterogeneous computing or mHC, which incorporates PCI (or other high speed local system bus) based processing elements (vector processors, digital signal processors, etc) into a general purpose machine. In this manner the benefits of heterogeneous computing on scientific applications can be achieved while avoiding some of the lim itations. Overall performance is increased by exploiting fine-grained parallelism on the most efficient architecture available, while reducing the high communication over head and costs of traditional heterogeneous environments. Furthermore, mHC based machines can be combined into a cluster, …

Raman Spectroscopy Of Nanocrystalline Ceria And Zirconia Thin Films, Igor Kosacki, Vladimir Petrovsky, Harlan U. Anderson, Philippe Colomban

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The results of Raman-scattering studies of nanocrystalline CeO₂ and ZrO₂:16% Y (YSZ) thin films are presented. The relationship between the lattice disorder and the form of the Raman spectra is discussed and correlated with the microstructure. It is shown that the Raman line shape results from phonon confinement and spatial correlation effects and yields information about the material nonstoichiometric level.

Misinformation [1], Hollis P. Leighly

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

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Evaluating And Monitoring Nucleation And Growth In Copper Foil, Ye Kun Lee, Thomas J. O'Keefe

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The electrodeposition of copper foil for use in electronic materials applications is a complex and demanding process. The specific aspects of producing and controlling the structure-property-performance requirements of the foil are important because of the stringent demands placed on their use in printed circuit boards and similar products. In this paper, a brief review of the electrodeposition process for raw copper foil is presented. Since electrolyte additives play such a significant role in the copper-deposition process, the effects of two essential additives, chloride ion and an organic (e.g., glue or gelatine), on the foil are described. Also, the influence of …

The Genetic Toolbox: An Exploration Of Genetic Manipulation Through Glass Sculpture, Heather Jones

Theses

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A Novel Test Bed And Stochastic Vibration Diagnostics For Assessing The Condition Of Constant Velocity Joints, Gregory Kacprzynski

Theses

N/A||In this thesis, the design of a novel test bench for quickly and repeatedly testing CV joints under torque is provided along with vibration diagnostics software, developed in Matlab, for assessing the condition of a particular joint.

Reactive Hot Pressing Of Alumina-Molybdenum Disilicide Composites, William Fahrenholtz, Ronald E. Loehman, Kevin G. Ewsuk

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Al₂O₃-MoSi₂ Composites Were Prepared by Reactive Hot Pressing using Molybdenum, Aluminum, and Mullite Powders as Precursors. the Gibbs Free Energy Was Highly Negative for the Composite-Forming Reaction, Which Indicated that the Products Were Stable Relative to the Reactants. after the Reaction, the Composites Had High Relative Density, ∼96%. based on the Composite-Forming Reaction, the Composites Should Have Contained 18 Vol% MoSi₂ in an Al₂O₃ Matrix. Scanning Electron Microscopy Revealed that the MoSi2 Inclusions Were Elongated, with an Average Thickness of ∼5 Μm and Inclusion Lengths that Ranged from 5 to 50 …

The Book As Social Catalyst And Self Portrait, Eric Dahlberg

Theses

The main objective in creating this body of work was to emphasize the importance of personal growth through investigation and subsequent discovery. People have forgotten the spirit of adventure and investigation that was prevalent in the past. They have lost the reverence for education as a personal activity. By using the book as a symbol of knowledge and tool for personal development, I hope to test the viewers' attitudes, and emphasize the importance of educational investigation. My goals in creating this work were multifaceted; partly societal and partly personal. Like many artists, I believe that the work I create serves …

Deep Structures Wet Etched Into Lithium Niobate Using A Physical Mask, Andrew Randles

Theses

The present work is an investigation and characterization of a new technique for etching and masking Lithium niobate (LiNb03) to realize high aspect ratio trenches. LiNb03 is a single crystal optically clear (from 350 nm to 5 micometer wavelength), piezoelectric material. It is also inert to most reactants and has a high curie temperature (the temperature that a material loses its piezoelectric effect). These properties allow LiNb03 to be used as a sensor or actuator in harsh environments. To realize this actuator/sensor a multilevel lithium niobate deep etching technique is currently unavailable. The present work uses a chrome gold mask …

A Demonstration In Communication And Task Completion Between Two Autonomous Robots, Adam Renzi

Theses

The world of robotics is rapidly changing. No more are the days of robotics classes being taught that focus merely on highly industrial, automation robots. Today's robotics is focusing more and more on microcontrollers and their implementation into everyday life. Miniature robotics and how it is implemented to make common tasks easier is becoming the focus of many robotics classes across the world. Microcontrollers allow users to control several inputs and outputs to complete somewhat difficult tasks. In today's society, one might find a microcontroller in anything from a computer to the average household toaster. As time has passed, microcontrollers …

Experimental Evaluation Of Impulse Turbine Designs For Chain Testing Systems, Aaron Donlon

Theses

There are several ways to test automotive timing chains for wear in a laboratory environment. One novel method proposed by Borg-Warner Morse TEC uses fluid jets striking an impeller blade. The momentum of the oil striking and deflected by the impeller blade is used to produce a torque. This torque is transmitted to the system through the timing chain. A previous theoretical design study (conducted elsewhere) evaluated some of the design factors as they related to machine performance and ultimately to the torque loads applied to the chain. From this theoretical study came the design for two novel bucket and …

Rituals Of Ascent, Mihyun Choi

Theses

In this thesis project, author has worked to create ritual ceramics for use in the Catholic Church that fit well with the Korean sensibility. The altarpieces represent the ideal of nature - earth and sky.

Comparison Of Deep-Water Coral Banks And Lithoherms Off Southeastern U.S.A., John K. Reed

Faculty Scholarship

Two types of deep-water coral bioherms occur off the coast of southeastern United States: Oculina and Lophelia/ Enallopsammia. The deep-water Oculina bioherms form an extensive reef system at depths of 70–100 m along the shelf edge off central eastern Florida. These reefs are comprised of numerous pinnacles and ridges, 3–35 m in height. Each pinnacle is a bank of unconsolidated sediment and coral debris that is capped on the slopes and crest with living and dead colonies of Oculina varicosa, the ivory tree coral. In comparison, deep-water reefs of Lophelia pertusa and Enallopsammia profunda corals occur at depths …

Assessing The Relationship Between Desired Experiences And Support For Management Actions At Yellowstone National Park Using Multiple Methods, William T. Borrie, Mae .. Davenport, Wayne A. Freimund, Robert E. Manning

Society and Conservation Faculty Publications

The nature of recreation and resource management issues related to the winter season in Yellowstone National Park requires a holistic approach in understanding visitor preferences, perceptions, and support for management actions. A dramatic increase in winter visitation over the past three decades and intense controversy related to bison management in the park have posed difficult challenges to managers. Specific questions such as what do visitors want out of their experience and how do visitors perceive management initiatives are central to these challenges. A multiple methods approach, one quantitative and one qualitative, was employed to gain more depth and breadth in …

Watershed Solutions: Collaborative Problem Solving For States And Communities, National Policy Consensus Center

National Policy Consensus Center Publications

In July 2002, the National Policy Consensus Center (NPCC) hosted a colloquium for people involved in watershed collaborations, academics, and other experts from government and non-profit organizations. Its aim was to identify lessons learned from successful watershed initiatives, and to develop recommendations for governors and other state officials on ways to enhance the use and effectiveness of watershed partnerships. This report is an outgrowth of that conference.

Studies on watershed collaborations are beginning to identify what makes them successful and what some of the barriers are to greater success. For example, contrary to the fears of some observers, successful collaborations …

0709: Huntington League Of The Association Of Junior Leagues International Papers, 1929-1997, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

The records of the Huntington League of the Association of Junior Leagues International consist of newsletters, yearbooks, annual reports, program materials and other published materials, scrapbooks, and production books from the Junior Leagues's programs. The focus of the collection primarily covers the League's publications and papers from their programs and activities. The inclusive dates range from 1929 to 1997, however, most materials are from the 1950s through the 1970s. The Huntington League's children's theater papers begin ca. 1929 (Series IV), and the cookbook can be found in the publication "League Lines".

A Case Study On The Design Process For Mobilizing A Web Application, Lynn Bajowski

Theses

Mobilizing web applications is a current design problem facing software development teams. The majority of projects aimed at developing solutions for mobile devices have been focused on extending the functionality of existing Web applications. The solutions, being developed for personal digital assistants are scaled down versions of the existing Web application. This design solution has proved to be unusable. The usability failures are tied to not having a clear understanding of the user and task requirements. The Web interface seems to be getting in the way of designing an appropriate solution for personal digital assistants. Requirements analysis involves a wide …

A Global Sensitivity Analysis Of Photochemical Models Used For Predicting Tropospheric Ozone, Daniel Wimer

Theses

The Clean Air Act requires the use of complex photochemical models to predict future ozone concentrations and the impact of current and future regulations. In many instances uncertainty in the data input parameters used to operate these models results in uncertainty in the prediction of future air quality. The degree of this uncertainty is often greater than the degreee of air quality improvements proposed by regulations. This study evaluates the sensitivity of a photochemical model to predict future ozone air quality with respect to the uncertainty of several critical input parameters. These parameters are: Transported ozone (ozone aloft) Biogenic emissions …

Modeling Polarimetric Imaging Using Dirsig, Jason Meyers

Theses

The remote sensing community is beginning to recognize the potential benefit of exploiting polarimetric signatures. The ability to accurately model polarimetric phenomenology in a remote sensing system will assist efforts in system design, algorithm development, phenomenology studies, and analyst training. This dissertation lays the ground work for enhancing the current Digital Imaging and Remote Sens ing Laboratory's Synthetic Image Generation (DIRSIG) model to include polarimetric phenomenology. The current modeling capabilities are discussed along with the theoretical background required to expand upon the current state of the art. Methods for modeling and estimating polarimetric signatures and phenomenology from start to end …

Analysis Of Accident Cost And Comparison With Available Research, Michael Osterhaudt

Theses

This project is designed to determine the cost of occupational injury in one case study and to relate it to the cost of occupational injury in the available literature. The main reason for this project is the general lack of knowledge that companies have regarding the actual cost of occupational injuries. Information was gathered for this project through personal interviews with the case study individual, telephone calls to various agencies and hospitals regarding the scenario presented in the case study and compilation of the costs and hours spent with respect to this case study. Through the case study this project …