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Annual Financial Report Supporting Schedules, 2005-2006, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Annual Financial Report

No abstract provided.

Annual Financial Report, June 30, 2006, Fort Hays State University

Annual Financial Reports

Annual Financial Report, June 30, 2006

Faculty Publications & Presentations, 2005-2006, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.

Nonmetro/Metro Migration: Economic And Noneconomic Outcomes, Don E. Albrecht

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

Throughout U.S. history, millions of Americans have migrated between nonmetro and metro areas. Both economic and noneconomic factors have been thought to be important in motivating individuals and families to migrate. Economic opportunities have generally been better in metro communities prompting extensive levels of nonmetro to metro migration. At the same time, nonmetro communities have been felt to offer the advantages of safety, being closer to nature, and having more conservative religious and family values. In this analysis, data from recent General Social Surveys were used to compare the economic and noneconomic outcomes for nonmetro and metro migrants compared with …

Annual Report, 2005-2006, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Office Of The Vice Provost For Research, University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Graduate School And International Education

Graduate School and International Education Annual Report

No abstract provided.

Wright State University College Of Education And Human Services Annual Report, July 1, 2005-June 30, 2006, College Of Education And Human Services, Wright State University

College of Education and Human Services Annual Reports

This Wright State University College of Education and Human Services annual report is from July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

Wachtel V. Guardian Life Ins Co

2006 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Bye Bye, Birdies, Cheryl L. Mansfield

Other Bird Strike and Aviation Materials

Birds come with the territory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, which usually doesn't mind when any of the nearby Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge's 310 species of birds swoop through for a visit.

But one particular type of bird is causing concern: vultures. That's why NASA plans to test special radar to track any vultures around Launch Pad 39B during the countdown to liftoff of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121.

Media Advisory: Unh Hosts International Conference On Family Violence July 9-11, Erika Mantz

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

Outpatient Services During (1423h) Hajj Season, Haani As Shakir, Zohair J. Gazzaz, Khalid O. Shahbaz, Javeria

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objective: To analyse the pattern of patients attending the Out Patient Department (OPD) during the Hajj season 1423H with respect to their age, sex, nationality, services provided to them, and most importantly the disease trends and the medication given. Method: A descriptive study was done at the OPD department in Al-Noor specialist Hospital, Holy Makkah for the 15 days period of the Hajj, i.e., 1-15 /12/1423 corresponding to 2-16/ 02/2003. All patients who arrived at the OPD during that time whether on Hajj or non-Hajj and those who registered at OPD service became part of our study. With the help …

Cooperative Conservation: Increasing Capacity Through Community Partnerships - Interagency Volunteer Program: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending June 30, 2006, Margaret N. Rees

Get Outdoors Nevada

• Volunteer database increased 12% over last quarter. Database now contains 2,471 records.
• Website activity increased, recording an average of 52,987 hits per month, with an average of 4,596 pages viewed per month (28% increase in pages viewed).
• Spring training sessions were delivered to 180 community volunteers.
• 1,400 public lands volunteers were recognized during National Volunteer Week.
• Volunteer events were successfully executed in Red Rock Canyon NCA and the Spring Mountains NRA, with 189 community volunteers contributing more than 1,000 hours.

Interagency Science And Research: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending June 30, 2006, Margaret N. Rees

Interagency Science and Research Strategy

• The Desert Research Institute has completed one of two information collection (Vital Signs) workshops scheduled for May and August 2006.
• The Science and Research Team charter was approved by the SNAP Board
• A short-term (Phase I) science and research strategy has been completed, with the initial beta-test scheduled for Round 7 proposals.
• Productive relationships with Clark County are being developed.
• Interagency Science and Research Team meetings are conducted approximately once per month.

2006 - 2007 University Catalog, Loma Linda University

University Catalog (2005 - present)

Volume 96, Number 1, June 30, 2006

Published once a year June 30, 2006

Clark County Child Death Review: 2006 Annual Report, Nevada Institute For Children’S Research And Policy

Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy Reports

The primary goal of all Child Death Review Teams is to prevent future child deaths. The child death review process enables jurisdictions to come together in a collaborative, multidisciplinary forum to openly discuss detailed circumstances in an effort to gain a better understanding of child deaths. The team provides a venue for representatives from a variety of both public and private agencies as well as community organizations to share information in a confidential and non-threatening environment. The National Center for Child Death Review (hereinafter, National Center), which is supported by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the U.S. Department …

Model Studies Towards The Total Synthesis Of Lyconadin A Via An Acyl Radical Cascade Reaction, Koudi Zhu

Theses and Dissertations

Lyconadin A is an alkaloid possessing a unique structure and antitumor activity. The total synthesis of Lyconadin A was proposed via an acyl radical cascade reaction. To investigate the possibility and stereoselectivity of the cascade cyclization, phenyl selenoester 16 was chosen as a model substrate to study the 7-exo-5-exo radical cyclization. A synthetic route to phenyl selenoester 16 was developed. The 7-exo-5-exo radical cyclization was found to occur with a high yield and excellent stereoselectivty. Attempts were also tried to synthesize another radical precursor 14 albeit with less success. A synthetic pathway to the synthesis of 14 as well as …

The Appointment Of Untenured Department Chairs In Two- And Four-Year Colleges In A Western State: Problems And Potentials, Forrest G. Williams

Theses and Dissertations

This research study explored the appointment of untenured faculty as department chairs in three two- and four-year colleges in one Western state's system of higher education. Eleven untenured faculty serving as untenured department chairs were interviewed using the qualitative methodology of grounded theory to analyze the data collected in the form of interview transcripts. At the two- and four-year colleges studied, an untenured faculty member's potential of achieving tenure does not appear to be negatively affected by serving as department chair before receiving tenure. A central finding in this research study is the presentation of an explanatory model that provides …

The Delta E-Commerce Connection: Preliminary Findings, Susan Watson, Ogbonnaya John Nwoha, Gary A. Kennedy, Kenneth W. Rea

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

A USDA Fund for Rural America project is creating economic opportunities for small agricultural and rural businesses in the Lower Mississippi Delta by assisting in e-commerce business development. Select rural businesses are provided technical support in web site development, marketing strategy formulation, electronic retailing services, and space on a secure server for one year. Businesses retaining web sites after this time assume responsibility for maintaining and funding the site. Characteristics of rural businesses adopting e-commerce are compared with those not adopting. Preliminary results suggest the amount of time invested in initial web site design, satisfaction with design, economic benefits from …

An Analysis Of The Determinants Of Food Insecurity With Severe Hunger In Selected Southern States, Okwudilio O. Onianwa, Gerald D. Wheelock

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

This study predicts food insecurity with severe hunger versus food insecurity with moderate hunger among low-income households with children and without children. Data for the study was generated from a survey of the clients of nonprofit food assistance agencies in selected southern states. The questionnaire incorporated the 18 core questions for assessing food insecurity, as well as the socio-demographic characteristics of users. A two-stage process involving the application of the Rasch measurement scale and the Logit model was employed to analyze the data. Results indicate that for both households with children and households without children, income was a significant predictor …

Road Traffic Accidents - A Challenging Epidemic, Shirley Mcilvenny

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

The Medical Educator Teaching Portfolio : Its Compilation And Potential Utility (, Neela Lamki, Mark Marchand

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

A revolution in thinking and redefinition of traditional scholarship by prioritising teaching skills and achievements has led to the birth of the Teaching Portfolio, designed to carry a comprehensive and dynamic record of the teaching activities of the faculty. A teaching portfolio documents the faculty’s teaching scholarship and effectiveness. It is a record of selected information on one’s teaching achievements, skills and strategies and dynamically represents the faculty’s growth, progress and teaching record. The author suggests a template for the Teaching Portfolio of a Medical Educator, which consists of four parts: (1) evaluation, (2) personal professional development, (3) learning processes …

Incidence And Outcome Of Severe Hyponatremia In Children And Young Adults : A Single Institution Experience, Zakia Al-Lamki, Mahfooz A. Farooqui, Saeed

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objective: Our two main objectives are to assess the incidence and the outcome of severe hyponatremia in young hospitalized patients. Method: We retrospectively reviewed the incidence and outcome of severe hyponatremiac (Na <125 mmol/l) inpatients less than 18 years of age, admitted as consecutive admissions during one calender year. Psuedohyponatremia and artifactual hyponatremia were excluded. Patients’ demographics, clinical features, laboratory, treatment and outcomes were recorded. Results: Of 3561 admissions of patients less than 18 years of age, 20 developed severe hyponatremia. Nausea, vomiting, irritability, clouded sensorium and seizures were the most common symptoms and signs. Underlying central nervous system disease, pneumonia and malignancy were major co-morbid conditions. The initial volume status was determined as hypervolemia (n=7), hypovolemia (n=7) and euvolemia (n=6). Iatrogenic (diuretics 5 and hypotonic fluids 7) hyponatremia accounted for 60% of all cases. Mortality was 20%. Conclusion: Patients receiving intravenous hypotonic fluids should be closely monitored for the development of hyponatremia. The common etiology of hyponatremia in our studied cohort of patients is iatrogenic.

Health Facilities For Primary Eye Care In Sultanate Of Oman : Primary Eye Care Study 2000, Rajiv Khandekar, Ali J. Mohammed

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objective: Endeavor to improve (i) the quality of Primary Eye Care with the aid of an Eye Health Care Programme and (ii) the resourcing Primary Eye Care in Ministry of Health Institutions in 2001. Method: In this descriptive study, staff were randomly selected from 84 health institutions and representing 136 primary health institutions to carry out quality assurance procedures. Ophthalmologists trained in this evaluation were field staff who evaluated the resource status, such as health staff, space for eye care delivery, instruments, materials for health education, referring cases (for continuous medical education of the primary health staff), drugs for eye …

Diagnosis Of Beta-Thalassaemia Carriers In The Sultanate Of Oman, Shahina Daar, David Gravell

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Background: Haemoglobinopathies are a major cause of morbidity in the Sultanate of Oman and premarital screening is being encouraged in order to reduce the number of affected births. The identification of β-thalassaemia carrier status is an essential prerequisite of any screening programme. However, the level of Haemoglobin (Hb) A2, which is used to detect β-thalassaemia carriers, can be affected by other factors including iron deficiency, concurrent α thalassaemia and the type of DNA mutation present. Objectives:The following study was undertaken to ascertain if the Hb A2 level is an appropriate tool for the identification of β-thalassaemia carriers in the Omani …

Antimicrobial Activities Of Clove And Thyme Extracts, B C. Nzeako, Zahra Sn Al-Kharousi, Zahra

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objective: It has been postulated that geographical locations of the herbs affect the constituents of their essential oils and thus the degree of their antimicrobial action. This study examine two samples of clove obtained from Sri Lanka and Zanzibar and two samples of thyme from Iran and Oman to determine the antimicrobial potential of their extracted oils. Method: The active agents in each plant were extracted by steam distillation and by boiling. The antimicrobial activities of the extracts were determined at neat and by two-fold dilutions in well agar diffusion technique using Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus pyogenes, …

Cardiovascular Responses To Tonic Pain In Rem Sleep-Deprived Rats Role Of Melatonin And Beta Endorphin, Salah Kassab, Usha Sachdeva, Nagalla Al-Shaibani, Tarik, Usha Nayar

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objective: Chronic pain is associated with increased incidence of hypertension. Sleep deprivation, common in patients with chronic pain, is associated with increased blood pressure and heart rate. This study was designed to determine whether sleep deprivation induces increased cardiovascular responses to pain. In addition; we examined the role of melatonin and endorphins in mediating these responses. Method: The study was conducted in Sprague-Dawely rats divided into a control group (n=8) and Rapid Eye Moment sleep deprived (REMSD) group (n=8). REM sleep deprivation was done for three days using the inverted flowerpot technique. Systolic BP and HR were recorded at baseline …

June 30, 2006, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

New Mexico Labor Market Review 06-30-2006, New Mexico Department Of Labor

Historic Publications

The New Mexico Labor Market Review is a monthly publication presenting statistical data and analysis on labor market conditions throughout New Mexico. Issues examine statewide and regional trends in employment, unemployment, labor force estimates, industry activity, wages, occupational demand, and related economic conditions, often accompanied by feature articles on topics affecting the state’s economy. This issue covers May 2006.

Annual Report Of The University, 2005-2006, Volumes 1-7, University Of New Mexico

UNM Annual Reports

PROPOSED POLICIES The Office of Government & Community Relations is in charge of advancing the University's interests at all levels of federal, state and local government. The following policy guidelines for working with University units will achieve a coordinated and effective institutional advancement program. • To inform the Office of Government & Community Relations of all planned contacts and correspondence with elected officials and policy-making employees of federal, state and local government, including those who are alumni or friends of the University. Those items which pertain to sponsored research should be coordinated with the Vice President for Research. • To …

An Investigation Into The Spectral Music Idiom And Its Association With Visual Imagery, Particularly That Of Film And Video, Brett Mabury

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

The exploration of timbre became increasingly significant throughout the 20th century, with some composers making it the essence of their music. This artistic development occurred in conjunction with a technological advancement that together would contribute to the birth of what is now called `spectral music' . Using computers, composers have been able to discover the spectra of frequencies that exist at different strengths for various sounds. The information realised then became the spectral musician' s primary ingredients for composing some extraordinary works. Despite its innovative quality, spectral music is yet to gain widespread interest amongst ensembles, orchestras and ultimately the …

Landscape Project Advanced Master Gardeners Thanksgiving Point 2006, Kelly Seamons, Sue Campbell, Carol Williams

All Archived Publications

No abstract provided.