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Approaching The Transition To Adulthood: Distinctive Profiles Of Adolescents Aging Out Of The Child Welfare System, Thomas E. Keller, Gretchen Ruth Cusick, Mark E. Courtney

School of Social Work Faculty Publications and Presentations

The transition to adulthood is marked by new roles and responsibilities in such interrelated domains as education, employment, and family formation. This study investigates the capacity of adolescents on the verge of emancipation from the child welfare system to navigate this transition. To explore heterogeneity in adolescents' preparation for independent living, person-oriented methods are applied to a large, representative sample of youth about to exit foster care. The analysis suggests four subpopulations defined by distinctive profiles on indicators reflecting multiple domains of life experience. Identifying the particular needs and challenges of subpopulations has implications for efforts to match adolescents aging …

The Third Sleeve: Emerging Labor Newspapers And The Response Of The Labor Unions And The State To Workers’ Resistance In Vietnam, Angie Tran

SSGS Faculty Publications and Presentations

This article focuses on how the Vietnamese General Confederation of Labor (VGCL) responds to workers’ strikes. A complex, non-monolithic VGCL has developed a “third sleeve,” its dynamic pro-labor press, which plays strategic mediating roles among the state, labor unions, and management. The labor newspapers use their forums to champion workers’ rights and interests and empower labor unions that negotiate with state bureaucracies and management on the workers’ behalf. Simultaneously, the labor press must respond to policies and agendas of the VGCL and the state, which still hold to their power to monitor and control workers’ collective action.

Does ‘Excessive’ Anticoagulation Predispose To Periprosthetic Infection?, Javad Parvizi, Elie Ghanem, Ashish Joshi, Peter F. Sharkey, William J. Hozack, Richard H. Rothman

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

Background
Although persistent drainage and hematoma formation are recognized risk factors for the development of periprosthetic infection, it is not known if excess anticoagulation is a predisposing factor.

Methods
We conducted a 2 to 1 case-control study with 78 cases who underwent revision for septic failure. The controls underwent the same index procedure but did not develop consequent infection. Patient comorbidities, medications, intraoperative, and postoperative factors were compared.

Results
Postoperative wound complications including development of hematoma and wound drainage were significant risk factors for periprosthetic infection. A mean international normalized ratio of greater than 1.5 was found to be more …

Egypt: Security, Political, And Islamist Challenges, Sherifa D. Zuhur Dr.

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

This monograph approaches three issues in contemporary Egypt: failures of governance and political development, the continued strength of Islamism, and counterterrorism. The Egyptian government forged a truce with its most troublesome Islamist militants in 1999. However, violence emerged again from new sources of Islamist militancy from 2003 into 2006. All of the previously held conclusions about the role of state strength versus movements divisions that led to the truce are now void as “Al-Qa’idism” continues to plague Egypt. The even more pressing need for democratization has been setback by the security situation. Yet political pressures might threaten the country's stability …

Asean And Its Security Offspring: Facing New Challenges, Sheldon W. Simon Dr.

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

Southeast Asian states within ASEAN agree that security relations with the great powers are best achieved by enmeshing the latter in ASEAN procedures. The primary goal of ASEAN is that China, Japan, the United States, and India commit to maintaining Southeast Asia's autonomy, integrity, and prosperity. ASEAN is less successful in resolving conflicts internal to the region including human rights in Burma, transnational terrorism, environmental concerns, human trafficking, and illegal arms trade. Sovereignty protection frequently trumps cooperation on these issues.

Turkmenistan And Central Asia After Niyazov, Stephen J. Blank Dr.

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

President Sapirmurat Niyazov, the all-powerful leader of Turkmenistan, suddenly died on December 21, 2006. Because Central Asia is a cockpit of great power rivalry and a potential theater in the Global War on Terrorism, no sooner had Niyazov died than the great powers were all in Turkmenistan seeking to influence its future policies away from the neutrality that had been Niyazov’s policy. Turkmenistan’s importance lies almost exclusively in its large natural gas holdings and proximity to the Caspian Sea and Iran. Because energy is regarded as a strategic asset as much if not more than as a mere lubricant or …

The Reserve Policies Of Nations: A Comparative Analysis, Richard Weitz Dr.

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

Throughout the world, military reserves are changing. National governments are transforming the relationships between their active and reserve components, the allocation of roles and responsibilities among reserve forces, and the way they train, equip, and employ reservists. Nations no longer consider their reservists as primarily a strategic asset for mobilization during major wars. This increased reliance on reserve components presents national defense planners with many challenges. Recruiting and retaining reservists has become more difficult as many individuals have concluded they cannot meet the increased demands of reserve service. Reservists are increasingly deployed on foreign missions at a time when expectations …

American Grand Strategy For Latin America In The Age Of Resentment, Gabriel Marcella Dr.

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

A healthy Latin America is of critical value to the United States as a global power. It is besieged by a powerful force of resentment engendered by a combination of weak states, social exclusion, criminal violence, and corruption. In the context of attack by radical populism against democratic values, the United States needs a new grand strategy that addresses the causes rather than the symptoms of the malaise. The author argues that such a strategy must strengthen the effectiveness of the democratic state in providing security, justice, and governance, as well as effectively engender a linkage of the 40 percent …

Effects Of Habitat Management Treatments On Plant Community Composition And Biomass In A Montane Wetland, Jane E. Austin, Janet R. Keough, William H. Pyle

United States Geological Survey, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center: Publications

Grazing and burning are commonly applied practices that can impact the diversity and biomass of wetland plant communities. We evaluated the vegetative response of wetlands and adjacent upland grasslands to four treatment regimes (continuous idle, fall prescribed burning followed by idle, annual fall cattle grazing, and rotation of summer grazing and idle) commonly used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Our study area was Grays Lake, a large, montane wetland in southeastern Idaho that is bordered by extensive wet meadows. We identified seven plant cover types, representing the transition from dry meadow to deep wetland habitats: mixed deep marsh, …

The Gulf Cooperation Countries Genetic Services. Understanding Individuals, Families, And Community Needs, Anna A. Rajab, Mohsen Af El-Hazmi

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Intraventricular Hemorrhage In Very Low Birth Weight Infants. Associated Risk Factors In Isfahan, Iran, Zohreh Badiee

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: Prematurely born infants with intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) suffer significant morbidity and mortality, particularly those infants with high-grade hemorrhage. Previous studies have proposed a number of risk factors for IVH; however, lack of adequate matching for gestational age and birth weight may have confounded the results. The purpose of this study was to identify variables that affect the risk of IVH. METHODS: We identified 31 preterm infants with gestational age <32 weeks and birth weight <1500 g, with IVH, from November 2003 to January 2005 at Alzahra University Hospital, Isfahan, Iran. A control group of 90 infants, matched for gestational age and birth weight was selected. Maternal factors, labor and delivery characteristics and neonatal parameters were colleted in both groups. Results of cranial ultrasound examinations were also collected. RESULTS: The significant risk factors for IVH were found to be: patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) [4 (13.3%) versus 3 (3.3%) (p=0.01)], longer duration of assisted ventilation [2.8 ± 5.8 days versus 0.5 ± 2.1 days (p=0.002)], higher number of endotracheal suctioning [9.7 ± 18.4 versus 3.06 ± 13.7 (p=0.004)], surfactant use, [7 (22.6%) versus 3 (3.4%) (p=0.003)], positive pressure ventilation at birth [(12 (38.7%) versus 12 (13.3%), (p=0.004)] and low Apgar score at 1 and 5 minutes. Whereas antenatal steroid treatments and cesarean section have a protective effect on the occurrence of IVH. CONCLUSION: Our data emphasize the importance of obstetric and perinatal care to improve outcomes of premature infants.

A Prospective Study Of Congenital Malformations Among Live Born Neonates At A University Hospital In Western Saudi Arabia, Nadia M. Fida, Jumana Al-Aama, Wafaa Nichols, Wafaa Nichols, Mohamed Alqahtani

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the incidence of major and minor congenital malformations among liveborn infants at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Estimation of risk factors were also evaluated. METHODS: Between March 2004 and May 2005, a total of 5356 babies born at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, were enrolled in this study for malformations. Details of cases were recorded after parents9 interviews, clinical, radiological, and laboratory evaluations. RESULTS: One hundred and forty-seven (27.06/1000 livebirth) and 13 (2.39/1000 birth) stillbirth had congenital anomalies. In all livebirth, incidences of major anomalies were 93.9% and minor were 6.1%. Mothers of 95.9% with congenital …

Assessment Of Quality Of Life In Saudi Patients With Vitiligo In A Medical School In Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To determine the quality of life in Saudi patients with vitiligo and to detect the variables that could influence it by using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI). METHODS: One hundred and nine Saudi vitiligo patients were recruited from Qassim Medical College clinics between November 2004 and September 2006. We included 61 males, 48 females with an age range of 18 to 47 years, and a mean of 26.94 (SD ± 9.73) years. Quality of life was evaluated using DLQI questionnaire and related to variables as age, gender, marital status, and extent of cutaneous involvement. RESULTS: Family history of …

Bone Metabolism And Mineral Density In Patients With Beta-Thalassemia Major, Umit Dundar, Alphan Kupesiz, Sebahat Ozdem, Erdal Gilgil, Tiraje Tuncer, Akif Yesilipek, Meral Gultekin

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate bone metabolism in patients with beta-thalassemia major and to determine the factors associated with the development of osteoporosis. METHODS: We studied 25 patients with thalassemia major with a mean age of 18.4 years (range 5-31) and aged and gender matched 24 healthy controls who were attending the outpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic of Akdeniz University Hospital between January 2004 and March 2004 in Turkey. Bone mineral density (BMD) of lumbar spine (L1-L4) and proximal femur were determined using dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Venous blood samples were obtained for determination of blood cell count and markers of …

The Knowledge And Attitudes Of The Primary Care Physicians On Developmental Dysplasia Of The Hip, Murat Uzel, Guney U. Ergun, Hasan C. Ekerbicer

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: For the prevention and early diagnosis of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), a detailed clinical screening of the newborn performed by a primary care (PC) physician is recommended as a standard practice throughout the most western countries. We aimed to determine the knowledge and attitudes of the PC physicians towards DDH, and to develop further educational and training programs, according to the results obtained from the study. METHODS: The study was a pre- and post- test with a cross-sectional design. In winter of 2005, the participants included 102 PC physicians from 20 primary health care centers in Kahramanmaras, …

Terminal Ileum Schistosomiasis With Perianal Fistula Mimicking Crohn's Disease, Mohammad A. Sheikh, Sohail A. Ashraf

Saudi Medical Journal

Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease related to water contact in the agricultural fields, affecting millions of people in developing countries in tropical and subtropical parts of Africa, Asia, and South America. We report a case of a 27-year-old male, with intestinal schistosomiasis associated with perianal fistula mimicking Crohn9s disease, where the terminal ileum showed a cobblestone appearance, and histopathological biopsy showed schistosoma granuloma.

Effects Of Pharmacological Concentration Of Melatonin On Reperfusion Injury In Rats, Ayse S. Ilhan, Eser O. Oyar, Deniz Erbas, Ozlem Sivasli

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

A Comparison Of Sensitivities Of The Conventional And The Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Methods For Detection Of Treponema Denticola In Periapical Abscesses, Ahmet Ozbek, Selcuk M. Ozbek, Elvan Ozbek

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Epidemiology Of Atrial Fibrillation Among Qatari Patients Admitted With Various Cardiovascular Disorder. A Population-Based Study, Wafer A. Dabdoob, Abdulbari Bener, Dhabia Al-Mohannadi, Mohammad T. Numan, Hajar A. Al-Binali, Jassim Al-Suwaidi

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Reducing The Medical Costs Of Urinary Tract Infections Investigation In Infants, Christos N. Karakos, Konstantinos N. Stamatiou

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Investigating The Justice System Response To Domestic Violence In Missouri, Mary M. Beck, Brandi L. Byrd, M. Meghan Davidson, Niels C. Beck, Gregory F. Petroski

Faculty Publications

One in four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes. Each year, 5.3 million domestic violence assaults occur in the United States alone and domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women. Yet, despite the prevalence of domestic violence, little empirical research on the justice system's response to it exists. This paper seeks to describe a state funded project that was created to assess and compare responses to domestic violence throughout the state of Missouri. The project lasted for three years and was conducted by an interdisciplinary team of University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) professors and students.

Adaptive And Economic Management Methods For Feral Hog Control In Florida, Richard M. Engeman, Bernice U. Constantin, Stephanie A. Shwiff, Henry T. Smith, John Woolard, John Allen, John Dunlap

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Feral hogs (Sus scrofa) negatively impact the environment in most places around the world where they have been introduced into the wild. In many places, hog removal is essential to protect special habitats, in particular, wetlands. This paper describes techniques developed for use in adaptive management approaches to enhance hog removal efforts in Florida, as well as methods to evaluate the economic impacts from hog management. A valuable adaptive management tool that can be an easily applied index to monitor feral hog activity is track plots. This method has been effective for monitoring hog distribution and relative abundance, …

A Fence Design For Excluding Elk Without Impeding Other Wildlife, Kurt C. Vercauteren, Nathan W. Seward, Michael J. Lavelle, Justin W. Fischer, Gregory W. Phillips

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Concentrated herbivory by elk (Cervus elaphus) can degrade vegetative communities and alter ecosystem processes. Areas severely damaged by elk are commonly protected with woven wire fence, which can exclude other animals. Complete exclusion and prevention of large mammal herbivory might not always be necessary to restore vegetative communities. We designed and evaluated a simple fence that excluded elk, but maintained access for deer and other species. We enclosed a 1-ha stand of quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides Michaux) with our fence in an area with a high density of elk. We monitored effectiveness of the fence with trackplots, …

Foraging Preferences Of Captive Canada Geese Related To Turfgrass Mixtures, Brian E. Washburn, Scott C. Barras, Thomas W. Seamans

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Overabundant populations of Canada geese (Branta canadensis) cause economic and safety concerns associated with collisions with civil and military aircraft. Habitat management techniques that reduce the use of airfield habitats by geese might reduce these concerns. The objective of this study was to determine if captive Canada geese exhibited a foraging preference between a vegetation mixture consisting mostly of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) and white clover (Trifolium repens) versus an endophyte-infected tall fescue- (Festuca arundinacea) based vegetation mixture. We established 6 paired plots of perennial ryegrass-dominated and tall fescue-dominated mixtures at NASA …

Social Support In Elderly Nursing Home Populations: Manifestations And Influences, Elizabeth M. Rash

The Qualitative Report

The purpose of this study was to describe the characteristics of social support and the influencing factors on social support in nursing home environments. Observations and staff questionnaires from two central Florida nursing homes were used in this grounded theory study to answer the following questions: (1) How is social support manifested? and (2) What are influences on social support? Social support manifestations seemed predominantly superficial and did not appear to involve complex reciprocal relationships, however, when reciprocal resident tasks were observed, they appeared to have significant value and were sources of pride for the residents. Facility behaviors and policies …

People Places & Events, Carl Guarneri

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

Further information on people, places, and events mentioned in Forrest Little’s letters.

Back To The Future: An Empirical Study Of Child Custody Outcomes, Suzanne Reynolds, Catherine T. Harris, Ralph A. Peeples

North Carolina Law Review

No abstract provided.

Lsuhsc Facilities Daily Update: September 2007, Lsuhsc Property And Facilities Management

LSUHSC Facilities Daily Updates: 2007

LSUHSC Facilities Daily Updates from September 2007.

These updates describe damage and a timeline of repairs at the LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans campus due to Hurricane Katrina which made landfall August 29, 2005.

"Father I Done My Duty": Private Forrest Little And The Fifth Vermont Volunteers In The Army Of The Potomac, September 1861-July 1862, Carl Guarneri

Civil War Letters of Forrest Little

This essay, written by Professor Carl Guarneri, focuses on the history behind the Forrest Little letters.

A Trend Pattern Assessment Approach To Microarray Gene Expression Profiling Data Analysis, Kahai Cao, Qiuming Zhu, Javeed Iqbal, John W.C. Chan

Computer Science Faculty Publications

We study the problem of how to assess the reliability of a statistical measurement on data set containing unknown quantity of noises, inconsistencies, and outliers. A practical approach that analyzes the dynamical patterns (trends) of the statistical measurements through a sequential extreme-boundary-points (EBP) weed-out process is explored. We categorize the weed-out trend patterns (WOTP) and examine their relation to the reliability of the measurement. The approach is applied to the processes of extracting genes that are predictive to BCL2 translocations and to clinical survival outcomes of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) from DNA Microarray gene expression profiling data sets. Fisher’s …