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Bones And Burial Registers: Infant Mortality In A 19th-Century Cemetery From Upper Canada, Ann Herring, Shelley Saunders, Gerry Boyce

Northeast Historical Archaeology

The fortunate conjunction of a large skeletal sample (n=576) and reliable burial records (n=1,564) for St. Thomas' Anglican Church cemetery (1821-1874) makes it possible to make inferences about patterns of infant death in 19th-century Belleville, Ontario. Analysis of both sets of data indicates that males and females were equally likely to die during infancy and that environmental factors played an important role in Belleville's mortality profile. The parish records reveal elevated risks of infant death in the summer, probably from the weanling diarrhea complex, owing to unsanitary conditions and the presence of acute infectious diseases in the town. The importance …

The Orphanage At Schuyler Mansion, Lois Feister

Northeast Historical Archaeology

Doll parts, toy tea set fragments, and other toys were excavated from the late 19th-century through early 20th-century occupation layers at the Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site in Albany, New York. Their occurrence raised questions about the orphans hosed their during that time period. Archival research and archaeological analysis resulted in increased understanding of the care received by homeless children during that period.

Is Archaeology Destructive Or Are Archaeologists Self-Destructive, Pierre Beaudet, Monique Elie

Northeast Historical Archaeology

The conducting of archaeological excavations for the purpose of research without the justification of eminent destruction is often referred to, in cultural resource management literature and elsewhere, as a destructive practice- one to be avoided whenever possible. The following pages discuss the validity of a such deferral approach to archaeological research both in reference to resource conservation and to understanding the past.

Signs Of Autonomy: Facilitating Independence And Inquiry In Deaf Science Classrooms, Sami Kahn, Allan Feldman, Michele L. Cooke

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) persons are underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). One of the major barriers to STEM careers is DHH students’ extremely low college graduation rates. While social and literacy barriers play a critical role in this phenomenon, student autonomy has also been cited as a major contributor. DHH students have been characterized as dependent learners, a learning style possibly reinforced by reliance on adults for disproportionate amounts of information, as well as a tendency of deaf educators to teach in highly structured, explicit manners. Dependent learning styles can impede autonomy …

Irish Americans In Law, Brendan P. Mccarthy, Domhnall O'Cathain, Eric Fitzsimmons

Studies on the Irish-American Experience in New Jersey and New York

No abstract provided.

Vol.41 N.21 December 19th 2013, Brown Publishing Company

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

Oliver Lawal V. Mark Mcdonald

2013 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

The Accessibility Of In-Prison Programming For Female Offenders And Their Gender Specific Needs, Kelli Reynolds

Honors Program Theses and Projects

With the rates of female incarcerations on the rise, it is important that we examine programs available to female offenders in prison, and programs available to female offenders as they exit prison and re-enter society. Programs developed specifically for these females to fit their needs are important in their rehabilitation progress and should help in keeping their recidivism rates low. I expect to find a disconnect between the needs of female offenders and the programs meant to serve and rehabilitate them. I also expect the review of literature to support that a majority of female offenders have histories of victimization …

"How Beauteous Mankind Is": Utopian (In)Humanity As Questioned By Shakespeare And Answered By Huxley, Jason Kelliher

Honors Program Theses and Projects

No abstract provided.

Criminal Sentences. Misdemeanor Penalties. Initiative Statute.

Initiatives

Requires misdemeanor sentence instead of felony for petty theft, receiving stolen property, and forging/writing bad checks when value or amount involved is $950 or less. Requires misdemeanor sentence instead of felony for certain drug possession offenses. Allows felony sentence for these offenses if person has previous conviction for crimes such as rape, murder or child molestation or is a registered sex offender. Requires resentencing for persons serving felony sentences for these offenses unless court finds unreasonable public safety risk. Applies savings to mental health and drug treatment programs, K-12 schools, and crime victims. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and …

Criminal Sentences. Misdemeanor Penalties. Initiative Statute.

Initiatives

Requires misdemeanor sentence instead of felony for petty theft, receiving stolen property, and forging/writing bad checks when value or amount involved is $950 or less. Requires misdemeanor sentence instead of felony for certain drug possession offenses. Allows felony sentence for these offenses if person has previous conviction for crimes such as rape, murder or child molestation or is a registered sex offender. Requires resentencing for persons serving felony sentences for these offenses unless court finds unreasonable public safety risk. Applies savings to mental health and drug treatment programs, K-12 schools, and crime victims. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and …

Differential Diagnosis: Approaches And Pitfalls - A Pediatric Case-Based Session For 3rd Year Medical Students, Zev Waldman, Mary Ottolini

E-Learning Modules

This ninety minute session seeks to provide a systematic framework for medical students relatively new to the differential diagnosis process. Via a combined lecture/case-based approach, the session presents basic clinical reasoning concepts and specific heuristics to guide the differential process followed by an opportunity to apply the tools to simulated pediatric cases. It also introduces the concept of cognitive biases and presents strategies to mitigate their effects. The session has been successfully used with third year medical students during the first week of their pediatrics clerkship. However, with minor adaptation, a similar approach could be used at other levels of …

Comparison Of Nurse Versus Ordering Provider Perceived Barriers To Anthropometry Measurements In Critically Ill Children, Sharon Y. Irving, Maria R. Mascarenhas, Vijay Srinivasan, Stephanie Seiple, Madeline Masucci Perkel, Shiela E. Falk, Monica L. Nagle

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on: Tuesday, November 19, 2013:

Methods: IRB-approved online survey using six intraprofessional list serves. Characteristics of the care environment, provider, and perceived barriers to anthropometric measurements were obtained. Chi-square was used for analysis.

Results: Of 258 respondents, 139 (54%) were nurses, 46% were OP's. Half (49%) worked in medical-surgical (non-cardiac) critical care environment. Most (72%) used parental estimates of anthropometry measurements, only 3% affirmed obtaining them on admission. Both groups perceived barriers to obtaining Wt as extracorporeal life support (ECLS) (80%), hemodynamic instability (76%), and critical airway (69%); for S: hemodynamic instability (50%), medical devices (48%), and ECLS …

An Evaluative Study Of The Returned Missionary Class At Brigham Young University, Arwen Tanis Wyatt

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis reports on an evaluative study of the first 300-level Spanish class at Brigham Young University. The information gathered describes the history of the class and changes in curriculum and goals over the years. It also describes students who have taken the class: native Spanish speakers, heritage speakers, returned missionaries, students from lower-levels, students with a background in another Romance language, and presents information as to how well the class has met the needs of each group of students, as well as suggestions to better meet student needs. Results indicate that there is a general satisfaction with the first …

Molecular Hydrogen Regulated Star Formation In Cosmological Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Simulations, Robert Thompson, Kentaro Nagamine, Jason Jaacks, Jun-Hwan Choi

Physics and Astronomy Faculty Publications

Some observations have shown that star formation (SF) correlates tightly with the presence of molecular hydrogen (H₂); therefore, it is important to investigate its implication on galaxy formation in a cosmological context. In the present work, we implement a sub-grid model (hereafter H₂-SF model) that tracks the H₂ mass fraction within our cosmological smoothed particle hydrodynamics code GADGET-3 by using an equilibrium analytic model of Krumholz et al. This model allows us to regulate the SF in our simulation by the local abundance of H₂ rather than the total cold gas density, which naturally …

A Method To Enhance Nurses Knowledge About Falls Reduction Strategies, Jennifer L. Kitchens, Shaunte Moore, Lisa Johnson

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Poster presented on: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, Monday, November 18, 2013

Purpose: To increase knowledge about the hospital's fall policy in Medical-Surgical nurses via implementation of a falls educational intervention. Nursing knowledge plays an important role in preventing and managing falls in acute hospitals. Background: An educational needs assessment indicated a falls educational intervention was needed. Additional supporting information included audits indicating fall risk interventions were not being implemented consistently, improperly completed fall causation reports, and other documentation issues.

Methods: The intervention consisted of an educational poster based on evidenced-based hospital policy and included: fall risk assessment; high risk alert …

State V. Goggin Appellant's Reply Brief Dckt. 40554

Idaho Supreme Court Records & Briefs, All

No abstract provided.

Nelson V. State Appellant's Brief Dckt. 40661

Idaho Supreme Court Records & Briefs, All

No abstract provided.

Braese V. Stinker Stores Appellant's Brief Dckt. 41296

Idaho Supreme Court Records & Briefs, All

No abstract provided.

State V. Passons Clerk's Record Dckt. 41288

Idaho Supreme Court Records & Briefs, All

No abstract provided.

Surgery For Post-Vitrectomy Cataract, Diana V. Do, Stephen Gichuhi, Satyanarayana S. Vedula, Barbara S. Hawkins

Journal Articles: Ophthalmology

BACKGROUND: Cataract formation or acceleration can occur after intraocular surgery, especially following vitrectomy, a surgical technique for removing the vitreous which is used in the treatment of disorders that affect the posterior segment of the eye. The underlying problem that led to vitrectomy may limit the benefit from cataract surgery.

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of surgery for post-vitrectomy cataract with respect to visual acuity, quality of life, and other outcomes.

SEARCH METHODS: We searched CENTRAL (which contains the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group Trials Register) (The Cochrane Library 2013, Issue 4), …

Patient Safety Symposium: Issues, Analyses, Prevention, Alan Forstater, Marcia Levinson, Jennifer Bellot, Mary Hess, John Spandorfer

Department of Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds

Abstract Introduction: While learning the basics of patient safety, students can also learn about the contribution members of the various health professions can make to patient safety, which is why we stress the importance of interprofessional interactions in this Introduction to Patient Safety Symposium.

Methods: This 4-hour symposium is designed as an introduction to patient safety presented in a classroom setting, with students seated in groups made up of representatives of each health profession. The course revolves around a case scenario presentation of a hypothetical patient who has had his knee replaced and is the victim of a series of …

Interaction-Based Discovery Of Functionally Important Genes In Cancers, Dario Ghersi, Mona Singh

Interdisciplinary Informatics Faculty Publications

A major challenge in cancer genomics is uncovering genes with an active role in tumorigenesis from a potentially large pool of mutated genes across patient samples. Here we focus on the interactions that proteins make with nucleic acids, small molecules, ions and peptides, and show that residues within proteins that are involved in these interactions are more frequently affected by mutations observed in large-scale cancer genomic data than are other residues. We leverage this observation to predict genes that play a functionally important role in cancers by introducing a computational pipeline (http://canbind.princeton.edu) for mapping large-scale cancer exome data …

The Case Against Spanking, Unh Communications And Public Affairs

UNH Today Archive

No abstract provided.

The Netherlands - Restructuring Plan Sns Reaal 2013, European Union: European Commission

Documents

No abstract provided.

The Netherlands - Restructuring Plan Sns Reaal 2013, European Union: European Commission

Documents

No abstract provided.

Temperature-Dependent Dielectric And Thermal Properties Of Whey Protein Gel And Mashed Potato, Jiajia Chen, Krishnamoorthy Pitchai, Sohan Birla, Ricardo Gonzalez, David Jones, Jeyamkondan Subbiah

Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications

Temperature-dependent dielectric properties (dielectric constant and dielectric loss factor) and thermal properties (thermal conductivity and specific heat capacity) of whey protein gel and mashed potato were measured from -20°C to 100°C. A dielectric properties measurement system and a multipoint temperature calibration protocol were developed. The system consists of an impedance analyzer, a high-temperature coaxial cable, a high-temperature coaxial probe, a micro-climatic chamber and a metal sample holder. Calibrations at two temperatures (25°C and 85°C) were sufficient to accurately measure the dielectric properties of foods from frozen to hot temperatures. Both dielectric constant and dielectric loss factor rapidly increased from -20°C …

State V. Garza Appellant's Brief Dckt. 40920

Not Reported

No abstract provided.

Evans V. Burnham Appellant's Brief Dckt. 41254

Not Reported

No abstract provided.

Patient Safety - The Effect Of Nurse Fatigue On Outcomes, Ann Marie T. Brooks

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on: Sunday, November 17, 2013:

Clear, critical thinking and communication are imperatives in providing quality nursing care. We are challenged more than ever before with the effect of fatigue on outcomes. What is fatigue? It is a factor that has been linked to stress, safety, and performance decrements in numerous work environments. Fatigue is a reality in nursing. Every day, during every shift, nurses experience fatigue of mind, body and spirit. Workload, work hours, work structures and other factors can indirectly or directly cause fatigue within the profession. The public expects, and deserves, professional, caring, competent, and compassionate …