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Synthesis And Electrochemical Property Of Li2Fesio4/C Cathode Material By Solid State Method, Jiao-Li Sun, Zhi-Jiao Chen, Yi-Xiao Li, Hu Cheng

Journal of Electrochemistry

Li₂FeSiO₄/C cathode material was synthesized using Li₂SiO₃ and FeC₂O₄ as raw materials by solid state method. The structure and morphology of the material were characterized by XRD and SEM. The electrochemical properties of the material were studied by constant-current cyclic testing. The results show that Li₂FeSiO₄/C has a good electrochemical performance. The first discharge capacity of Li₂FeSiO₄/C cathode material at 30oC reached 167 mAh∙g^-1 when cycled at 10 mA∙g^-1 between 1.5 and 4.8 V.

Electrochemical Na-Storage Materials And Their Applications For Na-Ion Batteries, Jiang-Feng Qian, Xue-Ping Gao, Han-Xi Yang

Journal of Electrochemistry

Oncoming large scale electric energy storage (EES) requires battery systems not only to have sufficient storage capacity but also to be cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Li-ion batteries for widespread EES applications may be limited due to the constraint of global lithium resource. From the considerations of available resources and environmental impact, Na-ion batteries have potential advantages as next generation secondary batteries and an alternative to Li-ion batteries. However, in the present state of the art, the Na-storage cathodes reported so far are still deficient both in energy density and power capability, while the carbon and alloy anodes for Na-ion batteries …

Judge Pauley’S Opinion In Clapper: Reset Button For Bulk Collection Debate?, Peter Margulies

Law Faculty Scholarship

This article was originally found in Lawfare, available here: https://www.lawfareblog.com/judge-pauleys-opinion-clapper-reset-button-bulk-collection-debate

The Murray Ledger And Times, December 28, 2013, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of Functional Outcome Of Open Reduction And Internal Fixation Of Pelvic Ring Fractures, Adnan H.Hnoosh

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND : Unstable pelvic ring fracture (PRF) constitute 17 – 23% of pelvic fracture , it occurs as a high – energy injuries , and usually associated with multiple concomitant injuries. The mortality has been reported between 18 – 25%. Conservative treatment carries a high rate of complication. Recent studies recommended surgical stabilization by open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the functional outcome, morbidity and mortality rate in the patients treated by anterior and posterior fixation of (PRF). PATIENTS AND METHODS: This is a prospective study on 23 patients sixteen male and seven female , age range …

The Validity Of Beck Depression Inventory –Short Version In Depressed Patients Diagnosed According To Icd10, Abdul-Rasoul Al-Yasiri, Yasir S. Abdkarkosh

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND : Beck Depression Inventory (often abbreviated asBDI) is an instrument to measure the severity and depth ofdepression symptoms. BDI was developed in a novel way for its time by collating patients' verbatim descriptions of their symptoms and using these to construct a scale which could reflect the intensity or severity of a givensymptom. OBJECTIVE: To measure the validity of Beck depression Inventory short version using ICD 10 criteria for major depression as a gold standard METHOD AND PATIENTS : The study was carried out in IbnRushd and Baghdad Teaching Hospitals. The sample was selected purposely among patients diagnosed …

Surface Composition Structure And Electrochemical Performance Of Aluminum Doped Lifepo4, Huai-Fang Shang, Wei-Feng Huang, Wang-Sheng Hu, Ding-Guo Xia, Zi-Yu Wu

Journal of Electrochemistry

Despite there are many successful reports about the preparation of electrode materials with surface coating for lithium ion batteries, the study in surface self-coating of cathode materials using segregation of doping elements and their electrochemical properties is still very rare. The LiFePO₄ particles with rich-Al on the surface were synthesized by one step solvothermal route. TEM results demonstrated that the surface of the obtained LiFePO₄ particles was well-covered by the amorphous coating. The soft X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) component analyses revealed that the amorphous coating was composed of LiFe_1-xAl_xPO …

Intrathecal Ketamine Versus Bupivacaine For Inguinal Hernia Surgery, Aimen Hameed Latef

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Ketamine shows beside its general anesthetic effect, a local anesthetic - like action; that is due to blocking of Na+ channels mainly with other proposed mechanisms. OBJECTIVE: Comparison of ketamine local anesthetic action with that of bupivacaine in neuraxial blockage (spinal anesthesia) was done. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Hundred patients were scheduled according to American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification I-II for elective inguinal hernia surgery under spinal anaesthesia, divided into 2 equal groups, the first group received 2 ml (0.5%) bupivacaine, second group received 2 ml [75 mg preservative free Ketamine (1.5 ml) mixed with 0.5 …

Comparison Of The Effects Of Spinal Anaesthesia Vs General Anaesthesia On Apgar Score In Neonates Born After Elective Caesarean Section, Hassan Sarhan Haider, Faez Ahmed Mahdi, Mohammed Abbas Kadhim

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Delivery of baby by caesarean section has become increasingly common, Caesarean section can be performed under general or regional anaesthesia like spinal or epidural technique, and both have advantages and disadvantages. It is important to clarify what type of anaesthesia is safest for the mother and baby. OBJECTIVE: To compare the effect of spinal anaesthesia versus general anaesthesia on Apgar score of neonates born by elective caesarean section in Baghdad teaching hospital. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study was carried out in Baghdad teaching hospital from February 2011 to July 2011 .this study was performed on 60 women presenting …

Time To Discharge Patients From Day-Case Clinic Comparison Study Between Patients Receivedspinal Versus General Anaesthesia, Raghad Hannon Shinen Alsudani

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACK GROUND: Day case surgery issurgery where patient returns home on same day of surgery, saving resources, money decreases in-patients number with rapid turnover. Question about the ideal type of anasthesia for such surgery is of interest of many studies. OBJECTIVE: To comparing time to discharge after perianal surgery for patient received spinal anasthesia versus patients received general anasthesia, sample was taken between February 2007,and July 2010, in a private day clinic in Baghdad. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Study included 200 patients ASA(I-II), age 18-60 years. One hundred patients had been received spinal anasthesia with small dose lidocaine 2%, other …

The Relationship Among Otic Clinical Findings And Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Population, Marwan F.Buraa, Hadeel S. Alazzawi

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: The otologic symptoms are frequents in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder due to the proximity of the ear to the temporomandibular joint, TMJ pain can often be confused with ear pain. OBJECTIVE: To verify the frequency of otic signs and symptoms with TMJ disorder. Study design: descriptive and transversal. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty five patients, with pain complaint in tragus and peritragus area from otorhinolaringology department in Aljamhori Teaching Hospital in Mosul-Iraq. Patients with ear infection, even with TMJ disorder were selected and the ones with TMJ disorder with otalgia. Then sent to maxillofacial department to examine the TMJ. …

Incdence Of Rheumatoid Arthritis [2001 To 2011], Ali Mohammed Hussein Alkazzaz

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND : The incidence of rheumatoid arthritis[RA] varies from country to another which not depend on genetic bases alone but can explained by environmental exposure and genetic and environmental interaction, area of military conflict ,there was stress induced pathway that elevates the risk for rheumatoid arthritis, in Iraq rheumatoid was 1% of population in 1975. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate incidence of RA in Babylon –Iraq from 2001-2011 PATIENTS AND METHODS: This study was done to examine the incidence of RA in Babylon between 2001-2011 by Retrospective cohort study in Merjan Teaching Hospital ,Rheumatology unit .Data included sex .birth year ,residency …

Patient Satisfaction With Health Services At Medical Ward In Al-Kindy Teaching Hospital, Huda Adnan Habib, Lamyaa Ali Hasan, Sundus Shoki Khalil

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Patient satisfaction is generally considered as extend to which the patient feel that their needs and expectations are being met by services provided. Satisfied patient are more likely to maintain consistent relationship with their care provider leading to improved compliance and better health outcomes. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the patient satisfaction to hospital services and identify factors that influences this satisfaction. PATIENT AND METHODS: Cross sectional study of 60 patients who were interviewed using a questionnaire that includes information under six main heading; 1) Patient general information; 2) Satisfaction about physician; 3) Satisfaction about nurses; 4) Satisfaction about pharmacy …

Primary Care-Based Educational Interventions To Decrease Risk Factors For Metabolic Syndrome For Adults With Major Psychotic And/Or Affective Disorders: A Systematic Review, Cynthia Nover, Sarah S. Jackson

Epidemiology Faculty Publications

Background

Individuals with major psychotic and/or affective disorders are at increased risk for developing metabolic syndrome due to lifestyle- and treatment-related factors. Numerous pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions have been tested in inpatient and outpatient mental health settings to decrease these risk factors. This review focuses on primary care-based non-pharmacological (educational or behavioral) interventions to decrease metabolic syndrome risk factors in adults with major psychotic and/or affective disorders.

Methods

The authors conducted database searches of PsychINFO, MEDLINE and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, as well as manual searches and gray literature searches to identify included studies.

Results

The authors were …

Wood County Project Homeless Connect: Final Report For Event Held October 16, 2013, Melissa W. Burek, Judith A. Leary, Adam Watkins, Mamta Ojha

Criminal Justice Faculty Publications

On October 16, 2013, Wood County, Ohio held their first Project Homeless Connect event at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Bowling Green, Ohio. Project Homeless Connect (PHC) is designed to provide immediate goods and services to homeless individuals and those nearing homelessness. It provides basic needs and critical services in one day at one location. It originated in San Francisco and was later adopted and revised by the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) to decrease homelessness in major American cities (Knetch & Martinez, 2009). PHC was created following the premises of the former President George W. Bush Administration’s policy …

Effects Of Understory Vegetation And Litter On Plant Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), N∶P Ratio And Their Relationships With Growth Rate Of Indigenous Seedlings In Subtropical Plantations, Jun Wang, Dafeng Hui, Hai Ren, Zhanfeng Liu, Long Yang

Biology Faculty Research

Establishing seedlings in subtropical plantations is very important for forest health, succession and management. Information on seedling nutrient concentrations is essential for both the selection of suitable indigenous tree species to accelerate succession of the established plantation and sustainable forest management. In this study, we investigated the concentrations of nitrogen ([N]), phosphorus ([P]), and N∶P ratio in leaves, stems and roots of seedlings of three indigenous tree species (Castanopsis chinensis, Michelia chapensis and Psychotria rubra) transplanted with removing or retaining understory vegetation and litter at two typical subtropical forest plantations (Eucalyptus plantation and native species plantation). We also measured the …

Warren V. Williams & Parsons Pc Cpas Respondent's Brief Dckt. 41209

Idaho Supreme Court Records & Briefs, All

No abstract provided.

Us Bank National Association V. Citimortgage Respondent's Brief Dckt. 41252

Idaho Supreme Court Records & Briefs, All

No abstract provided.

State V. Boehm Clerk's Record Dckt. 41594

Idaho Supreme Court Records & Briefs, All

No abstract provided.

Amino Acid Region 1000–1008 Of Factor V Is A Dynamic Regulator For The Emergence Of Procoagulant Activity, Joesph R. Wiencek, Mahesheema Na, Jamila Hirbawi, Michael Kalafatis

Chemistry Faculty Publications

Single chain factor V (fV) circulates as an Mr 330,000 quiescent pro-cofactor. Removal of the B domain and generation of factor Va (fVa) are vital for procoagulant activity. We investigated the role of the basic amino acid region 1000-1008 within the B domain of fV by constructing a recombinant mutant fV molecule with all activation cleavage sites (Arg(709)/Arg(1018)/Arg(1545)) mutated to glutamine (fV(Q3)), a mutant fV molecule with region 1000-1008 deleted (fV(ΔB9)), and a mutant fV molecule containing the same deletion with activation cleavage sites changed to glutamine (fV(ΔB9/Q3)). The recombinant molecules along with wild type fV (fV(WT)) were transiently expressed …

The Murray Ledger And Times, December 27, 2013, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Astrocyte And Purinergic Signaling In Rtn Chemoreception, Ian C. Wenker

Doctoral Dissertations

Central chemoreception is the mechanism by which the brain regulates breathing in response to changes in tissue pH/CO2. It is particularly important during sleep and its disruption has been associated with certain pathologies, including central sleep apnea and central congenital hypoventilation syndrome. A region of the brainstem called the retrotrapezoid nucleus (RTN) is thought to be an important site of central chemoreception. Recent evidence suggests that RTN chemoreception involves two mechanisms. The first appears to be H+-mediated activation of neurons via inhibition of pH-sensitive potassium channels. More recently, a second sensing mechanism has been identified; paracrine release of ATP in …

Development Of A Resource Manager Framework For Adaptive Beamformer Selection, Jeremy P. Stringer

Theses and Dissertations

Adaptive digital beamforming (DBF) algorithms are designed to mitigate the effects of interference and noise in the electromagnetic (EM) environment encountered by modern electronic support (ES) receivers. Traditionally, an ES receiver employs a single adaptive DBF algorithm that is part of the design of the receiver system. While the traditional form of receiver implementation is effective in many scenarios it has inherent limitations. This dissertation proposes a new ES receiver framework capable of overcoming the limitations of traditional ES receivers. The proposed receiver framework is capable of forming multiple, independent, simultaneous adaptive digital beams toward multiple signals of interest in …

Volatization Of Extraterrestrial Materials As Determined By Zinc Isotopic Analysis, Randal Christopher Paniello

All Theses and Dissertations (ETDs)

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Hip-Hop, Medellín And Social Change, Veronica Henao Posada

Master's Theses

This study explores the ways in which the Hip-hop movement is producing social change in Medellín, Colombia. Looking specifically at a Hip-hop school called Cuatro Elementos Skuela, which exists autonomously and with very little state support in the Medellín neighborhood of Aranjuez, I argue that young people are contributing to the reconstruction of the city’s social, cultural and economic fabric. I start by explaining the historical context of Medellín, describing the different sets of conflicts that unleashed high levels of violence and caused the fragmentation of the social, cultural and economic fabric. Moreover, I review the role of the …

Navigating The Political Divide: Lessons From Lincoln, Lmu Law Review

Lincoln Memorial University Law Review Archive

This edition is comprised of Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law’s symposium “Navigating the Political Divide: Lesson from Lincoln,” held April 20, 2012 in Knoxville, TN. Authors and speakers within this volume include: M. Akram Faizer, Charles M. Hubbard, Mark Halperin, Helen E. Lee, Michael Steele, Siegfried Wiessner, Nicholas S. Davenport, and Tracy P. Knight.

Vol.41 N.22 December 26th 2013, Brown Publishing Company

Black Voice News

No abstract provided.

A Saint John's Story, Michael Hemesath

Administration Publications

No abstract provided.

12/26/2013 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries

Obituaries

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 12/26/2013. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description.

Serious Discussions Needed On Police Tactics And False Confessions, Marc D. Falkoff

College of Law Faculty Publications

It’s a phenomenon that detectives, prosecutors, jurors and even defense lawyers typically have trouble believing: Sometimes suspects will confess to serious crimes even when they are completely innocent. “I certainly wouldn’t confess to a crime I didn’t commit!” we all think. But false confessions happen all the time and recent DNA exonerations and psychological studies suggest they occur more frequently than anyone involved with the criminal justice system should tolerate. Journalists and academic researchers increasingly understand how the typical police interrogation in the United States is structured to elicit confessions rather than gather accurate information about a crime. The techniques …