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Kocherlakota To Step Down: Three Ways He Changed The Minneapolis Fed, Louis D. Johnston

Economics Faculty Publications

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December 12, 2014, Council On University Planning And Budget

Minutes

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Commencement Convocation Program, Usf, Baccalaureates, December 12, 2014, University Of South Florida

USF Graduation and Convocation Programs

President's Fellow Medallion - Vince Roig and Paul Luna; King O'Neal Scholars - Mary Bigelow, Dana Braden, Sufyan Dawoodjee, Ryan Feigel, Beatrice Froute De Domec, Sarah Griffis, Danielle Haberer, Dennis Kirichenko, Kristen Roles, and Daniel Vieira; Outstanding Graduate - John Wendy Tuy

Measuring Changes In Knowledge And Attitudes Of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Providers After Receiving An Educational Intervention About The Value Of Human Milk In The Preterm Infant, Frances E. Smith

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

Executive Summary Measuring Changes in Knowledge and Attitudes of NICU Providers after Receiving an Educational Intervention about the Value of Human Milk in the Preterm Infant Problem Identification Human milk is proven to decrease morbidities and mortality in extremely low birth weight neonates. Health care providers must approach the mothers of these infants and explain the need for own mother's milk or consent for the use of donor milk in these infants. Providers may lack the knowledge about the importance of human milk in NICU infants, or may hold negative attitudes about human milk's contribution to the health of these …

Installation Of Zentyal; Linux Small Business Server, Olubodunde Agboola

Master of Technology Management Plan II Graduate Projects

This project work is about setting up a server for the Electronics and computer Lab of the ECET department. The current server used in this lab runs OpenBSD 3.3. OpenBSD is a Unix-like operating system which offers services such as mail server, web server, ftp server, DNS server, router, firewall, or NFS file server. However this version of openBSD is obsolete and several versions has been developed over the years, the recent version is openBSD 5.6. Furthermore, openBSD has no graphic user interface (GUI). It accepts and processes command through the command line interface. Hence, it can be defined as …

The Mace Conducts Study To Better Serve Odu Students, Jugal Patel

News Items

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Tabarã© Vã¡Zquez Back As Uruguay’S President, Reflecting Region’S Progressive Trend, Andrã©S Gaudã­N

NotiSur

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The Murray Ledger And Times, December 12, 2014, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

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English Alum Edits Tire Review And Fleet Equipment Magazines, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

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Pepperbox - December 12, 2014, Student Newspaper Of Arcata High School

The Pepperbox

Volume 87, Number 2

Decreasing Medication Errors Through The Reduction Of Avoidable Interruptions, Julia Nyznyk

Master's Projects and Capstones

In recent years, the media has been rife with stories of medical mistakes in hospitals or other health care settings that lead to patient injury or death. While most of the media attention rightfully focuses on the horrific psychological and emotional toll such injuries and deaths impose upon patients, their loved ones, and the healthcare providers involved, there is also an enormous economic cost associated with the results of such mistakes that, if not resolved, will continue to strain an already heavily burdened system. Progressive step down units are fast paced and highly demanding. This type of unit is placed …

Daily Eastern News: December 12, 2014, Eastern Illinois University

December

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Board Of Trustees Minutes, December 12, 2014, Coastal Carolina University

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

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The General Court Confirms The Commission Decision Ordering The Recovery Of State Aid Granted By Portugal To Banco Privado Português, European Union: Courts: European Court Of Justice (Ecj)

Documents

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Improving English Skills Through Video: A Conversation-Based Curriculum For Chinese Efl Adult Learners, Xiaojie Wang

Master's Projects and Capstones

In 1980, China opened its door to the outside world and eventually learning English became a tool for the drive for modernization in the country. For the past thirty years, learning English has been a goal of many. However, the overwhelming majority of Chinese students with limited vocabulary are apt to display low confidence when engaged in conversations in English. Specifically, they may fail to apply correct grammar knowledge and syntax during their communication. The purpose of this field was to create video teaching resources, based on U.S. media like television shows, to be used in EFL classes in China …

Effect Of Formulation Variables On Preparation Of Celecoxib Loaded Polylactide-Co-Glycolide Nanoparticles, Dustin L. Cooper, Sam Harirforoosh

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Polymer based nanoparticle formulations have been shown to increase drug bioavailability and/or reduce drug adverse effects. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. celecoxib) reduce prostaglandin synthesis and cause side effects such as gastrointestinal and renal complications. The aim of this study was to formulate celecoxib entrapped poly lactide-co-glycolide based nanoparticles through a solvent evaporation process using didodecyldimethylammonium bromide or poly vinyl alcohol as stabilizer. Nanoparticles were characterized for zeta potential, particle size, entrapment efficiency, and morphology. Effects of stabilizer concentration (0.1, 0.25, 0.5, and 1% w/v), drug amount (5, 10, 15, and 20 mg), and emulsifier (lecithin) on nanoparticle characterization were examined …

Into The Red: A Look Into The Reasons Why Refugees Decide To Flee, Settle Or Migrate To And From Morocco, Fadeelah E. Holivay

Master's Theses

This research paper explores some of the main reasons why refugees and asylum seekers, particularly from sub-Saharan African countries, embark on a journey and decide to settle, flee or migrate to and from Morocco. Because of this phenomenon, Morocco has seen a 96% increase of refugees migrating to the borders of Morocco each year for the past three years. Many say that this astonishing increase of migrants choosing Morocco is due to such factors as: wars breaking out regionally across central African and Middle Eastern countries causing them to flee; Morocco being a culturaly diverse francophone country whose laws and …

Effect Of Formulation Variables On Preparation Of Celecoxib Loaded Polylactide-Co-Glycolide Nanoparticles, Dustin L. Cooper, Sam Harirforoosh

ETSU Faculty Works

Polymer based nanoparticle formulations have been shown to increase drug bioavailability and/or reduce drug adverse effects. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. celecoxib) reduce prostaglandin synthesis and cause side effects such as gastrointestinal and renal complications. The aim of this study was to formulate celecoxib entrapped poly lactide-co-glycolide based nanoparticles through a solvent evaporation process using didodecyldimethylammonium bromide or poly vinyl alcohol as stabilizer. Nanoparticles were characterized for zeta potential, particle size, entrapment efficiency, and morphology. Effects of stabilizer concentration (0.1, 0.25, 0.5, and 1% w/v), drug amount (5, 10, 15, and 20 mg), and emulsifier (lecithin) on nanoparticle characterization were examined …

The Bg News December 12, 2014, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. December 12, 2014. Volume 94-Issue 47.

Prevention Of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Through Information And Education At The California Department Of Public Health, Vaisali M. Patel

Master's Projects and Capstones

Immunizations are one of the most important developments in the twentieth century towards the prevention of infectious diseases. Vaccinations against communicable diseases have helped reduce morbidity and mortality all over the world. Despite having numerous vaccines that protect individuals from serious and deadly diseases, vaccination rates in the United States remain at an all-time low. The Information and Education section of the Immunization Branch within the Division of Communicable Disease Control at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) focuses on working with local health departments, primary care providers, immunization coalitions, and other statewide organizations to increase the rates of …

Critical Media Literacy: A Curriculum For Middle School English Teachers, Jennifer J. Hale

Master's Projects and Capstones

This project provides an introductory, critical media literacy curriculum for middle school English teachers, which is designed to build upon students’ academic language proficiency and critical-thinking skills through media-based content. The targeted proficiency level ranges from high-intermediate English language learners to native English speakers.

The curriculum focuses on developing the critical-thinking skills needed to analyze complex media messages. This process helps students to discover how media is socially constructed and how it aims to convey particular messages for particular purposes. The teacher’s goal is to facilitate students’ understanding of media in order for them to become more conscientious of their …

Empowering Female English Language Learners To Pursue Computer Science Fields: A Practical 4-Hour Workshop For Beginning Teachers In High School, Osaro Althouse

Master's Projects and Capstones

Female English language learners (FELLs) are not taken under consideration when trying to attract new student populations to computer science fields. Frequently, females are studied cohesively without regard to their individual distinctions and challenges. This unique population has to overcome traditional gender perceptions and linguistic confronts when considering the field of computer science. This paper provides a practical four-hour workshop for novice teachers in high school that are eager to empower female English language learners (FELLs) that demonstrate potential or are interested in entering computer science fields. An overview of research within the last ten years is exhibited, which includes …

Beberapa Parameter Kimia Yang Mempengaruhi Pertumbuhan Rumput Laut Merah Kappaphycus Alvarezii (Doty) Di Perairan Lebih-Dalam, Petrus A. Wenno, Rajuddin Syamsuddin, Magdalena Latuihamallo

Chimica et Natura Acta

Secara konvesional, budi daya rumput laut memerlukan wilayah besar pada perairan dangkal, tetapi tidak semua air cocok untuk pembiakannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh beberapa parameter kimia yang cocok untuk tumbuhnya ganggang merah Kappaphycus alvarezii di perairan laut dalam. Penelitian ini difasilitasi dengan beberapa rakit gantung yang ditempatkan secara diagonal, satu di bawah yang lain, pada kedalaman 100, 250, 400, 550 dan 700 cm. Pemotongan tunas dari strain hijau dan coklat digunakan sebagai bibit awal dengan berat 50, 100 dan 150 g. Semua tunas diikat pada tali nilon dengan diameter 1 mm yang sudah diatur pada tali dengan diameter …

Sintesis Dan Karakterisasi Senyawa 3,3’-Benzilidena Bis- 4 – Hidroksi Kumarin Untuk Sediaan Radioterapi, Duyeh Setiawan, Diana Rakhmawaty

Chimica et Natura Acta

Penelitian yang sedang dikembangkan saat ini adalah senyawa kimia yang memiliki aktivitas biologis anti kanker, salah satunya adalah senyawa turu kumarin yaitu 3,3’-benzilidena bis-4-hidroksikumarin. Senyawa kumarin dapat membentuk kompleks stabil dengan ion logam valensi tiga yang bersifat radioisotop untuk meningkatkan aktivitas biologinya terhadap anti kanker. Penelitian ini bertujuan melakukan sintesis dan karakterisasi kumarin sebagai ligan untuk disiapkan dalam pembuatan senyawa kompleks kumarin bertanda radioisotop untuk sediaan radioterapi. Senyawa kumarin disintesis dengan cara mereaksikan benzaldehid dan 4-hidroksikumarin melalui reaksi kondensasi. Karakterisasi senyawa kumarin meliputi penentuan titik leleh, FTIR, 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR. Hasil karakterisasi kumarin diperoleh dalam bentuk kristal berwarna putih sebanyak 5,79 …

Ekstraksi Gadolinium Dan Samarium Dari Mineral Monasit Secara Ekstraksi Dengan Ligan Etilendiamintrimetilenfosfonat (Edtmp), Anni Anggraeni, Titin Sofyatin, Husein H. Bahti

Chimica et Natura Acta

Unsur tanah jarang yaitu gadolinium dan samarium telah banyak dimanfaatkan pada berbagai industri, bahkan bidang kedokteran. Pada penelitian ini telah dilakukan isolasi Unsur Tanah Jarang (UTJ) dari mineral monasit sebanyak 500 g dan mengelompokkannya berdasarkan pH pengendapan menjadi UTJ Berat, UTJ sedang, dan UTJ ringan, masing-masing kelompok UTJ tersebut dianalisis dengan instrumen XRF dan ICP-OES. Kajian ekstraksi UTJ sedang dengan ligan EDTMP yaitu: Gd-EDTMP, Sm-EDTMP, Ce-EDTMP telah dilakukan dan efisiensi ekstraksinya di evaluasi menggunakan metode spektrofotometri sinar tampak menggunakan xylenol orange. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengelompokkan berhasil dilakukan secara pengendapan dengan ammonium hidroksida pada pH 6,30 – 6,90 untuk mengendapkan …

Dilema Antara Hobi Dan Bisnis Perdagangan Burung Serta Konservasi Burung, Johan Iskandar

Chimica et Natura Acta

Paper discusses result of study on the development of hobby on bird keeping, bird song contest, bird trade business, and conservation strategy for bird sustainable use, based on case study undertaken in the Bandung urban and surrounding areas. The combination of qualitative and quantitative method with descriptive analysis was used in this study. The result of study shows that based on direct inventory it was recorded 96 bird species of 24 families which were being kept by thirty respondents. Among the total species, 29 species and races were recorded as domit, namely anis merah (Zoothera citrina), murai batu (Copsychus malabaricus), …

Biofilm Microenvironment Analysis Systems For Medicine And Agriculture, Jinzi Deng

Doctoral Dissertations

Biofilms are aggregated bacteria embedded in extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). Biofilms are the dominant growth form of bacteria in most natural environments, and are also important in many industrial and in vivo settings. The function of a biofilm system is inherently different from the function of the same cells dispersed in liquid culture. Existing methods to study biofilm either do not maintain the essential biofilm architecture or do not capture the dynamic nature of their responses. This research describes the development of a set of biofilm microenvironment analysis systems that maintain the essential micro-scale structure of biofilms. These systems are …

Beyond The Economic: The Freedoms, Capabilities, And Social Capital Of Latin American Women Entrepreneurs In San Francisco, Melia M. Vilain

Master's Theses

In light of the scholarly debate surrounding the goals and mixed effects of development programs, particularly in recent years in relation to microfinance, this study investigates the effects of economic development programs on Latin American women entrepreneurs in San Francisco’s Mission District. It demonstrates that microfinance, when combined with education, can provide important non-economic benefits that contribute to increased freedoms and capabilities for immigrant women entrepreneurs. Drawing on qualitative interviews with ten business owners, as well as a review of the existing literature surrounding development, immigration, and gender, this research argues that owning a business in the US can produce …

Exploring The Intersection Of Creative Practice Development And Second Language Acquisition In Adult Artists Professionally Connected To Seattle, Megan E. Deangelo

Master's Theses

Artists’ voices are disproportionately being excluded from international discourse because current English language education does not adequately serve this population of learners. This study was conducted as a catalyst for inquiry into the most effective ways artists acquire English so as to inform the development of curricula and programs to address their language learning needs. This study’s theoretical framework is created by Long’s (1981) interaction hypothesis and Skehan’s (1996) theory of task-based learning. The author proposes that artists’ English language learning experiences would be more fruitful if they were patterned after the interactions to which they are accustomed in their …

Combating Hiv/Aids In Marginalized Communities: Papua And West Papua Provinces, Indonesia, Bani Cheema

Master's Theses

My study focuses on foreign aid and local initiatives for HIV/AIDS prevention in eastern Indonesia using the provinces of Papua and West Papua as a case study. The two provinces are home to indigenous tribal groups that are socioeconomically marginalized and most affected by the epidemic. My research investigates behavior change communication as a principal strategy undertaken by multiple organizations for HIV/AIDS prevention in this region. I take a qualitative approach by examining the effectiveness of this strategy in local communities and by revealing social and cultural barriers that impede success. Obstacles that negatively impact prevention efforts include structural violence, …