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Irvine Welsh, Trainspotting (1993), Craig Lamont

Studies in Scottish Literature

Discusses the continuing power of Welsh's classic novel, set among violent drug addicts in Edinburgh, and the parallels it suggests between individual self-loathing, self-harm, and dependency, and Scottish attitudes to national identity in the 1990s.

Gavin Douglas's Aeneados: Caxton's English And 'Our Scottis Langage', Jacquelyn Hendricks

Studies in Scottish Literature

Discusses the Scots poet Gavin Douglas's translation of Virgil's Aeneid into Scots, and Douglas's treatment of his predecessor William Caxton's translation of Virgil into English, arguing that Douglas associates Caxton's English with a barbaric world of monsters and beasts, in contrast to Scots which is seen as expressing civilized classical values, and that Douglas's translation, by enhancing and showcasing the literary power of Scots for a wider audience, successfully resisted for at least forty years the linguistic standardization initiated by the burgeoning print industry.

Beattie's The Minstrel: A Missing Link In Scottish Poetry, Ian C. Robertson

Studies in Scottish Literature

Discusses the Scottish poet James Beattie's poetry, especially his major work The Minstrel, and his shorter poem in Scots, "To Mr Alexander Ross," in terms of his connections, role and influence within the Scottish poetry and culture of the mid- to late 18th century, arguing that without taking into account Beattie's complex relationship to Scottish, and specifically Aberdonian, culture, the development of 18th century Scottish poetry between Ramsay and Burns cannot be adequately understood.

The Scotch Bard And 'The Planting Line': New Documents On Burns And Jamaica, Clark Mcginn

Studies in Scottish Literature

Based on newly-identified documents, reexamines Burns's plan in 1786 to emigrate to Jamaica to take a job on a Scottish-owned slave plantation, and the timing and circumstances of his eventual decision to stay in Scotland, concluding that Burns "kept his options open to the last moment," and that the new documents might mean Burns "sought to prosper from chattel slavery," and "only dropped the opportunity because a better offer came along, not because of any moral scruples."

Immigrant Communities, Cultural Conflicts, And Intermarriage In Ann Marie Di Mambro's Tally's Blood, Ian Brown

Studies in Scottish Literature

Discusses the stage history, structure and themes of Anne Marie Di Mambro’s play Tally’s Blood (1990), especially in terms of the cultural stresses on Italian immigrant families in Scotland in the 1930s and the impact on them of the Second World War.

'Not In Egerer'? (Some Of) What We Still Don't Know About Burns Bibliography, Patrick Scott

Studies in Scottish Literature

Briefly reviews developments in Burns bibliography since J.W. Egerer's Bibliography of Robert Burns (1964), examines the kinds of material that Egerer aimed to include and exclude, and presents a series of brief case-studies illustrating the desirability of additional research, especially on early publication in non-book formats, for obtaining a fuller picture of Burns's textual history and readership.

Burns And Chapbooks: A Bibliographer's Twilight Zone, Iain Beavan

Studies in Scottish Literature

Based on records for 358 chapbooks containing material by Robert Burns, published in Scotland, England and Ireland, between the 1780s and the 1880s, provides statistical information on their distribution by date and place of publication, and discusses some of the special research issues raised by this publication format, especially relating to the attribution (and misattribution) of authorship.

Books Noted And Received, Patrick Scott

Studies in Scottish Literature

Short reviews and brief notices of twenty-one recent books in Scottish literary studies.

Contributors To Ssl 43:2

Studies in Scottish Literature

No abstract provided.

A Novel Model Of “Remedy And Elimination Of Tuberculosis”, Akanksha Mishra

Master's Theses

Tuberculosis (TB), is one of the top ten causes of death worldwide. TB is commonly linked to poverty and creates poverty as it is the single largest cause of death in the 15-49-year-old age group in South-East Asia (WHO, 2017). It is also linked to the HIV population, and its leading cause of death. TB is effected by socio-economic factors, cultural factors, and health policy. My goal of this dissertation is to identify systematic approaches that shall support the mission set by World Health Organization (WHO): to eliminate TB globally by the year 2050. Measures might include addressing social barriers …

Tastes Of Faith: Jewish Eating In The United States, Leah Hochman

The Jewish Role in American Life: An Annual Review

"Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are," wrote the 18th Century French politician and musician Jean Brillat-Savarin, giving expression to long held assumptions about the role of food, taste, and eating in the construction of cultural identities.

Foodways—the cultural, religious, social, economic, and political practices related to food consumption and production—unpack and reveal the meaning of what we eat, our tastes. They explain not just our flavor profiles, but our senses of refinement and judgment. They also reveal quite a bit about the history and culture of how food operates and performs in society. …

Response Of Appetite And Appetite Regulating Hormones To Acute Hypoxia, Morgan Busboom, Robert Shute, Dustin Slivka

Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments

AIM: To determine the acute response of appetite and appetite regulating hormones after exposure to simulated altitude. METHODS: Seven males and five females (height: 178.9 ± 2.3 cm; weight: 77.3 ± 7.2 kg; body fat: 18.4 ± 1.7%) participated in two, three-hour trials in a hypoxic (5000 m) and normoxic (350 m) environment. Blood samples were collected prior to and immediately following three hours of exposure for the measurement of leptin, adiponectin, and acylated ghrelin. Appetite, acute mountain sickness, heart rate, blood oxygenation, tissue oxygenation, respiration rate, and whole body gases were also measured. RESULTS: Leptin was not different between …

Occupational Therapy Treatment Of Distal Radius Fractures: Best Practices, Erika Schleis

Honors Theses

This paper describes information on best practices for occupational therapy treatment of distal radius fractures including current information about etiology, incidence and prevalence, diagnostic criteria, comorbidities, associated client factors involved in this injury and the effects of this condition on occupational performance. Two hypothetical case studies are presented using evidence-based treatment information. Discussion of additional research necessary to continue to determine best practice approaches is presented.

A Closer Look At Water Quality, Illegal Dumping And Community Engagement In The Coney Island Creek, Molly Nugent

Capstones

According to data science and policy blog I Quant NY, the Coney Island Creek is one of the dirtiest waterways in the city. It’s filthier than the Newtown Creek or the Gowanus Canal, which are both designated as federal superfund sites. The creek is a sanctuary for residents who want it to be cleaner and want to be in the know when it comes to dangerous levels of bacteria in the water.

What my reporting partner and I, Kyle Mackie, found was that the community has largely been kept in the dark. The DEP has been investigating both small and …

Coping With Labor Education For Nurses, Donna Vo

Master's Projects and Capstones

The “Coping With Labor Education for Nurses” education plan is substantiated by data from the California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) vaginal birth initiative toolkit and other research. Evidence-based data from multiple sources indicates that improving how labor support is offered at the bedside for the laboring patient can potentially decrease cesarean rates, reduce expenses, and increase savings. The objectives of this plan are to improve patient advocacy and the level of labor support interventions labor and delivery nurses will provide for patients to improve patient satisfaction score above 80%, decrease or maintain cesarean rates below 24.9%, and improve patient …

Reducing Intraventricuar Hemorrhage, Nakia Green

Master's Projects and Capstones

Abstract

Global Aim:

Between September 2017 and September 2018 we aim to reduce the rate of grade III and grade IV intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in infants less than or equal to 32 weeks gestation, or less than or equal to 1500 grams from 11% to 5%.

Project Aim:

Develop a best practice bundle for the Prevention of Intraventricular Hemorrhage with implementation of best practice of midline head positioning for infants less than or equal to 32 weeks gestation or less than or equal to 1500 grams by October 2017.

Setting:

Level III, 64 bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Quality …

Improving Oral Care Practices And Aspiration Risk Assessment To Mitigate Risk Of Hospital Acquired Pneumnia, Jeniffer Baker

Master's Projects and Capstones

Abstract

The aim of Improving Oral Care Practices and Aspiration Risk Assessment to Mitigate Risk of Hospital Acquired Pneumonia is to decrease rates of hospital acquired pneumonia (HAP) on a 16 bed Transitional Care Unit (TCU) with a mixed skill staff. The theme of the project is risk reduction with improved patient outcomes and cost reduction as reasons for implementation. Fourteen cases of HAP were reported in the last 5 quarters which accounts for 48% of all in-patient acquired infections. Through policy development, standardization of oral care technique, and improved risk factor assessment, the project goal is to decrease rates …

Prevention Of Childhood Obesity And Diabetes, Karen Carig

Master's Projects and Capstones

One of the public health concerns that have been on the rise is childhood obesity and diabetes. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey indicate that approximately one-third of children in the United States are overweight or obese with 17% meeting criteria for obesity (Pulgaron and Delamater, 2014). This crisis exists nationally and internationally which can effect children in the following ways: physically, socially, psychologically and mentally. Although, genetics also play a role in these diseases, environmental factors, lifestyle preferences and cultural environmental play have a major influence. My internship with the Food Education Project covers a better understanding to …

Ready, Set, Action: Potential Breakthrough Therapy For Treatment-Resistant Depression, Alvin Garlejo

Master's Projects and Capstones

Major depressive disorder is a psychiatric illness that is associated with a variety of debilitating symptoms such as persistent sadness, lack of interest and motivation, lassitude, pessimistic thoughts, and in severe cases, suicidal ideation and behavior. Current psychological and pharmacological treatments have been demonstrated efficacious; however, an ever-growing number of individuals frequently report minimal to no improvement with these treatments; and in some cases, a worsening of symptoms. This inadequacy to treatment is commonly known as treatment-resistant depression. At Kadima Neuropsychiatry Institute, Dr. Feifel treats individuals with treatment-resistant depression with advanced treatments such as TMS and ketamine. During my fieldwork …

Is ‘Military Necessity’ Enough? Lincoln’S Conception Of Executive Power In Suspending Habeas Corpus In 1861, Evan Mclaughlin

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

In May 1861, President Abraham Lincoln's decision to suspend habeas corpus in Baltimore following an attack on Federal troops as they marched through Baltimore on April 19th to answer Lincoln’s call to defend the Capitol. To complicate matters further, Congress was still in recess, so they could not legislate a solution to the growing insurgency. In order to check these actions, Abraham Lincoln authorized General Scott to suspend Habeas Corpus between Baltimore and Philadelphia. When John Merryman was arrested, detained, and denied habeas corpus, Chief Justice Roger B. Taney issued an in-chambers decision, Ex Parte Merryman, to voice his …

The Effect Of Z-Binding Yarns On The Electrical Properties Of 3d Woven Composites, Mohamed Nasr Saleh, Arief Yudhanto, Gilles Lubineau, Constantinos Soutis

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Electrical resistance monitoring (ERM) has been used to study the effect of the z-binding yarns on the initial electrical resistance (ER) and its change of three architectures of 3D woven carbon fiber composites namely (orthogonal "ORT", layer-to-layer "LTL" and angle interlock "AI") when tested in tension. Specimens are loaded in on-axis "warp" and off-axis "45°" directions. In situ ERM is achieved using the four-probe technique. Monotonic and cyclic "load/unload" tests are performed to investigate the effect of piezo-resistivity and residual plasticity on resistance variation. The resistance increases for the off-axis loaded specimens (∼90%) is found to be higher than that …

Modified Pid Controller Design For Active Transverse Anti-Rolling System For Ships With Low Roll Motion, Hsing-Cheng Yu, Jhih-Jyun You

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

Multi-domain physical modeling software with an intuitive simulation methodology using MapleSim was adopted in this study to create a rigid body structure model of an active transverse anti-rolling system (ATARS) of a container ship. At the same time, a ship stability analysis was also conducted to determine the force model, dynamic equilibrium, and motion behavior of the ATARS of the container ship. Once various external transverse force generated by waves impact varied roll angles of the ATARS on the vessel, a modified proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller designed to improve the capability of the active stabilizer fins used in the ATARS is …

Experimental Assessment Of Suspended Sediment Concentration Changed By Solitary Wave, Jae-Nam Cho, Chang-Geun Song, Kyu-Nam Hwang, Seung-Oh Lee

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

A large scale solitary wave causes a lot of sediment transportation and coastal beach erosion, for example tsunami is the one type of solitary waves. During passing such solitary wave over coastal region, higher energy on sediment transportation near bottom would bring to massive geomorphological changes and even worse damages in life and economics. The major objective of this study is to analyze the incipient motion of sediment suspended from bottom by a solitary wave through hydraulic experiments and numerical simulations. First, to estimate the process of sediment transport the experimental study was carried out in the prismatic rectangular channel …

The Nonlinear Dynamics And Anti-Sway Tracking Control For Offshore Container Crane On A Mobile Harbor, You-Gang Sun, Hai-Yan Qiang, Junqi Xu, Da-Shan Dong

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

The offshore container crane (OCC), as a novel maritime container transfer system, can handle container from a large container-ship anchored in open sea to address the congestion and limited water-depth of port. However, for the wave- and wind-induced movements of the ship, the crane's control system should be redesigned to ensure the load transfer on the sea. In this paper, we derive the nonlinear dynamic equations of OCC system subjected to the ship motions based on dynamic analysis. Then a double-layer sliding manifold is constructed to realize the position tracking and sway control simultaneously, irrespective of ship motions and parameters …

Numerical Computation Of The Transient Salinity Distribution In A Macro-Tidal Estuary, Seung Oh Lee, Chang Geun Song

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

In this study, the flow reversal and salinity distribution associated with tidal effects were investigated at a macro-tidal estuary located in tidal range of the Yellow Sea in South Korea. A 2-D hydrodynamic model (RMA-2) and a 2D advectiondispersion model (RAM4) were employed to simulate flow behavior and salinity distribution, respectively. The results showed that reverse flow occurred five times over 3-day period and the maximum reverse flow extended over 32.9 km upstream. Salinity distribution was obtained by estimating the salinity input with analytical solution of advection-dispersion equation. The total length of the saline wedge calculated from numerical simulation was …

Simulation And Motion Analysis Of Deepwater Manifold Lifting, Zhiwei Chen, Tingdi Zhao, Jian Jiao, Dongfeng Mao

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

The development and utilization of oil and gas resources has expanded to deep water. The installation of a subsea manifold is crucial for developing offshore oil-gas fields. In this study, we used the lifting installation method (LIM) to install a subsea manifold. First, the appropriate environmental parameters were selected through the analysis of environmental loads at the Liwan 3-1 Gasfield in the South China Sea. The wind and wave spectra were selected using noise power density and Joint North Sea Wave Project spectra, respectively. The entire lifting and installation system that responds to environmental loads comprised a vessel, cable, and …

Energy Efficient Trajectory Design For The Underwater Vehicle With Bounded Inputs Using The Global Optimal Sliding-Mode Control, Mai The Vu, Hyeung-Sik Choi, Jin-Il Kang, Dae-Hyung Ji, Hyun Joong

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

In this paper, we propose a novel global sliding mode controller (SMC) for an uncertain linear time-varying second order system. The proposed controller was implemented on the underwater vehicle (UV) with uncertainty of bounded parameters and disturbances within limited control input. By applying the proposed controller to the second-order UV system, the arrival time at the reference position and the maximum allowable acceleration are expressed in a closed-form equation if ranges of parametric uncertainties and reference inputs are specified. The closed-form equation can be utilized in designing the capacity of vehicle systems with the condition of the minimum arrival time …

Real-Time Method For Calculating Retardation Functions, Li-Hao Yuan, Yue-Sheng Ma, Ying-Fei Zan, Zhao-Hui Wu

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

To meet the demand for real-time calculation of time-domain motion equations, a state-space model was established to replace the convolution integral method to improve computational efficiency. On the basis of the HYSY201 vessel, the impulse response curve fitting method and the realization theory method based on the time-domain identification theory were compared to establish the state-space model. The results of roll decay simulation conducted using the state-space model and the convolution integral method were verified against decay test results. The simulation results for retardation function, radiation forces, and motion time histories calculated using the state-space model and the convolution integral …

Survey Of Trajectory Tracking Control Of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, Wen-Yang Gan, Da-Qi Zhu, Wei-Li Xu, Bing Sun

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are powerful instruments that enable the exploration of the ocean. In recent years, AUVs have been developed considerably. Trajectory tracking control, which has been a major research focus for many decades due to its variety of applications, is one of the key advancements in the AUV technology. This paper presents six trajectory tracking control methods: PID (proportion integration differentiation) control, fuzzy control, adaptive control, sliding mode control, backstepping control, and neural network control. A few novel methods for trajectory tracking control are also introduced. First, the concept of trajectory tracking control for an AUV and the …

Modeling Of Dynamic Behavior For Port Structures Using The Performance-Based Seismic Design, Cheng-Yu Ku, Jing-Jong Jang, Jui-Ying Lai, Ming-Jr Hsieh

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

The paper presents a pioneer study on numerical modeling of dynamic behavior for port structures using the performancebased seismic design in Taiwan. Since Taiwan is located in earthquake prone area, there is significant interest in improving prediction of the behavior of port structures subjected to seismic loading. The investigation of port structures using three different analysis methods including the simplified analysis, the simplified dynamic analysis, and the dynamic analysis were adopted for evaluating the performance of the cellular quay wall and sheet pile quay wall. In addition, the effective stress analysis with the consideration of the pore pressure generation and …