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Who Is Screened Out? Application Costs And The Targeting Of Disability Programs, Yue Li, Manasi Deschpande

Economics Faculty Scholarship

We study the effect of application costs on the targeting of disability programs. We identify these effects using the closings of Social Security Administration field offices, which provide assistance with filing disability applications. Closings lead to a persistent 16 percent decline in the number of disability recipients in surrounding areas, with the largest effects for applicants with moderately severe conditions and low education levels. Disability applications fall by only 10 percent, implying that the closings reduce targeting efficiency based on current eligibility standards. Increased congestion at neighboring offices appears more important as a channel than higher travel or information costs.

Guide Lines Vol. I, Issue 20 - November 2019, College Of Health And Human Services

GUIDE Lines

Periodic Newsletter of the Governors State University - University of Illinois, Chicago - Disparities Education Cancer research training and education project (The GUIDE Project).

An Efficient Algorithm For Mining Frequent Itemsets In Large Databases, B. Praveen Kumar, D. Paulraj

Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences

Flexible Bitmap Index and Cluster based Bit Vector (FBICBV), focus on identifying the eligible candidates from unfiltered huge volume of temporal data in order to find out frequent patterns among them. One of the best and efficient solutions is to use the mechanism of bitmap indexing and clustering. First, using bitmap index, the rich data are filtered out from the unfiltered raw dataset to be analyzed effectively. Thus, the eligible candidate data are identified through this process. Second, the frequent patterns are identified using cluster based bit vector appropriate for effective decision making. Hence, scanning of raw data is completely …

Investigation On Retinal Fundus Images For Detection Of Diabetic Retinopathy And Classification Using Anfis, R. Jayanthi, K. Bommannaraja

Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences

In this paper, a novel method is developed to establish a framework for Investigation on Retinal Fundus Images for Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy and Classification. The preprocessing is done through green-channel enhancement followed by top-hat filtering method to enhance image details for subsequent segmentation and feature extraction. The extracted features are used to train the database images using Artificial Neuro Fuzzy Interference System. The optic disc and the blood vessels are found using a supervised segmentation algorithm, damaged area and hard and soft exudates using Kirsch operator to extract the features for the classification of healthy and abnormal images of …

Development Of A Hybrid Model Of A Thermophotogenerator And An Empirical Analysis Of The Dependence Of The Efficiency Of A Photocell On Temperature, S.I. Zokirov, M.N. Sobirov, H.Kh. Tursunov, M.M. Sobirov

Journal of Tashkent Institute of Railway Engineers

This paper presents the results of experiments to analyze the efficiency of the photocell of selective radiation of a photothermogen generator at various densities. It was found that in a relatively hot climate (Uzbekistan, Ferghana), the performance of the solar cell is stable at temperatures from +25 to +35. It was found that the lowest solar cell performance (from single-crystal silicon) was about 6% and 13%, and the highest - about 15% and 16% for typical and selective lighting with triple density in a certain period of time (up to 3 and 15 minutes), respectively. The lux-ampere characteristic is given; …

"How Do We Help Everybody Heal?" Implications Of Guadalupan Devotions At Dolores Mission Parish, Jennifer Owens-Jofré

Journal of Hispanic / Latino Theology

No abstract provided.

The Doctrine Of Discovery, Latinxo Theoethics, And Human Rights, Nestor Medina

Journal of Hispanic / Latino Theology

No abstract provided.

Electronic Data Capture And Study Management, William A. Mattingly

Division of Infectious Diseases

Electronic Data Capture (EDC) is the process of recording data from a primary data source into a computerized system for improved reliability, security, and convenience. Data stored in EDC systems are used for analysis and, in the case of clinical studies, are an important part of the development pipeline for new drugs and medical devices. This text provides an introduction to data capture and the management of a scientific study using the popular EDC solution REDCap.

November 2019 Quicknotes, Southern Adventist University

QuickNotes – Advancement e-Newsletter

QuickNotes is an e-newsletter that comes from Advancement at Southern Adventist University. November 2019 edition features the article "Southern Welcomes New Vice President For Spiritual Life".

Delayed Acl Rehabilitation After Autograft Tear During Surgery: A Case Report, Rolene Yousefyan

Case Report Posters

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are one of the most common knee injuries in female soccer players that require reconstruction and rehabilitation. The incidence rate of autogenous ACL reconstruction (ACLR) complications during surgery are reported as low as 0.2% to 1.7%. There is insufficient information on the most effective rehabilitation protocol for patients with complications during surgery. Many rehabilitation protocols fail to include programs for patients who have general joint laxity. No known studies have reported on the most effective treatment for a patient with generalized laxity and an autograft rupture during surgery. The purpose of this case report was …

Effect Of Winter Canola Cultivar On Seed Yield, Oil, And Protein Content, Edmund T. Tetteh, Jason P. De Koff, Bharat Pokharel, Richard Link, Chris Robbins

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

Canola (Brassica napus L.) is an oilseed crop that can produce healthy cooking oil and animal feed byproducts. Although it is a relatively new crop, approved for human consumption less than 40 yr ago, advances in breeding have allowed for its production as a winter crop in the southeastern United States. There is little published research, however, related to its performance and quality in this region. Therefore, a study was conducted during the 2014–2015 (Year 1) and 2015–2016 (Year 2) seasons in Tennessee. Twenty-three varieties were planted in a randomized complete block design with four replications across both years …

Three Wheels United: Market Evaluation Guide, Rachael Han, Gavin Cosgrave

Miller Center Fellowship

This guide evaluates the feasibility of expanding into a new market based on factors found to be important from field research. Examples of these factors include local regulations, existing infrastructure, and driver demographics.

The Role Of Academic Libraries In Ranking Of Institutional Research Impact, Linda Östlundh

Presentations

No abstract provided.

Bibliometric Support Service For Researchers In Academic Libraries: An Example From National Medical Library At United Arab Emirates University, Khalid Pasha

Presentations

No abstract provided.

Is There A Need For Implementation Of More Specified Reporting Guidelines For The Search Process In Systematic Reviews And Meta-Analyses?, Linda Östlundh

Presentations

No abstract provided.

Finding The Evidence: Search And Reporting Methodologies For Systematic Reviews And Meta-Analyses, Linda Östlundh

Presentations

No abstract provided.

Promoting Library Resources And Services Through Student Champions, An Example From The National Medical Library At The United Arab Emirates University, Linda Östlundh, Reem Al Sheryani, Khalid Pasha

Posters

No abstract provided.

Implications Of Vital Sign Monitor And Electronic Medical Record Integration On Identification Of Patients In Deteriorating Condition, Brandon Buxton, Jefton Knight, Utkarsh Shrivastava

Transactions of the International Conference on Health Information Technology Advancement

The manual transcription of patients’ vital signs often delays entry of critical information to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems. This documentation delay within inpatient settings results in a lack of recent information on patient condition, decreased ability for providers to make clinical decisions, and an increased risk of data error. To alleviate these concerns, hospitals are adopting device interface systems which digitally integrate medical devices and EMRs. Prior studies have found that this type of system integration can potentially reduce the time spent on manual entry of information in the EMR and support other value-added activities in the hospital. However, …

Business Process Redesign In The Perioperative Process: A Case Perspective For Digital Transformation, Jim Ryan, Barbara Doster, Sandra Daily, Carmen Lewis

Transactions of the International Conference on Health Information Technology Advancement

This case study investigates business process redesign within the perioperative process as a method to achieve digital transformation. Specific perioperative sub-processes are targeted for re-design and digitalization, which yield improvement. Based on a 184-month longitudinal study of a large 1,157 registered-bed academic medical center, the observed effects are viewed through a lens of information technology (IT) impact on core capabilities and core strategy to yield a digital transformation framework that supports patient-centric improvement across perioperative sub-processes. This research identifies existing limitations, potential capabilities, and subsequent contextual understanding to minimize perioperative process complexity, target opportunity for improvement, and ultimately yield improved …

Trans Collaborations Clinical Check-In (Tc3): Initial Validation Of A Clinical Measure For Transgender And Gender Diverse Adults Receiving Psychological Services, Natalie R. Holt, Terrence Z. Huit, Grant Shulman, Jane L. Meza, Jolene Smyth, Nathan Woodruff, Richard Mocarski, Jae Puckett, Debra A. Hope

Trans Collaborations Academic Papers

One key aspect of evidence-based psychological services is monitoring progress to inform treatment decision making, often using a brief self-report measure. However, no such measure exists to support measurement based care given the distinct needs of transgender and gender diverse people (TGD), a group facing large documented health disparities and marginalization in healthcare. The purpose of the present study was to develop and provide initial psychometric validation of a short, behavioral health progress monitoring self-report measure, the Trans Collaborations Clinical Check-in (TC3). TGD communities, providers identified as TGD-affirmative, and relevant academic experts contributed to item and scale development. The final …

Bismarck To No Effect: Fertility Decline And The Introduction Of Social Insurance In Prussia, Timothy W. Guinnane, Jochen Streb

Discussion Papers

Economists have long argued that introducing social insurance will reduce fertility. The hypothesis relies on standard models: if children are desirable in part because they provide security in case of disability or old age, then state programs that provide insurance against these events should induce couples to substitute away from children in the allocation of wealth. We test this claim using the introduction of social insurance in Germany in the 1880s and 1890s. Bismarck’s social-insurance system provided health insurance, workplace-accident insurance, and old age pensions to a majority of the working population. The German case appeals because the social insurance …

Keynoter, November/December 2019, Boise State University Association Of Office Professionals

Boise State University Association of Office Professionals - Keynoter

President's Message

Holiday Auction Flyer

Holiday Auction Donations

AOP Purpose

Operation Wish Book

Bosses Breakfast Recap

Office Professional & Administrator of the Year

NAEOP Higher Education Council

NAEOP 2020 Conference

Mindfulness in the Office

Update from FOM

Tech Tips & Tricks

Special Thanks

Focus on Members

PDD, Budget, Website

Brown Bags, Membership

PSP Standards

Membership

Calendar of Events

Firefighter’S Workers’ Compensation Claims In Montana, 2007-2017: A Cost Analysis, Rylie Mutzenberger, Julia Brennan, Emily Healy, Theresa Stack, Amy Kuenzi, David P. Gilkey

Safety Health & Industrial Hygiene

The objective of this study was to examine costs associated with workers’ compensation claims from firefighters in Montana. Workers’ compensation claims data were obtained from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. The highest proportion of total benefit amount dollars was paid to male firefighters (93.7%), public employees (84.8%), and those who were 45-54 years of age at time of injury (23.9%). Part-time employees represented the employment category receiving the highest total benefit amount ($766,354). July represented the month with the highest average total benefit amount cost ($52,084). Strains and sprains, back injuries, and lifting activities all represented the highest …

Honors Oracle, November 2019, Marshall University Honors College

Honors Oracle

Marshall University’s Honors College newsletter.

Ending The Silence: Utilizing Personal Experiences To Enhance A Library Mental Health Initiative, Sabrina Thomas, Kacy J. Lovelace

Librarian Research

This article summarizes a panel presentation given at the American Library Association Annual Conference in Washington D.C. ( June 22, 2019). The panel consisted of Sabrina Thomas, research and instruction librarian at Marshall University; Leah Tolliver, director of wellness programs and the Women’s and Gender Center at Marshall University; C. Michelle Alford, senior library IT consultant at Marshall University; and Kacy Lovelace, research and student success librarian at Marshall University. Tenikka Phillips, EAP coordinator at Cabell Huntington Hospital, worked extensively on the project but was unable to take part in the panel presentation. The following is a conversation between Sabrina …

Combining Efforts: Libraries As Mental Health Safe Spaces, Sabrina Thomas, Kacy J. Lovelace

Librarian Research

In the face of seemingly insurmountable, persisting problems, what is one thing that you could do to lift that burden in your own space, in your own building, or on your own walls? This defining question led to the creation of Marshall University (MU) Libraries Mental Health Initiative. The initiative began with an art exhibition titled: “Don’t Call Me Crazy: Resiliency through Art.” The goal of this exhibition was to encourage students, faculty, and staff to create artwork informed by mental health or to help process their own mental health. With more than 30 artists and 50 pieces filling the …

Test-Retest Reliability And Minimum Detectable Change For Various Frontal Plane Projection Angles During Dynamic Tasks, David M. Werner, Stephanie Di Stasi, Cara L. Lewis, Joaquin Alberto Barrios

Physical Therapy Faculty Publications

Objective: Establish between-day test-retest reliability metrics for 2-dimensional frontal plane projection angles (FPPAs) during the lateral step-down (LSD), single-limb squat (SLS), single-limb landing (SLL), and drop vertical jump (DVJ).

Design: Test-retest reliability study

Setting: University laboratory

Participants: 20 healthy adults (12 female, age = 23.60±1.93 years old, body mass index = 24.26±2.54 kg/m²) were tested on 2 separate occasions 7-14 days apart.

Main Outcome Measures: Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC), standard errors of the measurement (SEM), and minimal detectable change (MDC) values across the LSD, SLS, SLL, and DVJ for the following body region variables: trunk, trunk on pelvis, …

Library Quarterly - November 2019, Jared Wellman, Tsukasa Cherkaoui, Paige Stewart, Leecy Barnett, Alison Leonard, Lea Iadarola, Stacy Alesi, Sabine Dantus

Library Newsletter

In this issue:

• Getting Festive
• Database Trials
• Lynn Library's First Commissioned Musical Work
• Event Recap
• Library Chat: Teachable Moments vs. Immediate Answers
• Mining Data: the Hidden Gems of the Online Library
• Amazing Images to Use for Papers & Presentations
• New Collections
• Open Educational Resources
• Where Are the Academic Catalogs?
• A Website for the Archives
• Cooking the Books
• How I Turned Imposter Syndrome into Success
• Fall 2019 Lectures & Programs

Perceptions Of Early Childhood Educators Who Left The Field: A Case Study, Tosca Grimm

CUP Ed.D. Dissertations

Early childhood education (ECE) educators’ roles in promoting the positive development of children are consistently deemed essential in research. Research also presents the severe problems of burnout and turnover in the ECE field. Specific factors such as low compensation, lack of professional development opportunities, and high-stress environments are causing continued rates of burnout across the early education arena, resulting in ECE educators leaving the field. Therefore, it is important to understand the reasons ECE educators are leaving so these challenges are recognized and remedied. A qualitative descriptive case study was used to examine the issue of ECE educator turnover due …

Empowering Sustainability Leaders: Variations On A Learning-By-Doing Theme, Karen Bieluch, Bridie Mcgreavy, Linda Silka, Aaron Strong, David Hart

New Hampshire EPSCoR

No abstract provided.