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Remuneration Of Work On Assessment During Summer 2012, Fred Mynard, Senate Executive Committee

Faculty Senate: Index

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September 4, 2012 Aasu Graduate Affairs Committee Minutes, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Office of the Registrar: Graduate Affairs Committee Minutes (Archived)

September 4, 2012 AASU Graduate Affairs Committee Minutes

College Of Education News, College Of Education, Georgia Southern University

College of Education: News & Publications (2003-2023)

• Jack Miller Presents Faculty Awards, Announces Increased Endowment

Method And Apparatus For Jet-Assisted Drilling Or Cutting, David A. Summers, Klaus Woelk, Kenneth Doyle Oglesby, Greg Galecki

Mining Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

An abrasive cutting or drilling system, apparatus and method, which includes an upstream supercritical fluid and/or liquid carrier fluid, abrasive particles, a nozzle and a gaseous or low-density supercritical fluid exhaust abrasive stream. The nozzle includes a throat section and, optionally, a converging inlet section, a divergent discharge section, and a feed section.

Three Essays In Comparative Political Economy, Ugur Ozdemir

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This thesis consists of three chapters. The first two chapters offer game theoretical models for different linkages between political parties and the citizens: programmatic linkage and clientelistic linkage. Empirical implications of these models are discussed using real world data on Turkey and USA through statistical analysis and simulation. The last chapter steps back from the specific strategies of political agents to examine in a more general context the concepts of institutional maintenance and institutional change.

Morris Leaps 22 Places In Nationwide Sustainability Survey, University Relations

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The University of Minnesota, Morris made a significant jump in Sierra magazine’s “Cool Schools” listing, a ranking of the country’s greenest four-year colleges. Morris reached 47th in the 2012 ranking while earning top scores in two categories, and was the only Minnesota school to make this year’s list.

A New Cellular Weapon To Kill Leukaemic B-Cells, Mohamed-Rachid Boulassel

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

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Vitamin D Deficiency : This Clandestine Endemic Disease Is Veiled No More, Moeness M. Alshishtawy

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Recently, scientists have generated a strong body of evidence providing new information about the preventive effect of vitamin D on a broad range of disorders. This evidence suggests that vitamin D is much more than a nutrient needed for bone health; it is an essential hormone required for regulation of a large number of physiological functions. Sufficient concentration of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D is essential for optimising human health. This article reviews the present state-of-the-art knowledge about vitamin D’s status worldwide and refers to recent articles discussing some of the general background of vitamin D, including sources, benefits, deficiencies, and dietary …

Icterus Neonatorum In Near-Term And Term Infants : An Overview, Rehan Ali, Shakeel Ahmed, Maqbool Ahmad, Khalil

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Neonatal jaundice is the yellowish discoloration of the skin and/or sclerae of newborn infants caused by tissue deposition of bilirubin. Physiological jaundice is mild, unconjugated (indirect-reacting) bilirubinaemia, and affects nearly all newborns. Physiological jaundice levels typically peak at 5 to 6 mg/dL (86 to 103 µmol/L) at 72 to 96 hours of age, and do not exceed 17 to 18 mg/dL (291–308 µmol/L). Levels may not peak until seven days of age in Asian infants, or in infants born at 35 to 37 weeks’ gestation. Higher levels of unconjugated hyperbilirubinaemia are considered pathological and occur in a variety of conditions. …

Snoring-Induced Nerve Lesions In The Upper Airway, Rajesh P. Poothrikovil, Mohammed A. Al Abri

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

The prevalence of habitual snoring is extremely high in the general population, and is reported to be roughly 40% in men and 20% in women. The low-frequency vibrations of snoring may cause physical trauma and, more specifically, peripheral nerve injuries, just as jobs which require workers to use vibrating tools over the course of many years result in local nerve lesions in the hands. Histopathological analysis of upper airway (UA) muscles have shown strong evidence of a varying severity of neurological lesions in groups of snoring patients. Neurophysiological assessment shows evidence of active and chronic denervation and re-innervation in the …

Oxidative Stress And C-Reactive Protein In Patients With Cerebrovascular Accident (Ischaemic Stroke) : The Role Of Ginkgo Biloba Extract, Imad A-J Thanoon, Hilmy As Abdul-Jabbar, Dhia A.

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the presence of oxidative stress and inflammation in ischaemic stroke patients by measuring malondialdehyde (MDA), total antioxidant status (TAS), and highly-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) in the early post-ischaemic period, and to determine the role of Ginkgo biloba therapy in correcting the markers of oxidative stress and inflammation. Methods: This study was conducted at Ibn Seena Hospital, Mosul City, Iraq and included 31 cerebrovascular accident (CVA) patients and 30 healthy controls. Ischaemic stroke patients were divided into two groups: group I (n = 15) received conventional therapy; group II (n = 16) received conventional therapy …

Assessment Methods Of An Undergraduate Psychiatry Course At A Saudi University, Mostafa Amr, Tarek Amin

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: In Arab countries there are few studies on assessment methods in the field of psychiatry. The objective of this study was to assess the outcome of different forms of psychiatric course assessment among fifth year medical students at King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.Methods: We examined the performance of 110 fifth-year medical students through objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE), traditional oral clinical examinations (TOCE), portfolios, multiple choice questions (MCQ), and a written examination. Results: The score ranges in TOCE, OSCE, portfolio, and MCQ were 32–50, 7–15, 5–10 and 22–45, respectively. In regression analysis, there was a significant correlation between OSCE …

Ovarian Hernia : A Rarity, Kamran A. Malik, Ruqaiya M. Al Shehhi, Hani Al Kalbani, Moza, Abdullah Al Harthy

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Ovarian hernias are extremely rare. The prevalence of ovaries and fallopian tubes in operable inguinal hernias is only about 2.9%. We report here an unusual case of an ovary in a hernia sac in an adult female. She presented with symptoms and signs of an incarcerated left inguinal hernia. The left ovary contained a haemorrhagic cyst and, along with the left fallopian tube and broad ligament, these were found in the sac. She underwent a left ovarian cystectomy and the inguinal hernia was repaired with mesh.

Acquired Methemoglobinaemia, Adil Al-Lawati, Nick Murch

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Acquired methemoglobinaemia is a relatively rare condition and, therefore infrequently encountered in acute medical practice. Suspicion of the condition may be triggered when the measured PaO2 is ‘out of keeping’ with the oxygen saturations that are discovered with pulse oximetry. We describe two separate cases of acquired methemoglobinaemia secondary to the recreational use of alkyl nitrites (’poppers’). The patients presented at separate times to two different teaching hospitals in London, UK. The similarity of these cases has led the authors to conclude that a raised awareness of this potentially fatal condition, and its association with a widely-available recreational drug, is …

Suture Artefacts : Explored Through Polarising Microscope, Sonal Grover, Rashmi Naik, Jayadeva Br, Ahmed Mujib

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

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First International Nursing Conference Oman Innovations In Nursing Education And Practice Leading To Quality Care Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, 28–29th November 2011, Sultan Qaboos University

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

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The Service Use Index: A Tool For Examining Rural/Urban Differences, Rosemary K. Chapin Ph.D., Beth Anne Baca Msw, Skye N. Leedahl Ma, Roxanne Rachlin Mhsa, Xanthippe Wedel Bs, Mary K. Zimmerman Phd

Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal

Development of tools for identifying and tracking differences in older adult service utilization by race, ethnicity, income, and geographic area is vital in the face of current demographic and economic changes in rural areas, particularly in areas experiencing rapid demographic changes. In this conceptual article, we explain how to calculate a service use index that compares service utilization of a specific group of older adults to that of the entire older adult population. We then illustrate its usefulness with a case example using geographic information systems (GIS). This unique approach can be utilized to understand differences across fields of practice, …

Psychological Health Of First-Year Health Professional Students In A Medical University In The United Arab Emirates, Kadayam G. Gomathi, Soofia Ahmed, Jayadevan

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the psychological health of first-year health professional students and to study sources of student stress. Methods: All first-year students (N = 125) of the Gulf Medical University (GMU) in Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE), were invited to participate in a voluntary, anonymous, self-administered, questionnaire-based survey in January 2011. Psychological health was assessed using the 12-item General Health Questionnaire. A 24-item questionnaire, with items related to academic, psychosocial and health domains was used to identify sources of stress. Pearson’s chi-squared test and the Mann-Whitney U-test were used for testing the association between …

With No West Nile Vaccine In Sight, Self-Protection Is Key, Jim Bakken

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Jablonski Presenting Lbda National Webinar, Jim Bakken

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New Studios For Uab Art Faculty To Be Revealed In Open House, Shannon Thomason

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Theatre Uab Focuses On Film With "Above The Line" Festival, Shannon Thomason

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Oracle V. Google, United States District Court For The Northern District Of California

Historical and Topical Legal Documents

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September 4, 2012, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

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Ensuring The Quality Of Research Through Maximum Access, Tom Cochrane

2012 Emerging Trends in Research Assessment Seminar

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Assessment Of University Research Effectiveness And Management, Huey-Jen Su

2012 Emerging Trends in Research Assessment Seminar

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Bibliometrics, Research Performance Evaluation, And Beyond: Towards Actionable Intelligence For Science Administrators, Policymakers, And Funders, David A. Pendlebury

2012 Emerging Trends in Research Assessment Seminar

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Welcome Address, Arnoud De Meyer

2012 Emerging Trends in Research Assessment Seminar

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