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Identity Development: Adolescence Through Adulthood

Preface PART I. INTRODUCTION Perspectives on Identity Origins of Identity: Erik Erikson Contemporary Approaches to Identity: An Overview Key Similarities and Differences Across Identity Models Back to the Beginning PART II. ADOLESCENCE Identity in Early Adolescence Intersection of Biological, Psychological, and Societal Influences on Identity in Early Adolescence: An Overview Coming to Terms With Pubertal Change: Identity Implications Timing of Pubertal Change: Identity Implications Identity and Sexuality Contexts Affecting Early Adolescent Identity Development Back to the Beginning Answers to Chapter Questions Identity in Mid-Adolescence Intersection of Biological, Psychological, and Societal Influences on Identity in Mid-Adolescence: An Overview Identity and Sexuality Identity and Vocation Identity and Meaningful Values Contexts Affecting Mid-Adolescent Identity Development Back to the Beginning Answers to Chapter Questions Identity in Late Adolescence Intersection of Biological, Psychological, and Societal Influences on Identity in Late Adolescence: An Overview The Second Separation-Individuation Process and Identity Formation The Beginnings of Intimacy Actualizing Vocational Directions Identity, Meaningful Values, and Personality Contexts Affecting Late Adolescent Identity Development Back to the Beginning Answers to Chapter Questions Selected Identity Issues of Adolescence Identity and Adoption Identity and Unemployment Identity and Ethnicity Identity and Residential Relocation Back to the Beginning Answers to Chapter Questions PART III. ADULTHOOD Identity in Early Adulthood Intersection of Biological, Psychological, and Societal Influences on Identity in Early Adulthood: An Overview The Course of Identity in Early Adulthood The Contents of Identity in Early Adulthood Identity and Intimacy in Early Adulthood Identity and Generativity in Early Adulthood Contexts Affecting Early Adult Identity Development Back to the Beginning Answers to Chapter Questions Identity in Middle Adulthood Intersection of Biological, Psychological, and Societal Influences on Identity in Middle Adulthood: An Overview The Course of Identity in Middle Adulthood The Contents of Identity in Middle Adulthood Identity and Generativity in Middle Adulthood Contexts Affecting Identity Development During Middle Adulthood Back to the Beginning Answers to Chapter Questions Identity in Late Adulthood Intersection of Biological, Psychological, and Societal Influences on Identity in Late Adulthood: An Overview The Course of Identity in Late Adulthood The Contents of Identity in Late Adulthood Identity and Integrity in Late Adulthood Contexts Affecting Identity in Late Adulthood Back to the Beginning Answers to Chapter Questions Selected Identity Issues of Adulthood Identity and Loss of an Intimate Relationship Identity and Infertility Identity and Threats to Physical Integrity Identity and Coming to Terms With Death Back to the Beginning Answers to Chapter Questions PART IV. EPILOGUE References Author Index Subject Index About the Author
Wireless insite software verification via analysis and comparison of simulation and measurement results

The paper discusses the process of outdoor software prediction of radio wave propagation, practical realization of the simulation and measurement procedure and a comparative analysis of obtained results. In this regard, the Wireless InSite has been used to perform precise estimation of value and spatial distribution of total power and RMS of electric field strength. Handling by the Wireless InSite software and calculation of specified parameters, in frequency bands of 900 MHz and 1800 MHz, is briefly described. Practical realization of measuring of the same parameters, at the same locations and under the same circumstances as the simulation had, are also described. This has enabled detailed and relevant comparison of simulation and measurement results and ultimately verification of the Wireless InSite software using comprehensive analyses of quality and accuracy. The obtained results are also compared with the limits prescribed by the Rule 37/2008 on limiting the emission of electromagnetic radiation of the Council of the Communications Regulatory Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Tunneling and propagation of vacuum bubbles on dynamical backgrounds

In the context of bubble universes produced by a first-order phase transition with large nucleation rates compared to the inverse dynamical time scale of the parent bubble, we extend the usual analysis to non-vacuum backgrounds. In particular, we provide semi-analytic and numerical results for the modified nucleation rate in FLRW backgrounds, as well as a parameter study of bubble walls propagating into inhomogeneous (LTB) or FLRW spacetimes, both in the thin-wall approximation. We show that in our model, matter in the background often prevents bubbles from successful expansion and forces them to collapse. For cases where they do expand, we give arguments why the effects on the interior spacetime are small for a wide range of reasonable parameters and discuss the limitations of the employed approximations.
Sub-nanosecond switching of a tantalum oxide memristor

We report sub-nanosecond switching of a metal–oxide–metal memristor utilizing a broadband 20 GHz experimental setup developed to observe fast switching dynamics. Set and reset operations were successfully performed in the tantalum oxide memristor using pulses with durations of 105 and 120 ps, respectively. Reproducibility of the sub-nanosecond switching was also confirmed as the device switched over consecutive cycles.
An active disturbance rejection based approach to vibration suppression in two-inertia systems

This study concerns with the resonance problems in motion control, typically described in a two-inertia system model as compliance between the motor and load. We reformulate the problem in the framework of active disturbance rejection control (ADRC), where the resonance is assumed unknown and treated as disturbance, estimated and mitigated. This allows the closed-loop bandwidth to go well beyond the resonant frequency, which is quite difficult with the existing methods. In addition, such level of performance is achieved with minimum complexity in the controller design and tuning: no parameter estimation or adaptive algorithm is needed, and the controller is tuned by adjusting one parameter, namely, the bandwidth of the control loop. It is also shown that the proposed solution applies to both the velocity and position control problems, and the performance is monitored at both motor side and load side, with the latter case much more indicative of true quality of the control system, and the fact that ADRC offers an effective and practical motion control solution, in the presence of unknown resonant frequency within the bandwidth of the control system.
Investigation of Periodic-Disturbance Identification and Rejection in Spacecraft

Spacecraft periodic-disturbance rejection using a realistic spacecraft hardware simulator and its associated models is investigated. The effectiveness of the dipole-type disturbance rejection filter on the current realistic nonlinear rigid-body spacecraft model is validated. However, it is shown that the rejection filter is not robust to disturbance frequency uncertainty. Therefore, system identification techniques are needed if the disturbance frequency is unknown or changing. Based on experience with the current test bed, two simple closed-loop system identification methods are introduced to experimentally identify the disturbance frequency using data from the control input torque signal. It is shown that an incorrect filter frequency results in beating of the control input torque. Examination of the beat envelope leads to tuning of the rejection filter. I. Introduction
Psychological Net Worth: Finding the Balance between Psychological Capital and Psychological Debt

This study examined a proposed framework of psychological net worth that builds on the current psychological capital conceptualization of positive psychological assets provided to an organization by articulating the construct of psychological debt or those psychological liabilities in an organization identified as organizational commitment, organizational citizenship behaviors, professionalism and subjective-wellbeing. Psychological debt is described as the negative individual attributes that hamper productivity, morale and effectiveness in organizations and are described using the dimension of emotional labor, job insecurity, job stress, job deviance, and stigmatic injustice. Data were collected from 166 third and fourth year medical students and 56 physician mentors in a Midwestern medical school using Hierarchical Linear Modeling with results indicating several significant relationships between Psychological Capital and Psychological Debt, including an interactive effect with psychological capital and psychological debt on organizational outcomes.
Regulation of mTOR, Metabolic Fitness, and Effector Functions by Cytokines in Natural Killer Cells

The control of cellular metabolism is now recognized as key to regulate functional properties of immune effectors such as T or Natural Killer (NK) cells. During persistent infections or in the tumor microenvironment, multiple metabolic changes have been highlighted in T cells that contribute to their dysfunctional state or exhaustion. NK cells may also undergo major phenotypic and functional modifications when infiltrating tumors that could be linked to metabolic alterations. The mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) kinase is a central regulator of cellular metabolism. mTOR integrates various extrinsic growth or immune signals and modulates metabolic pathways to fulfill cellular bioenergetics needs. mTOR also regulates transcription and translation thereby adapting cellular pathways to the growth or activation signals that are received. Here, we review the role and regulation of mTOR in NK cells, with a special focus on cytokines that target mTOR such as IL-15 and TGF-β. We also discuss how NK cell metabolic activity could be enhanced or modulated to improve their effector anti-tumor functions in clinical settings.
Determination of biological characteristics of Artemia salina (Crustacea: Anostraca) population from Sabkhet Sijoumi (NE Tunisia)

1 - Artemia (Crustacea, Anostraca) are typical inhabitants of extreme environment, as inland salt lakes and coastal salterns, distributed all over the world. This species has been shown to be an irreplaceable live feed for marine and shrimp larvae, and can be used by biologist for studying their evolution and developmental biology. 2 - The aim of this paper is to determinate the biological characteristics of Artemia salina of Sabkhet Sijoumi (NE Tunisia) using cysts and naupliar biometrics, as well as lipid and fatty acid profiles and reproductive characteristics. 3 - The results showed that the hydrated cysts measured 260.9 ± 25.6 μm in diameter and the freshly hatched nauplii 436.7 ± 49.7 μm in length. The study of fatty acid methyl esters revealed that the Sijoumi Artemia population belongs to the “marine” type of Artemia showing a high level of eicosapentaenoic acid (C20:5n-3, 14.73 ± 0.78%). The reproductive characteristics revealed that the percentage of oviparous offspring was 28.42%. 4 - This study is a contribution to the characterization of Artemia population from the African coast of the Mediterranean region. Morover, Artemia from Sabkhet Sijoumi showed that this strain can be used as an acceptable food source in aquaculture hatcheries.
Association of Mortalin (HSPA9) with Liver Cancer Metastasis and Prediction for Early Tumor Recurrence*

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is well known for poor prognosis and short survival because of high recurrence rate even after curative surgery. Today there is no available biomarker or biochemical test to indicate HCC recurrence, and this study aims to identify protein markers that can discriminate postoperative patients with early recurrence (ER), i.e. disease relapsed within the first year. In this study, 103 hepatitis B-related HCC patients were recruited, and 68 of them were used for ER-related biomarker discovery study. Proteomic expression patterns of matched tumor and adjacent non-tumor tissues from these patients plus 16 normal liver tissues were delineated by the two-dimensional gel electrophoresis differential profiling method. Significant protein spots were evaluated by hierarchical clustering analysis. SSP4612 that yielded the highest receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve value for the ER subgroup of HCC was subsequently identified by tandem mass spectrometry, and the corresponding expression patterns were further confirmed by quantitative PCR, Western blot, and immunohistochemistry. Correlation analysis with clinicopathological data was also examined. Proteomic profiling analysis revealed overexpression of mortalin (gene HSPA9) in HCC when compared with the non-tumor and normal liver tissues (area under the curve (AUC) = 0.821). Furthermore, elevated mortalin level was also detected in the ER subgroup of HCC versus the recurrence-free state (where no cancer recurs for >1 year) (AUC = 0.833, sensitivity = 90.9%, specificity = 71.4%). Metastatic HCC cell lines also exhibited higher levels of mortalin and HSPA9 mRNA. Clinically, mortalin overexpression in HCC was closely associated with advanced tumor stages and venous infiltration, having implications for increased malignancy and aggressive behavior. Mortalin (HSPA9) is associated with HCC metastasis and thus suggested as a tumor marker for predicting early recurrence, which may have immediate clinical applications for cancer surveillance after curative surgery.
Condylomata acuminata and risk of cancer: an epidemiological study.

OBJECTIVE--To determine whether patients with condylomata acuminata have an increased risk of developing cancer. DESIGN--Prospective cohort study on patients diagnosed as having condylomata acuminata. The number of malignant tumours in the cohort was compared with national incidences obtained from the Swedish Cancer Registry. SETTING--Dermatology department of the Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden. SUBJECTS--3260 patients (2549 males and 711 females, median (range) age 23 (1-80) years) seen during 1969-84, with a mean follow up of 7.8 years. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES--Number of malignant tumours observed in the cohort during the study period and expected number from national incidence. RESULTS--There were 27 malignancies in the study group. There was no significant increase genital cancer in females compared with the national incidence. Only one patient had invasive cervical cancer (relative risk = 1.8; 95% confidence interval 0 to 10.1). Seventeen women had cervical carcinoma in situ (1.5; 0.9 to 2.5) compared with an expected number of 11.5; this increase was not significant. For males 22 cancers were observed at all sites (1.6; 1.0 to 2.5). The number of genitourinary cancers observed in males was almost three times higher than expected (2.6; 1.2 to 5.0). CONCLUSION--The results indicate that the risk of developing cervical carcinoma in situ or invasive cervical cancer after a genital human papillomavirus infection is less than previously thought. The implications of increase in the genitourinary malignancies in males are uncertain.
No excess surgical blood loss in patients with acquired type 2A von Willebrand disease

Abstract Objectives. Acquired type 2A von Willebrand disease may develop as a consequence of aortic valve stenosis and is associated with varying degrees of bleeding tendency. It remains unknown, whether it portends excess blood loss during aortic valve replacement. Design. We consecutively enrolled 45 patients with severe aortic valve stenosis undergoing aortic valve replacement. Patients with acquired type 2A von Willebrand disease were identified measuring the von Willebrand factor high molecular weight multimer. Data on the intraoperative, early postoperative, and the total blood loss within 24 hours of surgery was obtained and compared between groups. Results. Acquired type 2A von Willebrand disease was found in 33% (n = 15/45) of the patients. Baseline characteristics were similar between groups. Patients with acquired type 2A von Willebrand disease neither had excess median intraoperative blood loss (375 ml (interquartile range 100–450 ml) vs. 350 ml (interquartile range 250–500 ml), p = 0.59) nor increased median total blood loss (695 ml (interquartile range 450–850 ml) vs. 752 ml (interquartile range 575–1035 ml), p = 0.41) as compared to patients without acquired type 2A von Willebrand disease. Conclusion. Acquired type 2A von Willebrand disease was not associated with increased blood loss during aortic valve replacement in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis.
Integrating Physician Services in the Home: evaluation of an innovative program.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate a new program, Integrating Physician Services in the Home (IPSITH), to integrate family practice and home care for acutely ill patients. DESIGN Causal model, mixed-method, multi-measures design including comparison of IPSITH and non-IPSITH patients. Data were collected through chart reviews and through surveys of IPSITH and non-IPSITH patients, caregivers, family physicians, and community nurses. SETTING London, Ont, and surrounding communities, where home care is coordinated through the Community Care Access Centre. PARTICIPANTS A total of 82 patients receiving the new IPSITH program of care (including 29 family physicians and 1 nurse practitioner), 82 non-randomized matched patients receiving usual care (and their physicians), community nurses, and caregivers. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Emergency department (ED) visits and satisfaction with care. Analysis included a process evaluation of the IPSITH program and an outcomes evaluation comparing IPSITH and non-IPSITH patients. RESULTS Patients and family physicians were very satisfied with the addition of a nurse practitioner to the IPSITH team. Controlling for symptom severity, a significantly smaller proportion of IPSITH patients had ED visits (3.7% versus 20.7%; P = .002), and IPSITH patients and their caregivers, family physicians, and community nurses had significantly higher levels of satisfaction (P < .05). There was no difference in caregiver burden between groups. CONCLUSION Family physicians can be integrated into acute home care when appropriately supported by a team including a nurse practitioner. This integrated team was associated with better patient and system outcomes. The gains for the health system are reduced strain on hospital EDs and more satisfied patients.
Linking FrameNet to the Suggested Upper Merged Ontology

Deductive reasoning with natural language requires combining lexical resources with the world knowledge provided by ontologies. In this paper we describe the connection of FrameNet --a lexicon for English --to the Suggested Upper Merged Ontology (SUMO). We align FrameNet Semantic Types (ST) with SUMO classes, which we express in SUO-KIF, the language of SUMO. Based on this general-domain alignment, we have developed a semi-automatic, domain-specific approach for linking FrameNet Frame Elements (FE) to SUMO classes that is based on typical fillers of FEs in a particular domain. We thus provide restricted, ontology-based types on the fillers of FEs. We are confident that our basic work can improve semantic parsing and ontology lexicalization.
Modelling and simulation of power electronic systems using a bond graph formalism

This paper deals with the modelling of power electronic systems using the bond graph formalism. The switching components are modelled using an ideal representation so that a constant topology system is obtained. The purpose of the present contribution is to discuss a technique that combines bond graph energy-flow modelling and signal-flow modelling schemes for simulation and prototyping of signal processing algorithms in power electronics systems. In this paper, we will discuss models of the use of fully-controlled, semicontrolled and non-controlled switches in the field of power static converters. By concept, a simulation environment can be examined at different abstraction or hierarchy levels. The approach in this paper is, accordingly, the formulation of a simulation task at different levels: component level, topology level, functional description and implementation description. The paper concludes with two practical examples of simulation of power electronics systems.
Automatic Repair of Infinite Loops

Research on automatic software repair is concerned with the development of systems that automatically detect and repair bugs. One well-known class of bugs is the infinite loop. Every computer programmer or user has, at least once, experienced this type of bug. We state the problem of repairing infinite loops in the context of test-suite based software repair: given a test suite with at least one failing test, generate a patch that makes all test cases pass. Consequently, repairing infinites loop means having at least one test case that hangs by triggering the infinite loop. Our system to automatically repair infinite loops is called Infinitel. We develop a technique to manipulate loops so that one can dynamically analyze the number of iterations of loops; decide to interrupt the loop execution; and dynamically examine the state of the loop on a per-iteration basis. Then, in order to synthesize a new loop condition, we encode this set of program states as a code synthesis problem using a technique based on Satisfiability Modulo Theory (SMT). We evaluate our technique on seven seeded-bugs and on seven real-bugs. Infinitel is able to repair all of them, within seconds up to one hour on a standard laptop configuration.
International migration of Health Workers : can Spain follow the British steps?

The paper explores migrant workers careers in the health sector, comparing the Spanish case and the British case. International migration has become an important feature of globalized labour markets in health care. Recently, concerns over the need of ensuring staff and skill shortages in the health system are becoming a common issue in many European countries. Following this, the paper is focused on career uncertainty for migrant workers, qualification recognition processes, policy issues on the training of nurses and doctors in both countries selected as contrasting cases given the different length of immigration experience. We consider trends in migration, working conditions of migrants, migration policies and recruitment practices. By using a qualitative approach, the paper demonstrates that professional trajectories of migrant doctors and nurses are more uncertain, although there are important differences regarding the role of regulatory institutions, and union’s action.