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Introduction to Risk Analysis: A Systematic Approach to Science-Based Decision Making

Written for safety and loss-control, environmental, and quality managers, this is the first comprehensive, integrated guide to developing a complete environmental risk analysis for regulated substances and processes. Unlike other books, Introduction to Risk Analysis looks at risk from a regulatory perspective, allowing both professionals in regulatory agencies concerned with risk-including OSHA, EPA, USDA, DOT, FDA, and state environmental agencies-and professionals in any agency-regulated industry to understand and implement the methods required for proper risk assessment.
Switch-Mode Power Supplies Spice Simulations and Practical Designs

Harness Powerful SPICE Simulation and Design Tools to Develop Cutting-Edge Switch-Mode Power Supplies Switch-Mode Power Supplies: SPICE Simulations and Practical Designs is a comprehensive resource on using SPICE as a power conversion design companion. This book uniquely bridges analysis and market reality to teach the development and marketing of state-of-the art switching converters. Invaluable to both the graduating student and the experienced design engineer, this guide explains how to derive founding equations of the most popular converters…design safe, reliable converters through numerous practical examples…and utilize SPICE simulations to virtually breadboard a converter on the PC before using the soldering iron. Filled with more than 600 illustrations, Switch-Mode Power Supplies: SPICE Simulations and Practical Designs enables you to: Derive founding equations of popular converters Understand and implement loop control via the book-exclusive small-signal models Design safe, reliable converters through practical examples Use SPICE simulations to virtually breadboard a converter on the PC Access design spreadsheets and simulation templates on the accompanying CD-ROM, with numerous examples running on OrCADE, ICAPSE, µCapE, TINAE, and more Inside This Powerful SPICE Simulation and Design Resource • Introduction to Power Conversion • Small-Signal Modeling • Feedback and Control Loops • Basic Blocks and Generic Models • Simulation and Design of Nonisolated Converters • Simulation and Design of Isolated Converters-Front-End Rectification and Power Factor Correction • Simulation and Design of Isolated Converters-The Flyback • Simulation and Design of Isolated Converters-The Forward Table of contents Foreword Preface Nomenclature Chapter 1. Introduction to Power Conversion Chapter 2. Small-Signal Modeling Chapter 3. Feedback and Control Loops Chapter 4. Basic Blocks and Generic Switched Models Chapter 5. Simulation and Designs of Nonisolated Converters Chapter 6. Simulations and Practical Designs of Off-Line Converters--The Front End Chapter 7. Simulations and Practical Designs of Flyback Converters Chapter 8. Simulations and Practical Designs of Forward Converters Conclusion Index
Sediment Transport through Recessed Culverts: Laboratory Experiments

Recessed culverts are often installed in Minnesota to facilitate aquatic organism passage (AOP) by providing a natural streambed through the culvert. The least expensive option when installing a recessed culvert is to allow the culvert to fill in with sediment naturally over time; however, previous field studies suggest that in many cases, sediment fails to deposit within the culvert. The objective of this research was to understand the function of a culvert set below the streambed elevation under various sediment transport conditions. Laboratory experiments were designed to assess the performance of recessed culverts across a range of geomorphic characteristics representative of Minnesota streams. These experiments explored the functionality of a culvert that is prefilled with sediment representative of the stream as a part of the installation process against one that is empty after installation and assessed the potential for headcutting and downstream degradation. The experiments evaluated the need for artificial roughness installations within recessed culverts in high gradient streams. Three sets of experiments were conducted examining: 1) the effect of sediment grain size, slope, and flow hydrograph on sediment transport through a single recessed box culvert, 2) the effect of bed roughness structures on sediment stability in a single recessed box culvert in high-gradient streams, and 3) the effect of culvert offset and skew on sedimentation in multi-barrel culverts.
New Zealanders' attitudes towards drug-driving and suggested countermeasures

This study conducted in New Zealand in 2012 investigated the attitudes, prevalence, habits and self-reported risks associated with drug-driving, along with possible countermeasures. Telephone and internet surveys were used for a general population sample. Face-to-face interviews, mainly in prisons, surveyed habitual users of four main drug types: alcohol and other drugs, cannabis, methamphetamine and benzodiazepine. Alcohol was the main substance used before driving, followed by alcohol and cannabis together and cannabis alone. Nearly half the general population respondents had driven after taking drugs or alcohol and a sizable proportion after taking drugs other than alcohol. Many respondents in the face-to-face group said they took risks when driving. Only a third had a full licence despite driving for more than 10 years. The majority had been involved in a crash, more than half being at fault. Countermeasures preferred by both the general population and the habitual drug users included randomised roadside testing, vehicle impoundment and enforcement. Social media was considered effective by the general population but not by the face-to-face group. Recommendations include research into the effects of drugs on driving and the development of programmes to reduce risky driving by drug users.
Innovation In The Biopharmaceutical Industry

Innovation is at the heart of all advances and has the capacity to solve problems facing humanity. Societies which have turned away from innovation and technological development have failed in their ability to support their populations. Understanding the nature of innovation in the life sciences and in particular healthcare, how it operates, what enables and hinders it is therefore of great importance to meeting the challenges ahead. This book, originally and concurrently published in the International Journal of Innovation Management, Vol. 11, No. 2, 2007, offers the latest research and insights concerning innovation in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Impact Indicator of Vancomycin Pharmacokinetics in Abdominal Cancer Patients complicated with Severe Infectious Disease

Abstract Objective: This study was designed to investigate effectiveness of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) and impact indicator of vancomycin pharmacokinetics in abdominal cancer patients complicated with severe infectious disease. Methods: A total of 78 patients abdominal cancer patients complicated with severe infectious disease were included. Vancomycin serum trough concentrations were measured using the fluorescence polarization immunoassay (FPIA) method. The patients were divided into early and delayed groups based on whether they achieve the target concentration. And clinical factors were compared between two groups. Results: The average initial therapeutic dose of vancomycin was 15.18±3.29 mg/kg (q12h). Ultimately, we collected 78 patient‘s trough concentrations data. The research revealed that the abdominal cancer patients complicated with severe infectious disease had significantly lower initial vancomycin trough concentrations (median [IQR]: 6.90[5.28-11.20] mg/L) compared with the recommended standard goal vancomycin trough concentration (10-15 or 15-20 mg/L). Multiple regression analysis revealed that Cys-C was the most important variable for vancomycin target trough achievement. We divided patients into early and delayed groups based on whether the initial trough concentration achieved standard goal trough concentration. Although the clinical outcomes were similar between two groups, the duration of mechanical ventilation in Early group was considerably shorter compared with group Delayed group (χ2=4.532; p < 0.05; Fig 1E). Propensity score weighting further confirmed that the duration of mechanical ventilation (χ2=6.607; p < 0.05; Fig 1F) and vasoactive agent (χ2=6.106; p < 0.05; Fig 1D) was considerably shorter compared with group Delayed group. Conclusions: The steady-state initial vancomycin trough concentration was significantly reduced in abdominal cancer patients complicated with severe infectious disease. Higher initial dosage regimen is needed to ensure clinical effectiveness. The baseline Cys-C level measured prior to administration of vancomycin is suggested to be the most suitable parameter to predict whether vancomycin trough concentration is up to standard dosage. Early attainment of target concentration significantly improved hemodynamic stability and reduced duration of mechanical ventilation.
Measuring the Effectiveness of Transfer of Learning Constructs and Intent to Transfer in a Simulation-based Leadership Training Program

The purpose of business training programs is to improve performance, which improved performance changes leadership behaviors based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) learned in training. One of the most common criticisms of leadership training is the tendency to focus on teaching theory but not on applying theory into practice, that is, transfer of learning. Research usually ends at the point of identifying, describing, or measuring factors that influence transfer. Ongoing research must identify what constructs in the transfer of learning process should be effectively changed or managed. There is a gap in research on the degree to which performance improvement through KSAs learned in a simulation training program actually transfer to the work environment. Additional research is needed that examines the relationship between transfer of learning and intent to transfer, which are critical outcomes in the field of human resource management and development. The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between intent to transfer and four constructs in the transfer of learning process during a simulation-based leadership training program. Participants completed self-report assessments that measured the relationships between intent to transfer and four constructs: ability, motivation, work environment, and learner readiness. A correlational design was administered using a population of mid-level managers in a telecommunications organization.
SURVEY OF THE EFFECT OF RAILWAY-INDUCED BUILDING VIBRATION ON THE COMMUNITY

A sample of 720 potential respondents was drawn from the adult population of Scotland who live within 100 meters of a railway line. The respondents were clustered in 24 sites, each containing 30 potential respondents. A questionnaire was designed to determine the number of residents who feel railway-induced building vibration in their home, and to find the amount of annoyance this caused. Questions were included to identify the personal, social, and physical factors which influenced the annoyance, and to ascertain the comparative annoyance caused by vibration and other aspects of railway's presence in a neighborhood. Of the 720 potential respondents, 459 were interviewed. A total of 160 reported noticing railway-induced building vibration and most of these, 133, lived at one of 12 sites. Vibration was recorded continuously for 24 hours in three orthogonal axes in 52 of the dwellings at the 12 sites, in buildings occupied by one of the 133 respondents who noticed vibration.
COMMON CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD AND POORLY PERFORMING AC PAVEMENTS

This report documents the analysis and findings of a study to identify the site conditions and design/construction features of flexible pavements that lead to good performance and those that lead to poor performance. Data from the Long Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) test sections were used along with findings from previous and ongoing analyses of LTPP data. As there were no known criteria for identifying performance expectations over time as good, normal, or poor, a group of experts was convened to establish criteria. Separate criteria were developed for performance in roughness (International Roughness Index, IRI), rutting, transverse cracking, and fatigue cracking. This work attempted to identify the pavement characteristics that have a significant impact on the occurrence of these four distress types. In many cases, definitive conclusions could not be drawn, because the effects of the different characteristics are interactive. More in-depth analysis is needed to sort out these interactive effects.
USE OF CURVE ADVISORY SPEED SIGNS IN NEW ZEALAND

The use of curve advisory speed signs in New Zealand was investigated. Traffic behaviour at the location of curve advisory speed signs was observed to determine the effectiveness of and compliance with current practice. Alternative methods for determining curve advisory speeds, using road geometry data or accelerometer-based systems, were compared with ball-bank surveys. The existing criteria and methods used for setting curve advisory speeds in New Zealand were assessed in light of the above findings and changes suggested. The field surveys found that the current ball-bank criteria underestimated observed mean speeds. A revised ball-bank relationship that did not take vehicle speed into account resulted in a much better fit. Allowing the use of alternative advisory speed methods is also recommended. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E206143.
Knowledge about syphilis and its oral manifestations among dental students: a cross-sectional study from Brazil, 2019

Background: Clinical manifestations of the syphilis can occur in the mouth and in the perioral region. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge about syphilis and its oral manifestations among dental students and to discuss the role of the dentist in prevention and control of this disease. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study carried out with 171 dentistry students enrolled in the second, third, fourth and fifth years in the first semester of 2019 from the Federal University of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Data collection was performed by a questionnaire containing 16 questions answered by students in classroom. Analyses of absolute and relative frequency were performed. To perform association among variables, the Chi-square test (or Fisher's exact test with Yates correction) was performed with 5% significance level. Results: Overall, 169 students participated in the study. Only 40 (46.4%) students correctly answered the question about disease stages. Almost all participants answered that syphilis has oral manifestations; however, only 44 (25.7%) answered the question correctly. Regarding differential diagnoses of other oral lesions, only 63 (37.3%) reported knowledge on this subject. There was a statistically significant association between student’s educational level and knowledge about the etiological agent (p<0.0001), clinical manifestations (p<0.0001), disease stages (p<0.0001), oral manifestations (p<0.0001) and drugs (p = 0.005) related to the disease. Conclusions: Participants showed important gaps in their knowledge about syphilis and its oral manifestations. Our findings, together with the increased number of new cases of the disease in the world, reinforce the need for training dental professionals with knowledge about early diagnosis, effective treatment and follow-up of syphilis cases.
Biosealer versus Biodentine for direct pulp capping in dog’s teeth: A histopathological evaluation

BackgroundThis study compared the effect of Biodentine (BD) and Tech Biosealer Capping (BS) on the pulpal tissue response after pulp capping in dogs, teeth.MethodsThree mongrel dogs were enrolled in this study. Class V cavities with pulp exposure were performed on the buccal surface of 30 teeth (2 experimental groups) and left without pulp exposure in 15 teeth (control group). The cavities of experimental groups were capped with either Biodentine (BD Group, N= 15 teeth) or Tech-Biosealer Capping (BS Group, N= 15 teeth). All cavities (experimental and control groups) were restored with resin-modified glass ionomer. Dentine bridge formation, architechecture of the odontoblastic layers and signs of inflammation were assessed after 1, 2 and 3 months using the computer image analyzer (Leica Qwin 500). ResultsBD group showed a thick newly formed reparative dentin bridge completely closing the exposure site with cell inclusions and mineralization, variable amount of odontoblast-like cells, preserved pulp tissue, marked numerous collagen fibers and blood vessels. While BS group showed an incomplete newly formed reparative dentin bridge with tunnel defect, vacuolated odontoblasts, complete pulp degeneration with multiple edematous spaces, hyperemic blood vessels, extravasated RBCs, multiple calcified structures scattered just beneath the dentin bridge and through the pulp tissue, and newly ill-defined odontoblasts.ConclusionFor pulp capping, Biodentine has better dentine bridge formation and pulp preservation than Tech Biosealer Capping.
Rail transport risks and urban planning : solving deadlock situations between urban planning and rail transport of hazardous materials in The Netherlands. Thesis Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen.

In The Netherlands, rail transport of hazardous materials is organised right through city centres. This leads to problems concerning urban planning in several Dutch cities. The aim of this research is to evaluate the way in which Dutch authorities develop and implement (external) safety policy in the context of urban development adjacent to railways and to suggest improvements for decision making. (Author/publisher)
An Inspector Calls : Ofsted and Its Effect on School Standards

The impact of Ofsted on schools Ofsted inspection and primary schools - the effect on teachers the effects of Ofsted on secondary school standards improvements or control - an American view of English inspection is Ofsted helpful? inspection and education - the indivisibility of standards standards and school inspection - the rhetoric and the reality Ofsted inspections and socially deprived schools the Ofsted lay inspector - a neglected species primary school development and Ofsted inspections Ofsted and the inspection of teacher training conclusion - a proposal for the improvement of the inspection system in England and Wales.
Assessment of the level of anxiety of caring for disabled

Admission : Care for disabled child may present many difficulties and cause stressful situations that generate negative emotions. One of them is fear. Objective of the work : Assessment of the level of anxiety state and trait in people taking care of a disabled child. Materials and methods : The study was conducted among 100 employees center for disabled children and Wierzbice in Katy Wroclawskie. The research tool was the Inventory and the State Trait Anxiety (STAI). Results : The level of anxiety carers of people with disabilities depends on the age of the subjects (p = 0.025), professional experience (p = 0.047), operating system (0.002) and the degree of disability of children (p = 0.004). While the intensity of the drug is not affected by gender, education and occupation. Results : The level of anxiety careers of people with disabilities depends on the age of the subjects (p = 0.025), professional experience (p = 0.047), operating system (0.002) and the degree of disability of children (p = 0.004). While the intensity of the drug is not affected by gender, education and occupation. Discussion: Both the age and experience of the work associated with sophistication and getting used to disability beneficiaries. The impact may also have a stable position in the life of the elderly. The importance of the degree of disability is unmistakable, taking into account both the physical stress and emotional caregivers. state of impairment of Anxiety- intensity characteristics of the differentiation degree of impairment of children, which deal with subjects.
Verification of numerical procedures for the analysis of soil liquefaction problems : proceedings of the International Conference on the Verification of Numerical Procedures for the Analysis of Soil Liquefaction Problems, Davis, California, USA, 17-20 October 1993

Horizontally layered loose sand in laminar box Sloping loose sand layer in laminar box A sand layer one side dense, the other side loose Stratified soil layers in laminar box A submerged embankment in rigid box A gravity quaywall with sand backfill A structure embedded in stratified soil layer Other numerical predictions.
Semiconductor Laser Engineering, Reliability and Diagnostics: A Practical Approach to High Power and Single Mode Devices

Diode laser fundamentals are discussed, followed by an elaborate discussion of problem-oriented design guidelines and techniques, and by a systematic treatment of the origins of laser degradation and a thorough exploration of the engineering means to enhance the optical strength of the laser. Stability criteria of critical laser characteristics and key laser robustness factors are discussed along with clear design considerations in the context of reliability engineering approaches and models, and typical programs for reliability tests and laser product qualifications. Novel, advanced diagnostic methods are reviewed to discuss, for the first time in detail in book literature, performanceand reliability-impacting factors such as temperature, stress and material instabilities.