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Creating a Bridge between Industry and Higher Education through an Operations Consultancy Module

This paper explores the challenges and use of a postgraduate consultancy module in teaching operations management. The consultancy module extends the traditional learning boundaries between students and lecturers to a tripartite grouping of students, university and industry. The interaction within this group may be influenced by students' skills and their level of understanding and the needs of the particular industry. The consultancy module and the students' solutions are thus influenced by cooperation and teamwork and the autonomy, skills and training of the students as part of the application of operations management theory. The paper also presents an evaluation of the perceived gap between teaching operations management theory in higher education and its application in practice (in industry). It is argued that providing an operations consultancy module as a strategic teaching tool encourages postgraduate students, lecturers and industry to build a bridge between the relatively distinct worlds of academia and industry. The research is intended to help operations management educators to identify and deal with the challenges of setting up a consultancy module in higher education.
Mothers’ Well-Being in Families and Family Structure: Examining Constellations of Stressors Across Life Domains

Identifying conditions under which parents thrive is a key concern of family research. Prior research often focused on mothers’ well-being in single life domains, yet it is more likely to be shaped by stressors that stem directly from the parenting role and related stressors emerging from spillover processes into other domains. We therefore examine how stressors concerning mothers’ subjective, relational, and financial well-being accumulate and combine within subgroups of mothers and whether the likelihood to belong to these multidimensional subgroups varies by family structure. Using representative German data (N = 11,242), latent class analysis revealed four distinct subgroups of maternal well-being with varying exposure to financial, psychological, and relational stressors. Regression models showed that particularly single mothers were at risk to belong to the most vulnerable group with exposure to multiple stressors. Findings are discussed in light of persisting disparities among post-separation families despite demographic trends toward growing family diversity.
Survival and Passage of Yearling and Subyearling Chinook Salmon and Steelhead at The Dalles Dam, 2010

The acoustic telemetry study reported here was conducted by researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and the University of Washington (UW) for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE). The purpose of the study was to estimate dam passage survival and other performance measures for yearling and subyearling Chinook salmon and steelhead at The Dalles Dam as stipulated by the 2008 Biological Opinion on operation of the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) and 2008 Columbia Basin Fish Accords.
Which types of relatedness matter in regional growth? Industry, occupation and education

ABSTRACT Which types of relatedness matter in regional growth? Industry, occupation and education. Regional Studies. This paper provides a conceptual discussion of relatedness, which suggests a focus on individuals as a complement to firms and industries. The empirical relevance of the main arguments is tested by estimating the effects of related and unrelated variety in education and occupation among employees, as well as in industries, on regional growth. The results show that occupational and educational related variety are positively correlated with productivity growth, which supports the conceptual discussion put forth in the paper. In addition, related variety in industries is found to be negative for productivity growth, but positive for employment growth.
Rhetorics of division: miners' narrative sense of 'self' and 'other' during performance appraisal at an underground coalmine

Underground coal mining has long been perceived both by the public and the people who do the work as a unique occupation. Since Orwell's day, mining has been reshaped by the introduction of mechanised coal extraction and the ongoing incorporation of this occupation into large organisations within multinational corporations. To date, neither development has alleviated the perennial personnel problem in the mines how to control the activities of people who work underground, far from the gaze of managers. Disciplines Business | Social and Behavioral Sciences Publication Details Reveley, J. & McLean, P. D. (2004). Rhetorics of Ddvision: miners'' narrative sense of ''self '' and ''other'' during performance appraisal at an underground coalmine. Proceedings of Standing 22nd Conference on Organizational Symbolism, 7-10 July 2004 (pp. 2-44). Halifax, Nova Scotia: SCOOS. This conference paper is available at Research Online: http://ro.uow.edu.au/commpapers/744 Rhetorics of Division: Miners' Narrative Sense of 'Self' and 'Other' During Performance Appraisal at an Underground Coalmine James Reveley, PhD Senior Lecturer in Management School of Management, Marketing and Employment Relations Faculty of Commerce University of Wollongong NSW2522 AUSTRALIA Email: james_reveley@uow.edu.au Ph. : +61 24221 4626 Fax: +61 24227 2785
EXPERIMENTAL AND ANALYTICAL STUDIES ON SIZE EFFECT IN RC DEEP BEAM

せん断スパン比（a/d）が1. 5のRCディープビームにおけるせん断強度の寸法効果を明らかにするため，実験室寸法から実構造物大（有効高さ300mm∼1400mm）の供試体を用いた載荷実験およびFEM解析を実施した．その結果，大型供試体ほどせん断ひび割れの進展が早いことが明らかとなった．また，圧縮ストラットに作用するひずみ分布を詳細に測定した実験結果およびFEM解析結果ともに供試体寸法の増加に伴い圧縮ストラット幅が減少し，せん断負担領域が減少するため，寸法効果が生じることを確認した．
Determination of nutrient digestibility in corn and soybean meal using the direct and substitution methods as well as different basal diets fed to growing pigs

ABSTRACT Two experiments were conducted to compare methods of determination of the apparent total tract digestibility (ATTD) of various chemical constituents in corn and soybean meal (CS) when fed to growing pigs. Expt. 1, eighteen barrows (34.3 ± 1.1 kg) were randomly allotted to 1 of 3 diets. The three diets were Corn, CS-Basal, and CS-Test. The ATTD of DM, GE, CP, and organic matter (OM) in corn determined by the direct method were not different from those determined by the substitution method. Expt. 2, twenty-four barrows (36.2 ± 1.4 kg) were randomly allotted to 1 of 4 diets. The four diets were Basal diet 1 (97.5% corn), Test diet 1(replaced corn in Basal diet 1 with 15% SBM), Basal diet 2 (72.5% corn and 25% SBM), and Test diet 2 (58% corn and 39.5% SBM). The ATTD of GE and CP of SBM were greater (p < 0.05) determined by the Corn-Basal diet method than Corn-SBM-Basal diet method. In summary, there was no difference in the ATTD of nutrients in corn when determined using direct or substitution method, but the ATTD of GE and CP in SBM determined using the Corn-Basal diet method were greater than using Corn-SBM-Basal diet method.
IN VITRO BIOLOGICAL STUDY OF SEVEN NEPALESE MEDICINAL PLANTS AND ISOLATION OF CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS FROM CISSAMPELOS PAREIRA

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the phytochemical analysis and biological activities of methanol extracts of seven medicinal plants such as Anisomeles indica, Achyranthes bidentata, Sphenomeris chinensis, Cleistocalyx operculatus, Malvaviscus arboreus, Cissampelos pareira, and Tectaria coadunate collected from Tanahun district of Nepal. Methods: Phytochemical analysis was performed by color differentiation methods adopting the standard protocol. Antioxidant activity of plant extracts was evaluated by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging assay. Flavonoid content was estimated by aluminum chloride colorimetric method. Antidiabetic activity was evaluated by α-amylase inhibition assay where acarbose was used as standard. Toxic effect was studied by brine shrimp bioassay. Results: Phytochemical analysis showed the presence of alkaloids, polyphenols, flavonoids glycoside, and terpenoid in most of the extracts. T. coadunate and C. pareira exhibited high antioxidant activity with IC50 41.84 and 52.03 μg/ml, respectively. Whereas, the plant extracts of Malvaviscus arboretum, S. chinensis, and A. bidentata exhibited moderate antioxidant activity with IC50 76.07, 81.05, and 89.93 µg/ml, respectively. The result of flavonoid content showed the values ranged A. indica (1.84 mg quercetin equivalent per gram [mg QE/g]) to A. bidentata (5.93 mg QE/g). C. pareira and S. chinensis exhibited the highest α amylase inhibition activity with IC50 471.68 and 517.59 µg/ml, respectively. Whereas, A. indica and M. arboreus showed moderate activity with IC50 626.12 and 952.39 μg/ml, respectively. C. pareira exhibited against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923) with a zone of inhibition 12 mm/well, and Escherichia coli (ATCC 25922) 9 mm/well but, T. coadunate showed 14 mm/well against S. aureus. The plant extracts of A. bidentata and C. operculatus showed toxic effect against newly hatched brine shrimp larvae. The chemical compounds isolated from C. pareira indicated by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis were 3-isopropoxy-1,1,1,7,7,7-hexamethyl-3,5,5-tris(trimethylsiloxy) tetrasiloxane, alpha-tocopherol, pentadecanoic acid, and 4,22-stigmastadiene-3-one. The major compound was indicated by percent peak area and base m/z value as alpha-tocopherol. Conclusion: Present study revealed that plant extracts are the potential source of antioxidant, antidiabetic, and antibacterial agents showing different biological activities. The results of this study provide partial scientific support for the traditional application of medicinal plants to cure diabetes and infectious diseases, although further studies are needed to assess the mechanism of action.
Collaboration patterns of successful globally distributed agile software teams: the role of core developers

Agile global software development (AGSD) has become increasingly prevalent in the last decade. AGSD occurs in environments that are inherently affected by elevated incidence of team-related challenges and issues, and so a growing body of research has centred on understanding teams that have overcome the challenges introduced by distance, and have succeeded in delivering high-quality products. Opportunities to study such teams are invaluable in terms of strengthening the AGSD knowledge base. In particular, evidence captured in repositories and software logs, which are commonly used for communication in AGSD settings, has provided novel insights into team processes. One such observation is evidence of a centralised communication and task performance pattern for both open source and closed source AGSD teams. While this pattern has been noted, however, there has been little effort to understand the reason behind this phenomenon. Previous research has shown that central individuals are important to their teams’ performance, as they coordinate information flow. Thus, understanding these members’ roles in, and contributions to AGSD contexts would add significantly to the software engineering literature base considering the study of team dynamics from communication logs and repository data. The research reported in this thesis is a contribution to that literature base. This research has used data mining techniques, social network analysis (SNA), psycholinguistic analysis and directed content analysis (CA) under a pragmatic case study design to study artefacts contributed by ten IBM Rational Jazz AGSD teams comprising 146 software practitioners, in order to explain the collaboration patterns of successful AGSD teams and how and why core developers contribute to AGSD team dynamics. Drawing on role theories, behavioural and organisational psychology, social motivation, sociology and group interaction theories to delineate the novel findings from this case study, it is revealed that: communication patterns established early in a software project are maintained throughout; successful teams have highly connected communication networks; core communicators are also core developers; successful AGSD teams are social and task driven; formal role assignment does not pre-determine communication and coordination actions; and core developers operate across roles – both organisational and interpersonal. The results have shown that core developers’ task performance influences their need to communicate, and that core developers’ performance is linked to the demands of their teams. Findings also established that core developers’ language processes are related to their involvement in knowledge sharing and task performance. These findings form the basis for initial conjectures of explanatory theories. This research also extends the software engineering literature and AGSD knowledge base, contributes insights for those intending to adopt a pragmatic approach in the study of software repository data, provides directions for further…
Silent Communication - A Challenge to Established Marketing Communication Practice

Purpose The paper examines the concept of silent communication and its implications in marketing communication. It defines silent communication and proposes an analytic framework enabling an expanded view of marketing communication. Design/methodology/approach By explicitly adopting a customer-oriented perspective, combined with insights from service marketing and relationship communication, the paper extends current models of marketing communication. Findings The paper identifies different types of silent communication and presents new perspectives on marketing communication. The authors outline a framework for understanding how the company can/cannot control different forms of marketing communication and discuss the implications of this. Research implications/limitations The paper concentrates on a conceptual analysis, offering a number of empirical illustrations. The conceptual development creates new research issues that should lead to a deeper understanding of customers’ meaning creation, actions and reactions. Practical implications Silent communication constitutes a managerial challenge as it is often invisible to the management. The paper points to the need to develop methods to reveal the effects of silent communication as well as create guidelines for managerially handling silent communication. Originality/value The customer-based perspective and the focus on silent communication provide a completely new approach to analysing and understanding marketing communication. The paper contributes to service marketing and marketing communication research by introducing conceptualisations of silent communication that have an interest for both academic research and practitioners.
Musculoskeletal Assessment: Joint Range of Motion and Manual Muscle Strength

Chapter 1 PRINCIPLES AND METHODS Joint Range of Motion Muscle Strength Functional Application of Assessment of joint, Range of Motion and Manual, Muscle Testing Chapter 2 HEAD, NECK, AND TRUNK Surface Anatomy: Head and Neck Assessment Process: The Face and Neck Range of Motion Assessment and Measurement Muscle Strength Assessment: Muscles of the Face Muscle Strength Assessment: Muscles of the Head and Neck Surface Anatomy: Trunk Range of Motion Assessment Range of Motion Assessment and Measurement Muscle Strength Assessment: Muscles of the Trunk Functional Application: Neck and Trunk Chapter 3 SHOULDER COMPLEX Surface Anatomy Assessment Process: The Shoulder Complex Range of Motion Assessment and Measurement Muscle Strength Assessment Functional Application: Shoulder Complex Chapter 4 ELBOW AND FOREARM Surface Anatomy Assessment Process: The Elbow and Forearm Range of Motion Assessment and Measurement Muscle Strength Assessment Functional Application: Elbow and Forearm Chapter 5 WRIST AND HAND Surface Anatomy Assessment Process: The Wrist and Hand Range of Motion Assessment and Measurement Muscle Strength Assessment Finger and Thumb Muscles Functional Application: Wrist and Hand Chapter 6 HIP Surface Anatomy Assessment Process: The Hip Range of Motion Assessment and Measurement Muscle Strength Assessment Functional Application: Hip Chapter 7 KNEE Surface Anatomy Assessment Process: The Knee Range of Motion Assessment and Measurement Muscle Strength Assessment Functional Application: Knee Chapter 8 ANKLE AND FOOT Surface Anatomy Assessment Process: The Ankle and Foot Range of Motion Assessment and Measurement Muscle Strength Assessment Functional Application: Ankle and Foot Chapter 9 RELATING TREATMENT TO ASSESSMENT Similar Assessment and Treatment Methods Key Steps When Applying Methods Examples of Similar Assessment and Treatment Methods Knee Extension: AROM Assessment and Treatment Using Active Exercise Hip flexion: PROM Assessment and Treatment Using Relaxed Passive Movement Long Finger Extensors: Muscle Length Assessment and Treatment Using Prolonged Passive Stretch Anterior Fibers Deltoid: Muscle Strength Assessment and Treatment Using Resisted Exercise Appendix A: Myrin Goniometry Appendix B: Sample Numerical Recording Form: Range of Motion Measurement Appendix C: Sample Recording Form: Manual Muscle Strength Assessment Appendix D: Gai
News Writing and Reporting for Today's Media

Part One: The Fourth Estate Chapter 1: Today's Media Chapter 2: Ingredients of News Part Two: The Rudiments Chapter 3: Qualities of Good Writing Chapter 4: Summary Leads Chapter 5: Special Leads Chapter 6: Organizing a News Story Chapter 7: Developing a News Story Chapter 8: Quotations and Attribution Part Three: Gathering Information Chapter 9: Features Chapter 10: Interviewing Chapter 11: Computer-Assisted Reporting and Research Chapter 12: Surveys Part Four: Basic Assignments Chapter 13: Obituaries Chapter 14: News Releases Chapter 15: Speeches and Press Conferences Chapter 16: Weather and Disasters Chapter 17: Broadcast Writing Part Five: Beats Chapter 18: Multicultural Reporting Chapter 19: City Government Chapter 20: Police and Fire Chapter 21: Courts Chapter 22: Sports Part Six: Advanced Assigments Chapter 23: In-Depth and Investigative Reporting Chapter 24: Business News and Other Specialties Part Seven: Beyond the Writing Chapter 25: Law Chapter 26: Ethics and Fairness: Responsibility to Society Appendix A: Gannett Newspaper Division Principles of Ethical Conduct for Newsrooms Appendix B: Associated Press Style Rules Appendix C: Glossary
Small business management in Australia

This edition of this highly successful small business management text will feature a new modular teaching approach, without compromising the theoretical framework. Increased pedagogical aids, such as learning objectives, worked examples, discussion topics and case profiles, will add to its flexibility. A feasibility plan is incorporated and material is added to summarise small business accounting for students without accounting training.
The Effect of Six Weeks Consumption of Pomegranate Juice and Aerobic Training on Paraoxonase-1 and Plasma Lipid Profile in Adult Women with Diabetes Type II

Background and Objective: Diabetes increases oxidative stress in different tissues and leads to increased levels of oxidation of DNA, proteins and lipids. Paraoxonase is an esterase enzyme that is carried along with HDL-C. This enzyme prevents of the peroxidation of LDL-C and therefore effective in reducing the risk of atherosclerosis. Subjects and Methods: In this clinical trial study the subjects of this research included diabetic postmenopausal women in the city of Babol with the age range between 50 and 60 years old. Who were selected with coordination of Diabetes Association. The statistical sample included 33 subjects who were randomly divided into four groups (n=7 to 9). These groups were randomely divided into: control, pomegranate juice, exercise and exercise-pomegranate juice. Program of aerobic training groups was for six weeks, three times in a week and for 45-65 minutes/day and in four afternoon was carried out. Subjects consume 150 ml of pomegranate juice daily at eight o'clock every morning. For the analysis data from the Dependent t-test and analysis of variance one way ANOVA was used. Results: There was a highly significant increase in the paraoxonase-1 (P<0/05) and HDL, as well as a significant decrease in levels of TG, TC and LDL (P<0/05) before and after the experimental period in the group of subjects. Conclusion: activity of paraoxonase enzyme and Plasma lipid profile can be influenced by dietary factors and lifestyle. ►Please cite this paper as: Barari AR, ShirAli S, Abdi A, Abasi Daloee A. The Effect of Six Weeks Consumption of Pomegranate Juice and Aerobic Training on Paraoxonase-1 and Plasma Lipid Profile in Adult Women with Diabetes Type II. Jundishapur Sci Med J 2016;15(5):591-600.
Experimental and theoretical characterization of a Hall thruster plume

Despite the considerable flight heritage of the Hall thruster, the interaction of its plume with the spacecraft remains an important integration issue. Because in-flight data fully characterizing the plume in the space environment are currently unavailable, laboratory measurements are often used to understand plasma expansion and thereby minimize adverse plume-spacecraft interactions. However, experimental measurements obtained in ground facilities do not properly capture the wide angle plume effects most important for plume-spacecraft interactions because of the high background pressure of the laboratory environment. This research describes a method to determine the in-orbit plume divergence of a Hall thruster from laboratory measurements and characterizes the plasma properties of the in-orbit plume. Plume measurements were taken with a Faraday probe and a Retarding Potential Analyzer at various background pressures to correlate changes in current density and ion energy distribution with changes in pressure. Results showed that current density increases linearly with background pressure at any given angle. This linear relationship was used to extrapolate laboratory measurements to zero background pressure, the in-orbit condition. Measurements from the Faraday probe and the Retarding Potential Analyzer were compared to ensure consistency. The effect of discharge voltage on plume divergence was also investigated. Measurements from both probes revealed that plume divergence decreases with an increase in discharge voltage. Hall thruster plume expansion was also characterized using a numerical plume simulation. Comparison of plume simulation results for in-orbit conditions to extrapolated current density at zero pressure demonstrated good agreement. However, comparison of plume simulation and experimental results at a non-zero background pressure showed deficiencies in the collision model of the plume simulation.