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The Perceived Impact of a Child Maltreatment Report From the Perspective of the Domestic Violence Shelter Worker

The purpose of this study is to examine domestic violence shelter workers’ perceptions of child maltreatment reporting. A sample of 82 professionals from domestic violence shelters across the United States participated in a survey focusing on a variety of different types of reports and the frequency of both positive and negative outcomes arising from these reports. Possible outcomes included in the study are damage to the relationship between the worker and the battered woman, disempowerment of the battered woman, discouragement from seeking further help, protection of the child, further traumatization of the child, further disruption to the family, and damage to the woman’s likelihood of maintaining custody. Significant differences in perceived impact are found based on identity of abuser (spousal batterer vs. battered woman) and nature of report (child as witness to domestic violence vs. child as victim of abuse). These results point to the complexity of perceptions regarding the impact of reporting.
Evaluation of Housing for Health Permanent Supportive Housing Program

Housing for Health (HFH), a division of the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, provides supportive housing to patients with complex medical and behavioral issues who are experiencing homelessness. This report assesses HFH's structure and goals and its effects on service use and cost. Our findings suggest HFH has been successfully implemented. Hundreds have been stably housed, and we observed a net cost savings of 20 percent.
Highly Reliable Integrated Gate Driver Circuit for Large TFT-LCD Applications

This letter presents a novel integrated hydrogenated amorphous silicon thin-film transistor (a-Si:H TFT) gate driver circuit using ac driving (33% duty) to prevent the floating of row lines and reduce the bias voltage of pull-down TFTs to suppress the threshold voltage (VTH) shift of a-Si:H TFTs. The VTH shift of the TFTs in this design is reduced by 49.93% from that achieved using the 25%-duty ac-driving structure. In a reliability test, the new circuit operates stably at a high temperature (T = 60°C) for more than 240 h.
Large-Scale Multi-Cluster MIMO Approach for Cognitive Radio Sensor Networks

This paper proposes a large-scale cooperative multiple-input multiple-output (CMIMO) beamforming scheme for uplink (UL) access in broadband cognitive radio wireless sensor networks (CR-WSNs) sharing the same spectrum with a primary network and employing orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing. The CR-WSN is divided into clusters each consisting of cooperative nodes that form a virtual antenna array. Using particle swarm optimization (PSO), each cluster seeks the optimal transmit weight vectors that maximize the UL channel capacity of each cluster, while controlling the interference levels to the primary network. Under the assumption of very large number of sensor nodes at each cluster, semi-analytic expressions for the symbol error rate and the ergodic channel capacity of the CMIMO-based CR-WSN are derived and validated with Monte-Carlo simulation. The PSO-based capacity-aware (PSO-CA) scheme is compared with the one based on the traditional gradient search scheme (GS-CA) and the results show that PSO-CA requires considerably less computational complexity while achieving essentially the same level of performance as the GS-CA.
Human Resource Development in Construction Industry

Human Resource Development in Construction Industry Behnam Neyestani Introduction Human Resource Development (HRD) is the domain that performs core function in an organization for the advancement of personal and professional skills, knowledge and abilities of employees. Human resource development includes such opportunities as employee training, employee career development, performance management and development, coaching, mentoring, succession planning, key employee identification and organization development. HRD has the key role in improving knowledge and skills on human resource in any organization. HR professionals are very important for the organization. The main target of human resource development is on fostering the workforce so that the company as well as employees can achieve their work goals and objective to maximum satisfaction. The companies implement a planned development of human resources needed for the company to grow and actively support their employees in the voluntary development of their skills with the aim of achieving growth for both the company and our employees. PAGE 1
The Influence of Competition Network Structure and Competitive Behavior on Customer Performance - An Empirical Study Based on Chinese Catering Industry

This study proposes and tests a theory of the effects of competition network structure and competitive behavior on customer performance. Competition networks are defined as the patterns of interdependence between rivals that emerge from direct competition. We propose that the size, density and heterogeneity of competition networks influence customer performance in a systemic way. The results show that network size and network density positively affect customer performance, and network heterogeneity has no effect on the customer performance. We also validate the partial mediation role of competitive behavior in the process of competitive network structures affect the customer performance. We test our hypotheses in a unique dataset drawn from the Chinese service industry in Beijing and Shanghai.
Spatial working memory deficits in the relatives of schizophrenic patients.

BACKGROUND Studies in nonhuman primates provide evidence that intact spatial working memory depends on the integrity of specific areas in the prefrontal cortex. Patients with schizophrenia have been shown to be impaired on spatial working memory tasks. Relatives of schizophrenic patients show a range of cognitive deficits in the absence of clinical symptoms (eg, thought disorder, eye tracking dysfunctions). We predicted that a significant proportion of relatives of schizophrenic patients would show deficits in working memory as measured by a delayed response task. METHODS In experiment 1, we tested 18 schizophrenic patients, 15 first-degree relatives of schizophrenic patients, and 18 normal control subjects on an oculomotor delayed response task. In experiment 2, we assessed the performance of another group of 12 first-degree relatives of schizophrenic patients and 16 different normal control subjects on a visual-manual delayed response task. RESULTS Relatives of schizophrenic patients showed significant deficits in working memory on both the oculomotor and visual-manual delayed response tasks. CONCLUSIONS Some relatives of schizophrenic patients are impaired on tasks that tap spatial working memory and that implicate the prefrontal system. The delayed response paradigm may be useful in elucidating the multidimensionality of the schizophrenic phenotype.
A Systematic Review of Evidence-Informed Practices for Patient Care Rounds in the ICU*

Objectives:Patient care rounds are a key mechanism by which healthcare providers communicate and make patient care decisions in the ICU but no synthesis of best practices for rounds currently exists. Therefore, we systematically reviewed the evidence for facilitators and barriers to patient care rounds in the ICU. Data Sources:Search of Medline, Embase, CINAHL, PubMed, and the Cochrane library through September 21, 2012. Study Selection:Original, peer-reviewed research studies (no methodological restrictions) were selected, which described current practices, facilitators, or barriers to healthcare provider rounding in the ICU. Data Extraction:Two authors with methodological and content expertise independently abstracted data using a prespecified abstraction tool. Data Synthesis:The literature search identified 7,373 citations. Reviews of abstracts led to the retrieval of 136 full text articles for assessment; 43 articles in three languages (English, German, Spanish) were selected for review. Of these, 13 were ethnographic studies and 15 uncontrolled before-after studies. Six studies used control groups, including one cross-over randomized, one time-series, three cohort, and one controlled before-after study. A total of 13 facilitators and 9 barriers to patient care rounds were identified through a narrative and meta-synthesis of included studies. Identified facilitators suggest that the quality of rounds is improved when conducted by a multidisciplinary group of providers, with explicitly defined roles, using a standardized structure and goal-oriented approach that includes a best practices checklist. Barriers to quality patient care rounds include poor information retrieval and documentation, interruptions, long rounding times, and allied healthcare provider perceptions of not being valued by rounding physicians. Conclusions:Although the evidence base for best practices of patient care rounds in the ICU is limited, several practical and low-risk practices can be considered for implementation. (Crit Care Med 2013; 41:2015–2029)
Use of the dnaJ Gene for the Detection and Identification of All Legionella pneumophila Serogroups and Description of the Primers Used to Detect 16S rDNA Gene Sequences of Major Members of the Genus Legionella

We sequenced about 930 bp of the dnaJ gene from 15 Legionella pneumophila serogroups and some other members of the genus Legionella. As L. pneumophila 16S rDNA sequences could not discriminate between all subspecies and serogroups, we assessed the use of dnaJ gene sequences to differentiate between Legionella subspecies as well as between L. pneumophila serogroups. A phylogenetic analysis revealed that dnaJ gene sequences were more variable between the L. pneumophila serogroups than mip gene and 16S rDNA sequences. By studying 61 strains from 41 species of the genus Legionella, as well as other genera, we established a PCR method that could amplify 285 bp of dnaJ gene from all L. pneumophila serogroups. This primer set was more sensitive than mip gene primers and was able to detect 0.25 ng of purified DNA. We also describe the 16S rDNA primers that were used to detect most Legionella genus members.
Wideband VGAs Using a CMOS Transconductor in Triode region

Wideband variable gain amplifiers (VGAs) fabricated using 0.18 mum CMOS process are presented. A scheme with a CMOS triode transconductor is proposed to achieve linear-in-dB characteristics of VGAs for ultra wideband (UWB) systems. The implemented transmitter (TX) VGA shows a highly linear gain range of 28.4 dB (7 dB to -21.4 dB) and a bandwidth of 1200 MHz, while drawing only 2.7 mA from a 1.8 V power supply. The receiver (RX) VGA achieves a linear gain range of 73 dB and a bandwidth of 950 MHz while drawing 12.8 mA. The output P1dB varies from -8.5 dBm to -6 dBm. The TX and the RX VGA chips occupy areas of 0.2 times 0.2 mm and 0.6 times 0.2 mm, respectively
Modelling the inter-subjective level of innovation

Disruptive innovation, by its very nature, is a social activity among a large diversity of collaborating actors. However, literature addressing social processes in innovation is scarce, especially on the micro-level of interactions between the innovating actors involved, the inter-subjective level. This paper focuses on closing this gap by investigating the social dimension of innovation. It first examines the literature looking for social processes described in some detail. It goes on to present two empirical studies that each investigated a different co-creational setting. One aimed to identify the basic social process between actors from NPD and manufacturing, whereas the other investigated the interaction process of idea development in a consultancy firm. The literature and the two studies helped conceptualise a framework of aspects representing the inter-subjective dimension of innovation. The paper concludes with ideas for future research which use the framework for more fundamental theorising on the phenomenon of (disruptive) innovating.
Environmental and Sex Effects on Bacterial Carriage by Adult House Flies (Musca domestica L.)

Adult house flies frequent microbe-rich sites such as urban dumpsters and animal facilities, and encounter and ingest bacteria during feeding and reproductive activities. Due to unique nutritional and reproductive needs, male and female flies demonstrate different interactions with microbe-rich substrates and therefore dissemination potential. We investigated culturable aerobic bacteria and coliform abundance in male and female flies (n = 107) collected from urban (restaurant dumpsters) and agricultural (dairy farm) sites. Whole-fly homogenate was aerobically cultured and enumerated on nonselective (tryptic soy agar; culturable bacteria) and selective (violet-red bile agar, VRBA; coliforms) media. Unique morphotypes from VRBA cultures of agricultural flies were identified and tested for susceptibility to 14 antimicrobials. Female flies harbored more bacteria than males and there was a sex by site interaction with sex effects on bacterial abundance at the urban site. Coliform abundance did not differ by sex, site or sex within site. Both male and female flies carried antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria: 36/38 isolates (95%) were resistant to ≥1 antimicrobial, 33/38 were multidrug-resistant (≥2), and 24/38 isolates were resistant to ≥4 antimicrobials. Our results emphasize the role of house flies in harboring bacteria including AMR strains that pose a risk to human and animal health.
Twitter Feeds Sentiment Analysis and Visualization

Twitter contains enormous amount of data whether structured, semi-structured or unstructured which analysts and decision makers in an institution hardly interpret and describe (Sheela, 2016). The study explored the Twitter profile of a select institution in terms of frequency of posts, number of user interaction, and intensity of trending topics. It focused on Twitter sentiment analysis which classifies the polarity of the twitter comments into negative, positive, and neutral categories. Sentiments were visualized using Sentiment Visualizer as a tool which represents opinion in an emotional scatter diagram mapped with pleasure and stimulation. The methods applied include the use of various twitter analytics and twitter sentiment analysis tools such as Twitonomy, Rapid Miner and Tweet Viz. These tools were performed to over 1,500 tweeter feeds from a select institution user from year end of 2011, until mid of year 2016. It reveals that the intensity of trending topics becomes higher, because other users considered the select institution tweets as a basis of information. The twitter sentiments of the select institution in terms of sentiment polarity turned out to be majority positive while the estimated sentiments were generally visualized as pleasant and acceptable.
Adenovirus Protein V Induces Redistribution of Nucleolin and B23 from Nucleolus to Cytoplasm

ABSTRACT Adenovirus infection inhibits synthesis and processing of rRNA and redistributes nucleolar antigens. Adenovirus protein V associates with nucleoli in infected cells. This study delineates regions of protein V independently capable of nucleolar targeting. Also, evidence is presented that protein V has the unique property of relocating nucleolin and B23 to the cytoplasm when transiently expressed on its own in uninfected cells. Point mutation analysis indicates a role for the C terminus of protein V in the redirection of nucleolin and B23 to the cytoplasm. This is the first time an adenovirus protein has been shown to have a direct effect on nucleolar antigens in isolation from viral infection. Moreover, adenovirus protein V is the first protein demonstrated to be capable of redirecting nucleolin and B23 to the cytoplasm.
Textual Analysis of Condominium Flyers in Cebu

This study aimed to describe and analyze the contents evident in the selected flyers of condominium projects. This study used the descriptive type of research method as it focused on the mandatory contents present in the selected thirty flyers of condominium projects in Cebu. Results revealed that the exact location of the project including the street, name of the owner or developer and license to sell or amended license to sell number are the mandatory contents evident in the flyers. Moreover, the newly-discovered contents include the landmarks, location & distance in kilometers/meters as well as the website of the developers. This study provides implications to the successful implementation of the guidelines set by the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board.
A Simple and Inexpensive Method of Subcutaneous Implantation of Catheter Distal Segment Using a Tenckhoff Curled Catheter

Catheter care and its complications continue to create difficulties for peritoneal dialysis patients. Complications such as exit-site care and tunnel infections, extrusion of the catheter cuff, and peritonitis related to existing exit-site infections are just some of the problems encountered. Even exit-site infections prior to initiation of dialysis are a common occurrence. Catheter technology has decreased the incidence of these complications. An important contribution to the improvement of catheter technology has been the implantation technique by Moncrief and Popovich (1,2): The distal segment of the catheter that usually is brought out through the skin is left completely buried in a subcutaneous tunnel, thus eliminating catheter care and its risks until dialysis needs to be initiated. A few weeks or even months later when it is necessary to start peritoneal dialysis, a small incision is made 2 cm distal to the subcutaneous cuff and the distal segment of the catheter is pulled out, ready to be used. This technique of embedding the distal segment of the catheter has been used mainly with the Moncrief– Popovich catheter. It is our intention to discuss a simple and inexpensive method of burying the Tenckhoff catheter distal segment subcutaneously, as well as our results with 80 patients.
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION IN COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA

Purpose : The general objective of this study was to investigate the influence of strategic leadership on the implementation of strategy in the commercial banks in Kenya. The seven critical components of strategic leadership studied were strategic direction, core competencies, human capital, social capital, corporate culture, ethical practices and strategic controls. More specifically, the study investigated the influence of these components on the implementation of strategy in the commercial banks in Kenya. Methodology : The study adopted a quantitative research design whose target population was the top management team in the commercial banks in Kenya. The instrument of data collection was tested for reliability using the Cronbach alpha test and for validity using the KMO and Bartlett’s test. Statistical analysis was then carried out on the data collected. Findings : The study finds that there is a positive statistically significant relationship between effective implementation of strategy with only two of the strategic leadership actions which are ‘determining strategic direction’ and ‘establishing balanced organization controls’. The study recommends that the leadership and in particular the CEO to focus his energies on providing the strategic direction of the organization if it is to achieve its strategic objectives of remaining competitive in the market. Similarly establishing a balance between strategic and financial controls has a direct influence on the implementation of strategy. A strategic leader creates wealth by striking a balance between the constraining influence of financial controls and the long term focus of the strategic controls.
Capturing the stem cell paracrine effect using heparin‐presenting nanofibres to treat cardiovascular diseases

The mechanism for stem cell‐mediated improvement following acute myocardial infarction has been actively debated. We support hypotheses that the stem cell effect is primarily paracrine factor‐linked. We used a heparin‐presenting injectable nanofibre network to bind and deliver paracrine factors derived from hypoxic conditioned stem cell media to mimic this stem cell paracrine effect. Our self‐assembling peptide nanofibres presenting heparin were capable of binding paracrine factors from a medium phase. When these factor‐loaded materials were injected into the heart following coronary artery ligation in a mouse ischaemia‐reperfusion model of acute myocardial infarction, we found significant preservation of haemodynamic function. Through media manipulation, we were able to determine that crucial factors are primarily < 30 kDa and primarily heparin‐binding. Using recombinant VEGF‐ and bFGF‐loaded nanofibre networks, the effect observed with conditioned media was recapitulated. When evaluated in another disease model, a chronic rat ischaemic hind limb, our factor‐loaded materials contributed to extensive limb revascularization. These experiments demonstrate the potency of the paracrine effect associated with stem cell therapies and the potential of a biomaterial to bind and deliver these factors, pointing to a potential therapy based on synthetic materials and recombinant factors as an acellular therapy. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Impact of repairs on embodied carbon dioxide expenditure for a reinforced-concrete quay

Studies on structural repair using life-cycle analysis are still lacking the environmental impact of repair actions. This research work shows that the choice of the best repair option for reinforced-concrete structures is a function of long-term environmental impact, considering the longevity of maintenance intervention and embodied carbon dioxide expenditure. The purpose of this work was to assess the lifetime of a quay superstructure exposed to an aggressive marine microenvironment by using a probabilistic performance-based approach and then to select the best repair option for its reinforced-concrete structures. The comparison is made for reinforced-concrete service life using three different concrete types and two different corrosion inhibitors. Longevity and embodied carbon dioxide were predicted for the expected number of repair actions per 100 years. It is shown that concretes may have a higher impact at the outset, although they result in a much lower impact across the service life of the structure.
Securing Implantable Medical Devices against cyberspace attacks

We provide in this paper a novel Cyber Physical System (CPS) architecture to protect and supervise Implantable Medical Devices, and increase the network quality of service. Powerless mutual authentication and privacy protocols between the IMD and the CPS gateway, and between the CPS gateway and physicians are proposed, to shield the IMDs against battery depletion attacks and to reduce to the maximum possible the energy overhead induced by security measures. The proposed protocols allows also to enforce privacy and protection from eavesdropping and replay attacks. It uses biometric key extraction mechanisms from the electrocardiogram signal, which is simultaneously collected by the IMD and the CPS gateway. Using the AVISPA tool, we formally validate the proposed protocols.