bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Characteristics of Today’s Applied Engineering College-Level
Educator

Authors: Ulmer Jeffrey M. , Koch Douglas , Ollison Troy
Published: June 2016

Higher education is constantly changing and evolving. Many contend that the recent
changes have not always been positive and that current changes have greatly affected
applied engineering programs. The purpose of this article is to investigate and collect
information regarding current issues and the current state of educators in
postsecondary, applied engineering/technology programs. It is a broad overarching
approach with the intent of identifying the current state, potential research needs, and
concerns within the discipline. Two hundred and twelve faculty members within the United
States responded to a national survey to help fellow faculty determine the current and
evolving characteristics of today’s applied engineering college-level educator. Previous
literature and data identifies changes related to financial challenges, salaries,
technological advancement, professional experience, course load and class size,
globalization, and lack of advancement opportunities. The survey sought to determine the
current status of the field in those areas and found that the mean salary of $73,567 for
the respondents was above the mean national higher education salaries but had a high
standard deviation. Of the faculty, 74% are teaching in the classroom followed by 13%
hybrid, and 13% online. The mean number of years of service outside of academia was
12.34. Regarding positional status and opportunities for advancement, the respondents
were 21% contract only, 19% tenure track, and 60% tenured faculty. The data collected
points out some areas that have potentially changed over time and areas that need
further investigation. Long-term data is needed to establish a change in
trends.
Adopting Mobile Technology in the Higher Education
Classroom

Authors: Davison Christopher B. , Lazaros Edward J.
Published: June 2016

Mobile technologies have become inexpensive and ubiquitous. This has led to the
proliferation of mobile technologies being employed by students for mobile learning
(mLearning) purposes. Preferences for mLearning technologies among a higher education
student population at a mid-sized Indiana research and teaching university are explored
in this article. The findings of this research are compared to similar research from
several years prior conducted by Conole, Laat, Dillon, and Darby, 2006. This comparison
yielded some interesting findings such as students in both studies strongly agreeing
that mLearning is an important aspect of their coursework. Other interesting findings
include the laptop remaining as a preferred student technology, and the discussion board
gaining in popularity among the U.S. population when compared to their U.K. counterparts
in the Conole et al. (2006) study. Opportunities for future research relating to
mLearning still remain and are described in this article.
Effect of pesticide Glyphosate Aqua in liver enzymes activity of Barbus sharpeyi
Authors: Azeez Maher Atta Abdul , Al-Rudainy Abdulmotalib J
Published: June 2016

The present study was designed in the aquaculture and fish nutrition research aquarium in the College of Veterinary Medicine/Baghdad University from a period 1/3 to 1/6/2013 to investigate the toxicity of the herbicide glyphosate aqua on Barbus sharpeyi fish. Fish fingerlings were used with average weight between 10 – 15 gm to measure the (LC50), and 200 fingerlings were used to know the acute and chronic toxic effect for the herbicide. The fingerlings were randomly distributed as 10 fish for each aquarium. Fish were divided into four treatments and control group (without addition of herbicide). The first processing with a concentration of 0.415 mg/L for a duration of exposure 90 days, the second processing group with a concentration 0.415 mg/L for 15 days, while the third group was treated with 0.207 mg/L of the herbicide for a duration of exposure, the forth group was exposed to 0.207 mg/L for 15 days only. The study aimed to determine the extent of the effect of the pesticide in the activity of liver enzymes, which included Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), Aspartate amino transfers (AST) and Alanine amino transfers (ALT).
The results of biochemical tests for liver enzymes to fish experience has shown a rise in activity of enzymes which increased with duration of exposure. The first and the third treatments has a significant differences (P ?0.05) compared with control group. Results of the experiment to improvement in the health status of fish in second and forth treatments compared to control group.
Effect of some induce chemical and biological agents against (Tilletia tritici (Bjerk) and T.laevis (Kühn) causal agents of wheat Common bunt disease
Authors: Shams-Allah Sattar A. , Al-Maaroof Emad M. , Hassan Mohamed S.
Published: June 2016

This study was conducted to evaluate the efficiency of some chemicals and biological agents to induce systemic resistance (ISR) against to wheat common bunt disease caused by the two species of fungus Tilletia tritici (Bjerk.) Wint (T. caries (Dac.) Tul.) and T. laevis Kuhn (T. foetida (Wall.) Liro. Trails in the efforts to find an alternative, safe and environmentally friendly means to control the disease. Results of this study which carried out during two consecutive seasons for the years 2012 - 2013 and 2013 - 2014 at two different environmental locations. Seed treatment by (SA 100 and 200 mg/L, 500 ?–aminobutyric acid (BABA) and 1000 mg/L, Effective Microorganisms (EM1) 40 and 150 ml/kg seeds) have led to high significant reduction in the percentage of common bunt compared with the control (plants resulting from the seeds contaminated non- treatment), While foliar treatment showed some significant differences, especially in the experiment carried out at the fields of College of Agriculture - Baghdad University compared with experiments carried out in the fields of Faculty of Agricultural Sciences -University of Sulaimania, which did not showed significant differences in most treatments. The treatment with Effective microorganisms was found efficient in reducing the infection rate compared with SA and BABA.
Effect of varicocelectomy on sperm parameters, oxidative stress and Chromatin maturity in seminal fluid of infertile patients with varicocele
Authors: Al-Huwaizi Ali Jehad N. , Al-Hady Faris Naji A. , Murshedi Sahib Y. Al-
Published: June 2016

This study aimed to determine the effect of varicocelectomy on sperm parameters, oxidant- antioxidant status and chromatin maturity percent. The current study has been conducted on 154 infertile patients complaining from varicocele and varicocelomized men in addition to 25 fertile men as control. The results revealed significant decrease (P
Synthesis, Spectral Study and Theoretical Treatment of Some Mixing Ligand Complexes of Quinaldic Acid and 1, 10-Phenathroline
Authors: Hassan Sahar Sabeeh , Ibrahim Sura Khaleel , Mohammed Moiead Salih
Published: June 2016

Metal complexes of Cu (II), Fe (III) and Mn (II) with Quinaldic acid (L1) and 1, 10-Phenathroline (L2) are synthesized and characterized by standaral physic- chemical procedures (element analysis, metal analysis, FTIR, Uv-Vis, magnetic moment and conductometeric measurements). On the base of these studies, mononuclear and six coordinated octahedral geometry and nonelectrolyte of these complexes have been proposed. The standard heat of formation (?Hºf) and binding energy (?Eb) for the free ligands and their complexes are calculated by using the PM3 method at 273K of Hyperchem.-8 program. The complexes are more stable than their ligands. Moreover, the electrostatic potential of free ligands are measured to investigate the reactive site of the molecules, PM3 is used to evaluate the vibrational spectra of the free ligands, the frequencies are obtained approximately agreed with those values experimentally found; in addition, the calculation helps to assign clearly the most diagnostic bands .
F-Compact operator on probabilistic Hilbert space
Authors: Ali Radhi I. M. , Al-Muttalibi Rana Aziz Yousif
Published: June 2016

This paper deals with the F-compact operator defined on probabilistic Hilbert space and gives some of its main properties.
NAFKAH ANAK PASCA PERCERAIAN MENURUT ABU< ZAHRAH DAN IMPLIKASINYA BAGI PELAKSANAAN HUKUM ISLAM DI INDONESIA
Authors: Safala Udin
Published: June 2016

NAFKAH ANAK PASCA PERCERAIAN MENURUT ABU< ZAHRAH DAN IMPLIKASINYA BAGI PELAKSANAAN HUKUM ISLAM DI INDONESIA

 

­­Udin Safala

 

 

Abstrak: Tulisan ini membahas pandangan Abu> Zahrah tentang nafkah anak pasca perceraian untuk membaca secara kritis tentang konsep tersebut dalam hukum Islam di Indonesia. Dari eksplorasi teoretical framework serta data library yang ditemukan dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa; Pertama Abu> Zahrah lebih cenderung memakai dan mengeksplorasi gagasan-gagasan yang dimunculkan Abu> H{ani>fah dan para pengikutnya ketimbang gagasan tiga Ima>m yang lain (Ma>lik, Sha>fi’i, dan Ah}mad) dengan alasan tidak saja karena gagasan dan teori Abu> H{ani>fah dan para pengikutnya tersebut cenderung moderat jika dibandingkan dengan yang lain tetapi juga karena gagasan tersebut merupakan gagasan ideal bagi sosiologis masyarakat Mesir saat itu; Kedua Nafkah anak –dalam pandangan Abu> Zahrah- tidak secara mandiri dieksplorasi karena beban nafkah ini selalu berkaitan tidak saja dengan anak, cucu, dan seterusnya (’awla>d) atau sebaliknya tetapi juga berkaitan dengan h}awash yang memiliki relasi dengan kekerabatan muh}arramiyah dan mawa>rith yang dapat dioperasikan secara beragam.

 

Kata Kunci: Furqah, T}ala>q, Nafkah
Rock Mechanical Properties of Shallow Unconsolidated Sandstone Formations
Authors: Ramcharitar Kamlesh , Hosein Raffie
Published: June 2016

Rock mechanical properties, such as the Poisson's ratio, Bulk, Shear and Young's moduli are required for various oilfield operations such as seismic processing, reservoir simulation studies, and hydraulic fracturing for sand control. These properties are usually determined from compressional (P) and shear (S) wave velocities which can be captured by the dipole sonic logging tool. For unconsolidated rocks (shallower than 6000 ft), the P and S-wave velocities are difficult to predict due to the dispersive nature of these rocks. Also, the available correlations in the open literature to determine these parameters should be used with caution since these were developed mainly for deeper formations.

In this study, we compared the sonic wave velocities empirically predicted by Castagna et al., Eberhart-Phillips and Han with the logged sonic wave velocities across the Cruse Formation for eight onshore wells in South-Western Trinidad. We also investigated more suitable methods of matching the logged velocities across the Cruse, by developing new empirical models and an analytical method (Hertz-Mindlin contact model) to account for the unconsolidated rocks. The basic input data required for predicting the sonic velocities and dynamic rock mechanical properties were porosity, clay content and bulk density which were taken from the log data. The models for obtaining the static rock mechanical properties were tested against the results of Mini-Frac tests in two offset wells in the Cruse.

The Artificial Neural Network (ANN) empirical method was shown to be best suited for predicting the dynamic rock mechanical properties for the Cruse Formation, since Average Absolute Errors (AAE) of 3 and 6 % were obtained in matching the P and S-wave velocities respectively. Similarly, the AAE obtained from applying the three empirical correlations were worse than 17 and 30 %. This error was generally observed to lessen for wells which encountered the Cruse at greater depths. While AAE of 6 and 12 % were obtained from applying the analytical method, reservoir depletion was found to significantly affect the results of the modeling due to the implied presence of hard-to-predict free gas saturations. Also, it was found that the analytical method is the only viable procedure to predict the static rock mechanical properties in lieu of laboratory core tests. The analytical method has been tuned in this study using True Vertical Depth (TVD) as a correlation parameter for the first time, and it can generally be used to estimate both the dynamic and static rock mechanical properties of the Cruse Formation for future oilfield operations.
Improved Chemical Deliverability Reduces Operational Cost
Authors: Vilain R. , Francis-Lacroix K. , Orosco C.
Published: June 2016

Maturation of hydrocarbon reserves often occurs conjointly with an increase in flow assurance challenges. Deposition of paraffin and/or asphaltene is at the forefront of these challenges. Well maturity, declining reservoir pressure, coupled with hydrocarbon deposition, negatively impact the economic potential of a given reserve. Trinidad's Block Two Region is inundated with hundreds of mature paraffinic wells. To maintain cost effectiveness; proactive initiatives must be implemented with minimal operational expenditure.

One such initiative used in the remediation of downhole hydrocarbon deposition, is the implementation of downhole treatment via chemical additives. Newer wells are often completed with allowances to enable targeted downhole chemical remediation. However, for older wells, as is the case in some Trinidad onshore blocks, the implementation of these enhanced modes of downhole chemical delivery, typically requires redesign of the downhole completion. The capital associated with this activity is considered cost prohibitive given the current oil price and low oil production from majority of these wells.

This paper serves to highlight the profitability study with regards to the successful implementation of three common modes of topside treatment of paraffin deposition; steam treatment, annular chemical injection, and periodic batch treatment. It will also compare the return on investment associated with these successful applications.

In this present economic climate, it is imperative for producers to adopt a proactive approach in the resolution of flow assurance challenges, namely hydrocarbon deposition, to ensure maximized production.
An Integrated Approach for Evaluating Reservoir Performance using Production Data - A Case Study from the Angostura Field in Trinidad and Tobago
Authors: Heris A. E. , Narayanan K. , Isenmann G. P. , Fassihi R. R. , Muralidharan V.
Published: June 2016

This case study presents an analysis of production and pressure data from the Horst reservoir, an uplifted fault block with a thin oil rim and large gas cap in the greater Angostura field offshore Trinidad and Tobago. The study resulted in reinterpretation of the volumetrics and improved understanding of connectivity and compartmentalization in the field. This paper demonstrates how the application of fundamental Reservoir Engineering principles provides an effective way to understand reservoir flow dynamics and can guide the use of more sophisticated numerical techniques. The insights gained from this approach illustrate the importance of acquiring good quality data during the appraisal, start-up and production phases of an oil and gas field. Also, this study reinforces the benefits of using idle wells as observation wells for obtaining reservoir surveillance data.

The greater Angostura field consists of Oligocene age turbidite sandstone reservoirs with multiple compartments and complex geology. Some uncertainties remain in seismic interpretation with regards to mapping reservoir boundaries due to poor seismic imaging in the area. Consequently, analysis of production performance was critical to distinguish between different scenarios that were developed using seismic volume interpretation.

Formation pressures in the Horst reservoir were obtained after two years of production from offset reservoirs. Pressures were significantly different from the offset reservoirs indicating that Horst reservoir was potentially a separate compartment. The Horst commenced production after two years of offset production and was initially constrained due to high GOR. In the recent years, the Horst reservoir production has been considerably increased due to additional drilling and the commencement of gas sales from the greater Angostura field.

This paper presents the results of material balance and numerical simulation studies on the strong production performance seen in the Horst reservoir. The reservoir pressures for all blocks were estimated and the potential communication between reservoirs was investigated with material balance analysis. This led to an estimate of the Horst reservoir in-place volumes that were significantly higher than the originally mapped volumes. The insight from the material balance analysis was incorporated into a numerical simulation modeling effort. A robust simulation history match was obtained with a unique but practical approach to model the pressure depletion seen in the Horst reservoir during periods of no production. The simulation model was used to develop an optimized reservoir management strategy which has been implemented to increase production and recovery from the Angostura field. Furthermore, the improved understanding of reservoir performance has led to refinements of the geological and seismic interpretation of the Horst area.
Family Business: An Entrepreneurial Longer-Term Perspective
Authors: Nugroho Ratna L.
Published: June 2016

This family business case study is concerned with investigating the issue of the complexity of the many views of the family business research, focusing exclusively on the entrepreneurial concept. In taking this concept, three characteristics were identified in this case study, namely: the attitudes, the skills, and the behavior. Along with these findings, it is suggested that the conceptual model, the so-called “the three circles,” where this three circle has an overlap and identify as a longer-term entrepreneurial perspective within the family-owned enterprise.
PESANTREN BERBASIS WIRAUSAHA (Pemberdayaan Potensi Enterpreneurship Santri di Beberapa Pesantren Kaliwungu Kendal)
Authors: Ghofur Abdul , Asiyah Nur , Shofiyullah M
Published: June 2016

Pemberdayaan masyarakat pesantren berbasis wirausaha ini pada prinsipnya untuk menjembatani permasalahan yang sering dialami santri, khususnya alumninya. Banyak alumni pondok pesantren, meski secara keilmuan relatif berhasil dan diakui di masyarakat, bahkan cenderung ditokohkan di daerahnya masing-masing, namun dalam segi perekonomian, mereka mengalami masalah. Oleh sebab itu diupayakan langkah tertentu, khususnya pemberdayaan potensi entrepreneurship. Pelaksanaan pemberdayaan potensi entrepreneurship yang dilakukan di tiga pondok pesantren di wilayah Kecamatan Kaliwungu Kabupaten Kendal, yaitu PP Miftahul Falah, PP ARIS dan PP ASPIR, setidaknya, dapat menggapai beberapa poin yang dapat menjembatani beberapa permasalahan di atas. Pertama, dengan mengikuti kegiatan ini, para peserta tergugah untuk melakukan kreasi, inovasi dalam merespon kebutuhan masyarakat sebagai sumber perekonomian. Kedua, ada kesadaran dari para peserta bahwa setiap barang dapat dimanfaatkan secara optimal. Ketiga, pentingnya pemanfaatan waktu secara lebih intensif untuk menghasilkan sebuah barang yang bernilai ekonomis dan dapat menjadi peluang income bagi mereka. Keempat, ada kesadaran dari para peserta akan arti pentingnya pemanfaatan lahan-lahan kosong agar lebih berdayaguna dan lebih produktif.
PEMBERDAYAAN PESANTREN UNTUK PENANGGULANGAN ABRASI DI PANTAI DEMAK DAN JEPARA
Authors: Choliq Abdul , Pimay Awaludin , Anas Ahmad
Published: June 2016

karya pengabdian ini difokuskan untuk menanggulangi bencana abrasi pantai melalui pemberdayaan pesantren. Pelibatan komunitas pesantren dalam pengelolaan pesisir akan meningkatkan tingkat partisipasi masyarakat dalam pelestarian pesisir melalui pendekatan keagamaan. Pesantren sebagai lembaga pendidikan keagamaan yang mempunyai fungsi ganda, sebagai lembaga pendilikan yang mampu mengembangkan pengetahuan dan penalaran, keterampilan dan kepribadian kelompok usia muda dan merupakan sumber referensi tata-nilai Islami bagi masyarakat sekitar, sekaligus sebagai lembaga sosial di pedesaan yang memiliki peran sosial dan mampu menggerakkan swadaya dan swakarsa masyarakat, mampu melakukan perbaikan lingkungan hidup dari segi rohaniah mau pun jasmaniah.Berdasarkan hasil kegiatan pengabdian dosen ini, ada beberapa hal yang dapat penulis simpulkan yaitu: pertama, bencana abrasi yang terjadi di pantai Jepara dan Demak sudah masuk dalam tahap yang memprihatinkan; kedua, Penanganan bencana abrasi memerlukan kerjasama dari semua elemen masyarakat, baik pemerintah, pihak swasta, dan warga masyarakat; ketiga, warga masyarakat yang tinggal di sekitar pantai yang terkena abrasi perlu dibekali dengan tata cara penangan bencana; keempat, pondok pesantren memiliki peran strategis dalam penanggulangan bencana. Sistem pembelajaran yang integral dan holistic menjadi dasar pesantren untuk melestarikan lingkungan.
PENDAMPINGAN PENGEMBANGAN BUDAYA BACA SISWA MADRASAH TSANAWIYAH DARUL ULUM
Authors: Fahrurrozi Fahrurrozi
Published: June 2016

Pendampingan ini dilatarbelakangi oleh penellitian di Amerika Serikat, yang menunjukkan bahwa anak yang lamban membaca pada kelas awal, akan mengalami kegagalan yang semakin parah pada kelas-kelas berikutnya. Berdasarkan penelitian tersebut, maka pendamping berinisiatif untuk melakukan pendampingan pengembangan budaya baca siswa di salah satu madrasah binaan FITK UIN Walisongo, yaitu MTs Darul Ulum. Terdapat beberapa kegiatan pendampingan yang dilakukan untuk mengembangkan budaya baca, yaitu survey minat baca Siswa, MOU dengan Perpustakaan Daerah terkait penambahan koleksi buku, parenting tentang penumbuhan budaya baca anak, pelatihan pembelajaran berbasis literasi bagi guru, pelatihan jurnalistik bagi siswa, pendampingan terjadwal (rutin) pengembangan budaya baca berbasis masyarakat.
Raman study of the interactions between highly ordered pyrolytic graphite (HOPG) and polyoxometalates: The effects of acid concentration
Authors: Vidoeski Bojan , Jovanovic Svetlana , Holclajtner-Antunovic Ivanka , Bajuk-Bogdanovic Danica , Budimir Milica , Markovic Zoran , Todorovic-Markovic Biljana
Published: June 2016

Heteropoly acids (HPAs) found wide applications, such as in catalysis, energy
conversion and storage, analytical chemistry, clinical medicine, materials
science and others, but because of their low surface area and high solubility
in water their use is limited. One of the possible ways to overcome these
obstacles is to use height specific surface area support for HPAs, such as
carbon nanomaterials. Raman spectroscopy was applied for studying study
interaction between HPAs and highly ordered pyrolytic graphite (HOPG) as a
model of a support. HOPG was exposed to two different HPAs:
12-tungstophosphoric acid and 12-molybodphosphoric acid, at different
concentrations. It was noticed that 12-molybodphosphoric acid has stronger
effects on HOPG structure causing a weak doping and increase of structural
disorder. It is supposed that HOPG interacts with especially external oxygen
atoms of 12-molybodphosphoric acid. Atomic force microscopy showed that
surface roughness of HOPG treated with 12-molybodphosphoric acid increases
with increase of acid concentration, while in the case of HOPG exposed to
12-tungstophosphoric acid the surface roughness is not concentration
dependent. The growth trend in measured surface roughness (RMS) is in the
agreement with the changes in the intensity ratio ID/IG obtained from Raman
spectra of HOPG samples treated with 12-molybdophosphoric acid.
Rapid Deterioration of Basic Life Support Skills in Dentists With Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Authors: Nogami Kentaro , Taniguchi Shogo , Ichiyama Tomoko
Published: June 2016

The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between basic life support skills in dentists who had completed the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider qualification and time since course completion. Thirty-six dentists who had completed the 2005 BLS Healthcare Provider course participated in the study. We asked participants to perform 2 cycles of cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a mannequin and evaluated basic life support skills. Dentists who had previously completed the BLS Healthcare Provider course displayed both prolonged reaction times, and the quality of their basic life support skills deteriorated rapidly. There were no correlations between basic life support skills and time since course completion. Our results suggest that basic life support skills deteriorate rapidly for dentists who have completed the BLS Healthcare Provider. Newer guidelines stressing chest compressions over ventilation may help improve performance over time, allowing better cardiopulmonary resuscitation in dental office emergencies. Moreover, it may be effective to provide a more specialized version of the life support course to train the dentists, stressing issues that may be more likely to occur in the dental office.
Female Patients Require a Higher Propofol Infusion Rate for Sedation
Authors: Maeda Shigeru , Tomoyasu Yumiko , Higuchi Hitoshi , Honda Yuka , Ishii-Maruhama Minako , Miyawaki Takuya
Published: June 2016

Sedation may minimize physiologic and behavioral stress responses. In our facility, the infusion rate of propofol is adjusted according to the bispectral index (BIS) in all cases of implant-related surgery; multivariate analysis of retrospective data enabled us to extract independent factors that affect the dose of propofol in sedation that are considered useful indicators for achieving adequate sedation. The study population comprised all patients undergoing implant-related surgery under intravenous sedation in Okayama University Hospital from April 2009 to March 2013. The infusion rate of propofol was adjusted to maintain the BIS value at 70–80. The outcome was the average infusion rate of propofol, and potential predictor variables were age, sex, body weight, treatment time, and amount of midazolam. Independent variables that affected the average infusion rate of propofol were extracted with multiple regression analysis. One hundred twenty-five subjects were enrolled. In the multiple regression analysis, female sex was shown to be significantly associated with a higher average infusion rate of propofol. Females may require a higher infusion rate of propofol than males to achieve adequate sedation while undergoing implant-related surgery.
Management of Patients With Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices in Dental, Oral, and Maxillofacial Surgery
Authors: Tom James
Published: June 2016

The prevalence of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices as life-prolonging and life-saving devices has evolved from a treatment of last resort to a first-line therapy for an increasing number of patients. As these devices become more and more popular in the general population, dental providers utilizing instruments and medications should be aware of dental equipment and medications that may affect these devices and understand the management of patients with these devices. This review article will discuss the various types and indications for pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, common drugs and instruments affecting these devices, and management of patients with these devices implanted for cardiac dysrhythmias.
Anesthetic Management of a Patient With Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Authors: Ohshita Naohiro , Oka Saeko , Tsuji Kaname , Yoshida Hiroaki , Morita Shosuke , Momota Yoshihiro , Tsutsumi Yasuo M.
Published: June 2016

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMTD) is a hereditary peripheral neuropathy and is characterized by progressive muscle atrophy and motor-sensory disorders in all 4 limbs. Most reports have indicated that major challenges with general anesthetic administration in CMTD patients are the appropriate use of nondepolarizing muscle relaxants and preparation for malignant hyperthermia in neuromuscular disease. Moderate sedation may be associated with the same complications as those of general anesthesia, as well as dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, reduced perioperative respiratory function, difficulty in positioning, and sensitivity to intravenous anesthetic agents. We decided to use intravenous sedation in a CMTD patient and administered midazolam initially and propofol continuously, with total doses of 1.5 mg and 300 mg, respectively. Anesthesia was completed in 3 hours and 30 minutes without adverse events. We suggest that dental anesthetic treatment with propofol and midazolam may be effective for patients with CMTD.
Rangelands, Volume 22, Number 2 (April 2000)
Authors:   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Complete digitized issue.
Rangelands, Volume 22, Number 3 (June 2000)
Authors:   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Complete digitized issue.
Rangelands, Volume 22, Number 5 (October 2000)
Authors:   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Complete digitized issue.
Rangelands, Volume 22, Number 6 (December 2000)
Authors:   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Complete digitized issue.
Rangelands, Volume 23, Number 4 (August 2001)
Authors:   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Complete digitized issue.
Rangelands, Volume 23, Number 5 (October 2001)
Authors:   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Complete digitized issue.
Rangelands, Volume 23, Number 6 (December 2001)
Authors:   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Complete digitized issue.
Rangelands, Volume 24, Number 5 (October 2002)
Authors:   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Complete digitized issue.
Rangelands, Volume 24, Number 6 (December 2002)
Authors:   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Complete digitized issue.
Rangelands, Volume 25, Number 1 (February 2003)
Authors:   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Complete digitized issue.
Rangelands, Volume 25, Number 2 (April 2003)
Authors:   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Complete digitized issue.
Harvesting the Wind
Authors: Gordon Kindra ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Wind energy may be a profitable companion crop.
First In A Series: Insight From SRM's Charter Members
Authors:   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

The SRM History Committee has conducted interviews with many of the
Society's Charter Members to capture their perspectives of events leading to
and subsequent to the formation of the American Society of Range Management
in 1947–48. Beginning with this issue of Rangelands, interviews from
several of these individuals will be shared for today's SRM members to enjoy
and learn from.
Come Early, Stay a While
Authors: Humphries Ellen ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

The 2005 SRM Planning Committee offers a variety of events to enjoy and
chances to explore when you visit Forth Worth, Texas next February for the
58th Annual Meeting of the Society for Range Management.
More On Stubble Height Guidelines: Factors to consider for shortgrasses
and when making the decision if destocking is necessary
Authors: Holechek Jerry , Galt Dee ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Factors to consider for shortgrasses and when making the decision if
destocking is necessary.
TIMELESS WIND
Authors: Kuecker Emily ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

The wind has blown for eternity, Never looking back, never giving in.
Never staying long, always running on, Always running endlessly
Fourth in a Series: Insight From SRM's Charter Members
Authors:   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

The SRM History Committee has conducted interviews with many of the
Society's charter members to capture their perspective of events leading to
and subsequent to the formation of the American Society of Range Management
in 1947 -1948. Interviews from several of these individuals will be shared
for today's SRM members to enjoy and learn from.
SRM Section News
Authors: Vermeire Lance ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

This SRM Section News also includes “Grazing: Western ranchers
consider buyouts” reprinted with permission from the Greenwire,
September 13, 2004, E &E Publishing, and “Who Will Manage Our
Natural Resources? First Special Session at Conference will examine
personnel crises” reprinted with permission from the Outdoor News
Bulletin, Wildlife Management Institute, Vol. 58, No. 4, September 13,
2004.
Collaborative Stewardship of Arizona's Rangelands: Making a difference in
resource management
Authors: Fernández-Giménez María E. , Le Febre Sonya , Coney Alex ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Making a difference in resource management
Wild Horses: Legends or Burdens on Our Rangelands?
Authors: Russell Morgan L. ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Reducing wild horse herd numbers with the proper management tools
can improve rangeland health
ARS Rangeland Research: Enhancing Economic and Environmental
Sustainability
Authors:   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

National research program meets future's challenges.
Rangelands, Volume 27, Number 5 (October 2005)
Authors:   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Complete digitized issue.
Managing Yaupon With Fire and Herbicides in the Texas Post Oak
Savannah
Authors: Mitchell Rob , Cathey James C. , Dabbert Brad ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Yaupon invasion into historic grassland savannahs can be effectively
reduced with prescribed burning and herbicides.
Community-Based Rangeland Planning on the Tohono O’odham
Nation
Authors: Hays John U. , Fernandez-Gimenez Maria E. ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Cattle have been part of Tohono O’odham culture for over 300
years, but efforts to promote rangeland management on the Tohono
O’odham Nation had little success until a community-based rangeland
planning project in the Sif Oidak District helped increase understanding of
this unique socioecological system and empowered villages to restore and
manage their rangelands.
Rangelands, Volume 28, Number 1 (February 2006)
Authors:   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Complete digitized issue.
Managing Yaupon in the Post Oak Savannah
Authors: Cathey James C. , Mitchell Rob , Dabbert Brad ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Yaupon can be effectively managed during March or June, with individual
plant treatments of triclopyr and diesel, which can be an effective tool for
restoring fragmented grassland savannahs.
Recruiting Thoughts and Experiences
Authors: Holechek Jerry L. ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Presentations about rangelands can be an effective way to better inform
the public and attract students into college range programs.
Changing Western Landscapes, Debt, and Oil: A Perspective
Authors: Holechek Jerry L. ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Rapidly rising consumer debt, a real estate bubble, and depletion of
world oil reserves could greatly affect western rangelands and
ranching.
Rangelands, Volume 28, Number 5 (October 2006)
Authors:   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Complete digitized issue.
FLPMA Turns 30
Authors: Ross Joseph ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

The Bureau of Land Management also celebrates its 60th
birthday.
Sentinels of the Range
Authors: Gordon Kindra ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

SRM past president Jim O'Rourke and his wife, Lora, have devoted their
careers to educating others about rangelands. Now, they've found a unique
way to share the Nebraska range through historic sheepwagons.
New Roles for Rangelands and Grasslands
Authors: Gordon Kinda ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

The Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES)
is retooling its efforts to build awareness for rangeland and grassland
attributes.
National Security and Rangelands
Authors: Holechek Jerry L. ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Depletion of fossil fuels and global warming could drastically reduce
world food production. Conserving and improving rangelands is important,
because they likely will play an increased role in meeting world food
needs.
Planned Herbivory in the Management of Wildfire Fuels
Authors: Nader Glenn , Henkin Zalmen , Smith Ed ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Grazing is most effective at treating smaller diameter live fuels that
can greatly impact the rate of spread of a fire along with the flame
height.
Book Review: The Nature of Eastern North Dakota: Pre-1880 Historical
Ecology, K. E. Severson, C. H. Sieg
Authors: Wilson Scott ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Book Review: The Nature of Eastern North Dakota: Pre-1880 Historical
Ecology, K. E. Severson, C. H. Sieg. North Dakota State University, Fargo,
ND, USA (2006).
Book Review: A Primer on Natural Resource Science, Fred S.
Guthery
Authors: Abbott Laurie ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Book Review: A Primer on Natural Resource Science, Fred S. Guthery.
Texas A&M University Press, College Station, TX, USA (2008).
Book Review: Conservation for a New Generation, Richard L. Knight,
Courtney White (Eds.)
Authors: Herrick Jeffrey E. ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Book Review: Conservation for a New Generation, Richard L. Knight,
Courtney White (Eds.). Island Press, Washington, DC, USA (2008).
Book Review: Cactáceas de Chihuahua: Tesoro Estal en Peligro de
Extinction, Toutcha Lebgue Keleng, Gustavo Quintana Martínez
Authors: Fredrickson Ed ,   Society for Range
                        Management
Published: June 2016

Book Review: Cactáceas de Chihuahua: Tesoro Estal en Peligro de
Extinction, Toutcha Lebgue Keleng, Gustavo Quintana Martínez. Fondo
Mixto-Conacyt, Gobierno del Estado, Chihuahua, Mexico (2010).
Risk profiling of cattle farms as a potential tool in risk-based surveillance for Mycobacterium bovis infection among cattle in tuberculosis-free areas
Authors: Ribeiro-Lima Joao , Schwabenlander Stacey , Oakes Michael , Thompson Beth , Wells Scott J.
Published: June 2016

OBJECTIVE To develop a cattle herd risk-profiling system that could potentially inform risk-based surveillance strategies for Mycobacterium bovis infection in cattle and provide information that could be used to help direct resource allocation by a state agency for this purpose.

DESIGN Cross-sectional study.

SAMPLE Records for any size movement (importation) of cattle into Minnesota from other US states during 2009 (n = 7,185) and 2011 (8,107).

PROCEDURES Data from certificates of veterinary inspection were entered into a spreadsheet. Movement data were summarized at premises and county levels, and for each level, the distribution of cattle moved and number of movements were evaluated. Risk profiling (assessment and categorization of risk for disease introduction) for each import movement was performed on the basis of known risk factors. Latent class analysis was used to assign movements to risk classifications with adjustment on the basis of expert opinions from personnel knowledgeable about bovine tuberculosis; these data were used to classify premises as very high, high, medium, or low risk for disease introduction.

RESULTS In each year, approximately 1,500 premises imported cattle, typically beef and feeder types, with the peak of import movements during the fall season. The risk model identified 4 risk classes for cattle movements. Approximately 500 of the estimated 27,406 (2%) cattle premises in Minnesota were in the very high or high risk groups for either year; greatest density of these premises was in the southeast and southwest regions of the state.

CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE A risk-profiling approach was developed that can be applied in targeted surveillance efforts for bovine tuberculosis, particularly in disease-free areas.
L’enchâssement social et la délinquance des pairs
Authors: Morselli Carlo , Gariépy Audrey , Gagnon Claudine
Published: June 2016

L’analyse des caractéristiques de l’entourage social est essentielle à une compréhension globale des conduites individuelles. Puisqu’il est impossible pour un jeune, délinquant ou non, de se distancier complètement du monde conventionnel, il importe de considérer le chevauchement des relations conventionnelles et délinquantes pour saisir l’ampleur du phénomène de l’influence sociale. De surcroît, le réseau social des jeunes ne se limite pas à leurs amis. De fait, les membres de la famille, les collègues de classe et de travail peuvent aussi avoir une influence sur les comportements. Une analyse de l’entourage social de 237 jeunes âgés de 14 à 24 ans fréquentant des organismes communautaires au Québec révèle que : 1) la présence de contacts délinquants dans plus d’une sphère relationnelle composant le réseau social permet de créer un index de dispersion de la délinquance reflétant ainsi l’enchâssement criminel des jeunes; et 2) plus les contacts délinquants sont dispersés dans différentes sphères relationnelles, plus le risque de participation à un délit augmente.
Mindfulness, cognitive distraction, and sexual well-being in women
Authors: Newcombe Breagh C. , Weaver Angela D.
Published: June 2016

Mindfulness involves intentional, non-judgmental and accepting awareness of the present moment. People differ in terms of their level of dispositional mindfulness and can also engage in formal training to cultivate greater mindfulness. Despite a recent proliferation in research on mindfulness and its association with numerous aspects of psychological well-being, researchers have only recently investigated mindfulness in relation to sexual well-being. Existing research has primarily focused on small clinical samples and formal mindfulness intervention and the mechanisms by which mindfulness relates to sexual well-being are poorly understood. In the current study, mindfulness and sexual satisfaction were measured in an online sample of adult women (n=355) who were in relationships. Cognitive distraction during sexual activity was examined as a potential mediator as cognitive distraction has been associated with sexual well-being in women and mindfulness is associated with lower levels of rumination. Women who reported higher levels of mindfulness reported experiencing significantly less frequent cognitive distraction during partnered sexual activity and significantly higher levels of sexual satisfaction. Mindfulness was associated with all measured aspects of cognitive distraction (i.e., cognitive distraction due to appearance concerns, performance concerns, and everyday distractors). Bootstrapping mediational analysis revealed a significant indirect effect; that is, cognitive distraction mediated the association between mindfulness and sexual satisfaction. Mindfulness interventions may be particularly beneficial for women who experience frequent cognitive distraction during sexual activity. Additional clinical implications and potential directions for future research are discussed.
Estimating Daily Bicycle Counts in Seattle, Washington, from Seasonal and Weather Factors
Authors: Schmiedeskamp Peter , Zhao Weiran
Published: June 2016

This paper examines the relationship between several seasonal and weather factors and bicycle ridership from 2 years of automated bicycle counts at a location in Seattle, Washington. The authors fitted a negative binomial model and then estimated quantities of interest using counterfactual simulation. The findings confirm the significance of season (+), temperature (+), precipitation (−), as well as holidays (−), day of the week (+ for Monday through Saturday, relative to Sunday), and an overall trend (+). This paper improves on prior work by demonstrating the use of the negative binomial instead of a Poisson model, which is appropriate given the potential for overdispersion, as observed in these data. In addition to validating the significance of factors identified from the literature, this paper contributes methodologically through its intuitive visualization of effect sizes to nonstatistical audiences. The authors believe that the combination of model type and counterfactual simulation and visualization reflects a reasonable compromise between model complexity and interpretability. Results such as these can aid policy makers and planners in understanding bicycle travel demand elasticities and in guiding interventions aimed at increasing rates of bicycling. The methods presented are fully reproducible and invite adaptation to other locations.
Recommended Procedure to Adjust Inaccurate Weigh-in-Motion Data
Authors: Chou Chih-Sheng , Nichols Andrew P.
Published: June 2016

Weigh-in-motion (WIM) stations are used to monitor traffic volumes and loadings on roads and bridges. When a station is installed, a vehicle of known axle weights is typically used to calibrate the sensors. Because of environmental changes, pavement changes, sensor fatigue, and repeated loadings, the initial calibration doesn’t always maintain its validity. Therefore, the WIM station output must be monitored so that potential problems can be identified and corrected. It is common for analysts to discover that WIM data are inaccurate when they are attempting to use the data for design or planning. An analyst must then decide whether to conduct the analysis with inaccurate data or to not conduct the analysis at all. There is a need to develop a procedure that allows inaccurate WIM data to be adjusted and remain usable. Adjustment of WIM data after they have been collected may not be an acceptable practice to all agencies or for certain applications. A new accuracy metric was developed that relates Class 9 front axle weight with gross vehicle weight with data from the Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) program. This new metric and other existing accuracy metrics in the literature will serve as baselines for adjusting the data. The adjustment procedure involves time series analysis, which eliminates temperature-induced variations in weight measurements that are known to occur with certain WIM sensors. The adjustment procedure is applied to an LTPP WIM station to illustrate the data before and after adjustment.
The Man - Made Healthcare Disaster
Authors: Dokwal Chandra P
Published: June 2016

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