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An analytical approach for fantasy football draft and lineup management
Authors: Becker Adrian , Sun Xu Andy 
Published: February 2016

AbstractIn this paper, we consider fantasy football, an increasingly-popular online game based on the actual, on-the-field performances of players in the National Football League. It is estimated by the Fantasy Sports Trade Association that in 2011 there were 35 million people in the US and Canada playing fantasy sports online. About 85 percent of all fantasy sports participants play fantasy football, most of whom have their games set up in major media websites such as Yahoo!, ESPN, MSN, and NFL. Numerous websites specialize in reporting NFL games, providing preseason rankings, fantasy points projections, team and player statistics, and expert draft opinions. However, despite the vast popularity of the game, the intensive analysis by experts, and various online tools that offer prediction for the values of players, to the best of our knowledge, there is no method that provides a comprehensive optimization strategy for the entire Fantasy Football season. We set out to develop such a methodology that predicts team and player performance based on the rich historical data, and builds a mixed-integer optimization model using such predictions for the draft selection as well as weekly line-up management that incorporates the entire objective of winning a fantasy football season. Numerical tests of our model show promising performance.
Modeling and forecasting the outcomes of NBA basketball games
Authors: Manner Hans 
Published: February 2016

AbstractThis paper treats the problem of modeling and forecasting the outcomes of NBA basketball games. First, it is shown how the benchmark model in the literature can be extended to allow for heteroscedasticity and estimation and testing in this framework is treated. Second, time-variation is introduced into the model by introducing a dynamic state space model for team strengths. The in-sample results based on eight seasons of NBA data provide weak evidence for heteroscedasticity, which can lead to notable differences in estimated win probabilities. However, persistent time variation is only found when combining the data of several seasons, but not when looking at individual seasons. The models are used for forecasting a large number of regular season and playoff games and the common finding in the literature that it is difficult to outperform the betting market is confirmed. Nevertheless, a forecast combination of model based forecasts with betting odds can lead to some slight improvements.
Daily activity pattern of reintroduced giant anteaters (Myrmecophaga tridactyla): effects of seasonality and experience
Authors: Di Blanco Yamil E. , Spørring Karina L. , Di Bitetti Mario S. 
Published: February 2016

AbstractWe assessed the effect of seasonality and intrinsic conditions on daily activity pattern of giant anteaters reintroduced in the Iberá Reserve, Argentina. During 2007–2012 we gathered 159 24-h focal samples on 15 radio-marked individuals (11 captive-reared, four wild-reared; seven adults, eight juveniles), 216 records of beginning and end of activity bouts on 20 individuals, and 454 camera-traps records (3345 trap-days). We estimated the daily hours of activity, the percentage of diurnal and nocturnal activity, and the daily activity range and time overlap using time as a circular variable in kernel density estimations. We assessed differences between seasons, sexes, age classes, and types of rearing. The average daily hours of activity was 8:43 h. Camera-traps and radio-telemetry showed similar results. Animals exhibited both diurnal (60–65%) and nocturnal (40–35%) activity. The higher probability for being active ranged within 09:00–03:00 h. Anteaters spent more hours active and were more nocturnal during summer. Activity was highly overlapped between sexes, and wild-reared individuals were more nocturnal than captive-reared ones. Seasonal shifts in daily activity highlights the importance of thermoregulation as a selective factor in this species. The giant anteater is a cathemeral species with flexibility to accommodate its activity pattern to local conditions or experience.
Prostaglandin F2α promotes angiogenesis and embryo–maternal interactions during implantation
Authors: Kaczynski Piotr , Kowalewski Mariusz P , Waclawik Agnieszka 
Published: February 2016

AbstractImplantation in humans and other mammals is a critical period during which high embryonic mortality rates occur. Prostaglandins (PGs) are key mediators regulating interactions between the reproductive tract and the conceptus (embryo with extraembryonic membranes). Although the significance of PGF2α as a regulator of corpus luteum regression is well established, the role of its high amounts in the uterine lumen in most mammals, regardless of placentation type, during the implantation period remains unresolved. We hypothesized that PGF2α acting as an embryonic signal mediator contributes to pregnancy establishment. Using a porcine model, we demonstrated that the conceptus and its signal (estradiol-17β) elevated endometrial expression of PGF2α receptor (PTGFR)invivoandin vitro. PTGFR protein was expressed mainly in luminal epithelial (LE) and glandular epithelial cells and blood vessels in the endometrium. PGF2α stimulated the MAPK1/3 pathway in endometrial LE cells that coincided with elevated gene expression and secretion of endometrial vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) protein. PGF2α–PTGFR and adenylyl cyclase signaling were involved in this process. PGF2α-induced VEGFA acting through its receptors stimulated proliferation of endometrial endothelial cells. Moreover, PGF2α elevated gene expression of biglycan, matrix metalloproteinase 9, transforming growth factor β3, and interleukin 1α in the endometrium. In summary, our study indicates that PGF2α participates in pregnancy establishment by promoting angiogenesis and expression of genes involved in tissue remodeling and conceptus–maternal interactions in porcine endometrium during early pregnancy.
A Practical Minded Obsession: With the Possibility and Consequence of Failure
Authors: Tribble Curt 
Published: February 2016

<p>The ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) in its description of its ‘Outcome Project’ notes that all training programs “must require its resident to obtain competencies in six areas to the level expected of a new practitioner” and these six competencies include: patient care and medical knowledge, interpersonal skills and professionalism, and systems based practice and practice based learning.</p><p>Furthermore, most hospital credentialing systems require evidence of successful adoption and practice of these same six competencies.</p><p>In his article entitled ‘Creating the Educated Surgeon of the 21<sup>st</sup> Century’ Atul Gawande concludes “We are doctors, not technicians. We must educate ourselves accordingly.” </p><p>[Gawande, A. The American Journal of Surgery 181: 551–556, 2001] </p>
Canadian Research Librarians have Little Time for Scholarship
Authors: Haley Pamela 
Published: February 2016

A review of:
Fox, David. “Finding Time for Scholarship: A Survey of Canadian Research University Librarians.” Portal: Libraries and the Academy 7.4 (2007): 451-62.

Objective – To provide comparative data from Canadian research universities regarding the time spent on scholarly activities by research librarians.

Design – Qualitative study employing a bilingual survey consisting of thirty-nine questions.

Setting – Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) located at the twenty-seven CARL universities during the spring and fall of 2006.

Subjects – CARL university librarians for whom e-mail addresses could be retrieved.

Methods – The survey was distributed to 1052 CARL librarians during the spring and fall of 2006 via e-mail. Problems with the clarity of two questions became evident during the receipt of responses. The questions were revised and resubmitted to the same population.

Main Results – Five hundred and twenty responses (49.4%) were received, with 441 (84.8%) in English and 15.2% in French. A total of 53 surveys were unusable, leaving 467 (44.4%) cases as the basis for data analysis. Responses to the survey revealed that 51.4% of participants were required or encouraged to undertake scholarship. Of these, 35% were expected, in addition to sabbatical and study leaves, to make scholarship an integral and ongoing part of their professional responsibilities. Due to the individualized and subjective nature of the responses, no clear data emerged on the balance between scholarship and other professional activities. The majority of research librarians, on average, spent less than five hours per week on scholarship activities. For the 290 full-time librarians surveyed, the average time spent per week on all activities (professional and scholarly) was 47.4 hours. Almost one third of the full time librarians worked fifty hours or more per week – the equivalent to the time commitment of the average university professor. Participants indicated that in an ideal world they would like to spend 10% less time on assigned duties. Francophone respondents spent 5% more of their time on professional responsibilities and 5% less time on scholarship. Participation rates in scholarship related leaves are low, with less than 25% of those surveyed engaging in these opportunities.

Conclusion – Based on the study’s findings, research librarians are not participating in scholarship to any great degree due to the perceived lack of time.
Teaching And Research Interests In Real Estate
Authors: Kamath Ravindra R. 
Published: February 2016

This paper presents the findings of an investigation aimed at determining teaching and research interests of U.S. finance faculty regarding the academic discipline of real estate. The paper focuses on two groups of finance faculty from six academic years spanning the 1994-2005 period. While one group consists of an exhaustive roster of titled professors of finance as per the Hasselback directories, the other consists of randomly selected samples of finance educators from over 800 U.S. colleges and universities. On average, about 1 in 14 titled professors and 1 and 13 randomly selected finance professors had noted real estate as an area of teaching interest. Approximately 5 percent of all reported teaching interests were in real estate for both groups of faculty. The study also reveals that about 1 in 11 titled professors and 1 in 12 sampled faculty had an interest in conducting research in the real estate field. Among the randomly selected finance faculty who wanted to teach or perform research in real estate, less than 20 percent were assistant professors, 30 percent were associate professors and more than 40 percent were full professors.
An Update On 401(K) Plans In The United States
Authors: Lucas John J. 
Published: February 2016

Today, 401(k) plans have become one of the most popular retirement savings programs offered by corporate America. With their enormous popularity, 401(k) plans have experienced spectacular growth and expansion since their creation under the Revenue Act of 1978. It is estimated that there are 423,000 401(k) plans in the United States with an estimated 1.8 trillion dollars in assets. (EBRI Facts, 2005) This paper traces the creation and establishment of 401(k) plans in the United States. A discussion pertaining to the recently passed Pension Protection Act of 2006 and its major changes regarding 401(k) plans will also be provided in order to assist business leaders in continuing to offer this very popular retirement program.
Examining The Behavior Of Treasury Yields Using A Dynamic Taylor-Type Rule
Authors: Seyfried William L. 
Published: February 2016

A dynamic version of Taylor’s rule is applied to the analysis of the behavior of short-term and long-term treasury securities. Support for the Fisher effect is found for both maturities while there is evidence that long-term rates are less responsive to the output gap than short-term rates. In addition, long-term rates display a higher speed of adjustment but less persistence than short-term rates.
Demographics In Civil Trials: Biases And Implications
Authors: Underwood, III James H. , Boudreaux Denis Oris , Rao Spuma 
Published: February 2016

This paper investigates the implications of the demographics of jury members and its influence on their findings. A written civil case where the defendant was at fault but the damage and injury claims were equally believable on both sides was presented to a random group of potential jurors. A survey instrument collected selected demographic information from participants and asked how they would rule as to injury and damage awards were they jurors in the case. The sample was then analyzed as to the difference in their finding of fault and award recommendation based on the jurors’ selected demographic characteristics. Findings indicate that a juror’s recommendation regarding medical expense award and business damage award is not independent of gender and race.
SOX And ERP Adoption
Authors: Emerson David J. , Karim Khondkar E. , Rutledge Robert 
Published: February 2016

The objective of this paper is to examine the relationship between the implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) legislation and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and to investigate the impact that the passage of this legislation has had on the decision for companies to adopt ERP technology. The legislation itself is discussed, along with an analysis of ERP systems, including their components, their advantages and disadvantages, and the critical factors and crucial components which must be present for the successful deployment of such systems. This paper explores the contributory effect of SOX on ERP adoption. The authors concluded that SOX merely accelerated an inevitable process. The best managers will always find and use the best tools to maximize benefits to their organizations. The requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley forced companies to rethink their processes and technology, and therefore may have provided the final incentive for companies to commit to ERP.
Backdated Stock Options Ownership Impact On The Corporation, Management, & Shareholders
Authors: Cascini Karen T. , DelFavero Alan 
Published: February 2016

In the post-Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOx) world, there has been an unprecedented crackdown on fraudulent activity occurring within corporate America. During recent years, many companies have granted stock options to their executives and employees as part of compensation packages. While the issuance of stock options as a component of compensation is considered to be a legal practice, corruption has taken this corporate resource to unlawful heights. Recently, numerous corporations have been in the news for potentially backdating stock options. Accordingly, the purpose of this paper is to distinguish between legal and illegal aspects of backdating stock options, and to examine the ethics of such corporate activity.
Historical Federalist Perspective On The Home Mortgage Interest Deduction For Federal Income Tax
Authors: Ortiz Dennis S. 
Published: February 2016

This paper contributes to the on-going federal income tax debate by bringing to light the consequences of the tax laws and regulations under which our economic system operated during the post-Regan era. Specifically, this study offers a federalist perspective on one of the largest personal federal tax expenditures - the deduction for home mortgage interest (HMI). Discussion also includes background, current status, and proposed changes to the tax code for of the HMI deduction. This paper analyzes current national political rhetoric from a federalist perspective (i.e., with consideration given to the right of states to equal treatment). The distribution of the HMI deduction tax benefit between states is introduced here as a possible missing consideration in the national level political debate that dominates current discussion of the HMI deduction.
Estrategia de intervención educativa sobre la salud bucal en pacientes de 6 a 32 años con Síndrome de Down
Authors: Aguirre Córdova Jackelym , Porras Rodríguez Diandra , Ríos Villasis Katty 
Published: February 2016

Objetivos: Diseñar, implementar y evaluar la aplicación de juegos colectivos adaptados a pacientes de 6 a 32 años con Síndrome de Down, como estrategia de intervención educativa en la Salud Bucal. Material y métodos:Se realizó un estudio comparativo, observacional, longitudinal y prospectivo; la muestra estuvo conformada por 50 pacientes de 6 a 32 años del “Instituto De Rehabilitación Infantil y Educación Especial Milagroso Niño De Jesús” ubicado en la ciudad de Lima. Se diseñaron cuatro juegos colectivos con componente didáctico de acuerdo con el diagnóstico psico-pedagógico, los aportes de los docentes y la prueba piloto previa a la ejecución del estudio. Se implementaron y ejecutaron los juegos en el ámbito escolar en un consultorio de la parte médica, sin interrumpir las actividades diarias; asistieron por grupos de acuerdo a edad y aula, donde se explicó en forma dinámica los juegos e importancia de cada uno. Resultados: Se encontró una diferencia signifi cativa entre las medias del Índice de Higiene Oral antes y después de la intervención educativa (p<0,05). Conclusiones: La estrategia de intervención educativa disminuye considerablemente el índice de higiene oral en pacientes con sindrome de down.
Adaptación de una corona metal cerámica como pilar de una prótesis parcial removible preexistente
Authors: Torres Herbozo Melissa , Quintana del Solar Martin , Castillo Andamayo Diana 
Published: February 2016

El presente artículo muestra el reporte de un caso clínico donde se confeccionó una corona metal cerámica que fue adaptada a una prótesis parcial removible pre existente. Por lo general el tratamiento para estos casos es la confección de una nueva prótesis parcial removible adaptada a la nueva corona, lo cual implica mayor tiempo de trabajo y costo para el paciente. Diversos materiales y técnicas pueden ser utilizados para la realización de la corona como por ejemplo coronas de aleaciones metálicas completas, coronas metálicas con revestimiento cerámico y coronas libres de metal incluso con técnica CAD/CAM. A continuación se detalla paso a paso la elaboración de una corona metal cerámica con su respectiva preparación biostática adaptada de acuerdo a la forma preexistente de la base metálica de la PPR utilizada por el paciente.
Rotating Magnet Ranging-A New Drilling Guidance Technology
Authors: Nekut A. G. , Kuckes A. F. , Pitzer R. G. 
Published: February 2016

ABSTRACT
Rotating Magnet Ranging (RMR) employs a permanent magnet in a sub directly behind the drillbit to generate a time varying magnetic field as the bit rotates. This signal is detected by sensors in a nearby well. RMR has been tested in SAGD projects and shown to be capable of correctly positioning new injectors above previously drilled and cased production wells. In these applications, the sensor package is pumped down tubing installed in the producer. The current bit location is evaluated relative to the sensor package along with an estimate of the relative drilling direction. RMR is being used routinely to guide horizontal wells to intersect vertical wells. In this application, the sensor is deployed on a wireline in an uncased interval of the vertical well near the proposed intersection depth. RMR provides steering information to the driller up to 50 meters from the target.
Drilling Practices for SAGD Wells in the Athabasca Oil Sands
Authors: Hollies Doug , Wadsworth George , Hariz Wael 
Published: February 2016

ABSTRACT
Shallow horizontal drilling in heavy oil reservoirs is a mature technology. However, the differences in regional deposit depths combined with unique oil and rock properties can make for a completely new set of drilling challenges. The in-situ development of the Athabasca Oil Sands (McMurray Formation) characterized by extremely high bitumen concentration and negligible inter­ granular rock strength definitely provides this type of unique environment.
The phenomena of bitumen accretion along with borehole stability, sand control, and zonal isolation in extreme production temperature environments are the areas where key adaptations have been made from conventional heavy oil developments. Handling drilling waste and designing casing and liners which maintain their mechanical integrity during SAGD production provided further challenges accepted by all the major In-situ Oil Sands developers which include AEC, Suncor, CNRL, Conoco (Gulf), PetroCanada and PanCanadian.
Microstickies agglomeration by electric field
Authors: Du Xiaotang (Tony) , Hsieh Jeffery S. 
Published: February 2016

AbstractMicrostickies deposits on both paper machine and paper products when it agglomerates under step change in ionic strength, pH, temperature and chemical additives. These stickies increase the down time of the paper mill and decrease the quality of paper. The key property of microstickies is its smaller size, which leads to low removal efficiency and difficulties in measurement. Thus the increase of microstickies size help improve both removal efficiency and reduce measurement difficulty. In this paper, a new agglomeration technology based on electric field was investigated. The electric treatment could also increase the size of stickies particles by around 100 times. The synergetic effect between electric field treatment and detacky chemicals/dispersants, including polyvinyl alcohol, poly(diallylmethylammonium chloride) and lignosulfonate, was also studied.
Data‐driven Nutrient‐landscape Relationships across Regions and Scales
Authors: Juston John , Lyon Steve W. , Destouni Georgia 
Published: February 2016

ABSTRACT: Previous studies have identified relationships between nutrient exports and upstream conditions, but have often disconnected interpretations from hydrological flows and changes. Here, we investigated basic relationships between largely flow‐independent nutrient concentrations and two key descriptors of upstream landscape and human activity: population density and arable land cover. Consistent data were gathered from previous studies of the Baltic Sea and Mississippi River basins. These data span wide ranges of subcatchment scales, hydroclimatic conditions, and landscape characteristics. In general, investigated relationships were stronger in the Baltic than in the Mississippi region and stronger for total nitrogen (TN) than total phosphorous (TP) concentrations. However, TN concentration was both highly and consistently correlated to arable land cover across all scales and both regions. These findings support that TN export from catchments is dictated principally by retention and slow release from subsurface legacy stores while export TP concentrations appear to be dictated more by faster particulate surface transport.