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Creating a Public Space through Service-Learning

In this paper, I suggest that community-based learning can act as a “public space” for the exchange of religious and non-religious identities. By providing a space for the collaboration between religiously-affiliated Universities and non-religiously affiliated community partners, community-based learning offers the opportunity for the negotiation of what civic engagement means in a pluralistic society. This exchange can inform the conversation on the public role of religion by offering an example of how religious and secular communities can discover a common language through the realization of shared interests.
NetBazaar: Networked Electronic Markets for Trading Computation and Information Services

In this paper, we present the design and implementation of NetBazaar, which is a distributed, federated electronic trading system (Marketplace) for buying and selling network resources and services and information products and services distributed across the Internet. The trading system provides mechanisms for suppliers to advertise information about their services and attribute-value pairs, and for consumers to query for information about service offerings by the suppliers. In addition, the trading system offers services to perform the trades on behalf of the consumers or it offers the consumers with a list of suppliers to contact. In order to recover costs and profit, the trading system charges a small fee to the suppliers and consumers for every trade that occurs. The charges could vary depending on the complexity of the trade, such as the overheads of payment, transaction and contract enforcement. NetBazaar has been designed to support a variety of business models, pricing and market mechanisms, searching and matching algorithms, fast negotiation mechanisms for a high volume of trades, and distributed access for consumers and suppliers to the trading system. An initial version of NetBazaar has been implemented using CORBA and Java components.
An experimental evaluation of a group- versus computer-based intervention to improve food portion size estimation skills

The ability to accurately estimate and measure food portion sizes is important for preventing and treating obesity. This study describes the development, implementation and evaluation of a group- versus computer-based intervention to improve food portion estimation abilities using real food and food models. A convenience sample of 76 women was randomly assigned to one of three conditions: computer training, group training or a waitlist control condition. Assessments at baseline and 2 weeks post-intervention included portion size testing using real foods and food models, self-efficacy for judging portion sizes and using measuring utensils, and knowledge of portion information. At baseline, greater estimation errors were observed for amorphous foods. No group by time interaction was observed on estimation of real foods; however, both the computer and group training resulted in significant improvements in estimating the size of food models, greater self-efficacy for judging portion sizes and more accurate knowledge of portion information compared with the control condition. Process measures indicated that the group training was deemed more helpful and more personally relevant to the participants.
Diffuse Neonatal Hemangiomatosis

Multiple cutaneous hemangiomas of the skin have commonly been recognized as a marker to potentially life-threatening visceral hemangiomas. When cutaneous hemanigomas coexist with visceral hemangiomas, a rare condition known as diffuse neonatal hemangiomatosis is formed. Hemangiomas appear to form sporadically. Sonography is the initial imaging modality of choice. The advantages of sonography are that it is noninvasive, portable, and less expensive. An infant girl presented at 1 week of age with three cutaneous hemangiomas located on her left cheek, shoulder, and chest. A routine sonogram of the patient’s liver demonstrated several well-marginated, hypoechoic lesions within the liver. The pediatrician was notified, and a series of biweekly sonograms and steroid therapy were started. In this case, steroid therapy was successful, and the patient currently has no problems with hemangiomas.
Behavioral syndromes: carryover effects, false discovery rates, and a priori hypotheses

Behavioral syndromes and animal personalities are an increasingly active area of research within behavioral ecology (Bell 2007), and this interest stems in part from their potential evolutionary implications. In other areas of evolutionary ecology, trait covariances—like those observed in behavioral syndromes—have been demonstrated to have profound evolutionary implications (Lande and Arnold 1983). Trait covariances can dramatically affect how populations respond to selection by potentially constraining responses, generating trade-offs, or otherwise shaping evolutionary trajectories (Blows and Hoffmann 2005; Roff and Fairbairn 2007; Walsh 2007). Via these same evolutionary responses, behavioral syndrome research may well have similarly profound ramifications for our understanding of behavioral evolution. However, as with many novel areas of research, methodologies for the study of behavioral syndromes are still developing (e.g., Dingemanse et al. 2010). While examining behavioral syndrome structure in hissing cockroaches (Gromphadorhina portentosa), Logue et al. (2009) discussed 2 key methodological issues for the study of behavioral syndromes: 1) How the order in which behaviors are assayed can affect subsequent behavioral responses and 2) How the evaluation of numerous behaviors results in a risk that correlations are statistical artifacts. Both of these aspects are of importance for the study of behavioral syndromes and warrant additional discussion as they may influence the inferences that researchers draw. Here, I focus on extending the discussion of order effects, their implications to behavioral syndrome research, and how to methodologically treat them. I also expand on some of the points made by Logue et al. (2009) regarding the evaluation of numerous behavioral correlations and discuss the role of confirmatory analyses.
Families of Children with Disabilities in Elementary and Middle School: Advocacy Models and Strategies

During the elementary and middle school years, the needs of the child with disabilities center on acquiring appropriate academic, social, community access, and self-management skills. Family members must work together with a wide array of educational and related services personnel on behalf of their child with a disability and, at the same time, care for the needs of all members of the family. This article describes models and methods of advocacy, including self-advocacy, social support advocacy, interpersonal advocacy, and legal advocacy. Particular emphasis is placed on advocacy strategies for individual family members of the child with disabilities during the elementary and middle school years.
NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS AND STOCK PRICES

The final test of any management decision is its effect on the value of the firm's securities. This paper examines the subsequent impact of the publication of new product announcements on stock returns. A distinguishing feature of this presentation is the integration of decision making in the marketing and finance functional areas.
Addressing E-business privacy concerns: the roles of trust and value compatibility

Collecting information is an important part of knowing the customer and growing a business. Understanding the factors that affect a person's willingness to disclose personal information is crucial for learning how to collect and utilize that information. In this paper, a privacy model is proposed in which trust and the compatibility of the values of an individual and an organization are expected to enhance a person's willingness to disclose personal information. A survey is conducted to examine the impact of value compatibility on trust, the impact of trust on information disclosure, and the impact of value compatibility on information disclosure. Strong empirical support is found for the effect of value compatibility on trust and for the effect of trust on information disclosure. Conditional support is found for the effect of value compatibility on information disclosure, dependent on the sensitivity levels of the information items.
On the Ground Electronic States of TiF and TiCl

Abstract The low-lying electronic states of TiF and TiCl have been studied using high level ab initio techniques. Both are found to have two low-lying excited electronic states, 4 Σ − (0.080 eV (TiF) and 0.236 eV (TiCl)) and 2 Δ (0.266 eV (TiF) and 0.348 eV (TiCl)), and 4 Φ ground states at the highest CCSD(T)/6-311++G(2 d ,2 f ) level of theory. Our theoretical predictions of 4 Φ ground electronic states for TiF and TiCl support recent experimental findings by Ram and Bernath, and our calculated bond lengths and vibrational frequencies are in reasonable agreement with their experimental data.
Nanostructured materials for photonics

Nanocomposite materials for application in photonics were developed by sol-gel processing and reverse micellar microemulsion techniques. The capability of incorporating many materials with different functional properties in sol-gel processed glass matrices has been explored in making these materials. The large pore volume fraction and the enormous surface area of the sol-gel glasses enables one to introduce many materials in a phase separated fashion, where the phase separation is in the nanometer range. It is possible to introduce an active material on to the pore surface by solution infiltration and subsequent removal of the solvent, then filling the pores with a monomer containing another active material, and polymerizing inside the pores. Using this approach the authors have developed composite materials for optical power limiting applications at different wavelengths and a tunable solid state dye lasing medium. Optically transparent polyimide:TiO{sub 2} composite waveguide materials were prepared by the dispersion of nano-sized TiO{sub 2} particles into a polyimide matrix. The particles were produced through reverse micelles using the sol-gel method, and were incorporated into the fluorinated polyimide solution. A polyimide:TiO{sub 2} (4 wt%) composite waveguide was produced from the solution. Since the particle size is so small, no noticeable scattering loss was observed.more » The measured optical propagation loss at 633 nm was 1.4 dB/cm, which is equivalent to that of the pure polyimide. The refractive index was increased from 1.550 to 1.560 by the incorporation of TiO{sub 2}.« less
Direct chemotactic action of angiopoietin-1 on mesenchymal cells in the presence of VEGF

Angiopoietin-1 (Ang1) and its receptor, Tie2, play an important role in angiogenesis and vessel maturation. We previously reported that overexpression of Ang1 in MCF7 xenograft tumors facilitated vessel stabilization by mural cells, and that cultured SMC express Tie2. Here, we investigated whether Ang1 directly acts as a chemoattractant on mural cells or their precursors. In a Matrigel plug assay, neither Ang1 nor VEGF alone induced angiogenesis but together stimulated infiltration of non-endothelial cells that were CD31-negative, vimentin-positive and also positive for VEGFR-1 and Tie2. While negative for smooth muscle actin, reactivity for desmin suggests that the cells are mural cell precursors. VEGF treatment of cultured smooth muscle cells (SMC) upregulated Tie2 and allowed for Ang1-mediated phosphorylation of Tie2 and the AKT serine-threonine kinase. The combination of Ang1 and VEGF stimulated SMC migration in a Boyden chamber-type assay. In the presence of VEGF, Tie2 is upregulated on mural cells, allowing for a migratory response to Ang1. These findings support the view that Ang1, in concert with VEGF, can act directly on mural cells or their precursors to facilitate their recruitment to new blood vessels. This action may play an important role in vascular stabilization.
The Effects of Age, Authority, and Gender on Perceptions of Statutory Rape Offenders

Using a sample of 2,838 students from a Southwestern university in the United States, the authors examine the effect of respondent's gender, the adult's gender, the age gap between the adult and teen, and the adult's authority, on students' perceptions of vignettes describing adult-teen sexual relationships. Specifically, the authors investigate four dependent variables related to perceptions of the crime: the adult offender's emotional motivation, whether the adult is a sexual predator, whether the adult should have limited interactions with children, and whether the adult should be included on a sex offender registry. ANOVA analysis revealed that a large age gap between the adult and teen, the presence of authority in the relationship, and respondent's gender were significant predictors of perceptions of the offender as a predator and sex offender. The offender's gender significantly predicted respondents' perceived motivations but had no effect on opinions regarding sex offender registration. The authors discuss the implications of these findings for perceptions of statutory rape.
Near void-free no-flow underfill flip chip on board assembly technology reliability characterization

A hybrid process has been developed that combines a capillary underfill flow dynamic with no-flow fluxing underfills to result in near void-free assemblies. This new hybrid no-flow process is reviewed in this work. Reliability analysis of test vehicles assembled with the new hybrid process is presented and compared with the conventional no flow underfill process. The development of this process has potential to avoid the problem of early solder extrusion into underfill voids during reliability testing or during a potential use condition. The overall reliability performance for the new process is determined in order to insure that the process can be used effectively in a production environment. This work evaluates the reliability of parts assembled with the newly developed hybrid process. Test boards were assembled according to an optimal process developed for four commercially available no-flow underfills. Two reliability tests were used to evaluate the new process. Accelerated reliability tests performed included air/air thermal cycling (AATC) and autoclave tests. The newly developed edge patterned hybrid no-flow process has resulted in near void-free assemblies capable of passing 2000 cycles without failure for the -40 to 125/spl deg/C thermal cycle reliability test.
Desiccation of Pinus foliage induced by conifer sawfly oviposition: effect on egg viability

1. Desiccation of needles following oviposition by Neodiprion lecontei in Pinus resinosa caused high egg mortality. Eight-five per cent of pine needles into which sawflies oviposited subsequently desiccated, compared with 2.5% of needles without eggs. No larval emergence occurred from desiccated needles. 2. Within affected shoots, the probability of desiccation increased with the extent of oviposition. In paired comparisons of needles, 41.2% of needle length was occupied by eggs in desiccated needles, compared with 24.0% of needles without desiccation. 3. Both density-dependent and density-independent factors may contribute to desiccation of egg-laden needles. The likelihood that needle vasculature will be severed by ovipositing females probably increases with population density. Drought, which was high during the observations, probably increases the incidence of needle desiccation following mechanical injury caused by oviposition.
Water video analysis

Many image processing and computer vision applications have difficulty dealing with a nonstatic background such as water waves, but this particular dynamic scene actually contains enough information to reveal much more than a static scene. In this paper, we propose a method to determine real world scale as well as other factors, including wave height, sea slate and wind speed, from uncalibrated water video. We do this by using low level image processing tools to extract a spatial frequency spectrum from individual frames of the video and temporal frequencies from the time dimension of the video, and applying known physics of water waves to find the high level properties of the scene. An example is presented to demonstrate and validate the process.
The effect of plating density on granulosa cell growth and differentiation in vitro

The extent of FSH-mediated LH/hCG receptor induction and of basal and FSH-stimulated progesterone production by porcine granulosa cells in vitro, in serum-containing medium, is directly related to the plating density. Relative to pre-culture levels, low- and high-density cultures of cells routinely exhibited 1-2- and 10-11-fold increases in [125I]iodo-hCG binding, respectively. Monolayer growth, i.e. cell division, as measured by increases in cell protein or DNA content, was inversely related to plating density. This density-directed inverse relationship between growth and differentiation did not appear to be coupled under the conditions utilized. Whereas monolayer growth was dependent upon the cell surface density, i.e. the number of cells per unit surface area, differentiation was dependent upon cell concentration, i.e. cells per unit volume of medium. Cells plated at low density in medium containing 10% serum exhibited 50% less [125I]iodo-hCG binding than cells in 5% serum (P less than 0.025). Conversely, cells plated at high density exhibited a 14% increase (P less than 0.025) in binding at the higher serum level. Thus, it appears that the extent of differentiation depends upon the capacity of cells to neutralize serum inhibition which in turn is dependent upon the cell concentration. Serum neutralization by granulosa cells is an FSH-dependent process. Conditioned medium derived from insulin-treated, high-density cultures did not facilitate optimum LH/hCG receptor induction in low-density cultures. Conditioned medium from cultures treated with insulin plus FSH, however, facilitated LH/hCG receptor induction in low-density cultures to the same extent as obtained in high-density cultures. The enhancement by FSH-conditioned medium cannot be attributed to residual FSH or to dilution of serum components during the preparation of the conditioned medium. The phenomena of serum-attenuated granulosa cell differentiation in vitro, and of a density-dependent reversal of this process, may have regulatory implications in vivo since follicular fluid contains many serum components and since the granulosa cell complement is an important determinant of follicle maturation.
Intravenous Renal Angiography Revisited

AbstractA non-catheter technique to visualize the renal arteries during conventional excretory urography is re-emphasized. By rapid injection of the contrast agent and immediate filming satisfactory visualization can be obtained in many cases. This technique is useful in the evaluation of vascular impressions and other urographic findings when intra-arterial catheter examination is not indicated.
Intellectual Property Rights, Economic Power, and Global Technological Integration

In my introduction to this Symposium I suggested that the expansion of international intellectual property rights in the context of global technological integration called for the development of new perspectives for assessing this phenomenon and its implications. In this Essay I explore the value of one such perspective.My starting point is the claim — I think uncontroversial — that the consequences of conferring rights frequently depend on the power relationships within which those rights operate. In the context of intellectual property rights, for example, this means that granting a monopoly right to an international industry leader such as Microsoft is likely to have consequences quite different from those that would ensue if the same rights were granted to a local computer whiz in New Delhi. In assessing the international expansion of such rights, therefore, it may be revealing to examine the relationship between intellectual property rights and economic power.This Essay sketches aspects of the interplay between expanded rights and the increased economic power of holders of those rights; suggests a framework for assessing potential harms from this interplay; and offers a cautious proposal for responding to such harms.
Histories of abuse predict stronger within-person covariation of ovarian steroids and mood symptoms in women with menstrually related mood disorder

Abstract Objective Individual differences in sensitivity to cyclical changes in ovarian steroids estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P4) have been implicated in the pathophysiology of menstrually related mood disorder (MRMD). However, no prospective studies have investigated psychosocial risk factors for sensitivity to hormone effects on mood in MRMD. Using a repeated measures approach and multilevel models, we tested the hypothesis that a history of abuse provides a context in which within-person elevations of E2 and P4 prospectively predict daily symptoms. Method 66 women with prospectively-confirmed MRMD recruited for a trial of oral contraceptives provided 1 month of baseline hormone and mood data prior to randomization. Lifetime physical and sexual abuse experiences were assessed. Across one cycle, women completed daily measures of symptoms and provided blood samples on 5 days across the menstrual cycle. Current E2 and P4 were centered within person (CWP) such that higher values represented cyclical elevations in hormones. Results Rates of physical (27%) and sexual (29%) abuse were high, consistent with previous work documenting a link between trauma and MRMD. In women with a history of physical abuse, cyclical increases in P4 predicted greater mood and interpersonal symptoms on the three days following that sample. In women with a history of sexual abuse, cyclical increases in E2 predicted greater anxiety symptoms on the three days following that sample. Conclusions Results inform further inquiry into the role of severe life stressors and stress response systems in MRMD. We discuss areas for future research on the psychosocial and physiological pathways through which abuse may influence the link between hormones and symptoms.
On Transport Capacity of Full Duplex Ad Hoc Networks

This work studies the transport capacity of the emerging full duplex wireless ad hoc networks. Unlike in isolated point-to- point transmission, in ad hoc networks, multiple nodes access the shared spectrum. The inevitable co-channel interference among neighboring nodes capable of full duplex transmission do not allow capacity doubling over half-duplex nodes even after canceling self interference. To assess the capacity gain, we extend the concept of transport capacity to full duplex ad hoc networks. We derive both an upper and a lower bounds for the network transport capacity in consideration of co-channel interference. Based on the analysis, we present numerical results to demonstrate the limit of transport capacity improvement between full duplex and half duplex networks. We also provide some helpful design guidelines for deploying ad hoc networks of full-duplex capable nodes.
A mimic of vasculitis.

Of the many disorders that imitate vasculitis, one is particularly challenging to the diagnostician and produces significant patient morbidity and mortality.
Polymorphism in Paracetamol: Evidence of Additional Forms IV and V at High Pressure

The structural phase stability of N-(4-hydroxyphenyl) acetamide (paracetamol) has been studied at ambient temperature up to 23 GPa using Raman spectroscopy. Spectral changes have provided further evidence for a highly kinetically driven Form I → II transition that occurs as a mixed phase from 4.8 to 6.5 GPa, and might complete as early as 7 GPa. Upon further compression to 8.1 GPa, a drastic shift in spectral signature was observed providing the first evidence for a previously undiscovered Form IV of paracetamol. Additional shifts in mode intensities were observed near 11 GPa indicating a potential restructuring of the hydrogen bonding network and/or structural modification to a potentially new Form V. Phase boundaries at 7 and 8 GPa were confirmed under hydrostatic conditions using Raman spectroscopy. Spectral changes indicate that the transition Form IV → V occurs near 11 GPa. Multiple ab initio harmonic frequency calculations at different levels of theory were performed with a B3LYP/6-31G** being used ...
Evaluation of China Global Fund TB Program Round 1 in Longquanyi district

Objective To evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of tuberculosis (TB) program for the ongoing TB control and to provide a reference for implementation of the DOTS strategy.Methods According to the program management,we implemented the dual tuberculosis-free policy under full supervision and management,improved standardized treatment rates and cure rates,carried out health education,strengthened vocational training,as well as standardized the use of funds and material management.Results Free examinations were carried out on in 8645 suspected patients,from which we found out 1761 active TB patients,included 675 new smear-positive patients.Attendance rate of the suspected patients was 334/100 millionthousand.Cure rate of the new smear-positive patients was 94%.Conclusion Under the support of Global Fund program and the implementation of DOTS strategy,case detection and cure rates are improved,while program targets are achieved to continuously promote TB control.
Amiloride (MK-870), a new antikaluretic diuretic. Comparison to other antikaluretic diuretics in patients with liver disease and ascites.

The new antikaluretic diuretic, amiloride (MK-870), was evaluated in 72 patients with cirrhosis and refractory ascites. When used alone in a daily dose of 15 to 30 mg, there was a satisfactory natriuresis in approximately 80% of patients, a modest kaluresis in only 20%, a consistent increase in urine pH, and a bicarbonate diuresis in one-third. There was no instances of hypokalemia or alkalosis; however, hyperkalemia was an occasional problem, particularly in patients with decreased renal function. In a controlled trial amiloride proved somewhat more effective than spironolactone or triampterene when each was used with ethacrynic acid. The combination of amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide was usually effective and rarely caused electrolyte disturbance.
Images of the Jewish body: three medical views from the Jewish enlightenment.

Les changements relationnels des juifs allemands avec leur entourage dependent de la transformation de leur vie, introduite par des reformes de l'education
Review of the Stenus indubius group (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) in Korea, including five new species

Abstract A taxonomic review of Korean Stenus indubius group is presented. Five new species are described: Stenus curvus n. sp., Stenus. obesus n. sp., Stenus sulcifer n. sp., Stenus tenuiculus n. sp. and Stenus unciformis n. sp. Habitus photographs, illustrations of diagnostic characters and a key to the species of this group in Korea are provided.
Hybrid Supercapacitors from Framework Materials

In this issue of Chem, Lou and coworkers report a method of preparing complex CoS-based nanostructures by using a metal-organic framework precursor. This method has allowed them to access both single- and double-shelled hybrid CoS “nanoboxes,” whose charge storage is superior to that of other CoS-containing materials.
David Oliver: No more broken promises

In clinical practice, trust is paramount. We trust team mates to know their job and to hand over well. Patients and families need to trust that we’re competent, compassionate, and acting in good faith. But sometimes, in trying to reassure patients and with the best of intentions, we make promises we shouldn’t. And broken promises damage trust and confidence. Some promises concern what we as individuals or teams will do for patients. For example, “We’ll do our best to get you as well and as close to your usual abilities as we can.” “We …
Prevention of sinonasal inflammation by a synthetic glycosaminoglycan.

Background Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are polysaccharides that are distributed on respiratory epithelial cells, endothelial cells, and submucosal glands. Uniquely positioned, certain GAGs exhibit anti-inflammatory properties in respiratory diseases and serve important roles in repairing mucosal surfaces and modulating mucociliary clearance. We hypothesized that topical administration of a synthetic GAG (GM-0111) would prevent sinonasal inflammation in a mouse model of rhinosinusitis (RS). Methods To test our hypothesis, C57BL/6 mice were intranasally administered fluorescent GM-0111, and sinonasal tissues were examined for coating and penetration ability. To test therapeutic feasibility, mice (n = 6) were given GM-0111 or hyaluronic acid (HA; 800 μg dose) prior to inducing RS with inflammatory molecule LL-37 (115 μg dose). After 24 hours, sinonasal tissues were harvested for histological and biochemical analysis of inflammatory markers (inflammatory cell infiltration, lamina propria [LP] thickening, and neutrophil enzyme myeloperoxidase [MPO]) and cell death. Results GM-0111 was observed within sinonasal tissues 1 hour and 24 hours after intranasal administration, indicating rapid and effective coating and penetration. GM-0111 prevented sinonasal tissues from developing inflammatory changes, with significant reductions in mast cell infiltration (p < 0.05), LP thickening (p < 0.001), and MPO levels (p < 0.01) when compared to tissues treated with LL-37 and those pretreated with HA. GM-0111 reduced cell death within sinonasal tissues in contrast to LL-37–treated tissues. Conclusion We report a new synthetic GAG (GM-0111) that uniformly coats and penetrates into the sinonasal mucosa to prevent sinonasal inflammation and cell death in a mouse model of RS.
Jay Gould, the Union Pacific Railroad and Value Creation

No one in United States financial and business history is as misunderstood, and under-appreciated, as the late Jay Gould (1836-1892). There are a number of reasons for this, primary amongst them is that Gould earned a reputation as the most hated man in America. Two early episodes, the Erie Railroad war and Black Friday when he conceived an audacious scheme to corner the nation’s gold supply in 1869, did much to create the image of Gould as a ruthless, unprincipled Wall Street renegade who seemed always to skirt the letter of the law. However, there was much more to Jay Gould than this. Maury Klein’s biography demonstrates in detail how, following the famous Panic of 1873, Gould’s entry into the management of the then floundering Union Pacific Railroad (UP) marked the beginning of Gould’s emergence as a businessman and economic developer of the first rank. This article opens with a profile of Jay Gould, and then highlights the value he created at the UP. Significantly, the U.S. economy was both in a major depression and generally deflationary during most of the time that Gould controlled the UP. Next, practical insights into how Gould created value are presented and framed in a way applicable to modern-day corporate executives, Boards of Directors and investors.
A four-layer wireless sensor network framework for IoT applications

With the development of Internet-of-Things (IoT) technologies, a wide range of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) will be adopted in a variety of application environments. Given the fact that most of these WSNs are constrained by limitations in energy resources, processing capability, storage capacity, and communication range, their deployment must satisfy the real-time constraints based on the type of applications. This paper proposes a real-time IoT-based WSN with configurable nodes with multiple sensors. The nodes can collect data from the surrounding environment, and present it on the cloud for universal accessibility by the users. With this system, users can easily access and analyze various data, such as temperature, humidity, motion detection, illuminance, CO gas, air quality, etc. and take necessary actions upon that information. The feasibility of proposed WSN IoT framework has been verified through real-time hardware implementation.
Pre-Modern Jewish Education

Pre-modern Jewish education centered on a unique vision of the workings of the universe and the path to human wellbeing. The Hebrew Bible—the foundation of Jewish belief and practice over the ages—emphasizes the centrality of knowledge of the covenantal demands imposed by God on the Jewish people. When communication of these demands shifted from oral pronouncement via divinely appointed messengers to the received biblical text, immersion in this text became a central feature of Jewish life, enshrined by rabbinic leaders in every facet of synagogue and home ritual. The semi-autonomous Jewish community—with broad powers assigned by the overlords of the Jews all through the pre-modern centuries—was able to create an all-encompassing educational system firmly anchored in the biblical and rabbinic worldview.
Multiple-Purpose Reservoirs: A Symposium: Planning for the Recreational Use of Reservoirs

Since about 1946 there has been a great outpouring of literature in regard to the various proposals advanced for the control of water resources in the United States, particularly west of the Missis...
Evidence for Auditory-Motor Impairment in Individuals With Hyperfunctional Voice Disorders

Purpose The vocal auditory-motor control of individuals with hyperfunctional voice disorders was examined using a sensorimotor adaptation paradigm. Method Nine individuals with hyperfunctional voic...
Preliminary Characterization of Mitochondrial ATP-sensitive Potassium Channel (MitoKATP) Activity in Mouse Heart Mitochondria

An abstract of the thesis of Venkat Raghav Aachi for the Master of Science in Biology presented March 13,2009. Title: Preliminary characterization of Mitochondrial ATP-sensitive potassium channel (MitoKA TP) activity in mouse heart mitochondria. Myocardial ischemia, infarction, heart failure and arrhythmias are the manifestations of coronary artery disease. Reduction of ischemic damage is a major concern of cardiovascular biology research. As per recent studies, the mitochondrial ATP-sensitive potassium channel (mitoKATP) opening is believed to playa key role in the physiology of cardioprotection, protection against ischemia-reperfusion injury or apoptosis. However, the structural information of mitoKATP is not precisely known. Elucidating the structural integrity and functioning of the mitoKATP is therefore a major goal of cardiovascular biology research. The known structure and function of the cell ATP-sensitive potassium channel (cellKATP) is functional in interpreting the structural and functional properties of mitoKATP. The primary goal ofmy research was to characterize the activity of mitoKATP in the isolated mitochondria from the control mouse heart. The mitoKATP activity, if preliminarily characterized in the control strains through the light scattering technique, then the structure of the channel could possibly be established and analyzed. by means of the transgenic model and with the help of immunological techniques such as western blotting and immunoflorescence. With this experimental model it was possible to demonstrate that the mitoKATP activity in control mouse heart mitochondria is activated by potassium channel openers (KeOs) such as diazoxide and cromakalim and activators ofmitoKATP such as PMA (phorbol12 myristate-l3-acetate), and inhibited by KATP inhibitors such as glibenc1amide and 5-hydroxydecanoate (5 HD). It was evident that the mitoKATP activity in mouse heart mitochondria was comparable to that exhibited by the rat heart mitochondria. The various selective and non-selective activators and inhibitors of the channel elicited their activity at a similar concentration used for the rat heart mitochondria. The results were reproducible in five independent experiments for each combination, further reinforcing the significance of existing channel activity in the mouse heart mitochondria.
Smoking and Tobacco-Free Policies in Women's Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities: A Community-Engaged Approach.

Introduction The purpose of this study was to (1) describe the role of smoking in the lives of women in residential substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and (2) explore perceptions of the facilitators and barriers to tobacco-free policy among women in residential SUD treatment. Methods This was a community-engaged study using qualitative descriptive methods. We first recruited women in a residential SUD treatment facility to participate on a community research team. Interviews with staff (N = 10) and focus groups with clients (N = 42) were conducted using guides informed by the community research team. Interviews and focus groups were analyzed using content analysis. Results There were two themes related to the role of smoking in the women's lives: (1) smoking facilitates socialization and (2) smoking as a coping mechanism. There were three themes related to the benefits of tobacco-free policy: (1) improved health, (2) support for continued abstinence from a previous tobacco-free placement (eg, prison), and (3) less grounds up-keep. Barriers to tobacco-free policy included (1) lack of an alternative coping mechanism to smoking, (2) fear that a tobacco-free policy would drive clients away, and (3) anticipation of implementation challenges. Conclusions Many women in residential SUD treatment smoke, which they attribute to the fact that smoking is used to facilitate socialization and cope with stress. Future research is needed to develop and test messages to counter the misperception that smoking is an effective method to cope with stress. Ultimately, evidence-based tobacco-free policies are needed to reduce tobacco-related disease among women with SUDs. Implications To promote smoking cessation among women with substance use disorders through evidence-based tobacco policy, it is necessary to first understand the role of smoking in their lives as well as facilitators and barriers to tobacco-free policy in residential treatment facilities. Participants reported that smoking facilitated socialization and served as a coping mechanism. Tobacco-free policies have many benefits, including improved health, support for continued abstinence from a previous tobacco-free placement (eg, prison), and less grounds up-keep. Barriers include the lack of an alternative coping mechanism, fear that a tobacco-free policy would drive away clients and anticipation of implementation challenges. To reduce the burden of tobacco-related morbidity and mortality among women and their children, it is necessary to catalyze a culture change in behavioral health settings to prioritize the treatment of tobacco alongside treatment of other addictions.
Impact of Respiratory Developmental Stage on Sensitivity to Late Effects of Radiation in Pediatric Cancer Survivors

Abstract Purpose Pulmonary dysfunction is a prevalent and potentially debilitating late effect of pediatric cancer treatment. We postulated that age, as a surrogate for respiratory developmental status, might be associated with vulnerability to pulmonary injury. Materials and Methods Sixty-one children treated with lung radiation at our institution who had undergone a pulmonary function test (PFT) between 1995 and 2016 were analyzed. Data collection included age at diagnosis and treatment, radiation dose and location, spirometry, and plethysmography results. PFTs were normalized according to age, sex, height, and ethnicity, and transformed into standardized z-scores. Obstructive disease was defined as forced expiratory volume in 1 second z score/forced vital capacity z score Results At a mean age of 24 years (range, 12-31) and time from radiation of 9 years (range, 1-20), the cumulative incidence of any pulmonary abnormality was 34.4%. Among patients with an abnormal PFT, diffusing and restrictive abnormalities were most common (57.1% and 52.4%). When stratified by age at radiation treatment, 66.7% of patients 13. Compared with patients >13 years, those .05). Conclusions PFT abnormalities were common among our cohort of childhood cancer survivors treated with lung radiation. Younger age at treatment is associated with an increased risk of developing pulmonary dysfunction, presumably owing to developmental immaturity.
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Police Handling of Juvenile Arrests

The overrepresentation of racial and ethnic minority youth in early stages of juvenile justice processing remains a long-standing concern. The current study uses data from the National Incident-Bas...
Signaling mechanisms underlying systemic acquired resistance to microbial pathogens

Plants respond to biotic stress by inducing a variety of responses, which not only protect against the immediate diseases but also provide immunity from future infections. One example is systemic acquired resistance (SAR), which provides long-lasting and broad-spectrum protection at the whole plant level. The induction of SAR prepares the plant for a more robust response to subsequent infections from related and unrelated pathogens. SAR involves the rapid generation of signals at the primary site of infection, which are transported to the systemic parts of the plant presumably via the phloem. SAR signal generation and perception requires an intact cuticle, a waxy layer covering all aerial parts of the plant. A chemically diverse set of SAR inducers has already been identified, including hormones (salicylic acid, methyl salicylate), primary/secondary metabolites (nitric oxide, reactive oxygen species, glycerol-3-phosphate, azelaic acid, pipecolic acid, dihyroabetinal), fatty acid/lipid derivatives (18 carbon unsaturated fatty acids, galactolipids), and proteins (DIR1-Defective in Induced Resistance 1, AZI1-Azelaic acid Induced 1). Some of these are demonstrably mobile and the phloem loading routes for three of these SAR inducers is known. Here we discuss the recent findings related to synthesis, transport, and the relationship between these various SAR inducers.
Gambling Involvement and Drug Use among Adolescents

The literature on youth gambling often notes the relationship of gambling involvement to drug use. The extent of this association and its importance toward advancing knowledge about the origins and course of adolescent gambling are discussed. The authors contend that (a) adolescent gambling, like drug use, may be a normal part of adolescence from a statistical perspective, (b) claims that the prevalence rate of problem/pathological gambling is comparable or higher than the rate of substance use disorders are not supportable at this time given the weaker methodological studies in the gambling area, (c) while research suggests that similar risk factors may be important determinants for both behavior domains, prospective studies of adolescent development are needed to further clarify which factors are unique and common to adolescent gambling, and (d) greater documentation of the harm associated with adolescent gambling is a major barrier to garnering more prevention and treatment resources for this issue.
Role of Ultrasound Screening for Gallbladder Disease in Pretransplant Patients

There is no uniform data regarding prophylactic cholecystectomy in patients undergoing renal transplantation with gallbladder disease. Data analyses suggest that posttransplant patients on cyclosporine have a higher incidence of gallbladder calcifications compared with nonimmunosuppressed patients. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a relatively safe procedure in modern-day surgery. Taking these facts into consideration, we attempted to compare risks and complications associated with gallbladder disease and eventual cholecystectomy in pretransplant versus posttransplant patients. Between June 1999 and December 2005, 210 renal transplants were performed at our institution. One hundred four patients who had transplants before April 2003 were not screened for gallbladder disease and nine of these patients developed gallbladder disease. These patients form our control group. One hundred six patients who had transplants after April 2003 had pretransplant screening for gallbladder disease and 11 patients were identified with gallbladder disease. These patients form our study group. Nine patients who developed gallbladder disease after renal transplant underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy with three resulting morbidities (33%), two graft losses (22%), and one mortality (11%). There was one mortality (11%) in this group. One patient in the study group died of acute gallstone pancreatitis. Of the 11 patients who were found to have gallbladder disease on screening, nine patients underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy with one morbidity and no mortality or graft loss. Given the relative rarity of the critical events in this study (morbidity, mortality, and graft loss), the definitive statistical value of prescreening for gallbladder disease cannot be established. However, our results are suggestive of clinical value and thus we tentatively recommend ultrasound screening for gallbladder disease for all pretransplant patients and laparoscopic cholecystectomy for those identified to have gallbladder disease.
Purification and Properties of Rabbit Muscle Phosphorylase Phosphatase

Rabbit muscle phosphorylase phosphatase (E.C. 3.1.3.17) has been purified 6000-fold by isolation of a glycogen-protein complex to which a large part of the enzyme is bound, disruption of the complex with α-amylase then affinity-chromatography of the resulting solution on a Sepharose-polylysine column followed by elution with 6 M urea. The purified enzyme has a specific activity of 2 μmoles of phosphorylase a converted/min/mg. It is free of bound phosphate, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids; it is also free of other enzymatic activities, particularly of unspecific phosphatases. The purified enzyme does not appear to be homogeneous by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, probably due to its strong tendency to aggregate. The minimum molecular weight of the active species is 32,000. It has an absolute requirement for SH groups and is resistant to proteolytic enzymes and 8 M urea. The phosphatase activity is strongly dependent upon the state of aggregation of its substrate phosphorylase a and, in most instances, the changes observed are due to a Vm rather than a Km effect. Previous results suggesting a regulation of the phosphatase activity in a glycogen-protein complex have been reinvestigated in the light of the observations described herein.
Costs and values of the immune check point inhibitors antibodies in non-small cell lung cancer.

e20644Background: Costs (C) and values (V) of the check point inhibitors antibodies have not been compared. Our objectives were to weigh and compare C and V of Nivolumab (Nivo), Atezolizumab (Atezo...
Missing Bus, Missing School: Establishing the Relationship Between Public Transit Use and Student Absenteeism:

Transportation is one of many potential obstacles that students might face as they attempt to attend school, but there are few opportunities to identify the unique contribution of transportation to...