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Nutritional recommendations of feedlot consulting nutritionists: The 2015 New Mexico State and Texas Tech University survey

The 2015 feedlot consulting nutritionist survey is a collaborative project between New Mexico State University and Texas Tech University that focuses on summarizing the professional practices of consulting feedlot nutritionists and updates a 2007 survey. Forty-nine consulting feedlot nutritionists were asked to participate, of which 24 completed the survey. The nutritionists surveyed service over 14,000,000 cattle annually and were representatives from individual consulting practices (54.2%), corporate cattle feeding companies (20.8%), corporate feed manufacturing companies (20.8%), or a combination of consulting practices (4.2%). The survey was completed using a web-based survey tool and contained 101 questions that were divided into sections regarding general information about the consulting practice; general cattle management; receiving cattle management, diet adaption; mixers, feed mills, and feeding management; grains and grain processing; grain by-product use; roughage use; information about supplements and microingredients; liquid feed use; nutrient formulation; feed additive use; and information used as a basis for nutritional recommendations. In most cases, the results of the current survey were similar to those reported for the 2007 survey, with a few notable exceptions such as shifts in cattle numbers and preferences for specific feedstuffs. The present study introduced a number of new questions not included in the 2007 survey that focused on management strategies used in the receiving period. Data from this survey provide insight into current nutritional and management practices of consulting nutritionists and, as in past surveys, should be useful for informing national committees that make nutritional recommendations for cattle, as well as nutrition and management strategies employed within university research settings.
Clonidine and Levetiracetam for Tics Compared

The efficacy of clonidine and levetiracetam for treating tics in Tourette syndrome was compared in a 15-week randomized, double-blind, flexible dose, crossover study at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD.
Missing Water Markets: A Cautionary Tale of Governmental Failure

California is facing a water crisis. Water is managed through a variety of mechanisms, including government administration and market tools. This Article argues for a regulated market-based solution. When it comes to water markets, the invisible hand needs help from the visible hand of government to prove effective. Administrative systems and markets are usually portrayed in opposition to each other, as mutually exclusive solutions. Water market advocates suggest government’s role is minimal. However, as this Article identifies, to establish and maintain a functioning water market, government needs to play a variety of roles. These include the uncontested role of defining property rights, but additional roles are necessary such as reviewing transactions to prevent uncompensated externalities, structuring the management of water infrastructure and fulfilling the market maker role. This Article presents a taxonomy of the roles that government must play to ensure that water markets operate efficiently. It then empirically tests that taxonomy with a case study of the water market Spain established in 1999. That market’s mixed record has important implications for California and other U.S. water markets, especially during drought conditions. Spain’s system was closely modeled on California’s, in part because Spain and California share a similar geography and climate, and was also tested by a severe drought. However, as this Article shows, the volume of market transactions did not increase measurably during the drought, suggesting that the market failed in its role of mitigating inefficient water allocation. This Article argues that this failure resulted from the Spanish government not performing functions that could have facilitated market transactions — functions which California may also fail to play in the ongoing drought. Drawing from this empirical case study of water markets in Spain, this Article argues that each of these roles is necessary for the success of water markets as a tool to mitigate the effects of drought crises. Spain introduced water market mechanisms in 1999 and explicitly stated it was imitating California’s system. However, Spanish governmental agencies erred in their design and implementation, and water markets have not become an effective tool to respond to scarcity. These lessons about the proper role of government from the Spanish case study have important implications for states in the American West facing similar water management challenges.
Temporal relationships between minor, preovulatory, or periovulatory FSH surges and the emergence and development of 2-mm follicles of wave 1 in Bos taurus heifers

Abstract The number and day of emergence (first detection) of 2-mm follicles and the number and day when the 2-mm follicles reached 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-mm during wave 1 were determined every 0.5 d (n = 9 heifers). Emergence of the follicles at each of the indicated diameters was normalized to the beginning and ending nadir and the peak of each of a minor FSH surge, the preovulatory surge, and the periovulatory surge. Relative to the day of ovulation (day 0), the minor FSH surge, preovulatory surge, and periovulatory surge encompassed (nadir to nadir) days −7.0 to −2.5 (peak, day −4.0), days −2.5 to −0.5 (peak, day −1.0), and days −0.5 to 4 (peak, day 0), respectively. Distinct mean nadirs occurred between the minor and preovulatory surges and between the preovulatory and periovulatory surges. A small percentage of 2-mm follicles (12%) and 3-mm follicles (2%) emerged during the minor FSH surge. The 4-mm follicles emerged during the preovulatory surge (24% of follicles) and periovulatory surge (76%). The 5-mm and 6-mm follicles emerged only during the periovulatory surge. The first increase ( P P
Extensive nephrolithotomy in previously operated solitary kidneys.

AbstractThe surgical management of 2 patients with large dendritic calculi in previously operated solitary kidneys is presented. Complete nephrolithotomy was accomplished in situ using the anatrophic nephrotomy technique of Smith and Boyce. Postoperatively a circle tube nephrostomy was used. The surgical management as described is recommended as an alternative to extracorporeal nephrolithotomy with autotransplantation or simple nephrectomy and dialysis.
Earth–Moon System: Establishing a Solar System Presence

The Earth’s Moon is a natural satellite that has been suggested was created by a Mars-sized body that crashed into the Earth very early in the history of the Earth, about 4.5 billion years ago. The latest sky surveys give an age of our Solar System of about 4.7 billion years.
Communicating Mathematics Through Writing and Speaking Assignments

This chapter contains examples of writing and speaking assignments in mathematics courses at all levels, from a first-year seminar to a graduate course for teachers of mathematics. Courses in chaos theory, differential equations, history of mathematics, and mathematical modeling are illustrated as case studies for implementing writing and speaking assignments. These assignments are described, along with grading guides and reflections on the impact of these forms of assessment.
Atomic Force Microscopy Probe with Integrated Loop and Shielded Leads for Micromagnetic Sensing

The effort to produce an instrument that can achieve high spatial resolution, nondestructive, surface and sub-surface imaging for a variety of materials comes with many challenges. One approach, magnetic resonance-force microscopy (MRFM), lies at the nexus of two sensitive technologies: magnetic force microscopy (MFM) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MFM uses a magnetic tip in a standard atomic force microscope (AFM) to obtain magnetic information about a surface. A difference in the magnetic moments of surface atoms in different regions on the surface varies the cantilever resonance. MRI, on the other hand, uses the spin states of magnetically biased atoms to differentiate between chemical species.
Dimethyl fumarate alters B-cell memory and cytokine production in MS patients.

We evaluated the effect of dimethyl fumarate (DMF) treatment on B-cell memory and cytokine production in 18 patients with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) using peripheral blood mononuclear cells obtained prior to and at 6 months post-DMF initiation. We noted a decline in the absolute B-cell number with DMF treatment, with a preferential depletion of memory B cells and a concurrent increase in naive B cells. We noted significant reductions in GM-CSF, TNF-α, and IL-6 producing B cells with DMF treatment. These effects on the B-cell compartment may underlie the beneficial effects of DMF in RRMS.
Genome-Scale Transcriptional Regulatory Network Models of Psychiatric Disorders

Abstract Non-coding genetic variants with predicted regulatory functions contribute strongly to risk for psychiatric disorders, and psychiatric disorders are associated with changes in the expression of hundreds of genes in the brain. Understanding brain gene regulation may therefore provide insights into the mechanisms of psychiatric disorders, yet mechanistically and quantitatively accurate models of human transcriptional regulatory networks remain elusive. I will describe TRENA, a new strategy to predict tissue-specific binding sites and functional targets genes for hundreds of transcription factors (TFs) by integrating large epigenomic and transcriptomics datasets. We used TRENA to model TF-target gene interactions in the human brain, combining brain-specific ENCODE data with 2,756 gene expression profiles from the Allen Brain Atlas. This model made quantitatively accurate predictions (r2 > 0.5) about the expression patterns of 11,093 genes based on the binding sites and expression patterns of 778 TFs. Integrating this TRN model with post-mortem gene expression profiles from the prefrontal cortex of psychiatric cases and controls led to the identification of 66 master regulator TFs that are predicted to drive expression changes in both bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Our model also predicted regulatory functions for SNPs associated with genetic risk for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. We experimentally validated our model’s prediction that a risk-associated SNP alters the activity of the VRK2 promoter and occupancy of a master regulator TF, POU3F2.
Special Populations with Anemia: Anemia in the Pediatric Patient

Anemia is an important public health problem affecting approximately one-third the population of adults and children worldwide. In the pediatric population, anemia is defined as a pathological reduction in the hemoglobin or hematocrit to a value more than two standard deviations below the mean for age and sex. It can impact the quality of life by causing fatigue, lethargy, headache, reduced exercise capacity, and increased hospitalization. Iron deficiency, the most common cause of anemia in children, is also associated with poor neurodevelopmental outcomes. Anemia is a manifestation of impaired production vs. increased destruction of red blood cells, and results in three major categories of the disorder based on red blood cell size (mean corpuscular volume), microcytic, normocytic, and macrocytic. Though the main focus of this chapter is on the etiology, clinical features, and laboratory approach to causes of anemia that occur in isolation in the pediatric population, a detailed discussion on anemia of chronic diseases is also included.
UV-B-Induced Erythema in Human Skin: The Circadian Clock Is Ticking.

Acute exposure of skin to UV-B causes DNA damage and sunburn erythema in both mice and humans. Previous studies documented time-of-day-related differences in sunburn responses after UV-B exposure in mice. Because humans are diurnal and mice are nocturnal, the circadian rhythm in human skin was hypothesized to be in opposite phase to the rhythm in mice. A study by Nikkola et al. demonstrates that humans are more prone to sunburn erythema after evening exposure to solar UV-B radiation as compared with morning exposure.
IMPACT OF PROCESS AND OUTCOME FEEDBACK ON THE RELATION OF GOAL SETTING TO TASK PERFORMANCE

Previous studies have demonstrated the interactive effects of goal setting and feedback. The present study examined process and outcome feedback as moderators of the relation of goal setting to performance, task-strategy quality, appropriateness of information search, effort, and self-confidence. Using a stock-investment computer simulation, 85 students worked under experimental conditions in which goals and process and outcome feedback were varied in a completely crossed factorial design. Results support the hypothesis that both process and outcome feedback interact with goal setting to enhance performance. In addition, the interaction of goal setting and process feedback was more strongly related to the quality of information search and task strategy than the interaction of goal setting and outcome feedback; the latter was more strongly related to self-confidence and effort than was the interaction between goal setting and process feedback. We discuss the results in terms of expanding the role of studying feedback in research on goal setting. Feedback and goal setting have become integral management tools because they are thought to serve both informational and motivational functions that enhance an individual's work performance (Kopelman, 1986; Locke, Cartledge, & Koeppel, 1968). Feedback can provide information about the correctness, accuracy, and adequacy of work behaviors. Motivationally, feedback may be necessary for instilling a sense of competence, accomplishment, and control in workers (Bandura, 1977; Hackman & Oldham, 1976). Likewise, the beneficial effect of specific and challenging goals on an individual's task performance is a well-documented phenomenon (Locke, Shaw,
Age Differences in Processes

Since postformal thought is related to wisdom within my theory, I expected that mature adults generally would display more elements of it than younger adults would. I expected that in general, older adults would more often be “wiser” in postformal terms. With this expectation in mind, I began looking at age differences in postformal operations and in the related problem-solving processes in the information-processing traditions that were discussed in Chapter 9. This chapter describes some of the differences that were hypothesized and found. Differences that will be discussed include differences in the use of formal operations, in the use of postformal operations, in the use of steps to solution of potentially postformal problems and crucial errors during the solution process, and in the style of problem-solving steps as evident during thinking aloud problem solving. Age was also significantly correlated with several “noncognitive” factors such as use of emotion, factors that were elements in the problem-solving process. These noncognitive factors will be discussed in Chapter 11.
Collective Focusing and Modulational Instability of Light and Cold Atoms

A self-consistent model for the coupled dynamics of cold atoms and near-resonant light fields is formulated. The model is shown to predict several novel phenomena, including collective self-focusing of light and atoms, stable dissipative atom–optical solitons and modulational instability under conditions of optical self-defocusing. Experimental studies using cold Cs atoms in a magneto-optical trap suggest the presence of atomic modulational instability.
State Estimation of Transient Flow Fields Using Double Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (DPOD)

For successful feedback flow control, an accurate estimation of the flow state is necessary. Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) has been used to achieve this. However, if the POD modes are derived from a set of snapshots obtained from one flow condition only, the resulting modes will become less and less valid for a flow field that is for example altered by the effect of feedback flow control. In the past, a shift mode has been added to account for the change in the mean flow. Here, we present a new scheme that allows for the derivation of shift modes for all of the original POD modes. This DPOD mode set thus may span a range of flow conditions that are different in forcing, Reynolds number or other parameters affecting the modes. Artificial Neural Network Estimation (ANNE) allows for real time monitoring of the time coefficients associated with these DPOD modes.
HR Analytics: Human Capital Return on Investment, Productivity, and Profit Sensitivity: A Case of Courtyard Marriott Newark at the University of Delaware

The objective of this case study is to apply human capital analytics, more specifically, human capital return on investment, human resources productivity, and compensation efficiency at the Newark Courtyard Marriott Hotel, University of Delaware, and investigate if such analytics adds new outlooks beyond the usual metrics used by lodging enterprises. The study presents quantitative metrics and trend analysis for a 3-year period at this business unit. In addition, the case study provides measures that help management to identify and address inefficiencies, as well as the productivity of its human capital. The study also highlights the benefits of Bridging Practice and Theory.
Smart Crutches: Towards Instrumented Crutches for Rehabilitation and Exoskeletons-Assisted Walking

Recording 3D ground reaction forces through instrumented crutches can assist patients undergoing ambulatory rehabilitation as well as help roboticists develop new assistive controllers for their exoskeletons. Current methods to measure the amount of weight a patient exerts on their limbs are either inaccurate, or not feasible outside of ideal laboratory conditions. This paper introduces Smart Crutches, an instrumented crutch system capable of measuring the weight that a patient places on his/her lower extremities and providing vibratory feedback in response to the measured weight. The device was calibrated using a motion capture system and force plates. Linear regression and support vector regression (SVR) were used for calibration, and 10-fold cross-validation was applied to estimate the system's accuracy. Results indicate that machine learning regression methods may lead to improved accuracy, but the choice of the kernel function is critical. Gaussian kernel yielded root-mean-square errors (RSME) of 2.5N or less relative to force plates, while other kernel functions produced more inconsistent and less accurate results. Instrumented crutches may be a valid alternative to force plates for estimating ground reaction forces in crutch gait.
2-Cyano-3,10-dioxooleana-1,9(11)-dien-28-oic Acid Anhydride. A Novel and Highly Potent Antiinflammatory and Cytoprotective Agent.

Title compound (I) is easily synthesized as first example of an oleane triterpenoid anhydride.
Factors associated with worse outcomes for colorectal neuroendocrine tumors in radical versus local resections.

Background Colorectal neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are the most common NETs of the gastrointestinal tract. Due to the rarity, colorectal NETs are understudied and are not clearly understood. Our study sought to identify the factors associated with worse outcomes for colorectal NETs following resection. Methods We identified patients diagnosed with colorectal NETs [2004-2014] who underwent resection from the National Cancer Data Base. Non-NETs were excluded. Overall survival (OS) was evaluated using the Kaplan Meier method. Cox proportional hazards and logistic regression models were used to assess factors associated with radical versus local resection, OS and LOS. Results A total of 7,967 colon and 11,929 rectal NETs were analyzed. The majority of colon (93.4%) and rectal (89.1%) NETs underwent radical and local resection respectively. The 5-year OS was 69% and 92% for colon and rectal NETs respectively. Older age (OR 1.45, CI 1.37-1.53) and clinical stage 4 (OR 9.91, CI 4.56-21.52) were associated with higher odds for colonic radical resection. Lowest median income quartile (OR 1.41, CI 1.21-1.64) and African Americans (OR 1.26, CI 1.07-1.49) experienced higher mortality for colon and rectal NETs respectively. Conclusions Racial minority and low-income patients experience worse outcomes for colorectal NETs following resection.
Effects on vital signs after twenty minutes of vaping compared to people exposed to second-hand vapor

Introduction: Very little is known about the immediate physiological implications of vaping or inhaling second-hand vapor. This study used a quantitative approach to understand the short-term physiological implications of vape use and exposure to sec-ond-hand vapor for people who do not vape. Material and methods: One hundred and forty-eight people participated in the study, 75 self-identified as non-vapers and 73 self-identified as people who vape. All participants were over the age of 18. Participants used or were exposed to non-flavored e-juice without nicotine in Sorin® vape devices. Heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, blood oxygenation, blood glucose and pulmonary function tests were assessed. Physiological parameters were assessed prior to vape use or exposure to vapor and again after 20 minutes of vaping. Results: Findings indicated there were no significant changes in most health parameters except blood pressure which was reduced in both groups. Heart rate was also significantly reduced for vaping participants. Conclusion: Vaping without flavorings or nicotine do not appear to have an immediate negative health impact on vital signs. The physiological effects of long-term exposure and/or vape use requires additional investigation. Information was established regarding the physiological effects of non-flavored, non-nicotine vaping so future studies can compare the effects of vaping with assorted flavors and nicotine concentrations to the effects of vaping only the base ingredients (vegetable glycerin and propylene glycol). New knowledge was gleaned relating to exposure to vapor, a phenomenon not previously examined but common espe-cially among non-vaping people who attend social events where people are vaping.
Perceived acceptability and feasibility of HIV self-testing and app-based data collection for HIV prevention research with transgender women in the United States.

In the United States, transgender women are disproportionately burdened by HIV infection. Research aimed at curbing the HIV epidemic for this population may benefit from innovative technology to en...
Do Financial Analysts Fully Incorporate the Future Earnings Implications of Really Dirty Surplus into Their Earnings Forecasts

This paper investigates whether sell-side equity analysts fully incorporate the future earnings implications of really dirty surplus (RDS) into their earnings forecasts. RDS refers to gains or losses from contingent equity transactions settled at prices other than the fair value. We find that analysts’ earnings forecasts are over-optimistic for firms with large RDS losses, RDS over-optimism is lower for firms with higher analyst following, and the over-optimism carries over to stock recommendations. Our findings suggest that the lack of fair value information in accounting records about the off-market settlement drives the RDS-related analyst over-optimism.
Discovery and characterization of bromodomain 2-specific inhibitors of BRDT.

Bromodomain testis (BRDT), a member of the bromodomain and extraterminal (BET) subfamily that includes the cancer targets BRD2, BRD3, and BRD4, is a validated contraceptive target. All BET subfamily members have two tandem bromodomains (BD1 and BD2). Knockout mice lacking BRDT-BD1 or both bromodomains are infertile. Treatment of mice with JQ1, a BET BD1/BD2 nonselective inhibitor with the highest affinity for BRD4, disrupts spermatogenesis and reduces sperm number and motility. To assess the contribution of each BRDT bromodomain, we screened our collection of DNA-encoded chemical libraries for BRDT-BD1 and BRDT-BD2 binders. High-enrichment hits were identified and resynthesized off-DNA and examined for their ability to compete with JQ1 in BRDT and BRD4 bromodomain AlphaScreen assays. These studies identified CDD-1102 as a selective BRDT-BD2 inhibitor with low nanomolar potency and >1,000-fold selectivity over BRDT-BD1. Structure-activity relationship studies of CDD-1102 produced a series of additional BRDT-BD2/BRD4-BD2 selective inhibitors, including CDD-1302, a truncated analog of CDD-1102 with similar activity, and CDD-1349, an analog with sixfold selectivity for BRDT-BD2 versus BRD4-BD2. BROMOscan bromodomain profiling confirmed the great affinity and selectivity of CDD-1102 and CDD-1302 on all BET BD2 versus BD1 with the highest affinity for BRDT-BD2. Cocrystals of BRDT-BD2 with CDD-1102 and CDD-1302 were determined at 2.27 and 1.90 A resolution, respectively, and revealed BRDT-BD2 specific contacts that explain the high affinity and selectivity of these compounds. These BD2-specific compounds and their binding to BRDT-BD2 are unique compared with recent reports and enable further evaluation of their nonhormonal contraceptive potential in vitro and in vivo.
Oedipal fragments: Reconsidering the significance of Oedipus for James Bernauer and Michel Foucault:

This essay reconstructs James Bernauer’s reading of Foucault’s critique of psychoanalysis in his essay “Oedipus, Freud, Foucault” in order to assess the role that Foucault’s critique of psychoanaly...
Effects of Viscosities and Solution Composition on Core-Sheath Electrospun Polycaprolactone(PCL) Nanoporous Microtubes.

Vascularization for tissue engineering applications has been challenging over the past decades. Numerous efforts have been made to fabricate artificial arteries and veins, while few focused on capillary vascularization. In this paper, core-sheath electrospinning was adopted to fabricate nanoporous microtubes that mimic the native capillaries. The results showed that both solution viscosity and polyethylene oxide (PEO) ratio in polycaprolactone (PCL) sheath solution had significant effects on microtube diameter. Adding PEO into PCL sheath solution is also beneficial to surface pore formation, although the effects of further increasing PEO showed mixed results in different viscosity groups. Our study showed that the high viscosity group with a PCL/PEO ratio of 3:1 resulted in the highest average microtube diameter (2.14 µm) and pore size (250 nm), which mimics the native human capillary size of 1–10 µm. Therefore, our microtubes show high potential in tissue vascularization of engineered scaffolds.
Use Of 13N to Study N2 Fixation and Assimilation by Cyanobacterial-Lower Plant Associations

Symbiotic associations involving nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria and eucaryotes are of general interest because, in a manner analogous to interactions between rhizobia and legumes, the cyanobacteria provide fixed nitrogen for growth of the associations (Stewart et al. 1980). We are interested in identifying the chemical interactions between partners of these associations that influence cyanobacterial growth, heterocyst differentiation, and N2 fixation as well as other metabolic processes. We reasoned that such a study must utilize relatively rapidly growing material in pure culture that is also amenable to experimental manipulation. Accordingly, we established pure cultures of gametophyte tissue of the bryophyte Anthoceros punctatus L. for growth submerged in liquid medium and defined conditions for reconstitution of the association with various wild-type and mutant strains or species of Nostoc (Enderlin, Meeks, 1983). These experimental manipulations are not currently achievable with the Azolla-Anabaena association (Peters, Calvert, 1983).
Socioeconomic status as a moderator of the genetic and shared environmental influence on verbal IQ: A multilevel behavioral genetic approach

Abstract An expansive literature has revealed that human intelligence is under genetic influence. In an effort to further elucidate the role of genetic influences on intelligence, studies have examined the potential role that family-level socioeconomic status (SES) plays in the moderation of genetic factors. Results have been mixed, but the majority of studies have found that genetic factors have greater influence on IQ in the presence of higher levels of SES. The current study aims to contribute to this line of research by examining the role of school-level SES in moderating genetic and environmental influences on verbal intelligence at the individual level. A sample of sibling pairs from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health) was used to estimate a series of genetically informed multilevel statistical models. The results indicate that genetic factors have a greater influence on verbal IQ for students who attend schools with higher levels of SES, and shared environmental factors have a greater influence on verbal IQ for students who attend schools with lower levels of SES, but only at extremely high and low levels of SES (scoring within the top or bottom 10th percentiles).
Shock-shells in Coulomb explosion of nano-clusters

Coulomb explosion of a gas cluster invariably produces shocks of infinite density; a pair of shocks forms a shock-shell that eventually encompasses the entire cluster. This first example of nm-size shock waves promises several new effects, including nuclear reactions inside exploding clusters.
Wireless internet handbook: technologies, standards, and application

BASIC CONCEPTS The Fundamentals on Wireless Internet, B. Furht and M. Ilyas Wireless Internet > Wireless + Internet, S. Tekinay and D. Goodman Wireless Internet Security, D.S. Lee TECHNOLOGIES AND STANDARDS Multimedia Streaming Over Mobile Networks - European Perspective, I. Curcio Streaming Video Over Wireless Internet, H. Zheng and J. Boyce Clustering and Roaming Techniques for IEEE 802.11 Wireless LANs, A.K. Elhakeem VoIP Service in Wireless Networks, S. Das and K. Basu Wireless Application Protocol and Mobile Wireless Access, A. Llana NETWORKS AND ARCHITECTURES User Mobility in IP Networks: Current Issues and Recent Developments, B. Landfeldt, J. Chan, B. Thai, and A. Seneviratne Wireless Local Access to the Mobile Internet, J.A. Garcia-Macias and L. Toumi A Survey of Location Prediction Techniques for Mobile Wireless Users, C. Cheng, R. Jain, and E. Van Den Berg Handoff and Rerouting in Wireless Data Networks, G. Racherla and S. Radhakrishnan Wireless Communication Using Bluetooth, O. Marques and N. Barman Multi-Antenna Technology for High-Speed Wireless Internet Access, A. Lozano Location Management in Mobile Wireless Networks, S. Jha, D. Saha, and A. Mukherjee Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks: Principles and Practices, G. Racherla, D. Furnuno, and S. Radhakrishnan Managing Location in "Universal" Location-Aware Computing, S. K. Das, A. Bhattachacharya, A. Roy, and A. Misra APPLICATIONS Wireless Internet Services - From Luxury to Commodity, V. A. Rosenblatt Wireless Technology Impacts the Enterprise Network, A. Llana An Efficient WAP-Enabled Transaction Processing Model for Mobile Database Systems, G. Radhamani and M. Umar Siddiqi Mobile VideoTelephony, I. Curcio WAP: Transitional Technology for M-Commerce, M. S. Raisinghani Wireless Internet in Telemedicine, K. Hung and Y.T. Zhang Delivering Music over the Wireless Internet: From Song Distribution to Interactive Karaoke on UMTS Devices, M. Roccetti, P. Salomoni, V. Ghini, S. Ferretti, and S. Cacciaguerra
Progressive Correlation in Gymnasium Work

(1915). Progressive Correlation in Gymnasium Work. American Physical Education Review: Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 125-134.
The Paradox of Breastfeeding‐Associated Morbidity Among Late Preterm Infants

ABSTRACT Objective To synthesize the published research pertaining to breastfeeding establishment and outcomes among late preterm infants and to describe the state of the science on breastfeeding within this population Data Sources Online databases Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL, PubMed, and reference lists of reviewed articles Study Selection Nine databased research articles examining breastfeeding patterns and outcomes among infants born between 34 0/7 and 36 6/7 weeks gestation or overlapping with this time period by at least 2 weeks Data Extraction: Effect sizes and descriptive statistics pertaining to breastfeeding initiation, duration, exclusivity, and health outcomes among late preterm breastfed infants Data Synthesis Among late preterm mother/infant dyads,breastfeeding initiation appears to be approximately 59% to 70% (U.S.),whereas the odds of breastfeeding beyond 4 weeks or to the recommended 6 months (exclusive breastfeeding) appears to be significantly less than for term infants, and possibly less than infants ≤34 to 35 weeks gestation. Breastfeeding exclusivity is not routinely reported. Rehospitalization, often related to "jaundice" and "poor feeding," is nearly twice as common among late preterm breastfed infants as breastfed term or nonbreastfed late preterm infants. Barriers to optimal breastfeeding in this population are often inferred from research on younger preterm infants, and evidence‐based breastfeeding guidelines are lacking Conclusions Late preterm infants are at greater risk for breastfeedingassociated rehospitalization and poor breastfeeding establishment compared to their term (and possibly early preterm) counterparts.Contributing factors have yet to be investigated systematically
Ionic basis of ryanodine's negative chronotropic effect on pacemaker cells isolated from the sinoatrial node.

Spontaneous electrical activity and indo 1 fluorescence ratios were recorded simultaneously in cultured pacemaker cells isolated from the rabbit sinoatrial node. Ryanodine (10 μM) reduced the ampli...
The genetic control of liver cAMP levels in mice

Steady-state level of liver 3′,5′-cyclic monophosphate, cAMP, has been shown to be under genetic control linked to the mouseH-2 complex. Liver cAMP levels are associated withH-2 haplotype in fully segregating crosses of strains C3H and C57BL/10. In crosses involving strain A, other loci have an effect that swamps that ofH-2. Results withH-2 recombinants indicate that liver cAMP levels are affected by more than oneH-2-linked locus.
The Mezquita of Córdoba is Made of More than Bricks: Towards a Broader Definition of the “Heritage” Protected at UNESCO World Heritage Sites

On March 31, 2010, a group of Muslim tourists visited the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, Spain, and attempted to pray. They were confronted by guards who called the police; two of the tourists were arrested and jailed, charged with crimes against religious sentiment. The incident is but one of many acts of religious intolerance which represent a threat to this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Though the World Heritage Convention seems to be concerned only with the protection of the physical heritage represented by archaeological sites, I argue that in order to adequately preserve and promote the sites on the World Heritage List, the intangible heritage values of those locations must also be protected.
Comparative Hemodynamic, Left Ventricular Functional, and Antiadrenergic Effects of Chronic Treatment With Metoprolol Versus Carvedilol in the Failing Heart

Background The basic pharmacology of the third-generation β-blocking agent carvedilol differs considerably from second-generation compounds such as metoprolol. Moreover, carvedilol may produce different, ie, more favorable, clinical effects in chronic heart failure. For these reasons, we compared the effects of carvedilol and metoprolol on adrenergic activity, receptor expression, degree of clinical β-blockade, hemodynamics, and left ventricular function in patients with mild or moderate chronic heart failure. Methods and Results The effects of carvedilol versus metoprolol were compared in two concurrent placebo-controlled trials with carvedilol or metoprolol that had common substudies focused on adrenergic, hemodynamic, and left ventricular functional measurements. All subjects in the substudies had chronic heart failure resulting from idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. Carvedilol at 50 to 100 mg/d produced reductions in exercise heart rate that were similar to metoprolol at 125 to 150 mg/d, indicating c...
The asymptotic scaling limit of point island models for epitaxial growth

Scaling of the island size distribution in the asymptotic scaling limit Θ → ∞ will be discussed. In particular, it is shown that for the simplest implementation of a model for epitaxial growth, the so-called point island model, the island size distribution (ISD) does not scale, and in fact becomes singular. The ultimate reason is that in a point island model there is no distinct nucleation phase followed by an aggregation phase. The same argument might be used to explain the existence of scaling in extended island models: Only when the nucleation phase is infinitesimal short compared to the aggregation phase, and there is no significant post-nucleation, do we expect scaling of the ISD.
A note on an unsteady viscometric flow

Abstract Most of the known examples of viscometric flows adduced to in the literature are either steady or unsteady curvilineal flows. In this brief note, we discuss the kinematics of an unsteady viscometric flow that is not curvilineal. The flow corresponds to non-homogeneous oscillatory time dependent shear superposed on a rigid body rotation.
Opioid use and dosing in the workers' compensation setting. A comparative review and new data from Ohio.

Background Many authorities are concerned about the rising use and the potential overuse of opioid pain medications. A study of opioid prevalence and dosage in Ohio's workers' compensation (WC) system was conducted, with comparisons made to opioid use in other WC and non-WC settings. Methods Systematic literature reviews of WC and non-WC opioid use and dosage nationally were conducted. Two years of Ohio WC data (2008–2009) were analyzed to determine average daily morphine equivalent dose (MED), opioid costs, pharmacies used per claimant, and extent of long-duration cases. Results Nearly one-fifth (19.2%) of Ohio WC claims involved opioid use, compared to 31.8% in other WC systems and 17.9% in non-WC settings. Mean MED was 57.5 mg, compared to 47.8 mg in other WC systems, and 41.8 mg among non-WC populations. Nearly 10% of WC claims involved relatively high MED exceeding 120 mg/day. Conclusion Policy makers need to develop strategies for addressing high opioid use in WC systems. Am. J. Ind. Med. 55:313–324, 2012. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
The theory and practice of distance geometry

The mathematics of distance geometry constitutes the basis of a group of algorithms for revealing the structural consequences of diverse forms of information about a macromolecule's conformation. These algorithms are of proven utility in the analysis of experimental conformational data. This paper presents the basic theorems of distance geometry in Euclidean space and gives formal proofs of the correctness and, where possible, of the complexity of these algorithms. The implications of distance geometry for the energy minimization of macromolecules are also discussed.
AN INVESTIGATION OF THE INFORMATION PROCESSING FRAMEWORK OF ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION

The information processing framework of organizational communication is studied by introducing variables that reflect the individual's relationship to the organization; it is examined in terms of levels of information adequacy. This study focuses on explaining the variations in levels of information adequacy reported by organizational members. It emphasizes the importance of communicating sufficient information to employees irrespective of task-related communication needs. Findings from this study support an expanded information processing model of organizational communication. A revised model is proposed.
Digital Medical Imaging: Implementation Strategy for the Defense Medical Establishment

In formulating an Implementation strategy for digital medical imaging, three interrelated thrusts have emerged for the Defense Medical Establishment. These thrusts- (1) Totally filmless medical imaging on the battlefield, (2) Teleradiology, and (3) DIN/PACS for peacetime military health care- have significant implications in their fully developed form as resource savers and quality improvers for the unique aspects of military health care .
International treaties and art

International treaties shape the legal context for the arts, provide policy tools for political ends, and reveal roles of the arts in state identity. Culture‐specific instruments, general agreements with cultural provisions, general agreements without culture‐specific provisions, and general statements of principle are all pertinent. Since 1990, treaties have intervened in the global division of labor and the entry of works into the art market, forced transformations of domestic law, and illuminated ways in which differences in legal cultures are valuable for those who would break the law. Treaties highlight complexities of national identity, exacerbate national/regional tensions, support restitution, and draw attention to human rights issues. Conflicts over art have also become an explicit part of the world of foreign policy.
Decay of solutions of wave equations in a bounded region with boundary dissipation

Abstract An energy decay rate is obtained for solutions of wave type equations in a bounded region in Rn whose boundary consists partly of a nontrapping reflecting surface and partly of an energy absorbing surface.
The rheology of printing inks. II. temperature control studies in the rotational viscometer

Abstract The use of the rotational viscometer has become well accepted in fundamental studies of the rheological properties of non-Newtonian materials such as printing inks. It is very important, therefore, that the behavior characteristics of this instrument be well known. One of the most important variables in rheological studies is the temperature since small temperature changes greatly affect viscosities. The present studies indicate that in previous work in this field this point has not been adequately treated. At low energy inputs, the viscometer bath itself is found to be effective in keeping the sample at constant temperature. In the medium range of 60,000–300,000 ergs/sq. cm/sec., the temperature can be controlled by lowering the bath temperature to keep the bob temperature constant. In the high range above 250,000 ergs./sq. cm./sec., the temperature can best be controlled by keeping the mean temperature of the cup and bob constant. These energy input ranges are given per square centimeter of bob surface so that they can be related to various precision rotational viscometers. Contrary to previous findings reported in the literature, ordinary mineral oils, vegetable oils, and litho varnishes show no evidence of thixotropy when measured by the new technique. Furthermore, the equilibrium flow curves of several oil-based printing inks were found to be linear above the low stress range. Therefore, well-defined values of the plastic viscosity and yield value can be reported for such printing inks.
Manipulation of gap nodes by uniaxial strain in iron-based superconductors.

In the iron pnictides and chalcogenides, multiple orbitals participate in the superconducting state, enabling different gap structures to be realized in distinct materials. Here we argue that the spectral weights of these orbitals can, in principle, be controlled by a tetragonal symmetry-breaking uniaxial strain, due to the enhanced nematic susceptibility of many iron-based superconductors. By investigating multiorbital microscopic models in the presence of orbital order, we show that not only ${T}_{c}$ can be enhanced, but pairs of accidental gap nodes can be annihilated and created in the Fermi surface by an increasing external strain. We explain our results as a mixture of nearly degenerate superconducting states promoted by strain, and show that the annihilation and creation of nodes can be detected experimentally via anisotropic penetration depth measurements. Our results provide a promising framework to externally control the superconducting properties of iron-based materials.
Measurements of the properties of the Z boson, the standard model and beyond

Recent measurements of the properties of the Z boson at the SLC and LEP colliders are compared with the radiatively corrected predictions of the standard model as well as several classes of models containing additional gauge bosons. The possible evidence for new physics beyond the standard model is discussed.
Differentiating between sensation seeking and impulsivity through their mediated relations with alcohol use and problems

Disinhibition is a strong correlate of alcohol use, yet limited alcohol research has examined the facets of this personality construct. Recent work suggests that sensation seeking and impulsivity show differential relations with alcohol outcomes, indicating unique mechanisms of risks associated with each of these dimensions of disinhibition. The goal of the study was to examine sensation seeking and impulsivity as unique predictors of alcohol use and problems, and to test a broad range of drinking motives as potential mediators of these relations. Self-reported data from college students (N=310) were utilized for the study. Results suggested that sensation seeking and impulsivity were associated with alcohol use and problems through different mediational pathways. There was some evidence for gender moderating these pathways. The findings indicate that alcohol prevention and intervention programs should be tailored to specifically target individuals elevated on impulsivity versus sensation seeking.
Metabolism of Bovine Semen. XIII. Malonic Acid Metabolism by Bovine Spermatozoa

Summary Malonic acid metabolism by bovine spermatozoa was studied through the utilization of malonic-C 14 acids. Factors affecting metabolism of malonic acid were determined by C 14 O 2 production from malonic-1-C 14 acid; metabolic pathways in the metabolism of malonic acid were studied with malonic-2-C 14 acid, paper chromatography, autoradiography, and chemical degradation of an isolated intermediate. The C 14 O 2 production from malonic-1-C 14 acid was determined at pH 5.3, 5.6, 6.0, and 6.5. The maximum yield of C 14 O 2 was obtained at pH 6.0. Radioactive carbon dioxide production was not substantially increased following cold shock or versene treatment, suggesting that permeability did not limit malonic acid metabolism. Glutamic and aspartic acids were identified by cochromatography as metabolites of malonic acid. Specific activities of individual carbons of glutamic acid yielded an expected pattern for glutamic acid biosynthesis via transamination of alpha-ketoglutarate, a citric acid cycle intermediate. The data indicate that malonic acid is decarboxylated to form acetate, which is metabolized through the citric acid cycle.