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Massive pulmonary pseudotumor.

The term pulmonary pseudotumor may be used to describe a well-demarcated interlobar pleural effusion. Pseudotumors are located within pulmonary fissures and are commonly associated with congestive heart failure and other processes that cause transudative pleural effusions. Pseudotumors are typically diagnosed presumptively on chest radiographs based on their lenticular configuration. We report a case of a massive pseudotumor opacifying one third of the right hemithorax on a frontal radiograph. CT scan of the chest showed a loculated effusion within the oblique fissure measuring 10 × 5 cm. The Hounsfield unit characteristic of the effusion was similar to that of freely layering liquid in the contralateral hemithorax that was shown to be a transudate. The pseudotumor resolved with medical management over 8 weeks. This case proves that even a massive pulmonary pseudotumor will resolve with conservative management.
A Fully Integrated Mixed-Signal Neural Processor for Implantable Multichannel Cortical Recording

A 64-channel neural processor has been developed for use in an implantable neural recording microsystem. In the Scan Mode, the processor is capable of detecting neural spikes by programmable positive, negative, or window thresholding. Spikes are tagged with their associated channel addresses and formed into 18-bit data words that are sent serially to the external host. In the Monitor Mode, two channels can be selected and viewed at high resolution for studies where the entire signal is of interest. The processor runs from a 3-V supply and a 2-MHz clock, with a channel scan rate of 64 kS/s and an output bit rate of 2 Mbps
The Integrated Programming Team: An Approach for Coordinating Professionals of Various Disciplines in Programs for Students with Severe and Multiple Handicaps

Historically, several different team structures have been used to provide assessment and programming by various disciplines in educational settings. Student goals are established on the basis of isolated assessments by each team member with remedial programming provided through either direct (hands-on) or indirect (consultative) services. This article describes an alternate approach to team programming that uses parents and professionals to select unified programming goals, provide direct and indirect related services, integrate programming methods, and monitor student progress. Program philosophy and overall functional assessment-curriculum organizes team members and guides implementation within various educational structures serving students with severe disabilities.
Consistent IRR and NPV rankings

Purpose – It is well known that internal rate of return (IRR) and net present value (NPV) rankings of mutually exclusive investments are sometimes inconsistent. This inconsistency, when it occurs, requires decision makers to choose between the two ranking methods. The purpose of this paper is to deduce sufficient conditions for consistent IRR and NPV investment rankings of mutually exclusive investments. Design/methodology/approach – Deductive reasoning is used to obtain the sufficient conditions required for consistent rankings of mutually exclusive investments. Findings – There are different sufficient conditions (methods) that can be used to resolve inconsistent IRR and NPV rankings. However, the different methods do not necessarily produce the same consistent rankings. In particular, different size adjustment methods and reinvestment rate assumptions can produce different IRR and NPV consistent rankings. This paper suggests the appropriate criteria for selecting a particular method for ranking mutuall...
Bacterial, Fungal, and Actinomycete Populations in Soils Receiving Repeated Applications of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid and Trifluralin

Soil samples were collected from an untreated plot and plots receiving repeated applications of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and α,α,α-trifluoro-2, 6-dinitro-N,N-dipropyl-p-toluidine (trifluralin); they were then plated on media specific for bacteria, fungi, and actinomycetes. The actinomycete colony count in the trifluralin-treated plot was greater than the control, but the same as the control in the 2,4-D-treated plot. The bacterial count was lower in both treated plots. Fungal colonies in the trifluralin-treated plots were greater than the control, but not different from the control in the 2,4-D-treated plot.
Vaccination Aganist Marek’s Disease with the Turkey Herpesvirus Vaccine

Abstract It was found that maternal antibody to HVT did not affect the incidence of macroscopic MD lesions in birds vaccinated with cell-free HVT at day of age. Even in groups of chickens receiving the lowest dose (125 PFU), of HVT, protection against MD was almost the same as in groups given the largest dose. In other experiments birds with maternal antibodies to HVT and vaccinated with 2000, 200 or 20 PFU of HVT were protected against development of macroscopic lesions of MD following challenge with MD-infective plasma from donor birds. Birds with maternal antibody to HVT which were vaccinated with 20 or 2 PFU of the cell-free HVT vaccine experienced a delay in antibody response. There was some delay in the onset of viremia in birds vaccinated with the smallest doses. However, birds vaccinated with at least 200 PFU of HVT did not experience this delay in the induction of viremia nor did maternal antibody affect the incidence of macroscopic MD lesions when compared to birds without maternal antibodies.
The association of BMI with functional status and self-rated health in US adults.

Objective: To examine the association of BMI with functional status and self-rated health among US adults and how the association differs by age and sex. Methods and Procedures: All analyses are based on the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), 1997–2005, a yearly, representative study of the US household population. We pooled all survey years and fitted logistic regression for the two sexes and three age strata (ages 18–44, 45–64, and ≥65). Results: Our study found that although underweight and severe obesity are consistently associated with increased disability and poorer health status, overweight and moderate obesity show associations that vary considerably by age and sex. For men, the adjusted odds ratios (ORs) for disability and poor/fair self-rated health tended to be lowest among overweight persons, especially for ages ≥45. Among men with moderate obesity, the risk of disability was elevated for ages 18–44 but lower for ages ≥65. For women, the adjusted ORs for disability and poor/fair self-rated health tended to be lowest among normal-weight persons, particularly for ages ≤45. Compared to normal-weight counterparts, overweight women aged ≥65 had a lower risk of disability but a somewhat elevated risk of poor/fair self-rated health. Discussion: The results suggest that the association of BMI with functional status and self-rated health varies significantly across ages and sexes. The variations in the association of BMI with functional status and self-rated health suggest that a single “ideal body weight category” may not be appropriate for all persons or all health outcomes.
A Unified Pressure Correction Algorithm for Computing Complex Fluid Flows

An overview is given of recent research progress in developing a unified numerical algorithm capable of solving flow over a wide range of Mach and Reynolds numbers in complex geometries. The algorithm is based on the pressure correction method, combined treatment of the Cartesian and contravariant velocity components on arbitrary coordinates, and second-order accurate discretization. A number of two- and three-dimensional flow problems including the effects of turbulence, combustion, and compressibility are presented to demonstrate the capability of the present algorithm.
On the Flow of Data, Information, and Time

We study information flow in a model for data-parallel computing. We show how an extant notion of virtual time can help guarantee information-flow properties. For this purpose, we introduce functions that express dependencies between inputs and outputs at each node in a dataflow graph. Each node may operate over a distinct set of virtual times--so, from a security perspective, it may have its own classification scheme. A coherence criterion ensures that those local dependencies yield global properties.
Carbon taxes and corporate tax reform

The revenues from a carbon tax could help finance lower corporate tax rates, extending business tax preferences, or other corporate tax reforms. Such a tax swap would reduce the environmental risks of carbon emissions and improve the efficiency of America’s corporate tax system. But it would also pose a significant distributional challenge. A carbon tax would fall disproportionately on low-income families, while corporate tax cuts would disproportionately benefit those with high incomes. Policymakers may want to use some revenue to offset those impacts. They may also want to use some carbon revenues for deficit reduction.
Considering Ecuador's New Water Law Through the Lens of Indigenous Rights Under International Law

In August 2014, Ecuador passed a new law regarding water resources throughout the country. Some Ecuadorians, specifically many of the country’s indigenous groups, were concerned that this new Water Law did not safeguard their interests sufficiently. A textual analysis of the new Water Law reveals that the indigenous groups likely had good reason to be concerned, especially when considering this new law in the context of international human rights norms. There are provisions in this law that are sufficiently vague enough to allow for state intrusion upon indigenous rights to water and land use. Also, while there are specific provisions in the law that are designed to accommodate the interests of the indigenous groups of Ecuador, the provisions lack some of the essential elements necessary to comply with international human rights norms. Suggestions for modifications to the law that would more fully comply with international human rights norms are offered.
Defining the possibilities: is short duration treatment of chronic hepatitis C genotype 1 with sofosbuvir-containing regimens likely to be as effective as current regimens?

This review summarizes published data on sofosbuvir-based regimens for patients infected with HCV GT1 with a focus on evaluating the optimal and possible durations of treatment. Methods: PubMed and conference abstract books published between 2011–2015 were searched. Results: HCV treatment has decreased from 24 week regimens to studies done as short as 4 weeks. History of prior treatment or cirrhosis have consistently shown lower SVR12 rates with shorter duration therapies. Low cure rates have been seen in patients within 4 week trials, however, select patients with low fibrosis scores, low HCV VL and HCV GT-1b have moderate cure rates. Conclusion: Most patients will require 12–24 weeks of therapy. Further studies are needed to elucidate the predictors of treatment response to short duration therapies and optimal combination of DAAs.
The Use of Peer Education in College Freshmen Career Planning

Freshmen stage is a critical period for the ideological and political education, career planning is one of the most important. The peer education and introduce freshmen career planning education, to play its unique advantages and can make the work a multiplier effect. In the specific work process, but also pay attention to tap the excellent student resources, build levels of platforms, conducting various forms of educational activities to ensure that peer educators to achieve maximum effect. However, work is still faced with many problems, inadequate training mechanisms, follow-up is not timely, complete system is imperfect widespread, the majority of ideological and political educators need to ponder further exploration.
URINARY EXCRETION OF ACID MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES. A STUDY OF SIXTY-FOUR PATIENTS WITH ABNORMAL ENCHONDRAL-BONE FORMATION AND OTHER SKELETAL ABNORMALITIES.

The excretion of acid mucopolysaccharides in the urine of seventy-seven patients was determined by the techniques described by Dorfman and by Berry and Spinanger. Eight of the patients had clinical and roentgenographic findings typical of either achondroplasia, Morquio's disease, Hurler's disease, or epiphysealis dysplasia multiplex, and eight others had non-specific abnormalities of enchondralbone formation. Forty-eight other patients in this study also had Legg-Perthes disease, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, or idiopathic scoliosis. There were thirteen normal controls. Only in the two patients with Hurler's syndrome was the urinary excretion of mucopolysaccharides elevated as determined by the methods used.
Dioxin (2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin) Enhances Triggered Afterdepolarizations in Rat Ventricular Myocytes

The effects of 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) on action potential and afterdepolarizations were studied in rat ventricular myocytes using nystatin-perforated whole-cell patch-clamp technique. TCDD treatment, in the concentration range of 1 to 100 nM, significantly prolonged action potential duration measured at 90% of repolarization (APD90). The triggered delayed-afterdepolarizations (DADs) were observed in 6 out of 8 cells after exposure of TCDD (10 nM). In the presence of isoproterenol (ISO, 10 nM) or Bay K 8644 (1 μM), TCDD (10 nM) markedly augmented the amplitude and frequency of the arrhythmogenic DADs and triggered sustained spontaneous firings in ventricular myocytes. Voltage-clamp data indicated that TCDD (10 nM) exposure significantly enhanced the transient inward current (Iti). The triggered early-afterdepolarizations (EADs) were evoked only in cells simultaneously exposed to TCDD (10 nM) and ISO (or Bay K8644). Further study indicated that TCDD treatment increased l-type Ca2+ current. These results indicate that activation of TCDD signaling pathway can prolong action potential duration and cause abnormal triggered afterdepolarizations. These effects may lead to clinically relevant ventricular arrhythmia especially when susceptible individuals are under elevated sympathetic stress or suffering from other myocardiopathies coincided with Ca2+-overload.
Exploring Entrepreneurial Marketing Efforts Of New Mexico Winemakers

New Mexico (NM) accounts for just 0.068% of the annual U.S. wine production (ATTTB report, 2011) but the southwestern state’s folklore boasts the oldest winemaking history in the country. NM currently grows 127 varieties of grapes, produces over 700, 000 gallons of wine per year, and is home to approximately 42 wineries and tasting rooms (NM Wine Growers Association, 2012). Majority of NM wineries are small scale operations often founded by individual winemakers who face unique challenges. Although there is considerable coverage in the extant wine marketing literature about the wine business per se, there is limited research from the winemakers’ perspectives. In particular, scholars have called for further research on smaller wineries to understand the producer’s side of the business (Beverland, 2000; Richardson, 2004). Also, given the entrepreneurial nature of winemaking and the extensive marketing efforts undertaken to establish the uniqueness of wineries and wine labels, there is little knowledge about winemakers’ entrepreneurial marketing (EM) efforts. The aim of this paper is therefore to explore the EM dimensions of NM winemakers.
Far-Out Syzygies

In this chapter we prove that every high syzygy over a complete intersection is a higher matrix factorization module.
Predictors of social integration for individuals with brain injury: An application of the ICF model

AbstractObjective: People with brain injury often experience significant challenges to social and community engagement following injury. The purpose of this study was to investigate factors impacting social integration for adults with brain injury using the International Classification and Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) as a conceptual model.Methods: Adults with brain injury (n = 103) recruited through two US state brain injury associations participated in a survey study. Hierarchical regression analysis was used to examine the predictive impact of components of the ICF model on social integration outcomes. Specifically, demographic (age, gender, SES), disability (severity of functional limitations), personal (disability acceptance, social self-efficacy) and environmental (neighbourhood climate, stigma, social support network) factors were entered as four conceptual groups of predictors to examine the incremental contribution of the variance in social integration explained by each set.Results: A...
Tuning the performance of aqueous photovoltaic elastomer gels by solvent polarity and nanostructure development

In this study, a sulfonated pentablock ionomer is considered for use as an aqueous gel electrolyte in photovoltaic elastomer gels (PVEGs) containing photosensitive dyes. Depending on the casting solvent employed, these materials order into different nanoscale morphologies, some of which inherently consist of a continuous pathway through which ions and other polar species are able to diffuse, while others transform into continuous channels upon exposure to water. Here, we examine the effect of solvent polarity during film casting, vapor annealing, and liquid immersion on block ionomer morphology and PVEG photovoltaic performance. Casting the block ionomers from a mixed nonpolar/polar solvent promotes the formation of dispersed ion-rich spherical microdomains. Alternatively, the use of a single polar solvent produces coexisting nonpolar cylinders and lamellae. Exposure of either morphology to polar solvent vapor causes the block ionomers to restructure into a lamellar morphology, whereas exposure of dispersed ion-rich microdomains to water induces a transformation to an irregular morphology composed of continuous ionic channels, which provide an effective pathway for ion diffusion and, consequently, the highest photovoltaic efficiency. In addition to their photovoltaic efficacy, these aqueous gels possess improved mechanical properties (in terms of tensile strength and elastic modulus) in the presence of photosensitive dyes. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part B: Polym. Phys. 2016
Remote Temperature Distribution Sensing Using Permanent Magnets

Remote temperature sensing is essential for applications in enclosed vessels, where feedthroughs or optical access points are not possible. A unique sensing method for measuring the temperature of multiple closely spaced points is proposed using permanent magnets and several three-axis magnetic field sensors. The magnetic field theory for multiple magnets is discussed and a solution technique is presented. Experimental calibration procedures, solution inversion considerations, and methods for optimizing the magnet orientations are described in order to obtain low-noise temperature estimates. The experimental setup and the properties of permanent magnets are shown. Finally, experiments were conducted to determine the temperature of nine magnets in different configurations over a temperature range of 5 °C to 60 °C and for a sensor-to-magnet distance of up to 35 mm. To show the possible applications of this sensing system for measuring temperatures through metal walls, additional experiments were conducted inside an opaque 304 stainless steel cylinder.
The Effects of Visual Impairment on Aggressive Behavior

Aggressive behavior in response to electric shock was measured under conditions of ( 1) normal vision ( 2 ) temporary visual impairment (3) permanent visual impairment and (4) combined permanent vision and vibrissa impairment. Paired rats with visual impairment demonstrated less aggression to foot shock than did unimpaired Ss. Combined visual impairment and vibrissae removal produced a greater drop in aggressive responses than did visual impairment alone.
Large-scale mud diapirism as a record of late-stage Laramide tectonism within the Eocene Green River Formation, Wyoming

Abstract The Gruene and Verde mud diapirs, which range in size from 70 to 95 m in diameter, are exposed within the Wilkins Peak Member of the Eocene Green River Formation near Flaming Gorge Reservoir, southwest Wyoming. These diapirs are sourced from the lower unit of the Wilkins Peak Member (lower, middle, and upper units can be defined based on dominant lithology), and were emplaced into the upper unit of the Wilkins Peak Member, cross-cutting hundreds of meters of strata. The structures contain brecciated dolomicritic and lime mudstones with minor amounts of siliciclastic clays. Pervasive quartz veining is present throughout both diapirs. Though heavily disturbed, original bedding can be seen in both localities, either dipping radially outward towards the margins of the diapir as is dominant at the Gruene diapir or tilted but near horizontal as is the dominant expression at the smaller Verde diapir. The Gruene diapir can be seen in contact with several fluvial sandstone bodies within the upper Wilkins Peak strata in outcrop, and these fluvial sandstones transition from regional, near-horizontal dips to steeply dipping beds and bedsets within 50 m of the diapir. These sands show no signs of brittle deformation, and dip ranges from 20 to 50° radially away from the center of the diapir to the north, west, and east where sands are observed. These are interpreted here to have been deformed pre-lithification, at or near the surface, by the rising mud diapir, offering an important control on the timing of diapirism near the end of the early Eocene. Deformation structures such as clastic dikes, brecciation, and convoluted bedding have been documented by others at or near this stratigraphic interval in Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado, and these smaller structures have been interpreted as seismites. We suggest that these mud diapirs are a larger-scale expression of this same seismic activity.
Enacted Identities of Immigrant-Origin Emerging Adult Women in Online Contexts: Capturing Multiple and Intersecting Identities Using Qualitative Strategies

ABSTRACTUsing a multiple intersecting identities enactment framework, and a qualitative methodology, this article examined the multiple and intersecting identities immigrant-origin emerging adult women enacted online and explored the meanings they ascribed to these identities (N = 14, M age ≈ 20; 57% = second-generation immigrant). Thematic analyses of 84 narratives revealed that the immigrant-origin emerging adult women enacted a range of identities online including: personal/individual, relational/social, gender, ethnic, civic, student, occupational, and athletic. Personal/individual and relational/social identities were enacted most frequently, and intersected most often. First-generation and second-generation immigrant women were somewhat similar in the rate with which they enacted their identities online. Results showed that second-generation immigrant women enacted their personal/individual, ethnic, and civic identities as well as their intersecting identities online most often. Findings have implic...
Quality improvement to reduce chronic lung disease rates in very-low birth weight infants: high compliance with a respiratory care bundle in a small NICU.

Reduce chronic lung disease by 10% among very-low birth weight infants by implementing a consistent respiratory care bundle. Prospective quality improvement study of infants below 32 weeks gestation in a small neonatal intensive care unit. A respiratory care bundle to eliminate inter-provider variability and minimize use of mechanical ventilation was implemented. This included: defining delivery room management with use of continuous positive airway pressure/nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation, uniform intubation/extubation criteria, and standardizing ventilation/post-extubation support. A total of 107 very-low birth weight infants were included in this project. Compliance with the respiratory care bundle was >90%. Chronic lung disease rates at 36 weeks postmenstrual age fell from 43 to 12% (P = 0.0006), rates of combined chronic lung disease/death decreased from 50 to 20% (P = 0.002, OR = 0.25, 95% CI 0.1–0.6), rates of severe intraventricular hemorrhage decreased from 13 to 0% (P = 0.005), and surgical ligation of patent ductus arteriosus decreased from 35 to 3% (P < 0.0001). High compliance with the respiratory care bundle was achieved and a 73% reduction in chronic lung disease rates in very-low birth weight infants occurred.
Lab-based ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy from past to present

Abstract Chemical interactions which occur at a heterogeneous interface between a gas and substrate are critical in many technological and natural processes. Ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (AP-XPS) is a powerful spectroscopy tool that is inherently surface sensitive, elemental and chemical specific, with the ability to probe sample surfaces in the presence of a gas phase. In this review, we discuss the evolution of lab-based AP-XPS instruments, from the first development by Siegbahn and coworkers up through modern day systems. A comprehensive overview is given of heterogeneous experiments investigated to date via lab-based AP-XPS along with the different instrumental metrics that affect the quality of sample probing. We conclude with a discussion of future directions for lab-based AP-XPS, highlighting the efficacy for this in-demand instrument to continue to expand in its ability to significantly advance our understanding of surface chemical processes under in situ conditions in a technologically multidisciplinary setting.
Discontinuation of disease-modifying therapy in patients with multiple sclerosis over age 60:

Background:The risk–benefit ratio of continuing immunomodulating disease-modifying therapy (DMT) in older multiple sclerosis (MS) patients is unknown.Objective:To evaluate clinical and patient-repo...
Multilevel Rasch Models

Over the past few years, several studies have investigated and demonstrated the relationships between generalized linear mixed models (GLIMM) and item response modeling. Some benefits associated with this GLIMM-based modeling framework include the modeling of nested structure of data, such as examinees nested within schools (Kamata, 2001), of multidimensional measures (Cheong & Raudenbush, 2000), and of wider class of item response models, such as 2PL item response model (Rijmen et al., 2003).
Understanding Speed and Force Ratios for Compliant Mechanisms

Active, compliant mechanisms with powered joints and compliant, spring-based links are beneficial at reducing input loads and power requirements by changing both the speed and force ratios. In these mechanisms, the speed and force ratios are a function of mechanism geometry and the load applied to the output link. Both ratios are analysed for a classic slider crank linkage.
Introduction: basophil histamine release and the diagnosis of food allergy.

The glass fiber-based automated chlorometric microtiter plate whole blood leukocyte histamine release test (LHRT) may provide an in vitro correlate to in vivo allergic responses. Depending upon the high affinity of histamine for glass fibers, the fluorometric assay for histamine has a high correlation with radioimmunoassay for native histamine. For the diagnosis of respiratory allergy, up to 90% concordance between basophil histamine release results and skin test results to common inhalant allergens has been noted, although up to 96% concordance of basophil histamine release results in bronchoprovocation tests may occur. In general, the concordance between LHRT results and either skin test results or allergen inhalation challenge results is greater than the concordance between the LHRT results and radioallergosorbent (RAST) results. The LHRT may be a valuable tool for the investigation of drug allergy and food sensitivity. The ability of the LHRT to detect both IgE-mediated and non-IgE-mediated basophil responses is a potential advantage over RAST testing in situations in which the presence of specific IgE directed toward a potential allergen has not as of yet been demonstrated. False-negative LHRT results may occur in 10 to 20% of subjects who have basophils that fail to respond to anti-IgE as a positive control. Advances in both sample and blood and constitution of sample media may minimize this percentage of nonresponding basophils. Differences between mast cell and basophil responses may occur due to functional heterogeneity between basophils and mast cell subtypes.
Use of Pipeline Endovascular Device in Patients with Nickel Allergies

Background Metal allergies affect a significant portion of the population; intracranial flow diverters contain many of the most commonly allergenic metals. Prior literature has suggested patch testing for all patients with documented or suspected metal allergies before intracranial flow diverter placement; however, there remains a paucity of reports of patients with documented metal allergies undergoing intracranial flow diversion. Case Description We report 2 patients with documented nickel allergies, confirmed via patch testing by a board-certified allergist, and unruptured intracranial aneurysms that underwent treatment with the PED. Both patients developed contact dermatitis when a PED was affixed to their skin during their preoperative workup. Follow-up arteriography at 12 and 36 months post PED placement showed no evidence of in-stent stenosis or intimal hyperplasia, and both patients never developed systemic allergic reactions. Conclusions In 2 patients with known nickel allergies and intracranial aneurysms treated with the PED, there were no clinically or radiographically apparent allergic reactions at greater than 2 years of follow-up.
Growth, resource allocation and welfare in an asymmetric general equilibrium model of trade

Abstract This work is an extension of the existing literature on growth of factors of production, output expansions and welfare of a nation involved in international trade. It used to be an accepted notion that growth augments welfare without a question until Jagdish Bhagwati, and later Harry Johnson provides the contrarian views on the issues under specified conditions. Here, in this paper, an attempt is made to generalize the 2 × 2 × 2 models of Bhagwati and Johnson on factor growth, resource allocation, and welfare to 2 × 4 × 2 model. The effects of growth on output changes and conditions for immiserizing growth are enunciated in this modified general equilibrium framework involving nontraded and intermediate goods. Here, it should be noted, the existing literature from 1944 to the very recent past has been surveyed and integrated into this work.
Chemoorganotrophic Bacteria From Lake Fryxell, Antarctica, Including Pseudomonas Strain LFY10, a Cold-Adapted, Halotolerant Bacterium Useful in Teaching Labs.

Lake Fryxell, situated in the McMurdo Dry Valleys of Antarctica, is an intriguing aquatic ecosystem because of its perennial ice cover, highly stratified water column, and extreme physicochemical conditions, which collectively restrict lake biodiversity to solely microbial forms. To expand our current understanding of the cultivable biodiversity of Lake Fryxell, water samples were collected from depths of 10 m and 17 m, and pure cultures of eight diverse strains of aerobic, chemoorganotrophic bacteria were obtained. Despite having high 16S rRNA gene sequence similarity to mesophilic bacteria inhabiting various temperate environments, all Lake Fryxell isolates were psychrotolerant, with growth occurring at 0 °C and optimal growth from 18–24 °C for all isolates. Phylogenetic analyses showed the isolates to be members of six taxonomic groups, including the genera Brevundimonas, Arthrobacter, Sphingobium, Leifsonia, and Pseudomonas, as well as the family Microbacteriaceae (one strain could not reliably be assigned to a specific genus based on our analysis). Pseudomonas strain LFY10 stood out as a useful tool for teaching laboratory activities because of its substantial cold adaptation (visible growth is evident in 1–2 days at 4 °C), beta-hemolytic activity, and halotolerance to 8.5% (w/v) NaCl. These cold-adapted bacteria likely play a role in carbon mineralization and other nutrient cycling in Lake Fryxell, and their characterization broadens our understanding of microbial biodiversity in aquatic polar ecosystems.
2005 Poetry Publication Showcase: selected titles

Purpose – This paper aims to provide a selection of poetry titles from the Poets House Showcase of 2005.Design/methodology/approach – This article gives a review of the 2005 Poetry Publication Showcase.Findings – This review represents a wide‐ranging selection of contemporary poetry collections and anthologies.Originality/value – This list documents the tremendous range of poetry publishing from commercial, independent and university presses as well as letterpress chapbooks, art books and CDs in 2004 and early 2005.
NNPIM: A Processing In-Memory Architecture for Neural Network Acceleration

Neural networks (NNs) have shown great ability to process emerging applications such as speech recognition, language recognition, image classification, video segmentation, and gaming. It is therefore important to make NNs efficient. Although attempts have been made to improve NNs’ computation cost, the data movement between memory and processing cores is the main bottleneck for NNs’ energy consumption and execution time. This makes the implementation of NNs significantly slower on traditional CPU/GPU cores. In this paper, we propose a novel processing in-memory architecture, called NNPIM, that significantly accelerates neural network's inference phase inside the memory. First, we design a crossbar memory architecture that supports fast addition, multiplication, and search operations inside the memory. Second, we introduce simple optimization techniques which significantly improves NNs’ performance and reduces the overall energy consumption. We also map all NN functionalities using parallel in-memory components. To further improve the efficiency, our design supports weight sharing to reduce the number of computations in memory and consecutively speedup NNPIM computation. We compare the efficiency of our proposed NNPIM with GPU and the state-of-the-art PIM architectures. Our evaluation shows that our design can achieve 131.5× higher energy efficiency and is 48.2× faster as compared to NVIDIA GTX 1,080 GPU architecture. Compared to state-of-the-art neural network accelerators, NNPIM can achieve on an average 3.6× higher energy efficiency and is 4.6× faster, while providing the same classification accuracy.
Home Tonometry Assists Glaucoma Drainage Device Management in Childhood Glaucoma.

PReCIS:: Home tonometry is useful in detecting tube-opening and alarming intraocular pressures (IOPs) after Baerveldt glaucoma drainage device (GDD) implantation in childhood glaucoma, allowing for timely physician response and individualized patient care. PURPOSE The postoperative management of the nonvalved Baerveldt GDD presents challenges in pediatric patients due to widely variable IOP often occurring perioperatively. We evaluated the use of home tonometry in the management of Baerveldt implants for refractory childhood glaucoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS As part of an ongoing prospective study involving home rebound tonometry, the families of patients receiving Baerveldt implants were trained to use the Icare TA01i rebound tonometer and asked to document IOP, relevant symptoms, and ocular medication changes outside of the clinic setting. Data were analyzed for time to tube-opening, multiple-day fluctuations, and various IOP trends. Clinician response to IOP fluctuations detected by home tonometry was also evaluated. RESULTS Included were 19 patients (mean age: 16.1±9.6 y) having Baerveldt implantation from 2015 to 2018 by 1 attending physician. Home tonometry detected 92.3% (12/13) of spontaneous tube-openings, which occurred at a mean of 6.0±0.5 weeks. By home tonometry, mean IOP decreased 32.7% (24 vs. 15 mm Hg, P<0.01); 5-day IOP fluctuation decreased from 15 mm Hg preoperatively to 8 mm Hg after tube-opening (P<0.05). Preoperative, postimplantation, and post-tube-opening IOP ranged from 10 to 59, 3 to 61, and 1 to 51 mm Hg, respectively. Home tonometry prompted 94 documented medication changes and validated 1 surgical decision among 14 patients. CONCLUSIONS Home rebound tonometry accurately detected tube-opening and alarming IOP fluctuations, allowing clinicians to promptly and appropriately respond to these events. Home tonometry-augmented GDD management in childhood glaucoma may improve the care of these challenging patients.
Effects of Halogen, Chalcogen, Pnicogen, and Tetrel Bonds on IR and NMR Spectra.

Complexes were formed pairing FX, FHY, FH2Z, and FH3T (X = Cl, Br, I; Y = S, Se, Te; Z = P, As, Sb; T = Si, Ge, Sn) with NH3 in order to form an A⋯N noncovalent bond, where A refers to the central atom. Geometries, energetics, atomic charges, and spectroscopic characteristics of these complexes were evaluated via DFT calculations. In all cases, the A–F bond, which is located opposite the base and is responsible for the σ-hole on the A atom, elongates and its stretching frequency undergoes a shift to the red. This shift varies from 42 to 175 cm−1 and is largest for the halogen bonds, followed by chalcogen, tetrel, and then pnicogen. The shift also decreases as the central A atom is enlarged. The NMR chemical shielding of the A atom is increased while that of the F and electron donor N atom are lowered. Unlike the IR frequency shifts, it is the third-row A atoms that undergo the largest change in NMR shielding. The change in shielding of A is highly variable, ranging from negligible for FSnH3 all the way up to 1675 ppm for FBr, while those of the F atom lie in the 55–422 ppm range. Although smaller in magnitude, the changes in the N shielding are still easily detectable, between 7 and 27 ppm.
Addressing Needs of Hospitalized Patients With Autism: Partnership With Parents

Evidence suggests that improved health outcomes and reducing the hospital length of stay of individuals with autism require working in partnership between parents and health care professionals. Parents' ability to cope in their daily caregiving responsibilities to their child with autism and assessment of their hospital experience can have an impact on their participation with the care team. Nurses working in the inpatient setting can provide support to parents during their encounter with them. This article presented some of the helpful approaches that can help in building positive relationships with parents that may help facilitate addressing the needs of their child with autism. Suggestions that nurses can implement to support the parents cope with their daily challenges are presented. The approaches were discussed in relation to literature and suggestions from parents of individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Dietary exposure risk assessment of deoxynivalenol of Shandong resident intakes from steamed buns in 2016

OBJECTIVE To investigate the deoxynivalenol(DON) contamination level of steamed buns sold in market of Shandong Province, and assess the dietary exposure risk of DON from steamed buns to residents of Shandong Province. METHODS DON contaminated steamed buns sold in the market were collected by the simple random sampiling method in July of 2016 was analyzed by high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method. The exposure daily intake(EDI) and the hazard quotient(HQ) of DON intake from steamed buns to residents of Shandong Province was calculated based on Monte Carlo. RESULTS Among 105 samples, the contamination rate of DON was 100%. The mean value of DON was 111. 10 μg/kg, and the maximum was 848. 33 μg/kg that less than the limit value, 1000 μg/kg of DON in GB 2761-2017, 100 percent pass rate. The mean EDI of groups for steamed buns eater population were higher than that of entire population. 7-12 years old groups had the highest mean EDI that was 1. 04 μg/kg and 1. 32 μg/kg respectively for entire population and steamed buns eater population. The HQ of DON intake from steamed buns for different population groups presents a multi-probability distribution. It was 83. 5% of entire population and 80. 4% of steamed buns eater population that the DON health risk were at a safe level. The unacceptability probability values of DON health risk were 29. 9% and 35. 5%, respectively for the 7-12 years old groups of entire population and steamed buns eater population. There was 0. 1%-1. 1% of entire population and steamed buns eater population which HQ was equal or greater than 10, and the main risk sensitive factor was the DON content of steamed buns. CONCLUSION The steamed buns sold in market of Shandong Province were generally contaminated DON. The DON content of steamed buns was at qualified level although which had significant difference of different region. Not only the entire population but also steamed buns eater population of Shandong residents had health risk hazards of DON from steamed buns, and the probability values were 16. 5%, 19. 6%, respectively. The probability values of HQ that was equal or greater than 10 were 0. 1% and 0. 2% of the entire population and steamed buns eater population. The 7-12 years old groups were a high-risk group that dietary exposure risk of DON were derived from steamed buns.
Challenges faced by mental health providers and patients during the coronavirus 2019 pandemic due to technological barriers

Abstract Background The novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has been responsible for the devastation of hundreds of thousands of lives directly and has caused disruptions globally. Vulnerable populations, specifically those suffering from serious mental illness and homelessness, are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 infection resulting in medical complications and psychiatric destabilization. In addition, mental health has become increasingly relevant throughout the country given the psychological distress people have been facing due to the spread of COVID-19 and the toll of a more restricted way of living. Although the healthcare industry has quickly integrated novel ways of treating patients with mental illness with technological advances, these technologies are not applicable to different populations equally. There is a clear disparity that is represented within the public county health systems, which leads to a widening gap between those who receive adequate treatment for mental illness and those who do not. Aims The aims of this paper were to provide a commentary on the benefits of technology-based psychiatric and psychological interventions based off experience in a public health system and based off a relevant, thorough literature review. In addition, we aim to highlight the importance of accessibility of these interventions for vulnerable populations and provide recommendations for integrating these services expeditiously. Methods Literature review was conducted using MEDLINE, PubMed and Google Scholar. Conclusions Based off data collected from experience in a public health system and literature review, we conclude that although the COVID-19 pandemic has initiated significant innovation to integrate technology for psychiatric care, this innovation is not equally accessible for vulnerable populations suffering from mental health disorders. Within a public county health system, there are barriers with providing mental healthcare to vulnerable populations. These barriers, which are applicable throughout the United States, serve as a rationale for the need of innovative solutions for the integration of these services in not only emergency situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic, but also in daily non-emergent operations to sufficiently address the needs for those needing mental healthcare.
Dynamic Detection of Learning Modalities Using Fuzzy Logic in Students’ Interaction Activities

E-learning software is oriented to a heterogeneous group of learners. Thus, such systems need to provide personalization to students’ needs and preferences so that their knowledge acquisition could become more effective. One personalization mechanism is the adaptation to the students’ learning modalities. However, this process requires a lot of time when happening manually and is error-prone. In view of the above, this paper presents a novel technique for learning modalities detection. Our approach utilizes the Honey-Mumford model, which classifies students in activists, reflectors, theorists and pragmatists. Furthermore, the automatic detection uses the fuzzy logic technique taking as input the students’ interaction with the learning environment, namely the kind of learning units visited, their type of media, the comments made by students on learning units and their participation in discussions. Our novel technique was incorporated is a tutoring system for learning computer programming and was evaluated with very promising results.
Communication-Aware Hardware-Assisted MPI Overlap Engine

Overlap of computation and communication is critical for good application-level performance. Modern high-performance networks offer Hardware-assisted tag matching and rendezvous offload to enable communication progress without involving the host CPU. However, hardware based offload cannot be used in many situations due to various hardware limitations and performance issues. Furthermore, hardware-based designs cannot provide good overlap for common communication patterns involving unexpected messages or non-contiguous datatypes. In this paper, we address these limitations by designing a communication-aware overlap engine for MPI that uses novel hardware-assisted and software-based solutions to extract overlap for both expected and unexpected messages. The proposed design adapts to the application’s communication requirements including message size, datatype, and relative timing of processes using heuristics and history-driven predictions. We evaluate the proposed designs against state-of-the-art MPI libraries and show up to 41% and 22% reduction in latency for collective operations and stencil-based application kernels on 1024 and 128 nodes, respectively, as well as 23% improvement in communication performance of the P3DFFT application.
Neural Arch Bone Marrow Edema and Spondylolysis in Adolescent Cheerleaders: A Case Series.

Abstract Objective Spondylolysis is 1 of the most common sources of low back pain in children and adolescents; however, there is still a great deal of confusion in regard to etiology, clinical presentation, and diagnostic imaging findings. It is imperative for clinicians to recognize that persistent low back pain is strongly indicative of spondylolysis, especially in high-performance athletes. This case series demonstrates a comprehensive diagnostic spectrum of spondylolysis and its treatment in 2 competitive adolescent cheerleaders. Clinical Features In case 1, a 12-year-old female competitive cheerleader presented with a gradual onset of subacute low back pain. Comprehensive clinical examination indicated imaging studies that identified bilateral L5 grade 1 stress reaction, consisting of neural arch bone marrow edema (BME). Treatment included spinal adjustments, rehabilitation, and myofascial therapy. In case 2, 15-year-old female competitive cheerleader presented with insidious chronic low back pain that was provocative with extension. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a left L5 grade 1 pars interarticularis stress reaction. Computed tomography demonstrated right L5 pars grade 3 and left L5 healing spondylolysis. Treatment included spinal adjustments and rehabilitation exercises. She was also seen by a physical therapist who prescribed a lumbar spine flexion brace. Intervention and Outcome Diagnosis of BME and spondylolysis led to temporary cessation of cheerleading activities in cases 1 and 2. The individual in case 1 self-discharged with a list of rehabilitation exercises and was lost to follow-up. The individual in case 2 was able to return to sport pain free approximately 5 weeks after seeking treatment. Conclusion Spondylolysis is common in adolescent athletes, and the presence of BME precedes spondylolysis. Primary spine providers could consider this diagnosis in any adolescent, especially an athlete, who has persistent low back pain. Timely diagnosis will optimize treatment outcomes.