Landscapes of order, landscapes of memory: Italian-American residential landscapes of the New York metropolitan region - Inguanti, J.J. (Italian Folk: Vernacular Culture in Italian-American Lives, 2010)
In June of 2004, The New York Times reported that the fig trees in the Carroll Gardens section of Brooklyn were dying.1 Accompanying this horticultural death was another transition. Like the fig trees, the elderly Italian-American people who tended them were also gradually disappearing from the neighborhood. The article demonstrated what most residents of the New York tri-state area already knew: The ethnic make-up of a neighborhood often may be "read" through the residential landscape choices of its inhabitants. For people of Italian descent, the fig tree (Ficus carica) is one of many ethnically significant components of the landscape. Throughout the New York City metropolitan region, the residential landscape plays a prominent role in the construction of Italian-American identity. With their symmetrical plans, sheared shrubs, religious statues, and fig trees, Italian-American landscapes proclaim the ethnicity of homeowners and knit neighborhoods together with a shared horticultural and design idiom. Despite the facility with which the denizens of the New York tri-state region discern and describe this "Italian look," no study concerned primarily with the visual analysis and historical precedents of these Italian-American residential landscapes yet exists. Copyright © 2011 Fordham University Press. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.art

The Colonels' coup and the American embassy: A Diplomat's view of the breakdown of democracy in cold war Greece - Keeley, R.V.; Iatrides, J.O. (The Colonels' Coup and the American Embassy: A Diplomat's View of the Breakdown of Democracy in Cold War Greece, 2010)
The so-called Colonels' coup of April 21, 1967, was a major event in the history of the Cold War, ushering in a seven-year period of military rule in Greece. In the wake of the coup, some eight thousand people affiliated with the Communist Party were rounded up, and Greece became yet another country where the fear of Communism led the United States into alliance with a repressive right-wing authoritarian regime. In military coups in some other countries, it is known that the CIA and other agencies of the U.S. government played an active role in encouraging and facilitating the takeover. The Colonels' coup, however, came as a surprise to the United States (which was expecting a Generals' coup instead). Yet the U.S. government accepted it after the fact, despite internal disputes within policymaking circles about the wisdom of accommodating the upstart Papadopoulos regime. Among the dissenters was Robert Keeley, then serving in the U.S. Embassy in Greece. This is his insider's account of how U.S. policy was formulated, debated, and implemented during the critical years 1966 to 1969 in Greek-U.S. relations. © 2010 Robert V. Keeley All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.psc

Interface-induced polarization and inhibition of ferroelectricity in epitaxial SrTiO3/Si - Kolpak, A.M.; Walker, F.J.; Reiner, J.W.; Segal, Y.; Su, D.; Sawicki, M.S.; Broadbridge, C.C.; Zhang, Z.; Zhu, Y.; Ahn, C.H.; Ismail-Beigi, S. (Physical Review Letters, 2010)
We use SrTiO3/Si as a model system to elucidate the effect of the interface on ferroelectric behavior in epitaxial oxide films on silicon. Using both first-principles computations and synchrotron x-ray diffraction measurements, we show that structurally imposed boundary conditions at the interface stabilize a fixed (pinned) polarization in the film but inhibit ferroelectric switching. We demonstrate that the interface chemistry responsible for these phenomena is general to epitaxial silicon-oxide interfaces, impacting on the design of silicon-based functional oxide devices. © 2010 The American Physical Society.
Keywords: Epitaxial films; Epitaxial silicon; Ferroelectric behavior; Ferroelectric films; Ferroelectric switching; Ferroelectricity; First-principles; Functional oxides; Induced polarization; Interface chemistry; Mathematical models; Model system; Oxide films; Polarization; Semiconducting silicon compounds; Silicon oxides; Silicon-based; SrTiO; Strontium alloys; Synchrotron x ray diffraction; X ray diffraction; dept.phy

Jokers on the mountain: In defense of gratuitous risk - Lockwood, H.H. (Climbing - Philos. for Everyone: Because It's There, 2010)
Keywords: "Jokers on the Mountain"; "The Outside Prognosticator: Really Quite Stupid"; Dan Osman's new game of controlled falling as a "Stupid Pastime"; Maria Coffey's book, Where the Mountain Casts Its Shadow; Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills; The Rule of Rescue; The predecessor of the so-called "Beacon Bill"; dept.phi

Can commercial airlines achieve "one level of safety" by embarking on a program of "one level of training"? - Miller, P.; Williams, D. (2010)
Keywords: dept.esc

Woolf’s editorial self-censorship and risk-taking in Jacob’s room - Neverow, V. (Virginia Woolf and the Literary Marketplace, 2010)
Keywords: dept.eng

Virginia Woolf and city Aesthetics - Neverow, V.S. (The Edinburgh Companion to Virginia Woolf and the Arts, 2010)
Keywords: dept.eng

Why did the monkey kill the giant? Another look at Margutte's death - Palma, P. (Quaderni d'Italianistica, 2010)
In the Morgante through Margutte's death-by-laughter Pulci voices a caustic critique of Ficino's philosophical theories while obliquely denouncing Lorenzo de Medici's acceptance of them. The spectacle of the monkey wearing and taking off Margutte's boots follows Aristotle's definition of the ridiculous that ignites hilarity. It also retrieves Bergson's idea of a society that can be derided because of its attempts to disguise its true self. Most importantly, it reintroduces Petrarch's concepts of similitudo and identitas. Through the depiction of the giant's death Pulci reveals the dignity of a poet remaining true to his poetic discourse even while coming to terms with the negative turn his career has taken.
Keywords: dept.wll

Mapping the Word Reading Circuitry in Skilled and Disabled Readers - Pugh, K.R.; Frost, S.J.; Sandak, R.; Landi, N.; Moore, D.; Porta, G.D.; Rueckl, J.G.; Einar Mencl, W. (The Neural Basis of Read., 2010)
This chapter describes recent studies designed to generate data not only on the localization of reading-related brain activation, but also to examine patterns of interactions and dynamic trade-offs among these distributed reading-related systems. It begins with a review of relevant behavioral studies of component processing in fluent reading, with particular emphasis on the role of early (sublexical) phonology. It then discusses the current literature on the neurobiology of skilled and disabled reading, along with consideration of a series of recent studies that aim to capture brain correlates of component processing, again with an emphasis on phonological processing, adaptive learning, and complex trade-offs and interactions. Finally, it takes stock of what is considered to be crucial next steps (both technical and theoretical) in the emerging cognitive neuroscience of reading and its disorders. © Oxford University Press, 2014.
Keywords: Neurobiology; Reading disability; Reading systems; Skilled reading; dept.sed

An information system for multi-instrument atmospheric laser radar studies - Sharma, N.; Parikh, J.A. (2010)
In this paper we describe an information system that we have designed for students and researchers to conduct atmospheric studies using data that they have collected from multiple atmospheric instruments including two laser radar (lidar) systems. The lidar systems available for research include a monostatic Micro Pulse Lidar System and a bistatic imaging CLidar system. Complementary instruments for data analysis and ground truth specification include a nephelometer, sunphotometers and a weather station. Information structures within the system allow users to 1) label, describe and archive raw and derived datasets from multiple atmospheric instruments with associated metadata using NetCDF format, 2) link together coincident and co-located datasets from different instruments and 3) identify owner and verify user access rights of raw and derived datasets. Data analysis software tools have been developed in MATLAB to characterize and remove instrument artifacts based on experimental lidar studies, to analyze clear sky data to determine variability in atmospheric aerosol content over time and altitude, and to investigate cloud and aerosol patterns.
Keywords: Aerosol patterns; Atmospheric aerosols; Atmospheric instruments; Atmospheric laser; Atmospheric studies; Bistatic; Clear sky; Co-located; Cybernetics; Data analysis softwares; Data sets; Ground truth; Information science; Information structures; Information systems; Instruments; Laser radar; Lasers; Lidar; Lidar systems; Metadata; Micro pulse lidar; Monostatic; Optical radar; Sun-photometers; User access; Weather stations; dept.csc

Latin Alive: The survival of Latin in English and the Romance languages - Solodow, J.B. (Latin Alive: The Survival of Latin in English and the Romance Languages, 2010)
In Latin Alive, Joseph Solodow tells the story of how Latin developed into modern French, Spanish, and Italian, and deeply affected English as well. Offering a gripping narrative of language change, Solodow charts Latin's course from classical times to the modern era, with focus on the first millennium of the Common Era. Though the Romance languages evolved directly from Latin, Solodow shows how every important feature of Latin's evolution is also reflected in English. His story includes scores of intriguing etymologies, along with many concrete examples of texts, studies, scholars, anecdotes, and historical events; observations on language; and more. Written with crystalline clarity, this is the first book to tell the story of the Romance languages for the general reader and to illustrate so amply Latin's many-sided survival in English as well. © Joseph B. Solodow 2010.
Keywords: History; History; Latin language; Influence on English; Romance languages; Influence on Romance; Latin language; Latin language; dept.eng; faculty_collection

Peripheral arterial disease: Exercise is medicineTM - Sorace, P.; Ronai, P.; Churilla, J.R. (ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal, 2010)
Learning objective: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) significantly affects quality of life, particularly when doing activities such as walking and climbing stairs. In addition, persons with PAD have an increased risk for heart disease, stroke, and limb amputations. This article will summarize PAD, address exercise benefits specific to the disease, and discuss exercise training for those with PAD in both the clinical and the health and fitness setting. © 2010 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Keywords: Claudication; Functional Ability; Resistance Training; Stair Climbing; Walking; dept.hms

Jews and Jewishness in Carme Riera‘s Dins el darrer blau - Sosa-Velasco, A.J. (Iberian Modalities: A Relational Approach to the Study of Culture in the Iberian Peninsula, 2010)
Las hogueras del fanatismo y la ortodoxia son una constante del siglo XXI, en el que ya estamos. Seguimos proyectando nuestro peor yo sobre los débiles, los pobres y los emigrantes. Necesitarí amos matar el yo racista que llevamos dentro y eso sólo se puede conseguir colocándonos en el lugar del otro, sintiéndote agredida. In the last twenty-five years, Jews have emerged as a literary figure as well as a literary theme in Spain. Catalan writers such as Maria Àngels Anglada (1930- 99), Carme Riera (1948–), and Vicenç Villatoro (1957–) approach the Jewish theme and the representation of the Jew as literary character in order to reflect on issues regarding identity and history in novels, such as El violí d‘Auschwitz (1994), Dins el darrer blau (1994), and Memòria del traïdor (1996), respectively. With Dins el darrer blau, written between 1989 and 1993, published in Catalan in 1994 and in Castilian in 1996, Riera starts a series of novels dedicated to the Majorcan xuetes (Jews who were converted to Christianity) which she finishes with Cap al cel obert in 1999. In this essay I will reflect on how Riera‘s Dins el darrer blau revisits the past in order to create a “culture of memory,” a process in which society confronts its traumatic past and the history of exile and repression, linking the history of the Jewish converts to the history of the Balearic island, Majorca. Riera‘s novel is based on historical events that occurred in the City of Majorca from 1687 to 1691. © 2013 Liverpool University Press.
Keywords: dept.wll

Patterns of reading disabilities across development - Spear-Swerling, L. (Handbook of Reading Disability Research, 2010)
Keywords: dept.sed

Doing more with more: Systems, services and emerging technologies - Thomas, L.C. (An Overview of the Changing Role of the Systems Librarian: Systemic Shifts, 2010)
Keywords: Emerging technologies; dept.lib

Academic support and college success for postsecondary students with learning disabilities - Troiano, P.F.; Liefeld, J.A.; Trachtenberg, J.V. (Journal of College Reading and Learning, 2010)
The relationship between degree of academic support center use and college success was examined in a population of 262 college students with learning disabilities. Five years of attendance data and graduation rates were examined and submitted to discriminant function analysis to evaluate the predictive influence of academic support center use on college student outcomes. Results indicated that students who had higher levels of attendance in an academic support center had higher overall grade point averages and higher rates of graduation. That is to say, students with learning disabilities who attended learning support centers regularly were more likely to have higher grades and graduate college than those who did not. © 2010, College Reading and Learning Association.
Keywords: dept.sa; peer-reviewed

How the Wari fashioned trophy heads for display: A distinctive modified cranium from Cuzco, Peru, and comparison to trophies from the capital region - Andrushko, V.A. (The Bioarchaeology of the Human Head: Decapitation, Decoration, and Deformation, 2011)
Keywords: dept.ant

Gaul undivided: Cartography, geography and identity in france at the time of the hundred years war - Serchuk, C. (Mapping Medieval Geographies: Geographical Encounters in the Latin West and Beyond, 300-1600, 2014)
Gallia est omnis divisa in partes tres. ‘All Gaul is divided into three parts.’ The opening passages of Julius Caesar’s Commentaries on the Gallic Wars define the target of Roman conquest in geographic terms. Caesar goes on to describe the boundaries of Gaul, its inhabitants, and their character. He does so – at least in part – to enhance the value and importance of his military triumph. The heirs to the vanquished Gauls – French medieval readers and translators of the Gallic Wars – consumed, copied and transformed Caesar’s text, preserving some features and emphasizing them, while erasing others. Although the text and its description of the divisions of Gaul enjoyed considerable popularity and influence in France throughout the Middle Ages, at the time of the Hundred Years War, when France was politically divided, French texts often replaced the tripartite form of Caesar’s Gaul with other models of geographical description. This essay will consider the changing character of geographical thinking about France by the French in the later Middle Ages – expressed in languages both visual and verbal. It will show how geography became entwined with contemporary French identity, particularly with reference to the ways that authors, artists and mapmakers received, transmitted and ignored the tradition of Caesar’s divided Gaul. Fought with the English, primarily on French soil, the war occasioned monumental division in France. Instigated by a dispute about the inheritance of the French crown, as well as over feudal rights owed the French king by his English rival, the Hundred Years War waxed and waned from 1337 to 1453. The calamities of the war were visited on France both physically, in terms of lost and plundered territory, and politically, in terms of the huge rifts that the war wrought in the fabric of French society. Not only did the French struggle against the English, but also, because of bickering, rivalry and ultimately murder among the peers of the realm, the French were also divided against one another, and thus the Hundred Years War also became a civil war. The Armagnacs (French supporters of the French king Charles VII), the Burgundians (French but for some critical years supporting the English) and the English divided France into three fractious parts that joined into fragile alliances. As divisions, they were not as coherent or distinct as Caesar’s provinces, but they divided France painfully if temporarily. © Cambridge University Press 2013.
Keywords: dept.art

Federative Global Democracy - Cavallero, E. (Global Democracy and Exclusion, 2011)
Keywords: Allocation of sovereign competences - over territorial jurisdictions; Exercise of sovereign competences, at every level - constrained by effective global human rights regime; Federative global democracy; Global Federative Model and State sovereignty - internal and external aspects; Global federative model and its aims - avoiding concentration of sovereign powers in territorial jurisdiction; Gould, defending second principle of political inclusion - ground rights of participation; Internal sovereignty, exclusive, irrevocable legal competence - making policy to govern; Internalization condition, external costs internalized - through constitution of composite polities; Local democratic institutions - and global ones; Polity's legal competence, sovereign - exclusive and irrevocable for territory; dept.phi

Sex, drink, and drugs: Tobacco in seventeenth-century Russia - Chrissidis, N.A. (Tobacco in Russian History and Culture: From the Seventeenth Century to the Present, 2011)
Keywords: dept.his

Change in suspect's memory as a result of deception - Colwell, K.; Hiscock-Anisman, C.; Corbett, L.; Memon, A.; Hauselt, W.J.; Bonilla, Y. (American Journal of Forensic Psychology, 2011)
One hundred and eight participants either stole or replaced a stolen exam key from a professor's office. Half of the participants were instructed to respond honestly and to help with an investigation; the other half were instructed to distort their statement so they were not implicated. Participants did not know whether they would be asked to lie or report honestly during their time in the professor's office. After completing the task, participants again met with a research assistant, who instructed them whether to lie or respond honestly at a one-week follow-up. After the interview, participants completed a Likert-type post-event questionnaire. Deceivers reported significantly more anxiety and motivation not to get caught while in the office, even though there were no differences in the instructions given to the two groups until after participants left the office. Therefore, the act of deception changed their memory for their time in the office. This is important theoretically because it suggests that forming a lie script could be akin to other memories for counterfactual thinking. Practically, it is important to note that a deceptive perpetrator or detainee may never be able to actually provide an accurate account. Copyright 2011 American Journal of Forensic Psychology.
Keywords: anxiety; article; deception; dept.psy; female; follow up; honesty; human; human experiment; male; memory; motivation; normal human; offender; questionnaire; task performance; theft; thinking; ⛔ No DOI found

Meeting deadlines within object-oriented systems - El-Raouf, A.A. (2011)
In real-time software systems, meeting deadlines is crucial. Software engineers face many challenges to model the object-oriented software system to handle complex real-time constraints. The accurate estimating of the performance time is a key criterion for a precise scheduling decision. This paper presents an object-oriented performance model that analyzes the behavior of the real-time objects' tasks whose executions are controlled by a scheduler. Each task is subject to a time/utility function (TUF) that determines the accrued utility of the task according to its completion time. The scheduling scheme uses both the estimated time generated by the object-oriented performance model and the time utility function (TUF) of each task in the object-oriented system in order to maximize the total accrued utility. In addition, we implemented a software tool to conduct experimental study in order to show the effectiveness of our approach. © 2011 IEEE.
Keywords: Completion time; Computer software selection and evaluation; Experimental studies; Object oriented; Object oriented software; Object-oriented software systems; Object-oriented system; Performance Model; Performance analysis; Real time constraints; Real time systems; Real-time software; Scheduling; Scheduling decisions; Scheduling schemes; Software engineers; Software tool; Time-utility functions; deadline; dept.csc; object-oriented software; performance analysis; scheduling; time utility function

"Telling what's o'er": Remaking the sonnet cycle in Augusta Webster's Mother and Daughter - Fluhr, N. (Victorian Poetry, 2011)
Keywords: dept.eng

Counseling people living in poverty: The CARE model - Foss, L.L.; Generali, M.M.; Kress, V.E. (Journal of Humanistic Counseling, 2011)
Counselors frequently counsel clients who live in poverty. The authors describe the new CARE model that addresses the influence of multiple systems on poor clients' experiences. A social justice, humanistic intervention, the CARE model emphasizes cultivating a positive counseling relationship with poor clients, empathizing with their unique realities, and working to remove barriers to future success and well-being by building on their strengths. © 2011 by the American Counseling Association.
Keywords: dept.csp

Handheld libraries 101 using mobile technologies in the academic library - Kosturski, K.; Skornia, F (Computers in Libraries, 2011)
Keywords: dept.lib; ⛔ No DOI found

Helmet use in connecticut motorcycle crashes: A state without a universal helmet law - Landman, A.B.; Phipps, M.S.; Jawin, K.; Bolton, L.; Van Gelder, C.M.; Kamin, R.; Teel, B.; Vaca, F.E. (Connecticut Medicine, 2011)
Objectives: Assess the association of helmet use with motorcycle crash mortality and identify characteristics of riders who do not wear helmets in Connecticut crashes. Methods: Police crash data for Connecticut motorcycle crashes 2001-2007 were analyzed. Bivariate analysis and multivariable logistic regressions were performed including age, gender, seating position, road type, season, time of day, and recklessness. Results: Of the 9,214 crashes with helmet use data available, helmets were worn in 4,072 (44.2%). Non-helmeted riders, age > 18, riding interstate or state roads, in the evening or at night, and whowereridingrecklesslywere associated withhigher odds of fatality. Predictors of nonhelmet use included males, passengers, age <18 or 30 to 59, and riding in the summer, evening or at night, and on US, state, and local roads. Conclusion: Current crash data affirm that helmets reduce fatal crashes in Connecticut. A set of factors help predictnon helmeted riders to whom safety training could be targeted.
Keywords: Accidents, Traffic; Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Connecticut; Craniocerebral Trauma; Female; Head Protective Devices; Humans; Logistic Models; Male; Middle Aged; Motorcycles; Risk Factors; Risk-Taking; Sex Factors; United States; adolescent; adult; age; article; dept.pch; female; head injury; helmet; high risk behavior; human; legal aspect; male; middle aged; mortality; motorcycle; risk factor; sex difference; statistical model; statistics; traffic accident; utilization review; ⛔ No DOI found

Emics and etics of health problems in Ethiopia - Messing, S.D. (Medical Anthropology, 2011)
Keywords: dept.ant

Abdominal pain - Neal-Boylan, L. (Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner, 2011)
Keywords: dept.nur

Aching in legs - Neal-Boylan, L. (Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner, 2011)
Keywords: dept.nur

Burning epigastric pain after meals - Neal-Boylan, L. (Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner, 2011)
Keywords: dept.nur

Clinical case studies for the family nurse practitioner - Neal-Boylan, L. (Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner, 2011)
Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner is a key resource for advanced practice nurses and graduate students seeking to test their skills in assessing, diagnosing, and managing cases in family and primary care. Composed of more than 70 cases ranging from common to unique, the book compiles years of experience from experts in the field. It is organized chronologically, presenting cases from neonatal to geriatric care in a standard approach built on the SOAP format. This includes differential diagnosis and a series of critical thinking questions ideal for self-assessment or classroom use. © 2011 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Keywords: dept.nur

Contraception - Neal-Boylan, L. (Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner, 2011)
Keywords: dept.nur

Facial pain - Neal-Boylan, L. (Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner, 2011)
Keywords: dept.nur

Fatigue and joint pain - Neal-Boylan, L. (Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner, 2011)
Keywords: dept.nur

Headache - Neal-Boylan, L. (Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner, 2011)
Keywords: dept.nur

Insomnia - Neal-Boylan, L. (Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner, 2011)
Keywords: dept.nur

Introduction - Neal-Boylan, L. (Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner, 2011)
Keywords: dept.nur; ⛔ No DOI found

Knee pain - Neal-Boylan, L. (Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner, 2011)
Keywords: dept.nur

Muscle tenderness - Neal-Boylan, L. (Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner, 2011)
Keywords: dept.nur

Urinary frequency - Neal-Boylan, L. (Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner, 2011)
Keywords: dept.nur

Vaginal itching - Neal-Boylan, L. (Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner, 2011)
Keywords: dept.nur

Wrist pain and swelling - Neal-Boylan, L. (Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner, 2011)
Keywords: dept.nur

Multimodal communication training in aphasia: A pilot study - Purdy, M.; Van Dyke, J.A. (Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology, 2011)
Management of patients with aphasia often focuses on training nonverbal augmentative communication strategies; however, these strategies frequently do not generalize to natural situations. The limited success may be because training was not sufficient to produce an integrated multimodal semantic representation. The purpose of this study was to examine whether simultaneous training of stimuli in both verbal and nonverbal modalities would solidify the links within the semantic network and improve switching among modalities as needed in conversation. Two individuals with severe aphasia participated in 6 to 8 hours of Multimodal Communication Training (MCT), during which they conveyed a concept by verbalizing, gesturing, writing, and drawing. After practice with all modalities for a single concept, a new concept was introduced. Results showed that one participant increased conveyance of concepts on the functional communication task using a variety of modalities. Although some improvement was seen with the second participant, his overall performance remained poor, likely because of a greater impairment in semantic knowledge. After a brief period of semantic training, the second participant demonstrated additional gains. Thus, MCT may serve to increase switching among verbal and nonverbal modalities in individuals with intact semantic representations, thereby increasing the likelihood that individuals will use an alternative method to communicate. Copyright © 2011 Delmar Cengage Learning.
Keywords: AAC; Aphasia; Cognition; Multimodality; Treatment; adult; aged; article; ataxic aphasia; case report; communication skill; concept formation; cortical sensory aphasia; dept.cmd; disease severity; drawing; gesture; human; male; multimodal communication training; priority journal; semantic memory; task performance; verbalization; writing; ⛔ No DOI found

Comparison of reading performance in fluent and non-fluent aphasia - Purely, M.; Newman, D. (2011)
Keywords: dept.cmd

Manufacturing Mohism in the Mencius - Radice, T. (Asian Philosophy, 2011)
The Mencius contains several negative remarks about the Mohists and their doctrine of 'universal love' (jian'ai). However, little attention has been paid to whether Mencius' descriptions of Mohism were accurate. Fortunately, there is a surviving record of the beliefs of Mozi in the text that bears his name. In this essay, I analyze this text and descriptions of Mohism from other early Chinese texts, and compare them to the criticisms of Mohism in the Mencius. Ultimately, I show that the image of the Mohists as ones who promoted a doctrine that contradicted filial piety was inaccurate, and obscured the complexities of filial piety in the Warring States period. © 2011 Taylor and Francis.
Keywords: dept.his; peer-reviewed

Proteins and amino acids: The repair blocks and their place in growth and recovery - Rodriguez, N.R.; Lunn, W. (Nutrient Timing: Metabolic Optimization for Health, Performance, and Recovery, 2011)
Keywords: dept.hms

Variation in seed dormancy quantitative Trait Loci in arabidopsis thaliana originating from one site - Silady, R.A.; Effgen, S.; Koornneef, M.; Reymond, M. (PLoS ONE, 2011)
A Quantitative Trait Locus (QTL) analysis was performed using two novel Recombinant Inbred Line (RIL) populations, derived from the progeny between two Arabidopsis thaliana genotypes collected at the same site in Kyoto (Japan) crossed with the reference laboratory strain Landsberg erecta (Ler). We used these two RIL populations to determine the genetic basis of seed dormancy and flowering time, which are assumed to be the main traits controlling life history variation in Arabidopsis. The analysis revealed quantitative variation for seed dormancy that is associated with allelic variation at the seed dormancy QTL DOG1 (for Delay Of Germination 1) in one population and at DOG6 in both. These DOG QTL have been previously identified using mapping populations derived from accessions collected at different sites around the world. Genetic variation within a population may enhance its ability to respond accurately to variation within and between seasons. In contrast, variation for flowering time, which also segregated within each mapping population, is mainly governed by the same QTL. © 2011 Silady et al.
Keywords: Arabidopsis; Arabidopsis Proteins; Arabidopsis protein; Arabidopsis thaliana; DOG1 protein, Arabidopsis; Delay Of Germination 1 gene; Delay Of Germination 6 gene; Japan; Plants, Genetically Modified; Quantitative Trait Loci; Seed Dormancy; article; controlled study; dept.bio; flowering; gene mapping; genetic variability; genetics; genotype; nonhuman; peer-reviewed; physiology; plant chromosome; plant gene; quantitative trait locus; recombinant inbred strain; seed dormancy; transgenic plant

Trendspotting 2011 - Thomas, L.C. (Journal of Web Librarianship, 2011)
Keywords: dept.lib

Do Differences in Grammatical Form between Languages Explain Differences in Ontology between Different Philosophical Traditions?: A Critique of the Mass-Noun Hypothesis - Yang, X. (Dao, 2011)
It is an assumed view in Chinese philosophy that the grammatical differences between English or Indo-European languages and classical Chinese explain some of the differences between the Western and Chinese philosophical discourses. Although some philosophers have expressed doubts about the general link between classical Chinese philosophy and syntactic form of classical Chinese, I discuss a specific hypothesis, i. e., the mass-noun hypothesis, in this essay. The mass-noun hypothesis assumes that a linguistic distinction such as between the singular terms and the predicates is sufficient to justify or necessarily leads to a specific ontological distinction such as the distinction between the particular and the universal. I argue that one cannot read off semantic properties simply from syntactic ones and hence the syntactic differences do not automatically translate into the semantic differences between languages, that the syntactic features of Chinese nouns do not have explanatory significance in explaining why the particular-universal problem does not arise in the classical period of Chinese philosophy, and that the part-whole ontology allegedly informed by the mass-noun-like semantics does not provide a natural or intuitive picture of the language-world relation. © Springer Science+Business Media B.V.2011.
Keywords: Mass noun and count noun; Ontology; Syntactic and semantic distinction; dept.phi; peer-reviewed

Forgiveness in Counseling: Caution, Definition, and Application - Affinito, M.G. (Before Forgiving: Cautionary Views of Forgiveness in Psychother., 2012)
This chapter highlights that forgiveness is a decision that clients should be helped to make and that advocacy has little place in the counseling session. It specifically confirms the value of forgiveness in the counseling setting and offers some guidelines for its effective application. There are at least three approaches to justice, altering in the extent to which they are proactive or reactive, past or future oriented, limited or general: (1) retributive justice, (2) restorative justice, and (3) pervasive justice. The pragmatic model needs an in-depth investigation of alternatives; their practical and moral costs and their benefits. It is concluded that there can be no relief unless the offender confesses and asks forgiveness, and argues that repentance is poor therapy and of questionable morality, because it leaves clients in a state of helpless dependence on the person or persons who offended them in the first place. © 2002 by Oxford University Press, Inc. All rights reserved.
Keywords: Caution; Counseling; Forgiveness; Justice; Pervasive justice; Pragmatic model; Restorative justice; Retributive justice; dept.psy

The importance of housing, neighborhood and community contexts - Allison, K.W.; Broce, R.S.; Houston, A.J. (Adolescent Development and School Achievement in Urban Communities: Resil. in the Neighborhood, 2012)
Keywords: dept.swk

Probing three-dimensional surface force fields with atomic resolution: Measurement strategies, limitations, and artifact reduction - Baykara, M.Z.; Dagdeviren, O.E.; Schwendemann, T.C.; Mönig, H.; Altman, E.I.; Schwarz, U.D. (Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, 2012)
Noncontact atomic force microscopy (NC-AFM) is being increasingly used to measure the interaction force between an atomically sharp probe tip and surfaces of interest, as a function of the three spatial dimensions, with picometer and piconewton accuracy. Since the results of such measurements may be affected by piezo nonlinearities, thermal and electronic drift, tip asymmetries, and elastic deformation of the tip apex, these effects need to be considered during image interpretation. In this paper, we analyze their impact on the acquired data, compare different methods to record atomic-resolution surface force fields, and determine the approaches that suffer the least from the associated artifacts. The related discussion underscores the idea that since force fields recorded by using NC-AFM always reflect the properties of both the sample and the probe tip, efforts to reduce unwanted effects of the tip on recorded data are indispensable for the extraction of detailed information about the atomicscale properties of the surface. © 2012 Baykara et al.
Keywords: Artifact reduction; Atomic force microscopy; Atomic scale; Atomic-resolution; Elasticity; Electronic drift; Force fields; Force spectroscopy; Image interpretation; Interaction forces; Measurement strategies; NC-AFM; Noncontact atomic force microscopy; Probe tips; Spatial dimension; Surface forces; Three dimensional; Three-dimensional atomic force microscopy; Three-dimensional surface; Tip apex; Tip asymmetry; Tip elasticity; dept.phy

Tiling polyhedra with tetrahedra - Bezdek, A.; Carrigan, B. (2012)
When solving an algorithmic problem involving a polyhedron in R 3, it is common to start by partitioning the given polyhedron into simplier ones. The most common process is called triangulation and it refers to partitioning a polyhedron into tetrahedra in a face-to-face manner. In this paper instead of triangulations we will consider tilings by tetrahedra. In a tiling the tetrahedra are not required to be attached to each other along common faces. We will construct several polyhedra which can not be triangulated but can be tiled by tetrahedra. We will also revisit a nontriangulatable polyhedron of Rambau and a give a new proof for his theorem. Finally we will identify new families of non-tilable, and thus non-triangulable polyhedra.
Keywords: Algorithmic problems; Common process; Computational geometry; Theorem proving; Triangulation; dept.mat; ⛔ No DOI found

The effectiveness of multimedia and activity-based supplemental teaching resources in materials science education - Day, D.A.; Abbasi, E.; Liang, B.; Bhat, S.; DeMeo, S.; Garofano, J.; Grober, L.; Ferrari, N.; Broadbridge, C. (2012)
A comparative study investigating the integration of supplemental teaching resources in materials science education was developed for the purpose of determining the effectiveness of teaching strategies. Digital stories created by students, excerpts from the Nova Making Stuff documentaries, YouTube educational videos and student generated demo-kits were used as part of the investigation whereby two 9th grade science classes (n∼26) were evaluated. Each participant in the study received one period (40-min) of a traditional lesson on Materials Science including specific content, vocabulary, and a pre- and post- lesson assessment. Additionally, the students in each class participated in a 30-min supplemental component, e.g. video or activity-based demonstration using aforementioned kits or video compilation. Pre- and post- evaluations (e.g. open-ended and likert questions) were administered to all of the participants. As hypothesized, the students' feedback and performance on assessment activities reveal that the use of multimedia and activity-based resources may be equally effective teaching methods as traditional methods. © 2012 Materials Research Society.
Keywords: Activity-based; Assessment activities; Comparative studies; Educational videos; Effective teaching methods; Materials science; Multimedia systems; Students; Teaching resources; Teaching strategy; YouTube; dept.phy

Emerging market hedge funds: Analysis of security selection and market timing - Dutta, S. (Banking and Finance Review, 2012)
Recent studies have documented that it is only very recently that the Emerging Market Hedge Funds (EMHFs) have started mimicking the performance pattern of regular Hedge Funds. These findings therefore motivate us to analyze the market timing and security selection skills of EMHF managers. Rolling regression technique is employed to analyze the above mentioned issues on a time-varying dimension. The rolling market timing regression results suggest that the EMHF managers do not exhibit consistently superior security selection or market timing skills even in an up-market scenario. The static market timing models however, indicate significant outperformance due to superior security selection and significant underperformance due to perverse market timing for the EMHFs in general. Multifactor asset class regressions, using fund-level data, reaffirm the notion that the EMHFs mimic the performance pattern reported for mutual funds in the mutual fund literature. © 2012, Banking and Finance Review.
Keywords: Emerging market; Hedge Funds; Security selection; dept.fin; ⛔ No DOI found

Weaving a tapestry of change: Implementing SENCER on campus - Fredeen, D.A. (American Chemical Society, 2012)
Those familiar with the goals of SENCER and those who attend the regional meetings and Summer Institutes understand the transformative impact this approach has on teaching science. And while these individuals eagerly embrace SENCER and revise courses to incorporate the SENCER approach, many face the arduous task of convincing their colleagues and administrators that SENCER is a worthwhile investment. Leading change in institutions steeped in tradition can be difficult, yet some institutions do have success in implementing SENCER throughout the STEM disciplines. This chapter discusses strategies which have proven successful in implementing SENCER at a public, comprehensive university and weaves together leadership and marketing theories which can lead to a tapestry of program and institutional change. © 2012 American Chemical Society.
Keywords: Institutional change; Societies and institutions; dept.che

Neurobiological and behavioral studies of skilled and impaired word reading - Frost, S.J.; Sandak, R.; Mencl, W.E.; Landi, N.; Moore, D.; Porta, G.D.; Rueckl, J.G.; Katz, L.; Pugh, K.R. (Single-Word Read.: Behavioral and Biological Perspectives, 2012)
Keywords: dept.psy

Disaster Response: EMDR and Family Systems Therapy under Communitywide Stress - Gelbach, R.A.; Davis, K.E.B. (Handbook of EMDR and Family Therapy Processes, 2012)
Keywords: Communitywide stress; Disasters; Family systems therapy; Hyperarousal; Posttraumatic stress disorder; dept.psc

Affective awareness in parenting of fathers with co-occurring substance abuse and intimate partner violence - Gilchrist, G.; Smith Stover, C.; Spink, A. (Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 2012)
Few studies have examined the parenting of fathers with cooccurring substance abuse (SA) and intimate partner violence (IPV) problems. None have specifically interviewed men with these cooccurring issues using qualitative methods about their reflective functioning in relation to their children. This paper aims to provide evidence of the reflective capacity of fathers with cooccurring SA and IPV. To assess this, men were asked to describe examples of negative emotions they experienced as parents and how they perceived their children responded to those emotions. In total, 40 fathers with cooccurring SA and IPV were interviewed using the Revised Parent Development Interview. Interviews were coded for reflective functioning and for themes that emerged related to angry and guilty feelings these fathers experienced as parents. Overall, fathers in the sample had a very limited capacity to think about the thoughts and feelings of their children. The desire to spend more time with their child and an inability to provide financially were two common themes. Anger toward the child's mother for not providing adequate care and a focus on shielding the child from his anger were also reported frequently. Fathers did not report feelings of guilt related to their substance use or aggression in their relationships. This paper is one of the first to explore reflective functioning of fathers with cooccurring IPV and SA. These findings are discussed in relation to their implications for intervention with fathers with cooccurring SA and IPV issues. © 2012, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Keywords: Domestic violence; Drug addiction; Fathers; Intimate partner violence; Men; Parenting; Substance abuse; United States of America; dept.psy

Two self-critiques in Heidegger's critique of metaphysics - Gilliland, R. (Journal of Speculative Philosophy, 2012)
This article traces shifts in Heidegger's stance toward metaphysics after fundamental ontology and argues that these shifts reflect changes in his conceptions of ontological difference and temporality that pave the way for his mature thought. Copyright © 2012 The Pennsylvania State University.
Keywords: dept.phi; ⚠️ Invalid DOI

Is data curation education at library and information science schools in North America adequate? - Harris-Pierce, R.L.; Liu, Y.Q. (New Library World, 2012)
Purpose: This study aims to present the results of a survey of library and information science (LIS) schools' websites used to determine if the number of data curation courses offered is adequate to address the needs of the so-called "data deluge". Many authors have identified a gap in the education of LIS students for data curation. Design/methodology/approach: This study surveyed the websites of LIS schools in North America to identify data curation courses. It reviewed and analyzed course descriptions, objectives and syllabi (when available) as well as compared course objectives, requirements, topics, assignments, and projects of the identified courses. Findings: Of the 52 LIS schools in North America's websites examined in this study, 16 institutions offered courses on data curation. The increase in the number of schools offering courses in data curation showed that LIS schools are responding to the demand for data curation professionals. More LIS schools need to add data curation to their curriculum. LIS schools currently offering data curation courses should continue to work together to determine the optimal course objectives and learning outcomes. Originality/value: Although there are several papers focused on particular data curation programs at a few universities, there are no papers that provide an overall view of the status of data curation education in higher education institutions today. This research will be of value and interest to LIS educators and professionals to determine if there is adequate education in place and to identify and evaluate the current state of data curation education. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
Keywords: Digital curation; Digital curation education; Digital librarianship; Digital libraries; Education of information and library science; Information and library school; Information management; dept.ils

Speckle camera imaging of the planet Pluto - Howell, S.B.; Horch, E.P.; Everett, M.E.; Ciardi, D.R. (Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 2012)
We have obtained optical wavelength (692 nm and 880 nm) speckle imaging of the planet Pluto and its largest moon Charon. Using our DSSI speckle camera attached to the Gemini North 8 m telescope, we collected high resolution imaging with an angular resolution of ~20 mas, a value at the Gemini-N telescope diffraction limit. We have produced for this binary system the first speckle reconstructed images, from which we can measure not only the orbital separation and position angle for Charon, but also the diameters of the two bodies. Our measurements of these parameters agree, within the uncertainties, with the current best values for Pluto and Charon. The Gemini-N speckle observations of Pluto are presented to illustrate the capabilities of our instrument and the robust production of high accuracy, high spatial resolution reconstructed images. We hope our results will suggest additional applications of high resolution speckle imaging for other objects within our solar system and beyond. © 2012. The Astronomical Society of the Pacific. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.phy; peer-reviewed

The evolution of the relationship between the us financial accounting standards board and the international accounting standard setters: 1973-2008 - Kirsch, R.J. (Accounting Historians Journal, 2012)
Utilizing archival materials as well as personal interviews and correspondence with personnel of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and International Accounting Standards Committee /Board (IASC/B), including former Board chairmen and staff members, this paper examines the development of the working relationships between the FASB and the IASC/B from their earliest interactions in 1973 through the transformation of the IASC into the IASB and the Convergence Program rooted in the 2002 Norwalk Agreement up to 2008. © 2012, Academy of Accounting Historians. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.acc

A psychoanalyst on the couch - Nasio, J.-D.; Raffoul, F.; Pettigrew, D. (A Psychoanalyst on the Couch, 2012)
An interview with Juan-David Nasio. In A Psychoanalyst on the Couch, we find the noted psychoanalyst and Lacan commentator Juan-David Nasio on the analyst's couch himself. In the interview that makes up this book, he provides insight into his forty-year career as a writer and practitioner, elaborating on Freudian and Lacanian concepts important to his work and reflecting on broad issues related to psychology and culture-as well as personal remembrances. The result is an intimate and wide-ranging look at the man and thinker, both an introduction to his work and a deeper look at his approach and outlook. © 2012 State University of New York. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.phi

The task of justice - Pettigrew, D. (Jean-Luc Nancy and Plural Thinking: Expositions of World, Ontology, Politics, and Sense, 2012)
Keywords: dept.phi

Switching costs: A key to understanding and managing business consulting relationship longevity - Prince, M.; Everett, R.F. (Adv. Bus. Mark. Purch., 2012)
In consultant-client relationships, relationship longevity can create significant cost advantages and operational efficiencies for both client and consultant. At the same time, each party may also be motivated to look for new perspectives and opportunities by switching to new relationships. However, the benefits of replacing one consulting relationship with another are mitigated by switching costs: the costs associated with the act of changing the relationship itself. This chapter explores the concept of switching costs by examining various types of costs, the ways these costs have been conceptualized in the literature, and how these costs may impact the nature and continuity of consultant-client relationships. The chapter will end with a series of hypotheses and suggestions for a research agenda to further develop our understanding of this important phenomenon. Copyright © 2012 by Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
Keywords: dept.mkt

Ella Grasso: Connecticut's pioneering governor - Purmont, J.E. (Ella Grasso: Connecticut's Pioneering Governor, 2012)
When Ella Tambussi Grasso ran for governor of Connecticut in 1974, she had not lost an election since she was first voted into the state's General Assembly in 1952. The people of Connecticut chose her as the nation's first woman to be elected governor in her own right-the capstone of a long and successful career dedicated to public service, effective government, and the democratic process. During her tenure as governor, Grasso's leadership was tested in the face of fiscal problems, state layoffs, and budget shortfalls. The daughter of Italian immigrants, she endeared herself to her constituents during the great Blizzard of 1978, when she stayed at the State Armory around the clock to direct emergency operations and make frequent television appearances. Author Jon E. Purmont, who served as Grasso's executive assistant when she was governor, draws on his diary from that time, research in Grasso's archives, and interviews with Grasso's family and friends to give us a rich and intimate portrait of this political pioneer. © 2012 Jon E. Purmont. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.his

Parsing pragmatics - Rivers, K.O.; Hyter, Y.D.; DeJarnette, G. (ASHA Leader, 2012)
Keywords: dept.cmd

Core node location problem: Heuristic solvability via tabu search - Skorin-Kapov, J.; Skorin-Kapov, D.; Podnar, H. (International Journal of Operations and Quantitative Management, 2012)
We consider combinatorial problems arising in the design of Metro Core optical networks, dealing with the placement of specially equipped nodes capable of efficiently re-distributing the traffic. Two optimality criteria are considered: minimization of the maximal distance between two adjacent nodes, and minimization of the maximal path length. The paths are selected subject to the Quality of Service constraint implemented as the maximal hop length, and subject to survivability implemented as the request for having two edge disjoint paths. Integer programming formulations and a heuristic strategy based on tabu search are presented and solved either optimally using CPLEX 11.0 optimizer, or sub-optimally using a heuristic approach.
Keywords: Integer programming formulations; Meta-heuristic approach; Optical networks; Tabu search; dept.csc; ⛔ No DOI found

Online or face to face?: Instructional strategies for improving learning outcomes in e-learning - Ter-Stepanian, A. (International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, 2012)
The author argues that the online environment lends opportunities for development of critical thinking and creation of a collaborative learning environment not available in the face-to-face classroom. The author compares student participation, test results, the quality of writing assignments in art history survey courses she taught online and face to face at the same university. Not only can critical thinking be encouraged and facilitated by introducing challenging and intriguing topics in group discussions and blogs, but the specific nature of online communication provides a unique and positive atmosphere for discussion: anonymity fosters participation among students who are less fond of public speaking, schedule flexibility means students can do research before posting to discussion boards, a lack of time constraints means discussions do not have to "end" when "class" is over, visibility of discussion postings to the entire class means that students can and do learn from their peers, and the variety of available tools means students can incorporate images, audio/video clips and graphics into their analytical reflections. This paper summarizes the most effective approaches taken to establishing group discussions in asynchronous online courses, discusses learner engagement strategies in the e-learning environment, describes best practices for the optimal use of discussion boards, analyzes learning outcomes of discussion board assignments compared to in-class essays and writing assignments. Copyright © 2012, Common Ground.
Keywords: Art History; Discussion Forums; Online Instructional Design; dept.art

Would a saola by any other name still be a saola?: Appropriating rare animals, expropriating minority peoples - Thompson, C.M. (State, Society and the Market in Contemporary Vietnam: Property, Power and Values, 2012)
Keywords: dept.his

Foreword - Paul, R. (Single-Word Reading: Behavioral and Biological Perspectives, 2007)
Keywords: dept.cmd

Social work practice with gay men and lesbians within organizations - Appleby, G.A. (Foundations of Social Work Practice with Lesbian and Gay Persons, 2013)
The premise ofthis chapter is that U.S. society will reject continued attempts to defend discrimination against lesbian and gay people in the name of “family values? or “special rights? or “preservation ofmorale? or any other meaningless slogan. Such discrimination will be seen for what it really is: bigotry. However, social change is slow and discriminatory attitudes and behaviors will continue to be oppressive environmental and organizational influences on lesbian and gay social workers employed by human service agencies. This vestige of homophobia and heterosexism, therefore, must become the target of social work intervention (Appleby, 1995). © 1998 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.swk

Social indexing: A solution to the challenges of current information organization - Choi, Y. (Libr. Inf. Sci., 2014)
Purpose - This chapter aims to discuss the issues associated with social indexing as a solution to the challenges of current information organization systems by investigating the quality and efficacy of social indexing. Design/methodology/approach - The chapter focuses on the study which compared indexing similarity between two professional groups and also compared social tagging and professional indexing. The study employed the method of the modified vector-based Indexing Consistency Density (ICD) with three different similarity measures: cosine similarity, dot product similarity, and Euclidean distance metric. Findings - The investigation of social indexing in comparison of professional indexing demonstrates that social tags are more accurate descriptions of resources and reflection of more current terminology than controlled vocabulary. Through the characteristics of social tagging discussed in this chapter, we have a clearer understanding of the extent to which social indexing can be used to replace and improve upon professional indexing. Research limitations/implications - As investment in professionally developed web directories diminishes, it becomes even more critical to understand the characteristics of social tagging and to obtain benefit from it. In future research, the examination of subjective tags needs to be conducted. A survey or user study on tagging behavior also would help to extend understanding of social indexing practices. © 2013 by Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
Keywords: dept.ils

Violence and warfare in the prehistoric San Francisco Bay area: Regional and temporal variations in conflict - Bartelink, E.J.; Andrushko, V.A.; Bellifemine, V.I.; Nechayev, I.; Jurmain, R. (The Routledge Handbook of the Bioarchaeology of Human Conflict, 2013)
The study of the origin and causes of interpersonal violence and warfare in human prehistory has drawn the interest of anthropologists for over a century (Ember and Ember 1995; Ferguson 1984; Ferguson and Whitehead 1992; Gat 2000; Haas 1990; Keeley 1996; Kelly 2000; Lambert 2002; McCall and Shields 2008; Martin and Frayer 1997; Otterbein 1994; Turney-High 1971; Walker 2001; Wrangham and Peterson 1996). Over the past few decades, a plethora of research has provided unambiguous evidence for interpersonal violence and warfare in a vast number of prehistoric societies, countering the notion of a “pacified past” (Keeley 1996; Lambert 2002; Maschner and Reedy-Maschner 1998; Milner 1995; Walker 2001). This is particularly true in California, where the notion of idyllic, peaceful hunter-gatherer groups living in a bountiful temperate climate has been contradicted by numerous skeletal studies revealing evidence of cranial trauma, projectile point injuries and trophy-taking (e.g. Andrushko et al. 2005, 2010; Jurmain 1991, 2001; Jurmain and Bellifemine 1997; Jurmain et al. 2009; Lambert 1994, 1997; Nelson 1997; Walker 1989; Wiberg 2002). The study of human skeletal remains provides a unique perspective on trauma in pastsocieties that complements evidence from material culture, site context and ethnographic and ethnohistoric accounts (Jurmain 1999; Larsen 1997; Walker 1997). While early trauma analyses focused on single case studies or small samples, more recent studies have followed a population-based perspective, with greater emphasis on the examination of trauma patterns in larger and more representative skeletal samples (e.g., Lambert 1994, 1997; Lovejoy and Heiple 1981; Steadman 2008). This population-based perspective has allowed osteologists to recognize individual, temporal and geographic variation in traumatic injuries due to a wide range of cultural, biological and environmental factors. Over the past two decades, several studies have also increasingly focused on more definitiveindicators of violence, such as cranio-facial trauma and injuries associated with embedded projectile points or other types of weaponry (e.g. Andrushko and Torres 2011; Buzon and Richman 2007; Dawson et al. 2003; Fiorato et al. 2000; Jurmain et al. 2009; Kanz andGrossschmidt 2006; Lambert 1994, 1997; Lessa and Mendonça de Souza 2004, 2006; Murphy et al. 2010; Owens 2007; Paine et al. 2007; Smith, 1996, 1997, 2003; Standen and Arriaza 2000; Steadman 2008; Torres-Rouff and Costa Junqueira 2006; Tung 2007; Walker 1989, 1997; Webb 1995; Willey and Emerson 1993). Peri-mortem mutilation, including evidence of dismemberment and trophy-taking (e.g. scalping, body part removal), is also considered a corollary to interpersonal violence and warfare practices (Andrushko et al. 2005, 2010; Lambert 2007; Steadman 2008; Tung 2007, 2008; Tung and Knudson 2008; Verano 2003). When analysed together, these direct indicators of violence – cranio-facial trauma, projectile point injury and evidence of trophy-taking – provide powerful evidence for interpersonal violence in a society. Moreover, when these indicators of conflict are analysed from a population-based perspective, as described above and employed in the present study, a more accurate and nuanced understanding of violent conflict in the past can be achieved. © 2014 Christopher Knüsel and Martin J. Smith for selection and editorial matter; individual contributions, the contributors. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.ant

Atom-specific forces and defect identification on surface-oxidized Cu(100) with combined 3D-AFM and STM measurements - Baykara, M.Z.; Todorović, M.; Mönig, H.; Schwendemann, T.C.; Ünverdi, O.; Rodrigo, L.; Altman, E.I.; Pérez, R.; Schwarz, U.D. (Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, 2013)
The influence of defects on the local structural, electronic, and chemical properties of a surface oxide on Cu(100) were investigated using atomic resolution three-dimensional force mapping combined with tunneling current measurements and ab initio density functional theory. Results reveal that the maximum attractive force between tip and sample occurs above the oxygen atoms; theory indicates that the tip, in this case, terminates in a Cu atom. Meanwhile, simultaneously acquired tunneling current images emphasize the positions of Cu atoms, thereby, providing species-selective contrast in the two complementary data channels. One immediate outcome is that defects due to the displacement of surface copper are exposed in the current maps, even though force maps only reflect a well-ordered oxygen sublattice. The exact nature of the defects is confirmed by the simulations, which also reveal that the arrangement of the oxygen atoms is not disrupted by the copper displacement. In addition, the experimental force maps uncover a position-dependent modulation of the attractive forces between the surface oxygen and the copper-terminated tips, which is found to reflect the surface's inhomogeneous chemical and structural environment. As a consequence, the demonstrated method has the potential to directly probe how defects affect surface chemical interactions. © 2013 American Physical Society.
Keywords: dept.phy

The mathematics for middle school teachers program at Western Oregon University - Beaver, C.; Harrington, R.; Kruczek, K. (Resources for Preparing Middle School Mathematics Teachers, 2013)
Introduction: Although there is some common pedagogical ground for all teachers of mathematics, there is a fundamental difference in the topics and depth of content knowledge required for students preparing to teach elementary, middle, or high school mathematics. The middle school teacher preparation program at Western Oregon University (WOU) seeks to develop foundational content for middle school teachers while exploring best practices such as active learning, appropriate use of technology, and hands-on exploration. WOU offers many courses specifically for middle school teachers that are designed to develop mathematical maturity and content knowledge while connecting the subject matter to the middle school curriculum and standards. This article describes the structure of WOU's middle school mathematics program and the courses designed specifically for middle school mathematics teachers. We point out the difference in the mathematical preparation and requirements for middle school mathematics teachers compared to elementary teachers and high school mathematics teachers and explain the licensure requirements for middle school mathematics teachers in Oregon. Background and Philosophy of the Program: Western Oregon University's math curriculum for K–8 teacher preparation was among ten programs singled out as meeting critical coursework needs by the National Council on Teacher Quality [5]. The teacher preparation program as a whole was named the 2010 recipient of the Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). © 2013 by The Mathematical Association of America (Incorporated).
Keywords: dept.mat

Visual College Algebra for Teachers - Burton, L.J.; Kruczek, K.T. (Resources for Preparing Middle School Mathematics Teachers, 2013)
At Western Oregon University, we offer a College Algebra for Teachers course using the Visual Algebra for College Students [3] materials that we wrote and class tested. Visual Algebra is designed to help middle school teachers gain a deep understanding of basic algebraic skills. Students visually show algebra using a concrete model (algebra pieces), verbally describe the meaning of each algebra piece move, symbolically connect the ideas to standard algebraic algorithms and procedures, and graphically connect the ideas of the visual models and symbolic work. Overall, students think deeply about topics, do not rely on rote memorization or rote rules, and understand ideas so well that they can easily describe, model, and teach core algebraic ideas to their middle grade students in a variety of ways. This allows our future teachers to meet the needs of the different learning styles in their classrooms. Visual Algebra takes students through modeling integer operations with black and red tiles to modeling linear and quadratic patterns with tiles and variable algebra pieces, looking at the general forms of the patterns and then connecting all the ideas to symbolic manipulation, creating data sets, graphing, and finding intercepts and points of intersection. Ideas are then extended to higher order polynomial functions and then to modeling complex number operations with black, red, yellow, and green tiles. Throughout the course, students are able to relate what they learned using visual methods to the standard methods and algorithms they will see every day in their classroom. For example, after factoring quadratic equations using visual methods, students learn factoring by grouping and factoring using the “ac” method. © 2013 by The Mathematical Association of America (Incorporated).
Keywords: dept.mat

Refashioning the book in Pinochet's Chile: The feminist literary project. Ergo Sum - Cardone, R. (Confluencia, 2013)
Keywords: dept.wll; ⛔ No DOI found

Optimizing K-14 instruction to infuse 21st century skills - Day, D.; Guo, C.; Ferrari, N.; Edgecumbe, H.; Broadbridge, C. (Materials Research Society, 2013)
This multi-phased study investigates the learning outcomes of courses taught in the K-14 classroom. Specifically, the methods and practices teachers use to develop and encourage 21st Century Skills including critical thinking skills and technological fluency in all subject areas, STEM and non-STEM related, are of great interest. Currently, these skills are in high demand in fields which develop advanced materials and are the backbone of the National Academies-developed Frameworks for K-12 Science Education. Phase I participants in this study included high school and college educators while Phase II of the study will involve K-14 students. In this study, educators were asked to rate their teaching self-efficacy in two primary areas: critical thinking skills and technological fluency. This included questions related to components in their current curriculum as well as methods of assessment [e.g., rubrics]. The instrument created to measure self-efficacy was based on a modified 'Science Teaching Efficacy Belief Instrument' (STEBI). All participants were from Connecticut. Results indicate that both STEM and non-STEM related subject areas offer an equally rich array of opportunities to effectively teach critical thinking and technological fluency at a variety of educational levels. The impact of Professional Development on teacher self-efficacy was of particular importance, especially in K-12 education. © 2013 Materials Research Society.
Keywords: Advanced materials; Critical thinking; Critical thinking skills; Curricula; Educational levels; Professional development; Science education; Science teaching; Students; Teaching; Technological fluency; dept.phy

Twenty-first-century trends in highly skilled migration - Eich-Krohm, A. (Routledge International Handbook of Migration Studies, 2013)
Keywords: dept.soc

Railroad audits: Some arrived ahead of schedule - Feeney, K. (Accounting Historians Journal, 2013)
Through 1975, the shareholder annual reports of publicly-owned U.S. railroads were exempt from the Securities and Exchange Commission’s accounting regulations, audit and disclosure rules because railroads were common carriers subject to the rules and regulations of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC). Pub-liclyowned Class railroads voluntary began to away from ICC-type towards GAAP-type accounting and disclosures in their shareholder reports just after World War II.1 This paper reviews early industry practices with respect to internal and external audits. Using a sample of major Class I railroads from 1946 to 1975, the paper shows: the extent to which certain railroads voluntarily presented audited finan-cial statements before being required, the extent to which particular CPA firms were involved with the railroad industry, and the types of audit reports that issued to these railroads during this period. © 2016, Academy of Accounting Historians. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.acc

Assessment - Foss-Kelly, L. (Values and Ethics in Counseling: Real-Life Ethical Decision Mak., 2013)
Keywords: dept.csp

Evaluation, assessment, and interpretation: Assessment - Foss-Kelly, L. (Values and Ethics in Counseling: Real-Life Ethical Decision Mak., 2013)
Keywords: dept.csp

Assessment for research among deaf and hard of hearing students - Gabriel, R.; Dostal, H. (Ethical Issues in Literacy Research, 2013)
Keywords: dept.sed

Academic Freedom and Tenure: National Louis University (Illinois) - Grant, K.E.; Simpson, P.A.; Zannoni, D.C. (Academe, 2013)
Keywords: dept.mat; ⛔ No DOI found

Hands-On Professional Development: Middle School teachers' Experiences with a Curriculum Intervention Research Project: This Study Explores the Benefits of a University-School Partnership That Impacted 26 Middle School Teachers in Four Urban Schools - Green, J.D.; Gonzalez, E.M.; López-Velásquez, A.M.; Howard, E.R. (Middle School Journal, 2013)
Keywords: dept.sed

Endless virtue and trinitarian prayer in lancelot’s healing of urry - Holbrook, S.E. (Malory and Christianity: Essays on Sir Thomas Malory's Morte Darthur, 2013)
Keywords: dept.eng

To the well: Malory's Sir Palomides on ideals of chivalric reputation, male friendship, romantic love, religious conversion-and loyalty - Holbrook, S.E. (Arthuriana, 2013)
Although Palomides in Malory's Morte Darthur and his counterpart in the French Tristan en Prose are usually discussed by their roles, my study selects five scenes linked by woodland settings, wells, and complaints. Accordingly, it demonstrates what each scene shows about the values of reputation, friendship, love, religious conviction, and-in the aftermath of the rupture between Lancelot and Arthur-the capacity for loyalty to Lancelot shown by Palomides and his brother Saphir. © 2013 Project MUSE.
Keywords: dept.eng

Extremal rees Algebras - Hong, J.; Simis, A.; Vasconcelos, W.V. (Journal of Commutative Algebra, 2013)
We study almost complete intersection ideals whose Rees algebras are extremal in the sense that some of their fundamental metrics depth or relation type have maximal or minimal values in the class. The focus is on those ideals that lead to almost Cohen-Macaulay algebras, and our treatment is wholly concentrated on the nonlinear relations of the algebras. Several classes of such algebras are presented, some of a combinatorial origin. We offer a different prism to look at these questions with accompanying techniques. The main results are effective methods to calculate the invariants of these algebras. © 2013 Rocky Mountain Mathematics Consortium.
Keywords: Almost Cohen-Macaulay algebra; Almost complete intersection; Birational mapping; Castelnuovo regularity; Extremal Rees algebra; Hilbert function; Module of nonlinear relations; Rees algebra; Relation type; Sally module; dept.mat

Binaries and multiple stellar systems - Horch, E. (Planets, Stars and Stellar Systems Volume 4: Stellar Structure and Evolution, 2013)
Binary and multiple stellar systems have importance in three main areas of astronomy and astrophysics. First, because of the relatively simple gravitational interaction at work in the case of binary stars, these systems provide a basic check on stellar structure and evolution theory since the masses may be determined through observation. When these masses can be linked to other properties of the two stars, such as luminosity, color, and radius, they can provide very stringent constraints on stellar models. Second, the statistics of binary and multiple star systems provide clues to star formation mechanisms and environmental effects in the galactic gravitational potential and in clusters. Although a number of good results have been obtained in nearby star clusters and associations, knowledge of the field population has been somewhat limited until recently by a lack of large, complete samples of binaries. However, there appears to be a great deal of promise in this area for the coming decade in part due to astrometric satellites such as Hipparcos and Gaia. Third, the binary scenario is invoked to explain several important types of astrophysical phenomena such as Type Ia supernovae, cataclysmic variables, and stellar x-ray sources. Since the first of these mentioned is a standard candle for the extragalactic distance scale, it may even be said binary stars play a minor role in field of cosmology. However, in this chapter, the focus will mainly be on normal stars in binary and multiple-stellar systems. The basic physics of binaries will be reviewed, and the observational methods in use today will be discussed together with their limitations and prospects for the future. Finally, an overview of the current science in the three main areas mentioned where binaries have a significant impact will be given. © Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2013.
Keywords: Astrometric; Binary star orbits; Detached binaries; Interacting binaries; Interferometric; Spectroscopic; Star clusters; Star formation; Stellar astrophysics; Stellar masses; dept.phy

The United States and Greece in the twentieth century - Iatrides, J.O. (Greece in the Twentieth Century, 2013)
Keywords: dept.psc

The use of controlled punishment and ritual in couples therapy - Lynch, B.J. (The Therapist's Notebook: Homework, Handouts, and Activities for Use in Psychotherapy, 2013)
Couples who come into therapy with amorphous symptoms often reveal later in treatment that there has been a traumatic event that occurred in the past and that has lingered as a significant disturbance to intimacy. No amount of “talk therapy? or insight seems to allow these couples to move past the point of emotional treachery. This activity is designed to allow these couples a vehicle for putting the past to rest in a way that allows them to continue their relationship without resentment, revenge, or continual pain. © 1998 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.mft

Comparative perspectives on international school leadership: Policy, preparation, and practice - Magno, C.S. (Comparative Perspectives on International School Leaderhip: Policy, Preparation, and Practice, 2013)
Through a multi-country study, Comparative Perspectives on International School Leadership examines the current global spread of educational leadership, occurring rapidly and widely. Exploring five international case studies of leadership policy, preparation, and practice under the framework of policy borrowing and adaptation, Magno attempts to understand and account for commonalities and differences across country contexts. Rather than assuming a particular model or theory to leadership is best, Comparative Perspectives on International School Leadership takes a policy-oriented perspective and considers how and why certain approaches are being formulated and accepted, including an examination of motivations, influencers, actors, institutions, and implementation processes. Magno ultimately argues that efforts toward formalizing educational leadership reflect current global political objectives to improve schools by increasing accountability, transparency, and professionalism. This engaging book will be of interest to scholars and students in the fields of educational leadership and comparative education. © 2013 Taylor & Francis.
Keywords: dept.edu

Divergent paths: Processes of identity formation among German speakers, 1730-1760 - McDaniel, M.B. (A Peculiar Mixture: German-Language Cultures and Identities in Eighteenth-Century North America, 2013)
Keywords: dept.his

How shopping satisfaction contributes to internationaltourism satisfaction and tourism expenditures by gender: Analysis of U.S. tourists in South Korea - Middaugh, J.; Kwak, L.E.; Meng, F. (International Journal of Business Research, 2013)
The purpose of the study was to examine how international tourists' shopping satisfaction related to their overall satisfaction as tourists and the tourists' expenditure differences by gender. A survey was conducted among U.S. citizens of who were traveling to South Korea (n = 422). The survey took place at transport hubs of the major international airports and seaports in South Korea prior to tourists' departure. The findings of this research concluded that tourist shopping satisfaction was significantly correlated with overall tourist satisfaction. In addition, different shopping patterns were reported among men and women tourists. The results of this study confirm that a positive retail shopping experience is an important aspect of overall international tourism.
Keywords: Gender; Shopping satisfaction; United States tourists; dept.mkt; peer-reviewed

Understanding scanning tunneling microscopy contrast mechanisms on metal oxides: A case study - Mönig, H.; Todorović, M.; Baykara, M.Z.; Schwendemann, T.C.; Rodrigo, L.; Altman, E.I.; Pérez, R.; Schwarz, U.D. (ACS Nano, 2013)
A comprehensive analysis of contrast formation mechanisms in scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) experiments on a metal oxide surface is presented with the oxygen-induced (2√2×√2)R45 missing row reconstruction of the Cu(100) surface as a model system. Density functional theory and electronic transport calculations were combined to simulate the STM imaging behavior of pure and oxygen-contaminated metal tips with structurally and chemically different apexes while systematically varying bias voltage and tip-sample distance. The resulting multiparameter database of computed images was used to conduct an extensive comparison with experimental data. Excellent agreement was attained for a large number of cases, suggesting that the assumed model tips reproduce most of the commonly encountered contrast-determining effects. Specifically, we find that depending on the bias voltage polarity, copper-terminated tips allow selective imaging of two structurally distinct surface Cu sites, while oxygen-terminated tips show complex contrasts with pronounced asymmetry and tip-sample distance dependence. Considering the structural and chemical stability of the tips reveals that the copper-terminated apexes tend to react with surface oxygen at small tip-sample distances. In contrast, oxygen-terminated tips are considerably more stable, allowing exclusive surface oxygen imaging at small tip-sample distances. Our results provide a conclusive understanding of fundamental STM imaging mechanisms, thereby providing guidelines for experimentalists to achieve chemically selective imaging by properly selecting imaging parameters. © 2013 American Chemical Society.
Keywords: Bias voltage; Copper; Copper compounds; DFT simulation; Metal oxides; Metallic compounds; Oxygen; STM contrast; Scanning tunneling microscopy; Tip chemistry; dept.phy; metal oxide; tip asymmetry; tip chemistry; tip oxidation

Using acid to improve credibility assessments with written and audio statements - Montalvo, L.; Hallinan, C.; Hiscock-Anisman, C.; Morrissey, D.; Bonilla, Y.; Colwell, K. (American Journal of Forensic Psychology, 2013)
Investigators are continually faced with the task of detecting deception. Assessment Criteria Indicative of Deception (ACID) is a system of interviewing and credibility assessment that maximizes verbal cues to detect deception, and teaches content analysis that highlights attempts to withhold, distort, or manipulate information. The ACID technique has been successful in discriminating honest from deceptive statements when credibility determinations are made either by statistical methods or trained raters. Unfortunately, the training has required several hours and application has required the time-consuming process of transcription. The current study demonstrates the utility of ACID following a brief training, and compares the credibility ratings made from analysis of transcripts to the credibility ratings made from the analysis of audio recordings. Twenty-nine university undergraduate and graduate students read or listened to a series of eight transcripts. Raters were provided with accounts before training and 4 accounts after training. Prior to training, raters performed at 55% accuracy. Following training, raters performed at 71% accuracy. Additionally, there was an untrained control group that performed at 53% accuracy. Of note, the post-training performance was identical for accounts presented in written and audio formats. In sum, the ACID technique was reliable, valid, easy to train, and showed that accurate decisions can be made from simple audio recordings. Copyright 2013 American Journal of Forensic Psychology,.
Keywords: accuracy; adult; article; assessment criteria indicative of deception; audiology; clinical assessment tool; clinical decision making; clinical education; content analysis; controlled study; deception; dept.psy; human; human experiment; meaningful use criteria; reliability; statistical analysis; validity; written language; ⛔ No DOI found

Clinical Case Studies in Home Health Care - Neal-Boylan, L. (Clinical Case Studies in Home Health Care, 2013)
Home health care is an important aspect of community health and a growing area of healthcare services. Clinical Case Studies in Home Health Care uses a case-based approach to provide home healthcare professionals, educators, and students with a useful tool for thoughtful, holistic care. The book begins with a thorough and accessible introduction to the principles of home health care, including a discussion of supporting theoretical frameworks and information on managing complexities, transitioning patients to home care, and preparation for the home visit. Subsequent sections are comprised entirely of case studies organized by body system. Though cases are diverse in content, each is presented in a consistent manner, incorporating relevant data about the patient and caregivers and the approach to patient care and promoting a logical approach to patient presentation. Cases also include helpful tips about reimbursement practices, cultural competence, community resources, and rehabilitation needs. © 2011 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Keywords: dept.nur

Multiple Sclerosis - Neal-Boylan, L. (Clinical Case Studies in Home Health Care, 2013)
Keywords: dept.nur

Theoretical Frameworks That Support Home Care - Neal-Boylan, L. (Clinical Case Studies in Home Health Care, 2013)
Keywords: dept.nur

Rauisuchia - Nesbitt, S.J.; Brusatte, S.L.; Desojo, J.B.; Liparini, A.; De França, M.A.G.; Weinbaum, J.C.; Gower, D.J. (Geological Society Special Publication, 2013)
'Rauisuchia' comprises Triassic pseudosuchians that ranged greatly in body size, locomotor styles and feeding ecologies. Our concept of what constitutes a rauisuchian is changing as a result of discoveries over the last 15 years. New evidence has shown that rauisuchians are probably not a natural (monophyletic) group, but instead are a number of smaller clades (e.g. Rauisuchidae, Ctenosauriscidae, Shuvosauridae) that may not be each other's closest relatives within Pseudosuchia. Here, we acknowledge that there are still large gaps in the basic understanding in the alphalevel taxonomy and relationships of these groups, but good progress is being made. As a result of renewed interest in rauisuchians, an expanding number of recent studies have focused on the growth, locomotor habits, and biomechanics of these animals, and we review these studies here. We are clearly in the midst of a renaissance in our understanding of rauisuchian evolution and the continuation of detailed descriptions, the development of explicit phylogenetic hypotheses, and explicit palaeobiological studies are essential in advancing our knowledge of these extinct animals. © The Geological Society of London 2013.
Keywords: Triassic; biomechanics; body size; crocodilian; dept.bio; feeding ecology; paleobiology; paleontology; phylogenetics; taxonomy

Technology in Action - Newton, D.A.; Eren, R.; Ben-Avie, M. (Journal of Special Education Technology, 2013)
Keywords: dept.sed

Savoring Power, Consuming the Times: The Metaphors of Food in Medieval and Renaissance Italian Literature - Palma, Pina (University of Notre Dame Press, 2013)
"Pina Palma's Savoring Power, Consuming the Times: The Metaphors of Food in Medieval and Renaissance Italian Literature is an innovative look at the writings of five important Italian authors--Boccaccio's Decameron, Pulci's Morgante, Boiardo's Innamorato, Ariosto's Furioso, and Aretino's Ragionamento. Through the prism of gastronomy, Palma examines these key works in the Western literary canon, bringing into focus how their authors use food and gastronomy as a means to critique the social, political, theological, philosophical, and cultural beliefs that constitute the fabric of the society in which they live." -- Publisher's website.
Keywords: 16th century; History and criticism; Food in literature; Gastronomy in literature; History and criticism; Italian literature; Italian literature; SCSU Faculty Scholar Award; To 1400; award_winner; dept.wll; faculty_collection

Friday Night Fighter: Gaspar "Indio" Ortega and the Golden Age of Television Boxing - Rondinone, Troy (University of Illinois Press, 2013)
Friday Night Fighter relives a lost moment in American postwar history, when boxing ruled as one of the nation's most widely televised sports. During the 1950s and 1960s, viewers tuned in weekly, sometimes even daily, to watch widely-recognized fighters engage in primordial battle, with the Gillette Cavalcade of Sports Friday Night Fights being the most popular fight show. Troy Rondinone follows the dual narratives of the Friday Night Fights show and the individual story of Gaspar "Indio" Ortega, a boxer who appeared on primetime network television more than almost any other boxer in history. From humble beginnings growing up poor in Tijuana, Mexico, Ortega personified the phenomenon of postwar boxing at its greatest, appearing before audiences of millions to battle the biggest names of the time, such as Carmen Basilio, Tony DeMarco, Chico Vejar, Benny "Kid" Paret, Emile Griffith, Kid Gavilan, Florentino Fernández, and Luis Manuel Rodriguez.--(Source of description unspecified.)
Keywords: Hispanic Americans; History; History; Boxing; History; Television broadcasting of sports; Ortega, Gaspar "Indio", 1935-; Boxing; United States; United States; Sports; dept.his; faculty_collection

Fairness - Scott Walters, F. (The Routledge Handbook of Language Testing, 2013)
Among language testing researchers, the notion of fairness has accumulated a number of complex, technical definitions over the years. However, since the word has such a widespread, everyday usage, consulting a dictionary can be a good starting-point for discussion. For example, YourDictionary.com (2011) states that to be fair is to be “just and honest,” “impartial,” and “unprejudiced,” specifically, “free from discrimination based on race, religion, sex, etc.“Merriam-Webster (Mish et al., 2003) states similarly that fairness is “marked by impartiality or honesty” and is “free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism.” As this volume deals with second/foreign/other language testing, it would seem appropriate (or perhaps one should say, fair) to include a dictionary definition crafted for L2 learners, as is this one from Cambridge (Walter et al., 2006): “Treating someone in a way that is right or reasonable, or treating a group of people equally and not allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment.”. © 2012 Selection and editorial matter, Glenn Fulcher and Fred Davidson.
Keywords: dept.wll

Take charge: Understand control charts and know the difference in variation to better manage your people - Stepanovich, P.L.; Hopkins, P.J. (Quality Progress, 2013)
Keywords: dept.mgt; ⛔ No DOI found

Physical mistreatment in persons with Alzheimer's disease - Vandeweerd, C.; Paveza, G.J.; Walsh, M.; Corvin, J. (Journal of Aging Research, 2013)
Physical mistreatment has been estimated to affect 2 million older persons each year and dramatically affects health outcomes. While researchers have attempted to examine risk factors for specific forms of abuse, many have been able to focus on only victim or perpetrator characteristics, or a limited number of psychosocial variables at any one time. Additionally, data on risk factors for subgroups such as persons with Alzheimer's disease who may have heightened and/or unique risk profiles has also been limited. This paper examines risk for physical violence in caregiver/patient dyads who participated in the Aggression and Violence in Community-Based Alzheimer's Families Grant. Data were collected via in-person interview and mailed survey and included demographics as well as measures of violence, physical and emotional health, and health behaviors. Logistic regression analysis indicated that caregivers providing care to elders with high levels of functional impairment or dementia symptoms, or who had alcohol problems, were more likely to use violence as a conflict resolution strategy, as were caregivers who were providing care to elders who used violence against them. By contrast, caregivers with high self-esteem were less likely to use violence as a conflict resolution strategy. Significant interaction effects were also noted. © 2013 Carla VandeWeerd et al.
Keywords: African American; Alzheimer disease; Caucasian; Conflict Tactic Scale; Hispanic; adult; aged; alcoholism; article; caregiver; caregiver burden; conflict management; dementia; demography; depression; dept.hhs; emotion; female; functional disease; health behavior; human; interview; logistic regression analysis; major clinical study; male; mini mental state examination; named inventories, questionnaires and rating scales; patient abuse; physical capacity; priority journal; religion; risk factor; secondary analysis; self esteem; self report; social status; violence

More than words - Wallace, S.; Purdy, M. (ASHA Leader, 2013)
Keywords: dept.cmd

Case Studies in Gerontological Nursing for the Advanced Practice Nurse - Kazer, M.W.; Neal-Boylan, L. (Case Studies in Gerontological Nursing for the Advanced Practice Nurse, 2011)
As the fastest growing population sector worldwide, older adults are seen in almost every care setting in which clinicians practice. Developed as a resource for advanced practice nurses in any setting, Case Studies in Gerontological Nursing for the Advanced Practice Nurse presents readers with a range of both typical and atypical cases from real clinical scenarios. The book is organized into six units covering cases related to ageism, common health challenges, health promotion, environments of care, cognitive and psychological issues, and issues relating to aging and independence. Each case follows a similar format including the patient's presentation, critical thinking questions, and a thorough discussion of the case resolution through which students and clinicians can enhance their clinical reasoning skills. Designed to promote geriatric clinical education through self-assessment or classroom use, Case Studies in Gerontological Nursing for the Advanced Practice Nurse is a key resource for all those dedicated to improving care for older adults. © 2012 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.nur

Introduction - Case Studies in Gerontological Nursing for the Advanced Practice Nurse - Kazer, M.W.; Neal-Boylan, L. (Case Studies in Gerontological Nursing for the Advanced Practice Nurse, 2011)
Keywords: dept.nur

Are You in the Hospital Again? - Lacey, K.O. (Case Studies in Gerontological Nursing for the Advanced Practice Nurse, 2011)
Keywords: dept.nur

Familiar voices and the need for reform - Connors, K.E. (Real-World Readings in Art Education: Things Your Professor Never Told You, 2000)
Keywords: dept.art

The information quest as resolution of uncertainty: Some approaches to the problem - Sieving, P.C. (Information Seeking and Communicating Behavior of Scientists and Engineers, 1991)
The ideal user of scientific and technical information: shall we design one? The positive personality traits one would wish for in a spouse would do nicely for a start: patient; thoughtful; caring; able to see our (the librarians') virtues through the fog of early-morning not yet-wakefulness or late evening exhaustion; able to communicate needs and wants clearly and without a lot of emotional overtones; willing to work hard to obtain desired results; and apprecia tive of what We (librarians) do. Add to this other talents which, while useful, are less often associated with marriage: the ability to understand and retain complex organizational details; patience with less-than-perfect systems; an intuitive understanding of how information is organized; and a sense of how best to cope with the inter-face between the deluge of possible information resources and the limited needs of one particular user (not to mention limited capacities for retaining and controlling that information flood once the gates are open). © 1991 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.ils

Training the end user: The stanford university medical center experience - Linder, G.A.; Lenon, R.A.; Su, V.; Wible, J.G.; Stangl, P. (End User Searching in the Health Sciences, 1986)
The Lane Medical Library staff, working with a physician at Stanford University Medical Center, has developed a successful end user MEDLINE training program. 80th DIALOG and the National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) MEDLARS system are taught. Upon completion of the NLM course, students are eligible to receive academic credit and an NLM password. Several factors are identified as having been crucial to this success: (1) a strong working alliance between library staff and an enthusiastic physician, (2) early and ongoing support from influential leaders in the medical center, (3) minimization of barriers confronting potential end user searchers, and (4) strong emphasis on demonstration and hands-on practice. Costs and personnel support to achieve and maintain the program are discussed, and future plans outlined. © 1986 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.ils

Change theory: Towards a better understanding of software maintenance - Abdel-Raouf, A.; Hanafi, M. (WSEAS Transactions on Computers, 2014)
A successful Software maintenance process depends on three factors: the maintenance goals, the technical properties of the system and the people performing the software maintenance. Most of the current work to investigate software maintenance only considers the first two factors, ignoring the third factor, which limits the scope and accuracy of these approaches. In this paper, we use change theory to introduce a deeper understanding of the software maintenance process. We utilize three change theories: Lewin's, Prochaska and DiClemente's, and Lippit's theories to introduce three different software maintenance models. These models consider the three success factors and incorporate contextual information to help maintainers better understand the software maintenance task to bring about an effective change.
Keywords: Change stages; Change theory; Computer software maintenance; Computer software selection and evaluation; Contextual information; Software Quality; Software engineering; Software maintenance; Software maintenance process; Software properties; Software quality; Software-maintenance tasks; Success factors; Technical properties; dept.csc; ⛔ No DOI found

NLN's simulation leaders give SIRC bibliography site a Makeover - Alfes, C.M.; Aronson, B.; Bethards, M.L.; Chesney, T.; De Luna, R.; Newton, R.; Weaver, A. (Nursing Education Perspectives, 2014)
Keywords: Databases, Bibliographic; Health Information Management; Humans; Internet; Models, Educational; Patient Simulation; Societies, Nursing; United States; article; bibliographic database; dept.nur; educational model; human; medical information system; nursing organization; organization and management; peer-reviewed; teaching

Does marriage explain murders in a society? In what way is divorce a public health concern? - Bourne, P.A.; Hudson-Davis, A.; Sharpe-Pryce, C.; Clarke, J.; Solan, I.; Rhule, J.; Francis, C.; Watson-Coleman, O.; Sharma, A.; Campbell-Smith, J.; Allen, T. (International Journal of Emergency Mental Health, 2014)
Introduction: Like medicine, public health practitioners seek to understand causes of mortality, practices of humans and issues that can change population conditions, in order to preserve and care for life. The murder pandemic has been such in Jamaica that the World Bank sponsored a qualitative study on crime in urban areas in Jamaica in the late 1990s to provide a platform to guide policy intervention and programmes. As a result this study will fill the gap in the literature by providing the evidence to support that divorce and marriage are public health concerns from the perspective of murders. Objective: To evaluate the role of divorce and marital relationships on murders. Materials and methods: The data for this study are taken from various Jamaica Government Publications. The period for this work is from 1950 through 2013. Data were recorded, stored and retrieved using the Statistical Packages for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for Windows, Version 21.0. The level of significance that is used to determine statistical significance is less than 5% (0.05). Ordinary least square (OLS) regression analyses and curve estimations were used to determine models and best fitted models. Results: On average, annually, 523 Jamaicans are murdered (± 484), with there being 9,531 marriages (±22,747) and 904 divorces (±468). Logged marriage rate and divorce rate are factors of murder rate, with both independent factors accounting for 82.2% of the variability in the murder rate. Both factors are positively correlated with the murder rate, with the divorce rate accounting for most of the variance in the murder rate (R2 = 79.2%). Conclusion: Death can be extremely devasting to families, however, murder among married couples can severely disrupt the lives of both families along with any children from such relationship. © 2014, Chevron Publishing Corporation. All rights reserved.
Keywords: Adult; Deaths; Divorce; Female; Homicide; Homicides; Humans; Jamaica; Jamaican; Male; Marital relationship; Marriage; Mortality; Murder; Partner-homicides; Public Health; Public health; Sexual relationship; adult; child; clinical study; death; dept.pch; divorce; epidemiology; family; female; genetic polymorphism; government; homicide; human; least square analysis; male; marriage; married person; mortality; public health; sociology; statistical significance; statistics and numerical data

Alcohol Use Among Latino Males: Implications for the Development of Culturally Competent Prevention and Treatment Services - Colon, E. (Alcohol Use/Abuse among Latinos : Issues and Examples of Culturally Competent Services, 2014)
This paper examines the factors surrounding the use of alcohol among Latino males. Prevention and treatment strategies for the provision of culturally competent treatment services are proposed, based on an analysis of the literature. © 1998 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.swk

Assistive technology to provide access to the curriculum and increase independence - Dell, A.G.; Newton, D.A. (The SAGE Handb. of Special Education: Two Volume Set, Second Edition, 2014)
Keywords: dept.edu

Recruitment and retention of healthy and high-risk older adults for a multiyear influenza vaccination study - Dill, J.; Unson, C.; Kenyon-Pesce, L.; Kuchel, G.A.; McElhaney, J. (Connecticut Medicine, 2014)
Purpose: Evaluate five different recruitment strategies for their capacity to enroll and retain both healthy and vulnerable older adults as part of a multiyear influenza vaccination study. Methods: We analyzed recruitment methods and other characteristics of individuals who participated in or were considered for five sequential one-year studies. Results: Of 940 screened individuals, 820 met eligibility criteria with 795 enrolled over the five-year study (307 primary participants). Among these enrollees, 63.4% were female and 95.5% were white, with mean ages of 75.3 (older group) and 30.6 (younger group). More than a half (56.7%) of the participants enrolled more than once, participating an average of 2.56 (SD=1.6) times. The majority (81.9%) of individuals recruited each year were return participants identified during earlier recruitments. Physician referrals resulted in only 5.3% recruitments. Conclusions: Recruitment and retention of study subjects, especially older adults, was facilitated by the existence of a database listing past participants.
Keywords: Adult; Advertising as Topic; Aged; Databases as Topic; Electronic Mail; Female; Humans; Influenza Vaccines; Influenza, Human; Male; Middle Aged; Patient Selection; Postal Service; Referral and Consultation; Vaccination; adult; advertizing; aged; article; data base; dept.pch; e-mail; female; human; influenza; influenza vaccine; male; middle aged; patient referral; patient selection; postal mail; vaccination; ⛔ No DOI found

Representing the modern animal in culture - Dubino, J.; Rashidian, Z.; Smyth, A. (Representing the Modern Animal in Culture, 2014)
Examining a wide range of works, from Gulliver's Travels to The Hunger Games, Representing the Modern Animal in Culture employs key theoretical apparatuses of Animal Studies to literary texts. Contributors address the multifarious modes of animal representation and the range of human-animal interactions that have emerged in the past 300 years. © Jeanne Dubino, Ziba Rashidian, and Andrew Smyth 2014. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.eng

Truck versus human: Mathematics under pressure - Field, E.; Ivison, R.; Reyher, A.; Warner, S. (College Mathematics Journal, 2014)
If you are ever faced with an oncoming truck, this paper could save your life. We investigate the optimal path that you should take from the middle of the road to the curb in order to avoid being hit by an oncoming truck. Although your instincts may tell you to run directly toward the curb, it turns out that this path, although the shortest, is not generally the safest.
Keywords: dept.mat

New counselors' experiences of community health centers - Freadling, A.H.; Foss-Kelly, L.L. (Counselor Education and Supervision, 2014)
This phenomenological study explored 6 new counselors' experiences working in community mental health centers and their experiences of the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs-accredited training received in preparation for such work. Three themes from the interviews were identified to provide implications for counselor preparation: contextual descriptions, essential graduate training components, and supportive factors. © 2014 by the American Counseling Association. All rights reserved.
Keywords: community mental health; counselor education; dept.csp

The knowledge patients impart - Green, C.A. (Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 2014)
Keywords: Death; Humans; Knowledge; Nurse-Patient Relations; Patients; dept.nur; human; knowledge; nurse patient relationship; patient

Changes During the 110 Years of the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships - Grossfeld, A. (Science of Gymnastics Journal, 2014)
This article presents changes, along with historical perspectives, in the World Gymnastics Championships during the last 110 years - 1903 to 2013. Changes include: the events contested, team and individual achievements and dominance, debut of skills, difficulty expansion, judges, scoring, competition format, Finals qualification system, expansion of FIG affiliation, frequency cycle of the WC, number of teams and gymnasts per competition, age requirement of gymnasts, team size, venues, apparatus, devices for learning, education and certification courses, disseminating information, and expanded media coverage.
Keywords: Gymnasts; History; Judges; Rules; dept.ath; ⛔ No DOI found

Preface - Harper-Leatherman, A.S.; Solbrig, C.M. (ACS Symp. Ser., 2014)
Keywords: dept.che

MOST sub-arcsecond companions of Kepler exoplanet candidate host stars are gravitationally bound - Horch, E.P.; Howell, S.B.; Everett, M.E.; Ciardi, D.R. (Astrophysical Journal, 2014)
Using the known detection limits for high-resolution imaging observations and the statistical properties of true binary and line-of-sight companions, we estimate the binary fraction of Kepler exoplanet host stars. Our speckle imaging programs at the WIYN 3.5 m and Gemini North 8.1 m telescopes have observed over 600 Kepler objects of interest and detected 49 stellar companions within 1 arcsec. Assuming binary stars follow a log-normal period distribution for an effective temperature range of 3000-10,000 K, then the model predicts that the vast majority of detected sub-arcsecond companions are long period (P > 50 yr), gravitationally bound companions. In comparing the model predictions to the number of real detections in both observational programs, we conclude that the overall binary fraction of host stars is similar to the 40%-50% rate observed for field stars. © 2014. The American Astronomical Society. All rights reserved..
Keywords: Binaries: visual; Planetary systems; Stars: solar-type; Techniques: high angular resolution; Techniques: interferometric; Techniques: photometric; dept.phy

Conclusion: Contemporary trends in the intersection of race, class, and gender - Jackson, S.A. (Routledge International Handbook of Race, Class, and Gender, 2014)
Keywords: dept.soc

Conversations on race, class, and gender - Jackson, S.A. (Routledge International Handbook of Race, Class, and Gender, 2014)
Keywords: dept.soc

Cultural contexts and identity - Jackson, S.A. (Routledge International Handbook of Race, Class, and Gender, 2014)
Keywords: dept.soc

Race, class, gender, and education - Jackson, S.A. (Routledge International Handbook of Race, Class, and Gender, 2014)
Keywords: dept.soc

Race, class, gender, and migration - Jackson, S.A. (Routledge International Handbook of Race, Class, and Gender, 2014)
Keywords: dept.soc

Race, class, gender, and sexualities - Jackson, S.A. (Routledge International Handbook of Race, Class, and Gender, 2014)
Keywords: dept.soc

Race, class, gender, and work - Jackson, S.A. (Routledge International Handbook of Race, Class, and Gender, 2014)
Keywords: dept.soc

Routledge international handbook of race, class, and gender - Jackson, S.A. (Routledge International Handbook of Race, Class, and Gender, 2014)
The Routledge International Handbook of Race, Class, and Gender chronicles the development, growth, history, impact, and future direction of race, gender, and class studies from a multidisciplinary perspective. The research in this subfield has been wide-ranging, including works in sociology, gender studies, anthropology, political science, social policy, history, and public health. As a result, the interdisciplinary nature of race, gender, and class and its ability to reach a large audience has been part of its appeal. The Handbook provides clear and informative essays by experts from a variety of disciplines, addressing the diverse and broad-based impact of race, gender, and class studies. The Handbookis aimed at undergraduate and graduate students who are looking for a basic history, overview of key themes, and future directions for the study of the intersection of race, class, and gender. Scholars new to the area will also find the Handbook’s approach useful. The areas covered and the accompanying references will provide readers with extensive opportunities to engage in future research in the area. © 2015 Shirley A. Jackson.
Keywords: dept.soc

Theorizing race, class, and gender studies - Jackson, S.A. (Routledge International Handbook of Race, Class, and Gender, 2014)
Keywords: dept.soc

Preface - Jain, F.; Broadbridge, C.; Tang, H. (International Journal of High Speed Electronics and Systems, 2014)
Keywords: dept.phy

Use of iSpartan in teaching organic spectroscopy - Karatjas, A.G. (Journal of Chemical Education, 2014)
Spectroscopy is often one of the most difficult subjects in an organic chemistry course for students to master. One difficulty comes from relating peaks in a spectrum with structural features. For example, when teaching infrared spectroscopy, it is often difficult to connect the theory between bending and stretching vibrations to the actual peaks. iSpartan for the iOS platform allows this to be done easily without the high cost of the full Spartan software. © 2014 The American Chemical Society and Division of Chemical Education, Inc.
Keywords: Computer-Based Learning; Organic Chemistry; Second-Year Undergraduate; Spectroscopy; dept.che; peer-reviewed

Use of student self-assessment of exams to investigate student learning in organic chemistry classes - Karatjas, A.G. (ACS Symposium Series, 2014)
Post examination self-assessment surveys were utilized to explore student performance on examinations in organic chemistry courses. This study of student self-perception looked at the application of the Kruger-Dunning effect in organic chemistry courses. The results include a comparison of student performance to expectations and the amount of time spent preparing. Results for poorer performing students indicate a lack of connectivity between perception and actual results. © 2014 American Chemical Society.
Keywords: Organic Chemistry; Organic chemistry course; Self assessment; Student learning; Student performance; Student self assessments; Students; Time spent; dept.che

An uncommon case: Cleft palate, respiratory compromise, and klippel-feil anomaly - Langevin, K.M.; Mabry, K.; Castiglione, C. (Plastic Surgical Nursing, 2014)
Keywords: Cervical Vertebrae; Cleft Palate; Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Klippel-Feil Syndrome; Spinal Fusion; cervical vertebra; cleft palate; complication; dept.cmd; female; genetics; human; newborn; procedures; spine fusion

Similarity and Diversity in the Prehistoric Colonization of Islands and Coasts by Food-Producing Communities - Leppard, T.P. (Journal of Island and Coastal Archaeology, 2014)
The colonization of the Pacific, Caribbean, and Mediterranean by food-producing communities in prehistory has rarely been considered in an explicitly comparative perspective. This article suggests that, despite evident human and environmental diversity, these insular colonization episodes have certain formal and processual similarities, especially in terms of the rate and dynamics of the colonization episodes. Specifically, in all three cases, colonizing populations seem to have rapidly crossed very great distances to find new niches, only for these events to be followed by generations of colonizing inactivity. It is proposed that such patterning may be a feature which is somehow common to episodes of coastal and insular colonization by food-producing, pre-state communities. Reasons as to why this might be-including ecological and demographic factors-are considered. This study indicates the utility of a comparative approach, and contributes to the ongoing debate centered on the extent to which insularity conditions human behavior. © 2014 Copyright Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Keywords: Caribbean; Mediterranean; Pacific; Pacific Ocean; coast; colonization; dept.ant; human behavior; island; islands; prehistoric

Athlete welfare and protection policy development in the USA - Lopiano, D.A.; Zotos, C. (Safeguarding, Child Prot. and Abuse in Sport: Int. Perspect. in Res., Policy and Pract., 2014)
Keywords: dept.rec

When did the future Antiochos iv arrive in Athens? - Scolnic, B. (Hesperia, 2014)
The mention of an Antiochos in an Athenian inscription, I 7453, which dates to 178/7 b.c., has led scholars to accept that the future Antiochos IV lived in Athens from 178 to 175, and was not just present in the city in 175, as a statement by Appian seems to indicate. A reevaluation of the evidence calls into question both this extended sojourn and the identification of the Antiochos in the inscription, inviting us to reconsider the circumstances and the chronology of events surrounding the accession of Antiochos IV. © The American School of Classical Studies at Athens.
Keywords: dept.jst

Splicing genes with postmodern teens: The hunger games and the hybrid imagination - Smyth, A. (Representing the Modern Animal, 2014)
Keywords: dept.eng

An information-processing framework for understanding reading disability - Spear, L.C.; Sternberg, R.J. (Handbook of Cognitive, Social, and Neuropsychological Aspects of Learning Disabilities, 2014)
Several years ago, when the senior author of this chapter taught in a resource room for learning-disabled children, she made a disturbing discovery. This discovery involved the reading-disabled youngsters, who comprised the majority of the children in the program. All these youngsters entered the program with poor decoding skills, but once exposed to the intensive phonic program used in the resource room, they generally learned to decode individual words with alacrity; that is, they could grasp phonic rules, memorize sounds for various letters and letter combinations, and apply the rules and sounds when reading individual words. The disturbing thing, particularly to someone who had had excessive faith in the curative powers of a phonic approach to teaching reading, was that the children continued to be poor readers. Now, however, their difficulties involved higher level aspects of reading. Their oral reading was discontinuous, effortful, and sometimes painfully slow; their reading comprehension was frequently poor; and the older children lacked the study strategies so important for success in content area subjects such as social studies and science. © 2014, Stephen J. Ceci. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.sed

Assessment research - Squires, D.A. (Curriculum: District Stories of a Path to Improved Achievement, 2014)
Keywords: dept.edl

Commonalities And Differences Of District Stories Of Using Curriculum To Improve Achievement - Squires, D.A. (Curriculum: District Stories of a Path to Improved Achievement, 2014)
Keywords: dept.edl

Curriculum: District stories of a path to improved achievement - Squires, D.A. (Curriculum: District Stories of a Path to Improved Achievement, 2014)
A curriculum is not known to improve academic achievements. This book offers case studies of three Connecticut districts of high, medium and low socio-economic status, three districts from a national sample that won the prestigious Booker prize mainly representing low SES districts, and 10 districts that have implemented a Balanced Curriculum with a sample of various SES districts from high to low. All of them have used their curriculum as the vehicle toward improved achievements. The districts studied have four common themes, represented by the acronym "ASIA", for Alignment, Structure and Stability, Implementation and Infrastructure, and Assessment. All districts aligned their curriculum to state standards and assessments. They had a structure for the curriculum and had stability at the superintendent's position. The districts applied a lot of effort and attained results from implementing the curriculum and developing the infrastructure to support implementation, and they finally incorporated frequent district-wide assessments into their design. The book documents the subsets of these four areas that were present in most districts that might help other districts to replicate the findings. Research in the four areas is also documented. This book demonstrates through the case studies that it is possible to use curriculum as a framework for raising test scores. This is not normally thought of as a path to improved achievements. The fact that districts from a wide range of socio-economic statuses have used their curriculum to improve achievements demonstrates that a wider application of this direction could yield positive results for other districts. © 2014 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.edl

Curriculum structure and district leadership stability - Squires, D.A. (Curriculum: District Stories of a Path to Improved Achievement, 2014)
Keywords: dept.edl

Implementation: A model for making implementation plans - Squires, D.A. (Curriculum: District Stories of a Path to Improved Achievement, 2014)
Keywords: dept.edl

Other Popular Avenues For District Improvement: Using Asia To Assess Their Power - Squires, D.A. (Curriculum: District Stories of a Path to Improved Achievement, 2014)
In reading through the district stories about using curriculum as a framework for improvement, many innovations were interwoven into ancillary efforts for curriculum development. As these are part of the stories of district curriculum development, we thought that discussions of these "ancillary efforts" were important. The innovations considered in this chapter are: Power standards, Professional learning communities, Common assessments, Data-driven decision making, and Walk-through's. We will consider these as if they were being implemented alone, and assess their power to produce student achievement gains using the ASIA framework. References to the district stories will be given. © 2014 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.edl

Planning Curriculum Development and Implementation - Squires, D.A. (Curriculum: District Stories of a Path to Improved Achievement, 2014)
Working with districts over the past 15 years to write and implement a balanced curriculum has been a wonderful experience; especially as so many of the districts that I worked with saw their student achievement improve (Squires, 2013). Now, thousands of students are getting better results because the curriculum was developed and well implemented using the Balanced Curriculum model. As is evident by the chapters about other school districts, the balanced curriculum is not the only way to get improvement, as the districts highlighted in this book also used curriculum as a framework for improving achievement. In this chapter I will highlight lessons learned along the way about developing and implementing curriculum. Using ideas described in chapter 6, we will highlight what major roles need to know and be able to do in planning, developing and implementing curriculum. For those with experience of working within a district, this will give one model to compare your district's curriculum writing and implementation efforts. We begin by dividing the effort into three areas: planning, writing, and implementing curriculum. To plan, we create a planning team to guide the process of writing and implementing curriculum. We don't separate curriculum writing from curriculum implementation because how the curriculum is implemented will, in part, depend on how the curriculum was written. We believe that such curriculum development and implementation has the potential to last over several years, and we believe that such an effort needs people who can stay the course over those years, so the effort is not wasted. © 2014 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.edl

The alignment research - Squires, D.A. (Curriculum: District Stories of a Path to Improved Achievement, 2014)
Keywords: dept.edl

The balanced curriculum model - Squires, D.A. (Curriculum: District Stories of a Path to Improved Achievement, 2014)
Keywords: dept.edl

Simultaneous measurement of multiple independent atomic-scale interactions using scanning probe microscopy: Data interpretation and the effect of cross-talk - Baykara, M.Z.; Todorović, M.; Mönig, H.; Schwendemann, T.C.; Rodrigo, L.; Altman, E.I.; Pérez, R.; Schwarz, U.D. (Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2015)
In high-resolution scanning probe microscopy, it is becoming increasingly common to simultaneously record multiple channels representing different tip-sample interactions to collect complementary information about the sample surface. A popular choice involves simultaneous scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and noncontact atomic force microscopy (NC-AFM) measurements, which are thought to reflect the chemical and electronic properties of the sample surface. With surface-oxidized Cu(100) as an example, we investigate whether atomic-scale information on chemical interactions can be reliably extracted from frequency shift maps obtained while using the tunneling current as the feedback parameter. Ab initio calculations of interaction forces between specific tip apexes and the surface are utilized to compare experiments with theoretical expectations. The examination reveals that constant-current operation may induce a noticeable influence of topography-feedback-induced cross-talk on the frequency shift data, resulting in misleading interpretations of local chemical interactions on the surface. Consequently, the need to apply methods such as 3D-AFM is emphasized when accurate conclusions about both the local charge density near the Fermi level, as provided by the STM channel, and the site-specific strength of tip-sample interactions (NC-AFM channel) are desired. We conclude by generalizing to the case where multiple atomic-scale interactions are being probed while only one of them is kept constant. © 2015 American Chemical Society.
Keywords: Ab initio calculations; Atomic force microscopy; Atomic-scale interaction; Calculations; Chemical interactions; Constant current operations; Crosstalk; Electronic properties; High resolution scanning; Hydrophobicity; Noncontact atomic force microscopy; Scanning tunneling microscopy; Simultaneous measurement; Tip-sample interaction; Topography; dept.phy

Multifaceted NOS instruction: Contextualizing nature of science with documentary films - Bloom, M.; Binns, I.C.; Koehler, C. (International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 2015)
This research focuses on inservice science teachers’ conceptions of nature of science (NOS) before and after a two-week intensive summer professional development (PD). The PD combined traditional explicit NOS instruction, numerous interactive interventions that highlighted NOS aspects, along with documentary films that portrayed NOS in context of authentic scientific discovery. Reflective dialogue was used throughout the professional development to encourage constructivist learning. The PD addressed seven commonly held NOS tenets that are deemed significant to K-12 science teachers. Finally, qualitative methodologies were used to analyze the Views of Nature of Science Questionnaire (VNOS-D) and the associated interview data to explore subtleties within each NOS tenet and to gain a richer understanding of how the teachers’ NOS understanding differed before and after the PD. © 2015 by iSER, International Society of Educational Research.
Keywords: Contextualized instruction; Nature of science; Professional development; dept.egm; ⚠️ Invalid DOI

Sampling designs and issues in qualitative criminology - Boeri, M.; Lamonica, A.K. (The Routledge Handb. of Qual. Criminol., 2015)
Keywords: dept.pch

The psychology of the Grade Six Achievement Test (G.S.A.T) in Jamaica - Bourne, P.A.; Baxter, D.; Pryce, C.S.; Francis, C.; Davis, A.H.; Solan, I.; Coleman, O.W.; Irving, R.; Brown, O.E.; Nelson, S.; Quarrie, V. (African Journal of Psychiatry (South Africa), 2015)
Introduction: The educational system of Jamaica is designed whereby performance is assessed based on formal evaluation (or test). This test culture places immense pressure on students at the primary level to successful complete some examinations in order for placement into select schools. Objectives: The present study seeks to evaluate psychological stress among students who take the G.S.A.T examination in the Corporate Area schools in Jamaica and assess whether psychological stressors influence academic performance. Methods: For this research, mixed methodology was employed to investigate the phenomenon of stressors among students who took the 2013 G.S.A.T examination. For the survey instrument (questionnaire), the large volume of data were stored, retrieved and analyzed using the Statistical Packages for the Social Sciences (S.P.S.S) for Windows version 21.0 (SPSS Inc; Chicago, IL, USA). Findings: The overall academic performance of the surveyed respondents was high (75.8 ± 19.4; 95% CI: 72.4- 79.2), with students in the preparatory school (92.4 ± 4.1) outperformed those in the primary school (71.0 ± 19.4)- t-test =10280, P < 0.0001. The level of stress experienced by those in the public school was greater (29.9 ± 6.0; 95% CI: 28.9 - 30.1) than those in the private school (26.0 ± 3.9; 95% CI: 24.5- 27.4- t-test=-3.300, P=0.001). Five factors determine overall academic performance: 1) stress level, 2) parental involvement, 3) school type, 4) nervous on taking the first G.S.A.T examination and 5) school choice (traditional or non-traditional high school). The five factors accounted for 35.8 percentage points of the variance in overall academic performance (Adjusted R2). Conclusion: Parental involvement is crucial in academic performance among students who took the 2013 G.S.A.T examination and students experienced moderately high stress, which offers some insight in the examination and the information can be used to better guide policy formulation. © 2015 Bourne PD, et al.
Keywords: Academic performance; Article; G.S.A.T; Jamaica; Parental involvement; Psychological stressors; achievement test; child; controlled study; dept.pch; female; human; male; mental stress; nervousness; parental attitude; primary school; questionnaire; school child; school stress; student

Women promiscuity and reproductive health matters: Findings and policy implications - Bourne, P.A.; Sharpe-Pryce, C.; Francis, C.; Hudson-Davis, A.; Solan, I.; Lewis, D.; Watson-Coleman, O.; Blake, J.-A. (International Journal of Emergency Mental Health, 2015)
Background: For millennia, women with multiple sexual partners have been labeled and stigmatized as whores, prostitutes, promiscuous and commercial sex workers. However, there is little literature comprehensively addressing factors related to reproductive health in this group. Aim: The aim of the current study is to elucidate the reproductive health matters of women who have multiple sexual partners. Setting and design: The data use for this research is taken from the Jamaica Reproductive Health Survey, 2007. Stratified random sampling is used to design the sampling frame. Materials and Methods: The current study extracts a sample of 225 respondents (from 7,168 women ages 15-49 years) who indicate having had multiple sex partners. Statistical analysis used: Data are analyzed using the Statistical Packages for the Social Sciences for Windows, Version 21.0. Multiple logistic regressions were used to analyze factors that explained current method of contraception. Results: Women with multiple sex partners on average are involved with men at least 9.5 years their senior, and 72% of them have become pregnant. Currently, contraception use can be explained by social class (middle class, Odds ratio (OR) = 0.08, 95% CI= 0.01 – 0.59); age at first sexual intercourse (OR = 0.90, 95% CI = 0.68 – 1.21); employment status (employed, OR = 5.07, 95% CI = 1.06 – 24.36); and marital status (married or common-law, OR = 0.09, 95% CI = 0.02 – 0.38). Conclusion: The early sexual initiation among young women is a public health problem because of the increased incidence of teenage pregnancy and increased incidence of sexually transmitted diseases, which must be addressed with the same intensity and resource allocation used to fight against Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). © 2015, Chevron Publishing Corporation. All rights reserved.
Keywords: Contraceptive methods; Jamaica; Reproductive health matters; Women with multiple sex partners; dept.pch; ⛔ No DOI found

Observations of the Influence of Regional Beach Dynamics on the Impacts of Storm Waves on the Connecticut Coast During Hurricanes Irene and Sandy - Tait, James F.; Ferrand, Ezgi Akpinar (Learning from the Impacts of Superstorm Sandy, 2015)
The Connecticut shoreline is one of the most intensively developed in the country. In many locations, development has relied on the buffering capacity of broad beaches for protection against storms. Much of this development is at risk due to an insufficient understanding of regional beach dynamics. The coast is commonly regarded as “protected” by the presence of Long Island. Nonetheless, Irene and Sandy imposed significant property losses on coastal cities. The most severe damages were due to wave impact in areas with narrow beaches. Small differences (as little as 21 m) in beach width proved to be significant during these storms. Sheltering by Long Island does not prevent coastal erosion during local storms. In the long run, it does prevent the rebuilding of the beach during fair weather by limiting the energy available for shoreward transport. This dynamic makes the beaches naturally erosive and their buffering capacity transient at best.
Keywords: Beach erosion; Beaches; Buffering capacities; Coastal cities; Coastal erosion; Connecticut beach dynamics; Dynamics; Energy asymmetry; Erosion; Fair weather; Hurricane Irene; Hurricane Sandy; Hurricanes; Property loss; Storm wave impacts; Storm waves; Storms; Water waves; beach erosion; dept.egm; energy asymmetry; faculty_collection; storm wave impacts

Greeks in seventeenth-century Russia - Chrissidis, N.A. (Portraits of Old Russia: Imagined Lives of Ordinary People, 1300-1745, 2015)
Keywords: dept.his

Weightlifting movements from full extension: The snatch and clean - DiSanto, M.; Valentine, G.; Boutagy, N. (Strength and Conditioning Journal, 2015)
Weightlifting movements require sufficient body speed to squat down and catch the barbell. Body speed can only be maximized if the correct positions are reached before the turnover and catch phases. The snatch from full extension (SFFE) and the clean from full extension (CFFE) allow the athlete to transition from the full extension position to a quick squat underneath the barbell. The SFFE and CFFE can be included into the warm-up or cooldown periods of a training session, focusing on the respective lifts. Correct body positions and speed, as opposed to barbell load, should be emphasized.
Keywords: Body speed; Clean; Full extension; Snatch; Weightlifting; dept.hms

ARM Assembly Language with Hardware Experiments - Elahi, Ata; Arjeski, Trevor (Springer, 2015)
This book provides a hands-on approach to learning ARM assembly language with the use of a TI microcontroller. The book starts with an introduction to computer architecture and then discusses number systems and digital logic. The text covers ARM Assembly Language, ARM Cortex Architecture and its components, and Hardware Experiments using TILM3S1968. Written for those interested in learning embedded programming using an ARM Microcontroller. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015.
Keywords: ARM microcontrollers; ARM processors; Arm cortices; Assembly language; Assembly languages (Electronic computers); Microprocessors; Computer architecture; Computer hardware; Digital logic; Education; Embedded programming; Hardware; Hardware experiment; Microcontrollers; Number system; Numbering systems; Programming; dept.csc; faculty_collection

Associations Between Ankle-Brachial Index and Cognitive Function: Results From the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders Trial - Espeland, M.A.; Newman, A.B.; Sink, K.; Gill, T.M.; King, A.C.; Miller, M.E.; Guralnik, J.; Katula, J.; Church, T.; Manini, T.; Reid, K.F.; McDermott, M.M.; et al. (Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 2015)
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between ankle-brachial index (ABI) and indicators of cognitive function. Design: Randomized clinical trial (Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders Trial). Setting: Eight US academic centers. Participants: A total of 1601 adults ages 70-89 years, sedentary, without dementia, and with functional limitations. Measurements: Baseline ABI and interviewer- and computer-administered cognitive function assessments were obtained. These assessments were used to compare a physical activity intervention with a health education control. Cognitive function was reassessed 24 months later (interviewer-administered) and 18 or 30 months later (computer-administered) and central adjudication was used to classify individuals as having mild cognitive impairment, probable dementia, or neither. Results: Lower ABI had a modest independent association with poorer cognitive functioning at baseline (partial r= 0.09; P < .001). Although lower baseline ABI was not associated with overall changes in cognitive function test scores, it was associated with higher odds for 2-year progression to a composite of either mild cognitive impairment or probable dementia (odds ratio 2.60 per unit lower ABI; 95% confidence interval 1.06-6.37). Across 2 years, changes in ABI were not associated with changes in cognitive function. Conclusion: In an older cohort sedentary individuals with dementia and with functional limitations, lower baseline ABI was independently correlated with cognitive function and associated with greater 2-year risk for progression to mild cognitive impairment or probable dementia. © 2015 AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.
Keywords: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Ankle Brachial Index; Ankle-brachial index; Article; Cognition; Cognitive function; Cross-Sectional Studies; Dementia; Disability Evaluation; Exercise; Female; Geriatric Assessment; Health Education; Humans; Male; Mini Mental State Examination; Peripheral artery disease; Sedentary Lifestyle; United States; aged; ankle brachial index; clinical trial; cognition; controlled study; cross-sectional study; dementia; dept.hms; disability; episodic memory; executive function; exercise; female; follow up; geriatric assessment; health education; human; human experiment; learning; longitudinal study; male; mild cognitive impairment; multicenter study; normal human; physical activity; physical performance; randomized controlled trial; recall; sedentary lifestyle; spatial orientation; very elderly; working memory

Communicating women’s health: Social and cultural norms that influence health decisions - Gatison, A.M. (Communicating Women’s Health: Social and Cultural Norms that Influence Health Decisions, 2015)
This volume explores the conditions under which women are empowered, and feel entitled, to make the health decisions that are best for them. At its core, it illuminates how the most basic element of communication, voice, has been summarily suppressed for entire groups of women when it comes to control of their own sexuality, reproductive lives, and health. By giving voice to these women’s experiences, the book shines a light on ways to improve health communication for women. Bringing together personal narratives, key theory and literature, and original qualitative and quantitative studies, the book provides an in-depth comparative picture of how and why women’s health varies for distinct groups of women. Organized into four parts-historical influences on patient and provider perceptions, breast cancer the silence and the shame, make it taboo: mothering, reproduction, and womanhood, and sex, sexuality, relational health, and womanhood-each section is introduced with a brief synthesis and discussion of the key questions addressed across the chapters. © 2016 Taylor & Francis.
Keywords: dept.com

Epilogue - Gatison, A.M. (Communicating Women’s Health: Social and Cultural Norms that Influence Health Decisions, 2015)
Keywords: dept.com

Introduction: Social, cultural norms and women’s health - Gatison, A.M. (Communicating Women’s Health: Social and Cultural Norms that Influence Health Decisions, 2015)
In 2002, the Institute of Medicine published Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care, which reported that racial and ethnic minorities experience a lower quality of healthcare than nonminorities, even when they have income and insurance. That report pointed to stereotyping and bias within the healthcare system as the primary culprit and made recommendations about developing culturally competent healthcare as the fundamental way to reduce health disparities. Since then, cultural competency in health communication has become the touchstone for targeted health communication and disease prevention efforts for women and minorities. Unfortunately, this goal will never be achieved unless we hear from the women who continue to fall through the cracks of the still-broken healthcare system. Indeed, in the 21st century, there remain social and cultural norms that manifest themselves via institutional and interpersonal barriers to effective health communication along the lines of race, class, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality that unduly impact women as a group. These social and cultural norms are defined as a pattern of behavior in a particular group, community, or culture, accepted as normal and to which an individual is expected to conform. © 2016 Taylor & Francis.
Keywords: dept.com

Couples: Case - Ginicola, M.M. (Critical Incidents in Integrating Spirituality into Counseling, 2015)
This chapter talks about Michael and Ethan's case study, where two people were involved in being in an interfaith relationship. The author's primary goal was to help each become empathic and to understand the other's position on coming out and being a public couple. A secondary goal was to increase their communication in articulating their feelings surrounding coming out officially. Working from an existential approach, the author encouraged them both to explore their meanings associated with religion, their families, and each other. He used the Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) approach, and insights of integrating sexual orientation and religious identities, spiritual interventions, and dealing with discrimination. Building on the strength-based model, the author identified positive assets that each brought to the relationship individually and in a partnership. Each was willing to develop a plan that represented a middle ground between their two positions. © 2015 by the American Counseling Association. All rights reserved.
Keywords: Discrimination; Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy; Homosexuality; Religious identities; Same-sex couples; Spiritual Interventions; dept.csp

Roman Catholic monasticism in Poland: A brief overview of selected issues - Górniak-Kocikowska, K. (Monasticism in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Republics, 2015)
Keywords: dept.phi

Shifting paradigms: A model for the integrated assessment of language and culture - Hammer, J.; Schmitt, E. (Culture and Foreign Language Education: Insights from Research and Implications for the Practice, 2015)
Keywords: dept.wll

In defense of the critical philosophy: On Schelling's departure from Kant and Fichte in Abhandlungen zur Erläuterung des Idealismus der Wissenschaftslehre (1796/1797) - Harry, C.C. (Journal of Speculative Philosophy, 2015)
This article considers the second treatise of Schelling's Abhandlungen zur Erläuterung des Idealismus der Wissenschaftslehre (Treatises Explaining the Idealism of the Science of Knowledge, 1796/97), a lesser-known work from the early Schelling. Here, Schelling proposes to defend the critical position insofar as it purports to be a system based on human reason, but instead he issues a backhanded critique of the assumption on behalf of the critical philosophers to try and limit the bounds of pure reason by means of their own use of reason. Schelling then offers an alternative way to think about the relationship of mind (Geist) and matter in nature. This article argues that Schelling's actual explanation of the critical philosophy as a position founded by reasonable minds ultimately belies his promise to defend it, thus calling into question that Schelling's thought prior to 1800 was a mere reiteration of Kantian/Fichtean transcendentalism. Copyright © 2015 The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
Keywords: Critical philosophy; Fichte; Kant; Naturphilosophie; Shelling; dept.phi

On the fundamental dissimilarity of aristotelian and Kantian time concepts - Harry, C.C. (Idealistic Studies, 2015)
In Aristotle's Physics iv 10-14, Aristotle argues for a time concept derived with, on a weak version, sense perception, and, on a strong version, from sense perception along with intellection (nous), from change in nature. On both accounts, actualized time for Aristotle requires cognitive faculties. Aristotle's time concept has thus been linked with Kant's treatment of time in the Transcendental Aesthetic of his First Critique. More importantly, the conclusion that time is "unreal" for Aristotle elicits charges of adulterating Aristotle's conclusions by reading Aristotle's Physics with a Kantian lens. In this paper, I examine the context of Kant's conclusions about time and, by way of a contrast between the Aristotelian and Kantian projects, argue for a fundamental dissimilarity of their accounts. And yet, I reserve the possibility that one both ascent to this fundamental dissimilarity and hold that Aristotle was not a temporal realist. © 2015. Idealistic Studies.
Keywords: dept.phi; peer-reviewed

Taking Time - Harry, C.C. (SpringerBrief. Philos., 2015)
Despite the language we saw in the previous chapter, which allowed for time apprehension by perception and marking, in Physics iv 14, Aristotle famously argues that time is dependent on nous. © 2015, The Author(s).
Keywords: Human Child; Nonhuman Animal; Pure Actuality; Sense Perception; Time Perception; dept.phi

Foundations for the future: The potential of multimodal technologies for learning mathematics - Hegedus, S.J.; Tall, D.O. (Handbook of International Research in Mathematics Education: Third Edition, 2015)
Keywords: dept.edu

The psychology of the bullying phenomenon in three jamaican public primary schools: A need for a public health trust - Hudson-Davis, A.; Bourne, P.A.; Sharpe-Pryce, C.; Francis, C.; Solan, I.; Lewis, D.; Watson-Coleman, O.; Blake, J.-A.; Donegon, C. (International Journal of Emergency Mental Health, 2015)
Background: The bullying phenomenon, an aspect of aggression, has gained attention in many countries thus making it a very important issue in schools. Many studies have been done on this issue resulting in deeper analysis and review on the matter because the matter covers physical, verbal or psychological acts of aggression that may be intentional, and, which may occur once or repeated over time. Objectives: This study seeks to examine the following research questions: 1) How is bullying manifested in grades 4-6 in primary schools identified for this study?; 2) What are the specific bullying behaviours exhibited by class bullies in grades 4-6?; 3) How does the behavior of bullies affect the conduct of classes?; 4) What are the characteristics of the students who are targeted by in-class bullies?, and 5) What strategies are currently used by the teachers to deal with bullying in class? Materials and Methods: Two hundred students were conveniently identified (n = 200) for the study in the three schools of which 153 participated in the survey (i.e., response rate of 76.5%). The sample comprises of pupils in grades 4, 5 and 6, which 67 pupils in grades 4 and 5, and 66 in the 6th grade. Likewise 50 students ages 9, 10, 11 and 12 years were recruited for participation, with the least respondents being ages 9 years (46%) and the most being 11 years old (94%). Results: The principals and guidance counselor reported that the bullying phenomenon is a daily occurrence at their schools and that on a daily basis they are called upon to address at least 3 cases and a maximum of 10 cases of bullying. All the parents in this study noted that the bullying phenomenon is widespread in primary schools in St. Thomas and that schools are now considered an unsafe environment. Of the 26 surveyed parents in this research, 92.3% indicated that ‘schools are no longer fun for children to be anymore because of the bullying phenomenon. Conclusion: Now there is empirical evidence that the bullying phenomenon is creating psychological issues that extend beyond the aggressor to those around him/her. The psychology of the bullying phenomenon is far-reaching more than a social issue and as such clearly the psychology of the matter is crying out for public health efforts and/or intervention in Jamaica. © 2015, Chevron Publishing Corporation. All rights reserved.
Keywords: Bullying; Children in schools; Jamaica; Psychology of bullying; article; behavior; bullying; child; counselor; crying; dept.pch; female; human; human experiment; major clinical study; male; primary school; public health; school child; student; teacher; trust; ⛔ No DOI found

When enough is enough: African american women reclaiming themselves - Jackson, S.A. (Letting Go: Feminist and Social Justice Insight and Activism, 2015)
Keywords: dept.soc

Preface - Jain, F.; Broadbridge, C.; Tang, H. (International Journal of High Speed Electronics and Systems, 2015)
Keywords: dept.phy

The emergence of stem - Koehler, C.; Binns, I.C.; Bloom, M.A. (STEM Road Map: A Framework for Integrated STEM Education, 2015)
Keywords: dept.egm

The stem road map for grades k-2 - Koehler, C.; Bloom, M.A.; Milner, A.R. (STEM Road Map: A Framework for Integrated STEM Education, 2015)
Keywords: dept.egm

Lower Wingate Test Power Outcomes from "all-Out" Pretest Pedaling Cadence Compared with Moderate Cadence - Lunn, W.R.; Zenoni, M.A.; Crandall, I.H.; Dress, A.E.; Berglund, M.L. (Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2015)
The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of different pretest pedaling cadences on power outcomes obtained during the Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT). Vigorously exercising adult men (n 14, 24.9 ± 1.2 years) and women (n 14, 20.4 ± 0.6 years) participated in a randomized crossover study during which they performed the 30-second WAnT on a mechanically braked cycle ergometer (0.075 kg·kg-1 body weight) under 2 conditions. Participants pedaled maximally with an unloaded flywheel during 5 seconds before resistance was applied and the test began (FAST). In another trial, participants maintained a moderate cadence (80 revolutions per minute [rpm]) during 5 seconds before the test began (MOD). All other components of the WAnT were identical. Peak power (PP), mean power (MP), minimum power (MinP), fatigue index (%FAT), and maximum cadence during test were recorded. Comparisons were made using a 2 × 2 factorial repeated-measures analysis of variance. Regardless of gender, the FAST condition resulted in 22.2% lower PP (612.6 ± 33.0 W vs. 788.3 ± 43.5 W), 13.3% lower MP (448.4 ± 22.2 W vs. 517.2 ± 26.4 W), 11.7% lower MinP (280.9 ± 14.8 W vs. 318.3 ± 17.2 W), and 9.0% lower %FAT (53.5 ± 1.3% vs. 58.8 ± 1.5%) than MOD condition (p < 0.01; mean ± SD). Similar outcomes were observed within gender. The authors conclude that practitioners of the WAnT should instruct participants to maintain a moderate pedal cadence (∼80 rpm) during 5 seconds before the test commences to avoid bias from software sampling and peripheral fatigue. Standardizing the pretest pedal cadence will be important to exercise testing professionals who compare data with norms or generate norms for specific populations. © 2015 National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Keywords: Adult; Bicycling; Cross-Over Studies; Exercise; Exercise Test; Fatigue; Female; Humans; Male; Young Adult; adult; anaerobic; controlled study; crossover procedure; cycling; dept.hms; ergometry; exercise; exercise test; fatigue; female; human; male; muscle; pathophysiology; peer-reviewed; physiology; procedures; randomized controlled trial; young adult

The Pink and Black Experience: Lies That Make Us Suffer in Silence and Cost Us Our Lives - Madlock Gatison, A. (Women's Studies in Communication, 2015)
Keywords: dept.com; peer-reviewed

The Armenian Genocide of 1915: Armen T. Marsoobian explores the complex history of one of the 20th-century's worst and most neglected crimes against humanity - Marsoobian, A.T. (History Today, 2015)
Keywords: dept.phi; ⛔ No DOI found

Presidential nominations in a Polarized Party System: The Republican primaries of 2012 - Paulson, A.C. (Winning the Presidency 2012, 2015)
Keywords: dept.psc

Modernism in South Asian art music - Scott, S. (The Modernist World, 2015)
Keywords: dept.mus

Military Families: Case - Smith, C. (Critical Incidents in Integrating Spirituality into Counseling, 2015)
This chapter discusses the case of Kelly, a 43-year-old white woman married to an Air Force pilot, came to counseling because she was struggling with several issues. Watching the news about and receiving updates from her husband's command exacerbated Kelly's sense of being overwhelmed and powerless. The author first tried to identify the supports Kelly needed to have in place as she went through her lumpectomy. Second, the counselors explored how to secure resources for James's school issues. According to the author, family counseling sessions should be conducted once Kelly begins to make some minor adjustments and feels more in control. Other possible approaches include solution-focused interventions for short-term results, cognitive-behavioral therapy with Kelly and the children, and family systems theory. As religion is important to Kelly and her husband, the counselor could explore ways to incorporate interventions appropriate to her religious beliefs and values. © 2015 by the American Counseling Association. All rights reserved.
Keywords: Cognitive-behavioral therapy; Family counseling sessions; Family systems theory; Military families; Religious interventions; Spiritual resources; dept.csp

Challenges in creating a culture of workplace dignity for LGBT employees - Baker, S.; Lucas, K. (Stretching Boundaries: Cases in Organ. and Manag. Commun., 2016)
Keywords: dept.com

Hawthorne's Two Bodies: Politics and Aesthetics in Our Old Home - Baraw, C. (Literary Imagination, 2016)
Keywords: dept.eng

Three-dimensional interaction force and tunneling current spectroscopy of point defects on rutile TiO2(110) - Baykara, M.Z.; Mönig, H.; Schwendemann, T.C.; Ünverdi, Ö.; Altman, E.I.; Schwarz, U.D. (Applied Physics Letters, 2016)
The extent to which point defects affect the local chemical reactivity and electronic properties of an oxide surface was evaluated with picometer resolution in all three spatial dimensions using simultaneous atomic force/scanning tunneling microscopy measurements performed on the (110) face of rutile TiO2. Oxygen atoms were imaged as protrusions in both data channels, corresponding to a rarely observed imaging mode for this prototypical metal oxide surface. Three-dimensional spectroscopy of interaction forces and tunneling currents was performed on individual surface and subsurface defects as a function of tip-sample distance. An interstitial defect assigned to a subsurface hydrogen atom is found to have a distinct effect on the local density of electronic states on the surface, but no detectable influence on the tip-sample interaction force. Meanwhile, spectroscopic data acquired on an oxygen vacancy highlight the role of the probe tip in chemical reactivity measurements. © 2016 AIP Publishing LLC.
Keywords: Atoms; Defect density; Electron tunneling; Electronic properties; Interstitial defects; Local density of electronic state; Metals; Oxide minerals; Oxygen vacancies; Picometer resolution; Point defects; Prototypical metal oxide surfaces; Reactivity measurements; Subsurface hydrogens; Surface defects; Three-dimensional interaction; Tip-sample interaction; Titanium dioxide; dept.phy

HIV medication adherence programs: The importance of social support - Breny Bontempi, J.M.; Burleson, L.; Lopez, M.H. (A Cross Section of Nursing Research: Journal Articles for Discussion and Evaluation, 2016)
Since the advent of medical treatments for HIV, the promotion of adherence to these difficult treatment regimens has proven critical to disease management. Three Connecticut state-funded HIV medication adherence programs were evaluated. The purpose of this process evaluation was to explore and compare the goals and modality of each adherence program, assess client and staff satisfaction, and provide recommendations for the improvement of these programs. Focus group interviews with clients and individual interviews with staff were conducted at each of the programs. Interviews were transcribed, coded, and analyzed with a code-and-retrieve method of theme identification. Focus group themes included the importance of social support on medication adherence and the “lifesaving” effect the program has had. The staff expressed that although complete adherence should be the long-term objective, more intermediate objectives should be considered (e.g., behavioral changes to increase clients’ ability, selfesteem, and self-efficacy to take medications). © 2014, 2011, 2008, 2005, 2003, 2001 by Taylor & Francis.
Keywords: dept.pch

Challenging evaluation: The complexity of grading writing in hybrid MOOCs - McEachern, R.W. (Handb. of Res. on Writ. and Compos. in the Age of MOOCs, 2017)
When MOOCs exploded into the public consciousness in 2012, many supporters touted their potential to disrupt higher education. In a short time, MOOCs have evolved, and that role as radical change agents seems to have faded. However, the use of Hybrid MOOCs, in which onground courses use MOOCs for some or all of their content, does have the potential to be disruptive, albeit on a smaller scale. This article will describe one Hybrid MOOC and the ways it could be used to disrupt individual pedagogy, and perhaps affect larger change as a result. © 2017 by IGI Global. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.eng

Soul sister journey: Essence magazine and travel columns during the “me” decad - Carter-David, S. (Women's Magazines in Print and New Media, 2016)
Keywords: dept.his

A cry in the dark: The howls of wolves in horror and heavy metal music - Digioia, A. (Horror Studies, 2016)
Deranged howling is a hallmark of wolves, horror texts and heavy metal music artists. This article discusses how wolves, heavy metal music artists and horror text directors use diegetic sound to interact with listeners. Wolves use howls in real life to communicate their location and identity to their pack-mates. Howling in heavy metal music is used either as a literal sound or as a metaphor, to unite their audiences as one cohesive pack, or as a reunion call. The sound of a wolf in horror films indicates something wicked coming along, often in the form of a werewolf or other nefarious monsters. This article shows how a cry in the dark in horror texts, heavy metal music, and in the wilderness is a means of communicating an emotion or identity to a mass human or lupine audience. © 2016 Intellect Ltd Article.
Keywords: Diegetic sound; Heavy metal music; Horror; Howls; Wolves; dept.wgs

Lechery, lycanthropy and little red riding hood in type o negative’s ‘wolf moon (Including Zoanthropic Paranoia)’ - Digioia, A. (Metal Music Studies, 2016)
Type O Negative’s ‘Wolf Moon (including Zoanthropic Paranoia)’ seems to be a melodic ode to lascivious werewolves or to sexual intercourse during menstruation, which is transformative, allowing participation to channel animalistic instincts. Subject to more critical examination, ‘Wolf Moon (including Zoanthropic Paranoia)’ can also be presented as a contemporary incarnation of the ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ myth. Both contain the same themes: the stigmatization of eroticism, reclamation of agency, along with the nuances of gender identity and representation. Any Women’s Studies programme student is attuned to how storytelling and imagery of those within the story influence gender roles and their perceptions. Real-life themes are undoubtedly found within fairy tales as well, with a special emphasis on how women who do not remain in their proper place are punished because of it. In ‘Wolf Moon (including Zoanthropic Paranoia)’, the woman is rewarded for those experiences, by being permitted to indulge in her darkest desires. Meeting (or meating) a wolf that is hungry for you is nothing to fear in Type O Negative’s version of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’. Instead, it is the hallmark of a ‘great day’, and is something that should be celebrated. As ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ traverses onward throughout the western society’s cultural consciousness, one can only hope for further metal music acts interpretations of this infamous fairy tale. Representation matters, and the nuances of how the female gender has been portrayed throughout the centuries as reflected in the re-telling of a fairy tale is a subject that warrants a closer look through metal music and gender. © 2016 Intellect Ltd Article.
Keywords: Feminism; Gender; Little Red Riding Hood; Menstruation; Sexuality; Type O Negative; Wolves; dept.wgs

Swinburne: Criticism as perversion - Fluhr, N. (Nineteenth Century Prose, 2016)
Keywords: dept.eng; ⛔ No DOI found

Were the umayyad-era qadarites Kāfirs? - Judd, S. (Islam. Hist. Civiliz., 2016)
Keywords: dept.his

The role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as intermediaries of the European union decision to adopt international accounting standards: 1973-2002 - Kaya, D.; Kirsch, R.J.; Henselmann, K. (Accounting Historians Journal, 2016)
This paper analyzes the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as intermediaries in encouraging the European Union (EU) to adopt International Accounting Standards (IAS). Our analysis begins with the 1973 founding of the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC), and ends with 2002 when the binding EU regulation was approved. We document the many pathways of interaction between European supranational, governmental bodies and the IASC/IASB, as well as important regional NGOs, such as the Union Européenne des Experts Comptables, Économiques et Financiers (UEC), the Groupe d’Etudes des Experts Comptables de la Communauté Économique Européenne (Groupe d’Etudes), and their successor, the Fédération des Experts Comptables Européens (FEE). This study investigates, through personal interviews of key individuals involved in making the history of the organizations studied, and an extensive set of primary sources, how NGOs filled key roles in the process of harmonization of international accounting standards. © 2016, American Accounting Association. All rights reserved.
Keywords: dept.acc

Platonic words: Paolo sarpi and roberto bellarmino as translators in the venetian interdict crisis - Kern, D. (Philological Quarterly, 2016)
Keywords: dept.his; ⛔ No DOI found

Multifunctional in vivo imaging of pancreatic islets during diabetes development - Li, G.; Wu, B.; Ward, M.G.; Chong, C.N.; Mukherjee, S.; Chen, S.; Hao, M. (Journal of Cell Science, 2016)
Pancreatic islet dysfunction leading to insufficient glucose-stimulated insulin secretion triggers the clinical onset of diabetes. How islet dysfunction develops is not well understood at the cellular level, partly owing to the lack of approaches to study single islets longitudinally in vivo. Here, we present a noninvasive, high-resolution system to quantitatively image real-time glucose metabolism from single islets in vivo, currently not available with any other method. In addition, this multifunctional system simultaneously reports islet function, proliferation, vasculature and macrophage infiltration in vivo from the same set of images. Applying our method to a longitudinal high-fat diet study revealed changes in islet function as well as alternations in islet microenvironment. More importantly, this label-free system enabled us to image real-time glucose metabolism directly from single human islets in vivo for the first time, opening the door to noninvasive longitudinal in vivo studies of healthy and diabetic human islets. © 2016. Published by The Company of Biologists Ltd.
Keywords: Animals; Anterior Chamber; Article; Cell Proliferation; Collagen; Computer Systems; Diabetes; Diabetes Mellitus; Diet, High-Fat; Disease Models, Animal; Fluorescence; Glucose; Glucose metabolism; Humans; Imaging, Three-Dimensional; In vivo imaging; Injections, Intraperitoneal; Islets of Langerhans; Macrophages; Male; Mice; Multiphoton microscopy; NAD(P)H; Pancreatic islets; animal; animal cell; animal experiment; anterior eye chamber; autofluorescence imaging; autofluorescence imaging system; cell function; cell infiltration; cell proliferation; collagen; computer system; dept.phy; diabetes mellitus; disease course; disease model; drug effects; fluorescence; glucose; glucose metabolism; human; imaging system; in vivo study; intraperitoneal drug administration; lipid diet; macrophage; male; metabolism; microenvironment; mouse; nonhuman; pancreas islet; pathology; priority journal; three dimensional imaging; vascularization

The art gallery theorem, revisited - Michael, T.S.; Pinciu, V. (American Mathematical Monthly, 2016)
The art gallery theorem asserts that any polygon with n vertices can be protected by at most [n/3] stationary guards. The original proof by Chvátal uses a nonroutine and nonintuitive induction. We give a simple inductive proof of a new, more general result, the constrained art gallery theorem: If V∗and E∗are specified sets of vertices and edges that must contain guards, then the polygon can be protected by at most [(n + 2|V∗| + |E∗|) /3] guards. Our result reduces to Chvátal's art gallery theorem when V∗and E∗are empty. We give a second short proof of this generalization in the spirit of Fisk's proof of the art gallery theorem using graph colorings. © THE MATHEMATICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA.
Keywords: dept.mat; ⚠️ Invalid DOI