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Study objectiveWe assess the productivity, outcomes, and experiences of participants in the National Institutes of Health/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute-funded K12 institutional research training programs in emergency care research.MethodsWe used a mixed-methods study design to evaluate the 6 K12 programs, including 2 surveys, participant interviews, scholar publications, grant submissions, and funded grants. The training program lasted from July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2017. We tracked scholars for a minimum of 3 years and up to 5 years, beginning with date of entry into the program. We interviewed program participants by telephone using open-ended prompts.ResultsThere were 94 participants, including 43 faculty scholars, 13 principal investigators, 30 non-principal investigator primary mentors, and 8 program administrators. The survey had a 74% overall response rate, including 95% of scholars. On entry to the program, scholars were aged a median of 37 years (interquartile range [IQR] 34 to 40 years), with 16 women (37%), and represented 11 disciplines. Of the 43 scholars, 40 (93%) submitted a career development award or research project grant during or after the program; 26 (60%) have secured independent funding as of August 1, 2017. Starting with date of entry into the program, the median time to grant submission was 19 months (IQR 11 to 27 months) and time to funding was 33 months (IQR 27 to 39 months). Cumulative median publications per scholar increased from 7 (IQR 4 to 15.5) at program entry to 21 (IQR 11 to 33.5) in the first post-K12 year. We conducted 57 semistructured interviews and identified 7 primary themes.ConclusionThis training program produced 43 interdisciplinary investigators in emergency care research, with demonstrated productivity in grant funding and publications.

This thesis is a study of the music composed by Lili'uokalani, the last monarch of Hawai'i during her 1895 incarceration at the hands of the Republic of Hawai'i. Aspects of text and context are considered for each of the songs. This thesis also engages in a discussion of the alleged politicization of a copy of "Aloha Oe," notated by the Queen during the incarceration. My research consisted of visits to the Hawai'i State Archives and the Bishop Museum Archives in Honolulu. I enlisted the help of Hawaiian Language professor, Dr. Puakea Nogelmeier to translate the Queen's songs. This study establishes that these songs inform us of the people and entities upon which Lili'uokalani relied to help her through her incarceration. They provide us with valuable insights into the mind and spirit of this dethroned, imprisoned Queen still actively engaged in a fight for the sovereignty of her native lands.

This thesis is a study of the music composed by Lili'uokalani, the last monarch of Hawai'i during her 1895 incarceration at the hands of the Republic of Hawai'i. Aspects of text and context are considered for each of the songs. This thesis also engages in a discussion of the alleged politicization of a copy of "Aloha Oe," notated by the Queen during the incarceration. My research consisted of visits to the Hawai'i State Archives and the Bishop Museum Archives in Honolulu. I enlisted the help of Hawaiian Language professor, Dr. Puakea Nogelmeier to translate the Queen's songs. This study establishes that these songs inform us of the people and entities upon which Lili'uokalani relied to help her through her incarceration. They provide us with valuable insights into the mind and spirit of this dethroned, imprisoned Queen still actively engaged in a fight for the sovereignty of her native lands.

Cynthia Matus Morris was born in 1953 to Guillermo and Carmen (Rivera) Matus and has lived in the area around Patagonia, Arizona her entire life. In this interview, she talks about her family history through grandparents, their holiday celebrations, get-togethers with family, friends, and neighbors, and changes to the Patagonia region over the last 50 years. Mrs. Morris and her husband, Ron Morris, have owned several businesses in Patagonia, including the Alamo Country Store, a feed and hardware store, and Patagonia Cable TV.

This action research project examined the effects of using vocabulary maps on the understanding of vocabulary words of fifth grade language arts students. Seven participants were involved in the study. Data was collected using a variety of tools, including interviews, charts, and oral questioning tests. Results from the study suggest that using vocabulary maps is an effective way to learn new vocabulary. Therefore, vocabulary understanding is enhanced when students use vocabulary maps.

Numerous alternatives exist for feeding and managing weaned medium-frame steers to slaughter. Efficiency of beef production includes the total growing and finishing period. Often economics of production only considers a single part of the production systems. As a consequence one segment of the industry may make decisions based on maximum profit while they own or manage an animal that may adversely effect the profit of a subsequent owner. possibly causing overall economic efficiency to be lowered. For example, cost per pound of gain is usually lower when calves are wintered at a relatively fast rate of gain and consequently feedlot operators tend to want relatively fast gains so cost of gain will be relatively low. However. this may not be cost effective if the cattle are going to be grazed the following summer. Range land comprises about 60% of western Nebraska land mass which produces high quality forages for cow-calf producers and yearling stocker operators. Historically many yearlings were grazed on the rangeland after they had been weaned and wintered on the ranch at a relatively slow rate of gain. As more cattle were moved to confinement feeding on higher energy rations questions arose about what the proper wintering gain for weaned calves is and what the proper length to graze yearlings with varied winter gain is. Tremendous quantities of crop residues such as cornstalks are available to winter calves and even though the winter gain is relatively low and cost per pound of gain is high, total winter cost of gain can be very low. Cattle subjected to periods of low energy intake normally exhibit compensatory growth during subsequent periods of adequate energy intake. Cattle that experience compensatory growth are also more efficient than comparable cattle grown on a higher energy ration. Because of compensatory gains, considerable gain can be put on light yearlings on grass at a very low cost which would lower the overall cost of production. Because of the low wi

Windbreaks have been recommended as shelter for wildlife, minimizing erosion, trapping of snow. and protection for livestock and humans. Windbreaks have been shown to benefit crop production by increasing grain yield. Protection from windbreaks extends 10 to 12 times the height of the windbreak on the leeward side and three to five times on the windward side. Windbreak benefits depend on the height, density, number of rows, species, length, orientation, and maturity of the windbreak. In Nebraska, the grazing of crop residues in the winter provides an inexpensive source of feed for growing calves. However, cold and wet winter conditions can affect the performance of the cattle. Livestock in adverse winter conditions may consume more feed, however, the energy is likely used to meet maintenance needs and is not available for productive processes, such as daily gain. A combination of temperature. moisture. and wind velocity can severely affect livestock performance during winter including reduced grazing time and reduced intake. The objectives of this trial were I) to compare the performance of calves grazing grain sorghum residue in protected and unprotected field conditions. and 2) to determine the influence of conifer field windbreaks on livestock grazing habits.

La Seguridad Electrónica es una alternativa eficiente para la reducción de pérdidas de bienes en el ámbito empresarial. Actualmente, la Seguridad Electrónica ha ido potenciando su utilidad, convirtiéndose en uno de los elementos básicos de Vigilancia. En las instalaciones industriales, la Seguridad Electrónica consiste de un sistema integrado compuesto de subsistemas de circuito cerrado de televisión, control de alarmas, control de acceso y protección contra incendios, los cuales, además de producir un efecto disuasivo, ayudan a los administradores a vigilar de manera local y/o desde una central de monitoreo el acceso de personas no autorizadas a zonas restringidas. La presente tesis tiene como objetivo el diseño de un sistema de seguridad electrónica para protección de una instalación minera, el cual contará con un centro de control integrado para la administración, control y monitoreo de circuito cerrado de televisión y alarmas. En la presente tesis se describen los conceptos básicos de los sistemas de seguridad electrónica. El desarrollo del sistema de seguridad propuesto incluye tres fases. En la primera fase, se realiza el diseño y arquitectura del sistema. En la segunda fase se presenta la planificación y gestión del proyecto. Finalmente en la tercera etapa se realiza un análisis comparativo que permite comprobar la eficiencia (en empresas a fin de constatar el costo-beneficio a corto plazo) del Sistema de Seguridad Electrónica propuesto frente a personal de Vigilancia., Tesis

La Seguridad Electrónica es una alternativa eficiente para la reducción de pérdidas de bienes en el ámbito empresarial. Actualmente, la Seguridad Electrónica ha ido potenciando su utilidad, convirtiéndose en uno de los elementos básicos de Vigilancia. En las instalaciones industriales, la Seguridad Electrónica consiste de un sistema integrado compuesto de subsistemas de circuito cerrado de televisión, control de alarmas, control de acceso y protección contra incendios, los cuales, además de producir un efecto disuasivo, ayudan a los administradores a vigilar de manera local y/o desde una central de monitoreo el acceso de personas no autorizadas a zonas restringidas. La presente tesis tiene como objetivo el diseño de un sistema de seguridad electrónica para protección de una instalación minera, el cual contará con un centro de control integrado para la administración, control y monitoreo de circuito cerrado de televisión y alarmas. En la presente tesis se describen los conceptos básicos de los sistemas de seguridad electrónica. El desarrollo del sistema de seguridad propuesto incluye tres fases. En la primera fase, se realiza el diseño y arquitectura del sistema. En la segunda fase se presenta la planificación y gestión del proyecto. Finalmente en la tercera etapa se realiza un análisis comparativo que permite comprobar la eficiencia (en empresas a fin de constatar el costo-beneficio a corto plazo) del Sistema de Seguridad Electrónica propuesto frente a personal de Vigilancia.