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2. RADIOCARBON ANALYSIS AND STATUS REPORT FROM TÜRKIYE: 1MV NATIONAL AMS LABORATORY (TUBITAK-AMS).
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Doğan, Turhan, İlkmen, Erhan, and Kulak, Furkan
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ACCELERATOR mass spectrometry ,CARBON isotopes ,GOVERNMENT laboratories ,WET chemistry ,RADIOCARBON dating ,ENVIRONMENTAL forensics - Abstract
In autumn of 2016, the National 1MV Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) Laboratory at The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK), Marmara Research Center (MRC), Türkiye (Turkey), started to offer radiocarbon (
14 C) analysis service internationally. In this article, the process from sample acceptance to reporting and the primary procedures implemented and applied for14 C analysis at the TÜBİTAK AMS Radiocarbon Dating Laboratory are described. The service provided by the laboratory includes sample evaluation for14 C analysis, sample preparation, graphite production, AMS measurement, data supervision, calendar date calculations, and consultancy. For commercial testing and analysis, a one-page official report which shows the14 C age and uncertainty is provided for each sample. In addition to a dedicated wet chemistry laboratory to process samples before measurement with AMS, there are two systems for the conversion of CO2 to elemental carbon process; an automated graphitization system (AGE III) and a manual graphitization system based on a glass high vacuum line. A 1MV UAMS NEC Pelletron system installed in the laboratory is used for natural level14 C samples needed to be analyzed for archeological, geological, geographical, and environmental and forensic science applications. In addition to commercial14 C testing and analysis activities, national and international research projects can be developed or contributed to within the scope of project management or partnership. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2023
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3. Status report for the field of social work: a content analysis of its racial/ethnic/cultural-focused research.
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Smithee, Lauren C., Bean, Roy A., Limb, Gordon E., and Holmes, Erin K.
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CULTURE ,PUBLICATION bias ,MINORITIES ,RACE ,ETHNOLOGY research ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,ETHNIC groups ,CONTENT analysis ,SOCIAL case work ,MEDICAL research - Abstract
This study analyzes scholarly articles in four broad-audience social work journals, examining racial/ethnic/cultural-focused studies published in the discipline. Growth in quality and quantity of research is demonstrated, although there is room for improvement in terms of several topics (e.g., multicultural competence). African American and Latinx groups were most-often studied, with much more limited attention to Asian Americans and Native Americans. The focused articles were funded at a higher rate (48.4%) than the non-focused articles (25%); however, the topics funded were not necessarily representative of minority population needs. Unfortunately, no single minority group saw a significant increase across time and, as such, additional efforts are certainly warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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4. Hospital Resources and Practice Patterns for Congenital Cardiac Surgery in Pakistan: A Nationwide Status Report.
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Malik MA, Fatimi AS, Martins RS, Amanullah M, and Jalal A
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- Infant, Newborn, Humans, Middle Aged, Pakistan, Heart, Hospitals, Public, Cardiac Surgical Procedures, Heart Defects, Congenital surgery
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Objective: Low- and middle-income countries such as Pakistan bear the brunt of the global burden of congenital heart disease (CHD), This nationwide study assessed hospital resources and surgical practice patterns pertaining to CHD surgery across Pakistan. Methods: A nationwide hospital facility survey was conducted, targeting all health centers performing CHD surgery in Pakistan. Descriptive data analysis was performed, with categorical variables being presented as frequencies and percentages and continuous variables being reported as means and standard deviations. Results: Seventeen surgeons across 17 different centers participated in the study. Eight of 17 (47%) surgeons were under 45 years of age, while the rest were older than 45 years. More respondents were employed at public/government-owned hospitals (11/17, 65%) and at specialized cardiac centers (13/17, 76%), with a majority of centers reported as having a special ICU designated for congenital cardiac patients (11/17, 65%). With regard to operative volume, 7 of 17 (41%) centers reported more than 350 cases per year, with 7 of 17 reported >10 neonatal cases per year (6/12, 50%). Only one center reported national and international collaborations for research, most centers carrying out less than five research projects in a year. Conclusion: This study has identified key areas that require the attention of local administrative bodies as well as international organizations and societies. The existing centers in Pakistan are unable to meet the demands of the population, leaving a large number of untreated patients, especially for neonatal lesions., Competing Interests: Author’s NoteMuneer Amanullah is also affiliated with Department of Surgery, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Karachi, Pakistan.
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- 2024
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5. The Rands Test : Take a brief test to understand the health of your team
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Lopp, Michael and Lopp, Michael
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- 2016
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6. Status report on dental implantology in Switzerland in 2006. A cross-sectional survey.
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Lambrecht, J. Thomas, Cardone, E., and Kühl, S.
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DENTAL implants ,DENTISTS ,ARTIFICIAL implants ,DENTURES ,ORAL surgery ,PROGNOSIS ,OCCUPATIONAL training ,PROFESSIONAL standards - Abstract
Purpose: To present results of a survey on the status of implantology in Switzerland in 2006. Materials and methods: A questionnaire was sent to all SSO (Swiss Dental Society) members asking for personal (anonymous) background data and their implantology concepts. Specific questions dealt with level of recognition of implants, use of implants, superstructures, success and failure rates, recall and training. Results: A total of 1568 (47.3%) of the 3315 questionnaires were returned. Straumann, Nobel Biocare, 3i, SPI and Frialit were the most commonly used implant systems in Switzerland. Almost two-thirds (63.8%) of the dentists placed more than 20 implants per year. Long-term prognosis was the crucial factor, whereas material costs played a minor role. The edentulous mandible was the indication of choice, whereas the edentulous maxilla applied less. Almost every dentist active in implantology followed continuing educations programs in the field. Conclusions: Compared to a study undertaken 12 years ago, the number of dentists engaged in implantology doubled, meaning at least one-third of non-hospital dentists in Switzerland were involved in dental implantology. Overall, willingness to extend the therapeutic range has greatly increased. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2010
7. Federal agency annual EEO program status report: Management directive-715, fiscal year 2023
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United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Huntington District and United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Huntington District
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* USArmyCo,ps of Engineers . U.S. ARMY Huntington District DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS HUNTINGTON DISTRICT FEDERAL AGENCY ANNUAL EEO PROGRAM STATUS REPORT MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVE-715 FISCAL YEAR 2023 I I EEOC FORM U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission FEDERAL AGENCY ANNUAL EEO PROGRAM STATUS REPORT E EOC FORM 715 -01 PART A -D For period covering October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023. PART A Department or Agency Identifying Information 1. Agency Department of the Army 1.a. 2nd level reporting component U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1.b. 3rd level reporting component Huntington District 1.c. 4th level reporting component 2. Address 502 Eighth Street 3. City, State, Zip Code Huntington WV 25701 4. Agency Code 5. FIPS Code ARCE 54011 PART B Total Employment 1. Enter total number of permanent workforce 1,139 2. Enter total number of temporary workforce 44 TOTAL Workforce [add lines] 1,183 PART C.1 Head of Agency and Head of Agency Designee Agency Leadership 1. Head of Agency Colonel Jayson H. Putnam 2. Head of Agency Designee EEO Program Staff Name, Title, Series, Pay Plan, Grade, Phone Number, EmailAddress PART C.2 Agency Official(s) Responsible For Oversight of EEO Program(s) 1. Principal EEO Director/Official Aaron J. Allen, EEO Manager, GS-12, 304-399-5214, aaron.j.allen@usace.army.mil 2. Affirmative Employment Program Manager Aaron J. Allen, EEO Manager, GS-12, 304-399-5214, aaron.j.allen@usace.army.mil / Budi Widjaja, EEO Specialist, GS-0260-09, 304-399-5625, budi.widjaja@usace.army.mil 3. Complaint Processing Program Manager Aaron J. Allen, EEO Manager, GS-12, 304-399-5214, aaron.j.allen@usace.army.mil 4. Diversity & Inclusion Officer Aaron J. Allen, EEO Manager, GS-12, 304-399-5214, aaron.j.allen@usace.army.mil 5. Hispanic Program Manager (SEPM) VACANT 6. Women’s Program Manager (SEPM) Stephanie Bays, Training Coordinator, GS-12, 304-399-5625, stephanie.bays@usace.army.mil 7. Disability Program Manager (SEPM) Aaron J. Allen, EEO Mana
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- 2023
8. Missouri River flow frequency update
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United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Kansas City District and United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Kansas City District
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MISSOURI RIVER FLOW FREQUENCY UPDATE 19 July 2023 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha & Kansas City Districts Kellie Bergman, Omaha District Chance Bitner, Kansas City District Ginger Niemann-Harper, Kansas City District Rick Nusz, FEMA Region 7 Visit our Website!2 WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS Eric Shumate, Chief of Engineering, Kansas City District Four State Partners Rick Nusz, FEMA R73 AGENDA Background Why Update Flow and Stage Frequency What are Flow and Stage Frequency Next Steps Flow Frequency Results Summary Question and Answer Missouri River between Omaha and Council Bluffs -20194 BACKGROUND Significant flood damages in 2019, only eight years after the damaging 2011 flood, led to calls from the Lower Missouri River Basin states to better prepare for future floods. As a result, the Missouri River Flood Risk and Resiliency Study was initiated. While completed under separate funding from the Floodplain Management Services Program (FPMS), this Flow Frequency Study report provides foundational information, that when combinedwith future study of stage frequency, will help accurately describe the current flood risk that exists on the Missouri River. The intended use of this data is for current studies and ongoing flood risk management activities. 5 MISSOURI RIVER FLOOD THREATS CONTINUE Flood risk management efforts implemented Continued efforts needed Near Hamburg IA 2019 Hamburg IA 2019 Council Bluffs 19526 PURSUING A SAFER MISSOURI RIVER What types of management decisions can be made to support a safer Missouri River? Levee Modifications Levee Setbacks Nonstructural solutions such as buyoutsand structure elevations Improved conveyance at pinch points Flood Insurance Land use regulations and zoning Building standards Critical infrastructure management Emergency preparedness Risk communication H Home Elevated on Fill near Craig, Missouri Garage Elevated on Fill Levee Setback Construction on the L-536 levee system7 PURSUING A
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- 2023
9. Neutrino non-standard interactions: A status report
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Jordi Salvado, Bhaskar Dutta, Yuber F. Perez-Gonzalez, Carlos Arguelles, Tao Han, Kevin J. Kelly, Poonam Mehta, Pedro A. N. Machado, Xun-Jie Xu, Ivan Martinez-Soler, Sabya Sachi Chatterjee, Joshua Barrow, Dorival Gonçalves, Ian M. Shoemaker, Peter B. Denton, Mingshui Chen, Michele Tammaro, Shirley Weishi Li, Jessica Turner, Anil Thapa, Matheus Hostert, P. S. Bhupal Dev, K. S. Babu, Irina Mocioiu, Sudip Jana, and André de Gouvêa
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High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena (astro-ph.HE) ,Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics (astro-ph.CO) ,Nuclear Theory ,010308 nuclear & particles physics ,Philosophy ,Physics ,QC1-999 ,Chatterjee ,FOS: Physical sciences ,Status report ,01 natural sciences ,High Energy Physics - Experiment ,Nuclear Theory (nucl-th) ,High Energy Physics - Experiment (hep-ex) ,High Energy Physics - Phenomenology ,High Energy Physics - Phenomenology (hep-ph) ,0103 physical sciences ,Neutrino ,010306 general physics ,Neutrino oscillation ,Astrophysics - High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena ,Phenomenology (particle physics) ,Nuclear theory ,Humanities ,Astrophysics - Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics - Abstract
This report summarizes the present status of neutrino non-standard interactions (NSI). After a brief overview, several aspects of NSIs are discussed, including connection to neutrino mass models, model-building and phenomenology of large NSI with both light and heavy mediators, NSI phenomenology in both short- and long-baseline neutrino oscillation experiments, neutrino cross-sections, complementarity of NSI with other low- and high-energy experiments, fits with neutrino oscillation and scattering data, DUNE sensitivity to NSI, effective field theory of NSI, as well as the relevance of NSI to dark matter and cosmology. We also discuss the open questions and interesting future directions that can be pursued by the community at large. This report is based on talks and discussions during the Neutrino Theory Network NSI workshop held at Washington University in St. Louis from May 29-31, 2019 (https://indico.cern.ch/event/812851/), 104 pages; minor revision
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- 2023
10. Current Sample Preparation and Analytical Capabilities of the Radiocarbon Laboratory at CologneAMS.
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Rethemeyer, J, Gierga, M, Heinze, S, Stolz, A, Wotte, A, Wischhöfer, P, Berg, S, Melchert, JO, Dewald, A, and Nadeau, Marie-Josée
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ORGANIC compounds ,RADIOCARBON dating ,ACCELERATOR mass spectrometry ,GAS injection - Abstract
This work summarizes the methodical capabilities, improvements, and new developments in the radiocarbon laboratory of the accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) facility at the University of Cologne, Germany, which was established in 2010. During the past years, the laboratory has specialized in the analysis of small and gaseous samples. We thus, recently installed a second ion source dedicated for radiocarbon (
14 C) analysis of CO2 samples at our 6 MV Tandetron AMS from High Voltage Engineering Europe B.V. that is coupled with the gas injection system from Ionplus and an EuroVector EA 3000 elemental analyzer. This work summarizes all pretreatment methods and analytical facilities established in our laboratory during the last years including14 C analysis of individual organic compounds and of CO2 trapped on molecular sieves. We also report different blank values including our long-term blank since 2011, which is for normal-sized, solid samples (650–1000 µg C) 0.0012 ± 0.0004 F14 C (54,305 ± 2581 yr BP, n = 484). The precision obtained for modern samples measured as graphite is 0.5% and for gaseous samples injected with the GIS ≤2%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2019
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11. Status Report on the Sample Preparation Laboratory for Radiocarbon Dating at the New Bucharest Roams Center.
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Sava, Tiberiu B, Simion, Corina A, Gâza, Oana, Stanciu, Iuliana M, Păceșilă, Doru G, Sava, Gabriela O, Wacker, Lukas, Ștefan, Bianca, Moșu, Vasile D, Ghiță, Dan G, and Vasiliu, Alexandru
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The accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) center at Horia Hulubei National Institute for R&D in Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Bucharest, is based on the latest-generation 1 MV Tandetron
® accelerator, produced by High Voltage Engineering Europa (HVEE), The Netherlands. The AMS center became fully functional at the start of 2013, and at the end of 2015 the laboratory established the RoAMS international code and it was added to the list of AMS laboratories maintained by Radiocarbon journal. An important aspect in the establishment of a new AMS laboratory is the declaration and documentation of the adopted protocols and to demonstrate the reliability and reproducibility of the measurements in comparison to internationally recognized reference materials. In this paper, we present the dating results on the Sixth International Radiocarbon Intercomparison (SIRI) samples that were pretreated, graphitized, and measured in our laboratory. The newly developed sample preparation laboratory can handle sample materials as (1) organic materials, (2) wood, (3) bones, and (4) carbonates. The results of our measurements are in very good agreement with the SIRI consensus values and confirm the reliability of our sample preparation laboratory and also the good performance of the HVEE AMS system. The blank levels for the SIRI materials are 0.277±0.045/0.333±0.046 percent modern carbon (pMC) for wood samples, 0.441±0.038 pMC for bone collagen, and 0.239±0.030 pMC for carbonate materials, considering an average mass of 1 mg sample graphite. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2019
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12. Indicators for monitoring biological invasions at a national level.
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Wilson, John R. U., Faulkner, Katelyn T., Rahlao, Sebataolo J., Richardson, David M., Zengeya, Tsungai A., Wilgen, Brian W., and Bellard, Céline
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WILDLIFE conservation , *ENVIRONMENTAL monitoring , *ECONOMIC indicators , *PLANT invasions , *BIODIVERSITY - Abstract
A major challenge for the management of biological invasions is to ensure that data and information from basic inventories and ecological research are used alongside data from the monitoring and evaluation of interventions to trigger and improve policy and management responses. To address this issue, South Africa has committed to report on the status of biological invasions and their management every 3 years.We propose a framework of indicators for reporting on biological invasions at a country level; assess the feasibility of the indicators using South Africa as a case study; and outline steps needed for indicator development.We argue that a national status report on biological invasions should explicitly consider indicators for pathways, species, and sites, and should report on interventions in terms of inputs, outputs, and outcomes.We propose 20 indicators based on data currently available, as well as existing international policy initiatives. For each indicator, we have developed a factsheet that includes different hierarchical metrics (considering data availability) and provide suggestions on assigning confidence levels. We also combine these indicators into four high‐level indicators to facilitate broader reporting and describe how forecasted indicators based on the concept of invasion debt could assist with scenario planning.We found that many of the data required for these indicators are already available in South Africa, but they have been poorly collated to date. However, data for the indicators of most direct value to policy and planning—those dealing with the impact of biological invasions and the outcome of interventions—are scarce.Policy implications. The framework of indicators developed here, for what we believe is the first ever national‐level report on the status of biological invasions and their management, will facilitate the inclusion of biological invasions in environmental reporting at national and international levels. By identifying knowledge gaps, a status report will also focus efforts on determining the size of a country's invasion debt and what can be done to reduce it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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13. Hungary. Extract from a police status report from Szombathely, discussing the supply situation in the town. 9 January 1945
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Research Group Societies Under German Occupation. Experiences And Everyday Life In World War II
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Status report ,Prices ,Food shortages ,Black market ,Societies under german occupation ,Distilling ,Converting money to goods ,Soup kitchens ,Queueing ,Hoarding ,Alcohol ,Footwear - Published
- 2023
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14. Notre faux-ami le rayon X - Risques, évaluation, protection, amélioration des pratiques - État des lieux par le registre France- PCI
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Jean François Morelle, Pr Jacques Monségu, Grégoire Rangé, Benjamin Honton, Matthieu Perier, V. Tixier, Antoine Py, Pr Gilles Barone-Rochette, P. Motreff, Nicolas Durel, Julien Adjedj, Ali Shararah, Stéphane Rias, Gérard Duheil, Sylvain Chanseaume, Hakim Benamer, Nicolas Amabile, and Gabriel Seret
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medicine.medical_specialty ,Quality management ,medicine.diagnostic_test ,business.industry ,Psychological intervention ,Status report ,Total occlusion ,Internal medicine ,Conventional PCI ,Cardiology ,medicine ,Fluoroscopy ,Cardiac Catheterization Procedures ,Radiation protection ,Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine ,business - Abstract
Although indispensable, radiation exposure during cardiac catheterization procedures can cause specific radiation-induced diseases. These affect the patient but also the interventional cardiologist. Exposure to high or repeated radiation doses causes deterministic effects. Moreover, even low-dose exposure, especially when repeated, produces a risk of stochastic effets. In that respect, it is crucial to improve the radiation safety of cardiac angiography and interventions, to promote radiation protection and to maintain this exposure « As Low As Reasonably Achievable ». Thus, there is a necessity to spread knowledge about safety standards and recommandations to reduces the dose among interventionalists. Data collection and comparaison of practices are precious to this quality improvement process. For the year 2020, France-PCI registry had collected dosimetric datas related to 55 783 coronary angiographic and interventional procedures from 30 centers in France. Mean fluoroscopy time was 4,4 minutes for diagnostic procedures. Mean PDS was 1 767cGy.Cm2 and mean Air Kerma de 257Gy. Coronary percutaneous angioplasty procedures were related to approximately two to three times higher mean exposures. Mean exposure related to chronic coronary total occlusion treatment procedures was also two times higher than exposure related to non-CTO interventions. These data also highlighted wide disparities between centers.
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- 2021
15. GGOS Days 2022 - Status Report - GGOS Bureau of Networks and Observations
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Pearlman, Michael
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Status Report ,GGOS - Abstract
This report summarizes the present status and progress of the GGOS Bureau of Networks and Observations (BNO).
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- 2022
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16. GGOS Days 2022 - Status Report - GGOS Bureau of Products and Standards
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Angermann, Detlef, Gruber, Thomas, Gerstl, Michael, Heinkelmann, Robert, Hugentobler, Urs, Sánchez, Laura, and Steigenberger, Peter
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Status Report ,GGOS - Abstract
This report summarizes the present status and progress of the GGOS Bureau of Products and Standards (BPS).
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- 2022
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17. GGOS Days 2022 - Status Report - GGOS Focus Area: Geodetic Space Weather Research
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Schmidt, Michael and Forootan, Ehsan
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Status Report - Abstract
Present status and progress of the GGOS Focus Area "Geodetic Space Weather Research"
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- 2022
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18. The Rands Test
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Lopp, Michael and Lopp, Michael
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- 2012
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19. Digital Textile Printing: Status Report 2021
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Hitoshi Ujiie
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Engineering ,business.industry ,Status report ,Digital textile printing ,business ,Manufacturing engineering - Published
- 2021
20. Status report on the atopic dermatitis registry TREATgermany
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Doreen Siegels, Eva Haufe, Luise Heinrich, Thomas Werfel, Stephan Weidinger, Jochen Schmitt, and the TREATgermany Study Group
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Pediatrics ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Allergy ,atopic dermatitis ,business.industry ,atopic eczema ,General Engineering ,Psychological intervention ,Health services research ,Disease ,Atopic dermatitis ,Review Article ,systemic treatment ,Status report ,Ciclosporin ,medicine.disease ,Interim analysis ,Dupilumab ,clinical registry ,medicine ,General Earth and Planetary Sciences ,business ,clinical symptom severity ,General Environmental Science ,medicine.drug - Abstract
Background: The TREATgermany registry collects data from children, adolescents, and adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) in Germany. For this purpose, clinical and patient-reported outcomes, the course of the disease, and applied therapies are observed. Methods: TREATgermany recruits patients with moderate-to-severe AD according to the diagnostic criteria of the UK Working Party, an “Objective Scoring for Atopic Dermatitis” (oSCORAD) > 20 and/or currently antiinflammatory systemic treatment for AD or previous anti-inflammatory systemic treatment for AD within past 24 months before inclusion. No study related interventions will be performed. Currently, 59 dermatological practices, clinics, and university hospitals are participating in TREATgermany (as of May 2021). Based on the interim analysis of October 13, 2020, patient characteristics were described from 4,373 documented visits of adult participants (n = 1,025). Results: The mean age at inclusion in TREATgermany was 42 years, 57.7% of patients were men (n = 591) and 42.3% were women (n = 434). According to oSCORAD, 85.8% of those included suffered from moderate-to-severe AD. At baseline visit, 744 patients had already received one or more systemic treatments for AD (glucocorticosteroids n = 600, ciclosporin A (CSA) n = 307, dupilumab n = 98). 597 patients received dupilumab during their participation in TREATgermany, 134 patients received CSA. Conclusion: With the increasing number of recruitment centers (October 2020: 38 centers; May 2021: 59 centers), TREATgermany can continue to make an important contribution to health services research for patients with moderate-to-severe AD. The registry fulfills the methodological requirements of IQWiG for the collection and processing of healthcare-related data. With the successful and expected approval of further systemic treatments, these can be compared in terms of efficacy and safety in the future. In addition, with the recruitment of children and adolescents started in 2021, this patient group can also be observed.
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- 2021
21. National status report: Home energy rating systems and energy-efficient mortgages
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Plympton, P
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- 2000
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22. Don’t Forget Face-to-Face Communication on Your Project
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Mochal, Tom, Mochal, Jeff, Mochal, Tom, and Mochal, Jeff
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- 2011
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23. Planning the Initial CRM Implementation
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Kostojohn, Scott, Johnson, Mathew, Paulen, Brian, Kostojohn, Scott, Johnson, Mathew, and Paulen, Brian
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- 2011
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24. The 17 United Nations’ sustainable development goals: a status by 2020
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Rainer Brüggemann and Lars Carlsen
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Sustainable development ,Economic growth ,Ranking ,Political science ,Geography, Planning and Development ,Sustainability ,Hasse diagram ,Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law ,Status report - Abstract
The United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) were adopted in 2015. Following a 2020 status report of the status and development for 102 countries, for which data for all 17 SDGs for ...
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- 2021
25. Beyond undocumented: Differences in the mental health of Latinx undocumented college students
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Yuliana Garcia and Josefina Flores Morales
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Cultural Studies ,History ,Sociology and Political Science ,media_common.quotation_subject ,education ,Immigration ,Deferred action ,Face (sociological concept) ,Status report ,Mental health ,Cultural studies ,medicine ,Anxiety ,medicine.symptom ,Psychology ,Socioeconomic status ,media_common ,Clinical psychology - Abstract
Undocumented college students face several threats to their well-being and mental health. Different social locations, including whether students have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) status, students’ gender, and family factors may shape students’ ability to be well. How these factors work together to shape mental health outcomes among undocumented Latinx college students is not well understood. This study examines several factors (demographic, familial, immigration, and socioeconomic factors) associated with anxiety scores of undocumented Latinx college students who participated in the UndocuScholars Project national online survey in 2014. We observe three notable findings: (1) DACA recipients report heightened levels of anxiety, (2) women with DACA status report higher levels of anxiety compared to non-DACAmented undocumented college students and men with DACA, and (3) students whose families motivate them report lower levels of anxiety. Latinx undocumented college students are not a monolith; demographic, family, and socioeconomic factors matter.
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- 2021
26. The information retrieval anthology 2021
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Martin Potthast, Benno Stein, and Matthias Hagen
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Information retrieval ,Computer science ,Full text search ,02 engineering and technology ,Status report ,Management Information Systems ,Metadata ,Resource (project management) ,Hardware and Architecture ,020204 information systems ,0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering ,020201 artificial intelligence & image processing ,Use case ,Lying - Abstract
The Information Retrieval Anthology, IR Anthology for short, is an endeavor to create a comprehensive collection of metadata and full texts of IR-related publications. We report on its first release, the use cases it can serve, as well as the challenges lying ahead to develop it towards a resource that serves the IR community for years to come. The IR Anthology's metadata browser and full text search engine are available at IR.webis.de.
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- 2021
27. Electrification of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Ground Transportation: Status Report
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Lew Fulton, Marshall Miller, Austin Brown, and Kelly L. Fleming
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Truck ,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment ,Natural resource economics ,020209 energy ,Energy Engineering and Power Technology ,02 engineering and technology ,010501 environmental sciences ,Ground transportation ,Status report ,01 natural sciences ,Energy storage ,Fuel Technology ,Electrification ,Greenhouse gas ,Federal level ,Heavy duty ,0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering ,Environmental science ,Engineering (miscellaneous) ,0105 earth and related environmental sciences - Abstract
Purpose of ReviewThe medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sectors are responsible for an outsized portion of greenhouse gas emissions and harmful particulate emissions. Decarbonizing this sector is challenging and extremely necessary. This paper provides an overview of the current and future state of electrifying this sector.Recent FindingsRecent research has shown that zero-emission vehicles used for medium- and heavy-duty applications are available and cost-saving over their lifetimes. This is especially true for buses and delivery trucks.SummaryElectrification of the medium- and heavy-duty sector is critical and is possible in the next 2 decades with complementary policies at the federal level in the USA.
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- 2021
28. Fiscal year 2022 management directive 715, annual Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program
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United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Pittsburgh District and United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Pittsburgh District
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Fiscal Year 2022 Management Directive 715 Annual Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program Created by: Equal Employment Opportunity Office Pittsburgh District, United States Army Corps of Engineers EEOC FORM U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission FEDERAL AGENCY ANNUAL EEO PROGRAM STATUS REPORT EEOC FORM 715-01 PART A - D For period covering October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022. PART A Department or Agency Identifying Information 1. Agency Department of the Army 1.a. 2nd level reporting component U. S. Army Corps of Engineers 1.b. 3rd level reporting component Great Lakes and Rivers Division 1.c. 4th level reporting component Pittsburgh District 2. Address 1000 Liberty Avenue 3. City, State, Zip Code Pittsburgh, PA 15222 4. Agency Code 5. FIPS Code ARCE 42003 PART B Total Employment 1. Enter total number of permanent workforce 700 2. Enter total number of temporary workforce 21 3. Enter total number employees paid from non-appropriated funds 0 TOTAL Workforce [add lines] 721 PART C.1 Head of Agency and Head of Agency Designee Agency Leadership Name & Title 1. Head of Agency LTG. Scott A. Spellmon 2. Head of Agency Designee COL. Adam J. Czekanski EEO Program Staff Name, Title, Series, Pay Plan and Grade PART C.2 Agency Official(s) Responsible For Oversight of EEO Program(s) 1. Principal EEO Director/Official Permanent position is vacant. 2. Affirmative Employment Program Manager Mr. Patrick J. Kopriva, EEO Specialist, GS-11 3. Complaint Processing Program Manager Mr. Patrick J. Kopriva, EEO Specialist, GS-11 4. Disability Program Manager (SEPM) Mr. Patrick J. Kopriva, EEO Specialist, GS-11 5. Other Responsible EEO Staff Ms. Barbara Saulter, Acting EEO Officer, GS-12 6. 7. 9. EEOC FORM U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission FEDERAL AGENCY ANNUAL EEO PROGRAM STATUS REPORT EEOC FORM 715-01 PART A - D For period covering October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022. PART D List of Subordinate Components Covered in This Report Subordinate Component and Location (C
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29. Federal agency annual EEO program status report: Management directive-715, fiscal year 2022
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United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Huntington District and United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Huntington District
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS HUNTINGTON DISTRICT FEDERAL AGENCY ANNUAL EEO PROGRAM STATUS REPORT MANAGEMENT DIRECTIVE-715 FISCAL YEAR 2022 EEOC FORM U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission FEDERAL AGENCY ANNUAL EEO PROGRAM STATUS REPORT USACE, Huntington District FY22 MD 715 Report Page 2 EEOC FORM 715-01 PART A - D For period covering October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022. PART A Department or Agency Identifying Information 1. Agency Department of the Army 1.a. 2nd level reporting component U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1.b. 3rd level reporting component Huntington District 1.c. 4th level reporting component 2. Address 502 Eighth Street 3. City, State, Zip Code Huntington WV 25701 4. Agency Code 5. FIPS Code ARCE 54011 PART B Total Employment 1. Enter total number of permanent workforce 1,087 2. Enter total number of temporary workforce 41 TOTAL Workforce [add lines] 1,128 PART C.1 Head of Agency and Head of Agency Designee Agency Leadership 1. Head of Agency Colonel Jayson H. Putnam 2. Head of Agency Designee EEO Program Staff Name, Title, Series, Pay Plan, Grade, Phone Number, Email Address PART C.2 Agency Official(s) Responsible For Oversight of EEO Program(s) 1. Principal EEO Director/Official Aaron J. Allen, EEO Manager, GS-12, 304-399-5214, aaron.j.allen@usace.army.mil 2. Affirmative Employment Program Manager Aaron J. Allen, EEO Manager, GS-12, 304-399-5214, aaron.j.allen@usace.army.mil / Stephanie Bays, EEO Specialist, GS-0260-11, 304-399-5625, stephanie.bays@usace.army.mil 3. Complaint Processing Program Manager Aaron J. Allen, EEO Manager, GS-12, 304-399-5214, aaron.j.allen@usace.army.mil 4. Diversity & Inclusion Officer Aaron J. Allen, EEO Manager, GS-12, 304-399-5214, aaron.j.allen@usace.army.mil 5. Hispanic Program Manager (SEPM) VACANT 6. Women’s Program Manager (SEPM) Stephanie Bays, EEO Specialist, GS-11, 304-399-5625, stephanie.bays@usace.army.mil 7. Disability Program Manager (SEPM) Aaron J. Allen, EEO Manager, GS-12
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30. Management Directive (MD) 715: FY 2022
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United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Great Lakes and Ohio River Division and United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Great Lakes and Ohio River Division
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Management Directive (MD) 715 Great Lakes & Ohio River Division FY 2022EEOC FORM U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) FEDERAL AGENCY ANNUAL EEO PROGRAM STATUS REPORT Great Lakes & Ohio River Division FY 22 MD 715 Report Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART A - D.................................................................................................................................................2 PART E - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY......................................................................................................4 Organization Information .................................................................................................................... 4 Mission .................................................................................................................................................... 4 Database Information ........................................................................................................................... 4 Limitations ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Workforce Analysis ............................................................................................................................... 5 Awards .................................................................................................................................................. 10 Promotions ........................................................................................................................................... 11 Management levels .............................................................................................................................. 13 Mission-critical occupations ............................................................................................................... 14 Applicant Pool Data ...........................................................................
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31. Status Reports 2.0
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Lopp, Michael
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32. Contributions to the National Status Report on Biological Invasions in South Africa
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John R.U. Wilson, Mirijam Gaertner, David M. Richardson, and Brian W. van Wilgen
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South Africa ,essential invasion variables ,invasive alien species ,invasion debt ,monitoring and reporting ,status report ,Working for Water Programme Introduction ,General. Including nature conservation, geographical distribution ,QH1-199.5 - Abstract
South Africa has committed to producing a National Status Report on Biological Invasions by October 2017 and thereafter every three years. This will be the first status report at a national level specifically on biological invasions. As part of soliciting input, a workshop was held in May 2016 that led to this special issue of 19 papers in the journal Bothalia: African Biodiversity and Conservation. This editorial introduces the symposium, discusses the special issue and summarises how each contribution provides an estimate of ‘status’. Papers focus on key pathways, taxa, areas, and evaluations of interventions, specifically the movement of taxa between South Africa and neighbouring countries; the dispersal pathways of amphibians; a review of alien animals; a report on changes in the number and abundance of alien plants; in-depth reviews of the status of invasions for cacti, fishes, fungi and grasses; an assessment of the impact of widespread invasive plants on animals; reviews on invasions in municipalities, protected areas and subAntarctic Islands; assessments of the efficacy of biological control and other control programmes; and recommendations for how to deal with conflict species, to conduct scientific assessments and to improve risk assessments. The papers in this special issue confirm that South Africa is an excellent place to study invasions that can provide insights for understanding and managing invasions in other countries. Negative impacts seem to be largely precipitated by certain taxa (especially plants), whereas invasions by a number of other groups do not, yet, seem to have caused the widespread negative impacts felt in other countries. Although South Africa has effectively managed a few biological invasions (e.g. highly successful biological control of some invasive plants), the key challenge seems to be to establish and maintain a strong link between implementation, monitoring, reporting and planning.
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33. Enjeux émotionnels de la communication parents-pédiatre lors de l’annonce de mauvaises nouvelles en oncologie pédiatrique : un état de la question
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François Doz, Sylvie Dolbeault, Anne Brédart, Johanna Terrasson, Leïla El Mellah, and Étienne Seigneur
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0301 basic medicine ,Cancer Research ,Critical time ,Pediatrics ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Context (language use) ,Hematology ,General Medicine ,Status report ,Affect (psychology) ,03 medical and health sciences ,030104 developmental biology ,0302 clinical medicine ,Oncology ,030220 oncology & carcinogenesis ,medicine ,Pediatric oncology ,Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging ,Adaptation (computer science) ,Psychology ,Practical implications ,Parental distress - Abstract
This literature review aims to explain how the emotions aroused by the announcement of bad news in pediatric oncology affect communication between parents and pediatric oncologists. In the first part, we summarize the parents' expectations regarding communication with the pediatrician at this critical time in their child's care. Then, in a second part, we specify the influence that the emotions of pediatric oncologists and parents during these announcements can have on parent-pediatrician communication. In this context, the emotions and defense mechanisms of pediatric oncologists, parental distress as expressed by parents and as perceived or feared by pediatricians, are discussed. For this synthesis, we have endeavoured to select studies including both mothers and fathers. On the basis of the observations carried out in this review, we conclude by suggesting avenues for the practical implications and for future research. The continuation of research including both parents appears necessary to allow for a closer adaptation of the reactions and needs of each parent, particularly at key moments in the child's care, such as the announcement of bad news. Encouraging exchanges on the emotions felt within the medical and care team, particularly with the department psychologist, could be an opportunity for pediatricians to question their experience of the announcement of bad news and could promote the circulation of emotions in the parent-pediatrician relationship and communication.
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34. Small ruminant SexedULTRA™ sperm sex-sorting: Status report and recent developments
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Clara Gonzalez-Marin, C.E. Góngora, Ramakrishnan Vishwanath, and Juan F. Moreno
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Male ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Zoology ,Fertility ,Cell Separation ,Biology ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Food Animals ,Y Chromosome ,Animals ,Small ruminant ,Sex Preselection ,Small Animals ,media_common ,Sheep ,030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine ,Equine ,Goats ,0402 animal and dairy science ,04 agricultural and veterinary sciences ,Flow Cytometry ,Status report ,Spermatozoa ,040201 dairy & animal science ,Sperm ,Processing methods ,Cattle ,Animal Science and Zoology ,Sex sorting ,Sex sorted sperm - Abstract
Flow cytometry sperm sex-sorting based on the relative DNA difference between X- and Y-chromosome bearing populations is an established method that has allowed the production of pre-sexed offspring in a multitude of species and has been a commercial success in cattle production for the past twenty years. Several improvements to the technology and the processing methods have increased the sorting efficiency of ejaculates and the post-thaw quality of sex-sorted sperm, allowing for the fertility gap between conventional (non-sorted) and SexedULTRA™ sex-sorted sperm to be bridged. Small ruminant industries are now progressively testing sex-sorted sperm for application in their specific niches and environments. A review of the key advances and the recent developments in caprine, ovine and cervine sperm sex-sorting technology are described in this publication.
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35. Working Collaboratively Through Project Web Access
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Chefetz, Gary and Chefetz, Gary
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36. World Broadcasting Unions Committees—A 2021 Status Report
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Morwen Williams and John Lee
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Competition (economics) ,Broadcasting (networking) ,business.industry ,Technological change ,Media Technology ,Technical committee ,Electrical and Electronic Engineering ,Telecommunications ,business ,Status report - Abstract
The World Broadcasting Unions (WBU) i Technical Committee is addressing an increased number of issues as broadcasting, on a worldwide basis, has entered into a more complex, challenging era, exemplified by massive spectrum competition, rapid regulatory and technology changes, and a more threatening cyber environment.
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37. Numerical solution of Rothenberg's equation of the glottal airflow rate as a function of the glottal area using backward differentiation (L)
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Jorge C. Lucero
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Glottis ,Acoustics and Ultrasonics ,Voice Quality ,Differential equation ,Numerical analysis ,Function (mathematics) ,Status report ,Glottal airflow ,Singularity ,Phonation ,Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) ,Respiratory Physiological Phenomena ,Speech ,Applied mathematics ,Mathematics - Abstract
This letter shows the application of backward differentiation formulas to solve a differential equation by Rothenberg [(1981). Department for Speech, Music and Hearing Quarterly Progress and Status Report (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden), Vol. 22], which models the glottal airflow rate vs the glottal area. The formulas avoid a singularity of the equation that occurs when the glottal area is zero and that prevents the application of Runge-Kutta and other numerical methods. They can also be used when the equation is augmented with a glottal air viscosity term to eliminate non-differentiability at glottal opening and closure.
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38. LAC-UFF STATUS REPORT: CURRENT PROTOCOLS AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
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Maria Isabela Oliveira, Izabela Hammerschlag, Carla Roberta de Oliveira Carvalho, Maikel Diaz, Fabiana M. Oliveira, Eduardo Q. Alves, Ingrid Chanca, Kita Macario, Renata Jou, Dayanne Fernandes, Bruna M Netto, Vinicius N. Moreira, and Ayrton Assumpção
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010506 paleontology ,Archeology ,010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciences ,Single stage ,Status report ,01 natural sciences ,Civil engineering ,law.invention ,Current (stream) ,Reservoir effect ,law ,General Earth and Planetary Sciences ,Environmental science ,Radiocarbon dating ,0105 earth and related environmental sciences ,Accelerator mass spectrometry - Abstract
The Radiocarbon Laboratory of the Fluminense Federal University was installed in 2009, and its NEC Single Stage Accelerator Mass Spectrometry system has been operational since 2012. As the first14C-AMS facility in Latin America, the LAC-UFF became a reference center for radiocarbon (14C) dating in Brazil. Over the years we have implemented pretreatment protocols for several kinds of materials, such as cellulose, soil, bone, and biofuels. In the present paper we describe our current protocols for the preparation of these types of samples. Moreover, after 10 years of operation, with the aim of expanding the range of materials we are able to analyze, we report the results of several tests to improve accuracy, precision and background levels. For example, here we discuss how isotopic fractionation during the graphitization and measurement steps has been controlled. Concerning results interpretation, our research group has been using OxCal chronological models to analyze different contexts such as stromatolite growth, tree rings, soil deposition and marine reservoir effect (MRE) determination.
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39. Recent progress in electrocatalysts and electrodes for portable fuel cells
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Florentina Neaţu, M. Antonia Folgado, Antonio M. Chaparro, András Tompos, Mihaela Florea, Petre Osiceanu, Simona Somacescu, Ştefan Neaţu, Irina Borbáth, Iuliana M. Chirica, and Emília Tálas
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Flexibility (engineering) ,Materials science ,Hydrogen ,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment ,business.industry ,chemistry.chemical_element ,Nanotechnology ,General Chemistry ,Status report ,Chemical energy ,chemistry ,Electrode ,Fuel cells ,General Materials Science ,Electronics ,Electricity ,business - Abstract
Fuel cells are devices that transform efficiently the chemical energy of hydrogen or another fuel into clean electricity. The fuel cell technology is attractive for its high-energy efficiency and expanded fuel flexibility and it became very relevant in the last decade. Moreover, the utilization of fuel cells for portable electronic devices has seen remarkable increase in the last few years. Performances of fuel cells, among others, strongly depend on the types of electrocatalysts and membrane, anion exchange or cation exchange, used in the system. Therefore, a status report about the latest advances in electrocatalysts and electrodes for portable fuel cells is the objective of this review paper. Herein, the recent progress in designing electrocatalysts for producing high performance fuel cells with truly potential applicability to be used in portable devices is highlighted.
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40. Analisis Banjir, Faktor Penyebab Dan Prioritas Penanganan Sungai Anduonuhu
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La Ode Munawal Akbar Idati, La Ode Muhamad Magribi, and Irwan Lakawa
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Study Site ,Watershed ,Geography ,Land use ,Flooding (psychology) ,Curah hujan ekstrim, Faktor penyebab banjir, prioritas penanganan banjir sungai ,Status report ,Water resource management - Abstract
Anduonuhu Village is one of the areas in Kendari City that has been affected by flooding in the last 10 years. Data of fload eventsoccurred in 2013 and 2017. Based on the Data of the Kendari CityEnfironmental Status Report in 2010, the distribution of potentialareans prone to flooding in the city of Kendari, Anduonuhu subdistrictwasranked2 (two)withanareaof359.817 ha. The purpose of this sudy is to analyze extreme rainfall over the past10 years, to analyze the factors that cause flooding and the priorityof handling the anduonuhu river. In analyzing, the autors collectdata by conducting field surveys and collecting data on gydrology,tophography and land use at the study site. The results of data analysis show that extreme rainfall in the last 10years at the study site occurred in 2013 amounted to 191.6 mm.factors causing flooding at the study site were caused by extremerainfall inundating the Anduonuhu watershed and land use change.The priority handling is done by modeling scenarios withnormalization and river embankments.
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41. The IFAO Radiocarbon Laboratory: A Status Report.
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Quiles, Anita, Sabri Kamal, Nagui, Abd’el Fatah, Mostafa, and Mounir, Nadine
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RADIOCARBON dating ,RESEARCH institutes ,ARCHAEOMETRY ,LIQUID scintillation counting ,QUALITY control - Abstract
The Institut Français d’Archéologie Orientale (IFAO) in Cairo is one of the major French research centers abroad. It is placed under the aegis of the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and manages an archaeometry department that features laboratories for three units of research: conservation, material studies, and radiocarbon (14C). The 14C laboratory was founded in 2006 to offer the possibility of 14C dating in Egypt. It is totally devoted to archaeological issues, uses the conventional liquid scintillation counting (LSC) method, and is equipped with two benzene synthesis lines. This paper reports on the performances and quality-control procedures of the IFAO 14C laboratory, both from the perspective of the chemical syntheses and from the radiometric measurements (background dispersion, standards, intercomparison programs). It shows how this lab occupies a privileged position to develop interdisciplinary studies of Egyptian chronology and to offer high-standard competencies to the IFAO scientific research programs. Finally, it raises the question of the future perspectives of the laboratory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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42. Status report of the Finnish spent fuel geologic repository programme and ongoing corrosion studies
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Barbara Pastina, Fraser King, Tiina Lamminmäki, and Timo Salonen
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Materials science ,Waste management ,Mechanics of Materials ,Mechanical Engineering ,Materials Chemistry ,Metals and Alloys ,Environmental Chemistry ,General Medicine ,Status report ,Spent nuclear fuel ,Surfaces, Coatings and Films ,Corrosion - Published
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43. A review of juvenile redclaw crayfish Cherax quadricarinatus (von Martens, 1898) aquaculture: global production practices and innovation
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Robert Courtney, Damian P. Rigg, Clive M. Jones, and Jamie Seymour
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0106 biological sciences ,business.industry ,010604 marine biology & hydrobiology ,04 agricultural and veterinary sciences ,Biology ,biology.organism_classification ,Status report ,Crayfish ,01 natural sciences ,Fishery ,Stocking ,Aquaculture ,Cherax quadricarinatus ,040102 fisheries ,0401 agriculture, forestry, and fisheries ,Production (economics) ,Juvenile ,business - Abstract
The Australian Redclaw crayfish, Cherax quadricarinatus, has been the subject of aquaculture development for more than 3 decades. Farm production from Australia and from around the world for this species has been relatively low, as suitable production technology continues to develop. The production of redclaw juveniles for the purpose of stocking to ponds for on-growing to marketable size, has been a particular constraint and new approaches to breeding and mass production of craylings have provided renewed impetus to industry expansion. This paper reviews the literature concerning redclaw juvenile production and provides a status report of current practices and innovations that may support further expansion of redclaw aquaculture.
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44. Disinfestation techniques for major cereals: A status report
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S. Anandakumar, R. Mahendran, S. Shanmugasundaram, Anjaly Paul, and C. Anandharamakrishnan
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Integrated pest management ,Insecticides ,Insecta ,Population ,Agricultural engineering ,Insect Control ,01 natural sciences ,Extreme temperature ,0404 agricultural biotechnology ,Animals ,Metabolic Stress ,education ,education.field_of_study ,business.industry ,010401 analytical chemistry ,Temperature ,Pest control ,04 agricultural and veterinary sciences ,Status report ,040401 food science ,0104 chemical sciences ,Food Storage ,Fumigation ,Food Irradiation ,Seeds ,Environmental science ,Edible Grain ,business ,Food Science - Abstract
Management of stored product insects is a major concern and widely researched topic in the food and grain processing and storage industry. In the scenario of estimated utilization of produces exceeding the production, postharvest losses should be properly controlled to feed the growing population. The prevailing disinfestation techniques are forced to meet regulatory standards and market demands. The resistance developed by insects, environmental concerns, and occupational hazards lead to the vanishing of many chemicals used in insect and pest management programs. Some of the major disinfestation techniques such as the use of chemical fumigants, ozone, irradiation, dielectric heating, extreme temperature treatments, and bio rational approaches are discussed, particularly on the storage of cereal grains and its products, as they contribute to a significant proportion of food consumed worldwide. Newer techniques such as nonthermal plasma and metabolic stress disinfestation and decontamination for stored pest control are developed and evaluated in different parts of the world. The knowledge about the mode of action of these disinfestation techniques is important to avoid the cross-resistance and multiple resistance developed by insects with frequently used techniques. Various alternatives to conventional fumigants are discussed in this review as there is a growing demand for toxic-free, environment-friendly, and, at the same time, efficient techniques.
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45. Status report for the field of social work: a content analysis of its racial/ethnic/cultural-focused research
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Erin K. Holmes, Roy A. Bean, Lauren C. Smithee, and Gordon E. Limb
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Health (social science) ,Social work ,Field (Bourdieu) ,media_common.quotation_subject ,05 social sciences ,Ethnic group ,050109 social psychology ,Status report ,Racial ethnic ,Education ,Content analysis ,0501 psychology and cognitive sciences ,Quality (business) ,Sociology ,Social science ,Cultural competence ,050104 developmental & child psychology ,media_common - Abstract
This study analyzes scholarly articles in four broad-audience social work journals, examining racial/ethnic/cultural-focused studies published in the discipline. Growth in quality and quantity of r...
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46. TÜRKİYE'DE ARTAN KURAKLIK VE OLASI SONUÇLARI: SUSUZLUK, KITLIK VE EKONOMİK KRİZ
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Salman Özüpekçe
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Inflation ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Wheat plant ,Yield (finance) ,Food supply ,Economics ,Status report ,Close contact ,Agricultural economics ,Water scarcity ,media_common ,Economic problem - Abstract
Officials of the General Directorate of Meteorology reveal that the drought issue is the most common in Turkey, with the most impact and severity of 31 disasters. Despite this determination, the absence of a detailed Drought Management Plan in Turkey is an important source of increasing the negative effects of the issue. One of the negative effects of drought is the problems in food supply and increased inflation. In this study, relations between the drought issue and food supply and inflation were revealed. The results show that the drought issue triggers inflation in a country where the issue of inflation, such as Turkey, is a serious problem. According to the 2018 wheat status report of the Chamber of Agricultural Engineers, the average wheat yield in Turkey is 277 kg/decares. On the other hand, due to the significant effect of drought in turkey in 2008, the yield of the wheat plant fell by 57 kg to 220 kg/decar. This is reflected in the inflation figures. One of the measures to be taken in this regard is the increase of drought monitoring centers that are in close contact with farmers by expert researchers and use up-to-date technologies.
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47. Glanders status report in India: Beginning of eradicating the dreaded ancient disease
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Praveen Malik, Baldev R. Gulati, Harisankar Singha, Sandip Kumar Khurana, Nitin Virmani, Raj Kumar Singh, Yashpal Sharma, K. Shanmugasundaram, and B.N. Tripathi
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education.field_of_study ,biology ,Population ,Glanders ,Outbreak ,Disease ,Status report ,medicine.disease ,biology.organism_classification ,Burkholderia mallei ,Geography ,Infectious disease (medical specialty) ,medicine ,education ,Socioeconomics ,Uttar pradesh - Abstract
Glanders is a highly fatal infectious disease of equines and is caused by Burkholderia mallei. Glanders was highly prevalent in India during last centuries, and led to the adoption of ‘Glanders and Farcy Act 1899’. Available information suggests that resurgence of glanders cases took place during 1960-70s, however, its prevalence decreased thereafter. In 1990 and 1998, outbreaks of glanders were reported from Punjab and Haryana. However, there emergence of glanders took place in 2006, and thereafter, due to unrestricted equine movement, continuous occurrence of glanders has led to gradual spread of disease to new territories. Furthermore, the unavailability of suitable diagnostics for mass surveillance, inadequate control policy, zoonotic potential of glanders and the notifiable nature of the disease creates an alarming situation to veterinary authority. The present manuscript describes developments in the area of glanders surveillance conducted between 2006 and 2018. During 2006-18, a total of 1,28,404 sera samples were tested for glanders and 1145 equines across 14 states were found positive. Uttar Pradesh was the worst-hit state out of 14 states, recording 653 glanders positive cases from 58 districts. Continuous occurrences of glanders were also observed in North Indian states of Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh. Now, it is feasible to set a reasonable timeline (~15 years) to achieve glanders free status of the country, given the present number of equine population in India, availability of diagnostics, control policy, and adequate capacity of state laboratories.
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48. Post-intensive care syndrome : a status report
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Jacques Creteur, Jean-Charles Preiser, C Steckelmacher, A Matossian, DH Prevedello, and M Devroey
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medicine.medical_specialty ,business.industry ,Emergency medicine ,medicine ,General Medicine ,Status report ,business ,Post-intensive care syndrome - Published
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49. The Future's Energy Mix: The Journey to Integration [Guest Editorial]
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J. Charles Smith and Charlton Clark
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Flexibility (engineering) ,020209 energy ,020208 electrical & electronic engineering ,New energy ,Energy Engineering and Power Technology ,Erikson's stages of psychosocial development ,Energy mix ,02 engineering and technology ,Status report ,Sustainable energy ,0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering ,Special section ,Electricity market ,Business ,Electrical and Electronic Engineering ,Marketing - Abstract
The articles in this special section provide a status report from around the world on what is being done to help facilitate the transition to the new energy mix of the future. From grid-forming inverters, to new sources of flexibility, and the evolution of the electricity market design, all of the things that we thought we knew are being called into question as we explore the path to the future. One of the interesting things about this path is that it follows a similar route in most of the countries around the world. Although it is true that some countries are at different stages of development, everyone considers a sustainable energy future as their end goal. Some may rely on fossil assets longer than others, but the direction in which we are headed is undeniable.
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50. Bird community monitoring at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, Missouri: Status report 2008–2020
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David Peitz and Naomi Reibold
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Breeding bird surveys were initiated on Wilson’s Creek National Monument, Missouri, in 2008 to assess temporal changes in the species composition and abundance of birds on the park and to improve our understanding of relationships between breeding birds and their habitat and the effects of management actions, such as invasive plant species control and tree thinning, on bird populations. Birds were sampled using point counts with 38 variable circular plots located on a systematic grid of 400 x 400-m cells (originating from a random start point). All birds seen or heard on a plot during a 5-min sampling period were recorded. In the 13 years since initiating our breeding bird survey, birds were surveyed on as many of the 38 variable circular plots as possible each year, resulting in 444 cumulative plot visits. Surveys have yielded records for 119 different species of birds. Ninety-eight of the species recorded are classified as permanent or summer residents to the area, 18 are classified as transients in the area, and 3 as winter residents to the area. Eight breeding species recorded are considered species of conservation concern for the Central Hardwoods Bird Conservation Region, the bird conservation region in which Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield is located. Of the 98 breeding species recorded, 12 species in grassland habitat and 15 in woodland habitat occurred in numbers large enough to calculate annual abundances with some degree of confidence. Trends in abundance were classified as uncertain for most species, which means that no significant increases or decreases occurred but it is not certain that trends were
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