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  1. Evidence Based Education Request Desk. EBE #510

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast, 2009

    2009-01-01

    This Evidence Based Education (EBE) request focused on research-supported vocabulary interventions for middle elementary students. Limited vocabulary is an important factor in underachievement of children in disadvantaged homes. Children with larger vocabularies find reading easier, read more widely, and do better in school (Lubliner & Smetana,…

  2. Evidence Based Education Request Desk. EBE #555

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast, 2009

    2009-01-01

    This Evidence Based Education (EBE) Request seeks to provide an overview of recent research regarding school improvement and reform with special concentration on turning around chronically low-performing schools. The response is divided into four main sections: Research on Effective Methods for Turning Around Low-Performing Schools, Frameworks for…

  3. Evidence Based Education Request Desk. EBE #833B

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast, 2011

    2011-01-01

    College readiness, operationally defined by David Conley (2007), one of the contemporary "thought leaders" in the measurement of college readiness, as "the level of preparation a student needs in order to enroll and succeed--without remediation--in a credit-bearing general education course at a postsecondary institution that offers a baccalaureate…

  4. Evidence Based Education Request Desk. EBE #500

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    Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast, 2009

    2009-01-01

    Since the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (2002), there has been increased interest in using student achievement data (through standardized tests) to evaluate teacher effectiveness. Two U.S. Department of Education secretaries, Secretary Spellings and Secretary Duncan, have expressed interest in growth models and the need to…

  5. Evidence Based Education Request Desk. EBE #470

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    Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast, 2009

    2009-01-01

    Research led by the Consortium on Chicago Public School Research (University of Chicago) and the Center for Social Organization of Schools (Johns Hopkins University), has identified specific indicators--students' academic characteristics--that provide early signals that students are on a path toward dropping out of high school. Measured at…

  6. Evidence Based Education Request Desk. EBE #131

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast, 2007

    2007-01-01

    To complement the information gathered on middle school and high school literacy initiatives as reported in "Middle and High School Literacy across the Curriculum" (Task 1.2 Fast Response Project), the Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast (REL-SE) staff conducted a scan of the six southeast states to gather the following information…

  7. Evidence Based Education Request Desk. EBE #845

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    Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast, 2011

    2011-01-01

    Gifted students have unique educational needs. Although gifted students are as varied as other students in terms of their learning styles and preferences, all gifted learners have exhibited unusual performance or potential and they have distinctive characteristics, shared by most of these students, which require effective responses from educators.…

  8. Evidence Based Education Request Desk. EBE #774

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    Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast, 2011

    2011-01-01

    It is difficult to make a clear impact statement about charter schools. Much of the available research is equivocal, and many important questions related to the impact of charter schools remain unanswered. Researchers have primarily examined four general topics with respect to the impact of charter schools; (1) Do charter schools raise student…

  9. Evidence Based Education Request Desk. EBE #791

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    Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast, 2011

    2011-01-01

    Would anyone in your network be aware of any states that might provide differentiated funding for virtual programs based on the model used--for example, curriculum-in-a-box vs. one with high student-teacher interaction? Are you aware of any research that examines what factors to consider when developing this type of differentiated funding? This…

  10. Evidence Based Education Request Desk. EBE #755

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast, 2010

    2010-01-01

    The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation created the Early College High School Initiative in 2002, opening more than 200 hundred early college programs across the nation and every year a new report is created to evaluate the progress of the program (Berger, Adelman, & Cole, 2010). Staff at the Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast (REL-SE)…

  11. 78 FR 16485 - Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-607); Comment Request

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    2013-03-15

    ... submitting the information collection, FERC-607 (Report on Decision or Action on Request for Federal... and is making this notation in its submittal to OMB. DATES: Comments on the collection of information....gov . Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Desk Officer. The Desk Officer may also be...

  12. 78 FR 45283 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request and Comment Request

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    2013-07-26

    ... SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Request and Comment Request The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes a list of information collection...: Desk Officer for SSA, Fax: 202-395-6974, Email address: [email protected] . (SSA) Social...

  13. An engineered promoter driving expression of a microbial avirulence gene confers recognition of TAL effectors and reduces growth of diverse Xanthomonas strains in citrus.

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    Shantharaj, Deepak; Römer, Patrick; Figueiredo, Jose F L; Minsavage, Gerald V; Krönauer, Christina; Stall, Robert E; Moore, Gloria A; Fisher, Latanya C; Hu, Yang; Horvath, Diana M; Lahaye, Thomas; Jones, Jeffrey B

    2017-09-01

    Xanthomonas citri ssp. citri (X. citri), causal agent of citrus canker, uses transcription activator-like effectors (TALEs) as major pathogenicity factors. TALEs, which are delivered into plant cells through the type III secretion system (T3SS), interact with effector binding elements (EBEs) in host genomes to activate the expression of downstream susceptibility genes to promote disease. Predictably, TALEs bind EBEs in host promoters via known combinations of TALE amino acids to DNA bases, known as the TALE code. We introduced 14 EBEs, matching distinct X. citri TALEs, into the promoter of the pepper Bs3 gene (ProBs3 1EBE ), and fused this engineered promoter with multiple EBEs (ProBs3 14EBE ) to either the β-glucuronidase (GUS) reporter gene or the coding sequence (cds) of the pepper gene, Bs3. TALE-induced expression of the Bs3 cds in citrus leaves resulted in no visible hypersensitive response (HR). Therefore, we utilized a different approach in which ProBs3 1EBE and ProBs3 14EBE were fused to the Xanthomonas gene, avrGf1, which encodes a bacterial effector that elicits an HR in grapefruit and sweet orange. We demonstrated, in transient assays, that activation of ProBs3 14EBE by X. citri TALEs is T3SS dependent, and that the expression of AvrGf1 triggers HR and correlates with reduced bacterial growth. We further demonstrated that all tested virulent X. citri strains from diverse geographical locations activate ProBs3 14EBE . TALEs are essential for the virulence of X. citri strains and, because the engineered promoter traps are activated by multiple TALEs, this concept has the potential to confer broad-spectrum, durable resistance to citrus canker in stably transformed plants. © 2016 BSPP AND JOHN WILEY & SONS LTD.

  14. 75 FR 35773 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests

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    2010-06-23

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests. SUMMARY: The Director... Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW...

  15. 76 FR 60009 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests

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    2011-09-28

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests. SUMMARY: The Director... Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room...

  16. 75 FR 33797 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests

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    2010-06-15

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education. ACTION: Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests. SUMMARY: The Director, Information... comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk...

  17. 77 FR 39273 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

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    2012-07-02

    ... OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. ACTION: Notice of request for public comment... Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, Office...

  18. 78 FR 54880 - Commission Information Collection Activities (FERC-551); Comment Request

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    2013-09-06

    ... making this notation in its submittal to OMB. DATES: Comments on the collection of information are due by... . Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Desk Officer. The Desk Officer may also be reached via...: Three-year extension of the FERC-551 information collection requirements with no changes to the...

  19. 76 FR 48147 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2011-08-08

    .... Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Nicholas A. Fraser, e-mail... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The... obtained by: E-mail: [email protected] . Include ``0651- 0012 proposed addition copy request...

  20. 78 FR 69428 - Submission for OMB Review; 30-Day Comment Request: Cancer Trials Support Unit (CTSU) (NCI)

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    2013-11-19

    ... 202-395-6974, Attention: NIH Desk Officer. Comment Due Date: Comments regarding this information... addition, CTSU collects annual surveys of customer satisfaction for clinical site staff using the CTSU Help Desk, the CTSU Web site, and the Protocol and Information Office (PIO). An ongoing user satisfaction...

  1. Further Evaluation of Covariate Analysis using Empirical Bayes Estimates in Population Pharmacokinetics: the Perception of Shrinkage and Likelihood Ratio Test.

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    Xu, Xu Steven; Yuan, Min; Yang, Haitao; Feng, Yan; Xu, Jinfeng; Pinheiro, Jose

    2017-01-01

    Covariate analysis based on population pharmacokinetics (PPK) is used to identify clinically relevant factors. The likelihood ratio test (LRT) based on nonlinear mixed effect model fits is currently recommended for covariate identification, whereas individual empirical Bayesian estimates (EBEs) are considered unreliable due to the presence of shrinkage. The objectives of this research were to investigate the type I error for LRT and EBE approaches, to confirm the similarity of power between the LRT and EBE approaches from a previous report and to explore the influence of shrinkage on LRT and EBE inferences. Using an oral one-compartment PK model with a single covariate impacting on clearance, we conducted a wide range of simulations according to a two-way factorial design. The results revealed that the EBE-based regression not only provided almost identical power for detecting a covariate effect, but also controlled the false positive rate better than the LRT approach. Shrinkage of EBEs is likely not the root cause for decrease in power or inflated false positive rate although the size of the covariate effect tends to be underestimated at high shrinkage. In summary, contrary to the current recommendations, EBEs may be a better choice for statistical tests in PPK covariate analysis compared to LRT. We proposed a three-step covariate modeling approach for population PK analysis to utilize the advantages of EBEs while overcoming their shortcomings, which allows not only markedly reducing the run time for population PK analysis, but also providing more accurate covariate tests.

  2. 77 FR 23278 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Workforce...

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    2012-04-18

    ... (ETA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Workforce Investment Streamlined... this request to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-ETA... electronic submission of responses. Agency: DOL-ETA. Title of Collection: Workforce Investment Streamlined...

  3. 76 FR 10364 - Agency Information Collection Request. 30-Day Public Comment Request, Grants.gov

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    2011-02-24

    ...-Day Public Comment Request, Grants.gov AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, HHS. In compliance with the... your request, including your address, phone number, OMB number, to [email protected]gov , or call the... information collections within 30 days of this notice directly to the Grants.gov OMB Desk Officer; faxed to...

  4. They're Taking Requests: Student Techs Command the Help Desk

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    Demski, Jennifer

    2010-01-01

    The new faces on the help desk are younger, work for cheap, and may be the tech savviest in the building. This article describes how two IT training programs are teaching students valuable technology skills while providing schools with a much-needed lift to their troubleshooting teams. The programs--Generation YES and Mouse Squad--put students at…

  5. 78 FR 50448 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Income and...

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    2013-08-19

    ... (ETA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Income and Eligibility Verification... this request to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-ETA..., the ETA issued a final rule regarding the Confidentiality and Disclosure of State Unemployment...

  6. 78 FR 7457 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request...

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    2013-02-01

    ... request (ICR) titled, ``International Training Application,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB... for OMB Review; Comment Request; International Training Application ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The... Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-BLS, Office of Management and Budget, Room...

  7. 40 CFR 152.414 - Procedures.

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    2010-07-01

    ... requesting a waiver. (1) A request for a waiver must be submitted in writing at the time the application is submitted to the Office of Pesticide Programs' Document Processing Desk at the appropriate address as set... document must be submitted with the waiver request that is submitted to the Office of Pesticide Programs...

  8. 76 FR 3876 - Information Collection Request Submitted to Office of Management and Budget

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    2011-01-21

    ... Budget AGENCY: Administrative Conference of the United States. ACTION: Thirty-day notice requesting... United States will submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget... Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the attention of the Desk...

  9. 77 FR 38832 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Marine...

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    2012-06-29

    ...: On June 29, 2012, the Department of Labor (DOL) will submit the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Marine Terminals and Longshoring... request to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-OSHA, Office...

  10. 77 FR 31878 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Blasting...

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    2012-05-30

    .... SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Blasting Operations and Use of... this request to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-OSHA...

  11. 75 FR 31437 - Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications...

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    2010-06-03

    ... auctions for spectrum, and maintain license information. In this mission, WTB has a ``help desk'' that... INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060-1042. Title: Request for Technical Support - Help Request Form. Form No...

  12. 75 FR 40834 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    2010-07-14

    ... of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Washington... FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY [No. 2010-N-08] Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Housing Finance Agency. ACTION: 30-day Notice of Submission of Information Collection for Approval...

  13. 78 FR 63204 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    2013-10-23

    ... Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for the Federal Housing Finance Agency... FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY [No. 2013-N-12] Proposed Collection; Comment Request AGENCY: Federal Housing Finance Agency. ACTION: 30-day Notice of Submission of Information Collection for Approval...

  14. 77 FR 73009 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2012-12-07

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will.... Frequency: Annually. Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Jasmeet Seehra... writing Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482-0336, Department of Commerce...

  15. 78 FR 29698 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2013-05-21

    ... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request May 15, 2013. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to Office of... techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture...

  16. 77 FR 66793 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2012-11-07

    ... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request November 1, 2012. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review... should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs...

  17. 78 FR 41783 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2013-07-11

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... benefit from the experience. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Frequency: One time. Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: [email protected] . Copies of...

  18. 77 FR 51514 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2012-08-24

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... provide accurate and timely responses to NOAA, Department of Commerce, Congressional and Constituent.... Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: [email protected

  19. 77 FR 18787 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2012-03-28

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will...'s Obligation: Required to obtain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Jasmeet Seehra, Fax number (202) 395... Jennifer Jessup, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482-0336, Department of Commerce, Room...

  20. 76 FR 79152 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2011-12-21

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... occasion. Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: OIRA_Submission... writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482-0266, Department of Commerce...

  1. 78 FR 37781 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2013-06-24

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... that the Secretary of Commerce is responsible for the conservation and management of marine fisheries... benefits. OMB Desk Officer: [email protected] . Copies of the above information collection...

  2. 77 FR 74169 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2012-12-13

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a bureau of the Department of Commerce. Officers serve... benefits. OMB Desk Officer: [email protected] . Copies of the above information collection...

  3. 75 FR 42724 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2010-07-22

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education... Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725... technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Dated: July 16, 2010. Darrin A...

  4. 76 FR 45233 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2011-07-28

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review.... Frequency: On occasion. Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Nicholas A. Fraser, e-mail: [email protected] . Once submitted, the request will be publicly...

  5. 77 FR 16802 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, Correction

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    2012-03-22

    ... information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request, Correction March 19, 2012. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB...

  6. 77 FR 1051 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2012-01-09

    ... DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request January 3, 2012. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review... technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs...

  7. 76 FR 1128 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2011-01-07

    ... technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs... collected from this information collection request will update trend information for the Boundary Waters... Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review...

  8. 77 FR 9202 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2012-02-16

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: [email protected] . Copies of the above... Clearance Officer, (202) 482-0336, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW...

  9. 78 FR 59007 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2013-09-25

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit to the Office of... to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Nicholas A. Fraser, email: [email protected

  10. 77 FR 39463 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2012-07-03

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... of Commerce for Communications and Information to develop and maintain a comprehensive, interactive...: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Nicholas Fraser, (202) 395-5887. Copies of the...

  11. 78 FR 76811 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2013-12-19

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... economic development in western Alaska, to alleviate poverty and provide economic and social benefits for... occasion. Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: OIRA_Submission...

  12. 77 FR 9890 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... maintain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: [email protected] . Copies of the above information... Officer, (202) 482-0336, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington...

  13. 77 FR 3439 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2012-01-24

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will.... Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: [email protected], Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482-0336, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and...

  14. 78 FR 12744 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit to the Office of.... Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Nicholas A. Fraser, email...

  15. 77 FR 68102 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2012-11-15

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... organizations Frequency: On occasion. Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain benefits. OMB Desk Officer... of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet...

  16. 77 FR 57559 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2012-09-18

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE United States Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit to the Office of... benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Nicholas A. Fraser, email: [email protected] . Once submitted, the...

  17. 77 FR 61378 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2012-10-09

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will...: Required to obtain or maintain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: [email protected] . Copies of the..., Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482-0336, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and...

  18. 76 FR 36899 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2011-06-23

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will.... Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: [email protected], Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and...

  19. 75 FR 57439 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2010-09-21

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... technically, financially and professionally competent. The U.S. Department of Commerce is the agency that.... Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Jasmeet Seehra, (202) 395...

  20. 78 FR 38293 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... proposed listed species (e.g., corals). This information collection is being revised to include submission.... Respondent's Obligation: Required to retain or obtain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: [email protected

  1. 76 FR 50717 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2011-08-16

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... occasion. Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Jasmeet Seehra, (202) 395... Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th...

  2. 75 FR 69621 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2010-11-15

    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will.... Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Jasmeet Seehra, (202) 395-3123..., Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and...

  3. 75 FR 28245 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2010-05-20

    ... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education... Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room... Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Type of Review: Revision. Title: Part D Discretionary Grant...

  4. 78 FR 29147 - 30-Day Notice and Request for Comments

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    2013-05-17

    ... DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY United States Secret Service 30-Day Notice and Request for... Management and Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for United States Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security... directed to: United States Secret Service, Security Clearance Division, Attn: ASAIC Michael Smith...

  5. 76 FR 67227 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request...

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    2011-10-31

    ... Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Occupational Safety and Health..., Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA... submission of responses. Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Title of Collection...

  6. 76 FR 77478 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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  7. 77 FR 71449 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Benefit...

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    ... (ETA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Benefit Accuracy Measurement Program... of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-ETA, Office of Management and... submission of responses. Agency: DOL-ETA. Title of Collection: Benefit Accuracy Measurement Program. OMB...

  8. 78 FR 62636 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... the following transmissions: OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk... Identifiers: CMS-10486] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request... for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the...

  9. 75 FR 11871 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... Abstract: The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) amended Title III, Part A of the Higher... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education... Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room...

  10. 77 FR 68734 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... two or every four years. Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk..., Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the...

  11. 75 FR 14125 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... of Commerce, thru its bureaus, assists reliable, capable individuals and firms in pursuit of various... Obligation: Obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Nicholas Fraser, (202) 395-5887. Copies of the above...

  12. 75 FR 67947 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... Secretary of Commerce to issue regulations to implement the EAA including those provisions authorizing the... Obligation: Required to obtain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Jasmeet Seehra, (202) 395-3123. Copies of the...

  13. 78 FR 24184 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB... occasion. Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Nicholas A...

  14. 77 FR 3439 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will.... Frequency: On occasion. Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer... of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet...

  15. 78 FR 47670 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will...: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: [email protected] . Copies of the above... Clearance Officer, (202) 482-0336, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW...

  16. 75 FR 28612 - Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

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    ... Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request AGENCIES: Office of the Comptroller of the..., Mailstop 2-3, Attention: 1557-0081, 250 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20219. In addition, comments may be... 20552, Attention: ``1550-0023 (TFR: Schedule DI Revisions).'' Hand Delivery/Courier: Guard's Desk, East...

  17. 76 FR 41757 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... Obligation: Required to obtain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Jasmeet Seehra, (202) 395-3123. Copies of the... Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue...

  18. 77 FR 50461 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... determine whether the activities of the recipient of a Federal financial assistance award (i.e., grant or... Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: [email protected] . Copies of...

  19. 76 FR 19977 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The... such marks, in interstate commerce may file an application to register their marks with the USPTO. In...-profit. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk...

  20. 75 FR 15411 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... Exclusion. 7. 0694-0104--Commercial Encryption Items under the Jurisdiction of the Department of Commerce. 8... obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Jasmeet Seehra, (202) 395-3123. Copies of the above...

  1. 75 FR 31761 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Jasmeet Seehra, (202) 395-3123. Copies of the above... Clearance Officer, (202) 482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW...

  2. 78 FR 75926 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... Geographic Classification Review Board (MGCRB) in reviewing and making decisions regarding hospitals... the following transmissions: OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk... Deborah Larwood at 410-786-9500). 2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension without change of a...

  3. 75 FR 38993 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... teacher. The TCS file can be merged with the Common Core of Data (CCD) Public Elementary/Secondary School... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education... Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725...

  4. 78 FR 7456 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Hexavalent...

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    ... submit the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request... of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-OSHA, Office of Management and..., e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. Agency: DOL-OSHA. Title of Collection...

  5. 78 FR 68096 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Quick...

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    ... Training Administration (ETA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Quick Turnaround... Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL- ETA, Office of Management and Budget, Room... authority for the ETA to conduct quick turnaround surveys on Workforce Investment Act (WIA) related issues...

  6. 77 FR 74880 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request...

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    .... SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Employment and Training Administration (ETA... this request to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-ETA... submission of responses. Agency: DOL-ETA. Title of Collection: Reemployment Demonstration Grants and Projects...

  7. 78 FR 6132 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Petition...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

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    ... and Training Administration (ETA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) revision titled... Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-ETA, Office of Management and Budget, Room... certification of eligibility to apply for adjustment assistance. Versions of Form ETA-9042, Petition for Trade...

  8. 78 FR 42778 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... transmissions: OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Fax Number: (202... Identifier: CMS-10494] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request... for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the...

  9. 78 FR 71617 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... the following transmissions: OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk... Identifier: CMS-R-194] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request... for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the...

  10. 78 FR 40482 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2013-07-05

    ... transmissions: OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: CMS Desk Officer, Fax Number: (202... Identifier: CMS-10316] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request... for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the...

  11. 78 FR 34112 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) To Perform a...

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    ..., 1601-- NEW SUMMARY: The Department of Homeland Security, Office of Health Affairs, Chemical Defense... DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Expressions... and Budget. Comments should be addressed to OMB Desk Officer, Department of Homeland Security and sent...

  12. 75 FR 7264 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) amended Title III, Part A of the Higher Education Act to include... DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request AGENCY: Department of Education... Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room...

  13. 75 FR 47260 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will... poverty and provide economic and social benefits for residents of western Alaska, and to achieve...: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395-3897. Copies of the above...

  14. 76 FR 1183 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Periodically, the Health... further divided by the RSR component. Estimates for grantees and providers are based on prior experience... ``attention of the desk officer for HRSA.'' Dated: January 3, 2011. Robert Hendricks, Director, Division of...

  15. 75 FR 13288 - Agency Information Collection Request; 30-Day Public Comment Request

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    ... techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. To obtain... notice directly to the OS OMB Desk Officer; faxed to OMB at 202-395-5806. Proposed Project: Attitudes...-NEW- Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. Abstract: Electronic health...

  16. 78 FR 48434 - Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request...

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    [email protected] . Address comments to OMB Desk Officer for EPA. EPA's policy is that all comments received..., unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information claimed to be Confidential Business... CONTACT: William Nichols, Office of Emergency Management, Regulation and Policy Development Division...

  17. 75 FR 27736 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room..., grouped by office, contains the following: (1) Type of review requested, e.g. new, revision, extension... (NPSAS:12) Field Test. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Individuals or...

  18. 76 FR 53529 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of...

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    ... intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for to renew an information... collected allows the FAA to evaluate its certification standards, maintenance programs, and regulatory... of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the attention of the Desk Officer...

  19. 78 FR 78386 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request: Definition...

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    ... Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) revision... NRTL Program. The Occupational Safety and Health Act authorizes the information collection provisions... Desk Officer for DOL- OSHA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW...

  20. 75 FR 66792 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Record of...

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    ... of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request.... Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Type of Review: Extension without change of... Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health...

  1. 75 FR 1414 - Submission for OMB Emergency Review: Comment Request

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    ... January 5, 2010. The Department of Labor has submitted the following information collection request (ICR... Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Department of Labor... information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the...

  2. Co9 S8 /Co as a High-Performance Anode for Sodium-Ion Batteries with an Ether-Based Electrolyte.

    PubMed

    Zhao, Yingying; Pang, Qiang; Wei, Yingjin; Wei, Luyao; Ju, Yanming; Zou, Bo; Gao, Yu; Chen, Gang

    2017-12-08

    Co 9 S 8 has been regarded as a desirable anode material for sodium-ion batteries because of its high theoretical capacity. In this study, a Co 9 S 8 anode material containing 5.5 wt % Co (Co 9 S 8 /Co) was prepared by a solid-state reaction. The electrochemical properties of the material were studied in carbonate and ether-based electrolytes (EBE). The results showed that the material had a longer cycle life and better rate capability in EBE. This excellent electrochemical performance was attributed to a low apparent activation energy and a low overpotential for Na deposition in EBE, which improved the electrode kinetic properties. Furthermore, EBE suppressed side reactions of the electrode and electrolyte, which avoided the formation of a solid electrolyte interphase film. © 2017 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.

  3. Evidence Based Education Request Desk. Request #85

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast, 2012

    2012-01-01

    What do we know about the impact and implementation of Career Academies? This paper provides answers to this question. Career Academies have been around for over 30 years. Their original design stressed facilitating the school-to-work transition. In the early 1990's the focus began to shift to preparing participating students for both college and…

  4. 77 FR 43856 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB...

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    ... Activities: Submitted for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Review; Comment Request AGENCY: U.S... the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) an information collection request (ICR) for renewal of the... Management and Budget (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk Officer for the...

  5. 75 FR 77958 - Agency Information Collection (Request for Employment Information in Connection With Claim for...

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    ... for Employment Information in Connection With Claim for Disability Benefits) Activity Under OMB Review....Regulations.gov or to VA's OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office... INFORMATION: Title: Request for Employment Information in Connection with Claim for Disability Benefits, VA...

  6. 75 FR 47857 - Submission of Information Collection for OMB Review; Comment Request; Locating and Paying...

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    ... forms to the information collection and to modify an approved form. This notice informs the public of the PBGC's request and solicits public comment on the collection of information. DATES: Comments... and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for Pension Benefit...

  7. 77 FR 71634 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Employment...

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    2012-12-03

    ... Training Administration (ETA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Employment and Training Administration Financial Report,'' (Forms ETA-9130, ETA-9130-A, and ETA-9130-B) to the Office of... Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-ETA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 725 17th...

  8. 77 FR 71635 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; State...

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    2012-12-03

    ... of Applications and Grants for Self Employment Assistance Program,'' to the Office of Management and... for OMB Review; Comment Request; State Administration of Applications and Grants for Self Employment... Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-ETA, Office of Management and Budget, Room...

  9. 77 FR 57183 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Currently-Approved Information Collection...

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    ... Request: Quarterly Report of Class I Motor Carriers of Property (Formerly OMB 2139-0002) AGENCY: Federal... approval. FMCSA requests approval to revise an ICR entitled, ``Quarterly Report of Class I Motor Carriers... be addressed to the attention of the Desk Officer, Department of Transportation/Federal Motor Carrier...

  10. 77 FR 57182 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Currently-Approved Information Collection...

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    ... Request: Quarterly Report of Class I Motor Carriers of Property (Formerly OMB 2139-0002) AGENCY: Federal... approval. FMCSA requests approval to revise an ICR entitled, ``Quarterly Report of Class I Motor Carriers.... Comments should be addressed to the attention of the Desk Officer, Department of Transportation/Federal...

  11. 77 FR 52109 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of Currently-Approved Information Collection...

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    ... Request: Annual Report of Class I and Class II Motor Carriers of Property AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier.... FMCSA requests approval to revise an ICR entitled, ``Annual Report of Class I and Class II Motor... be addressed to the attention of the Desk Officer, Department of Transportation/Federal Motor Carrier...

  12. 78 FR 52803 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Additional...

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    ... Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) titled... Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). DATES: Submit comments on or before... Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-OSHA, Office of Management and Budget, Room...

  13. 75 FR 68856 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Joint Comment Request

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    ... Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Joint Comment Request AGENCY: Office of the..., Mailstop 2-3, Attention: 1557-0081, 250 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20219. In addition, comments may be... 20552, Attention: ``1550-0023 (TFR: Schedule DI Revisions).'' Hand Delivery/Courier: Guard's Desk, East...

  14. 75 FR 21603 - Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request

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    ... information collection request (ICR), entitled the Pilot for Volunteer Management ROI Measurement System, to... in this Federal Register: (1) By fax to: (202) 395-6974, Attention: Ms. Sharon Mar, OMB Desk Officer... approval of a pilot version of a tool designed to measure the return on investment for recruiting and...

  15. 76 FR 7216 - Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

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    ... (CDC) publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). To request a copy of....gov . Send written comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503...

  16. 78 FR 71666 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Cranes and...

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    ...: On November 29, 2013, the Department of Labor (DOL) will submit the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) revision titled, ``Cranes and Derricks in... to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL- OSHA, Office of...

  17. 77 FR 23281 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; O*Net Data...

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    ... design, human resources functions and workforce investment efforts. The data collection methodology... collection request (ICR) titled, ``O*Net Data Collection Program,'' to the Office of Management and Budget... Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-ETA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235...

  18. 75 FR 39950 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Cancer Trials Support Unit (CTSU) Public Use Forms and...

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    ... Request; Cancer Trials Support Unit (CTSU) Public Use Forms and Customer Satisfaction Surveys (NCI... of customer satisfaction for clinical site staff using the CTSU Help Desk and the CTSU web site. An ongoing user satisfaction survey is in place for the Oncology Patient Enrollment Network (OPEN). User...

  19. 76 FR 59701 - Agency Information Collection Request. 30 Day Public Comment Request

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    ... and Medicaid programs for children. To answer these questions, ASPE will draw on three new primary... notice directly to the OS OMB Desk Officer; faxed to OMB at 202-395-5806. Proposed Project: The Children... collection to provide the federal government with new and detailed insights into how the Children's Health...

  20. The AskIT Service Desk: A Model for Improving Productivity and Reducing Costs

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Ashcraft, Phillip Lynn; Fogle, Blythe G.; Cummings, Susan M.

    This was prepared for the business process improvement presentation to the Department of Energy. Los Alamos National Laboratory provides a single point of contact, the AskIT Service Desk, to address issues that impact customer productivity. At the most basic level, what customers want is for their calls to be received, to get a response from a knowledgeable analyst, and to have their issues resolved and their requests fulfilled. Providing a centralized, single point of contact service desk makes initiating technical or business support simple for the customer and improves the odds of immediately resolving the issue or correctly escalating themore » request to the next support level when necessary. Fulfilling customer requests through automated workflow also improves customer productivity and reduces costs. Finally, customers should be provided the option to solve their own problems through easy access to self-help resources such as frequently asked questions (FAQs) and how-to guides. To accomplish this, everyone who provides and supports services must understand how these processes and functions work together. Service providers and those who support services must “speak the same language” and share common objectives. The Associate Directorate for Business Innovation (ADBI) began the journey to improve services by selecting a known service delivery framework (Information Technology Infrastructure Library, or ITIL). From this framework, components that contribute significant business value were selected.« less

  1. Experiential Learning.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Heermann, Barry

    Sinclair Community College's (SCC's) Experience Based Education (EBE) program offers an alternative approach to learning which operates outside the time, format, and place constraints imposed by traditional, classroom-based education. After introductory material defining EBE and tracing the increased recognition of adult, lifelong learning…

  2. Computer Workstations: Desks

    MedlinePlus

    ... Website You are exiting the Department of Labor's Web server. The Department of Labor does not endorse, ... the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked Web sites. Users must request such authorization from the ...

  3. 76 FR 26685 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... and activities available for processing workers, whether or not the company provides meals for the... organizations. Frequency: One time. Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary. OMB Desk Officer: [email protected

  4. 76 FR 4873 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    2011-01-27

    ...). Title: Third-Party Submissions and Protests (formerly Green Technology Pilot Program). Form Number(s... retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Nicholas A. Fraser, e-mail: [email protected] . Once...

  5. 75 FR 8294 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk... to reorganize the farming operation or refinance USDA and non-USDA creditors. The information...

  6. 77 FR 19417 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ..., Attention: Desk Officer for Treasury, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or... label applications to prevent consumer deception and to deter falsification of unfair advertising...

  7. 76 FR 5377 - Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

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    ... (CDC) publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and... these requests, call the CDC Reports Clearance Officer at (404) 639-5960 or send an e-mail to [email protected]cdc.gov . Send written comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC or by...

  8. 77 FR 51809 - Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

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    2012-08-27

    ... (CDC) publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and... these requests, call the CDC Reports Clearance Officer at (404) 639-7570 or send an email to [email protected]cdc.gov . Send written comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC or by fax to...

  9. Lifetime Surveillance of Astronaut Health (LSAH) / Life Sciences Data Archive (LSDA) Data Request Helpdesk

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Young, Millennia; Van Baalen, Mary

    2016-01-01

    This session is intended to provide to HRP IWS attendees instant feedback on archived astronaut data, including such topics as content of archives, access, request processing, and data format. Members of the LSAH and LSDA teams will be available at a 'help desk' during the poster sessions to answer questions from researchers.

  10. 78 FR 44146 - Information Collection Request Sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Approval...

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    2013-07-23

    ... DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS-WASO-BSD-CONC-10000; PPWOBSADC0, PPMVSCS1Y...; Commercial Use Authorizations AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior. ACTION: Notice; request for comments... the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior at OMB-OIRA at (202) 395-5806 (fax) or OIRA...

  11. 75 FR 57955 - Agency Information Collection Request; 30-Day Public Comment Request

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  18. Residency program trainee-satisfaction correlate with results of the European board examination in neurosurgery.

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    Stienen, Martin N; Netuka, David; Demetriades, Andreas K; Ringel, Florian; Gautschi, Oliver P; Gempt, Jens; Kuhlen, Dominique; Schaller, Karl

    2016-10-01

    Substantial country differences in neurosurgical training throughout Europe have recently been described, ranging from subjective rating of training quality to objective working hours per week. The aim of this study was to analyse whether these differences translate into the results of the written and oral part of the European Board Examination in Neurological Surgery (EBE-NS). Country-specific composite scores for satisfaction with quality of theoretical and practical training, as well as working hours per week, were obtained from an electronic survey distributed among European neurosurgical residents between June 2014 and March 2015. These were related to anonymous country-specific results of the EBE-NS between 2009 and 2016, using uni- and multivariate linear regression analysis. A total of n = 1025 written and n = 63 oral examination results were included. There was a significant linear relationship between the country-specific EBE-NS result in the written part and the country-specific composite score for satisfaction with quality of theoretical training [adjusted regression coefficient (RC) -3.80, 95 % confidence interval (CI) -5.43-7 -2.17, p < 0.001], but not with practical training or working time. For the oral part, there was a linear relationship between the country-specific EBE-NS result and the country-specific composite score for satisfaction with quality of practical training (RC 9.47, 95 % CI 1.47-17.47, p = 0.021), however neither with satisfaction with quality of theoretical training nor with working time. With every one-step improvement on the country-specific satisfaction score for theoretical training, the score in the EBE-NS Part 1 increased by 3.8 %. With every one-step improvement on the country-specific satisfaction score for practical training, the score in the EBE-NS Part 2 increased by 9.47 %. Improving training conditions is likely to have a direct positive influence on the knowledge level of trainees, as measured by the EBE-NS. The effect of the actual working time on the theoretical and practical knowledge of neurosurgical trainees appears to be insignificant.

  19. Impact of stochasticity in immigration and reintroduction on colonizing and extirpating populations.

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    Rajakaruna, Harshana; Potapov, Alexei; Lewis, Mark

    2013-05-01

    A thorough quantitative understanding of populations at the edge of extinction is needed to manage both invasive and extirpating populations. Immigration can govern the population dynamics when the population levels are low. It increases the probability of a population establishing (or reestablishing) before going extinct (EBE). However, the rate of immigration can be highly fluctuating. Here, we investigate how the stochasticity in immigration impacts the EBE probability for small populations in variable environments. We use a population model with an Allee effect described by a stochastic differential equation (SDE) and employ the Fokker-Planck diffusion approximation to quantify the EBE probability. We find that, the effect of the stochasticity in immigration on the EBE probability depends on both the intrinsic growth rate (r) and the mean rate of immigration (p). In general, if r is large and positive (e.g. invasive species introduced to favorable habitats), or if p is greater than the rate of population decline due to the demographic Allee effect (e.g., effective stocking of declining populations), then the stochasticity in immigration decreases the EBE probability. If r is large and negative (e.g. endangered populations in unfavorable habitats), or if the rate of decline due to the demographic Allee effect is much greater than p (e.g., weak stocking of declining populations), then the stochasticity in immigration increases the EBE probability. However, the mean time for EBE decreases with the increasing stochasticity in immigration with both positive and negative large r. Thus, results suggest that ecological management of populations involves a tradeoff as to whether to increase or decrease the stochasticity in immigration in order to optimize the desired outcome. Moreover, the control of invasive species spread through stochastic means, for example, by stochastic monitoring and treatment of vectors such as ship-ballast water, may be suitable strategies given the environmental and demographic uncertainties at introductions. Similarly, the recovery of declining and extirpated populations through stochastic stocking, translocation, and reintroduction, may also be suitable strategies. Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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  1. Sexual Modernity in the Works of Richard von Krafft-Ebing and Albert Moll

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    Oosterhuis, Harry

    2012-01-01

    The modern notion of sexuality took shape at the end of the nineteenth century, especially in the works of Richard von Krafft-Ebing and Albert Moll. This modernisation of sexuality was closely linked to the recognition of sexual diversity, as it was articulated in the medical–psychiatric understanding of what, at that time, was labelled as perversion. From around 1870, psychiatrists shifted the focus from immoral acts, a temporary deviation of the norm, to an innate morbid condition. In the late nineteenth century, several psychiatrists, collecting and publishing more and more case histories, classified and explained the wide range of deviant sexual behaviours they traced. The emergence of medical sexology meant that perversions could be diagnosed and discussed. Against this background both Krafft-Ebing and Moll articulated a new perspective, not only on perversion, but also on sexuality in general. Krafft-Ebing initiated and Moll elaborated a shift from a psychiatric perspective in which deviant sexuality was explained as a derived, episodic and more or less singular symptom of a more fundamental mental disorder, to a consideration of perversion as an integral part of a more general, autonomous and continuous sexual instinct. Before Sigmund Freud and others had expressed similar views, it was primarily through the writings of Krafft-Ebing and Moll that a new understanding of human sexuality emerged. PMID:23002290

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  13. Prototype and Evaluation of AutoHelp: A Case-based, Web-accessible Help Desk System for EOSDIS

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    AutoHelp is a case-based, Web-accessible help desk for users of the EOSDIS. Its uses a combination of advanced computer and Web technologies, knowledge-based systems tools, and cognitive engineering to offload the current, person-intensive, help desk facilities at the DAACs. As a case-based system, AutoHelp starts with an organized database of previous help requests (questions and answers) indexed by a hierarchical category structure that facilitates recognition by persons seeking assistance. As an initial proof-of-concept demonstration, a month of email help requests to the Goddard DAAC were analyzed and partially organized into help request cases. These cases were then categorized to create a preliminary case indexing system, or category structure. This category structure allows potential users to identify or recognize categories of questions, responses, and sample cases similar to their needs. Year one of this research project focused on the development of a technology demonstration. User assistance 'cases' are stored in an Oracle database in a combination of tables linking prototypical questions with responses and detailed examples from the email help requests analyzed to date. When a potential user accesses the AutoHelp system, a Web server provides a Java applet that displays the category structure of the help case base organized by the needs of previous users. When the user identifies or requests a particular type of assistance, the applet uses Java database connectivity (JDBC) software to access the database and extract the relevant cases. The demonstration will include an on-line presentation of how AutoHelp is currently structured. We will show how a user might request assistance via the Web interface and how the AutoHelp case base provides assistance. The presentation will describe the DAAC data collection, case definition, and organization to date, as well as the AutoHelp architecture. It will conclude with the year 2 proposal to more fully develop the case base, the user interface (including the category structure), interface with the current DAAC Help System, the development of tools to add new cases, and user testing and evaluation at (perhaps) the Goddard DAAC.

  14. Addition of transcription activator-like effector binding sites to a pathogen strain-specific rice bacterial blight resistance gene makes it effective against additional strains and against bacterial leaf streak.

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    Hummel, Aaron W; Doyle, Erin L; Bogdanove, Adam J

    2012-09-01

    Xanthomonas transcription activator-like (TAL) effectors promote disease in plants by binding to and activating host susceptibility genes. Plants counter with TAL effector-activated executor resistance genes, which cause host cell death and block disease progression. We asked whether the functional specificity of an executor gene could be broadened by adding different TAL effector binding elements (EBEs) to it. We added six EBEs to the rice Xa27 gene, which confers resistance to strains of the bacterial blight pathogen Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) that deliver the TAL effector AvrXa27. The EBEs correspond to three other effectors from Xoo strain PXO99(A) and three from strain BLS256 of the bacterial leaf streak pathogen Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola (Xoc). Stable integration into rice produced healthy lines exhibiting gene activation by each TAL effector, and resistance to PXO99(A) , a PXO99(A) derivative lacking AvrXa27, and BLS256, as well as two other Xoo and 10 Xoc strains virulent toward wildtype Xa27 plants. Transcripts initiated primarily at a common site. Sequences in the EBEs were found to occur nonrandomly in rice promoters, suggesting an overlap with endogenous regulatory sequences. Thus, executor gene specificity can be broadened by adding EBEs, but caution is warranted because of the possible coincident introduction of endogenous regulatory elements. © 2012 The Authors. New Phytologist © 2012 New Phytologist Trust.

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  3. Influences on and Obstacles to K-12 Administrators' Support for Environment-Based Education

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    The term environment-based education (EBE) describes a form of school-based environmental education that uses the environment as a context for integrating subjects and a source of real-world learning experiences. Because of the importance of administrator support in teachers' use of EBE (Ernst, 2009), survey research was conducted to explore…

  4. Thermal imaging of plasma with a phased array antenna in QUEST

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    Mishra, Kishore, E-mail: mishra@triam.kyushu-u.ac.jp; Nagata, K.; Akimoto, R.

    2014-11-15

    A thermal imaging system to measure plasma Electron Bernstein Emission (EBE) emanating from the mode conversion region in overdense plasma is discussed. Unlike conventional ECE/EBE imaging, this diagnostics does not employ any active mechanical scanning mirrors or focusing optics to scan for the emission cones in plasma. Instead, a standard 3 × 3 waveguide array antenna is used as a passive receiver to collect emission from plasma and imaging reconstruction is done by accurate measurements of phase and intensity of these signals by heterodyne detection technique. A broadband noise source simulating the EBE, is installed near the expected mode conversionmore » region and its position is successfully reconstructed using phase array technique which is done in post processing.« less

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  12. 78 FR 21099 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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  13. 75 FR 9475 - Notice and Request for Comments

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    ... to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of... is limited utility to the annual reporting of this optional information, the decision was made to... information collection and OMB Control Number when making your request. Individuals who use a...

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  16. 78 FR 69099 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID: FEMA-2013-0034... addressed to the Desk Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency... . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Collection of Information Title: FEMA Preparedness Grants: Homeland Security Grant...

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  18. 77 FR 59706 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... guidance, pending the issuance of regulations, relating to the new qualified plug-in electric drive motor...: Desk Officer for Treasury, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or email at... of qualified employer plans. Affected Public: Private Sector: Business or other for-profits...

  19. 78 FR 9428 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comments Requested: Application...

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    ... Quota for a Basic Class of Controlled Substance and for Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, and... Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention Department of Justice Desk...: Application for Individual Manufacturing Quota for a Basic Class of Controlled Substance and for Ephedrine...

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  1. 76 FR 7089 - Intent To Discontinue and Request for Comment

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    ..., Attention: ``Cost of Funds Indices.'' Hand Delivery/Courier: Guard's Desk, East Lobby Entrance, 1700 G Street, NW., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on business days, Attention: Information Collection Comments, Chief Counsel's Office, Attention: ``Cost of Funds Indices.'' Instructions: All submissions received must...

  2. 77 FR 2711 - Notice of Submission for OMB Review

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  5. 76 FR 66996 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Forging...

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    ... (DOL) is submitting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information... submission of responses. Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Title of Collection... Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health...

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    ..., Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA...., permitting electronic submission of responses. Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA... of Labor (DOL) hereby announces the submission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...

  7. 78 FR 19313 - Office of the Secretary

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    ... Department of Labor (DOL) will submit the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored... request to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-OSHA, Office... Standard at 29 CFR 1910.269 address safety procedures for the use of electrical protective equipment and...

  8. 75 FR 34533 - Deposits

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    ... collection request (ICR) described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for..., Attention: Desk Officer for OTS, U.S. Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10235... statement the institution sends to the consumer. Regulation DD contains rules for advertisements of deposit...

  9. 75 FR 5994 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment request

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    ... the form to organize and provide employment-related information to an ethics official who will use the... households; business or other-for- profit; Federal Government. Frequency: On occasion. Respondent's... proposed information collection should be sent to Ms. Seehra at the Office of Management and Budget, Desk...

  10. 75 FR 20581 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room... for Elementary School Reading (Site Recruitment). Frequency: On Occasion. Affected Public: State... Elementary School Reading will inform the National Assessment of IDEA 2004, and the choices of districts and...

  11. [Richard Freiherr v. Krafft-Ebing and Sigmund Freud--discourse on the "normality" and "perversion" of human sexuality at the close of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century].

    PubMed

    Kapfhammer, Hans-Peter

    2015-01-01

    Sexuality has been defined a central feature of personal identity since the epoch of enlightenment and has gradually become a decisive issue also in societal and political terms. A major transfer from religion and religious institutions to medicine and medical experts and later on to neuropsychiatrists has to be underlined in the primary position to assess "normal" and "deviant" manifestations of sexuality. Richard Freiherr von Krafft-Ebing and Sigmund Freund play an eminent role in this "discourse on sexuality" (M. Foucault) during the nineteenth and beginning twentieth century on the way to modern sexology. Within this overarching context Krafft-Ebing's and Freud's theoretical conceptualizations of sexuality and perversion will be sketched and basic clinical and societal implications there out will be discussed.

  12. 77 FR 77074 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment...

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  13. 78 FR 13758 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... the Internal Revenue Code, a credit for certain new specified plug-in electric drive vehicles. This...: Desk Officer for Treasury, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or email at... Public: Private Sector: Businesses and other for-profits. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 5,040. OMB Number...

  14. 77 FR 24455 - Notice of Request for a New Information Collection (Laboratories)

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    ... inspection and posted without change, including any personal information, to http://www.regulations.gov....580). FSIS will use the data collected in the desk audit of existing labs or the appraisal of a new..., national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or...

  15. 77 FR 43843 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review...

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    ... Request; Financial Disclosure by Clinical Investigators AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION... that written comments be faxed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attn: FDA Desk... Disclosure by Clinical Investigators--(OMB Control Number 0910-0396)--Extension Respondents to this...

  16. 75 FR 38566 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB Emergency Comment Request

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    ... RECOVERY ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY BOARD Notice of Submission of Proposed Information... Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board (Board) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget.... ADDRESSES: Send all comments to Sharon Mar, Desk Officer for the Recovery Accountability and Transparency...

  17. 78 FR 31581 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Registered...

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    ...: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) sponsored... of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-ETA, Office of Management and... electronic submission of responses. Agency: DOL-ETA. Title of Collection: Registered Apprenticeship College...

  18. 78 FR 15740 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request...

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    ... of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) sponsored information... Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-ETA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 725 17th...). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Information collected on the Occupational Code Assignment Form (Form ETA-741) is...

  19. 77 FR 19036 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Labor...

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    ..., 2012, the Department of Labor (DOL) will submit the Employment and Training Administration (ETA... Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-ETA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235... services through ETA 9002 reports and for Veterans' Employment and Training Services (VETS)- funded labor...

  20. 77 FR 55227 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Veterans...

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    ... Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Employment and Training Administration (ETA sponsored information... Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-ETA, Office of Management and Budget, Room... electronic submission of responses. Agency: DOL-ETA. Title of Collection: Veterans Retraining Assistance...

  1. 77 FR 58581 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Claims and...

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    ... of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) sponsored Information... Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-ETA, Office of Management and Budget, Room.... 3507(a)(1)(D). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Form ETA-5159 provides important program information on...

  2. 78 FR 56710 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... the following transmissions: OMB, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Attention: CMS Desk... Identifiers: CMS-10199 and CMS-10266] Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review... an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public...

  3. 78 FR 66763 - Information Collection: Oil Spill Financial Responsibility for Offshore Facilities; Submitted for...

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    ...] Information Collection: Oil Spill Financial Responsibility for Offshore Facilities; Submitted for OMB Review... information collection request (ICR) concerns the paperwork requirements for 30 CFR 553, Oil Spill Financial... 6, 2013 ADDRESSES: Submit comments on this ICR to the Desk Officer for the Department of the...

  4. 78 FR 9452 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ...: Desk Officer for Treasury, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or email at... insurance proceeds, $10 or more of royalties, any amount of fishing boat proceeds, certain substitute... Revenue Code. Form: 8928. Abstract: Form 8928 is used by employers, group health plans, HMOs, and third...

  5. 75 FR 52306 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... Desk Officer: David Rostker, (202) 395-3897. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be... submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency...

  6. 76 FR 5402 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Standard on...

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    ... (DOL) hereby announces the submission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA..., Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA... electronic submission of responses. Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Title of...

  7. 75 FR 63485 - Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

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    ... Telecommunications System for Surveillance (NETSS) to reflect its national scope (OMB numbers 0920-0447 and 0920-0007... (CDC) publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and....gov . Send written comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, [[Page...

  8. 75 FR 2882 - Agency Information Collection Activities: New Information Collection; Comment Request

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    ... information collection for review; 287(g) Candidate questionnaire; OMB Control No. 1653-NEW. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (USICE), is submitting the following... Budget. Comments should be addressed to the OMB Desk Officer for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

  9. 78 FR 16502 - Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request

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    ...: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. SUMMARY: On June 15, 1984, the Office of Management... OMB Desk Officer, Shagufta Ahmed, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management... Collection Report title: Annual Company-Run Stress Test Projections. Agency form number: FR Y-16. OMB control...

  10. 76 FR 55915 - Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

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    ... mechanism for recognizing organizations that deliver effective, community-based type 2 diabetes prevention... (CDC) publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and....gov . Send written comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC or by...

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    ... (CDC) publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and... . Send written comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or by... Project Evaluation of Dating Matters: Strategies to Promote Healthy Teen Relationships\\TM\\--New--National...

  12. 78 FR 9666 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ...: Desk Officer for Agriculture, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and... Information: The objective of the NAHRS is to collect data needed to report the presence of confirmed clinical... information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of...

  13. 75 FR 27538 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Agency: Green Technology Pilot Program. Form Number(s): PTO... Examination Pilot Program for Green Technologies, (ii) the public may protest a pending application, and (iii...'s Obligation: Required to obtain or retain benefits. OMB Desk Officer: Nicholas A. Fraser, e-mail...

  14. 78 FR 38446 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ..., Attention: Desk Officer for Treasury, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or... by shareholders of corporations to elect to include an amount in gross income as a divided. The IRS...--Final) Rules for Certain Rental Real Estate Activities. Abstract: The regulation provides rules relating...

  15. 76 FR 34217 - Commission Information Collection Activities, Proposed Collections; Comment Request; Extension

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    ... of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Desk Officer... and omissions of the Act's provisions occur. The FERC-520 is divided into two types of applications... and shares its interest in identifying and implementing burden reductions to the benefit of form...

  16. 75 FR 17896 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk Officer for Agriculture....C. 472a (14)(c) (Act) requires timber sale operating plans on timber sales that exceed 2 years in... within 60 days of award of timber sale contracts and annually thereafter until harvest is complete...

  17. 75 FR 52953 - Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review

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    ... jurisdiction's response to the questionnaire will be used by the NEDSS implementation and management teams to... (CDC) publishes a list of information collection requests under review by the Office of Management and....gov . Send written comments to CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503...

  18. 76 FR 2440 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of...

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    ... training courses are submitted to FAA for evaluation. The information is reviewed to determine applicant... Than Pilots. Respondents: Approximately 1,036 flight engineers and flight navigators. Frequency... and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the attention of the Desk Officer, Department of...

  19. 77 FR 5089 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ..., Attention: Desk Officer for Treasury, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503, or... currently approved collection. Title: Application and Permit to Ship Liquors and Articles of Puerto Rican... shipment of taxpaid Puerto Rican Liquors and articles into the U.S. The form is reviewed by Puerto Rican...

  20. 77 FR 58437 - 30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collections: Two Directorate of Defense Trade Controls...

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    .... Attention: Desk Officer for Department of State. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct requests for... proposed collection: The export, temporary import, temporary export and brokering of defense articles... articles, defense services, and related technical data, or the brokering thereof, must register with the...

  1. 78 FR 9729 - Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request: NPS Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee...

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    ... Park Service) have submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the information collection...), and the Interagency Research Animal Committee (IRAC) principles for projects involving the use of... of Management and Budget (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Desk Officer...

  2. 75 FR 41164 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725... sources of information and assistance on a broad range of education-related topics. Users of the directory... for information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., LBJ...

  3. 75 FR 47284 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Education Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, 725... funded by the U.S. Department of Education, as well as information on the impact of teachers who... information should be addressed to U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., LBJ, Washington, DC...

  4. 78 FR 69099 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID: FEMA-2013-0033... addressed to the Desk Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency... 089-17, RCPT Membership List. Abstract: The RCPGP is an important tool among a comprehensive set of...

  5. 78 FR 50436 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... Justification Template. Abstract: The TSGP is an important component of the Department of Homeland Security's... DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency [Docket ID: FEMA-2013-0022... addressed to the Desk Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency...

  6. 75 FR 66793 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Student...

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    ... Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) titled, ``Student Data Form,'' to the Office of Management..., Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA.... Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Type of Review: Extension of a currently...

  7. 76 FR 67225 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Standard on...

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    ... (DOL) is submitting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information... Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health... Health Administration (OSHA). Title of Collection: Standard on Slings. OMB Control Number: 1218-0223...

  8. 77 FR 5277 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request...

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    ..., Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA... submission of responses. Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Title of Collection... ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Occupational Safety and Health...

  9. 78 FR 52214 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Derricks...

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    2013-08-22

    ... (DOL) is submitting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information... Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-OSHA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 725...., permitting electronic submission of responses. Agency: DOL-OSHA. Title of Collection: Derricks Standard. OMB...

  10. 77 FR 65414 - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Lead in...

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    ... of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored... Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL-OSHA, Office of Management and Budget, Room... occupational exposure to lead. Employers must monitor exposure to lead, provide medical surveillance, train...

  11. 78 FR 58292 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ...: 114,713. Needs and Uses: This rule aims to implement adequate security measures to safeguard... to prescribe reporting to DoD with regard to certain cyber intrusion events that affect DoD...: Businesses or other for-profit and not-for profit institutions. Frequency: On Occasion. OMB Desk Officer: Ms...

  12. 77 FR 50112 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request...

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    ... for Community Living (ACL) is announcing that the proposed collection of information listed below has... to the OMB Desk Officer for ACL, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB. FOR FURTHER.... 3507, ACL has submitted the following proposed collection of information to OMB for review and...

  13. 77 FR 59642 - Proposed Information Collection; Request for Comments

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    ... comments directly to the Desk Officer for the Department of the Interior (OMB 1004-XXXX), Office of...-0050. Electronic mail: [email protected] . Please indicate ``Attn: 1004-XXXX'' regardless of the... as directed under ADDRESSES and DATES. Please refer to OMB control number 1004-XXXX in your...

  14. 75 FR 14610 - Notice of Submission of Proposed Information Collection to OMB; Emergency Comment Request...

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    ... requirement described below has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for emergency...: Mr. Ross A. Rutledge, HUD Desk Officer, Office of Management and Budget, New Executive Office... their budget. Title of Proposed Notice: Housing Choice Voucher Program (Voucher Management System...

  15. 77 FR 16552 - Agency Information Collection Activities: JADE Act

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    ... submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for... additional 30 days for public comments. This process is conducted in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.10. DATES... and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the OMB Desk...

  16. 76 FR 72209 - Agency Information Collection Activities: Form N-300; Revision of an Existing Information...

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    ...) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget... Security (DHS), and to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) USCIS Desk Officer. Comments may be... documentary requirements for those seeking to work in certain occupations [[Page 72210

  17. 76 FR 4609 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... technological collection techniques and other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk... number. Forest Service Title: National Survey on Recreation and the Environment 2011. OMB Control Number... Survey on Recreation and the Environment (NSRE) 2011 will be the latest in a series of surveys begun in...

  18. 77 FR 54874 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology should be addressed to: Desk... children, youth, and families in at risk environments. CYFAR funds are intended to support the development... intended audiences which are children, youth, and families in at-risk environments. Need and Use of the...

  19. TALE-Like Effectors Are an Ancestral Feature of the Ralstonia solanacearum Species Complex and Converge in DNA Targeting Specificity.

    PubMed

    Schandry, Niklas; de Lange, Orlando; Prior, Philippe; Lahaye, Thomas

    2016-01-01

    Ralstonia solanacearum, a species complex of bacterial plant pathogens divided into four monophyletic phylotypes, causes plant diseases in tropical climates around the world. Some strains exhibit a broad host range on solanaceous hosts, while others are highly host-specific as for example some banana-pathogenic strains. Previous studies showed that transcription activator-like (TAL) effectors from Ralstonia, termed RipTALs, are capable of activating reporter genes in planta, if these are preceded by a matching effector binding element (EBE). RipTALs target DNA via their central repeat domain (CRD), where one repeat pairs with one DNA-base of the given EBE. The repeat variable diresidue dictates base repeat specificity in a predictable fashion, known as the TALE code. In this work, we analyze RipTALs across all phylotypes of the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex. We find that RipTALs are prevalent in phylotypes I and IV but absent from most phylotype III and II strains (10/12, 8/14, 1/24, and 1/5 strains contained a RipTAL, respectively). RipTALs originating from strains of the same phylotype show high levels of sequence similarity (>98%) in the N-terminal and C-terminal regions, while RipTALs isolated from different phylotypes show 47-91% sequence similarity in those regions, giving rise to four RipTAL classes. We show that, despite sequence divergence, the base preference for guanine, mediated by the N-terminal region, is conserved across RipTALs of all classes. Using the number and order of repeats found in the CRD, we functionally sub-classify RipTALs, introduce a new simple nomenclature, and predict matching EBEs for all seven distinct RipTALs identified. We experimentally study RipTAL EBEs and uncover that some RipTALs are able to target the EBEs of other RipTALs, referred to as cross-reactivity. In particular, RipTALs from strains with a broad host range on solanaceous hosts cross-react on each other's EBEs. Investigation of sequence divergence between RipTAL repeats allows for a reconstruction of repeat array biogenesis, for example through slipped strand mispairing or gene conversion. Using these studies we show how RipTALs of broad host range strains evolved convergently toward a shared target sequence. Finally, we discuss the differences between TALE-likes of plant pathogens in the context of disease ecology.

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  18. Serving the Textbook Needs of International Students through Course Reserves

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    Ruleman, Alice B.; Riley, Cheryl

    2017-01-01

    The University of Central Missouri has experienced a 1,498% increase in students from India since 2012. These international students utilize interlibrary loan to request textbooks at a rate not evident in other student population groups. Their search for course textbooks impacted librarians, staff, and student workers at public desks and on chat…

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  13. Event-by-event PET image reconstruction using list-mode origin ensembles algorithm

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    Andreyev, Andriy

    2016-03-01

    There is a great demand for real time or event-by-event (EBE) image reconstruction in emission tomography. Ideally, as soon as event has been detected by the acquisition electronics, it needs to be used in the image reconstruction software. This would greatly speed up the image reconstruction since most of the data will be processed and reconstructed while the patient is still undergoing the scan. Unfortunately, the current industry standard is that the reconstruction of the image would not start until all the data for the current image frame would be acquired. Implementing an EBE reconstruction for MLEM family of algorithms is possible, but not straightforward as multiple (computationally expensive) updates to the image estimate are required. In this work an alternative Origin Ensembles (OE) image reconstruction algorithm for PET imaging is converted to EBE mode and is investigated whether it is viable alternative for real-time image reconstruction. In OE algorithm all acquired events are seen as points that are located somewhere along the corresponding line-of-responses (LORs), together forming a point cloud. Iteratively, with a multitude of quasi-random shifts following the likelihood function the point cloud converges to a reflection of an actual radiotracer distribution with the degree of accuracy that is similar to MLEM. New data can be naturally added into the point cloud. Preliminary results with simulated data show little difference between regular reconstruction and EBE mode, proving the feasibility of the proposed approach.

  14. Effets des electrons secondaires sur l'ADN

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    Boudaiffa, Badia

    Les interactions des electrons de basse energie (EBE) representent un element important en sciences des radiations, particulierement, les sequences se produisant immediatement apres l'interaction de la radiation ionisante avec le milieu biologique. Il est bien connu que lorsque ces radiations deposent leur energie dans la cellule, elles produisent un grand nombre d'electrons secondaires (4 x 104/MeV), qui sont crees le long de la trace avec des energies cinetiques initiales bien inferieures a 20 eV. Cependant, il n'y a jamais eu de mesures directes demontrant l'interaction de ces electrons de tres basse energie avec l'ADN, du principalement aux difficultes experimentales imposees par la complexite du milieu biologique. Dans notre laboratoire, les dernieres annees ont ete consacrees a l'etude des phenomenes fondamentaux induits par impact des EBE sur differentes molecules simples (e.g., N2, CO, O2, H2O, NO, C2H 4, C6H6, C2H12) et quelques molecules complexes dans leur phase solide. D'autres travaux effectues recemment sur des bases de l'ADN et des oligonucleotides ont montre que les EBE produisent des bris moleculaires sur les biomolecules. Ces travaux nous ont permis d'elaborer des techniques pour mettre en evidence et comprendre les interactions fondamentales des EBE avec des molecules d'interet biologique, afin d'atteindre notre objectif majeur d'etudier l'effet direct de ces particules sur la molecule d'ADN. Les techniques de sciences des surfaces developpees et utilisees dans les etudes precitees peuvent etre etendues et combinees avec des methodes classiques de biologie pour etudier les dommages de l'ADN induits par l'impact des EBE. Nos experiences ont montre l'efficacite des electrons de 3--20 eV a induire des coupures simple et double brins dans l'ADN. Pour des energies inferieures a 15 eV, ces coupures sont induites par la localisation temporaire d'un electron sur une unite moleculaire de l'ADN, ce qui engendre la formation d'un ion negatif transitoire dans un etat electronique dissociatif, cette localisation est suivie d'une fragmentation. A plus haute energie, la dissociation dipolaire (i.e., la formation simultanee d'un ion positif et negatif) et l'ionisation jouent un role important dans le dommage de l'ADN. L'ensemble de nos resultats permet d'expliquer les mecanismes de degradation de l'ADN par les EBE et d'obtenir des sections efficaces effectives des differents types de dommages.

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  20. "Aska" Do's, Don'ts, and How-To's: Lessons Learned in a Library.

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    Tomaiuolo, Nicholas G.; Packer, Joan G.

    2000-01-01

    Examines the growing demand for e-mail reference (Aska) service and how librarians can best manage an electronic help desk. Discusses problems of minimal information and anonymous patrons, followed by views on restricting/not restricting access to the service. Suggests ways to try to screen requests and specify a clientele. Notes the importance of…

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  6. Business diversification - In the businesses of desk calculator, semiconductor and liquid crystal

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    Asada, Atsushi

    This is a record of the lecture at the 27th Annual Meeting on Information Science and Technology. Lecturer, a staff member of Sharp, Corp., explained its business diversification. The Company started with electric appliances. After coping with the application of computer technology, it made a success in the business of desk calculator. Aiming at making calculator for personal use, it coped with the business in semiconductor, and developed its business in liquid crystal for making calculator thinner. Based on these businesses, it expanded its business in OA appliances, and developed the business in combining electric appliances and information including distribution and marketing. The businesses in the age of 1990s will be requested to provide services by customizing hardware, software and system with efforts to enhance valued-added to them.

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  9. Military Billeting Front Desk Clerk Training Program in Human Relations.

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    1986-08-01

    UN IT NUMBERS *AFIT STUDENT AT: Cornell University 11. CONTROLLING OFFICE NAME AND ADDRESS 12. REPORT DATE � * 14. MONITORING AGENCY NAME...trainees will be able to satisfy special requests as related to military life , and respond appropriately to guest complaints according to property...jaundiced view of organizational life .5 The key to effective socialization is to reform the point-of-view of these Individuals, which will result in

  10. Summary of ECE presentations at EC-18

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    Taylor, G.

    2015-03-12

    There were nine ECE and one EBE presentation at EC-18. Four of the presentations were on various aspects of ECE on ITER. The ITER ECE diagnostic has entered an important detailed preliminary design phase and faces several design challenges in the next 2-3 years. Most of the other ECE presentations at the workshop were focused on applications of ECE diagnostics to plasma measurements, rather than improvements in technology, although it was apparent that heterodyne receiver technology continues to improve. CECE, ECE imaging and EBE imaging are increasingly providing valuable insights into plasma behavior that is important to understand if futuremore » burning plasma devices, such as ITER, FNSF and DEMO, are to be successful.« less

  11. Gas-phase ion chemistry and organic chemistry-the story of a hybrid six sector mass spectrometer--the "AutoSpec 6F".

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    Gerbaux, Pascal; Lamote, Luc; Van Haverbeke, Yves; Flammang, Robert; Brown, Jeffrey M

    2012-01-01

    The AutoSpec 6F mass spectrometer is a large, floor standing instrument comprising a pair of commercial EBE geometry (AutoSpec) mass spectrometers coupled in series to provide an hybrid EBE-EBE configuration, (E and B being respectively electrostatic and magnetic sectors.) It was designed in close collaboration between Professor R. Flammang and VG Analytical in Manchester, UK. It was equipped with five collision cells and allowed the recording of high energy CID (collision induced dissociation), MIKES (mass analyzed ion kinetic energy spectrometry) and NRMS (neutralization re-ionization mass spectrometry) data as well as consecutive MSn analyses. The field-free regions between sectors allowed the study of unimolecular decomposition products from long-lived metastable ions. The mass spectrometer became even more versatile when an RF-only quadrupole collision cell was installed between the second and the third electric sector. This allowed the study of associative ion/molecule reactions in the low kinetic energy regime. Bimolecular chemical reactions were performed inside the quadrupole cell when a neutral reagent was introduced and the reaction products were analyzed by high energy CID in the downstream sectors. This paper tells the history and summarizes the capabilities of this versatile instrument.

  12. Optimization of solar cells for air mass zero operation and study of solar cells at high temperatures, phase 4

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    Hovel, H. J.; Woodall, J. M.

    1980-01-01

    The Pd contact to GaAs was studied using backscattering, Auger analysis, and sheet resistance measurements. Several metallurgical phases were present at low temperatures, but PdGa was the dominant phase in samples annealed at 500 C. Ti/Pd/Ag contacts appeared to have the lowest contact resistance. Etchback epitaxy (EBE) was compared to saturated melt epitaxy (SME) method of growing liquid phase epitaxial layers. The SME method resulted in a lower density of Ga microdroplets in the grown layer, although the best solar cells were made by the EBE method. Photoluminescence was developed as a tool for contactless analysis of GaAs cells. Efficiencies of over 8 percent were measured at 250 C.

  13. Spiritual well-being and quality of life of older adults in hemodialysis.

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    Pilger, Calíope; Santos, Renata Ohana Pereira Dos; Lentsck, Maicon Henrique; Marques, Sueli; Kusumota, Luciana

    2017-01-01

    To analyze the relationship between spiritual well-being, sociodemographic, economic, religious, and health variables and the quality of life of older adults undergoing hemodialysis. This was a cross-sectional and correlational study conducted with 169 older adults undergoing hemodialysis. The researchers conducted interviews to collect sociodemographic, economic, religious, and health data and applied the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS) and the WHO quality of life assessment (WHOQOL-BREF and WHOQOL-OLD). Most of the older adults attained a moderate level of total spiritual well-being (SWB). In terms of QOL, the psychological domain (66.8; sd=13.9) and social relationships domain (66.8; sd=15.1) presented the highest mean scores. The WHOQOL-BREF domains were positively correlated with the SWB scale, with statistical significance among all domains and subscales except the environmental domain. The QOL of older adults was associated with the construct of SWB, either positively or negatively. Analisar a relação entre o bem-estar espiritual, variáveis sociodemográficas, econômicas, religiosas e de saúde com a qualidade de vida de idosos em tratamento hemodialítico. Estudo transversal e correlacional feito com 169 idosos que realizavam hemodiálise. Foram realizadas entrevistas para caracterização sociodemográfica, econômica, religiosa e de saúde, além de aplicação da Escala de Bem-Estar Espiritual (EBE) e de Qualidade de vida (QV) (WHOQOL- bref e WHOQOL - Old). A maioria dos idosos possuía moderado bem-estar espiritual total (EBE). Com relação à QV, os domínios psicológico (66,8; dp=13,9) e relações sociais (66,8; dp=15,1) apresentaram os maiores escores médios. A correlação dos domínios do WHOQOL- bref com os escores da escala de EBE foi positiva, com significância estatística em todos os domínios e nas subescalas, exceto no domínio meio ambiente. A QV dos idosos está relacionada, seja de forma positiva ou negativa, com o constructo EBE.

  14. On a concurrent element-by-element preconditioned conjugate gradient algorithm for multiple load cases

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    Watson, Brian; Kamat, M. P.

    1990-01-01

    Element-by-element preconditioned conjugate gradient (EBE-PCG) algorithms have been advocated for use in parallel/vector processing environments as being superior to the conventional LDL(exp T) decomposition algorithm for single load cases. Although there may be some advantages in using such algorithms for a single load case, when it comes to situations involving multiple load cases, the LDL(exp T) decomposition algorithm would appear to be decidedly more cost-effective. The authors have outlined an EBE-PCG algorithm suitable for multiple load cases and compared its effectiveness to the highly efficient LDL(exp T) decomposition scheme. The proposed algorithm offers almost no advantages over the LDL(exp T) algorithm for the linear problems investigated on the Alliant FX/8. However, there may be some merit in the algorithm in solving nonlinear problems with load incrementation, but that remains to be investigated.

  15. Promoter variants of Xa23 alleles affect bacterial blight resistance and evolutionary pattern

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    Xu, Feifei; Tang, Yongchao; Gao, Ying

    2017-01-01

    Bacterial blight, caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo), is the most important bacterial disease in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Our previous studies have revealed that the bacterial blight resistance gene Xa23 from wild rice O. rufipogon Griff. confers the broadest-spectrum resistance against all the naturally occurring Xoo races. As a novel executor R gene, Xa23 is transcriptionally activated by the bacterial avirulence (Avr) protein AvrXa23 via binding to a 28-bp DNA element (EBEAvrXa23) in the promoter region. So far, the evolutionary mechanism of Xa23 remains to be illustrated. Here, a rice germplasm collection of 97 accessions, including 29 rice cultivars (indica and japonica) and 68 wild relatives, was used to analyze the evolution, phylogeographic relationship and association of Xa23 alleles with bacterial blight resistance. All the ~ 473 bp DNA fragments consisting of promoter and coding regions of Xa23 alleles in the germplasm accessions were PCR-amplified and sequenced, and nine single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were detected in the promoter regions (~131 bp sequence upstream from the start codon ATG) of Xa23/xa23 alleles while only two SNPs were found in the coding regions. The SNPs in the promoter regions formed 5 haplotypes (Pro-A, B, C, D, E) which showed no significant difference in geographic distribution among these 97 rice accessions. However, haplotype association analysis indicated that Pro-A is the most favored haplotype for bacterial blight resistance. Moreover, SNP changes among the 5 haplotypes mostly located in the EBE/ebe regions (EBEAvrXa23 and corresponding ebes located in promoters of xa23 alleles), confirming that the EBE region is the key factor to confer bacterial blight resistance by altering gene expression. Polymorphism analysis and neutral test implied that Xa23 had undergone a bottleneck effect, and selection process of Xa23 was not detected in cultivated rice. In addition, the Xa23 coding region was found highly conserved in the Oryza genus but absent in other plant species by searching the plant database, suggesting that Xa23 originated along with the diversification of the Oryza genus from the grass family during evolution. This research offers a potential for flexible use of novel Xa23 alleles in rice breeding programs and provide a model for evolution analysis of other executor R genes. PMID:28982185

  16. Promoter variants of Xa23 alleles affect bacterial blight resistance and evolutionary pattern.

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    Cui, Hua; Wang, Chunlian; Qin, Tengfei; Xu, Feifei; Tang, Yongchao; Gao, Ying; Zhao, Kaijun

    2017-01-01

    Bacterial blight, caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo), is the most important bacterial disease in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Our previous studies have revealed that the bacterial blight resistance gene Xa23 from wild rice O. rufipogon Griff. confers the broadest-spectrum resistance against all the naturally occurring Xoo races. As a novel executor R gene, Xa23 is transcriptionally activated by the bacterial avirulence (Avr) protein AvrXa23 via binding to a 28-bp DNA element (EBEAvrXa23) in the promoter region. So far, the evolutionary mechanism of Xa23 remains to be illustrated. Here, a rice germplasm collection of 97 accessions, including 29 rice cultivars (indica and japonica) and 68 wild relatives, was used to analyze the evolution, phylogeographic relationship and association of Xa23 alleles with bacterial blight resistance. All the ~ 473 bp DNA fragments consisting of promoter and coding regions of Xa23 alleles in the germplasm accessions were PCR-amplified and sequenced, and nine single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were detected in the promoter regions (~131 bp sequence upstream from the start codon ATG) of Xa23/xa23 alleles while only two SNPs were found in the coding regions. The SNPs in the promoter regions formed 5 haplotypes (Pro-A, B, C, D, E) which showed no significant difference in geographic distribution among these 97 rice accessions. However, haplotype association analysis indicated that Pro-A is the most favored haplotype for bacterial blight resistance. Moreover, SNP changes among the 5 haplotypes mostly located in the EBE/ebe regions (EBEAvrXa23 and corresponding ebes located in promoters of xa23 alleles), confirming that the EBE region is the key factor to confer bacterial blight resistance by altering gene expression. Polymorphism analysis and neutral test implied that Xa23 had undergone a bottleneck effect, and selection process of Xa23 was not detected in cultivated rice. In addition, the Xa23 coding region was found highly conserved in the Oryza genus but absent in other plant species by searching the plant database, suggesting that Xa23 originated along with the diversification of the Oryza genus from the grass family during evolution. This research offers a potential for flexible use of novel Xa23 alleles in rice breeding programs and provide a model for evolution analysis of other executor R genes.

  17. Monitoring Coastal Processes at Local and Regional Geographic Scales with UAS

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    Starek, M. J.; Bridges, D.; Prouty, D.; Berryhill, J.; Williams, D.; Jeffress, G.

    2014-12-01

    Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) provide a powerful tool for coastal mapping due to attractive features such as low cost data acquisition, flexibility in data capture and resolution, rapid response, and autonomous flight. We investigate two different scales of UAS platforms for monitoring coastal processes along the central Texas Gulf coast. Firstly, the eBee is a small-scale UAS weighing ~0.7 kg designed for localized mapping. The imaging payload consists of a hand held RGB digital camera and NIR digital camera, both with 16.1 megapixel resolutions. The system can map up to 10 square kilometers on a single flight and is capable of acquiring imagery down to 1.5 cm ground sample distance. The eBee is configured with a GPS receiver, altitude sensor, gyroscope and a radio transmitter enabling autonomous flight. The system has a certificate of authorization (COA) from the FAA to fly over the Ward Island campus of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC). The campus has an engineered beach, called University Beach, located along Corpus Christi Bay. A set of groins and detached breakwaters were built in an effort to protect the beach from erosive wave action. The eBee is being applied to periodically survey the beach (Figure 1A). Through Structure from Motion (SfM) techniques, eBee-derived image sequences are post-processed to extract 3D topography and measure volumetric change. Additionally, when water clarity suffices, this approach enables the extraction of shallow-water bathymetry. Results on the utilization of the eBee to monitor beach morphodynamics will be presented including a comparison of derived estimates to RTK GPS and airborne lidar. Secondly, the RS-16 UAS has a 4 m wingspan and 11 kg sensor payload. The system is remotely piloted and has a flight endurance of 12 to 16 hours making it suitable for regional scale coastal mapping. The imaging payload consists of a multispectral sensor suite measuring in the visible, thermal IR, and ultraviolet ranges of the spectrum. The RS-16 is being used to conduct surveys along the shoreline of North Padre Island, which is a high wind energy and wave-dominated barrier island system (Figure 1B). Results on the utilization of the RS-16 to study alongshore variability in shoreline dynamics and surf zone processes, such as wave runup, will be presented.

  18. An Intelligent Case-Based Help Desk Providing Web-Based Support for EOSDIS Customers

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    Mitchell, Christine M.; Thurman, David A.

    1998-01-01

    This paper describes a project that extends the concept of help desk automation by offering World Wide Web access to a case-based help desk. It explores the use of case-based reasoning and cognitive engineering models to create an 'intelligent' help desk system, one that learns. It discusses the AutoHelp architecture for such a help desk and summarizes the technologies used to create a help desk for NASA data users.

  19. A systematic review of standing and treadmill desks in the workplace.

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    MacEwen, Brittany T; MacDonald, Dany J; Burr, Jamie F

    2015-01-01

    Standing and treadmill desks are intended to reduce the amount of time spent sitting in today's otherwise sedentary office. Proponents of these desks suggest that health benefits may be acquired as standing desk use discourages long periods of sitting, which has been identified as an independent health risk factor. Our objectives were thus to analyze the evidence for standing and treadmill desk use in relation to physiological (chronic disease prevention and management) and psychological (worker productivity, well-being) outcomes. A computer-assisted systematic search of Medline, PubMed, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, CINAHL, CENTRAL, and EMBASE databases was employed to identify all relevant articles related to standing and treadmill desk use. Treadmill desks led to the greatest improvement in physiological outcomes including postprandial glucose, HDL cholesterol, and anthropometrics, while standing desk use was associated with few physiological changes. Standing and treadmill desks both showed mixed results for improving psychological well-being with little impact on work performance. Standing and treadmill desks show some utility for breaking up sitting time and potentially improving select components of health. At present; however, there exist substantial evidence gaps to comprehensively evaluate the utility of each type of desk to enhance health benefits by reducing sedentary time. Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

  20. Direct comparison of two actigraphy devices with polysomnographically recorded naps in healthy young adults.

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    Cellini, Nicola; Buman, Matthew P; McDevitt, Elizabeth A; Ricker, Ashley A; Mednick, Sara C

    2013-06-01

    The last 20 yrs have seen a marked increase in studies utilizing actigraphy in free-living environments. The aim of the present study is to directly compare two commercially available actigraph devices with concurrent polysomnography (PSG) during a daytime nap in healthy young adults. Thirty healthy young adults, ages 18-31 (mean 20.77 yrs, SD 3.14 yrs) simultaneously wore AW-64 and GT3X+ devices during a polysomnographically recorded nap. Mann-Whitney U (M-U) test, intraclass correlation coefficients, and Bland-Altman statistic were used to compare total sleep time (TST), sleep onset latency (SOL), wake after sleep onset (WASO), and sleep efficiency (SE) between the two actigraphs and PSG. Epoch-by-epoch (EBE) agreement was calculated to determine accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, predictive values for sleep (PVS) and wake (PVW), and kappa and prevalence- and bias-adjusted kappa (PABAK) coefficients. All frequency settings provided by the devices were examined. For both actigraphs, EBE analysis found accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, PVS, and PVW comparable to previous reports of other similar devices. Kappa and PABAK coefficients showed moderate to high agreement with PSG depending on device settings. The GT3X+ overestimated TST and SE, and underestimated SOL and WASO, whereas no significant difference was found between AW-64 and PSG. However, GT3X+ showed overall better EBE agreements to PSG than AW-64. We conclude that both actigraphs are valid and reliable devices for detecting sleep/wake diurnal patterns. The choice between devices should be based on several parameters as reliability, cost of the device, scoring algorithm, target population, experimental condition, and aims of the study (e.g., sleep and/or physical activity).

  1. Clinical Value of Dorsal Medulla Oblongata Involvement Detected with Conventional MRI for Prediction of Outcome in Children with Enterovirus 71-related Brainstem Encephalitis.

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    Liu, Kun; Zhou, Yongjin; Cui, Shihan; Song, Jiawen; Ye, Peipei; Xiang, Wei; Huang, Xiaoyan; Chen, Yiping; Yan, Zhihan; Ye, Xinjian

    2018-04-05

    Brainstem encephalitis is the most common neurologic complication after enterovirus 71 infection. The involvement of brainstem, especially the dorsal medulla oblongata, can cause severe sequelae or death in children with enterovirus 71 infection. We aimed to determine the prevalence of dorsal medulla oblongata involvement in children with enterovirus 71-related brainstem encephalitis (EBE) by using conventional MRI and to evaluate the value of dorsal medulla oblongata involvement in outcome prediction. 46 children with EBE were enrolled in the study. All subjects underwent a 1.5 Tesla MR examination of the brain. The disease distribution and clinical data were collected. Dichotomized outcomes (good versus poor) at longer than 6 months were available for 28 patients. Logistic regression was used to determine whether the MRI-confirmed dorsal medulla oblongata involvement resulted in improved clinical outcome prediction when compared with other location involvement. Of the 46 patients, 35 had MRI evidence of dorsal medulla oblongata involvement, 32 had pons involvement, 10 had midbrain involvement, and 7 had dentate nuclei involvement. Patients with dorsal medulla oblongata involvement or multiple area involvement were significantly more often in the poor outcome group than in the good outcome group. Logistic regression analysis showed that dorsal medulla oblongata involvement was the most significant single variable in outcome prediction (predictive accuracy, 90.5%), followed by multiple area involvement, age, and initial glasgow coma scale score. Dorsal medulla oblongata involvement on conventional MRI correlated significantly with poor outcomes in EBE children, improved outcome prediction when compared with other clinical and disease location variables, and was most predictive when combined with multiple area involvement, glasgow coma scale score and age.

  2. Integrating UAV Flight outputs in Esri's CityEngine for semi-urban areas

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    Anca, Paula; Vasile, Alexandru; Sandric, Ionut

    2016-04-01

    One of the most pervasive technologies of recent years, which has crossed over into consumer products due to its lowering prince, is the UAV, commonly known as drones. Besides its ever-more accessible prices and growing functionality, what is truly impressive is the drastic reduction in processing time, from days to ours: from the initial flight preparation to the final output. This paper presents such a workflow and goes further by integrating the outputs into another growing technology: 3D. The software used for this purpose is Esri's CityEngine, which was developed for modeling 3D urban environments using existing 2D GIS data and computer generated architecture (CGA) rules, instead of modeling each feature individually. A semi-urban areas was selected for this study and captured using the E-Bee from Parrot. The output point cloud elevation from the E-Bee flight was transformed into a raster in order to be used as an elevation surface in CityEngine, and the mosaic raster dataset was draped over this surface. In order to model the buildings in this area CGA rules were written using the building footprints, as inputs, in the form of Feature Classes. The extrusion heights for the buildings were also extracted from the point cloud, and realistic textures were draped over the 3D building models. Finally the scene was shared as a 3D web-scene which can be accessed by anyone through a link, without any software besides an internet browser. This can serve as input for Smart City development through further analysis for urban ecology Keywords: 3D, drone, CityEngine, E-Bee, Esri, scene, web-scene

  3. Reference Desk Is Not Dead Yet: A Perspective from the National Medical Library of Cuba

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    Arroyo, Sonia Santana

    2015-01-01

    There persists an intense debate on whether or not the traditional reference desk should be in academic libraries. Yet, despite many anti-desk studies, the place of the reference desk still remains. This paper aims to review the current significance of the reference desk for some libraries, as well as the importance of choosing the proper…

  4. Are we chained to our desks? Describing desk-based sitting using a novel measure of occupational sitting.

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    Ryde, Gemma Cathrine; Brown, Helen Elizabeth; Gilson, Nicholas David; Brown, Wendy J

    2014-09-01

    Prolonged occupational sitting is related to poor health outcomes. Detailed data on sitting time at desks are required to understand and effectively influence occupational sitting habits. Full-time office employees were recruited (n = 105; mean age 40.9 ± 11.5 years; BMI 26.1 ± 3.9, 65% women). Sitting at the desk and in other work contexts was measured using a sitting pad and ActivPAL for an entire working week. Employees used a diary to record work hours. Time spent at work, sitting at work and at the desk; number of sit to stand transitions at the desk; and number of bouts of continuous sitting at the desk < 20 and > 60 minutes, were calculated. Average time spent at work was 8.7 ± 0.8 hours/day with 67% spent sitting at the desk (5.8 ± 1.2 hours/day), and 4% in other workplace settings. On average, employees got up from their desks 3 times/hour (29 ± 13/day). Sitting for more than 60 consecutive minutes occurred infrequently (0.69 ± 0.62 times/day), with most sit to stands (80%; 23 ± 14) occurring before 20 minutes of continual sitting. The findings provide highly detailed insights into desk-based sitting habits, highlighting large proportions of time spent sitting at desks, but with frequent interruptions.

  5. Estimation of Electron Bernstein Emission in the TJ-II Stellarator

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    García-Rega\\ Na, J. M.; Cappa, A.; Castejón, F.; Tereshchenko, M.

    2009-05-01

    In order to study experimentally the viability of first harmonic EBW heating in the TJ-II stellarator by means of the O-X-B tecnique [1], an EBE diagnostic was recently installed [2]. In the present work a theoretical estimation of the EBW radiation in the TJ-II plasmas have been carried out making use of the ray tracing code TRUBA [3]. The line of sight of the EBE diagnostic may be modified using an internal movable mirror and therefore, for comparison with the experimental results, the theoretical O-X-B emission window has been determined. Experimental density and temperature profiles obtained in NBI discharges are considered in the simulations.References:[1] F. Castejon et al, Nucl. Fusion 48, 075011 (2008).[2] J. Caughman et al, Proc. 15th Joint Workshop on ECE and ECRH, Yosemite, USA (2008).[3] M. A. Tereshchenko et. al, Proc. 30th EPS Conference on Contr. Fusion and Plasma Phys., 27A, P-1.18 (2003).

  6. Cross-sectional Examination of Long-term Access to Sit-Stand Desks in a Professional Office Setting.

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    Carr, Lucas J; Swift, Maggie; Ferrer, Alex; Benzo, Roberto

    2016-01-01

    Prolonged sedentary behavior is an independent risk factor for many negative health outcomes. Although many employers have begun introducing sit-stand desks as means of reducing employee's occupational sitting time, few studies have examined the impact of prolonged access to such desks on sitting/standing time or cardiometabolic outcomes. The present study compared occupational sedentary/physical activity behaviors and cardiometabolic biomarkers among employees with long-term access to traditional sitting and sit-stand desks. This study used a naturalistic, cross-sectional study design. Occupational sedentary and physical activity behaviors and cardiometabolic health outcomes were collected in a controlled laboratory between February and June 2014. Data were analyzed in September 2014. Adults working in full-time sedentary desk jobs who reported having either a sit-stand desk (n=31) or standard sitting desk (n=38) for a minimum of 6 months were recruited. Employees with sit-stand desks sat less (p=0.02) and stood more at work (p=0.01) compared with employees with sitting desks. Significant inverse correlations were observed between several occupational physical activity outcomes (walking time, steps at work) and cardiometabolic risk factors (systolic blood pressure, weight, lean mass, BMI) over the entire sample. Employees with long-term access to sit-stand desks sat less and stood more compared with employees with sitting desks. These findings hold public health significance, as sit-stand desks represent a potentially sustainable approach for reducing sedentary behavior among the large, growing number of sedentary workers at increased risk for sedentariness-related pathologies. Copyright © 2016 American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

  7. 76 FR 2144 - Quest Diagnostics, Inc. Information Technology Help Desk Services Including On-Site Leased...

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    .... Information Technology Help Desk Services Including On-Site Leased Workers From Modis, West Norriton, PA..., applicable to workers of Quest Diagnostics, Inc., Information Technology Help Desk Services, West Norriton... Quest Diagnostics, Inc., Information Technology Help Desk [[Page 2145

  8. Increasing physician activity with treadmill desks.

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    Thompson, Warren G; Koepp, Gabriel A; Levine, James A

    2014-01-01

    Prolonged sitting has been shown to increase mortality and obesity. We sought to determine whether physicians would use a treadmill desk, increase their daily physical activity and lose weight. 20 overweight and obese physicians aged 25 to 70 with Body Mass Index > 25. Participants used a treadmill desk, a triaxial accelerometer, and received exercise counseling in a randomized, cross-over trial over 24 weeks. Group 1 received exercise counseling, accelerometer feedback, and a treadmill desk for 12 weeks and then accelerometer only for 12 weeks. Group 2 received an accelerometer without feedback for 12 weeks followed by exercise counseling, accelerometer feedback, and the treadmill desk for 12 weeks. Daily physical activity increased while using the treadmill desk compared to not using the desk by 197 kcal per day (p=0.003). The difference in weight during the two 12 week periods was 1.85 kg (p=0.03). Percent body fat was 1.9% lower while using the treadmill desk (p=0.02). There were no differences in metabolic or well-being measures. This study suggests that physicians will use a treadmill desk, that it does increase their activity, and that it may help with weight loss. Further studies are warranted.

  9. Using Desk-Top Publishing to Develop Literacy.

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    Wray, David; Medwell, Jane

    1989-01-01

    Examines the learning benefits which may accrue from using desk-top publishing techniques with children, especially in terms of the development of literacy skills. Analyzes desk-top publishing as an extension of word processing and describes some ways of using desk-top publishing in the classroom. (RS)

  10. Effect of blueberry extract from blueberry pomace on the microencapsulated fish oil

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    The effect of the addition of blueberry extract (BE) obtained from blueberry pomace on lipid oxidation of pollock liver oil (PO) during microencapsulation was evaluated. An emulsion containing PO and BE (EBE) was prepared and spray dried in a pilot scale spray dryer. Thiobarbituric acids (TBARS) of ...

  11. Information Desks in ARL Libraries. SPEC (Systems and Procedures Exchange Center) Kit #172.

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    For this kit, 119 Association of Research Libraries (ARL) academic libraries were surveyed to identify: (1) the practices in the area of information desks; (2) information desk staffing; (3) information desk functions; and (4) their relation to the other service points within the particular library. Responses were received from 87 libraries, some…

  12. The impact of computer display height and desk design on muscle activity during information technology work by young adults.

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    Straker, L; Pollock, C; Burgess-Limerick, R; Skoss, R; Coleman, J

    2008-08-01

    Computer display height and desk design are believed to be important workstation features and are included in international standards and guidelines. However, the evidence base for these guidelines is lacking a comparison of neck/shoulder muscle activity during computer and paper tasks and whether forearm support can be provided by desk design. This study measured the spinal and upper limb muscle activity in 36 young adults whilst they worked in different computer display, book and desk conditions. Display height affected spinal muscle activity with paper tasks resulting in greater mean spinal and upper limb muscle activity. A curved desk resulted in increased proximal muscle activity. There was no substantial interaction between display and desk.

  13. The effects of pencil grip posture and different desk designs on handwriting performance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

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    Kavak, Sermin Tukel; Bumin, Gonca

    2009-01-01

    The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different ergonomic desk designs and pencil grip patterns on handwriting performance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy and healthy children. Twenty-six children with left hemiplegic cerebral palsy and 32 typically developing children were included. The Minnesota Handwriting Assessment was used to evaluate handwriting abilities. Pencil grip posture was assessed with a 5-point rating system. Specifically designed adjustable desks and chairs were used. Four different desk types were used in this study: 1) regular desk; 2) regular desk with a 20 degrees inclination; 3) cutout desk; and 4) cutout desk with a 20 degrees inclination. Statistically significant differences were found between both groups in terms of handwriting ability (p < 0.001). There was no significant difference regarding grip scores between children with cerebral palsy and healthy children (p > 0.05). We found that children with cerebral palsy had better performance using cutout desks in relation to rate and spacing parameters of handwriting (p < 0.05). The results of our study demonstrated that the pencil grip patterns have no effect on the handwriting parameters in both children with cerebral palsy and healthy children. It is recommended that a cutout table be used to provide more upper extremity support in handwriting activities for students with cerebral palsy.

  14. The potential of bike desks to reduce sedentary time in the office: a mixed-method study.

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    Torbeyns, T; de Geus, B; Bailey, S; Decroix, L; Meeusen, R

    2017-03-01

    To investigate the use of bike desks in an office setting and office workers' experiences of bike desks. Mixed-method study; quantitative data of cycling desk use in combination with qualitative data of users' experience were obtained via questionnaires. Bike desks were provided in an office setting during a five-month period. The amount of cycled time, distance and the cycling intensity were registered. At the end of the intervention period, participants filled out a questionnaire about their experiences of cycling desks in the office. Participants cycled for approximately 98 min/week. Most participants were very positive about their bike desk experience and almost all of them would continue using them. About one third of the participants experienced a positive effect on attention and work performance and for about two thirds it positively influenced their motivation during work. Furthermore, about half of the participants felt more energetic, more self-confident and perceived a positive effect on their health and lifestyle. Providing bike desks in an office reduces office workers sedentary time. Furthermore, people experienced positive effects on several personal and work-related parameters. Therefore, providing bike desks in office settings seems to be a promising means to reduce sedentary time. Copyright © 2016 The Royal Society for Public Health. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

  15. Code-assisted discovery of TAL effector targets in bacterial leaf streak of rice reveals contrast with bacterial blight and a novel susceptibility gene

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    Transcription activator-like (TAL) effectors found in Xanthomonas spp. promote bacterial growth and plant susceptibility by binding specific DNA sequences or, effector-binding elements (EBEs), and inducing host gene expression. In this study, we have found substantially different transcriptional pro...

  16. Children's Ideas on Solar Cells

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    Palmer, W. P.; Wilks, Jamie

    1996-01-01

    The main author of this paper (J.W.) wrote the original as two separate essays for a Bachelor of Education unit at Northern Territory University (The Teaching of Science: EBE 483) for the second author (B.P.). This unit contains as a major component student/teacher research on children's ideas (misconceptions) in science. This paper seems very…

  17. User's guide for the thermal analyst's help desk expert system

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    Ormsby, Rachel A.

    1994-01-01

    A guide for users of the Thermal Analyst's Help Desk is provided. Help Desk is an expert system that runs on a DOS based personal computer and operates within the EXSYS expert system shell. Help Desk is an analysis tool designed to provide users having various degrees of experience with the capability to determine first approximations of thermal capacity for spacecraft and instruments. The five analyses supported in Help Desk are: surface area required for a radiating surface, equilibrium temperature of a surface, enclosure temperature and heat loads for a defined position in orbit, enclosure temperature and heat loads over a complete orbit, and selection of appropriate surface properties. The two geometries supported by Help Desk are a single flat plate and a rectangular box enclosure.

  18. Ideals of Freedom and the Ethics of Thought--Meaning and Mystique

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    Yun, Suninn

    2016-01-01

    This paper considers prominent forms of discourse in educational research, the nature of their appeal and the force of the idea of freedom within that appeal. For this, two different aspects of research are juxtaposed, aspects in which the value of freedom is articulated in contrasting ways. First, evidence-based education (EBE) is considered as a…

  19. Difference in caloric expenditure in sitting versus standing desks.

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    Reiff, Christopher; Marlatt, Kara; Dengel, Donald R

    2012-09-01

    Traditional desks require students to sit; however, recently schools have provided students with nontraditional standing desks. The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in caloric expenditure of young adults while sitting at a standard classroom desk and standing at a nontraditional standing classroom desk. Twenty (10 male/10 female) young (22.8 ± 1.9 y), healthy participants reported to the laboratory between the hours of 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM following a 12-h fast and 48-h break in exercise. Participants were randomly assigned to perform a series of mathematical problems either sitting at a normal classroom desk or standing at a nontraditional standing desk. Inspired and expired gases were collected for 45-min for the determination of oxygen consumption (VO2), carbon dioxide production (VCO2), and minute ventilation (VE) using a metabolic gas system. There were significant increases from sitting to standing in VO2 (0.22 ± 0.05 vs. 0.28 ± 0.05 L·min-1, P ≤ .0001), VCO2 (0.18 ± 0.05 vs. 0.24 ± 0.050 L·min-1, P ≤ .0001), VE (7.72 ± 0.67 vs. 9.41 ± 1.20 L·min-1, P ≤ .0001), and kilocalories expended per minute (1.36 ± 0.20 kcal/min, P ≤ .0001 vs. 1.02 ± 0.22 kcal/min, P ≤ .0001). Results indicate a significant increase in caloric expenditure in subjects that were standing at a standing classroom desk compared with sitting at a standard classroom desk.

  20. Treadmill desks: A 1-year prospective trial.

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    Koepp, Gabriel A; Manohar, Chinmay U; McCrady-Spitzer, Shelly K; Ben-Ner, Avner; Hamann, Darla J; Runge, Carlisle F; Levine, James A

    2013-04-01

    Sedentariness is associated with weight gain and obesity. A treadmill desk is the combination of a standing desk and a treadmill that allow employees to work while walking at low speed. The hypothesis was that a 1-year intervention with treadmill desks is associated with an increase in employee daily physical activity (summation of all activity per minute) and a decrease in daily sedentary time (zero activity). Employees (n = 36; 25 women, 11 men) with sedentary jobs (87 ± 27 kg, BMI 29 ± 7 kg/m(2) , n = 10 Lean BMI < 25 kg/m(2) , n = 15 Overweight 25 < BMI < 30 kg/m(2) , n = 11 Obese BMI > 30 kg/m(2) ) volunteered to have their traditional desk replaced with a treadmill desk to promote physical activity for 1 year. Daily physical activity (using accelerometers), work performance, body composition, and blood variables were measured at Baseline and 6 and 12 months after the treadmill desk intervention. Subjects who used the treadmill desk increased daily physical activity from baseline 3,353 ± 1,802 activity units (AU)/day to, at 6 months, 4,460 ± 2,376 AU/day (P < 0.001), and at 12 months, 4,205 ± 2,238 AU/day (P < 0.001). Access to the treadmill desks was associated with significant decreases in daily sedentary time (zero activity) from at baseline 1,020 ± 75 min/day to, at 6 months, 929 ± 84 min/day (P < 0.001), and at 12 months, 978 ± 95 min/day (P < 0.001). For the whole group, weight loss averaged 1.4 ± 3.3 kg (P < 0.05). Weight loss for obese subjects was 2.3 ± 3.5 kg (P < 0.03). Access to the treadmill desks was associated with increased daily physical activity compared to traditional chair-based desks; their deployment was not associated with altered performance. For the 36 participants, fat mass did not change significantly, however, those who lost weight (n = 22) lost 3.4 ± 5.4 kg (P < 0.001) of fat mass. Weight loss was greatest in people with obesity. Access to treadmill desks may improve the health of office workers without affecting work performance. Copyright © 2012 The Obesity Society.

  1. Sit-stand desks in call centres: associations of use and ergonomics awareness with sedentary behavior.

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    Straker, Leon; Abbott, Rebecca A; Heiden, Marina; Mathiassen, Svend Erik; Toomingas, Allan

    2013-07-01

    To investigate whether or not use of sit-stand desks and awareness of the importance of postural variation and breaks are associated with the pattern of sedentary behavior in office workers. The data came from a cross-sectional observation study of Swedish call centre workers. Inclinometers recorded 'seated' or 'standing/walking' episodes of 131 operators over a full work shift. Differences in sedentary behavior based on desk type and awareness of the importance of posture variation and breaks were assessed by non-parametric analyses. 90 (68.7%) operators worked at a sit-stand desk. Working at a sit-stand desk, as opposed to a sit desk, was associated with less time seated (78.5 vs 83.8%, p = 0.010), and less time taken to accumulate 5 min of standing/walking (36.2 vs 46.3 min, p = 0.022), but no significant difference to sitting episode length or the number of switches between sitting and standing/walking per hour. Ergonomics awareness was not associated with any sedentary pattern variable among those using a sit-stand desk. Use of sit-stand desks was associated with better sedentary behavior in call centre workers, however ergonomics awareness did not enhance the effect. Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Ltd and The Ergonomics Society. All rights reserved.

  2. Preferred seat orientation of senior high-school students.

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    Tuttle, N; Barrett, R; Gass, E

    2007-10-01

    The height of the front of the seat is the primary determinant of appropriate seat size in the school setting. In the present study, this dimension was fixed at 445 mm and, using a brief adjustment period, students adjusted the angle of the seat to their preferred rear seat height (PRSH) under three fixed and one adjustable desk height conditions and for one desk height, under two time conditions. PRSH was significantly greater at an 800 mm desk height (454+/-14 mm) compared to 735 mm (447+/-15 mm) and 720 mm (444+/-16 mm). When desk height as well as rear seat height were adjustable, PRSH was 446+/-15 mm and preferred desk height 751+/-25 mm. Taller students or those with larger popliteal heights selected lower PRSHs at all desk heights, with PRSH more strongly related to popliteal height (r = -0.54 to -0.59) than stature (r = -0.44 to -0.50). No differences were found in PRSH between short (<5 min) and long (30 min) adjustment periods for the 735 mm desk height. The nearly horizontal seat positions found in this study were between those recommended by other authors.

  3. The Help Desk.

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    Klein, Regina; And Others

    1988-01-01

    The first of three articles describes the results of a survey that examined characteristics and responsibilities of help-desk personnel at major database and online services. The second provides guidelines to using such customer services, and the third lists help-desk numbers for online databases and systems. (CLB)

  4. Reducing children's classroom sitting time using sit-to-stand desks: findings from pilot studies in UK and Australian primary schools.

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    Clemes, Stacy A; Barber, Sally E; Bingham, Daniel D; Ridgers, Nicola D; Fletcher, Elly; Pearson, Natalie; Salmon, Jo; Dunstan, David W

    2016-09-01

    This research examined the influence of sit-to-stand desks on classroom sitting time in primary school children. Pilot controlled trials with similar intervention strategies were conducted in primary schools in Melbourne, Australia, and Bradford, UK. Sit-to-stand desks replaced all standard desks in the Australian intervention classroom. Six sit-to-stand desks replaced a bank of standard desks in the UK intervention classroom. Children were exposed to the sit-to-stand desks for 9-10 weeks. Control classrooms retained their normal seated desks. Classroom sitting time was measured at baseline and follow-up using the activPAL3 inclinometer. Thirty UK and 44 Australian children provided valid activPAL data at baseline and follow-up. The proportion of time spent sitting in class decreased significantly at follow-up in both intervention groups (UK: -9.8 ± 16.5% [-52.4 ± 66.6 min/day]; Australian: -9.4 ± 10% [-43.7 ± 29.9 min/day]). No significant changes in classroom sitting time were observed in the UK control group, while a significant reduction was observed in the Australian control group (-5.9 ± 11.7% [-28.2 ± 28.3 min/day]). Irrespective of implementation, incorporating sit-to-stand desks into classrooms appears to be an effective way of reducing classroom sitting in this diverse sample of children. Longer term efficacy trials are needed to determine effects on children's health and learning. © The Author 2015. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Faculty of Public Health. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.

  5. Treadmill Desks at LANL - Pilot Study

    DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Fellows, Samara Kia

    It is well established that sedentariness is the largest, preventable contributor to premature death, eclipsing smoking in recent years. One approach to reduce sedentariness is by using a treadmill desk to perform office work while walking at a low speed.We found an increased interest level when the treadmill desks were first introduced to LANL, but after a few months interest appeared to drop. It is possible that treadmill desk use was occurring, but subjects did not record their use. The treadmill desks will not be readily available for purchase by employees due to the study outcome. Additionally, conclusive changes inmore » body measurements could not be performed due to lack of follow up by 58% of the participants.« less

  6. Business Combinations Desk Book

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    2003-09-01

    Business Combinations Desk Book Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Industrial Policy) Deputy General Counsel (Acquisition & Logistics) September 2003...SEP 2003 2. REPORT TYPE N/A 3. DATES COVERED - 4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE Business Combinations Desk Book 5a. CONTRACT NUMBER 5b. GRANT NUMBER...1 2 Defense Business

  7. An Improved Method for TAL Effectors DNA-Binding Sites Prediction Reveals Functional Convergence in TAL Repertoires of Xanthomonas oryzae Strains

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    Pérez-Quintero, Alvaro L.; Rodriguez-R, Luis M.; Dereeper, Alexis; López, Camilo; Koebnik, Ralf; Szurek, Boris; Cunnac, Sebastien

    2013-01-01

    Transcription Activators-Like Effectors (TALEs) belong to a family of virulence proteins from the Xanthomonas genus of bacterial plant pathogens that are translocated into the plant cell. In the nucleus, TALEs act as transcription factors inducing the expression of susceptibility genes. A code for TALE-DNA binding specificity and high-resolution three-dimensional structures of TALE-DNA complexes were recently reported. Accurate prediction of TAL Effector Binding Elements (EBEs) is essential to elucidate the biological functions of the many sequenced TALEs as well as for robust design of artificial TALE DNA-binding domains in biotechnological applications. In this work a program with improved EBE prediction performances was developed using an updated specificity matrix and a position weight correction function to account for the matching pattern observed in a validation set of TALE-DNA interactions. To gain a systems perspective on the large TALE repertoires from X. oryzae strains, this program was used to predict rice gene targets for 99 sequenced family members. Integrating predictions and available expression data in a TALE-gene network revealed multiple candidate transcriptional targets for many TALEs as well as several possible instances of functional convergence among TALEs. PMID:23869221

  8. 32 CFR 637.19 - Overseas MP desk.

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    2010-07-01

    ... 32 National Defense 4 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 true Overseas MP desk. 637.19 Section 637.19 National Defense Department of Defense (Continued) DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY (CONTINUED) LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS MILITARY POLICE INVESTIGATION Investigations § 637.19 Overseas MP desk. The recording of telephone...

  9. Learning to Stand: The Acceptability and Feasibility of Introducing Standing Desks into College Classrooms

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    Benzo, Roberto M.; Gremaud, Allene L.; Jerome, Matthew; Carr, Lucas J.

    2016-01-01

    Prolonged sedentary behavior is an independent risk factor for multiple negative health outcomes. Evidence supports introducing standing desks into K-12 classrooms and work settings to reduce sitting time, but no studies have been conducted in the college classroom environment. The present study explored the acceptability and feasibility of introducing standing desks in college classrooms. A total of 993 students and 149 instructors completed a single online needs assessment survey. This cross-sectional study was conducted during the fall semester of 2015 at a large Midwestern University. The large majority of students (95%) reported they would prefer the option to stand in class. Most students (82.7%) reported they currently sit during their entire class time. Most students (76.6%) and instructors (86.6%) reported being in favor of introducing standing desks into college classrooms. More than half of students and instructors predicted having access to standing desks in class would improve student’s “physical health”, “attention”, and “restlessness”. Collectively, these findings support the acceptability of introducing standing desks in college classrooms. Future research is needed to test the feasibility, cost-effectiveness and efficacy of introducing standing desks in college classrooms. Such studies would be useful for informing institutional policies regarding classroom designs. PMID:27537901

  10. Patient identification errors: the detective in the laboratory.

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    Salinas, Maria; López-Garrigós, Maite; Lillo, Rosa; Gutiérrez, Mercedes; Lugo, Javier; Leiva-Salinas, Carlos

    2013-11-01

    The eradication of errors regarding patients' identification is one of the main goals for safety improvement. As clinical laboratory intervenes in 70% of clinical decisions, laboratory safety is crucial in patient safety. We studied the number of Laboratory Information System (LIS) demographic data errors registered in our laboratory during one year. The laboratory attends a variety of inpatients and outpatients. The demographic data of outpatients is registered in the LIS, when they present to the laboratory front desk. The requests from the primary care centers (PCC) are made electronically by the general practitioner. A manual step is always done at the PCC to conciliate the patient identification number in the electronic request with the one in the LIS. Manual registration is done through hospital information system demographic data capture when patient's medical record number is registered in LIS. Laboratory report is always sent out electronically to the patient's electronic medical record. Daily, every demographic data in LIS is manually compared to the request form to detect potential errors. Fewer errors were committed when electronic order was used. There was great error variability between PCC when using the electronic order. LIS demographic data manual registration errors depended on patient origin and test requesting method. Even when using the electronic approach, errors were detected. There was a great variability between PCC even when using this electronic modality; this suggests that the number of errors is still dependent on the personnel in charge of the technology. © 2013.

  11. Power-plant modernization program in Latvia. Desk Study Report No. 1. Export trade information

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    Not Available

    1992-08-01

    The Government of Latvia has requested the U.S. Trade and Development Program's (TDP's) assistance in financing the cost of a feasibility study to develop a modernization program for its thermal power stations aimed at improving their performance and efficiency. The consultant will work with engineers and managers of Latvenergo, Latvia's power utility, to review the performance of the country's two thermal power stations and carry out a detailed study for the rehabilitation and modernization of the TEC-2 thermal power station in Riga. The overall goal of the program will be to maximize the output capacity of the country's two powermore » stations through the implementation of economically efficient rehabilitation projects.« less

  12. Library Information Desk. An Organizational and Operating Guide.

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    Souza, Mary Beth

    Intended for those who manage, organize, and oversee the information desk of the State University of New York at Stony Brook Library, this guide contains practical information about staffing, acquiring materials, and operating procedures. The guide opens with a list of suggestions for recruiting and scheduling volunteers for the information desk.…

  13. Reference manual for the Thermal Analyst's Help Desk Expert System

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    Ormsby, Rachel A.

    1994-01-01

    This document provides technical information and programming guidance for the maintenance and future development of the Thermal Analyst's Help Desk. Help Desk is an expert system that operates within the EXSYSTM expert system shell, and is used to determine first approximations of thermal capacity for spacecraft and instruments. The five analyses supported in Help Desk are: (1) surface area required for a radiating surface, (2) equilibrium temperature of a surface, (3) enclosure temperature and heat loads for a defined position in orbit, (4) enclosure temperature and heat loads over a complete orbit and, (5) selection of appropriate surface properties. The two geometries supported by Help Desk are a single flat plate and a rectangular box enclosure. The technical information includes the mathematical approach and analytical derivations used in the analyses such as: radiation heat balance, view factor calculation, and orbit determination with coordinate transformation. The programming guide for developers describes techniques for enhancement of Help Desk. Examples are provided showing the addition of new features, user interface development and enhancement, and external program interfaces.

  14. Mechanics of Thin Films

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1992-02-06

    dependence of the dimensions H, D of the results of Lau et al. [14] in which the angular the plastic zone on the hardening exponent n for variation of the...01 0. 03 04MMS 10I Trh~knea (m) l| Thcrm (a-) FIG. 8. Variation of k., and t/kf, vst for EBE TiO1/AO at5- and 10-g films deposited on silicon [Table

  15. NASA Global Atmospheric Sampling Program (GASP) data report for tapes VL0011 and VL0013

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    Holdeman, J. D.; Dudzinski, T. J.; Tiefermann, M. W.

    1979-01-01

    In-situ measurements of atmospheric ozone, carbon monoxide, clouds, and related meteorological and flight information obtained during 1122 flights of aircraft VH-EBE and N655PA from January 10 through October 2, 1977 are reported. In addition, tropopause pressures obtained from time and space interpolation of achieved data for the dates of the flights are included.

  16. Jet and electromagnetic tomography (JET) of extreme phases of matter in heavy-ion collisions

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    Heinz, Ulrich

    2015-08-31

    The Ohio State University (OSU) group contributed to the deliverables of the JET Collaboration three major products: 1. The code package iEBE-VISHNU for modeling the dynamical evolution of the soft medium created in relativistic heavy-ion collisions, from its creation all the way to final freeze-out using a hybrid approach that interfaces a free-streaming partonic pre-equilbrium stage with a (2+1)-dimensional viscous relativistic fluid dynamical stage for the quark-gluon plasma (QGP) phase and the microscopic hadron cascade UrQMD for the hadronic rescattering and freeze-out stage. Except for UrQMD, all dynamical evolution components and interfaces were developed at OSU and tested and implementedmore » in collaboration with the Duke University group. 2. An electromagnetic radiation module for the calculation of thermal photon emission from the QGP and hadron resonance gas stages of a heavy-ion collision, with emission rates that have been corrected for viscous effects in the expanding medium consistent with the bulk evolution. The electromagnetic radiation module was developed under OSU leadership in collaboration with the McGill group and has been integrated in the iEBE-VISHNU code package. 3. An interface between the Monte Carlo jet shower evolution and hadronization codes developed by the Wayne State University (WSU), McGill and Texas A&M groups and the iEBE-VISHNU bulk evolution code, for performing jet quenching and jet shape modification studies in a realistically modeled evolving medium that was tuned to measured soft hadron data. Building on work performed at OSU for the theoretical framework used to describe the interaction of jets with the medium, initial work on the jet shower Monte Carlo was started at OSU and moved to WSU when OSU Visiting Assistant Professor Abhijit Majumder accepted a tenure track faculty position at WSU in September 2011. The jet-hydro interface was developed at OSU and WSU and tested and implemented in collaboration with the McGill, Texas A&M, and LBNL groups.« less

  17. Outcomes following laparoscopic transhiatal esophagectomy for esophageal cancer.

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    Cash, J Christian; Zehetner, Joerg; Hedayati, Bobak; Bildzukewicz, Nikolai A; Katkhouda, Namir; Mason, Rodney J; Lipham, John C

    2014-02-01

    Most published minimally invasive esophagectomy techniques involve a multiple field approach, including laparoscopic and thoracoscopic esophageal mobilization. Laparoscopic transhiatal esophagectomy (LTE) should potentially reduce the complications associated with thoracotomy. This study aims to compare outcomes of LTE with open transhiatal esophagectomy (OTE) and en-bloc esophagectomy (EBE). Retrospective chart review was performed on all patients who had an LTE for cancer between July 2008 and July 2012 at our institution. Data was compared with an historic cohort of patients who underwent OTE and EBE at the same institution from July 2002 to July 2008. There were 33 patients with LTE, compared with 60 patients with OTE and 139 with EBE. The presence of minor operative complications was similar (p = 0.36), but major complications were significantly less common in the LTE group (12, 23 and 33 %, respectively; p = 0.04). The median number of blood transfusions during hospitalization was significantly lower in the LTE group (0, 2.5 and 3, respectively; p = 0.005). Median tumor size was significantly smaller (1.5, 2.2, and 3 cm, respectively; p = 0.03), but the LTE group had a significantly higher percentage of patients with neoadjuvant treatment (39, 14 and 29 %, respectively; p = 0.008). Median lymph node yield for LTE was lower (24, 36 and 48, respectively; p < 0.0001), but the percentage of patients with positive nodes was similar (33, 33 and 39 %, respectively; p = 0.69). Mortality was equivalent among the groups (0, 2 and 4 %, respectively; p = 0.38). The median LOS for the LTE group was significantly lower (10, 13 and 15 days, respectively; p < 0.0001). Overall survival was not different between the three groups (p = 0.65), with median survival at 24 months of 70, 65 and 65 %, respectively. LTE can be performed safely with less major complications and shorter hospital stay than open esophagectomy. The reduced lymph-node harvest did not impact overall survival.

  18. Interest in Using Workplace Energy Expenditure Devices Among Primary Care Patients

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    Rovniak, Liza S.; Sciamanna, Christopher N.; George, Daniel R.; Bopp, Melissa; Kong, Lan; Ding, Ding

    2015-01-01

    Background: Workplace energy expenditure devices (WEEDs), such as bicycle desks and treadmill desks, can contribute to weight gain prevention and disease risk-reduction. Little is known about the extent to which adults with diverse health risk factors are interested in using WEEDs. Methods: Primary care patients aged 18 to 65 years at 2 outpatient clinics in Central Pennsylvania completed a cross-sectional survey in April, 2014 to assess interest in using “a small pedaling device under the desk” and “walking on a treadmill with a desk attached” if these options were provided at no cost. Demographic and health risk factors were also assessed. Multiple logistic regression analyses were used to examine the associations of demographic and health risk factors with interest in using WEEDs. Results: Among 240 patients, 106 (44.2%) reported interest in using WEEDs. Of these 106 patients, interest in using a bicycle desk (91.5%) was higher than interest in using a treadmill desk (65.1%), P < .001. Females were more likely than males to be interested in using a bicycle desk, and patients aged 18 to 44 years were more likely than those aged 45 to 65 years to be interested in using a treadmill desk. Conclusions: Results suggest that diverse patient populations may have interest in using WEEDs. Promoting use of WEEDs in primary care practices could help meet national standards for providing comprehensive, patient-centered care. PMID:26718917

  19. 40 CFR 246.200-5 - Recommended procedures: Methods of separation and collection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... designed to recover high grades of office paper at the source of generation, i.e., the desk, are the... recommended system is the desk-top system because it is designed to maximize recovery of high value material... desk-top system has been designed to minimize these problems. (d) The precise method of separation and...

  20. 40 CFR 246.200-5 - Recommended procedures: Methods of separation and collection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... designed to recover high grades of office paper at the source of generation, i.e., the desk, are the... recommended system is the desk-top system because it is designed to maximize recovery of high value material... desk-top system has been designed to minimize these problems. (d) The precise method of separation and...

  1. 40 CFR 246.200-5 - Recommended procedures: Methods of separation and collection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... designed to recover high grades of office paper at the source of generation, i.e., the desk, are the... recommended system is the desk-top system because it is designed to maximize recovery of high value material... desk-top system has been designed to minimize these problems. (d) The precise method of separation and...

  2. 40 CFR 246.200-5 - Recommended procedures: Methods of separation and collection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... designed to recover high grades of office paper at the source of generation, i.e., the desk, are the... recommended system is the desk-top system because it is designed to maximize recovery of high value material... desk-top system has been designed to minimize these problems. (d) The precise method of separation and...

  3. 40 CFR 246.200-5 - Recommended procedures: Methods of separation and collection.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... designed to recover high grades of office paper at the source of generation, i.e., the desk, are the... recommended system is the desk-top system because it is designed to maximize recovery of high value material... desk-top system has been designed to minimize these problems. (d) The precise method of separation and...

  4. Reference Transactions Analysis: The Cost-Effectiveness of Staffing a Traditional Academic Reference Desk

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    Ryan, Susan M.

    2008-01-01

    This study categorizes 6959 reference desk transactions to determine how many of the queries require the attention of a librarian. Results indicate that 89% could likely be answered by non-librarians. From the results of this and other studies, the author explores the cost-effectiveness of staffing a traditional reference desk with librarians.…

  5. 78 FR 44994 - Self-Regulatory Organizations; Chicago Board Options Exchange, Incorporated; Notice of Filing and...

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    2013-07-25

    ... its proprietary and/or market-making desk to trade at prices that would satisfy customer orders held.../or market-making desk at prices that would satisfy the customer order. If a Trading Permit Holder... proprietary and/or market- making desk to trade at prices that would satisfy customer orders held as a...

  6. The impact of computer display height and desk design on 3D posture during information technology work by young adults.

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    Straker, L; Burgess-Limerick, R; Pollock, C; Murray, K; Netto, K; Coleman, J; Skoss, R

    2008-04-01

    Computer display height and desk design to allow forearm support are two critical design features of workstations for information technology tasks. However there is currently no 3D description of head and neck posture with different computer display heights and no direct comparison to paper based information technology tasks. There is also inconsistent evidence on the effect of forearm support on posture and no evidence on whether these features interact. This study compared the 3D head, neck and upper limb postures of 18 male and 18 female young adults whilst working with different display and desk design conditions. There was no substantial interaction between display height and desk design. Lower display heights increased head and neck flexion with more spinal asymmetry when working with paper. The curved desk, designed to provide forearm support, increased scapula elevation/protraction and shoulder flexion/abduction.

  7. It Is Not Just about the Schedule: Key Factors in Effective Reference Desk Scheduling and Management

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    Sciammarella, Susan; Fernandes, Maria Isabel; McKay, Devin

    2008-01-01

    Reference desk scheduling is one of the most challenging tasks in the organizational structure of an academic library. The ability to turn this challenge into a workable and effective function lies with the scheduler and indirectly the cooperation of all librarians scheduled for reference desk service. It is the scheduler's sensitivity to such…

  8. Productivity of transcriptionists using a treadmill desk.

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    Thompson, Warren G; Levine, James A

    2011-01-01

    Time spent sitting increases all-cause mortality. Sedentary occupations are a major contributor to the obesity epidemic. A treadmill desk offers the potential to increase activity while working; however, it is important to make sure that productivity does not decline. The purpose of this study is to evaluate productivity while using a treadmill desk. Eleven experienced medical transcriptionists participated in the study. Transcriptionists were given 4 hours training in the use of a treadmill desk. They were asked to transcribe tapes for 8 hours both while sitting and while using the treadmill desk. Speed and accuracy of transcription were compared as were the average expended calories per hour. The accuracy of transcription did not differ between sitting and walking transcriptions. The speed of transcription was 16% slower while walking than while sitting (p < 0.001). The transcriptionists expended 100 calories per hour more when they transcribed while walking than when they transcribed while sitting (p < 0.001). The treadmill desk offers a way to reduce sedentariness in the workplace and has potential to reduce employee obesity and health care costs. However, more than 4 hours of training will be necessary to prevent a significant drop in employee productivity.

  9. DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)

    Hou, Gao-Lei; Wang, Xue-Bin; McCoy, Anne B.

    The transition-state (TS) region of the simplest heavy-light-heavy type of reaction, F• + H-F F-H + F•, is investigated in this work by a joint experimental and theoretical approach. Photodetaching the bifluride anion, [F…H…F]–, generates a negative ion photoelectron (NIPE) spectrum with three partially resolved bands in the electron binding energy (eBE) range of 5.4 – 7.0 eV. These bands correspond to the transition from the ground state of the anion to the electronic ground state of [F-H-F]• neutral, with associated vibrational excitations. The significant increase of eBE of the bifluride anion, relative to that of F-, reflects a hydrogenmore » bond energy between F- and HF of 46 kcal/mol. Theoretical modeling reveals that the antisymmetric motion of H between the two F atoms, near the TS on the neutral [F-H-F]• surface, dominates the observed three bands, while the F-H-F bending, F—F symmetric stretching modes, and the couplings between them is calculated to account for the breadth of the observed spectrum. From the NIPE spectrum, a lower limit on the activation enthalpy for F• + H-F F-H + F can be estimated to be H‡ = 12 ± 2 kcal/mol, a value below that of H‡ = 14.9 kcal/mol, given by our G4 calculations.« less

  10. Photoelectron spectroscopy of the 6-azauracil anion.

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    Chen, Jing; Buonaugurio, Angela; Dolgounitcheva, Olga; Zakrzewski, V G; Bowen, Kit H; Ortiz, J V

    2013-02-14

    We report the photoelectron spectrum of the 6-azauracil anion. The spectrum is dominated by a broad band exhibiting a maximum at an electron binding energy (EBE) of 1.2 eV. This spectral pattern is indicative of a valence anion. Our calculations were carried out using ab initio electron propagator and other many-body methods. Comparison of the anion and corresponding neutral of 6-azauracil with those of uracil shows that substituting a nitrogen atom for C-H at the C6 position of uracil gives rise to significant changes in the electronic structure of 6-azauracil versus that of uracil. The adiabatic electron affinity (AEA) of the canonical 6-azauracil tautomer is substantially larger than that of canonical uracil. Among the five tautomeric, 6-azauracil anions studied computationally, the canonical structure was found to be the most stable. The vertical detachment energies (VDE) of the canonical, valence-bound anion of 6-azauracil and its closest "very-rare" tautomer have been calculated. Electron propagator calculations on the canonical anion yield a VDE value that is in close agreement with the experimentally determined VDE value of 1.2 eV. The AEA value of 6-azauracil, assessed at the CCSD(T) level of theory to be 0.5 eV, corresponds with the EBE value of the onset of the experimental spectrum.

  11. An Examination of the Career, Salary and Training Expectations of Information Technology Professionals Working in the Help Desk Field

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    Flynn, William C.

    2013-01-01

    The Information Technology (IT) help desk positions serve as the gateway between the IT department and users. Although IT is one of the most employable job categories, and crucial for business, staffing these positions with properly trained and certified IT personnel and retaining them is a major challenge for IT help desk managers. What are the…

  12. Temperature correction of arterial blood-gas parameters: A comparative review of methodology.

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    Andritsch, R F; Muravchick, S; Gold, M I

    1981-09-01

    The need for accurate clinical diagnosis and appropriate intervention requires that a modern blood-gas laboratory have the means to correct for significant discrepancies between patient temperature and the temperature at which in vitro blood samples are analyzed. Recent advances in mini- and microcomputer technology permit application of any or all of the correction formulas above at modest cost and minimal inconvenience (See the Appendix). An expanded program for a TI-59 desk-top calculator and P-100C printer which gives labeled hard-copy readout of temperature-corrected pH, PCO2, PO2, and hemoglobin saturation values, as well as bicarbonate concentration and in vivo base excess is in daily clinical use in our operating room and is available from the authors upon request.

  13. "Thinking on your feet": A qualitative evaluation of sit-stand desks in an Australian workplace.

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    Grunseit, Anne Carolyn; Chau, Josephine Yuk-Yin; van der Ploeg, Hidde Pieter; Bauman, Adrian

    2013-04-18

    Epidemiological research has established sitting as a new risk factor for the development of non-communicable chronic disease. Sit-stand desks have been proposed as one strategy to reduce occupational sedentary time. This formative research study evaluated the acceptability and usability of manually and electrically operated sit-stand desks in a medium-sized government organisation located in Sydney, Australia. Sitting time pre- and three months post -installation of the sit-stand desks was measured using validated self-report measures. Additionally, three group interviews and one key-informant interview were conducted with staff regarding perceptions about ease of, and barriers to, use and satisfaction with the sit-stand desks. All interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed for themes regarding usability and acceptability. Of 31 staff, 18 completed baseline questionnaires, and 13 completed follow-up questionnaires. The median proportion of sitting time for work was 85% (range 50%-95%) at baseline and 60% (range 10%-95%) at follow-up. Formal statistical testing of paired data (n=11) showed that the change from baseline to follow-up in time spent sitting (mean change=1.7 hours, p=.014) was statistically significant. From the qualitative data, reasons given for initiating use of the desks in the standing position were the potential health benefits, or a willingness to experiment or through external prompting. Factors influencing continued use included: concern for, and experience of, short and long term health impacts; perceived productivity whilst sitting and standing; practical accommodation of transitions between sitting and standing; electric or manual operation height adjustment. Several trajectories in patterns of initiation and continued use were identified that centered on the source and timing of commitment to using the desk in the standing position. Sit-stand desks had high usability and acceptability and reduced sitting time at work. Use could be promoted by emphasizing the health benefits, providing guidance on appropriate set-up and normalizing standing for work-related tasks.

  14. “Thinking on your feet”: A qualitative evaluation of sit-stand desks in an Australian workplace

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    2013-01-01

    Background Epidemiological research has established sitting as a new risk factor for the development of non-communicable chronic disease. Sit-stand desks have been proposed as one strategy to reduce occupational sedentary time. This formative research study evaluated the acceptability and usability of manually and electrically operated sit-stand desks in a medium-sized government organisation located in Sydney, Australia. Methods Sitting time pre- and three months post -installation of the sit-stand desks was measured using validated self-report measures. Additionally, three group interviews and one key-informant interview were conducted with staff regarding perceptions about ease of, and barriers to, use and satisfaction with the sit-stand desks. All interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed for themes regarding usability and acceptability. Results Of 31 staff, 18 completed baseline questionnaires, and 13 completed follow-up questionnaires. The median proportion of sitting time for work was 85% (range 50%-95%) at baseline and 60% (range 10%-95%) at follow-up. Formal statistical testing of paired data (n=11) showed that the change from baseline to follow-up in time spent sitting (mean change=1.7 hours, p=.014) was statistically significant. From the qualitative data, reasons given for initiating use of the desks in the standing position were the potential health benefits, or a willingness to experiment or through external prompting. Factors influencing continued use included: concern for, and experience of, short and long term health impacts; perceived productivity whilst sitting and standing; practical accommodation of transitions between sitting and standing; electric or manual operation height adjustment. Several trajectories in patterns of initiation and continued use were identified that centered on the source and timing of commitment to using the desk in the standing position. Conclusions Sit-stand desks had high usability and acceptability and reduced sitting time at work. Use could be promoted by emphasizing the health benefits, providing guidance on appropriate set-up and normalizing standing for work-related tasks. PMID:23597291

  15. Training Needs Analysis and Evaluation for New Technologies through the Use of Problem-Based Inquiry

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    Casey, Matthew Scott; Doverspike, Dennis

    2005-01-01

    The analysis of calls to a help desk, in this case calls to a computer help desk, can serve as a rich source of information on the real world problems that individuals are having with the implementation of a new technology. Thus, we propose that an analysis of help desk calls, a form of problem-based inquiry, can serve as a fast and low cost means…

  16. Impact of sit-stand desks at work on energy expenditure and sedentary time: protocol for a feasibility study.

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    Mantzari, Eleni; Wijndaele, Katrien; Brage, Soren; Griffin, Simon J; Marteau, Theresa M

    2016-01-01

    Prolonged sitting, an independent risk factor for disease development and premature mortality, is increasing in prevalence in high- and middle-income countries, with no signs of abating. Adults in such countries spend the largest proportion of their day in sedentary behaviour, most of which is accumulated at work. One promising method for reducing workplace sitting is the use of sit-stand desks. However, key uncertainties remain about this intervention, related to the quality of existing studies and a lack of focus on key outcomes, including energy expenditure. We are planning a randomised controlled trial to assess the impact of sit-stand desks at work on energy expenditure and sitting time in the short and longer term. To reduce the uncertainties related to the design of this trial, we propose a preliminary study to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the recruitment, allocation, measurement, retention and intervention procedures. Five hundred office-based employees from two companies in Cambridge, UK, will complete a survey to assess their interest in participating in a trial on the use of sit-stand desks at work. The workspaces of 100 of those interested in participating will be assessed for sit-stand desk installation suitability, and 20 participants will be randomised to either the use of sit-stand desks at work for 3 months or a waiting list control group. Energy expenditure and sitting time, measured via Actiheart and activPAL monitors, respectively, as well as cardio-metabolic and anthropometric outcomes and other outcomes relating to health and work performance, will be assessed in 10 randomly selected participants. All participants will also be interviewed about their experience of using the desks and participating in the study. The findings are expected to inform the design of a trial assessing the impact of sit-stand desks at work on short and longer term workplace sitting, taking into account their impact on energy expenditure and the extent to which their use has compensation effects outside the workplace. The findings from such a trial are expected to inform discussions regarding the potential of sit-stand desks at work to alleviate the harm to cardio-metabolic health arising from prolonged sitting. ISRCTN44827407.

  17. 78 FR 79703 - Submission for OMB Review; 30-Day Comment Request: Application Process for Clinical Research...

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    ...Under the provisions of Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval of the information collection listed below. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on October 2, 2013, page 60885 and allowed 60-days for public comment. No public comments were received. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment. The Clinical Center (CC), National Institutes of Health, may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Direct Comments to OMB: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the: Office of Management and Budget, Office of Regulatory Affairs, [email protected] or by fax to 202-395-6974, Attention: NIH Desk Officer.

  18. Project Energise: Using participatory approaches and real time computer prompts to reduce occupational sitting and increase work time physical activity in office workers.

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    Gilson, Nicholas D; Ng, Norman; Pavey, Toby G; Ryde, Gemma C; Straker, Leon; Brown, Wendy J

    2016-11-01

    This efficacy study assessed the added impact real time computer prompts had on a participatory approach to reduce occupational sedentary exposure and increase physical activity. Quasi-experimental. 57 Australian office workers (mean [SD]; age=47 [11] years; BMI=28 [5]kg/m 2 ; 46 men) generated a menu of 20 occupational 'sit less and move more' strategies through participatory workshops, and were then tasked with implementing strategies for five months (July-November 2014). During implementation, a sub-sample of workers (n=24) used a chair sensor/software package (Sitting Pad) that gave real time prompts to interrupt desk sitting. Baseline and intervention sedentary behaviour and physical activity (GENEActiv accelerometer; mean work time percentages), and minutes spent sitting at desks (Sitting Pad; mean total time and longest bout) were compared between non-prompt and prompt workers using a two-way ANOVA. Workers spent close to three quarters of their work time sedentary, mostly sitting at desks (mean [SD]; total desk sitting time=371 [71]min/day; longest bout spent desk sitting=104 [43]min/day). Intervention effects were four times greater in workers who used real time computer prompts (8% decrease in work time sedentary behaviour and increase in light intensity physical activity; p<0.01). Respective mean differences between baseline and intervention total time spent sitting at desks, and the longest bout spent desk sitting, were 23 and 32min/day lower in prompt than in non-prompt workers (p<0.01). In this sample of office workers, real time computer prompts facilitated the impact of a participatory approach on reductions in occupational sedentary exposure, and increases in physical activity. Copyright © 2016 Sports Medicine Australia. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

  19. The Evaluation of the Impact of a Stand-Biased Desk on Energy Expenditure and Physical Activity for Elementary School Students

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    Benden, Mark E.; Zhao, Hongwei; Jeffrey, Christina E.; Wendel, Monica L.; Blake, Jamilia J.

    2014-01-01

    Due to the increasing prevalence of childhood obesity, the association between classroom furniture and energy expenditure as well as physical activity was examined using a standing-desk intervention in three central-Texas elementary schools. Of the 480 students in the 24 classrooms randomly assigned to either a seated or stand-biased desk equipped classroom, 374 agreed to participate in a week-long data collection during the fall and spring semesters. Each participant’s data was collected using Sensewear® armbands and was comprised of measures of energy expenditure (EE) and step count. A hierarchical linear mixed effects model showed that children in seated desk classrooms had significantly lower (EE) and fewer steps during the standardized lecture time than children in stand-biased classrooms after adjusting for grade, race, and gender. The use of a standing desk showed a significant higher mean energy expenditure by 0.16 kcal/min (p < 0.0001) in the fall semester, and a higher EE by 0.08 kcal/min (p = 0.0092) in the spring semester. PMID:25211776

  20. Conducting a desk review to inform the mental health and psychosocial support response to the 2016 Ecuador earthquake

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    Troya, M. Isabela; Greene, M. Claire; Santos, Clara Gesteira; Shultz, James M.

    2016-01-01

    ABSTRACT Following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Ecuador on 16 April 2016, multiple salient public health concerns were raised, including the need to provide mental health and psychosocial support for individual survivors and their communities. The World Health Organization and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees recommend conducting a desk review to summarize existing information, specific to the affected communities, that will support timely, culturally-attuned assessment and delivery of mental health and psychosocial support shortly after the onset of a disaster or humanitarian emergency. The desk review is one component of a comprehensive toolkit designed to inform and support humanitarian actors and their responders in the field. This commentary provides a case example of the development of a desk review that was used to inform personnel responding to the 2016 earthquake in Ecuador. The desk review process is described in addition to several innovations that were introduced to the process during this iteration. Strengths and limitations are discussed, as well as lessons learned and recommendations for future applications. PMID:28265485

  1. Assessment of Two Desk-Top Computer Simulations Used to Train Tactical Decision Making (TDM) of Small Unit Infantry Leaders

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    2007-04-01

    judgmental self-doubt, depression, and causal uncertainty, tend to take fewer risks, and have lower self-esteem. Results from two studies (Nygren, 2000...U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Report 1869 Assessment of Two Desk-Top Computer Simulations Used to...SUBTITLE 5a. CONTRACT OR GRANT NUMBER Assessment of Two Desk-Top Computer Simulations Used to Train Tactical Decision Making (TDM) of Small Unit

  2. A computerized resolution of scheduling conflicts.

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    Bolinger, R E; McFarlane, M J

    1989-01-01

    Residency training programs in Internal Medicine require resident attendance in a continuity clinic. This inevitably engenders conflicts between scheduling in the ambulatory clinic and the required teaching activities of the in-patient services. Some of the conflicts can be resolved by allowing the in-patient service directors to indicate preferred plans for their residents to attend in the continuity clinic. With this plan, scheduling becomes quite complicated. A computer program is presented with coordinates these service requests with ambulatory clinic scheduling. As a result, a given resident may have his/her clinic day changed on different rotations. The program automatically arbitrates conflicts and publishes the attendance dates for the entire academic year. This information is supplied to the appointment desk so that patients can be scheduled accordingly. This system has resulted in a 74% continuity rate and improved satisfaction by both residents and staff.

  3. 78 FR 55264 - Submission for OMB Review; 30-Day Comment Request: Awareness and Beliefs About Cancer Survey...

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    ...Under the provisions of Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve the information collection listed below. This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on June 19, 2013, Vol. 78, page 36788 and allowed 60-days for public comment. One public comment was received on June 21, 2013 requesting the data collection plans and instruments. This information was sent to the individual on June 24, 2013. Another comment was received on August 14, 2013. Data collection plans and instruments were sent to the requester on August 14, 2013. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment. The National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection that has been extended, revised, or implemented on or after October 1, 1995, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Direct Comments to OMB: Written comments and/or suggestions regarding the item(s) contained in this notice, especially regarding the estimated public burden and associated response time, should be directed to the: Office of Management and Budget, Office of Regulatory Affairs, [email protected] or by fax to 202-395-6974, Attention: NIH Desk Officer. Comment Due Date: Comments regarding this information collection are best assured of having their full effect if received within 30-days of the date of this publication.

  4. Microcomputer Scheduling of Reference Desk Staff.

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    Cornick, Donna; Owen, Willy

    1988-01-01

    Presents a model that can accommodate staff preferences when determining a reference desk schedule using a microcomputer, the Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet software, and the linear programing software LP83. (eight references) (MES)

  5. Manual Chapters

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    question, problem or suggestion please open a Service Desk Ticket. Fermilab Home Page ESH&Q Home Page open a Service Desk Ticket. Fermilab Home Page ESH&Q Home Page Fermilab At Work Security, Privacy

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    Interior detail of platform in main hall, with desk, flag, and banners, facing south - International Longshoremen's & Warehousemen's Union Hall, Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory, Port Hueneme Road, Port Hueneme, Ventura County, CA

  7. Standing Up for Learning: A Pilot Investigation on the Neurocognitive Benefits of Stand-Biased School Desks

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    Mehta, Ranjana K.; Shortz, Ashley E.; Benden, Mark E.

    2015-01-01

    Standing desks have proven to be effective and viable solutions to combat sedentary behavior among children during the school day in studies around the world. However, little is known regarding the potential of such interventions on cognitive outcomes in children over time. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the neurocognitive benefits, i.e., improvements in executive functioning and working memory, of stand-biased desks and explore any associated changes in frontal brain function. 34 freshman high school students were recruited for neurocognitive testing at two time points during the school year: (1) in the fall semester and (2) in the spring semester (after 27.57 (1.63) weeks of continued exposure). Executive function and working memory was evaluated using a computerized neurocognitive test battery, and brain activation patterns of the prefrontal cortex were obtained using functional near infrared spectroscopy. Continued utilization of the stand-biased desks was associated with significant improvements in executive function and working memory capabilities. Changes in corresponding brain activation patterns were also observed. These findings provide the first preliminary evidence on the neurocognitive benefits of standing desks, which to date have focused largely on energy expenditure. Findings obtained here can drive future research with larger samples and multiple schools, with comparison groups that may in turn implicate the importance of stand-biased desks, as simple environmental changes in classrooms, on enhancing children’s cognitive functioning that drive their cognitive development and impact educational outcomes. PMID:26703700

  8. Notebook computer use on a desk, lap and lap support: effects on posture, performance and comfort.

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    Asundi, Krishna; Odell, Dan; Luce, Adam; Dennerlein, Jack T

    2010-01-01

    This study quantified postures of users working on a notebook computer situated in their lap and tested the effect of using a device designed to increase the height of the notebook when placed on the lap. A motion analysis system measured head, neck and upper extremity postures of 15 adults as they worked on a notebook computer placed on a desk (DESK), the lap (LAP) and a commercially available lapdesk (LAPDESK). Compared with the DESK, the LAP increased downwards head tilt 6 degrees and wrist extension 8 degrees . Shoulder flexion and ulnar deviation decreased 13 degrees and 9 degrees , respectively. Compared with the LAP, the LAPDESK decreased downwards head tilt 4 degrees , neck flexion 2 degrees , and wrist extension 9 degrees. Users reported less discomfort and difficulty in the DESK configuration. Use of the lapdesk improved postures compared with the lap; however, all configurations resulted in high values of wrist extension, wrist deviation and downwards head tilt. STATEMENT OF RELEVANCE: This study quantifies postures of users working with a notebook computer in typical portable configurations. A better understanding of the postures assumed during notebook computer use can improve usage guidelines to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.

  9. Notification: Audit of EPA Customer Service Help Desks, Hotlines, and Clearinghouses

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    Project #OA-FY12-0570, July 12, 2012. The EPA Office of Inspector General (OIG) plans to begin preliminary research on EPA’s customer service help desks, hotlines, and clearinghouses (contact centers).

  10. 78 FR 77615 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

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    ... information identified in this proposed AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123... Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416-375-4000; fax...

  11. Measuring Circulation Desk Activities Using a Random Alarm Mechanism.

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    Mosborg, Stella Frank

    1980-01-01

    Reports a job analysis methodology to gather meaningful data related to circulation desk activity. The technique is designed to give librarians statistical data on actual time expenditures for complex and varying activities. (Author/RAA)

  12. Operation and Maintenance of Clarks Hill Lake, Savannah River, Georgia, and South Carolina.

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    1981-10-01

    gramineus Vesper Sparrow C/W X *Aimophila aestivalis Bachman’s Sparrow U/P X Junco hyemalis Slate-colored Junco C/W X X Spizella passerina Chipping...Results are analyzed to determine levels of prey and predatory fishes to aid in determining stocking rates of additional predators such as hybrid bass. e...be to have a management system controlled to some degree by the Corps of Engineers. The design could be a comprehensive wildlife management program

  13. Usage of Sit-Stand Workstations and Associations Between Work and Nonwork Sitting Time: An Observational Study.

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    Mazzotta, Michael A; Ferrar, Katia; Fraysse, Francois; Lewis, Lucy K; McEvoy, Maureen

    2018-05-01

    No studies have objectively measured habitual usage of sit-stand workstations. Eighteen full-time office workers participated (47.9 ± 9.2 years, 61% female). Sitting time was objectively measured (activPAL, 24 h/7 days), and time at desk, desk position, and perceptions of desk use were self-reported. Participants sat for 39% of their daily workstation time, and changed workstation position twice daily. The most common reasons for standing included back pain (44%) and tiredness (22%). The majority of participants received no workstation occupational health (72%) or educational (61%) information. Workstation standing time had a significant moderate correlation with total daily standing time (P = 0.02). Office workers with sit-stand workstations rarely change desk position, and there is no relationship between the time spent sitting at the workstation, and total daily sitting time. Education about the workstations was limited.

  14. Bike Desks in the Office: Physical Health, Cognitive Function, Work Engagement, and Work Performance.

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    Torbeyns, Tine; de Geus, Bas; Bailey, Stephen; De Pauw, Kevin; Decroix, Lieselot; Van Cutsem, Jeroen; Meeusen, Romain

    2016-12-01

    The aim of this study was to examine the longitudinal effect of implementing bike desks in an office setting on physical health, cognition, and work parameters. Physical health, cognitive function, work engagement, and work performance measured before (T0) and after (T2) the intervention period were compared between office workers who used the bike desk (IG, n = 22) and those who did not (CG, n = 16). The IG cycled approximately 98 minutes/week. The IG showed a significantly lower fat percentage and a trend toward a higher work engagement at T2 relative to T0, while this was not different for the CG. No effects on other parameters of health, cognition, or work performance were found. Providing bike desks in the office positively influences employees' fat percentage and could positively influence work engagement without compromising work performance.

  15. Implementation and adherence issues in a workplace treadmill desk intervention.

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    Tudor-Locke, Catrine; Hendrick, Chelsea A; Duet, Megan T; Swift, Damon L; Schuna, John M; Martin, Corby K; Johnson, William D; Church, Timothy S

    2014-10-01

    We report experiences, observations, and general lessons learned, specifically with regards to participant recruitment and adherence, while implementing a 6-month randomized controlled treadmill desk intervention (the WorkStation Pilot Study) in a real-world office-based health insurance workplace. Despite support from the company's upper administration, relatively few employees responded to the company-generated e-mail to participate in the study. Ultimately only 41 overweight/obese participants were deemed eligible and enrolled from a recruitment pool of 728 workers. Participants allocated to the Treadmill Desk Group found the treadmill desk difficult to use for 45 min twice a day as scheduled. Overall attendance averaged 45%-50% of all possible scheduled sessions. The most frequently reported reasons for missing sessions included work conflict (35%), out of office (30%), and illness/injury/drop-out (20%). Although focus groups indicated consistently positive comments about treadmill desks, an apparent challenge was fitting a rigid schedule of shared use to an equally rigid and demanding work schedule punctuated with numerous tasks and obligations that could not easily be interrupted. Regardless, we documented that sedentary office workers average ∼43 min of light-intensity (∼2 METs) treadmill walking daily in response to a scheduled, facilitated, and shared access workplace intervention. Workstation alternatives that combine computer-based work with light-intensity physical activity are a potential solution to health problems associated with excessive sedentary behavior; however, there are numerous administrative, capital, and human resource challenges confronting employers considering providing treadmill desks to workers in a cost-effective and equitable manner.

  16. Classroom Standing Desks and Sedentary Behavior: A Systematic Review.

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    Minges, Karl E; Chao, Ariana M; Irwin, Melinda L; Owen, Neville; Park, Chorong; Whittemore, Robin; Salmon, Jo

    2016-02-01

    Reducing sedentary behaviors, or time spent sitting, is an important target for health promotion in children. Standing desks in schools may be a feasible, modifiable, and acceptable environmental strategy to this end. To examine the impact of school-based standing desk interventions on sedentary behavior and physical activity, health-related outcomes, and academic and behavioral outcomes in school-aged children. Ovid Embase, Medline, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Global Health, and CINAHL. Full-text peer-reviewed journal publications written in English; samples of school-aged youth (5-18 years of age); study designs including the same participants at baseline and follow-up; and use of a standing desk as a component of the intervention. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Eight studies satisfied selection criteria and used quasi-experimental (n = 4), randomized controlled trial (n = 3), and pre-post, no control (n = 1) designs. When examined, time spent standing increased in all studies (effect sizes: 0.38-0.71), while sitting time decreased from a range of 59 to 64 minutes (effect sizes: 0.27-0.49). Some studies reported increased physical activity and energy expenditure and improved classroom behavior. One-half of the studies had nonrandomized designs, and most were pilot or feasibility studies. This initial evidence supports integrating standing desks into the classroom environment; this strategy has the potential to reduce sitting time and increase standing time among elementary schoolchildren. Additional research is needed to determine the impact of standing desks on academic performance and precursors of chronic disease risk. Copyright © 2016 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

  17. 31. SAR2, INTERIOR SHOWING SWITCHBOARD, OPERATOR'S DESK, AND TRANSFORMER BANK. ...

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    31. SAR-2, INTERIOR SHOWING SWITCHBOARD, OPERATOR'S DESK, AND TRANSFORMER BANK. SCE negative no. 10327, November 1, 1923. Photograph by G. Haven Bishop. - Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, SAR-2 Powerhouse, Redlands, San Bernardino County, CA

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    ...., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416...., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416...

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  1. 77 FR 66413 - Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes

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    ... Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada..., contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5...

  2. 13. INTERIOR VIEW OF TOWER OFFICE SHOWING CONTROL TOWER DESK, ...

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    13. INTERIOR VIEW OF TOWER OFFICE SHOWING CONTROL TOWER DESK, FACING NORTHWEST. - U.S. Naval Base, Pearl Harbor, Signal Tower, Corner of Seventh Street & Avenue D east of Drydock No. 1, Pearl City, Honolulu County, HI

  3. Electric Power Research Institute | Energy Systems Integration Facility |

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    -10 megawatts of aggregated generation capacity. A photo of four men looking at something one man is pointing to on a desk while another man sits at the desk typing on a computer. EPRI and Schneider Electric

  4. Notification: Audit of EPA Customer Service Help Desks, Hotlines, and Clearinghouses

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    Project #OA-FY12-0570, November 29, 2012. The EPA Office of Inspector General (OIG) plans to begin the fieldwork phase of our audit of EPA’s customer service help desks, hotlines, and clearinghouses (customer service lines).

  5. Opportunities and Efficiencies in Building a New Service Desk Model.

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    Mayo, Alexa; Brown, Everly; Harris, Ryan

    2017-01-01

    In July 2015, the Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HS/HSL) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), merged its reference and circulation services, creating the Information Services Department and Information Services Desk. Designing the Information Services Desk with a team approach allowed for the re-examination of the HS/HSL's service model from the ground up. With the creation of a single service point, the HS/HSL was able to create efficiencies, improve the user experience by eliminating handoffs, create a collaborative team environment, and engage information services staff in a variety of new projects.

  6. Refocusing reference services outside the library building: one library's experience.

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    Lubker, Irene M; Henderson, Margaret E; Canevari, Catharine S; Wright, Barbara A

    2010-07-01

    In response to changing user needs, the library sought ways to meet new challenges and engage users outside of the building. Librarians were removed from the service desk in order to offer support at locations around campus. The service desk in the library was staffed primarily by paraprofessionals with librarians providing support as needed. Targeted staff training was offered, and different scheduling models were used over a period of time. Restructuring the service desk was a complicated endeavor but provided a number of benefits including expansion of services. Along the way, challenges were met and recognized as learning opportunities.

  7. Bike Desks in the Classroom: Energy Expenditure, Physical Health, Cognitive Performance, Brain Functioning, and Academic Performance.

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    Torbeyns, Tine; de Geus, Bas; Bailey, Stephen; Decroix, Lieselot; Van Cutsem, Jeroen; De Pauw, Kevin; Meeusen, Romain

    2017-06-01

    Physical activity is positively associated with physical health, cognitive performance, brain functioning and academic performance. The aim of this study is to investigate the influence of bike desks in the classroom on adolescents' energy expenditure, physical health, cognitive performance, brain functioning and academic performance. Forty-four adolescents were randomly assigned to control group (CG) or intervention group (IG). During 5 months, the IG used a bike desk for 4 class hours/week. Energy expenditure was measured during 6 consecutive days. Anthropometric parameters, aerobic fitness, academic performance, cognitive performance and brain functioning were assessed before (T0) and after (T1) the intervention. Energy expenditure of the IG was significantly higher during the class hours in which they used the bike desks relative to normal class hours. The CG had a significantly higher BMI at T1 relative to T0 while this was not significantly different for the IG. Aerobic fitness was significantly better in the IG at T1 relative to T0. No significant effects on academic performance cognitive performance and brain functioning were observed. As the implementation of bike desks in the classroom did not interfere with adolescents' academic performance, this can be seen as an effective means of reducing in-class sedentary time and improving adolescents' physical health.

  8. [The history of Polish criminalistics and forensic medicine and their links to Austrian science].

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    Widacki, Jan

    2012-01-01

    The institution of the medical expert was already known in the early Polish courts. The first Chair of Forensic Medicine on Polish soil was established in 1805 at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow and has existed until today. Among its most prominent forensic scientists are Prof. Fryderyk Hechell (1795-1851), Prof. Leon Blumenstock (1838-1895), who was the first to give regular lectures on forensic medicine for law students, and Prof. Leon Wachholz (1867-1941), who was a student of both Prof. Blumenstock and Prof. Eduard von Hofmann (1837-1897), under whose supervision he worked in Vienna. Under his guidance and supervision, he started to collect material for his habilitation. At that time, Hofmann was considered the pioneer of experimental research in forensic medicine. In Vienna, Wachholz was a guest scientist not only with Prof. von Hofmann, but also in the Psychiatric Hospital of Prof. Richard von Krafft-Ebing. After his return to Cracow, he was head of the Institute of Forensic Medicine of the Jagiellonian University for several decades. Apart from forensic medicine in the strict sense of the word, he also worked in the fields now known as criminalistics, forensic psychiatry and criminology. In these latter fields, the influence of Krafft-Ebing was still noticeable. Three students of Wachholz became professors of forensic medicine: Jan Olbrycht, Stanislaw Horoszkiewicz and Włodzimierz Sieradzki. Their students founded a whole generation of forensic scientists. Today, all Polish forensic scientists are either directly or indirectly students of Professor Wachholz' successors.

  9. Electron Bernstein Wave Emission Studies on the TJ-II Stellarator

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    Caughman, John B; Fernandez, A.; Cappa, A.

    2009-01-01

    Electron Bernstein Wave (EBW) heating is important for high-beta plasma experiments and will be used for heating over-dense plasmas on TJ-II. TJ-II is a medium sized Heliac operating at CIEMAT in Madrid, whose plasmas are created and heated by ECH via two 300 kW gyrotrons at second harmonic X-mode (53.2 GHz), with additional heating provided by two neutral beam injectors. Theoretical work has shown that the most suitable scheme for launching EBWs in TJ-II is O-X-B mode conversion, which has acceptable heating efficiency for central densities above 1.2 x 1019 m-3.[1] A system based on a 28 GHz-100ms diode gyrotronmore » will be used to deliver 300 kW through a corrugated waveguide. The microwave heating beam will be directed and focused by a steering mirror located inside the vacuum vessel. Prior to the heating experiments, measurement of the thermal EBW emission (EBE) from the plasma is being made to help determine the optimum launch angle for EBW mode conversion, and also to provide an indication of the electron temperature evolution in over-dense plasmas. A dual-polarized quad-ridged broadband horn is used to measure the EBW emission and polarization at 28 GHz. Initial measurements indicate that the emission in under-dense plasmas corresponds to oblique electron cyclotron emission (ECE) and then converts to EBE when the plasma becomes over-dense during neutral beam injection.« less

  10. Breaking the DNA-binding code of Ralstonia solanacearum TAL effectors provides new possibilities to generate plant resistance genes against bacterial wilt disease.

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    de Lange, Orlando; Schreiber, Tom; Schandry, Niklas; Radeck, Jara; Braun, Karl Heinz; Koszinowski, Julia; Heuer, Holger; Strauß, Annett; Lahaye, Thomas

    2013-08-01

    Ralstonia solanacearum is a devastating bacterial phytopathogen with a broad host range. Ralstonia solanacearum injected effector proteins (Rips) are key to the successful invasion of host plants. We have characterized Brg11(hrpB-regulated 11), the first identified member of a class of Rips with high sequence similarity to the transcription activator-like (TAL) effectors of Xanthomonas spp., collectively termed RipTALs. Fluorescence microscopy of in planta expressed RipTALs showed nuclear localization. Domain swaps between Brg11 and Xanthomonas TAL effector (TALE) AvrBs3 (avirulence protein triggering Bs3 resistance) showed the functional interchangeability of DNA-binding and transcriptional activation domains. PCR was used to determine the sequence of brg11 homologs from strains infecting phylogenetically diverse host plants. Brg11 localizes to the nucleus and activates promoters containing a matching effector-binding element (EBE). Brg11 and homologs preferentially activate promoters containing EBEs with a 5' terminal guanine, contrasting with the TALE preference for a 5' thymine. Brg11 and other RipTALs probably promote disease through the transcriptional activation of host genes. Brg11 and the majority of homologs identified in this study were shown to activate similar or identical target sequences, in contrast to TALEs, which generally show highly diverse target preferences. This information provides new options for the engineering of plants resistant to R. solanacearum. © 2013 The Authors. New Phytologist © 2013 New Phytologist Trust.

  11. Moving Another Big Desk.

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    Fawcett, Gay

    1996-01-01

    New ways of thinking about leadership require that leaders move their big desks and establish environments that encourage trust and open communication. Educational leaders must trust their colleagues to make wise choices. When teachers are treated democratically as leaders, classrooms will also become democratic learning organizations. (SM)

  12. Effect of Furniture Weight on Carrying, Lifting, and Turning of Chairs and Desks among Elementary School Children.

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    Purwaningrum, Lu'lu'; Funatsu, Kyotaro; Xiong, Jinghong; Rosyidi, Cucuk Nur; Muraki, Satoshi

    2015-01-01

    Rearranging furniture in elementary school classrooms encourages classroom activities. In elementary schools in Indonesia and some other developing countries, usually only one style of furniture is used for all children, and the furniture is heavy and oversized for younger children. This affects their ability to carry it. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of elementary school furniture weight and children's age on performance of three carrying tasks (carrying a chair, lifting and turning a chair on a desk, and carrying both a chair and a desk together), from the ergonomics point of view. A total of 42 schoolchildren (ages 6-9; 17 Indonesian, 25 Japanese) participated in this study. Two types of Japanese chairs (Chair A and B, weight: 3.2 kg and 3.9 kg), one type of Indonesian chair (Chair C, weight: 5.0 kg), and two types of desks (height: 58 cm and 68 cm) were used. Indonesian chairs took significantly longer time to carry than the two Japanese chairs, and there was a significant negative relationship between age and task time for Chairs B and C, but not Chair A. Success rates for lifting and turning the chair declined as age decreased and chair weight increased, but were not significantly influenced by desk height. Success rates for carrying a chair and desk together significantly decreased with heavier furniture. Children aged six showed an extremely low success rate in almost all conditions. In conclusion, children's ability to carry furniture is affected by their age and furniture characteristics, especially weight. In order to encourage classroom activities in elementary school, school furniture should be of appropriate weight. Supervision for younger children is required during classroom furniture arrangement.

  13. Effect of Furniture Weight on Carrying, Lifting, and Turning of Chairs and Desks among Elementary School Children

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    Funatsu, Kyotaro; Xiong, Jinghong; Rosyidi, Cucuk Nur

    2015-01-01

    Rearranging furniture in elementary school classrooms encourages classroom activities. In elementary schools in Indonesia and some other developing countries, usually only one style of furniture is used for all children, and the furniture is heavy and oversized for younger children. This affects their ability to carry it. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of elementary school furniture weight and children’s age on performance of three carrying tasks (carrying a chair, lifting and turning a chair on a desk, and carrying both a chair and a desk together), from the ergonomics point of view. A total of 42 schoolchildren (ages 6–9; 17 Indonesian, 25 Japanese) participated in this study. Two types of Japanese chairs (Chair A and B, weight: 3.2 kg and 3.9 kg), one type of Indonesian chair (Chair C, weight: 5.0 kg), and two types of desks (height: 58 cm and 68 cm) were used. Indonesian chairs took significantly longer time to carry than the two Japanese chairs, and there was a significant negative relationship between age and task time for Chairs B and C, but not Chair A. Success rates for lifting and turning the chair declined as age decreased and chair weight increased, but were not significantly influenced by desk height. Success rates for carrying a chair and desk together significantly decreased with heavier furniture. Children aged six showed an extremely low success rate in almost all conditions. In conclusion, children’s ability to carry furniture is affected by their age and furniture characteristics, especially weight. In order to encourage classroom activities in elementary school, school furniture should be of appropriate weight. Supervision for younger children is required during classroom furniture arrangement. PMID:26053154

  14. Classroom Standing Desks and Sedentary Behavior: A Systematic Review

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    Chao, Ariana M.; Irwin, Melinda L.; Owen, Neville; Park, Chorong; Whittemore, Robin; Salmon, Jo

    2016-01-01

    CONTEXT: Reducing sedentary behaviors, or time spent sitting, is an important target for health promotion in children. Standing desks in schools may be a feasible, modifiable, and acceptable environmental strategy to this end. OBJECTIVE: To examine the impact of school-based standing desk interventions on sedentary behavior and physical activity, health-related outcomes, and academic and behavioral outcomes in school-aged children. DATA SOURCES: Ovid Embase, Medline, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Global Health, and CINAHL. STUDY SELECTION: Full-text peer-reviewed journal publications written in English; samples of school-aged youth (5–18 years of age); study designs including the same participants at baseline and follow-up; and use of a standing desk as a component of the intervention. DATA EXTRACTION: Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. RESULTS: Eight studies satisfied selection criteria and used quasi-experimental (n = 4), randomized controlled trial (n = 3), and pre–post, no control (n = 1) designs. When examined, time spent standing increased in all studies (effect sizes: 0.38–0.71), while sitting time decreased from a range of 59 to 64 minutes (effect sizes: 0.27–0.49). Some studies reported increased physical activity and energy expenditure and improved classroom behavior. LIMITATIONS: One-half of the studies had nonrandomized designs, and most were pilot or feasibility studies. CONCLUSIONS: This initial evidence supports integrating standing desks into the classroom environment; this strategy has the potential to reduce sitting time and increase standing time among elementary schoolchildren. Additional research is needed to determine the impact of standing desks on academic performance and precursors of chronic disease risk. PMID:26801914

  15. Ergonomically Correct Classrooms: Consider Students' Developmental Needs When Furnishing Your Schools.

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    Bushweller, Kevin

    1998-01-01

    Explores the ergonomic needs of students within the classroom and the mistakes schools commonly make regarding classroom furniture. Several considerations are discussed for improving desk and chair design, particularly involving computer desks, and the proper use and placement of lighting. (GR)

  16. Utilizing anthropometric data to improve the usability of desk bikes, and influence of desk bikes on reading and typing performance

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    Cho, Jay; Freivalds, Andris; Rovniak, Liza S.

    2017-01-01

    This study investigated the feasibility of using a desk bike in an office setting. Workstation measurements were introduced to accommodate 95% of the general U.S. population in using desk bikes. Reading and typing performances were compared at three different cycling conditions (no cycling, 10 and 25 watts). Thirty healthy individuals (15 female and 15 male; Age mean: 23.1, σ: 4.19) were recruited based on 5/50/95th percentile stature. Participants were required to select preferred workstation settings and perform reading and typing tasks while pedaling. According to anthropometric measurements and variability from user preference, recommended adjustable ranges of workstation settings for the general U.S. population were derived. Repeated measures ANOVA showed that pedaling had no significant effect on reading comprehension (p > .05), but had significant effect on typing performance (p < .001). A preferred level of cycling intensity was determined (mean 17.3 watts, σ: 3.69). PMID:28166871

  17. Evaluation of a workplace treadmill desk intervention: a randomized controlled trial.

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    Schuna, John M; Swift, Damon L; Hendrick, Chelsea A; Duet, Megan T; Johnson, William D; Martin, Corby K; Church, Timothy S; Tudor-Locke, Catrine

    2014-12-01

    To evaluate the effectiveness of a 3-month treadmill desk intervention in eliciting changes in physical activity and sedentary behavior among overweight/obese office workers. A randomized controlled trial was conducted among overweight/obese office workers (n = 41; mean age = 40.1 ± 10.1 years) at a private workplace. Participants were randomly assigned to a shared-treadmill desk intervention (n = 21) or a usual working condition control group (n = 20). Accelerometer-determined physical activity and sedentary behavior were measured before and after the intervention. Compared with the control group, the intervention group increased daily steps (1622 steps/day; P = 0.013) and light physical activity (1.6 minutes/hour; P = 0.008), and decreased sedentary time (-3.6 minutes/hour; P = 0.047) during working hours. Shared-treadmill desks in the workplace can be effective at promoting favorable changes in light physical activity (specifically 40 to 99 steps/minute) and sedentary behavior among overweight/obese office workers.

  18. Does a dynamic chair increase office workers' movements? - Results from a combined laboratory and field study.

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    Grooten, Wilhelmus J A; Äng, Björn O; Hagströmer, Maria; Conradsson, David; Nero, Håkan; Franzén, Erika

    2017-04-01

    Dynamic chairs have the potential to facilitate movements that could counteract health problems associated with sedentary office work. This study aimed to evaluate whether a dynamic chair can increase movements during desk-based office work. Fifteen healthy subjects performed desk-based office work using a dynamic office chair and compared to three other conditions in a movement laboratory. In a field study, the dynamic office chair was studied during three working days using accelerometry. Equivocal results showed that the dynamic chair increased upper body and chair movements as compared to the conventional chair, but lesser movements were found compared to standing. No differences were found between the conditions in the field study. A dynamic chair may facilitate movements in static desk-based office tasks, but the results were not consistent for all outcome measures. Validation of measuring protocols for assessing movements during desk-based office work is warranted. Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

  19. Adaptation and uptake evaluation of an SMS text message smoking cessation programme (MiQuit) for use in antenatal care

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    Naughton, Felix; Cooper, Sue; Bowker, Katharine; Campbell, Katarzyna; Sutton, Stephen; Leonardi-Bee, Jo; Sloan, Melanie; Coleman, Tim

    2015-01-01

    Objectives To adapt a tailored short message service (SMS) text message smoking cessation intervention (MiQuit) for use without active health professional endorsement in routine antenatal care settings, to estimate ‘real-world’ uptake and test the feasibility of its use. Design Single-site service evaluation. Setting A Nottinghamshire (UK) antenatal clinic. Participants Pregnant women accessing the antenatal clinic (N=1750) over 6 months. Intervention A single-sheet A5 leaflet provided in the women's maternity notes folder describing the MiQuit text service. Similar materials were left on clinic desks and noticeboards. Outcome measures MiQuit activation requests and system interactions were logged for two time frames: 6 months (strict) and 8 months (extended). Local hospital data were used to estimate the denominator of pregnant smokers exposed to the materials. Results During the strict and extended time frames, 13 and 25 activation requests were received, representing 3% (95% CI 2% to 5%) and 4% (95% CI 3% to 6%) of estimated smokers, respectively. Only 11 (44%) of the 25 requesting activation sent a correctly formatted initiation text. Of those activating MiQuit, and invited to complete tailoring questions (used to tailor support), 6 (67%) completed all 12 questions by text or website and 5 (56%) texted a quit date to the system. Of the 11 activating MiQuit, 5 (45%, 95% CI 21% to 72%) stopped the programme prematurely. Conclusions A low-intensity, cheap cessation intervention promoted at very low cost, resulted in a small but potentially impactful uptake rate by pregnant smokers. PMID:26493459

  20. Desk-top publishing using IBM-compatible computers.

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    Grencis, P W

    1991-01-01

    This paper sets out to describe one Medical Illustration Departments' experience of the introduction of computers for desk-top publishing. In this particular case, after careful consideration of all the options open, an IBM-compatible system was installed rather than the often popular choice of an Apple Macintosh.

  1. Are Reference Desks Dying Out?

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    Carlson, Scott

    2007-01-01

    This article examines how librarians are struggling to redefine, and in some cases eliminate, the venerable institution of reference desk services and it explores the new ways in which reference questions get answered at university libraries. These include fielding questions through e-mail, instant messaging, and other mobile technologies, making…

  2. A History of the Chemistry Division, Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C., 1927-1982.

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    1983-04-22

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  3. Polarimetric Interferometric Experiment Trials for Years 2001 and 2002: Experiment Design Ground Truthing Data Quality and Analysis

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    2003-09-01

    type as staged at sites one and two. -T.N Jt- ’I,-’ 7 "A` fl-b - "’, j’¾ liti -- S Z ANZIC D -j Z" itN L/ ’ Hrt Irk ~ SG~i’ 18 DRDC Otaw TM 2003142...initialisms .............................................................. 129 Vi DRDC Ottawa TM 2003-142 List of figures... - s - f ur e...be found in [6, 7, 8, 9]. PolSAR utilizes the information available from the polarimetric ellipse to determine the physical structure( s ) that the

  4. Five Help Desk Tips To Increase Retention Rates, Learner Satisfaction and Revenues.

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    Feldberg, Jeffrey

    2001-01-01

    Discusses the necessity of a good help desk available around the clock for students of online courses to ensure a higher retention rate. Recommends a mission that emphasizes student success as the main focus, full time employees, proper training, and short response times. (LRW)

  5. The Three-Continent, 24-Hour Help Desk: An Academic First?

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    Sykes, Jean

    2002-01-01

    Describes Follow the Sun, a computer help-desk service that takes advantage of time differences around the world to permit four universities (University of Colorado Boulder, Australia's Macquarie and Newcastle universities, and the London School of Economics) to share services and provide 24-hour support to users. (EV)

  6. 10 CFR 52.3 - Written communications.

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    2011-01-01

    ... either by mail addressed: ATTN: Document Control Desk, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC... submissions can be obtained by visiting the NRC's Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/site-help/e-submittals.html...) through (b)(7) of this section: to the NRC's Document Control Desk (if on paper, the signed original...

  7. 10 CFR 63.4 - Communications and records.

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    2011-01-01

    ... follows: (1) By mail addressed: ATTN: Document Control Desk; Director, Office of Nuclear Material Safety... the NRC's offices at 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland; ATTN: Document Control Desk: Director... obtained by visiting the NRC's Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/site-help/e-submittals.html; by e-mail to...

  8. Implementing a Help Desk at a Small Liberal Arts College.

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    Actis, Bev

    1993-01-01

    Planning for a computer use "help desk" at Kenyon College (Ohio) was constrained by very limited resources. However, careful and thorough planning resulted in a low-budget, homegrown, but highly effective facility. Staffing, training, staff communication, and marketing the service were essential elements in its success. (MSE)

  9. 10 CFR 63.4 - Communications and records.

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    2010-01-01

    ... follows: (1) By mail addressed: ATTN: Document Control Desk; Director, Office of Nuclear Material Safety... the NRC's offices at 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland; ATTN: Document Control Desk: Director... obtained by visiting the NRC's Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/site-help/e-submittals.html; by e-mail to...

  10. Guest-Service Agent. Teacher Edition.

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    Al-Harake, Mounzer

    This teacher's guide for the hospitality and tourism industry is designed to include the entry-level competencies students will need to enter any of the occupational areas identified in the front-desk section of the lodging occupations cluster. These occupations include front-desk clerk, cashier, telephone operator, guest-service agent,…

  11. 20 CFR 802.211 - Petition for review.

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    2010-04-01

    ... 20 Employees' Benefits 3 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Petition for review. 802.211 Section 802.211 Employees' Benefits BENEFITS REVIEW BOARD, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE Prereview... support such proposed result. The Longshore Desk Book and Black Lung Desk Book are not intended as final...

  12. Managing and Collecting Student Accounts and Loans: A Desk Reference for Educational Receivables Stewardship

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    Glezerman, David R.; DeSantis, Dennis

    2008-01-01

    This handy desk reference will help readers and their institutions develop and maintain a professional environment that will maximize efficiencies and provide the necessary skills to properly manage operations and portfolios while ensuring that students receive fair and equitable service and opportunities. Written for business officers, financial…

  13. Corps Operations

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    2010-11-26

    accomplishes these actions by developing, recommending, and briefing the scheme of fires, including both lethal fires and nonlethal actions (electronic...Install and operate the corps information technology help desk. Provide voice, video teleconference, e-mail—Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router...Network (NIPRNET), SECRET Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET), and other communication networks—assistance, and other help desk functions

  14. Teaching between Desks

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    Ermeling, Bradley A.; Graff-Ermeling, Genevieve

    2014-01-01

    Watch one of the Japan videos from the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS)--more specifically, mathematics video 3 on solving inequalities1--and you'll see that after giving his students a word problem to solve, the 8th grade math teacher strolls among the students' desks for almost 15 minutes, leaning over to see what…

  15. The Developing English Skills and Knowledge (DESK) Program Handbook

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    Rohloff, Jean

    2009-01-01

    The purpose of the DESK (Developing English Skills and Knowledge) Program at Louisiana State University (LSU) is to help deaf and hard of hearing students make a smooth transition from high school to postsecondary institutions and, in doing so, to ensure their academic and professional success. This handbook documents, in a "how-to"…

  16. The Peer Reference Counseling Program at Odum Library. Training Manual.

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    Lawrence, Tamiko Danielle; Thomas, Susan; Winston, Mark

    The Peer Reference Counseling Program at Valdosta State University (Georgia) is a program designed to provide students with a unique opportunity to work at the Reference Desk at Odum Library. This program employs minority students and trains them to work at the Reference Desk answering basic reference questions and utilizing as well as…

  17. ScienceDesk Project Overview

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    Keller, Richard M.; Norvig, Peter (Technical Monitor)

    2000-01-01

    NASA's ScienceDesk Project at the Ames Research Center is responsible for scientific knowledge management which includes ensuring the capture, preservation, and traceability of scientific knowledge. Other responsibilities include: 1) Maintaining uniform information access which is achieved through intelligent indexing and visualization, 2) Collaborating both asynchronous and synchronous science teamwork, 3) Monitoring and controlling semi-autonomous remote experimentation.

  18. Benchmarking Reference Desk Service in Academic Health Science Libraries: A Preliminary Survey.

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    Robbins, Kathryn; Daniels, Kathleen

    2001-01-01

    This preliminary study was designed to benchmark patron perceptions of reference desk services at academic health science libraries, using a standard questionnaire. Responses were compared to determine the library that provided the highest-quality service overall and along five service dimensions. All libraries were rated very favorably, but none…

  19. Ergonomic Based Design and Survey of Elementary School Furniture

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    Maheshwar; Jawalkar, Chandrashekhar S.

    2014-01-01

    This paper presents the ergonomic aspects in designing and prototyping of desks cum chairs used in elementary schools. The procedures adopted for the assessment included: the study of existing school furniture, design analysis and development of prototypes. The design approach proposed a series of adjustable desks and chairs developed in terms of…

  20. The Problem Patron and the Academic Library Web Site as Virtual Reference Desk.

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    Taylor, Daniel; Porter, George S.

    2002-01-01

    Considers problem library patrons in a virtual environment based on experiences at California Institute of Technology's Web site and its use for virtual reference. Discusses the virtual reference desk concept; global visibility and access to the World Wide Web; problematic email; and advantages in the electronic environment. (LRW)

  1. 75 FR 65515 - NRC Corporation, USPS Help Desk of Customer Care Center, Including On-Site Leased Workers of Volt...

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    2010-10-25

    ... DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Employment and Training Administration [TA-W-74,347] NRC Corporation, USPS Help Desk of Customer Care Center, Including On-Site Leased Workers of Volt Consulting, West Columbia, SC; Notice of Affirmative Determination Regarding Application for Reconsideration By application...

  2. 10 CFR 50.4 - Written communications.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ...: Document Control Desk, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; by hand delivery to... NRC's Web site at http://www.nrc.gov/site-help/e-submittals.html; by e-mail to [email protected] otherwise specified in paragraphs (b)(2) through (b)(7) of this section: to the NRC's Document Control Desk...

  3. Information Commons to Go

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    Bayer, Marc Dewey

    2008-01-01

    Since 2004, Buffalo State College's E. H. Butler Library has used the Information Commons (IC) model to assist its 8,500 students with library research and computer applications. Campus Technology Services (CTS) plays a very active role in its IC, with a centrally located Computer Help Desk and a newly created Application Support Desk right in the…

  4. 76 FR 71581 - Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget

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    2011-11-18

    ...., Washington, DC 20503, attention Desk Officer for the Coast Guard. (3) Hand Delivery: To DMF address above... are received in a timely manner, mark the fax, attention Desk Officer for the Coast Guard. The DMF....S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information...

  5. 77 FR 65897 - Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget

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    ...., Washington, DC 20503, attention Desk Officer for the Coast Guard. (3) Hand Delivery: To DMF address above... received in a timely manner, mark the fax, attention Desk Officer for the Coast Guard. The DMF maintains... Commandant for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information Technology. [FR Doc. 2012-26718...

  6. 75 FR 19414 - Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget: OMB Control Number...

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    ... Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, attention Desk Officer for the Coast Guard. (3) Fax. (a) To DMF, 202... the fax, attention Desk Officer for the Coast Guard. The DMF maintains the public docket for this... Guard, Acting Assistant Commandant for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information...

  7. 76 FR 66737 - Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget

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    ...., Washington, DC 20503, attention Desk Officer for the Coast Guard. (3) Hand Delivery: To DMF address above... received in a timely manner, mark the fax, attention Desk Officer for the Coast Guard. The DMF maintains... Commandant for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information Technology. [FR Doc. 2011-27755...

  8. Bibliographic Instruction and the Reference Desk: A Symbiotic Relationship.

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    Vincent, C. Paul

    1984-01-01

    This essay arguing for retention of sophisticated reference-desk service as separate from library instruction notes brief history of relationship and two fundamental reasons for separation: a "one-shot" lecture could not cover every tool useful for research needs of each individual student; and not all patrons are experiencing library instruction.…

  9. The School Desk: From Concept to Object

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    Herman, Frederik; Van Gorp, Angelo; Simon, Frank; Depaepe, Marc

    2011-01-01

    In the authors' aim to go beyond the "silent" school desk they returned to sources such as public contracts, photographs, advertising leaflets and (the often neglected) patents kept in the municipal archives of Brussels. In this article, they focus on the first half of the twentieth century and two phases of the "life-cycle" of…

  10. State-variable analysis of non-linear circuits with a desk computer

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    Cohen, E.

    1981-01-01

    State variable analysis was used to analyze the transient performance of non-linear circuits on a desk top computer. The non-linearities considered were not restricted to any circuit element. All that is required for analysis is the relationship defining each non-linearity be known in terms of points on a curve.

  11. Information Resources on Online at the Reference Desk. A Selected ERIC Bibliography.

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    Seventeen articles and reports published between 1982 and 1984 and cited in "Current Index to Journals in Education" and "Resources in Education" are listed in this bibliography on online services at the reference desk. Topics include interpersonal relations as a necessary part of the information transfer process; role of the…

  12. Help Desk Is Spelled: R-O-I

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    Villano, Matt

    2009-01-01

    Protecting one's institution's technology assets and resources is all about maximizing return on those investments--and that means driving users to take full advantage of new technology rollouts, and not sapping or overburdening help desk resources because users are not fully versed in and encouraged to use new tools. That means one will need to…

  13. Taking a Stand: The Effects of Standing Desks on Task Performance and Engagement

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    Tomiyama, A. Janet; Ward, Andrew

    2017-01-01

    Time spent sitting is associated with negative health outcomes, motivating some individuals to adopt standing desk workstations. This study represents the first investigation of the effects of standing desk use on reading comprehension and creativity. In a counterbalanced, within-subjects design, 96 participants completed reading comprehension and creativity tasks while both sitting and standing. Participants self-reported their mood during the tasks and also responded to measures of expended effort and task difficulty. In addition, participants indicated whether they expected that they would perform better on work-relevant tasks while sitting or standing. Despite participants’ beliefs that they would perform worse on most tasks while standing, body position did not affect reading comprehension or creativity performance, nor did it affect perceptions of effort or difficulty. Mood was also unaffected by position, with a few exceptions: Participants exhibited greater task engagement (i.e., interest, enthusiasm, and alertness) and less comfort while standing rather than sitting. In sum, performance and psychological experience as related to task completion were nearly entirely uninfluenced by acute (~30-min) standing desk use. PMID:28825655

  14. Seasonal changes in fish assemblage structure at a shallow seamount in the Gulf of California.

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    Jorgensen, Salvador J; Klimley, A Peter; Muhlia-Melo, Arturo; Morgan, Steven G

    2016-01-01

    Seamounts have generally been identified as locations that can promote elevated productivity, biomass and predator biodiversity. These properties attract seamount-associated fisheries where elevated harvests can be obtained relative to surrounding areas. There exists large variation in the geological and oceanographic environment among the thousands of locations that fall within the broad definition of seamount. Global seamount surveys have revealed that not all seamounts are hotspots of biodiversity, and there remains a strong need to understand the mechanisms that underlie variation in species richness observed. We examined the process of fish species assembly at El Bajo Espiritu Santo (EBES) seamount in the Gulf of California over a five-year study period. To effectively quantify the relative abundance of fast-moving and schooling fishes in a 'blue water' habitat, we developed a simplified underwater visual census (UVC) methodology and analysis framework suitable for this setting and applicable to future studies in similar environments. We found correlations between seasonally changing community structure and variability in oceanographic conditions. Individual species responses to thermal habitat at EBES revealed three distinct assemblages, a 'fall assemblage' tracking warmer overall temperature, a 'spring assemblage' correlated with cooler temperature, and a 'year-round assemblage' with no significant response to temperature. Species richness was greatest in spring, when cool and warm water masses stratified the water column and a greater number of species from all three assemblages co-occurred. We discuss our findings in the context of potential mechanisms that could account for predator biodiversity at shallow seamounts.

  15. Do Sitting, Standing, or Treadmill Desks Impact Psychobiological Indicators of Work Productivity?

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    Gilson, Nicholas D; Hall, Caitlin; Renton, Angela; Ng, Norman; von Hippel, William

    2017-10-01

    This pilot study investigated the links between psychobiological indicators of work productivity, prolonged desk sitting, and conditions whereby office workers were able to interrupt sitting using a sit-stand or treadmill desk. Twenty participants visited our laboratory and completed their own desk work in counterbalanced sit-only, sit-stand (Varidesk Pro Plus 48™), and sit-walk conditions (Infiniti TR1200-DTS™). Steady-state visually evoked potentials calculated from electroencephalography recordings during a set task at the end of the workday assessed attentional resource. Salivary cortisol samples were taken during the morning and afternoon to measure stress response. Within-subject analyses were used to compare work productivity indicators relative to condition. No significant differences in mean steady-state visually evoked potential amplitude were observed, although attentional resource allocation was found to be the most effective following the sit-stand [1.01 (0.46) μV] compared with the sit-walk [0.9 (0.28) μV] and sit-only [0.91 (0.32) μV] conditions. The mean magnitude of decrease in cortisol was most apparent when workers used treadmill (1.5 nmol/L; P = .007) and sit-stand (1.6 nmol/L; P = .001) desks, and least evident in the sit-only condition (1.0 nmol/L; P = .146). The findings highlight the potential benefits of standing or active deskwork to the allocation of attentional resources and the regulation of stress.

  16. Validation of a patient-centered culturally sensitive health care office staff inventory.

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    Tucker, Carolyn M; Wall, Whitney; Marsiske, Michael; Nghiem, Khanh; Roncoroni, Julia

    2015-09-01

    Research suggests that patient-perceived culturally sensitive health care encompasses multiple components of the health care delivery system including the cultural sensitivity of front desk office staff. Despite this, research on culturally sensitive health care focuses almost exclusively on provider behaviors, attitudes, and knowledge. This is due in part to the paucity of instruments available to assess the cultural sensitivity of front desk office staff. Thus, the objective of the present study is to determine the psychometric properties of the pilot Tucker-Culturally Sensitive Health Care Office Staff Inventory-Patient Form (T-CSHCOSI-PF), which is an instrument designed to enable patients to evaluate the patient-defined cultural sensitivity of their front desk office staff. A sample of 1648 adult patients was recruited by staff at 67 health care sites across the United States. These patients anonymously completed the T-CSHCOSI-PF, a demographic data questionnaire, and a patient satisfaction questionnaire. Findings Confirmatory factor analyses of the TCSHCOSI-PF revealed that this inventory has two factors with high internal consistency reliability and validity (Cronbach's αs=0.97 and 0.95). It is concluded that the T-CSHCOSI-PF is a psychometrically strong and useful inventory for assessing the cultural sensitivity of front desk office staff. This inventory can be used to support culturally sensitive health care research, evaluate the job performance of front desk office staff, and aid in the development of trainings designed to improve the cultural sensitivity of these office staff.

  17. My Classroom: Philippines

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    Santoro, Cerise

    2017-01-01

    In his first teaching assignment, as a fifth-grade English teacher, Edgar Manaran had only 20 desks for 48 students. Yet he was able to apply productive classroom strategies throughout his 25-hour teaching week. Some of his students sat on plastic chairs due to the shortage of desks, but that did not change the dynamic of Mr. Manaran's classes. He…

  18. Late-Night Stress on the IT Help Desk

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    Carnevale, Dan

    2007-01-01

    With more and more students--especially those taking online courses--demanding access to technology help at all hours of the day and night, colleges are responding by extending help-desk hours. More than half are open late into the evening, according to a recent survey by Educause, the educational technology consortium, and a few are available…

  19. Strengthening Education in the Muslim World. Summary of the Desk Study. Issue Paper.

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    Benoliel, Sharon

    This issue paper, one in a series that United States Agency for International Development (USAID) produces, provides analytical input to policy makers and practitioners on ways to address the pressing educational challenges in the Muslim world. The paper summarizes the findings and guidance contained in a full report of a three month desk study…

  20. Redesign of the IS/ICT Help Desk at a Spanish Public University

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    Bulchand-Gidumal, Jacques; Melian-Gonzalez, Santiago

    2010-01-01

    Faculty, administrative staff and students constantly demand more IS/ICT services in higher education institutions. Specifically, they demand high-quality user support from the university's help desk. Good service means, first of all, having enough people to provide the service. Responding to the dilemma of not being able to deliver these services…

  1. The Healthcare Administrator’s Desk Reference: A Managed Care and Health Care Contracting Dictionary for the Military Health System

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    1998-07-01

    Intermediate Care Facility ICN Internal Control Number ICU Intensive Care Unit Desk Reference 59 ID Identification IDC Independent Duty Corpsman IDFN... Intermediate Care Facility -- A less expensive healthcare setting for patients who are not in need of acute or skilled nursing care but yet need more care

  2. 76 FR 799 - Publication of Year 2010 Form M-1 With Electronic Filing Option, Notice

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    ...-EBSA (3272). Questions on completing the form are being directed to the EBSA help desk at (202) 693-8360. For questions regarding the electronic filing capability, contact the EBSA computer help desk at... working together with administrators to help them comply with this filing requirement. Copies of the Form...

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    ... following collection of information: 1625-0006, Shipping Articles. Our ICR describes the information we seek...., Washington, DC 20590-0001. (b) To OIRA, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, attention Desk Officer for..., attention Desk Officer for the Coast Guard. The DMF maintains the public docket for this Notice. Comments...

  4. How Less Is Truly More: Merging Library Support Services

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    Skellen, Kendra; Kyrychenko, Alex

    2016-01-01

    In the summer of 2010, to provide a "one-stop shop" service point to Woodruff Library patrons, the Circulation, Reference, and Learning Commons (LC) desks merged into the unified Library Service Desk (LSD) under Access Services. Last year, due to organizational changes in the library and IT, and anticipated support needs of the new LC…

  5. Aiming for Service Excellence: Implementing a Plan for Customer Service Quality at a Blended Service Desk

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    Oud, Joanne; Genzinger, Peter

    2016-01-01

    This article discusses a public service review and redesign that resulted in a blended service desk combining reference and circulation functions, staffed by nonlibrarians. The redesign implements a number of organizational structures that encourage service excellence, as found in the business literature and in examples of nonlibrary organizations…

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  17. This Is the Door... A Cumulative Tale

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    Brown, Judy

    2007-01-01

    At one time, the Caldwell High School Library at Caldwell Exempted Village Schools in Caldwell, Ohio, had two sections--the main room with the shelves, circulation desk, and tables and chairs, and an adjoining room with student desks. There was a wide opening to the back room, and glass partitions in the upper half of the wall separating the two…

  18. The 2009 DOD Cost Research Workshop: Acquisition Reform

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    2010-02-01

    2 ACEIT Enhancement, Help-Desk/Training, Consulting DASA-CE–3 Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and...Management Information System (OSMIS) online interactive relational database DASA-CE–2 Title: ACEIT Enhancement, Help-Desk/Training, Consulting Summary...support and training for the Automated Cost estimator Integrated Tools ( ACEIT ) software suite. ACEIT is the Army standard suite of analytical tools for

  19. Where Does that Electronic Resource Fit on the Library Web Page?

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    Digby, Todd R.

    2004-01-01

    The author of this article is an automation librarian, but at times he also works at the reference desk, as well as teaching library instruction and literacy classes. Working at the reference desk, he learns how users handle their library's information technology. This article explores the conclusions that the author has reached regarding the…

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  1. NASA Global Atmospheric Sampling Program (GASP) data report for tape VL0014

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    Briehl, D.; Dudzinski, T. J.; Liu, D. C.

    1980-01-01

    The data currently available from GASP, including flight routes and dates, instrumentation, data processing procedures, and data tape specifications are described. Measurements of atmospheric ozone, cabin ozine, carbon monoxide, water vapor, particles, clouds, condensation nuclei, filter samples and related meteorological and flight information obtained during 562 flights of aircraft N533PA, N4711U, N655PA, and VH-EBE from October 3, 1977 through January 5, 1978 are reported. Data representing tropopause pressures obtained from time and space interpolation of National Meteorological Center archived data for the dates of the flights are included.

  2. Exciton binding energy in GaAsBiN spherical quantum dot heterostructures

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    Das, Subhasis; Dhar, S.

    2017-03-01

    The ground state exciton binding energies (EBE) of heavy hole excitons in GaAs1-x-yBixNy - GaAs spherical quantum dots (QD) are calculated using a variational approach under 1s hydrogenic wavefunctions within the framework of effective mass approximation. Both the nitrogen and the bismuth content in the material are found to affect the binding energy, in particular for larger nitrogen content and lower dot radii. Calculations also show that the ground state exciton binding energies of heavy holes increase more at smaller dot sizes as compared to that for the light hole excitons.

  3. Adaptive implicit-explicit and parallel element-by-element iteration schemes

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    Tezduyar, T. E.; Liou, J.; Nguyen, T.; Poole, S.

    1989-01-01

    Adaptive implicit-explicit (AIE) and grouped element-by-element (GEBE) iteration schemes are presented for the finite element solution of large-scale problems in computational mechanics and physics. The AIE approach is based on the dynamic arrangement of the elements into differently treated groups. The GEBE procedure, which is a way of rewriting the EBE formulation to make its parallel processing potential and implementation more clear, is based on the static arrangement of the elements into groups with no inter-element coupling within each group. Various numerical tests performed demonstrate the savings in the CPU time and memory.

  4. Lack of conformity between Indian classroom furniture and student dimensions: proposed future seat/table dimensions.

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    Savanur, C S; Altekar, C R; De, A

    2007-10-01

    Children spend one-quarter of a day in school. Of this, 60-80% of time is spent in the classroom. Classroom features, such as workspace and personal space play an important role in children's growth and performance as this age marks the period of anatomical, physiological and psychological developments. Since the classroom is an influential part of a student's life the present study focused on classroom furniture in relation to students' workspace and personal space requirements and standards and was conducted in five schools at Mumbai, India. Dimensions of 104 items of furniture (chairs and desks) were measured as were 42 anthropometric dimensions of 225 students from grade six to grade nine (age: 10-14 years). Questionnaire responses of 292 students regarding the perceived adequacy of their classroom furniture were collected. Results indicated that the seat and desk heights (450 mm, 757 mm respectively) were higher than the comparable students' anthropometric dimensions and that of the recommendations of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) (340 + 3 mm, 380 + 3 mm seat-heights, 580 + 3 mm 640 + 3 mm desk-heights) as well as Time-Saver Standards (TSS) (381.0 mm seat-height and 660.4 mm desk-height). The depth of the seats and the desks (299 mm, 319 mm, respectively) were less than comparable students' anthropometric dimensions and the recommendations of BIS (IS 4837: 1990). Students reported discomfort in shoulder, wrist, knee and ankle regions. Based on the students' anthropometric data, proposed future designs with fixed table-heights and adjustable seat-heights along with footrests were identified.

  5. Where Did the Reference Desk Go? Transforming Staff and Space to Meet User Needs

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    Bunnett, Brian; Boehme, Andrea; Hardin, Steve; Arvin, Shelley; Evans, Karen; Huey, Paula; LaBella, Carey

    2016-01-01

    A sharp decline in the number of reference queries prompted the library administration at Indiana State University to begin a project to combine the circulation, reference, and IT desks to reduce staffing at a new consolidated service point. All faculty and staff in the reference/instruction and circulation units participated in the project. The…

  6. 75 FR 28275 - Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management and Budget; OMB Control Number...

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    ... Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, attention Desk Officer for the Coast Guard. (3) Fax. (a) To DMF, 202... the fax, attention Desk Officer for the Coast Guard. The DMF maintains the public docket for this...: May 10, 2010. M.B. Lytle, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Assistant Commandant for Command, Control...

  7. Role Reinvention, Structural Defense, or Resigned Surrender: Institutional Approaches to Technological Change and Reference Librarianship

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    LeMaistre, Tiffany; Embry, Rebecka L.; Van Zandt, Lindsey L.; Bailey, Diane E.

    2012-01-01

    In a comparative field study of ten libraries, we show how technological advances in electronic and digital resources have led to an onslaught of technology questions at the reference desk while prompting new and challenging work away from the desk. Libraries in our sample varied in their approaches to dealing with technological change, with…

  8. Lessons Learned From Transitioning PEPFAR Track 1.0 Care and Treatment Programs: Case Studies in Financial Management Capacity Building in Zambia and Botswana.

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    Kuehn, Chuck; Tidwell, George; Vhugen, Jann; Sharma, Anjali

    2015-01-01

    In 2008, the United States government mandated transition of internationally managed HIV care and treatment programs to local country ownership. Three case studies illustrate the US Health Resources Services Administration's fiscal assessment and technical assistance (TA) processes to strengthen local organizations' capabilities to absorb and manage United States government funding. Review of initial, TA and follow-up reports reveal that the 1 Botswanan and 2 Zambian organizations closed 10 of 17 financial capacity gaps, with Health Resources Services Administration assisting on 2. Zambian organizations requested and absorbed targeted TA on the basis of the consultant's desk review, their finance staff revised fiscal policies and procedures, and accordingly trained other staff. In Botswana, delays in integrating recommendations necessitated on-site TA for knowledge building and role modeling. Organizational maturity may explain differences in responsiveness, ownership, and required TA approaches. Clarifying expectations of capacity building, funding agreement, and nonmonetary donor involvement can help new organizations determine and act on intervening actions.

  9. Astronomical catalog desk reference, 1994 edition

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    1994-01-01

    The Astronomical Catalog Desk Reference is designed to aid astronomers in locating machine readable catalogs in the Astronomical Data Center (ADC) archives. The key reference components of this document are as follows: A listing of shortened titles for all catalogs available from the ADC (includes the name of the lead author and year of publication), brief descriptions of over 300 astronomical catalogs, an index of ADC catalog numbers by subject keyword, and an index of ADC catalog numbers by author. The heart of this document is the set of brief descriptions generated by the ADC staff. The 1994 edition of the Astronomical Catalog Desk Reference contains descriptions for over one third of the catalogs in the ADC archives. Readers are encouraged to refer to this section for concise summaries of those catalogs and their contents.

  10. Musical Chairs: An Innovative Teaching and Learning Method

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    Kuo, Ya-Hui

    2010-01-01

    How teaching and learning takes place in classrooms can be easily seen by the way classrooms are set up: Students' desks and chairs are arranged in rolls while teachers' desks are up front. Yet, why must teachers be the ones who lecture, why can't it be students? Would it be better or worse when teachers are the receivers and the students are the…

  11. A Simple Calorimetric Experiment that Highlights Aspects of Global Heat Retention and Global Warming

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    Burley, Joel D.; Johnston, Harold S.

    2007-01-01

    In this laboratory experiment, general chemistry students measure the heating curves for three different systems: (i) 500 g of room-temperature water heated by a small desk lamp, (ii) 500 g of an ice-water mixture warmed by conduction with room-temperature surroundings, and (iii) 500 g of an ice-water mixture heated by a small desk lamp and by…

  12. Ectopic activation of the rice NLR heteropair RGA4/RGA5 confers resistance to bacterial blight and bacterial leaf streak diseases.

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    Hutin, Mathilde; Césari, Stella; Chalvon, Véronique; Michel, Corinne; Tran, Tuan Tu; Boch, Jens; Koebnik, Ralf; Szurek, Boris; Kroj, Thomas

    2016-10-01

    Bacterial blight (BB) and bacterial leaf streak (BLS) are important diseases in Oryza sativa caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) and Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola (Xoc), respectively. In both bacteria, transcription activator-like (TAL) effectors are major virulence determinants that act by transactivating host genes downstream of effector-binding elements (EBEs) bound in a sequence-specific manner. Resistance to Xoo is mostly related to the action of TAL effectors, either by polymorphisms that prevent the induction of susceptibility (S) genes or by executor (R) genes with EBEs embedded in their promoter, and that induce cell death and resistance. For Xoc, no resistance sources are known in rice. Here, we investigated whether the recognition of effectors by nucleotide binding and leucine-rich repeat domain immune receptors (NLRs), the most widespread resistance mechanism in plants, is also able to stop BB and BLS. In one instance, transgenic rice lines harboring the AVR1-CO39 effector gene from the rice blast fungus Magnaporthe oryzae, under the control of an inducible promoter, were challenged with transgenic Xoo and Xoc strains carrying a TAL effector designed to transactivate the inducible promoter. This induced AVR1-CO39 expression and triggered BB and BLS resistance when the corresponding Pi-CO39 resistance locus was present. In a second example, the transactivation of an auto-active NLR by Xoo-delivered designer TAL effectors resulted in BB resistance, demonstrating that NLR-triggered immune responses efficiently control Xoo. This forms the foundation for future BB and BLS disease control strategies, whereupon endogenous TAL effectors will target synthetic promoter regions of Avr or NLR executor genes. © 2016 The Authors The Plant Journal © 2016 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

  13. Measures of fit and discomfort for elementary school children in Serbia.

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    Feathers, David; Pavlovic-Veselinovic, Sonja; Hedge, Alan

    2013-01-01

    Assessing physical ergonomic factors within the classroom environment creates new opportunities to support designs that promote student well-being. Student-aged anthropometric data helps guide proper desk fit assessment, therefore facilitating scholastic performance through the reduction of distractions such as physical discomfort. This study reports dimensions of fit between student anthropometry and the desk environment (classroom seating conditions), for grade-school aged children in Serbia. Measurements of the children and their desks are compared to subjective reports of discomfort. Fifty-seven elementary school students, grade 2 (ages 7-8; n=29) and grade 4 (ages 9-10; n=28), were enrolled in this study. All participants were from the same elementary school in the city of Nis, Serbia. Seventeen anthropometric measurements of students were collected using standard anthropometric instruments. Eight measurements of student work desks and chairs were also collected. Students were evaluated by a physiatrist to assess health issues and completed a novel questionnaire about musculoskeletal discomfort for different body parts. Student fit to the classroom seat and desk was assessed structurally and subjectively. Data analysis included descriptive anthropometric measurements and inferential statistics including Chi square analysis. Results indicated age-related differences in body part discomfort for grade 2 and grade 4 students, arm discomfort reported over 50% of second grade students, and neck/upper back discomfort was reported as the highest of all body parts (32%) for students in the fourth grade. Anthropometric variables and preliminary analysis of fit as it relates to reported discomfort are discussed, as are external factors of backpack use and seated video/computer-game use. International comparisons of anthropometric data are discussed and serve to inform new considerations of ergonomics research for school children.

  14. Effect of a novel two-desk sit-to-stand workplace (ACTIVE OFFICE) on sitting time, performance and physiological parameters: protocol for a randomized control trial.

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    Schwartz, Bernhard; Kapellusch, Jay M; Schrempf, Andreas; Probst, Kathrin; Haller, Michael; Baca, Arnold

    2016-07-15

    Prolonged sitting is ubiquitous in modern society and linked to several diseases. Height-adjustable desks are being used to decrease worksite based sitting time (ST). Single-desk sit-to-stand workplaces exhibit small ST reduction potential and short-term loss in performance. The aim of this paper is to report the study design and methodology of an ACTIVE OFFICE trial. The study was a 1-year three-arm, randomized controlled trial in 18 healthy Austrian office workers. Allocation was done via a regional health insurance, with data collection during Jan 2014 - March 2015. Participants were allocated to either an intervention or control group. Intervention group subjects were provided with traditional or two-desk sit-to-stand workstations in either the first or the second half of the study, while control subjects did not experience any changes during the whole study duration. Sitting time and physical activity (IPAQ-long), cognitive performance (text editing task, Stroop-test, d2R test of attention), workload perception (NASA-TLX) and physiological parameters (salivary cortisol, heartrate variability and body weight) were measured pre- and post-intervention (23 weeks after baseline) for intervention and control periods. Postural changes and sitting/standing time (software logger) were recorded at the workplace for the whole intervention period. This study evaluates the effects of a novel two-desk sit-to-stand workplace on sitting time, physical parameters and work performance of healthy office based workers. If the intervention proves effective, it has a great potential to be implemented in regular workplaces to reduce diseases related to prolonged sitting. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02825303 , July 2016 (retrospectively registered).

  15. Beyond the Reference Desk: A Study on the Effectiveness of Low-Cost Distance Library Services at California State University San Marcos

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    Olivas, Antonia P.; Chan, Ian

    2013-01-01

    Many of our reference interactions are face-to-face at a desk or in our offices. Unfortunately, not all of our students are on campus. Whether a non-traditional student or a traditional undergraduate, more of our patrons are attending online classes or attending satellite campuses with no librarians on site. It's difficult to reach these students,…

  16. UAV remote sensing capability for precision agriculture, forestry and small natural reservation monitoring

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    Šedina, Jaroslav; Pavelka, Karel; Raeva, Paulina

    2017-04-01

    For ecologically valuable areas monitoring, precise agriculture and forestry, thematic maps or small GIS are needed. Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) data can be obtained on demand in a short time with cm resolution. Data collection is environmentally friendly and low-cost from an economical point of view. This contribution is focused on using eBee drone for mapping or monitoring national natural reserve which is not opened to public and partly pure inaccessible because its moorland nature. Based on a new equipment (thermal imager, multispectral imager, NIR, NIR red-edge and VIS camera) we started new projects in precise agriculture and forestry.

  17. Analysis of reference transactions using packaged computer programs.

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    Calabretta, N; Ross, R

    1984-01-01

    Motivated by a continuing education class attended by the authors on the measurement of reference desk activities, the reference department at Scott Memorial Library initiated a project to gather data on reference desk transactions and to analyze the data by using packaged computer programs. The programs utilized for the project were SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) and SAS (Statistical Analysis System). The planning, implementation and development of the project are described.

  18. Eliminating traditional reference services in an academic health sciences library: a case study

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    Schulte, Stephanie J

    2011-01-01

    Question: How were traditional librarian reference desk services successfully eliminated at one health sciences library? Setting: The analysis was done at an academic health sciences library at a major research university. Method: A gap analysis was performed, evaluating changes in the first eleven months through analysis of reference transaction and instructional session data. Main Results: Substantial increases were seen in the overall number of specialized reference transactions and those conducted by librarians lasting more than thirty minutes. The number of reference transactions overall increased after implementing the new model. Several new small-scale instructional initiatives began, though perhaps not directly related to the new model. Conclusion: Traditional reference desk services were eliminated at one academic health sciences library without negative impact on reference and instructional statistics. Eliminating ties to the confines of the physical library due to staffing reference desk hours removed one significant barrier to a more proactive liaison program. PMID:22022221

  19. The foodscape: classification and field validation of secondary data sources across urban/rural and socio-economic classifications in England

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    2012-01-01

    Background In recent years, alongside the exponential increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity, there has been a change in the food environment (foodscape). This research focuses on methods used to measure and classify the foodscape. This paper describes the foodscape across urban/rural and socio-economic divides. It examines the validity of a database of food outlets obtained from Local Authority sources (secondary level & desk based), across urban/rural and socio-economic divides by conducting fieldwork (ground-truthing). Additionally this paper tests the efficacy of using a desk based classification system to describe food outlets, compared with ground-truthing. Methods Six geographically defined study areas were purposively selected within North East England consisting of two Lower Super Output Areas (LSOAs; a small administrative geography) each. Lists of food outlets were obtained from relevant Local Authorities (secondary level & desk based) and fieldwork (ground-truthing) was conducted. Food outlets were classified using an existing tool. Positive predictive values (PPVs) and sensitivity analysis was conducted to explore validation of secondary data sources. Agreement between 'desk' and 'field' based classifications of food outlets were assessed. Results There were 438 food outlets within all study areas; the urban low socio-economic status (SES) area had the highest number of total outlets (n = 210) and the rural high SES area had the least (n = 19). Differences in the types of outlets across areas were observed. Comparing the Local Authority list to fieldwork across the geographical areas resulted in a range of PPV values obtained; with the highest in urban low SES areas (87%) and the lowest in Rural mixed SES (79%). While sensitivity ranged from 95% in the rural mixed SES area to 60% in the rural low SES area. There were no significant associations between field/desk percentage agreements across any of the divides. Conclusion Despite the relatively small number of areas, this work furthers our understanding of the validity of using secondary data sources to identify and classify the foodscape in a variety of geographical settings. While classification of the foodscape using secondary Local Authority food outlet data with information obtained from the internet, is not without its difficulties, desk based classification would be an acceptable alternative to fieldwork, although it should be used with caution. PMID:22472206

  20. Stand Out in Class: restructuring the classroom environment to reduce sedentary behaviour in 9-10-year-olds - study protocol for a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial.

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    Clemes, Stacy A; Bingham, Daniel D; Pearson, Natalie; Chen, Yu-Ling; Edwardson, Charlotte; McEachan, Rosemary; Tolfrey, Keith; Cale, Lorraine; Richardson, Gerry; Fray, Mike; Bandelow, Stephan; Jaicim, Nishal Bhupendra; Salmon, Jo; Dunstan, David; Barber, Sally E

    2018-01-01

    Sedentary behaviour (sitting) is a highly prevalent negative health behaviour, with individuals of all ages exposed to environments that promote prolonged sitting. Excessive sedentary behaviour adversely affects health in children and adults. As sedentary behaviour tracks from childhood into adulthood, the reduction of sedentary time in young people is key for the prevention of chronic diseases that result from excessive sitting in later life. The sedentary school classroom represents an ideal setting for environmental change, through the provision of sit-stand desks. Whilst the use of sit-stand desks in classrooms demonstrates positive effects in some key outcomes, evidence is currently limited by small samples and/or short intervention durations, with few studies adopting randomised controlled trial (RCT) designs. This paper describes the protocol of a pilot cluster RCT of a sit-stand desk intervention in primary school classrooms. A two-arm pilot cluster RCT will be conducted in eight primary schools (four intervention, four control) with at least 120 year 5 children (aged 9-10 years). Sit-stand desks will replace six standard desks in the intervention classrooms. Teachers will be encouraged to ensure all pupils are exposed to the sit-stand desks for at least 1 h/day on average using a rotation system. Schools assigned to the control arm will continue with their usual practice, no environmental changes will be made to their classrooms. Measurements will be taken at baseline, before randomisation, and at the end of the schools' academic year. In this study, the primary outcomes of interest will be school and participant recruitment and attrition, acceptability of the intervention, and acceptability and compliance to the proposed outcome measures (including activPAL-measured school-time and school-day sitting, accelerometer-measured physical activity, adiposity, blood pressure, cognitive function, academic progress, engagement, and behaviour) for inclusion in a definitive trial. A full process evaluation and an exploratory economic evaluation will also be conducted to further inform a definitive trial. The primary output of this study will be acceptability data to inform the development of a definitive cluster RCT designed to examine the efficacy of this intervention on health- and education-related outcomes in UK primary school children. ISRCTN12915848 (retrospectively registered, date registered 9 November 2016).

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