Oxygen vacancies mediated ferromagnetism in hydrogenated Zn0.9Co0.1O film

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Zhang, Huiyun; Wang, Ji; Cao, Yanqiang; Guo, Xinli; Li, Qi; Du, Jun; Xu, Qingyu

2018-05-01

Zn0.9Co0.1O films were prepared by pulsed laser deposition and followed by annealing treatment in hydrogen atmosphere. Both samples show ferromagnetic behavior and saturated ferromagnetic magnetization was significantly increased by five times after the hydrogenation treatment. Co ions in both samples have been confirmed to be bivalent as substituents. Moreover, hydrogenation did not change the ZnO wurtzite structure and no segregation of Co, Co oxides or any other secondary phases were detected. Furthermore, the Co 2p3/2 peaks shift to lower energy level after hydrogenation, excluding the formation of Co-H-Co complexes. The structural characterizations clearly confirmed that the increment of oxygen vacancies was due to the hydrogenation treatment. These results indicate that the oxygen vacancies play a crucial role in mediating the ferromagnetism in Zn0.9Co0.1O film.

Incorporating Language Structure in a Communicative Task: An Analysis of the Language Component of a Communicative Task in the LINC Home Study Program

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Lenchuk, Iryna

2014-01-01

The purpose of this article is to analyze a task included in the LINC Home Study (LHS) program. LHS is a federally funded distance education program offered to newcomers to Canada who are unable to attend regular LINC classes. A task, in which a language structure (a gerund) is chosen and analyzed, was selected from one instructional module of LHS…

Porous Ni0.1Mn0.9O1.45 microellipsoids as high-performance anode electrocatalyst for microbial fuel cells.

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Zeng, Lizhen; Zhang, Wenguang; Xia, Pan; Tu, Wenqiang; Ye, Changchun; He, Miao

2018-04-15

A novel bi-component composite of porous self-assembled micro-/nanostructured Ni 0.1 Mn 0.9 O 1.45 microellipsoids as high-performance anode electrocatalyst for microbial fuel cells (MFCs) is successfully synthesized via a simple coprecipitation reaction in microemulsion and calcination method in air atmosphere. The morphology and structural characterization indicate that the as-fabricated Ni 0.1 Mn 0.9 O 1.45 product is consist of Mn 2 O 3 and NiMn 2 O 4 (n(Mn 2 O 3) : n(NiMn 2 O 4 ) = 0.35: 0.1) and has a porous microellipsoidal morphology. The microellipsoids are compose of numerous layered micro-/nanostructured blocks and the special porous microellipsoids structure of Ni 0.1 Mn 0.9 O 1.45 offers a large specific surface area for bacteria adhesion. The porous Ni 0.1 Mn 0.9 O 1.45 microellipsoids as anode electrocatalyst for MFCs exhibits excellent electrocatalytic activity to promote the extracellular electron transfer (EET) between the anode and bacteria, hence improves the performance of MFC. The MFC equipped with Ni 0.1 Mn 0.9 O 1.45 /CF anode achieves a maximum power density of 1.39 ± 0.02Wm -2 , is significantly higher than that of commercial carbon felt anode. This work proposes a new method for the synthesis of high-performance and environmentally friendly anode electrocatalyst for MFCs. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

USGS field activity 09FSH01 on the west Florida shelf, Gulf of Mexico, in February 2009

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Robbins, Lisa L.; Knorr, Paul O.; Liu, Xuewu; Byrne, Robert H.; Raabe, Ellen A.

2009-01-01

From February 24 to 28, 2009, a cruise led by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) collected air and sea surface partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2), pH, dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC), and total alkalinity (TA) data on the west Florida shelf. Approximately 1,800 data points were collected underway over a 1,300-kilometer (km) trackline using the Multiparameter Inorganic Carbon Analyzer (MICA). The collection of data extended from Crystal River to Marco Island, Florida (~400 km), and westward up to 160 km off the Florida coast. Discrete water samples were also taken at specific localities to corroborate underway data measurements. The USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (SPCMSC) assigns a unique identifier to each cruise or field activity. For example, 09FSH01 tells us that the data were collected in 2009 for the Response of Florida Shelf (FSH) Ecosystems to Climate Change project, and the data were collected during the first field activity for that study in that calendar year.

Performance of Y0.9Sr0.1Cr0.9Fe0.1O3-δ as a sulfur-tolerant anode material for intermediate temperate solid oxide fuel cells

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Bu, Yun-Fei; Zhong, Qin; Xu, Dan-Dan; Zhao, Xiao-Lu; Tan, Wen-Yi

2014-03-01

Perovskite-type Y0.9Sr0.1Cr0.9Fe0.1O3-δ maintained good chemical stability under a H2S-containing atmosphere based on results from X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) in our previous study. In this research, the YSCF-based anode was studied using H2 and H2S-containing fuels. The activity of an electrode is closely related to its material composition, lattice structure, physic-chemical properties, and morphologic structure. Therefore, the characteristics of the YSCF powders and the cell were analyzed by XRD, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The conductivities of YSCF were evaluated by four-probe method in 10% H2-N2, 1% H2S-N2 and air, respectively. Thermodynamic calculations and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis have been used to investigate the stability of the elements in YSCF upon exposure to hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in hydrogen (H2) over a range of partial pressures of sulfur (pS2) and oxygen (pO2) that are representative of fuel cell operating conditions. In addition, the performance of the complete cell (YSCF-SDC|SDC|Ag) under H2S and H2 fuel mixtures was also evaluated by electrochemical impedance spectra (EIS) and I-V and I-P curves. The emergence of FeSO4 in the sulfur treatment should play an important role in preventing further sulfur-poisoning.

Doping effects on the relaxation of frustration and magnetic properties of YMn0.9Cu0.1O3

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Xiao, L. X.; Xia, Z. C.; Wang, X.; Ni, Y.; Yu, W.; Shi, L. R.; Jin, Z.; Xiao, G. L.

2017-12-01

The crystal structure and magnetic properties of hexagonal YMn0.9Cu0.1O3 single crystal are systematically investigated. The refinement results of XRD show the lattice constant decreases, which is unusually due to the doped Cu2+ ion has a larger ionic radius than the Mn3+ ions. The XPS results show that the coexistence of Mn2+, Mn3+ and Mn4+ ions in YMn0.9Cu0.1O3 single crystal. Magnetization measurements show that Cu doped YMn0.9Cu0.1O3 and parent YMnO3 have almost the same antiferromagnetic transition temperature TN, which indicates the AFM interaction is robust in the geometry frustrated system. Because doping directly destroy some of the Mn3+ ions nets, the relaxation of frustration of Mn in-plane 2D triangular geometry network leads to the significantly decrease of Mn3+ ions AFM interaction. In addition, the coexistence and competition between the ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic interactions among the Mn2+, Mn3+ and Mn4+ ions lead to a complicated and irreversible magnetization behavior in YMn0.9Cu0.1O3 single crystal.

Temperature of Earth's core constrained from melting of Fe and Fe0.9Ni0.1 at high pressures

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Zhang, Dongzhou; Jackson, Jennifer M.; Zhao, Jiyong; Sturhahn, Wolfgang; Alp, E. Ercan; Hu, Michael Y.; Toellner, Thomas S.; Murphy, Caitlin A.; Prakapenka, Vitali B.

2016-08-01

The melting points of fcc- and hcp-structured Fe0.9Ni0.1 and Fe are measured up to 125 GPa using laser heated diamond anvil cells, synchrotron Mössbauer spectroscopy, and a recently developed fast temperature readout spectrometer. The onset of melting is detected by a characteristic drop in the time-integrated synchrotron Mössbauer signal which is sensitive to atomic motion. The thermal pressure experienced by the samples is constrained by X-ray diffraction measurements under high pressures and temperatures. The obtained best-fit melting curves of fcc-structured Fe and Fe0.9Ni0.1 fall within the wide region bounded by previous studies. We are able to derive the γ-ɛ-l triple point of Fe and the quasi triple point of Fe0.9Ni0.1 to be 110 ± 5GPa, 3345 ± 120K and 116 ± 5GPa, 3260 ± 120K, respectively. The measured melting temperatures of Fe at similar pressure are slightly higher than those of Fe0.9Ni0.1 while their one sigma uncertainties overlap. Using previously measured phonon density of states of hcp-Fe, we calculate melting curves of hcp-structured Fe and Fe0.9Ni0.1 using our (quasi) triple points as anchors. The extrapolated Fe0.9Ni0.1 melting curve provides an estimate for the upper bound of Earth's inner core-outer core boundary temperature of 5500 ± 200K. The temperature within the liquid outer core is then approximated with an adiabatic model, which constrains the upper bound of the temperature at the core side of the core-mantle boundary to be 4000 ± 200K. We discuss a potential melting point depression caused by light elements and the implications of the presented core-mantle boundary temperature bounds on phase relations in the lowermost part of the mantle.

Temperature of Earth's core constrained from melting of Fe and Fe 0.9Ni 0.1 at high pressures

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Zhang, Dongzhou; Jackson, Jennifer M.; Zhao, Jiyong

The melting points of fcc- and hcp-structured Fe 0.9Ni 0.1 and Fe are measured up to 125 GPa using laser heated diamond anvil cells, synchrotron Mossbauer spectroscopy, and a recently developed fast temperature readout spectrometer. The onset of melting is detected by a characteristic drop in the time integrated synchrotron Mfissbauer signal which is sensitive to atomic motion. The thermal pressure experienced by the samples is constrained by X-ray diffraction measurements under high pressures and temperatures. The obtained best-fit melting curves of fcc-structured Fe and Fe 0.9Ni 0.1 fall within the wide region bounded by previous studies. We are ablemore » to derive the gamma-is an element of-1 triple point of Fe and the quasi triple point of Fe0.9Ni0.1 to be 110 ± 5 GPa, 3345 ± 120 K and 116 ± 5 GPa, 3260 ± 120 K, respectively. The measured melting temperatures of Fe at similar pressure are slightly higher than those of Fe 0.9Ni 0.1 while their one sigma uncertainties overlap. Using previously measured phonon density of states of hcp-Fe, we calculate melting curves of hcp-structured Fe and Fe 0.9Ni 0.1 using our (quasi) triple points as anchors. The extrapolated Fe 0.9Ni 0.1 melting curve provides an estimate for the upper bound of Earth's inner core-outer core boundary temperature of 5500 ± 200 K. The temperature within the liquid outer core is then approximated with an adiabatic model, which constrains the upper bound of the temperature at the core side of the core -mantle boundary to be 4000 ± 200 K. We discuss a potential melting point depression caused by light elements and the implications of the presented core -mantle boundary temperature bounds on phase relations in the lowermost part of the mantle.« less

Trends in Home Smoking Bans in the U.S., 1995–2007: Prevalence, Discrepancies, and Disparities

PubMed Central

Zhang, Xiao; Martinez-Donate, Ana P.; Kuo, Daphne; Jones, Nathan R.; Palmersheim, Karen A.

2017-01-01

Background Home smoking bans significantly reduce the likelihood of secondhand smoke exposure among children and non-smoking adults. The purpose of this study was to examine national trends in a) the adoption of home smoking bans; b) discrepancies in parental smoking ban reports; and c) household and parental correlates of home smoking bans among households with underage children from 1995 to 2007. Methods We used data from the 1995/1996, 1998/1999, 2001/2002, 2003 and 2006/2007 Tobacco Use Supplement of the U.S. Current Population Survey to estimate prevalence rates and logistic regression models of parental smoking ban reports by survey period. Results Overall, the prevalence of a complete home smoking bans increased from 58.1% to 83.8% (p<0.01), while discrepancies in parental reports decreased from 12.5% to 4.6% (p<0.01) from 1995 to 2007. Households with single parent, low income, one or two current smokers, parents with less than a college education, or without infants were consistently less likely to report a home smoking ban over this period (p<0.05). Conclusion Despite general improvements in the adoption of home smoking bans and a reduction on parental discrepancies, disparities in the level of protection from secondhand smoke have persisted over time. Children living in households with single parents, low income, current smoker parents, less educated parents, or without infants are less likely to be protected by a home smoking ban. These groups are in need of interventions promoting the adoption of home smoking bans to reduce disparities in tobacco-related diseases. PMID:21813487

Using a Human Challenge Model of Infection to Measure Vaccine Efficacy: A Randomised, Controlled Trial Comparing the Typhoid Vaccines M01ZH09 with Placebo and Ty21a.

PubMed

Darton, Thomas C; Jones, Claire; Blohmke, Christoph J; Waddington, Claire S; Zhou, Liqing; Peters, Anna; Haworth, Kathryn; Sie, Rebecca; Green, Christopher A; Jeppesen, Catherine A; Moore, Maria; Thompson, Ben A V; John, Tessa; Kingsley, Robert A; Yu, Ly-Mee; Voysey, Merryn; Hindle, Zoe; Lockhart, Stephen; Sztein, Marcelo B; Dougan, Gordon; Angus, Brian; Levine, Myron M; Pollard, Andrew J

2016-08-01

Typhoid persists as a major cause of global morbidity. While several licensed vaccines to prevent typhoid are available, they are of only moderate efficacy and unsuitable for use in children less than two years of age. Development of new efficacious vaccines is complicated by the human host-restriction of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi) and lack of clear correlates of protection. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the protective efficacy of a single dose of the oral vaccine candidate, M01ZH09, in susceptible volunteers by direct typhoid challenge. We performed a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in healthy adult participants at a single centre in Oxford (UK). Participants were allocated to receive one dose of double-blinded M01ZH09 or placebo or 3-doses of open-label Ty21a. Twenty-eight days after vaccination, participants were challenged with 104CFU S. Typhi Quailes strain. The efficacy of M01ZH09 compared with placebo (primary outcome) was assessed as the percentage of participants reaching pre-defined endpoints constituting typhoid diagnosis (fever and/or bacteraemia) during the 14 days after challenge. Ninety-nine participants were randomised to receive M01ZH09 (n = 33), placebo (n = 33) or 3-doses of Ty21a (n = 33). After challenge, typhoid was diagnosed in 18/31 (58.1% [95% CI 39.1 to 75.5]) M01ZH09, 20/30 (66.7% [47.2 to 87.2]) placebo, and 13/30 (43.3% [25.5 to 62.6]) Ty21a vaccine recipients. Vaccine efficacy (VE) for one dose of M01ZH09 was 13% [95% CI -29 to 41] and 35% [-5 to 60] for 3-doses of Ty21a. Retrospective multivariable analyses demonstrated that pre-existing anti-Vi antibody significantly reduced susceptibility to infection after challenge; a 1 log increase in anti-Vi IgG resulting in a 71% decrease in the hazard ratio of typhoid diagnosis ([95% CI 30 to 88%], p = 0.006) during the 14 day challenge period. Limitations to the study included the requirement to limit the challenge period prior to treatment to 2

A 1-night operant learning task without food-restriction differentiates among mouse strains in an automated home-cage environment.

PubMed

Remmelink, Esther; Loos, Maarten; Koopmans, Bastijn; Aarts, Emmeke; van der Sluis, Sophie; Smit, August B; Verhage, Matthijs

2015-04-15

Individuals are able to change their behavior based on its consequences, a process involving instrumental learning. Studying instrumental learning in mice can provide new insights in this elementary aspect of cognition. Conventional appetitive operant learning tasks that facilitate the study of this form of learning in mice, as well as more complex operant paradigms, require labor-intensive handling and food deprivation to motivate the animals. Here, we describe a 1-night operant learning protocol that exploits the advantages of automated home-cage testing and circumvents the interfering effects of food restriction. The task builds on behavior that is part of the spontaneous exploratory repertoire during the days before the task. We compared the behavior of C57BL/6J, BALB/cJ and DBA/2J mice and found various differences in behavior during this task, but no differences in learning curves. BALB/cJ mice showed the largest instrumental learning response, providing a superior dynamic range and statistical power to study instrumental learning by using this protocol. Insights gained with this home-cage-based learning protocol without food restriction will be valuable for the development of other, more complex, cognitive tasks in automated home-cages. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

The Need for Higher Minimum Staffing Standards in U.S. Nursing Homes

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Harrington, Charlene; Schnelle, John F.; McGregor, Margaret; Simmons, Sandra F.

2016-01-01

Many U.S. nursing homes have serious quality problems, in part, because of inadequate levels of nurse staffing. This commentary focuses on two issues. First, there is a need for higher minimum nurse staffing standards for U.S. nursing homes based on multiple research studies showing a positive relationship between nursing home quality and staffing and the benefits of implementing higher minimum staffing standards. Studies have identified the minimum staffing levels necessary to provide care consistent with the federal regulations, but many U.S. facilities have dangerously low staffing. Second, the barriers to staffing reform are discussed. These include economic concerns about costs and a focus on financial incentives. The enforcement of existing staffing standards has been weak, and strong nursing home industry political opposition has limited efforts to establish higher standards. Researchers should study the ways to improve staffing standards and new payment, regulatory, and political strategies to improve nursing home staffing and quality. PMID:27103819

Using a Human Challenge Model of Infection to Measure Vaccine Efficacy: A Randomised, Controlled Trial Comparing the Typhoid Vaccines M01ZH09 with Placebo and Ty21a

PubMed Central

Jones, Claire; Blohmke, Christoph J.; Waddington, Claire S.; Zhou, Liqing; Peters, Anna; Haworth, Kathryn; Sie, Rebecca; Green, Christopher A.; Jeppesen, Catherine A.; Moore, Maria; Thompson, Ben A. V.; John, Tessa; Kingsley, Robert A.; Yu, Ly-Mee; Voysey, Merryn; Hindle, Zoe; Lockhart, Stephen; Sztein, Marcelo B.; Dougan, Gordon; Angus, Brian; Levine, Myron M.; Pollard, Andrew J.

2016-01-01

Background Typhoid persists as a major cause of global morbidity. While several licensed vaccines to prevent typhoid are available, they are of only moderate efficacy and unsuitable for use in children less than two years of age. Development of new efficacious vaccines is complicated by the human host-restriction of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi) and lack of clear correlates of protection. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the protective efficacy of a single dose of the oral vaccine candidate, M01ZH09, in susceptible volunteers by direct typhoid challenge. Methods and Findings We performed a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in healthy adult participants at a single centre in Oxford (UK). Participants were allocated to receive one dose of double-blinded M01ZH09 or placebo or 3-doses of open-label Ty21a. Twenty-eight days after vaccination, participants were challenged with 104CFU S. Typhi Quailes strain. The efficacy of M01ZH09 compared with placebo (primary outcome) was assessed as the percentage of participants reaching pre-defined endpoints constituting typhoid diagnosis (fever and/or bacteraemia) during the 14 days after challenge. Ninety-nine participants were randomised to receive M01ZH09 (n = 33), placebo (n = 33) or 3-doses of Ty21a (n = 33). After challenge, typhoid was diagnosed in 18/31 (58.1% [95% CI 39.1 to 75.5]) M01ZH09, 20/30 (66.7% [47.2 to 87.2]) placebo, and 13/30 (43.3% [25.5 to 62.6]) Ty21a vaccine recipients. Vaccine efficacy (VE) for one dose of M01ZH09 was 13% [95% CI -29 to 41] and 35% [-5 to 60] for 3-doses of Ty21a. Retrospective multivariable analyses demonstrated that pre-existing anti-Vi antibody significantly reduced susceptibility to infection after challenge; a 1 log increase in anti-Vi IgG resulting in a 71% decrease in the hazard ratio of typhoid diagnosis ([95% CI 30 to 88%], p = 0.006) during the 14 day challenge period. Limitations to the study included the requirement to limit the challenge

Carrier transport performance of Cd0.9Zn0.1Te detector by direct current photoconductive technology

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Ling, Yunpeng; Min, Jiahua; Liang, Xiaoyan; Zhang, Jijun; Yang, Liuqing; Zhang, Ying; Li, Ming; Liu, Zhaoxin; Wang, Linjun

2017-01-01

In this paper, based on the derivation of the Hecht model and Many model, we establish a new theoretical model and deduce its mathematical equation by considering an even-distributed charged center of certain concentration under constant illumination. This model helps us deeply understand the carrier transport performance of Cd0.9Zn0.1Te (CZT) under various illuminations and non-uniform distribution of the internal electric field in CZT. In our research, direct current photoconductive technology (DCPT) is applied to assess the electrical transport properties of carriers in CZT crystals, which is verified by room temperature Am-241 alpha-particle responses and charge collection efficiency test. The mobility-lifetime product ( μτ ) for carriers is extracted from fitting the Hecht model by DCPT for CZT radiated from the cathode and anode by a constant laser, respectively. Moreover, the carrier transport properties of CZT under various light intensities and during a wide range of temperatures are also taken and analyzed in detail, which enable us to develop the best performance of CZT. In addition, we figure out a method for estimating μeτe and μhτh on different positions of CZT wafer on the basis of the pixel detector that collects single polarity charge, and several corrective actions have improved the accuracy of the measurement.

Conference-EC-US Task Force Joint US-EU Workshop on Metabolomics and Environmental Biotechnology

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PI: Lily Y. Young

2009-06-04

Since 1990, the EC-US Task Force on Biotechnology Research has been coordinating transatlantic efforts to guide and exploit the ongoing revolution in biotechnology and the life sciences. The Task Force was established in June 1990 by the European Commission and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. The Task Force has acted as an effective forum for discussion, coordination, and development of new ideas for the last 18 years. Task Force members are European Commission and US Government science and technology administrators who meet annually to enhance communication across the Atlantic, and to encourage collaborative research. Through sponsoringmore » workshops, and other activities, the Task Force also brings together scientific leaders and early career researchers from both sides of the Atlantic to forecast research challenges and opportunities and to promote better links between researchers. Over the years, by keeping a focus on the future of science, the Task Force has played a key role in establishing a diverse range of emerging scientific fields, including biodiversity research, neuroinformatics, genomics, nanobiotechnology, neonatal immunology, transkingdom molecular biology, biologically-based fuels, and environmental biotechnology. The EC-US Task Force has sponsored a number of Working Groups on topics of mutual transatlantic interest. The idea to create a Working Group on Environmental Biotechnology research was discussed in the Task Force meeting of October 1993. The EC-US Working Group on Environmental Biotechnology set as its mission 'To train the next generation of leaders in environmental biotechnology in the United States and the European Union to work collaboratively across the Atlantic.' Since 1995, the Working Group supported three kinds of activities, all of which focus one early career scientists: (1) Workshops on the use of molecular methods and genomics in environmental biotechnology; (2) Short courses with theoretical

Clinical and Socio-Demographic Predictors of Home Hospice Patients Dying at Home: A Retrospective Analysis of Hospice Care Association's Database in Singapore.

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Lee, Yee Song; Akhileswaran, Ramaswamy; Ong, Eng Hock Marcus; Wah, Win; Hui, David; Ng, Sheryl Hui-Xian; Koh, Gerald

2017-06-01

Hospice care can be delivered in different settings, but many patients choose to receive it at home because of familiar surroundings. Despite their preferences, not every home hospice patient manages to die at home. To examine the independent factors associated with home hospice patient dying at home. Retrospective analysis of Hospice Care Association's database. Hospice Care Association is the largest home hospice provider in Singapore. The study included all patients who were admitted into home hospice service from January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2013. Cox proportional hazards modeling with time as constant was used to study the relationship between independent variables and home death. A total of 19,721 patients were included in the study. Females (adjusted risk ratio [ARR] 1.09, 95% CI 1.04-1.15), older patients (ARR 1.01, 95% CI 1.00-1.01), shorter duration of home hospice stay (ARR 0.88, 95% CI 0.82-0.94), fewer episodes of hospitalization (ARR 0.81, 95% CI 0.75-0.86), living with caregivers (ARR 1.54, 95% CI 1.05-2.26), doctor (ARR 1.05, 95% CI 1.01-1.08) and nurse (ARR 1.06, 95% CI 1.04-1.08) visits were positive predictors of dying-at-home. Diagnosis of cancer (ARR 0.93, 95% CI 0.86-1.00) was a negative predictor of dying-at-home. Female, older age, living with a caregiver, non-cancer diagnosis, more doctor and nurse visits, shorter duration of home hospice stays, and fewer episodes of acute hospitalizations are predictive of dying-at-home for home hospice patients. Copyright © 2017 American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Noble-metal-free carbon nanotube-Cd0.1Zn0.9S composites for high visible-light photocatalytic H2-production performance

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Yu, Jiaguo; Yang, Bin; Cheng, Bei

2012-03-01

Visible light photocatalytic H2 production from water splitting using solar light is of great importance from the viewpoint of solar energy conversion and storage. In this study, a novel visible-light-driven photocatalyst multiwalled carbon nanotube modified Cd0.1Zn0.9S solid solution (CNT/Cd0.1Zn0.9S) was prepared by a simple hydrothermal method. The prepared samples exhibited enhanced photocatalytic H2-production activity under visible light. CNT content had a great influence on photocatalytic activity and an optimum amount of CNT was determined to be ca. 0.25 wt%, at which the CNT/Cd0.1Zn0.9S displayed the highest photocatalytic activity under visible light, giving an H2-production rate of 78.2 μmol h-1 with an apparent quantum efficiency (QE) of 7.9% at 420 nm, even without any noble metal cocatalysts, exceeding that of pure Cd0.1Zn0.9S by more than 3.3 times. The enhanced photocatalytic activity was due to CNT as an excellent electron acceptor and transporter, thus reducing the recombination of charge carriers and enhancing the photocatalytic activity. Furthermore, the prepared sample was photostable and no photocorrosion was observed after photocatalytic recycling. Our findings demonstrated that CNT/Cd0.1Zn0.9S composites were a promising candidate for the development of high-performance photocatalysts in photocatalytic H2 production. This work not only shows a possibility for the utilization of low cost CNT as a substitute for noble metals (such as Pt) in the photocatalytic H2-production but also for the first time shows a significant enhancement in the H2-production activity by using metal-free carbon materials as effective co-catalysts.

46 CFR 133.09 - Equivalents.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

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46 CFR 133.09 - Equivalents.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

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Effect of two-stage sintering on dielectric properties of BaTi0.9Zr0.1O3 ceramics

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Rani, Rekha; Rani, Renu; Kumar, Parveen; Juneja, J. K.; Raina, K. K.; Prakash, Chandra

2011-09-01

The effect of two-stage sintering on the dielectric properties of BaTi0.9Zr0.1O3 ceramics prepared by solid state route was investigated and is presented here. It has been found that under suitable two-stage sintering conditions, dense BaTi0.9Zr0.1O3 ceramics with improved electrical properties can be synthesized. The density was found to have a value of 5.49 g cc-1 for normally sintered samples, whereas in the case of the two-stage sintered sample it was 5.85 g cc-1. Dielectric measurements were done as a function of frequency and temperature. A small decrease in the Curie temperature was observed with modification in dielectric loss for two-stage sintered ceramic samples.

16 CFR 0.9 - Organization structure.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

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Enhanced Electrochemical Activity and Chromium Tolerance of the Nucleation-Agent-Free La2Ni0.9Fe0.1O4+δ Cathode by Gd0.1Ce0.9O1.95 Incorporation

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Ling, Yihan; Xie, Huixin; Liu, Zijing; Du, Xiaoni; Chen, Hui; Ou, Xuemei; Zhao, Ling; Budiman, Riyan Achmad

2018-07-01

For the sake of improving the electrochemical activity and chromium tolerance of the K2NiF4-type oxide, La2NiO4+δ (LNO), with nonnucleation agents like Mn and Sr elements, the electrochemical performance and degradation were comparatively studied at two cathodes La2Ni0.9Fe0.1O4+δ (LNF) and LNF-40wt%Gd0.1Ce0.9O1.95 (LNF-GDC) on the GDC electrolyte, where 5wt%Cr2O3 incorporation provides Cr-containing atmosphere. Compared with non-doped LNO, LNF shows a higher interstitial oxygen concentration (δ = 0.298) and a lower electrical conductivity, where bivalent Ni ion, {Ni}_{Ni}^{ × }, and trivalent Ni ion, {Ni}_{Ni}^{ \\cdot }, and trivalent Fe ion on Ni-site, {Fe}_{Ni}^{ \\cdot }, were observed from the XPS measurements. LNF-GDC shows greatly reduced interfacial polarization resistances (Rp), which are only half of those of LNF, indicating a better electrochemical performance. More importantly, no significant degradation of LNF-GDC in performance has been observed under exposure of Cr-containing atmosphere at 700 °C for 350 h, while Rp of LNF increased by nearly 20%, suggesting LNF by GDC incorporation can enhance the electrochemical performance as well as chromium tolerance for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFCs).

Enhanced Electrochemical Activity and Chromium Tolerance of the Nucleation-Agent-Free La2Ni0.9Fe0.1O4+δ Cathode by Gd0.1Ce0.9O1.95 Incorporation

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Ling, Yihan; Xie, Huixin; Liu, Zijing; Du, Xiaoni; Chen, Hui; Ou, Xuemei; Zhao, Ling; Budiman, Riyan Achmad

2018-03-01

For the sake of improving the electrochemical activity and chromium tolerance of the K2NiF4-type oxide, La2NiO4+δ (LNO), with nonnucleation agents like Mn and Sr elements, the electrochemical performance and degradation were comparatively studied at two cathodes La2Ni0.9Fe0.1O4+δ (LNF) and LNF-40wt%Gd0.1Ce0.9O1.95 (LNF-GDC) on the GDC electrolyte, where 5wt%Cr2O3 incorporation provides Cr-containing atmosphere. Compared with non-doped LNO, LNF shows a higher interstitial oxygen concentration (δ = 0.298) and a lower electrical conductivity, where bivalent Ni ion, {Ni}_{Ni}^{ × } , and trivalent Ni ion, {Ni}_{Ni}^{ \\cdot } , and trivalent Fe ion on Ni-site, {Fe}_{Ni}^{ \\cdot } , were observed from the XPS measurements. LNF-GDC shows greatly reduced interfacial polarization resistances (Rp), which are only half of those of LNF, indicating a better electrochemical performance. More importantly, no significant degradation of LNF-GDC in performance has been observed under exposure of Cr-containing atmosphere at 700 °C for 350 h, while Rp of LNF increased by nearly 20%, suggesting LNF by GDC incorporation can enhance the electrochemical performance as well as chromium tolerance for intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFCs).

Redistribution of phosphorus during Ni0.9Pt0.1-based silicide formation on phosphorus implanted Si substrates

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Lemang, M.; Rodriguez, Ph.; Nemouchi, F.; Juhel, M.; Grégoire, M.; Mangelinck, D.

2018-02-01

Phosphorus diffusion and its distribution during the solid-state reactions between Ni0.9Pt0.1 and implanted Si substrates are studied. Silicidation is achieved through a first rapid thermal annealing followed by a selective etching and a direct surface annealing. The redistribution of phosphorus in silicide layers is investigated after the first annealing for different temperatures and after the second annealing. Phosphorus concentration profiles obtained thanks to time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry and atom probe tomography characterizations for partial and total reactions of the deposited 7 nm thick Ni0.9Pt0.1 film are presented. Phosphorus segregation is observed at the Ni0.9Pt0.1 surface and at Ni2Si interfaces during Ni2Si formation and at the NiSi surface and the NiSi/Si interface after NiSi formation. The phosphorus is evidenced in low concentrations in the Ni2Si and NiSi layers. Once NiSi is formed, a bump in the phosphorus concentration is highlighted in the NiSi layer before the NiSi/Si interface. Based on these profiles, a model for the phosphorus redistribution is proposed to match this bump to the former Ni2Si/Si interface. It also aims to bind the phosphorus segregation and its low concentration in different silicides to a low solubility of phosphorus in Ni2Si and in NiSi and a fast diffusion of phosphorus at their grain boundaries. This model is also substantiated by a simulation using a finite difference method in one dimension.

ResStock - Targeting Energy and Cost Savings for U.S. Homes | NREL

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ResStock - Targeting Energy and Cost Savings for U.S. Homes Science and Technology Highlights Highlights in Research & Development ResStock - Targeting Energy and Cost Savings for U.S. Homes Key discovered $49 billion in potential annual utility bill savings through cost-effective energy efficiency

A Measure of Search Efficiency in a Real World Search Task (PREPRINT)

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2009-02-16

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The perioperative surgical home (PSH): a comprehensive review of US and non-US studies shows predominantly positive quality and cost outcomes.

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Kash, Bita A; Zhang, Yichen; Cline, Kayla M; Menser, Terri; Miller, Thomas R

2014-12-01

Policy Points: The perioperative surgical home (PSH) is complementary to the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) and defines methods for improving the patient experience and clinical outcomes, and controlling costs for the care of surgical patients. The PSH is a physician-led care delivery model that includes multi-specialty care teams and cost-efficient use of resources at all levels through a patient-centered, continuity of care delivery model with shared decision making. The PSH emphasizes "prehabilitation" of the patient before surgery, intraoperative optimization, improved return to function through follow-up, and effective transitions to home or post-acute care to reduce complications and readmissions. The evolving concept of more rigorously coordinated and integrated perioperative management, often referred to as the perioperative surgical home (PSH), parallels the well-known concept of a patient-centered medical home (PCMH), as they share a vision of improved clinical outcomes and reductions in cost of care through patient engagement and care coordination. Elements of the PSH and similar surgical care coordination models have been studied in the United States and other countries. This comprehensive review of peer-reviewed literature investigates the history and evolution of PSH and PSH-like models and summarizes the results of studies of PSH elements in the United States and in other countries. We reviewed more than 250 potentially relevant studies. At the conclusion of the selection process, our search had yielded a total of 152 peer-reviewed articles published between 1980 and 2013. The literature reports consistent and significant positive findings related to PSH initiatives. Both US and non-US studies stress the role of anesthesiologists in perioperative patient management. The PSH may have the greatest impact on preparing patients for surgery and ensuring their safe and effective transition to home or other postoperative rehabilitation. There appear

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Contextual determinants of US nursing home racial/ethnic diversity.

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Davis, Jullet A; Weech-Maldonado, Robert; Lapane, Kate L; Laberge, Alex

2014-03-01

We hypothesized that for-profit/chain affiliated nursing homes, those in states with higher Medicaid reimbursement, and those in more competitive markets would have greater resident racial/ethnic diversity than nursing homes not meeting these criteria. Using 2004 Online Survey, Certification and Reporting data, Minimum Data Set, Lewis Mumford Center for Comparative Urban and Regional Research data, and the Area Resource File, we included U.S. Medicare/Medicaid certified nursing homes (N = 8950) located in 310 Metropolitan Statistical Areas. The dependent variable quantified facility-level multiracial diversity. Ordinary least squares regression showed support for the hypothesized relationships: for-profit/chain affiliated nursing homes were more diverse than nursing homes in all other ownership/chain member categories, while higher Medicaid per-diem rates, greater residential diversity, and stronger market competition were also positively associated with nursing home racial/ethnic composition. Results suggest there is room for policy changes to achieve equitable access to all levels of nursing home services for minority elders. Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Turnover, staffing, skill mix, and resident outcomes in a national sample of US nursing homes.

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Trinkoff, Alison M; Han, Kihye; Storr, Carla L; Lerner, Nancy; Johantgen, Meg; Gartrell, Kyungsook

2013-12-01

The authors examined the relationship of staff turnover to selected nursing home quality outcomes, in the context of staffing and skill mix. Staff turnover is a serious concern in nursing homes as it has been found to adversely affect care. When employee turnover is minimized, better care quality is more likely in nursing homes. Data from the National Nursing Home Survey, a nationally representative sample of US nursing homes, were linked to Nursing Home Compare quality outcomes and analyzed using logistic regression. Nursing homes with high certified nursing assistant turnover had significantly higher odds of pressure ulcers, pain, and urinary tract infections even after controlling for staffing, skill mix, bed size, and ownership. Nurse turnover was associated with twice the odds of pressure ulcers, although this was attenuated when staffing was controlled. This study suggests turnover may be more important in explaining nursing home (NH) outcomes than staffing and skill mix and should therefore be given greater emphasis.

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Communication and effectiveness in a US nursing home quality-improvement collaborative.

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Arling, Priscilla A; Abrahamson, Kathleen; Miech, Edward J; Inui, Thomas S; Arling, Greg

2014-09-01

In this study, we explored the relationship between changes in resident health outcomes, practitioner communication patterns, and practitioner perceptions of group effectiveness within a quality-improvement collaborative of nursing home clinicians. Survey and interview data were collected from nursing home clinicians participating in a quality-improvement collaborative. Quality-improvement outcomes were evaluated using US Federal and State minimum dataset measures. Models were specified evaluating the relationships between resident outcomes, staff perceptions of communication patterns, and staff perceptions of collaborative effectiveness. Interview data provided deeper understanding of the quantitative findings. Reductions in fall rates were highest in facilities where respondents experienced the highest levels of communication with collaborative members outside of scheduled meetings, and where respondents perceived that the collaborative kept them informed and provided new ideas. Clinicians observed that participation in a quality-improvement collaborative positively influenced the ability to share innovative ideas and expand the quality-improvement program within their nursing home. For practitioners, a high level of communication, both inside and outside of meetings, was key to making measurable gains in resident health outcomes. © 2013 Wiley Publishing Asia Pty Ltd.

Antituberculosis compounds from a deep-sea-derived fungus Aspergillus sp. SCSIO Ind09F01.

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Luo, Xiaowei; Zhou, Xuefeng; Lin, Xiuping; Qin, Xiaochu; Zhang, Tianyu; Wang, Junfeng; Tu, Zhengchao; Yang, Bin; Liao, Shengrong; Tian, Yongqi; Pang, Xiaoyan; Kaliyaperumal, Kumaravel; Li, Jian Lin; Tao, Huaming; Liu, Yonghong

2017-08-01

Eleven diketopiperazine and fumiquinazoline alkaloids (1-11) together with a tetracyclic triterpenoid helvolic acid (12) were obtained from the cultures of a deep-sea derived fungus Aspergillus sp. SCSIO Ind09F01. The structures of these compounds (1-12) were determined mainly by the extensive NMR, ESIMS spectra data and by comparison with previously described compounds. Besides, anti-tuberculosis, cytotoxic, antibacterial, COX-2 inhibitory and antiviral activities of these compounds were evaluated. Gliotoxin (3), 12,13-dihydroxy-fumitremorgin C (11) and helvolic acid (12) exhibited very strong anti-tuberculosis activity towards Mycobacterium tuberculosis with the prominent MIC 50 values of <0.03, 2.41 and 0.894 μM, respectively, which was here reported for the first time. Meanwhile gliotoxin also displayed significant selective cytotoxicities against K562, A549 and Huh-7 cell lines with the IC 50 values of 0.191, 0.015 and 95.4 μM, respectively.

Influence of Cobalt Doping on the Physical Properties of Zn0.9Cd0.1S Nanoparticles

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2010-01-01

Zn0.9Cd0.1S nanoparticles doped with 0.005–0.24 M cobalt have been prepared by co-precipitation technique in ice bath at 280 K. For the cobalt concentration >0.18 M, XRD pattern shows unidentified phases along with Zn0.9Cd0.1S sphalerite phase. For low cobalt concentration (≤0.05 M) particle size, dXRDis ~3.5 nm, while for high cobalt concentration (>0.05 M) particle size decreases abruptly (~2 nm) as detected by XRD. However, TEM analysis shows the similar particle size (~3.5 nm) irrespective of the cobalt concentration. Local strain in the alloyed nanoparticles with cobalt concentration of 0.18 M increases ~46% in comparison to that of 0.05 M. Direct to indirect energy band-gap transition is obtained when cobalt concentration goes beyond 0.05 M. A red shift in energy band gap is also observed for both the cases. Nanoparticles with low cobalt concentrations were found to have paramagnetic nature with no antiferromagnetic coupling. A negative Curie–Weiss temperature of −75 K with antiferromagnetic coupling was obtained for the high cobalt concentration. PMID:20672097

Influence of Cobalt Doping on the Physical Properties of Zn0.9Cd0.1S Nanoparticles.

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Singhal, Sonal; Chawla, Amit Kumar; Gupta, Hari Om; Chandra, Ramesh

2009-11-17

Zn0.9Cd0.1S nanoparticles doped with 0.005-0.24 M cobalt have been prepared by co-precipitation technique in ice bath at 280 K. For the cobalt concentration >0.18 M, XRD pattern shows unidentified phases along with Zn0.9Cd0.1S sphalerite phase. For low cobalt concentration (≤0.05 M) particle size, dXRDis ~3.5 nm, while for high cobalt concentration (>0.05 M) particle size decreases abruptly (~2 nm) as detected by XRD. However, TEM analysis shows the similar particle size (~3.5 nm) irrespective of the cobalt concentration. Local strain in the alloyed nanoparticles with cobalt concentration of 0.18 M increases ~46% in comparison to that of 0.05 M. Direct to indirect energy band-gap transition is obtained when cobalt concentration goes beyond 0.05 M. A red shift in energy band gap is also observed for both the cases. Nanoparticles with low cobalt concentrations were found to have paramagnetic nature with no antiferromagnetic coupling. A negative Curie-Weiss temperature of -75 K with antiferromagnetic coupling was obtained for the high cobalt concentration.

Phase transitions of BaTi{sub 0.9}Rh{sub 0.1}O{sub 3±δ} perovskite-type oxides under reducing environments

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Rodríguez, G.C.Mondragón, E-mail: guillermo.mondragon-rodriguez@dlr.de; Gönüllü, Y.; Ferri, Davide

2015-01-15

Highlights: • Solid solution formation BaTi{sub 0.9}Rh{sub 0.1}O{sub 3±δ} with a new wet chemical synthesis method. • Rhodium in the BaTiO{sub 3} perovskite stabilizes the hexagonal structure. • New Rh segregation mechanism for hexagonal BaTi{sub 0.9}Rh{sub 0.1}O{sub 3±δ} upon reduction. - Abstract: Perovskite-type oxides of composition BaTi{sub 0.9}Rh{sub 0.1}O{sub 3±δ} were prepared following a new chemical route that avoids the formation of hydroxyl species and precipitation, and allows the homogeneous distribution of Rh in the final mixed metal oxide. The high dispersion of Rh and the formation of the solid solution between Rh and the BaTiO{sub 3} perovskite is confirmedmore » by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and extended X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy (EXAFS). The presence of Rh stabilized the hexagonal BaTi{sub 0.9}Rh{sub 0.1}O{sub 3±δ} phase, which decomposes into barium orthotitanate (BaTi{sub 2}O{sub 4}) and metallic Rh° in reducing environment. This phase transition starts already at 700 °C and is only partially completed at 900 °C suggesting that part of the Rh present in the perovskite lattice might not be easily reduced by hydrogen. These aspects and further open questions are discussed.« less

X-ray photoemission study of the infinite-layer cuprate superconductor Sr(0.9) La (0.1) CuO(2)

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Vasquez, R. P.; Jung, C. U.; Kim, J. Y.; Kim, M. S.; Lee, S. Y.; Lee, S. I.

2001-01-01

The electron-doped infinite-layer superconductor Sr(0.9)La(0.1) CuO(2) is studied with x-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS). A nonaqueous chemical etchant is shown to effectively remove contaminants and to yield surfaces from which signals intrinsic to the superconductor dominate.

Using simple technology to prompt multistep tasks in the home for people with dementia: An exploratory study comparing prompting formats.

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Boyd, Hazel C; Evans, Nina M; Orpwood, Roger D; Harris, Nigel D

2017-05-01

Objectives To investigate the relative effectiveness of different prompts for people with dementia during multistep tasks in the home, to inform prompting technology design. Methods Nine pairs of participants (one with dementia and a partner or relative) participated at home. The participants with mild to moderate dementia (5M/4F, aged 73-86 years) functioned at the Planned or Exploratory levels of the Pool Activity Level instrument. A touchscreen computer displayed different prompts during two set tasks: "card-and-envelope" and "CD player." The trials were scored to establish the relative effectiveness of the prompts. Individual tasks were also explored. Results Text and audio prompts were each more effective than video or picture prompts for a card-and-envelope task, but this was not seen in a CD player task. The differences may be related to the type of actions within the tasks; the card-and-envelope actions were easier to convey verbally; the CD player actions lent themselves to visual prompts. Conclusions Designers of technology-based prompts for people with dementia should consider that the effectiveness of different prompts is likely to be task dependent. Familiar, unambiguous language can increase the success of tailored prompts. There are significant practical challenges associated with choosing and deconstructing everyday tasks at home.

Was The 01.09.2001 Etarpas Rockfall Detectable? Answer Using A Gis Approach

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Baillifard, F.; Jaboyedoff, M.; Rouiller, J.-D.; Sartori, M.

As a general rule, "a posteriori" studies of rock slope instabilities show that rock- falls don't occur in casual locations. First, many geomorphologic arguments allow to identify the rupture zone as sensitive; secondly, external factors such as groundwa- ter circulations, freezing and thaw cycles, etc., induce long-term solicitations of the rock mass, and thus the diminution of the resistance along the discontinuities and the probably progressive rupture of the thrust. Once the sensitive zones are detected, the global activity induced by the external factors must be assessed, and the probability of rupture may be evaluated. Taking the opportunity of a 2'000 m3 rockfall that occurred on January, 9th, 2001, along a mountain road near Sion (Switzerland), a simple method to detect rock slope instabilities was tested. In order to locate sensitive areas, a set of five criterions was chosen, using available GIS formatted data such as vectorized topographic and geological maps, and a 25 m grid DTM. The chosen criterions are: the presence of faults and screes within a short distance, the presence of a rock face, a steep slope and a road. This scaling leads to a linear rating from 0 to 5. The location of the 01.09.01 rockfall obtains a score of 5. Once applied to the entire length of the road (4 km), the present method indicates two others areas which are highly sensitive to rupture, allowing to detect the main instabilities along this road. Such methods based on rough available parameters have now to be applied to larger areas. They also must be calibrated using a survey of past events. The studied rockfall area is affected by a high probability of rupture, as far as some necessary criteria are respected: first, the structural pattern has to be unfavorable; sec- ondly, the morphological conditions have to be favorable to the action of external factors.

U.S. EPA, Pesticide Product Label, GOPHACIDE 0.1% BAIT (RODENTICIDE), 09/11/1972

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Effects of Home-Based Versus Clinic-Based Rehabilitation Combining Mirror Therapy and Task-Specific Training for Patients With Stroke: A Randomized Crossover Trial.

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Hsieh, Yu-Wei; Chang, Ku-Chou; Hung, Jen-Wen; Wu, Ching-Yi; Fu, Mu-Hui; Chen, Chih-Chi

2018-04-25

We investigated the treatment effects of a home-based rehabilitation program compared with clinic-based rehabilitation in patients with stroke. A single-blinded, 2-sequence, 2-period, crossover-designed study. Rehabilitation clinics and participant's home environment. Individuals with disabilities poststroke. During each intervention period, each participant received 12 training sessions, with a 4-week washout phase between the 2 periods. Participants were randomly allocated to home-based rehabilitation first or clinic-based rehabilitation first. Intervention protocols included mirror therapy and task-specific training. Outcome measures were selected based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Outcomes of impairment level were the Fugl-Meyer Assessment, Box and Block Test, and Revised Nottingham Sensory Assessment. Outcomes of activity and participation levels included the Motor Activity Log, 10-meter walk test, sit-to-stand test, Canadian Occupational Performance Measure, and EuroQoL-5D Questionnaire. Pretest analyses showed no significant evidence of carryover effect. Home-based rehabilitation resulted in significantly greater improvements on the Motor Activity Log amount of use subscale (P=.01) and the sit-to-stand test (P=.03) than clinic-based rehabilitation. The clinic-based rehabilitation group had better benefits on the health index measured by the EuroQoL-5D Questionnaire (P=.02) than the home-based rehabilitation group. Differences between the 2 groups on the other outcomes were not statistically significant. The home-based and clinic-based rehabilitation groups had comparable benefits in the outcomes of impairment level but showed differential effects in the outcomes of activity and participation levels. Copyright © 2018 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

An Efficient Framework for Development of Task-Oriented Dialog Systems in a Smart Home Environment.

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Park, Youngmin; Kang, Sangwoo; Seo, Jungyun

2018-05-16

In recent times, with the increasing interest in conversational agents for smart homes, task-oriented dialog systems are being actively researched. However, most of these studies are focused on the individual modules of such a system, and there is an evident lack of research on a dialog framework that can integrate and manage the entire dialog system. Therefore, in this study, we propose a framework that enables the user to effectively develop an intelligent dialog system. The proposed framework ontologically expresses the knowledge required for the task-oriented dialog system's process and can build a dialog system by editing the dialog knowledge. In addition, the framework provides a module router that can indirectly run externally developed modules. Further, it enables a more intelligent conversation by providing a hierarchical argument structure (HAS) to manage the various argument representations included in natural language sentences. To verify the practicality of the framework, an experiment was conducted in which developers without any previous experience in developing a dialog system developed task-oriented dialog systems using the proposed framework. The experimental results show that even beginner dialog system developers can develop a high-level task-oriented dialog system.

An Efficient Framework for Development of Task-Oriented Dialog Systems in a Smart Home Environment

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Park, Youngmin; Kang, Sangwoo; Seo, Jungyun

2018-01-01

In recent times, with the increasing interest in conversational agents for smart homes, task-oriented dialog systems are being actively researched. However, most of these studies are focused on the individual modules of such a system, and there is an evident lack of research on a dialog framework that can integrate and manage the entire dialog system. Therefore, in this study, we propose a framework that enables the user to effectively develop an intelligent dialog system. The proposed framework ontologically expresses the knowledge required for the task-oriented dialog system’s process and can build a dialog system by editing the dialog knowledge. In addition, the framework provides a module router that can indirectly run externally developed modules. Further, it enables a more intelligent conversation by providing a hierarchical argument structure (HAS) to manage the various argument representations included in natural language sentences. To verify the practicality of the framework, an experiment was conducted in which developers without any previous experience in developing a dialog system developed task-oriented dialog systems using the proposed framework. The experimental results show that even beginner dialog system developers can develop a high-level task-oriented dialog system. PMID:29772668

Using simple technology to prompt multistep tasks in the home for people with dementia: An exploratory study comparing prompting formats

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Evans, Nina M; Orpwood, Roger D; Harris, Nigel D

2015-01-01

Objectives To investigate the relative effectiveness of different prompts for people with dementia during multistep tasks in the home, to inform prompting technology design. Methods Nine pairs of participants (one with dementia and a partner or relative) participated at home. The participants with mild to moderate dementia (5M/4F, aged 73–86 years) functioned at the Planned or Exploratory levels of the Pool Activity Level instrument. A touchscreen computer displayed different prompts during two set tasks: “card-and-envelope” and “CD player.” The trials were scored to establish the relative effectiveness of the prompts. Individual tasks were also explored. Results Text and audio prompts were each more effective than video or picture prompts for a card-and-envelope task, but this was not seen in a CD player task. The differences may be related to the type of actions within the tasks; the card-and-envelope actions were easier to convey verbally; the CD player actions lent themselves to visual prompts. Conclusions Designers of technology-based prompts for people with dementia should consider that the effectiveness of different prompts is likely to be task dependent. Familiar, unambiguous language can increase the success of tailored prompts. There are significant practical challenges associated with choosing and deconstructing everyday tasks at home. PMID:26428634

Effectiveness of Mailing "Bathing without a Battle" to All US Nursing Homes

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Calleson, Diane C.; Sloane, Philip D.; Cohen, Lauren W.

2006-01-01

An educational CD-ROM/video program was developed to educate nursing home staff about two research-based techniques for reducing agitation and aggression during bathing of persons with Alzheimer's disease, including person-centered showering and the towel bath. This educational program was distributed free of charge to all 15,453 US nursing homes…

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Pressure effect on spin-glass behavior in Ce0.9Er0.1Al2

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Wakiya, Kazuhei; Hu, Guanghui; Fuseya, Ryohei; Ohashi, Masashi; Uehara, Masatomo; Umehara, Izuru

2018-05-01

The dc magnetization and ac susceptibility of the Laves phase compound Ce0.9Er0.1Al2 have been measured at ambient and high pressures up to 1.1 GPa. The ac susceptibility shows a peak at around Tf 2.5 K, and Tf shifts to higher temperatures with an increase in the measuring frequency. Below Tf, the zero-field-cooled (ZFC) and field-cooled (FC) dc magnetizations separate from each other. Furthermore, long-time magnetic relaxation behavior is observed. These results indicate that a spin-glass state is formed below Tf. We found that the Tf determined by dc magnetization measurement decreases with an increase in pressure.

24 CFR 982.610 - Group home: Who may reside in a group home.

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24 CFR 982.610 - Group home: Who may reside in a group home.

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2013-04-01

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24 CFR 982.610 - Group home: Who may reside in a group home.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

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24 CFR 982.610 - Group home: Who may reside in a group home.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

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Single-Family Energy Auditor Job Task Analysis

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

Head, Heather R.; Kurnik, Charles W.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is contracted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) to develop and maintain the resources under the Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals (GHEP) project. As part of the GHEP strategy to increase the quality of work conducted for single-family, residential energy-efficiency retrofits, the Home Energy Professionals Job Task Analysis are used as the foundation for quality training programs and trainers.

Factors That May Explain Differences between Home and Clinic Meal Preparation Task Assessments in Frail Older Adults

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Provencher, Veronique; Demers, Louise; Gelinas, Isabelle

2012-01-01

Meal preparation assessments conducted in clinical environments (such as rehabilitation settings) might not reflect frail patients' performance at home. In addition, factors that may explain differences in performance between settings remain unknown. The aim of this study was to compare home and clinic performance on meal preparation tasks in…

Trends in salaries of obstetrics-gynecology faculty, 2000-01 to 2008-09.

PubMed

Rayburn, William F; Fullilove, Anne M; Scroggs, James A; Schrader, Ronald M

2011-01-01

We sought to determine whether downward trends in inflation-adjusted salaries (1989-99) continued for obstetrics and gynecology faculty. Data were gathered from the Faculty Salary Survey from the Association of American Medical Colleges for academic years 2001 through 2009. We compared median physician salaries adjusted for inflation according to rank and specialty. While faculty compensation increased by 24.8% (2.5% annually), change in salaries was comparable to the cumulative inflation rate (21.3%). Salaries were consistently highest among faculty in gynecologic oncology (P < .001), next highest among maternal-fetal medicine specialists (P < .001), and were not significantly different between general obstetrics-gynecology and reproductive-endocrinology-infertility. Inflation-adjusted growth of salaries in general obstetrics-gynecology was not significantly different from that in general internal medicine and pediatrics. Growth in salaries of physician faculty in obstetrics and gynecology increased from 2000-01 through 2008-09 with real purchasing power keeping pace with inflation. Copyright © 2011 Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.

46 CFR 160.072-09 - Manufacturer notification.

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2010-10-01

... 46 Shipping 6 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Manufacturer notification. 160.072-09 Section 160.072-09 Shipping COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND MATERIALS: SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT Distress Signals for Boats, Orange Flag § 160.072-09...

Enhanced methane steam reforming activity and electrochemical performance of Ni0.9Fe0.1-supported solid oxide fuel cells with infiltrated Ni-TiO2 particles

PubMed Central

Li, Kai; Jia, Lichao; Wang, Xin; Pu, Jian; Chi, Bo; Li, Jian

2016-01-01

Ni0.9Fe0.1 alloy-supported solid oxide fuel cells with NiTiO3 (NTO) infiltrated into the cell support from 0 to 4 wt.% are prepared and investigated for CH4 steam reforming activity and electrochemical performance. The infiltrated NiTiO3 is reduced to TiO2-supported Ni particles in H2 at 650 °C. The reforming activity of the Ni0.9Fe0.1-support is increased by the presence of the TiO2-supported Ni particles; 3 wt.% is the optimal value of the added NTO, corresponding to the highest reforming activity, resistance to carbon deposition and electrochemical performance of the cell. Fueled wet CH4 at 100 mL min−1, the cell with 3 wt.% of NTO demonstrates a peak power density of 1.20 W cm−2 and a high limiting current density of 2.83 A cm−2 at 650 °C. It performs steadily for 96 h at 0.4 A cm−2 without the presence of deposited carbon in the Ni0.9Fe0.1-support and functional anode. Five polarization processes are identified by deconvoluting and data-fitting the electrochemical impedance spectra of the cells under the testing conditions; and the addition of TiO2-supported Ni particles into the Ni0.9Fe0.1-support reduces the polarization resistance of the processes ascribed to CH4 steam reforming and gas diffusion in the Ni0.9Fe0.1-support and functional anode. PMID:27775092

E-cigarette use among US adolescents: secondhand smoke at home matters.

PubMed

Zhang, Xiao; Pu, Jia

2016-03-01

To examine the association of family smoking status and exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) at home with the use of electronic cigarettes among US adolescents, in particular the medication effect of SHS on the association between family smoking status and electronic cigarette use. Data from the 2013 National Youth Tobacco Survey were used and logistic regressions were conducted to model electronic cigarettes use. The mediation effect of SHS was tested using the Sobel-Goodman mediation test. Overall, 8.1 % of the US adolescents reported ever use of e-cigarettes. Among both the overall population and never-cigarette smokers, adolescents living in smoker households were significantly more likely to report ever use of e-cigarettes (p < 0.05). However, the associations were attenuated after including SHS exposure at home during the past 7 days. SHS exposure at home was positively associated with ever use of e-cigarettes, adjusting for family smoking status (p < 0.05). The association between smoking habits of the family and e-cigarette use was mediated through SHS exposure. The promotion of smoke-free home rules may help prevent the uptake of e-cigarettes among teenagers.

Synthesis and characterization of structural, morphological and photosensor properties of Cu0.1Zn0.9S thin film prepared by a facile chemical method

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Gubari, Ghamdan M. M.; Ibrahim Mohammed S., M.; Huse, Nanasaheb P.; Dive, Avinash S.; Sharma, Ramphal

2018-05-01

The Cu0.1Zn0.9S thin film was grown by facile chemical bath deposition (CBD) method on glass substrates at 60°C. The structural, morphological, photosensor properties of the as-grown thin film has been investigated. The structural and phase confirmation of the as-grown thin film was carried out by X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique and Raman spectroscopy. The FE-SEM images showed that the thin films are well covered with material on an entire glass substrate. From the optical absorption spectrum, the direct band gap energy for the Cu0.1Zn0.9S thin film was found to be ˜3.16 eV at room temperature. The electrical properties were measured at room temperature in the voltage range ±2.5 V, showed a drastic enhancement in current under light illumination with the highest photosensitivity of ˜72 % for 260 W.

Influence of the heterostructure design on the optical properties of GaN and Al0.1Ga0.9N quantum dots for ultraviolet emission

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Matta, S.; Brault, J.; Ngo, T. H.; Damilano, B.; Korytov, M.; Vennéguès, P.; Nemoz, M.; Massies, J.; Leroux, M.; Gil, B.

2017-08-01

The optical properties of AlyGa1-yN quantum dots (QDs), with y = 0 or y = 0.1, in an AlxGa1-xN matrix are studied. The influence of the QD layer design is investigated pointing out the correlations between the QD structural and optical properties. In a first part, the role of the epitaxial strain in the dot self-assembling process is studied by fabricating GaN QD layers on different AlxGa1-xN layers with 0.5 ≤ x ≤ 0.7. Photoluminescence (PL) measurements show the main influence of the increase of the internal electric field (Fint) on the QD optical response inducing a strong red shift in the emission energy as x increases. Time resolved combined with temperature dependent PL measurements enabled the estimation of the QD internal quantum efficiencies at low temperature showing values around 50%. In addition, a PL integrated intensity ratio up to 74% is shown, between 300 and 9 K. In the second part, the design of Al0.1Ga0.9N QDs was investigated, by varying the Al0.1Ga0.9N amount deposited. An increase of the transition energy (from 3.65 eV up to 3.83 eV) is obtained while decreasing the deposited amount. Calculations of the ground state transition energies as a function of the Al0.1Ga0.9N dot height give a value of Fint around 2.0 ± 0.5 MV/cm. Therefore, the propensity of Al0.1Ga0.9N dots to emit at much higher energies than GaN dots (a PL shift of ˜1 eV using a low excitation power) is seen as the consequence of the reduced Fint together with their smaller sizes.

Air Conditioning in Nearly 100 Million U.S. Homes

EIA Publications

2011-01-01

Except in the temperate climate regions along the West Coast, air conditioners (AC) are now standard equipment in most U.S. homes. As recently as 1993, only 68% of all occupied housing units had AC. The latest results from the 2009 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) show that 87% of U.S. households are now equipped with AC. This growth occurred among all housing types and in every Census region. Wider use has coincided with much improved energy efficiency standards for AC equipment, a population shift to hotter and more humid regions, and a housing boom during which average housing sizes increased.

Shape-Control of a 0D/1D NaFe0.9Mn0.1PO4 Nano-Complex by Electrospinning

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Shin, Mi-Ra; Son, Jong-Tae

2018-03-01

NaFePO4 with a maricite structure was one of the most promising candidates for sodium ion batteries (SIBs) due to its advantages of environmental friendly and having low cost. However, it has low electrochemical conductivity and energy density, which impose limitations on its application as commercial cathode materials. In this study, other transition-metal ions such as Mn2+ were substituted into the iron (Fe2+) site in NaFePO4 to increase the surface area and the number of nanofibers in the prepared one-dimensional (1D) nano-sized material with 0D/1D dimensions to enhance the energy density. Also, the 0D/1D NaFe0.9Mn0.1PO4 cathode material has increased electrochemical conductivity because the fiber size was reduced to the nano-scale level by using the electrospinning method in order to decrease the diffusion path of Na-ions. The morphology of the 0D/1D nanofiber was evaluated by Field-emission scanning electron microscope and atomic force microscope analyses. The NaFe0.9Mn0.1PO4 nanofibers had a diameter of approximately 180 nm, while the spherical particle had a diameter 1 μm. The 0D/1D nano-sized cathode material show a discharge capacity of 27 mAhg -1 at a 0.05 C rate within the 2.0 4.5 V voltage range and a low R ct of 110 Ω.

The magnetic transition temperature tuned by strain in YMn0.9Ru0.1O3 thin films

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Yang, L. P.; Zhang, A. M.; Wang, K.; Wu, X. S.; Zhai, Z. Y.

2018-05-01

Epitaxial orthorhombic YMn0.9Ru0.1O3 films with different thickness have been grown on (001)-SrTiO3 substrates by pulsed laser deposition (PLD). The crystal structure is well investigated by X-ray Diffraction. It is found that the out-of-plane parameter c slowly increases with decreasing thickness of samples because of the tensile strain between the films and substrates along c axis. The lengths of in-plane Mn-O bonds expand with the enhancement of strains, which is proved by Raman scatting. The magnetic measurements reveal that there exist two magnetic transition temperatures TN1 and TN2. The TN1 is close to that of orthorhombic YMnO3 bulk. With decreasing thickness of the films, TN1 keeps almost constant because of the small stain along c-axis. TN2, however, obviously increases from 117 K to 134 K, which could be related to the expansion of in-plane Mn-O bonds. Results show that the magnetic transition temperature of YMn0.9Ru0.1O3 films can be sensitively manipulated by the strain of the films.

Assessment of the U.S. Department of Energy's Home Energy Scoring Tool

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Roberts, David; Merket, Noel; Polly, Ben

2012-07-01

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) conducted a series of assessments of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) proposed Home Energy Scoring Tool (HEST). This report is an assessment of the 4/27/2012 release of HEST. Predictions of electric and natural gas consumption were compared with weather-normalized utility billing data for a mixture of newer and older homes located in Oregon, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Carolina and Texas.

Single-Family Quality Control Inspector Job Task Analysis

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Head, Heather R; Kurnik, Charles W

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is contracted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) to develop and maintain the resources under the Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals (GHEP) project. As part of the GHEP strategy to increase the quality of work conducted for single-family, residential energy-efficiency retrofits, the Home Energy Professionals Job Task Analysis are used as the foundation for quality training programs and trainers.

LaFe 0.9Ni 0.1O 3 perovskite catalyst with enhanced activity and coke-resistance for dry reforming of ethane

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Zhao, Baohuai; Yan, Binhang; Yao, Siyu

In this work, a LaFe 0.9Ni 0.1O 3 perovskite catalyst was evaluated for dry reforming of ethane (DRE), with two conventional oxide supported Ni catalysts (Ni/La 2O 3 and NiFe/La 2O 3) being used as references. LaFe 0.9Ni 0.1O 3 showed the best activity and high coke-/sintering-resistance. TEM, TGA, and Raman characterizations confirmed that the deactivation of Ni/La 2O 3 was owing to the growth of Ni particles and the accumulation of coke, although the formation of La 2O 2CO 3 was able to remove part of the coke during the reaction. The introduction of Fe-related species inhibited the cokemore » formation while decreased the activity due to the loss of active sites. A portion of Ni ions in the perovskite lattice could be reduced to form highly dispersed and stable Ni nanoparticles on the surface during the reaction and oxygen vacancies were left in the perovskite lattice. Pulse reactor studies revealed that the oxygen vacancies in the perovskite could facilitate the activation and dissociation of CO 2 to form CO and reactive oxygen species. Additionally, C 2H 6 was activated with the assistance of oxygen from the surface or subsurface of LaFe 0.9Ni 0.1O 3 to form CO, rather than directly dissociated to surface carbon species as observed over Ni/La 2O 3.« less

LaFe 0.9Ni 0.1O 3 perovskite catalyst with enhanced activity and coke-resistance for dry reforming of ethane

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Zhao, Baohuai; Yan, Binhang; Yao, Siyu; ...

2017-12-29

In this work, a LaFe 0.9Ni 0.1O 3 perovskite catalyst was evaluated for dry reforming of ethane (DRE), with two conventional oxide supported Ni catalysts (Ni/La 2O 3 and NiFe/La 2O 3) being used as references. LaFe 0.9Ni 0.1O 3 showed the best activity and high coke-/sintering-resistance. TEM, TGA, and Raman characterizations confirmed that the deactivation of Ni/La 2O 3 was owing to the growth of Ni particles and the accumulation of coke, although the formation of La 2O 2CO 3 was able to remove part of the coke during the reaction. The introduction of Fe-related species inhibited the cokemore » formation while decreased the activity due to the loss of active sites. A portion of Ni ions in the perovskite lattice could be reduced to form highly dispersed and stable Ni nanoparticles on the surface during the reaction and oxygen vacancies were left in the perovskite lattice. Pulse reactor studies revealed that the oxygen vacancies in the perovskite could facilitate the activation and dissociation of CO 2 to form CO and reactive oxygen species. Additionally, C 2H 6 was activated with the assistance of oxygen from the surface or subsurface of LaFe 0.9Ni 0.1O 3 to form CO, rather than directly dissociated to surface carbon species as observed over Ni/La 2O 3.« less

U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home Implementation

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VonThoma, E.; Mosiman, G.

This report documents the process and outcomes involved in achieving the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program certification standards while helping homebuilders in Climate Zones 5 and 6 in the Upper Midwest achieve ZERH certification.

Smoke-free rules and secondhand smoke exposure in homes and vehicles among US adults, 2009-2010.

PubMed

King, Brian A; Dube, Shanta R; Homa, David M

2013-05-16

An increasing number of US states and localities have implemented comprehensive policies prohibiting tobacco smoking in all indoor areas of public places and worksites. However, private settings such as homes and vehicles remain a major source of exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) for many people. This study assessed the prevalence and correlates of voluntary smoke-free rules and SHS exposure in homes and vehicles among US adults. We obtained data from the 2009-2010 National Adult Tobacco Survey, a landline and cellular-telephone survey of adults aged 18 years or older residing in the 50 US states or the District of Columbia. We calculated national and state estimates of smoke-free rules and past-7-day SHS exposure in homes and vehicles and examined national estimates by sex, age, race/ethnicity, and education. The national prevalence of voluntary smoke-free home rules was 81.1% (state range, 67.9%-92.9%), and the prevalence of household smoke-free vehicle rules was 73.6% (state range, 58.6%-85.8%). Among nonsmokers, the prevalence of SHS exposure was 6.0% in homes (state range, 2.4%-13.0%) and 9.2% in vehicles (state range, 4.8%-13.7%). SHS exposure among nonsmokers was greatest among men, younger adults, non-Hispanic blacks, and those with a lower level of education. Most US adults report having voluntary smoke-free home and vehicle rules; however, millions of people remain exposed to SHS in these environments. Disparities in exposure also exist among certain states and subpopulations. Efforts are needed to warn about the dangers of SHS and to promote voluntary smoke-free home and vehicle rules.

77 FR 6786 - U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Public Meeting and Public Comment

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2012-02-09

... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration U.S. Coral Reef Task Force... of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force. The meeting will be held in Washington, DC This meeting, the 27th [[Page 6787

Budget Perspectives and Proposed Commission Recommendations. Report 09-01b

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Woolfork, Kevin

2009-01-01

The Governor's proposed 2009-10 budget for California postsecondary education seeks to close a two-year deficit of nearly $42 billion. The budget proposes $17.4 billion in spending reductions for 2008-09 and 2009-10, and proposes $14.3 billion in new revenues through tax and fee increases. The budget also assumes $10 billion in external borrowing…

STOPP/START Medication Criteria Modified for US Nursing Home Setting

PubMed Central

Khodyakov, Dmitry; Ochoa, Aileen; Olivieri-Mui, Brianne L.; Bouwmeester, Carla; Zarowitz, Barbara J.; Patel, Meenakshi; Ching, Diana; Briesacher, Becky

2016-01-01

STRUCTURED ABSTRACT BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES A barrier to assessing the quality of prescribing in nursing homes (NH) is the lack of explicit criteria for this setting. Our objective was to develop a set of prescribing indicators measurable with available data from electronic nursing home databases by adapting the European-based 2014 STOPP/START criteria of potentially inappropriate and underused medications for the US setting. DESIGN A two-stage expert panel process. In first stage, investigator team reviewed 114 criteria for compatibility and measurability. In second stage, we convened an online modified e-Delphi (OMD) panel to rate the validity of criteria and two webinars to identify criteria with highest relevance to US NHs. PARTICIPANTS Seventeen experts with recognized reputations in NH care participated in the e-Delphi panel and 12 in the webinar. MEASUREMENTS Compatibility and measurability were assessed by comparing criteria to US terminology/setting standards and data elements in NH databases. Validity was rated with a 9-point Likert-type scale (1=not valid at all, 9=highly valid). Mean, median, interpercentile ranges, and agreement were determined for each criterion score. Relevance was determined by ranking the mean panel ratings on criteria that reached agreement; half of the criteria with the highest mean values were reviewed and approved by the webinar participants. RESULTS Fifty-three STOPP/START criteria were deemed as compatible with US setting and measurable using data from electronic NH databases. E-Delphi panelists rated 48 criteria as valid for US NHs. Twenty-four criteria were deemed as most relevant, consisting of 22 measures of potentially inappropriate medications and 2 measures of underused medications. CONCLUSION This study created the first explicit criteria for assessing the quality of prescribing in US NHs. PMID:28008599

Dynamic Octahedral Breathing in Oxygen-Deficient Ba(0.9)Co(0.7)Fe(0.2)Nb(0.1)O(3-δ) Perovskite Performing as a Cathode in Intermediate-Temperature SOFC.

PubMed

Gong, Yudong; Sun, Chunwen; Huang, Qiu-an; Alonso, Jose Antonio; Fernández-Díaz, Maria Teresa; Chen, Liquan

2016-03-21

Ba(0.9)Co(0.7)Fe(0.2)Nb(0.1)O(3-δ) outperforms as a cathode in solid-oxide fuel cells (SOFC), at temperatures as low as 700-750 °C. The microscopical reason for this performance was investigated by temperature-dependent neutron powder diffraction (NPD) experiments. In the temperature range of 25-800 °C, Ba(0.9)Co(0.7)Fe(0.2)Nb(0.1)O(3-δ) shows a perfectly cubic structure (a = a0), with a significant oxygen deficiency in a single oxygen site, that substantially increases at the working temperatures of a SOFC. The anisotropic thermal motion of oxygen atoms considerably rises with T, reaching B(eq) ≈ 5 Å(2) at 800 °C, with prolate cigar-shaped, anisotropic vibration ellipsoids that suggest a dynamic breathing of the octahedra as oxygen ions diffuse across the structure by a vacancies mechanism, thus implying a significant ionic mobility that could be described as a molten oxygen sublattice. The test cell with a La(0.8)Sr(0.2)Ga(0.83)Mg(0.17)O(3-δ) electrolyte (∼300 μm in thickness)-supported configuration yields a peak power density of 0.20 and 0.40 W cm(-2) at temperatures of 700 and 750 °C, respectively, with pure H2 as fuel and ambient air as oxidant. The electrochemical impedance spectra (EIS) evolution with time of the symmetric cathode fuel cell measured at 750 °C shows that the Ba(0.9)Co(0.7)Fe(0.2)Nb(0.1)O(3-δ) cathode possesses a superior ORR catalytic activity and long-term stability. The mixed electronic-ionic conduction properties of Ba(0.9)Co(0.7)Fe(0.2)Nb(0.1)O(3-δ) account for its good performance as an oxygen-reduction catalyst.

Healthcare costs attributable to secondhand smoke exposure at home for U.S. adults.

PubMed

Yao, Tingting; Sung, Hai-Yen; Wang, Yingning; Lightwood, James; Max, Wendy

2018-03-01

To estimate healthcare costs attributable to secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure at home among nonsmoking adults (18+) in the U.S. We analyzed data on nonsmoking adults (N=67,735) from the 2000, 2005, and 2010 (the latest available data on SHS exposure at home) U.S. National Health Interview Surveys. This study was conducted from 2015 to 2017. We examined hospital nights, home care visits, doctor visits, and emergency room (ER) visits. For each, we analyzed the association of SHS exposure at home with healthcare utilization with a Zero-Inflated Poisson regression model controlling for socio-demographic and other risk characteristics. Excess healthcare utilization attributable to SHS exposure at home was determined and multiplied by unit costs derived from the 2014 Medical Expenditures Panel Survey to determine annual SHS-attributable healthcare costs. SHS exposure at home was positively associated with hospital nights and ER visits, but was not statistically associated with home care visits and doctor visits. Exposed adults had 1.28 times more hospital nights and 1.16 times more ER visits than non-exposed adults. Annual SHS-attributable healthcare costs totaled $4.6 billion (including $3.8 billion for hospital nights and $0.8 billion for ER visits, 2014 dollars) in 2000, $2.1 billion (including $1.8 billion for hospital nights and $0.3 billion for ER visits) in 2005, and $1.9 billion (including $1.6 billion for hospital nights and $0.4 billion for ER visits) in 2010. SHS-attributable costs remain high, but have fallen over time. Tobacco control efforts are needed to further reduce SHS exposure at home and associated healthcare costs. Copyright © 2017. Published by Elsevier Inc.

40 CFR 61.09 - Notification of startup.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

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40 CFR 61.09 - Notification of startup.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

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40 CFR 61.09 - Notification of startup.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

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40 CFR 61.09 - Notification of startup.

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2014-07-01

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40 CFR 61.09 - Notification of startup.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

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10 CFR 1705.09 - Disclosure of records to third parties.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... 10 Energy 4 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Disclosure of records to third parties. 1705.09 Section 1705.09 Energy DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD PRIVACY ACT § 1705.09 Disclosure of records to third parties. Records subject to the Privacy Act that are requested by any person other than the...

10 CFR 1705.09 - Disclosure of records to third parties.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... 10 Energy 4 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Disclosure of records to third parties. 1705.09 Section 1705.09 Energy DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD PRIVACY ACT § 1705.09 Disclosure of records to third parties. Records subject to the Privacy Act that are requested by any person other than the...

10 CFR 1705.09 - Disclosure of records to third parties.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... 10 Energy 4 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Disclosure of records to third parties. 1705.09 Section 1705.09 Energy DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD PRIVACY ACT § 1705.09 Disclosure of records to third parties. Records subject to the Privacy Act that are requested by any person other than the...

10 CFR 1705.09 - Disclosure of records to third parties.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 10 Energy 4 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Disclosure of records to third parties. 1705.09 Section 1705.09 Energy DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD PRIVACY ACT § 1705.09 Disclosure of records to third parties. Records subject to the Privacy Act that are requested by any person other than the...

10 CFR 1705.09 - Disclosure of records to third parties.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... 10 Energy 4 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Disclosure of records to third parties. 1705.09 Section 1705.09 Energy DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD PRIVACY ACT § 1705.09 Disclosure of records to third parties. Records subject to the Privacy Act that are requested by any person other than the...

46 CFR 42.09-20 - Surveys of foreign vessels.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

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46 CFR 42.09-20 - Surveys of foreign vessels.

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2013-10-01

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46 CFR 42.09-20 - Surveys of foreign vessels.

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2010-10-01

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46 CFR 42.09-20 - Surveys of foreign vessels.

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2011-10-01

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46 CFR 42.09-20 - Surveys of foreign vessels.

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2014-10-01

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The Demand Reduction Potential of Smart Appliances in U.S. Homes

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Makhmalbaf, Atefe; Srivastava, Viraj; Parker, Graham B.

The widespread deployment of demand respond (DR) enabled home appliances is expected to have significant reduction in the demand of electricity during peak hours. The work documented in this paper focuses on estimating the energy shift resulting from the installation of DR enabled smart appliances in the U.S. This estimation is based on analyzing the market for smart appliances and calculating the total energy demand that can potentially be shifted by DR control in appliances. Appliance operation is examined by considering their sub components individually to identify their energy consumptions and savings resulting from interrupting and shifting their load, e.g.,more » by delaying the refrigerator defrost cycle. In addition to major residential appliances, residential pool pumps are also included in this study given their energy consumption profiles that make them favorable for DR applications. In the market analysis study documented in this paper, the U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) databases are used to examine the expected life of an appliance, the number of appliances installed in homes constructed in 10 year intervals after 1940 and home owner income. Conclusions about the effectiveness of the smart appliances in reducing electrical demand have been drawn and a ranking of appliances in terms of their contribution to load shift is presented. E.g., it was concluded that DR enabled water heaters result in the maximum load shift; whereas, dishwashers have the highest user elasticity and hence the highest potential for load shifting through DR. This work is part of a larger effort to bring novel home energy management concepts and technologies to reduce energy consumption, reduce peak electricity demand, integrate renewables and storage technology, and change homeowner behavior to manage and consume less energy and potentially save consumer energy costs.« less

Dopant incorporation in Al0.9Ga0.1As0.06Sb0.94 grown by molecular beam epitaxy

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Patra, Saroj Kumar; Tran, Thanh-Nam; Vines, Lasse; Kolevatov, Ilia; Monakhov, Edouard; Fimland, Bjørn-Ove

2017-04-01

Incorporation of beryllium (Be) and tellurium (Te) dopants in epitaxially grown Al0.9Ga0.1As0.06Sb0.94 layers was investigated. Carrier concentrations and mobilities of the doped layers were obtained from room temperature Hall effect measurements, and dopant densities from secondary ion mass spectrometry depth profiling. An undoped Al0.3Ga0.7As cap layer and side wall passivation were used to reduce oxidation and improve accuracy in Hall effect measurements. The measurements on Be-doped samples revealed high doping efficiency and the carrier concentration varied linearly with dopant density up to the highest Be dopant density of 2.9 × 1019 cm-3, whereas for Te doped samples the doping efficiency was in general low and the carrier concentration saturated for Te-dopant densities above 8.0 × 1018 cm-3. The low doping efficiency in Te-doped Al0.9Ga0.1As0.06Sb0.94 layer was studied by deep-level transient spectroscopy, revealing existence of deep trap levels and related DX-centers which explains the low doping efficiency.

21 CFR 1316.09 - Application for administrative inspection warrant.

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2010-04-01

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32 CFR 553.16 - Persons eligible for burial in Soldiers' Home National Cemetery.

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2010-07-01

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12 CFR Appendix A to Subpart A of... - Federal Home Loan Banks

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2010-01-01

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2011-01-01

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2012-01-01

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Informal and formal care infrastructure and perceived need for caregiver training for frail US veterans referred to home and community-based services.

PubMed

Van Houtven, Courtney Harold; Oddone, Eugene Z; Weinberger, Morris

2010-03-01

To describe the informal care network of US veterans referred to home and community-based services (Homemaker Home Health services, H/HHA, or Home-Based Primary Care, HBPC) at the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), including: quantity and types of tasks provided and desired content for caregiver training programs. All primary care patients referred to H/HHA or HBPC during the preceding 3 months were sent questionnaires in May 2007. Additionally, caregivers were sent questionnaires if a patient gave permission. Descriptive statistics and chi-squared tests were performed. On average, patients received 5.6 hours of VA care and 47 hours of informal care per week. 26% of patients (38% of patients with caregiver proxy respondents) and 59% of caregivers indicated the caregiver would be interested in participating in a training program by phone or on-site. Significant barriers to participation existed. The most common barriers were: transportation; no time due to caregiving or work demands; caregiver's own health limitations; and no need. Caregiver training needs to be tailored to overcome barriers to participate. Overcoming these barriers may be possible through in-home phone or internet training outside traditional business hours, and by tailoring training to accommodate limiting health problems among caregivers.

The U.S. home infusion market.

PubMed

Monk-Tutor, M R

1998-10-01

Medicare legislation stimulated the development of home care services but also resulted in fragmentation of service components. In the 1980s, prospective pricing and diagnosis-related groups, and resulting pressures to reduce inpatient length of stay, prompted additional growth of the industry. Even so, in 1995 home care represented only 3% of total national expenditures on health care. The annual growth rate of the home infusion industry dropped from 64% in 1982-86 to 24% in 1986-93. While revenue per patient for home infusion is expected to decrease under managed care, an increasing number of patients will support continued market growth. The home infusion market is highly competitive, with only a few large national providers and many small local providers. In 1996, 29% of acute care hospitals provided or were developing a home care program. Community pharmacists' options in the home infusion area include independent services, partnerships, joint ventures, contracts with hospitals, and franchises. The home infusion market is being integrated into alternative sites, such as ambulatory infusion centers (AICs), as providers attempt to diversify to maintain managed care contracts. AICs provide infusion therapy and nursing to noninstitutionalized, nonhome-bound patients. Untapped sources for future growth of the infusion market include long-term-care facilities. More consistent studies of the home care market are needed. Despite slowed growth in recent years, home care has a strong market in the United States.

2008/09 Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study (B&B:08/09). Full-Scale Methodology Report. NCES 2014-041

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Wine, Jennifer; Janson, Natasha; Siegel, Peter; Bennett, Christopher

2013-01-01

This report documents the methodological procedures and evaluations of the 2008/09 Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study (B&B:08/09). RTI, with the assistance of MPR, conducted B&B:08/09 for the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) of the U.S. Department of Education. Chapter 1 describes the background, legislative…

Neutron Diffraction Study On Gamma To Alpha Phase Transition In Ce0.9th0.1 Alloy

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

Lashley, Jason C1; Heffner, Robert H; Llobet, A

2008-01-01

Comprehensive neutron diffraction measurements were performed to study the isostructural {gamma} {leftrightarrow} {alpha} phase transition in Ce{sub 0.9}Th{sub 0.1} alloy. Using Rietveld refinements, we obtained lattice and thermal parameters as a function of temperature. From the temperature slope of the thermal parameters, we determined Debye temperatures {Theta}{sup {gamma}}{sub D} = 133(1) K and {Theta}{sup {alpha}}{sub D} = 140(1) K for the {gamma} phase and the {alpha} phase, respectively. This result implies that the vibrational entropy change is not significant at the {gamma} {leftrightarrow} {alpha} transition, contrary to that from elemental Cerium [Phys. Rev. Lett. 92, 105702, 2004].

Satisfaction With Massachusetts Nursing Home Care Was Generally High during 2005-09, With Some Variability Across Facilities

PubMed Central

Li, Yue; Cai, Xueya; Ye, Zhiqiu; Glance, Laurent G.; Harrington, Charlene; Mukamel, Dana B.

2013-01-01

Since 2005 Massachusetts has publicly reported results from biennial surveys of satisfaction with nursing homes, completed by responsible parties for residents, to promote consumer-centered care. Our analysis of the results from 2005, 2007, and 2009 revealed generally high satisfaction with care, which remained stable over time. On a scale of 1 to 5 (from very dissatisfied to very satisfied), average satisfaction with overall care was 4.22–4.31 and satisfaction that overall residents’ needs were met was 4.09–4.16; 89.9–90.1 percent of respondents would recommend the facility. Satisfaction ratings varied considerably across facilities, with higher scores associated with higher nursing staffing levels, fewer deficiency citations, and nonprofit or government ownership. Scores for six domains of care were, in general, closely associated with satisfaction scores. However, family members seemed less satisfied with the physical and social activities available to residents and with the food and meals served than with such attributes as the physical environment. Our findings suggest that including the consumer's perspective would improve the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ current nursing home reporting efforts, but that refinements may be necessary to detect the impact of consumer reporting on the quality of patient-centered care. PMID:23918486

Satisfaction with Massachusetts nursing home care was generally high during 2005-09, with some variability across facilities.

PubMed

Li, Yue; Cai, Xueya; Ye, Zhiqiu; Glance, Laurent G; Harrington, Charlene; Mukamel, Dana B

2013-08-01

Since 2005 Massachusetts has publicly reported results from biennial surveys of satisfaction with nursing homes, completed by responsible parties for residents, to promote consumer-centered care. Our analysis of the results from 2005, 2007, and 2009 revealed generally high satisfaction with care, which remained stable over time. On a scale of 1 to 5 (from very dissatisfied to very satisfied), average satisfaction with overall care was 4.22-4.31, and satisfaction that overall residents' needs were met was 4.09-4.16. Around 90 percent of respondents would recommend the facility. Satisfaction ratings varied considerably across facilities, with higher scores associated with higher nursing staffing levels, fewer deficiency citations, and nonprofit or government ownership. Scores for six domains of care were, in general, closely associated with satisfaction scores. However, family members seemed less satisfied with the physical and social activities available to residents and with the food and meals served than with such attributes as the physical environment. Our findings suggest that including the consumer's perspective would improve the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' current nursing home reporting efforts. However, refinements may be necessary to detect the impact of consumer reporting on the quality of patient-centered care.

Task shifting Midwifery Support Workers as the second health worker at a home birth in the UK: A qualitative study.

PubMed

Taylor, Beck; Henshall, Catherine; Goodwin, Laura; Kenyon, Sara

2018-07-01

Traditionally two midwives attend home births in the UK. This paper explores the implementation of a new home birth care model where births to low risk women are attended by one midwife and one Midwifery Support Worker (MSW). The study setting was a dedicated home birth service provided by a large UK urban hospital. Seventy-three individuals over 3 years: 13 home birth midwives, 7 MSWs, 7 commissioners (plan and purchase healthcare), 9 managers, 23 community midwives, 14 hospital midwives. Qualitative data were gathered from 56 semi-structured interviews (36 participants), 5 semi-structured focus groups (37 participants) and 38 service documents over a 3 year study period. A rapid analysis approach was taken: data were reduced using structured summary templates, which were entered into a matrix, allowing comparison between participants. Findings were written up directly from the matrix (Hamilton, 2013). The midwife-MSW model for home births was reported to have been implemented successfully in practice, with MSWs working well, and emergencies well-managed. There were challenges in implementation, including: defining the role of MSWs; content and timing of training; providing MSWs with pre-deployment exposure to home birth; sustainability (recruiting and retaining MSWs, and a continuing need to provide two midwife cover for high risk births). The Service had responded to challenges and modified the approach to recruitment, training and deployment. The midwife-MSW model for home birth shows potential for task shifting to release midwife capacity and provide reliable home birth care to low risk women. Some of the challenges tally with observations made in the literature regarding role redesign. Others wishing to introduce a similar model would be advised to explicitly define and communicate the role of MSWs, and to ensure staff and women support it, consider carefully recruitment, content and delivery of training and retention of MSWs and confirm the model is cost

Work organization, area labor-market characteristics, and depression among U.S. nursing home workers: a cross-classified multilevel analysis.

PubMed

Muntaner, Carles; Li, Yong; Xue, Xiaonan; O'Campo, Patricia; Chung, Hae Joo; Eaton, William W

2004-01-01

Associations between forms of work organization that follow globalization and depression were examined in U.S. nursing home assistants. A cross-sectional study of 539 nurse assistants in 49 nursing homes in three states in 2000 assessed nursing home ownership type, managerial style, wage policy, nurse assistants' emotional stresses, and area labor-market characteristics (county income inequality, median household income, and social capital) in relation to the prevalence of depression among the nurse assistants. A cross-classified multilevel analysis was used. For-profit ownership, emotional strain, managerial pressure, and lack of seniority pay increases were associated with depression. Labor-market characteristics were not associated with depression once work organization was taken into account. The deregulation of the nursing home industry that accompanies globalization is likely to adversely affect the mental health of nursing home assistants.

16 CFR 460.16 - What new home sellers must tell new home buyers.

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2011-01-01

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16 CFR 460.16 - What new home sellers must tell new home buyers.

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2013-01-01

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16 CFR 460.16 - What new home sellers must tell new home buyers.

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2010-01-01

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16 CFR 460.16 - What new home sellers must tell new home buyers.

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2012-01-01

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16 CFR 460.16 - What new home sellers must tell new home buyers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... 16 Commercial Practices 1 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false What new home sellers must tell new home... LABELING AND ADVERTISING OF HOME INSULATION § 460.16 What new home sellers must tell new home buyers. If you are a new home seller, you must put the following information in every sales contract: The type...

Impedance spectroscopy studies on lead free Ba1-xMgx(Ti0.9Zr0.1)O3 ceramics

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Ben Moumen, S.; Neqali, A.; Asbani, B.; Mezzane, D.; Amjoud, M.; Choukri, E.; Gagou, Y.; El Marssi, M.; Luk'yanchuk, Igor A.

2018-06-01

Ba1-xMgx(Ti0.9Zr0.1)O3 (x = 0.01 and 0.02) ceramics were prepared using the conventional solid state reaction. Rietveld refinement performed on X-ray diffraction patterns indicates that the samples are tetragonal crystal structure with P4mm space group. By increasing Mg content from 1 to 2% the unit cell volume decreased. Likewise, the grains size is greatly reduced from 10 μm to 4 μm. The temperature dependence of dielectric constants at different frequencies exhibited typical relaxor ferroelectric characteristic, with sensitive dependence in frequency and temperature for ac conductivity. The obtained activation energy values were correlated to the proposed conduction mechanisms.

Magneto-crystalline anisotropy of NdFe0.9Mn0.1O3 single crystal

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Mihalik, Marián; Mihalik, Matúš; Zentková, Mária; Uhlířová, Klára; Kratochvílová, Marie; Roupcová, Pavla

2018-05-01

Our present study on oriented single crystal revealed huge magneto-crystalline anisotropy with respect to principal crystallographic axes, even several magnetic transitions were observed below TN = 748 K (c-axis) at 700 K (a-axis) as well 657 K (b-axis). The spin reorientation of magnetic moment takes place in very narrow temperature range between 135 K and 125 K and is attributed to vanishing of ferromagnetic component aligned along b-axis. Measurements of magnetic isotherms trace the development of ferromagnetic component and revealed the intermediate temperature range between 120 K and 20 K which is characterised by zero ferromagnetic components in any principal crystal direction. The ferromagnetic component develops consecutive at low temperature below 20 K along a-axis. Our study indicates completely different magnetic structure of NdFe0.9Mn0.1O3 below 135 K in comparison with NdFeO3.

Synthesis of LiMn1.9Ti0.09Si0.01O4 by self-propagating combustion method

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Abdullah, Amzar Ahlami; Kamarulzaman, Norlida; Badar, Nurhanna; Aziz, Nor Diyana Abdul

2017-09-01

Cathode materials have been an essential area of research for many decades. In this work, a novel spinel cathode, LiMn1.9Ti0.09Si0.01O4 was prepared via a combustion method using citric acid as a reductant. The objective is to obtain a pure and single phase cubic structured material. The precursors obtained were annealed at 600, 700 and 800 °C for 24 hours. The observed materials were characterized by thermal profiling and X-ray diffraction. Pure and single phase materials are obtained and achieved.

Can typical US home visits affect infant attachment? Preliminary findings from a randomized trial of Healthy Families Durham.

PubMed

Berlin, Lisa J; Martoccio, Tiffany L; Appleyard Carmody, Karen; Goodman, W Benjamin; O'Donnell, Karen; Williams, Janis; Murphy, Robert A; Dodge, Kenneth A

2017-12-01

US government-funded early home visiting services are expanding significantly. The most widely implemented home visiting models target at-risk new mothers and their infants. Such home visiting programs typically aim to support infant-parent relationships; yet, such programs' effects on infant attachment quality per se are as yet untested. Given these programs' aims, and the crucial role of early attachments in human development, it is important to understand attachment processes in home visited families. The current, preliminary study examined 94 high-risk mother-infant dyads participating in a randomized evaluation of the Healthy Families Durham (HFD) home visiting program. We tested (a) infant attachment security and disorganization as predictors of toddler behavior problems and (b) program effects on attachment security and disorganization. We found that (a) infant attachment disorganization (but not security) predicted toddler behavior problems and (b) participation in HFD did not significantly affect infant attachment security or disorganization. Findings are discussed in terms of the potential for attachment-specific interventions to enhance the typical array of home visiting services.

Accuracy of PlusOptix A09 distance refraction in pediatric myopia and hyperopia.

PubMed

Payerols, Arnaud; Eliaou, Claudie; Trezeguet, Véronique; Villain, Max; Daien, Vincent

2016-06-01

The PlusOptix photoscreeners (PlusOptix GmbH, Nuremberg, Germany) is used in many vision screening programs. The purpose of the present study was to further explore the accuracy of the PlusOptix A09 photoscreener in children with ametropia (myopia or hyperopia). A total of 70 eyes (35 children) were prospectively included. Before administration with the cycloplegia treatment 1 % cyclopentolate hydrochloride, children underwent refraction measurement with the PlusOptix A09. A refraction was then performed after cycloplegia with either Retinomax hand-held or Nidek autorefractor before and after 3 years old, respectively. The median (interquartile range) age was 58 (18 to 86) months. The mean (SD) spherical equivalent differed between PlusOptix A09 and cycloplegic autorefraction (+0.54 [1.82] D vs +1.06 [2.04] D, p = 0.04). PlusOptix A09 refraction was positively correlated with cycloplegic autorefraction (r = 0.81, p < 0.001) with higher coefficient in myopic than in hyperopic children (r = 0.91, p = 0.0002 and r = 0.52, p = 0.01, respectively). The mean (SD) difference between PlusOptix A09 and cycloplegic autorefraction was higher with hyperopia than myopia (0.73 [1.34] vs 0.05 [0.66], p = 0.01). The proportion of children with < 1-D difference between cycloplegic and PlusOptix A09 refraction was 68.8 %, higher with myopia than hyperopia (90 % vs 54.5 %, p = 0.01). The spherical equivalent value with non-cycloplegic PlusOptix A09 refraction is closer to that with cycloplegic autorefraction than non-cycloplegic autorefraction. The PlusOptix A09 photoscreener underestimated the hyperopia of 0.73 D and slightly overestimated myopia of 0.05 D. The PlusOptix A09 could be used for screening with higher accuracy in myopic than hyperopic children.

A dual-task home-based rehabilitation programme for improving balance control in patients with acquired brain injury: a single-blind, randomized controlled pilot study.

PubMed

Peirone, Eliana; Goria, Paolo Filiberto; Anselmino, Arianna

2014-04-01

To evaluate the safety, feasibility and effectiveness of a dual-task home-based rehabilitation programme on balance impairments among adult patients with acquired brain injury. Single-blind, randomized controlled pilot study. Single rehabilitation centre. Sixteen participants between 12 and 18 months post-acquired brain injury with balance impairments and a score <10 seconds on the One-Leg Stance Test (eyes open). All participants received 50-minutes individualised traditional physiotherapy sessions three times a week for seven weeks. In addition, the intervention group (N = 8) performed an individualised dual-task home-based programme six days a week for seven weeks. The primary outcome measure was the Balance Evaluation System Test; secondary measures were the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale and Goal Attainment Scaling. At the end of the pilot study, the intervention group showed significantly greater improvement in Balance Evaluation System Test scores (17.87, SD 6.05) vs. the control group (5.5, SD 3.53; P = 0.008, r = 0.63). There was no significant difference in improvement in Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale scores between the intervention group (25.25, SD 25.51) and the control group (7.00, SD 14.73; P = 0.11, r = 0.63). There was no significant improvement in Goal Attainment Scaling scores in the intervention (19.37, SD 9.03) vs. the control group (16.28, SD 6.58; P = 0.093, r = 0.63). This pilot study shows the safety, feasibility and short-term benefit of a dual-task home-based rehabilitation programme to improve balance control in patients with acquired brain injury. A sample size of 26 participants is required for a definitive study.

Trading away what kind of jobs? Globalization, trade and tasks in the US economy.

PubMed

Kemeny, Thomas; Rigby, David

2012-04-01

Economists and other social scientists are calling for a reassessment of the impact of international trade on labor markets in developed and developing countries. Classical models of globalization and trade, based upon the international exchange of finished goods, fail to capture the fragmentation of much commodity production and the geographical separation of individual production tasks. This fragmentation, captured in the growing volume of intra-industry trade, prompts investigation of the effects of trade within, rather than between, sectors of the economy. In this paper we examine the relationship between international trade and the task structure of US employment. We link disaggregate US trade data from 1972 to 2006, the NBER manufacturing database, the Decennial Census, and occupational and task data from the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Within-industry shifts in task characteristics are linked to import competition and technological change. Our results suggest that trade has played a major role in the growth in relative demand for nonroutine tasks, particularly those requiring high levels of interpersonal interaction.

50 CFR 452.09 - Consolidated and joint proceedings.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE); ENDANGERED SPECIES COMMITTEE REGULATIONS ENDANGERED SPECIES EXEMPTION... 50 Wildlife and Fisheries 7 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Consolidated and joint proceedings. 452.09 Section 452.09 Wildlife and Fisheries JOINT REGULATIONS (UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE...

Informal and Formal Care Infrastructure and Perceived Need for Caregiver Training for Frail U.S. Veterans referred to Home and Community-Based Services

PubMed Central

Oddone, Eugene Z.; Weinberger, Morris

2013-01-01

Objectives To describe the informal care network of U.S. veterans referred to home and community-based services (Homemaker Home Health services, H/HHA, or Home-Based Primary Care, HBPC) at the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), including: quantity and types of tasks provided and desired content for caregiver training programs. Methods All primary care patients referred to H/HHA or HBPC during the preceding 3 months were sent questionnaires in May 2007. Additionally, caregivers were sent questionnaires if a patient gave permission. Descriptive statistics and chi-squared tests were performed. Results On average, patients received 5.6 hours of VA care and 47 hours of informal care per week. 26% of patients (38% of patients with caregiver proxy respondents) and 59% of caregivers indicated the caregiver would be interested in participating in a training program by phone or on-site. Significant barriers to participation existed. The most common barriers were: transportation; no time due to caregiving or work demands; caregiver's own health limitations; and no need. Conclusions Caregiver training needs to be tailored to overcome barriers to participate. Overcoming these barriers may be possible through in-home phone or internet training outside traditional business hours, and by tailoring training to accommodate limiting health problems among caregivers. PMID:20308351

46 CFR 42.09-5 - All vessels-division into types.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 46 Shipping 2 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false All vessels-division into types. 42.09-5 Section 42.09-5... BY SEA Load Line Assignments and Surveys-General Requirements § 42.09-5 All vessels—division into types. (a) For the purposes of this part, each vessel to which this part applies is either a Type “A” or...

Strong mechanoluminescence of Zn2(Ge0.9Si0.1)O4:Mn with weak persistent luminescence

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Zhao, Haifeng; Wang, Xusheng; Li, Jun; Li, Yanxia; Yao, Xi

2016-01-01

A novel elastic mechanoluminescence (EML) material Zn2(Ge0.9Si0.1)O4:Mn is reported to exhibit weak persistent luminescence (PL), a dynamic compressive load in the 300-2800 N range, and a nearly perfect linear response. The PL and EML spectra indicate that the EML and PL emissions originate from the 4T1 → 6A1 transition of Mn2+. The thermoluminescence properties reveal the existence of three types of traps. The shallowest trap responsible for a fast decay afterglow may contribute little to the EML. On the other hand, the other two, deeper, trap types, underlie EML.

Preventing Task Force Smith: The Need to Return US BCTs to Korea

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-05-12

the last US brigade combat team stationed in Korea cased its colors to be replaced by a rotationally deployed brigade. The departure of this...peninsula reveals the urgent need to return to a force of three US Brigade Combat Teams in Korea. Failure to do so may result in a repeat of Task...Korea have been in general decline since the end of the Korean War. In 2015, the last US brigade combat team stationed in Korea cased its colors to

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE COMBUSTION SYNTHESIZED Y3+ DOPED CERIA (Ce0.9Y0.1O1.95)

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Jeyanthi, C. Esther; Siddheswaran, R.; Kumar, Pushpendra; Mangalaraja, R. V.; Siva Shankar, V.; Rajarajan, K.

2013-07-01

Y3+ doped CeO2 nanopowders (Ce0.9Y0.1O1.95, abbreviated as YDC) were synthesized by citrate-nitrate-auto combustion process using cerium nitrate hexahydrate, yttrium nitrate hexahydrate and citric acid. The as-synthesized powders were calcined at 700°C and converted into dense bodies followed by sintering at 1200°C. The microstructure of the synthesized powders and sintered bodies were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The surface morphology of the nanoparticles and clusters were also analysed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The particles size of the YDC was found to be in the range from 10 to 30 nm, which is in good agreement with the crystallite size calculated from X-ray peak broadening method. Also, the X-ray diffraction confirmed that the Ce0.9Y0.1O1.95 crystallizes as the cubic fluorite structure of pure ceria. The optical absorption by functional molecules, impurities and oxygen vacancies were analysed by FTIR and Raman spectroscopic studies. From the FTIR spectrum, the absorption peak found at 530 cm-1 is attributed to the vibrations of metal-oxygen bonds. The characteristic Raman peak was found to be 468 cm-1, and the minute absorption of oxygen vacancies were observed in the region 500-640 cm-1.

A resource perspective on the work-home interface: the work-home resources model.

PubMed

ten Brummelhuis, Lieke L; Bakker, Arnold B

2012-10-01

The objective of this article is to provide a theoretical framework explaining positive and negative work-home processes integrally. Using insights from conservation of resources theory, we explain how personal resources (e.g., time, energy, and mood) link demanding and resourceful aspects of one domain to outcomes in the other domain. The resulting work-home resources (W-HR) model describes work-home conflict as a process whereby demands in one domain deplete personal resources and impede accomplishments in the other domain. Enrichment is described as a process of resource accumulation: Work and home resources increase personal resources. Those personal resources, in turn, can be utilized to improve home and work outcomes. Moreover, our resource approach to the work-home interface allows us to address two other issues that have thus far lacked a solid theoretical foundation. The W-HR model also explains how conditional factors such as personality and culture may influence the occurrence of work-home conflict and enrichment. Furthermore, the model allows us to examine how work-home conflict and enrichment develop over time. Finally, the model provides useful insights for other psychology subdisciplines, such as gender studies and developmental psychology.

Structured scoring of supporting nursing tasks to enhance early discharge in geriatric rehabilitation: The BACK-HOME quasi-experimental study.

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Holstege, M S; Bakkers, E; van Balen, R; Gussekloo, J; Achterberg, W P; Caljouw, M A A

2016-12-01

In geriatric rehabilitation it is important to have timely discharge of patients, especially if they have low nursing support needs. However, no instruments are available to identify early discharge potential. To evaluate if weekly scoring of a nursing support scorecard in the evenings/nights and discussing the results in the multidisciplinary team meeting, leads to potential differences in discharge of geriatric rehabilitation patients. Quasi-experimental study with a reference cohort (n=200) and a Back-Home implementation cohort (n=283). Patients in geriatric rehabilitation in the four participating skilled nursing facilities in the Netherlands. Implementation of the nursing support scorecard during one year consisted of (1) weekly scoring of the scorecard to identify the supporting nursing tasks during the evenings/nights by trained nurses, and (2) discussion of the results in a multidisciplinary team meeting to establish if discharge home planning was feasible. Data on patients' characteristics and setting before admission were collected at admission; at discharge, the length of stay, discharge destination and barriers for discharge were collected by the nursing staff. Both cohorts were comparable with regard to median age, gender [reference cohort: 81 (IQR 75-88) years; 66% females vs. Back-Home cohort 82 (IQR 76-87) years; 71% females] and reasons for admission: stroke (23% vs. 23%), joint replacement (12% vs. 13%), traumatic injuries (31% vs. 34%), and other (35% vs. 30%). Overall, the median length of stay for the participants discharged home in the reference cohort was 56 (IQR 29-81) days compared to 46 (IQR 30-96) days in the Back-Home cohort (p=0.08). When no home adjustments were needed, participants were discharged home after 50 (IQR 29.5-97) days in the reference cohort, and after 42.5 (IQR 26-64.8) days in the Back-Home cohort (p=0.03). Reasons for discharge delay were environmental factors (36.7%) and patient-related factors, such as mental (21

42 CFR 414.335 - Payment for EPO furnished to a home dialysis patient for use in the home.

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2011-10-01

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Interrelation of transport properties, defect structure and spin state of Ni3+ in La1.2Sr0.8Ni0.9Fe0.1O4+δ

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Gilev, A. R.; Kiselev, E. A.; Zakharov, D. M.; Cherepanov, V. A.

2017-10-01

The total conductivity, Seebeck coefficient and oxygen non-stoichiometry for La1.2Sr0.8Ni0.9Fe0.1O4+δ have been measured vs temperature and oxygen partial pressure P(O2). The measurements were carried out at 800, 850, 900 and 950 °C within the P(O2) range of 10-5-0.21 atm. La1.2Sr0.8Ni0.9Fe0.1O4+δ was shown to be oxygen deficient in all temperature and P(O2) ranges studied. The calculated values of the partial molar enthalpy of oxygen depend very slightly on oxygen content (δ), indicating that La1.2Sr0.8Ni0.9Fe0.1O4+δ with the oxygen deficiency can be considered an ideal solution. The model of point defect equilibria in La1.2Sr0.8Ni0.9Fe0.1O4+δ has been proposed and fitted to experimental dependencies. Subsequent joint analysis of the defect structure and transport properties revealed that electron holes can coexist in both localized and quasi-delocalized states in the oxide: the former corresponded to high-spin state Ni3+ and the latter - to low-spin state Ni3+. The mobilities of localized electron holes were shown to be significantly lower in comparison to quasi-delocalized ones. The behavior of localized electron holes was explained in terms of a small polaron conduction mechanism; in contrast, quasi-delocalized electron holes were described in terms of a band conduction approach. The small polaron conduction mechanism was shown to be predominant in the Sr- and Fe-co-doped lanthanum nickelate.

Trading away what kind of jobs? Globalization, trade and tasks in the US economy

PubMed Central

Kemeny, Thomas; Rigby, David

2015-01-01

Economists and other social scientists are calling for a reassessment of the impact of international trade on labor markets in developed and developing countries. Classical models of globalization and trade, based upon the international exchange of finished goods, fail to capture the fragmentation of much commodity production and the geographical separation of individual production tasks. This fragmentation, captured in the growing volume of intra-industry trade, prompts investigation of the effects of trade within, rather than between, sectors of the economy. In this paper we examine the relationship between international trade and the task structure of US employment. We link disaggregate US trade data from 1972 to 2006, the NBER manufacturing database, the Decennial Census, and occupational and task data from the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Within-industry shifts in task characteristics are linked to import competition and technological change. Our results suggest that trade has played a major role in the growth in relative demand for nonroutine tasks, particularly those requiring high levels of interpersonal interaction. PMID:26722134

24 CFR 982.612 - Group home: State approval of group home.

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42 CFR 414.335 - Payment for EPO furnished to a home dialysis patient for use in the home.

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2013-10-01

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US and Dutch nurse experiences with fall prevention technology within nursing home environment and workflow: A qualitative study.

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Vandenberg, Ann E; van Beijnum, Bert-Jan; Overdevest, Vera G P; Capezuti, Elizabeth; Johnson, Theodore M

Falls remain a major geriatric problem, and the search for new solutions continues. We investigated how existing fall prevention technology was experienced within nursing home nurses' environment and workflow. Our NIH-funded study in an American nursing home was followed by a cultural learning exchange with a Dutch nursing home. We constructed two case reports from interview and observational data and compared the magnitude of falls, safety cultures, and technology characteristics and effectiveness. Falls were a high-magnitude problem at the US site, with a collectively vigilant safety culture attending to non-directional audible alarms; falls were a low-magnitude problem at the NL site which employed customizable, infrared sensors that directed text alerts to assigned staff members' mobile devices in patient-centered care culture. Across cases, 1) a coordinated communication system was essential in facilitating effective fall prevention alert response, and 2) nursing home safety culture is tightly associated with the chosen technological system. Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Update on the Governor's Proposed 2009-10 Budget. Report 09-01

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Woolfork, Kevin

2009-01-01

On December 31, 2008, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger released the summary of his proposed budget for fiscal year 2009-10, including proposed changes to the current year (2008-09) budget. The complete budget was released on January 9, 2009. The budget plans assume current-year General Fund revenues of $91 billion--down from September's $102 billion…

Physical Changes In The Home Environment To Reduce Television Viewing And Sugar Sweetened Beverage Consumption Among 5-12 Year Old Children: A Randomized Pilot Study

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French, SA; Sherwood, NE; JaKa, MM; Haapala, JL; Ebbeling, CB; Ludwig, DS

2016-01-01

This study evaluated the feasibility of a home-based intervention to reduce sugar sweetened beverage intake and television viewing among children. Lower-income parents of overweight children ages 5-12 yrs (n=40) were randomized to a home environment intervention to reduce television viewing with locking devices and displace availability of sugar sweetened beverages with home delivery of non-caloric beverages (n=25), or to a no-intervention control group (n=15) for six months. Data were collected at baseline and six months. After six months, television viewing hours per day was significantly lower in the intervention group compared with the control group (1.7 [se=.02] vs. 2.6 [se = .25] hrs/day, respectively, p < .01). Sugar sweetened beverage intake was marginally significantly lower among intervention group compared to control group children (0.21 [se=.09] vs. 0.45 [se=.10], respectively, p < .09). BMI z-score was not significantly lower among intervention compared to control children. Among a lower-income sample of children, a home-based intervention reduced television viewing, but not sugar-sweetened beverage intake or BMI z-score. PMID:26317968

The Global Invasive Species Information Network: contributing to GEO Task BI-07-01b

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Graham, J.; Morisette, J. T.; Simpson, A.

2009-12-01

Invasive alien species (IAS) threaten biodiversity and exert a tremendous cost on society for IAS prevention and eradication. They endanger natural ecosystem functioning and seriously impact biodiversity and agricultural production. The task definition for the GEO task BI-07-01b: Invasive Species Monitoring System is to characterize, monitor, and predict changes in the distribution of invasive species. This includes characterizing the current requirements and capacity for invasive species monitoring and developing strategies for implementing cross-search functionality among existing online invasive species information systems from around the globe. The Task is being coordinated by members of the Global Invasive Species Information Network (GISIN) and their partners. Information on GISIN and a prototype of the network is available at www.gisin.org. This talk will report on the current status of GISIN and review how researchers can either contribute to or utilize data from this network.

A roundtable discussion: home healthcare-not a hospital in the home.

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Logan, Mary K; Parker, Chuck; Gardner-Bonneau, Daryle; Treu, Denny; Keller, James; Winstel, Lisa; Weick-Brady, Mary; Kramer, Nancy; Cyrus, Reginald; Thiel, Scott; Lewis, Vicki R; Rogers, Wendy

2013-01-01

Home healthcare is vital for a large percentage of the population. According to data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 7 million people in the United States receive home healthcare annually. The use of medical devices in the home and other nonclinical environments is increasing dramatically. By the year 2050, an estimated 27 million people will need continuing care in the home or in the community and not in a controlled clinical environment. 1 The FDA recently announced its Home Use Devices Initiative and issued the document, "Draft Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff-Design Considerations for Devices Intended for Home Use" on Dec. 12, 2012. 2 The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) regulates medical devices, but that regulatory authority alone is not enough to ensure safe and effective use of devices in the home. To address these and other issues, AAMI and FDA will co-host a summit on healthcare technology in nonclinical settings Oct. 9-10, 2013.

Thermal equation of state of (Mg 0.9Fe 0.1) 2SiO 4 olivine

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Liu, Wei; Li, Baosheng

2006-08-01

In situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction measurements have been carried out on San Carlos olivine (Mg 0.9Fe 0.1) 2SiO 4 up to 8 GPa and 1073 K. Data analysis using the high-temperature Birch-Murnaghan (HTBM) equation of state (EoS) yields the temperature derivative of the bulk modulus (∂ KT/∂ T) P = -0.019 ± 0.002 GPa K -1. The thermal pressure (TH) approach gives αKT = 4.08 ± 0.10 × 10 -3 GPa K -1, from which (∂ KT/∂ T) P = -0.019 ± 0.001 GPa K -1 is derived. Fitting the present data to the Mie-Grüneisen-Debye (MGD) formalism, the Grüneisen parameter at ambient conditions γ0 is constrained to be 1.14 ± 0.02 with fixed volume dependence q = 1. Combining the present data with previous results on iron-bearing olivine and fitting to MGD EoS, we obtain γ0 = 1.11 ± 0.01 and q = 0.54 ± 0.36. In this study the thermoelastic parameters obtained from various approaches are in good agreement with one another and previous results.

Elevated corrosion rates and hydrogen sulfide in homes with 'Chinese Drywall'.

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Allen, Joseph G; MacIntosh, David L; Saltzman, Lori E; Baker, Brian J; Matheson, Joanna M; Recht, Joel R; Minegishi, Taeko; Fragala, Matt A; Myatt, Theodore A; Spengler, John D; Stewart, James H; McCarthy, John F

2012-06-01

In December 2008, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) began receiving reports about odors, corrosion, and health concerns related to drywall originating from China. In response, a detailed environmental health and engineering evaluation was conducted of 41 complaint and 10 non-complaint homes in the Southeast U.S. Each home investigation included characterization of: 1) drywall composition; 2) indoor and outdoor air quality; 3) temperature, moisture, and building ventilation; and 4) copper and silver corrosion rates. Complaint homes had significantly higher hydrogen sulfide concentrations (mean 0.82 vs. homes (Cu(2)S: 476 vs. <32 Å/30 d, p<0.01; Ag(2)S: 1472 vs. 389 Å/30 d, p<0.01). The abundance of carbonate and strontium in drywall was also elevated in complaint homes, and appears to be useful objective marker of problematic drywall in homes that meet other screening criteria (e.g., constructed or renovated in 2006-2007, reports of malodor and accelerated corrosion). This research provides empirical evidence of the direct association between homes constructed with 'Chinese Drywall' in 2006-2007 and elevated corrosion rates and hydrogen sulfide concentrations in indoor air. Copyright © 2012. Published by Elsevier B.V.

46 CFR 42.09-10 - Stability, subdivision, and strength.

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2010-10-01

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46 CFR 42.09-10 - Stability, subdivision, and strength.

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2011-10-01

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7 CFR 51.1575 - U.S. Grade A Small; U.S. Grade A Medium; U.S. Grade A Medium to Large; U.S. Grade A Large.

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2010-01-01

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2012-01-01

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7 CFR 51.1575 - U.S. Grade A Small; U.S. Grade A Medium; U.S. Grade A Medium to Large; U.S. Grade A Large.

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2011-01-01

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Influence of staff infection control training on infection-related quality measures in US nursing homes.

PubMed

Kaur, Jasjit; Stone, Patricia W; Travers, Jasmine L; Cohen, Catherine C; Herzig, Carolyn T A

2017-09-01

Health care-associated infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in US nursing home residents. Ongoing training of nursing home staff is vital to the implementation of infection prevention and control processes. Our aim was to describe associations between methods, frequency, and timing of staff infection prevention and control training and infection-related quality measures. In this national survey of nursing homes, timing of staff infection prevention and control training was associated with reduced indwelling urinary catheter use. Copyright © 2017 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Planned home birth: benefits, risks, and opportunities

PubMed Central

Zielinski, Ruth; Ackerson, Kelly; Kane Low, Lisa

2015-01-01

While the number of women in developed countries who plan a home birth is low, the number has increased over the past decade in the US, and there is evidence that more women would choose this option if it were readily available. Rates of planned home birth range from 0.1% in Sweden to 20% in the Netherlands, where home birth has always been an integrated part of the maternity system. Benefits of planned home birth include lower rates of maternal morbidity, such as postpartum hemorrhage, and perineal lacerations, and lower rates of interventions such as episiotomy, instrumental vaginal birth, and cesarean birth. Women who have a planned home birth have high rates of satisfaction related to home being a more comfortable environment and feeling more in control of the experience. While maternal outcomes related to planned birth at home have been consistently positive within the literature, reported neonatal outcomes during planned home birth are more variable. While the majority of investigations of planned home birth compared with hospital birth have found no difference in intrapartum fetal deaths, neonatal deaths, low Apgar scores, or admission to the neonatal intensive care unit, there have been reports in the US, as well as a meta-analysis, that indicated more adverse neonatal outcomes associated with home birth. There are multiple challenges associated with research designs focused on planned home birth, in part because conducting randomized controlled trials is not feasible. This report will review current research studies published between 2004 and 2014 related to maternal and neonatal outcomes of planned home birth, and discuss strengths, limitations, and opportunities regarding planned home birth. PMID:25914559

Effect of topical ketorolac 0.4%, nepafenac 0.1%, and bromfenac 0.09% on postoperative inflammation using laser flare photometry in patients having phacoemulsification.

PubMed

Sahu, Sabin; Ram, Jagat; Bansal, Reema; Pandav, Surinder S; Gupta, Amod

2015-10-01

To study the effect of topical ketorolac 0.4% (Acular LS), bromfenac 0.09% (Megabrom), and nepafenac 0.1% (Nevanac) on postoperative inflammation using laser flare photometry in patients having phacoemulsification with posterior chamber intraocular lens (PC IOL) implantation. Tertiary care center, Chandigarh, India. Prospective randomized case series. Patients with age-related cataract having phacoemulsification with PC IOL implantation were randomized into 4 groups receiving topical ketorolac 0.4% (Group A), bromfenac 0.09% (Group B), nepafenac 0.1% (Group C), or no nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (Group D, control). The topical NSAIDs were started 1 day prior to the surgery and continued for 6 weeks postoperatively. All patients received a standard regimen of moxifloxacin 0.5% (Vigamox) and prednisolone acetate 1.0% (Pred Forte) eyedrops in tapering doses postoperatively. Visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), laser flare photometry, and fundus examination were done preoperatively and postoperatively at 1 day and 1, 2, 4, and 8 weeks. The study comprised 120 patients (120 eyes) (Group A = 33 patients, Group B = 30 patients, Group C = 31 patients, and Group D = 26 patients). The laser flare photometry values at the end of 4 weeks and 8 weeks were minimal in the nepafenac group compared with the other NSAID groups and the no-NSAID group (P = .032 at 4 weeks and P = .252 at 8 weeks). The topical NSAIDs ketorolac 0.4%, bromfenac 0.09%, and nepafenac 0.1% were effective for the reduction of postoperative inflammation following phacoemulsification. Compared with ketorolac tromethamine, bromfenac, and the control, nepafenac was significantly effective 1 month postoperatively in reducing anterior chamber flare, as evidenced by decreased laser flare photometry. No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned. Copyright © 2015 ASCRS and ESCRS. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

22 CFR 231.09 - No acceleration of Eligible Notes.

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2014-04-01

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22 CFR 231.09 - No acceleration of Eligible Notes.

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22 CFR 232.09 - No acceleration of Eligible Notes.

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22 CFR 230.09 - No acceleration of Eligible Notes.

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Synthesis, structural and electron paramagnetic resonance studies on Pb0.9Bi0.1Fe0.7W0.3O3 ceramic

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Shivaraja, I.; Matteppanvar, Shidaling; Dadami, Sunanda T.; Rayaprol, Sudhindra; Angadi, Basavaraj

2018-04-01

A single phase Pb0.9Bi0.1Fe0.7W0.3O3 (0.9Pb(Fe2/3W1/3)O3 - 0.1BiFeO3 or PBFW) polycrystalline ceramic was synthesized by the two step solid state reaction method, with low-temperature sintering at 800°C for 30 mins and slow cooling to room temperature (RT). Detailed studies of RT X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy measurements confirm the formation of high symmetry cubic structure with Pm-3m space group. The Rietveld refinement was carried out on RT XRD data and the obtained structural parameters are a = b = c = 3.97563(6) Å and unit cell volume = 62.837 (2) Å3. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) images show the uniform distribution of grains with some agglomerated nature. RT Raman spectroscopy reveals the main broad peak at 770 cm-1, related to the A1g mode, which confirms the formation of cubic (ABO3 perovskite) structure. The single symmetric electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) line shape with g = 2.13985 observed in PBFW was identified to be due to Fe3+ ions.

Hospital-Level Care at Home for Acutely Ill Adults: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

PubMed

Levine, David M; Ouchi, Kei; Blanchfield, Bonnie; Diamond, Keren; Licurse, Adam; Pu, Charles T; Schnipper, Jeffrey L

2018-05-01

Hospitals are standard of care for acute illness, but hospitals can be unsafe, uncomfortable, and expensive. Providing substitutive hospital-level care in a patient's home potentially reduces cost while maintaining or improving quality, safety, and patient experience, although evidence from randomized controlled trials in the US is lacking. Determine if home hospital care reduces cost while maintaining quality, safety, and patient experience. Randomized controlled trial. Adults admitted via the emergency department with any infection or exacerbation of heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or asthma. Home hospital care, including nurse and physician home visits, intravenous medications, continuous monitoring, video communication, and point-of-care testing. Primary outcome was direct cost of the acute care episode. Secondary outcomes included utilization, 30-day cost, physical activity, and patient experience. Nine patients were randomized to home, 11 to usual care. Median direct cost of the acute care episode for home patients was 52% (IQR, 28%; p = 0.05) lower than for control patients. During the care episode, home patients had fewer laboratory orders (median per admission: 6 vs. 19; p < 0.01) and less often received consultations (0% vs. 27%; p = 0.04). Home patients were more physically active (median minutes, 209 vs. 78; p < 0.01), with a trend toward more sleep. No adverse events occurred in home patients, one occurred in control patients. Median direct cost for the acute care plus 30-day post-discharge period for home patients was 67% (IQR, 77%; p < 0.01) lower, with trends toward less use of home-care services (22% vs. 55%; p = 0.08) and fewer readmissions (11% vs. 36%; p = 0.32). Patient experience was similar in both groups. The use of substitutive home-hospitalization compared to in-hospital usual care reduced cost and utilization and improved physical activity. No significant differences in quality, safety

46 CFR 42.09-35 - Additional survey requirements for wood-hull vessels.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

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46 CFR 42.09-35 - Additional survey requirements for wood-hull vessels.

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2012-10-01

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46 CFR 42.09-35 - Additional survey requirements for wood-hull vessels.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

... 46 Shipping 2 2014-10-01 2014-10-01 false Additional survey requirements for wood-hull vessels. 42.09-35 Section 42.09-35 Shipping COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) LOAD LINES... Additional survey requirements for wood-hull vessels. (a) In addition to the requirements in § 42.09-25, the...

46 CFR 42.09-35 - Additional survey requirements for wood-hull vessels.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 46 Shipping 2 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Additional survey requirements for wood-hull vessels. 42.09-35 Section 42.09-35 Shipping COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) LOAD LINES... Additional survey requirements for wood-hull vessels. (a) In addition to the requirements in § 42.09-25, the...

46 CFR 42.09-35 - Additional survey requirements for wood-hull vessels.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-10-01

... 46 Shipping 2 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Additional survey requirements for wood-hull vessels. 42.09-35 Section 42.09-35 Shipping COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) LOAD LINES... Additional survey requirements for wood-hull vessels. (a) In addition to the requirements in § 42.09-25, the...

Effect of A-site deficiency in LaMn{sub 0.9}Co{sub 0.1}O{sub 3} perovskites on their catalytic performance for soot combustion

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Dinamarca, Robinson; Garcia, Ximena; Jimenez, Romel

Highlights: • A-site defective perovskites increases the oxidation state of the B-cation. • Not always non-stoichiometric perovskites exhibit higher catalytic activity in soot combustion. • The highly symmetric cubic crystalline structure diminishes the redox properties of perovskites. - Abstract: The influence of lanthanum stoichiometry in Ag-doped (La{sub 1-x}Ag{sub x}Mn{sub 0.9}Co{sub 0.1}O{sub 3}) and A-site deficient (La{sub 1-x}Mn{sub 0.9}Co{sub 0.1}O{sub 3-δ}) perovskites with x equal to 10, 20 and 30 at.% has been investigated in catalysts for soot combustion. The catalysts were prepared by the amorphous citrate method and characterized by XRD, nitrogen adsorption, XPS, O{sub 2}-TPD and TPR. The formationmore » of a rhombohedral excess-oxygen perovskite for Ag-doped and a cubic perovskite structure for an A-site deficient series is confirmed. The efficient catalytic performance of the larger Ag-doped perovskite structure is attributed to the rhombohedral crystalline structure, Ag{sub 2}O segregated phases and the redox pair Mn{sup 4+}/Mn{sup 3+}. A poor catalytic activity for soot combustion was observed with A-site deficient perovskites, despite the increase in the redox pair Mn{sup 4+}/Mn{sup 3+}, which is attributed to the cubic crystalline structure.« less

22 CFR 233.09 - No acceleration of Eligible Notes.

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2014-04-01

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The Mental Health Benefits of Acquiring a Home in Older Age: A Fixed-Effects Analysis of Older US Adults.

PubMed

Courtin, Emilie; Dowd, Jennifer B; Avendano, Mauricio

2018-03-01

Homeownership is consistently associated with better mental health, but whether becoming a homeowner in later in life has positive psychological benefits has not, to our knowledge, been examined. We assessed whether acquiring a home after age 50 years was associated with depression in a representative sample of older US adults. We used individual fixed-effects models based on data from 20,524 respondents aged ≥50 years from the Health and Retirement Study, who were interviewed biennially during 1993-2010. Depressive symptoms were measured using the 8-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. Controlling for confounders, becoming a homeowner in later life predicted a decline in depressive symptoms in the same year (β = -0.0768, 95% confidence interval (CI): -0.152, -0.007). The association remained significant after 2 years (β = -0.0556, 95% CI: -0.134, -0.001) but weakened afterward. Buying a home for reasons associated with positive characteristics of the new house or neighborhood drove this association (β = -0.426, 95% CI: -0.786, -0.066), while acquiring a home for reasons associated with characteristics of the previous home or neighborhood, the desire to be closer to relatives, downsizing, or upsizing did not predict mental health improvements. Findings suggest that there are small but significant benefits for mental health associated with acquiring a home in older age.

7 CFR 51.1575 - U.S. Grade A Small; U.S. Grade A Medium; U.S. Grade A Medium to Large; U.S. Grade A Large.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

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7 CFR 51.1575 - U.S. Grade A Small; U.S. Grade A Medium; U.S. Grade A Medium to Large; U.S. Grade A Large.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

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Fabrication and thermoelectric properties of n-type (Sr0.9Gd0.1)TiO3 oxides

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Li, Liangliang; Qin, Xiaoying; Liu, Yongfei; Xin, Hongxing; Zhang, Jian; Li, Di; Song, Chunjun; Guo, Guanglei; Dou, Yunchen; Zou, Tianhua

2014-02-01

The n-type oxides (Sr0.9Gd0.1)TiO3 (SGTO) have been successfully prepared via a sol-gel process followed by solid-state sintering. The effects of sintering temperature on the thermoelectric (TE) properties of the SGTO samples have been investigated. The Seebeck coefficient showed no obvious difference, while the electrical conductivity increased with increasing sintering temperature, benefiting from an enhancement of densification. The maximum power factor (PF) value, 20.5μW/K2cm at 370 K in the metallic region, was observed for the sample sintered at 1748 K. As a result, the peak figure of merit (ZT) values for the samples sintered at higher than 1673 K were in the range of 0.28-0.30. All the results indicate that such synthetic method provides a simple and effective way to prepare TE oxides.

Accessible laparoscopic instrument tracking ("InsTrac"): construct validity in a take-home box simulator.

PubMed

Partridge, Roland W; Hughes, Mark A; Brennan, Paul M; Hennessey, Iain A M

2014-08-01

Objective performance feedback has potential to maximize the training benefit of laparoscopic simulators. Instrument movement metrics are, however, currently the preserve of complex and expensive systems. We aimed to develop and validate affordable, user-ready software that provides objective feedback by tracking instrument movement in a "take-home" laparoscopic simulator. Computer-vision processing tracks the movement of colored bands placed around the distal instrument shafts. The position of each instrument is logged from the simulator camera feed and movement metrics calculated in real time. Ten novices (junior doctors) and 13 general surgery trainees (StR) (training years 3-7) performed a standardized task (threading string through hoops) on the eoSim (eoSurgical™ Ltd., Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom) take-home laparoscopic simulator. Statistical analysis was performed using unpaired t tests with Welch's correction. The software was able to track the instrument tips reliably and effectively. Significant differences between the two groups were observed in time to complete task (StR versus novice, 2 minutes 33 seconds versus 9 minutes 53 seconds; P=.01), total distance traveled by instruments (3.29 m versus 11.38 m, respectively; P=.01), average instrument motion smoothness (0.15 mm/second(3) versus 0.06 mm/second(3), respectively; P<.01), and handedness (mean difference between dominant and nondominant hand) (0.55 m versus 2.43 m, respectively; P=.03). There was no significant difference seen in the distance between instrument tips, acceleration, speed of instruments, or time off-screen. We have developed software that brings objective performance feedback to the portable laparoscopic box simulator. Construct validity has been demonstrated. Removing the need for additional motion-tracking hardware makes it affordable and accessible. It is user-ready and has the potential to enhance the training benefit of portable simulators both in the

Screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirmation recommendation statement.

PubMed

2008-07-01

Reaffirmation of the 2004 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement about screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force did a targeted literature search for evidence on the benefits and harms of screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women, nonpregnant women, and men. Screen for asymptomatic bacteriuria with urine culture in pregnant women at 12 to 16 weeks' gestation or at the first prenatal visit, if later. (Grade A recommendation.) Do not screen for asymptomatic bacteriuria in men and nonpregnant women. (Grade D recommendation.).

Chaotic home environment is associated with reduced infant processing speed under high task demands.

PubMed

Tomalski, Przemysław; Marczuk, Karolina; Pisula, Ewa; Malinowska, Anna; Kawa, Rafał; Niedźwiecka, Alicja

2017-08-01

Early adversity has profound long-term consequences for child development across domains. The effects of early adversity on structural and functional brain development were shown for infants under 12 months of life. However, the causal mechanisms of these effects remain relatively unexplored. Using a visual habituation task we investigated whether chaotic home environment may affect processing speed in 5.5 month-old infants (n=71). We found detrimental effects of chaos on processing speed for complex but not for simple visual stimuli. No effects of socio-economic status on infant processing speed were found although the sample was predominantly middle class. Our results indicate that chaotic early environment may adversely affect processing speed in early infancy, but only when greater cognitive resources need to be deployed. The study highlights an attractive avenue for research on the mechanisms linking home environment with the development of attention control. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Clinical and cost-effectiveness of home-based cardiac rehabilitation compared to conventional, centre-based cardiac rehabilitation: Results of the FIT@Home study.

PubMed

Kraal, Jos J; Van den Akker-Van Marle, M Elske; Abu-Hanna, Ameen; Stut, Wim; Peek, Niels; Kemps, Hareld Mc

2017-08-01

Aim Although cardiac rehabilitation improves physical fitness after a cardiac event, many eligible patients do not participate in cardiac rehabilitation and the beneficial effects of cardiac rehabilitation are often not maintained over time. Home-based training with telemonitoring guidance could improve participation rates and enhance long-term effectiveness. Methods and results We randomised 90 low-to-moderate cardiac risk patients entering cardiac rehabilitation to three months of either home-based training with telemonitoring guidance or centre-based training. Although training adherence was similar between groups, satisfaction was higher in the home-based group ( p = 0.02). Physical fitness improved at discharge ( p < 0.01) and at one-year follow-up ( p < 0.01) in both groups, without differences between groups (home-based p = 0.31 and centre-based p = 0.87). Physical activity levels did not change during the one-year study period (centre-based p = 0.38, home-based p = 0.80). Healthcare costs were statistically non-significantly lower in the home-based group (€437 per patient, 95% confidence interval -562 to 1436, p = 0.39). From a societal perspective, a statistically non-significant difference of €3160 per patient in favour of the home-based group was found (95% confidence interval -460 to 6780, p = 0.09) and the probability that it was more cost-effective varied between 97% and 75% (willingness-to-pay of €0 and €100,000 per quality-adjusted life-years, respectively). Conclusion We found no differences between home-based training with telemonitoring guidance and centre-based training on physical fitness, physical activity level or health-related quality of life. However, home-based training was associated with a higher patient satisfaction and appears to be more cost-effective than centre-based training. We conclude that home-based training with telemonitoring guidance can be used as an alternative to centre

Evaluation of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (Ty2 aroC-ssaV-) M01ZH09, with a defined mutation in the Salmonella pathogenicity island 2, as a live, oral typhoid vaccine in human volunteers.

PubMed

Kirkpatrick, B D; McKenzie, Robin; O'Neill, J Patrick; Larsson, Catherine J; Bourgeois, A Louis; Shimko, Janet; Bentley, Matthew; Makin, Jill; Chatfield, Steve; Hindle, Zoë; Fidler, Christine; Robinson, Brad E; Ventrone, Cassandra H; Bansal, Nivedita; Carpenter, Colleen M; Kutzko, Deborah; Hamlet, Sandra; LaPointe, Casey; Taylor, David N

2006-01-12

Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi strains with mutations in the Salmonella pathogenicity island-2 (SPI-2) may represent an effective strategy for human vaccine development, and a vectoring system for heterologous antigens. S. Typhi (Ty2 aroC-ssaV-) M01ZH09 is an attenuated, live, oral typhoid vaccine harboring defined deletion mutations in ssaV, which encodes an integral component in the SPI-2 type III secretion system (TTSS), as well as a mutation in an aromatic biosynthetic pathway needed for bacterial growth in vivo (aroC). SPI-2 mutant vaccines have yet to be evaluated in a large, randomized human trial. A simplified or single-oral dose oral typhoid vaccine using the SPI-2 strategy would offer significant advantages over the currently licensed typhoid vaccines. We performed a double-blinded, placebo-controlled, dose-escalating clinical trial in 60 healthy adult volunteers to determine the tolerability and immunogenicity of a single dose of M01ZH09. Three groups of 20 healthy adult volunteers were enrolled; 16 in each group received a single oral dose of the freeze-dried vaccine at 5 x 10(7), 5 x 10(8) or 5 x 10(9)CFU in a bicarbonate buffer. Four volunteers in each cohort received placebo in the same buffer. Adverse events were infrequent and not statistically different between vaccine and placebo recipients, although two subjects in the mid-range dose and three subjects in the highest dose had temperature measurements >37.5 degrees C. No blood or urine cultures were positive for M01ZH09, and fecal shedding was brief. The immune response was dose-related; the highest vaccine dose (5 x 10(9)CFU) was the most immunogenic. All tested subjects receiving the highest dose had a significant ASC response (mean 118 spots/10(6) cells). A >or=4-fold increase in antibody titer for S. Typhi LPS or flagellin was detected in 75% of volunteers in the highest-dose cohort by day 28. The SPI-2 mutant vaccine, M01ZH09, is a promising typhoid vaccine candidate and deserves further

Effect of synthesis conditions on the nanopowder properties of Ce{sub 0.9}Zr{sub 0.1}O{sub 2}

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Zimicz, M.G.; Fabregas, I.O.; Lamas, D.G.

Graphical abstract: . The synthesis of nanocrystalline Ce{sub 0.9}Zr{sub 0.1}O{sub 2} powders via the gel-combustion method, using different fuels, and following either stoichiometric or non-stoichiometric pH-controlled routes is investigated. Research highlights: {yields} All samples exhibited the fluorite-type crystal structure, nanometric average crystallite size and negligible carbon content. {yields} Synthesis conditions strongly affect the average crystallite size, the degree of agglomeration, the specific surface area and the pore volume. {yields} Our results indicate that, by controlling the synthesis conditions it is possible to obtain solids with custom-made morphological properties. -- Abstract: In this work, the synthesis of nanocrystalline Ce{sub 0.9}Zr{sub 0.1}O{submore » 2} powders via the gel-combustion method, using different fuels, and following either stoichiometric or non-stoichiometric pH-controlled routes is investigated. The objective is to evaluate the effect of synthesis conditions on the textural and morphological properties, and the crystal structure of the synthesized materials. The solids were characterized by nitrogen physisorption, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray powder diffraction (XPD), and Carbon-Hydrogen-Nitrogen Elemental Analysis (CHN). All the powders exhibited nanometric crystallite size, fluorite-type structure and negligible carbon content. Synthesis conditions strongly affect the average crystallite size, the degree of agglomeration, the specific surface area and the pore volume. Our results indicate that, by controlling the synthesis conditions it is possible to obtain solids with custom-made morphological properties.« less

Leadership education, certification and resident outcomes in US nursing homes: cross-sectional secondary data analysis.

PubMed

Trinkoff, Alison M; Lerner, Nancy B; Storr, Carla L; Han, Kihye; Johantgen, Mary E; Gartrell, Kyungsook

2015-01-01

Leadership is a key consideration in improving nursing home care quality. Previous research found nursing homes with more credentialed leaders had lower rates of care deficiencies than nursing homes with less credentialed leaders. Evidence that nursing home administrator (NHA) and director of nursing (DON) education and certification is related to resident outcomes is limited. To examine associations of education and certification among NHAs and DONs with resident outcomes. Cross-sectional secondary data analysis. This study used National Nursing Home Survey data on leadership education and certification and Nursing Home Compare quality outcomes (e.g. pain, catheter use). 1142 nursing homes in the survey which represented 16628 nursing homes in the US. Leadership education and certification were assessed separately for NHAs and DONs. Nursing home resident outcomes were measured using facility-level nursing home quality indicator rates selected from the Minimum Data Set. Facility-level quality indicators were regressed onto leadership variables in models that also held constant facility size and ownership status. Nursing homes led by NHAs with both Master's degrees or higher and certification had significantly better outcomes for pain. Nursing homes led by DONs with Bachelor's degrees or higher plus certification also had significantly lower pain and catheter use. Whereas pressure ulcer rates were higher in facilities led by DONs with more education. Selected outcomes for nursing home residents might be improved by increasing the education and certification requirements for NHAs and DONs. Additional research is needed to clarify these relationships. Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

29 CFR 1209.09 - Requests for records under Freedom of Information Act.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 29 Labor 4 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Requests for records under Freedom of Information Act. 1209.09 Section 1209.09 Labor Regulations Relating to Labor (Continued) NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD PUBLIC OBSERVATION OF NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD MEETINGS § 1209.09 Requests for records under Freedom of Information...

20 CFR 234.13 - Payment to a funeral home.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... 20 Employees' Benefits 1 2013-04-01 2012-04-01 true Payment to a funeral home. 234.13 Section 234...-SUM PAYMENTS Lump-Sum Death Payment § 234.13 Payment to a funeral home. The 1937 Act LSDP is paid to a funeral home under the following conditions: (a) A person who has assumed responsibility for all or part...

20 CFR 234.13 - Payment to a funeral home.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... 20 Employees' Benefits 1 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Payment to a funeral home. 234.13 Section 234...-SUM PAYMENTS Lump-Sum Death Payment § 234.13 Payment to a funeral home. The 1937 Act LSDP is paid to a funeral home under the following conditions: (a) A person who has assumed responsibility for all or part...

20 CFR 234.13 - Payment to a funeral home.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... 20 Employees' Benefits 1 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Payment to a funeral home. 234.13 Section 234...-SUM PAYMENTS Lump-Sum Death Payment § 234.13 Payment to a funeral home. The 1937 Act LSDP is paid to a funeral home under the following conditions: (a) A person who has assumed responsibility for all or part...

20 CFR 234.13 - Payment to a funeral home.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 20 Employees' Benefits 1 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Payment to a funeral home. 234.13 Section 234...-SUM PAYMENTS Lump-Sum Death Payment § 234.13 Payment to a funeral home. The 1937 Act LSDP is paid to a funeral home under the following conditions: (a) A person who has assumed responsibility for all or part...

20 CFR 234.13 - Payment to a funeral home.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... 20 Employees' Benefits 1 2014-04-01 2012-04-01 true Payment to a funeral home. 234.13 Section 234...-SUM PAYMENTS Lump-Sum Death Payment § 234.13 Payment to a funeral home. The 1937 Act LSDP is paid to a funeral home under the following conditions: (a) A person who has assumed responsibility for all or part...

Large Area Cd0.9Zn0.1Te Pixelated Detector: Fabrication and Characterization

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Chaudhuri, Sandeep K.; Nguyen, Khai; Pak, Rahmi O.; Matei, Liviu; Buliga, Vladimir; Groza, Michael; Burger, Arnold; Mandal, Krishna C.

2014-04-01

Cd0.9Zn0.1Te (CZT) based pixelated radiation detectors have been fabricated and characterized for gamma ray detection. Large area CZT single crystals has been grown using a tellurium solvent method. A 10 ×10 guarded pixelated detector has been fabricated on a 19.5 ×19.5 ×5 mm3 crystal cut out from the grown ingot. The pixel dimensions were 1.3 ×1.3 mm2 and were pitched at 1.8 mm. A guard grid was used to reduce interpixel/inter-electrode leakage. The crystal was characterized in planar configuration using electrical, optical and optoelectronic methods prior to the fabrication of pixelated geometry. Current-voltage (I-V) measurements revealed a leakage current of 27 nA at an operating bias voltage of 1000 V and a resistivity of 3.1 ×1010 Ω-cm. Infrared transmission imaging revealed an average tellurium inclusion/precipitate size less than 8 μm. Pockels measurement has revealed a near-uniform depth-wise distribution of the internal electric field. The mobility-lifetime product in this crystal was calculated to be 6.2 ×10 - 3 cm2/V using alpha ray spectroscopic method. Gamma spectroscopy using a 137Cs source on the pixelated structure showed fully resolved 662 keV gamma peaks for all the pixels, with percentage resolution (FWHM) as high as 1.8%.

WE-EF-207-01: FEATURED PRESENTATION and BEST IN PHYSICS (IMAGING): Task-Driven Imaging for Cone-Beam CT in Interventional Guidance

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Gang, G; Stayman, J; Ouadah, S

2015-06-15

task within a patient-specific anatomical model to optimize image acquisition and reconstruction techniques, thereby improving imaging performance beyond that achievable with conventional approaches. 2R01-CA-112163; R01-EB-017226; U01-EB-018758; Siemens Healthcare (Forcheim, Germany)« less

29 CFR 780.1006 - In or about a home.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... 29 Labor 3 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false In or about a home. 780.1006 Section 780.1006 Labor... Home- workers in Making Wreaths; Exemption From Minimum Wage, Overtime Compensation, and Child Labor Provisions Under Section 13(d) Requirements for Exemption § 780.1006 In or about a home. Whether the work of...

29 CFR 780.1006 - In or about a home.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... 29 Labor 3 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false In or about a home. 780.1006 Section 780.1006 Labor... Home- workers in Making Wreaths; Exemption From Minimum Wage, Overtime Compensation, and Child Labor Provisions Under Section 13(d) Requirements for Exemption § 780.1006 In or about a home. Whether the work of...

29 CFR 780.1006 - In or about a home.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-07-01

... 29 Labor 3 2011-07-01 2011-07-01 false In or about a home. 780.1006 Section 780.1006 Labor... Home- workers in Making Wreaths; Exemption From Minimum Wage, Overtime Compensation, and Child Labor Provisions Under Section 13(d) Requirements for Exemption § 780.1006 In or about a home. Whether the work of...

29 CFR 780.1006 - In or about a home.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 29 Labor 3 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false In or about a home. 780.1006 Section 780.1006 Labor... Home- workers in Making Wreaths; Exemption From Minimum Wage, Overtime Compensation, and Child Labor Provisions Under Section 13(d) Requirements for Exemption § 780.1006 In or about a home. Whether the work of...

29 CFR 780.1006 - In or about a home.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... 29 Labor 3 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false In or about a home. 780.1006 Section 780.1006 Labor... Home- workers in Making Wreaths; Exemption From Minimum Wage, Overtime Compensation, and Child Labor Provisions Under Section 13(d) Requirements for Exemption § 780.1006 In or about a home. Whether the work of...

How task characteristics and social support relate to managerial learning: empirical evidence from Dutch home care.

PubMed

Ouweneel, A P Else; Taris, Toon W; Van Zolingen, Simone J; Schreurs, Paul J G

2009-01-01

Researchers have revealed that managers profit most from informal and on-the-job learning. Moreover, research has shown that task characteristics and social support affect informal learning. On the basis of these insights, the authors examined the effects of task characteristics (psychological job demands, job control) and social support from the supervisor and colleagues on informal on-the-job learning among 1588 managers in the Dutch home-care sector. A regression analysis revealed that high demands, high control, and high colleague and supervisor support were each associated with high levels of informal learning. The authors found no evidence for statistical interactions among the effects of these concepts. They concluded that to promote managers' informal workplace learning, employers should especially increase job control.

7 CFR 1755.509 - Mobile homes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 11 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Mobile homes. 1755.509 Section 1755.509 Agriculture... homes. (a) Customer access location installations at mobile homes shall be treated the same whether the homes are mounted on permanent foundations or temporary foundations and shall be installed as specified...

7 CFR 1755.509 - Mobile homes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 11 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Mobile homes. 1755.509 Section 1755.509 Agriculture... homes. (a) Customer access location installations at mobile homes shall be treated the same whether the homes are mounted on permanent foundations or temporary foundations and shall be installed as specified...

7 CFR 1755.509 - Mobile homes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 11 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Mobile homes. 1755.509 Section 1755.509 Agriculture... homes. (a) Customer access location installations at mobile homes shall be treated the same whether the homes are mounted on permanent foundations or temporary foundations and shall be installed as specified...

7 CFR 1755.509 - Mobile homes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 11 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Mobile homes. 1755.509 Section 1755.509 Agriculture... homes. (a) Customer access location installations at mobile homes shall be treated the same whether the homes are mounted on permanent foundations or temporary foundations and shall be installed as specified...

7 CFR 1755.509 - Mobile homes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 11 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Mobile homes. 1755.509 Section 1755.509 Agriculture... homes. (a) Customer access location installations at mobile homes shall be treated the same whether the homes are mounted on permanent foundations or temporary foundations and shall be installed as specified...

The effects of deep-level defects on the electrical properties of Cd0.9Zn0.1Te crystals

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Wang, Pengfei; Nan, Ruihua; Jian, Zengyun

2017-06-01

The deep-level defects of CdZnTe (CZT) crystals grown by the modified vertical Bridgman (MVB) method act as trapping centers or recombination centers in the band gap, which have significant effects on its electrical properties. The resistivity and electron mobility-lifetime product of high resistivity Cd0.9Zn0.1Te wafer marked CZT1 and low resistivity Cd0.9Zn0.1Te wafer marked CZT2 were tested respectively. Their deep-level defects were identified by thermally stimulated current (TSC) spectroscopy and thermoelectric effect spectroscopy (TEES) respectively. Then the trap-related parameters were characterized by the simultaneous multiple peak analysis (SIMPA) method. The deep donor level ({E}{{DD}}) dominating dark current was calculated by the relationship between dark current and temperature. The Fermi-level was characterized by current-voltage measurements of temperature dependence. The width of the band gap was characterized by ultraviolet-visible-infrared transmittance spectroscopy. The results show the traps concentration and capture cross section of CZT1 are lower than CZT2, so its electron mobility-lifetime product is greater than CZT2. The Fermi-level of CZT1 is closer to the middle gap than CZT2. The degree of Fermi-level pinned by {E}{{DD}} of CZT1 is larger than CZT2. It can be concluded that the resistivity of CZT crystals increases as the degree of Fermi-level pinned near the middle gap by the deep donor level enlarges. Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51502234) and the Scientific Research Plan Projects of Shaanxi Provincial Department of Education of China (No. 15JS040).

Effects of Home Literacy, Parents' Beliefs, and Children's Task-Focused Behavior on Emergent Literacy and Word Reading Skills

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Stephenson, Kathy A.; Parrila, Rauno K.; Georgiou, George K.; Kirby, John R.

2008-01-01

We examined the effects of home literacy (shared book reading, teaching activities, and number of books), children's task-focused behavior, and parents' beliefs and expectations about their child's reading and academic ability on kindergarten children's (N = 61) phonological sensitivity and letter knowledge and on Grade 1 word reading. The results…

Behavioral Counseling Interventions Expert Forum: Overview and Primer on U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Methods.

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Curry, Susan J; Whitlock, Evelyn P

2015-09-01

The importance of behavioral counseling as a clinical preventive service derives from the social and economic burden of preventable disease in the U.S., the central role behavioral risk factors play as leading causes of premature morbidity and mortality, and the promise of the healthcare visit as a teachable moment for behavioral counseling support. In November 2013, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force convened an expert forum on behavioral counseling interventions. The forum brought together NIH, CDC, and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality leaders, leading behavioral counseling researchers, and members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to discuss issues related to optimizing evidence-based behavioral counseling recommendations. This paper provides an overview of the methods used by the Task Force to develop counseling recommendations. Special focus is on the development and evaluation of evidence from systematic reviews. Assessment of the net benefit of a behavioral counseling intervention, based on the evidence review, determines the recommendation statement and accompanying letter grade. A recent Task Force recommendation on screening and behavioral counseling interventions in primary care to reduce alcohol misuse provides a brief example. Copyright © 2015 American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

The impact of dementia on influenza vaccination uptake in community and care home residents.

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Shah, Sunil M; Carey, Iain M; Harris, Tess; DeWilde, Stephen; Cook, Derek G

2012-01-01

Influenza vaccination is recommended for older people irrespective of cognitive decline or residential setting. To examine the effect of dementia diagnosis on flu vaccination uptake in community and care home residents in England and Wales. Retrospective analysis of a primary care database with 378,462 community and 9,106 care (nursing and residential) home residents aged 65-104 in 2008-09. Predictors of vaccine uptake were examined adjusted for age, sex, area deprivation and major chronic diseases. Age and sex standardised uptake of influenza vaccine was 74.7% (95% CI: 73.7-75.8%) in community patients without dementia, 71.4% (69.3-73.5%) in community patients with dementia, 80.5% (78.9-82.2%) in care home patients without dementia and 83.3% (81.4-85.3%) in care home patients with dementia. In a fully adjusted model, compared with community patients without dementia, patients with dementia in the community were less likely to receive vaccination (RR: 0.96, 95% CI: 0.94-0.97) while care home patients with (RR: 1.06, 1.03-1.09) and without (RR: 1.03, 1.01-1.05) dementia were more likely to receive vaccination. Area deprivation and chronic diseases were, respectively, negative and positive predictors of uptake. Lower influenza vaccine uptake among community patients with dementia, compared with care home residents, suggests organisational barriers to community uptake but high uptake among patients with dementia in care homes does not suggest concern over informed consent acts as a barrier. Primary care for community patients with dementia needs to ensure that they receive all appropriate preventive interventions.

12 CFR 141.14 - Home.

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2012-01-01

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12 CFR 141.14 - Home.

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2014-01-01

... 12 Banks and Banking 1 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Home. 141.14 Section 141.14 Banks and Banking COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY DEFINITIONS FOR REGULATIONS AFFECTING FEDERAL SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS § 141.14 Home. The term home means real estate comprising a single-family dwelling(s) or a...

12 CFR 141.14 - Home.

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2013-01-01

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Optical and vibrational spectroscopy of Ba0.85Ca0.15Zr0.1Ti0.9O3 modified lithium borate glass ceramics

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Viswanath, Pamarti; Prashanth, Sadhu Sai Pavan; Molli, Muralikrishna; Wicram, Jaschin Prem; Sai Muthukumar, V.

2018-04-01

Glass ceramics are excellent replacement for single crystalline materials which are expensive and difficult to fabricate. In this context, we have attempted to fabricate glass nanocomposites comprising of Lithium Borate glass matrix embedded with lead free ferroelectric Ba0.85Ca0.15Zr0.1Ti0.9O3 (BCZT). Both of these functional materials are known to exhibit excellent ferroelectric behavior and are currently explored for various device applications. We have prepared these novel glass nanocomposite using melt-quenching techniquein various chemical composition involving different molar ratio. x(Ba0.85Ca0.15Zr0.1Ti0.9O3)-(1-x)(Li2O.2B2O3) where (x=0.1,0.2,0.3,0.4). The as-quenched samples exhibited amorphous nature as revealed by X-ray Diffraction studies. With the increase in BCZT content we have observed significant alteration in optical bandgap and Urbach energy. The tailoring of optical properties by tuning the structure was probed by Raman vibrational spectroscopy which confirmed the dominant role played by BCZT as a network modifier in these borate glasses. Concomitantly, these glass nanocomposites were found to be excellent UV absorbers.

Synthesis of Sr0.9K0.1FeO3-δ electrocatalysts by mechanical activation

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Monteiro, J. F.; Waerenborgh, J. C.; Kovalevsky, A. V.; Yaremchenko, A. A.; Frade, J. R.

2013-02-01

Potassium-substituted SrFeO3-δ for possible application as oxygen evolution electrode in alkaline or molten salt media was prepared by mechanical activation and characterized by X-ray diffraction, dilatometric and thermogravimetric analysis, Mössbauer spectroscopy, and electrical conductivity measurements. Room temperature mechanical activation of a mixture of oxide precursors with subsequent thermal treatments at 700-900 °C results in the formation of Sr0.9K0.1FeO3-δ with tetragonal perovskite-like structure. Such allows to decrease the synthesis temperature, if compared to the conventional solid-state route, and to prevent possible volatilization of potassium. The results of Mössbauer spectroscopy studies indicate that the oxygen nonstoichiometry in the samples annealed in air at 900-1100 °C with subsequent rapid cooling vary in the range δ=0.30-0.32. The electrical conductivity in air exhibits a metal-like behaviour at temperatures above 400 °C and semiconductor behaviour in the low-temperature range, reaching 13-30 S/cm under prospective operation conditions for alkaline electrolyzers (≤90 °C).

Technology Solutions Case Study: Southern Energy Homes, First DOE Zero Energy Ready Manufactured Home

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The country’s first Zero Energy Ready manufactured home that is certified by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is up and running in Russellville, Alabama. The manufactured home was built by a partnership between Southern Energy Homes and the Advanced Residential Integrated Energy Solutions Collaborative (ARIES), which is a DOE Building America team. The effort was part of a three-home study including a standard-code manufactured home and an ENERGY STAR® manufactured home. Cooling-season results showed that the building used half the space-conditioning energy of a manufactured home built to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) Manufactured Homemore » Construction and Safety Standards. These standards are known collectively as the HUD Code, which is the building standard for all U.S. manufactured housing.« less

Abnormal variation of band gap in Zn doped Bi{sub 0.9}La{sub 0.1}FeO{sub 3} nanoparticles: Role of Fe-O-Fe bond angle and Fe-O bond anisotropy

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Xu, Xunling; Liu, Weifang, E-mail: wfliu@tju.edu.cn, E-mail: shouyu.wang@yahoo.com; Wu, Ping

2015-07-27

Bi{sub 0.9}La{sub 0.1}FeO{sub 3} (BLFO) and Bi{sub 0.9}La{sub 0.1}Fe{sub 0.99}Zn{sub 0.01}O{sub 3} (BLFZO) nanoparticles were prepared via a sol-gel method. The oxygen vacancies and holes increase with Zn doping analyzed through X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, which could contribute to the increase of leakage current density. However, with the increase of the defects (oxygen vacancies and holes), the band gap of BLFZO also is increased. To explain the abnormal phenomenon, the bandwidth of occupied and unoccupied bands was analyzed based on the structural symmetry driven by the Fe-O-Fe bond angle and Fe-O bond anisotropy.

12 CFR 541.14 - Home.

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2014-01-01

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12 CFR 541.14 - Home.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

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12 CFR 541.14 - Home.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

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12 CFR 541.14 - Home.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

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12 CFR 541.14 - Home.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

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A New Tool for Assessing Context Conditioning Induced by US-Unpredictability in Humans: The Martians Task Restyled

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Meulders, Ann; Vervliet, Bram; Vansteenwegen, Debora; Hermans, Dirk; Baeyens, Frank

2011-01-01

Unpredictability of an unconditioned stimulus (US) typically produces context conditioning in animals and humans. We modified the Martians task--a computer game measuring learning of Pavlovian associations through conditioned suppression--for assessing context conditioning in humans. One between-subjects and one within-subjects study are reported.…

Effects of Er3+ and Pr3+ Substitution on Structural, Dielectric, Ferroelectric and Photoluminescence Properties of the BaTi0.9Zr0.1O3 Ceramic

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Zouari, I.; Sassi, Z.; Seveyrat, L.; Perrin, V.; Zghal, S.; Abdelmoula, N.; Lebrun, L.; Khemakhem, H.

2017-07-01

BaTi0.9Zr0.1O3 (BZT), Ba1- x Ln2 x/3□ x/3Ti0.9Zr0.1O3 (with x = 0.5% mol and Ln = Er3+) (BZT-Er) and Ba1- x Ln2 x/3□ x/3Ti0.9Zr0.1O3 (with x = 0.5% mol and Ln = Pr3+) (BZT-Pr) were prepared via the conventional solid-state reaction method. X-ray diffraction showed that all these ceramics were in the single perovskite phase at room temperature (RT). The temperature dependence of dielectric behavior was investigated in the temperature range 25-225°C and exhibited a classical ferroelectric behavior. A slight decrease of the Curie temperature ( T C) with Pr3+ and Er3+ substitution was observed in addition to an increase in the maximum dielectric permittivity ( \\varepsilon_{r {max} }^' }} ) of about 40% for the BZT-Er. At RT, the ferroelectric and piezoelectric coefficients were decreased for BZT-Pr, but were maintained for BZT-Er with a piezoelectric coefficient ( d 33) of 185 pC/N, a planar electromechanical coupling factor of 30%, and a remanent polarization of 11.6 μC/cm2. The Raman bands as a function of temperature confirmed the paraelectric-ferroelectric phase transition of all those ceramics. The photoluminescence spectra showed that strong red (615 nm and 645 nm) and bright green (523 nm and 545 nm) emission bands were obtained, under excitation by laser at 488 nm at RT, for BZT-Pr and BZT-Er, respectively. These multifunctional materials showed a significant technological promise in coupling device applications.

33 CFR 165.T09-0140 - Safety Zone; USA Triathlon, Milwaukee Harbor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

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33 CFR 165.T09-0140 - Safety Zone; USA Triathlon, Milwaukee Harbor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... 33 Navigation and Navigable Waters 2 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Safety Zone; USA Triathlon, Milwaukee Harbor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 165.T09-0140 Section 165.T09-0140 Navigation and Navigable Waters... Guard District § 165.T09-0140 Safety Zone; USA Triathlon, Milwaukee Harbor, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (a...

Sitting Safely, Home and Family Education: 6755.01.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Parkin, Dixie; Kaspert, Joanne

A course of study, developed by teachers to make home and family education more meaningful and interesting to students, and focusing on privileges, responsibilities and characteristics of an effective babysitter, is presented. Contents include: the job; child development and guidance; accident prevention; and community and parental responsibility…

US-UK Collaboration on Fossil Energy Advanced Materials: Task 1—Steam Oxidation

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Holcomb, Gordon R.; Tylczak, Joseph; Carney, Casey

This presentation goes over the following from the US-UK collaboration on Fossil Energy Advanced Materials: Task 1, Steam Oxidation: US-led or co-led deliverables, Phase II products (US), 2011-present, Phase III products, Phase III Plan, an explanation of sCO 2 compared with sH 2O, an explanation of Ni-base Alloys, an explanation of 300 Series (18Cr-8Ni)/E-Brite, an explanation of the typical Microchannel HX Fabrication process, and an explanation of diffusion bonded Ni-base superalloys.

Racial and ethnic disparities in social engagement among US nursing home residents.

PubMed

Li, Yue; Cai, Xueya

2014-04-01

The numbers and proportions of racial and ethnic minorities have increased dramatically in US nursing homes in recent years. Concerns exist about whether nursing homes can serve appropriately the clinical and psychosocial needs of patients with increasingly diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. This study determined racial and ethnic disparities in social engagement among nursing home long-term residents. We analyzed the 2008 national Minimum Data Set supplemented with the Online Survey, Certification, and Reporting File and the Area Resource File. We estimated multivariable logistic regressions to determine disparities and how disparities were explained by individual, facility, and geographic factors. Stratified analyses further determined persistent disparities within patient and facility subgroups. Compared with white residents (n = 690,228), black (n = 123,116), Hispanic (n = 37,099), and other (n = 17,568) residents showed lower social engagement, with overall scores (mean ± SD) being 2.5 ± 1.7, 2.2 ± 1.6, 2.0 ± 1.6, and 2.1 ± 1.6, respectively. Disparities were partially explained by variations in individual, facility, and geographic covariates, but persisted after multivariable adjustments. Stratified analyses confirmed that disparities were similar in magnitude across patient and facility subgroups. Although nursing home residents showed overall low social engagement levels, racial/ethnic minority residents were even less socially engaged than white residents. Efforts to address disparities in psychosocial well-being and quality of life of nursing home residents are warranted.

Improving the Quality of Service and Security of Military Networks with a Network Tasking Order Process

DTIC Science & Technology

2010-09-01

IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF SERVICE AND SECURITY OF MILITARY NETWORKS WITH A NETWORK TASKING ORDER...United States. AFIT/DCS/ENG/10-09 IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF SERVICE AND SECURITY OF MILITARY NETWORKS WITH A NETWORK TASKING ORDER PROCESS...USAF September 2010 APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE; DISTRIBUTION UNLIMITED AFIT/DCS/ENG/10-09 IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF SERVICE AND

Effect of InSb/In0.9Al0.1Sb superlattice buffer layer on the structural and electronic properties of InSb films

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Zhao, Xiaomeng; Zhang, Yang; Guan, Min; Cui, Lijie; Wang, Baoqiang; Zhu, Zhanping; Zeng, Yiping

2017-07-01

The effect of InSb/In0.9Al0.1Sb buffer layers on InSb thin films grown on GaAs (0 0 1) substrate by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) is investigated. The crystal quality and the surface morphology of InSb are characterized by XRD and AFM. The carrier transport property is researched through variable temperature hall test. The sharp interface between InSb/In0.9Al0.1Sb is demonstrated important for the high quality InSb thin film. We try different superlattice buffer layers by changing ratios, 2-0.5, thickness, 300-450 nm, and periods, 20-50. According to the function of the dislocation density to the absolute temperature below 150 K with different periods of SL buffers, we can find that the number of periods of superlattice is a major factor to decrease the density of threading dislocations. With the 50 periods SL buffer layer, the electron mobility of InSb at the room temperature and liquid nitrogen cooling temperature is ∼63,000 and ∼4600 cm2/V s, respectively. We deduce that the interface in the SL structure works as a filter layer to prevent the dislocation propagating to the upper InSb thin films.

Task Force Delay Study. Denver Stapleton International Airport, Volume II.

DTIC Science & Technology

1980-03-01

Stephen L. 11. Hockaday Manager Sl H/j c 2nclosure cc: x. Fred Jaeger bcc: Mr. Herb Hubbard, UAL TFD Correspondence H. Fan 0 JI-. *~ ~ E ~ n ti ~’L1 -J (D...34 Attachment E contains a list of additional delay experiments discussed at the previous Task Force meeting. I I P M. M. &6 Co. Mr. Phillip J. LaRochelle March... E -05B Western. C-01, C7.O3, C-05, CO2 , C-04, C-06, Continental,, C-07, C-09, C-11, C-15, C-10, C-12, C-14, C-16 Trans World,, D-01, D-03, D-05, D-07

Indoor air quality in green-renovated vs. non-green low-income homes of children living in a temperate region of US (Ohio).

PubMed

Coombs, Kanistha C; Chew, Ginger L; Schaffer, Christopher; Ryan, Patrick H; Brokamp, Cole; Grinshpun, Sergey A; Adamkiewicz, Gary; Chillrud, Steve; Hedman, Curtis; Colton, Meryl; Ross, Jamie; Reponen, Tiina

2016-06-01

Green eco-friendly housing includes approaches to reduce indoor air pollutant sources and to increase energy efficiency. Although sealing/tightening buildings can save energy and reduce the penetration of outdoor pollutants, an adverse outcome can be increased buildup of pollutants with indoor sources. The objective of this study was to determine the differences in the indoor air quality (IAQ) between green and non-green homes in low-income housing complexes. In one housing complex, apartments were renovated using green principles (n=28). Home visits were conducted immediately after the renovation, and subsequently at 6 months and at 12 months following the renovation. Of these homes, eight homes had pre-renovation home visits; this allowed pre- and post-renovation comparisons within the same homes. Parallel visits were conducted in non-green (control) apartments (n=14) in a nearby low-income housing complex. The IAQ assessments included PM2.5, black carbon, ultrafine particles, sulfur, total volatile organic compounds (VOCs), formaldehyde, and air exchange rate. Data were analyzed using linear mixed-effects models. None of the indoor pollutant concentrations were significantly different between green and non-green homes. However, we found differences when comparing the concentrations before and after renovation. Measured immediately after renovation, indoor black carbon concentrations were significantly lower averaging 682 ng/m(3) in post-renovation vs. 2364 ng/m(3) in pre-renovation home visits (p=0.01). In contrast, formaldehyde concentrations were significantly higher in post-renovated (0.03 ppm) than in pre-renovated homes (0.01 ppm) (p=0.004). Questionnaire data showed that opening of windows occurred less frequently in homes immediately post-renovation compared to pre-renovation; this factor likely affected the levels of indoor black carbon (from outdoor sources) and formaldehyde (from indoor sources) more than the renovation status itself. To reduce IAQ

46 CFR 42.09-30 - Additional survey requirements for steel-hull vessels.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-10-01

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46 CFR 42.09-30 - Additional survey requirements for steel-hull vessels.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-10-01

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46 CFR 42.09-30 - Additional survey requirements for steel-hull vessels.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-10-01

... 46 Shipping 2 2013-10-01 2013-10-01 false Additional survey requirements for steel-hull vessels. 42.09-30 Section 42.09-30 Shipping COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) LOAD...-30 Additional survey requirements for steel-hull vessels. (a) In addition to the requirements in § 42...

Mobile Thread Task Manager

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Clement, Bradley J.; Estlin, Tara A.; Bornstein, Benjamin J.

2013-01-01

The Mobile Thread Task Manager (MTTM) is being applied to parallelizing existing flight software to understand the benefits and to develop new techniques and architectural concepts for adapting software to multicore architectures. It allocates and load-balances tasks for a group of threads that migrate across processors to improve cache performance. In order to balance-load across threads, the MTTM augments a basic map-reduce strategy to draw jobs from a global queue. In a multicore processor, memory may be "homed" to the cache of a specific processor and must be accessed from that processor. The MTTB architecture wraps access to data with thread management to move threads to the home processor for that data so that the computation follows the data in an attempt to avoid L2 cache misses. Cache homing is also handled by a memory manager that translates identifiers to processor IDs where the data will be homed (according to rules defined by the user). The user can also specify the number of threads and processors separately, which is important for tuning performance for different patterns of computation and memory access. MTTM efficiently processes tasks in parallel on a multiprocessor computer. It also provides an interface to make it easier to adapt existing software to a multiprocessor environment.

Dustborne Alternaria alternata antigens in U.S. homes: Results from the National Survey of Lead and Allergens in Housing

PubMed Central

Salo, Päivi M.; Yin, Ming; Arbes, Samuel J.; Cohn, Richard D.; Sever, Michelle; Muilenberg, Michael; Burge, Harriet A.; London, Stephanie J.; Zeldin, Darryl C.

2005-01-01

Background: Alternaria alternata is one of the most common fungi associated with allergic disease. However, Alternaria exposure in indoor environments is not well characterized. Objective: The primary goals of this study were to examine the prevalence of Alternaria exposure and identify independent predictors of Alternaria antigen concentrations in U.S. homes. Methods: Data for this cross-sectional study were obtained from the National Survey of Lead and Allergens in Housing. A nationally representative sample of 831 housing units in 75 different locations throughout the U.S. completed the survey. Information on housing and household characteristics was obtained by questionnaire and environmental assessments. Concentrations of Alternaria antigens in dust collected from various indoor sites were assessed with a polyclonal anti-Alternaria antibody assay. Results: Alternaria antigens were detected in most (95-99%) of the dust samples. The geometric mean concentration, reflecting the average Alternaria concentration in homes, was 4.88 μg/g (SE=0.13 μg/g). In the multivariable linear regression analysis, the age of the housing unit, geographic region, urbanization, poverty, family race, observed mold and moisture problems, use of dehumidifier, and presence of cats and dogs were independent predictors of Alternaria antigen concentrations. Less frequent cleaning and smoking indoors also contributed to higher Alternaria antigen levels in homes. Conclusion: Exposure to Alternaria alternata antigens in U.S. homes is common. Antigen levels in homes are not only influenced by regional factors but also by residential characteristics. Preventing mold and moisture problems, avoiding smoking indoors, and regular household cleaning may help reduce exposure to Alternaria antigens indoors. PMID:16159634

Nursing Home Self-assessment of Implementation of Emergency Preparedness Standards.

PubMed

Lane, Sandi J; McGrady, Elizabeth

2016-08-01

Introduction Disasters often overwhelm a community's capacity to respond and recover, creating a gap between the needs of the community and the resources available to provide services. In the wake of multiple disasters affecting nursing homes in the last decade, increased focus has shifted to this vital component of the health care system. However, the long-term care sector has often fallen through the cracks in both planning and response. Problem Two recent reports (2006 and 2012) published by the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), elucidate the need for improvements in nursing homes' comprehensive emergency preparedness and response. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has developed an emergency preparedness checklist as a guidance tool and proposed emergency preparedness regulations. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the progress made in nursing home preparedness by determining the level of completion of the 70 tasks noted on the checklist. The study objectives were to: (1) determine the preparedness levels of nursing homes in North and South Carolina (USA), and (2) compare these findings with the 2012 OIG's report on nursing home preparedness to identify current gaps. A survey developed from the checklist of items was emailed to 418 North Carolina and 193 South Carolina nursing home administrators during 2014. One hundred seventeen were returned/"bounced back" as not received. Follow-up emails and phone calls were made to encourage participation. Sixty-three completed surveys and 32 partial surveys were received. Responses were compared to data obtained in a 2010 study to determine progress. Progress had been made in many of the overall planning and sheltering-in-place tasks, such as having contact information of local emergency managers as well as specifications for availability of potable water. Yet, gaps still persisted, especially in evacuation standards, interfacing with emergency

Multifold polar states in Zn-doped Sr0.9Ba0.1TiO3 ceramics

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Guo, Yan-Yan; Guo, Yun-Jun; Wei, Tong; Liu, Jun-Ming

2015-12-01

We investigate the effect of Zn doping on the dielectricity and ferroelectricity of a series of polycrystalline Sr0.9-xZnxBa0.1TiO3 (0.0% ≤ x ≤ 5.0%) ceramics. It is surprisingly observed that the Zn doping will produce the multifold polar states, i.e., the Zn-doped ceramic will convert a reduced polar state into an enhanced polar state, and eventually into a stabilized polar state with increasing the doping level x. It is revealed that in the background of quantum fluctuations, the competition between the Zn-doping-induced lattice contraction and the Ba-doping-induced lattice expansion is responsible for both the reduced polar state and the enhanced polar state coming into being. Also, the addition of the antiferrodistortive effect, which is the antipolar interaction originating from the opposite tilted-TiO6 octahedra rotation, represents the core physics behind the stabilized polar state. Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 11304158, 51431006, 51102277, and 11104118), the Scientific Research Foundation of Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China (Grant No. NY213020), and the Qing Lan Project of Jiangsu Province, China.

In-home firearm access among US adolescents and the role of religious subculture: Results from a nationally representative study.

PubMed

Stroope, Samuel; Tom, Joshua C

2017-09-01

Religious participation is linked to numerous positive safety outcomes for adolescents. Scant attention, however, has been paid to associations between religious participation and safety risks among adolescents. Using data from Add Health (N = 18,449), a nationally representative school-based sample of US adolescents, this study examines the relationship between adolescents' religious affiliation and easy access to firearms at home. Regression analyses adjust for complex sampling design and compare easy firearm access at home among conservative Protestant adolescents to adolescent firearm access in other religious traditions. Conservative Protestant adolescents have a substantially greater likelihood of easy access to a gun at home compared to adolescents of all other major religious traditions in the United States. Recognizing differences in adolescent firearm access between subcultural groups can help public health interventions more effectively identify and address the needs of vulnerable populations. The paper's conclusion considers suggestions for effective policy and programmatic initiatives. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

7 CFR 3550.73 - Manufactured homes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

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7 CFR 3550.73 - Manufactured homes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

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7 CFR 3550.73 - Manufactured homes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

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7 CFR 3550.73 - Manufactured homes.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

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On the Design of Smart Homes: A Framework for Activity Recognition in Home Environment.

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Cicirelli, Franco; Fortino, Giancarlo; Giordano, Andrea; Guerrieri, Antonio; Spezzano, Giandomenico; Vinci, Andrea

2016-09-01

A smart home is a home environment enriched with sensing, actuation, communication and computation capabilities which permits to adapt it to inhabitants preferences and requirements. Establishing a proper strategy of actuation on the home environment can require complex computational tasks on the sensed data. This is the case of activity recognition, which consists in retrieving high-level knowledge about what occurs in the home environment and about the behaviour of the inhabitants. The inherent complexity of this application domain asks for tools able to properly support the design and implementation phases. This paper proposes a framework for the design and implementation of smart home applications focused on activity recognition in home environments. The framework mainly relies on the Cloud-assisted Agent-based Smart home Environment (CASE) architecture offering basic abstraction entities which easily allow to design and implement Smart Home applications. CASE is a three layered architecture which exploits the distributed multi-agent paradigm and the cloud technology for offering analytics services. Details about how to implement activity recognition onto the CASE architecture are supplied focusing on the low-level technological issues as well as the algorithms and the methodologies useful for the activity recognition. The effectiveness of the framework is shown through a case study consisting of a daily activity recognition of a person in a home environment.

Looking Tasks Online: Utilizing Webcams to Collect Video Data from Home

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Semmelmann, Kilian; Hönekopp, Astrid; Weigelt, Sarah

2017-01-01

Online experimentation is emerging as a new methodology within classical data acquisition in psychology. It allows for easy, fast, broad, and cheap data conduction from the comfort of people’s homes. To add another method to the array of available tools, here we used recent developments in web technology to investigate the technical feasibility of online HyperText Markup Language-5/JavaScript-based video data recording. We employed a preferential looking task with children between 4 and 24 months. Parents and their children participated from home through a three-stage process: First, interested adults registered and took pictures through a webcam-based photo application. In the second step, we edited the pictures and integrated them into the design. Lastly, participants returned to the website and the video data acquisition took place through their webcam. In sum, we were able to create and employ the video recording application with participants as young as 4 months old. Quality-wise, no participant had to be removed due to the framerate or quality of videos and only 7% of data was excluded due to behavioral factors (lack of concentration). Results-wise, interrater reliability of rated looking side (left/right) showed a high agreement between raters, Fleiss’ Kappa, κ = 0.97, which can be translated to sufficient data quality for further analyses. With regard to on-/off-screen attention attribution, we found that children lost interest after about 10 s after trial onset using a static image presentation or 60 s total experimental time. Taken together, we were able to show that online video data recording is possible and viable for developmental psychology and beyond. PMID:28955284

Looking Tasks Online: Utilizing Webcams to Collect Video Data from Home.

PubMed

Semmelmann, Kilian; Hönekopp, Astrid; Weigelt, Sarah

2017-01-01

Online experimentation is emerging as a new methodology within classical data acquisition in psychology. It allows for easy, fast, broad, and cheap data conduction from the comfort of people's homes. To add another method to the array of available tools, here we used recent developments in web technology to investigate the technical feasibility of online HyperText Markup Language-5/JavaScript-based video data recording. We employed a preferential looking task with children between 4 and 24 months. Parents and their children participated from home through a three-stage process: First, interested adults registered and took pictures through a webcam-based photo application. In the second step, we edited the pictures and integrated them into the design. Lastly, participants returned to the website and the video data acquisition took place through their webcam. In sum, we were able to create and employ the video recording application with participants as young as 4 months old. Quality-wise, no participant had to be removed due to the framerate or quality of videos and only 7% of data was excluded due to behavioral factors (lack of concentration). Results-wise, interrater reliability of rated looking side (left/right) showed a high agreement between raters, Fleiss' Kappa, κ = 0.97, which can be translated to sufficient data quality for further analyses. With regard to on-/off-screen attention attribution, we found that children lost interest after about 10 s after trial onset using a static image presentation or 60 s total experimental time. Taken together, we were able to show that online video data recording is possible and viable for developmental psychology and beyond.

12 CFR 145.91 - Home office.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

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12 CFR 545.91 - Home office.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

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12 CFR 145.91 - Home office.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

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12 CFR 545.91 - Home office.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

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12 CFR 545.91 - Home office.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

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12 CFR 545.91 - Home office.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

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12 CFR 145.91 - Home office.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... 12 Banks and Banking 1 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Home office. 145.91 Section 145.91 Banks and... § 145.91 Home office. (a) All operations of a Federal savings association (“you”) are subject to direction from the home office. (b) You must notify the appropriate OCC licensing office if the permanent...

12 CFR 545.91 - Home office.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... 12 Banks and Banking 6 2013-01-01 2012-01-01 true Home office. 545.91 Section 545.91 Banks and... § 545.91 Home office. (a) All operations of a Federal savings association (“you”) are subject to direction from the home office. (b) You must notify the appropriate OTS Regional Office if the permanent...

46 CFR 4.09-5 - Powers of Marine Board of Investigation.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-10-01

... 46 Shipping 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Powers of Marine Board of Investigation. 4.09-5 Section... MARINE CASUALTIES AND INVESTIGATIONS Marine Board of Investigation § 4.09-5 Powers of Marine Board of Investigation. Any Marine Board of Investigation so designated shall have the power to administer oaths, summon...

Relocation Decisions and Constructing the Meaning of Home: A Phenomenological Study of the Transition into a Nursing Home

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Johnson, Rebecca A.; Bibbo, Jessica

2014-01-01

The transition from community dwelling to a nursing home is a common, though idiosyncratic, experience in the United States. This study employed an interpretive phenomenological approach to uncover how eight older adults in nursing homes in the Midwestern U.S. constructed the meaning of home shortly following the relocation and again approximately two months later. The degree to which the individual had been involved in the decision making process was also explored as it related to the meaning of home within the nursing home setting. The majority of individuals did not consider the facility to be “home,” but actively changed their attitudes toward the facility and themselves to better adjust to the setting. The findings demonstrate the importance of autonomy in older adults’ definitions of home. PMID:24984908

'I try to make a net around each patient': home care nursing as relational practice.

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Bjornsdottir, Kristin

2018-03-01

As a result of restructuring, home care is increasingly defined in a narrow, task-based way, undermining the holistic nature of practice. Recent practice theories can aid us in articulating the nature of this important, yet often invisible practice. My aim in this article was to enhance our knowledge and understanding of the nature of home care nursing practice. The approach was ethnographic, involving extensive fieldwork and formal interviews with members of five home care nursing teams and 15 older persons receiving care at home in a metropolitan area of Iceland. The study was approved by the National Bioethics Committee. As a net of services, home care was enacted through relational, but often invisible care practices, relating different actors - patient, family and health-care and social-care workers - in doing the work needed for the older persons to live comfortably at home. The work was collective in that it was shared by different actors and motivated by a common understanding that had developed and was preserved in conversations in the teams. Although the findings are limited in that they only reflect home care as practiced in one neighbourhood, they can be seen as providing important insights into what is needed for home care services to work. Home care practice can be understood as relational, aimed at creating a net of needed assistance. This work is a collective accomplishment of the teams and shaped by ideals and values shared among team members. © 2017 Nordic College of Caring Science.

Spin glass formation in La0.9Sr0.1CoO3 catalyst for flameless combustion of methane.

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Oliva, C; Forni, L; Vishniakov, A V

2000-02-01

Two samples of composition La0.9M0.1CoO3 (M = Sr, Ce) have been compared as catalysts for the flameless combustion of methane. The former showed a lower activity than the latter and this difference was enhanced at lower temperature. Aiming at understanding the origin of this behaviour, EPR analysis was carried out at temperatures down to 100 K. At T < 245 K a zero-field intense feature appeared with the M = Sr sample only, characterized by opposite phase with respect to the g approximately 2 line. This zero-field line was attributed to microwave absorption by spin glass formed by cobalt- and oxygen-based paramagnetic ions. The tendency to strong interaction among these species could also be a reason of the low oxygen availability for the catalytic methane oxidation at higher temperature.

High-Temperature Thermoelectric Properties of Perovskite-Type Pr0.9Sr0.1Mn1- x Fe x O3 (0 ≤ x ≤ 1)

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Nakatsugawa, H.; Saito, M.; Okamoto, Y.

2017-05-01

Polycrystalline samples of Pr0.9Sr0.1Mn1- x Fe x O3 (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) have been synthesized using a conventional solid-state reaction method, and the crystal structure studied at room temperature. The magnetic susceptibility was measured from 5 K to 350 K. The electrical resistivity, Seebeck coefficient, and thermal conductivity were investigated as functions of temperature below 850 K. For all samples, the perovskite structure at room temperature exhibited orthorhombic Pbnm phase. While the Pr0.9Sr0.1MnO3 ( x = 0) sample exhibited ferromagnetic-like ground state below T C = 145 K (Curie temperature), the ferromagnetic transition temperature T C decreased with increasing x. The Seebeck coefficient of the samples with 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.8 decreased with increasing temperature because of double-exchange interaction of Mn ions. In fact, the carrier type for x = 0 changed from hole-like to electron-like behavior above 800 K. On the other hand, the samples with x ≥ 0.9 showed large positive Seebeck coefficient over the entire temperature range, indicating that the low-spin state of Fe ions dominated the electronic structure for this x range. In particular, the sample with x = 1 exhibited p-type thermoelectric properties with relatively high Seebeck coefficient, moderate electrical resistivity, and low thermal conductivity. Thus, the sample with x = 1 showed power factor of 20 μW m-1 K-2 at 850 K leading to ZT of 0.024 at this temperature, indicating that hole-doped perovskite-type iron oxide is a good candidate high-temperature thermoelectric p-type oxide.

Overview of the ID, EPI and REL tasks of BioNLP Shared Task 2011.

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Pyysalo, Sampo; Ohta, Tomoko; Rak, Rafal; Sullivan, Dan; Mao, Chunhong; Wang, Chunxia; Sobral, Bruno; Tsujii, Jun'ichi; Ananiadou, Sophia

2012-06-26

We present the preparation, resources, results and analysis of three tasks of the BioNLP Shared Task 2011: the main tasks on Infectious Diseases (ID) and Epigenetics and Post-translational Modifications (EPI), and the supporting task on Entity Relations (REL). The two main tasks represent extensions of the event extraction model introduced in the BioNLP Shared Task 2009 (ST'09) to two new areas of biomedical scientific literature, each motivated by the needs of specific biocuration tasks. The ID task concerns the molecular mechanisms of infection, virulence and resistance, focusing in particular on the functions of a class of signaling systems that are ubiquitous in bacteria. The EPI task is dedicated to the extraction of statements regarding chemical modifications of DNA and proteins, with particular emphasis on changes relating to the epigenetic control of gene expression. By contrast to these two application-oriented main tasks, the REL task seeks to support extraction in general by separating challenges relating to part-of relations into a subproblem that can be addressed by independent systems. Seven groups participated in each of the two main tasks and four groups in the supporting task. The participating systems indicated advances in the capability of event extraction methods and demonstrated generalization in many aspects: from abstracts to full texts, from previously considered subdomains to new ones, and from the ST'09 extraction targets to other entities and events. The highest performance achieved in the supporting task REL, 58% F-score, is broadly comparable with levels reported for other relation extraction tasks. For the ID task, the highest-performing system achieved 56% F-score, comparable to the state-of-the-art performance at the established ST'09 task. In the EPI task, the best result was 53% F-score for the full set of extraction targets and 69% F-score for a reduced set of core extraction targets, approaching a level of performance sufficient

Overview of the ID, EPI and REL tasks of BioNLP Shared Task 2011

PubMed Central

2012-01-01

We present the preparation, resources, results and analysis of three tasks of the BioNLP Shared Task 2011: the main tasks on Infectious Diseases (ID) and Epigenetics and Post-translational Modifications (EPI), and the supporting task on Entity Relations (REL). The two main tasks represent extensions of the event extraction model introduced in the BioNLP Shared Task 2009 (ST'09) to two new areas of biomedical scientific literature, each motivated by the needs of specific biocuration tasks. The ID task concerns the molecular mechanisms of infection, virulence and resistance, focusing in particular on the functions of a class of signaling systems that are ubiquitous in bacteria. The EPI task is dedicated to the extraction of statements regarding chemical modifications of DNA and proteins, with particular emphasis on changes relating to the epigenetic control of gene expression. By contrast to these two application-oriented main tasks, the REL task seeks to support extraction in general by separating challenges relating to part-of relations into a subproblem that can be addressed by independent systems. Seven groups participated in each of the two main tasks and four groups in the supporting task. The participating systems indicated advances in the capability of event extraction methods and demonstrated generalization in many aspects: from abstracts to full texts, from previously considered subdomains to new ones, and from the ST'09 extraction targets to other entities and events. The highest performance achieved in the supporting task REL, 58% F-score, is broadly comparable with levels reported for other relation extraction tasks. For the ID task, the highest-performing system achieved 56% F-score, comparable to the state-of-the-art performance at the established ST'09 task. In the EPI task, the best result was 53% F-score for the full set of extraction targets and 69% F-score for a reduced set of core extraction targets, approaching a level of performance sufficient

Smart Secure Homes: A Survey of Smart Home Technologies that Sense, Assess, and Respond to Security Threats.

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Dahmen, Jessamyn; Cook, Diane J; Wang, Xiaobo; Honglei, Wang

2017-08-01

Smart home design has undergone a metamorphosis in recent years. The field has evolved from designing theoretical smart home frameworks and performing scripted tasks in laboratories. Instead, we now find robust smart home technologies that are commonly used by large segments of the population in a variety of settings. Recent smart home applications are focused on activity recognition, health monitoring, and automation. In this paper, we take a look at another important role for smart homes: security. We first explore the numerous ways smart homes can and do provide protection for their residents. Next, we provide a comparative analysis of the alternative tools and research that has been developed for this purpose. We investigate not only existing commercial products that have been introduced but also discuss the numerous research that has been focused on detecting and identifying potential threats. Finally, we close with open challenges and ideas for future research that will keep individuals secure and healthy while in their own homes.

Oxygen vacancies induced switchable and nonswitchable photovoltaic effects in Ag/Bi{sub 0.9}La{sub 0.1}FeO{sub 3} /La{sub 0.7}Sr{sub 0.3}MnO{sub 3} sandwiched capacitors

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Gao, R. L., E-mail: gaorongli2008@163.com, E-mail: jrsun@iphy.ac.cn; Beijing National Laboratory for Condensed Matter Physics and Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100190; Yang, H. W.

2014-01-20

The short circuit photocurrent (I{sub sc}) was found to be strongly dependent on the oxygen vacancies (V{sub Os}) distribution in Ag/Bi{sub 0.9}La{sub 0.1}FeO{sub 3}/La{sub 0.7}Sr{sub 0.3}MnO{sub 3} heterostructures. In order to manipulate the V{sub Os} accumulated at either the Ag/Bi{sub 0.9}La{sub 0.1}FeO{sub 3} or the Bi{sub 0.9}La{sub 0.1}FeO{sub 3}/La{sub 0.7}Sr{sub 0.3}MnO{sub 3} interface by pulse voltages, switchable or nonswitchable photocurrent can be observed without or with changing the polarization direction. The sign of photocurrent could be independent of the direction of polarization when the variation of diffusion current and the modulation of the Schottky barrier at the Ag/Bi{sub 0.9}La{sub 0.1}FeO{submore » 3} interface induced by oxygen vacancies are large enough to offset those induced by polarization. Our work provides deep insights into the nature of photovoltaic effects in ferroelectric films, and will facilitate the advanced design of switchable devices combining spintronic, electronic, and optical functionalities.« less

Porous Ba0.85Ca0.15Zr0.1Ti0.9O3 Ceramics for Pyroelectric Applications

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Sharma, Moolchand; Singh, V. P.; Singh, Shatrughan; Azad, Puneet; Ilahi, Bouraoui; Madhar, Niyaz Ahamad

2018-05-01

Porous Ba0.85Ca0.15Zr0.1Ti0.9O3 (BCZT) ferroelectric ceramics were fabricated using a solid-state reaction consisting of BCZT and poly(methyl methacrylate)(PMMA) (2%, 4%, 8% and 10% by wt.%) as a pore former. By increasing the PMMA content from 0% to 10%, porosity increased from 8% to 29%. It was found that the dielectric constant (ɛ r ) decreased and the dielectric loss (tanδ) increased with increasing porosity. At 29% porosity, ɛ r of the BCZT was found to decrease more, from 3481 to 1117 at 5 kHz and at room temperature. The dielectric constant and volume-specific heat capacity decreased with the increase in porosity which ultimately improved the pyroelectric figure-of-merits (FOMs). Further, the pyroelectric FOMs were estimated and found to be improved at optimum porosity.

Dog allergen (Can f 1) and cat allergen (Fel d 1) in US homes: Results from the National Survey of Lead and Allergens in Housing

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Arbes, Samuel J.; Cohn, Richard D.; Yin, Ming; Muilenberg, Michael L.; Friedman, Warren; Zeldin, Darryl C.

2017-01-01

Background Exposures to dog and cat allergens are believed to play important roles in the etiology of asthma; however, the levels of these allergens have never been assessed in a representative sample of US homes. Objective The objective of this study was to estimate and characterize exposures to Can f 1 (dog allergen) and Fel d 1 (cat allergen) in US homes. Methods Data were obtained from the National Survey of Lead and Allergens in Housing, a nationally representative survey of 831 US homes. Vacuumed-collected dust samples from the bed, bedroom floor, living room floor, and living room sofa were analyzed for concentrations of Can f 1 and Fel d 1 (micrograms of allergen per gram of dust). Results Although a dog or cat had lived in only 49.1% of homes in the previous 6 months, Can f 1 and Fel d 1 were detected in 100% and 99.9% of homes, respectively. Averaged over the sampled sites, geometric mean concentrations (µg/g) were 4.69 for Can f 1 and 4.73 for Fel d 1. Among homes with an indoor dog and cat, respectively, geometric mean concentrations were 69 for Can f 1 and 200 for Fel d 1. Among homes without the indoor pet, geometric mean concentrations were above 1.0. The independent predictors of elevated concentrations in homes without pets were all demographic variables that were also linked to a higher prevalence of pet ownership. Conclusions Can f 1 and Fel d 1 are universally present in US homes. Levels that have been associated with an increased risk of allergic sensitization were found even in homes without pets. Because of the transportability of these allergens on clothing, elevated levels in homes without pets, particularly among demographic groups in which pet ownership is more prevalent, implicate the community as an important source of these pet allergens. PMID:19055206

The Optimal Level of Insulation in a Home Attic

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Martin, Paul; Premadasa, Kirthi

2012-01-01

The project models the conductive heat loss through the ceiling of a home. Students are led through a sequence of tasks from measuring the area and insulation status of a home to developing several functions leading to a net savings function where the depth of insulation is the input. At this point students use calculus or a graphing utility to…

Individualized tracking of self-directed motor learning in group-housed mice performing a skilled lever positioning task in the home cage.

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Silasi, Gergely; Boyd, Jamie D; Bolanos, Federico; LeDue, Jeff M; Scott, Stephen H; Murphy, Timothy H

2018-01-01

Skilled forelimb function in mice is traditionally studied through behavioral paradigms that require extensive training by investigators and are limited by the number of trials individual animals are able to perform within a supervised session. We developed a skilled lever positioning task that mice can perform within their home cage. The task requires mice to use their forelimb to precisely hold a lever mounted on a rotary encoder within a rewarded position to dispense a water reward. A Raspberry Pi microcomputer is used to record lever position during trials and to control task parameters, thus making this low-footprint apparatus ideal for use within animal housing facilities. Custom Python software automatically increments task difficulty by requiring a longer hold duration, or a more accurate hold position, to dispense a reward. The performance of individual animals within group-housed mice is tracked through radio-frequency identification implants, and data stored on the microcomputer may be accessed remotely through an active internet connection. Mice continuously engage in the task for over 2.5 mo and perform ~500 trials/24 h. Mice required ~15,000 trials to learn to hold the lever within a 10° range for 1.5 s and were able to further refine movement accuracy by limiting their error to a 5° range within each trial. These results demonstrate the feasibility of autonomously training group-housed mice on a forelimb motor task. This paradigm may be used in the future to assess functional recovery after injury or cortical reorganization induced by self-directed motor learning. NEW & NOTEWORTHY We developed a low-cost system for fully autonomous training of group-housed mice on a forelimb motor task. We demonstrate the feasibility of tracking both end-point, as well as kinematic performance of individual mice, with each performing thousands of trials over 2.5 mo. The task is run and controlled by a Raspberry Pi microcomputer, which allows for cages to be

Association of Cost Sharing With Use of Home Health Services Among Medicare Advantage Enrollees

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Li, Qijuan; Keohane, Laura M.; Thomas, Kali; Lee, Yoojin; Trivedi, Amal N.

2017-01-01

Importance Several policy proposals advocate introducing copayments for home health care in the Medicare program. To our knowledge, no prior studies have assessed this cost-containment strategy. Objective To determine the association of home health copayments with use of home health services. Design, Setting, and Participants A difference-in-differences case-control study of 18 Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that introduced copayments for home health care between 2007 and 2011 and 18 concurrent control MA plans. The study included 135 302 enrollees in plans that introduced copayment and 155 892 enrollees in matched control plans. Exposures Introduction of copayments for home health care between 2007 and 2011. Main Outcomes and Measures Proportion of enrollees receiving home health care, annual numbers of home health episodes, and days receiving home health care. Results Copayments for home health visits ranged from $5 to $20 per visit, which were estimated to be associated with $165 (interquartile range [IQR], $45-$180) to $660 (IQR, $180-$720) in out-of-pocket spending for the average user of home health care. The increased copayment for home health care was not associated with the proportion of enrollees receiving home health care (adjusted difference-in-differences, −0.15 percentage points; 95% CI, −0.38 to 0.09), the number of home health episodes per user (adjusted difference-in-differences, 0.01; 95% CI, −0.01 to 0.03), and home health days per user (adjusted difference-in-differences, −0.19; 95% CI, −3.02 to 2.64). In both intervention and control plans and across all levels of copayments, we observed higher disenrollment rates among enrollees with greater baseline use of home health care. Conclusions and Relevance We found no evidence that imposing copayments reduced the use of home health services among older adults. More intensive use of home health services was associated with increased rates of disenrollment in MA plans. The findings raise

Association of Cost Sharing With Use of Home Health Services Among Medicare Advantage Enrollees.

PubMed

Li, Qijuan; Keohane, Laura M; Thomas, Kali; Lee, Yoojin; Trivedi, Amal N

2017-07-01

Several policy proposals advocate introducing copayments for home health care in the Medicare program. To our knowledge, no prior studies have assessed this cost-containment strategy. To determine the association of home health copayments with use of home health services. A difference-in-differences case-control study of 18 Medicare Advantage (MA) plans that introduced copayments for home health care between 2007 and 2011 and 18 concurrent control MA plans. The study included 135 302 enrollees in plans that introduced copayment and 155 892 enrollees in matched control plans. Introduction of copayments for home health care between 2007 and 2011. Proportion of enrollees receiving home health care, annual numbers of home health episodes, and days receiving home health care. Copayments for home health visits ranged from $5 to $20 per visit, which were estimated to be associated with $165 (interquartile range [IQR], $45-$180) to $660 (IQR, $180-$720) in out-of-pocket spending for the average user of home health care. The increased copayment for home health care was not associated with the proportion of enrollees receiving home health care (adjusted difference-in-differences, -0.15 percentage points; 95% CI, -0.38 to 0.09), the number of home health episodes per user (adjusted difference-in-differences, 0.01; 95% CI, -0.01 to 0.03), and home health days per user (adjusted difference-in-differences, -0.19; 95% CI, -3.02 to 2.64). In both intervention and control plans and across all levels of copayments, we observed higher disenrollment rates among enrollees with greater baseline use of home health care. We found no evidence that imposing copayments reduced the use of home health services among older adults. More intensive use of home health services was associated with increased rates of disenrollment in MA plans. The findings raise questions about the potential effectiveness of this cost-containment strategy.

24 CFR 280.20 - Home quality.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... 24 Housing and Urban Development 2 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Home quality. 280.20 Section 280.20... GRANT PROGRAMS NEHEMIAH HOUSING OPPORTUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM § 280.20 Home quality. (a) Generally. Except for manufactured homes, homes constructed or substantially rehabilitated under a program must comply...

24 CFR 280.20 - Home quality.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... 24 Housing and Urban Development 2 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Home quality. 280.20 Section 280.20... GRANT PROGRAMS NEHEMIAH HOUSING OPPORTUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM § 280.20 Home quality. (a) Generally. Except for manufactured homes, homes constructed or substantially rehabilitated under a program must comply...

24 CFR 280.20 - Home quality.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... 24 Housing and Urban Development 2 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Home quality. 280.20 Section 280.20... GRANT PROGRAMS NEHEMIAH HOUSING OPPORTUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM § 280.20 Home quality. (a) Generally. Except for manufactured homes, homes constructed or substantially rehabilitated under a program must comply...

24 CFR 280.20 - Home quality.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... 24 Housing and Urban Development 2 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Home quality. 280.20 Section 280.20... GRANT PROGRAMS NEHEMIAH HOUSING OPPORTUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM § 280.20 Home quality. (a) Generally. Except for manufactured homes, homes constructed or substantially rehabilitated under a program must comply...

24 CFR 280.20 - Home quality.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 24 Housing and Urban Development 2 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Home quality. 280.20 Section 280.20... GRANT PROGRAMS NEHEMIAH HOUSING OPPORTUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM § 280.20 Home quality. (a) Generally. Except for manufactured homes, homes constructed or substantially rehabilitated under a program must comply...

32 CFR 700.1053 - Commander of a task force.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-07-01

... 32 National Defense 5 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false Commander of a task force. 700.1053 Section 700... Command Detail to Duty § 700.1053 Commander of a task force. (a) A geographic fleet commander, and any other naval commander, may detail in command of a task force, or other task command, any eligible...

Trends in US home food preparation and consumption: analysis of national nutrition surveys and time use studies from 1965-1966 to 2007-2008.

PubMed

Smith, Lindsey P; Ng, Shu Wen; Popkin, Barry M

2013-04-11

It has been well-documented that Americans have shifted towards eating out more and cooking at home less. However, little is known about whether these trends have continued into the 21st century, and whether these trends are consistent amongst low-income individuals, who are increasingly the target of public health programs that promote home cooking. The objective of this study is to examine how patterns of home cooking and home food consumption have changed from 1965 to 2008 by socio-demographic groups. This is a cross-sectional analysis of data from 6 nationally representative US dietary surveys and 6 US time-use studies conducted between 1965 and 2008. Subjects are adults aged 19 to 60 years (n= 38,565 for dietary surveys and n=55,424 for time-use surveys). Weighted means of daily energy intake by food source, proportion who cooked, and time spent cooking were analyzed for trends from 1965-1966 to 2007-2008 by gender and income. T-tests were conducted to determine statistical differences over time. The percentage of daily energy consumed from home food sources and time spent in food preparation decreased significantly for all socioeconomic groups between 1965-1966 and 2007-2008 (p ≤ 0.001), with the largest declines occurring between 1965 and 1992. In 2007-2008, foods from the home supply accounted for 65 to 72% of total daily energy, with 54 to 57% reporting cooking activities. The low income group showed the greatest decline in the proportion cooking, but consumed more daily energy from home sources and spent more time cooking than high income individuals in 2007-2008 (p ≤ 0.001). US adults have decreased consumption of foods from the home supply and reduced time spent cooking since 1965, but this trend appears to have leveled off, with no substantial decrease occurring after the mid-1990's. Across socioeconomic groups, people consume the majority of daily energy from the home food supply, yet only slightly more than half spend any time cooking on a given

5 CFR 630.606 - Grant of home leave.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... 5 Administrative Personnel 1 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Grant of home leave. 630.606 Section 630... LEAVE Home Leave § 630.606 Grant of home leave. (a) Entitlement. Except as otherwise authorized by statute, an employee is entitled to home leave only when he has completed a basic service period of 24...

5 CFR 630.606 - Grant of home leave.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... 5 Administrative Personnel 1 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Grant of home leave. 630.606 Section 630... LEAVE Home Leave § 630.606 Grant of home leave. (a) Entitlement. Except as otherwise authorized by statute, an employee is entitled to home leave only when he has completed a basic service period of 24...

5 CFR 630.606 - Grant of home leave.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... 5 Administrative Personnel 1 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Grant of home leave. 630.606 Section 630... LEAVE Home Leave § 630.606 Grant of home leave. (a) Entitlement. Except as otherwise authorized by statute, an employee is entitled to home leave only when he has completed a basic service period of 24...

5 CFR 630.606 - Grant of home leave.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... 5 Administrative Personnel 1 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Grant of home leave. 630.606 Section 630... LEAVE Home Leave § 630.606 Grant of home leave. (a) Entitlement. Except as otherwise authorized by statute, an employee is entitled to home leave only when he has completed a basic service period of 24...

5 CFR 630.606 - Grant of home leave.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 5 Administrative Personnel 1 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Grant of home leave. 630.606 Section 630... LEAVE Home Leave § 630.606 Grant of home leave. (a) Entitlement. Except as otherwise authorized by statute, an employee is entitled to home leave only when he has completed a basic service period of 24...

Impact ionisation in Al0.9Ga0.1As0.08Sb0.92 for Sb-based avalanche photodiodes

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Collins, X.; Craig, A. P.; Roblin, T.; Marshall, A. R. J.

2018-01-01

We report the impact ionisation coefficients of the quaternary alloy Al0.9Ga0.1As0.08Sb0.92 lattice matched to GaSb substrates within the field range of 150 to 550 kV cm-1 using p-i-n and n-i-p diodes of various intrinsic thicknesses. The coefficients were found with an evolutionary fitting algorithm using a non-local recurrence based multiplication model and a variable electric field profile. These coefficients indicate that an avalanche photodiode not only can be designed to be a function in the mid-wave infrared but also can be operated at lower voltages. This is due to the high magnitude of the impact ionisation coefficients at relatively low fields compared to other III-V materials typically used in avalanche multiplication regions.

An Analysis of Problem-Posing Tasks in Chinese and US Elementary Mathematics Textbooks

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Cai, Jinfa; Jiang, Chunlian

2017-01-01

This paper reports on 2 studies that examine how mathematical problem posing is integrated in Chinese and US elementary mathematics textbooks. Study 1 involved a historical analysis of the problem-posing (PP) tasks in 3 editions of the most widely used elementary mathematics textbook series published by People's Education Press in China over 3…

Climate Change, Permafrost and Infrastructure: Task Force Report of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Brigham, L. W.; Nelson, F. E.

2003-12-01

During 2002 the U.S. Arctic Research Commission chartered a task force on climate change, permafrost and infrastructure impacts. The task force was asked to identify key issues and research needs to foster a greater understanding of global change impacts on permafrost in the Arctic and their importance to natural and human systems. Permafrost was found to play three key roles in the context of climatic change: as a record keeper by functioning as a temperature archive; as a translator of climate change through subsidence and related impacts; and, as a facilitator of further change through its impacts on the global carbon cycle. Evidence of widespread warming of permafrost and observations of thawing have serious implications for Alaska's transportation network, for the trans-Alaska pipeline, and for nearly 100,000 Alaskans living in areas of permafrost. These impacts resulting from changing permafrost must be met by a timely, well-informed, and coordinated response by a host of federal and state organizations. Key task force findings include: requirements for a dedicated U.S. federal permafrost research program; data management needs; baseline permafrost mapping in Alaska; basic permafrost research focusing on process studies and modeling; and, applied permafrost research on design criteria and contaminants in permafrost environments. This report to the Commissioners makes specific recommendations to seven federal agencies, the State of Alaska, and the National Research Council. These recommendations will be incorporated in future Arctic research planning documents of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission.

5 CFR 630.605 - Computation of home leave.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... 5 Administrative Personnel 1 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Computation of home leave. 630.605... AND LEAVE Home Leave § 630.605 Computation of home leave. (a) For each month of service abroad, an employee earns home leave under the rates fixed by § 630.604(a) in the amounts set forth in the following...

5 CFR 630.605 - Computation of home leave.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 5 Administrative Personnel 1 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Computation of home leave. 630.605... AND LEAVE Home Leave § 630.605 Computation of home leave. (a) For each month of service abroad, an employee earns home leave under the rates fixed by § 630.604(a) in the amounts set forth in the following...

5 CFR 630.605 - Computation of home leave.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... 5 Administrative Personnel 1 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Computation of home leave. 630.605... AND LEAVE Home Leave § 630.605 Computation of home leave. (a) For each month of service abroad, an employee earns home leave under the rates fixed by § 630.604(a) in the amounts set forth in the following...

5 CFR 630.605 - Computation of home leave.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... 5 Administrative Personnel 1 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Computation of home leave. 630.605... AND LEAVE Home Leave § 630.605 Computation of home leave. (a) For each month of service abroad, an employee earns home leave under the rates fixed by § 630.604(a) in the amounts set forth in the following...

5 CFR 630.605 - Computation of home leave.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... 5 Administrative Personnel 1 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Computation of home leave. 630.605... AND LEAVE Home Leave § 630.605 Computation of home leave. (a) For each month of service abroad, an employee earns home leave under the rates fixed by § 630.604(a) in the amounts set forth in the following...

7 CFR 226.18 - Day care home provisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 4 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Day care home provisions. 226.18 Section 226.18... care home provisions. (a) Day care homes shall have current Federal, State or local licensing or approval to provide day care services to children. Day care homes which cannot obtain their license because...

7 CFR 226.18 - Day care home provisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 4 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Day care home provisions. 226.18 Section 226.18... care home provisions. (a) Day care homes shall have current Federal, State or local licensing or approval to provide day care services to children. Day care homes which cannot obtain their license because...

7 CFR 226.18 - Day care home provisions.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 4 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Day care home provisions. 226.18 Section 226.18... care home provisions. (a) Day care homes shall have current Federal, State or local licensing or approval to provide day care services to children. Day care homes which cannot obtain their license because...

Electric-field-temperature phase diagram of Mn-doped Bi{sub 0.5}(Na{sub 0.9}K{sub 0.1}){sub 0.5}TiO{sub 3} ceramics

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

Ehara, Yoshitaka, E-mail: Ehara@ceramics.tu-darmstadt.de; Novak, Nikola; Yasui, Shintaro

2015-12-28

An electric field–temperature (E-T) phase diagram for a lead-free 0.5 mol. % Mn-doped Bi(Na{sub 0.1}K{sub 0.9})TiO{sub 3} ceramics was investigated. The x-ray diffraction, dielectric and polarization measurements revealed relaxor behavior and were used to characterize the stability regions of the non-ergodic relaxor, ergodic relaxor and electric field induced ferroelectric states. As indicated by the polarization–current density profiles, transformation between two electric fields, induced ferroelectric states with opposite polarization direction arise via a two-step process through an intermediate relaxor state. Interplay between the ferroelectric state conversion and intermediate relaxor state is governed by the dynamics of polarization relaxation. The presented E-T phase diagrammore » revealed the effects of the applied electric field and temperature on stability regions. This is of special interest since the Bi{sub 0.5}(Na{sub 0.1}K{sub 0.9}){sub 0.5}TiO{sub 3} ceramics were proposed as a potential piezoceramic material.« less

Randomized controlled ferret study to assess the direct impact of 2008-09 trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine on A(H1N1)pdm09 disease risk.

PubMed

Skowronski, Danuta M; Hamelin, Marie-Eve; De Serres, Gaston; Janjua, Naveed Z; Li, Guiyun; Sabaiduc, Suzana; Bouhy, Xavier; Couture, Christian; Leung, Anders; Kobasa, Darwyn; Embury-Hyatt, Carissa; de Bruin, Erwin; Balshaw, Robert; Lavigne, Sophie; Petric, Martin; Koopmans, Marion; Boivin, Guy

2014-01-01

During spring-summer 2009, several observational studies from Canada showed increased risk of medically-attended, laboratory-confirmed A(H1N1)pdm09 illness among prior recipients of 2008-09 trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (TIV). Explanatory hypotheses included direct and indirect vaccine effects. In a randomized placebo-controlled ferret study, we tested whether prior receipt of 2008-09 TIV may have directly influenced A(H1N1)pdm09 illness. Thirty-two ferrets (16/group) received 0.5 mL intra-muscular injections of the Canadian-manufactured, commercially-available, non-adjuvanted, split 2008-09 Fluviral or PBS placebo on days 0 and 28. On day 49 all animals were challenged (Ch0) with A(H1N1)pdm09. Four ferrets per group were randomly selected for sacrifice at day 5 post-challenge (Ch+5) and the rest followed until Ch+14. Sera were tested for antibody to vaccine antigens and A(H1N1)pdm09 by hemagglutination inhibition (HI), microneutralization (MN), nucleoprotein-based ELISA and HA1-based microarray assays. Clinical characteristics and nasal virus titers were recorded pre-challenge then post-challenge until sacrifice when lung virus titers, cytokines and inflammatory scores were determined. Baseline characteristics were similar between the two groups of influenza-naïve animals. Antibody rise to vaccine antigens was evident by ELISA and HA1-based microarray but not by HI or MN assays; virus challenge raised antibody to A(H1N1)pdm09 by all assays in both groups. Beginning at Ch+2, vaccinated animals experienced greater loss of appetite and weight than placebo animals, reaching the greatest between-group difference in weight loss relative to baseline at Ch+5 (7.4% vs. 5.2%; p = 0.01). At Ch+5 vaccinated animals had higher lung virus titers (log-mean 4.96 vs. 4.23pfu/mL, respectively; p = 0.01), lung inflammatory scores (5.8 vs. 2.1, respectively; p = 0.051) and cytokine levels (p>0.05). At Ch+14, both groups had recovered. Findings in influenza

Operation and challenges of home-based medical practices in the US: findings from six aggregated case studies.

PubMed

Norman, Gregory J; Orton, Kristann; Wade, Amy; Morris, Andrea M; Slaboda, Jill C

2018-01-27

Home-based primary care (HBPC) is a multidisciplinary, ongoing care strategy that can provide cost-effective, in-home treatment to meet the needs of the approximately four million homebound, medically complex seniors in the U.S. Because there is no single model of HBPC that can be adopted across all types of health organizations and U.S. geographic regions, we conducted a six-site HBPC practice assessment to better understand different operation structures, common challenges, and approaches to delivering HBPC. Six practices varying in size, care team composition and location agreed to participate. At each site we conducted unstructured interviews with key informants and directly observed practices and procedures in the field and back office. The aggregated case studies revealed important issues focused on team composition, patient characteristics, use of technology and urgent care delivery. Common challenges across the practices included provider retention and unmet community demand for home-based care services. Most practices, regardless of size, faced challenges around using electronic medical records (EMRs) and scheduling systems not designed for use in a mobile practice. Although many practices offered urgent care, practices varied in the methods used to provide care including the use of community paramedics and telehealth technology. Learnings compiled from these observations can inform other HBPC practices as to potential best practices that can be implemented in an effort to improve efficiency and scalability of HBPC so that seniors with multiple chronic conditions can receive comprehensive primary care services in their homes.

12 CFR 1010.11 - Manufactured home exemption.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... 12 Banks and Banking 8 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Manufactured home exemption. 1010.11 Section...) General Requirements § 1010.11 Manufactured home exemption. (a) The sale of a lot is exempt from the... as a homesite by one party and a manufactured home is sold by another party and the contracts of sale...

12 CFR 1010.11 - Manufactured home exemption.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... 12 Banks and Banking 8 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Manufactured home exemption. 1010.11 Section...) General Requirements § 1010.11 Manufactured home exemption. (a) The sale of a lot is exempt from the... as a homesite by one party and a manufactured home is sold by another party and the contracts of sale...

12 CFR 1010.11 - Manufactured home exemption.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... 12 Banks and Banking 8 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Manufactured home exemption. 1010.11 Section...) General Requirements § 1010.11 Manufactured home exemption. (a) The sale of a lot is exempt from the... as a homesite by one party and a manufactured home is sold by another party and the contracts of sale...

Skin cancer screening: recommendations for data-driven screening guidelines and a review of the US Preventive Services Task Force controversy

PubMed Central

Johnson, Mariah M; Leachman, Sancy A; Aspinwall, Lisa G; Cranmer, Lee D; Curiel-Lewandrowski, Clara; Sondak, Vernon K; Stemwedel, Clara E; Swetter, Susan M; Vetto, John; Bowles, Tawnya; Dellavalle, Robert P; Geskin, Larisa J; Grossman, Douglas; Grossmann, Kenneth F; Hawkes, Jason E; Jeter, Joanne M; Kim, Caroline C; Kirkwood, John M; Mangold, Aaron R; Meyskens, Frank; Ming, Michael E; Nelson, Kelly C; Piepkorn, Michael; Pollack, Brian P; Robinson, June K; Sober, Arthur J; Trotter, Shannon; Venna, Suraj S; Agarwala, Sanjiv; Alani, Rhoda; Averbook, Bruce; Bar, Anna; Becevic, Mirna; Box, Neil; E Carson, William; Cassidy, Pamela B; Chen, Suephy C; Chu, Emily Y; Ellis, Darrel L; Ferris, Laura K; Fisher, David E; Kendra, Kari; Lawson, David H; Leming, Philip D; Margolin, Kim A; Markovic, Svetomir; Martini, Mary C; Miller, Debbie; Sahni, Debjani; Sharfman, William H; Stein, Jennifer; Stratigos, Alexander J; Tarhini, Ahmad; Taylor, Matthew H; Wisco, Oliver J; Wong, Michael K

2017-01-01

Melanoma is usually apparent on the skin and readily detected by trained medical providers using a routine total body skin examination, yet this malignancy is responsible for the majority of skin cancer-related deaths. Currently, there is no national consensus on skin cancer screening in the USA, but dermatologists and primary care providers are routinely confronted with making the decision about when to recommend total body skin examinations and at what interval. The objectives of this paper are: to propose rational, risk-based, data-driven guidelines commensurate with the US Preventive Services Task Force screening guidelines for other disorders; to compare our proposed guidelines to recommendations made by other national and international organizations; and to review the US Preventive Services Task Force's 2016 Draft Recommendation Statement on skin cancer screening. PMID:28758010

U.S. Navy Task Force Climate Change

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Miller, T.; McBride, B.; St. John, C.

2011-12-01

In May 2009, the Chief of Naval Operations established Task Force Climate Change (TFCC) to develop Navy policy, plans, and recommendations regarding future investments to adapt to the world's changing climate. With a near-term focus on the changing Arctic ocean and consequent increase in access to the region, TFCC has adopted a science-based approach in collaboration with other U.S. government agencies, international partners, industry, and academia. TFCC has developed two roadmaps that provide 5-year action plans for the Navy to address the Arctic and global climate change. Critical elements of both roadmaps are assessments of: (1) current and projected climate change, (2) resulting impacts to Naval missions and infrastructure, and (3) associated risks of not taking adaptation actions that are operationally, environmentally, and ecologically sustainable. Through TFCC, the Navy acknowledges the link between climate change and national security, and engages in extensive outreach and strategic communication to remain informed on the best climate science and promote public understanding and support regarding the Navy's climate change efforts.

12 CFR 613.3030 - Rural home financing.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 12 Banks and Banking 6 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Rural home financing. 613.3030 Section 613.3030... Financing Under Titles I and II of the Farm Credit Act § 613.3030 Rural home financing. (a) Definitions. (1..., or producer or harvester of aquatic products. (2) Rural home means a single-family moderately priced...

12 CFR 613.3030 - Rural home financing.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... 12 Banks and Banking 6 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Rural home financing. 613.3030 Section 613.3030... Financing Under Titles I and II of the Farm Credit Act § 613.3030 Rural home financing. (a) Definitions. (1..., or producer or harvester of aquatic products. (2) Rural home means a single-family moderately priced...

12 CFR 613.3030 - Rural home financing.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-01-01

... 12 Banks and Banking 7 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Rural home financing. 613.3030 Section 613.3030... Financing Under Titles I and II of the Farm Credit Act § 613.3030 Rural home financing. (a) Definitions. (1..., or producer or harvester of aquatic products. (2) Rural home means a single-family moderately priced...

12 CFR 613.3030 - Rural home financing.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-01-01

... 12 Banks and Banking 7 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Rural home financing. 613.3030 Section 613.3030... Financing Under Titles I and II of the Farm Credit Act § 613.3030 Rural home financing. (a) Definitions. (1..., or producer or harvester of aquatic products. (2) Rural home means a single-family moderately priced...

12 CFR 613.3030 - Rural home financing.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... 12 Banks and Banking 7 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Rural home financing. 613.3030 Section 613.3030... Financing Under Titles I and II of the Farm Credit Act § 613.3030 Rural home financing. (a) Definitions. (1..., or producer or harvester of aquatic products. (2) Rural home means a single-family moderately priced...

Electrical, dielectric properties and study of AC electrical conduction mechanism of Li0.9□0.1NiV0.5P0.5O4

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Rahal, A.; Borchani, S. Megdiche; Guidara, K.; Megdiche, M.

2018-02-01

In this paper, we report the measurements of impedance spectroscopy for a new olivine-type lithium deficiency Li0.9□0.1NiV0.5P0.5O4 compound. It was synthesized by the conventional solid-state technique. All the X-ray diffraction peaks of the compound are indexed, and it is found that the sample is well crystallized in orthorhombic olivine structure belonging to the space group Pnma. Conductivity and dielectric analyses of the sample are carried out at different temperatures and frequencies using the complex impedance spectroscopy technique. The electrical conductivity of Li0.9□0.1NiV0.5P0.5O4 is higher than that of parent compound LiNiV0.5P0.5O4. Temperature dependence of the DC conductivity and modulus was found to obey the Arrhenius law. The obtained values of activation energy are different which confirms that transport in the title compound is not due to a simple hopping mechanism. To determine the conduction mechanism, the AC conductivity and its frequency exponent have been analysed in this work by a theoretical model based on quantum mechanical tunnelling: the non-overlapping small polaron tunnelling model.

7 CFR Exhibit L to Subpart A of... - Insured 10-Year Home Warranty Plan Requirements

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 12 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Insured 10-Year Home Warranty Plan Requirements L...-Year Home Warranty Plan Requirements I. Purpose In recent years, numerous third-party home warranty... and/or major structural defects in their homes. This exhibit establishes the criteria and procedures...

7 CFR Exhibit L to Subpart A of... - Insured 10-Year Home Warranty Plan Requirements

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 12 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Insured 10-Year Home Warranty Plan Requirements L...-Year Home Warranty Plan Requirements I. Purpose In recent years, numerous third-party home warranty... and/or major structural defects in their homes. This exhibit establishes the criteria and procedures...

Should radon be reduced in homes? A cost-effect analysis.

PubMed

Stigum, Hein; Strand, Terje; Magnus, Per

2003-02-01

Radon is a radioactive gas that may leak into buildings from the ground. Radon exposure is a risk factor for lung cancer. An intervention against radon exposure in homes may consist of locating homes with high radon exposure (above 200 Bq m(-3)) and improving these, and protecting future houses. The purpose of this paper is to calculate the costs and the effects of this intervention. We performed a cost-effect analysis from the perspective of the society, followed by an uncertainty and sensitivity analysis. The distribution of radon levels in Norwegian homes is lognormal with mean = 74.5 Bq m(-3), and 7.6% above 200 Bq m(-3). The preventable attributable fraction of radon on lung cancer was 3.8% (95% uncertainty interval: 0.6%, 8.3%). In cumulative present values the intervention would cost $238 (145, 310) million and save 892 (133, 1981) lives; each life saved costs $0.27 (0.09, 0.9) million. The cost-effect ratio was sensitive to the radon risk, the radon exposure distribution, and the latency period of lung cancer. Together these three parameters explained 90% of the variation in the cost-effect ratio. The uncertainty in the estimated cost per life is large, mainly due to uncertainty in the risk of lung cancer from radon. Based on estimates from road construction, the Norwegian society has been willing to pay $1 million to save a life. This is above the upper uncertainty limit of the cost per life. The intervention against radon in homes, therefore, seems justifiable.

21 CFR 1306.09 - Prescription requirements for online pharmacies.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-04-01

... 21 Food and Drugs 9 2011-04-01 2011-04-01 false Prescription requirements for online pharmacies... PRESCRIPTIONS General Information § 1306.09 Prescription requirements for online pharmacies. (a) No controlled... course of his professional practice and is acting on behalf of a pharmacy whose registration has been...

21 CFR 1306.09 - Prescription requirements for online pharmacies.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 21 Food and Drugs 9 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Prescription requirements for online pharmacies... PRESCRIPTIONS General Information § 1306.09 Prescription requirements for online pharmacies. (a) No controlled... course of his professional practice and is acting on behalf of a pharmacy whose registration has been...

21 CFR 1306.09 - Prescription requirements for online pharmacies.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... 21 Food and Drugs 9 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Prescription requirements for online pharmacies... PRESCRIPTIONS General Information § 1306.09 Prescription requirements for online pharmacies. (a) No controlled... course of his professional practice and is acting on behalf of a pharmacy whose registration has been...

21 CFR 1306.09 - Prescription requirements for online pharmacies.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

... 21 Food and Drugs 9 2014-04-01 2014-04-01 false Prescription requirements for online pharmacies... PRESCRIPTIONS General Information § 1306.09 Prescription requirements for online pharmacies. (a) No controlled... course of his professional practice and is acting on behalf of a pharmacy whose registration has been...

21 CFR 1306.09 - Prescription requirements for online pharmacies.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... 21 Food and Drugs 9 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Prescription requirements for online pharmacies... PRESCRIPTIONS General Information § 1306.09 Prescription requirements for online pharmacies. (a) No controlled... course of his professional practice and is acting on behalf of a pharmacy whose registration has been...

Home Rx: The Health Benefits of Home Performance

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

Wilson, Jonathan; Jacobs, David; Reddy, Amanda

Evidence in a new, groundbreaking U.S. Department of Energy report, Home Rx: The Health Benefits of Home Performance, shows that home performance upgrades can improve the quality of a home’s indoor environment by reducing the prevalence of harmful indoor air pollutants and contaminants. Until recently, no systematic review of this evidence had been conducted, limiting full understanding of the link between home performance and health. This new report summarizes current knowledge and identifies research gaps. The design characteristics and results of each of the 40 studies considered in the report are summarized in a searchable matrix.

26 CFR 31.3121(a)(10)-1 - Payments to certain home workers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-04-01

... 26 Internal Revenue 15 2013-04-01 2013-04-01 false Payments to certain home workers. 31.3121(a)(10... Provisions § 31.3121(a)(10)-1 Payments to certain home workers. (a) The term wages does not include remuneration paid by an employer in any calendar year to an employee for service performed as a home worker who...

26 CFR 31.3121(a)(10)-1 - Payments to certain home workers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-04-01

... 26 Internal Revenue 15 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Payments to certain home workers. 31.3121(a)(10... Provisions § 31.3121(a)(10)-1 Payments to certain home workers. (a) The term wages does not include remuneration paid by an employer in any calendar year to an employee for service performed as a home worker who...

26 CFR 31.3121(a)(10)-1 - Payments to certain home workers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-04-01

... 26 Internal Revenue 15 2012-04-01 2012-04-01 false Payments to certain home workers. 31.3121(a)(10... Provisions § 31.3121(a)(10)-1 Payments to certain home workers. (a) The term wages does not include remuneration paid by an employer in any calendar year to an employee for service performed as a home worker who...

26 CFR 31.3121(a)(10)-1 - Payments to certain home workers.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-04-01

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'We, not them and us?' Views on the relationships and interactions between staff and relatives of older people permanently living in nursing homes.

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Hertzberg, A; Ekman, S L

2000-03-01

'We, not them and us?' Views on the relationships and interactions between staff and relatives of older people permanently living in nursing homes This study describes relatives' and staffs' experiences of each other in their relationships and interactions in connection with the care of old people with dementia living in nursing homes. The aim was to identify obstacles and promoters concerning these interactions. A qualitative method was used. Data were collected from 27 hours of observations of group discussions about relatives' and staffs' communication, interactions and experiences. Three different groups, with eight participants, relatives, staff and a group leader in each, met six times during a period of 3 months. Findings indicate that the experiences that relatives and staff have of each other are related to issues about influence, participation, trust and measures to avoid conflicts. These conclusions build on concrete descriptions about care, activities, competence, communication and visits given by research participants. Experiences of situations were sometimes contradictory between relatives and staff. This implies that the potential for cooperation between relatives and staff in care of the elderly is not fully utilized. Suggestions for enhancing the relationships between relatives and staff are: pre-planned informal, individual conversations between relatives and staff; development of ways to give regular two-way feedback about matters concerning the resident and the relationship between staff and relatives; giving staff credit for measures taken to facilitate relatives' involvement in the nursing home care; measures to improve documentation about families' involvement; and working together with minor practical tasks.

Prevalence and predictors of home and automobile smoking bans and child environmental tobacco smoke exposure: a cross-sectional study of U.S.- and Mexico-born Hispanic women with young children.

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Gonzales, Melissa; Malcoe, Lorraine Halinka; Kegler, Michelle C; Espinoza, Judith

2006-10-27

Detrimental effects of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure on child health are well documented. Because young children's primary exposure to ETS occurs in homes and automobiles, voluntary smoking restrictions can substantially reduce exposure. We assessed the prevalence of home and automobile smoking bans among U.S.- and Mexico-born Hispanics in the southwestern United States, and examined the influence of mother's country of birth and smoking practices on voluntary smoking bans and on child ETS exposure. U.S.- and Mexico-born Hispanic mothers of children aged 2 through 12 years were systematically sampled from health clinics in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In-person interviews were conducted with 269 mothers (75.4% response rate) to obtain information on main study outcomes (complete versus no/partial home and automobile smoking bans; child room and automobile ETS exposure) and risk factors (mother's country of birth, maternal and household smoking behaviors). Data were analyzed with chi square tests and logistic regression models. Three-fourths (74-77%) of U.S.-born and 90-95% of Mexico-born mothers reported complete automobile and home smoking bans. In multivariate analyses, mother's U.S nativity, mother's current smoking, and presence of other adult smokers in the home were associated with significantly increased odds of not having a complete home or automobile smoking ban. Mother's smoking was associated with child ETS exposure both indoors (odds ratio [OR] = 3.31) and in automobiles (OR = 2.97). Children of U.S.-born mothers had increased odds of exposure to ETS indoors (OR = 3.24; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.37-7.69), but not in automobiles. Having complete smoking bans was associated with substantially reduced odds of child ETS exposure both indoors (OR = 0.10; 95% CI: 0.04-0.27) and in automobiles (OR = 0.14; 95% CI: 0.05-0.36). This study of Hispanic mothers in the southwestern U.S. indicates that there are substantial differences between U.S.- and

Prevalence and predictors of home and automobile smoking bans and child environmental tobacco smoke exposure: a cross-sectional study of U.S.- and Mexico-born Hispanic women with young children

PubMed Central

Gonzales, Melissa; Malcoe, Lorraine Halinka; Kegler, Michelle C; Espinoza, Judith

2006-01-01

Background Detrimental effects of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure on child health are well documented. Because young children's primary exposure to ETS occurs in homes and automobiles, voluntary smoking restrictions can substantially reduce exposure. We assessed the prevalence of home and automobile smoking bans among U.S.- and Mexico-born Hispanics in the southwestern United States, and examined the influence of mother's country of birth and smoking practices on voluntary smoking bans and on child ETS exposure. Methods U.S.- and Mexico-born Hispanic mothers of children aged 2 through 12 years were systematically sampled from health clinics in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In-person interviews were conducted with 269 mothers (75.4% response rate) to obtain information on main study outcomes (complete versus no/partial home and automobile smoking bans; child room and automobile ETS exposure) and risk factors (mother's country of birth, maternal and household smoking behaviors). Data were analyzed with chi square tests and logistic regression models. Results Three-fourths (74–77%) of U.S.-born and 90–95% of Mexico-born mothers reported complete automobile and home smoking bans. In multivariate analyses, mother's U.S nativity, mother's current smoking, and presence of other adult smokers in the home were associated with significantly increased odds of not having a complete home or automobile smoking ban. Mother's smoking was associated with child ETS exposure both indoors (odds ratio [OR] = 3.31) and in automobiles (OR = 2.97). Children of U.S.-born mothers had increased odds of exposure to ETS indoors (OR = 3.24; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.37–7.69), but not in automobiles. Having complete smoking bans was associated with substantially reduced odds of child ETS exposure both indoors (OR = 0.10; 95% CI: 0.04–0.27) and in automobiles (OR = 0.14; 95% CI: 0.05–0.36). Conclusion This study of Hispanic mothers in the southwestern U.S. indicates that

Biomarker and Clinical Trial Design Support for Disease-Modifying Therapies: Report of a Survey of the EU/US: Alzheimer's Disease Task Force.

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Cummings, J; Fox, N; Vellas, B; Aisen, P; Shan, G

2018-01-01

Disease-modifying therapies are urgently needed for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The European Union/United States (EU/US) Task Force represents a broad range of stakeholders including biopharma industry personnel, academicians, and regulatory authorities. The EU/US Task Force represents a community of knowledgeable individuals who can inform views of evidence supporting disease modification and the development of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs). We queried their attitudes toward clinical trial design and biomarkers in support of DMTs. A survey of members of the EU/US Alzheimer's Disease Task Force was conducted. Ninety-three members (87%) responded. The details were analyzed to understand what clinical trial design and biomarker data support disease modification. Task Force members favored the parallel group design compared to delayed start or staggered withdrawal clinical trial designs to support disease modification. Amyloid biomarkers were regarded as providing mild support for disease modification while tau biomarkers were regarded as providing moderate support. Combinations of biomarkers, particularly combinations of tau and neurodegeneration, were regarded as providing moderate to marked support for disease modification and combinations of all three classes of biomarkers were regarded by a majority as providing marked support for disease modification. Task Force members considered that evidence derived from clinical trials and biomarkers supports clinical meaningfulness of an intervention, and when combined with a single clinical trial outcome, nearly all regarded the clinical trial design or biomarker evidence as supportive of disease modification. A minority considered biomarker evidence by itself as indicative of disease modification in prevention trials. Levels of evidence (A,B,C) were constructed based on these observations. The survey indicates the view of knowledgeable stakeholders regarding evidence derived from clinical trial design

Longitudinal changes in everyday life after home modifications for people aging with disabilities.

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Petersson, Ingela; Kottorp, Anders; Bergström, Jakob; Lilja, Margareta

2009-05-01

To investigate longitudinal impacts of home modifications on the difficulty of performing everyday life tasks for people aging with disabilities, and to investigate whether other factors had any additional impacts on difficulty in everyday life tasks for people receiving home modifications. The sample consisted of 103 persons aging with disabilities and in need of home modifications, divided into an intervention group and a comparison group. The data were first subjected to Rasch analysis and a random coefficient model was used. Participants in the intervention group reported a significantly lower level of difficulty in everyday life tasks compared with those in the comparison group. One confounding factor, number of months waiting for home modification, had an impact on difficulty in everyday life. Home modifications are effective in decreasing difficulty in performing everyday life tasks up to six months after the installation. Furthermore, to be effective home modifications need to be installed in a timely fashion. For each consecutive month the person waited for their home modification the difficulty of performing everyday life tasks increased. Therefore, it is important that home modifications be installed as soon as possible after the need has been identified.

Understanding Challenges in the Front Lines of Home Health Care: A Human-Systems Approach

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Beer, Jenay M.; McBride, Sara E.; Mitzner, Tracy L.; Rogers, Wendy A.

2014-01-01

A human-systems perspective is a fruitful approach to understanding home health care because it emphasizes major individual components of the system – persons, equipment/technology, tasks, and environments –as well as the interaction between these components. The goal of this research was to apply a human-system perspective to consider the capabilities and limitations of the persons, in relation to the demands of the tasks and equipment/technology in home health care. Identification of challenges and mismatches between the person(s) capabilities and the demands of providing care provide guidance for human factors interventions. A qualitative study was conducted with 8 home health Certified Nursing Assistants and 8 home health Registered Nurses interviewed about challenges they encounter in their jobs. A systematic categorization of the challenges the care providers reported was conducted and human factors recommendations were proposed in response, to improve home health. The challenges inform a human-systems model of home health care. PMID:24958610

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Usability testing of a mobile robotic system for in-home telerehabilitation.

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Boissy, Patrick; Brière, Simon; Corriveau, Hélène; Grant, Andrew; Lauria, Michel; Michaud, François

2011-01-01

Mobile robots designed to enhance telepresence in the support of telehealth services are being considered for numerous applications. TELEROBOT is a teleoperated mobile robotic platform equipped with videoconferencingcapabilities and designed to be used in a home environment to. In this study, learnability of the system's teleoperation interface and controls was evaluated with ten rehabilitation professionals during four training sessions in a laboratory environment and in an unknown home environment while performing the execution of a standardized evaluation protocol typically used in home care. Results show that the novice teleoperators' performances on two of the four metrics used (number of command and total time) improved significantly across training sessions (ANOVAS, p<0.05) and that performance in these metrics in the last training session reflected teleoperation abilities seen in the unknown home environment during navigation tasks (r=0,77 and 0,60). With only 4 hours of training, rehabilitation professionals were able learn to teleoperate successfully TELEROBOT. However teleoperation performances remained significantly less efficient then those of an expert. Under the home task condition (navigating the home environment from one point to the other as fast as possible) this translated to completion time between 350 seconds (best performance) and 850 seconds (worse performance). Improvements in other usability aspects of the system will be needed to meet the requirements of in-home telerehabilitation.

Prediction of Advisability of Returning Home Using the Home Care Score

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Matsugi, Akiyoshi; Tani, Keisuke; Tamaru, Yoshiki; Yoshioka, Nami; Yamashita, Akira; Mori, Nobuhiko; Oku, Kosuke; Ikeda, Masashi; Nagano, Kiyoshi

2015-01-01

Purpose. The aim of this study was to assess whether the home care score (HCS), which was developed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in Japan in 1992, is useful for the prediction of advisability of home care. Methods. Subjects living at home and in assisted-living facilities were analyzed. Binominal logistic regression analyses, using age, sex, the functional independence measure score, and the HCS, along with receiver operating characteristic curve analyses, were conducted. Findings/Conclusions. Only HCS was selected for the regression equation. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis revealed that the area under the curve (0.9), sensitivity (0.82), specificity (0.83), and positive predictive value (0.84) for HCS were higher than those for the functional independence measure, indicating that the HCS is a powerful predictor for advisability of home care. Clinical Relevance. Comprehensive measurements of the condition of provided care and the activities of daily living of the subjects, which are included in the HCS, are required for the prediction of advisability of home care. PMID:26491568

DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Lowry Plan

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Thrive Home Builders built this 4,119-ft2 home at the Lowry development in Denver, Colorado, to the high-performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home Program. Despite the dense positioning of the homes, mono-plane roof designs afforded plenty of space for the 8.68 kW of photovoltaic panels. With the PV, the home achieves a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) score of 4 and the home owners should enjoy energy bills of about $-11 a year. Without the PV, the home would score a HERS 38 (far lower than the HERS 80 to 100 of typical new homes).

Analysis of California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) use of six management units using location data from global positioning system transmitters, southern California, 2004-09-Initial report

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Johnson, Matthew; Kern, Jeffrey; Haig, Susan M.

2010-01-01

This report provides an analysis of California Condor (Gymnogyps californianus) space use of six management units in southern California (Hopper Mountain and Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuges, Wildlands Conservancy-Wind Wolves Preserve, Tejon Mountain Village Specific Plan, California Condor Study Area, and the Tejon Ranch excluding Tejon Mountain Village Specific Plan and California Condor Study Area). Space use was analyzed to address urgent management needs using location data from Global Positioning System transmitters. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provided the U.S. Geological Survey with location data (2004-09) for California Condors from Global Positioning System transmitters and Geographic Information System data for the six management units in southern California. We calculated relative concentration of use estimates for each management unit for each California Condor (n = 21) on an annual basis (n = 39 annual home ranges) and evaluated resource selection for the population each year using the individual as our sampling unit. The most striking result from our analysis was the recolonization of the Tejon Mountain Village Specific Plan, California Condor Study Area, and Tejon Ranch management units during 2008. During 2004-07, the home range estimate for two (25 percent) California Condors overlapped the Tejon Mountain Village Specific Plan, California Condor Study Area, and Tejon Ranch management units (n = 8), and use within the annual home range generally was bimodal and was concentrated on the Bitter Creek and Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuges. However, 10 (77 percent) California Condor home ranges overlapped the Tejon Mountain Village Specific Plan, California Condor Study Area, and Tejon Ranch management units during 2008 (n = 13), and by 2009, the home range of every condor carrying a Global Positioning System transmitter (n = 14) overlapped these management units. Space use was multimodal within the home range during 2008-09 and was

Electrical characterization of Mn doped-(Ba{sub 0.3}Sr{sub 0.7})Mn{sub x}(Ti{sub 0.9}Zr{sub 0.1}){sub 1-x}O{sub 3} ceramics

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Mahmood, A.; Materials Research Laboratory, Institute of Physics & Electronics, University of Peshawar, 25120; Department of Engineering Materials, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S1 3JD

2015-12-15

Highlights: • Solid state processing of the (Ba{sub 0.3}Sr{sub 0.7})Mn{sub x}(Ti{sub 0.9}Zr{sub 0.1}){sub 1−x}O{sub 3} ceramics. • Mn incorporated on the Ti-site into the host lattice of (Ba{sub 0.3}Sr{sub 0.7})Mn{sub x}(Ti{sub 0.9}Zr{sub 0.1}){sub 1−x}O{sub 3}. • NTCR behavior was observed in the sintered samples. - Abstract: (Ba{sub 0.3}Sr{sub 0.7})Mn{sub x}(Ti{sub 0.9}Zr{sub 0.1}){sub 1-x}O{sub 3} (x = 0.00, 0.013, 0.015 and 0.05) ceramics were prepared by solid state sintering route at the 1500 °C for 6 h in air. Effect of Mn substitution on the structure of Ba{sub 0.3}Sr{sub 0.7}(Ti0{sub .9}Zr{sub 0.1}){sub 1−x}O{sub 3} perovskite was investigated systematically. Dielectric and impedancemore » spectroscopic studies were conducted to understand the electronic microstructure of the Ba{sub 0.3}Sr{sub 0.7}(Ti0{sub .9}Zr{sub 0.1}){sub 1−x}O{sub 3} ceramics. Sample with x = 0.05 showed the highest dielectric constant (ϵ{sub r} = 1826) and low dielectric loss (tanδ = 0.001) at 10 kHz, around the room temperature, while the sample with x = 0.00 showed good microwave (MW) dielectric properties (Qf{sub o} = 838 and ϵ{sub r} = 550). The impedance spectroscopic analysis confirmed the electrical homogeneity of the samples with x = 0.013, 0.015 and 0.05, where grain boundaries dominated the conduction mechanism. Similarly, the sample with x = 0.00 was found to possess both grain boundary and bulk resistive contributions.« less

Design and methodology of a randomized clinical trial of home-based telemental health treatment for U.S. military personnel and veterans with depression.

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Luxton, David D; Pruitt, Larry D; O'Brien, Karen; Stanfill, Katherine; Jenkins-Guarnieri, Michael A; Johnson, Kristine; Wagner, Amy; Thomas, Elissa; Gahm, Gregory A

2014-05-01

Home-based telemental health (TMH) treatments have the potential to address current and future health needs of military service members, veterans, and their families, especially for those who live in rural or underserved areas. The use of home-based TMH treatments to address the behavioral health care needs of U.S. military healthcare beneficiaries is not presently considered standard of care in the Military Health System. The feasibility, safety, and clinical efficacy of home-based TMH treatments must be established before broad dissemination of home-based treatment programs can be implemented. This paper describes the design, methodology, and protocol of a clinical trial that compares in-office to home-based Behavioral Activation for Depression (BATD) treatment delivered via web-based video technology for service members and veterans with depression. This grant funded three-year randomized clinical trial is being conducted at the National Center for Telehealth and Technology at Joint-base Lewis-McChord and at the Portland VA Medical Center. Best practice recommendations regarding the implementation of in-home telehealth in the military setting as well as the cultural and contextual factors of providing in-home care to active duty and veteran military populations are also discussed. Published by Elsevier Inc.

12 CFR 1263.13 - Home financing policy requirement.

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2014-01-01

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12 CFR 1263.13 - Home financing policy requirement.

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2012-01-01

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12 CFR 1263.13 - Home financing policy requirement.

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2011-01-01

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12 CFR 1263.13 - Home financing policy requirement.

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2013-01-01

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Home based computer-assisted upper limb exercise for young children with cerebral palsy: a feasibility study investigating impact on motor control and functional outcome.

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Weightman, Andrew; Preston, Nick; Levesley, Martin; Holt, Raymond; Mon-Williams, Mark; Clarke, Mike; Cozens, Alastair J; Bhakta, Bipin

2011-03-01

We developed a home-based rehabilitation exercise system incorporating a powered joystick linked to a computer game, to enable children with arm paresis to participate in independent home exercise. We investigated the feasibility and impact of using the system in the home setting. Eighteen children with cerebral palsy (median age 7.5 years, age range 5-16 years) were recruited from local National Health Service and the exercise system was installed in their home for approximately 4 weeks. Baseline and post-intervention assessments were taken: Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM); kinematic measurement of movement quality (indexed by duration and smoothness) measured using a motion tracking system when performing a standardized computer task. The system was used for a median time of 75 min (interquartile range (IQR) 17-271), equating to 606 outward and 734 inward movements. Pre-COPM, (median 4.2); post-COPM (median 6.0); obs=34; z=3.62, p<0.01). Kinematic analysis of pre- and post-intervention movements on the standardized task showed decreased duration and increased smoothness. Some improvements in self-reported function and quality of movement are observed. This pilot study suggests that the system could be used to augment home-based arm exercise in an engaging way for children with cerebral palsy, although a controlled clinical trial is required to establish clinical efficacy. The feasibility of this technology has been demonstrated.

Mn 0.9Co 0.1P in field parallel to hard direction: phase diagram and irreversibility of CONE phase

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Zieba, A.; Becerra, C. C.; Oliveira, N. F.; Fjellvåg, H.; Kjekshus, A.

1992-02-01

A single crystal of Mn 0.9Co 0.1P, a homologue of MnP with disordered metal sublattice, has been studied by the ac susceptibility method in a steady field H. This report concerns H parallel to the orthorhombic a axis ( a> b> c). The magnetic phase diagram is qualitatively similar to that of MnP, including the presence of a Lifshitz multicritical point ( TL = 98 K, HL = 42 kOe) at the confluence of the paramagnetic, ferromagnetic and modulated FAN phases. Contrary to pure MnP, irreversible behaviour was observed in the susceptibility of the modulated CONE phase. This phenomenon develops only for fields above 30 kOe, in contrast to the irreversibility of the FAN phase (reported previously for H‖ b in the whole field range down to H = 0). New features of the presumably continuous CONE-FAN transition were also found.

Moessbauer spectroscopy of Mg(0.9)Fe(0.1)SiO3 perovskite

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Jeanloz, Raymond; O'Neill, Bridget; Pasternak, Moshe P.; Taylor, R. D.; Bohlen, Steven R.

1992-01-01

Ambient pressure Moessbauer spectra of Mg(0.9)Fe-57(0.1)SiO3 perovskite synthesized at pressure-temperature conditions of about 50 GPa and 1700 K show that the iron is entirely high-spin Fe(2+) and appears to be primarily located in the octahedral site within the crystal structure. We observe broad Moessbauer lines, suggesting a distribution of electric-field gradients caused by disorder associated with the Fe ions. Also, the perovskite exhibits magnetic ordering at temperatures lower than 5 K, implying that there is a magnetic contribution to the absolute ('third-law') entropy of this phase.

46 CFR 42.09-10 - Stability, subdivision, and strength.

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2012-10-01

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46 CFR 42.09-10 - Stability, subdivision, and strength.

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2014-10-01

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46 CFR 42.09-10 - Stability, subdivision, and strength.

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2013-10-01

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12 CFR 925.13 - Home financing policy requirement.

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2010-01-01

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33 CFR 165.T09-0333 - Safety zone; Marathon Oil Refinery construction, Rouge River, Detroit, MI.

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2010-07-01

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An ecological dynamics rationale to explain home advantage in professional football

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Gama, José; Dias, Gonçalo; Couceiro, Micael; Passos, Pedro; Davids, Keith; Ribeiro, João

2016-03-01

Despite clear findings, research on home advantage in team sports lacks a comprehensive theoretical rationale for understanding why this phenomenon is so compelling. The aim of this study was to provide an explanatory theoretical rationale in ecological dynamics for the influence of home advantage observed in research on professional football. We recorded 30 competitive matches and analyzed 13958 passes, from one highly successful team in the Portuguese Premier League, during season 2010/2011. Performance data were analyzed using the Match Analysis Software—Amisco® (version 3.3.7.25), allowing us to characterize team activity profiles. Results were interpreted from an ecological dynamics perspective, explaining how task and environmental constraints of a competitive football setting required performers to continuously co-adapt to teammate behaviors. Despite slight differences in percentage of ball possession when playing home or away, the number of passes achieved by the team, while in possession of the ball, was quite different between home or away venues. When playing at home, the number of passes performed by the team was considerably higher than when playing away. The explanation proposed in this study for a home advantage effect can be understood from studying interpersonal coordination tendencies of team sports players as agents in a complex adaptive system.

38 CFR 21.129 - Home study course.

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2012-07-01

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38 CFR 21.129 - Home study course.

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2014-07-01

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38 CFR 21.129 - Home study course.

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2013-07-01

... 38 Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief 2 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Home study course. 21.129... Educational and Vocational Training Services § 21.129 Home study course. (a) Definition. A home study course... inclusion of home study courses, in rehabilitation plans. A veteran and his or her case manager may include...

Association of vaccine handling conditions with effectiveness of live attenuated influenza vaccine against H1N1pdm09 viruses in the United States.

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Caspard, Herve; Coelingh, Kathleen L; Mallory, Raburn M; Ambrose, Christopher S

2016-09-30

This analysis examined potential causes of the lack of vaccine effectiveness (VE) of live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) against A/H1N1pdm09 viruses in the United States (US) during the 2013-2014 season. Laboratory studies have demonstrated reduced thermal stability of A/California/07/2009, the A/H1N1pdm09 strain utilized in LAIV from 2009 through 2013-2014. Post hoc analyses of a 2013-2014 test-negative case-control (TNCC) effectiveness study investigated associations between vaccine shipping conditions and LAIV lot effectiveness. Investigational sites provided the LAIV lot numbers administered to each LAIV recipient enrolled in the study, and the vaccine distributor used by the site for commercially purchased vaccine. Additionally, a review was conducted of 2009-2014 pediatric observational TNCC effectiveness studies of LAIV, summarizing effectiveness by type/subtype, season, and geographic location. From the 2013 to 2014 TNCC study, the proportion of LAIV recipients who tested positive for H1N1pdm09 was significantly higher among children who received a lot released between August 1 and September 15, 2013, compared with a lot shipped either earlier or later (21% versus 4%; P<0.01). A linear relationship was observed between the proportion of subjects testing positive for H1N1pdm09 and outdoor temperatures during truck unloading at distributors' central locations. The review of LAIV VE studies showed that in the 2010-2011 and 2013-2014 influenza seasons, no significant effectiveness of LAIV against H1N1pdm09 was demonstrated for the trivalent or quadrivalent formulations of LAIV in the US, respectively, in contrast to significant effectiveness against A/H3N2 and B strains during 2010-2014. This study showed that the lack of VE observed with LAIV in the US against H1N1pdm09 viruses was associated with exposure of some LAIV lots to temperatures above recommended storage conditions during US distribution, and is likely explained by the increased susceptibility