Evaluation of pavement design in Virginia based on layer deflections, subgrade and its moisture content.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1970-01-01

In this investigation, the optimum structural strength contributed by a material to the overall strength of the pavement was studied for cases applicable to Virginia. The variables were (a) the modulus of elasticity or the thickness equivalency of th...

STUDY OF PATHOGENIC FREE-LIVING AMEBAS IN FRESH-WATER LAKES IN VIRGINIA

EPA Science Inventory

Pathogenic free-living amebas may produce fatal infection of the central nervous system known as Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM). In Richmond, Virginia, 17 cases have occurred, more than in any other location in the world. The objectives were to examine freshwater lakes ...

CASE STUDIES OF RADON REDUCTION RESEARCH IN MARYLAND, NEW JERSEY, AND VIRGINIA SCHOOLS

EPA Science Inventory

The report gives results of radon mitigation research conducted in 1991 and 1992 in school buildings in Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia. One school in each state was selected. In two schools, the objective was to evaluate the potential for modifying the school ventilation sy...

Tourism package preferences of West Virginia state park visitors

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William Gravley; John Dengler; Roy Ramthun; Chad Pierskalla

2009-01-01

This study was a preliminary examination of the activity and spending behavior of visitors to Pipestem State Park in West Virginia. This state park is being used as a case study area to determine whether a new fish stocking program accompanied by appropriate marketing activities can increase park visitation by anglers and other sports-oriented people. The research was...

Community Networks and Effective Change in Proprietary Colleges and Universities: A Systems Perspective

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Valentine, Dorothy J.

2017-01-01

This case study was conducted to gain more knowledge from citizens in the four city area of Virginia which included Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach concerning the emergence of proprietary colleges in these areas. It was a qualitative study designed to gain more insight into the feelings and regard that citizens in these areas…

Natural Reforestation Reclaims a Watershed: A Case History from West Virginia

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W.P. Lima; J.H. Patric; N. Holowaychuk

1978-01-01

Thirteen years of hydrologic data from two contiguous small watersheds in West Virginia were analyzed to determine the effects on streamflow of natural reforestation on abandoned farmlands. During the study period (1958-1970), streamflow on the watersheds was unchanged. The history of land use on the study area helps explain the apparent lack of hydrologic effects of...

Legislative Action & Assessment: Reason & Reality. Conference Proceedings (Arlington, Virginia, July 7-9, 1986).

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McGuinness, Kathleen, Comp.

Legislative action and assessment in higher education are addressed in 24 papers from a 1986 conference sponsored by George Mason University (Virginia) and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. Titles and authors include: "Defining and Assessing Baccalaureate Skills: Ten Case Studies" (American Association of State…

Residential Placements for Students with Disabilities: Practice Trends and the Case of Virginia.

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Katsiyannis, Antonis

A study of 14 residential facilities operating schools for children with disabilities in Virginia gathered information on the following topics: (1) nature of operation, profit versus nonprofit, fund-raising activities, plans for future expansion, and affiliations with national chains; (2) student profiles including disabilities served, number of…

Reconstructing School Renovation: A Study of the Renovation of Johnson-Williams Middle School, Berryville, Virginia. Building Blocks to Better Learning Series, Volume Six.

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Tuttle, James B., II

This document provides a case study of the renovation of Johnson-Williams Middle School in Clarke County, Virginia. Chapter 1, "Planning and Designing a School Renovation," describes considerations for measuring the quality of a school renovation project, including its value to users and its imapct on learning. It summarizes the research…

Getting Above Our Raising: A Case Study of Women from the Coalfields of Southwest Virginia and Eastern Kentucky.

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O'Quinn, Mary Darcy

1999-01-01

Interviews with 41 women from the coalfields of southwestern Virginia and eastern Kentucky indicate that traditional women devoted their lives to their families. Contemporary women who did not attend college identified with their mothers but wanted financial independence. Contemporary women who attended college identified with their fathers but…

A Regionalized Flow Duration Curve Method to Predict Streamflow for Ungauaged Basins: A Case Study of the Rappahannock Watershed in Virginia, USA

EPA Science Inventory

A method to predict streamflow for ungauged basins of the Mid-Atlantic Region, USA was applied to the Rappahannock watershed in Virginia, USA. The method separates streamflow time series into magnitude and time sequence components. It uses the regionalized flow duration curve (RF...

Wet feet and sappy fingers: lessons learned from restoration work in the West Virginia highlands

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Amy Cimarolli; David W. Saville

2010-01-01

This presentation summarizes our practical experiences from a decade of working with state and federal agencies and private landowners to protect, conserve, and restore the spruce forests and fir swamps of West Virginia. We present case studies that demonstrate the collaborative planning processes, site selection techniques, and restoration activities used in our...

The Status of Violence Prevention in West Virginia Elementary Schools: A Case Study

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Pentasuglia-Filipek, Kristal Gayle

2009-01-01

While there is no absolute deterrent of school violence, West Virginia has taken definitive steps to try to ensure safety in our public schools. Since the launch of the Safe School initiative in 1995, training for principals, teachers and school personnel on crisis intervention and management plans have been ongoing. Students have undergone…

Perceptions of State-Funded, School District-Based Principal Preparation Programs in Virginia 2004-2006

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Kirk, Kathryn Gordy

2010-01-01

The mixed methods case study described and analyzed the 2004-2006 district-based principal preparation programs in Virginia. This dissertation explored goals stated in proposals for funding as well as program director and program completer perceptions of goals, content, processes, and outcomes for the 10 principal preparation programs that stemmed…

School Violence Case Study at Virginia Tech

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Lyttle, LeighAnne

2012-01-01

On April 16, 2007, Seung Hui Cho, a livid and mentally ill student, shot to death 32 students and faculty of Virginia Tech, wounded many more people, and then killed himself. This incident has impacted college and university campuses nationwide in efforts to seek mentally disturbed students and help them, to have effective emergency teams, as well…

A Quantitative Analysis of Virginia Public School Special Education Due Process Cases and Their Resolutions from 2004-2016

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Beaudoin-Saunders, Valerie Ann

2017-01-01

Special education-related lawsuits are a concern to school systems. They are time-consuming, expensive, and contentious. School and parental relationships become strained when litigation is involved. This study analyzed data from the Virginia Department of Education's due process database over a 12-year period of time to note common disabilities…

Non-Traditional and Interdisciplinary Programs. Proceedings from the Annual Conference (6th, Virginia Beach, Virginia, April 25-27, 1988).

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Reithlingshoefer, Sally J., Ed.; Sanford, James F., Ed.

A total of 72 papers on nontraditional and interdisciplinary programs are presented in 11 tracks: (1) Assessing Learning Outcomes and Providing Quality in Non-Traditional Degree Programs (8 papers, including "Assessing the Quality of a Non-Traditional Degree Program: A Case Study," by Solomon Deressa and Mary Sue Simmons); (2) Consortial,…

Modeling forest ecosystem changes resulting from surface coal mining in West Virginia

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John Brown; Andrew J. Lister; Mary Ann Fajvan; Bonnie Ruefenacht; Christine Mazzarella

2012-01-01

The objective of this project is to assess the effects of surface coal mining on forest ecosystem disturbance and restoration in the Coal River Subbasin in southern West Virginia. Our approach is to develop disturbance impact models for this subbasin that will serve as a case study for testing the feasibility of integrating currently available GIS data layers, remote...

A case study of deer-vehicle accidents on I-64.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1971-01-01

This case study of interstate fencing has indicated several findings which should be reviewed by the Virginia Department of Highways Environmental Quality Division. The major findings are: 1. Approximately 55 deer-vehicle collisions occurred on I-64 ...

Civic Education in West Virginia: Guidelines and State Standards in a Case Study

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Brejwo, Carolyn Jackson

2012-01-01

Civic teachers are members of their community and are responsible for preparing their students to be future citizens. West Virginia is one of nine states that requires students to pass a class whose title includes the word "civic." All 12th grade students in the state must take a year long civic education course. The goal for the course…

Preliminary results of the FVS gypsy moth event monitor using remeasurement plot data from Northern West Virginia

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Matthew P. Perkowski; John R. Brooks; Kurt W. Gottschalk

2008-01-01

Predictions based on the Gypsy Moth Event Monitor were compared to remeasurement plot data from stands receiving gypsy moth defoliation. These stands were part of a silvicultural treatment study located in northern West Virginia that included a sanitation thinning, a presalvage thinning and paired no-treatment controls. In all cases the event monitor under predicted...

Influence of species on site selection and timber removal: a case study for West Virginia

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William Luppold; Delton Alderman

2007-01-01

Over the last 40 years the composition of West Virginia forests has been changing as selective cutting practices have removed larger-diameter timber of specific species and partial canopy removal has fostered the regeneration of shade-tolerant species such as red maple. However, since the mid-1990s there has been considerable change in the number of markets accepting...

Hybrid Courses and Their Impact on Student and Classroom Performance: A Case Study at the University of Virginia

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Scida, Emily E.; Saury, Rachel E.

2006-01-01

The University of Virginia's (UVA) Department of Spanish, Italian and Portuguese created two new hybrid courses for elementary Spanish which supplement 3 hours a week of class time with 2 hours of mandatory, web-based practice activities to respond to a need to make better use of personnel resources at the university. This article reports on the…

Cumulative impoundment evaporation in water resource management within the mid-Atlantic: A case study in Virginia

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Scott, D.; Burgholzer, R.; Kleiner, J.; Brogan, C. O.; Julson, C.; Withers, E.

2017-12-01

Across the eastern United States, successful management of water resources to satisfy the competing demands for human consumption, industry, agriculture, and ecosystems requires both water quality and water quantity considerations. Over the last 2 decades, low streamflows during dry summers have increased scrutiny on water supply withdrawals. Within Virginia, a statewide hydrologic model provides quantitative assessments on impacts from proposed water withdrawals to downstream river flow. Currently, evaporative losses are only accounted for from the large reservoirs. In this study, we sought to provide a baseline estimate for the cumulative evaporation from impoundments across all of the major river basins in Virginia. Virginia provides an ideal case study for the competing water demands in the mid-Atlantic region given the unique tracking of water withdrawals throughout the river corridor. In the over 73,000 Virginia impoundments, the cumulative annual impoundment evaporation was 706 MGD, or 49% of the permitted water withdrawal. The largest reservoirs (>100 acres) represented over 400 MGD, and 136 MGD for the smaller impoundments (< 5 acres). In regions with high impoundment density, impoundment evaporation tended to be a significant fraction of the total amount of water loss (evaporation + demand), with some areas where impoundment evaporation was greater than human water demand. Seasonally, our results suggest that cumulative impoundment evaporation in some watersheds greatly impacts streamflow during low flow periods. Our results demonstrate that future water supply planning will require not only understanding evaporation within large reservoirs, but also the thousands of small impoundments across the landscape.

Analyses of Crime Patterns in NIBRS Data Based on a Novel Graph Theory Clustering Method: Virginia as a Case Study

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Nolan, Jim

2014-01-01

This paper suggests a novel clustering method for analyzing the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) data, which include the determination of correlation of different crime types, the development of a likelihood index for crimes to occur in a jurisdiction, and the clustering of jurisdictions based on crime type. The method was tested by using the 2005 assault data from 121 jurisdictions in Virginia as a test case. The analyses of these data show that some different crime types are correlated and some different crime parameters are correlated with different crime types. The analyses also show that certain jurisdictions within Virginia share certain crime patterns. This information assists with constructing a pattern for a specific crime type and can be used to determine whether a jurisdiction may be more likely to see this type of crime occur in their area. PMID:24778585

EVALUATION, ASSESSMENT, AND DETERMINATION OF RISK TO HIGH TROPHIC LEVEL PISCIVORES IN THE MID-ATLANTIC: A SPATIAL, BIOLOGICAL, AND COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY OF MERCURY IN VIRGINIA AND NEW ENGLAND BALD EAGLE (HALIAEETUS LEUCOCEPHALUS) POPULATIONS

EPA Science Inventory

I predict that some portion of the Virginia bald eagle population will exhibit levels at or above those considered detrimental to productivity and reproductive success. The analysis of independent variables and their relationship to elevated blood mercury levels will help t...

State-Based Case Studies of Assessment Initiatives in Undergraduate Education: Chronology of Critical Points.

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Boyer, Carol M.; Ewell, Peter T.

The Education Commission of the States (ECS) together with the American Association for Higher Education recently conducted five case studies of state-based approaches to assessment in undergraduate education in Colorado, Missouri, New Jersey, South Dakota, and Virginia. The case studies, in turn, are part of the Missouri Governor John Ashcroft's…

Case Studies in Educational Performance Contracting. Part 1. Conclusions and Implications.

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Carpenter, Polly; Hall, George R.

This volume presents conclusions and implications derived from five cities' experience with performance contracting in education: Norfolk, Virginia; Texarkana, Arkansas (with Liberty-Eylau, Texas); Gary, Indiana, Gilroy, California; and Grand Rapids, Michigan. The five case studies cover eight programs in 15 schools. While each study is treated in…

A West Virginia case study: does erosion differ between streambanks clustered by the bank assessment of nonpoint source consequences of sediment (BANCS) model parameters?

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Abby L. McQueen; Nicolas P. Zegre; Danny L. Welsch

2013-01-01

The integration of factors and processes responsible for streambank erosion is complex. To explore the influence of physical variables on streambank erosion, parameters for the bank assessment of nonpoint source consequences of sediment (BANCS) model were collected on a 1-km reach of Horseshoe Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. Cluster analysis was used to establish...

Zero Tolerance for Children: Two Wrongs Do Not Make a Right.

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Sughrue, Jennifer A.

2003-01-01

Traces zero tolerance from federal Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994 through state compliance and state board of education regulations to school district policy and guidelines in Virginia. Reviews Virginia case involving suspension of a middle-school student for having a paring knife in his locker. Reviews other zero-tolerance cases. Questions the…

Drainage areas of the Twelvepole Creek basin, West Virginia; Big Sandy River basin, West Virginia; Tug Fork basin, Virginia, Kentucky, West Virginia

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Wilson, M.W.

1979-01-01

Drainage areas were determined for 61 basins in the Twelvepole Creek basin, West Virginia; 11 basins of the Big Sandy River Basin, West Virginia; and 210 basins in the Tug Fork basin of Virginia, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Most basins with areas greater than 5 square miles were included. Drainage areas were measured with electronic digitizing equipment, and supplementary measurements were made with a hand planimeter. Stream mileages were determined by measuring, with a graduated plastic strip, distances from the mouth of each stream to the measuring point on that stream. Mileages were reported to the nearest one-hundredth of a mile in all cases. The latitude and longitude of each measuring point was determined with electronic digitizing equipment and is reported to the nearest second. The information is listed in tabular form in downstream order. Measuring points for the basins are located in the tables by intersecting tributaries, by counties, by map quadrangles, or by latitude and longitude. (Woodard-USGS)

Schools Located Near Highways: Problems and Prospects. Final Report [and] Case Studies.

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Wells, Leslie J.; Shapiro, Richard; Felsburg, Robert W.

In this 1977 publication, findings and recommendations are presented from 22 case studies involving the impact on schools adjacent to highway systems in the states of California, New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, Missouri, Maryland, and Virginia. The impacts described include: noise; vehicular and pedestrian safety; air pollution; access; circulation…

Self-Representation and Student Identity: A Case Study of International Student Users of Sakai

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Snider, Evan; McCarthy, Alex

2012-01-01

This case study of two international students, coupled with artifact analysis of 22 eportfolios and observations of the authors as participant researchers, closely explores the ways in which students attempt to self-represent within one particular system (Sakai) and institutional context (Virginia Tech). Using artifacts (the participants'…

A Case Study of Organizational Collaboration in an Institution of Higher Education

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Schmaltz, Sarah Katherine Abrams

2010-01-01

The study, A Case Study of Organizational Collaboration in an Institution of Higher Education, is a look into what is working and what is not working inside a collaborative initiative at the University of Virginia called the Partners for Leadership in Education. The Partners for Leadership in Education is one of the longest lasting collaborations…

Environmental impact case study : Martinsville bypass.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1971-01-01

At the request of the Environmental Quality Division, the Environmental and Economics Section of the Virginia Highway Research Council conducted an environmental impact study of the proposed Route 220 bypass around Martinsville. This evaluation of th...

The Impact of CETA on Institutional Vocational Education. Case Studies and Final Report, 1977.

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Anderson, Robert; Rozansky, Rosa D.

This final report summarizes the findings of the National League of Cities and U.S. Conference of Mayors concerning CETA funded programs. It also examines three case studies in Chicago; Erie, Pennsylvania; and the Virginia Peninsula. The report discusses the need for cooperation between CETA and the vocational education system. Characteristics of…

Seeking perfection in healthcare. A case study in adopting Toyota Production System methods.

PubMed

Kaplan, Gary S; Patterson, Sarah H

2008-01-01

Virginia Mason Health System's vision to be the quality leader in healthcare means continually adopting new ways of thinking. One change has been shifting from believing defects are to be expected to believing zero defects in healthcare is not only possible, but also necessary. Generally, healthcare has advanced in technology and understanding of disease, but its business and management systems have changed little since the 1950s. Virginia Mason realized it needed a management method to help make real and measurable improvements in safety, quality, service and staff satisfaction.

Staff Ride Handbook for the Overland Campaign, Virginia, 4 May to 15 June 1864: A Study in Operational-Level Command. Second Edition

DTIC Science & Technology

2009-02-01

both sides depended more on the caliber of the people manag - ing resources than on the constraints of available materiel. In Lee’s case, the Army of...Northern Virginia managed to scrape by in 864, although the need for forage and food sometimes forced Lee to disperse units to gather supplies. The...addition, exceptional manage - ment within the Confederate Ordnance Bureau led to the creation of a series of arsenals throughout the South that produced

General Alphonse Juin: A Case Study in Leadership and Coalition Warfare (Italy 1943-1944)

DTIC Science & Technology

2011-04-04

Master of Military Studies Research Paper September 2009 - April 2010 4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE Sa. CONTRACT NUMBER GENERAL ALPHONSE JUIN .. N/A A CASE...the command of General Alphonse Juin to the Italian Campaign during World War.ll was of cri.tical importance to the Allied war effort. It enabled...Command Quantico, Virginia 22134-5068 MASTER OF :MILITARY STUDIES TITLE: GENERAL ALPHONSE JUIN A CASE STUDY IN LEADERSIDP AND COALITION WARFARE

Green Infrastructure 101 - slides

EPA Science Inventory

Background & problem statement for urban stormwater Regulatory authority for point dischargesBrief history of stormwater controlsSix case studies: Effect of soil compaction on infiltration Accotink stream restoration Fairfax, Virginia New York City Staten Island Bluebelt projec...

Green Infrastructure 101 - Rutgers

EPA Science Inventory

Background & problem statement for urban stormwater Regulatory authority for point dischargesBrief history of stormwater controlsSix case studies: Effect of soil compaction on infiltration Accotink stream restoration Fairfax, Virginia New York City Staten Island Bluebelt projects...

Opioid Deaths in Rural Virginia: A Description of the High Prevalence of Accidental Fatalities Involving Prescribed Medications

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Wunsch, Martha J.; Nakamoto, Kent; Behonick, George; Massello, William

2009-01-01

In rural Virginia, drug overdose deaths increased 300% from 1997 to 2003. Polydrug deaths predominate (57.9%) in this review of 893 medical examiner cases. Prescription opioids (74.0%), antidepressants (49.0%), and benzodiazepines (39.3%) were more prevalent than illicit drugs. Two-thirds of decedents were 35–54 years old; 37% were female. When compared to western Virginia metropolitan cases, polydrug abuse was more common, specific medication combinations were found, the death rate per population was higher, and fewer illicit drugs were detected. These rural prescription overdose deaths differ from urban illicit drug deaths, suggesting the need for different strategies in prevention, treatment, and intervention by clinicians and policymakers. PMID:19219660

The Delamination Theory of Wear - III

DTIC Science & Technology

1977-12-01

eliminated. In this case, wear may be due to microplastic deformation, to crack rucleation through dislocation pile-up in hard metals, and to the formation c...Hoobchack Virginia Polytechnic Institute Raval.. Sea Systems Connands Blacksburg, Virginia 24060 Code Sea 04321H Washington, D.C. 20362 Dr. R. Fain I

Innovative and Workable Ideas for Building Schools. Public/Private Partnerships: A New Way To Fund and Build Schools.

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Guhse, David

This report presents case studies illustrating successful public-private financing of school construction. The efforts occurred in Canada, Florida, South Carolina, New York, the District of Columbia, and Texas. The case studies are offered to encourage policy makers in Virginia to consider such an approach to meet the state's school construction…

A Case Study on the Personal Constructs of How Stakeholders of a Regional Alternative Day School Facility Make Meaning of the Physical Plant

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Schultz, Penny D.

2011-01-01

This case study involved an examination of stakeholders' (parents, community members, staff members, students) perceptions of how they made meaning of a regional alternative day school located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Individual interviews were conducted with the parents, community members, and students. One focus group interview was…

The Year in Review: Reports of Research Conducted by Adult Education Practitioners-Researchers in Virginia. Volume 5: 1995-1996.

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Virginia Adult Educators Research Network, Dayton.

This report contains four separate articles of interest to adult English-as-a-second-language (ESL) educators. "Learning Disabilities in Adult ESL: Case Studies and Directions" (Dorothy Almanza, Kate Singleton, Lynda Terrill) looks at three case studies of adult ESL students whom teachers have identified as possibly learning disabled.…

THE ECOLOGY OF TICKS TRANSMITTING ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER IN THE EASTERN UNITED STATES.

DTIC Science & Technology

occurrence of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Virginia, based upon medical analysis case records reported to the Virginia State Health Department and the...some reports of laboratory investigations done in support of the field investigations. Infection with Rocky Mountain spotted fever was found in 6

Teacher-Board Relations in Virginia: A Case of Perceptual Discontinuity.

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Carlton, Patrick W.; Johnson, Richard T.

1981-01-01

Reports the results of a survey of teachers and school board members in Virginia on their opinions concerning collective bargaining and teacher involvement in militant activities or in political activism to achieve economic goals. The data revealed almost complete disagreement between the two groups. (Author/WD)

Educational Quality, Outcomes Assessment, and Policy Change: The Virginia Example

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Culver, Steve

2010-01-01

The higher education system in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States provides a case model for how discussions regarding educational quality and assessment of that quality have affected institutions' policy decisions and implementation. Using Levin's (1998) policy analysis framework, this essay explores how assessment of student…

Environmental impact case study : Route 220, Fincastle to Eagle Rock : Project 0220-002-106.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1971-01-01

At the request of the Environmental Quality Division, the Environmental and Economics Section of the Virginia Highway Research Council conducted a study to determine the probable socioeconomic and environmental impact of the proposed dual-laning of R...

A case study evaluation of the use of video technology in concrete pavement evaluation.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2000-01-01

This report presents the results of an evaluation of video technology as a possible solution to the problem of safely collecting objective condition data for prioritizing concrete pavement rehabilitation needs in Virginia. The study involved the eval...

Virginia SCC approves competitive negotiation as a replacement for avoided costs

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The Virginia State Corporation Commission has issued an order approving the replacement of PURPA avoided-cost-based contracting with competitive, all-source solicitations for new generating capacity by Virginia Utilities. This order has practical importance in the context of the current Virginia Power solicitation, but also has aspects pertaining to the concept of competitive negotiation which should produce experiential value for other jurisdictions feeling their way along in the brave new world of independent power. The order itself is fairly cogent. The substantive parts of the discussion are excerpted here. The full Order may be obtained through the State Corporation Commission, by requestingmore » the Final Order in Case PUE870080, issued January 29, 1988.« less

Embattled All Male Admissions Policy at VMI: Will the Fort Fall?

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Stokes, Jerome W. D.; Groves, Allen W.

1990-01-01

In March 1989, the Justice Department began investigating the admissions policy of the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). Summarizes the legal theories advanced by both the VMI Foundation and Virginia's woman attorney general in defense of VMI's all-male tradition. Compares past single-sex admission cases with the VMI arguments. (MLF)

Electronic credentialing for commercial vehicle operations : a cross-cutting analysis

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1999-06-10

This case study presents an analysis of how Maryland, Virginia, and Kentucky have used the Commercial Vehicle Information Systems & Networks (CVISN) Architecture to develop state CVISN systems designs for electronic credentialing. Focus is on the CVI...

Case studies in collecting highway inventory data with the Global Positioning System.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1996-01-01

A number of state departments of transportation, including the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), are developing a geographic information system (GIS) to integrate data and to conduct more elaborate analyses which will improve their decisi...

Use of remote sensing in agriculture

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Pettry, D. E.; Powell, N. L.

1975-01-01

The remote sensing studies of (a) cultivated peanut areas in Southeastern Virginia; (b) studies at the Virginia Truck and Ornamentals Research Station near Painter, Virginia, the Eastern Virginia Research Station near Warsaw, Virginia, the Tidewater Research and Continuing Education Center near Suffolk, Virginia, and the Southern Piedmont Research and Continuing Education Center Blackstone, Virginia; and (c) land use classification studies at Virginia Beach, Virginia are presented. The practical feasibility of using false color infrared imagery to detect and determine the areal extent of peanut disease infestation of Cylindrocladium black rot and Sclerotinia blight is demonstrated. These diseases pose a severe hazard to this major agricultural food commodity. The value of remote sensing technology in terrain analyses and land use classification of diverse land areas is also investigated. Continued refinement of spectral signatures of major agronomic crops and documentation of pertinent environmental variables have provided a data base for the generation of an agricultural-environmental prediction model.

Performance analysis of Virginia's safety service patrol programs : a case study approach.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2006-01-01

Many state departments of transportation (DOTs) operate safety service patrols (SSPs) as part of their incident management programs. The primary objectives of SSPs are to minimize the duration of freeway incidents, restore full capacity of the freewa...

Needs, barriers, and analysis methods for integrated urban freight transportation : final report.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2015-08-01

In this joint project University of Maryland, West Virginia University, and Morgan State University worked together to : solve critical problems associated with urban freight systems. A review of literature and case studies on freight : villages and ...

Successful Community Development Strategies.

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Johnson, Thomas G.

This paper sketches several successful community economic development programs that have implications for rural education. Case studies are used to discuss community characteristics that contribute to development success. In Virginia, a Community Certification Program offers statewide business recruitment services to communities that meet program…

Strategic evaluation states initiative : case studies of Alaska, Georgia, and West Virginia

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2008-04-01

In 2002, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration undertook a new approach that focused strategically on reducing alcohol-related crashes, injuries, and deaths in States with especially high numbers or rates of alcohol-related fatalities. T...

Analyzing the Operational Curriculum of a School: A Case Study.

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Comfort, Ronald E.

In a 6-month study of a small private school (Fielding) in central Virginia, seven participants in a curriculum practicum tested a research strategy for investigating the knowledge, skills, and attitudes fostered by a school's environment. Given the subjectivity of environmental influences, the team rejected scrupulous data collection to…

The Academic Roots of Forestry Programs: A Case Study from Virginia Tech

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Copenheaver, Carolyn A.; Nelson, Katie L.; Goldbeck, Kryrille

2009-01-01

Constructing academic genealogies involves the practice of creating family trees based on doctoral advisors, that is, the advisor-graduate student relationship replaces the father-son relationship. Forestry academic genealogies document the historical development of forestry and quantify the contributions of other disciplines. In this study, the…

Overview of the 1988 GCE/CASE/WATOX Studies of biogeochemical cycles in the North Atlantic region

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Pszenny, Alexander A. P.; Galloway, James N.; Artz, Richard S.; Boatman, Joseph F.

1990-06-01

The 1988 Global Change Expedition/Coordinated Air-Sea Experiment/Western Atlantic Ocean Experiment (GCE/CASE/WATOX) was a multifaceted research program designed to study atmospheric and oceanic processes affecting the biogeochemical cycles of carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, and trace metals in the North Atlantic Ocean region. Field work included (1) a 49-day research cruise aboard NOAA ship Mt. Mitchell (Global Change Expedition) from Norfolk, Virginia, to Bermuda, Iceland, the Azores, and Barbados, (2) eight flights of the NOAA King Air research aircraft, four off the Virginia Capes and four near Bermuda (CASE/WATOX), and (3) a research cruise aboard the yacht Fleurtie near Bermuda (WATOX). Objectives of GCE/CASE/WATOX were (1) to examine processes controlling the mesoscale distributions of productivity, chlorophyll, and phytoplankton growth rates in Atlantic surface waters, (2) to identify factors controlling the distribution of ozone in the North Atlantic marine boundary layer, and (3) to estimate the contributions of sources on surrounding continents to the biogeochemical cycles of sulfur, nitrogen, and trace metals over the North Atlantic region during the boreal summer season. The individual papers in this and the next two issues of Global Biogeochemical Cycles provide details on the results and analyses of the individual measurement efforts. This paper provides a brief overview of GCE/CASE/WATOX.

Virginia Court, Rejecting Lawsuits, Says Randolph College Can Admit Men

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Masterson, Kathryn

2008-01-01

The Supreme Court of Virginia has ruled in favor of Randolph College in two lawsuits brought by students and alumnae donors upset that the institution, formerly Randolph-Macon Woman's College, went coed last fall. In one case, the court ruled against a group of students who argued that the decision to enroll men was a breach of contract. The…

Native mycorrhizal fungi replace introduced fungal species on Virginia pine and American chestnut planted on reclaimed mine sites of Ohio

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Shivanand Hiremath; Kirsten Lehtoma; Jenise M. Bauman

2014-01-01

Plant-microbe community dynamics influence the natural succession of plant species where pioneer vegetation facilitates the establishment of a distantly related, later successional plant species. This has been observed in the case of restoration of the American chestnut (Castanea dentata) on abandoned mine land where Virginia pine (Pinus...

Pedestrian crosswalk case studies : Sacramento, California; Richmond, Virginia; Buffalo, New York; Stillwater, Minnesota

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2001-08-01

The objective of this research was to determine the effect of crosswalk markings on driver and pedestrian behavior at unsignalized intersections. A before/after evaluation of crosswalk markings was conducted at 11 locations in 4 U.S. cities. Behavior...

Spatial and Temporal Emergence Pattern of Lyme Disease in Virginia

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Li, Jie; Kolivras, Korine N.; Hong, Yili; Duan, Yuanyuan; Seukep, Sara E.; Prisley, Stephen P.; Campbell, James B.; Gaines, David N.

2014-01-01

The emergence of infectious diseases over the past several decades has highlighted the need to better understand epidemics and prepare for the spread of diseases into new areas. As these diseases expand their geographic range, cases are recorded at different geographic locations over time, making the analysis and prediction of this expansion complicated. In this study, we analyze spatial patterns of the disease using a statistical smoothing analysis based on areal (census tract level) count data of Lyme disease cases in Virginia from 1998 to 2011. We also use space and space–time scan statistics to reveal the presence of clusters in the spatial and spatiotemporal distribution of Lyme disease. Our results confirm and quantify the continued emergence of Lyme disease to the south and west in states along the eastern coast of the United States. The results also highlight areas where education and surveillance needs are highest. PMID:25331806

Geographical Clusters and Predictors of Rabies in Three Southeastern States.

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Reilly, Sara; Sanderson, Wayne T; Christian, W Jay; Browning, Steven R

2017-06-01

The rabies virus causes progressive encephalomyelitis that is fatal in nearly 100% of untreated cases. In the United States, wildlife act as the primary reservoir for rabies; prevention, surveillance, and control costs remain high. The purpose of this study is to understand the current distribution of wildlife rabies in three southeastern states, with particular focus on raccoons as the primary eastern reservoir, as well as identify demographic and geographic factors which may affect the risk of human exposure. This ecologic study obtained county-level rabies surveillance data from state health departments and the United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife services for North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia from 2010 to 2013. A spatial statistical analysis was performed to identify county clusters with high or low rates of raccoon rabies in the three states. Potential demographic and geographic factors associated with these varying rates of rabies were assessed using a multivariable negative binomial regression model. In North Carolina, raccoons constituted 50% of positive tests, in Virginia, 49%, and in West Virginia, 50%. Compared to persons residing in West Virginia counties, persons in North Carolina counties had 1.67 times the risk of exposure (p < 0.0001) to a rabid raccoon and those in Virginia counties had 1.82 times the risk of exposure (p < 0.0001) to a rabid raccoon. Compared to those counties where farmland makes up less than 17% of the total area, persons residing in counties with 17-28% farmland had a 32% increased risk of exposure to a rabid raccoon. In counties with 28-39% farmland, there was an 84% increased risk of exposure. State, rurality, and percent of area designated as farmland were the best predictors of risk of raccoon rabies exposure. Further research is needed to better understand the effect of the oral rabies vaccine program in controlling the risk of human exposure to raccoon rabies.

Assessment of the Impact of Viticulture Extension Programs in Virginia

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Ferreira, Gustavo F. C.; Hatch, Tremain; Wolf, Tony K.

2016-01-01

The study discussed in this article assessed the impact of Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) on the Virginia wine grape industry. An online survey was developed and administered to members of the Virginia Vineyards Association. The results indicate that the resources and recommendations VCE and Virginia Tech have provided have been beneficial…

Road to Independence: Virginia, 1763-1783.

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Williams, D. Alan

A history of the state of Virginia from 1763 to 1783 is presented. Intended for use in the public schools of Virginia, the publication was prepared to assist educators in developing topics of study relating to Virginia's role in the American Revolution and to help students develop deeper appreciation for their rich heritage. The study is divided…

West Virginia transit needs study

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2001-05-01

In West Virginia, the Division of Public Transit of the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) administers all federal and state programs relating to public transportation programs. The West Virginia Division of Public Transit funds 187 c...

An Application of Satir's Model to Family Counseling.

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Seligman, Linda

1981-01-01

Describes the use of Virginia Satir's model to family counseling, emphasizing prevention, personal growth, self-esteem, and communication in improving the functioning of the family system. Presents a case study using the model. Results indicate the family became more nurturing as a result of counseling. (JAC)

Case study evaluation of the Virginia Department Of Transportation's I-81 ITS program

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2002-03-15

The primary goal of this report is to provide information to the Sponsors, Policy Committee, and Management of the I-81 Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program that may improve the Program. In order to do this, the report focuses on the deve...

Tinder Elementary: A Case Study of the Quest Network.

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Howley-Rowe, Caitlin

In 1996, Quest staff began working with teams from school communities in three West Virginia county school districts to invigorate efforts for continuous school improvement. This first learning community consisted of students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members, who ultimately wrote individual school visions and improvement…

Decreasing prevalence and seasonal variation of gunshot trauma in raptors admitted to the wildlife center of Virginia: 1993-2002.

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Richards, Jean; Lickey, Adrienne; Sleeman, Jonathan M

2005-09-01

A retrospective study was conducted to identify the epidemiologic factors associated with gunshot injuries in raptors presented to the Wildlife Center of Virginia from 1993 to 2002. Of the 3,156 raptors admitted, 118 raptors (3.7%), representing 15 species, were admitted with gunshot trauma as the primary cause of morbidity and mortality. The majority of cases consisted of four species: red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis; 47%), red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus; 14%), turkey vulture (Cathartes aura; 10%), and bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus; 8%). For species with greater than 40 admissions during the study period, the proportion of gunshot trauma of all causes of morbidity and mortality ranged from <1% to 11%. Greater numbers of raptors with gunshot trauma were admitted during the fall and winter months (75%) compared with the spring and summer (25%). A significant decrease in the absolute number of gunshot cases per year was observed over the time period studied. The population-level effect of gunshot trauma is unknown for these species; however, it appears to be minor compared with other causes of morbidity and mortality.

Movement of 95-ft mobile housing units in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1988-01-01

This study was initiated in response to a request to the Virginia Department of Transportation from the Virginia Manufactured Housing Association to permit the movement of 80-ft mobile homes on Virginia highways. Information concerning the movement o...

Case-mix reimbursement for nursing home services: Simulation approach

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Adams, E. Kathleen; Schlenker, Robert E.

1986-01-01

Nursing home reimbursement based on case mix is a matter of growing interest. Several States either use or are considering this reimbursement method. In this article, we present a method for evaluating key outcomes of such a change for Connecticut nursing homes. A simulation model is used to replicate payments under the case-mix systems used in Maryland, Ohio, and West Virginia. The findings indicate that, compared with the system presently used in Connecticut, these systems would better relate dollar payments to measure patient need, and for-profit homes would benefit relative to nonprofit homes. The Ohio methodology would impose the most additional costs, the West Virginia system would actually be somewhat less expensive in terms of direct patient care payments. PMID:10311776

Case-mix reimbursement for nursing home services: simulation approach.

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Adams, E K; Schlenker, R E

1986-01-01

Nursing home reimbursement based on case mix is a matter of growing interest. Several States either use or are considering this reimbursement method. In this article, we present a method for evaluating key outcomes of such a change for Connecticut nursing homes. A simulation model is used to replicate payments under the case-mix systems used in Maryland, Ohio, and West Virginia. The findings indicate that, compared with the system presently used in Connecticut, these systems would better relate dollar payments to measure patient need, and for-profit homes would benefit relative to nonprofit homes. The Ohio methodology would impose the most additional costs, the West Virginia system would actually be somewhat less expensive in terms of direct patient care payments.

Incorporating Community Engagement Language into Promotion and Tenure Policies: One University's Journey

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Pelco, Lynn E.; Howard, Catherine

2016-01-01

This case study describes the campus context and process for successfully including community engagement language into promotion and tenure policies at Virginia Commonwealth University, a high research, urban public university. The paper also describes barriers our campus faced during the promotion and tenure policy revision process, especially…

After Arthurdale: Place-Based Education and Early Childhood in West Virginia

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Sherfinski, Melissa; Weekley, Brandi Slider; Slocum, Audra

2016-01-01

This case study explores how opportunities for critical, place-based education can be eclipsed by the decontextualized curricula and pedagogies inherent in neoliberal, standards-based early education reforms such as universal pre-kindergarten that contain some progressive elements. Following Schwab (1973), we explore the roles of teachers and…

HEPATOBLASTOMAS IN THE MUMMICHOG, FUNDULUS HETEROCLITUS (L.), FROM A CREOSOTE-CONTAMINATED ENVIRONMENT: A HISTOLOGIC, ULTRASTRUCTURAL AND IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL STUDY

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A detailed histologic and ultrastructural description of two cases of hepatoblastoma, a primitive liver cell neoplasm, is provided from mummichog, Fundulus heteroclitus(L.), inhabiting a creosote-contaminated site in the Elizabeth River, Virginia, USA. Both neoplasms were multifo...

A Case Study of the Development of an Early Retirement Program for University Faculty.

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Chronister, Jay L.; Trainer, Aileen

1985-01-01

To offset declining enrollments, financial constraints, younger faculties, and high tenure ratios, some institutions are considering early retirement programs to facilitate faculty turnover. A University of Virginia faculty committee reviewed several early retirement options and selected a cost-effective bridging program with ample incentives and…

Case in Point: Stronach v. Virginia State U. (2008): Does Academic Freedom Give a Professor the Final Say on Grades?

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White, Lawrence

2008-01-01

Virginia State University Carey E. Stronach assigned an undergraduate a final grade of D after the student had failed three classroom quizzes. The student, who claimed to have received A's on two of the quizzes, submitted fax copies of his score sheets to Stronach, who concluded that the student had doctored his scores. The student appealed to the…

Parallel Unsteady Overset Mesh Methodology for Adaptive and Moving Grids with Multiple Solvers

DTIC Science & Technology

2010-01-01

Research Laboratory Hampton, Virginia Jayanarayanan Sitaraman National Institute of Aerospace Hampton, Virginia ABSTRACT This paper describes a new...Army Research Laboratory ,Hampton, VA, , , 8. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION REPORT NUMBER 9. SPONSORING/MONITORING AGENCY NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) NATO/RTO...results section ( 3.6 and 3.5). Good linear scalability was observed for all three cases up to 12 processors. Beyond that the scalability drops off

Metal Building Systems

DTIC Science & Technology

1988-06-01

benefits of metal building systems. In one case a six-story office, in Virginia Beach , Virginia, was being built on compressible soil. The architect who...a 61,980 SF warehouse/assembly plant in Solana Beach , California, reduced costs from $30 to about $22 per square foot.59 In still I 56 hiL p 136. 57...a natatorium, exercise and training equipment and handball /racquetball courts. Unlike Fort Drum, the Louisville District decided to perform the

Final Actions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia; Governor's Proposal in North Carolina; Notes from SREB States. Legislative Report No. 3

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Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), 2010

2010-01-01

While some experts say that technically the recession is over, states are still wrestling with several years of budget reductions, little --if any--revenue growth, and the increasing costs of providing services. Legislatures are continuing to shore up budgets with federal recovery funds and, in some cases, they shifted reserves from dedicated…

Educational Progress Profiles of Cochlear Implant Children.

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Dawson, Sarah A.

This study examined the educational development of 22 children (ages 2 to 10), under the supervision of the Cochlear Implant Team of the Medical College of Virginia, who had received implants as a result of deafness (in most cases prelingual and congenital) from 6 months to 3 years prior to the study. Data included a review of the children's case…

Local residents' attitudes toward potential tourism development: the case of Ansted, West Virginia

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Maureen Y. Bender; Jinyang Deng; Steve Selin; Doug Arbogast; R.A. Hobbs

2009-01-01

The purpose of this study was to understand residents' attitudes toward tourism development in the town of Ansted, WV, using self-administered surveys. The attitude assessment in this study was part of a tourism planning process conducted for the town. The results indicate that perceptions of tourism development among Ansted's residents are generally...

Planning for the Elderly Without Architecture Is Like Architecture for the Elderly Without Planning

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Bednar, Michael; And Others

1977-01-01

A joint project between the separate divisions of planning and architecture at the UVA School of Architecture was conducted to allow graduate students to study the environmental needs of the elderly. The case-study approach was undertaken in Lynchburg, Virginia, and the year-long project was seen as a "real World" problem. (LBH)

Synthetic rope applications in Appalachian logging

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Ben D. Spong; Jingxin Wang

2008-01-01

New ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene rope has shown good results as a replacement for wire rope in logging applications in the western United States. A single case study trial was performed in Appalachian forest conditions to assess the appropriateness of this technology for hardwood logging applications. The study focused on use of the rope in West Virginia...

The Relationship between Teacher Efficacy Levels and Virginia Standards of Learning Fifth Grade Math Achievement in One Virginia School Division

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Phillips, Daniel M.

2015-01-01

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between teacher efficacy levels and fifth grade Virginia SOL Mathematic achievement. This study sought to determine the extent to which personal efficacy, general efficacy, and total efficacy account for fifth grade Virginia Standards of Learning Mathematic achievement over and above…

Providing Mailing Cost Reimbursements: The Effect on Reporting Timeliness of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Virginia.

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Vasiliu, Oana E; Stover, Jeffrey A; Mays, Marissa J E; Bissette, Jennifer M; Dolan, Carrie B; Sirbu, Corina M

2009-01-01

We investigated the effect of providing mailing cost reimbursements to local health departments on the timeliness of the reporting of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in Virginia. The Division of Disease Prevention, Virginia Department of Health, provided mailing cost reimbursements to 31 Virginia health districts from October 2002 to December 2004. The difference (in days) between the diagnosis date (or date the STD paperwork was initiated) and the date the case/STD report was entered into the STD surveillance database was used in a negative binomial regression model against time (as divided into three periods-before, during, and after reimbursement) to estimate the effect of providing mailing cost reimbursements on reporting timeliness. We observed significant decreases in the number of days between diagnosis and reporting of a case, which were sustained after the reimbursement period ended, in 25 of the 31 health districts included in the analysis. We observed a significant initial decrease (during the reimbursement period) followed by a significant increase in the after-reimbursement phase in one health district. Two health districts had a significant initial decrease, while one health district had a significant decrease in reporting timeliness in the period after reimbursement. Two health districts showed no significant changes in the number of days to report to the central office. Providing reimbursements for mailing costs was statistically associated with improved STD reporting timeliness in almost all of Virginia's health districts. Sustained improvement after the reimbursement period ended is likely indicative of improved local health department reporting habits.

Autism in Virginia: A Statewide Study. Summary. [and] A Study of Statewide Services for Persons with Autism in Virginia. Final Report.

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Bauserman, Deborah; And Others

The two documents combined here both pertain to the same 18 month study of autism in the state of Virginia. "Autism in Virginia" is a six page summary of the 250 page final report; it is intended for parents and professionals needing to get at the highlights of the larger document. The final report presents detailed findings from a study…

Lyme Disease in West Virginia: An Assessment of Distribution and Clinicians' Knowledge of Disease and Surveillance.

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Singh, Sarah; Parker, David; Mark-Carew, Miguella; White, Robert; Fisher, Melanie

2016-01-01

Lyme disease case misclassification, a top public health concern, may be attributed to the current disconnect between clinical diagnosis and surveillance. This study examines Lyme disease distribution in West Virginia (WV) and determines clinicians' knowledge of both disease and surveillance. Lyme disease surveillance data for 2013 were obtained from the WV Bureau for Public Health. A validated survey, distributed to clinicians at an academic medical center, assessed clinicians' knowledge of disease diagnosis and surveillance. There were 297 adult Lyme disease cases of which 83 were confirmed. Clinician survey responses resulted in a correct response rate of 70% for Lyme disease knowledge questions. Fewer than half of all clinicians were aware of the surveillance criteria for confirming Lyme disease cases. Neither medical specialty nor previous treatment of patients with Lyme disease were significantly associated with clinicians' knowledge of the disease. Clinicians in WV are familiar with symptoms and clinical management of Lyme disease. However, they are less knowledgeable about diagnosis and public health surveillance comprising reporting and confirming cases of the disease. Clinicians and public health authorities should collaborate more closely to promote education and awareness as a key step to successfully reducing the burden of Lymne disease.

76 FR 3695 - Environmental Impact Statement: Interstate 64 Corridor, Virginia

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2011-01-20

...: Interstate 64 Corridor, Virginia AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of Intent... Transportation for potential transportation improvements along the Interstate 64 corridor in Virginia. FOR... improvements along the Interstate 64 corridor in Virginia. The approximate limits of the study are Interstate...

Patients push for price data. Lawsuits, regulations could cause consumers nationwide to start seeking more transparency from hospitals on outpatient fees.

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Becker, Cinda

2006-11-20

Lawsuits over hospital outpatient fees, including a case at Virginia Mason Medical Center, could prompt consumers nationwide to seek more information about their bills. The issue highlights the turf battle between physician- or corporate-owned clinics and competing hospital facilities, and how they're marketed. "We absolutely agree that patients need full information", says Virginia Mason's Sarah Patterson, left.

Historic Properties Report: Harry Diamond Laboratories, Maryland and Satellite Installations Woodbridge Research Facility, Virginia and Blossom Point Field Test Facility, Maryland

DTIC Science & Technology

1984-07-01

HISTORIC PROPERTIES REPORT HARRY DIAMOND LABORATORIES, MARYLAND ,’ / .’- AND SATELLITE INSTALLATIONS ~WOODBRIDGE RESEARCH FACILITY, VIRGINIA AND ,00... report . METHODOLOGY 1. Documentary Research Harry Diamond Laboratories (HDL) and its two satellite facilities at Woodbridge and Blossom Point are...drawings, and written history. Interagency Archeological Services and U.S. Army, Harry Diamond Laboratories. 106 Case Report and Mitigation Plan: Ballast

A search for stratiform massive-sulfide exploration targets in Appalachian Devonian rocks; a case study using computer-assisted attribute-coincidence mapping

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Wedow, Helmuth

1983-01-01

The empirical model for sediment-associated, stratiform, exhalative, massive-sulfide deposits presented by D. Large in 1979 and 1980 has been redesigned to permit its use in a computer-assisted search for exploration-target areas in Devonian rocks of the Appalachian region using attribute-coincidence mapping (ACM). Some 36 gridded-data maps and selected maps derived therefrom were developed to show the orthogonal patterns, using the 7-1/2 minute quadrangle as an information cell, of geologic data patterns relevant to the empirical model. From these map and data files, six attribute-coincidence maps were prepared to illustrate both variation in the application of ACM techniques and the extent of possible significant exploration-target areas. As a result of this preliminary work in ACM, four major (and some lesser) exploration-target areas needing further study and analysis have been defined as follows: 1) in western and central New York in the outcrop area of lowermost Upper Devonian rocks straddling the Clarendon-Linden fault; 2) in western Virginia and eastern West Virginia in an area largely coincident with the well-known 'Oriskany' Mn-Fe ores; 3) an area in West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia along and nearby the trend of the Alabama-New York lineament of King and Zietz approximately between 38- and 40-degrees N. latitude; and 4) an area in northeastern Ohio overlying an area coincident with a significant thickness of Silurian salt and high modern seismic activity. Some lesser, smaller areas suggested by relatively high coincidence may also be worthy of further study.

Your Virginia State Government, Bicentennial Edition.

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League of Women Voters of Virginia, Roanoke.

This study of Virginia state government commemorates the bicentennial celebration of America's independence and Virginia's role in the establishment of the United States. Presented by the Virginia League of Women Voters in outline form to serve as a quick reference guide for teachers and students, the booklet comprises eight chapters. Chapter I…

Safe travel for Virginia's non-motorized road users : a comprehensive review of pedestrian and bicycle laws in Virginia and the United States.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2007-01-01

This study involved conducting a comprehensive review of Virginia's laws regarding the status, rights, and responsibilities of pedestrians and other non-motorized users of Virginia's transportation network and comparing them with the status, rights, ...

76 FR 29290 - Environmental Impact Statement: Interstate 64 Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Corridor, Virginia

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2011-05-20

...: Interstate 64 Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Corridor, Virginia AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA... Interstate 64 Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel (HRBT) corridor in Virginia. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT... Interstate 64 Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel (HRBT) corridor in Virginia. The approximate limits of the study...

[Book review] The history of ornithology in Virginia

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Robbins, C.S.

2005-01-01

Virginia is arguably the birthplace of ornithology in North America. Captain John Smith and naturalist Mark Catesby were among the early describers of Virginia's common birds. David Johnston's book, however, begins by taking the reader back to the Tertiary period, some 65 million years ago, with Storrs Olson's description of fossils from tidewater Virginia. John Guilday, studying bone deposits in mountain caves, identified 80 species of birds, including Rock Ptarmigan and Spruce Grouse, from a time when Virginia's climate differed greatly from that of today. Archaeological studies and accounts of aboriginals in the 17th century complete Chapter 1.

Managing Appalachian hardwood stands using four management practices: 60-year results

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Thomas M. Schuler; Melissa Thomas-Van Gundy; John P. Brown; Jan Wiedenbeck

2017-01-01

A long-term forest management case study on the Fernow Experimental Forest in West Virginia referred to as the Cutting Practice Level study is evaluated after 60 years. Treatments include a commercial clearcut (one time application), a 39 cm diameter-limit (applied 4 times), uneven-aged management using two variations of single-tree selection (applied 7 and 8 times,...

A Comparative Case Study Analysis of Campus Violence Prevention Plans at Three Illinois Higher Education Institutions

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Brown, Wade R.

2013-01-01

The postsecondary acts of violence at Virginia Technical University (VT) and Northern Illinois University (NIU) forced Illinois legislators to approve the "Campus Security Enhancement Act" in 2008 (110 ILCS 12/20). The "Act" requires all private and public postsecondary education institutions to develop a Campus Violence…

Maintaining Momentum and Quality in a Time of Decline: A Case Study.

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Potter, David; And Others

1992-01-01

A discussion of the response of George Mason University (Virginia) to economic decline in 1989-92 looks at four stages in the downturn and examines a variety of planning and policy issues, including management of both unplanned and planned reductions, continued uncertainty, politics of decline, organizational communication and morale,…

Organizational Development in Transition: The Schooling Perspective.

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Snyder, Karolyn J.; And Others

This paper presents the initial findings of a comprehensive 28-school multi-site case study, which sought to identify patterns in schools that are changing bureaucratic work patterns to those found in quality-management systems. The schools are located in Florida, Virginia, Minnesota, and Louisiana; all are led by principals who are trainers in…

Entry Strategies of First-Time High School Principals.

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Hall, Gene E.; Mani, M. N. G.

To determine the first things that a new principal does during the first few months on the job, an intensive case study was conducted of 12 first-time high school principals in Florida, Virginia, Missouri, and Colorado. Each beginning principal was assigned a research team member who conducted on-site visits, reviewed documentation regarding the…

Effects of soil compaction on residual stand growth in central Appalachian hardwood forest: a preliminary case study

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Jingxin Wang; Chris LeDoux; Michael Vanderberg; Li Yaoxiang

2006-01-01

A preliminary study that quantified the impacts of soil compaction on residual tree growth associated with ground-based skidding traffic intensity and turn payload size was investigated in the central Appalachian hardwood forest. The field study was carried out on a 20-acre tract of the West Virginia University Research Forest. Skid trails were laid out in 170' -...

A Mixed Methods Study of the Effects of a Modified High School Calendar on Student Achievement and Teacher Perceptions

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Watrous, Lorena Harper

2011-01-01

The purpose of this mixed-methods explanatory case study was to determine the impact of a reduced school calendar on student achievement for students in grades 9 through 12 in two rural school districts in Virginia and to explore meanings associated with this change. The study focused on two research questions: how does student performance during…

Review of Undergraduate Student Financial Aid in Virginia's Public Institutions. Report of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to the Governor and the General Assembly of Virginia. House Document No. 11.

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Virginia State General Assembly, Richmond. Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission.

This study, mandated by Virginia law in 1999, reviews need-based student financial aid programs. The mandate specifies that the study must review policies and implementation strategies used in other states; present alternative policies and administrative structures for need-based programs in Virginia; provide alternatives for a simplified,…

History and Social Studies Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools.

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Virginia State Dept. of Education, Richmond.

In 1995, the Virginia Board of Education published Virginia state Standards of Learning in English, mathematics, science, and history and social science for kindergarten through grade 12. The Standards of Learning provide a framework for instructional programs designed to raise the academic achievement of all Virginia public school students. The…

Student Affairs Case Management: Merging Social Work Theory with Student Affairs Practice

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Adams, Sharrika D.; Hazelwood, Sherry; Hayden, Bruce

2014-01-01

Case management is a functional area in higher education and student affairs that emerged after the mass shootings at Virginia Tech in 2007. Although new to higher education, case management emerged from established social work practice. This article compares social work theory and case management standards with a new case management model for…

Expected safety benefits of implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems in Virginia : a synthesis of the literature.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1998-01-01

The purpose of this study was to identify, through a literature review, the potential safety benefits of implementing various ITS technologies through Virginia's Smart Travel Program. This study was requested by the ITS Section of the Virginia Depart...

The West Virginia Consortium for Faculty and Course Development in International Studies.

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Peterson, Sophia; Maxwell, John

The West Virginia Consortium for Faculty and Course Development in International Studies (FACDIS) is described in this report. FACDIS, a consortium of 21 West Virginia institutions of higher education, assists in international studies course development, revision, and enrichment. It also helps faculty remain current in their fields and in new…

Data needs assessment for making transportation decisions in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2015-06-01

To better plan, operate, and maintain the transportation system in Virginia, this study identifies Virginia transportation : professionals planning-related data needs, obstacles to fulfilling those needs, and potential solutions for overcoming tho...

Shared Modular Build of Warships: How a Shared Build Can Support Future Shipbuilding

DTIC Science & Technology

2011-01-01

design (CAD) files used for the design were not shared through this environment (Tang and Molas -Gillart, 2009). As the case studies show, shipyards...undated web page. As of December 20, 2010: http://www.fas.org/programs/ssp/man/uswpns/navy/submarines/ssn774_virginia.html Tang, Puay, and Jordi Molas

Geostatistics and petroleum geology

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

Hohn, M.E.

1988-01-01

The book reviewed is designed as a practical guide to geostatistics or kriging for the petroleum geologists. The author's aim in the book is to explain geostatistics as a working tool for petroleum geologists through extensive use of case-study material mostly drawn from his own research in gas potential evaluation in West Virginia. Theory and mathematics are pared down to immediate needs.

It Comes from the People: Community Development and Local Theology.

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Hinsdale, Mary Ann; And Others

The closing of local mines and factories collapsed the economic and social structure of Ivanhoe, Virginia, a small rural town once considered a dying community. This book is a case study that tells how the people of Ivanhoe organized to revitalize their town. It documents the community development process--a process that included hard work, a…

Impacts of wildfire recency and frequency on an Appalachian oak forest

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Melissa A. Thomas-Van Gundy; Katharina U. Wood; James S. Rentch

2015-01-01

Cabwaylingo State Forest in southern West Virginia has experienced numerous anthropogenic wildfires over the past 36 years. In this case study, we assessed the relationship between fire frequency and recency and stand composition and structure, with emphasis on oak and its competitors. Frequent and recent fire was significantly correlated with reduced red maple...

Assessment and Continuous Quality Improvement: A North American Case Study.

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Tait, Jo; Knight, Peter

1995-01-01

Examines a five-stage assessment model used at James Madison University (Virginia) to assess student learning and to guide policy. Includes identification of program objectives, selection or design of methods that measure those outcomes, analysis of assessment data, application of data for decision making, and use of data to bid for state funding.…

Sensemaking as a Trigger for Change in University Emergency Response Routines: Ethnographic and Case Study Analyses of a Residential Life Department

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Molina, Danielle Knabjian

2010-01-01

In light of incidents like the Virginia Tech massacre, there is growing need for scholarship on emergency management in higher education. Traditional literature has typically focused on locating breakdowns, blame, and accountability by questioning whether emergency responses evidence departures from protocol. Yet, experience teaches that adhering…

An investigation of the utility and accuracy of the table of speed and stopping distances specified in the Code of Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2001-01-01

This study was conducted pursuant to House Joint Resolution No. 74 introduced by Delegate R. Creigh Deeds during the 2000 Session of the Virginia General Assembly. The resolution requested that the Virginia Transportation Research Council study the t...

The Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library: resource for nurse administrators.

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Graves, J R

1997-01-01

This article describes the major knowledge resource of the Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library, The Registry of Nursing. The first part of this article examines informatics issues and is accompanied by examples of retrieval from a typical bibliographic database and a retrieval from the Registry of Nursing Research using case mix, both as a subject heading and as a research variable. The second part of the article examines the interaction of informatics and technology used in the Registry and presents some other Library resources.

Foundations in the Law: Classic Cases in Medical Ethics

DTIC Science & Technology

2007-01-01

Defendant Ms. H, a citizen of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is the biological mother of Baby K, an infant girl born by Caesarean-section at the...defendant Mr. K, a citizen of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to be Baby K’s biological father. 8. Ms. H and Mr. K have never been married. 9. Since Baby K’s...the relative noninvolvement of Baby K’s biological father, the constitutional and common law presumption must be that Ms. H. is the appropriate decision

Rural watershed partnerships: lessons from West Virginia

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Steve W. Selin; Alan Collins; Susan Hunter

1998-01-01

The goal of this study is to examine the efforts by one state government (West Virginia) to facilitate collaborative, watershed-based planning. This paper provides an overview of the state watershed planning process and includes a summary of a baseline study of rural watershed partnerships operating within West Virginia. Implication of the study for state policies and...

Virginia Employers of 1992-1993 VCCS Graduates. Virginia Community College System Research Report Series.

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McHewitt, Earl R.

To determine employment outcomes for graduates of the 1993-93 academic year, the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) undertook a study of outcomes by examining state unemployment insurance wage records. The analysis determined that for all 23 colleges in the system, 63.6% of graduates were employed by a Virginia business or industry at the…

The Academic Performance of Piedmont Virginia Community College Transfer Students at the University of Virginia. Research Report 5-84.

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Doherty, Frank J.; Vaughan, George B.

A study was conducted to assess the academic performance of students who transferred from Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) to the University of Virginia (UVA), using information on student application and acceptance rates, test scores, grade point averages (GPA's), and graduation rates. Data supplied by UVA on 291 students who…

Field study of a shredded-tire embankment in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2004-01-01

In response to increased environmental concerns, the Virginia Department of Transportation, with the support of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, developed an experimental project designed to test the feasibility of using shredded tir...

An examination of alternatives to Virginia's condemnation procedures.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1989-01-01

The study examined the condemnation process in the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) by collecting information from attorneys, appraisers, judges, VDOT managers and staff, and other condemnors both within and outside Virginia. Of particula...

Survey of metal truss bridges in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1997-01-01

Bridges are among the cultural resources that must be considered for historical significance under the Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The Virginia Transportation Research Council conducted a pioneering study of Virginia's pre-1932 metal truss bri...

A survey of movable span bridges in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1998-01-01

Bridges are among the cultural resources that must be considered for historic significance under the Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The Virginia Transportation Research Council conducted a study of Virginia's movable span bridges in 1996-1997, th...

A survey of masonry and concrete arch bridges in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2000-01-01

Under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, older bridges being considered for upgrading or replacement must be evaluated for historic significance. The Virginia Transportation Research Council conducted a study of Virginia's pre-1932 mason...

Update on Virginia College Access Provider Activity

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Corning, Amy; Senechal, Jesse; Hutton, Amy

2015-01-01

In the fall of 2008, the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) commissioned a research study comparing the college access provider resources in Virginia to the access and academic achievement needs of the state. That study--conducted by researchers from the College of William and Mary and West Carolina University--resulted in the…

Virginia Tech Researchers Study Effects of Shootings on Their Campus

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Gravois, John

2008-01-01

This article reports how researchers at Virginia Tech, working in a variety of disciplines, are studying the long-term effects of the campus killings 10 months ago. After the killings, administrators at Virginia Tech realized that their normal institutional-review process for research proposals was not sufficient to deal with the likely onslaught…

Teacher Perceptions of the Effective Implementation of Interactive Technologies in One Virginia Middle School

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Dockum, James R.

2009-01-01

It was the purpose of this study to determine teacher perceptions of the effective implementation of interactive technologies in one Virginia middle school. The questions that guided this study were the following: What are the Virginia middle school teachers' perceptions of effective integration of interactive technologies? Specifically: What are…

A Retrospective Study of School Safety Conditions in High Schools Using the Virginia Threat Assessment Guidelines versus Alternative Approaches

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Cornell, Dewey; Sheras, Peter; Gregory, Anne; Fan, Xitao

2009-01-01

Threat assessment has been widely recommended as a violence prevention approach for schools, but there are few empirical studies of its use. This nonexperimental study of 280 Virginia public high schools compared 95 high schools using the Virginia threat assessment guidelines (Cornell & Sheras, 2006), 131 following other (i.e., locally…

The future of transit in West Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2013-12-01

The Future of Transit in West Virginia is a study of the current system of public transportation in West Virginia and : an examination of issues, priorities and projections of the public transportation network in the coming years. The : purpose...

Selection and evaluation of performance-graded asphalt binders for Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1999-06-01

This study recommended performance-graded (PG) binders to be used in hot-mix asphalt in Virginia. Ten conventional viscosity-graded asphalt cements, representing the asphalt typically available in Virginia, were graded under the PG system to develop ...

Opportunities for the privatization of Virginia's rest areas and welcome centers.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1991-01-01

The report presents the findings of a study that investigated the opportunities for the future development, expansion, and operation of Virginia's rest areas and welcome centers through joint efforts of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT...

A study of the proposed Virginia Rail Transportation Development Authority.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2004-01-01

Virginia Senate Bill 1279 (2003) calls for the creation of the Virginia Rail Transportation Development Authority. The purpose of this authority is "to finance or assist in the financing of the construction, repair, renovation, restoration, acquisiti...

Virginia Solar Pathways Project: Economic Study of Utility-Administered Solar Programs: Soft Costs, Community Solar, and Tax Normalization Considerations

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Reiter, Emerson; Lowder, Travis; Mathur, Shivani

This report presents economic considerations for solar development in support of the Virginia Solar Pathways Project (VSPP), an effort funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SunShot Initiative that seeks to develop a collaborative utility-administered solar strategy for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The results presented are intended to be considered alongside the results of other studies conducted under the VSPP that evaluate the impacts of solar energy on the electric distribution, transmission, and generation systems in Virginia.

Quality Practices of Alternative Education Learning Environments as Represented in Virginia's Individual Student Alternative Education Plan (ISAEP) Program

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Feltman, Doris R.

2013-01-01

The purpose of this study was to analyze a prominent alternative education practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia through an analysis of the Virginia Department of Education's Individual Student Alternative Education Plan (ISAEP) program and the alternative education environment it provides. This was a descriptive study using non-experimental…

A Descriptive Study of Response to Intervention (RTI) Implementation at the Elementary Level in West Virginia

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Lee, Sarah L.

2012-01-01

The purpose of this study was to describe levels of RTI implementation in West Virginia elementary schools. Little is known about the national efforts that states are collectively undertaking to scale up implementation of RTI (Hoover, Baca, Wexler-Love, & Saenz, 2008). West Virginia's elementary schools were required by state policy to…

Modeling potential future individual tree-species distributions in the eastern United States under a climate change scenario: a case study with Pinus virginiana

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Louis R. Iverson; Anantha Prasad; Mark W. Schwartz; Mark W. Schwartz

1999-01-01

We are using a deterministic regression tree analysis model (DISTRIB) and a stochastic migration model (SHIFT) to examine potential distributions of ~66 individual species of eastern US trees under a 2 x CO2 climate change scenario. This process is demonstrated for Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana).

Dropping Out: A Cross-Case Exploration of Why Students in One West Virginia County Choose to Leave School

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Young, Debra Hunt

2010-01-01

The indicators and predictors of dropout as documented in the literature are vast and encompass influences such as family, motivation, socio-economic status, and academic achievement, and could be accepted as universal reasons students choose to leave school and not return. This qualitative study investigated the reasons why students in one West…

USDA Forest Service farm woodlands case study - 50 year results from West Virginia

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David W. McGill; Thomas M. Schuler

2003-01-01

Recognizing that fire, grazing, and poor cutting practices had compromised much productivity in farm woodlots in the early 1900s, USDA Forest Service personnel established a demonstration on the Fernow Experimental Forest (FEF) to show the feasibility of two harvesting systems that could be used to maintain or enhance stand productivity and provide private forest land...

Developing Nationally Competitive NASA Research Capability in West Virginia

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Calzonetti, Frank J.

1997-01-01

In May, 1995 West Virginia EPSCOR was awarded $150,000 to support activities to develop research capabilities in West Virginia in support of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). These funds were used to support three projects: 1) Information Processing and the Earth Observing System, directed by Dr. Stuart Tewksbury of West Virginia University; 2) Development of Optical Materials for Atmospheric Sensing Experiments, directed by Dr. Nancy Giles of West Virginia University; and 3) Development of Doppler Global Velocimeter (DGV) for Aeronautical and Combustion Studies, directed by Dr. John Kuhlman of West Virginia University. The funding provides the means to develop capability in each of these areas. This report summarizes the technical accomplishments in each project supported under this award.

Impact of Urban Neighborhood Disadvantage on Late Stage Breast Cancer Diagnosis in Virginia.

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DeGuzman, Pam Baker; Cohn, Wendy F; Camacho, Fabian; Edwards, Brandy L; Sturz, Vanessa N; Schroen, Anneke T

2017-04-01

Research suggests that residents of inner-city urban neighborhoods have higher rates of late stage cancer diagnosis. Identifying urban neighborhoods with high rates of both concentrated disadvantage and late stage cancer diagnosis may assist health care providers to target screening interventions to reduce disparities. The purposes of this study were to (1) create an index to evaluate concentrated disadvantage (CD) using non-racial measures of poverty, (2) determine the impact of neighborhood CD on late stage breast cancer diagnosis in US cities, and (3) to understand the role of obesity on this relationship. We used census block group- (CBG) level poverty indicators from five Virginia cities to develop the index. Breast cancer cases of women aged 18-65 who lived in the five cities were identified from the 2000-2012 Virginia Cancer Registry. A logistic regression model with random intercept was used to evaluate the impact of disadvantage on late stage breast cancer diagnosis. CBG-level maps were developed to geographically identify neighborhoods with both high rates of CD and late breast cancer staging. Over 900 CBGs and 6000 breast cases were included. Global fit of the concentrated disadvantage model was acceptable. The effect of disadvantage on late stage was significant (OR = 1.0083, p = 0.032). Inner-city poverty impacts risk of late stage breast cancer diagnosis. Area-level obesity is highly correlated with neighborhood poverty (ρ = 0.74, p < 0.0001) but the mediating direct and indirect effects are non-significant. Intervening in these high poverty neighborhoods may help combat disparities in late stage diagnosis for urban poor and for minorities living in these underserved neighborhoods, but more study is needed to understanding the complex relationship between concentrated neighborhood poverty, obesity, and late stage diagnosis.

A survey of non-arched historic concrete bridges in Virginia constructed prior to 1950 : final report.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1996-01-01

Bridges are among the cultural resources that must be considered for historic significance under the Historic Preservation Act of 1966. The Virginia Transportation Research Council conducted pioneering studies of Virginia's early metal truss bridges ...

Exporting an Inherently Harmful Product: The Marketing of Virginia Slims Cigarettes in the United States, Japan, and Korea.

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Dewhirst, Timothy; Lee, Wonkyong B; Fong, Geoffrey T; Ling, Pamela M

2016-11-01

Ethical issues surrounding the marketing and trade of controversial products such as tobacco require a better understanding. Virginia Slims, an exclusively women's cigarette brand first launched in 1968 in the USA, was introduced during the mid 1980s to major Asian markets, such as Japan and Korea, dominated by male smokers. By reviewing internal corporate documents, made public from litigation, we examine the marketing strategies used by Philip Morris as they entered new markets such as Japan and Korea and consider the extent that the company attempted to appeal to women in markets where comparatively few women were smokers. The case study of Virginia Slims reveals that the classification of "vulnerable" consumers is variable depending on culture, tobacco firms display responsive efforts and strategies when operating within a "mature" market, and cultural values played a role in informing Philip Morris' strategic decision to embrace an adaptive marketing approach, particularly when entering the Korean market. Finally, moral questions are raised with tobacco being identified as a priority product for export and international trade agreements being used by corporations, governments, or trade partners in efforts to undermine domestic public health policies.

Exporting an Inherently Harmful Product: The Marketing of Virginia Slims Cigarettes in the United States, Japan, and Korea

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Lee, Wonkyong B.; Fong, Geoffrey T.; Ling, Pamela M.

2015-01-01

Ethical issues surrounding the marketing and trade of controversial products such as tobacco require a better understanding. Virginia Slims, an exclusively women’s cigarette brand first launched in 1968 in the USA, was introduced during the mid 1980s to major Asian markets, such as Japan and Korea, dominated by male smokers. By reviewing internal corporate documents, made public from litigation, we examine the marketing strategies used by Philip Morris as they entered new markets such as Japan and Korea and consider the extent that the company attempted to appeal to women in markets where comparatively few women were smokers. The case study of Virginia Slims reveals that the classification of “vulnerable” consumers is variable depending on culture, tobacco firms display responsive efforts and strategies when operating within a “mature” market, and cultural values played a role in informing Philip Morris’ strategic decision to embrace an adaptive marketing approach, particularly when entering the Korean market. Finally, moral questions are raised with tobacco being identified as a priority product for export and international trade agreements being used by corporations, governments, or trade partners in efforts to undermine domestic public health policies. PMID:28025588

Prioritizing Clinician Wellbeing: The University of Virginia's Compassionate Care Initiative

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Fontaine, Dorrie

2015-01-01

Background: Working in healthcare is increasingly challenging for nurses, physicians, and other health professionals. Ongoing high stress takes a toll on clinicians and interferes with the quality of their patient care. Fostering clinician wellbeing needs to be a priority; if not, the human and financial consequences are significant. Objective: To describe the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Nursing's Compassionate Care Initiative (CCI) as an example of an organizational case study that is engaged in multipronged efforts to cultivate a resilient healthcare workforce committed to high-quality, compassionate, relationship-based care. Methods: This case report describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of the CCI at UVA. Various elements of the program are reviewed, which include harnessing talents and interests of the larger institution in the establishment of Compassionate Care Ambassadors, outreach to the community, innovative student-specific educational activities, and a national media program. Conclusion: The UVA CCI is a successful model of an organizational effort to promote clinician wellbeing and resilience. Aspects from this program can be adapted to other organizations that are committed to addressing this critical issue in US healthcare today. PMID:26421230

Traveltime and dispersion of a soluble dye in the South Branch Potomac River, Petersburg to Green Spring, West Virginia

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Jack, A.R.

1986-01-01

Traveltime studies, using rhodamine dyes, were made in 1970 and 1982 on the South Branch Potomac River from Petersburg, West Virginia, to the confluence with the North Branch Potomac River at Green Spring, West Virginia. Flow duration at the time of the studies was approximately 32% in November 1970 and 95% in September 1982. Two studies, at discharges of 110 and 1,230 cu ft/sec, were used to define traveltime-distance relationships. A contaminant takes 386 hours to travel 69 miles from Petersburg, West Virginia, to the mouth of the river when streamflow is 110 cu ft/sec. The contaminant would, however, take only 89 hours when streamflow is 1,230 cu ft/sec. The traveltime data were interpolated and extrapolated for selected discharges from 70 to 1,500 cu ft/sec at the index gage near Springfield, West Virginia. (USGS)

Consultants' Report to West Virginia State College and Community and Technical College Study Commission: Observations and Recommendations.

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Boone, Edgar J.; Vaughan, George B.

West Virginia State College entered into a contract with two professors from North Carolina State University to provide consultation and guidance to the West Virginia State College-Community and Technical College (WVSC-CTC) Study Commission. Findings and recommendations include: (1) the strengths of the CTC, as seen by its community, are the…

Safe walking in the Commonwealth : an analysis of the issues and proposed clarifications of the code of Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1995-01-01

Public interest in measures to make walking a safer form of personal conveyance manifests itself every several years in Virginia's General Assembly. Since 1981, the Virginia Transportation Research Council has conducted at least six studies regarding...

Occupational Diversity of Rural Residents in Virginia: A Research Study of Multiple Job Holding and Labor Exchange. Virginia Higher Education Research Project No. 2034410.

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Bryant, Clifton D.; And Others

For a 1979 study of occupational division of labor in rural areas, in-depth interviews conducted with 541 randomly selected respondents from 4 Virginia counties examined socio-demographic parameters (age, sex, race, and occupation); degree of involvement in multiple job holding; economic and social-psychological motives for participation in…

Assessment of the calibration of periodontal diagnosis and treatment planning among dental students at three dental schools.

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Lane, Brittany A; Luepke, Paul; Chaves, Eros; Maupome, Gerardo; Eckert, George J; Blanchard, Steven; John, Vanchit

2015-01-01

Calibration in diagnosis and treatment planning is difficult to achieve due to variations that exist in clinical interpretation. To determine if dental faculty members are consistent in teaching how to diagnose and treat periodontal disease, variations among dental students can be evaluated. A previous study reported high variability in diagnoses and treatment plans of periodontal cases at Indiana University School of Dentistry. This study aimed to build on that one by extending the research to two additional schools: Marquette University School of Dentistry and West Virginia University School of Dentistry. Diagnosis and treatment planning by 40 third- and fourth-year dental students were assessed at each of the schools. Students were asked to select the diagnosis and treatment plans on a questionnaire pertaining to 11 cases. Their responses were compared using chi-square tests, and multirater kappa statistics were used to assess agreement between classes and between schools. Logistic regression models were used to evaluate the effects of school, class year, prior experience, and GPA/class rank on correct responses. One case had a statistically significant difference in responses between third- and fourth-year dental students. Kappas for school agreement and class agreement were low. The students from Indiana University had higher diagnosis and treatment agreements than the Marquette University students, and the Marquette students fared better than the West Virginia University students. This study can help restructure future periodontal courses for a better understanding of periodontal diagnosis and treatment planning.

The Commercial Speech Doctrine.

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Luebke, Barbara F.

In its 1942 ruling in the "Valentine vs. Christensen" case, the Supreme Court established the doctrine that commercial speech is not protected by the First Amendment. In 1975, in the "Bigelow vs. Virginia" case, the Supreme Court took a decisive step toward abrogating that doctrine, by ruling that advertising is not stripped of…

Potential revenue sources for Virginia's transportation safety programs : review of Virginia's revenue sources and a survey of other states : final report.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1992-01-01

Fearful that inflation and the gradual erosion of federal support for highway safety programs were undermining Virginia's historic position of national leadership in highway safety; management directed a study of potential sources of new revenue for ...

Responses to the Revolution in the Urban Academic Environment in Higher Education: A Case Study Report -- George Mason University.

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Willis, William S.; And Others

A description of the graduate school of George Mason University, a suburban institution serving about 9,600 students in the urban suburban region of Northern Virginia, is provided in this paper. In the past five years the university has begun to direct its outlook to serve its student body which has become both culturally and intellectually…

From "Additive" to "Integrative": Experiences of Faculty Teaching Developmental Integrated Reading and Writing Courses. CCRC Working Paper No. 96

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Bickerstaff, Sarah; Raufman, Julia

2017-01-01

This paper documents the perceptions and experiences of faculty members in the midst of statewide reform efforts in Virginia and North Carolina to integrate developmental reading and writing courses. Using interview and focus group data from 161 faculty and administrators in both states (combined) as well as three detailed case studies of faculty…

Stand development and yields of Appalachian hardwood stands managed with single-tree selection for at least 30 years

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Neil I Lamson; H. Clay Smith; H. Clay Smith

1991-01-01

Appalachian hardwood stands in West Virginia were managed for 30 or more years using single-tree selection regeneration practices. Stand yield data suggest that current stand growth will provide economical harvest cuts for several future cutting cycles. This case study indicates that the single-tree selection practice has potential for landowners who want to maintain...

Unit Hydrograph Peaking Analysis for Goose Creek Watershed in Virginia: A Case Study

DTIC Science & Technology

2017-05-01

increment would not exceed 1.5 times the designed unit peak. The purpose of this study is to analyze the validity of this UHPF range of the Goose...confidence interval precipitation depths to the watershed in addition to the 50% value. This study concluded that a design event with a return period greater...In this study , the physically based GSSHA model was deployed to obtain corresponding design discharge from probable rainfall events. 3.2.1 GSSHA

Retention, Attrition, and Mobility among Teachers and Administrators in West Virginia. REL 2016-161

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Lochmiller, Chad R.; Adachi, Eishi; Chesnut, Colleen E.; Johnson, Jerry

2016-01-01

Members of the West Virginia School Leadership Research Alliance partnered with Regional Educational Laboratory Appalachia to study the average retention, attrition, and mobility rates among teachers and administrators in the West Virginia public school system. There is increasing evidence nationwide that low teacher and administrator retention…

Personality Type Profiles of Beginning Secondary Technical Education Teachers in West Virginia.

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Gordon, Howard R. D.

A study developed and examined personality type preference profiles of beginning secondary technical education teachers in West Virginia. The target population consisted of all beginning secondary technical education teachers (n=34) employed by the West Virginia Department of Education during the 1998-99 school year. The Myers-Briggs Type…

Emancipated Foster Youth's Transition from Care to Virginia Community Colleges

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Scott, Shylan E.

2012-01-01

The focus of this study was the experience of students who had successfully achieved the transition from foster care to enrollment in Virginia Community Colleges. The following questions guided the inquiry: How do students who are emancipating from foster care describe their transition to enrollment at one of the Virginia Community Colleges? What…

An evaluation of the movement of 14-foot wide manufactured housing units in Virginia : a report to the Governor and General Assembly of Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1976-01-01

In response to House Joint Resolution #41, an evaluation of the movement of 14-foot wide manufactured housing units was conducted on Virginia highways. The purpose of the study was to provide information concerning the transportation characteristics ...

Northern Virginia wineries: understanding visitor motivations for market segmentation

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Cammeral Geide; Laurie Harmon; Robert Baker

2009-01-01

The wine industry is a rapidly growing sector of Virginia's economy, yet little research has been done on this topic. The purpose of this study was to obtain a better understanding of northern Virginia winery visitors' motivations to help winery operators better focus their marketing efforts. This exploratory research project collected basic information about...

Introduction: Geomorphic studies of the storm and flood of November 3-5, 1985, in the upper Potomac and Cheat River basins: Chapter A in Geomorphic studies of the storm and flood of November 3-5, 1985, in the upper Potomac and Cheat River basins in West Virginia and Virginia

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Jacobson, Robert B.

1993-01-01

The heavy rains of November 3-5, 1985, produced record floods and extensive landsliding in the Potomac and Cheat River basins in West Virginia and Virginia (pl. 1). Although rainfall intensity was moderate, the storm covered a very large area and produced record floods for basins in the size range of 1000-10,000 km2. In addition, thousands of landslides were triggered on slopes underlain by shale bedrock. The total social cost of the storm amounted to 70 lives lost and an estimated $1.3 billion in damage to homes, businesses, roads, and productive land in West Virginia and Virginia (Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 1985a, b). These extreme costs were incurred despite the fact that the affected area is sparsely populated. To understand the origins and geomorphic effects of the 1985 storm, studies were undertaken by the U.S. Geological Survey, University of Maryland, West Virginia University, Cornell University, University of Virginia, The Johns Hopkins University, and Carleton College. Personnel were also consulted from the National Weather Service, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Soil Conservation Service, and Interstate Commission on the Potomac River basin. This cooperative effort serves to document the effects of the storm as an example of an extreme geomorphic event in the central Appalachian Mountains. The following chapters comprise observations and preliminary analyses for some of the observed phenomena. Subsequent publications by the contributors to this volume will expand the scope of this research.

Summary of 1978 Southeastern Virginia Urban Plume study: Aircraft results for carbon monoxide, methane, nonmethane hydrocarbons, and ozone

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Hill, G. F.; Sachse, G. W.; Cofer, W. R., III

1981-01-01

The characteristics of the Southeastern Virginia urban plume were defined with emphasis on the photon-oxidant species. The measurement area was a rectangle, approximately 150 km by 100 km centered around Cape Charles, Virginia. Included in this area are the cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News, and Hampton. The area is bounded on the north by Wallops Island, Virginia, and on the south by the Hampton Roads area of Tidewater Virginia. The major axis of the rectangle is oriented in the southwest-northeast direction. The data set includes aircraft measurements for carbon monoxide, methane, nonmethane hydrocarbons, and ozone. The experiment shows that CO can be successfully measured as a tracer gas and used as an index for determining localized and urban plumes. The 1978 data base provided sufficient data to assess an automated chromatograph with flame ionization detection used for measuring methane and nonmethane hydrocarbons in flight.

Colleges and Universities as Historic Institutions: a Study of the Historical Context of Campus Architecture: Founders Hall, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia.

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Shultz, James A.

A study of Founders Hall at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) explores the history of that building and its symbolic role for the campus and the institution. The building was originally a residence built in the late 19th century and was later the location of the Richmond School of Social Work and Public Policy and of the Richmond…

Factors Affecting the Implementation of Policy 2450, Distance Education and the West Virginia Virtual School, as Perceived by Principals/Assistant Principals, Counselors, and Distance Learning Contacts and/or Course Facilitators

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Burdette, Keith R.

2013-01-01

This study examined the factors important to the implementation of West Virginia Board of Education Policy 2450, Distance Learning and the West Virginia Virtual School. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that facilitated and impeded implementation of the policy, as perceived by principals/assistant principals, counselors, and…

A Hard Country and a Lonely Place: Schooling, Society, and Reform in Rural Virginia, 1870-1920. The Fred W. Morrison Series in Southern Studies.

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Link, William A.

This book aims to understand Virginia's rural past through a study of its schools. Rural Virginia schools of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were affected by at least three distinctly southern influences: the legacy of the Civil War and Reconstruction, regional underdevelopment and poverty, and the dilemma of racial coexistence in the…

The Politics of Educational Borrowing: Reopening the Case of Achimota in British Ghana.

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Steiner-Khamsi, Gita; Quist, Hubert O.

2000-01-01

Modeled on Hampton Institute (Virginia) and Tuskegee Institute (Alabama), Achimota College in colonial Gold Coast (later Ghana) provided Black students with "adapted education" in agriculture and industrial arts, suitable for a life of manual labor. This case of international educational transfer is analyzed from the perspective of the…

2011 Biometrics Conference Held in Arlington, Virginia on February 23-24, 2011

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2011-02-24

individual can be imitated using artifacts (e.g. fake fingers), in the case of physical traits, and mimicry , in the case of behavioral traits. 7...of a Turkish man attempting to gain employment at a nuclear power plant . It was determined that the subject was using a false document under a

Sexual Abuse of Vulnerable Young and Old Men

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Roberto, Karen A.; Teaster, Pamela B.; Nikzad, Katherina A.

2007-01-01

During a 4-year period, aggregated data from Adult Protective Services case files in Virginia revealed 17 cases of sexually abused young, middle-age, and old men. The most common types of sexual abuse across age groups involved instances of sexualized kissing and fondling and unwelcome sexual interest in the individual men's bodies. The majority…

IQ Scores Should Not Be Adjusted for the Flynn Effect in Capital Punishment Cases

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Hagan, Leigh D.; Drogin, Eric Y.; Guilmette, Thomas J.

2010-01-01

"Atkins v. Virginia" (2002) dramatically raised the stakes for mental retardation in capital punishment cases, but neither defined this condition nor imposed uniform standards for its assessment. The basic premise that mean IQ scores shift over time enjoys wide recognition, but its application--including the appropriateness of…

Complete Genome Sequence of Bordetella pertussis Strain VA-190 Isolated from a Vaccinated 10-Year-Old Patient with Whooping Cough.

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Eby, Joshua C; Turner, Lauren; Nguyen, Bryan; Kang, June; Neville, Carly; Temple, Louise

2016-09-15

The number of cases of pertussis has increased in the United States despite vaccination. We present the genome of an isolate of Bordetella pertussis from a vaccinated patient from Virginia. The genome was sequenced by long-read methodology and compared to that of a clinical isolate used for laboratory studies, D420. Copyright © 2016 Eby et al.

Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration: Improvements and Lessons Learned at Craney Island and Southgate Annex, Norfolk, Virginia

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2011-05-01

Annex Case Study Bay Impairment  Low Dissolved Oxygen  Poor Water Clarity  Too Much Bad Algae 3 Impaired Water Note: Representation of 303(d...Bioretention Regional pond Grass Channels Dry swale Level spreader Soils compost amendments Wet swale Underground detention Vegetated Roofs Filtering...practice Oil/grit separator Rainwater harvesting Constructed wetlands Tree box filter Permeable pavement Wet ponds Other: ________________ Existing

A Mixed Method Case Study Investigation of the Digital Divide in West Virginia: Residential Broadband Saturation Levels and Obstacles to Adoption

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Lee, Anna M.

2013-01-01

In recent decades Internet usage as a ready service in the home has become an assumed part of everyday life for most Americans. There are, however, some without residential broadband Internet service. The literature defined this circumstance as the digital divide, a phenomena that was reportedly receding, but was a greater issue in rural areas of…

The Value of Nonmeasurable Goals in Vision Rehabilitation: Two Case Studies from the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired

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Baldwin, Gregg

2017-01-01

Since much of what constitutes successful vision rehabilitation is measurable, specific quantifiable goals are key to ensuring a commitment that is shared by the patient. There are many nonmeasurable goals, however, that are also important, and these areas had not been addressed in a system based on metrics. The consideration of how the patient's…

The Cultural Legacies of Slavery in Virginia: Advancing Geo-Literacy in an Interdisciplinary Context

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Finn, John C.; Mazzocca, Ann E.; Goetz, Evan; Gibson, Lisa

2015-01-01

In this special section of "The Geography Teacher" the authors report on two Virginia Geographic Alliance-sponsored workshops that they convened during the spring semester of 2014. The central objective of these workshops was to bring pre-service education students in Virginia together with social studies teachers from around the state…

Findings from the 2012 West Virginia Online Writing Scoring Comparability Study

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Hixson, Nate; Rhudy, Vaughn

2013-01-01

Student responses to the West Virginia Educational Standards Test (WESTEST) 2 Online Writing Assessment are scored by a computer-scoring engine. The scoring method is not widely understood among educators, and there exists a misperception that it is not comparable to hand scoring. To address these issues, the West Virginia Department of Education…

Emerging from Resistance: The Origins of the Virginia Technical College System

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Hodges, Richard Allen

2016-01-01

The purpose of this study was to explore factors leading to the founding of the Virginia Technical College System (VTCS). These factors are observed primarily within the timeframe of 1954-1966. The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) evolved from the Technical College System, and began in 1964. Classes started at the first technical colleges…

Relative Suitability of Virginia Pine and Loblolly Pine as Host Species for Dendroctonus frontalis (Coleoptera: Scolytidae)

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Jessica S. Veysey; Matthew P. Ayres; Maria J. Lombardero; Richard W. Hofstetter; Kier D. Klepzig

2003-01-01

Dendroctonus frontalis is a major disturbance agent in American pine forests, but attack preferences for various host species, and their relative suitability for reproduction, are poorly knowi). We studied patterns of beetle attack and reproduction during an infestation of stands contairiing Virginia pine and lol~lolly pine. Nearly all Virginia pine...

Virginia Principals' Characteristics in Virginia School Divisions with High or No Incidences of Special Education Complaints

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Newman, Kevin D.

2015-01-01

School administrators are responsible for ensuring state and federal special education laws and regulations are being implemented properly. This study examined the amount of training a Virginia school principal receives while attending principal preparation programs as well as professional development offered by their school division on how to…

The Virginia Survey. Results from a Statewide Survey on Higher Education and Environmental Problems.

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Gilley, J. Wade; Dietz, Thomas

The study described in this report was designed to measure the attitudes of Virginians towards higher education in Virginia and towards some environmental problems facing the Commonwealth. The survey questioned 517 Virginia citizens over age 18 whose households were chosen through random-digit-telephone dialing. Among the findings of the survey…

The pedestrian in the transportation system : legislation for improved traffic safety : a report to the governor and General Assembly of Virginia in response to House Joint Resolution no. 419.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1990-01-01

During its 1989 session, the Virginia General Assembly passed House Joint Resolution No. 419. The Resolution requested that Virginia's pedestrian safety laws be studied and that recommendations for revisions of those laws be made to improve pedestria...

Study of sealing practices for rigid pavement joints.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1971-01-01

The joint sealing materials and the rigid pavement joint sealing practices employed by Virginia and other highway agencies were studied. The studies showed that Virginia's sealant and joint designs were in need of updating and that higher quality pou...

Difficulties in separating hurricane induced effects from natural benthic succession: Hurricane Isabel, a case study from Eastern Virginia, USA

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Hughes, C.; Richardson, C. A.; Luckenbach, M.; Seed, R.

2009-11-01

Hurricane Isabel reached the Eastern seaboard of North America on 18 September 2003 causing estimated damage >3 billion US dollars and the death of ˜50 people. Isabel is considered to be one of the most significant tropical cyclones to affect Virginia, since the Chesapeake Potomac Hurricane of 1933 and Hurricane Hazel in 1954. A study of the temporal changes in the benthic fauna pre- and post-hurricane was conducted on an intertidal sandflat within the dynamic barrier island system near Wachapreague, Eastern Virginia. Replicate sediment cores were collected 3 weeks before Isabel made landfall and further samples were collected on 5 occasions over the following 20 months. An immediate effect of Isabel was a doubling in the number of species, a significant increase in invertebrate species diversity ( H') and a rise in opportunistic species and deposit feeders, but a non-significant increase in the total number of organisms. Changes in infauna occurred such that by the end of the study there were significantly increased numbers of species, faunal abundances and community diversity measures, as compared with pre-hurricane samples, suggesting a potentially positive medium-term effect of this hurricane perturbation. The most notable direct effects of the hurricane were on the relative abundances of feeding guilds with a reduction in interface feeders from 87% pre-hurricane to 64% post-hurricane, and an increase in surface deposit feeders from 7% pre-hurricane to 20% post-hurricane. The study highlights potential problems in interpreting post-perturbation data when insufficient pre-perturbation data exist.

Principal and Faculty Senate Chair Perceptions of Faculty Senate Participation in Teacher Hiring in West Virginia Schools

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Grose, Sarah Elizabeth

2017-01-01

The purpose of this study was to assess principals' and faculty senate chairs' perceptions of the effectiveness of WV BOE Policy 5000: Procedures for Designated Hiring and Transfer of School Personnel, in improving teacher hiring practices in West Virginia schools. Enacted on September 16, 2013, West Virginia's schools were required by state…

Astronaut Discusses Life in Space with West Virginia Students

NASA Image and Video Library

2018-01-25

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 54 Flight Engineer Joe Acaba of NASA discussed life and scientific studies aboard the orbital complex during an in-flight educational event Jan. 25 with students gathered at the West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, West Virginia. Acaba is in the final month of a five-and-a-half month mission aboard the outpost.

Employee Characteristics and Skills Valued by Northern Virginia Employers. Business Needs Assessment Study No. 1. Research Report.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Northern Virginia Community Coll., Annandale. Office of Institutional Research.

This paper reports findings of a regional survey of North Virginia businesses. The Office of Institutional Research (OIR) at Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) conducted the research in an effort to assess the educational and training needs of area businesses. Employers ranked employee desirable characteristics and skills on a scale of 0…

An Investigation of the effectiveness of the Virginia Habitual Offender Act : a study conducted by the Virginia Transportation Research Council for the Advisory Committee to the Commission on VASAP : final report.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1993-01-01

In 1968, Virginia passed the Habitual Offender Act (the Act), one of the first laws in the United States directed at motorists who repeatedly violate traffic laws. Persons adjudicated as habitual offenders are subject to long-term license revocation,...

High School Predictors of College Readiness: Determinants of Developmental Course Enrollment and Second-Year Postsecondary Persistence in Virginia

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Garland, Marshall; LaTurner, Jason; Herrera, Angelica Ware; Ware, Anne; Jonas, Deborah; Dougherty, Chrys

2011-01-01

In 2007, the Virginia Board of Education directed the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to study academic indicators that are associated with high school students' successful preparation for college and careers. VDOE then embarked on a multi-year effort to identify available data sources and conduct research on high school indicators that…

Development of a pavement management system for Virginia : final report on phase I : application and verification of a pilot pavement condition inventory for Virginia interstate flexible pavements.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1984-01-01

The study reported here addresses some of the earlier phases in the development of a pavement management system for the state of Virginia. Among the issues discussed are the development of an adequate data base and the implementation of a condition r...

Improving Pediatric Adverse Drug Event Reporting through Clinical Pharmacy Services

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Crowther, David M.; Buck, Marcia L.; McCarthy, Michelle W.; Barton, Virginia W.

2011-01-01

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to summarize adverse drug event (ADE) reporting and to characterize the type of healthcare practitioners involved in reporting over a 10-year period at a 120-bed university-affiliated children's hospital. METHODS The University of Virginia Children's Hospital ADE database was analyzed for records involving pediatric patients. Data from patients <18 years of age who were admitted to the University of Virginia Children's Hospital between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2009, were analyzed. Data collected included drug name and therapeutic class of the suspected causative agent, description of the event, severity, causality, outcome, and the type of healthcare practitioner reporting the event. RESULTS A total of 863 ADEs were reported over the 10-year period. The 5 most common types reported were extravasation injury (10%), rash (8%), hypotension (5%), pruritus (5%), and renal failure (3%). A total of 196 (21%) cases were categorized as mild, 436 (47%) cases as moderate, and 296 (32%) cases as severe. Further characterization of extravasations was performed to identify trends relating to potential causes. In 45 (57%) reports, parenteral nutrition was identified as the causative agent. Full recovery was documented in 21 (47%) extravasations. Of the total events reported, 83% were reported by pharmacists, 16% by nurses, and <1% by other healthcare practitioners. CONCLUSIONS Results of this study are consistent with those of previous studies involving ADE reporting in children's hospitals. This consistency is due in part to system design and use of unit-based pharmacists as the primary reporters. PMID:22768013

The Interaction of Evaluation and Policy: Case Reports from State Education Agencies.

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Smith, Nick L., Ed.; Caulley, Darrel N., Ed.

The nature of educational evaluation and its interaction with policy in six state departments of education is examined. Case reports of research and evaluation units are presented for Virginia (by Gerald W. Bracey), Michigan (by David L. Donovan and Stanley A. Rumbaugh), Washington (by Alfred F. Rasp, Jr.), South Carolina (by Paul D. Sandifer),…

A study of a rigid frame highway bridge in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1975-01-01

This report describes the experimental and analytical study of a rigid frame highway bridge conducted under the auspices of the Federal Highway Administration and the Virginia Highway & Transportation Research Council. Data collected during the exper...

Mitigating contaminant transport in utility installation.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2003-01-01

In recent years, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has experienced problems with various forms of contamination (primarily from underground storage tanks, USTs) migrating into its right-of-way. In many cases VDOT has had to install cul...

Effects of Metric Change on Safety in the Workplace for Selected Occupations.

DTIC Science & Technology

1982-04-21

a measurement, or misccmuni- cation of the measurement between workers. The factor comon to each case is based on the human learning theory, which...SENSITIVE OCCUPATIONS w/ NMGM UNJUMT MATS& & DECISION REOUISEUUUTS SKATED TO UE1ASIUS19ENT HAZARDOUS OCCUPATIONS ALL OCCUPATIONS II. STUDY METHODOLOGY... Motors Waukegan, Illinois 60085 Dr. Jams Johnson Department of Heal th and Human Services 8120 Hillcrest Drive Manassas, Virginia 22111 Mr. Darrell

Matching skidder size to wood harvested to increase hardwood fiber availability: a case study

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Chris B. LeDoux

2000-01-01

Integrating what we know about growing trees with what we know about harvesting them can increase the economic availability of wood fiber and add value to future crops. Results for the oak/hickory forest type in West Virginia show that up to 1,736.61 ft³/ac. of wood fiber can be harvested 10 years sooner than usual by simply matching the size of the machine to...

Mapping Parameterized Dataflow Graphs onto FPGA Platforms (Preprint)

DTIC Science & Technology

2014-02-01

Shen , Nimish Sane, William Plishker, Shuvra S. Bhattacharyya (University of Maryland) Hojin Kee (National Instruments) 5d. PROJECT NUMBER T2MC 5e...Rodyushkin, A. Ku - ranov, and V. Eruhimov. Computer vision workload analysis: Case study of video surveillance systems. Intel Technology Journal, 9, 2005...Prototyping, pages 1–7, Fairfax, Virginia, June 2010. [56] H. Wu, C. Shen , S. S. Bhattacharyya, K. Compton, M. Schulte, M. Wolf, and T. Zhang. Design and

An Assessment of Computer Science Degree Programs in Virginia. A Report to the Council of Higher Education and Virginia's State-Supported Institutions of Higher Education.

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Virginia State Council of Higher Education, Richmond.

This report presents the results of a review of all significant instructional efforts in the computer science discipline in Virginia institutions of higher education, with emphasis on those whose instructional activities constitute complete degree programs. The report is based largely on information provided by the institutions in self-studies. A…

Status report on the effects of the 65 mph speed limit on Virginia's rural interstate highway system : submitted to the Secretary of Transportation and Public Safety from the Secretarial Task Force on Interstate Highway Speed limits.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1989-01-01

In 1987, the Secretary of Transportation and Public Safety created a task force to study the potential effects of raising the speed limit on rural interstate highways in Virginia. In its 1988 session, the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation ...

An Exploration of Virginia Law on Recognition, University Officials, and Perceptions of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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Daly, Kimberley

2012-01-01

This study investigated how university officials at five public universities in the Commonwealth of Virginia responded in the aftermath of a law concerning credit policies for International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. Mandated by the Code of Virginia § 23-9.2:3.8, this policy is unique in the area of AP and IB…

Practice-based learning and improvement for institutions: a case report.

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Kirk, Susan E; Howell, R Edward

2010-12-01

In 2006, the University of Virginia became one of the first academic medical institutions to be placed on probation, after the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Institutional Review Committee implemented a new classification system for institutional reviews. After University of Virginia reviewed its practices and implemented needed changes, the institution was able to have probation removed and full accreditation restored. Whereas graduate medical education committees and designated institutional officials are required to conduct internal reviews of each ACGME-accredited program midway through its accreditation cycle, no similar requirement exists for institutions. As we designed corrective measures at the University of Virginia, we realized that regularly scheduled audits of the entire institution would have prevented the accumulation of deficiencies. We suggest that institutional internal reviews be implemented to ensure that the ACGME institutional requirements for graduate medical education are met. This process represents practice-based learning and improvement at the institutional level and may prevent other institutions from receiving unfavorable accreditation decisions.

Practice-Based Learning and Improvement for Institutions: A Case Report

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Kirk, Susan E.; Howell, R. Edward

2010-01-01

Background In 2006, the University of Virginia became one of the first academic medical institutions to be placed on probation, after the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Institutional Review Committee implemented a new classification system for institutional reviews. Intervention After University of Virginia reviewed its practices and implemented needed changes, the institution was able to have probation removed and full accreditation restored. Whereas graduate medical education committees and designated institutional officials are required to conduct internal reviews of each ACGME–accredited program midway through its accreditation cycle, no similar requirement exists for institutions. Learning As we designed corrective measures at the University of Virginia, we realized that regularly scheduled audits of the entire institution would have prevented the accumulation of deficiencies. We suggest that institutional internal reviews be implemented to ensure that the ACGME institutional requirements for graduate medical education are met. This process represents practice-based learning and improvement at the institutional level and may prevent other institutions from receiving unfavorable accreditation decisions. PMID:22132290

Virginia harvest and utilization study, 2007

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James W. Bentley; Tony G. Johnson

2009-01-01

In 2007, a harvest and utilization study was conducted on 81 operationsthroughout Virginia. There were 2,016 total trees measured; 1,086 or54 percent were softwood, while 930 or 46 percent were hardwood. Resultsfrom this study showed that 86 percent of the total softwood volumemeasured was...

Reports show fewer pallets entering landfills

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Robert J. Bush; Philip A. Araman

2010-01-01

Information from a series of Virginia Tech studies reveals current trends in core utilization by the pallet industry. The most recent report released this year studied trends from 2006. Virginia Tech researchers compared these results to five previous studies going all the way back to 1992.

Doctor and pharmacy shopping for controlled substances.

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Peirce, Gretchen L; Smith, Michael J; Abate, Marie A; Halverson, Joel

2012-06-01

Prescription drug abuse is a major health concern nationwide, with West Virginia having one of the highest prescription drug death rates in the United States. Studies are lacking that compare living subjects with persons who died from drug overdose for evidence of doctor and pharmacy shopping for controlled substances. The study objectives were to compare deceased and living subjects in West Virginia for evidence of prior doctor and pharmacy shopping for controlled substances and to identify factors associated with drug-related death. A secondary data study was conducted using controlled substance, Schedule II-IV, prescription data from the West Virginia Controlled Substance Monitoring Program and drug-related death data compiled by the Forensic Drug Database between July 2005 and December 2007. A case-control design compared deceased subjects 18 years and older whose death was drug related with living subjects for prior doctor and pharmacy shopping. Logistic regression identified factors related to the odds of drug-related death. A significantly greater proportion of deceased subjects were doctor shoppers (25.21% vs. 3.58%) and pharmacy shoppers (17.48% vs. 1.30%) than living subjects. Approximately 20.23% of doctor shoppers were also pharmacy shoppers, and 55.60% of pharmacy shoppers were doctor shoppers. Younger age, greater number of prescriptions dispensed, exposure to opioids and benzodiazepines, and doctor and pharmacy shopping were factors with greater odds of drug-related death. Doctor and pharmacy shopping involving controlled substances were identified, and shopping behavior was associated with drug-related death. Prescription monitoring programs may be useful in identifying potential shoppers at the point of care.

Description and evaluation of the information transfer workshop series "Coal hydrology in Virginia"

USGS Publications Warehouse

Hufschmidt, Peter W.

1984-01-01

A series of workshops was conducted in September, 1982, by staff of the Virginia Office, Mid-Atlantic District of the U.S.-Geological Survey for the benefit of coal operators, consultants, and resource managers in the coal-producing area of southwest Virginia. The purpose of the workshop series was to present hydrologic information and data by the U.S. Geological Survey collected during four years of study of the. coal hydrology of Virginia. The workshop series was held one day a week for three weeks at two locations within southwest Virginia in order to reduce travel time and overnight travel costs for participants. Results of an independently conducted questionnaire indicate the series was a success. The report summarizes the workshop preparation, organization, and presentation, and gives general conclusions and suggestions for those interested in conducting workshops.

Application of teleconferencing within the Virginia Department of Highways & Transportation.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1985-01-01

The report presents the findings of a study of the feasibility of using audio teleconferencing in administrative and technical functions of the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation. The study was, for the most part, an evaluation of 26 ...

Alternative court procedures for DUI offenders.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1978-01-01

The purpose of this report is to evaluate the need for alternative court procedures in Virginia for handling cases involving persons charged with driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), with particular focus on the referral of DUI offenders to ...

High School Predictors of College Readiness: Determinants of High School Graduates' Enrollment and Successful Completion of First-Year Mathematics and English College Courses in Virginia

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Jonas, Deborah; Dougherty, Chrys; Herrera, Angelica Ware; LaTurner, Jason; Garland, Marshall; Ware, Anne

2012-01-01

In 2007, the Virginia Board of Education directed the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to study academic indicators that are associated with high school students' successful preparation for college and careers. VDOE then embarked on a multi-year effort to identify available data sources and conduct research on high school indicators that…

Building unified geospatial data for land-change modeling—A case study in the area of Richmond, Virginia

USGS Publications Warehouse

Donato, David I.; Shapiro, Jason L.

2016-12-13

An effort to build a unified collection of geospatial data for use in land-change modeling (LCM) led to new insights into the requirements and challenges of building an LCM data infrastructure. A case study of data compilation and unification for the Richmond, Va., Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) delineated the problems of combining and unifying heterogeneous data from many independent localities such as counties and cities. The study also produced conclusions and recommendations for use by the national LCM community, emphasizing the critical need for simple, practical data standards and conventions for use by localities. This report contributes an uncopyrighted core glossary and a much needed operational definition of data unification.

Expected Safety Benefits Of Implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems In Virginia: A Synthesis Of The Literature

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1998-07-01

The purpose of this study was to identify, through a literature review, the potential safety benefits of implementing various Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies through Virginia's Smart Travel Program. This study was requested by th...

Assessing and managing risk of terrorism to Virginia's interdependent transportation systems.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2004-01-01

This study expanded on the scope of two previous contract studies for the Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC) completed in March 2002 and April 2003. The objective was to develop a methodology for the assessment and management of the risk...

Opioid Overdose Outbreak - West Virginia, August 2016.

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Massey, Joel; Kilkenny, Michael; Batdorf, Samantha; Sanders, Sarah K; Ellison, Debra; Halpin, John; Gladden, R Matthew; Bixler, Danae; Haddy, Loretta; Gupta, Rahul

2017-09-22

On August 15, 2016, the Mayor's Office of Drug Control Policy in Huntington, West Virginia, notified the Cabell-Huntington Health Department (CHHD) of multiple calls regarding opioid overdose received by the emergency medical system (EMS) during 3 p.m.-8 p.m. that day. A public health investigation and response conducted by the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health (BPH) and CHHD identified 20 opioid overdose cases within a 53-hour period in Cabell County; all cases included emergency department (ED) encounters. EMS personnel, other first responders, and ED providers administered the opioid antidote naloxone to 16 (80%) patients, six of whom were administered multiple doses, suggesting exposure to a highly potent opioid. No patients received referral for recovery support services. In addition to the public health investigation, a public safety investigation was conducted; comprehensive opioid toxicology testing of clinical specimens identified the synthetic opioid fentanyl* and novel fentanyl analogs, including carfentanil, † which had been used by patients who overdosed in Huntington. Results of these two investigations highlight the importance of collaboration between public health and public safety agencies to provide in-depth surveillance data from opioid overdose outbreaks that involve high-potency fentanyl analogs. These data facilitated a public health response through increased awareness of powerful opioid substances requiring multiple naloxone doses for reversal, and improved patient linkage to recovery support services and a harm reduction program from the ED after opioid overdose.

Negotiating Control and Protecting the Private: History Teachers and the Virginia Standards of Learning.

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Smith, Ann Marie

This study investigated what Virginia high school social studies teachers thought about the new Standards of Learning (SOL) mandates. The grounded theory ethnographic study collected data through interviews with five teachers, observations of social studies department meetings and classes, and school system and SOL program documents. Findings show…

Travel Virginia

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2000-01-01

Prepared ca. 2000. This report summarizes the results of a fifteen-month study to assess the feasibility of expanding Travel Shenandoah, a pilot rural ATIS service developed for Virginia's Northern Shenandoah Valley, into a comprehensive, statewide s...

Coalition Logistics: A Case Study in Operation Restore Hope

DTIC Science & Technology

1994-06-03

coalition operations."° In Seland’s interview with Colonel Wolfgang Kopp, chief of staff, German/Franco Brigade, Colonel Kopp stated that key members...February 1994. 21William G. Pagonis and Michael D. Krause , "Operational Logistics and the Gulf War," The Institute of Land Warfare: The Land Warfare...Headquarters, 1989. Pagonis, William G. and Michael D. Krause . "Operational Logistics and the Gulf War." The Land Warfare Paper No. 13. Arlington, Virginia

Technology Scenario for the Year 2005. Volume II. Detailed Scenes for Scenarios.

DTIC Science & Technology

1981-10-01

administrative law judge action. c. Data on case routed to federal district court. 6. Input from Weather Service and EDNI sensors give indications of ai shift...1Of T*4A- FINAL REPORT October, 1981 Document is available to the public through the National Technical Information Service , Springfield, Virginia...volume study forecasts advances in science and technology and ’in deand fo CostGuard services , and expanding opportunities for the Coast Guard. Volme

Medication use and the risk of motor vehicle collision in West Virginia drivers 65 years of age and older: a case-crossover study.

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Rudisill, Toni M; Zhu, Motao; Davidov, Danielle; Leann Long, D; Sambamoorthi, Usha; Abate, Marie; Delagarza, Vincent

2016-03-15

The current generation of older adults reports a higher lifetime prevalence of prescription, over-the-counter, and recreational drug use. The purpose of this analysis is to characterize the drug usage and determine the risk of motor vehicle collision associated with individual medications in a population of drivers ≥ 65 years. A case-crossover study was conducted at West Virginia University Healthcare's facilities using data obtained from the electronic health records (n = 611) of drivers ≥ 65 years admitted for medical treatment following a motor vehicle collision which occurred between Jan. 1, 2009 and June 30, 2014. Patients' medication usage 14 days before collision were matched and compared to their medication usage during four control periods prior to collision. Odds ratios were then calculated for the most prevalent individual medications and pharmaceutical sub-classes using conditional logistic regression. Analgesic, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal medicines were common. Few drivers tested positive for either licit or illicit drugs. Of those testing positive for drugs, benzodiazepines and opiates were prevalent. Drivers consuming Tramadol (adjusted OR 11.41; 95% CI 1.27, 102.15) were at a significantly increased risk of motor vehicle collision. Older adult drivers who have a prescription for this medication may need to be aware of the potential risk. Further research is necessary in a larger, more nationally representative population.

Characteristics of peak streamflows and extent of inundation in areas of West Virginia and southwestern Virginia affected by flooding, June 2016

USGS Publications Warehouse

Austin, Samuel H.; Watson, Kara M.; Lotspeich, R. Russell; Cauller, Stephen J.; White , Jeremy S.; Wicklein, Shaun M.

2017-11-17

Heavy rainfall occurred across central and southern West Virginia in June 2016 as a result of repeated rounds of torrential thunderstorms. The storms caused major flooding and flash flooding in central and southern West Virginia with Kanawha, Fayette, Nicholas, and Greenbrier Counties among the hardest hit. Over the duration of the storms, from 8 to 9.37 inches of rain was reported in areas in Greenbrier County. Peak streamflows were the highest on record at 7 locations, and streamflows at 18 locations ranked in the top five for the period of record at U.S. Geological Survey streamflow-gaging stations used in this study. Following the storms, U.S. Geological Survey hydrographers identified and documented 422 high-water marks in West Virginia, noting location and height of the water above land surface. Many of these high-water marks were used to create flood-inundation maps for selected communities of West Virginia that experienced flooding in June 2016. Digital datasets of the inundation areas, mapping boundaries, and water depth rasters are available online.

Assessment of pharmacy manpower and services in West Virginia.

PubMed

Robinson, Evan T; Bowyer, David

2006-09-01

The shortage of pharmacists across the nation has been much publicized and has been identified as one of the reasons for new schools of pharmacy to open or for existing colleges and schools of pharmacy to increase their class sizes. This article represents the assessment of a new school of pharmacy's evaluation of staffing and practice in its geographic area. This survey represents the first data point within the School of Pharmacy assessment plan and will be repeated at several intervals after the program opens to longitudinally evaluate its impact on pharmacy staffing and services within West Virginia. Using a modified Dillman survey methodology a random sample of 548 pharmacists in West Virginia, approximately one-third the active roster, were surveyed regarding staffing and services in West Virginia. A response rate of 32.78% was achieved and findings indicated that there is a staffing shortage of pharmacists within West Virginia, that staffing impacts the services pharmacists provide, and that more pharmacists would be willing to offer disease management services if staffing levels were at appropriate levels. A shortage of pharmacists does exist in West Virginia and it has implications on patient care. Longitudinal evaluation of the impact of a new pharmacy program will be conducted and the staffing and services within West Virginia should be continued to be studied.

Virginia Water Resources Research Center - at Virginia Tech since 1965

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Virginia Water Resources Research Center at Virginia Tech since 1965 Search for: Search Skip to collaborative research, extension, and education programs to develop solutions to water resource challenges. We Monitoring Council Conference: March 21, 2018 The Virginia Water Resources Research Center at Virginia Tech

76 FR 60358 - Gypsy Moth Generally Infested Areas; Additions in Indiana, Maine, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2011-09-29

... Virginia, and Wisconsin AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Affirmation of... amended the regulations to add areas in Indiana, Maine, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin to..., West Virginia, and Wisconsin to the list of generally infested areas. \\1\\ To view the interim rule and...

Distribution of fluoride in ground water of West Virginia

USGS Publications Warehouse

Mathes, M.V.; Waldron, M.C.

1993-01-01

This report describes the results of a study by the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey, to evaluate the distribution of fluoride in ground water of West Virginia. Fluoride is a natural chemical constituent in domestic and public water supplies in West Virginia. Fluoride concentrations of about 1.0 milligram per liter in drinking water are beneficial to dental health. Concentrations greater than 2.0 milligrams per liter, however, could harm teeth and bones. Fluoride concentra- tions in ground water of West Virginia range from less than 0.1 to 12 milligrams per liter. Fluoride concentrations that exceed 2.0 milligrams per liter are found in wells drilled to all depths, wells drilled in all topographic settings, and wells drilled into most geologic units. Most fluoride concentrations that exceed 2.0 milligrams per liter are located at sites clustered in the northwestern part of the State.

West Virginia 511 feasibility study.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2011-06-01

Procedure for requesting a copy of the full report : Please submit your request, in writing, directly to the contact provided below. : Director of the Traffic Engineering Division : West Virginia Department of Transportation, Division of Highways : B...

Loudoun County road orders : 1757-1783.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2013-05-01

The road history projects undertaken by the Virginia Center for Transportation Innovation and Research (formerly the : Virginia Transportation Research Council) establish the feasibility of studies of early road networks and their use in the : enviro...

Loudoun County road orders : 1783-1800.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2015-04-01

The road history projects undertaken by the Virginia Center for Transportation Innovation and Research (formerly the : Virginia Transportation Research Council) establish the feasibility of studies of early road networks and their use in the : enviro...

Visitors' perceptions of tourism development in West Virginia

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Jinyang Deng; Maureen Young Bender

2008-01-01

Previous studies indicate that tourists' destination choices are increasingly influenced by perceptions of sustainability but research into tourists' insights and sensitivities about sustainability is lacking. This study examines how visitors to West Virginia perceive tourism development in the state. Findings indicate that visitors' perceptions are...

A loading history study of two highway bridges in Virginia : final report.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1971-01-01

An evaluation of the stress ranges in two typical highway bridge spans under service loadings was made in a cooperative study by the Virginia Highway Research Council and the Federal Highway Administration. The strains at selected points on the super...

Safety analysis

NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Knight, John C.

1995-01-01

We are engaged in a research program in safety-critical computing that is based on two case studies. We use these case studies to provide application-specific details of the various research issues, and as targets for evaluation of research ideas. The first case study is the Magnetic Stereotaxis System (MSS), an investigational device for performing human neurosurgery being developed in a joint effort between the Department of Physics at the University of Virginia and the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Iowa. The system operates by manipulating a small permanent magnet (known as a 'seed') within the brain using an externally applied magnetic field. By varying the magnitude and gradient of the external magnetic field, the seed can be moved along a non-linear path and positioned at a site requiring therapy, e.g., a tumor. The magnetic field required for movement through brain tissue is extremely high, and is generated by a set of six superconducting magnets located in a housing surrounding the patient's head. The system uses two X-ray cameras positioned at right angles to detect in real time the locations of the seed and of X-ray opaque markers affixed to the patient's skull. the X-ray images are used to locate the objects of interest in a canonical frame of reference. the second case study is the University of Virginia Research Nuclear Reactor (UVAR). It is a 2 MW thermal, concrete-walled pool reactor. The system operates using 20 to 25 plate-type fuel assemblies placed on a rectangular grid plate. There are three scramable safety rods, and one non-scramable regulating rod that can be put in automatic mode. It was originally constructed in 1959 as a 1 MW system, and it was upgraded to 2 MW in 1973. Though only a research reactor rather than a power reactor, the issues raised are significant and can be related to the problems faced by full-scale reactor systems.

Using exploratory data analysis to identify and predict patterns of human Lyme disease case clustering within a multistate region, 2010-2014.

PubMed

Hendricks, Brian; Mark-Carew, Miguella

2017-02-01

Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vectorborne disease in the United States. The objective of our study was to identify patterns of Lyme disease reporting after multistate inclusion to mitigate potential border effects. County-level human Lyme disease surveillance data were obtained from Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia state health departments. Rate smoothing and Local Moran's I was performed to identify clusters of reporting activity and identify spatial outliers. A logistic generalized estimating equation was performed to identify significant associations in disease clustering over time. Resulting analyses identified statistically significant (P=0.05) clusters of high reporting activity and trends over time. High reporting activity aggregated near border counties in high incidence states, while low reporting aggregated near shared county borders in non-high incidence states. Findings highlight the need for exploratory surveillance approaches to describe the extent to which state level reporting affects accurate estimation of Lyme disease progression. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Historical Zinc Smelting in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C., with Estimates of Atmospheric Zinc Emissions and Other Materials

USGS Publications Warehouse

Bleiwas, Donald I.; DiFrancesco, Carl

2010-01-01

The metallurgical industry can be broadly divided into metal production from feedstock consisting of primary and secondary sources. Primary production refers to the extraction of metal derived from ores and concentrates. Secondary production refers to the recovery of metal from materials such as alloys, electric arc furnace dust, ingots, and scrap. The foci of this study are the histories of selected pyrometallurgical plants that treated mostly primary zinc feedstock and the atmospheric emissions, primarily zinc, generated by those plants during the course of producing zinc and zinc oxide in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

Pilot evaluation of the use of contract towing and first responder strategies in the Virginia Department of Transportation's Staunton District.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2017-06-01

This study evaluated the contract towing and first responder pilot projects in the Virginia Department of Transportations : Staunton District. The evaluation included before and after studies of incident duration and comparisons of clearance time....

AQUATIC IMPACTS STUDY OF MOUNTAINTOP MINING AND VALLEY FILL OPERATIONS IN WEST VIRGINIA

EPA Science Inventory

The practice of mountaintop mining and valley fill operations in West Virginia is fraught with controversy. In 1999, EPA, along with several state and federal agencies, initiated an environmental impact study (EIS) to investigate the economic, social and ecological impacts of th...

Virginia's use of remote sensing in the preliminary aerial survey--highway planning stage.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1972-01-01

The purpose of the study was to determine whether infrared technology could be used in Virginia to delineate areas with soils having a high moisture content. The study was conducted in cooperation with the FHWA, and personnel of the University of Mic...

A Phenomenological Study of Military Veteran Student Attrition at Western Virginia Community Colleges

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Cavendish, Gordon F., Jr.

2017-01-01

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the experience of "discontinued enrollment" for military veteran students at western Virginia community colleges. The theory guiding this study was Schlossberg's (1981) transition theory, as the military veteran students were in transition from the military to the community…

Exploring Community College Faculty Perceptions of Student Outcomes: Findings of a Pilot Study

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Royal, Kenneth D.; Eli, Jennifer A.; Bradley, Kelly D.

2010-01-01

This study explored the paradigmatic differences in perceptions of community college faculty employed at select Virginia and West Virginia community colleges collected via a web-based survey. The study is framed within the faculty self-classification along the "hard" and "social/behavior" science paradigm continuum. Given the…

Special Education Program Standards Study. Commonwealth of Virginia. Final Technical Report.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Keith, Timothy Z.; And Others

This federally funded study investigated Virginia special education program standards, focusing on local applications of the standards for class size and class mix and the effect of varying class size and class mix on student outcomes. The study concentrated on students with educable mental retardation, severe emotional disturbance, and specific…

Alkali-silica reactivity in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1994-01-01

This project examined occurrences in Virginia of alkali-silica reactivity, which is a major cause of the deterioration of concrete. Concretes were studied to determine the mineral aggregates being affected, and test methods for identifying such aggre...

A survey of anti-icing practice in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1997-01-01

This study documents the current Virginia Department of Transportation's anti-icing practice so that development of a coordinated statewide plan for implementing anti-icing technology can be considered. The researcher surveyed VDOT managers to determ...

Measuring, Achieving, And Promoting Smoothness Of Virginia's Asphalt Overlays

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1999-04-01

This study was initiated with the goal of identifying the predominant factors affecting the achievable smoothness of asphalt overlays. In addition, the researcher chronicles the evolution of Virginia's innovative special provision for smoothness, whi...

Pine Sawfly Larvae Destroy Shortleaf Pine Strobili in Virginia

Treesearch

David L. Bramlett; Jay G. Hutchinson

1965-01-01

Current studies of shortleaf pine seed production at the Lee Experimental Forest in the Virginia Piedmont have shown that insects can seriously reduce the number of female strobili during the a-year development period.

West Virginia harvest and utilization study, 2008

Treesearch

Jan Wiedenbeck; Shawn Grushecky

2014-01-01

Thirty active harvesting operations were part of a harvest and utilization study conducted in West Virginia in 2008. Data were collected on roundwood product and residue yields obtained from trees of different sizes, species, and qualities. This study was modeled after studies conducted on a regular and frequent basis by the Forest Inventory and Analysis unit in the...

The Place of the Liberal Arts and Sciences in the Curriculum: A Renewed Commitment. Proceedings of a Conference Sponsored by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (Richmond, Virginia, December 17-18, 1984).

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Potter, David L., Ed.

Proceedings of a conference on Virginia's undergraduate curriculum are presented. Attention is focused on the future of the traditional arts and sciences disciplines. Contents include: (1) a keynote address on benefits of studying the humanities, along with answers to audience questions (William H. Bennett, head of the National Endowment for the…

West Nile virus in raptors from Virginia during 2003: clinical, diagnostic, and epidemiologic findings.

PubMed

Joyner, Priscilla H; Kelly, Sean; Shreve, Allison A; Snead, Sarah E; Sleeman, Jonathan M; Pettit, Denise A

2006-04-01

Sixty-one birds of prey admitted to The Wildlife Center of Virginia (WCV; Waynesboro, Virginia, USA) from June to November 2003 were tested for West Nile virus (WNV) infection. Choanal and/or cloacal swabs were obtained and submitted to Virginia's Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (Richmond, Virginia, USA) for analysis with real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Forty birds of prey were positive for WNV by RT-PCR. Five avian families and nine species of raptors were represented, with great horned owls (Bubo virginianus) and red-tailed hawks (Buteo jamaicensis) most frequently affected. Presenting clinical signs were consistent with previous reports of WNV infection in raptors; however, these differed between species. Of WNV positive birds, nonspecific signs of illness were the most common clinical findings, particularly in red-tailed hawks; signs included dehydration (n = 20), emaciation (n = 18), and depression (n = 15). Neurologic abnormalities were frequently identified, especially in great horned owls, and included head tremors (n = 17), ataxia (n = 13), head incoordination (n = 7), torticollis (n = 3), nystagmus (n = 3), and head tilt (n = 3). Great horned owls exhibited anemia and leukocytosis with heterophilia, eosinophilia, and monocytosis consistent with chronic inflammation. Red-tailed hawks were anemic with a heterophilic leukocytosis and regenerative left shift. The majority of WNV cases occurred during August and September; there was a marked increase in the number of raptors admitted to WCV during these months followed by a marked decrease during October, November, and December. This pattern differed from mean monthly admissions during the previous 10 years and suggests a negative impact on local raptor populations. The effects of WNV on avian populations are largely unknown; however, because of their ecological importance, further investigation of the effects of WNV on raptor populations is warranted.

Toward a rational appraisal of highway cost allocation : a position paper.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1979-01-01

In addressing the issue of cost allocation, the author asked if there was a reasonable case for an analysis of highway cost allocation in Virginia, and, if so, what could be learned from the literature about an appropriate methodology.

Pavement design and performance studies : progress report no. 4 on phase A, performance study of typical Virginia pavements.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1970-01-01

The performance of in-service typical Virginia flexible and rigid pavements in all areas of the state is under evaluation. The objectives are to provide a ready reference for designers and field engineers and to provide background information for des...

Stabilization of soft clay subgrades in Virginia : phase I laboratory study.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2005-01-01

Many pavement subgrades in Virginia consist of wet, highly plastic clay or other troublesome soils. Such soils can be treated with traditional lime and cement stabilization methods. Alternatives, including lignosulfonates and polymers, are available,...

Ride-sharing activities of Virginia industries.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1977-01-01

This study sought to measure the extent of existing ridesharing programs among Virginia industries, the potential for additional ride sharing, as presently perceived by management, and the type of information thought to be most useful to firms consid...

Measuring, achieving and promoting smoothness of Virginia's asphalt overlays.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1999-01-01

This study was initiated with the goal of identifying the predominant factors affecting the achievable smoothness of asphalt overlays. In addition, it chronicles the evolution of Virginia's innovative special provision for smoothness, which was devel...

Survey of cathodic protection systems on Virginia bridges.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2007-01-01

The Virginia Department of Transportation uses cathodic protection (CP) systems on steel-reinforced concrete structures to extend the life of these structures. The purpose of this study was to identify, categorize, and evaluate the performance of the...

Comparison of Mortality Disparities in Central Appalachian Coal- and Non-Coal-Mining Counties.

PubMed

Woolley, Shannon M; Meacham, Susan L; Balmert, Lauren C; Talbott, Evelyn O; Buchanich, Jeanine M

2015-06-01

Determine whether select cause of death mortality disparities in four Appalachian regions is associated with coal mining or other factors. We calculated direct age-adjusted mortality rates and associated 95% confidence intervals by sex and study group for each cause of death over 5-year time periods from 1960 to 2009 and compared mean demographic and socioeconomic values between study groups via two-sample t tests. Compared with non-coal-mining areas, we found higher rates of poverty in West Virginia and Virginia (VA) coal counties. All-cause mortality rates for males and females were higher in coal counties across all time periods. Virginia coal counties had statistically significant excesses for many causes of death. We found elevated mortality and poverty rates in coal-mining compared with non-coal-mining areas of West Virginia and VA. Future research should examine these findings in more detail at the individual level.

Water transfer projects and the role of fisheries biologists

USGS Publications Warehouse

Meador, M.R.

1996-01-01

Water transfer projects are commonly considered important mechanisms for meeting increasing water demands. However, the movement of water from one area to another may have broad ecosystem effects, including on fisheries. The Southern Division of the American Fisheries Society held a symposium in 1995 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, to discuss the ecological consequences of water transfer and identify the role of fisheries biologists in such projects. Presenters outlined several case studies, including the California State Water Project, Garrison Diversion Project (North Dakota), Lake Texoma Water Transfer Project (Oklahoma-Texas), Santee-Cooper Diversion and Re-diversion projects (South Carolina), and Tri-State Comprehensive Study (Alabama-Florida-Georgia). Results from these studies suggest that fisheries biologists have provided critical information regarding potential ecological consequences of water transfer. If these professionals continue to be called for information regarding the ecological consequences of water transfer projects, developing a broader understanding of the ecological processes that affect the fish species they manage may be necessary. Although the traditional role of fisheries biologists has focused on the fishing customer base, fisheries management issues are only one component of the broad spectrum of ecosystem issues resulting from water transfer.

Ehrlichia and Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiae Surveillance in Amblyomma americanum in Virginia Through Use of a Novel Six-Plex Real-Time PCR Assay

PubMed Central

Operario, Darwin J.; Stroup, Suzanne; Stromdahl, Ellen; Wright, Chelsea; Gaff, Holly; Broyhill, James; Smith, Joshua; Norris, Douglas E.; Henning, Tyler; Lucas, Agape; Houpt, Eric

2014-01-01

Abstract The population of the lone star tick Amblyomma americanum has expanded in North America over the last several decades. It is known to be an aggressive and nondiscriminatory biter and is by far the most common human-biting tick encountered in Virginia. Few studies of human pathogen prevalence in ticks have been conducted in our state since the mid-twentieth century. We developed a six-plex real-time PCR assay to detect three Ehrlichia species (E. chaffeensis, E. ewingii, and Panola Mountain Ehrlichia) and three spotted fever group Rickettsiae (SFGR; R. amblyommii, R. parkeri, and R. rickettsii) and used it to test A. americanum from around the state. Our studies revealed a presence of all three Ehrlichia species (0–24.5%) and a high prevalence (50–80%) of R. amblyommii, a presumptively nonpathogenic SFGR, in all regions surveyed. R. parkeri, previously only detected in Virginia's Amblyomma maculatum ticks, was found in A. americanum in several surveyed areas within two regions having established A. maculatum populations. R. rickettsii was not found in any sample tested. Our study provides the first state-wide screening of A. americanum ticks in recent history and indicates that human exposure to R. amblyommii and to Ehrlichiae may be common. The high prevalence of R. amblyommii, serological cross-reactivity of all SFGR members, and the apparent rarity of R. rickettsii in human biting ticks across the eastern United States suggest that clinical cases of tick-borne disease, including ehrlichiosis, may be commonly misdiagnosed as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and that suspicion of other SFGR as well as Ehrlichia should be increased. These data may be of relevance to other regions where A. americanum is prevalent. PMID:24746145

Marine reserve design for conservation and fisheries management: a case study from the California Channel Islands

USGS Publications Warehouse

Airame, S.J.; Dugan, E.; Lafferty, K.D.; Leslie, H.M.; McArdle, D.A.; Warner, R.R.

2003-01-01

Five races of cottontail rabbits belonging to three species occur in Virginia. One of them, the Mearns cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus mearnsi), is reported here for the first time. It occurs in six southwestern counties of the state, while the eastern cottontail (S. f. mallurus) occurs in the remainder of the state with the exception of Smith and Fishermans islands off the eastern coast of Cape Charles, where it is replaced by Hitchens cottontail (S. f. hitchensi). The New England cottontail (S. transitionalis) is found on the higher mountain peaks, above 3000 feet, and the swamp rabbit (S. palustris) occurs in the Dismal Swamp region of southeastern Virginia.....The height of the breeding season for the eastern cottontail in Virginia is March and April, but breeding continues through the entire year except in December and January. The average litter size based on embryo counts was 4.7. The sex ratio of 234 specimens from all parts of the state, taken mostly in the December to February period, was 53 males to 47 females. That of a group of 145 rabbits live-trapped at Blacksburg during February and Marchwas 58 males to 42 females. The figures show that males are more active than females during the winter months, and therefore are more easily taken then....In transplanting cottontails from one section of the state to another, it is recommended that only cottontails of the same race as those originally present in the region being restocked be released there....Tularemia is not a common disease among rabbits in Virginia, but the rabbit ticks are often carriers of the disease and may transmit it to rabbits. Rabbit ticks are also found to be carriers of Rocky Mountain fever and American Q. fever. After the ticks drop off the rabbits to hibernate in the ground, which is likely to occur during mid-winter in Virginia, there is relatively little danger of humans contracting tularemia by contact with rabbits. Present laws in Virginia which prohibit rabbit hunting until the opening of the general hunting season, November 15and November 20--west and east of the Blue Ridge Mountains, respectively--protect the licensed hunters to which these regulations apply, but landowners or tenants are still allowed to take rabbits for their own use on their own land at any time. It is recommended that as a public health measure the taking of cottontails be completely prohibited to all until the opening of the general hunting season.

7 CFR 51.2751 - U.S. Medium Virginia.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

2011-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 2 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false U.S. Medium Virginia. 51.2751 Section 51.2751... STANDARDS) United States Standards for Shelled Virginia Type Peanuts Grades § 51.2751 U.S. Medium Virginia. “U.S. Medium Virginia” consists of shelled Virginia type peanut kernels of similar varietal...

7 CFR 51.2751 - U.S. Medium Virginia.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

2010-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 2 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false U.S. Medium Virginia. 51.2751 Section 51.2751... STANDARDS) United States Standards for Shelled Virginia Type Peanuts Grades § 51.2751 U.S. Medium Virginia. “U.S. Medium Virginia” consists of shelled Virginia type peanut kernels of similar varietal...

7 CFR 51.2751 - U.S. Medium Virginia.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 2 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false U.S. Medium Virginia. 51.2751 Section 51.2751... STANDARDS) United States Standards for Shelled Virginia Type Peanuts Grades § 51.2751 U.S. Medium Virginia. “U.S. Medium Virginia” consists of shelled Virginia type peanut kernels of similar varietal...

Consolidated environmental regulation in West Virginia

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

Flannery, D.M.; Beckett, K.G.; McThomas, M.P.

1995-05-01

In 1994, West Virginia enacted the single largest piece of legislation in its history. The 1,400-page bill that made up this legislation was the crowning achievement of more than a decade of efforts to consolidate and streamline West Virginia`s environmental regulatory programs. The result has been the empowerment of the West Virginia Division of Environmental Protection (DEP) as the centerpiece of environmental regulation in West Virginia. This Article explores the principal initiatives leading to the passage of the legislation empowering the DEP. In addition, it analyzes the substantive provisions of the DEP`s legislative authority and the relationship of that authoritymore » to other agencies. Finally, this Article identifies additional areas for the refinement of West Virginia`s environmental regulatory programs.« less

Strategic Planning for a Data-Driven, Shared-Access Research Enterprise: Virginia Tech Research Data Assessment and Landscape Study

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Shen, Yi

2016-01-01

The data landscape study at Virginia Tech addresses the changing modes of faculty scholarship and supports the development of a user-centric data infrastructure, management, and curation system. The study investigates faculty researchers' current practices in organizing, describing, and preserving data and the emerging needs for services and…

Impact of Virginia's School-Entry Vaccine Mandate on Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among 13-17-Year-Old Females.

PubMed

Pierre-Victor, Dudith; Page, Timothy F; Trepka, Mary Jo; Stephens, Dionne P; Li, Tan; Madhivanan, Purnima

2017-03-01

The link between human papillomavirus (HPV) and anogenital cancers is well established in the literature. Many states have passed laws requiring funding for HPV education or vaccination. Mandatory HPV vaccination policies have been considered and passed in several states; yet their effectiveness has not been evaluated. This study sought to assess the impact of Virginia's HPV vaccine mandate for school-entry on HPV vaccine uptake among females aged 13-17 years. Data from the National Immunization Survey-Teen for the 2008-2012 period were used, and 3,203 adolescent females were included in the analysis. We performed difference-in-differences estimation and logistic regression with a policy and period interaction term. Virginia was considered the treatment state, and South Carolina and Tennessee were the comparison states to account for nonpolicy factors that may have affected vaccination rates during the time period considered in the analysis. There was no evidence of an effect of Virginia's HPV vaccine mandate for school-entry on vaccination rates or on physician vaccination recommendation using either the difference-by-differences analysis or the policy and period interaction term in the logistic regression. Physician recommendation was the factor most strongly associated with vaccination in the Virginia-South Carolina analysis (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 9.33; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 6.11-14.3) and in the Virginia-Tennessee analysis (aOR = 9.33; 95% CI: 6.11-14.3). Study findings suggest that Virginia's HPV vaccine mandate for school-entry did not lead to a significant increase in HPV vaccination among adolescent females or physician recommendations. However, physician recommendation was the factor most strongly associated with vaccination.

Future Critical Issues and Problems Facing Technology and Engineering Education in the Commonwealth of Virginia

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Katsioloudis, Petros; Moye, Johnny J.

2012-01-01

The purpose of this research was to determine the future critical issues and problems facing the K-12 technology and engineering education profession in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This study was based on the Wicklein nationwide studies (1993a, 2005). Even though this study did not exactly replicate the Wicklein studies--since it was limited to…

Evaluation of Emergency Vehicle Signal Preemption on the Route 7 Virginia Corridor

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1999-07-01

This study analyzed the impact of emergency vehicle traffic signal preemption across three coordinated intersections on Route 7 (Leesburg Pike near Landsdowne) in Virginia. FHWA's Traffic Software Integrated System (TSIS) package, which includes the ...

Review of operations in the Virginia Department of Transportation's project development process.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2007-01-01

The Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT's) project development process (PDP) directs how construction projects are developed. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the manner in which operations is currently considered throughout the PD...

WEST VIRGINIA BASELINE

EPA Science Inventory

This report was prepared as part of the Ohio River Basin Energy Study (ORBES), a multidisciplinary policy research program supported by the Environmental Protection Agency. Its purpose is to provide baseline information on West Virginia, one of six states included partly or total...

Ecology of Virginia big-eared bats in North Carolina and Tennessee.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2016-08-24

The researchers conducted a study of the springtime ecology of an isolated North Carolina-Tennessee population of the Virginia big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus), a federally endangered species. With limited data on the whereabouts o...

Traffic records needs of the Highway Safety Division in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1976-01-01

This study was conducted for the Highway Safety Division of Virginia in cooperation with the Traffic Records Information System Project initiated by the Governor's Secretary of Transportation and Public Safety, Wayne A. Whitham. The objective is the ...

Performance of the first structure built with high performance concrete in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2001-08-01

This study evaluated the preparation and placement operations, concrete properties, cost-effectiveness, and performance over 5 years of the first bridge containing high performance concrete built by the Virginia Department of Transportation. High per...

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Alternative Transportation Study.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2010-04-01

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge (CNWR) is located along Virginia's Eastern Shore in Accomack County. The CNWR is comprised of several barrier beach islands, of which the Virginia portion of Assateague Is...

A review of the Virginia Department of Transportation's business relocation process.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2001-01-01

This report details a study that reviewed the Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) business relocation program, with a focus on the relocation difficulties of retail gasoline service stations operating on leased property, as mandated by Hou...

An evaluation of county comprehensive plans in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2006-01-01

This study evaluated the comprehensive plans of 59 Virginia counties to determine if the transportation elements of the plans had an inventory of the transportation network in the county, an assessment of the network, and recommendations to address t...

Characterization of Mero-and Ichthyoplankton Communities within the Chesapeake Bay Plume off Virginia Beach, Virginia during 1983-1984.

DTIC Science & Technology

1985-03-01

A-A165 203 CHARACTERIZATION OF HERO-AND ICHTHYOPLANKTON 1/3 COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE CI4ESA..(U) OLD DOMINION UNIV INORFOLK VA APPLIED MARINE RESEARCH...UNIVERSITY N NORFOLK, VIRGINIA I--. CHARACTERIZATION OF MERO- A;ID ICHTHYOPLANKTONS0 COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY PLUMEL.L OFF VIRGINIA...Characterization of Mero- and Icthyoplankton Communities Within the Chesapeake Bay Plume Off Virginia Beach, Virginia During 1983-1984 12. PERSONAL AUTHOR(S

Local Health Districts - Virginia Department of Health

Science.gov Websites

Virginia.gov Agencies | Governor Search Virginia.Gov Skip to content Virginia Department of Health Virginia Department of Health Search for: Search Home About Us How Do I Apply for a birth/death or marriage Hepatitis Testing Sites? Check out home health service providers? Report a foodborne illness? File a

78 FR 73824 - Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 20-Suffolk, Virginia; Notification of Proposed Production Activity...

Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

2013-12-09

... DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Foreign-Trade Zones Board [B-102-2013] Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 20--Suffolk, Virginia; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Canon Virginia, Inc. (Toner Cartridges, Toner Bottles and Cartridge Parts); Newport News, Virginia Canon Virginia, Inc. (CVI) submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the...

A Study of Service-Learning at Virginia Highlands Community College and Mountain Empire Community College.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Hughes, Alice

This qualitative study was conducted to explore student perceptions of service learning as well as the importance of service learning to community college students. Data were collected through interviews with 24 community college participants from Virginia Highlands Community College and Mountain Empire Community College, both in southwest…

Updating Social Studies in West Virginia: Illustrative Teaching Units.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

West Virginia State Dept. of Education, Charleston.

These teaching guides, which grew out of the activities of a curriculum practicum in West Virginia, attempt to build learning around key human relations concepts and readily available data. There are eleven, independent units on wide-ranging topics within the social studies, among them: The American Indian, Religion and Law in America, Man's…

Transition Experiences of Community College Transfer Students: A Qualitative Study.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Harrison, Patricia Lynne

This qualitative study sought to determine what academic and social difficulties are encountered by community college transfer students in adjusting to their transfer institutions. Data was collected from interviews with 12 students who transferred from Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) to the University of Virginia (UVA) in the fall of…

Virginia Principals' Knowledge of Classroom Assessment and Support of Assessment "for" Learning Practices

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Ball, Rachel Previs

2017-01-01

The purpose of this study was to investigate the assessment literacy of Virginia principals and describe how principals with varying levels of assessment literacy integrate assessment leadership practices that support assessment for learning. This study investigated the differences in assessment literacy between elementary and secondary principals…

A Comparative Study of Leadership Characteristics of Virginia Regional Technical Center Principals

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Davis, Bernard Trey S., III

2015-01-01

The purpose of this study was to identify leadership characteristics of technical school principals as perceived by technical center school principals, the superintendents, and the center's Joint Control Board of the regional technical centers of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A regional technical center principal position deals with a different…

Occupational/Technical Programs at Piedmont Virginia Community College. Research Report Number 3-91.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Head, Ronald B.

In 1991, a study was conducted at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) to identify key trends and provide information regarding occupational/technical programs at PVCC, particularly with respect to student enrollment, student completion, and occupational opportunities for graduates. Major findings of the study included the following: (1)…

Investigation of a mumps outbreak among university students with two measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccinations, Virginia, September-December 2006.

PubMed

Rota, J S; Turner, J C; Yost-Daljev, M K; Freeman, M; Toney, D M; Meisel, E; Williams, N; Sowers, S B; Lowe, L; Rota, P A; Nicolai, L A; Peake, L; Bellini, W J

2009-10-01

Following the clinical diagnosis of the first case of mumps on September 22, 2006 at the University of Virginia (UVA), 52 suspected cases were identified through active surveillance for mumps by the end of December 2006. Samples were collected from 47 students who presented with parotitis despite a documented history of two doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Six of 47 serum samples (13%) were positive for mumps IgM, and 46/47 specimens were positive for mumps IgG. Endpoint titration of acute phase serum samples from laboratory-confirmed cases did not provide evidence that elevated serum IgG is a consistent marker for infection among cases due to secondary vaccine failure. Buccal swab samples from 39 of the 47 students were tested by real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and/or viral culture. Mumps virus or mumps RNA was detected in 12 of 39 buccal samples (31%). Genetic analysis of the virus from the outbreak at UVA indicated that the outbreak was not linked to the large mumps outbreak in the Midwestern US that occurred earlier in 2006. Our findings support the use of viral detection to improve laboratory diagnosis of mumps among persons who have received two doses of MMR.

Identification of potential fee structures for land development reviews by the Virginia Department of Transportation.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2007-01-01

This report describes an effort to determine the costs incurred by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) when reviewing land development proposals, such as traffic impact studies, comprehensive plan amendments, rezonings, and subdivision a...

The development of performance prediction models for Virginia's interstate highway system.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1995-01-01

Performance prediction models are a key component of any well-designed pavement management system. In this study, data compiled from the condition surveys conducted annually on Virginia's pavement network were used to develop prediction models for mo...

Determination of rainfall losses in Virginia, phase II : interim report.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1981-01-01

This interim report summarizes results obtained for the project through May 1981. The objective of the study is to develop rainfall loss parameters for localities in Virginia. For this purpose, the state has been divided into eleven hydrologic region...

PRT Impact Study - Operational Phase : Volume 2. Data Collection Procedure and Coding Manual.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1979-07-01

The report documents the procedures used by researchers at West Virginia University (WVU) in collecting data which describes transportation-related conditions in Morgantown, West Virginia following the commencement of passenger service on Phase I of ...

A review of Virginia's traffic records project and some recommendations for action.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1979-01-01

In an attempt to increase the utility and efficiency of Virginia's traffic records system the Commonwealth has conducted several studies of its activities related to the collection, processing, storage, distribution, and use of accident data. Collect...

77 FR 47838 - Delegation of Authority to the State of West Virginia To Implement and Enforce Additional or...

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2012-08-10

... Virginia) a letter acknowledging that West Virginia's delegation of authority to implement and enforce... regulated facilities and the public of West Virginia's updated delegation of authority to implement and enforce NESHAP and NSPS, EPA is making available a copy of EPA's letter to West Virginia through this...

U.S. Seeks Reversal to Let VMI Stay All Male.

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Jaschik, Scott

1995-01-01

The Clinton administration has asked the Supreme Court to force Virginia Military Institute, currently all male, to admit women rather than have the state create a similar leadership program for women at another institution. The case parallels litigation in South Carolina involving the Citadel. (MSE)

Classification of forest-based ecotourism areas in Pocahontas County of West Virginia using GIS and pairwise comparison method

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Ishwar Dhami; Jinyang. Deng

2012-01-01

Many previous studies have examined ecotourism primarily from the perspective of tourists while largely ignoring ecotourism destinations. This study used geographical information system (GIS) and pairwise comparison to identify forest-based ecotourism areas in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The study adopted the criteria and scores developed by Boyd and Butler (1994...

Assessment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder Diagnostic Criteria in the National Comorbidity Survey and Virginia Adult Twin Study of Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders

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Kubarych, Thomas S.; Aggen, Steven H.; Hettema, John M.; Kendler, Kenneth S.; Neale, Michael C.

2008-01-01

The authors investigated measurement properties of the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition," generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) criteria in the National Comorbidity Survey and the Virginia Adult Twin Study of Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders (VATSPSUD). The two studies used different widely used…

Hazardous materials regulation in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1987-01-01

The report covered four subjects: (1) significance of hazardous materials in Virginia, (2) federal regulation, (3) laws on the transport of hazardous materials in Virginia, and (4) Virginia regulations on hazardous materials emergency response.

511 Virginia evaluation

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2004-01-01

This document presents the results of the evaluation of the 511 Virginia Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS), a system that operates on the I-81 corridor in Virginia. The evaluation focused on the Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT...

High-performance continuously reinforced concrete pavements in Richmond and Lynchburg, Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2007-01-01

This study evaluated the properties of two high performance concrete (HPC) paving projects in Virginia. These continuously reinforced concrete pavements were placed on State Route 288 near Richmond and on the U.S. 29 Madison Heights Bypass in Lynchbu...

A review of the Virginia Department of Transportation's maintenance cost index.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1999-01-01

This report details research done to review and update the Virginia Department of Transportation's Maintenance Cost Index (MCI), the first such review since its development in 1986. The study re-examined the composition of items within the MCI, provi...

Review and analysis of Virginia traffic law affecting bicycle safety.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1980-01-01

In response to House Joint Resolution #105, passed during the 1980 session of the Virginia General Assembly, a study was made to assess the nature and scope of the bicycle-motor vehicle crash problem in the Commonwealth, to determine which provisions...

An assessment of motorists' perceptions of interstate food logo signs.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1999-01-01

Blue food logo signs are a familiar sight to travelers on Virginia's interstate and limited access highways. The Virginia Transportation Research Council was asked to conduct a study of motorists' use of food logo signs and their expectations about b...

Advanced Computational Dynamics Simulation of Protective Structures Research

DTIC Science & Technology

2008-04-01

unreinforced masonry.” Ancient Reconstruction of the Pompeii Forum. School of Architecture, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia...Martini, K. (1996b). “Finite element studies in the two-way out-of-plane behavior of unreinforced masonry,” Ancient Reconstruction of the Pompeii Forum

Analysis of the capabilities and operations of the Northern Virginia Traffic Management System.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1994-01-01

This report describes research to determine how the Northern Virginia Traffic Management System (TMS) operations may be improved by making modifications to the existing system. This study was completed during the period of June through September, 199...

Field investigation of high performance pavements in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2005-01-01

This study evaluated 18 pavement sections located in high-traffic highways in Virginia to find a premium pavement design with a life span of 40 years or more using current and past field experience. The selected pavement sections were thought to perf...

Catalyst Schools Research Study: Technical Report

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Hammer, Patricia Cahape

2016-01-01

In January 2012, the West Virginia Governor's Office released an influential report, "Education Efficiency Audit of West Virginia's Primary and Secondary Education System," written by Public Works (2012), a management consulting company headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Based largely on this report, the West Virginia…

Workshop report - A validation study of Navier-Stokes codes for transverse injection into a Mach 2 flow

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Eklund, Dean R.; Northam, G. B.; Mcdaniel, J. C.; Smith, Cliff

1992-01-01

A CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) competition was held at the Third Scramjet Combustor Modeling Workshop to assess the current state-of-the-art in CFD codes for the analysis of scramjet combustors. Solutions from six three-dimensional Navier-Stokes codes were compared for the case of staged injection of air behind a step into a Mach 2 flow. This case was investigated experimentally at the University of Virginia and extensive in-stream data was obtained. Code-to-code comparisons have been made with regard to both accuracy and efficiency. The turbulence models employed in the solutions are believed to be a major source of discrepancy between the six solutions.

Volcanoes in Virginia!

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Johnson, Elizabeth Baedke [James Madison University

2018-04-25

The recent earthquake may have you wondering what other surprises Virginia's geology may hold. Could there be a volcanic eruption in Virginia? Probably not today, but during the Eocene, about 35-48 million years ago, a number of mysterious eruptions occurred in western Virginia. This talk investigates the possible origins of these eruptions, and what they can tell us about the crust and mantle underneath Virginia.

Alternative Fuels Data Center: West Virginia CNG Corridor Now Open

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2000 West Virginia accident data

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2000-01-01

The data contained within this report is extracted, by the : West Virginia Division of Highways, Traffic Engineering Division, from a database of : West Virginia Uniform Traffic Crash Reports submitted to the West Virginia Division of : Motor Vehicle...

Costs of raccoon rabies incidents in cattle herds in Hampshire County, West Virginia, and Guernsey County, Ohio.

PubMed

Chipman, Richard B; Cozzens, Tyler W; Shwiff, Stephanie A; Biswas, Rita; Plumley, Jewell; O'Quin, Jeanette; Algeo, Timothy P; Rupprecht, Charles E; Slate, Dennis

2013-12-01

To determine direct and indirect costs associated with raccoon rabies incidents involving cattle herds in Hampshire County, WV, in 2008 and Guernsey County, Ohio, in 2010. Ex post cost analysis. 1 cattle herd in Hampshire County, WV, in 2008 and 1 cattle herd in Guernsey County, Ohio, in 2010. Data were collected for each incident through telephone and email interviews with 16 federal, state, and county agency personnel involved in the case investigations and coordinated responses for rabies in the cattle herds. To characterize the economic impact associated with rabies in the 2 cattle herds, cost analysis was conducted with 7 cost variables (salary and benefits for personnel involved in the response, human postexposure prophylaxis, indirect patient costs, rabies diagnostic testing, cattle carcass disposal, market value of euthanized cattle, and enhanced rabies surveillance). Estimates of direct costs were determined on the basis of agency records and other relevant data obtained from notes and reports made by agency staff at the time of the incident and from a review of the literature. Primary costs included the market value of euthanized cattle ($51,461 in West Virginia; $12,561 in Ohio), human postexposure prophylaxis ($17,959 in West Virginia; $11,297 in Ohio), and salary and benefits for personnel involved in the response ($19,792 in West Virginia; $14,496 in Ohio). These results should provide a basis for better characterization of the economic impact of wildlife rabies in cattle in the United States.

Does Assisted Living Capacity Influence Case Mix at Nursing Homes?

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Clement, Jan P; Khushalani, Jaya

2015-01-01

Assisted living facilities (ALFs) have grown over the past few decades. If they attract residents with lower care needs away from nursing homes (NHs), NHs may be left with higher case mix residents. We study the relationship between ALF bed market capacity and NH case mix in a state (Virginia) where ALF bed capacity stabilized after a period of growth. Similarly, NH capacity and use had been stable. While it is interesting to study markets in flux, for planning purposes, it is also important to examine what happens after periods of turbulence and adaptation. Our findings show some substitution of ALF for NH care, but the relationship is not linear with ALF market capacity. Communities need to consider the interplay of ALFs and NHs in planning for long-term care services and supports. Policies supporting ALFs may enable care needs to be met in a lower cost setting than the NH.

Sanitary Survey of the Schools of Orange County, Virginia. Report of an Investigation by the Virginia State Board of Health, the Department of Education of the University of Virginia, and the Virginia State Department of Education. Bulletin, 1914, No. 17. Whole Number 590

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Flannagan, Roy K.

1914-01-01

In January, 1913, Ennion U. William, M. D., commissioner of health of Virginia; Hon. Joseph D. Eggleston, retiring superintendent of public instruction; R. C. Stearns, his successor; and W. H. Heck, Ph. D., professor of education in the University of Virginia, projected an intensive survey of the white and colored schools and school children of…

The Education of Behavior Disordered Students. Report of the West Virginia Task Force.

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West Virginia State Dept. of Education, Charleston. Bureau of Learning Systems.

The report presents findings of a West Virginia task force on a program study for behavior disordered students in early childhood education, middle childhood education, and adolescent education. The first section presents a synopsis of studies on current research and best practices in the education of behavior disordered students. The conclusions…

Recruitment, Retention and Socialization of Underrepresented Minority Populations to West Virginia Higher Education Administrative Leadership Positions

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Taylor, Dedriell Dewin

2016-01-01

This study contributed to the body of knowledge dealing with recruitment, retention and socialization of underrepresented (UREP) minority populations for academic leadership positions in West Virginia higher education. The purpose of the study was to examine both the institutional and personal factors that are most effective in attracting members…

A Status report to the Superintendent of Public Instruction on a study of optimal school bus speed limits on Virginia highways.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1988-01-01

The study was prompted by the fact that on Virginia's rural interstate highways there is a three-tiered speed limit: 45 mph for school buses, 55 mph for other buses and trucks, and 65 mph for passenger vehicles. On the urban interstate system, school...

Student Success Courses and Educational Outcomes at Virginia Community Colleges. CCRC Working Paper No. 40

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Cho, Sung-Woo; Karp, Melinda Mechur

2012-01-01

Using data from the Virginia Community College System and building upon prior Florida-based research, this study examines whether student success course enrollment has positive associations with shorter term student outcomes, including earning any college credits within the first year and persisting into the second year. The present study finds…

Dynamics of mid-Appalachian red spruce-hardwood ecotones

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Adam W. Rollins; Harold S. Adams; Steven L. Stephenson

2010-01-01

Ten belt transects, each consisting of a series of contiguous 10 x 10 m (100 m2) quadrats were established between 1992 and 1994 at seven study sites in the mountains of southwestern Virginia and eastern central West Virginia. All of the study sites occurred in areas where a relatively distinct and narrow ecotone existed between a forest...

Provision of Services to Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. A Vision for Education.

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Virginia State Dept. of Education, Richmond.

Presented is the report of a Virginia study committee analyzing various policy options on the provision of services to students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The study found that approximately 49,000 Virginia students have an attention deficit disorder, with 24,500 in need of special education services and an additional…

A Randomized Controlled Study of the Virginia Student Threat Assessment Guidelines in Kindergarten through Grade 12

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Cornell, Dewey G.; Allen, Korrie; Fan, Xitao

2012-01-01

This randomized controlled study examined disciplinary outcomes for 201 students who made threats of violence at school. The students attended 40 schools randomly assigned to use the Virginia Student Threat Assessment Guidelines or follow a business-as-usual disciplinary approach in a control group. Logistic regression analyses found, after…

Tourism marketing: the best there is--a study of West Virginia

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Stephanie L. Thorn; Roy Ramthun

2009-01-01

The purpose of this study is to understand and define the "best" marketing practices in the tourism industry for destination marketing organizations and to identify what convention and visitors bureaus in West Virginia are doing to meet these standards. Little research has been conducted on tourism marketing practices; therefore, a standardized list of...

Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration environmental impact statement for Interstate Route 66, 1.3 mile section from Glebe Road to Lee Highway, Arlington County, Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1971-01-01

The Virginia Department of Highways has undertaken a comprehensive environmental study of a nine-mile section of Interstate Route I-66. This precedent setting study is the Department's attempt to make this a model highway to the nation's capital. The...

Effects of acidification on bryophyte communities in West Virginia mountain streams

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Steven L. Stephenson; Susan Moyle Studlar; Carolyn J. McQuattie; Pamela J. Edwards

1995-01-01

Bryophytes (mosses and liverworts) are often more responsive to water chemistry changes than are vascular plants. In this study, the relationships of bryophyte communities to stream pH and water chemistry were studied, using six streams on or near the Fernow Experimental Forest in Tucker County, West Virginia. Streams were surveyed with line transects using stratified...

The Reverse Transfer Phenomenon at Piedmont Virginia Community College, Fall Quarter, 1981. Research Report No. 3-82.

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Ross, Robert A.

In fall 1981, a study was conducted to investigate the reverse transfer phenomenon at Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC). Specifically, the study sought to determine: (1) the proportion of PVCC students who had already obtained a certificate, or an associate, bachelor's or graduate degree; (2) the demographic characteristics of these…

Electronic access to scientific nursing knowledge: the Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library.

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Graves, J R

2001-02-01

To inform oncology nurses about the electronic knowledge resources offered by the Sigma Theta Tau International Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library. Published articles and research studies. Clinical nursing research dissemination has been seriously affected by publication bias. The Virginia Henderson International Nursing Library has introduced both a new publishing paradigm for research and a new knowledge indexing strategy for improving electronic access to research knowledge (findings). The ability of oncology nursing to evolve, as an evidence-based practice, is largely dependent on access to research findings.

The Quality of POLST Completion to Guide Treatment: A 2-State Study.

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Moss, Alvin H; Zive, Dana M; Falkenstine, Evan C; Dunithan, Courtney

2017-09-01

Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) need to be complete and consistent to allow health care personnel to honor patient preferences in a time of emergency. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the quality of POLST completion to guide treatment for level of medical intervention. This cross-sectional study combined data from the Oregon and West Virginia POLST registries for the study period January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2016. All POLST form resuscitation (section A) and level of medical intervention (section B) orders were reviewed. Percent of POLST form orders in sections A and B with and without contradictions. During the study period, there were 268,386 POLST forms in the Oregon POLST Registry and 10,122 forms in the West Virginia e-Directive Registry. Of the forms, 99.2% in Oregon and 96.6% in West Virginia contained orders in both sections A and B. There were contradictions on 0.11% of forms from Oregon and 2.53% from West Virginia. The quality of POLST form completion in the Oregon and West Virginia registries is good with less than 10% of forms lacking orders in sections A and B and containing contradictory orders. This study indicates what type of results are possible with statewide education, likely through POLST Paradigm Programs. Further research is needed to determine the quality of POLST form completion in other states and other factors that contribute to their quality. Copyright © 2017 AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Linking biomedical engineering ethics case study approach and policy.

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Dibrell, William; Dobie, Elizabeth Ann

2007-01-01

In this paper we link bioengineering case study methods to the development of policy. The case study approach to ethics is an excellent way to show the complex nature of practical/moral reasoning. This approach can, however, lead to a kind of overwhelming complexity. The individual nature of each case makes it difficult to identify the most important information and difficult to see what moral considerations are most relevant. In order to make the overwhelming complexity less debilitating, we present a framework for moral decision making derived from suggestions made by W.D. Ross and Virginia Held. Ross articulates the multiple sources of morality and Held deepens the discussion by reminding us of the foundational importance of care and sympathy to our moral natures. We show how to use the notion of prima facie duty and discuss moral conflict. In doing this, we show how the framework, applied to cases, can be of assistance in helping us develop policies and codes of ethics with sufficient plasticity to be useful in the complex world of the bioengineer.

Access management : transportation policy considerations for a growing Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1998-01-01

This report analyzes comprehensive highway access management programs and looks at the potential benefits and legal limits to Virginia adopting such a program to replace Virginia's rather limited site specific permitting process. In 1942, Virginia pa...

A review and assessment of Virginia's license plate sheeting specifications.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2003-01-01

At the request of Virginia's Secretary of Transportation, the Virginia Transportation Research Council undertook a review and assessment of Virginia's license plate sheeting specifications. The review was focused on the five test methods or specifica...

Meteorology of the storm of November 3-5, 1985, in West Virginia and Virginia: Chapter B in Geomorphic studies of the storm and flood of November 3-5, 1985, in the upper Potomac and Cheat River basins in West Virginia and Virginia

USGS Publications Warehouse

Colucci, Stephen J.; Jacobson, Robert B.; Greco, Steven

1993-01-01

The storm of November 3-5, 1985, in the central Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia and Virginia resulted from a complex sequence of meteorological events. The stage was set by Hurricane Juan, which made landfall in the Gulf Coast on October 31. Juan brought moisture northward up the Mississippi Valley; latent heat released by condensation aloft probably helped to render stationary a high-pressure anticyclone over southeastern Canada. A second low-pressure cyclone, moving north through the Southeastern United States, was blocked by the stationary anticyclone, intensifying a surface-pressure gradient that forced moist air from the Atlantic westward up the slope of the Appalachian Mountains. In the Cheat and Potomac River basins the resulting rainfall was of moderate intensity but of long duration. In Pendleton County, W. Va., the 1985 storm was the largest on record for durations from 24 to 72 h; the highest rainfall recurrence intervals were registered at durations of 24 to 48 h. Estimates of rainfall recurrence intervals from highly skewed records yield values ranging from 80 to 300 yr.

Legal Challenges to Single-Sex Colleges Expected to Spread.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Jaschik, Scott

1990-01-01

Court cases arising out of the current legal and political controversy over the Virginia Military Institute's policy of admitting only men are examined as they apply to the nation's three other publicly supported single-sex colleges: the Citadel (South Carolina), Mississippi University for Women, and Texas Woman's University. (DB)

An analysis of highway condemnation cases under the provisions of Senate Bill 724 : comparisons of jury and commission awards : final report.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1997-01-01

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) may legally condemn land for road improvements if all purchase negotiations with the landowner fail. If all further negotiations fail, just compensation for the landowner is decided in court by a five ...

NCSTL

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It's Evident EDUCATION & TRAINING CALENDAR SEARCH FORENSIC DATABASE Forensic Database The NCSTL.org can be found in the Training and Education section of the NCSTL website. The on-demand webinar is free fresh tips in the 2003 case. The Snapshot analysis service — developed by Virginia-based Parabon Â

Single-Sex Schools and the Law.

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Brown, Frank; Russo, Charles J.

1999-01-01

Reviews single-sex schools' history and legal status. Explores constitutional dimensions of gender-based discrimination delineated in five leading cases (in Philadelphia, New York City, Detroit, Mississippi, and Virginia). Due to claims of Equal Protection Clause and/or Title IX violations, such schools are unlikely to proliferate. (20 references)…

Student Learning and Conference Design: The Case of Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary Woolf

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Martin, Ann; Holland, Kathryn; Witiw, Taylor

2015-01-01

Academic conferences are events geared to disciplinary specialization, and much of the SoTL literature regarding scholarly gatherings addresses their benefits for graduate student apprenticeship. In our organization of the 22nd Annual International Conference on Virginia Woolf, we explored other forms of pedagogy to augment an academic…

The Virginia Plan for Higher Education: Annual Report for 2016 to the General Assembly of Virginia

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State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, 2017

2017-01-01

The Virginia Plan for Higher Education is designed to identify trends that the Commonwealth must address if it is to prosper and succeed. Through input by higher education partners, The Virginia Plan is intended to help guide a vision for Virginia's future through a common framework. This framework is built on the premise that all partners in…

The impact of general permissive right and left turn on red legislation in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1978-01-01

Right turn on red (RTOR) maneuvers have been permitted at signalized intersections in Virginia since 1972. However, until January 1, 1977, following a study requested by the General Assembly, the maneuver was restricted to intersections at which a si...

Surviving the Worst, Expecting the Best: Teacher Perceptions of Work Life in Virginia Schools.

ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

Appalachia Educational Lab., Charleston, WV.

The qualitative study described in this document presents Virginia teachers' perceptions on 10 factors that influence their work environment: resources/instructional materials; physical facilities/class size; professional development; teacher-teacher interactions; teacher-administrator interactions; teacher-student interactions;…

Field study of the air quality impact of Route I-195 at Richmond, Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1982-01-01

This investigation attempted to assess the mesoscale and microscale effects of the recently built Interstate Route I-195 in Richmond, Virginia. Measurement of the air quality before and after completion of the expressway showed that on the mesoscale,...

First bridge structure with lightweight high-performance concrete beams and deck in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2005-01-01

This study involved the construction and early performance of the first bridge in Virginia constructed with lightweight high-performance concrete (LWHPC) having a density of 120 lb/ft3 in the beams and deck. The design strength and permeability were ...

Resistance of Membrane Retrofit Concrete Masonry Walls to Lateral Pressure

DTIC Science & Technology

2008-04-01

masonry.” Ancient Reconstruction of the Pompeii Forum. School of Architecture, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia. Martini, K...1996b). “Finite element studies in the two-way out-of-plane behavior of unreinforced masonry,” Ancient Reconstruction of the Pompeii Forum. School

Consumer reaction to call boxes on the Dulles toll road in Virginia

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2001-06-01

This study represents the first part of an assessment of consumer reactions to the introduction of call boxes on the Dulles Toll Road (Northern Virginia). It initially looks at the existing experiences with call boxes in the US. Despite their adoptio...

Analysis of Virginia-specific traffic data inputs for use with the mechanistic-empirical pavement design guide.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2010-02-01

This study developed traffic inputs for use with the Guide for the Mechanistic-Empirical Design of New & Rehabilitated Pavement Structures (MEPDG) in Virginia and sought to determine if the predicted distresses showed differences between site-specifi...

A qualitative study of the core functions of Smart Traffic Centers at the Virginia Department of Transportation.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2006-01-01

The Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) Smart Traffic Centers (STC) were established to address the growing problem of increased congestion caused by traffic demand exceeding roadway capacity. Initially, the core function of the STC was si...

The desirability and feasibility of alternative means of financing transportation in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1978-01-01

The report was prepared in response to a request by the Legislature of Virginia, through Senate Joint Resolution 76, that a study be conducted on the desirability and feasibility of using alternative methods of financing not presently available to su...

An evaluation of the short-term effects of the Virginia driver improvement program : interim report.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1981-01-01

This study attempted to determine the impact of the driver improvement program on Virginia's traffic and safety environment in terms of accidents and traffic convictions averted as a result of appropriate treatment, and to establish an ongoing system...

Evaluation of the new Virginia Dept. of Highways and Transportation skid testing trailer.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1975-01-01

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the new skid trailer obtained by the Virginia Department of Highways & Transportation and to determine how the survey skid testing program should be conducted in light of the findings. Specifically, those thi...

Analyses and descriptions of geochemical samples, Mountain Lake Wilderness Study Area, Virginia and West Virginia

USGS Publications Warehouse

Mei, Leung; Fletcher, J.D.; Rait, Norma; Lesure, F.G.

1978-01-01

Semiquantitative emission spectrographic analyses for 64 elements on 95 stream sediment and 122 rock samples from Mountain Lake Wilderness Study Area, Giles and Craig Counties, Virginia and Monroe County, West Virginia, are reported here in detail. Locations for all samples are in Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinates. Brief descriptions of rock samples are also included. Rocks analysed are mostly sandstone. Samples of hematitic sandstone of the Rose Hill Formation and limonite-cemented sandstone of the Rocky Gap Sandstone contain high values of iron; these rocks are submarginal iron resources. Some of these iron-rich samples have a little more barium, copper, cobalt, lead, silver, and/or zinc than in average sandstone, but they do not suggest the presence of economic deposits of these metals. A few samples of Tuscarora Quartzite contain moderate amounts of manganese. These are from a submarginal manganese resource. No other obviously anomalous-values related to mineralized rock are present in the data.

A Study of Secondary Science Teacher Efficacy and Level of Constructivist Instructional Practice Implementation in West Virginia Science Classrooms

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Knapp, Amanda Kristen

2013-01-01

The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of use of selected constructivist instructional practices and level of teacher efficacy in West Virginia secondary science classrooms. The study next sought to determine if a relationship existed between level of use of the constructivist practices and teacher efficacy. In addition the study…

The Effects of Segregation and the Consequences of Desegregation A (September 1952) Social Science Statement in the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Supreme Court Case

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Clark, Kenneth B.; Chein, Isidor; Cook, Stuart W.

2004-01-01

This statement was an appendix to the appellants' briefs in the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, Briggs v. Elliott, and Davis v. Prince Edward County, Virginia, cases. The statement offers definitions of segregation and discusses the implications and potential effects of segregation on children both in minority and majority groups.

A timber bridge initiative for Virginia : special report.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1991-01-01

This report presents a plan for a timber bridge initiative in Virginia. It addresses (1) the immediate and future potential for using timber in the replacement of many of Virginia's bridges, (2) the available timber resources in Southside Virginia, (...

Oral Health in a Sample of Pregnant Women from Northern Appalachia (2011–2015)

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Neiswanger, Katherine; McNeil, Daniel W.; Foxman, Betsy; Govil, Manika; Cooper, Margaret E.; Weyant, Robert J.; Shaffer, John R.; Crout, Richard J.; Simhan, Hyagriv N.; Beach, Scott R.; Chapman, Stella; Zovko, Jayme G.; Brown, Linda J.; Strotmeyer, Stephen J.; Maurer, Jennifer L.; Marazita, Mary L.

2015-01-01

Background. Chronic poor oral health has a high prevalence in Appalachia, a large region in the eastern USA. The Center for Oral Health Research in Appalachia (COHRA) has been enrolling pregnant women and their babies since 2011 in the COHRA2 study of genetic, microbial, and environmental factors involved in oral health in Northern Appalachia. Methods. The COHRA2 protocol is presented in detail, including inclusion criteria (healthy, adult, pregnant, US Caucasian, English speaking, and nonimmunocompromised women), recruiting (two sites: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, USA), assessments (demographic, medical, dental, psychosocial/behavioral, and oral microbial samples and DNA), timelines (longitudinal from pregnancy to young childhood), quality control, and retention rates. Results. Preliminary oral health and demographic data are presented in 727 pregnant women, half from the greater Pittsburgh region and half from West Virginia. Despite similar tooth brushing and flossing habits, COHRA2 women in West Virginia have significantly worse oral health than the Pittsburgh sample. Women from Pittsburgh are older and more educated and have less unemployment than the West Virginia sample. Conclusions. We observed different prevalence of oral health and demographic variables between pregnant women from West Virginia (primarily rural) and Pittsburgh (primarily urban). These observations suggest site-specific differences within Northern Appalachia that warrant future studies. PMID:26089906

Virginia flow-ecology modeling results—An initial assessment of flow reduction effects on aquatic biota

USGS Publications Warehouse

Rapp, Jennifer L.; Reilly, Pamela A.

2017-11-14

BackgroundThe U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), reviewed a previously compiled set of linear regression models to assess their utility in defining the response of the aquatic biological community to streamflow depletion.As part of the 2012 Virginia Healthy Watersheds Initiative (HWI) study conducted by Tetra Tech, Inc., for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Virginia DEQ, a database with computed values of 72 hydrologic metrics, or indicators of hydrologic alteration (IHA), 37 fish metrics, and 64 benthic invertebrate metrics was compiled and quality assured. Hydrologic alteration was represented by simulation of streamflow record for a pre-water-withdrawal condition (baseline) without dams or developed land, compared to the simulated recent-flow condition (2008 withdrawal simulation) including dams and altered landscape to calculate a percent alteration of flow. Biological samples representing the existing populations represent a range of alteration in the biological community today.For this study, all 72 IHA metrics, which included more than 7,272 linear regression models, were considered. This extensive dataset provided the opportunity for hypothesis testing and prioritization of flow-ecology relations that have the potential to explain the effect(s) of hydrologic alteration on biological metrics in Virginia streams.

A system review of the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1980-01-01

In March 1979, the Virginia General Assembly gave the Virginia Department of Transportation Safety (VDTS) the power and responsibility to make binding policy and set standards for the local Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Projects across the state. In...

Virginia PROGRESS : the Virginia Department of Transportation's intelligent vehicle-highway systems strategic plan.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1993-01-01

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is committed to Virginia PROGRESS, which is a program for Intelligent Vehicle-Highway System (IVHS) research, development, and deployment. This document, VDOT's IVHS Strategic Plan, will guide the Depa...

Adolescent Crash Rates and School Start Times in Two Central Virginia Counties, 2009-2011: A Follow-up Study to a Southeastern Virginia Study, 2007-2008

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Vorona, Robert Daniel; Szklo-Coxe, Mariana; Lamichhane, Rajan; Ware, J. Catesby; McNallen, Ann; Leszczyszyn, David

2014-01-01

Background and Objective: Early high school start times (EHSST) may lead to sleep loss in adolescents (“teens”), thus resulting in higher crash rates. (Vorona et al., 2011). In this study, we examined two other adjacent Virginia counties for the two years subsequent to the above-mentioned study. We again hypothesized that teens from jurisdictions with EHSST (versus later) experience higher crash rates. Methods: Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles supplied de-identified aggregate data on weekday crashes and time-of-day for 16-18 year old (teen) and adult drivers for school years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 in Henrico and Chesterfield Counties (HC and CC, respectively). Teen crash rates for counties with early (CC) versus later (HC) school start-times were compared using two-sample Z-tests and these compared to adult crash rates using pair-wise tests. Results: Chesterfield teens manifested a statistically higher crash rate of 48.8/1,000 licensed drivers versus Henrico's 37.9/1,000 (p = 0.04) for 2009-2010. For 2010-2011, CC 16-17 year old teens demonstrated a statistically significant higher crash rate (53.2/1,000 versus 42.0/1,000), while for 16-18 teens a similar trend was found, albeit nonsignificant (p = 0.09). Crash peaks occurred 1 hour earlier in the morning and 2 hours earlier in the afternoon in Chesterfield, consistent with commute times. Post hoc analyses found significantly more run-off road crashes to the right (potentially sleep-related) in Chesterfield teens. Adult crash rates and traffic congestion did not differ between counties. Conclusions: Higher teen crash rates occurred in jurisdictions with EHSST, as in our prior study. This study contributes to and extends existing data on preventable teen crashes and high school start times. Citation: Vorona RD, Szklo-Coxe M, Lamichhane R, Ware JC, McNallen A, Leszczyszyn D. Adolescent crash rates and school start times in two central Virginia counties, 2009-2011: a follow-up study to a southeastern Virginia study, 2007-2008. J Clin Sleep Med 2014;10(11):1169-1177. PMID:25325600

Intervention of the hospital midwife in the case of a pregnant women who had undergone female genital mutilation. A case study.

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Díaz-Jiménez, Désirée; Rodríguez-Villalón, Marta; Moreno-Dueñas, María Begoña

Female genital mutilation, condemned by all UN member countries has spread throughout the world as a result of migratory flows and is practiced under the guise of a custom, tradition or culture. In Spain, it is punishable as a personal injury offence under the current penal code. A clinical case study reviewedthe main actions of the midwife in this kind of injury in a pregnant woman during labour. The data collected from the physical examination and the midwife's assessment according to the Virginia Henderson model are presented and a complete care plan developed. From the case it can be concluded that in the hospital area, midwives can and should reinforce and complete the work with these women and their families, of informing, educating and reinforcing the decision not to mutilate. This work should have been started in, the health centre. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.

West Virginia and SREB

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Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), 2009

2009-01-01

The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) is a nonprofit organization that works collaboratively with West Virginia and 15 other member states to improve education at every level--from pre-K to postdoctoral study--through many effective programs and initiatives. SREB's "Challenge to Lead" Goals for Education, which call for the region…

Determining animal mortality compost maturity and suitability for road project applications for the Virginia Department of Transportation.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2015-04-01

A series of studies on the effectiveness, feasibility, and costs of composting as a means of managing animal mortality : removed from roadways has been conducted at the Virginia Center for Transportation Innovation and Research (VCTIR). In : these st...

An examination of the operation and motorist usage of Virginia's highway rest areas and welcome centers.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1988-01-01

This study was conducted to examine existing conditions at Virginia's interstate rest areas and welcome centers and to assess what impact additional services, such as vending machines, might have on the service delivery of these facilities. A selecte...

Virginia and SREB

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Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), 2009

2009-01-01

The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) is a nonprofit organization that works collaboratively with Virginia and 15 other member states to improve education at every level--from pre-K to postdoctoral study--through many effective programs and initiatives. SREB's "Challenge to Lead" Goals for Education, which call for the region to…

Relationship between properties of hardened concrete and bridge deck performance in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1985-01-01

Among Virginia's research efforts during the 1960's was the study of concrete placed in 17 randomly selected bridge decks during and subsequent to their construction in 1963, with the purpose of relating the properties of the concrete as placed to it...

Confronting Virginia's transportation challenge. Phase 1 report of the Commission on Transportation in the Twenty-First Century.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1986-08-01

The findings and recommendations are presented of a study which attempted to (1) confirm the critical highway and transportation needs of the Commonwealth of Virginia; (2) explore alternative means of financing transportation; and (3) examine the fea...

The impact of Phase 1 of the Silver Line on the Northern Virginia transportation system.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2017-05-01

The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of Phase 1 of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authoritys Silver Line on the broad regional transportation system, and specifically on the road network operated by the Virginia Department ...

Resistance of Membrane Retrofit Concrete Masonry Walls to Lateral Pressure (POSTPRINT)

DTIC Science & Technology

2008-04-01

Reconstruction of the Pompeii Forum, School of Architecture, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA. Martini, K. (1996b), "Finite element...studies in the two-way out-of-plane behavior of unreinforced", masonry, Ancient Reconstruction of the Pompeii Forum, School of Architecture, University

An evaluation of the impact of the Virginia driver improvement program on negligent driving : 24-month report [final report].

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1982-01-01

This study evaluated the impact of the four basic treatment combinations of the rehabilitation component of the Virginia driver improvement program. This was accomplished through a comparison of the driving records of experimental group subjects who ...

Using remote sensing, ecological niche modeling, and Geographic Information Systems for Rift Valley fever risk assessment in the United States

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Tedrow, Christine Atkins

The primary goal in this study was to explore remote sensing, ecological niche modeling, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as aids in predicting candidate Rift Valley fever (RVF) competent vector abundance and distribution in Virginia, and as means of estimating where risk of establishment in mosquitoes and risk of transmission to human populations would be greatest in Virginia. A second goal in this study was to determine whether the remotely-sensed Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) can be used as a proxy variable of local conditions for the development of mosquitoes to predict mosquito species distribution and abundance in Virginia. As part of this study, a mosquito surveillance database was compiled to archive the historical patterns of mosquito species abundance in Virginia. In addition, linkages between mosquito density and local environmental and climatic patterns were spatially and temporally examined. The present study affirms the potential role of remote sensing imagery for species distribution prediction, and it demonstrates that ecological niche modeling is a valuable predictive tool to analyze the distributions of populations. The MaxEnt ecological niche modeling program was used to model predicted ranges for potential RVF competent vectors in Virginia. The MaxEnt model was shown to be robust, and the candidate RVF competent vector predicted distribution map is presented. The Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) was found to be the most useful environmental-climatic variable to predict mosquito species distribution and abundance in Virginia. However, these results indicate that a more robust prediction is obtained by including other environmental-climatic factors correlated to mosquito densities (e.g., temperature, precipitation, elevation) with NDVI. The present study demonstrates that remote sensing and GIS can be used with ecological niche and risk modeling methods to estimate risk of virus establishment in mosquitoes and transmission to humans. Maps delineating the geographic areas in Virginia with highest risk for RVF establishment in mosquito populations and RVF disease transmission to human populations were generated in a GIS using human, domestic animal, and white-tailed deer population estimates and the MaxEnt potential RVF competent vector species distribution prediction. The candidate RVF competent vector predicted distribution and RVF risk maps presented in this study can help vector control agencies and public health officials focus Rift Valley fever surveillance efforts in geographic areas with large co-located populations of potential RVF competent vectors and human, domestic animal, and wildlife hosts. Keywords. Rift Valley fever, risk assessment, Ecological Niche Modeling, MaxEnt, Geographic Information System, remote sensing, Pearson's Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient, vectors, mosquito distribution, mosquito density, mosquito surveillance, United States, Virginia, domestic animals, white-tailed deer, ArcGIS

Concorde noise-induced building vibrations for Sully Plantation, Chantilly, Virginia

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Mayes, W. H.; Scholl, H. F.; Stephens, D. G.; Holliday, B. G.; Deloach, R.; Holmes, H. K.; Lewis, R. B.; Lynch, J. W.

1976-01-01

A study to assess the noise-induced building vibrations associated with Concorde operations is presented. The approach is to record the levels of induced vibrations and associated indoor/outdoor noise levels in selected homes, historic and other buildings near Dulles and Kennedy International Airports. Presented is a small, representative sample of data recorded at Sully Plantation, Chantilly, Virginia during the period of May 20 through May 28, 1976. Recorded data provide relationships between the vibration levels of walls, floors, windows, and the noise associated with Concorde operations (2 landings and 3 takeoffs), other aircraft, nonaircraft sources, and normal household activities. Results suggest that building vibrations resulting from aircraft operations were proportional to the overall sound pressure levels and relatively insensitive to spectral differences associated with the different types of aircraft. Furthermore, the maximum levels of vibratory response resulting from Concorde operations were higher than those associated with conventional aircraft. The vibrations of nonaircraft events were observed in some cases to exceed the levels resulting from aircraft operations. These nonaircraft events are currently being analyzed in greater detail.

From Mary Virginia Gaver to the CLASS Research Summit: A Journey toward Causality and Student Success

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Soulen, Rita R.

2016-01-01

Mary Virginia Gaver conducted the first correlational research in the field of school libraries. Many in the field trace the beginning of the search for proof that effective school libraries impact student learning to her study published just over fifty years ago. While conducting her study she developed measures of the effectiveness of school…

The West Virginia university forest hazard rating study: the hazards of hazard rating

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Ray R., Jr. Hicks; David E. Fosbroke; Shrivenkar Kosuri; Charles B. Yuill

1991-01-01

The West Virginia University (WVU) Forest is a 7,600-acre tract located along the leading edge of gypsy moth infestation. The hazard rating study at the WVU Forest serves three objectives. First, hazard rating is being used to determine the extent and distribution of damage that can be expected when gypsy moth defoliation occurs. Second, susceptibility and...

Mathematics, Race, and Space: An Investigation into the Construction of Mathematics Achievement Identities of Black Undergraduate Students at the University of Virginia

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McClain, Oren Leondus

2011-01-01

The purpose of this study was to investigate the phenomenon of the ways in which Black undergraduate students, majoring in mathematics intensive disciplines, at the University of Virginia construct mathematics achievement identities. Specifically, this study sought to identify and examine factors that impacted these students' identity construction…

A Study of West Virginia Elementary Special Education Teachers' Roles, Responsibilities, and Practices within a Multi-Tiered Instructional System: Implications for Policy and Practice

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Palenchar, Linda M.

2012-01-01

The purpose of the study was to provide a data-based description of West Virginia special education teachers' roles, responsibilities, and practices relevant to their participation in selected components of the Response to Intervention (RTI) process. Special educators' practices related to assessment, tiered instruction, decision making, and…

Teacher Perspectives on Performance Based Student Assessment in Career and Technical Education in West Virginia Public Schools

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Tuckwiller, Brenda L.

2012-01-01

The purpose of this study was to investigate career and technical education teachers' level of knowledge and use of performance based student assessment practices in West Virginia's secondary and post-secondary career education centers. In addition, this study sought to determine what relationships, if any, exist between levels of knowledge and…

U.S. wood pallet material use trends

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Philip A. Araman; Robert J. Bush; E.Bradley Hager

2010-01-01

A series of five studies conducted by the Virginia Tech Department of Wood Science and Forest Products, in collaboration with the USDA – Forest Service (Blacksburg, Virginia), have tracked activity in the U.S. wood pallet and container industry between 1992 and 2006. The studies determined trends in wood use and pallet production within the industry, both new and...

The Emergence of Women in West Virginia History: A Title IX Project for Social Studies.

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Butler, Dee

This booklet was designed to be used as a supplemental social studies unit and is divided into four sections. Section 1 profiles famous women of West Virginia including Aracoma, Nancy Hanks Lincoln, Mary Harris Jones, Susan Matilda Dew Hoff, Frances Benjamin Johnston, and Nancy Hart Douglas. Section 2, profiles contemporary women in West Virginia…

Radial growth trends of loblolly pine in the Virginia Coastal Plain

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Gregory A. Reams

1996-01-01

A number of recent studies have shown reduced individual-treerowth throughout the 1970s and early 1980s in natural loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) stands in the southeastern United States. This study updates radial growth trends of loblolly pine in the Virginia Coastal Plain through1989.Ring-width series were initially grouped into two age-classes (=150...

A system review of the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program : executive summary.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1980-01-01

In March 1979, the Virginia General Assembly gave the Virginia Department of Transportation Safety (VDTS) the power and responsibility to make binding policy and set standards for the local Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Projects across the state. In...

Safety belt and motorcycle helmet use in Virginia : the Summer 2008 update.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2008-01-01

This survey was conducted at the request of the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to track the effectiveness of programmatic efforts carried out to increase safety belt usage in Virginia. The official Virginia safety belt use survey is conducted ...

Selected Papers from the Conference on Computer Interfaces and Intermediaries for Information Retrieval (1st) Held in Williamsburg, Virginia on 3-6 October 1984,

DTIC Science & Technology

1986-05-01

found under several related terms and at several levels of generality. The average person approaching the system to search on " hypnosis " would probably...think, "What other term could there be for such a discrete, distinctive phenomenon?" But good information may be found under " hypnosis ," "mesmerism...findings from Carol Fenichel, Janet Chapman and Judy Wanger as well as other people who have studied systems in a similar manner. In some cases we

Pedestrian safety in Virginia : accident characteristics and suggested revisions to Virginia's pedestrian laws.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1981-01-01

The purpose of the research reported here was to evaluate the nature, characteristics, and severity of accidents involving pedestrians in Virginia and to determine whether or not these data would suggest the need for changes in Virginia traffic laws ...

Virginia Curriculum Management Guide.

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Virginia Commonwealth Univ., Richmond. School of Education.

This document is a competency-based curriculum guide for use in marketing/distributive education programs in Virginia high schools. Following a section on the Virginia standards for competency-based education, the guide provides descriptions for all courses in the Virginia curriculum in the marketing/distributive education program. For each…

Ecological study of ruffed grouse broods in Virginia

USGS Publications Warehouse

Stewart, R.E.

1956-01-01

The Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus), commonly called "pheasant" throughout the southern Appalachian region, is a popular game bird in the mountains of Virginia. Unfortunately, however, the grouse populations in this State have declined noticeably during the past fifty years. Because of this, special field studies were designed through the cooperation of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U. S. Forest Service, which would provide information that could be used in devising more efficient grouse management practices. As part of this program, I was assigned to investigate the ecology and habits of this species in the Shenandoah Mountains during the spring and summer of 1941. These studies were conducted within the George Washington National Forest in northwestern Augusta County, southwestern Rockingham County, and northeastern Highland County, Virginia.

Inferring Causes of Biological Impairment in the Clear Fork Watershed, West Virginia (Final)

EPA Science Inventory

EPA announced the availability of the final report, Inferring Causes of Biological Impairment in the Clear Fork Watershed, West Virginia. This study illustrates a causal assessment in a watershed using the US EPA stressor identification process described on the www.epa....

Analysis of repeated network-level testing by the falling weight deflectometer on I-81 in the Virginia Department of Transportation's Bristol District.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2016-11-01

This study was undertaken in an effort to determine the required time between subsequent rounds of network-level pavement deflection testing using a falling weight deflectometer (FWD) on the Virginia Department of Transportations (VDOTs) inters...

Potassium, magnesium, and calcium requirements of Virginia pine

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Edward I. Sucoff

1962-01-01

For most forest tree species, nutrient requirements have not been investigated beyond general field observations and empirical tests of fertilizers in nurseries and plantations. For Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana Mill.), the first work on nutrition under controlled conditions was a sand-culture study of nitrogen and phosphorus requirements by...

Evaluation of sandwich layer system of flexible pavements in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1972-01-01

The use of a weak sandwich layer in a four-layer system is common in the construction of flexible pavements, but the use of a sandwich layer in a three-layer system is in the experimental stage in Virginia. Theoretical and field studies have been car...

Estimation of the demand for commercial truck parking on interstate highways in Virginia : final report.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2004-01-01

The steady growth of commercial truck travel has led to an increasing demand for truck parking spaces at public rest areas and private truck stops on interstate highways in Virginia. This study developed a methodology to determine the supply and dema...

A bridge deck anti-icing system in Virginia : lessons learned from a pilot study.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2004-01-01

The need for this project originated with Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) plans to widen and replace a number of bridges along Route I-95. Many of the bridge decks in the new facilities will be in the shade, which will increase the pro...

Identification of core functions and development of a deployment planning tool for safety service patrols in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2006-01-01

The purpose of this study was to identify and document the core functions of the Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) Safety Service Patrol (SSP) programs and to develop a deployment planning tool that would help VDOT decision-makers when c...

Development of a method to evaluate the technical and environmental feasibility of particular pollution prevention opportunities.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2000-06-01

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is obligated by House Joint Resolution 453 passed in 1995 by Virginia's General Assembly to develop and implement a pollution prevention (P2) program. The primary purpose of this study was to develop a...

Multimodal public-private partnerships : a review of the practices of other states and their application to Virginia : final report.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2017-02-01

Virginia planners have asked how other states have implemented multimodal (i.e., serving two or more transport modes) public-private partnership (P3) investments. Accordingly, this study was designed to determine factors that cause P3 projects in oth...

A loading study of older highway bridges in Virginia. Pt. 1, Steel truss bridge in Allegheny County.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1976-01-01

A comprehensive field test was conducted on a highway truss bridge in Allegheny County, Virginia, in July 1974. All typical truss members as well as structural members of the bridge floor system were instrumented and unit strains measured when the st...

Organizational Commitment among Employees at a Private Nonprofit University in Virginia

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Calland, David R.

2012-01-01

The purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate the similarity between the human resource strategies (benefits, due process, employee participation, employee skill level, general training, job enrichment, social interactions, wages) currently utilized at a private, nonprofit university in Virginia, and those reported in the research…

Estimation of 18-kip equivalent on primary and interstate road systems in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1972-01-01

For pavement design purposes, the Virginia Department of Highways uses the AASHO method of determining the 18-kip equivalent single axle load (EWL-18). The evaluation of the EWL-18 is based on on-location truck axle weight studies that usually are ca...

Principals' and Cooperating Teachers' Expectations of Teacher Candidates

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Bigham, Sarah G.; Hively, Dorothy E.; Toole, Georgiann H.

2014-01-01

This study examined public school partners' expectations of teacher candidates and beginning teachers and the qualities that principals consider most important when hiring new teachers. Teachers in Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia (N = 130) responded to 37 Likert-style survey questions based upon the 100 school principals' interview questions…

The Impact of Location and Proximity on Consumers' Willingness to Pay for Green Electricity: The Case of West Virginia

NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

Nkansah, Kofi

During the 2015 legislative session, West Virginia lawmakers passed a bill to repeal the Renewable and Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act of 2009 (ARPS). Legislators stated concerns about ARPS's impacts on coal industry related jobs in the state as the major factor driving this repeal. However, no comprehensive study on public acceptance, opinions, or willingness to pay (WTP) for renewable/and or alternative sources of electricity within West Virginia was used to inform this repeal decision. As the state of West Virginia struggles to find the right path to expand its renewable energy portfolio, public acceptance of renewable electricity is crucial to establishing a viable market for these forms of energy and also ensure the long-term sustainability of any RPS policy that may be enacted in the future. This study sought to assess consumers' preferences, attitudes and WTP for renewable and alternative electricity in West Virginia. The monetary values that consumers placed on proximity as an attribute of a renewable and alternative electricity generation source were also estimated. Two counties in West Virginia were selected as study areas based on the types of electricity generation facility that already exist in each county -one county with coal-fired power plants (Monongalia County) and another with both a coal-fired power plant and a wind farm (Grant County). A forced choice experiment survey was used with attributes that varied in source of energy (wind versus natural gas), proximity of the generation source relative to the respondent's residence (near, moderate or far) and an additional premium per month on the electric bill (varying from 1 to 15). Respondents were asked to choose between generating 10% of the electricity supplied to them from wind or natural gas. Random samples of 1500 residents from each county were sent surveys and response rates were 27.0% (Monongalia) and 35.3% (Grant). A Mixed logit econometric models were used to analyze consumer choices with utility models. WTP for energy source and proximity attribute levels were computed using parameter estimates from these utility models. Statistically different models were developed for each county. Results from the study showed that respondents in both counties had preferences for electricity generated from wind compared to natural gas. A majority of the sampled populations chose the wind option, 62.0% in Monongalia County and 60.0% in Grant County. The sampled populations in Monongalia and Grant Counties were willing to pay a weighted mean of 21.59 and 9.87 per month, respectively, for 10% of their electricity to be generated from wind over natural gas. Despite this large difference, county level means were not statistically different. On aggregate, a positive social benefit per year would be derived from generating 10% of electricity supplied to consumers in Monongalia County (2.5 million) and Grant County (186 thousand) from wind relative to natural gas. Similarly, the most social benefit would be derived from siting wind turbines at "far" locations from residents in both counties. Both county level sampled populations were willing to pay a higher premium to site wind turbines or a natural gas-fired power plant at the farthest location relative to the baseline location (near a respondent's current residence). Grant County respondents were willing to pay a slightly higher positive premium (mean of 11.71 per month) to site wind turbines at the farthest location than respondents in Monongalia County (mean of 10.14 per month). The mean WTP to site a natural gas-fired power plant at the farthest location in Monongalia County (13.06) and Grant County (13.47) were not statistically different from each other. Results from this study suggest that the decision for an outright repeal of the ARPS bill was flawed. Based on Monongalia and Grant County populations, there are social benefits derived from generating 10% of the electricity supplied to consumers in West Virginia from renewable and alternative energy sources, and wind is preferred to natural gas. This repeal implies there are few, if any, benefits. Given this repeal, I suggest that a voluntary green pricing program with a focus on wind energy serve as an alternative renewable energy policy in West Virginia. Under such a policy, consumers who are concerned about the environment and are willing to pay a positive premium for renewable electricity would be able to opt into the program. Premiums paid by participants of such a program can be used to increase the renewable energy share in West Virginia's energy portfolio.

Nursing home cost and ownership type: evidence of interaction effects.

PubMed

Arling, G; Nordquist, R H; Capitman, J A

1987-06-01

Due to steadily increasing public expenditures for nursing home care, much research has focused on factors that influence nursing home costs, especially for Medicaid patients. Nursing home cost function studies have typically used a number of predictor variables in a multiple regression analysis to determine the effect of these variables on operating cost. Although several authors have suggested that nursing home ownership types have different goal orientations, not necessarily based on economic factors, little attention has been paid to this issue in empirical research. In this study, data from 150 Virginia nursing homes were used in multiple regression analysis to examine factors accounting for nursing home operating costs. The context of the study was the Virginia Medicaid reimbursement system, which has intermediate care and skilled nursing facility (ICF and SNF) facility-specific per diem rates, set according to facility cost histories. The analysis revealed interaction effects between ownership and other predictor variables (e.g., percentage Medicaid residents, case mix, and region), with predictor variables having different effects on cost depending on ownership type. Conclusions are drawn about the goal orientations and behavior of chain-operated, individual for-profit, and public and nonprofit facilities. The implications of these findings for long-term care reimbursement policies are discussed.

Nursing home cost and ownership type: evidence of interaction effects.

PubMed Central

Arling, G; Nordquist, R H; Capitman, J A

1987-01-01

Due to steadily increasing public expenditures for nursing home care, much research has focused on factors that influence nursing home costs, especially for Medicaid patients. Nursing home cost function studies have typically used a number of predictor variables in a multiple regression analysis to determine the effect of these variables on operating cost. Although several authors have suggested that nursing home ownership types have different goal orientations, not necessarily based on economic factors, little attention has been paid to this issue in empirical research. In this study, data from 150 Virginia nursing homes were used in multiple regression analysis to examine factors accounting for nursing home operating costs. The context of the study was the Virginia Medicaid reimbursement system, which has intermediate care and skilled nursing facility (ICF and SNF) facility-specific per diem rates, set according to facility cost histories. The analysis revealed interaction effects between ownership and other predictor variables (e.g., percentage Medicaid residents, case mix, and region), with predictor variables having different effects on cost depending on ownership type. Conclusions are drawn about the goal orientations and behavior of chain-operated, individual for-profit, and public and nonprofit facilities. The implications of these findings for long-term care reimbursement policies are discussed. PMID:3301746

Impact Assessment of the Virginia Railway Express Commuter Rail on Land Use Development Patterns in Northern Virginia

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1993-12-01

A new commuter rail system - the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) - began operations in Northern Virginia in mid-1992. The new VRE operated four trains each over two existing rail lines running through metropolitan fringe areas to downtown Washington, ...

Evaluation of high performance concrete overlays placed on Route 60 over Lynnhaven Inlet in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2000-08-01

Sixteen high performance concrete overlays were placed on two 28-span bridges on Route 60 over Lynnhaven Inlet in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in the spring of 1996. The construction was funded with 20 percent Virginia Department of Transportation maint...

When Students Drink Too Much: Whose Problem Is It Anyway?

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Foster, Holly A.

2017-01-01

This case is for use in graduate courses in student affairs and higher education administration. It presents the challenges faced by student affairs professionals at the University of Virginia where some students participate in an annual high-risk drinking practice that has resulted in injuries and even death. Student affairs professionals at the…

The Custody Handbook: A Woman's Guide to Child Custody Disputes.

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Polikoff, Nancy D.; And Others

This handbook is designed to help women facing child custody disputes during or after divorce. To assist attorneys, citations to cases and statutes are included. Because this handbook is intended for distribution in the Washington, D.C. area, relevant laws and practices of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia are given. Custody…

Strengthening Statistics Graduate Programs with Statistical Collaboration--The Case of Hawassa University, Ethiopia

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Goshu, Ayele Taye

2016-01-01

This paper describes the experiences gained from the established statistical collaboration canter at Hawassa University in May 2015 as part of LISA 2020 [Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Statistical Analysis] network. The center has got similar setup as LISA of Virginia Tech. Statisticians are trained on how to become more effective scientific…

The Evolution of Assessment Policy: A View from Virginia

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Erwin, T. Dary; DeFilippo, Joseph G.

2010-01-01

A virtual tsunami of accountability policy proposals--from national taskforces, higher education organizations, the federal government, and others--has washed over higher education in recent years. Almost forgotten in this profusion of proposals is the role of the states, which have a large investment in student learning, and--in some cases--a…

Proceedings of the American Journalism Historians' Association Conference (Roanoke, Virginia, October 6-8, 1994). Part I.

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American Journalism Historians' Association.

The first part of the proceedings of this conference of journalism historians contains the following 21 papers: "'Life' Magazine and the Mercury 7 Astronauts: A Historic Case of Media Control" (Ginger Rudeseal Carter); "Newspaper Contempt between the Wars" (Richard Scheidenhelm); "Crosses Holding Off a Vampire: How Four…

The Burden of Brown. Thirty Years of School Desegregation.

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Wolters, Raymond

The Supreme Court's decision in Brown vs. Board of Education is one of the most important events in the recent history of the United States. Although "Brown" prohibited the use of racial discrimination to separate the races in the Topeka (Kansas) schools, similar cases from Delaware, South Carolina, and Virginia were consolidated on…

Revisiting the Virginia Tech Shootings: An Ecological Systems Analysis

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Hong, Jun Sung; Cho, Hyunkag; Lee, Alvin Shiulain

2010-01-01

School shooting cases since the late 1990s have prompted school officials and legislators to develop and implement programs and measures that would prevent violence in school. Despite the number of explanations by the media, politicians, organizations, and researchers about the etiology of school shootings, we are not united in our understanding…

Pennies for Heaven

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Bartlett, Thomas

2007-01-01

In 1991 three Christian students sued the University of Virginia after they were denied funds for their evangelical newspaper. The students said the case was about free speech; the university argued it was about separation of church and state. The U.S. Supreme Court found in favor of the students, a landmark ruling that guaranteed equal treatment…

Developing Promotional Materials for Adult Literacy Programs. Practitioner Perspective

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Jae, Haeran

2014-01-01

This article reports on a specific case of the READ Center--a community-based literacy organization (CBLO) in Richmond, Virginia--and its attempt to develop promotional materials that will encourage low-literate adults to enroll in literacy programs. The article also offers insight on how literacy organizations may utilize the practical experience…

Legislative recommendations of the Virginia Highway Safety Commission to the 1972 Virginia General Assembly.

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1971-01-01

In 1970, alcohol contributed to the deaths of over 340 drivers on the Commonwealth of Virginia's roads and a total of 19,000 crashes. Until 1972, Virginia retained the 0.15% presumptive level of intoxication. Advantages of the 0.10% presumptive level...

7 CFR 51.2751 - U.S. Medium Virginia.

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2014-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 2 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false U.S. Medium Virginia. 51.2751 Section 51.2751 Agriculture Regulations of the Department of Agriculture AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE (Standards... § 51.2751 U.S. Medium Virginia. “U.S. Medium Virginia” consists of shelled Virginia type peanut kernels...

7 CFR 51.2751 - U.S. Medium Virginia.

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2013-01-01

... 7 Agriculture 2 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false U.S. Medium Virginia. 51.2751 Section 51.2751 Agriculture Regulations of the Department of Agriculture AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE (Standards... § 51.2751 U.S. Medium Virginia. “U.S. Medium Virginia” consists of shelled Virginia type peanut kernels...

West Virginia Interpretive Guide Training: A Collaborative Effort

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Balcarczyk, Kelly; McKenney, Kathryn; Smaldone, Dave; Arborgast, Doug

2013-01-01

West Virginia University's Extension Service partnered with the Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Resources Program to improve guide performance in West Virginia's tourism industry. The result of this partnership is a West Virginia Interpretive Guide Training program aimed at providing low-cost, widely available training to guides throughout the…

Wide-Bandgap MOSFET Research with Virginia Tech Graduate Students |

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Advanced Manufacturing Research | NREL Wide Bandgap MOSFET Research with Virginia Tech Wide -Bandgap MOSFET Research with Virginia Tech Graduate Students Along with graduate student fellows from Virginia Tech, NREL is researching aspects related to the reliability and prognostics of power electronic

77 FR 65493 - Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West Virginia; Amendments to West...

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2012-10-29

... Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West Virginia; Amendments to West Virginia's Ambient Air... National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for sulfur oxides, nitrogen dioxide, lead, particulate... submittal are available at the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality...

Evaluation of the installation and initial condition of high performance concrete overlays placed on Route 60 over Lynnhaven Inlet in Virginia.

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1999-04-01

Sixteen high performance concrete overlays were placed on two 28-span bridges on Rte. 60 over Lynnhaven Inlet, Virginia Beach, : Virginia, in the spring of 1996. The construction was funded with 20 percent Virginia Department of Transportation mainte...

Dual-Pump CARS Measurements in the University of Virginia's Dual-Mode Scramjet: Configuration "C"

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Cutler, Andrew D.; Magnotti, Gaetano; Cantu, Luca; Gallo, Emanuela; Danehy, Paul M.; Rockwell, Robert; Goyne, Christopher; McDaniel, James

2013-01-01

Measurements have been conducted at the University of Virginia Supersonic Combustion Facility in configuration C of the dual-mode scramjet. This is a continuation of previously published works on configuration A. The scramjet is hydrogen fueled and operated at two equivalence ratios, one representative of the scram mode and the other of the ram mode. Dual-pump CARS was used to acquire the mole fractions of the major species as well as the rotational and vibrational temperatures of N2. Developments in methods and uncertainties in fitting CARS spectra for vibrational temperature are discussed. Mean quantities and the standard deviation of the turbulent fluctuations at multiple planes in the flow path are presented. In the scram case the combustion of fuel is completed before the end of the measurement domain, while for the ram case the measurement domain extends into the region where the flow is accelerating and combustion is almost completed. Higher vibrational than rotational temperature is observed in those parts of the hot combustion plume where there is substantial H2 (and hence chemical reaction) present.

Advanced Technology for Engineering Education

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Noor, Ahmed K. (Compiler); Malone, John B. (Compiler)

1998-01-01

This document contains the proceedings of the Workshop on Advanced Technology for Engineering Education, held at the Peninsula Graduate Engineering Center, Hampton, Virginia, February 24-25, 1998. The workshop was jointly sponsored by the University of Virginia's Center for Advanced Computational Technology and NASA. Workshop attendees came from NASA, other government agencies, industry and universities. The objectives of the workshop were to assess the status of advanced technologies for engineering education and to explore the possibility of forming a consortium of interested individuals/universities for curriculum reform and development using advanced technologies. The presentations covered novel delivery systems and several implementations of new technologies for engineering education. Certain materials and products are identified in this publication in order to specify adequately the materials and products that were investigated in the research effort. In no case does such identification imply recommendation or endorsement of products by NASA, nor does it imply that the materials and products are the only ones or the best ones available for this purpose. In many cases equivalent materials and products are available and would probably produce equivalent results.

Groundwater-quality data associated with abandoned underground coal mine aquifers in West Virginia, 1973-2016: Compilation of existing data from multiple sources

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McAdoo, Mitchell A.; Kozar, Mark D.

2017-11-14

This report describes a compilation of existing water-quality data associated with groundwater resources originating from abandoned underground coal mines in West Virginia. Data were compiled from multiple sources for the purpose of understanding the suitability of groundwater from abandoned underground coal mines for public supply, industrial, agricultural, and other uses. This compilation includes data collected for multiple individual studies conducted from July 13, 1973 through September 7, 2016. Analytical methods varied by the time period of data collection and requirements of the independent studies.This project identified 770 water-quality samples from 294 sites that could be attributed to abandoned underground coal mine aquifers originating from multiple coal seams in West Virginia.

The Role of Agriculture in the Economic Development of West Virginia: An Input-Output Analysis. Miscellaneous Publication No. 20.

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D'Souza, Gerard E.; And Others

This study deals with the structural interrelationships among agricultural sub-sectors, and between the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors of the West Virginia economy. The study is intended to offer information on which to base sound economic development decisions. An input-output economic model is used in order to focus on the interaction…

Gifted Education in the Commonwealth of Virginia: A Qualitative Exploratory Study of How Gifted Education Coordinators Make Sense of and Implement Gifted Education Policy

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Beckerdite, Kimberly B.

2017-01-01

This study examined both the influence of leadership and policy development on gifted education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and how leaders of gifted education programs make sense of gifted education policy to promote effective change. Considerations of local politics, funding, networking, and input from stakeholders shaped the sensemaking…

Summary of measurement results of ozone, methane, and nonmethane hydrocarbons for C-54 aircraft. 1979 Southeastern Virginia Urban Plume Study

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Cofer, W. R., III; Purgold, G. C.; Gregory, G. L.

1981-01-01

Methane, nonmethane hydrocarbon, and ozone data collected in a C-54 aircraft during the 1979 Southeastern Virginia Urban Plume Study are presented. Three major aircraft experiments were flown on five separate days in August collecting 20 hours of flight data. Direct correlation between ozone and hydrocarbon plumes was observed on several occasions.

The Economic Impact of Piedmont Virginia Community College upon Its Service Region. Research Report Number 2-94.

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Head, Ronald B.

A study was conducted to determine the economic impact of Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) on its service area for fiscal year 1992-93. Three models of economic impact were used in the study: the "short cut" method (SCM) calculating impact based on data on college, employee, and student expenditures in the service region; the…

Leadership and Personality: Is There a Relationship between Self-Assessed Leadership Traits and Self-Assessed Personality Traits of Female Elementary School Principals in the Hampton Roads Area of Virginia?

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Ireland, Lakisha Nicole

2017-01-01

This study attempted to determine if there were statistically significant relationships between leadership traits and personality traits of female elementary school principals who serve in school districts located within the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. This study examined randomly selected participants from three school divisions. These…

Effect of High School Completion of the Agricultural Education Program on the Rate of Return on Investment for the Commonwealth of Virginia

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Bevins, Phillip Scott

2010-01-01

This research study sought to determine the effect high school completion of the agricultural career and technical education program has on the rate of return on investment by public schools in Virginia. The research questions guiding this study included: (1) Were students able to find employment related to the agricultural career and technical…

The Relation of Dropout Prevention Programs in West Virginia Schools to Dropout Rates and Principal Perceptions of Effectiveness

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Cline, Vicky Callison

2016-01-01

This study used non-experimental survey research to gather data on the kinds of dropout prevention programs in place in West Virginia high schools in 2014-15 and to evaluate their effectiveness based on possible relationships between principals' perceptions of the programs and graduation rates. The study focused on nine of 15 effective strategies…

Material use and production changes in the U.S. wood pallet and container industry: 1992 to 2006

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R. J. Bush; P. A. Araman

2009-01-01

A series of five studies conducted by the Virginia Tech Department of Wood Science and Forest Products, in collaboration with the USDA - Forest Service (Blacksburg, Virginia), have tracked activity in the U.S. wood pallet and container industry between 1992 and 2006. The studies documented trends in wood use and pallet production with in the industry, both new...

On School Bus Safety. Report of the Department of Education to the Governor and the General Assembly of Virginia. House Document No. 10.

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Virginia State General Assembly, Richmond. House.

An advisory committee, in response to a 1985 resolution by the Virginia General Assembly, presents this analysis and makes recommendations concerning state school bus safety. The report is divided into eight topics; six appendices comprise three-fourths of the study. "Origin of the Study" states requests to be investigated by the…

NEW STATE RECORD OF THE MAYFLY BAETISCA LAURENTINA McDUNNOUGH FOR WEST VIRGINIA (EPHEMEROPTERA: BAETISCIDAE) AND NEW COUNTY RECORDS FOR SPECIES OF BAETISCA IN KENTUCKY AND WEST VIRGINIA, U.S.A.1(EPHEMEROPTERA:BAETISCIDAE) AND NEW COUNTY RECORDS FOR BAETISCA SPECIES IN KENTUCKY AND WEST VIRGINIA

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Baetisca laurentina McDunnough is reported for the first time from West Virginia. One male imago was collected near Twelvepole Creek, Wayne County, West Virginia. This record extends the range of this species eastward to the Mid-Atlantic coastal region. New distributional records...

Subsurface stratigraphy of upper Devonian clastics in southern West Virginia

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Neal, D.W.; Patchen, D.G.

Studies of upper Devonian shales and siltstones in southern West Virginia have resulted in a refinement of the stratigraphic framework used in characterizing the gas-producing Devonian shales. Gamma-ray log correlation around the periphery of the Appalachian Basin has extended the usage of New York stratigraphic nomenclature for the interval between the base of the Dunkirk shale and the top of the Tully limestone to southern West Virginia. Equivalents of the Dunkirk shale and younger rocks of New York are recognized in southwestern West Virginia and are named according to Ohio usage. Gas production is primarily from the basal black shalemore » member of the Ohio shale. Gas shows from older black shale units (Rhinestreet and Marcellus shales) are recorded from wells east of the major producing trend. Provided suitable stimulation techniques can be developed, these older and deeper black shales may prove to be another potential gas resource.« less

Prevalence of antibodies to Sarcocystis neurona in cats from Virginia and Pennsylvania.

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Hsu, Vasha; Grant, David C; Dubey, J P; Zajac, Anne M; Lindsay, David S

2010-08-01

Sarcocystis neurona is best known as the causative agent of equine protozoal myeloencephalitis of horses in the Americas. Domestic cats ( Felis domesticus ) were the first animals described as an intermediate host for S. neurona . However, S. neurona -associated encephalitis has also been reported in naturally infected cats in the United States. Thus, cats can be implicated in the life cycle of S. neurona as natural intermediate hosts. The present study examined the seroprevalence of IgG antibodies to merozoites of S. neurona in populations of domestic cats from Virginia and Pennsylvania. Overall, sera or plasma from 441 cats (Virginia = 232, Pennsylvania = 209) were tested by an indirect immunofluorescent assay at a 1ratio50 dilution. Antibodies to S. neurona were found in 32 (7%) of 441 cats. Of these, 22 (9%) of the 232 cats from Virginia and 10 (5%) of the 209 cats from Pennsylvania were seropositive for S. neurona .

Evaluating the utility of companion animal tick surveillance practices for monitoring spread and occurrence of human Lyme disease in West Virginia, 2014-2016.

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Hendricks, Brian; Mark-Carew, Miguella; Conley, Jamison

2017-11-13

Domestic dogs and cats are potentially effective sentinel populations for monitoring occurrence and spread of Lyme disease. Few studies have evaluated the public health utility of sentinel programmes using geo-analytic approaches. Confirmed Lyme disease cases diagnosed by physicians and ticks submitted by veterinarians to the West Virginia State Health Department were obtained for 2014-2016. Ticks were identified to species, and only Ixodes scapularis were incorporated in the analysis. Separate ordinary least squares (OLS) and spatial lag regression models were conducted to estimate the association between average numbers of Ix. scapularis collected on pets and human Lyme disease incidence. Regression residuals were visualised using Local Moran's I as a diagnostic tool to identify spatial dependence. Statistically significant associations were identified between average numbers of Ix. scapularis collected from dogs and human Lyme disease in the OLS (β=20.7, P<0.001) and spatial lag (β=12.0, P=0.002) regression. No significant associations were identified for cats in either regression model. Statistically significant (P≤0.05) spatial dependence was identified in all regression models. Local Moran's I maps produced for spatial lag regression residuals indicated a decrease in model over- and under-estimation, but identified a higher number of statistically significant outliers than OLS regression. Results support previous conclusions that dogs are effective sentinel populations for monitoring risk of human exposure to Lyme disease. Findings reinforce the utility of spatial analysis of surveillance data, and highlight West Virginia's unique position within the eastern United States in regards to Lyme disease occurrence.

Governor Moore Discusses Past and Present Changes in the Region and in West Virginia.

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Appalachia, 1986

1986-01-01

West Virginia Governor Arch Moore discusses past and present changes in the Appalachian Region and in West Virginia spurred by the Appalachian Regional Commission. Changes in West Virginia's tax structure, job creation, economic diversification, and public energy facilities are noted as efforts to prepare for the future. (NEC)

30 CFR 948.25 - Approval of West Virginia abandoned mine lands reclamation plan amendments.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

2014-07-01

... March 26, 1993 Amendments contained in House Bill 2492; Expanded eligibility criteria; Acid mine... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2014-07-01 2014-07-01 false Approval of West Virginia abandoned mine lands... STATE WEST VIRGINIA § 948.25 Approval of West Virginia abandoned mine lands reclamation plan amendments...

30 CFR 948.25 - Approval of West Virginia abandoned mine lands reclamation plan amendments.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

2013-07-01

... March 26, 1993 Amendments contained in House Bill 2492; Expanded eligibility criteria; Acid mine... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2013-07-01 2013-07-01 false Approval of West Virginia abandoned mine lands... STATE WEST VIRGINIA § 948.25 Approval of West Virginia abandoned mine lands reclamation plan amendments...

30 CFR 948.25 - Approval of West Virginia abandoned mine lands reclamation plan amendments.

Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

2012-07-01

... March 26, 1993 Amendments contained in House Bill 2492; Expanded eligibility criteria; Acid mine... 30 Mineral Resources 3 2012-07-01 2012-07-01 false Approval of West Virginia abandoned mine lands... STATE WEST VIRGINIA § 948.25 Approval of West Virginia abandoned mine lands reclamation plan amendments...

Alternative Fuels Data Center: Propane Buses Save Money for Virginia

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Schools Propane Buses Save Money for Virginia Schools to someone by E-mail Share Alternative Fuels Data Center: Propane Buses Save Money for Virginia Schools on Facebook Tweet about Alternative Fuels Data Center: Propane Buses Save Money for Virginia Schools on Twitter Bookmark Alternative Fuels

75 FR 18517 - West Virginia; Major Disaster and Related Determinations

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2010-04-12

... State of West Virginia are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program... declaration of a major disaster for the State of West Virginia (FEMA-1893-DR), dated March 29, 2010, and... follows: I have determined that the damage in certain areas of the State of West Virginia resulting from...

A Survey of Perceptions of the Virginia Tech Tragedy

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Fallahi, Carolyn R.; Austad, Carol Shaw; Fallon, Marianne; Leishman, Lisa

2009-01-01

The recent shootings at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) shocked the nation and brought violence on college campuses to the forefront of the nation's attention. We surveyed college students and faculty/staff three weeks after the incident about their perceptions of the Virginia Tech shooting, subsequent media exposure, and school…

76 FR 8330 - Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Virginia; Revision to the...

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2011-02-14

... Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Virginia; Revision to the Definition of Volatile Organic... approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia consisting... section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving Virginia's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without...

75 FR 8575 - Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Virginia; Revisions to the...

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2010-02-25

... Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Virginia; Revisions to the Definition of Volatile Organic... proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia... (VOC). In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving Virginia's SIP submittal...

An Examination of Regional Hardwood Roundwood Markets in West Virginia

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William Luppold; Delton Alderman; Delton Alderman

2005-01-01

West Virginia?s hardwood resource is large and diverse ranging from oak-hickory forests in the southern and western portions of the state to northern hardwood stands in the northeastern region. West Virginia also has a diverse group of primary hardwood- processing industries, including hardwood grade mills, industrial hardwood sawmills, engineered wood-product...

Guidebook for Field Trips in Virginia.

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Exline, Joseph D., Ed.

Presented is geological information and site descriptions for teachers to use in planning and conducting earth science field trips in Virginia. Among the topics included are: (1) Geology, Soils and Land Use in Central Virginia; (2) Using Coastal Plain Stratigraphy Near Fredericksburg, Virginia as a Teaching Tool; and (3) The Culpepper Basin of the…

77 FR 48156 - Notice to All Interested Parties of the Termination of the Receivership of 10385, Virginia...

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2012-08-13

... Receivership of 10385, Virginia Business Bank, Richmond, VA Notice is hereby given that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (``FDIC'') as Receiver for Virginia Business Bank, (``the Receiver'') intends to terminate its receivership for said institution. The FDIC was appointed receiver of Virginia Business Bank...

77 FR 65520 - Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West Virginia; Amendments to West...

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2012-10-29

... Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West Virginia; Amendments to West Virginia's Ambient Air... for the purpose of establishing amendments to Legislative Rule, 45 CSR 8--Ambient Air Quality... West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality, 601 57th Street SE...

Unionism and Productivity in West Virginia Coal Mining.

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Boal, William M.

1990-01-01

This study presents econometric estimates of the effects of unionism on productivity in 83 West Virginia coal mines in the early 1920s. Results show that unionism significantly reduced productivity at small mines but not at large mines. The author ascribes this effect to systematic differences between small and large operations in the quality of…

Movement of 14-foot-wide manufactured housing units with the roof eaves of 1 foot or less.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1993-01-01

This study was carried out in response to a request from the Virginia Manufactured Housing Association to be allowed by blanket permit to ship homes 14 feet wide at the base with roof eaves of up to 1 additional foot. In Virginia, the current maximum...

The Differential Effects of Preschool: Evidence from Virginia

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Huang, Francis L.; Invernizzi, Marcia A.; Drake, E. Allison

2012-01-01

This study investigated the differential and persistent effects of a state-funded pre-K program, the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI). We analyzed data from a cohort of over 60,000 students nested in approximately 1000 schools from the beginning of kindergarten to the end of first grade using two-level hierarchical logistic regression models.…

A COMPARISON OF INTER-ANALYST DIFFERENCES IN THE CLASSIFICATION OF A LANDSAT TEM+ SCENE IN SOUTH-CENTRAL VIRGINIA

EPA Science Inventory

This study examined inter-analyst classification variability based on training site signature selection only for six classifications from a 10 km² Landsat ETM+ image centered over a highly heterogeneous area in south-central Virginia. Six analysts classified the image...

Survival of the Fittest? The Re-Branding of West Virginia Higher Education

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Owston, James M.

2009-01-01

From 1996 to 2005, West Virginia produced the greatest percentage (56.25 percent) of institutional re-brandings in the country. In addition, the state experienced the largest proportion (25 percent) of "college-to-university" re-brandings than any other state. This study embarked on discovering possible reasons for this phenomenon and…

Distribution and Characterization of Forested Wetlands in the Carolinas and Virginia

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Mark J. Brown

1995-01-01

Recent forest inventories of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, included sampled for hydric soils, and wetland hydrology. Forest samples that met all 3 of these criteria were classified as forested wetland.This study characterizes wetland forests by extent, owner, age, forest type, physiography, volume, growth, and removals, and evaluates its contribution...

Status and potential of terrestrial carbon sequestration in West Virginia

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Benktesh D. Sharma; Jingxin Wang

2011-01-01

Terrestrial ecosystem management offers cost-effective ways to enhance carbon (C) sequestration. This study utilized C stock and C sequestration in forest and agricultural lands, abandoned mine lands, and harvested wood products to estimate the net current annual C sequestration in West Virginia. Several management options within these components were simulated using a...

Bulb-T beams with self-consolidating concrete on the Route 33 bridge over the Pamunkey River in Virginia.

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

2008-01-01

This study evaluated the bulb-T beams made with self-consolidating concrete (SCC) used in the Route 33 Bridge over the Pamunkey River at West Point, Virginia. Before the construction of the bridge, two test beams with SCC similar in cross section to ...

Virginia Higher Education. The 1980 General Assembly. A Summary of Legislation and Appropriations.

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Byers, Ralph M.; And Others

Major state legislative actions affecting higher education in Virginia are summarized. Subjects of the bills include: tuition assistance grant and loan program, sales tax on textbooks, engineering study, National Guard tuition grants, the Freedom of Information Act, committees supervising faculty experiments, approval of institutions to operate in…

Timber products production in West Virginia 1965

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Neal P. Kingsley; David R. Dickson

1968-01-01

This study was funded through the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 and was conducted by the Forest Survey Project of the Northeastern Forest Experiment Station with the assistance of the State Forester and the Extension Forester of West Virginia, and the Monongahela Power Company. The State Forester's office and the Extension Forester provided lists of...

Linking the Virginia SOL Assessments to NWEA MAP Tests

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Northwest Evaluation Association, 2016

2016-01-01

Northwest Evaluation Association™ (NWEA™) is committed to providing partners with useful tools to help make inferences from the Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®) interim assessment scores. Recently, NWEA completed a concordance study to connect the scales of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) reading and math tests with those of the MAP…

Ethics Readiness: An Analysis of Virginia Community College Students' Moral Sensitivity Scores

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Wallace, Julie Marie

2013-01-01

In this retrospective causal-comparative study, the readiness of Virginia community college students to receive an accounting ethics curriculum was analyzed by measuring and comparing their moral sensitivity scores to the moral sensitivity scores of a group of four year university students. A sample of college students attending community college…

Development, Evaluation, and Future Directions of the Virginia Student Threat Assessment Guidelines

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Cornell, Dewey; Allen, Korrie

2011-01-01

The Virginia Student Threat Assessment Guidelines were developed in response to studies of school shootings conducted by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Secret Service, and U.S. Department of Education that recommended schools should adopt a threat assessment approach to prevent targeted violence. This article reviews the…

Middle School Principals' Perception of the Effect of Technology on Job Effectiveness

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Blackwell, James M.

2009-01-01

The use of computers and computer-based applications is prevalent in schools, from the classroom to the principal's office. This study of middle school principals in Virginia and West Virginia addressed the following eight questions: (a) What computer technology applications are available to middle school principals? (b) What are the perceived…

STREAMWATER ACID-BASED CHEMISTRY AND CRITICAL LOADS OF ATMOSPHERIC SULFUR DEPOSITION IN SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK, VIRGINIA

EPA Science Inventory

A modeling study was conducted to evaluate the acid-base chemistry of streams within Shenandoah National Park, Virginia and to project future responses to sulfur (S) and nitrogen (N) atmospheric emissions controls. Many of the major stream systems in the Park have acid neutraliz...

DIOXINS AND ENDOMETRIOSIS: COHORT STUDY OF WOMEN IN WEST VIRGINIA

EPA Science Inventory

Kanawha Valley of West Virginia has a history of 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin contamination (dioxin, TCDD). The bulk of the dioxin found in this area appears to be derived from the production of 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T) and the disposal of associated wa...

West Virginia Women Business Owners: Current Study and Trends Report.

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Holup, Linda L.; FitzGerald, Kathleen M.

This report profiles current West Virginia women business owners and notes significant trends in the last eight years. It highlights a subgroup of women business owners, specifically low income, single women with children. These survey areas are discussed: industry sector, type of ownership, reasons for going/not going into business, planning…

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN VIRGINIA FOR FIELDS RELATED TO HEALTH.

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MCGLOTHLIN, WILLIAM J.

FOR EACH OF 18 HEALTH RELATED OCCUPATIONS, THE REPORT IDENTIFIES MAJOR NEEDS, OUTLINES THE RELEVANT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, AND RECOMMENDS ACTION. COMMENTS GO BEYOND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ALONE, FOR IN SOME FIELDS THE PROBLEM FOR VIRGINIA IS NOT HOW TO EDUCATE MORE STUDENTS BUT HOW TO RETAIN MORE GRADUATES IN THE STATE. THE STUDY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS…

From a Roar to a Murmur: Virginia's History & Social Science Standards, 1995-2009

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van Hover, Stephanie; Hicks, David; Stoddard, Jeremy; Lisanti, Melissa

2010-01-01

The authors trace the development and implementation of Virginia's History and Social Science standards-based accountability system from 1995 to 2009. They frame the study within an examination of the political ideologies that influence policy realization and unpack the relationship between ideological and epistemological beliefs about the nature…

Characteristics of West Virginia loggers during economically difficult times

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Ben Spong; Jinxing Wang; David Summerfield

2011-01-01

West Virginia licensed loggers have been surveyed over the years regarding their business, operational, and personal characteristics. An update of this study was completed in 2009 to illustrate the impacts of the current economic conditions on the forestry and forest products industries. Additionally, this survey will help demonstrate the preparedness of the logging...

The Relationship between Servant Leadership and Student Achievement in Southwest Virginia Schools

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Crabtree, Christopher Thomas Stanley

2014-01-01

The purpose of this correlational study is to test the theory of servant leadership that relates the servant leadership characteristics of school principals to student achievement in Southwest Virginia schools. The primary independent variable was principals' servant leadership characteristics as derived from a self-assessment survey (SASL). The…

The Nature and Role of Urban Places in the Southern Highlands.

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Reiman, Robert E.; Lovingood, Paul E., Jr.

The major towns and cities of the Southern Highlands are sometimes not categorized as "Appalachian," yet they have considerable impact on the character of the region. This study examines the distribution of selected human activities and quality of life variables in 156 counties in West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North…

An evaluation of the impact of the Virginia driver improvement program on negligent driving : 12-month report [interim report].

DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

1982-01-01

This study sought to evaluate the impact of the four basic treatment combinations of the rehabilitation component of the Virginia driver improvement program. It was found that receipt of a warning letter from the Division of Motor Vehicles had no eff...

Access Barriers to Distance Education in Secondary Career and Technical Education Programs in Central Virginia

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Goodwyn, Patrell Vachyi

2010-01-01

The qualitative phenomenological study explored the perceived institutional access barriers to distance education at comprehensive high schools with secondary career and technical education programs in central Virginia. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather data via email, telephone, and face-to-face. A purposive sample of 24…

Virginia Star Quality Initiative: QRS Profile. The Child Care Quality Rating System (QRS) Assessment

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Child Trends, 2010

2010-01-01

This paper presents a profile of Virginia's Star Quality Initiative prepared as part of the Child Care Quality Rating System (QRS) Assessment Study. The profile consists of several sections and their corresponding descriptions including: (1) Program Information; (2) Rating Details; (3) Quality Indicators for Center-Based Programs; (4) Indicators…

Serum Levels of Dioxin and Dioxin-Like Compounds in Women Living in a Highly Industrialized Area of West Virginia

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Historical releases of dioxin and dioxin-like constituents with subsequent impacts to environmental media in the Kanawha River Valley (KV) of West Virginia have been well documented. This study evaluated the impact of potentially high background dioxin exposure to body burdens i...

Stereotactic radiosurgery for arteriovenous malformations after Onyx embolization: a case-control study.

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Lee, Cheng-Chia; Chen, Ching-Jen; Ball, Benjamin; Schlesinger, David; Xu, Zhiyuan; Yen, Chun-Po; Sheehan, Jason

2015-07-01

Onyx, an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer mixed in a dimethyl sulfoxide solvent, is currently one of the most widely used liquid materials for embolization of intracranial arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). The goal of this study was to define the risks and benefits of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) for patients who have previously undergone partial AVM embolization with Onyx. Among a consecutive series of 199 patients who underwent SRS between January 2007 and December 2012 at the University of Virginia, 25 patients had Onyx embolization prior to SRS (the embolization group). To analyze the obliteration rates and complications, 50 patients who underwent SRS without prior embolization (the no-embolization group) were matched by propensity score method. The matched variables included age, sex, nidus volume before SRS, margin dose, Spetzler-Martin grade, Virginia Radiosurgery AVM Scale score, and median imaging follow-up period. After Onyx embolization, 18 AVMs were reduced in size. Total obliteration was achieved in 6 cases (24%) at a median of 27.5 months after SRS. In the no-embolization group, total obliteration was achieved in 20 patients (40%) at a median of 22.4 months after SRS. Kaplan-Meier analysis demonstrated obliteration rates of 17.7% and 34.1% in the embolization group at 2 and 4 years, respectively. In the no-embolization group, the corresponding obliteration rates were 27.0% and 55.9%. The between-groups difference in obliteration rates after SRS did not achieve statistical significance. The difference in complications, including adverse radiation effects, hemorrhage episodes, seizure control, and patient mortality also did not reach statistical significance. Onyx embolization can effectively reduce the size of many AVMs. This case-control study did not show any statistically significant difference in the rates of embolization or complications after SRS in patients who had previously undergone Onyx embolization and those who had not.

The Virginia Beach shallow ground-water study

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Johnson, Henry M.

1999-01-01

IntroductionVirginia Beach is a rapidly growing city of more than 425,000 people. Sources of fresh water within the city, however, are limited. Prior to 1998, the Virginia Beach Public Utilities Department met the city's water needs by purchasing treated drinking water from the City of Norfolk. Because Norfolk had to meet its own requirements, the amount of water available to Virginia Beach was limited to about 30 million gallons per day (mgd) and even less during droughts. This water supply was supplemented with ground water from city-owned, community, and private wells. In many parts of the city, however, ground water cannot be used because of high concentrations of chloride, iron, and (or) sulfur, which give the water an unpleasant taste.In early 1998, a pipeline came on-line that can carry up to 45 mgd of water from Lake Gaston to Virginia Beach. The Gaston pipeline has alleviated concerns about water supply and quality for most residents living north of the "Green Line." These residents primarily use ground water only for small-scale domestic activities such as watering lawns, filling ponds and pools, and washing cars. City water and sewer services have been extended beyond the Green Line into the "Transition Area." Residents and businesses south of the Transition Area, however, continue to rely on ground water to meet most of their needs for potable and non-potable water. To help assure a continued, reliable supply of ground water, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities Department, has begun an assessment of the shallow ground-water resources underlying the City of Virginia Beach.

The 1979 Southeastern Virginia Urban Plume Study. Volume 1: Description of experiments and selected aircraft data

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Gregory, G. L.; Lee, R. B., III; Mathis, J. J., Jr.

1981-01-01

The Southeastern Virginia Urban Plume Study (SEV-UPS) utilizes remote sensors and satellite platforms to monitor the Earth's environment and resources. SEV-UPS focuses on the application of specific remote sensors to the monitoring and study of specific air quality problems. The 1979 SEV-UPS field program was conducted with specific objectives: (1) to provide correlative data to evaluate the Laser Absorption spectrometer ozone remote sensors; (2) to demonstrate the utility of the sensor for the study of urban ozone problems; (3) to provide additional insights into air quality phenomena occuring in Southeastern Virginia; and (4) to compare measurement results of various in situ measurement platforms. The field program included monitoring from 12 surface stations, 4 aircraft, 2 tethered balloons, 2 radiosonde release sites, and numerous surface meteorological observation sites. The aircraft monitored 03, NO, NOX, Bscat, temperature, and dewpoint temperature.

Perceptions of Asthma Quality of Life in Children and Parent Dyads in Two Rural Counties in West Virginia

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Pinto, Susan; McCrone, Susan; Shapiro, April L.

2016-01-01

This study examines perceived quality of life (QOL) in a convenience sample of children (aged 7-11) with asthma and their parents from two schools in rural West Virginia. Forty-nine child-parent dyads representing 25 males and 24 females completed the study. The PedsQL™ 3.0 Asthma Module was utilized to separately measure child and parent…

The Relationship between School-Facilitated Parental Involvement and Academic Math Achievement of High School Students in Virginia Who Receive Special Education Services

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Stein, Allison

2017-01-01

This study examined how school-facilitated parental involvement affects Standards of Learning (SOL) end-of-course exams for high school students in Virginia who are receiving special education services. This study examined test results from the 2012-2013, 2013-2014, and 2014-2015 school years for the Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II SOL exams,…

An Evaluation of the Accelerated Reader Program in Grades 3-5 on Reading Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Attitude in an Urban Southeastern School District in Virginia.

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Howard, Carol Ann

The purpose of this study was to study recreational reading in third, fourth, and fifth grade urban students in a school district in Southeastern Virginia. The widely-used Accelerated Reader (AR) was the tool examined in the promotion of recreational reading. The major research questions determined if recreational reading, using Accelerated…

Teaching at the Interface: Curriculum and Pedagogy in a Teachers' Institute on Virginia Indian History and Cultures

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Heuvel, Lisa L.

2011-01-01

In the 1990s, as Virginia Indians faced the 2007 quadracentennial of Jamestown's founding, they initiated plans to publicly correct inaccuracies and omissions embedded in the historical narrative. The Beyond Jamestown: Virginia Indians Past and Present Teachers' Institute was one such initiative through the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities'…

Virginia: The Old Dominion

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Kirschenmann, Jean

2009-01-01

In this article, the author features Virginia, a state of contrasts--from the suburbs of Washington, District of Columbia, in northern Virginia to the Great Dismal Swamp in the south and from the scenic mountaintops in the west to the beachside resorts along its eastern shore. Virginia became a state in 1788, the tenth state to join the Union.…

An Analysis of the Performance, Governance, and Authority of the Virginia High School League, Inc.

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Jefferies, Scott

2017-01-01

The Virginia High School League is a private, non-profit organization whose member schools include public high schools and one private school in the Commonwealth of Virginia (Virginia High School League Organization, 2015). This organization manages and supervises athletics and other extracurricular activities such as forensics, debate, drama and…

76 FR 69268 - Delegation of Authority to the State of West Virginia To Implement and Enforce Additional or...

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2011-11-08

... acknowledging that West Virginia's delegation of authority to implement and enforce NESHAP and NSPS had been... regulated facilities and the public of West Virginia's updated delegation of authority to implement and enforce NESHAP and NSPS, EPA is making available a copy of EPA's letter to West Virginia through this...