Sample records for written document analysis

  1. The Assessment of Turkish Written Examination Questions Based on the Text in Accordance with the Barrett's Taxonomy

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Göçer, Ali

    2014-01-01

    In this study, Turkish text-based written examination questions posed to students in secondary schools were examined. In this research, document analysis method within the framework of the qualitative research approach was used. The data obtained from the documents consisting of written examination papers were analyzed with content analysis…

  2. "I Like to Plan Events": A Document Analysis of Essays Written by Applicants to a Public Relations Program

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    Taylor, Ronald E.

    2016-01-01

    A document analysis of 249 essays written during a 5-year period by applicants to a public relations program at a major state university in the southeast suggests that there are enduring reasons why students choose to major in public relations. Public relations is described as a major that allows for and encourages creative expression and that…

  3. Comparison of historical documents for writership

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Ball, Gregory R.; Pu, Danjun; Stritmatter, Roger; Srihari, Sargur N.

    2010-01-01

    Over the last century forensic document science has developed progressively more sophisticated pattern recognition methodologies for ascertaining the authorship of disputed documents. These include advances not only in computer assisted stylometrics, but forensic handwriting analysis. We present a writer verification method and an evaluation of an actual historical document written by an unknown writer. The questioned document is compared against two known handwriting samples of Herman Melville, a 19th century American author who has been hypothesized to be the writer of this document. The comparison led to a high confidence result that the questioned document was written by the same writer as the known documents. Such methodology can be applied to many such questioned documents in historical writing, both in literary and legal fields.

  4. Written Communication and the Marketing of Public Schools.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hanson, Mark; And Others

    Findings of a 2-year study of school-community communications are presented in this report, which analyzes the content and style of district-to-community written communiques and offers suggestions for improvement. Methodology involved document analysis of 594 written communiques from the central office and one elementary, middle, and high school…

  5. Theses Written about Environmental Education: Turkey--The Czech Republic Comparison

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    Can, Sendil; Çelik, Cüneyd; Kroufek, Roman

    2017-01-01

    The purpose of this study is to compare the theses written on environmental education in Turkey and in the Czech-Republic. Within the scope of this study, which is conducted by using document analysis, the theses written in Turkey and the Czech-Republic about environmental education in 2007-2013 were compared in terms of year of issue, the type of…

  6. Censoring the Mails: What Is Your Opinion?

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Alexander, Mary, Ed.; Childress, Marilyn, Ed.

    1982-01-01

    Contains a primary source document--a letter written in 1916 protesting U.S. Postal Service censorship of an anarchist publication--and suggests ways to use the document in secondary U.S. history classes. Samples of student surveys on mail censorship and a document analysis worksheet are included. (AM)

  7. Guiding Documents for Environmental Education Centres: An Analysis in the Spanish Context

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    Medir, Rosa Maria; Heras, Raquel; Geli, Anna Maria

    2014-01-01

    Guiding documents under the "PEC" acronym are commonly used in environmental education centres (EECs) in Spain. They are written documents that are seen as necessary tools to safeguard quality. In this study, we analyse the guiding documents of twenty-three EECs in the province of Girona (Catalonia, Spain) in order to understand their…

  8. Analysis of writing inks on paper using direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry.

    PubMed

    Jones, Roger W; McClelland, John F

    2013-09-10

    Ink analysis is central to questioned document examination. We applied direct analysis in real time mass spectrometry (DART MS) to ballpoint, gel, and fluid writing ink analysis. DART MS acquires the mass spectrum of an ink while it is still on a document without altering the appearance of the document. Spectra were acquired from ink on a variety of papers, and the spectrum of the blank paper could be subtracted out to produce a cleanly isolated ink spectrum in most cases. Only certain heavy or heavily processed papers interfered. The time since an ink is written on paper has a large effect on its spectrum. DART spectra change radically during the first few months after an ink is written as the more volatile components evaporate, but the spectra stabilize after that. A library-search study involving 166 well-aged inks assessed the ability to identify inks from their DART spectra. The aggregate success rate was 92%. Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

  9. Written Communication with Families during the Transition from Childcare to School: How Documents Construct and Position Children, Professionals, and Parents

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    Lehrer, Joanne S.

    2018-01-01

    This article explores how documents play a role in shaping perceptions of children, professionals, and parents during the transition from childcare to kindergarten in Québec. Positioning analysis was used to explore governmentality, documentality, and interobjectivity in the communication agendas and child assessment documents of seven children.…

  10. VESUVIO Data Analysis Goes MANTID

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Jackson, S.; Krzystyniak, M.; Seel, A. G.; Gigg, M.; Richards, S. E.; Fernandez-Alonso, F.

    2014-12-01

    This paper describes ongoing efforts to implement the reduction and analysis of neutron Compton scattering data within the MANTID framework. Recently, extensive work has been carried out to integrate the bespoke data reduction and analysis routines written for VESUVIO with the MANTID framework. While the programs described in this document are designed to replicate the functionality of the Fortran and Genie routines already in use, most of them have been written from scratch and are not based on the original code base.

  11. Simulation Detection in Handwritten Documents by Forensic Document Examiners.

    PubMed

    Kam, Moshe; Abichandani, Pramod; Hewett, Tom

    2015-07-01

    This study documents the results of a controlled experiment designed to quantify the abilities of forensic document examiners (FDEs) and laypersons to detect simulations in handwritten documents. Nineteen professional FDEs and 26 laypersons (typical of a jury pool) were asked to inspect test packages that contained six (6) known handwritten documents written by the same person and two (2) questioned handwritten documents. Each questioned document was either written by the person who wrote the known documents, or written by a different person who tried to simulate the writing of the person who wrote the known document. The error rates of the FDEs were smaller than those of the laypersons when detecting simulations in the questioned documents. Among other findings, the FDEs never labeled a questioned document that was written by the same person who wrote the known documents as "simulation." There was a significant statistical difference between the responses of the FDEs and layperson for documents without simulations. © 2015 American Academy of Forensic Sciences.

  12. Analysis of Written Expression Revision Skills of the Students in Faculty of Education

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    Can, Remzi

    2017-01-01

    This study aims to analyze written expression revision skills of students in Turkish Education Department, Education Faculty. This study was done using qualitative research method. The study group of the research consisted of 3rd grade students. The research data were collected by means of document review, a qualitative research technique. The…

  13. Language Learning in the Public Eye: An Analysis of Newspapers and Official Documents in England

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    Graham, Suzanne; Santos, Denise

    2015-01-01

    This article considers the issue of low levels of motivation for foreign language learning in England by exploring how language learning is conceptualised by different key voices in that country through the examination of written data: policy documents and reports on the UK's language needs, curriculum documents and press articles. The extent to…

  14. Conjunctive Cohesion in English Language EU Documents--A Corpus-Based Analysis and Its Implications

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    Trebits, Anna

    2009-01-01

    This paper reports the findings of a study which forms part of a larger-scale research project investigating the use of English in the documents of the European Union (EU). The documents of the EU show various features of texts written for legal, business and other specific purposes. Moreover, the translation services of the EU institutions often…

  15. Tainted love: content analysis of documents written by accused spousal abusers to their victims.

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    Dukes, Richard L; Borega, Karoline N; Clayton, Stephanie L; Dukes, Cynthia K; Fox, Carol; McCombs, Jerry; Miller, Thomas L; Rodgers, Susan E

    2002-04-01

    This study analyzed themes in documents written by 22 male accused spousal abusers to their female victims. Using Pence's Power and Equity model (1998), 86% of the themes denied equity and expressed power and control in the relation. Of these, 28% minimized or denied the abuse, 24% used the children to manipulate the victim, 16% showed disrespect for the victim, and 14% invoked male privilege (including God's ordination of the abusive relation). These hallmarks of tainted love are rooted in the desire of the accused abuser to maintain power and control over the victim.

  16. 49 CFR 510.8 - Written requests for the production of documents and things.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... and things. 510.8 Section 510.8 Transportation Other Regulations Relating to Transportation (Continued... § 510.8 Written requests for the production of documents and things. The NHTSA may, by the issuance of a... § 510.7. Written requests for the production of documents and things are issued by the Chief Counsel...

  17. Parent/Teacher Talk.

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    ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Urbana, IL.

    This document summarizes the practical advice for improving parent/teacher communication through written messages and telephone conversations provided in two documents written by Michael L. Henniger of Central Washington University: (1) "Building Parent/Teacher Relations through Written Communication" (ED 211 216); (2) "The…

  18. 9 CFR 417.5 - Records.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... and Animal Products FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION ACT AND THE POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT HAZARD ANALYSIS AND... records documenting the establishment's HACCP plan: (1) The written hazard analysis prescribed in § 417.2...

  19. 9 CFR 417.5 - Records.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... and Animal Products FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION ACT AND THE POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT HAZARD ANALYSIS AND... records documenting the establishment's HACCP plan: (1) The written hazard analysis prescribed in § 417.2...

  20. 9 CFR 417.5 - Records.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... and Animal Products FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION ACT AND THE POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT HAZARD ANALYSIS AND... records documenting the establishment's HACCP plan: (1) The written hazard analysis prescribed in § 417.2...

  1. 9 CFR 417.5 - Records.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... and Animal Products FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION ACT AND THE POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT HAZARD ANALYSIS AND... records documenting the establishment's HACCP plan: (1) The written hazard analysis prescribed in § 417.2...

  2. 9 CFR 417.5 - Records.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... and Animal Products FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION ACT AND THE POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT HAZARD ANALYSIS AND... records documenting the establishment's HACCP plan: (1) The written hazard analysis prescribed in § 417.2...

  3. Where Is the Research on Negative Messages?

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    DeKay, Sam H.

    2012-01-01

    Most business communication textbooks treat "unfavorable" communications as written documents--denials of credit, collection requests, rejections for employment, inability to meet deadlines, etc. These written "unfavorable" documents are no longer actually written by most employees. In fact, many of these communications are computer generated and…

  4. Designing Written Business Communication Along the Shifting Cultural Continuum: The New Face of Mexico.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Tebeaux, Elizabeth

    1999-01-01

    Focuses on the rhetorical strategies for written business communication in Mexico. Explains the methods used to collect documents for examination, discusses several of these documents as they reflect Mexico's history and cultural value dimensions, and summarizes principles for designing written business communication for Mexico. (SG)

  5. Prospective audit of postoperative instructions to patients undergoing root canal treatment in the DDUH and re-audit following introduction of a written patient information sheet.

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    Moorthy, A; Alkadhimi, A F; Stassen, Leo F; Duncan, H F

    2016-01-01

    Concerns were expressed that postoperative written instructions following endodontic treatment are not available in the Dublin Dental University Hospital. Data was collected in three phases: retrospective analysis of clinical notes for evidence of the delivery of postoperative instructions; a randomly distributed questionnaire to patients undergoing root canal treatment prior to the introduction of a written postoperative advice sheet; and, another survey following introduction of the advice sheet. Some 56% of patients' charts documented that postoperative advice was given. Analysis of phase two revealed that patients were not consistently informed of any key postoperative messages. In phase 3 analysis, the proposed benchmarks were met in four out of six categories. Postoperative advice after root canal treatment in the DDUH is both poorly recorded and inconsistently delivered. A combination of oral postoperative instructions and written postoperative advice provided the most effective delivery of patient information.

  6. 40 CFR 60.48Da - Compliance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... consistent with good practices for minimizing emissions; and (ix) A written root cause analysis has been... Triangle Park, NC 27711. This document is also available on the Technology Transfer Network (TTN) under... by analysis of the fuel as fired. (p) As an alternative to meeting the compliance provisions...

  7. 40 CFR 60.48Da - Compliance provisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... consistent with good practices for minimizing emissions; and (ix) A written root cause analysis has been... Triangle Park, NC 27711. This document is also available on the Technology Transfer Network (TTN) under... by analysis of the fuel as fired. (p) As an alternative to meeting the compliance provisions...

  8. The Potential of "Function" as an Archival Descriptor

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Chaudron, Gerald

    2008-01-01

    Functional analysis has been incorporated widely into appraisal methods for decades. These methods, from documentation strategy to macroappraisal, are discussed, and the usefulness and limitations of functional analysis in appraisal are examined. Yet, while archival thinkers have focused on function in appraisal, little has been written on…

  9. Auditing of chromatographic data.

    PubMed

    Mabie, J T

    1998-01-01

    During a data audit, it is important to ensure that there is clear documentation and an audit trail. The Quality Assurance Unit should review all areas, including the laboratory, during the conduct of the sample analyses. The analytical methodology that is developed should be documented prior to sample analyses. This is an important document for the auditor, as it is the instrumental piece used by the laboratory personnel to maintain integrity throughout the process. It is expected that this document will give insight into the sample analysis, run controls, run sequencing, instrument parameters, and acceptance criteria for the samples. The sample analysis and all supporting documentation should be audited in conjunction with this written analytical method and any supporting Standard Operating Procedures to ensure the quality and integrity of the data.

  10. Analysis of microgravity space experiments Space Shuttle programmatic safety requirements

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Terlep, Judith A.

    1996-01-01

    This report documents the results of an analysis of microgravity space experiments space shuttle programmatic safety requirements and recommends the creation of a Safety Compliance Data Package (SCDP) Template for both flight and ground processes. These templates detail the programmatic requirements necessary to produce a complete SCDP. The templates were developed from various NASA centers' requirement documents, previously written guidelines on safety data packages, and from personal experiences. The templates are included in the back as part of this report.

  11. Effects of a towaway reporting threshold on crash analysis results

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1994-11-01

    This guidebook is designed to be a hands-on, planner-friendly document that answers hard questions about intermodal management system planning in practice. The guidebook is written from the perspective of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' developmen...

  12. Consent: an event or a memory in lumbar spinal surgery? A multi-centre, multi-specialty prospective study of documentation and patient recall of consent content.

    PubMed

    Lo, William B; McAuley, Ciaran P; Gillies, Martin J; Grover, Patrick J; Pereira, Erlick A C

    2017-11-01

    Prospective, multi-centre, multi-specialty medical notes review and patient interview. The consenting process is an important communication tool which also carries medico-legal implications. While written consent is a pre-requisite before spinal surgery in the UK, the standard and effectiveness of the process have not been assessed previously. This study assesses standard of written consent for elective lumbar decompressive surgery for degenerative disc disease across different regions and specialties in the UK; level of patient recall of the consent content; and identifies factors which affect patient recall. Consent forms of 153 in-patients from 4 centres a, b, c, d were reviewed. Written documentation of intended benefits, alternative treatments and operative risks was assessed. Of them, 108 patients were interviewed within 24 h before or after surgeries to assess recall. The written documentation rates of the operative risks showed significant inter-centre variations in haemorrhage and sphincter disturbance (P = 0.000), but not for others. Analysis of pooled data showed variations in written documentation of risks (P < 0.0005), highest in infection (96.1%) and lowest in recurrence (52.3%). For patient recall of these risks, there was no inter-centre variation. Patients' recall of paralysis as a risk was highest (50.9%) and that of recurrence was lowest (6.5%). Patients <65 years old recalled risks better than those ≥65, significantly so for infection (29.9 vs 9.7%, P = 0.027). Patients consented >14 days compared to <2 days before their surgeries had higher recall for paralysis (65.2 vs 43.7%) and recurrence (17.4 vs 2.8%). Patient recall was independent of consenter grade. Overall, the standard of written consent for elective lumbar spinal decompressive surgery was sub-optimal, which was partly reflected in the poor patient recall. While consenter seniority did not affect patient recall, younger age and longer consent-to-surgery time improved it.

  13. Automated verification of flight software. User's manual

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Saib, S. H.

    1982-01-01

    (Automated Verification of Flight Software), a collection of tools for analyzing source programs written in FORTRAN and AED is documented. The quality and the reliability of flight software are improved by: (1) indented listings of source programs, (2) static analysis to detect inconsistencies in the use of variables and parameters, (3) automated documentation, (4) instrumentation of source code, (5) retesting guidance, (6) analysis of assertions, (7) symbolic execution, (8) generation of verification conditions, and (9) simplification of verification conditions. Use of AVFS in the verification of flight software is described.

  14. From Oral Ceremony to Written Document: The Transitional Language of Anglo-Saxon Wills.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Danet, Brenda; Bogoch, Bryna

    1992-01-01

    Presents theoretical discussion of the emergence of linguistic features of documents that indicate society is moving toward a view of writing as a form of constitutive social action and of written documents as autonomous material objects having a life of their own. Linguistic features of Anglo-Saxon wills are shown to differ from those of modern…

  15. TableSim--A program for analysis of small-sample categorical data.

    Treesearch

    David J. Rugg

    2003-01-01

    Documents a computer program for calculating correct P-values of 1-way and 2-way tables when sample sizes are small. The program is written in Fortran 90; the executable code runs in 32-bit Microsoft-- command line environments.

  16. 19 CFR 351.309 - Written argument.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... 19 Customs Duties 3 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Written argument. 351.309 Section 351.309 Customs... Information and Argument § 351.309 Written argument. (a) Introduction. Written argument may be submitted... these documents. (b) Written argument—(1) In general. In making the final determination in a...

  17. 7 CFR 225.13 - Appeal procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM State Agency Provisions § 225.13 Appeal procedures...) The appellant be allowed the opportunity to review any information upon which the action was based; (4... by filing written documentation with the review official. To be considered, written documentation...

  18. 2002 Controls Design Challenge

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Hess, Ronald A.; Vetter, T. K.; Wells, S. R.

    2002-01-01

    This document is intended to provide the specifications and requirements for a flight control system design challenge. The response to the challenge will involve documenting whether the particular design has met the stated requirements through analysis and computer simulation. The response should be written in the general format of a technical publication with corresponding length limits, e.g., an approximate maximum length of 45 units, with each full-size figure and double-spaced typewritten page constituting one unit.

  19. LEEDS Decision Tools for E-Craft

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2011-02-15

    currently valid 0MB control number. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR FORM TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. 1. REPORT DATE (DD-MM-YYYY) 15-Feb-2011 2. REPORT TYPE Final... RIT has received no feedback regarding which system monitoring would be most beneficial to MSB. TASKS 1. Decision support research Data/analysis...project, a Project Initiation Document (PID) was written by RIT and submitted to MSB for its approval. This document is attached in Appendix A. It

  20. [Understanding of medical information provided during orthognathic surgery consultations].

    PubMed

    Poynard, S; Pare, A; Bonin Goga, B; Laure, B; Goga, D

    2014-06-01

    A prospective study was conducted from November 2012 to May 2013 to assess what patients had understood after their preoperative consultations for orthognathic surgery. We studied the impact of a written document created in the department, containing the information given during the consultation. Fifty patients were asked to complete 2 questionnaires given to the patient the day before surgery. The first was used to assess what the patients had understood; it included 20 multiple-choice questions on information given during consultation and in the written document. For each item, the patient had to check what he thought to be the right answer. Each correct answer was graded at 1 and each incorrect answer or no answer was graded at 0. The maximum score was 20/20. The second was to assess the written document. Each item was graded from 1 to 10 (Likert-type scale). Thirty-two patients answered both questionnaires. The average score for the first was 15.03/20 (P<0.05), significantly higher than the theoretical average set at 10 (P<0.05). The written document was found understandable (score 8.47/10) and information easy to find (score 7.28/10). The document provided answers to the patients' questions (score 7.50/10), using information given during consultation (score 7.56/10). The 2 consultations and the written document helped patients better understand orthognatic care and surgery. Copyright © 2014. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS.

  1. New Curricular Material for Science Classes: How Do Students Evaluate It?

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Freire, Sofia; Faria, Cláudia; Galvão, Cecília; Reis, Pedro

    2013-02-01

    Living in an unpredictable and ever changing society demands from its' citizens the development of complex competencies that challenges school, education and curriculum. PARSEL, a pan-European Project related to science education, emerges as a contribution to curricular development as it proposes a set of teaching-learning materials (modules) in order to make science classes more popular and relevant in the eyes of the students and as such to increase their interest with school science. The goal of this study was to understand how students evaluate those innovative modules. This paper presents data concerning 134 secondary students, collected through interviews, questionnaires and written documents. A quantitative analysis of the data collected through questionnaires was complemented by a qualitative analysis of the data collected by interviews and written documents. Results show that understanding the relationship between science and daily life, participating in practical activities based on problem solving and developing critical thinking and reasoning were the issues most valued by students.

  2. Grants Document-Generation System

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Hairell, Terri; Kreymer, Lev; Martin, Greg; Sheridan, Patrick

    2008-01-01

    The Grants Document-Generation System (GDGS) software allows the generation of official grants documents for distribution to the appropriate parties. The documents are created after the selection and entry of specific data elements and clauses. GDGS is written in Cold Fusion that resides on an SQL2000 database and is housed on-site at Goddard Space Flight Center. It includes access security written around GSFC's (Goddard Space Flight Center's) LIST system, and allows for the entry of Procurement Request information necessary for the generation of the resulting Grant Award.

  3. 50 CFR 228.7 - Direct testimony submitted as written documents.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 50 Wildlife and Fisheries 9 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Direct testimony submitted as written documents. 228.7 Section 228.7 Wildlife and Fisheries NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE, NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE MARINE MAMMALS NOTICE AND HEARING ON SECTION...

  4. Oak Ridge Environmental Information System (OREIS) functional system design document

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

    Birchfield, T.E.; Brown, M.O.; Coleman, P.R.

    1994-03-01

    The OREIS Functional System Design document provides a detailed functional description of the Oak Ridge Environmental Information System (OREIS). It expands the system requirements defined in the OREIS Phase 1-System Definition Document (ES/ER/TM-34). Documentation of OREIS development is based on the Automated Data Processing System Development Methodology, a Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., procedure written to assist in developing scientific and technical computer systems. This document focuses on the development of the functional design of the user interface, which includes the integration of commercial applications software. The data model and data dictionary are summarized briefly; however, the Data Management Planmore » for OREIS (ES/ER/TM-39), a companion document to the Functional System Design document, provides the complete data dictionary and detailed descriptions of the requirements for the data base structure. The OREIS system will provide the following functions, which are executed from a Menu Manager: (1) preferences, (2) view manager, (3) macro manager, (4) data analysis (assisted analysis and unassisted analysis), and (5) spatial analysis/map generation (assisted ARC/INFO and unassisted ARC/INFO). Additional functionality includes interprocess communications, which handle background operations of OREIS.« less

  5. Teaching Challenging Topics with Primary Sources

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Singer, Alan J.

    2012-01-01

    The most common activity in a social studies classroom should be the analysis of primary sources. Students are intrigued and engaged by edited and unedited documents, written statements, transcribed speeches, photographs, pictures, charts, graphs, cartoons, and even material objects. Ideally, the goal of social studies teachers is to prepare…

  6. Delta Pi Epsilon National Conference Book of Readings (1999).

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Delta Pi Epsilon Society, Little Rock, AR.

    This publication contains 22 refereed research papers, 4 refereed action research and classroom application papers, and 3 research training papers from a national conference on promoting excellence in research and teaching for business. The research papers are "Analysis of Executives' Written Documents" (Jennings, Vice); "Assessment…

  7. 32 CFR 651.23 - Environmental impact statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 32 National Defense 4 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 true Environmental impact statement. 651.23 Section...) ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS OF ARMY ACTIONS (AR 200-2) Records and Documents § 651.23 Environmental impact statement. An Environmental Impact statement (EIS) is a detailed written statement required...

  8. A Grammar of Bih

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Nguyen, Tam Thi Minh

    2013-01-01

    Bih is a Chamic (Austronesian) language spoken by approximately 500 people in the Southern highlands of Vietnam. This dissertation is the first descriptive grammar of the language, based on extensive fieldwork and community-based language documentation in Vietnam and written from a functional/typological perspective. The analysis in this work is…

  9. Hot Topics in School Public Relations.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Lange, Lois, Ed.; Young, Jay, Ed.

    This document examines the public relations activities occurring in K-12 and intermediate school districts, needs for other activities, and how Michigan School Public Relations Association (MSPRA) can assist. Written surveys were mailed to 394 K-12 and Intermediate School District (ISD) superintendents. Analysis showed that very few school…

  10. 76 FR 42762 - Final Written Re-Evaluation for Environmental Impact Statement: Sikorsky Memorial Airport...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-07-19

    ... DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Final Written Re-Evaluation for... for Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Stratford, Connecticut. ADDRESSES: The Written Re-Evaluation document... Sikorsky Memorial Airport involving Runway Safety Areas and other airfield improvements. This Written Re...

  11. Using Morphological Awareness Instruction to Improve Written Language Skills

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Apel, Kenn; Werfel, Krystal

    2014-01-01

    Purpose: Written English is a morphophonemic language. Researchers have documented that a conscious awareness of the morphological structure of English morphology is predictive of students' written language skills and that morphological awareness instruction leads to improvements in morphological awareness and in other written language…

  12. Tobacco smoking policies in Australian alcohol and other drug treatment services, agreement between staff awareness and the written policy document.

    PubMed

    Skelton, Eliza; Bonevski, Billie; Tzelepis, Flora; Shakeshaft, Anthony; Guillaumier, Ashleigh; Dunlop, Adrian; McCrabb, Sam; Palazzi, Kerrin

    2017-01-17

    Comprehensive smoke-free policy in the alcohol and other drug (AOD) setting provides an opportunity to reduce tobacco related harms among clients and staff. This study aimed to examine within AOD services: staff awareness of their service's smoking policy compared to the written policy document and staff and service factors associated with accurate awareness of a total ban and perceived enforcement of a total ban. An audit of written tobacco smoking policy documents and an online cross-sectional survey of staff from 31 Australian AOD services. In addition, a contact at each service was interviewed to gather service-related data. Overall, 506 staff participated in the survey (response rate: 57%). Nearly half (46%) perceived their service had a total ban with 54% indicating that this policy was always enforced. Over one-third (37%) reported a partial ban with 48% indicating that this policy was always enforced. The audit of written policies revealed that 19 (61%) services had total bans, 11 (36%) had partial bans and 1 (3%) did not have a written smoking policy. Agreement between staff policy awareness and their service's written policy was moderate (Kappa 0.48) for a total ban and fair (Kappa 0.38) for a partial ban. Age (1 year increase) of staff was associated with higher odds of correctly identifying a total ban at their service. Tobacco smoking within Australian AOD services is mostly regulated by a written policy document. Staff policy awareness was modest and perceived policy enforcement was poor.

  13. Precise Documentation: The Key to Better Software

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Parnas, David Lorge

    The prime cause of the sorry “state of the art” in software development is our failure to produce good design documentation. Poor documentation is the cause of many errors and reduces efficiency in every phase of a software product's development and use. Most software developers believe that “documentation” refers to a collection of wordy, unstructured, introductory descriptions, thousands of pages that nobody wanted to write and nobody trusts. In contrast, Engineers in more traditional disciplines think of precise blueprints, circuit diagrams, and mathematical specifications of component properties. Software developers do not know how to produce precise documents for software. Software developments also think that documentation is something written after the software has been developed. In other fields of Engineering much of the documentation is written before and during the development. It represents forethought not afterthought. Among the benefits of better documentation would be: easier reuse of old designs, better communication about requirements, more useful design reviews, easier integration of separately written modules, more effective code inspection, more effective testing, and more efficient corrections and improvements. This paper explains how to produce and use precise software documentation and illustrate the methods with several examples.

  14. Tools Used to Evaluate Written Medicine and Health Information: Document and User Perspectives

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    Luk, Alice; Aslani, Parisa

    2011-01-01

    This study aims to identify and review tools used to evaluate consumer-oriented written medicine (WMI) and health (WHI) information from a document and user perspective. Articles that met the following inclusion criteria were reviewed: studies evaluating readability, presentation, suitability, quality of WMI/WHI. A total of 152 articles were…

  15. How to Verify Plagiarism of the Paper Written in Macedonian and Translated in Foreign Language?

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    Spiroski, Mirko

    2016-01-01

    AIM: The aim of this study was to show how to verify plagiarism of the paper written in Macedonian and translated in foreign language. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Original article “Ethics in Medical Research Involving Human Subjects”, written in Macedonian, was submitted as an assay-2 for the subject Ethics and published by Ilina Stefanovska, PhD candidate from the Iustinianus Primus Faculty of Law, Ss Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje (UKIM), Skopje, Republic of Macedonia in Fabruary, 2013. Suspected article for plagiarism was published by Prof. Dr. Gordana Panova from the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Goce Delchev, Shtip, Republic of Macedonia in English with the identical title and identical content in International scientific on-line journal “SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGIES”, Publisher “Union of Scientists - Stara Zagora”. RESULTS: Original document (written in Macedonian) was translated with Google Translator; suspected article (published in English pdf file) was converted into Word document, and compared both documents with several programs for plagiarism detection. It was found that both documents are identical in 71%, 78% and 82%, respectively, depending on the computer program used for plagiarism detection. It was obvious that original paper was entirely plagiarised by Prof. Dr. Gordana Panova, including six references from the original paper. CONCLUSION: Plagiarism of the original papers written in Macedonian and translated in other languages can be verified after computerised translation in other languages. Later on, original and translated documents can be compared with available software for plagiarism detection. PMID:27275319

  16. How to Verify Plagiarism of the Paper Written in Macedonian and Translated in Foreign Language?

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    Spiroski, Mirko

    2016-03-15

    The aim of this study was to show how to verify plagiarism of the paper written in Macedonian and translated in foreign language. Original article "Ethics in Medical Research Involving Human Subjects", written in Macedonian, was submitted as an assay-2 for the subject Ethics and published by Ilina Stefanovska, PhD candidate from the Iustinianus Primus Faculty of Law, Ss Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje (UKIM), Skopje, Republic of Macedonia in Fabruary, 2013. Suspected article for plagiarism was published by Prof. Dr. Gordana Panova from the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University Goce Delchev, Shtip, Republic of Macedonia in English with the identical title and identical content in International scientific on-line journal "SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGIES", Publisher "Union of Scientists - Stara Zagora". Original document (written in Macedonian) was translated with Google Translator; suspected article (published in English pdf file) was converted into Word document, and compared both documents with several programs for plagiarism detection. It was found that both documents are identical in 71%, 78% and 82%, respectively, depending on the computer program used for plagiarism detection. It was obvious that original paper was entirely plagiarised by Prof. Dr. Gordana Panova, including six references from the original paper. Plagiarism of the original papers written in Macedonian and translated in other languages can be verified after computerised translation in other languages. Later on, original and translated documents can be compared with available software for plagiarism detection.

  17. Applications of advanced V/STOL aircraft concepts to civil utility missions. Volume 2: Appendices

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    1977-01-01

    The linear performance definition curves for the lift fan aircraft, tilt rotor aircraft, and advanced helicopter are given. The computer program written to perform the mission analysis for this study is also documented, and examples of its use are shown. Methods used to derive the performance coefficients for use in the mission analysis of the lift fan aircraft are described.

  18. 26 CFR 301.6110-1 - Public inspection of written determinations and background file documents.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    .... The text of any written determination issued pursuant to a request postmarked or hand delivered before...(g)) relating to a particular written determination issued pursuant to a request postmarked or hand... 26 Internal Revenue 18 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Public inspection of written determinations and...

  19. 28 CFR 68.3 - Service of complaint, notice of hearing, written orders, and decisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ..., written orders, and decisions. 68.3 Section 68.3 Judicial Administration DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (CONTINUED... DOCUMENT FRAUD § 68.3 Service of complaint, notice of hearing, written orders, and decisions. (a) Service of complaint, notice of hearing, written orders, and decisions shall be made by the Office of the...

  20. 28 CFR 68.3 - Service of complaint, notice of hearing, written orders, and decisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ..., written orders, and decisions. 68.3 Section 68.3 Judicial Administration DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (CONTINUED... DOCUMENT FRAUD § 68.3 Service of complaint, notice of hearing, written orders, and decisions. (a) Service of complaint, notice of hearing, written orders, and decisions shall be made by the Office of the...

  1. 28 CFR 68.3 - Service of complaint, notice of hearing, written orders, and decisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ..., written orders, and decisions. 68.3 Section 68.3 Judicial Administration DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (CONTINUED... DOCUMENT FRAUD § 68.3 Service of complaint, notice of hearing, written orders, and decisions. (a) Service of complaint, notice of hearing, written orders, and decisions shall be made by the Office of the...

  2. 28 CFR 68.3 - Service of complaint, notice of hearing, written orders, and decisions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ..., written orders, and decisions. 68.3 Section 68.3 Judicial Administration DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (CONTINUED... DOCUMENT FRAUD § 68.3 Service of complaint, notice of hearing, written orders, and decisions. (a) Service of complaint, notice of hearing, written orders, and decisions shall be made by the Office of the...

  3. Assessing written communication during interhospital transfers of emergency general surgery patients

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    Harl, Felicity N.R.; Saucke, Megan C.; Greenberg, Caprice C.; Ingraham, Angela M.

    2017-01-01

    Background Poor communication causes fragmented care. Studies of transitions of care within a hospital and on discharge suggest significant communication deficits. Communication during transfers between hospitals has not been well studied. We assessed the written communication provided during interhospital transfers of emergency general surgery patients. We hypothesized that patients are transferred with incomplete documentation from referring facilities. Methods We performed a retrospective review of written communication provided during interhospital transfers to our emergency department (ED) from referring EDs for emergency general surgical evaluation between January 1, 2014 and January 1, 2016. Elements of written communication were abstracted from referring facility documents scanned into the medical record using a standardized abstraction protocol. Descriptive statistics summarized the information communicated. Results A total of 129 patients met inclusion criteria. 87.6% (n = 113) of charts contained referring hospital documents. 42.5% (n = 48) were missing history and physicals. Diagnoses were missing in 9.7% (n = 11). Ninety-one computed tomography scans were performed; a mong 70 with reads, final reads were absent for 70.0% (n = 49). 45 ultrasounds and x-rays were performed; among 27 with reads, final reads were missing for 80.0% (n = 36). Reasons for transfer were missing in 18.6% (n = 21). Referring hospital physicians outside the ED were consulted in 32.7% (n = 37); consultants’ notes were absent in 89.2% (n = 33). In 12.4% (n = 14), referring documents arrived after the patient’s ED arrival and were not part of the original documentation provided. Conclusions This study documents that information important to patient care is often missing in the written communication provided during interhospital transfers. This gap affords a foundation for standardizing provider communication during interhospital transfers. PMID:28624064

  4. Working Words: A User's Guide to Written Communication at Work.

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    Hagston, Jan

    Writing a document that is clear and easy to understand is difficult. This resource book is a guide to making written material easier to read, understand, and use. The guide is targeted at those who write work-place documents--industry or TAFE (Technical and Further Education) trainers, managers, supervisors, union representatives or writers of…

  5. Organizational Responses to External Demands: Strategies Employed by Superintendents in Developing and Implementing State Mandated Improvement Plans.

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    Wills, Frances G.

    Strategies utilized by district superintendents to implement school improvement plans in response to state-mandated change are examined in this report. Methodology involved document analysis of written plans and interviews with 30 Maine superintendents and assistant superintendents who were identified as successful developers of school improvement…

  6. NHEXAS PHASE I ARIZONA STUDY--STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR ANALYSIS OF ACTIVE VOC SAMPLES (BCO-L-19.0)

    EPA Science Inventory

    This abstract is included for completeness of documentation. The technique described in the SOP title was planned in writing the QSIP. It was subsequently not used, and the SOP was not written.

    The National Human Exposure Assessment Survey (NHEXAS) is a federal interagency r...

  7. Teaching Job Search Written and Oral Communication Skills through an Integrated Approach

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    Addams, Lon; Woodbury, Denise

    2009-01-01

    Business educators understand the value of improving students' written and oral communication skills. However, too often assignments used to develop these important skills are taught in isolation. The purpose of this article is to enhance a student's written and oral skills by integrating all aspects of the job search written documents and…

  8. 49 CFR 386.37 - Discovery.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... methods: Depositions upon oral examination or written questions; written interrogatories; request for production of documents or other evidence for inspection and other purposes; physical and mental examinations...

  9. 10 CFR 2.813 - Written communications.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 1 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Written communications. 2.813 Section 2.813 Energy NUCLEAR... written communications from the applicant to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission concerning the regulations...: ATTN: Document Control Desk, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; by hand...

  10. 10 CFR 2.813 - Written communications.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 1 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Written communications. 2.813 Section 2.813 Energy NUCLEAR... written communications from the applicant to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission concerning the regulations...: ATTN: Document Control Desk, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; by hand...

  11. 10 CFR 2.813 - Written communications.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 1 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Written communications. 2.813 Section 2.813 Energy NUCLEAR... written communications from the applicant to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission concerning the regulations...: ATTN: Document Control Desk, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; by hand...

  12. A Discovered Ducal Seal Does Not Belong to the Incorporation Charter for the City of Krakow Solving the Mystery Using Genetic Methods.

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    Lech, Tomasz

    2016-01-01

    The Incorporation Charter for the city of Krakow, the former capital of Poland, is one of the most valuable documents stored in the National Archives in Krakow. The document, which was written in 1257 on parchment, grants Krakow the Magdeburg rights and regulates its legal, statutory, economic and settlement-related aspects. The Charter was placed in the National Register of the Memory of the World UNESCO programme in 2014. A ducal seal, considered to be the lost seal detached from the Incorporation Charter, was found in the sphragistic collection after nearly 500 years. Unfortunately, it was uncertain whether the seal in question was indeed the missing part of the document. The aim of the study presented below was to solve this mystery. For this purpose, the parchment on which the Incorporation Charter was written was compared with the fragment of the parchment attached to the discovered seal. The study involved the analysis of selected mitochondrial DNA sequences and additional analysis at the level of nuclear DNA using microsatellite markers in the form of 11 STR (Short Tandem Repeat) loci, to identify the species and individual whose skin had been used to make the parchment. This analysis revealed that seal and parchment was from different individuals and thereby discovered that the seal was never a part of the Incorporation Charter. The study is further an example of informative DNA preservation in cultural heritage objects.

  13. Leveraging Wikipedia knowledge to classify multilingual biomedical documents.

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    Antonio Mouriño García, Marcos; Pérez Rodríguez, Roberto; Anido Rifón, Luis

    2018-05-02

    This article presents a classifier that leverages Wikipedia knowledge to represent documents as vectors of concepts weights, and analyses its suitability for classifying biomedical documents written in any language when it is trained only with English documents. We propose the cross-language concept matching technique, which relies on Wikipedia interlanguage links to convert concept vectors between languages. The performance of the classifier is compared to a classifier based on machine translation, and two classifiers based on MetaMap. To perform the experiments, we created two multilingual corpus. The first one, Multi-Lingual UVigoMED (ML-UVigoMED) is composed of 23,647 Wikipedia documents about biomedical topics written in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Galician, Romanian, and Icelandic. The second one, English-French-Spanish-German UVigoMED (EFSG-UVigoMED) is composed of 19,210 biomedical abstract extracted from MEDLINE written in English, French, Spanish, and German. The performance of the approach proposed is superior to any of the state-of-the art classifier in the benchmark. We conclude that leveraging Wikipedia knowledge is of great advantage in tasks of multilingual classification of biomedical documents. Copyright © 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

  14. 10 CFR 50.4 - Written communications.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 1 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Written communications. 50.4 Section 50.4 Energy NUCLEAR... written communications from the applicant or licensee to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission concerning the...: Document Control Desk, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; by hand delivery to...

  15. 10 CFR 50.4 - Written communications.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 1 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Written communications. 50.4 Section 50.4 Energy NUCLEAR... written communications from the applicant or licensee to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission concerning the...: Document Control Desk, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; by hand delivery to...

  16. Work-In-Progress Peer Consult on EPA's Multimedia ...

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    This document is a compilation of responses from four external peer reviewers on EPA's "Multimedia Exposure Analysis to Inform a Public Health-Based Value for Lead in Drinking Water." It was delivered by Versar, Inc. under contract number EP-C-12-045 Task Order 91. Peer review report compiled, written and delivered by Versar, Inc to EPA.

  17. Fulbright Summer Seminars Abroad Program 1991. China: Tradition and Transformation. Curriculum Projects.

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    National Committee on United States-China Relations, New York, NY.

    Written by U.S. teachers who traveled to China in 1991, this document contains a compilation of curriculum projects about China. The projects include: "China Via the Five Fundamental Themes of Geography" (S. Cassady); "Jiemei (Sister): An Analysis of the History and Role of Women in the People's Republic of China" (M.…

  18. Writing Material in Chemical Physics Research: The Laboratory Notebook as Locus of Technical and Textual Integration

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    Wickman, Chad

    2010-01-01

    This article, drawing on ethnographic study in a chemical physics research facility, explores how notebooks are used and produced in the conduct of laboratory science. Data include written field notes of laboratory activity; visual documentation of "in situ" writing processes; analysis of inscriptions, texts, and material artifacts produced in the…

  19. Brain Drain in the Rust Belt: Can Educational Reform Help to Build Civic Capacity in Struggling Communities?

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    Mitra, Dana L.; Movit, Marcela; Frick, William

    2008-01-01

    City leaders increasingly have hoped that school reform can spark a renaissance in struggling communities. Using the lens of building civic capacity, this article examines efforts to revitalize "Milltown"--a small urban community that has been devastated by the loss of manufacturing jobs. Analysis of interview and written documents identifies…

  20. Econ's optimal decision model of wheat production and distribution-documentation

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    1977-01-01

    The report documents the computer programs written to implement the ECON optical decision model. The programs were written in APL, an extremely compact and powerful language particularly well suited to this model, which makes extensive use of matrix manipulations. The algorithms used are presented and listings of and descriptive information on the APL programs used are given. Possible changes in input data are also given.

  1. 76 FR 58279 - Animal Drug User Fee Act; Public Meeting; Request for Comments

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    2011-09-20

    ... electronic or written comments regarding this document. Submit electronic comments to http://www.regulations.gov . Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA- 305), Food and Drug... electronic or written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (see Comments). It is only necessary to...

  2. Development of Innovative Design Processor

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    Park, Y.S.; Park, C.O.

    2004-07-01

    The nuclear design analysis requires time-consuming and erroneous model-input preparation, code run, output analysis and quality assurance process. To reduce human effort and improve design quality and productivity, Innovative Design Processor (IDP) is being developed. Two basic principles of IDP are the document-oriented design and the web-based design. The document-oriented design is that, if the designer writes a design document called active document and feeds it to a special program, the final document with complete analysis, table and plots is made automatically. The active documents can be written with ordinary HTML editors or created automatically on the web, which ismore » another framework of IDP. Using the proper mix-up of server side and client side programming under the LAMP (Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP) environment, the design process on the web is modeled as a design wizard style so that even a novice designer makes the design document easily. This automation using the IDP is now being implemented for all the reload design of Korea Standard Nuclear Power Plant (KSNP) type PWRs. The introduction of this process will allow large reduction in all reload design efforts of KSNP and provide a platform for design and R and D tasks of KNFC. (authors)« less

  3. Assessing written communication during interhospital transfers of emergency general surgery patients.

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    Harl, Felicity N R; Saucke, Megan C; Greenberg, Caprice C; Ingraham, Angela M

    2017-06-15

    Poor communication causes fragmented care. Studies of transitions of care within a hospital and on discharge suggest significant communication deficits. Communication during transfers between hospitals has not been well studied. We assessed the written communication provided during interhospital transfers of emergency general surgery patients. We hypothesized that patients are transferred with incomplete documentation from referring facilities. We performed a retrospective review of written communication provided during interhospital transfers to our emergency department (ED) from referring EDs for emergency general surgical evaluation between January 1, 2014 and January 1, 2016. Elements of written communication were abstracted from referring facility documents scanned into the medical record using a standardized abstraction protocol. Descriptive statistics summarized the information communicated. A total of 129 patients met inclusion criteria. 87.6% (n = 113) of charts contained referring hospital documents. 42.5% (n = 48) were missing history and physicals. Diagnoses were missing in 9.7% (n = 11). Ninety-one computed tomography scans were performed; among 70 with reads, final reads were absent for 70.0% (n = 49). 45 ultrasounds and x-rays were performed; among 27 with reads, final reads were missing for 80.0% (n = 36). Reasons for transfer were missing in 18.6% (n = 21). Referring hospital physicians outside the ED were consulted in 32.7% (n = 37); consultants' notes were absent in 89.2% (n = 33). In 12.4% (n = 14), referring documents arrived after the patient's ED arrival and were not part of the original documentation provided. This study documents that information important to patient care is often missing in the written communication provided during interhospital transfers. This gap affords a foundation for standardizing provider communication during interhospital transfers. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

  4. Documentation for a Structural Optimization Procedure Developed Using the Engineering Analysis Language (EAL)

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Martin, Carl J., Jr.

    1996-01-01

    This report describes a structural optimization procedure developed for use with the Engineering Analysis Language (EAL) finite element analysis system. The procedure is written primarily in the EAL command language. Three external processors which are written in FORTRAN generate equivalent stiffnesses and evaluate stress and local buckling constraints for the sections. Several built-up structural sections were coded into the design procedures. These structural sections were selected for use in aircraft design, but are suitable for other applications. Sensitivity calculations use the semi-analytic method, and an extensive effort has been made to increase the execution speed and reduce the storage requirements. There is also an approximate sensitivity update method included which can significantly reduce computational time. The optimization is performed by an implementation of the MINOS V5.4 linear programming routine in a sequential liner programming procedure.

  5. Wind Energy Conversion System Analysis Model (WECSAM) computer program documentation

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Downey, W. T.; Hendrick, P. L.

    1982-07-01

    Described is a computer-based wind energy conversion system analysis model (WECSAM) developed to predict the technical and economic performance of wind energy conversion systems (WECS). The model is written in CDC FORTRAN V. The version described accesses a data base containing wind resource data, application loads, WECS performance characteristics, utility rates, state taxes, and state subsidies for a six state region (Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana). The model is designed for analysis at the county level. The computer model includes a technical performance module and an economic evaluation module. The modules can be run separately or together. The model can be run for any single user-selected county within the region or looped automatically through all counties within the region. In addition, the model has a restart capability that allows the user to modify any data-base value written to a scratch file prior to the technical or economic evaluation.

  6. An Exploratory Study of Neuro Linguistic Programming and Communication Anxiety

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    1993-12-01

    Discover The Learning Advantage. The first seven chapters were written as a trade book with the appendix as a research companion document. The purpose of...and Frank Pucelik, Magic Demystified, Metamorphous Press, 1982. Lofland, Donald John, Powerlearning(RTM): Discover the Learning Advantage, PhD...50 B. ANALYSIS OF QUESTIONNAIRE DATA ................... 54 C. FOLLOW UP INTERVIEWS ........................... 58 V. SUMMARY, LESSONS LEARNED

  7. "Surplus Suffering": Differences between Organizational Understandings of Asperger's Syndrome and Those People Who Claim the "Disorder"

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    Clarke, Juanne; van Amerom, Gudrun

    2007-01-01

    This paper presents the results of a content, frame and discourse analysis of Internet sites concerned with Asperger's syndrome (AS). It investigated blogs written by people who have been diagnosed with AS, as well as organizations devoted to the support of people with AS and their families. The findings document the different and even…

  8. An Analysis of Pre-Service Elementary School Teachers' Skills in Geometrical Drawing Using Isometric Paper

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    Toptas, Veli; Karaca, Elif Tugçe

    2017-01-01

    The aim of this study was to determine pre-service elementary school teachers' capabilities of deciding the viewpoint and perspective in geometrical drawing. The study examined geometrical drawings the participants did on isometric paper. This is a case study, a qualitative study method, and the study data were analyzed using written documents.…

  9. Creating history: documents and patient participation in nurse-patient interviews.

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    Jones, Aled

    2009-09-01

    Strongly worded directives regarding the need for increased patient participation during nursing interaction with patients have recently appeared in a range of 'best-practice' documents. This paper focuses on one area of nurse-patient communication, the hospital admission interview, which has been put forward as an ideal arena for increased patient participation. It uses data from a total of 27 admission interviews, extensive periods of participant observation and analysis of nursing records to examine how hospital admission interviews are performed by nurses and patients. Analysis shows that topics discussed during admission closely follow the layout of the admission document which nurses complete during the interview. Whilst it is tempting to describe the admission document as a 'super technological power' in influencing the interaction and restricting patient participation, this analysis attempts a more rounded reading of the data. Findings demonstrate that, whilst opportunities for patient participation were rare, admission interviews are complex interactional episodes that often belie simplistic or prescriptive guidance regarding interaction between nurses and patients. In particular, issue is taken with the lack of contextual and conceptual clarity with which best-practice guidelines are written.

  10. Forty-Five Years of Civil Litigation Against Canadian Psychiatrists: An Empirical Pilot Study

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    Luther, Glen; Gutheil, Thomas G.

    2016-01-01

    Objectives: To extract the themes pertaining to prudent psychiatric practice from written court judgments in Canada. Methods: We searched the medical and legal literature for cases involving civil litigation against Canadian psychiatrist and reviewed all available written judgments. We completed a thematic analysis of the civil actions against psychiatrists as conveyed by those written court judgments. We classified the cases according to the disposal status and the essential lessons from the decisions on standard of care and practice by Canadian psychiatrists. Results: Forty such cases were identified as involving psychiatrists over a 45-year period. A subgroup included those dealing with limitation periods and disclosure applications. Thirty of the 40 cases (75%) were decided in favour of the defendant psychiatrists, including 2 dismissed for running over the limitation period. The cases that actually went to trial suggest that documentation and obtaining second opinions are protective against claims of negligence. Inpatient cases resulting in successful litigation against psychiatrists involved fatal outcomes, but not all fatal outcomes led to successful litigation. Conclusions: The key lessons from these cases are the importance and relevance of regular best clinical practices, such as documentation, obtaining second opinions, following guidelines, and balancing competencies in the expert and manager or advocate roles. Incorporating these practices should allay concerns about litigation against psychiatrists. PMID:27253702

  11. Forty-Five Years of Civil Litigation Against Canadian Psychiatrists: An Empirical Pilot Study.

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    Mela, Mansfield; Luther, Glen; Gutheil, Thomas G

    2016-02-01

    To extract the themes pertaining to prudent psychiatric practice from written court judgments in Canada. We searched the medical and legal literature for cases involving civil litigation against Canadian psychiatrist and reviewed all available written judgments. We completed a thematic analysis of the civil actions against psychiatrists as conveyed by those written court judgments. We classified the cases according to the disposal status and the essential lessons from the decisions on standard of care and practice by Canadian psychiatrists. Forty such cases were identified as involving psychiatrists over a 45-year period. A subgroup included those dealing with limitation periods and disclosure applications. Thirty of the 40 cases (75%) were decided in favour of the defendant psychiatrists, including 2 dismissed for running over the limitation period. The cases that actually went to trial suggest that documentation and obtaining second opinions are protective against claims of negligence. Inpatient cases resulting in successful litigation against psychiatrists involved fatal outcomes, but not all fatal outcomes led to successful litigation. The key lessons from these cases are the importance and relevance of regular best clinical practices, such as documentation, obtaining second opinions, following guidelines, and balancing competencies in the expert and manager or advocate roles. Incorporating these practices should allay concerns about litigation against psychiatrists. © The Author(s) 2015.

  12. 75 FR 22770 - National Electric Transmission Congestion Study

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    ... Study is available at http://www.oe.energy.gov . DATES: Written comments may be filed electronically in.... Copies of written comments received and other relevant documents and information may be reviewed at http...

  13. Integrated Reconfigurable Intelligent Systems (IRIS) for Complex Naval Systems

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    2009-12-31

    written. The new implementation supports the XML dialect called dashML. The plug-in is written in Java script using a flexible extension of the...human in the loop control was improved and documented, and the script for integration was developed; further study on theoretical framework for...reference damage controller was developed and tested; the model of human in the loop control was improved and documented, and the script for integrating

  14. The Effect of Bilingual Term List Size on Dictionary-Based Cross-Language Information Retrieval

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2006-01-01

    The Effect of Bilingual Term List Size on Dictionary -Based Cross-Language Information Retrieval Dina Demner-Fushman Department of Computer Science... dictionary -based Cross-Language Information Retrieval (CLIR), in which the goal is to find documents written in one natural language based on queries that...in which the documents are written. In dictionary -based CLIR techniques, the princi- pal source of translation knowledge is a translation lexicon

  15. Transition to Postsecondary: New Documentation Guidance for Access to Accommodations

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    Klotz, Mary Beth

    2012-01-01

    The Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) recently developed a conceptual framework that substantially revises its guidance for disability documentation for accommodations in higher education settings. This new document, "Supporting Accommodation Requests: Guidance on Documentation Practices," was written in response to the…

  16. Robust binarization of degraded document images using heuristics

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    Parker, Jon; Frieder, Ophir; Frieder, Gideon

    2013-12-01

    Historically significant documents are often discovered with defects that make them difficult to read and analyze. This fact is particularly troublesome if the defects prevent software from performing an automated analysis. Image enhancement methods are used to remove or minimize document defects, improve software performance, and generally make images more legible. We describe an automated, image enhancement method that is input page independent and requires no training data. The approach applies to color or greyscale images with hand written script, typewritten text, images, and mixtures thereof. We evaluated the image enhancement method against the test images provided by the 2011 Document Image Binarization Contest (DIBCO). Our method outperforms all 2011 DIBCO entrants in terms of average F1 measure - doing so with a significantly lower variance than top contest entrants. The capability of the proposed method is also illustrated using select images from a collection of historic documents stored at Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Israel.

  17. 'This is my story, how I remember it': In-depth analysis of Dignity Therapy documents from a study of Dignity Therapy for people with early stage dementia.

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    Johnston, Bridget; Lawton, Sally; Pringle, Jan

    2017-07-01

    Dementia is a progressive condition that impacts on individuals, families and care professionals. Maintaining quality of life through engagement with the person with dementia is an important part of their care. Dignity Therapy is an interactive, psychotherapeutic intervention that uses a trained dignity therapist to guide the person with dementia through an interview that then creates a written legacy called a generativity document. This can provide knowledge to inform care, as the condition progresses. Generativity documents were analysed using framework analysis. Main themes from the analysis were origin of values, essence and affirmation of self, forgiveness and resolution and existentialism/ meaning of life. These themes provide evidence of the type, scope and contribution that information generated from Dignity Therapy can make to the care and support of people with dementia. They provide information about the values, self-identity and the people and events that have been important to them and influenced their lives.

  18. Seventeenth-century experimenta, magisterial formulae and the ‘animal alkahest’: new documents found in Royal Society archives

    PubMed Central

    Alfonso-Goldfarb, Ana Maria; Ferraz, Márcia Helena Mendes; Rattansi, Piyo M.

    2015-01-01

    In this paper we present three newly rediscovered documents from the Royal Society archives that, together with the four described in our previous publications, constitute a set on a cognate theme. The documents were written by, or addressed to, members of the early Royal Society, and their subject is several magisterial formulae, including J. B. van Helmont's alkahest and Ludus. In addition to the interest in those formulae as medicines for various grave illnesses, our analysis showed that some seventeenth-century scholars sought to explain operations of the animal body by invoking similar but natural substances, while attempting to assimilate the latest anatomical discoveries into a novel framework. The complete set of documents sheds some new light on the interests of seventeenth-century networks of scholars concerned with experimenta. PMID:26665488

  19. The Role of Emotions in Fieldwork: A Self-Study of Family Research in a Corrections Setting

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Arditti, Joyce A.; Joest, Karen S.; Lambert-Shute, Jennifer; Walker, Latanya

    2010-01-01

    In this study, we document a reflexive process via bracketing techniques and the development of a conceptual map in order to better understand how emotions that arise in the field can inform research design, implementation, and results. We conducted a content analysis of field notes written by a team of researchers who administered an interview to…

  20. 50 CFR 300.185 - Documentation, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for consignment documents and re-export...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... issuing country must be written legibly and indelibly on the outside of the package. (ix) Customs forms... permit holder must email, fax, or mail a copy of the completed consignment document and re-export...

  1. Completion of hand-written surgical consent forms is frequently suboptimal and could be improved by using electronically generated, procedure-specific forms.

    PubMed

    St John, E R; Scott, A J; Irvine, T E; Pakzad, F; Leff, D R; Layer, G T

    2017-08-01

    Completion of hand-written consent forms for surgical procedures may suffer from missing or inaccurate information, poor legibility and high variability. We audited the completion of hand-written consent forms and trialled a web-based application to generate modifiable, procedure-specific consent forms. The investigation comprised two phases at separate UK hospitals. In phase one, the completion of individual responses in hand-written consent forms for a variety of procedures were prospectively audited. Responses were categorised into three domains (patient details, procedure details and patient sign-off) that were considered "failed" if a contained element was not correct and legible. Phase two was confined to a breast surgical unit where hand-written consent forms were assessed as for phase one and interrogated for missing complications by two independent experts. An electronic consent platform was introduced and electronically-produced consent forms assessed. In phase one, 99 hand-written consent forms were assessed and the domain failure rates were: patient details 10%; procedure details 30%; and patient sign-off 27%. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was the most common procedure (7/99) but there was significant variability in the documentation of complications: 12 in total, a median of 6 and a range of 2-9. In phase two, 44% (27/61) of hand-written forms were missing essential complications. There were no domain failures amongst 29 electronically-produced consent forms and no variability in the documentation of potential complications. Completion of hand-written consent forms suffers from wide variation and is frequently suboptimal. Electronically-produced, procedure-specific consent forms can improve the quality and consistency of consent documentation. Copyright © 2015 Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (Scottish charity number SC005317) and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

  2. 14 CFR 16.3 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    .... Unless otherwise noted, mail also means electronic mail containing PDF copies of pleadings or documents... § 16.1 and any regulation, agreement, or document of conveyance issued or made under that statute... Civil Rights. Complainant means the person submitting a complaint. Complaint means a written document...

  3. 46 CFR 201.6 - Documents in foreign languages.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 46 Shipping 8 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Documents in foreign languages. 201.6 Section 201.6... PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE General Information (Rule 1) § 201.6 Documents in foreign languages. Every document, exhibit, or other paper written in a language other than English and filed with the Administration or...

  4. 46 CFR 502.7 - Documents in foreign languages.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 46 Shipping 9 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Documents in foreign languages. 502.7 Section 502.7... General Information § 502.7 Documents in foreign languages. Every document, exhibit, or other paper written in a language other than English and filed with the Commission or offered in evidence in any...

  5. 46 CFR 201.6 - Documents in foreign languages.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 46 Shipping 8 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Documents in foreign languages. 201.6 Section 201.6... PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE General Information (Rule 1) § 201.6 Documents in foreign languages. Every document, exhibit, or other paper written in a language other than English and filed with the Administration or...

  6. 47 CFR 1.355 - Documents in foreign language.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 47 Telecommunication 1 2011-10-01 2011-10-01 false Documents in foreign language. 1.355 Section 1... Proceedings Evidence § 1.355 Documents in foreign language. Every document, exhibit, or other paper written in a language other than English, which shall be filed in any proceeding, or in response to any order...

  7. 5 CFR 575.108 - Approval criteria and written determination.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... REGULATIONS RECRUITMENT, RELOCATION, AND RETENTION INCENTIVES; SUPERVISORY DIFFERENTIALS; AND EXTENDED ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVES Recruitment Incentives § 575.108 Approval criteria and written determination. (a) For each determination to pay a recruitment incentive under this subpart, an agency must document in...

  8. 7 CFR 652.35 - State Conservationist decision.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... technical service provider, the technical service provider will be given written notice of that... technical service provider's written response and supporting documentation. Both a copy of the decision and..., DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SUPPORT ACTIVITIES TECHNICAL SERVICE PROVIDER ASSISTANCE Decertification § 652.35...

  9. 10 CFR 490.704 - Procedures and documentation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 3 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Procedures and documentation. 490.704 Section 490.704 Energy DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ENERGY CONSERVATION ALTERNATIVE FUEL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Biodiesel Fuel... include written documentation stating the quantity of biodiesel purchased, for the given model year, for...

  10. 10 CFR 490.704 - Procedures and documentation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 3 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Procedures and documentation. 490.704 Section 490.704 Energy DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ENERGY CONSERVATION ALTERNATIVE FUEL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Biodiesel Fuel... include written documentation stating the quantity of biodiesel purchased, for the given model year, for...

  11. 10 CFR 490.704 - Procedures and documentation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 3 2011-01-01 2011-01-01 false Procedures and documentation. 490.704 Section 490.704 Energy DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ENERGY CONSERVATION ALTERNATIVE FUEL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Biodiesel Fuel... include written documentation stating the quantity of biodiesel purchased, for the given model year, for...

  12. 10 CFR 490.704 - Procedures and documentation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 3 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Procedures and documentation. 490.704 Section 490.704 Energy DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ENERGY CONSERVATION ALTERNATIVE FUEL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Biodiesel Fuel... include written documentation stating the quantity of biodiesel purchased, for the given model year, for...

  13. 10 CFR 490.704 - Procedures and documentation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 3 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Procedures and documentation. 490.704 Section 490.704 Energy DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ENERGY CONSERVATION ALTERNATIVE FUEL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Biodiesel Fuel... include written documentation stating the quantity of biodiesel purchased, for the given model year, for...

  14. Semiotics, Information Science, Documents and Computers.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Warner, Julian

    1990-01-01

    Discusses the relationship and value of semiotics to the established domains of information science. Highlights include documentation; computer operations; the language of computing; automata theory; linguistics; speech and writing; and the written language as a unifying principle for the document and the computer. (93 references) (LRW)

  15. Key principles to guide development of consumer medicine information--content analysis of information design texts.

    PubMed

    Raynor, David K; Dickinson, David

    2009-04-01

    Effective written consumer medicines information is essential to support safe and effective medicine taking, but the wording and layout of currently provided materials do not meet patients' needs. To identify principles from the wider discipline of information design for use by health professionals when developing or assessing written drug information for patients. Six experts in information design nominated texts on best practice in information design applicable to consumer medicines information. A content analysis identified key principles that were tabulated to bring out key themes. Six texts that met the inclusion criteria, were identified, and content analysis indentified 4 themes: words, type, lines, and layout. Within these main themes, there were 24 subthemes. Selected principles relating to these subthemes were: use short familiar words, short sentences, and short headings that stand out from the text; use a conversational tone of voice, addressing the reader as "you"; use a large type size while retaining sufficient white space; use bullet points to organize lists; use unjustified text (ragged right) and bold, lower-case text for emphasis. Pictures or graphics do not necessarily improve a document. Applying the good information design principles identified to written consumer medicines information could support health professionals when developing and assessing drug information for patients.

  16. Network analysis of named entity co-occurrences in written texts

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Amancio, Diego Raphael

    2016-06-01

    The use of methods borrowed from statistics and physics to analyze written texts has allowed the discovery of unprecedent patterns of human behavior and cognition by establishing links between models features and language structure. While current models have been useful to unveil patterns via analysis of syntactical and semantical networks, only a few works have probed the relevance of investigating the structure arising from the relationship between relevant entities such as characters, locations and organizations. In this study, we represent entities appearing in the same context as a co-occurrence network, where links are established according to a null model based on random, shuffled texts. Computational simulations performed in novels revealed that the proposed model displays interesting topological features, such as the small world feature, characterized by high values of clustering coefficient. The effectiveness of our model was verified in a practical pattern recognition task in real networks. When compared with traditional word adjacency networks, our model displayed optimized results in identifying unknown references in texts. Because the proposed representation plays a complementary role in characterizing unstructured documents via topological analysis of named entities, we believe that it could be useful to improve the characterization of written texts (and related systems), specially if combined with traditional approaches based on statistical and deeper paradigms.

  17. UIC at TREC 2008 Blog Track

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2008-11-01

    T or more words, where T is a threshold that is empirically set to 300 in the experiment. The second rule aims to remove pornographic documents...Some blog documents are embedded with pornographic words to attract search traffic. We identify a list of pornographic words. Given a blog document, all...document, this document is considered pornographic spam, and is discarded. The third rule removes documents written in foreign languages. We count the

  18. 10 CFR 501.11 - Address for filing documents.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 4 2012-01-01 2012-01-01 false Address for filing documents. 501.11 Section 501.11 Energy DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (CONTINUED) ALTERNATE FUELS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SANCTIONS General Provisions § 501.11 Address for filing documents. Send all petitions, self-certifications and written...

  19. Program Helps Standardize Documentation Of Software

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Howe, G.

    1994-01-01

    Intelligent Documentation Management System, IDMS, computer program developed to assist project managers in implementing information system documentation standard known as NASA-STD-2100-91, NASA STD, COS-10300, of NASA's Software Management and Assurance Program. Standard consists of data-item descriptions or templates, each of which governs particular component of software documentation. IDMS helps program manager in tailoring documentation standard to project. Written in C language.

  20. 16 CFR 436.1 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    .... (e) Financial performance representation means any representation, including any oral, written, or... seller promises or represents, orally or in writing, that: (1) The franchisee will obtain the right to... commercial symbols. (w) Written or in writing means any document or information in printed form or in any...

  1. System Error Budgets, Target Distributions and Hitting Performance Estimates for General-Purpose Rifles and Sniper Rifles of 7.62 x 51 mm and Larger Calibers

    DTIC Science & Technology

    1990-05-01

    CLASSIFICATION AUTPOVITY 3. DISTRIBUTION IAVAILABILITY OF REPORT 2b. P OCLASSIFICATION/OOWNGRADING SC14DULE Approved for public release; distribution 4...in the Red Book should obtain a copy of the Engineering Design Handbook, Army Weapon System Analysis, Part One, DARCOM- P 706-101, November 1977; a...companion volume: Army Weapon System Analysis, Part Two, DARCOM- P 706-102, October 1979, also makes worthwhile study. Both of these documents, written by

  2. 45 CFR 79.20 - Disclosure of documents.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 45 Public Welfare 1 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 false Disclosure of documents. 79.20 Section 79.20 Public Welfare DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES GENERAL ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES § 79.20 Disclosure of documents. (a) Upon written request to the reviewing official, the defendant...

  3. 6 CFR 13.20 - Disclosure of Documents.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... 6 Domestic Security 1 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Disclosure of Documents. 13.20 Section 13.20 Domestic Security DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES § 13.20 Disclosure of Documents. (a) Upon written request to the Reviewing Official, the Defendant may...

  4. 5 CFR 1216.203 - Filing requirements for litigants seeking documents or testimony.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... documents or testimony. 1216.203 Section 1216.203 Administrative Personnel MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD... OFFICIAL RECORDS IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Demands or Requests for Testimony and Production of Documents § 1216... written request must contain the following information: (1) The caption of the legal proceeding, docket...

  5. LExTeS: Link Extraction and Testing Suite

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Ryan, P. W.

    2017-11-01

    LExTeS (Link Extraction and Testing Suite) extracts hyperlinks from PDF documents, tests the extracted links to see which are broken, and tabulates the results. Though written to support a particular set of PDF documents, the dataset and scripts can be edited for use on other documents.

  6. 76 FR 33365 - Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement: Document-Tools for Implementing Inmate Behavior...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-06-08

    ...: Document--Tools for Implementing Inmate Behavior Management; Setting Measurable Goals AGENCY: National... elements of inmate behavior management (IBM), as defined by NIC. This document will be written in the context of inmate behavior management, which is described under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below. This...

  7. 2000 report on the value pricing pilot program

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1997-05-01

    This document has been written to provide information on how to apply principles of geotechnical earthquake engineering to planning, design, and retrofit of highway facilities. Geotechnical earthquake engineering topics discussed in this document inc...

  8. Receiver design, performance analysis, and evaluation for space-borne laser altimeters and space-to-space laser ranging systems

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Davidson, Frederic M.; Sun, Xiaoli; Field, Christopher T.

    1994-01-01

    This interim report consists of two reports: 'Space Radiation Effects on Si APDs for GLAS' and 'Computer Simulation of Avalanche Photodiode and Preamplifier Output for Laser Altimeters.' The former contains a detailed description of our proton radiation test of Si APD's performed at the Brookhaven National Laboratory. The latter documents the computer program subroutines which were written for the upgrade of NASA's GLAS simulator.

  9. Annotated Catalog of Bilingual Vocational Training Materials.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Miranda (L.) and Associates, Bethesda, MD.

    This catalog contains annotations for 170 bilingual vocational training materials. Most of the materials are written in English, but materials written in 13 source languages and directed toward speakers of 17 target languages are provided. Annotations are provided for the following different types of documents: administrative, assessment and…

  10. 49 CFR 591.6 - Documents accompanying declarations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... advance of such importation, a written request to the Administrator containing a full and complete... equipment pursuant to those sections shall submit, in advance of such importation, a written request to the... historical or technological interest. The importer shall also provide a statement that, until the vehicle is...

  11. 17 CFR 36.3 - Exempt commercial markets.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ..., contract or transaction performs a significant price discovery function and to receive written data, views... persons. Any such written data, views and arguments shall be filed with the Secretary of the Commission... results and contingency or disaster recovery plans; (iv) A copy of any documents pertaining to or...

  12. A Feature-Reinforcement-Based Approach for Supporting Poly-Lingual Category Integration

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Wei, Chih-Ping; Chen, Chao-Chi; Cheng, Tsang-Hsiang; Yang, Christopher C.

    Document-category integration (or category integration for short) is fundamental to many e-commerce applications, including information integration along supply chains and information aggregation by intermediaries. Because of the trend of globalization, the requirement for category integration has been extended from monolingual to poly-lingual settings. Poly-lingual category integration (PLCI) aims to integrate two document catalogs, each of which consists of documents written in a mix of languages. Several category integration techniques have been proposed in the literature, but these techniques focus only on monolingual category integration rather than PLCI. In this study, we propose a feature-reinforcement-based PLCI (namely, FR-PLCI) technique that takes into account the master documents of all languages when integrating source documents (in the source catalog) written in a specific language into the master catalog. Using the monolingual category integration (MnCI) technique as a performance benchmark, our empirical evaluation results show that our proposed FR-PLCI technique achieves better integration accuracy than MnCI does in both English and Chinese category integration tasks.

  13. Final Report from the External Peer Review of the IRIS ...

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    This document is the final report for the 2004 external peer review for the EPA IRIS Reassessment of the Inhalation Carcinogenicity of Naphthalene, prepared by the Office of Research and Development's National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA), for the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Database. A panel of external peer reviewers met to discuss the IRIS report and their responses to the charge questions on July 30, 2004. This document contains the final written comments of the external peer reviewers. This document is the final report for the 2004 external peer review for the IRIS Reassessment of the Inhalation Carcinogenicity of Naphthalene, prepared by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA), for the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). A panel of external peer reviewers met to discuss their responses to the charge questions on July 30, 2004. This document contains the final written comments of the external peer reviewers.

  14. The final days of Edgar Allan Poe: clues to an old mystery using 21st century medical science.

    PubMed

    Francis, Roger A

    This study examines all documented information regarding the final days and death of Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), in an attempt to determine the most likely cause of death of the American poet, short story writer, and literary critic. Information was gathered from letters, newspaper accounts, and magazine articles written during the period after Poe's death, and also from biographies and medical journal articles written up until the present. A chronology of Poe's final days was constructed, and this was used to form a differential diagnosis of possible causes of death. Death theories over the last 160 years were analyzed using this information. This analysis, along with a review of Poe's past medical history, would seem to support an alcohol-related cause of death.

  15. Informed consent document improvement does not increase patients' comprehension in biomedical research

    PubMed Central

    Paris, Adeline; Brandt, Christian; Cornu, Catherine; Maison, Patrick; Thalamas, Claire; Cracowski, Jean-Luc

    2010-01-01

    AIMS International guidelines on ethics in biomedical research require that the informed consent of all enrolled participants is obtained. A written document describing the research, the informed consent (IC) document, must be given to all participants by the investigator. Most IC documents are long, containing much information. The aim of the present study was to determine whether the modification of the IC document by a working group or systematic improvement in its lexicosyntactic readability can improve comprehension of the written information given to patients participating in biomedical research. METHODS One hundred and fifty-nine patients were randomized to read one of the three versions of the IC document: unchanged document, document modified using systematic improvement of lexicosyntactic readability and document modified by a working group. RESULTS Neither the improvement in the lexicosyntactic readability, nor the intervention of the working group significantly improved the score of objective comprehension for the subjects included in this study: it was 66.6 (95% confidence interval 64.0, 69.2) for the control group, 68.8 (66.2, 71.4) for the group with the document improved for lexicosyntactic readability and 69.2 (66.0, 72.4) for the group who read the document improved by the working group (P= 0.38). CONCLUSIONS We failed to show that improving IC document comprehension through a lexicosyntactic approach or by a working group leads to better comprehension. PMID:20233193

  16. Application of micro-attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy to ink examination in signatures written with ballpoint pen on questioned documents.

    PubMed

    Nam, Yun Sik; Park, Jin Sook; Lee, Yeonhee; Lee, Kang-Bong

    2014-05-01

    Questioned documents examined in a forensic laboratory sometimes contain signatures written with ballpoint pen inks; these signatures were examined to assess the feasibility of micro-attenuated total reflectance (ATR) Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy as a forensic tool. Micro-ATR FTIR spectra for signatures written with 63 ballpoint pens available commercially in Korea were obtained and used to construct an FTIR spectral database. A library-searching program was utilized to identify the manufacturer, blend, and model of each black ballpoint pen ink based upon their FTIR peak intensities, positions, and patterns in the spectral database. This FTIR technique was also successfully used in determining the sequence of homogeneous line intersections from the crossing lines of two ballpoint pen signatures. We have demonstrated with a set of sample documents that micro-ATR FTIR is a viable nondestructive analytical method that can be used to identify the origin of the ballpoint pen ink used to mark signatures. © 2014 American Academy of Forensic Sciences.

  17. Investigation of Composite Structures

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Hyer, Michael W.

    2000-01-01

    This final report consists of a compilation of four separate written documents, three dealing with the response and failure of elliptical composite cylinders to an internal pressure load, and the fourth dealing with the influence of manufacturing imperfections in curved composite panels. The three focused on elliptical cylinders consist of the following: 1 - A paper entitled "Progressive Failure Analysis of Internally Pressurized Elliptical Composite Cylinders," 2 - A paper entitled "Influence of Geometric Nonlinearities on the Response and Failure of Internally Pressurized Elliptical Composite Cylinders," and 3 - A report entitled "Response and Failure of Internally Pressurized Elliptical Composite Cyclinders." The document which deals with the influence of manufacturing imperfections is a paper entitled "Manufacturing Distortions of Curved Composite Panels."

  18. Introduction to the Atari Computer. A Program Written in the Pilot Programming Language.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Schlenker, Richard M.

    Designed to be an introduction to the Atari microcomputers for beginners, the interactive computer program listed in this document is written in the Pilot programing language. Instructions are given for entering and storing the program in the computer memory for use by students. (MES)

  19. 41 CFR 105-62.103 - Access to GSA-originated materials.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... Administration 62-DOCUMENT SECURITY AND DECLASSIFICATION 62.1-Classified Materials § 105-62.103 Access to GSA..., provided that: (1) A written determination is made by the Administrator of General Services that such... element having classification jurisdiction for such information or material makes a written determination...

  20. 76 FR 37381 - Proposed Collection; Comment Request

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    2011-06-27

    ... 240.15g-2) require broker-dealers to provide their customers with a risk disclosure document, as set... rule requires broker-dealers to obtain written acknowledgement from the customer that he or she has... copy of the customer's written acknowledgement for at least three years following the date on which the...

  1. 10 CFR 2.813 - Written communications.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 1 2013-01-01 2013-01-01 false Written communications. 2.813 Section 2.813 Energy NUCLEAR... the Nuclear Regulatory Commission concerning the regulations in this subpart, and parts 50, 52, and 100 of this chapter must be sent either by mail addressed: ATTN: Document Control Desk, U.S. Nuclear...

  2. 10 CFR 2.813 - Written communications.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... 10 Energy 1 2014-01-01 2014-01-01 false Written communications. 2.813 Section 2.813 Energy NUCLEAR... the Nuclear Regulatory Commission concerning the regulations in this subpart, and parts 50, 52, and 100 of this chapter must be sent either by mail addressed: ATTN: Document Control Desk, U.S. Nuclear...

  3. The Presentation of Projects by High School Pupils in a Gifted Programme.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Peires, Juliette

    Guidelines are offered for helping gifted high school students present oral and written presentations of individual learning projects. Students need to work toward a goal and accept responsibility for presenting the project formally. Written reports foster discipline, completed projects, and documentation for further study. Verbal reports offer…

  4. 6 CFR 5.44 - Testimony and production of documents prohibited unless approved by appropriate Department...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... 6 Domestic Security 1 2010-01-01 2010-01-01 false Testimony and production of documents prohibited... in Litigation § 5.44 Testimony and production of documents prohibited unless approved by appropriate... or request, including in connection with any litigation, provide oral or written testimony by...

  5. 78 FR 13604 - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Tennessee; Revisions to the Knox County...

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    2013-02-28

    ... Management Regulations concerning Open Burning, Permits and Regulation of Volatile Organic Compounds. TDEC... interested in commenting on this document should do so at this time. DATES: Written comments must be received... document. Any parties interested in commenting on this document should do so at this time. Dated: February...

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

    Bowen, Benjamin; Ruebel, Oliver; Fischer, Curt Fischer R.

    BASTet is an advanced software library written in Python. BASTet serves as the analysis and storage library for the OpenMSI project. BASTet is an integrate framework for: i) storage of spectral imaging data, ii) storage of derived analysis data, iii) provenance of analyses, iv) integration and execution of analyses via complex workflows. BASTet implements the API for the HDF5 storage format used by OpenMSI. Analyses that are developed using BASTet benefit from direct integration with storage format, automatic tracking of provenance, and direct integration with command-line and workflow execution tools. BASTet also defines interfaces to enable developers to directly integratemore » their analysis with OpenMSI's web-based viewing infrastruture without having to know OpenMSI. BASTet also provides numerous helper classes and tools to assist with the conversion of data files, ease parallel implementation of analysis algorithms, ease interaction with web-based functions, description methods for data reduction. BASTet also includes detailed developer documentation, user tutorials, iPython notebooks, and other supporting documents.« less

  7. A web-based referral system for neurosurgery--a solution to our problems?

    PubMed

    Choo, Melissa C; Thennakon, Shyamica; Shapey, Jonathan; Tolias, Christos M

    2011-06-01

    Accurate handover is very important in the running of all modern neurosurgical units. Referrals are notoriously difficult to track and review due to poor quality of written paper-based recorded information for handover (illegibility, incomplete paper trail, repetition of information and loss of patients). We have recently introduced a web-based referral system to three of our referring hospitals. To review the experience of a tertiary neurosurgical unit in using the UK's first real time online referral system and to discuss its strengths and weaknesses in comparison to the currently used written paper-based referral system. A retrospective analysis of all paper-based referrals made to our unit in March 2009, compared to 14 months' referrals through the web system. Patterns of information recorded in both systems were investigated and advantages and disadvantages of each identified. One hundred ninety-six patients were referred using the online system, 483 using the traditional method. Significant problems of illegibility and missing information were identified with the paper-based referrals. In comparison, 100% documentation was achieved with the online referral system. Only 63% penetrance in the best performing trust was found using the online system, with significant delays in responding to referrals. Traditional written paper-based referrals do not provide an acceptable level of documentation. We present our experience and difficulties implementing a web-based system to address this. Although our data are unable to show improved patient care, we believe the potential benefits of a fully integrated system may offer a solution.

  8. AGRICULTURAL DRAINAGE WELLS: IMPACT ON GROUND WATER

    EPA Science Inventory

    This document discusses agricultural drainage well practices, potential contamination problems that may occur, and possible management practices or regulatory solutions that could be used to alleviate those problems. The document has been written for use by state and Agency deci...

  9. Software attribute visualization for high integrity software

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

    Pollock, G.M.

    1998-03-01

    This report documents a prototype tool developed to investigate the use of visualization and virtual reality technologies for improving software surety confidence. The tool is utilized within the execution phase of the software life cycle. It provides a capability to monitor an executing program against prespecified requirements constraints provided in a program written in the requirements specification language SAGE. The resulting Software Attribute Visual Analysis Tool (SAVAnT) also provides a technique to assess the completeness of a software specification.

  10. Nuclear criticality safety evaluation of SRS 9971 shipping package

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

    Vescovi, P.J.

    1993-02-01

    This evaluation is requested to revise the criticality evaluation used to generate Chapter 6 (Criticality Evaluation) of the Safety Analysis Report for Packaging (SARP) for shipment Of UO{sub 3} product from the Uranium Solidification Facility (USF) in the SRS 9971 shipping package. The pertinent document requesting this evaluation is included as Attachment I. The results of the evaluation are given in Attachment II which is written as Chapter 6 of a NRC format SARP.

  11. Document authentication at molecular levels using desorption atmospheric pressure chemical ionization mass spectrometry imaging.

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    Li, Ming; Jia, Bin; Ding, Liying; Hong, Feng; Ouyang, Yongzhong; Chen, Rui; Zhou, Shumin; Chen, Huanwen; Fang, Xiang

    2013-09-01

    Molecular images of documents were obtained by sequentially scanning the surface of the document using desorption atmospheric pressure chemical ionization mass spectrometry (DAPCI-MS), which was operated in either a gasless, solvent-free or methanol vapor-assisted mode. The decay process of the ink used for handwriting was monitored by following the signal intensities recorded by DAPCI-MS. Handwritings made using four types of inks on four kinds of paper surfaces were tested. By studying the dynamic decay of the inks, DAPCI-MS imaging differentiated a 10-min old from two 4 h old samples. Non-destructive forensic analysis of forged signatures either handwritten or computer-assisted was achieved according to the difference of the contour in DAPCI images, which was attributed to the strength personalized by different writers. Distinction of the order of writing/stamping on documents and detection of illegal printings were accomplished with a spatial resolution of about 140 µm. A Matlab® written program was developed to facilitate the visualization of the similarity between signature images obtained by DAPCI-MS. The experimental results show that DAPCI-MS imaging provides rich information at the molecular level and thus can be used for the reliable document analysis in forensic applications. © 2013 The Authors. Journal of Mass Spectrometry published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

  12. Semantic Similarity between Web Documents Using Ontology

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    Chahal, Poonam; Singh Tomer, Manjeet; Kumar, Suresh

    2018-06-01

    The World Wide Web is the source of information available in the structure of interlinked web pages. However, the procedure of extracting significant information with the assistance of search engine is incredibly critical. This is for the reason that web information is written mainly by using natural language, and further available to individual human. Several efforts have been made in semantic similarity computation between documents using words, concepts and concepts relationship but still the outcome available are not as per the user requirements. This paper proposes a novel technique for computation of semantic similarity between documents that not only takes concepts available in documents but also relationships that are available between the concepts. In our approach documents are being processed by making ontology of the documents using base ontology and a dictionary containing concepts records. Each such record is made up of the probable words which represents a given concept. Finally, document ontology's are compared to find their semantic similarity by taking the relationships among concepts. Relevant concepts and relations between the concepts have been explored by capturing author and user intention. The proposed semantic analysis technique provides improved results as compared to the existing techniques.

  13. Semantic Similarity between Web Documents Using Ontology

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    Chahal, Poonam; Singh Tomer, Manjeet; Kumar, Suresh

    2018-03-01

    The World Wide Web is the source of information available in the structure of interlinked web pages. However, the procedure of extracting significant information with the assistance of search engine is incredibly critical. This is for the reason that web information is written mainly by using natural language, and further available to individual human. Several efforts have been made in semantic similarity computation between documents using words, concepts and concepts relationship but still the outcome available are not as per the user requirements. This paper proposes a novel technique for computation of semantic similarity between documents that not only takes concepts available in documents but also relationships that are available between the concepts. In our approach documents are being processed by making ontology of the documents using base ontology and a dictionary containing concepts records. Each such record is made up of the probable words which represents a given concept. Finally, document ontology's are compared to find their semantic similarity by taking the relationships among concepts. Relevant concepts and relations between the concepts have been explored by capturing author and user intention. The proposed semantic analysis technique provides improved results as compared to the existing techniques.

  14. 78 FR 18665 - Proposed Keystone XL Project; Public Meeting Following Release of the Draft Supplemental Impact...

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    2013-03-27

    ... Keystone XL pipeline. The document is a draft technical review of potential environmental impacts. It does... responding to questions or comments at the meeting. Written comments will also be accepted. The date... comments on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement in written form. Department of State...

  15. Many College Presidents Lack Written Employment Contracts

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    Fain, Paul

    2007-01-01

    All college presidents technically hold employment contracts. But whether the terms of those contracts are spelled out clearly is a different story. This article reports that in a survey of 165 public universities where such documents are considered public information, one-third of public university chiefs do not have formal written agreements.…

  16. 13 CFR 130.700 - Suspension, termination and non-renewal.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... the AA/SBDCs a written description of the unresolved issues, a summary of the positions of the District Office on the issues, and any supportive documentation. (5) The AA/SBDCs shall transmit a written... extension of time is mutually agreed upon by the recipient organization and the AA/SBDCs. (6) The AA/SBDCs...

  17. 13 CFR 130.700 - Suspension, termination and non-renewal.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... the AA/SBDCs a written description of the unresolved issues, a summary of the positions of the District Office on the issues, and any supportive documentation. (5) The AA/SBDCs shall transmit a written... extension of time is mutually agreed upon by the recipient organization and the AA/SBDCs. (6) The AA/SBDCs...

  18. 13 CFR 130.700 - Suspension, termination and non-renewal.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... the AA/SBDCs a written description of the unresolved issues, a summary of the positions of the District Office on the issues, and any supportive documentation. (5) The AA/SBDCs shall transmit a written... extension of time is mutually agreed upon by the recipient organization and the AA/SBDCs. (6) The AA/SBDCs...

  19. Assessing the Microstructure of Written Language Using a Retelling Paradigm

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    Puranik, Cynthia S.; Lombardino, Linda J.; Altmann, Lori J. P.

    2008-01-01

    Purpose: The primary goal of this study was to document the progression of the microstructural elements of written language in children at 4 grade levels. The secondary purpose was to ascertain whether the variables selected for examination could be classified into valid categories that reflect the multidimensional nature of writing. Method:…

  20. 32 CFR 750.27 - Information and supporting documentation.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... Federal agency. Upon written request, a copy of the report of the examining physician shall be provided... made for lost wages, a written statement from the employer itemizing actual time and wages lost; (v) If... States for the personal injury or the damages claimed. (3) Property damage. (i) Proof of ownership; (ii...

  1. 12 CFR 346.2 - Definition of covered agreement.

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    2010-01-01

    ... line of credit to a small business that is documented by a written agreement. The loan is made at rates... understanding that meets all of the following criteria— (1) The agreement is in writing. (2) The parties to the... concerning written arrangements or understandings—(1) Example 1. A NGEP meets with an insured depository...

  2. 12 CFR 533.2 - Definition of covered agreement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... line of credit to a small business that is documented by a written agreement. The loan is made at rates... the following criteria— (1) The agreement is in writing. (2) The parties to the agreement include— (i... described in § 533.3 of this part prior to entering into the agreement. (b) Examples concerning written...

  3. 12 CFR 35.2 - Definition of covered agreement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... line of credit to a small business that is documented by a written agreement. The loan is made at rates... the following criteria— (1) The agreement is in writing. (2) The parties to the agreement include— (i... communication as described in § 35.3 prior to entering into the agreement. (b) Examples concerning written...

  4. 12 CFR 207.2 - Definition of covered agreement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... line of credit to a small business that is documented by a written agreement. The loan is made at rates... understanding that meets all of the following criteria— (1) The agreement is in writing. (2) The parties to the... concerning written arrangements or understandings—(1) Example 1. A NGEP meets with an insured depository...

  5. Using Niche-Market Magazines to Teach Audience

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    Tichenor, Stuart

    2006-01-01

    In technical writing classes, audience is one of the most important concepts. Technical writing is typically written to a specific audience for a specific purpose. In addition, as audiences change, so must the way a document is written. An audience's lack of knowledge in a technical area, for example, would require more background information or…

  6. 38 CFR 16.115 - IRB records.

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    2011-07-01

    ... adequate documentation of IRB activities, including the following: (1) Copies of all research proposals reviewed, scientific evaluations, if any, that accompany the proposals, approved sample consent documents... basis for requiring changes in or disapproving research; and a written summary of the discussion of...

  7. 38 CFR 16.115 - IRB records.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... adequate documentation of IRB activities, including the following: (1) Copies of all research proposals reviewed, scientific evaluations, if any, that accompany the proposals, approved sample consent documents... basis for requiring changes in or disapproving research; and a written summary of the discussion of...

  8. 45 CFR 690.115 - IRB records.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... adequate documentation of IRB activities, including the following: (1) Copies of all research proposals reviewed, scientific evaluations, if any, that accompany the proposals, approved sample consent documents... basis for requiring changes in or disapproving research; and a written summary of the discussion of...

  9. 38 CFR 17.501 - Confidential and privileged documents.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... facility: (i) Medical records reviews, (ii) Drug usage evaluations, (iii) Blood usage reviews, (iv... quality assurance reviews. (e) Documents which are confidential and privileged may be in written, computer... of Boards of Investigations; (5) Completed patient satisfaction survey questionnaires and findings...

  10. 38 CFR 17.501 - Confidential and privileged documents.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... facility: (i) Medical records reviews, (ii) Drug usage evaluations, (iii) Blood usage reviews, (iv... quality assurance reviews. (e) Documents which are confidential and privileged may be in written, computer... of Boards of Investigations; (5) Completed patient satisfaction survey questionnaires and findings...

  11. 38 CFR 17.501 - Confidential and privileged documents.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... facility: (i) Medical records reviews, (ii) Drug usage evaluations, (iii) Blood usage reviews, (iv... quality assurance reviews. (e) Documents which are confidential and privileged may be in written, computer... of Boards of Investigations; (5) Completed patient satisfaction survey questionnaires and findings...

  12. 38 CFR 17.501 - Confidential and privileged documents.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... facility: (i) Medical records reviews, (ii) Drug usage evaluations, (iii) Blood usage reviews, (iv... quality assurance reviews. (e) Documents which are confidential and privileged may be in written, computer... of Boards of Investigations; (5) Completed patient satisfaction survey questionnaires and findings...

  13. 38 CFR 17.501 - Confidential and privileged documents.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... facility: (i) Medical records reviews, (ii) Drug usage evaluations, (iii) Blood usage reviews, (iv... quality assurance reviews. (e) Documents which are confidential and privileged may be in written, computer... of Boards of Investigations; (5) Completed patient satisfaction survey questionnaires and findings...

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

    David, S.A.; Goodwin, G.M.; Gardner, K.

    This document contains a listing of the written scientific information originating in the Materials Joining (formerly the Welding and Brazing Group), Metals and Ceramics Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory during 1951 through June 1991. This registry of documents is as much as possible, in the order of issue date.

  15. Information System Life-Cycle And Documentation Standards (SMAP DIDS)

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    1990-01-01

    Although not computer program, SMAP DIDS written to provide systematic, NASA-wide structure for documenting information system development projects. Each DID (data item description) outlines document required for top-quality software development. When combined with management, assurance, and life cycle standards, Standards protect all parties who participate in design and operation of new information system.

  16. Code-Switching in Judaeo-Arabic Documents from the Cairo Geniza

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    Wagner, Esther-Miriam; Connolly, Magdalen

    2018-01-01

    This paper investigates code-switching and script-switching in medieval documents from the Cairo Geniza, written in Judaeo-Arabic (Arabic in Hebrew script), Hebrew, Arabic and Aramaic. Legal documents regularly show a macaronic style of Judaeo-Arabic, Aramaic and Hebrew, while in letters code-switching from Judaeo-Arabic to Hebrew is tied in with…

  17. Business Documents Don't Have to Be Boring

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    Schultz, Benjamin

    2006-01-01

    With business documents, visuals can serve to enhance the written word in conveying the message. Images can be especially effective when used subtly, on part of the page, on successive pages to provide continuity, or even set as watermarks over the entire page. A main reason given for traditional text-only business documents is that they are…

  18. Army-NASA aircrew/aircraft integration program. Phase 5: A3I Man-Machine Integration Design and Analysis System (MIDAS) software concept document

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    Banda, Carolyn; Bushnell, David; Chen, Scott; Chiu, Alex; Neukom, Christian; Nishimura, Sayuri; Prevost, Michael; Shankar, Renuka; Staveland, Lowell; Smith, Greg

    1992-01-01

    This is the Software Concept Document for the Man-machine Integration Design and Analysis System (MIDAS) being developed as part of Phase V of the Army-NASA Aircrew/Aircraft Integration (A3I) Progam. The approach taken in this program since its inception in 1984 is that of incremental development with clearly defined phases. Phase 1 began in 1984 and subsequent phases have progressed at approximately 10-16 month intervals. Each phase of development consists of planning, setting requirements, preliminary design, detailed design, implementation, testing, demonstration and documentation. Phase 5 began with an off-site planning meeting in November, 1990. It is expected that Phase 5 development will be complete and ready for demonstration to invited visitors from industry, government and academia in May, 1992. This document, produced during the preliminary design period of Phase 5, is intended to record the top level design concept for MIDAS as it is currently conceived. This document has two main objectives: (1) to inform interested readers of the goals of the MIDAS Phase 5 development period, and (2) to serve as the initial version of the MIDAS design document which will be continuously updated as the design evolves. Since this document is written fairly early in the design period, many design issues still remain unresolved. Some of the unresolved issues are mentioned later in this document in the sections on specific components. Readers are cautioned that this is not a final design document and that, as the design of MIDAS matures, some of the design ideas recorded in this document will change. The final design will be documented in a detailed design document published after the demonstrations.

  19. Factors predictive of increased influenza and pneumococcal vaccination coverage in long-term care facilities: the CMS-CDC standing orders program Project.

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    Bardenheier, Barbara H; Shefer, Abigail; McKibben, Linda; Roberts, Henry; Rhew, David; Bratzler, Dale

    2005-01-01

    Between 1999 and 2002, a multistate demonstration project was conducted in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) to encourage implementation of standing orders programs (SOP) as evidence-based vaccine delivery strategies to increase influenza and pneumococcal vaccination coverage in LTCFs. Examine predictors of increase in influenza and pneumococcal vaccination coverage in LTCFs. Intervention study. Self-administered surveys of LTCFs merged with data from OSCAR (On-line Survey Certification and Reporting System) and immunization coverage was abstracted from residents' medical charts in LTCFs. Twenty LTCFs were sampled from 9 intervention and 5 control states in the 2000 to 2001 influenza season for baseline and during the 2001 to 2002 influenza season for postintervention. Each state's quality improvement organization (QIO) promoted the use of standing orders for immunizations as well as other strategies to increase immunization coverage among LTCF residents. Multivariate analysis included Poisson regression to determine independent predictors of at least a 10 percentage-point increase in facility influenza and pneumococcal vaccination coverage. Forty-two (20%) and 59 (28%) of the facilities had at least a 10 percentage-point increase in influenza and pneumococcal immunizations, respectively. In the multivariate analysis, predictors associated with increase in influenza vaccination coverage included adoption of requirement in written immunization protocol to document refusals, less-demanding consent requirements, lower baseline influenza coverage, and small facility size. Factors associated with increase in pneumococcal vaccination coverage included adoption of recording pneumococcal immunizations in a consistent place, affiliation with a multifacility chain, and provision of resource materials. To improve the health of LTCF residents, strategies should be considered that increase immunization coverage, including written protocol for immunizations and documentation of refusals, documenting vaccination status in a consistent place in medical records, and minimal consent requirements for vaccinations.

  20. Comparing Help-Seeking Behavior of Male and Female Survivors of Sexual Assault: A Content Analysis of a Hotline.

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    Young, Stephen M; Pruett, Jana A; Colvin, Marianna L

    2018-06-01

    This content analysis examines written documentation of telephone calls to a regional sexual assault hotline over a 5-year period. All male callers identified as primary victims were selected for analysis ( n = 58) and a corresponding sample of female primary victims ( n = 58) were randomly selected for comparison to better understand the help-seeking behavior of sexual assault survivors and inform services accordingly. A summative content analysis revealed significant contrasting themes between male and female victims, including females significantly receiving more referrals and males accessing the hotline to tell their experience of being sexually assaulted due to perceived limited support. Implications for training, practice, and future research are discussed.

  1. Social-Economic Life and Compulsory Education. Conference Papers for the 8th Session of the International Standing Conference for the History of Education (Parma, Italy, September 3-6, 1986). Volume III.

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    Genovesi, Giovanni, Ed.

    Socioeconomic life is the theme of this third of four volumes on the history of compulsory education among the nations of Europe and the western hemisphere. Of the document's 18 articles, 15 are written in English and 3 are written in French. Most selections offer summaries; one of the three articles written in French provides a resume in English.…

  2. Airport Performance Model : Volume 2 - User's Manual and Program Documentation

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1978-10-01

    Volume II contains a User's manual and program documentation for the Airport Performance Model. This computer-based model is written in FORTRAN IV for the DEC-10. The user's manual describes the user inputs to the interactive program and gives sample...

  3. An ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer automation system. Part 3: Program documentation

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Roth, G. S.; Teuschler, J. M.; Budde, W. L.

    1982-07-01

    The Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometer (UVVIS) automation system accomplishes 'on-line' spectrophotometric quality assurance determinations, report generations, plot generations and data reduction for chlorophyll or color analysis. This system also has the capability to process manually entered data for the analysis of chlorophyll or color. For each program of the UVVIS system, this document contains a program description, flowchart, variable dictionary, code listing, and symbol cross-reference table. Also included are descriptions of file structures and of routines common to all automated analyses. The programs are written in Data General extended BASIC, Revision 4.3, under the RDOS operating systems, Revision 6.2. The BASIC code has been enhanced for real-time data acquisition, which is accomplished by CALLS to assembly language subroutines. Two other related publications are 'An Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometer Automation System - Part I Functional Specifications,' and 'An Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometer Automation System - Part II User's Guide.'

  4. Using morphological awareness instruction to improve written language skills.

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    Apel, Kenn; Werfel, Krystal

    2014-10-01

    Written English is a morphophonemic language. Researchers have documented that a conscious awareness of the morphological structure of English morphology is predictive of students' written language skills and that morphological awareness instruction leads to improvements in morphological awareness and in other written language skills. The purpose of this tutorial is to provide specific information to clinical scientists and other educators for integrating morphological awareness instruction into their written language instruction. The authors first define morphological awareness and provide an overview of the research on the effects of morphological awareness intervention on improving morphological awareness and written language skills. Measures used to assess morphological awareness ability are then discussed, followed by suggestions for how clinical scientists and other educators can provide morphological awareness instruction to improve the written language skills of the students they serve. By integrating morphological awareness instruction into the services they provide, clinical scientists and other educators will be providing their students with a strong tool to aid written language skills.

  5. META: Multi-resolution Framework for Event Summarization

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2014-05-01

    designated by other documentation. 9. SPONSORING/MONITORING AGENCY NAME(S) AND ADDRESS ( ES ) U.S. Army Research Office P.O. Box 12211 Research Triangle...storage by removing the lower lev- els of the description nodes. The pruned tree still contains enough details for analysis, and an analyst who analyzes a...similar to the ‘projec- tion’ in relational algebra . It is a unary operator written as Πe(1),e(2),...,e(k)(F). The operation is defined as picking the

  6. Multi-threaded Event Processing with DANA

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

    David Lawrence; Elliott Wolin

    2007-05-14

    The C++ data analysis framework DANA has been written to support the next generation of Nuclear Physics experiments at Jefferson Lab commensurate with the anticipated 12GeV upgrade. The DANA framework was designed to allow multi-threaded event processing with a minimal impact on developers of reconstruction software. This document describes how DANA implements multi-threaded event processing and compares it to simply running multiple instances of a program. Also presented are relative reconstruction rates for Pentium4, Xeon, and Opteron based machines.

  7. Nuclear criticality safety evaluation of SRS 9971 shipping package. [SRS (Savannah River Site)

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

    Vescovi, P.J.

    1993-02-01

    This evaluation is requested to revise the criticality evaluation used to generate Chapter 6 (Criticality Evaluation) of the Safety Analysis Report for Packaging (SARP) for shipment Of UO[sub 3] product from the Uranium Solidification Facility (USF) in the SRS 9971 shipping package. The pertinent document requesting this evaluation is included as Attachment I. The results of the evaluation are given in Attachment II which is written as Chapter 6 of a NRC format SARP.

  8. The acute mania of King George III: A computational linguistic analysis.

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    Rentoumi, Vassiliki; Peters, Timothy; Conlin, Jonathan; Garrard, Peter

    2017-01-01

    We used a computational linguistic approach, exploiting machine learning techniques, to examine the letters written by King George III during mentally healthy and apparently mentally ill periods of his life. The aims of the study were: first, to establish the existence of alterations in the King's written language at the onset of his first manic episode; and secondly to identify salient sources of variation contributing to the changes. Effects on language were sought in two control conditions (politically stressful vs. politically tranquil periods and seasonal variation). We found clear differences in the letter corpus, across a range of different features, in association with the onset of mental derangement, which were driven by a combination of linguistic and information theory features that appeared to be specific to the contrast between acute mania and mental stability. The paucity of existing data relevant to changes in written language in the presence of acute mania suggests that lexical, syntactic and stylometric descriptions of written discourse produced by a cohort of patients with a diagnosis of acute mania will be necessary to support the diagnosis independently and to look for other periods of mental illness of the course of the King's life, and in other historically significant figures with similarly large archives of handwritten documents.

  9. Quality-Assurance Plan for Water-Quality Activities in the USGS Ohio Water Science Center

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    Francy, Donna S.; Shaffer, Kimberly H.

    2008-01-01

    In accordance with guidelines set forth by the Office of Water Quality in the Water Resources Discipline of the U.S. Geological Survey, a quality-assurance plan has been written for use by the Ohio Water Science Center in conducting water-quality activities. This quality-assurance plan documents the standards, policies, and procedures used by the Ohio Water Science Center for activities related to the collection, processing, storage, analysis, and publication of water-quality data. The policies and procedures documented in this quality-assurance plan for water-quality activities are meant to complement the Ohio Water Science Center quality-assurance plans for water-quality monitors, the microbiology laboratory, and surface-water and ground-water activities.

  10. Chemometric tool for identification of iron-gall inks by use of visible-near infrared fibre optic reflection spectroscopy.

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    Gál, Lukáš; Čeppan, Michal; Reháková, Milena; Dvonka, Vladimír; Tarajčáková, Jarmila; Hanus, Jozef

    2013-11-01

    A method has been developed for identification of corrosive iron-gall inks in historical drawings and documents. The method is based on target-factor analysis of visible-near infrared fibre optic reflection spectra (VIS-NIR FORS). A set of reference spectra was obtained from model samples of laboratory-prepared inks covering a wide range of mixing ratios of basic ink components deposited on substrates and artificially aged. As criteria for correspondence of a studied spectrum with a reference spectrum, the apparent error in target (AET) and the empirical function SPOIL according to Malinowski were used. The capability of the proposed tool to distinguish corrosive iron-gall inks from bistre and sepia inks was evaluated by use of a set of control samples of bistre, sepia, and iron-gall inks. Examples are presented of analysis of historical drawings from the 15th and 16th centuries and written documents from the 19th century. The results of analysis based on the tool were confirmed by XRF analysis and colorimetric spot analysis.

  11. Historical annotated bibliography: Space Station documents

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Whalen, Jessie E. (Compiler); Mckinley, Sarah L. (Compiler); Gates, Thomas G. (Compiler)

    1988-01-01

    Information is presented regarding documentation which has been produced in the Space Station program. This information will enable the researcher to locate readily documents pertinent to a particular study. It is designed to give the historian the necessary data from which to compile the written histories and to preserve records of historically significant aspects of Marshall's involvement in Space Shuttle and Space Station.

  12. Semi-Automated Methods for Refining a Domain-Specific Terminology Base

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2011-02-01

    only as a resource for written and oral translation, but also for Natural Language Processing ( NLP ) applications, text retrieval, document indexing...Natural Language Processing ( NLP ) applications, text retrieval, document indexing, and other knowledge management tasks. The objective of this...also for Natural Language Processing ( NLP ) applications, text retrieval (1), document indexing, and other knowledge management tasks. The National

  13. Investigating the Mathematical Equivalence of Written and Enacted Middle School "Standards"-Based Curricula: Focus on Rational Numbers

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    Newton, Jill A.

    2012-01-01

    Although the question of whether written curricula are implemented according to the intentions of curriculum developers has already spurred much research, current methods for documenting curricular implementation seem to be missing a critical piece: the mathematics. To add a mathematical perspective to the discussion of the admittedly…

  14. From Assessment to Annual Goal: Engaging a Decision-Making Process in Writing Measurable IEPs

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    Capizzi, Andrea M.

    2008-01-01

    Despite federal regulations requiring measurable individualized education programs (IEPs), IEPs are often vague and unfocused, making them difficult to use in guiding instructional planning. Although a well-written IEP can be time consuming and labor intensive, a clearly written IEP, based on documented student needs, can and should be a guidepost…

  15. 76 FR 570 - Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Establishing the Performance...

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    2011-01-05

    ... electronic or written comments on the draft guidance by April 5, 2011. ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for... INFORMATION section for information on electronic access to the guidance. Submit electronic comments on the..., plasma, and blood. These devices are used to aid in the diagnosis of Lyme disease. This document does not...

  16. Applying a sociolinguistic model to the analysis of informed consent documents.

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    Granero-Molina, José; Fernández-Sola, Cayetano; Aguilera-Manrique, Gabriel

    2009-11-01

    Information on the risks and benefits related to surgical procedures is essential for patients in order to obtain their informed consent. Some disciplines, such as sociolinguistics, offer insights that are helpful for patient-professional communication in both written and oral consent. Communication difficulties become more acute when patients make decisions through an informed consent document because they may sign this with a lack of understanding and information, and consequently feel deprived of their freedom to make their choice about different treatments or surgery. This article discusses findings from documentary analysis using the sociolinguistic SPEAKING model, which was applied to the general and specific informed consent documents required for laparoscopic surgery of the bile duct at Torrecárdenas Hospital, Almería, Spain. The objective of this procedure was to identify flaws when information was provided, together with its readability, its voluntary basis, and patients' consent. The results suggest potential linguistic communication difficulties, different languages being used, cultural clashes, asymmetry of communication between professionals and patients, assignment of rights on the part of patients, and overprotection of professionals and institutions.

  17. Evidence of tungiasis in pre-Hispanic America.

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    Maco, Vicente; Tantaleán, Manuel; Gotuzzo, Eduardo

    2011-05-01

    Ancient parasites of the genus Tunga originated in America and, during the first half of the 19th century, were transported to the Eastern Hemisphere on transatlantic voyages. Although they were first documented by Spanish chroniclers after the arrival of Columbus, little is known about their presence in pre-Hispanic America. To evaluate the antiquity of tungiasis in America, we assessed several kinds of early documentation, including written evidence and pre-Incan earthenware reproductions. We identified 17 written documents and 4 anthropomorphic figures, of which 3 originated from the Chimu culture and 1 from the Maranga culture. Tungiasis has been endemic to Peru for at least 14 centuries. We also identified a pottery fragment during this study. This fragment is the fourth representation of tungiasis in pre-Hispanic America identified and provides explicit evidence of disease endemicity in ancient Peru.

  18. Evidence of Tungiasis in Pre-Hispanic America

    PubMed Central

    Tantaleán, Manuel; Gotuzzo, Eduardo

    2011-01-01

    Ancient parasites of the genus Tunga originated in America and, during the first half of the 19th century, were transported to the Eastern Hemisphere on transatlantic voyages. Although they were first documented by Spanish chroniclers after the arrival of Columbus, little is known about their presence in pre-Hispanic America. To evaluate the antiquity of tungiasis in America, we assessed several kinds of early documentation, including written evidence and pre-Incan earthenware reproductions. We identified 17 written documents and 4 anthropomorphic figures, of which 3 originated from the Chimu culture and 1 from the Maranga culture. Tungiasis has been endemic to Peru for at least 14 centuries. We also identified a pottery fragment during this study. This fragment is the fourth representation of tungiasis in pre-Hispanic America identified and provides explicit evidence of disease endemicity in ancient Peru. PMID:21529395

  19. 12 CFR 1102.305 - Publicly available records.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ...) Documents required to be made available via computer telecommunications. (i) The following types of documents created on or after November 1, 1996, and required to be made available through computer... communications. The following types of written communications shall be subject to paragraph (a) of this section...

  20. 12 CFR 1102.305 - Publicly available records.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ...) Documents required to be made available via computer telecommunications. (i) The following types of documents created on or after November 1, 1996, and required to be made available through computer... communications. The following types of written communications shall be subject to paragraph (a) of this section...

  1. 12 CFR 1102.305 - Publicly available records.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ...) Documents required to be made available via computer telecommunications. (i) The following types of documents created on or after November 1, 1996, and required to be made available through computer... communications. The following types of written communications shall be subject to paragraph (a) of this section...

  2. 12 CFR 1102.305 - Publicly available records.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ...) Documents required to be made available via computer telecommunications. (i) The following types of documents created on or after November 1, 1996, and required to be made available through computer... communications. The following types of written communications shall be subject to paragraph (a) of this section...

  3. 12 CFR 1102.305 - Publicly available records.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ...) Documents required to be made available via computer telecommunications. (i) The following types of documents created on or after November 1, 1996, and required to be made available through computer... communications. The following types of written communications shall be subject to paragraph (a) of this section...

  4. 40 CFR 136.7 - Quality assurance and quality control.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... quality control elements, where applicable, into the laboratory's documented standard operating procedure... quality control elements must be clearly documented in the written standard operating procedure for each... Methods contains QA/QC procedures in the Part 1000 section of the Standard Methods Compendium. The...

  5. 40 CFR 136.7 - Quality assurance and quality control.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... quality control elements, where applicable, into the laboratory's documented standard operating procedure... quality control elements must be clearly documented in the written standard operating procedure for each... Methods contains QA/QC procedures in the Part 1000 section of the Standard Methods Compendium. The...

  6. 40 CFR 136.7 - Quality assurance and quality control.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... quality control elements, where applicable, into the laboratory's documented standard operating procedure... quality control elements must be clearly documented in the written standard operating procedure for each... Methods contains QA/QC procedures in the Part 1000 section of the Standard Methods Compendium. The...

  7. 32 CFR 317.4 - Responsibilities.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ...'s written Privacy Act request for access to or amendment of documents filed in Privacy Act systems... Privacy Act request for access to or amendment of documents filed in Privacy Act systems of records. This... decisions of respective initial denial authorities. (b) The Chief, Administrative Management Division under...

  8. Automatic indexing of scanned documents: a layout-based approach

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Esser, Daniel; Schuster, Daniel; Muthmann, Klemens; Berger, Michael; Schill, Alexander

    2012-01-01

    Archiving official written documents such as invoices, reminders and account statements in business and private area gets more and more important. Creating appropriate index entries for document archives like sender's name, creation date or document number is a tedious manual work. We present a novel approach to handle automatic indexing of documents based on generic positional extraction of index terms. For this purpose we apply the knowledge of document templates stored in a common full text search index to find index positions that were successfully extracted in the past.

  9. Language and Program for Documenting Software Design

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Kleine, H.; Zepko, T. M.

    1986-01-01

    Software Design and Documentation Language (SDDL) provides effective communication medium to support design and documentation of complex software applications. SDDL supports communication among all members of software design team and provides for production of informative documentation on design effort. Use of SDDL-generated document to analyze design makes it possible to eliminate many errors not detected until coding and testing attempted. SDDL processor program translates designer's creative thinking into effective document for communication. Processor performs as many automatic functions as possible, freeing designer's energy for creative effort. SDDL processor program written in PASCAL.

  10. Ill-informed consent? A content analysis of physical risk disclosure in school-based HPV vaccine programs.

    PubMed

    Steenbeek, Audrey; Macdonald, Noni; Downie, Jocelyn; Appleton, Mary; Baylis, Françoise

    2012-01-01

    This study examines the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine related physical risks disclosed in documents available to parents, legal guardians, and girls in Canadian jurisdictions with school-based HPV vaccine programs. We conducted an online search for program related HPV vaccine risk/benefit documents for all 13 Canadian jurisdictions between July 2008 and May 2009 including follow-up by e-mail and telephone requests for relevant documents from the respective Ministries or Departments of Health. The physical risks listed in the documents were compared across jurisdictions and against documents prepared by the vaccine manufacturer (Merck Frosst Canada), the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC), and a 2007 article in Maclean's Magazine. No jurisdiction provided the same list of vaccine related physical risks as any other jurisdiction. Major discrepancies were identified. Inaccurate, incomplete, and inconsistent information can threaten the validity of consent/authorization and potentially undermine trust in the vaccine program and the vaccine itself. Efforts are needed to improve the quality, clarity, and standardization of the content of written documents used in school-based HPV vaccine programs across Canada. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

  11. Cf-252 Characterization Documents

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

    Feldman, Alexander

    2014-03-14

    Six documents were written by Vance and Associates under contract to the Off-Site Source Recovery Project of Los Alamos National Laboratory. These Six documents provided the basis for characterization of Californium-252 sealed sources and for the packaging and manifesting of this material for disposal at the Waste Isolation Pilot Project. The Six documents are: 1. VA-OSR-10, Development of radionuclide distributions for Cf-252 sealed sources. 2. VA-OSR-11, Uncertainty analysis for Cf-252 sealed sources. 3. VA-OSR-12, To determine the radionuclides in the waste drums containing Cf-252 sealed source waste that are required to be reported under the requirements of the WIPP WACmore » and the TRAMPAC. 4. VA-OSR-13, Development of the spreadsheet for the radiological calculations for the characterization of Cf-252 sources. 5. VA-OSR-14, Relative importance of neutron-induced fission in Cf-252 sources. 6. VA-OSR-15, Determine upper bound of decay product inventories from a drum of Cf-252 sources. These six documents provide the technical basis for the characterization of Cf-252 sources and will be part of the AK documentation required for submittal to the Central Characterization Project (CCP) of WIPP.« less

  12. Accommodations: Assisting Students with Disabilities. Third Edition

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Beech, Marty

    2010-01-01

    This document updates "Accommodations: Assisting Students with Disabilities. A Guide for Educators," published by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) in 2003. This document is written to assist school district personnel and parents when making decisions about the use of accommodations by students with disabilities in instructional…

  13. 29 CFR 2700.60 - Subpoenas.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... § 2700.60 Subpoenas. (a) Compulsory attendance of witnesses and production of documents. The Commission and its Judges are authorized to issue subpoenas, on their own motion or on the oral or written application of a party, requiring the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents or physical...

  14. 76 FR 17573 - Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment: Public Meeting and...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-03-30

    ... Preliminary Technical Support Document AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of public meeting and availability of preliminary technical support document... refrigeration equipment. In addition, DOE encourages written comments on these subjects. To inform interested...

  15. 27 CFR 22.41 - Application for industrial alcohol user permit.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ...) Filing. All applications and necessary supporting documents, as required by this subpart, shall be filed with the appropriate TTB officer. All data, written statements, affidavits, and other documents..., Form 5150.22, or an attachment, shall clearly show the method of distributing and accounting for the...

  16. 27 CFR 20.41 - Application for industrial alcohol user permit.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... from articles. (c) Filing. All applications and necessary supporting documents, as required by this subpart, shall be filed with the appropriate TTB officer. All data, written statements, certifications, affidavits, and other documents submitted in support of the application are considered a part of the...

  17. Integrating Quality Concepts into TAFE Courses.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hayton, Geoff; And Others

    This document contains the written outcomes from a 1988 project designed to result in the development and integration of instruction on quality into existing Australia's technical and further education (TAFE) courses. The document is intended for TAFE senior staff, staff developers, teaching staff, and curriculum developers; and senior management…

  18. Computer program for design analysis of radial-inflow turbines

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Glassman, A. J.

    1976-01-01

    A computer program written in FORTRAN that may be used for the design analysis of radial-inflow turbines was documented. The following information is included: loss model (estimation of losses), the analysis equations, a description of the input and output data, the FORTRAN program listing and list of variables, and sample cases. The input design requirements include the power, mass flow rate, inlet temperature and pressure, and rotational speed. The program output data includes various diameters, efficiencies, temperatures, pressures, velocities, and flow angles for the appropriate calculation stations. The design variables include the stator-exit angle, rotor radius ratios, and rotor-exit tangential velocity distribution. The losses are determined by an internal loss model.

  19. 34 CFR 222.165 - What procedures does the Secretary follow after making a determination under section 8009?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... date for a written submission under this section is the date the document is— (i) Hand-delivered; (ii... a hearing regarding that determination must submit a written request for a hearing within 30 days of... Secretary, or the Secretary's delegatee, extends the time in writing at the time notice of the determination...

  20. Deaf English--An Investigation of the Written English Competence of Deaf Adolescents. Technical Report No. 236.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Charrow, Veda R.

    Presented is support for the existence of "Deaf English," a non-standard dialect common to the prelingually deaf; and reported is an investigation of the written English competence of deaf adolescents. In the first half of the document the author discusses the historical background of deaf education and the linguistic and cognitive abilities of…

  1. Documenting Prehistoric Habitation in Your Community: A Guide for Local Historians. New York State Museum Circular No. 55.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Lord, Philip, Jr.

    Community historians often limit their efforts to periods of written records; this, despite the fact that many communities have witnessed some form of prehistoric human occupation. Prehistory is the study of human events before the advent of written accounts. The community historian interested in prehistory, which has as its main focus material…

  2. 12 CFR Appendix B to Subpart G - Illustrative Written Source Documents for Higher-Priced Mortgage Loan Appraisal Rules

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... title commitment report detailing the seller's ownership of the property, the date it was acquired, or... Higher-Priced Mortgage Loan Appraisal Rules B Appendix B to Subpart G Banks and Banking COMPTROLLER OF...-Priced Mortgage Loans Pt. 34, Subp. G, App. B Appendix B to Subpart G—Illustrative Written Source...

  3. Modality and morphology: what we write may not be what we say.

    PubMed

    Rapp, Brenda; Fischer-Baum, Simon; Miozzo, Michele

    2015-06-01

    Written language is an evolutionarily recent human invention; consequently, its neural substrates cannot be determined by the genetic code. How, then, does the brain incorporate skills of this type? One possibility is that written language is dependent on evolutionarily older skills, such as spoken language; another is that dedicated substrates develop with expertise. If written language does depend on spoken language, then acquired deficits of spoken and written language should necessarily co-occur. Alternatively, if at least some substrates are dedicated to written language, such deficits may doubly dissociate. We report on 5 individuals with aphasia, documenting a double dissociation in which the production of affixes (e.g., the -ing in jumping) is disrupted in writing but not speaking or vice versa. The findings reveal that written- and spoken-language systems are considerably independent from the standpoint of morpho-orthographic operations. Understanding this independence of the orthographic system in adults has implications for the education and rehabilitation of people with written-language deficits. © The Author(s) 2015.

  4. 45 CFR 690.117 - Documentation of informed consent.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... 690.117 Public Welfare Regulations Relating to Public Welfare (Continued) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION... witness to the oral presentation. Also, the IRB shall approve a written summary of what is to be said to...: (1) That the only record linking the subject and the research would be the consent document and the...

  5. 45 CFR 690.117 - Documentation of informed consent.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... 690.117 Public Welfare Regulations Relating to Public Welfare (Continued) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION... witness to the oral presentation. Also, the IRB shall approve a written summary of what is to be said to...: (1) That the only record linking the subject and the research would be the consent document and the...

  6. 45 CFR 2554.26 - Are there limits on disclosure of documents or discovery?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... discovery? 2554.26 Section 2554.26 Public Welfare Regulations Relating to Public Welfare (Continued) CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT REGULATIONS Hearing Provisions § 2554.26 Are there limits on disclosure of documents or discovery? (a) Upon written request to the...

  7. 10 CFR 52.3 - Written communications.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

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

  8. 75 FR 56021 - Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies: Public Meeting...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-09-15

    ... Preliminary Technical Support Document AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of public meeting and availability of preliminary technical support document... that DOE could consider for these products. DOE also encourages interested parties to submit written...

  9. 75 FR 19297 - Energy Conservation Program: Public Meeting and Availability of the Preliminary Technical Support...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-04-14

    ... Conservation Program: Public Meeting and Availability of the Preliminary Technical Support Document for Walk-In... and availability of the preliminary technical support document regarding energy conservation standards..., the deadline for requesting to speak at the public meeting, and the deadline for submitting written...

  10. 75 FR 14319 - Energy Conservation Standards for Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts: Public Meeting and Availability of...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-03-24

    ... Technical Support Document AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of public meeting and availability of preliminary technical support document. SUMMARY: The... products. DOE encourages written comments on these subjects. To inform interested parties and facilitate...

  11. 76 FR 18127 - Energy Conservation Standards for Metal Halide Lamp Fixtures: Public Meeting and Availability of...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2011-04-01

    ... Technical Support Document AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of public meeting and availability of preliminary technical support document. SUMMARY: The... for this equipment. DOE encourages written comments on these subjects. To inform interested parties...

  12. 77 FR 43015 - Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial and Industrial Electric Motors: Public Meeting and...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-07-23

    ... Motors: Public Meeting and Availability of the Preliminary Technical Support Document AGENCY: Office of... availability of preliminary technical support document. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or... consider for this equipment. DOE also encourages interested parties to submit written comments on these...

  13. 77 FR 13026 - Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standard for Automatic Commercial Ice Makers

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-03-05

    ... written comments on these subjects. This document announces an extension of the time period for submitting... preliminary technical support document (preliminary TSD) for automatic commercial ice makers. The comment... published a Federal Register notice announcing the availability of its preliminary technical support...

  14. 77 FR 3404 - Energy Conservation Standards for Automatic Commercial Ice Makers: Public Meeting and...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-01-24

    ... Technical Support Document AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of public meeting and availability of preliminary technical support document. SUMMARY: The... commercial ice makers. In addition, DOE encourages written comments on these subjects. To inform interested...

  15. 75 FR 17080 - Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-in Coolers and Walk-in Freezers: Public Meeting and...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-04-05

    ... Preliminary Technical Support Document AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of public meeting and availability of preliminary technical support document... consider for this equipment. In addition, DOE encourages written comments on these subjects. To inform...

  16. 77 FR 40530 - Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnace Fans: Public Meeting and Availability of...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-07-10

    ... Technical Support Document AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of public meeting and availability of preliminary technical support document. SUMMARY: The... furnace fans. In addition, DOE encourages written comments on these subjects. To inform interested parties...

  17. 43 CFR 4.116 - Interrogatories to parties; inspection of documents; admission of facts.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... applications for permission to serve written interrogatories upon the opposing party, applications for an order to produce and permit the inspection of designated documents, and applications for permission to serve upon the opposing party a request for the admission of specified facts. Such applications shall be...

  18. 32 CFR 865.114 - Decisional document.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... punishment). (xii) Conviction by court-martial. (xiii) Prior military service and type of discharge received. (3) A list of the type of documents submitted by or on behalf of the applicant (including a written... documentary evidence), if any. (4) A statement whether the applicant testified, and a list of the type of...

  19. 41 CFR 102-118.565 - What documentation is required when filing an administrative claim?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... 41 Public Contracts and Property Management 3 2010-07-01 2010-07-01 false What documentation is... Management Federal Property Management Regulations System (Continued) FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION..., reports and information available to GSA and/or to the agency involved and the written and documentary...

  20. 49 CFR 700.3 - Availability of documents, assistance, and information.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ....3 Availability of documents, assistance, and information. (a) A member of the public having need for... concerns in a letter or other written communication directed to the appropriate vice president or to the Director of Corporate Communications. Amtrak will bring such communications to the attention of the...

  1. LTSS compendium: an introduction to the CDC 7600 and the Livermore Timesharing System

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

    Fong, K. W.

    1977-08-15

    This report is an introduction to the CDC 7600 computer and to the Livermore Timesharing System (LTSS) used by the National Magnetic Fusion Energy Computer Center (NMFECC) and the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory Computer Center (LLLCC or Octopus network) on their 7600's. This report is based on a document originally written specifically about the system as it is implemented at NMFECC but has been broadened to point out differences in implementation at LLLCC. It also contains information about LLLCC not relevant to NMFECC. This report is written for computational physicists who want to prepare large production codes to run under LTSSmore » on the 7600's. The generalized discussion of the operating system focuses on creating and executing controllees. This document and its companion, UCID-17557, CDC 7600 LTSS Programming Stratagems, provide a basis for understanding more specialized documents about individual parts of the system.« less

  2. [Phenomenology and phenomenological method: their usefulness for nursing knowledge and practice].

    PubMed

    Vellone, E; Sinapi, N; Rastelli, D

    2000-01-01

    Phenomenology is a thought movement the main aim of which is to study human fenomena as they are experienced and lived. Key concepts of phenomenology are: the study of lived experience and subjectivity of human beings, the intentionality of consciousness, perception and interpretation. Phenomenological research method has nine steps: definition of the research topic; superficial literature searching; sample selection; gathering of lived experiences; analysis of lived experiences; written synthesis of lived experiences; validation of written synthesis; deep literature searching; writing of the scientific document. Phenomenology and phenomenological method are useful for nursing either to develop knowledge or to guide practice. Qualitative-phenomenological and quantitative-positivistic research are complementary: the first one guides clinicians towards a person-centered approach, the second one allows the manipulation of phenomena which can damage health, worsen illness or decrease the quality of life of people who rely on nursing care.

  3. Apple Macintosh programs for nucleic and protein sequence analyses.

    PubMed Central

    Bellon, B

    1988-01-01

    This paper describes a package of programs for handling and analyzing nucleic acid and protein sequences using the Apple Macintosh microcomputer. There are three important features of these programs: first, because of the now classical Macintosh interface the programs can be easily used by persons with little or no computer experience. Second, it is possible to save all the data, written in an editable scrolling text window or drawn in a graphic window, as files that can be directly used either as word processing documents or as picture documents. Third, sequences can be easily exchanged with any other computer. The package is composed of thirteen programs, written in Pascal programming language. PMID:2832832

  4. GLOVEBOX WINDOWS, FIRE PROTECTION AND VOICES FROM THE PAST

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

    Till, W

    2009-04-15

    'Study the past--what is past is prologue'. These words appear as the motto on a pair of statues at the National Archives Building in Washington DC. They are also the opening sentence in the preface of a document written in August of 1956 entitled 'A Summary of Accidents and Incidents Involving Radiation in Atomic Energy Activities--June 1945 thru December 1955'. This document, one of several written by D.F. Hayes of the Safety and Fire Protection Branch, Division of Organization and Personnel, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission in Washington DC, and many others are often forgotten even though they contain valuable gloveboxmore » fire protection lessons for us today.« less

  5. The earliest document regarding the history of cranioplasty from the Ottoman era.

    PubMed

    Aciduman, Ahmet; Belen, Deniz

    2007-09-01

    Cranioplasty is one of the significant neurosurgical procedures in which the technical advances and also, by some means, drawbacks are still continuing. According to archeological findings and anthropological studies, the earliest procedures regarding cranioplasty date back to just about the same period claimed for trepanation. Ancient surgeons from different geographical sites and cultures performed both practices with remarkable survival rates. However, despite the length of the thriving past of cranioplasty, the first known written record on the topic dates back to late 16th century Europe. Further study of the Ottoman era documents revealed an intriguing text that was written about the repair of skull defects and that dates from early 16th century. This worthy discovery will add valuable contribution to the history of neurosurgery by drawing the written history of cranioplasty more than 60 years back and the use of organic grafts 160 years back. In the present study, this original text is discussed.

  6. Readability assessment of patient education materials from the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.

    PubMed

    Kasabwala, Khushabu; Agarwal, Nitin; Hansberry, David R; Baredes, Soly; Eloy, Jean Anderson

    2012-09-01

    Americans are increasingly turning to the Internet as a source of health care information. These online resources should be written at a level readily understood by the average American. This study evaluates the readability of online patient education information available from the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) professional Web site using 7 different assessment tools that analyze the materials for reading ease and grade level of its target audience. Analysis of Internet-based patient education material from the AAO-HNSF Web site. Online patient education material from the AAO-HNSF was downloaded in January 2012 and assessed for level of readability using the Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, SMOG grading, Coleman-Liau Index, Gunning-Fog Index, Raygor Readability Estimate graph, and Fry Readability graph. The text from each subsection was pasted as plain text into Microsoft Word document, and each subsection was subjected to readability analysis using the software package Readability Studio Professional Edition Version 2012.1. All health care education material assessed is written between an 11th grade and graduate reading level and is considered "difficult to read" by the assessment scales. Online patient education materials on the AAO-HNSF Web site are written above the recommended 6th grade level and may need to be revised to make them more easily understood by a broader audience.

  7. Criticality Safety Evaluation of Standard Criticality Safety Requirements #1-520 g Operations in PF-4

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

    Yamanaka, Alan Joseph Jr.

    Guidance has been requested from the Nuclear Criticality Safety Division (NCSD) regarding processes that involve 520 grams of fissionable material or less. This Level-3 evaluation was conducted and documented in accordance with NCS-AP-004 (Ref. 1), formerly NCS-GUIDE-01. This evaluation is being written as a generic evaluation for all operations that will be able to operate using a 520-gram mass limit. Implementation for specific operations will be performed using a Level 1 CSED, which will confirm and document that this CSED can be used for the specific operation as discussed in NCS-MEMO-17-007 (Ref. 2). This Level 3 CSED updates and supersedesmore » the analysis performed in NCS-TECH-14-014 (Ref. 3).« less

  8. Apollo: A retrospective analysis

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Launius, Roger D.

    1994-01-01

    Since the completion of Project Apollo more than twenty years ago there have been a plethora of books, studies, reports, and articles about its origin, execution, and meaning. At the time of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the first landing, it is appropriate to reflect on the effort and its place in U.S. and NASA history. This monograph has been written as a means to this end. It presents a short narrative account of Apollo from its origin through its assessment. That is followed by a mission by mission summary of the Apollo flights and concluded by a series of key documents relative to the program reproduced in facsimile. The intent of this monograph is to provide a basic history along with primary documents that may be useful to NASA personnel and others desiring information about Apollo.

  9. An integrated conceptual framework for evaluating and improving 'understanding' in informed consent.

    PubMed

    Bossert, Sabine; Strech, Daniel

    2017-10-17

    The development of understandable informed consent (IC) documents has proven to be one of the most important challenges in research with humans as well as in healthcare settings. Therefore, evaluating and improving understanding has been of increasing interest for empirical research on IC. However, several conceptual and practical challenges for the development of understandable IC documents remain unresolved. In this paper, we will outline and systematize some of these challenges. On the basis of our own experiences in empirical user testing of IC documents as well as the relevant literature on understanding in IC, we propose an integrated conceptual model for the development of understandable IC documents. The proposed conceptual model integrates different methods for the participatory improvement of written information, including IC, as well as quantitative methods for measuring understanding in IC. In most IC processes, understandable written information is an important prerequisite for valid IC. To improve the quality of IC documents, a conceptual model for participatory procedures of testing, revising, and retesting can be applied. However, the model presented in this paper needs further theoretical and empirical elaboration and clarification of several conceptual and practical challenges.

  10. The root cause of ability and inability to assemble and install components using written manual with or without diagrams among non-native English speakers: Root cause analysis

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Shukri, S. Ahmad; Millar, R.; Gratton, G.; Garner, M.; Noh, H. Mohd

    2017-12-01

    Documentation errors and human errors are often claimed to be the contributory factors for aircraft maintenance mistakes. This paper highlights the preliminary results of the third phase of a four-phased research on communication media that are utilised in an aircraft maintenance organisation. The second phase has looked into the probability of success and failure in completing a task by 60 subjects while in this third phase, the same subjects have been interviewed immediately after completing the task by using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) method. It is discovered that the root cause of their inability to finish the task while using only written manual is the absence of diagrams. However, haste is identified to be the root cause for the incompletion of the task when both manual and diagram are given to the participants. It is observed that those who are able to complete the task is due to their reference to both manual and diagram, simultaneously.

  11. Medication communication through documentation in medical wards: knowledge and power relations.

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    Liu, Wei; Manias, Elizabeth; Gerdtz, Marie

    2014-09-01

    Health professionals communicate with each other about medication information using different forms of documentation. This article explores knowledge and power relations surrounding medication information exchanged through documentation among nurses, doctors and pharmacists. Ethnographic fieldwork was conducted in 2010 in two medical wards of a metropolitan hospital in Australia. Data collection methods included participant observations, field interviews, video-recordings, document retrieval and video reflexive focus groups. A critical discourse analytic framework was used to guide data analysis. The written medication chart was the main means of communicating medication decisions from doctors to nurses as compared to verbal communication. Nurses positioned themselves as auditors of the medication chart and scrutinised medical prescribing to maintain the discourse of patient safety. Pharmacists utilised the discourse of scientific judgement to guide their decision-making on the necessity of verbal communication with nurses and doctors. Targeted interdisciplinary meetings involving nurses, doctors and pharmacists should be organised in ward settings to discuss the importance of having documented medication information conveyed verbally across different disciplines. Health professionals should be encouraged to proactively seek out each other to relay changes in medication regimens and treatment goals. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

  12. Flexible high-speed CODEC

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    Segallis, Greg P.; Wernlund, Jim V.; Corry, Glen

    1993-01-01

    This report is prepared by Harris Government Communication Systems Division for NASA Lewis Research Center under contract NAS3-25087. It is written in accordance with SOW section 4.0 (d) as detailed in section 2.6. The purpose of this document is to provide a summary of the program, performance results and analysis, and a technical assessment. The purpose of this program was to develop a flexible, high-speed CODEC that provides substantial coding gain while maintaining bandwidth efficiency for use in both continuous and bursted data environments for a variety of applications.

  13. Adagio 4.20 User’s Guide

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    Spencer, Benjamin Whiting; Crane, Nathan K.; Heinstein, Martin W.

    2011-03-01

    Adagio is a Lagrangian, three-dimensional, implicit code for the analysis of solids and structures. It uses a multi-level iterative solver, which enables it to solve problems with large deformations, nonlinear material behavior, and contact. It also has a versatile library of continuum and structural elements, and an extensive library of material models. Adagio is written for parallel computing environments, and its solvers allow for scalable solutions of very large problems. Adagio uses the SIERRA Framework, which allows for coupling with other SIERRA mechanics codes. This document describes the functionality and input structure for Adagio.

  14. 77 FR 14688 - Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service

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    ... comment period. SUMMARY: This document extends the period for filing written comments until March 21, 2012... February 24, 2012, the Department published a document extending the comment period for the proposed... period to March 21, 2012. The Department of Labor (Department) is taking this action in order to provide...

  15. Understanding "Great Expectations": A Student Casebook to Issues, Sources, and Historical Documents.

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    Newlin, George

    More than 100 years after being written, "Great Expectations" is still one of the most widely studied works of fiction. This casebook of historical documents, collateral readings and essays brings to life both Charles Dickens' masterpiece and the social issues surrounding his work. The interdisciplinary approach in the casebook offers…

  16. Bibliografica Analitica: Tematica Universitaria. Serie Bibliografica No. 1 (Analytical Bibliography: University Topics. Bibliographic Series No. 1).

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    Rossi Etchelouz, Nelly Yvis, Ed.

    This annotated bibliography lists approximately 30 documents written between 1959 and 1967 relevant to issues and problems at the university level in Latin America. The documents, mainly from Latin America with some from the United States and Europe, concern development, problems, costs, curriculum, planning, and resources. (VM)

  17. Bibliografia Analitica: Tematica Universitaria. Serie Bibliografica No. 2 (Analytical Bibliography: University Topics. Bibliographic Series No. 2).

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    Rossi Etchelouz, Nelly Yvis, Ed.

    This annotated bibliography lists approximately 50 documents written between 1963 and 1971 relevant to issues and problems at the university level in Latin America. The documents, mainly from Latin America with some from the United States and Europe, concern development problems, costs, curriculum, planning, and resources. (VM)

  18. 26 CFR 1.6042-4 - Statements to recipients of dividend payments.

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    2011-04-01

    ... is permitted in the mailing of the written statement. Even a de minimis amount of promotional or... conspicuous type, the legend: “Important Tax Return Document Attached.” The enclosures permitted in a mailing... envelope must contain, in a bold and conspicuous type, the legend: “Important Tax Return Document Enclosed...

  19. 26 CFR 1.6042-4 - Statements to recipients of dividend payments.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... is permitted in the mailing of the written statement. Even a de minimis amount of promotional or... conspicuous type, the legend: “Important Tax Return Document Attached.” The enclosures permitted in a mailing... envelope must contain, in a bold and conspicuous type, the legend: “Important Tax Return Document Enclosed...

  20. 46 CFR 502.206 - Production of documents and things and entry upon land for inspection and other purposes.

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    2010-10-01

    ... GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE Depositions, Written Interrogatories... inspect and copy any designated documents (including writings, drawings, graphs, charts, photographs... of § 502.203(a) and which are in the possession, custody or control of the party upon whom the...

  1. The Effect of Structured Decision-Making Techniques and Gender on Student Reaction and Quality of Written Documents.

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    Neal, Joan; Echternacht, Lonnie

    1995-01-01

    Experimental groups used four decision-making techniques--reverse brainstorming (RS), dialectical inquiry (DI), devil's advocacy (DA), and consensus--in evaluating writing assignments. Control group produced a better quality document. Student reaction to negative features of RS, DI, and DA were not significant. (SK)

  2. Conflicting Educational Ideals in America, 1775-1831: Selected Documentary Essays.

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    Nakosteen, Mehdi

    The purpose of this collection of 52 primary source documents is to sustain the continuity and interdependence of ideas, movements, and events in the development of educational theories and practices in Western culture. Among the concerns of these documents, written by statesmen, clergymen, business men, foreign observers. educators and others,…

  3. "Sortilegio": Cola Rienzi and the Blasphemy of Documentation.

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    Di Renzo, Anthony

    1997-01-01

    Pinpoints Cola Rienzi as an important figure in the history of professional writing. States that he combined a passion for classical rhetoric and literature with extensive training in legal documentation to create and sustain a messianic regime in 14th-century Italy by imitating ancient Roman memos and reports in his written edicts. (PA)

  4. International Dimensions in American Education: Evaluative Criteria for Precollegiate Programs.

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    Slouka, Z. J.; Slouka, O.

    The purposes of the project described in this document are to identify and evaluate factors which encourage a global perspective in students in grades K-12. The document is presented in three major sections. Section one introduces the scope of the study, discusses objectives, and describes evaluation methods, including reviewing written materials,…

  5. 10 CFR 50.4 - Written communications.

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    2011-01-01

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

  6. 78 FR 56745 - Bradley D. Bastow, D. O., South Haven, Michigan; Confirmatory Order Modifying License

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    ... or document justification for not implementing the recommended actions. C. Safety Culture C.1. Within 30 days of the date of the Order, the licensee will document a written Safety Culture Policy that... concerned individual understands why the concern cannot be resolved. The Safety Culture Policy must iterate...

  7. Rock 'n' Roll Heroes: Letter to President Eisenhower.

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    Mueller, Jean W., Ed.

    1985-01-01

    This primary source document can be used to teach secondary students about the rock 'n' roll era that emerged in the 1950's. The document is a letter written in 1958 by three teenagers to President Eisenhower concerning the induction of Elvis Presley into the U.S. Army. Class activities are also suggested. (RM)

  8. 75 FR 3543 - HUD Multifamily Rental Project Closing Documents: Proposed Revisions and Updates and Notice of...

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    ... Management and Budget (OMB) numbers under the Paperwork Reductions Act); 4. Updates to revised documents that.... 8. Removed section 17. 9. Added provision to section 23 (now designated section 22), ``Management Agreement,'' that a management agreement cannot be assigned without prior written HUD approval. 10. Changed...

  9. 18 CFR 1301.48 - Public availability of transcripts and other documents.

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    2010-04-01

    ... 18 Conservation of Power and Water Resources 2 2010-04-01 2010-04-01 false Public availability of... VALLEY AUTHORITY PROCEDURES Government in the Sunshine Act § 1301.48 Public availability of transcripts and other documents. (a) Public announcements of meetings pursuant to § 1301.44, written copies of...

  10. Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice. Technical Assistance Publication Series.

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    1999

    This document presents knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are needed for achieving and practicing the competencies listed in Addiction Counseling Competencies, as written by the National Curriculum Committee of the Addiction Technology Transfer Center Program. The document is intended to provide guidance for the professional treatment of…

  11. Written formative assessment and silence in the classroom

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    Lee Hang, Desmond Mene; Bell, Beverley

    2015-09-01

    In this commentary, we build on Xinying Yin and Gayle Buck's discussion by exploring the cultural practices which are integral to formative assessment, when it is viewed as a sociocultural practice. First we discuss the role of assessment and in particular oral and written formative assessments in both western and Samoan cultures, building on the account of assessment practices in the Chinese culture given by Yin and Buck. Secondly, we document the cultural practice of silence in Samoan classroom's which has lead to the use of written formative assessment as in the Yin and Buck article. We also discuss the use of written formative assessment as a scaffold for teacher development for formative assessment. Finally, we briefly discuss both studies on formative assessment as a sociocultural practice.

  12. SU-E-T-255: Development of a Michigan Quality Assurance (MQA) Database for Clinical Machine Operations

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    Roberts, D

    Purpose: A unified database system was developed to allow accumulation, review and analysis of quality assurance (QA) data for measurement, treatment, imaging and simulation equipment in our department. Recording these data in a database allows a unified and structured approach to review and analysis of data gathered using commercial database tools. Methods: A clinical database was developed to track records of quality assurance operations on linear accelerators, a computed tomography (CT) scanner, high dose rate (HDR) afterloader and imaging systems such as on-board imaging (OBI) and Calypso in our department. The database was developed using Microsoft Access database and visualmore » basic for applications (VBA) programming interface. Separate modules were written for accumulation, review and analysis of daily, monthly and annual QA data. All modules were designed to use structured query language (SQL) as the basis of data accumulation and review. The SQL strings are dynamically re-written at run time. The database also features embedded documentation, storage of documents produced during QA activities and the ability to annotate all data within the database. Tests are defined in a set of tables that define test type, specific value, and schedule. Results: Daily, Monthly and Annual QA data has been taken in parallel with established procedures to test MQA. The database has been used to aggregate data across machines to examine the consistency of machine parameters and operations within the clinic for several months. Conclusion: The MQA application has been developed as an interface to a commercially available SQL engine (JET 5.0) and a standard database back-end. The MQA system has been used for several months for routine data collection.. The system is robust, relatively simple to extend and can be migrated to a commercial SQL server.« less

  13. Comparative implementation of Handwritten and Machine written Gurmukhi text utilizing appropriate parameters

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    Kaur, Jaswinder; Jagdev, Gagandeep, Dr.

    2018-01-01

    Optical character recognition is concerned with the recognition of optically processed characters. The recognition is done offline after the writing or printing has been completed, unlike online recognition where the computer has to recognize the characters instantly as they are drawn. The performance of character recognition depends upon the quality of scanned documents. The preprocessing steps are used for removing low-frequency background noise and normalizing the intensity of individual scanned documents. Several filters are used for reducing certain image details and enabling an easier or faster evaluation. The primary aim of the research work is to recognize handwritten and machine written characters and differentiate them. The language opted for the research work is Punjabi Gurmukhi and tool utilized is Matlab.

  14. A resume or curriculum vitae for success.

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    Markey, B T; Campbell, R L

    1996-01-01

    Nurses who are searching for new positions can enhance their job employment potential with well-written resumes. Scholarship and award recognition also can be improved by creating well-written resumes and/or curricula vitae. Appropriate cover letters effectively introduce nurses to employers or review committees. This article presents a few basic suggestions that can simplify the creation of any of these documents and help nurses produce a quality product.

  15. Written Response to National Park Service Regarding Concerns over the Limited Time NPS has to Review PSD Permit Applications for Facilities that may Impact Class I Areas

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    This document may be of assistance in applying the New Source Review (NSR) air permitting regulations including the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) requirements. This document is part of the NSR Policy and Guidance Database. Some documents in the database are a scanned or retyped version of a paper photocopy of the original. Although we have taken considerable effort to quality assure the documents, some may contain typographical errors. Contact the office that issued the document if you need a copy of the original.

  16. Software design and documentation language, revision 1

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    Kleine, H.

    1979-01-01

    The Software Design and Documentation Language (SDDL) developed to provide an effective communications medium to support the design and documentation of complex software applications is described. Features of the system include: (1) a processor which can convert design specifications into an intelligible, informative machine-reproducible document; (2) a design and documentation language with forms and syntax that are simple, unrestrictive, and communicative; and (3) methodology for effective use of the language and processor. The SDDL processor is written in the SIMSCRIPT II programming language and is implemented on the UNIVAC 1108, the IBM 360/370, and Control Data machines.

  17. Engineering Documentation and Data Control

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Matteson, Michael J.; Bramley, Craig; Ciaruffoli, Veronica

    2001-01-01

    Mississippi Space Services (MSS) the facility services contractor for NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC), is utilizing technology to improve engineering documentation and data control. Two identified improvement areas, labor intensive documentation research and outdated drafting standards, were targeted as top priority. MSS selected AutoManager(R) WorkFlow from Cyco software to manage engineering documentation. The software is currently installed on over 150 desctops. The outdated SSC drafting standard was written for pre-CADD drafting methods, in other words, board drafting. Implementation of COTS software solutions to manage engineering documentation and update the drafting standard resulted in significant increases in productivity by reducing the time spent searching for documents.

  18. Understanding "Animal Farm": A Student Casebook to Issues, Sources, and Historical Documents.

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    Rodden, John

    "Animal Farm" is a political allegory of the USSR written in the form of a fable. Its stinging moral warning against the abuse of power is demonstrated in this casebook through a wide variety of historical, political, and literary documents that are directly applicable to George Orwell's novel. Included in the casebook are passages from…

  19. Paying for Our Schools: Is There a Better Way? Basic Document.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Communications Coalition for Educational Change, Washington, DC.

    This document was written to inform the general community about the financial problems schools are having and to suggest alternative ways by which schools could be financed. It cites examples of school budget crises throughout the nation, presents a breakdown of present sources of school revenue, discusses how money affects the quality of…

  20. 40 CFR 725.984 - Modification or revocation of certain notification requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... software. Support documents related to these requests must also be submitted to EPA via CDX using e-PMN software. Paper requests must be submitted either via U.S. mail to the Document Control Office (DCO) (7407M... in § 725.980 may occur either at EPA's initiative or in response to a written request. (1) Any...

  1. 40 CFR 725.984 - Modification or revocation of certain notification requirements.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... software. Support documents related to these requests must also be submitted to EPA via CDX using e-PMN software. Paper requests must be submitted either via U.S. mail to the Document Control Office (DCO) (7407M... in § 725.980 may occur either at EPA's initiative or in response to a written request. (1) Any...

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

    David, S.A.; Goodwin, G.M.; Gardner, K.

    This document contains a listing of the written scientific information originating in the Materials Joining (formerly the Welding and Brazing Group), Metals and Ceramics Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory during 1951 through June 1989. This registry of documents is as much as possible, in the order of issue date. A complete cross-referenced listing of the technical literature of the Metals and Ceramics Division is also available.

  3. 77 FR 33015 - WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding India-Measures Concerning the Importation of Certain...

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    2012-06-04

    ....org contained in a document designated as WT/DS430/2. USTR invites written comments from the public....wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/DS430/1. The United States and India held... Trade Organization, www.wto.org . Comments open to public inspection may be viewed on the www...

  4. 76 FR 31363 - Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement: Document-Tools in Assessing Inmates' Risks & Needs: The...

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    ... more accurately. This document will be written in the context of inmate behavior management, which is... knowledge of the purpose, functions, and operational complexities of local jails, (2) awareness of the... knowledge of the six elements of inmate behavior management, as defined by NIC, and (4) ability to develop...

  5. Assessing reading levels of health information: uses and limitations of flesch formula.

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    Jindal, Pranay; MacDermid, Joy C

    2017-01-01

    Written health information is commonly used by health-care professionals (HCPs) to inform and assess patients in clinical practice. With growing self-management of many health conditions and increased information seeking behavior among patients, there is a greater stress on HCPs and researchers to develop and implement readable and understandable health information. Readability formulas such as Flesch Reading Ease (FRE) and Flesch-Kincaid Reading Grade Level (FKRGL) are commonly used by researchers and HCPs to assess if health information is reading grade appropriate for patients. In this article, we critically analyze the role and credibility of Flesch formula in assessing the reading level of written health information. FRE and FKRGL assign a grade level by measuring semantic and syntactic difficulty. They serve as a simple tool that provides some information about the potential literacy difficulty of written health information. However, health information documents often involve complex medical words and may incorporate pictures and tables to improve the legibility. In their assessments, FRE and FKRGL do not take into account (1) document factors (layout, pictures and charts, color, font, spacing, legibility, and grammar), (2) person factors (education level, comprehension, health literacy, motivation, prior knowledge, information needs, anxiety levels), and (3) style of writing (cultural sensitivity, comprehensiveness, and appropriateness), and thus, inadequately assess reading level. New readability measures incorporate pictures and use complex algorithms to assess reading level but are only moderately used in health-care research and not in clinical practice. Future research needs to develop generic and disease-specific readability measures to evaluate comprehension of a written document based on individuals' literacy levels, cultural background, and knowledge of disease.

  6. How are actual needs recognized in the content and goals of written rehabilitation plans?

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    Jeglinsky, Ira; Brogren Carlberg, Eva; Autti-Rämö, Ilona

    2014-01-01

    The primary aim of the study was to investigate the interrelation between needs and functional difficulties and the therapeutic goals in children with cerebral palsy (CP) as documented in individual written rehabilitation plans. The study was a retrospective cross-sectional register study. The data consisted of randomly chosen register documents for 77 children and adolescents with CP in different predetermined age ranges. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Child and Youth version (ICF-CY) was used as a reference for analyzing the content of the written statements. The rehabilitation plans for 70 children, 1-16 years of age, representing all GMFCS levels were analyzed. Goals were not well reflected in the children's needs and functional difficulties. The needs, functional difficulties and goals mainly encompassed the components of body functions and activity/participation. In half of the plans the presence of the parents was mentioned, and the plans were made in multidisciplinary collaboration. The results of this study indicate deficiencies in the content and goals of the written rehabilitation plans. The ICF-CY could serve as a framework to help professionals and parents identify the child's needs and those areas where the goals should be targeted. Implications for Rehabilitation Documenting the child's and family's needs in relation to activity and participation preferences is critical to rehabilitation and intervention planning. Goals, based on the child's needs, should be identified in collaboration with all parties involved, and focus on the child's functioning in meaningful everyday activities. The ICF-CY could serve as a framework for the family and professionals to identify needs and to communicate rehabilitation goals.

  7. A Tutorial Introduction to Bayesian Models of Cognitive Development

    DTIC Science & Technology

    2011-01-01

    typewriter with an infinite amount of paper. There is a space of documents that it is capable of producing, which includes things like The Tempest and does...not include, say, a Vermeer painting or a poem written in Russian. This typewriter represents a means of generating the hypothesis space for a Bayesian...learner: each possible document that can be typed on it is a hypothesis, the infinite set of documents producible by the typewriter is the latent

  8. Integrated verification and testing system (IVTS) for HAL/S programs

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Senn, E. H.; Ames, K. R.; Smith, K. A.

    1983-01-01

    The IVTS is a large software system designed to support user-controlled verification analysis and testing activities for programs written in the HAL/S language. The system is composed of a user interface and user command language, analysis tools and an organized data base of host system files. The analysis tools are of four major types: (1) static analysis, (2) symbolic execution, (3) dynamic analysis (testing), and (4) documentation enhancement. The IVTS requires a split HAL/S compiler, divided at the natural separation point between the parser/lexical analyzer phase and the target machine code generator phase. The IVTS uses the internal program form (HALMAT) between these two phases as primary input for the analysis tools. The dynamic analysis component requires some way to 'execute' the object HAL/S program. The execution medium may be an interpretive simulation or an actual host or target machine.

  9. 78 FR 23491 - National Forest System Land Management Planning; Correction

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    2013-04-19

    ... April 19, 2013. ADDRESSES: Written inquiries about this correction document may be sent to the Director..., Indians, Intergovernmental relations, National forests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Science...

  10. X-ray simulation algorithms used in ISP

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    Sullivan, John P.

    ISP is a simulation code which is sometimes used in the USNDS program. ISP is maintained by Sandia National Lab. However, the X-ray simulation algorithm used by ISP was written by scientists at LANL – mainly by Ed Fenimore with some contributions from John Sullivan and George Neuschaefer and probably others. In email to John Sullivan on July 25, 2016, Jill Rivera, ISP project lead, said “ISP uses the function xdosemeters_sim from the xgen library.” The is a fortran subroutine which is also used to simulate the X-ray response in consim (a descendant of xgen). Therefore, no separate documentation ofmore » the X-ray simulation algorithms in ISP have been written – the documentation for the consim simulation can be used.« less

  11. Response to Request for Written Confirmation that the 100-Ton per Year Potential Emission Exemption for Graphic Art Systems Applies to Plantwide Emissions, Not to Each Printing Line

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    This document may be of assistance in applying the New Source Review (NSR) air permitting regulations including the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) requirements. This document is part of the NSR Policy and Guidance Database. Some documents in the database are a scanned or retyped version of a paper photocopy of the original. Although we have taken considerable effort to quality assure the documents, some may contain typographical errors. Contact the office that issued the document if you need a copy of the original.

  12. The Village Green Project: Lesson Plans for K-8 Educators ...

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    This document contains lesson plans spanning kindergarten through 8th grade, that are written to connect next-generation science standards (USA) to the Village Green Project and related air quality topics. This document contains a series of classroom lesson plans to support connections between the Village Green Project and the USA National Science Standards at various education levels.

  13. Design of a Personnel and Training Information System for Educational R&D Personnel. The Domain of R&D Training Resources.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hood, Paul D.

    This document reports an attempt to examine the content and structure of the domain of research and development (R&D) training resources. The project began by locating instructional materials within a larger matrix that classified R&D resources by structure (primary/secondary, oral/written, documentary/non-document) and level of formalization…

  14. NASA Construction of Facilities Validation Processes - Total Building Commissioning (TBCx)

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Hoover, Jay C.

    2004-01-01

    Key Atributes include: Total Quality Management (TQM) System that looks at all phases of a project. A team process that spans boundaries. A Commissioning Authority to lead the process. Commissioning requirements in contracts. Independent design review to verify compliance with Facility Project Requirements (FPR). Formal written Commissioning Plan with Documented Results. Functional performance testing (FPT) against the requirements document.

  15. Different Approaches to Assessing the Quality of Explanations Following a Multiple-Document Inquiry Activity in Science

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    Wiley, Jennifer; Hastings, Peter; Blaum, Dylan; Jaeger, Allison J.; Hughes, Simon; Wallace, Patricia; Griffin, Thomas D.; Britt, M. Anne

    2017-01-01

    This article describes several approaches to assessing student understanding using written explanations that students generate as part of a multiple-document inquiry activity on a scientific topic (global warming). The current work attempts to capture the causal structure of student explanations as a way to detect the quality of the students'…

  16. Data Sharing Agreement Checklist for IDEA Part C and Part B 619 Agencies and Programs

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    Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy), 2014

    2014-01-01

    This 2014 document is an adaptation of the 2012 release of "Data Sharing Agreement Checklist" intended for K-12 audiences. Presented as a checklist, the document summarizes the requirements for the written agreements under the audit or evaluation exception that is specified in FERPA and that also applies to the IDEA for Part C early…

  17. NHEXAS PHASE I ARIZONA STUDY--STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR CODING: WEEKLY ACTIVITY FOLLOW UP (INDIVIDUAL) (UA-D-12.0)

    EPA Science Inventory

    This abstract is included for completeness of documentation. The technique described in the SOP was anticipated in study planning documents. It was subsequently not used, and the SOP was not written. This SOP was replaced by SOP UA-D-11.0.

    The purpose of this SOP is to defin...

  18. 76 FR 12400 - WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding China-Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties on Grain...

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    2011-03-07

    ... at http://www.wto.org , in a document designated as WT/DS414/2. USTR invites written comments from....org contained in a document designated as WT/DS414/1. The United States and China held consultations... on the Web site of the World Trade Organization, http://www.wto.org . Comments open to public...

  19. Physics Examinations for University Entrance. An International Study. Science and Technology Education Document Series 45.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Black, Paul, Ed.

    This document is intended for anyone having the responsibility for the policy or the practice of examination and selection systems in physics, whether at the completion stages of secondary education, or the entrance stages of higher education. The book contains 13 chapters written by authors from 11 different countries. Each chapter was written…

  20. Correlator optical wavefront sensor COWS

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    1991-02-01

    This report documents the significant upgrades and improvements made to the correlator optical wavefront sensor (COWS) optical bench during this phase of the program. Software for the experiment was reviewed and documented. Flowcharts showing the program flow are included as well as documentation for programs which were written to calculate and display Zernike polynomials. The system was calibrated and aligned and a series of experiments to determine the optimum settings for the input and output MOSLM polarizers were conducted. In addition, design of a simple aberration generation is included.

  1. Impact of implementing an EMR on physical exam documentation by ambulance personnel.

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    Katzer, R; Barton, D J; Adelman, S; Clark, S; Seaman, E L; Hudson, K B

    2012-01-01

    Georgetown University has a student run Emergency Medical Services (EMS) organization with over 100 emergency medical technicians (EMTs). We set out to determine whether implementing an electronic patient care report (ePCR) system was associated with improved physical exam documentation. This study evaluated documentation of the physical exam on prehospital patient care reports (PCRs). An ePCR system was implemented. ePCR documentation was compared to that of the previously used paper PCRs. This study looked retrospectively at 154 PCRs. 77 were hand written PCRs from before the electronic system. The PCRs involved chief complaints that were primarily respiratory, neurologic, or both. 77 ePCRs of matching chief complaint categories were used for comparison. Each chart was reviewed for completion of certain physical exam findings. The mean percentage of documented components from the ePCRs was compared to that of the hand written PCRs. The null hypothesis was that the absolute increase in the mean was not more than 20 percent. The two exclusion criteria were PCRs completed by study investigators after the design of the project and partially or completely missing PCRs. The absolute increase in mean physical exam component documentation was 36% (95% CI = 29-43%). A weighted kappa of 0.894 showed very good agreement between chart reviewers. This study rejected the null hypothesis that the ePCR system was associated with a mean increase of no more than 20%. It observed increase in physical exam documentation. Limitations of this study included the inability to determine whether documentation of physical exam findings reflected performance of the physical exam, and what components of the ePCR system bundle were responsible for the increase in physical exam component documentation.

  2. Impact of implementing an EMR on physical exam documentation by ambulance personnel

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    Katzer, R.; Barton, D.J.; Adelman, S.; Clark, S.; Seaman, E.L.; Hudson, K.B.

    2012-01-01

    Objectives Georgetown University has a student run Emergency Medical Services (EMS) organization with over 100 emergency medical technicians (EMTs). We set out to determine whether implementing an electronic patient care report (ePCR) system was associated with improved physical exam documentation. Methods This study evaluated documentation of the physical exam on prehospital patient care reports (PCRs). An ePCR system was implemented. ePCR documentation was compared to that of the previously used paper PCRs. This study looked retrospectively at 154 PCRs. 77 were hand written PCRs from before the electronic system. The PCRs involved chief complaints that were primarily respiratory, neurologic, or both. 77 ePCRs of matching chief complaint categories were used for comparison. Each chart was reviewed for completion of certain physical exam findings. The mean percentage of documented components from the ePCRs was compared to that of the hand written PCRs. The null hypothesis was that the absolute increase in the mean was not more than 20 percent. The two exclusion criteria were PCRs completed by study investigators after the design of the project and partially or completely missing PCRs. Results The absolute increase in mean physical exam component documentation was 36% (95% CI = 29–43%). A weighted kappa of 0.894 showed very good agreement between chart reviewers. Conclusions This study rejected the null hypothesis that the ePCR system was associated with a mean increase of no more than 20%. It observed increase in physical exam documentation. Limitations of this study included the inability to determine whether documentation of physical exam findings reflected performance of the physical exam, and what components of the ePCR system bundle were responsible for the increase in physical exam component documentation. PMID:23646077

  3. FUSE Observations of Galactic and LMC Novae in Outburst

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    Huschildt, P. H.

    2001-01-01

    This document is a collection of five abstracts from papers written on the 'FUSE Observations of Galactic and LMC Novae in Outburst'. The titles are the following: (1) Analyzing FUSE Observations of Galactic and LMC Novae; (2) Detailed NLTE Model Atmospheres for Novae during Outburst: Modeling Optical and Ultraviolet Observations for Nova LMC 1988; (3) Numerical Solution of the Expanding Stellar Atmosphere Problem; (4) A Non-LTE Line-Blanketed Expanding Atmosphere Model for A-supergiant Alpha Cygni; and (5) Non-LTE Model Atmosphere Analysis of the Early Ultraviolet Spectra of Nova Andromedae 1986. A list of journal publications is also included.

  4. Computing Linear Mathematical Models Of Aircraft

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    Duke, Eugene L.; Antoniewicz, Robert F.; Krambeer, Keith D.

    1991-01-01

    Derivation and Definition of Linear Aircraft Model (LINEAR) computer program provides user with powerful, and flexible, standard, documented, and verified software tool for linearization of mathematical models of aerodynamics of aircraft. Intended for use in software tool to drive linear analysis of stability and design of control laws for aircraft. Capable of both extracting such linearized engine effects as net thrust, torque, and gyroscopic effects, and including these effects in linear model of system. Designed to provide easy selection of state, control, and observation variables used in particular model. Also provides flexibility of allowing alternate formulations of both state and observation equations. Written in FORTRAN.

  5. STICAP: A linear circuit analysis program with stiff systems capability. Volume 1: Theory manual. [network analysis

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    Cooke, C. H.

    1975-01-01

    STICAP (Stiff Circuit Analysis Program) is a FORTRAN 4 computer program written for the CDC-6400-6600 computer series and SCOPE 3.0 operating system. It provides the circuit analyst a tool for automatically computing the transient responses and frequency responses of large linear time invariant networks, both stiff and nonstiff (algorithms and numerical integration techniques are described). The circuit description and user's program input language is engineer-oriented, making simple the task of using the program. Engineering theories underlying STICAP are examined. A user's manual is included which explains user interaction with the program and gives results of typical circuit design applications. Also, the program structure from a systems programmer's viewpoint is depicted and flow charts and other software documentation are given.

  6. What's New in GSAS-II

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    Toby, Brian H.; Von Dreele, Robert B.

    The General Structure and Analysis Software II (GSAS-II) package is an all-new crystallographic analysis package written to replace and extend the capabilities of the universal and widely used GSAS and EXPGUI packages. GSAS-II was described in a 2013 article, but considerable work has been completed since then. This paper describes the advances, which include: rigid body fitting and structure solution modules; improved treatment for parametric refinements and equation of state fitting; and small-angle scattering data reduction and analysis. GSAS-II offers versatile and extensible modules for import and export of data and results. Capabilities are provided for users to select anymore » version of the code. Code documentation has reached 150 pages and 17 web-tutorials are offered. © 2014 International Centre for Diffraction Data.« less

  7. 14 CFR 302.24 - Evidence.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-01-01

    ... Official Airline Guides, including the North American, Worldwide, All-Cargo and quick reference editions... evidence in documentary or written form or of reference to documents or records, a copy of such evidence...

  8. 14 CFR 302.24 - Evidence.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-01-01

    ... Official Airline Guides, including the North American, Worldwide, All-Cargo and quick reference editions... evidence in documentary or written form or of reference to documents or records, a copy of such evidence...

  9. 14 CFR 302.24 - Evidence.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-01-01

    ... Official Airline Guides, including the North American, Worldwide, All-Cargo and quick reference editions... evidence in documentary or written form or of reference to documents or records, a copy of such evidence...

  10. 13 CFR 142.4 - What is a statement?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... REGULATIONS Overview and Definitions § 142.4 What is a statement? A “statement” means any written representation, certification, affirmation, document, record, or accounting or bookkeeping entry made with...

  11. Keeping health promotion in the pink. Documentation can show how programs contribute to hospital goals.

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    Kernaghan, S G

    1990-01-01

    Health promotion encompasses a wide range of services, including health information, health education, wellness, and employee health programs--important efforts, but hardly life-or-death matters. So with increased pressure to put programs to an institutional "worth" test, few health promotion programs make the grade, not because they fail, but because their managers do not know how to document and demonstrate their contributions to hospital goals. The tools that can be used to track program impact range from simple hand-written record keeping on file cards to more complicated and computer-supported systems of data gathering and analysis. It is a mistake to assume that only computer-based systems can yield meaningful information. In the documentation process it may be necessary to start small, but it is necessary to start. Sound management decisions depend on practical evidence that a program is helping a hospital's operations. When one hospital implemented an employee assistance program, program managers set out to document how the program saved the hospital money, improved the work environment, and improved quality of care. At another hospital, the manager of the inpatient cardiac rehabilitation program enlisted the assistance of the medical records department to document to the hospital that patients not in the program had longer lengths of stay than program participants.

  12. Compulsory Education: Statistics, Methodology, Reforms and New Tendencies. Conference Papers for the 8th Session of the International Standing Conference for the History of Education (Parma, Italy, September 3-6, 1986). Volume IV.

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    Genovesi, Giovanni, Ed.

    This collection, the last of four volumes on the history of compulsory education among the nations of Europe and the western hemisphere, analyzes statistics, methodology, reforms, and new tendencies. Twelve of the document's 18 articles are written in English, 3 are written in French and 3 are in Italian. Summaries accompany most articles; three…

  13. A survey of DNA diagnostic laboratories regarding DNA banking.

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    McEwen, J E; Reilly, P R

    1995-01-01

    This article reports the findings of a survey of 148 academically based and commercial DNA diagnostic labs regarding DNA banking (defined as the storage of individual DNA samples in some form with identifiers for later retrieval). The population surveyed consisted of all laboratories listed with HELIX, a national directory of DNA diagnostic labs that includes a fairly comprehensive listing of clinical service labs as well as a large number of research labs. The survey was concerned primarily with the legal and ethical issues that the long-term storage of DNA may raise. The survey inquired into the respondents' policies and procedures concerning (1) the extent of DNA banking and of interest in developing DNA banking in academia and industry and (2) the degree to which DNA banks had developed written internal policies and/or a written depositor's agreement (a signed document defining the rights and obligations of the person from whom the sample was taken and the bank) designed to anticipate or prevent some of the ethical and legal problems that can arise from the long-term retention of DNA. Our research suggests that (1) the activity of DNA banking is growing, particularly in the academic setting, and (2) most academically based DNA banks lack written internal policies, written depositor's agreements, or other relevant documentation regarding important aspects of this activity. PMID:7762571

  14. Science learning and literacy performance of typically developing, at-risk, and disabled, non-English language background students

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    Larrinaga McGee, Patria Maria

    Current education reform calls for excellence, access, and equity in all areas of instruction, including science and literacy. Historically, persons of diverse backgrounds or with disabilities have been underrepresented in science. Gaps are evident between the science and literacy achievement of diverse students and their mainstream peers. The purpose of this study was to document, describe, and examine patterns of development and change in the science learning and literacy performance of Hispanic students. The two major questions of this study were: (1) How is science content knowledge, as evident in oral and written formats, manifested in the performance of typically developing, at-risk, and disabled non-English language background (NELB) students? and (2) What are the patterns of literacy performance in science, and as evident in oral and written formats, among typically developing, at-risk, and disabled NELB students? This case study was part of a larger research project, the Promise Project, undertaken at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, under the sponsorship of the National Science Foundation. The study involved 24 fourth-grade students in seven classrooms located in Promise Project schools where teachers were provided with training and materials for instruction on two units of science content: Matter and Weather. Four students were selected from among the fourth-graders for a closer analysis of their performance. Qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods were used to document, describe, and examine specific events or phenomena in the processes of science learning and literacy development. Important findings were related to (a) gains in science learning and literacy development, (b) students' science learning and literacy development needs, and (c) general and idiosyncratic attitudes toward science and literacy. Five patterns of science "explanations" identified indicated a developmental cognitive/linguistic trajectory in science learning. Students' learning needs appeared related to (a) depth of science knowledge, and (b) written communication in science. Students' performances and attitudes suggested a continuum of readiness for science inquiry. Differences in performances and attitudes revealed curricular, personal, social, cultural, cognitive, metacognitive, and linguistic aspects that could impact science learning and literacy development. Implications for instruction and assessment were discussed. Suggestions for further research were presented.

  15. 39 CFR 3001.30 - Hearings.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ..., two hard copies of the documents to be included shall simultaneously be submitted to the Secretary of... materials designated for written cross-examination in a format that facilitates review by the witness and...

  16. 45 CFR 2554.4 - What is a statement?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT REGULATIONS Overview and Definitions § 2554.4 What is a statement? A “statement” means any written representation, certification, affirmation, document, record, or accounting or...

  17. Users guide to E859 phoswich analysis

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    Costales, J.B.

    1992-11-30

    In this memo the authors describe the analysis path used to transform the phoswich data from raw data banks into cross sections suitable for publication. The primary purpose of this memo is not to document each analysis step in great detail but rather to point the reader to the fortran code used and to point out the essential features of the analysis path. A flow chart which summarizes the various steps performed to massage the data from beginning to end is given. In general, each step corresponds to a fortran program which was written to perform that particular task. Themore » automation of the data analysis has been kept purposefully minimal in order to ensure the highest quality of the final product. However, tools have been developed which ease the non--automated steps. There are two major parallel routes for the data analysis: data reduction and acceptance determination using detailed GEANT Monte Carlo simulations. In this memo, the authors will first describe the data reduction up to the point where PHAD banks (Pass 1-like banks) are created. They the will describe the steps taken in the GEANT Monte Carlo route. Note that a detailed memo describing the methodology of the acceptance corrections has already been written. Therefore the discussion of the acceptance determination will be kept to a minimum and the reader will be referred to the other memo for further details. Finally, they will describe the cross section formation process and how final spectra are extracted.« less

  18. [Written information for patients: From papers to documents].

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    Cortés-Criado, M C

    2014-01-01

    There is a high variability in the level of information intended for patients, with different content, format and presentation. To determine the perceived safety of the patients treated at the Country Hospital of Melilla (HCML) and to assess the quality of the documents using criteria adapted to the «International Patient Decision Aid Standards» (IPDAS). Descriptive study of the documents given to patients by the HCML. They included questionnaires on perceived safety, classification of the documents, and the level of adherence to the IPDAS criteria. The Information given to patients during their stay in the HCML, their participation in decision-making, and the information about medication, did not exceed the average on the acceptance scale. Only 40 documents were studied (of the 131 collected), on being published in-house, and were classified, following the definitions of the RAE, into instructions (20), recommendations (14) and guidelines (6). Of these, only the 27.5% showed hospital logo. In the content analysis according to the IPDAS criteria, there was an overall adherence rate of 24.1% in instructions, 24.8% in recommendations, and 61.5% in guidelines. The perception of patient safety expressed in the questionnaire, and its assessment according IPDAS criteria, shows there may be a significant improvement within the organization. Furthermore, the quality of patient documentation provided can help decision making. Copyright © 2013 SECA. Published by Elsevier Espana. All rights reserved.

  19. Analysis of EUV/FUV dayglow and auroral measurements

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    Majeed, T.; Strickland, D. J.; Link, R.

    1994-01-01

    This report documents investigations carried out over the twelve month period which commenced in November 1992. The contract identifies the following three tasks: analysis of the O II 83.4 nm dayglow and comparison with incoherent scatter radar data, analysis of the EUV spectrum of an electron aurora, and analysis of the EUV spectrum of a proton-hydrogen-electron aurora. The analysis approach, data reduction methods, and results, including plots of O I 98.9 nm versus time and average spectra, are presented for the last two tasks. The appendices contain preprints of two papers written under the first task. The first paper examines the effect of new O(3P) photoionization cross sections, N2 photoabsorption cross sections, and O(+) oscillator strengths and transition probabilities on the O II 83.4 nm dayglow. The second addresses the problem of remotely sensing the dayside F2 region using limb O II 83.4 nm data.

  20. 27 CFR 41.234 - Corporate documents.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ....231 a true copy of the corporate charter or a certificate of corporate existence or incorporation... currently complete and accurate, a written statement to that effect will be sufficient for the purpose of...

  1. 27 CFR 41.234 - Corporate documents.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ....231 a true copy of the corporate charter or a certificate of corporate existence or incorporation... currently complete and accurate, a written statement to that effect will be sufficient for the purpose of...

  2. CAVER Analyst 1.0: graphic tool for interactive visualization and analysis of tunnels and channels in protein structures.

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    Kozlikova, Barbora; Sebestova, Eva; Sustr, Vilem; Brezovsky, Jan; Strnad, Ondrej; Daniel, Lukas; Bednar, David; Pavelka, Antonin; Manak, Martin; Bezdeka, Martin; Benes, Petr; Kotry, Matus; Gora, Artur; Damborsky, Jiri; Sochor, Jiri

    2014-09-15

    The transport of ligands, ions or solvent molecules into proteins with buried binding sites or through the membrane is enabled by protein tunnels and channels. CAVER Analyst is a software tool for calculation, analysis and real-time visualization of access tunnels and channels in static and dynamic protein structures. It provides an intuitive graphic user interface for setting up the calculation and interactive exploration of identified tunnels/channels and their characteristics. CAVER Analyst is a multi-platform software written in JAVA. Binaries and documentation are freely available for non-commercial use at http://www.caver.cz. © The Author 2014. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.

  3. Feminist Social Work: Practice and Theory of Practice.

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    Eyal-Lubling, Roni; Krumer-Nevo, Michal

    2016-07-01

    Although feminist social work has been practiced in Israel since the 1970s, little has been written about it. This qualitative study aims to fill this gap by documenting and conceptualizing feminist theory of practice and actual practice based on interviews with 12 feminist social workers. Findings reveal that the interviewees perceive feminist practice as significantly different from traditional social work practice based on four analytical principles: (1) gender analysis, (2) awareness of power relations, (3) analysis of welfare services as structures of oppression, and (4) utilization of feminist language, as well as 10 principles of action. The principles are discussed in the context of feminist social work in Israel and in light of feminist principles described in international literature.

  4. Documentation of CTRS--Computerized Test-Result Reporting System. The Illinois Series on Educational Application of Computers, No. 22e.

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    Muiznieks, Viktors J.; Cox, John

    The Computerized Test-Result Reporting System (CTRS), which consists of three programs written in the BASIC language, was developed to analyze obective tests, test items, test results, and to provide the teacher-user with interpreted data about the performance of tests, Lest items, and students. This paper documents the three programs from the…

  5. Environmental effects of dredging. Documentation of the efqual module for ADDAMS: Comparison of predicted effluent water quality with standards. Technical notes

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    Palermo, M.R.; Schroeder, P.R.

    This technical note describes a technique for comparison of the predicted quality of effluent discharged from confined dredged material disposal areas with applicable water quality standards. This note also serves as documentation of a computer program called EFQUAL written for that purpose as part of the Automated Dredging and Disposal Alternatives Management System (ADDAMS).

  6. Rural New York in Transition. Report of the First Statewide Legislative Symposium on Rural Development, with Public Commentary.

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    New York State Legislative Commission on Rural Resources, Albany.

    This document is the last of 10 reports resulting from New York's 1983 First Statewide Symposium on Rural Development and is intended to be used primarily as a resource document for the development of public policy proposals. The 9 preliminary reports generated discussion at 12 public hearings, plus written testimony, and served to catalog rural…

  7. Use of Documentary and Face to Face Interaction in Working Toward School Improvement. Draft. Documentation and Technical Assistance in Urban Schools.

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    Holmes, Manford

    This paper compares the usefulness of documentary (written materials) versus face to face delivery of information in helping to bring about urban school improvement. The paper is based on the experiences of the Documentation and Technical Assistance Project (DTA) of the Center for New Schools (Chicago, Illinois), a program that aims to increase…

  8. [On the pharmaceutical composition at the waqfiyye of Zaim Hadji Ibrahim Agha].

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    Düzbakar, Omer

    This study is organized under two main sections. The first section, titled "The Ottoman Concept of Waqf", gives a brief account of waqfs, their roles and purposes. The second section under the title of "The Translation of the Document into the Turkish" constitutes our target research subject. The document examined was written by one of the Müteferrikas of the Imperial Court, Zaim Haci Ibrahim Agha, son of Hüseyin. It is registered among the documents of the Directorate of Pious Foundations: 739/259/173, 739/253/157 and dates 1176 (Hijri calendar), 1762-1763 (Gregorian calendar). The document is about a medical dimension of the waqfs, which was not much encountered before. It gives the contents of a medicine in detail, which was stated to be good for eye diseases. The ingredients of the medicine and their proportional amounts are described clearly. Then, how to prepare the medicine is also explained with equal clarity. Referring to the written medical works, the pronunciations of the ingredients in the content of the medicine are given textually. The names of some ingredients, though legible, whose meanings could not be found, are given in Turkish transcription with a question mark. Hereby I owe great many thanks to Mevlüt Cam, the Ottoman translator of the Directorate of Pious Foundations, who informed me about the existence of such a document.

  9. Airport Capital Improvement Planning: Stewardship for Airport Development

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1997-09-01

    "Airport Capital Improvement Planning: Stewardship for Airport Development", was : originally written in October, 1995. It documented an effort to implement the : concept of capital improvement planning with the airport development industry. : Airpor...

  10. 7 CFR 1927.57 - Preparation of closing documents.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... in book __, page __, as instrument number __, in the Office of the (e.g., County Clerk), for the... until the lienholder gives written notice of the borrower's default and the prior lienholder's intention...

  11. The Village Green Project: Lesson Plans for K-8 Educators

    EPA Science Inventory

    This document contains lesson plans spanning kindergarten through 8th grade, that are written to connect next-generation science standards (USA) to the Village Green Project and related air quality topics.

  12. Automation of Design Engineering Processes

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Torrey, Glenn; Sawasky, Gerald; Courey, Karim

    2004-01-01

    A method, and a computer program that helps to implement the method, have been developed to automate and systematize the retention and retrieval of all the written records generated during the process of designing a complex engineering system. It cannot be emphasized strongly enough that all the written records as used here is meant to be taken literally: it signifies not only final drawings and final engineering calculations but also such ancillary documents as minutes of meetings, memoranda, requests for design changes, approval and review documents, and reports of tests. One important purpose served by the method is to make the records readily available to all involved users via their computer workstations from one computer archive while eliminating the need for voluminous paper files stored in different places. Another important purpose served by the method is to facilitate the work of engineers who are charged with sustaining the system and were not involved in the original design decisions. The method helps the sustaining engineers to retrieve information that enables them to retrace the reasoning that led to the original design decisions, thereby helping them to understand the system better and to make informed engineering choices pertaining to maintenance and/or modifications of the system. The software used to implement the method is written in Microsoft Access. All of the documents pertaining to the design of a given system are stored in one relational database in such a manner that they can be related to each other via a single tracking number.

  13. Government Performance and Results Act Strategies for Both the Veterans Benefits Administration's Education Service and the Vocational Rehabilitation and Counseling Services. Hearing before the Subcommittee on Benefits of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifth Congress, First Session.

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    Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    This document reports the oral and written testimony submitted at a Congressional hearing on implementation of the Government Performance and Results Act in the Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) educational service and vocational and counseling services. Oral and written testimony was presented by Representative Jack Quinn, chair of the…

  14. The Readability of Electronic Cigarette Health Information and Advice: A Quantitative Analysis of Web-Based Information.

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    Park, Albert; Zhu, Shu-Hong; Conway, Mike

    2017-01-06

    The popularity and use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has increased across all demographic groups in recent years. However, little is currently known about the readability of health information and advice aimed at the general public regarding the use of e-cigarettes. The objective of our study was to examine the readability of publicly available health information as well as advice on e-cigarettes. We compared information and advice available from US government agencies, nongovernment organizations, English speaking government agencies outside the United States, and for-profit entities. A systematic search for health information and advice on e-cigarettes was conducted using search engines. We manually verified search results and converted to plain text for analysis. We then assessed readability of the collected documents using 4 readability metrics followed by pairwise comparisons of groups with adjustment for multiple comparisons. A total of 54 documents were collected for this study. All 4 readability metrics indicate that all information and advice on e-cigarette use is written at a level higher than that recommended for the general public by National Institutes of Health (NIH) communication guidelines. However, health information and advice written by for-profit entities, many of which were promoting e-cigarettes, were significantly easier to read. A substantial proportion of potential and current e-cigarette users are likely to have difficulty in fully comprehending Web-based health information regarding e-cigarettes, potentially hindering effective health-seeking behaviors. To comply with NIH communication guidelines, government entities and nongovernment organizations would benefit from improving the readability of e-cigarettes information and advice. ©Albert Park, Shu-Hong Zhu, Mike Conway. Originally published in JMIR Public Health and Surveillance (http://publichealth.jmir.org), 06.01.2017.

  15. DARHT: INTEGRATION OF AUTHORIZATION BASIS REQUIREMENTS AND WORKER SAFETY

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    D. A. MC CLURE; C. A. NELSON; R. L. BOUDRIE

    2001-04-01

    This document describes the results of consensus agreements reached by the DARHT Safety Planning Team during the development of the update of the DARHT Safety Analysis Document (SAD). The SAD is one of the Authorization Basis (AB) Documents required by the Department prior to granting approval to operate the DARHT Facility. The DARHT Safety Planning Team is lead by Mr. Joel A. Baca of the Department of Energy Albuquerque Operations Office (DOE/AL). Team membership is drawn from the Department of Energy Albuquerque Operations Office, the Department of Energy Los Alamos Area Office (DOE/LAAO), and several divisions of the Los Alamosmore » National Laboratory. Revision 1 of the DARHT SAD had been written as part of the process for gaining approval to operate the Phase 1 (First Axis) Accelerator. Early in the planning stage for the required update of the SAD for the approval to operate both Phase 1 and Phase 2 (First Axis and Second Axis) DARHT Accelerator, it was discovered that a conflict existed between the Laboratory approach to describing the management of facility and worker safety.« less

  16. [Bibliometric and thematic analysis of the scientific literature about omega-3 fatty acids indexed in international databases on health sciences].

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    Sanz-Valero, J; Gil, Á; Wanden-Berghe, C; Martínez de Victoria, E

    2012-11-01

    To evaluate by bibliometric and thematic analysis the scientific literature on omega-3 fatty acids indexed in international databases on health sciences and to establish a comparative base for future analysis. Searches were conducted with the descriptor (MeSH, as Major Topic) "Fatty Acids, Omega-3" from the first date available until December 31, 2010. Databases consulted: MEDLINE (via PubMed), EMBASE, ISI Web of Knowledge, CINAHL and LILACS. The most common type of document was originals articles. Obsolescence was set at 5 years. The geographical distribution of authors who appear as first author was EEUU and the articles were written predominantly in English. The study population was 90.98% (95% CI 89.25 to 92.71) adult humans. The documents were classified into 59 subject areas and the most studied topic 16.24% (95% CI 14.4 to 18.04) associated with omega-3, was cardiovascular disease. This study indicates that the scientific literature on omega-3 fatty acids is a full force area of knowledge. The Anglo-Saxon institutions dominate the scientific production and it is mainly oriented to the study of cardiovascular disease.

  17. Virginia Henderson and her timeless writings.

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    Halloran, E J

    1996-01-01

    This paper provides a reflection on the written works of Miss Virginia Avenel Henderson. Miss Henderson is a nurse, a scientist, an artist and a quintessential human being--all traits which informed her written output. Nursing practice, research and education were all subjects of her extensive chronicle. The four-volume Nursing Studies Index is her contribution to nursing research. The Index was sandwiched between two revisions of Principles and Practice of Nursing (5th and 6th eds), the placement of which caused the Index to focus on practice and the Principles (6th ed.) to be based on research. The sixth edition of Principles, written with Gladys Nite and 17 contributors, is considered the most important single professional document written in the twentieth century. The book synthesizes nursing practice, education, theory and research in an age when many nurses are challenged by the seeming incongruity in these essential professional functions.

  18. Tutorial and hands-on demonstration of a fluent interpreter for CARE 3

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    Martensen, Anna L.; Bavuso, Salvatore J.

    1987-01-01

    This document updates one originally written as part of a workshop on the CARE 3 capability held at NASA Langley Research Center on February 22 to 24, 1984. Subsequent to the workshop, CARE 3 and its interface program were enhanced and extensive changes to the original document became necessary. This document, like its predecessor, is designed to illustrate the user interface capability and the salient CARE 3 features by describing various examples of reliability models and their solutions through the use of CARE 3.

  19. Frequency Domain Identification Toolbox

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    Horta, Lucas G.; Juang, Jer-Nan; Chen, Chung-Wen

    1996-01-01

    This report documents software written in MATLAB programming language for performing identification of systems from frequency response functions. MATLAB is a commercial software environment which allows easy manipulation of data matrices and provides other intrinsic matrix functions capabilities. Algorithms programmed in this collection of subroutines have been documented elsewhere but all references are provided in this document. A main feature of this software is the use of matrix fraction descriptions and system realization theory to identify state space models directly from test data. All subroutines have templates for the user to use as guidelines.

  20. A national evaluation of community-based mental health strategies in Finland.

    PubMed

    Vähäniemi, Anu; Warwick-Smith, Katja; Hätönen, Heli; Välimäki, Maritta

    2018-02-01

    High-quality mental health care requires written strategies to set a vision for the future, yet, there is limited systematic information available on the monitoring and evaluation of such strategies. The aim of this nationwide study is to evaluate local mental health strategies in community-based mental health services provided by municipalities. Mental health strategy documents were gathered through an online search and an e-mail survey of the local authorities of all Finnish mainland municipalities (n = 320). Out of 320 municipalities, documents for 129 municipalities (63 documents) were included in the study. The documents obtained (n = 63) were evaluated against the World Health Organization checklist for mental health strategies and policies. Evaluation of the process, operations and content of the documents, against 31 indicators in the checklist. Out of 320 Finnish municipalities, 40% (n = 129) had a mental health strategy document available and 33% (n = 104) had a document that was either in preparation or being updated. In these documents, priorities, targets and activities were clearly described. Nearly all (99%) of the documents suggested a commitment to preventative work, and 89% mentioned a dedication to developing community-based care. The key shortfalls identified were the lack of consideration of human rights (0%), the limited consideration of research (5%) and the lack of financial planning (28%) to successfully execute the plans. Of the documents obtained, 60% covered both mental health and substance abuse issues. This study contributes to the limited evidence base on health care strategy evaluations. Further research is needed to understand the potential impact of policy analysis. © The Author(s) 2017. Published by Oxford University Press in association with the International Society for Quality in Health Care. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com

  1. 45 CFR 303.2 - Establishment of cases and maintenance of case records.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... describing available services, the individual's rights and responsibilities, and the State's fees, cost... application fee are received. An application is a written document provided by the State which indicates that...

  2. Interim Enforcement Program Response Guidance to Public Data Access Issues

    EPA Pesticide Factsheets

    Written to assist EPA and states when the ECHO web site was launched, this document provides guidance on questions that can arise when compliance and enforcement data are made available to the public.

  3. ITS deployment guidance for transit systems : technical edition

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1997-04-01

    This document provides guidance for the transit community on developing and implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and using the National ITS Architecture. It is written specifically for the transit community and focuses on transit app...

  4. 46 CFR 502.7 - Documents in foreign languages.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... written in a language other than English and filed with the Commission or offered in evidence in any... accompanied by an English translation thereof duly verified under oath to be an accurate translation. [Rule 7.] ...

  5. IVHS Architecture Development, Regional Forum Results

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1994-06-01

    THIS DOCUMENT SUMMARIZES STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK FROM TEN REGIONAL ARCHITECTURE FORUMS CONDUCTED FROM APRIL 21 THROUGH MAY 11, 1994. A WRITTEN FORM WAS THE PRIMARY MEANS FOR OBTAINING INPUT. EACH ARCHITECTURE FORUM ALSO PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PART...

  6. 10 CFR 81.32 - Terms of exclusive license grant.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... Commission a written notice of the Commission's intention to modify or revoke the license, and the licensee... other books, documents, papers, and records pertaining to such suit. If, as a result of any such...

  7. 22 CFR 92.60 - Examination procedures.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... memory by reference to written records. A witness may be permitted to refresh his memory by referring to... notes, papers or other documents to refresh his memory or for the sake of testifying to matters not then...

  8. Making automated computer program documentation a feature of total system design

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Wolf, A. W.

    1970-01-01

    It is pointed out that in large-scale computer software systems, program documents are too often fraught with errors, out of date, poorly written, and sometimes nonexistent in whole or in part. The means are described by which many of these typical system documentation problems were overcome in a large and dynamic software project. A systems approach was employed which encompassed such items as: (1) configuration management; (2) standards and conventions; (3) collection of program information into central data banks; (4) interaction among executive, compiler, central data banks, and configuration management; and (5) automatic documentation. A complete description of the overall system is given.

  9. Automated documentation generator for advanced protein crystal growth

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Maddux, Gary A.; Provancha, Anna; Chattam, David; Ford, Ronald

    1993-01-01

    The System Management and Production Laboratory at the Research Institute, the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), was tasked by the Microgravity Experiment Projects (MEP) Office of the Payload Projects Office (PPO) at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) to conduct research in the current methods of written documentation control and retrieval. The goals of this research were to determine the logical interrelationships within selected NASA documentation, and to expand on a previously developed prototype system to deliver a distributable, electronic knowledge-based system. This computer application would then be used to provide a paperless interface between the appropriate parties for the required NASA document.

  10. User's manual for the Heat Pipe Space Radiator design and analysis Code (HEPSPARC)

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Hainley, Donald C.

    1991-01-01

    A heat pipe space radiatior code (HEPSPARC), was written for the NASA Lewis Research Center and is used for the design and analysis of a radiator that is constructed from a pumped fluid loop that transfers heat to the evaporative section of heat pipes. This manual is designed to familiarize the user with this new code and to serve as a reference for its use. This manual documents the completed work and is intended to be the first step towards verification of the HEPSPARC code. Details are furnished to provide a description of all the requirements and variables used in the design and analysis of a combined pumped loop/heat pipe radiator system. A description of the subroutines used in the program is furnished for those interested in understanding its detailed workings.

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

    O'Malley, Daniel; Vesselinov, Velimir V.

    MADSpython (Model analysis and decision support tools in Python) is a code in Python that streamlines the process of using data and models for analysis and decision support using the code MADS. MADS is open-source code developed at LANL and written in C/C++ (MADS; http://mads.lanl.gov; LA-CC-11-035). MADS can work with external models of arbitrary complexity as well as built-in models of flow and transport in porous media. The Python scripts in MADSpython facilitate the generation of input and output file needed by MADS as wells as the external simulators which include FEHM and PFLOTRAN. MADSpython enables a number of data-more » and model-based analyses including model calibration, sensitivity analysis, uncertainty quantification, and decision analysis. MADSpython will be released under GPL V3 license. MADSpython will be distributed as a Git repo at gitlab.com and github.com. MADSpython manual and documentation will be posted at http://madspy.lanl.gov.« less

  12. Documentation of the runqual module for ADDAMS: Comparison of predicted runoff water quality with standards. Environmental effects of dredging. Technical notes

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

    Schroeder, P.R.; Gibson, A.C.; Dardeau, E.A.

    This technical note has a twofold purpose: to describe a technique for comparing the predicted quality of surface runoff from confined dredged material disposal areas with applicable water quality standards and to document a computer program called RUNQUAL, written for that purpose as a part of the Automated Dredging and Disposal Alternatives Management System (ADDAMS).

  13. 75 FR 62624 - WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding United States-Final Antidumping Measures on Stainless...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2010-10-12

    ... request may be found at http://www.wto.org in document WT/DS344/20. USTR invites written comments from the... in that dispute, which can be found at http://www.wto.org in documents WT/DS344/R and WT/DS344/AB/R...://www.wto.org . Comments will be placed in the docket and open to public inspection pursuant to 15 CFR...

  14. Stories from the field: students' descriptions of gender discrimination and sexual harassment during medical school.

    PubMed

    Witte, Florence M; Stratton, Terry D; Nora, Lois Margaret

    2006-07-01

    Previous studies have documented the prevalence of gender discrimination and sexual harassment during medical training, but very few have examined the behaviors that students perceive as discriminatory or harassing. The authors addressed this lack of information by examining graduating medical students' written descriptions of personal experiences with such behaviors during medical school. The authors reviewed the responses of graduating seniors at 12 U.S. medical schools to a questionnaire, administered in 2001-02, that asked them to provide written descriptions of their personal experiences with gender discrimination and sexual harassment. Seven response categories were created on the basis of recurring themes: educational inequalities; stereotypical comments; sexual overtures; offensive, embarrassing, or sexually explicit comments; inappropriate touching; sexist remarks; and not classifiable. The three authors examined the students' written accounts and placed each into one or more of the categories. Of the students' responses, 290 (36.6%) contained 313 written descriptions of personal experiences that the students perceived as either discriminatory or harassing. The most frequently reported experiences involved educational inequalities; experiences in this category were reported more frequently by men than by women. All other categories of experiences were reported more frequently by women. The results support earlier findings of the prevalence of gender discrimination and sexual harassment during undergraduate medical education. Perhaps formal antiharassment policies should provide examples of unacceptable behavior that are based on categories such as those revealed by this analysis. Perhaps, too, medical students' comments could be used to develop educational interventions for physicians in supervisory positions.

  15. ASTEP user's guide and software documentation

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Gliniewicz, A. S.; Lachowski, H. M.; Pace, W. H., Jr.; Salvato, P., Jr.

    1974-01-01

    The Algorithm Simulation Test and Evaluation Program (ASTEP) is a modular computer program developed for the purpose of testing and evaluating methods of processing remotely sensed multispectral scanner earth resources data. ASTEP is written in FORTRAND V on the UNIVAC 1110 under the EXEC 8 operating system and may be operated in either a batch or interactive mode. The program currently contains over one hundred subroutines consisting of data classification and display algorithms, statistical analysis algorithms, utility support routines, and feature selection capability. The current program can accept data in LARSC1, LARSC2, ERTS, and Universal formats, and can output processed image or data tapes in Universal format.

  16. [Response to US review rules on patent subject matter of traditional Chinese medicine compositions].

    PubMed

    Liu, Pan; Cao, Ya-di; Gong, Rui-Juan; Liu, Wei

    2018-02-01

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office(USPTO) issued Interim Guidance on Patent Subject Matter Eligibility on December 16, 2014, bringing certain effects to the review rules on patent application of Chinese medicine compositions. Based on the Interim Guidance, cases analysis was used in this paper to analyze the patent subject matter issues of traditional Chinese medicine compositions in the United States. The researches have shown that the application documents should be properly written in the United States when the patent for Chinese medicine compositions is applied, which can improve the probability of authorization. Copyright© by the Chinese Pharmaceutical Association.

  17. 46 CFR 221.7 - Applications and fees.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS AFFECTING MARITIME CARRIERS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES REGULATED TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING DOCUMENTED VESSELS AND OTHER MARITIME INTERESTS Introduction § 221.7 Applications and fees. (a) Applications. Whenever written approval of the Maritime Administrator...

  18. Tracing And Control Of Engineering Requirements

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Turner, Philip R.; Stoller, Richard L.; Neville, Ted; Boyle, Karen A.

    1991-01-01

    TRACER (Tracing and Control of Engineering Requirements) is data-base/word-processing software system created to document and maintain order of both requirements and descriptions associated with engineering project. Implemented on IBM PC under PC-DOS. Written with CLIPPER.

  19. 19 CFR 210.4 - Written submissions; representations; sanctions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... document shall be filed in electronic form on one CD-ROM, DVD, or other portable electronic media approved... shall be filed in electronic form on one CD-ROM, DVD, or other portable electronic media approved by the...

  20. 19 CFR 210.4 - Written submissions; representations; sanctions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... document shall be filed in electronic form on one CD-ROM, DVD, or other portable electronic media approved... shall be filed in electronic form on one CD-ROM, DVD, or other portable electronic media approved by the...

  1. DOS-32 System Manual

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1973-06-01

    This manual describes the internal workings of the Disk Operating System (DOS-32 for the Noneywell H - 632 computer. DOS - 32 is a core resident, one user, console oriented operating system written primarily in FORTRAN. A companion document DOS - 32 ...

  2. DOS-32 User's Manual

    DOT National Transportation Integrated Search

    1973-01-01

    This manual describes the internal workings of the Disk Operating System (DOS-32 for the Noneywell H - 632 computer. DOS - 32 is a core resident, one user, console oriented operating system written primarily in FORTRAN. A companion document DOS - 32 ...

  3. Developing Your Employee Handbook: Job Descriptions.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Perreault, Joe

    1988-01-01

    A job description is a brief document that conveys to employees the importance of their jobs to the overall success of the day-care center. If properly written, it can contribute to effective employee motivation and supervision. (RJC)

  4. 34 CFR 97.117 - Documentation of informed consent.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (Basic ED Policy for Protection of Human Research Subjects... presentation. Also, the IRB shall approve a written summary of what is to be said to the subject or the...

  5. 34 CFR 97.117 - Documentation of informed consent.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (Basic ED Policy for Protection of Human Research Subjects... presentation. Also, the IRB shall approve a written summary of what is to be said to the subject or the...

  6. 34 CFR 97.117 - Documentation of informed consent.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (Basic ED Policy for Protection of Human Research Subjects... presentation. Also, the IRB shall approve a written summary of what is to be said to the subject or the...

  7. 34 CFR 97.117 - Documentation of informed consent.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (Basic ED Policy for Protection of Human Research Subjects... presentation. Also, the IRB shall approve a written summary of what is to be said to the subject or the...

  8. 47 CFR 1.355 - Documents in foreign language.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... a language other than English, which shall be filed in any proceeding, or in response to any order, shall be filed in the language in which it is written together with an English translation thereof duly...

  9. 4 CFR 22.16 - Hearings [Rule 16].

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... prolongation of the presentation of evidence, it may, by written order or by ruling from the bench, prescribe a... number or applicable numerical markings used in the § 22.4 [Rule 4] file. Documents not contained within...

  10. [FIRST: a tool for facilitating reading comprehension in high-functioning autism spectrum disorder].

    PubMed

    González-Navarro, Ana; Freire-Prudencio, Sandra; Gil, David; Martos-Pérez, Juan; Jordanova, Vesna; Cerga-Pashoja, Arlinda; Shishkova, Antoneta; Evans, Richard

    2014-02-24

    Numerous studies have been documenting during the last decades the difficulties of reading comprehension shown by people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including those with preserved intelligence. These difficulties can condition their educational path and directly impact on social inclusion, autonomy and access to employment. This article presents the work developed by a multidisciplinary team under the framework of a project funded by the European Union. It is an explanatory document intended to justify the needs that the population with high-functioning ASD have to access written information. The project is developing a software (Open Book) designed not only 'for' people with ASD, but 'with' people with ASD. Both the child population as well as the adult population of persons with ASD show difficulties in all formal components of written language. The tool needs to be flexible and facilitate it's personalized use in order to respond to the great heterogeneity of this population.

  11. BamTools: a C++ API and toolkit for analyzing and managing BAM files.

    PubMed

    Barnett, Derek W; Garrison, Erik K; Quinlan, Aaron R; Strömberg, Michael P; Marth, Gabor T

    2011-06-15

    Analysis of genomic sequencing data requires efficient, easy-to-use access to alignment results and flexible data management tools (e.g. filtering, merging, sorting, etc.). However, the enormous amount of data produced by current sequencing technologies is typically stored in compressed, binary formats that are not easily handled by the text-based parsers commonly used in bioinformatics research. We introduce a software suite for programmers and end users that facilitates research analysis and data management using BAM files. BamTools provides both the first C++ API publicly available for BAM file support as well as a command-line toolkit. BamTools was written in C++, and is supported on Linux, Mac OSX and MS Windows. Source code and documentation are freely available at http://github.org/pezmaster31/bamtools.

  12. Improving tractor safety warnings: readability is missing.

    PubMed

    Tebeaux, E

    2010-07-01

    Research on tractor safety has not focused on user manuals. This study focuses on tractor operator manuals, specifically safety warnings, selected from the files of the Tractor Test facility at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Analysis of many common warnings, based on readability and legibility research, shows that many warnings contain excessive information, confusing visuals and safety icons, poor document design, and illegible typefaces. The result is unreadable warnings that do not communicate quickly and correctly, and discourage readers rather than clarify critical information. Many tractor operator warnings are cluttered, "over-written," and contain information needed to protect the manufacturer rather than to inform operators. What is needed is a careful analysis and revision of many safety warnings with the goal of encouraging operators to read the warnings and follow their message.

  13. Further results from PIXE analysis of inks in Galileo's notes on motion

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Del Carmine, P.; Giuntini, L.; Hooper, W.; Lucarelli, F.; Mandò, P. A.

    1996-06-01

    We have recently analysed the inks in some of the folios of Vol. 72 of Manoscritti galileiani, kept at the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Firenze, which contains a collection of loose handwritten sheets containing undated notes, data from experiments and propositions on the problems of motion from different periods of Galileo's life. This paper reports specific results obtained from the analysis of some of these propositions, which allowed to make a contribution to their chronological attribution and therefore to the solution of some historical controversies. Even in the case where the "absolute" chronological attributions could not be made on the basis of comparison with dated documents, the PIXE results provided useful information to deny or confirm the hypothesis that different propositions were written in the same or in different periods.

  14. Thermal Insulation System Analysis Tool (TISTool) User's Manual. Version 1.0.0

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Johnson, Wesley; Fesmire, James; Leucht, Kurt; Demko, Jonathan

    2010-01-01

    The Thermal Insulation System Analysis Tool (TISTool) was developed starting in 2004 by Jonathan Demko and James Fesmire. The first edition was written in Excel and Visual BasIc as macros. It included the basic shapes such as a flat plate, cylinder, dished head, and sphere. The data was from several KSC tests that were already in the public literature realm as well as data from NIST and other highly respectable sources. More recently, the tool has been updated with more test data from the Cryogenics Test Laboratory and the tank shape was added. Additionally, the tool was converted to FORTRAN 95 to allow for easier distribution of the material and tool. This document reviews the user instructions for the operation of this system.

  15. Overview of Historical Earthquake Document Database in Japan and Future Development

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Nishiyama, A.; Satake, K.

    2014-12-01

    In Japan, damage and disasters from historical large earthquakes have been documented and preserved. Compilation of historical earthquake documents started in the early 20th century and 33 volumes of historical document source books (about 27,000 pages) have been published. However, these source books are not effectively utilized for researchers due to a contamination of low-reliability historical records and a difficulty for keyword searching by characters and dates. To overcome these problems and to promote historical earthquake studies in Japan, construction of text database started in the 21 century. As for historical earthquakes from the beginning of the 7th century to the early 17th century, "Online Database of Historical Documents in Japanese Earthquakes and Eruptions in the Ancient and Medieval Ages" (Ishibashi, 2009) has been already constructed. They investigated the source books or original texts of historical literature, emended the descriptions, and assigned the reliability of each historical document on the basis of written age. Another database compiled the historical documents for seven damaging earthquakes occurred along the Sea of Japan coast in Honshu, central Japan in the Edo period (from the beginning of the 17th century to the middle of the 19th century) and constructed text database and seismic intensity data base. These are now publicized on the web (written only in Japanese). However, only about 9 % of the earthquake source books have been digitized so far. Therefore, we plan to digitize all of the remaining historical documents by the research-program which started in 2014. The specification of the data base will be similar for previous ones. We also plan to combine this database with liquefaction traces database, which will be constructed by other research program, by adding the location information described in historical documents. Constructed database would be utilized to estimate the distributions of seismic intensities and tsunami heights.

  16. FMS: A Format Manipulation System for Automatic Production of Natural Language Documents, Second Edition. Final Report.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Silver, Steven S.

    FMS/3 is a system for producing hard copy documentation at high speed from free format text and command input. The system was originally written in assembler language for a 12K IBM 360 model 20 using a high speed 1403 printer with the UCS-TN chain option (upper and lower case). Input was from an IBM 2560 Multi-function Card Machine. The model 20…

  17. Assessing intern handover processes.

    PubMed

    Habicht, Robert; Block, Lauren; Silva, Kathryn Novello; Oliver, Nora; Wu, Albert; Feldman, Leonard

    2016-06-01

    New standards for resident work hours set in 2011 changed the landscape of patient care in teaching hospitals, and resulted in new challenges for US residency training programmes to overcome. One such challenge was a dramatic increase in the number of patient handovers performed by residents. As a result, there is a renewed focus for clinical teachers to develop educational strategies to optimise the patient handover process and improve the quality of patient care and safety. In order to investigate current gaps in resident handovers, we examined the handover processes performed by medicine interns at two academic medical centres in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. We used trained observers to collect data on whether handovers were conducted face to face, with questions asked, in private locations, with written documentation, and without distractions or interruptions. Results were analysed using chi-square tests, and adjusted for clustering at the observer and intern levels. Interns successfully conducted handovers face to face (99.5%), asked questions (85.3%), used private locations (91%), included written handover documentation (95.8%) and did not experience distractions for the majority of the time (87.7%); however, interruptions were pervasive, occurring 41.3 per cent of the time. In order to investigate current gaps in resident handovers, we examined the handover processes performed by medicine interns Interns conducted patient handovers face to face, with questions asked, in private locations, with written documentation and without distractions the majority of the time; however, interruptions during the handover process were common. Exploring gaps at the individual programme level is a critical first step to develop effective teaching strategies to optimise handovers in residency. © 2015 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

  18. Mads.jl

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

    Vesselinov, Velimir; O'Malley, Daniel; Lin, Youzuo

    2016-07-01

    Mads.jl (Model analysis and decision support in Julia) is a code that streamlines the process of using data and models for analysis and decision support. It is based on another open-source code developed at LANL and written in C/C++ (MADS; http://mads.lanl.gov; LA-CC-11- 035). Mads.jl can work with external models of arbitrary complexity as well as built-in models of flow and transport in porous media. It enables a number of data- and model-based analyses including model calibration, sensitivity analysis, uncertainty quantification, and decision analysis. The code also can use a series of alternative adaptive computational techniques for Bayesian sampling, Monte Carlo,more » and Bayesian Information-Gap Decision Theory. The code is implemented in the Julia programming language, and has high-performance (parallel) and memory management capabilities. The code uses a series of third party modules developed by others. The code development will also include contributions to the existing third party modules written in Julia; this contributions will be important for the efficient implementation of the algorithm used by Mads.jl. The code also uses a series of LANL developed modules that are developed by Dan O'Malley; these modules will be also a part of the Mads.jl release. Mads.jl will be released under GPL V3 license. The code will be distributed as a Git repo at gitlab.com and github.com. Mads.jl manual and documentation will be posted at madsjulia.lanl.gov.« less

  19. Midlife use of written Japanese and protection from late life dementia

    PubMed Central

    Crane, Paul K.; Gibbons, Laura E.; Arani, Keerthi; Nguyen, Viet; Rhoads, Kristoffer; McCurry, Susan M.; Launer, Lenore; Masaki, Kamal; White, Lon

    2011-01-01

    Background The cognitive reserve hypothesis would predict that use of written Japanese should confer protection against dementia because of the complexity of its ideograms compared with written English. We sought to test this hypothesis in analyses from a longitudinal study of Japanese-American men. Methods Participants were second-generation Japanese-American men (Nisei) on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, who were seen in 1965 and in subsequent examinations to detect dementia beginning in 1991-1993. Use of spoken and written Japanese was self-reported in 1965 (Analyses 1 and 2), and mid-life use of written Japanese and written English was self-reported in 1994-1996 (Analysis 3). We analyzed prevalent dementia outcomes in 1991-1993 (Analysis 1, n=3,139) using logistic regression, and incident dementia outcomes in 1994-2002 (Analysis 2, n=2,299) and in 1997-2002 (Analysis 3, n=1,655) using Cox proportional hazards regression. Dementia outcomes included all-cause dementia, probable and possible Alzheimer disease, and probable vascular dementia. We adjusted models for probable and possible confounders. Results Participants who reported proficiency with written Japanese were older and had lower incomes. For Analysis 1, there were 154 prevalent cases of dementia, 74 of Alzheimer disease, and 43 of vascular dementia; for Analysis 2, 236 incident cases of dementia, 138 of Alzheimer disease, and 45 of vascular dementia; and for Analysis 3, 125 incident cases of dementia, 80 of Alzheimer disease, and 20 of vascular dementia. There was no relationship in adjusted models between self-reported proficiency with written Japanese and any dementia outcomes. Conclusions Proficiency with written Japanese does not appear to be protective for dementia. PMID:19593152

  20. An admissions system to select veterinary medical students with an interest in food animals and veterinary public health.

    PubMed

    Haarhuis, Jan C M; Muijtjens, Arno M M; Scherpbier, Albert J J A; van Beukelen, Peter

    2009-01-01

    Interest in the areas of food animals (FA) and veterinary public health (VPH) appears to be declining among prospective students of veterinary medicine. To address the expected shortage of veterinarians in these areas, the Utrecht Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has developed an admissions procedure to select undergraduates whose aptitude and interests are suited to these areas. A study using expert meetings, open interviews, and document analysis identified personal characteristics that distinguished veterinarians working in the areas of FA and VPH from their colleagues who specialized in companion animals (CA) and equine medicine (E). The outcomes were used to create a written selection tool. We validated this tool in a study among undergraduate veterinary students in their final (sixth) year before graduation. The applicability of the tool was verified in a study among first-year students who had opted to pursue either FA/VPH or CA/E. The tool revealed statistically significant differences with acceptable effect sizes between the two student groups. Because the written selection tool did not cover all of the differences between the veterinarians who specialized in FA/VPH and those who specialized in CA/E, we developed a prestructured panel interview and added it to the questionnaire. The evaluation of the written component showed that it was suitable for selecting those students who were most likely to succeed in the FA/VPH track.

  1. 31 CFR 515.522 - U.S. assets of certain Cuban decedents.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... section that is not written in the English language must be accompanied by a translation into English, as... qualified to make the translation, and has made an accurate translation of the document in question. [54 FR...

  2. 77 FR 76064 - Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Public Comment; Public Housing Reform Act: Changes...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2012-12-26

    ... on hand and available for inspection policies related to admission and continued occupancy, so as to... through the Freedom of Information Act. Written documentation of policies relating to public housing and...

  3. 48 CFR 2912.302 - Tailoring of provisions and clauses for the acquisition of commercial items.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... tailor terms inconsistent with customary commercial practice must be documented in a written justification by the contracting officer, and may be approved by the HCA on an individual or class basis. ...

  4. 19 CFR 210.39 - In camera treatment of confidential information.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... written notice of the issuance or dissolution of a stay with the Commission Secretary within 10 days of the issuance or dissolution of a stay by the district court. (c) In camera treatment of documents and...

  5. 19 CFR 210.39 - In camera treatment of confidential information.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-04-01

    ... written notice of the issuance or dissolution of a stay with the Commission Secretary within 10 days of the issuance or dissolution of a stay by the district court. (c) In camera treatment of documents and...

  6. 19 CFR 210.39 - In camera treatment of confidential information.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-04-01

    ... written notice of the issuance or dissolution of a stay with the Commission Secretary within 10 days of the issuance or dissolution of a stay by the district court. (c) In camera treatment of documents and...

  7. High performance systems

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

    Vigil, M.B.

    1995-03-01

    This document provides a written compilation of the presentations and viewgraphs from the 1994 Conference on High Speed Computing given at the High Speed Computing Conference, {open_quotes}High Performance Systems,{close_quotes} held at Gleneden Beach, Oregon, on April 18 through 21, 1994.

  8. A Patch to MCNP5 for Multiplication Inference: Description and User Guide

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

    Solomon, Jr., Clell J.

    2014-05-05

    A patch to MCNP5 has been written to allow generation of multiple neutrons from a spontaneous-fission event and generate list-mode output. This report documents the implementation and usage of this patch.

  9. 45 CFR 1630.2 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... final, written decision by management concerning its response to such findings and recommendations... funds which Corporation management, the Office of Inspector General, the General Accounting Office, or... law, regulation, contract, grant, or other agreement or document governing the use of Corporation...

  10. 20 CFR 30.113 - What are the requirements for written medical documentation, contemporaneous records, and other...

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM ACT OF 2000 CLAIMS FOR COMPENSATION UNDER THE ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM ACT OF 2000, AS AMENDED Filing Claims; Evidence and Burden of Proof; Special...

  11. One Man's Mainstream...

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Wright, Nigel

    1978-01-01

    "My impression is that their proposals come at this time because they recognize that youngsters are already doing politics, but fear they are doing the wrong politics". Assesses the discussion document on political education written by two HMIs (Her Majesty's Inspectors). (Editor/RK)

  12. Application of oral history to contemporary history of medicine in Korea: with a focus on medical scientists.

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    Kim, Ock-Joo

    2013-08-01

    The oral history helps researchers to fill the gap in historical documents in research on the contemporary history of medicine in Korea. More and more studies in history of contemporary medicine in Korea have come out using oral history of doctors and patients. Based upon the author's research on development of neurosurgery in late 20th century Korea, this paper discusses how to apply oral history to contemporary history of medicine, focusing on oral history of doctors in Korea. In this paper the author describes how to do and use oral history of key doctors and medical scientists in the contemporary history of medicine in Korea. The oral history can be a powerful tool to complement the written documents as following. First, from their interview, doctors and medical scientists often provide valuable information which historians cannot get from documents and written sources. As intelligent interviewees, they not only understand the purpose of research but also help actively the historianresearcher- interviewer. Second, the oral history facilitates further searches and often it leads to more findings of informants, and written and image material. More often than not, doctors and medical scientists do their own research on the topic and provide the historian with valuable historical source material from their laboratories, bedsides, family and friends. Third, interviews with medical scientists and oral material produced by doctors and medical scientists helped the researcher to understand and interpret the papers and written documents. Fourth, the subjective stories told by the medical scientists provide perspectives and historical source as narrative truth. Before a historian attempts to use the oral material as complementary historial evidence, he or she needs to cross-check the validity and of objectivity of the oral material. Oral material is produced through bidirectional intersubjective interaction between the interviewer and interviewee, and critical reflection over the relationship between the two is crucial. Especially the researcher should keep an eye on the possible bias and strive for the objectivity of the oral material with discernment and reflection, when she or he found the interviewees of doctors and medical scientists closely connected together and tied together in a web of relationship with a common interest or agenda.

  13. Do-not-resuscitate orders in an extended-care study group.

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    Meyers, R M; Lurie, N; Breitenbucher, R B; Waring, C J

    1990-09-01

    We examined the charts of 911 nursing home patients in Hennepin County, Minnesota, to determine the prevalence of written do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders. Information regarding demographic characteristics, and whether a surrogate decisionmaker was available and participated in the decision, was also collected. Twenty-seven percent of patients had DNR orders. Ninety percent of all patients had potentially available surrogate decisionmakers. However, for 31% of patients with DNR orders, there was no documentation of patient or surrogate participation in the DNR decision. Univariate analysis identified female sex; increased age, level of care (skilled versus intermediate), presence of a potential surrogate decisionmaker, and increasing length of time since nursing home admission as factors associated with presence of DNR orders. When a logistic regression model was used, increased age, increased length of time since nursing home admission, skilled versus intermediate level of care, and presence of a surrogate decisionmaker were independently associated with presence of DNR status. Several variables are independently associated with written DNR orders; their relationship to the factors physicians use in decision making requires further study.

  14. 'What is not written does not exist': the importance of proper documentation of medication use history.

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    Silvestre, Carina Carvalho; Santos, Lincoln Marques Cavalcante; de Oliveira-Filho, Alfredo Dias; de Lyra, Divaldo Pereira

    2017-10-01

    Medications are perceived as health risk factors, because they might cause damage if used improperly. In this context, an adequate assessment of medication use history should be encouraged, especially in transitions of care to avoid unintended medication discrepancies (UMDs). In a case-controlled study, we investigated potential risk factors for UMDs at hospital admission and found that 150 (42%) of the 358 patients evaluated had one or more UMDs. We were surprised to find that there was no record of a patient and/or relative interview on previous use of medication in 117 medical charts of adult patients (44.8%). Similarly, in the medical charts of 52 (53.6%) paediatric patients, there was no record of parents and/or relatives interviews about prior use of medications. One hundred thirty-seven medical charts of adult patients (52.4%) and seventy-two medical charts of paediatric patients (74.2%) had no record about medication allergies and intolerances. In other words, there was a lack of basic documentation regarding the patient's medication use history. As patients move between settings in care, there is insufficient tracking of verbal and written information related to medication changes, which results in a progressive and cumulative loss of information, as evidenced by problems associated with clinical transfers and medication orders. Proper documentation of medication information during transfer is a key step in the procedure; hence, it should be rightly performed. It remains unclear whether interviews, and other investigations about medication use history have been performed but have not been recorded as health-care data. Therefore, it is crucial to the improvement of medication use safety that documentation of all drug-related information-even if not directly related to the actual event-become routine practice in health-care organizations, since 'what is not written does not exist'.

  15. BioRuby: bioinformatics software for the Ruby programming language.

    PubMed

    Goto, Naohisa; Prins, Pjotr; Nakao, Mitsuteru; Bonnal, Raoul; Aerts, Jan; Katayama, Toshiaki

    2010-10-15

    The BioRuby software toolkit contains a comprehensive set of free development tools and libraries for bioinformatics and molecular biology, written in the Ruby programming language. BioRuby has components for sequence analysis, pathway analysis, protein modelling and phylogenetic analysis; it supports many widely used data formats and provides easy access to databases, external programs and public web services, including BLAST, KEGG, GenBank, MEDLINE and GO. BioRuby comes with a tutorial, documentation and an interactive environment, which can be used in the shell, and in the web browser. BioRuby is free and open source software, made available under the Ruby license. BioRuby runs on all platforms that support Ruby, including Linux, Mac OS X and Windows. And, with JRuby, BioRuby runs on the Java Virtual Machine. The source code is available from http://www.bioruby.org/. katayama@bioruby.org

  16. Factors associated with opioid dose increases: a chart review of patients’ first year on long-term opioids

    PubMed Central

    Bautista, Christopher A.; Iosif, Ana-Maria; Wilsey, Barth L.; Melnikow, Joy A.; Crichlow, Althea; Henry, Stephen G.

    2016-01-01

    OBJECTIVE To examine encounter-level factors associated with opioid dose increases during patients’ first year on opioid therapy for chronic pain. DESIGN Case-control study analyzing all opioid prescriptions for patients with chronic pain during their first year after opioid initiation. Cases were patients who experienced an overall dose escalation of ≥30 mg morphine equivalents over the 1-year period; controls did not experience overall dose escalation. Main measures were encounter type; opioid dose change; documented prescribing rationale; documentation of guideline-concordant opioid prescribing practices. Two coders reviewed all encounters associated with opioid prescriptions. Analysis of factors associated with dose increases and provider documentation of prescribing rationale was conducted using multiple logistic regression. RESULTS 674 encounters were coded for 66 patients (22 cases, 44 controls). Fifty-three percent of opioid prescriptions were associated with telephone encounters; 13% were associated with email encounters. No prescribing rationale was documented for 43% of all opioid prescriptions and 25% of dose increases. Likelihood of dose increase and documentation of prescribing rationale did not significantly differ for cases versus controls. Compared to face-to-face encounters, dose increases were significantly less likely for telephone (OR 0.18, 95%CI 0.11 – 0.28) and email (OR 0.23, 95%CI 0.12 – 0.47) encounters; documentation of prescribing rationale was significantly more likely for email (OR 5.06, 95%CI 1.87–13.72) and less likely for telephone (OR 0.30, 95%CI 0.18–0.51) encounters. CONCLUSION Most opioid prescriptions were written without face-to-face encounters. One quarter of dose increases contained no documented prescribing rationale. Documented encounter-level factors were not significantly associated with overall opioid dose escalation. PMID:27477581

  17. Calculus Students' Understanding of Volume

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    Dorko, Allison; Speer, Natasha M.

    2013-01-01

    Researchers have documented difficulties that elementary school students have in understanding volume. Despite its importance in higher mathematics, we know little about college students' understanding of volume. This study investigated calculus students' understanding of volume. Clinical interview transcripts and written responses to volume…

  18. MANAGING URBAN WATERSHED PATHOGEN CONTAMINATION

    EPA Science Inventory

    This document is written as a resource for state and local watershed managers who have the responsibility of managing pathogen contamination in urban watersheds. In addition it can be an information source for members of the public interested in watershed mitigation efforts aime...

  19. 32 CFR 57.3 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ...) Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing...) Are designed to meet the developmental needs of an infant or toddler with a disability in any one or...) Individualized Education Program (IEP). A written document defining specially designed instruction for a student...

  20. 32 CFR 57.3 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ...) Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing...) Are designed to meet the developmental needs of an infant or toddler with a disability in any one or...) Individualized Education Program (IEP). A written document defining specially designed instruction for a student...

  1. 32 CFR 57.3 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ...) Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing...) Are designed to meet the developmental needs of an infant or toddler with a disability in any one or...) Individualized Education Program (IEP). A written document defining specially designed instruction for a student...

  2. 32 CFR 57.3 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ...) Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing...) Are designed to meet the developmental needs of an infant or toddler with a disability in any one or...) Individualized Education Program (IEP). A written document defining specially designed instruction for a student...

  3. 32 CFR 57.3 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ...) Selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing...) Are designed to meet the developmental needs of an infant or toddler with a disability in any one or...) Individualized Education Program (IEP). A written document defining specially designed instruction for a student...

  4. Programs for Fundamentals of Chemistry.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Gallardo, Julio; Delgado, Steven

    This document provides computer programs, written in BASIC PLUS, for presenting fundamental or remedial college chemistry students with chemical problems in a computer assisted instructional program. Programs include instructions, a sample run, and 14 separate practice sessions covering: mathematical operations, using decimals, solving…

  5. Bilingual Babel: Cuneiform Texts in Two or More Languages from Ancient Mesopotamia and Beyond.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Cooper, Jerrold

    1993-01-01

    Discusses bilingualism in written cuneiform texts from ancient Babylonia and Sumeria. Describes the development of formats and techniques that enabled two or more languages on a single document to coexist harmoniously and productively. (SR)

  6. 45 CFR 681.18 - What type of discovery is authorized and how is it conducted?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... SCIENCE FOUNDATION PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT REGULATIONS Hearing Procedures § 681.18 What type of... authenticity of any relevant document or of the truth of any relevant fact; (3) Written interrogatories; and (4...

  7. 45 CFR 681.18 - What type of discovery is authorized and how is it conducted?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... SCIENCE FOUNDATION PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT REGULATIONS Hearing Procedures § 681.18 What type of... authenticity of any relevant document or of the truth of any relevant fact; (3) Written interrogatories; and (4...

  8. 45 CFR 681.18 - What type of discovery is authorized and how is it conducted?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... SCIENCE FOUNDATION PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT REGULATIONS Hearing Procedures § 681.18 What type of... authenticity of any relevant document or of the truth of any relevant fact; (3) Written interrogatories; and (4...

  9. 45 CFR 681.18 - What type of discovery is authorized and how is it conducted?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... SCIENCE FOUNDATION PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT REGULATIONS Hearing Procedures § 681.18 What type of... authenticity of any relevant document or of the truth of any relevant fact; (3) Written interrogatories; and (4...

  10. 45 CFR 681.18 - What type of discovery is authorized and how is it conducted?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-10-01

    ... SCIENCE FOUNDATION PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT REGULATIONS Hearing Procedures § 681.18 What type of... authenticity of any relevant document or of the truth of any relevant fact; (3) Written interrogatories; and (4...

  11. 36 CFR 220.3 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... environmental impact statement (EIS) or environmental assessment (EA). Decision notice. A concise written record... ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) COMPLIANCE § 220.3 Definitions. The following definitions supplement, by adding... about natural resource systems is sometimes uncertain. Decision document. A record of decision, decision...

  12. 17 CFR 230.254 - Solicitation of interest document for use prior to an offering statement.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-04-01

    ... will not be subject to integration with the registered offering, if at least 30 calendar days have... integration with other offerings, see § 230.251(c). (e) Written solicitation of interest materials submitted...

  13. Beyond the Classroom...

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Hofmann, Kurt; And Others

    1988-01-01

    Describes the Student Developmental Transcript, a formal written record that documents learning useful in employment gained beyond the classroom through involvement in the cocurricular life of the institution. Describes cocurricular life as consisting of clubs, organizations, part-time employment, and other experiences outside confines of academic…

  14. Carpentry Performance Objectives.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Day, Gerald F.; Tucker, John

    The guidelines for carpentry performance objectives were written for vocational educators in order to insure that their programs are fulfilling the training requirements of today's job market. The document outlines eight uses of performance objectives and provides sample employability profiles, training achievement records, and a carpentry…

  15. 78 FR 27279 - WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding Indonesia-Importation of Horticultural Products...

    Federal Register 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

    2013-05-09

    ....wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/DS455/7. USTR invites written comments from the... the World Trade Organization, at www.wto.org . Comments open to public inspection may be viewed at www...

  16. 33 CFR 106.300 - General.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-07-01

    ... Navigation and Navigable Waters COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY MARITIME SECURITY MARINE SECURITY: OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF (OCS) FACILITIES Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Facility Security Assessment (FSA) § 106.300 General. (a) The Facility Security Assessment (FSA) is a written document that is...

  17. 33 CFR 106.300 - General.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ... Navigation and Navigable Waters COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY MARITIME SECURITY MARINE SECURITY: OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF (OCS) FACILITIES Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Facility Security Assessment (FSA) § 106.300 General. (a) The Facility Security Assessment (FSA) is a written document that is...

  18. 33 CFR 106.300 - General.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ... Navigation and Navigable Waters COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY MARITIME SECURITY MARINE SECURITY: OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF (OCS) FACILITIES Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Facility Security Assessment (FSA) § 106.300 General. (a) The Facility Security Assessment (FSA) is a written document that is...

  19. 33 CFR 106.300 - General.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... Navigation and Navigable Waters COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY MARITIME SECURITY MARINE SECURITY: OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF (OCS) FACILITIES Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Facility Security Assessment (FSA) § 106.300 General. (a) The Facility Security Assessment (FSA) is a written document that is...

  20. A portable structural analysis library for reaction networks.

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    Bedaso, Yosef; Bergmann, Frank T; Choi, Kiri; Medley, Kyle; Sauro, Herbert M

    2018-07-01

    The topology of a reaction network can have a significant influence on the network's dynamical properties. Such influences can include constraints on network flows and concentration changes or more insidiously result in the emergence of feedback loops. These effects are due entirely to mass constraints imposed by the network configuration and are important considerations before any dynamical analysis is made. Most established simulation software tools usually carry out some kind of structural analysis of a network before any attempt is made at dynamic simulation. In this paper, we describe a portable software library, libStructural, that can carry out a variety of popular structural analyses that includes conservation analysis, flux dependency analysis and enumerating elementary modes. The library employs robust algorithms that allow it to be used on large networks with more than a two thousand nodes. The library accepts either a raw or fully labeled stoichiometry matrix or models written in SBML format. The software is written in standard C/C++ and comes with extensive on-line documentation and a test suite. The software is available for Windows, Mac OS X, and can be compiled easily on any Linux operating system. A language binding for Python is also available through the pip package manager making it simple to install on any standard Python distribution. The bulk of the source code is licensed under the open source BSD license with other parts using as either the MIT license or more simply public domain. All source is available on GitHub (https://github.com/sys-bio/Libstructural). Copyright © 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

  1. Improving the use of historical written sources in paleopathology.

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    Mitchell, Piers D

    2017-12-01

    The texts written by the people of past societies can provide key information that enhances our understanding of disease in the past. Written sources and art can describe cultural contexts that not only help us interpret lesions in excavated human remains, but also provide evidence for past disease events themselves. However, in recent decades many biohistorical articles have been published that claim to diagnose diseases present in past celebrities or well known individuals, often using less than scholarly methodology. This article aims to help researchers use historical written sources and artwork responsibly, thus improving our understanding of health and disease in the past. It explores a broad range of historical sources, from medical texts and histories to legal documents and tax records, and it highlights how the key to interpreting any past text is to understand who wrote it, when it was written, and why it was written. Case studies of plague epidemics, crucifixion, and the spinal deformity of King Richard III are then used to highlight how we might better integrate archaeological and historical evidence. When done well, integrating evidence from both archaeological and historical sources increases the probability of a complete and well-balanced understanding of disease in past societies. Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

  2. A written consent form dating back to 1524 in Bursa Ser'iye (Sharia Court) records and a proposal of a new start date for consent forms.

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    Sayligil, Omur; Ozden, Hilmi

    2014-01-01

    Qadi registers are important documents for Ottoman medical history re.search. "Sharia Court Records (Ser'iyye Sicilleri)" are notebooks that include the records that qadis kept with regard to their decisions and deeds. These registers are the only authentic sources from which to acquire information on rural life, away from the center of the town, and to understand the daily practices of the Ottoman society. The objective of this study is to provide evidence for the fact that the concept of informed consent on medical interventions, and hence the written consent documents arranged between patients and physicians, dates back to older times in our history when compared to the Western world. A large number of Ser'iyye (Sharia Court) record originals have been surveyed. The consent form registered as A-40. 221a in Ser'iyye (Sharia Court) Records found in Bursa has been presented here as the earliest consent document found by the authors. Transcription of the original document has been performed and analyzed. The aforementioned consent form dates back to 26/Dhu al-Qi'dah/933 (August 24, 1524). The original version of the referenced consent document is the earliest consent document presented so far to the best of the authors' knowledge; it was found in Bursa Ser'iyye Records and evaluated accordingly. Based on the document, it is argued that the history of consent forms dates back about 500 years. Obtaining consent in scientific research from human beings was considered to have originated from the Nuremberg Code (1949). However, with this study, it has been shown that the concept of informed consent was already present in the Ottoman Period, during the 16th century, and that the original consent document dates back to 1524, pertaining to a surgical intervention.

  3. Information extraction and knowledge graph construction from geoscience literature

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Wang, Chengbin; Ma, Xiaogang; Chen, Jianguo; Chen, Jingwen

    2018-03-01

    Geoscience literature published online is an important part of open data, and brings both challenges and opportunities for data analysis. Compared with studies of numerical geoscience data, there are limited works on information extraction and knowledge discovery from textual geoscience data. This paper presents a workflow and a few empirical case studies for that topic, with a focus on documents written in Chinese. First, we set up a hybrid corpus combining the generic and geology terms from geology dictionaries to train Chinese word segmentation rules of the Conditional Random Fields model. Second, we used the word segmentation rules to parse documents into individual words, and removed the stop-words from the segmentation results to get a corpus constituted of content-words. Third, we used a statistical method to analyze the semantic links between content-words, and we selected the chord and bigram graphs to visualize the content-words and their links as nodes and edges in a knowledge graph, respectively. The resulting graph presents a clear overview of key information in an unstructured document. This study proves the usefulness of the designed workflow, and shows the potential of leveraging natural language processing and knowledge graph technologies for geoscience.

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

    Sailer, S.J.

    This Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPJP) specifies the quality of data necessary and the characterization techniques employed at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory (INEL) to meet the objectives of the Department of Energy (DOE) Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Transuranic Waste Characterization Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP) requirements. This QAPJP is written to conform with the requirements and guidelines specified in the QAPP and the associated documents referenced in the QAPP. This QAPJP is one of a set of five interrelated QAPjPs that describe the INEL Transuranic Waste Characterization Program (TWCP). Each of the five facilities participating in the TWCPmore » has a QAPJP that describes the activities applicable to that particular facility. This QAPJP describes the roles and responsibilities of the Idaho Chemical Processing Plant (ICPP) Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (ACL) in the TWCP. Data quality objectives and quality assurance objectives are explained. Sample analysis procedures and associated quality assurance measures are also addressed; these include: sample chain of custody; data validation; usability and reporting; documentation and records; audits and 0385 assessments; laboratory QC samples; and instrument testing, inspection, maintenance and calibration. Finally, administrative quality control measures, such as document control, control of nonconformances, variances and QA status reporting are described.« less

  5. The Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document for the GLAS Atmospheric Data Products

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Palm, Stephen P.; Hart, William D.; Hlavka, Dennis L.; Welton, Ellsworth J.; Spinhirne, James D.

    2012-01-01

    The purpose of this document is to present a detailed description of the algorithm theoretical basis for each of the GLAS data products. This will be the final version of this document. The algorithms were initially designed and written based on the authors prior experience with high altitude lidar data on systems such as the Cloud and Aerosol Lidar System (CALS) and the Cloud Physics Lidar (CPL), both of which fly on the NASA ER-2 high altitude aircraft. These lidar systems have been employed in many field experiments around the world and algorithms have been developed to analyze these data for a number of atmospheric parameters. CALS data have been analyzed for cloud top height, thin cloud optical depth, cirrus cloud emittance (Spinhirne and Hart, 1990) and boundary layer depth (Palm and Spinhirne, 1987, 1998). The successor to CALS, the CPL, has also been extensively deployed in field missions since 2000 including the validation of GLAS and CALIPSO. The CALS and early CPL data sets also served as the basis for the construction of simulated GLAS data sets which were then used to develop and test the GLAS analysis algorithms.

  6. ProtocolNavigator: emulation-based software for the design, documentation and reproduction biological experiments.

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    Khan, Imtiaz A; Fraser, Adam; Bray, Mark-Anthony; Smith, Paul J; White, Nick S; Carpenter, Anne E; Errington, Rachel J

    2014-12-01

    Experimental reproducibility is fundamental to the progress of science. Irreproducible research decreases the efficiency of basic biological research and drug discovery and impedes experimental data reuse. A major contributing factor to irreproducibility is difficulty in interpreting complex experimental methodologies and designs from written text and in assessing variations among different experiments. Current bioinformatics initiatives either are focused on computational research reproducibility (i.e. data analysis) or laboratory information management systems. Here, we present a software tool, ProtocolNavigator, which addresses the largely overlooked challenges of interpretation and assessment. It provides a biologist-friendly open-source emulation-based tool for designing, documenting and reproducing biological experiments. ProtocolNavigator was implemented in Python 2.7, using the wx module to build the graphical user interface. It is a platform-independent software and freely available from http://protocolnavigator.org/index.html under the GPL v2 license. © The Author 2014. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.

  7. [Apple-Macintosh compatible software for documentation, management and evaluation of ultrasound findings in obstetrics].

    PubMed

    Kurmanavicius, J; Huch, R; Huch, A

    1993-02-01

    The advantage of using a computer to automate routine calculations and print out charts of the obstetrical ultrasound examination is obvious. This report describes a software designed to simplify the documentation and analysis of ultrasound data in obstetrics. The system is easy to use, even for persons with little computer knowledge. The programme was written in FoxBase+/Mac (Fox Software, Inc., USA). FoxBase+/Mac takes full advantage of the easy-to-learn, easy-to-use Macintosh interface and is also very fast. Another advantage of this software is that it can be used in teaching. Non-experienced examinators can double-check the correctness of their scanning planes by observing the ultrasound pictures with the markers indicating the right measurement sites and the lists of standard values of biometrical parameters for the corresponding gestational age on the screen. In routine obstetrical ultrasound examinations it takes less than 5 min to enter the foetal biometry data and print out reports. These reports are informative and easy to interpret.

  8. 37 CFR 251.44 - Filing and service of written cases and pleadings.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-07-01

    ... best of his or her knowledge and belief there is good ground to support the document, and that it has... accompany the filing. Parties shall notify the Librarian of any change in the name or address to which...

  9. 75 FR 45120 - Agency Information Collection Request; 30-Day Public Comment Request

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    2010-08-02

    ... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES [Document Identifier OS-4040-0009] Agency Information... Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed... written comments and recommendations for the proposed [[Page 45121

  10. Snowmobiles-Their Use and Control.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    American Automobile Association, Falls Church, VA. Traffic Engineering and Safety Dept.

    This document, written by the American Automobile Association, deals with safety in snowmobile use. It reports accident records, lists safe driving steps and Canadian safety regulations, outlines snowmobile use regulations, and discusses courses of instruction. It also contains lists of available films and reference publications. (PB)

  11. 42 CFR 426.532 - Discovery.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... or burdensome; or (iii) Will unduly delay the proceeding. (c) Types of discovery available. A party... 10 written interrogatory questions, relating to a specific NCD. (d) Types of documents. For the..., accounts, papers, and other data and documentary evidence. Nothing contained in this section will be...

  12. High Tech Educators Network Evaluation.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    O'Shea, Dan

    A process evaluation was conducted to assess the High Tech Educators Network's (HTEN's) activities. Four basic components to the evaluation approach were documentation review, program logic model, written survey, and participant interviews. The model mapped the basic goals and objectives, assumptions, activities, outcome expectations, and…

  13. 10 CFR 1003.2 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... authorized delegate. DOE means the Department of Energy, created by the Department of Energy Organization Act... written document, a personal appearance, verbal communication, or any other participation in the... include internal DOE orders and directives issued by the Secretary of Energy or delegate in the management...

  14. 25 CFR 162.571 - What are the consent requirements for an amendment to a WSR lease?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-04-01

    ... AND WATER LEASES AND PERMITS Wind and Solar Resource Leases Wsr Lease Amendments § 162.571 What are... review. (d) Unless specifically authorized in the lease, a written power of attorney, or a court document...

  15. 25 CFR 162.571 - What are the consent requirements for an amendment to a WSR lease?

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-04-01

    ... AND WATER LEASES AND PERMITS Wind and Solar Resource Leases Wsr Lease Amendments § 162.571 What are... review. (d) Unless specifically authorized in the lease, a written power of attorney, or a court document...

  16. Rural Renaissance. Revitalizing Small High Schools.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Ford, Edmund A.

    Written in 1961, this document presents the rationales and applications of what were and still are, in most instances, considered innovative practices. Subjects discussed are building designs, teaching machines, educational television, flexible scheduling, multiple classes and small-group techniques, teacher assistants, shared services, and…

  17. 9 CFR 149.1 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2010 CFR

    2010-01-01

    ... generates a written record documenting a pork production site's adherence to the required good production... production site for compliance with good production practices and other program requirements of the Trichinae... or higher, based on adherence to good production practices and other program requirements as provided...

  18. 9 CFR 149.1 - Definitions.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... generates a written record documenting a pork production site's adherence to the required good production... production site for compliance with good production practices and other program requirements of the Trichinae... or higher, based on adherence to good production practices and other program requirements as provided...

  19. Forensic Pathology: A Handbook for Pathologists.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Fisher, Russell S., Ed.; Petty, Charles S., Ed.

    This document provides a guide containing basic information for community pathologists to perform medical legal autopsies. Thirty-two chapters consider procedures to use in general and specific situations. Each chapter was written by a specialist. The publication is designed to supplement existing publications. (SL)

  20. 17 CFR 75.20 - Program for compliance; reporting.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-04-01

    ... two calendar years shall maintain records that include: (1) Documentation of the exclusions or...; reporting. 75.20 Section 75.20 Commodity and Securities Exchanges COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION... (a) of this section, at a minimum, shall include: (1) Written policies and procedures reasonably...

  1. 76 FR 12401 - WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding China-Certain Measures Affecting Electronic Payment...

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    ...://www.wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/DS413/2. USTR invites written comments from the... available on the Web site of the World Trade Organization, http://www.wto.org . Comments open to public...

  2. 78 FR 12414 - WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding United States-Measures Affecting the Importation of...

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    ....org contained in a document designated as WT/DS447/2. USTR invites written comments from the public... the World Trade Organization, at www.wto.org . Comments open to public inspection may be viewed at www...

  3. 75 FR 60159 - WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding China-Certain Measures Affecting Electronic Payment...

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    ... found at www.wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/DS413/1. USTR invites written comments... Appellate Body, will be available on the web site of the World Trade Organization, http://www.wto.org...

  4. 76 FR 17985 - WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding United States-Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Frozen...

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    ....org contained in a document designated as WT/DS422/1. USTR invites written comments from the public... Organization, http://www.wto.org . Comments open to public inspection may be viewed on the http://www...

  5. 76 FR 11553 - WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding United States-Anti Dumping Measures on Corrosion...

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    ... http://www.wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/ DS420/1. USTR invites written comments... World Trade Organization, http://www.wto.org . Comments open to public inspection may be viewed on the...

  6. PROTEUS two-dimensional Navier-Stokes computer code, version 1.0. Volume 1: Analysis description

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Towne, Charles E.; Schwab, John R.; Benson, Thomas J.; Suresh, Ambady

    1990-01-01

    A new computer code was developed to solve the two-dimensional or axisymmetric, Reynolds averaged, unsteady compressible Navier-Stokes equations in strong conservation law form. The thin-layer or Euler equations may also be solved. Turbulence is modeled using an algebraic eddy viscosity model. The objective was to develop a code for aerospace applications that is easy to use and easy to modify. Code readability, modularity, and documentation were emphasized. The equations are written in nonorthogonal body-fitted coordinates, and solved by marching in time using a fully-coupled alternating direction-implicit procedure with generalized first- or second-order time differencing. All terms are linearized using second-order Taylor series. The boundary conditions are treated implicitly, and may be steady, unsteady, or spatially periodic. Simple Cartesian or polar grids may be generated internally by the program. More complex geometries require an externally generated computational coordinate system. The documentation is divided into three volumes. Volume 1 is the Analysis Description, and describes in detail the governing equations, the turbulence model, the linearization of the equations and boundary conditions, the time and space differencing formulas, the ADI solution procedure, and the artificial viscosity models.

  7. Sikorsky interactive graphics surface design/manufacturing system

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Robbins, R.

    1975-01-01

    An interactive graphics system conceived to be used in the design, analysis, and manufacturing of aircraft components with free form surfaces was described. In addition to the basic surface definition and viewing capabilities inherent in such a system, numerous other features are present: surface editing, automated smoothing of control curves, variable milling patch boundary definitions, surface intersection definition and viewing, automatic creation of true offset surfaces, digitizer and drafting machine interfaces, and cutter path optimization. Documented costs and time savings of better than six to one are being realized with this system. The system was written in FORTRAN and GSP for use on IBM 2250 CRT's in conjunction with an IBM 370/158 computer.

  8. Characterization of the space shuttle reaction control system engine

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Wilson, M. S.; Stechman, R. C.; Edelman, R. B.; Fortune, O. F.; Economos, C.

    1972-01-01

    A computer program was developed and written in FORTRAN 5 which predicts the transient and steady state performance and heat transfer characteristics of a pulsing GO2/GH2 rocket engine. This program predicts the dynamic flow and ignition characteristics which, when combined in a quasi-steady state manner with the combustion and mixing analysis program, will provide the thrust and specific impulse of the engine as a function of time. The program also predicts the transient and steady state heat transfer characteristics of the engine using various cooling concepts. The computer program, test case, and documentation are presented. The program is applicable to any system capable of utilizing the FORTRAN 4 or FORTRAN 5 language.

  9. Educating anesthesia residents to obtain and document informed consent for epidural labor analgesia: does simulation play a role?

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    Antoniou, A; Marmai, K; Qasem, F; Cherry, R; Jones, P M; Singh, S

    2018-05-01

    Informed consent is required before placing an epidural. At our hospital, teaching of residents about this is done informally at the bedside. This study aimed to assess the ability of anesthesia residents to acquire and retain knowledge required when seeking informed consent for epidural labor analgesia. It assessed how well this knowledge was translated to clinical ability, by assessing the verbal consent process during an interaction with a standardized patient. Twenty anesthesia residents were randomized to a 'didactic group' or a 'simulation group'. Each resident was presented with a written scenario and asked to document the informed consent process, as they normally would do (pre-test). The didactic group then had a presentation about informed consent, while the simulation group members interviewed a simulated patient, the scenarios focusing on different aspects of consent. All residents then read a scenario and documented their informed consent process (post-test). Six weeks later all residents interviewed a standardized patient in labor and documented the consent from this interaction (six-week test). There was no significant difference in the baseline performance of the two groups. Both groups showed significant improvement in their written consent documentation at the immediate time point, the improvement in the didactic group being greater. The didactic group performed better at both the immediate time point and the six-week time point. In this small study, a didactic teaching method proved better than simulation-based teaching in helping residents to gain knowledge needed to obtain informed consent for epidural labor analgesia. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

  10. The Healthy Afterschool Activity and Nutrition Documentation Instrument

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    Ajja, Rahma; Beets, Michael W.; Huberty, Jennifer; Kaczynski, Andrew T.; Ward, Dianne S.

    2012-01-01

    Background Policies call on afterschool programs to improve the physical activity and nutrition habits of youth attending. No tool exists to assess the extent to which the afterschool program environment meets physical activity and nutrition policies. Purpose To describe the development of the Healthy Afterschool Activity and Nutrition Documentation (HAAND) instrument, which consists of two subscales: Healthy Afterschool Program Index for Physical Activity (HAPI-PA) and the HAPI-Nutrition (HAPI-N). Methods Thirty-nine afterschool programs took part in the HAAND evaluation during fall/spring 2010–2011. Inter-rater reliability data were collected at 20 afterschool programs during a single site visit via direct observation, personal interview and written document review. Validity of the HAPI-PA was established by comparing HAPI-PA scores to pedometer steps collected in a subsample of 934 children attending 25 of the afterschool programs. Validity of the HAPI-N scores was compared against the mean number of times/week that fruits/vegetables (FV) and whole grains were served in the program. Results Data were analyzed in June/July 2011. Inter-rater percent agreement was 85%–100% across all items. Increased pedometer steps were associated with the presence of a written policy related to physical activity, amount/quality of staff training, use of a physical activity curriculum, and offering activities that appeal to both genders. Higher servings of FV and whole grains per week were associated with the presence of a written policy regarding the nutritional quality of snacks. Conclusions The HAAND instrument is a reliable and valid measurement tool that can be used to assess the physical activity and nutritional environment of afterschool programs. PMID:22898119

  11. The healthy afterschool activity and nutrition documentation instrument.

    PubMed

    Ajja, Rahma; Beets, Michael W; Huberty, Jennifer; Kaczynski, Andrew T; Ward, Dianne S

    2012-09-01

    Policies call on afterschool programs to improve the physical activity and nutrition habits of youth attending. No tool exists to assess the extent to which the afterschool program environment meets physical activity and nutrition policies. To describe the development of the Healthy Afterschool Activity and Nutrition Documentation (HAAND) instrument, which consists of two subscales: Healthy Afterschool Program Index for Physical Activity (HAPI-PA) and the HAPI-Nutrition (HAPI-N). Thirty-nine afterschool programs took part in the HAAND evaluation during fall/spring 2010-2011. Inter-rater reliability data were collected at 20 afterschool programs during a single site visit via direct observation, personal interview, and written document review. Validity of the HAPI-PA was established by comparing HAPI-PA scores to pedometer steps collected in a subsample of 934 children attending 25 of the afterschool programs. Validity of the HAPI-N scores was compared against the mean number of times/week that fruits and vegetables (FV) and whole grains were served in the program. Data were analyzed in June/July 2011. Inter-rater percent agreement was 85%-100% across all items. Increased pedometer steps were associated with the presence of a written policy related to physical activity, amount/quality of staff training, use of a physical activity curriculum, and offering activities that appeal to both genders. Higher servings of FV and whole grains per week were associated with the presence of a written policy regarding the nutritional quality of snacks. The HAAND instrument is a reliable and valid measurement tool that can be used to assess the physical activity and nutritional environment of afterschool programs. Copyright © 2012 American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

  12. Information management and analysis system for groundwater data in Thailand

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    Gill, D.; Luckananurung, P.

    1992-01-01

    The Ground Water Division of the Thai Department of Mineral Resources maintains a large archive of groundwater data with information on some 50,000 water wells. Each well file contains information on well location, well completion, borehole geology, water levels, water quality, and pumping tests. In order to enable efficient use of this information a computer-based system for information management and analysis was created. The project was sponsored by the United Nations Development Program and the Thai Department of Mineral Resources. The system was designed to serve users who lack prior training in automated data processing. Access is through a friendly user/system dialogue. Tasks are segmented into a number of logical steps, each of which is managed by a separate screen. Selective retrieval is possible by four different methods of area definition and by compliance with user-specified constraints on any combination of database variables. The main types of outputs are: (1) files of retrieved data, screened according to users' specifications; (2) an assortment of pre-formatted reports; (3) computed geochemical parameters and various diagrams of water chemistry derived therefrom; (4) bivariate scatter diagrams and linear regression analysis; (5) posting of data and computed results on maps; and (6) hydraulic aquifer characteristics as computed from pumping tests. Data are entered directly from formatted screens. Most records can be copied directly from hand-written documents. The database-management program performs data integrity checks in real time, enabling corrections at the time of input. The system software can be grouped into: (1) database administration and maintenance—these functions are carried out by the SIR/DBMS software package; (2) user communication interface for task definition and execution control—the interface is written in the operating system command language (VMS/DCL) and in FORTRAN 77; and (3) scientific data-processing programs, written in FORTRAN 77. The system was implemented on a DEC MicroVAX II computer.

  13. BamTools: a C++ API and toolkit for analyzing and managing BAM files

    PubMed Central

    Barnett, Derek W.; Garrison, Erik K.; Quinlan, Aaron R.; Strömberg, Michael P.; Marth, Gabor T.

    2011-01-01

    Motivation: Analysis of genomic sequencing data requires efficient, easy-to-use access to alignment results and flexible data management tools (e.g. filtering, merging, sorting, etc.). However, the enormous amount of data produced by current sequencing technologies is typically stored in compressed, binary formats that are not easily handled by the text-based parsers commonly used in bioinformatics research. Results: We introduce a software suite for programmers and end users that facilitates research analysis and data management using BAM files. BamTools provides both the first C++ API publicly available for BAM file support as well as a command-line toolkit. Availability: BamTools was written in C++, and is supported on Linux, Mac OSX and MS Windows. Source code and documentation are freely available at http://github.org/pezmaster31/bamtools. Contact: barnetde@bc.edu PMID:21493652

  14. [Pitfalls in informed consent: a statistical analysis of malpractice law suits].

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    Echigo, Junko

    2014-05-01

    In medical malpractice law suits, the notion of informed consent is often relevant in assessing whether negligence can be attributed to the medical practitioner who has caused injury to a patient. Furthermore, it is not rare that courts award damages for a lack of appropriate informed consent alone. In this study, two results were arrived at from a statistical analysis of medical malpractice law suits. One, unexpectedly, was that the severity of a patient's illness made no significant difference to whether damages were awarded. The other was that cases of typical medical treatment that national medical insurance does not cover were involved significantly more often than insured treatment cases. In cases where damages were awarded, the courts required more disclosure and written documents of information by medical practitioners, especially about complications and adverse effects that the patient might suffer.

  15. Degraded character recognition based on gradient pattern

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    Babu, D. R. Ramesh; Ravishankar, M.; Kumar, Manish; Wadera, Kevin; Raj, Aakash

    2010-02-01

    Degraded character recognition is a challenging problem in the field of Optical Character Recognition (OCR). The performance of an optical character recognition depends upon printed quality of the input documents. Many OCRs have been designed which correctly identifies the fine printed documents. But, very few reported work has been found on the recognition of the degraded documents. The efficiency of the OCRs system decreases if the input image is degraded. In this paper, a novel approach based on gradient pattern for recognizing degraded printed character is proposed. The approach makes use of gradient pattern of an individual character for recognition. Experiments were conducted on character image that is either digitally written or a degraded character extracted from historical documents and the results are found to be satisfactory.

  16. Policy and stakeholder analysis of infant and young child feeding programmes in Sri Lanka.

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    Godakandage, Sanjeeva S P; Senarath, Upul; Jayawickrama, Hiranya S; Siriwardena, Indika; Wickramasinghe, S W A D A; Arumapperuma, Prasantha; Ihalagama, Sathyajith; Nimalan, Srisothinathan; Archchuna, Ramanathan; Umesh, Claudio; Uddin, Shahadat; Thow, Anne Marie

    2017-06-13

    Infant and young child feeding practices (IYCF) play a critical role in growth and development of children. A favourable environment supported by appropriate policies and positive contributions from all stakeholders are prerequisites for achieving optimal IYCF practices. This study aimed to assess the IYCF-related policy environment and role of stakeholders in policy making in Sri Lanka, in order to identify opportunities to strengthen the policy environment to better support appropriate IYCF and reduce childhood malnutrition. We mapped national level policy-related documents on IYCF, and conducted a stakeholder analysis of IYCF policy making. A matrix was designed to capture data from IYCF policy-related documents using a thematic approach. A narrative synthesis of data from different documents was conducted to achieve the first objective. We then conducted an analysis of technical and funding links of stakeholders who shape IYCF policies and programmes in Sri Lanka using the Net-Map technique, to achieve the second objective. A total of 35 respondents were purposively selected based on their knowledge on the topic, and individual interviews were conducted. Twenty four policies were identified that contained provisions in line with global recommendations for best-practice IYCF, marketing of breast milk substitutes, strengthening health and non-health systems, maternity benefits, inter-sectoral collaboration, capacity building, health education and supplementation. However, there is no separate, written policy on IYCF in Sri Lanka. Participants identified 56 actors involved in shaping IYCF policies and programmes through technical support, and 36 through funding support. The Government Health Sector was the most connected as well as influential, followed by development partners. Almost all actors in the networks were supportive for IYCF policies and programmes. All evidence-based recommendations are covered in related policies. However, advocacy should be targeted towards strategic support for IYCF in high-level policy documents. The stakeholder analysis confirmed a network led by the government health sector. Enhancing the multi-sectoral commitments stressed in policy documents is an opportunity to strengthen IYCF policy process in Sri Lanka.

  17. Project Turnover Deliverables for the SY Farm Enraf Annulus Leak Detectors

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    SCAIEF, C.C.

    2000-09-19

    This document identifies the deliverables that ensure the end user of the SY Farm Enraf Annulus Leak Detectors (ALD) has all the documentation and training required for operating and maintaining the new system. All deliverable items checked on the Acceptance For Beneficial Use (ABU) form have been completed and are available to the end user. This document was written as required by HNF-IP-0842, Volume IV section 3.12 Acceptance of Structures, Systems, and Components for Beneficial Use. This document applies to the deliverable documentation required to operate and maintain the SY Farm Enraf ALD System. Appendix A provides a copy ofmore » the ABU form as listed in the appendix of TWR-4092, Engineering Task Plan for the New SY Farm Annulus Leak Detectors. This document attests that all required deliverable items checked on the ABU have been completed and are available to the end user.« less

  18. MCM generator: a Java-based tool for generating medical metadata.

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    Munoz, F; Hersh, W

    1998-01-01

    In a previous paper we introduced the need to implement a mechanism to facilitate the discovery of relevant Web medical documents. We maintained that the use of META tags, specifically ones that define the medical subject and resource type of a document, help towards this goal. We have now developed a tool to facilitate the generation of these tags for the authors of medical documents. Written entirely in Java, this tool makes use of the SAPHIRE server, and helps the author identify the Medical Subject Heading terms that most appropriately describe the subject of the document. Furthermore, it allows the author to generate metadata tags for the 15 elements that the Dublin Core considers as core elements in the description of a document. This paper describes the use of this tool in the cataloguing of Web and non-Web medical documents, such as images, movie, and sound files.

  19. Opportunities to protect instream flows in Colorado and Wyoming

    USGS Publications Warehouse

    Trembly, Terrence L.

    1987-01-01

    This document combines the efforts of several individuals, agencies, and organizations toward a common objective: the identification, description, and preliminary evaluation of promising opportunities for protecting instream uses of water under existing laws in Colorado and Wyoming. This report is intended for the use of State and Federal planning and management personnel who need an overview of potential opportunities for preserving instream flows. It is not intended to replace or challenge the advice of agency counsel, nor it is written to provide legal advice. Instead, it is designed as a guide for the person trying to find his or her way among sometimes bewildering State statues and administrative practices. This report is not, and should not be taken as, official policy or prediction of future actions by any agency. It is simply a summary of some potential opportunities for protecting instream uses. Toward these objectives, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through its Water Resources Analysis Project, contracted in 1977 with Richard Dewsnup and Dallin Jensen to identify available strategies under State and Federal laws, interstate compacts, and water quality laws. A second firm, Enviro Control, Inc., was contracted to evaluate the most promising strategies. Two of the resulting documents were Instream Flow Strategies for Colorado and Instream Flow Strategies for Wyoming, which have been revised, updated, and combined in this report. Discussion of instream flow programs ad opportunities for each State--Colorado and Wyoming-- are written so that each report can be read independently, with minimal cross referencing from one State report to another.

  20. The SIFT hardware/software systems. Volume 2: Software listings

    NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

    Palumbo, Daniel L.

    1985-01-01

    This document contains software listings of the SIFT operating system and application software. The software is coded for the most part in a variant of the Pascal language, Pascal*. Pascal* is a cross-compiler running on the VAX and Eclipse computers. The output of Pascal* is BDX-390 assembler code. When necessary, modules are written directly in BDX-390 assembler code. The listings in this document supplement the description of the SIFT system found in Volume 1 of this report, A Detailed Description.

  1. What are families most grateful for after receiving palliative care? Content analysis of written documents received: a chance to improve the quality of care.

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    Aparicio, María; Centeno, Carlos; Carrasco, José Miguel; Barbosa, Antonio; Arantzamendi, María

    2017-09-06

    Family members are involved in the care of palliative patients at home and therefore, should be viewed as important sources of information to help clinicians better understand the quality palliative care service patients receive. The objective of the study was to analyse what is valued most by family carers undergoing bereavement of a palliative care home service in order to identify factors of quality of care. Qualitative exploratory study based on documentary analysis. Content analysis of 77 gratitude documents received over 8 years by a palliative home service in Odivelas, near Lisbon (Portugal) was undertaken, through an inductive approach and using investigator triangulation. Frequency of distinct categories was quantitatively defined. Three different content categories emerged from the analysis: a) Recognition of the care received and the value of particular aspects of care within recognised difficult situations included aspects such as kindness, listening, attention to the family, empathy, closeness, affection and the therapeutic relationships established (63/77 documents); b) Family recognition of the achievements of the palliative care team (29/77) indicated as relief from suffering for the patient and family, opportunity of dying at home, help in facing difficult situations, improvement in quality of life and wellbeing, and feeling of serenity during bereavement; c) Messages of support (45/77) related to the need of resources provided. The relational component emerges as an underlying key aspect of family carers' experience with palliative care home service. Family carers show spontaneous gratitude for the professionalism and humanity found in palliative care. The relational component of care emerges as key to achieve a high quality care experience of palliative care homes service, and could be one indicator of quality of palliative care.

  2. 42 CFR 426.432 - Discovery.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... or burdensome; or (iii) Unduly delays the proceeding. (c) Types of discovery available. A party may... written interrogatory questions, relating to a specific LCD. (d) Types of documents. For the purpose of..., papers, and other data and documentary evidence. Nothing contained in this section is interpreted to...

  3. 42 CFR 426.532 - Discovery.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... unduly costly or burdensome; or (iii) Will unduly delay the proceeding. (c) Types of discovery available... submission of up to 10 written interrogatory questions, relating to a specific NCD. (d) Types of documents..., records, accounts, papers, and other data and documentary evidence. Nothing contained in this section will...

  4. English Teaching & Learning, 2002-2003.

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    English Teaching & Learning, 2003

    2003-01-01

    These four issues contain the following articles: "A Case Documentation of English Instruction at the Elementary School Level: The Cross-Cultural Impact of Native Speaker Teachers" (Hsien-Chin Liou) [written in Chinese]; "A Collaborative Tale with Two Taiwanese EFL College Groups" (Feng-Ming Chi); "A Developmental Study on…

  5. 38 CFR 26.6 - Environmental documents.

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    2014-07-01

    ...) Environmental Impact Statements. The head of each VA element shall include a detailed written statement “in... Regulations, 40 CFR part 1502. An environmental impact statement shall be prepared in accordance with the following procedures: (1) Typical Classes of Action Which Normally Do Require Environmental Impact...

  6. 38 CFR 26.6 - Environmental documents.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-07-01

    ...) Environmental Impact Statements. The head of each VA element shall include a detailed written statement “in... Regulations, 40 CFR part 1502. An environmental impact statement shall be prepared in accordance with the following procedures: (1) Typical Classes of Action Which Normally Do Require Environmental Impact...

  7. 38 CFR 26.6 - Environmental documents.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-07-01

    ...) Environmental Impact Statements. The head of each VA element shall include a detailed written statement “in... Regulations, 40 CFR part 1502. An environmental impact statement shall be prepared in accordance with the following procedures: (1) Typical Classes of Action Which Normally Do Require Environmental Impact...

  8. Resource Materials Available in Spanish Concerning Exceptional Children.

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    Schultz, Rosario A., Comp.

    The document presents, in table form, information on over 100 resource materials written in Spanish on exceptional children. Materials are divided into eight sections: autism; general handicapping conditions (arthritis, asthma, brain damage, cancer, cerebral palsy, cleft lip/cleft palate, developmental disabilities, epilepsy, general, heart,…

  9. 78 FR 25097 - Notice of Realty Action: Competitive, Sealed-Bid, Spring SNPLMA Sale of Public Lands in Clark...

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    ... Determination of National Environmental Policy Act Adequacy (DNA). DATES: Interested parties may submit written... December 23, 2004, and a site specific DNA document numbered DOI-BLM-NV-S010-2012-0106-DNA. Sale procedures...

  10. The Salt Book.

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    Wood, Pamela, Ed.

    Researched, written, illustrated, and photographed by Kennebunk, Maine, high school students under the guidance of their English teacher, this book documents the skills, crafts, and attitudes needed for survival in northern New England. Information gathered by personal interviews, on-site observation, and research is organized into two sections:…

  11. Significant Literature by and about Native Americans.

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    Willis, Cecilia A., Comp.; Travis, M. Eunice, Comp.

    Significant literature about Native Americans, some written by Native Americans, comprises this bibliography. Materials relevant to Native Americans found at Kansas State University are listed. Over 850 books, articles on microfiche, studies, documents, and publications arranged by subject categories are contained in this bibliography. The subject…

  12. 37 CFR 1.32 - Power of attorney.

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    2010-07-01

    ... COMMERCE GENERAL RULES OF PRACTICE IN PATENT CASES National Processing Provisions Prosecution of Application and Appointment of Attorney Or Agent § 1.32 Power of attorney. (a) Definitions. (1) Patent... means a written document by which a principal authorizes one or more patent practitioners or joint...

  13. 78 FR 38694 - Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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    ... for the Directorate of Annuity Pay, Defense Finance and Accounting Service--Cleveland to establish and... Officer: Ms. Jasmeet Seehra Written comments and recommendations on the proposed information collection... agency name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The general policy for comments...

  14. 48 CFR 13.101 - General.

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    2010-10-01

    ... before rejecting a quotation, oral or written, from a small business concern determined to be... contracting officer receives authorization from a fiscal and accounting officer to obligate funds on purchase documents against a specified lump sum of funds reserved for the purpose for a specified period of time...

  15. 12 CFR 335.701 - Filing requirements, public reference, and confidentiality.

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    2010-01-01

    ... filing any statement, report, or document under the Act may make a written objection to the public... FDIC's office in Washington, DC should be addressed as follows: Attention: Accounting and Securities... Insurance Corporation, Accounting and Securities Disclosure Section, Division of Supervision and Consumer...

  16. 48 CFR 342.7001 - Contract monitoring responsibilities.

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    2010-10-01

    ... in writing. (b) The Contracting Officer shall ensure the contractor's compliance with all the terms... contract (The COTR shall provide the Contracting Officer a written request along with an appropriate justification and a funding document, if additional funds are needed.); (iv) Reviewing invoices/vouchers and...

  17. 78 FR 16754 - WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding United States-Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Shrimp...

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    ....wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/DS429/3. USTR invites written comments from the... the World Trade Organization, at www.wto.org . Comments open to public inspection may be viewed at www...

  18. 77 FR 20476 - WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding China-Measures Related to the Exportation of Rare...

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    ... www.wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/DS431/ 1. USTR invites written comments from the... World Trade Organization, www.wto.org . Comments open to public inspection may be viewed on the www...

  19. 76 FR 68809 - WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding United States-Anti-Dumping Measures on Certain Shrimp...

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    2011-11-07

    ....wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/DS422/3. USTR invites written comments from the... of the Appellate Body, will be available on the Web site of the World Trade Organization, www.wto.org...

  20. Suggestopaedia-Canada. 1977-2.

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    Racle, Gabriel

    This issue presents the original English version and a French translation of a text written at the Sofia Institute of Suggestology around April 1971. The document defines suggestology and suggestopedia, and traces the development of the suggestopedic method, from the first collective experiments aimed at attaining suggestive hypermnesia carried…

  1. 5 CFR 630.205 - Credit for prior work experience and experience in a uniformed service for determining annual...

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    2010-01-01

    ... must provide written documentation from the military, acceptable to the agency, of his or her uniformed...) Transfer the annual leave balance to the new employing agency under 5 CFR 630.501 if the employee is...

  2. 48 CFR 2415.308 - Source selection decision.

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    2010-10-01

    ... 48 Federal Acquisition Regulations System 6 2010-10-01 2010-10-01 true Source selection decision. 2415.308 Section 2415.308 Federal Acquisition Regulations System DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN... document its selection recommendation(s) in a final written report. The final report shall include...

  3. Operations

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    Wilkins, Jesse L. M.; Norton, Anderson; Boyce, Steven J.

    2013-01-01

    Previous research has documented schemes and operations that undergird students' understanding of fractions. This prior research was based, in large part, on small-group teaching experiments. However, written assessments are needed in order for teachers and researchers to assess students' ways of operating on a whole-class scale. In this study,…

  4. 75 FR 71132 - Availability of Draft Toxicological Profiles

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    2010-11-22

    ... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry [ATSDR... Registry (ATSDR), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY... documents is also available at: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/index.asp . Written comments and other...

  5. Pollution, An Environmental Crisis.

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Fischer, Richard B.

    This document, written for teachers, outlines the causes and extent of environmental problems relating to air pollution, water pollution, the use of fertilizers and pesticides, land use, and population density. A short bibliography includes references to periodicals and books dealing with teaching methods as well as references for background…

  6. STILTS -- Starlink Tables Infrastructure Library Tool Set

    NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)

    Taylor, Mark

    STILTS is a set of command-line tools for processing tabular data. It has been designed for, but is not restricted to, use on astronomical data such as source catalogues. It contains both generic (format-independent) table processing tools and tools for processing VOTable documents. Facilities offered include crossmatching, format conversion, format validation, column calculation and rearrangement, row selection, sorting, plotting, statistical calculations and metadata display. Calculations on cell data can be performed using a powerful and extensible expression language. The package is written in pure Java and based on STIL, the Starlink Tables Infrastructure Library. This gives it high portability, support for many data formats (including FITS, VOTable, text-based formats and SQL databases), extensibility and scalability. Where possible the tools are written to accept streamed data so the size of tables which can be processed is not limited by available memory. As well as the tutorial and reference information in this document, detailed on-line help is available from the tools themselves. STILTS is available under the GNU General Public Licence.

  7. Staggered-grid finite-difference acoustic modeling with the Time-Domain Atmospheric Acoustic Propagation Suite (TDAAPS).

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

    Aldridge, David Franklin; Collier, Sandra L.; Marlin, David H.

    2005-05-01

    This document is intended to serve as a users guide for the time-domain atmospheric acoustic propagation suite (TDAAPS) program developed as part of the Department of Defense High-Performance Modernization Office (HPCMP) Common High-Performance Computing Scalable Software Initiative (CHSSI). TDAAPS performs staggered-grid finite-difference modeling of the acoustic velocity-pressure system with the incorporation of spatially inhomogeneous winds. Wherever practical the control structure of the codes are written in C++ using an object oriented design. Sections of code where a large number of calculations are required are written in C or F77 in order to enable better compiler optimization of these sections. Themore » TDAAPS program conforms to a UNIX style calling interface. Most of the actions of the codes are controlled by adding flags to the invoking command line. This document presents a large number of examples and provides new users with the necessary background to perform acoustic modeling with TDAAPS.« less

  8. XAPiir: A recursive digital filtering package

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

    Harris, D.

    1990-09-21

    XAPiir is a basic recursive digital filtering package, containing both design and implementation subroutines. XAPiir was developed for the experimental array processor (XAP) software package, and is written in FORTRAN. However, it is intended to be incorporated into any general- or special-purpose signal analysis program. It replaces the older package RECFIL, offering several enhancements. RECFIL is used in several large analysis programs developed at LLNL, including the seismic analysis package SAC, several expert systems (NORSEA and NETSEA), and two general purpose signal analysis packages (SIG and VIEW). This report is divided into two sections: the first describes the use ofmore » the subroutine package, and the second, its internal organization. In the first section, the filter design problem is briefly reviewed, along with the definitions of the filter design parameters and their relationship to the subroutine input parameters. In the second section, the internal organization is documented to simplify maintenance and extensions to the package. 5 refs., 9 figs.« less

  9. Medical decision making: guide to improved CPT coding.

    PubMed

    Holt, Jim; Warsy, Ambreen; Wright, Paula

    2010-04-01

    The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system for office visits, which has been in use since 1995, has not been well studied, but it is generally agreed that the system contains much room for error. In fact, the available literature suggests that only slightly more than half of physicians will agree on the same CPT code for a given visit, and only 60% of professional coders will agree on the same code for a particular visit. In addition, the criteria used to assign a code are often related to the amount of written documentation. The goal of this study was to evaluate two novel methods to assess if the most appropriate CPT code is used: the level of medical decision making, or the sum of all problems mentioned by the patient during the visit. The authors-a professional coder, a residency faculty member, and a PGY-3 family medicine resident-reviewed 351 randomly selected visit notes from two residency programs in the Northeast Tennessee region for the level of documentation, the level of medical decision making, and the total number of problems addressed. The authors assigned appropriate CPT codes at each of those three levels. Substantial undercoding occurred at each of the three levels. Approximately 33% of visits were undercoded based on the written documentation. Approximately 50% of the visits were undercoded based on the level of documented medical decision making. Approximately 80% of the visits were undercoded based on the total number of problems which the patient presented during the visit. Interrater agreement was fair, and similar to that noted in other coding studies. Undercoding is not only common in a family medicine residency program but it also occurs at levels that would not be evident from a simple audit of the documentation on the visit note. Undercoding also occurs from not exploring problems mentioned by the patient and not documenting additional work that was performed. Family physicians may benefit from minor alterations in their documentation of office visit notes.

  10. 38 CFR 26.6 - Environmental documents.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-07-01

    ... significant impact on, official local or regional zoning or comprehensive land use plans; and, (xiii...) Environmental Impact Statements. The head of each VA element shall include a detailed written statement “in... Regulations, 40 CFR part 1502. An environmental impact statement shall be prepared in accordance with the...

  11. 78 FR 23908 - Marine Mammals; File No. 14809

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    2013-04-23

    ... a five-year permit to conduct comparative research on cetaceans in the North Atlantic, North Pacific..., has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on 34 cetacean species. DATES: Written... playbacks annually. The primary research objectives are to: (1) document baseline foraging and social...

  12. 49 CFR 700.3 - Availability of documents, assistance, and information.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... segments dedicated to the following topics: Amtrak's computer system and its communication codes; interline... concerns in a letter or other written communication directed to the appropriate vice president or to the Director of Corporate Communications. Amtrak will bring such communications to the attention of the...

  13. 49 CFR 700.3 - Availability of documents, assistance, and information.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2013 CFR

    2013-10-01

    ... segments dedicated to the following topics: Amtrak's computer system and its communication codes; interline... concerns in a letter or other written communication directed to the appropriate vice president or to the Director of Corporate Communications. Amtrak will bring such communications to the attention of the...

  14. 49 CFR 700.3 - Availability of documents, assistance, and information.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... segments dedicated to the following topics: Amtrak's computer system and its communication codes; interline... concerns in a letter or other written communication directed to the appropriate vice president or to the Director of Corporate Communications. Amtrak will bring such communications to the attention of the...

  15. 49 CFR 700.3 - Availability of documents, assistance, and information.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2014 CFR

    2014-10-01

    ... segments dedicated to the following topics: Amtrak's computer system and its communication codes; interline... concerns in a letter or other written communication directed to the appropriate vice president or to the Director of Corporate Communications. Amtrak will bring such communications to the attention of the...

  16. The Car Accident: An Exercise in Persuasive Writing

    ERIC Educational Resources Information Center

    Stevens, Betsy

    2005-01-01

    The ability to communicate persuasively is an important managerial tool. Surveys of both students and employers underscore the importance of oral and written communication skills and persuasion to successful careers in business. Writing persuasive documents to customers, subordinates, superiors, or stakeholders requires the ability to analyze the…

  17. 75 FR 22135 - Agency Information Collection Request: 60-Day Public Comment Request

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    2010-04-27

    ... DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES [Document Identifier: OS-0990-0317] Agency Information... Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed... Office on (202) 690-6162. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collections...

  18. 7 CFR 800.196 - Designations.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-01-01

    ... written in English; (3) Shall show or be accompanied by documents which show all information requested on... the needed information. If the needed information is not submitted within a reasonable time, as... responsible field office information which shows or may show a violation of any provision of the Act...

  19. 42 CFR 412.96 - Special treatment: Referral centers.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2011 CFR

    2011-10-01

    ... Facilities Under the Prospective Payment System for Inpatient Operating Costs § 412.96 Special treatment... meets the applicable criteria of paragraph (b) or (c) of this section. (b) Criteria for cost reporting... cost reporting period unless the hospital submits written documentation with its application that its...

  20. 42 CFR 412.96 - Special treatment: Referral centers.

    Code of Federal Regulations, 2012 CFR

    2012-10-01

    ... Facilities Under the Prospective Payment System for Inpatient Operating Costs § 412.96 Special treatment... meets the applicable criteria of paragraph (b) or (c) of this section. (b) Criteria for cost reporting... cost reporting period unless the hospital submits written documentation with its application that its...

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