Repeated electrical vestibular nerve stimulation (VeNS) reduces severity in moderate to severe insomnia; a randomized, sham-controlled trial; The Modius Sleep Study

Background Insomnia is a prevalent health concern in the general population associated with a range of adverse health effects. New, effective, safe and low-cost treatments, suitable for long-term use, are urgently required. Previous studies have shown the potential of electrical vestibular nerve stimulation (VeNS) in improving insomnia symptoms, however only one sham-controlled trial has been conducted on people with chronic insomnia. Objectives /Hypothesis: Repeated VeNS delivered by the Modius Sleep device prior to sleep onset will show superior improvement in Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) scores over a 4-week period compared to sham stimulation. Methods In this double-blinded, multi-site, randomised, sham-controlled study, 147 participants with moderate to severe insomnia (ISI≥15) were recruited and allocated a VeNS or a sham device (1:1 ratio) which they were asked to use at home for 30 minutes daily (minimum 5 days per week) for 4 weeks. Results After 4 weeks, mean ISI score reduction was 2.26 greater in the VeNS treatment group than the sham group (p=0.002). In the per protocol analysis, the treatment group had a mean ISI score decrease of 5.8 (95% CI [-6.8, -4.81], approaching the clinically meaningful threshold of a 6-point reduction, with over half achieving a clinically significant decrease. Furthermore, the treatment group showed superior improvement to the sham group in the SF-36 (Quality of Life) energy/fatigue component (PP p=0.004, effect size 0.26; ITT p=0.006, effect size 0.22). Conclusions Modius sleep has the potential to provide a viable, non-invasive and safe clinically meaningful alternative treatment option for insomnia

From Lexical Tone to Lexical Stress: A Cross-Language Mediation Model for Cantonese Children Learning English as a Second Language

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Globalisation and the Dutch economy; a case study to the influence of the emergence of China and Eastern Europe on Dutch international trade

This paper investigates the impact of the emergence of China and Eastern Europe as increasingly important players on the world market for a small open economy such as the Netherlands. We describe and compare in detail revealed comparative advantages across the different country groups. This allows us to characterize the sectors in the Dutch economy that are most likely to experience enhanced competition in the face of globalization. This analysis is complemented with a gravity analysis that adds a second dimension to the competitive impact, viz. the extent to which markets are localized as opposed to global. We conclude that the overlap in revealed comparative advantages between China and the Netherlands is limited. The major impact of the emergence of China for Dutch trade is that it is likely to foster the position of the Netherlands as a gateway to Europe. Furthermore, we show that the overlap in comparative advantage between China and Eastern Europe is relatively large, implying that competition from Eastern Europe are likely to be stronger than from China.

China and the Dutch economy

China’s spectacular economic performance over the past few decades has had a positive net impact on the Dutch economy. Imports of cheap Chinese products have lowered Dutch inflation. Increasing Chinese exports to Europe have strengthened the role of the Netherlands as a key European distribution centre. Strongly increasing Chinese exports did not have a noticeable impact on the pace of restructuring in the Netherlands. Nor did this development lead to higher unemployment or did it cause a marked widening of Dutch income differentials. Concerning competition on world markets, Chinese export products are more complements than substitutes for Dutch export products. The Chinese economy is expected to continue its rapid expansion. Over the next five years, Chinese exports are likely to double. Increasing trade with China will continue and is expected to enhance Dutch welfare in the upcoming years and will continue to be associated with modest increases in competition and continued restructuring on some markets.

Spartan Daily, September 18, 2008

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Magnetics in Smart Grid

This journal issue contain selected papers from the Asia-Pacific Data Storage Conference (APDSC'13)A revolution in power transmission and distribution, driven by environmental and economic considerations, is occurring all over the world. This revolution is spearheaded by the development of the smart grid. The smart grid is bringing profound change to both the power systems and many related industries. This paper reviews the development of the smart grid and its correlation with magnetics, including electromagnetic compatibility issue, magnetic-field-based measurement/monitoring, and magnetic energy storage/conversion. The challenge to the field of magnetics and the usage of the cutting edge magnetics technology in the development of the smart grid are discussed. This paper enables researchers in the magnetics community to be acquainted with the progress in the smart grid and inspires innovative applications of state-of-the-art magnetics technologies in the smart grid.published_or_final_versio

Moving Forward: Toward Decent Work for People with Disabilities: Examples of Good Practices in Vocational Training and Employment from Asia and the Pacific

[From Preface] In Asia and the Pacific, the year 2003 is a hallmark for promoting the rights of people with disabilities. It begins the second Asia and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, 2003 to 2012 and implementation of the Biwako Millennium Framework for Action toward an Inclusive, Barrier-Free and Rights-Based Society. Governments from across the region adopted the framework at a high-level meeting in October 2002. The framework, in turn, will guide regional and national disability policies and activities in several priority areas, including training and employment. While the Decade of Disabled Persons and the development of its implementing framework clearly are major achievements, they also point to the strong need to continue promoting the rights and fostering the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life

Spartan Daily, November 14, 2005

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Berita Volume XXXI, Number 1 (2007)

Table of Contents Editor’s note... 1 Periodicals...1 Books... 7 Website...11 Call for Abstract...11 Call for Papers...11 Call for Manuscripts ….…..11 Positions...….. 11 Conferences...12 Honors...12 Amnesty International...12 Obituary Notice...12 Prospectus...12 Research Staff...12https://ohioopen.library.ohio.edu/berita/1021/thumbnail.jp