Developing a Virtual Community of Practice Framework for a Dispersed Group of Innovation Practitioners

This project lays the groundwork for establishing a virtual community of practice (VCoP) for innovation professionals within my organization across 8 countries and multiple business units. The literature review includes definitions of communities of practice, how they vary from other types of groups and teams, the benefits they provide to the organization and to the individual, as well best practices and considerations for building and launching a VCoP. The deliverable is a proposal that will be submitted to the global leadership of the organization for review and approval

Predictors of HPV Vaccination Series Completion in Philadelphia Adolescents

Research Aim: This study analyzed data from the Philadelphia KidsPlus Immunization information System (IIS) to look at factors associated with HPV vaccine series completion. Note: Student capstone presentation also available at: http://jdc.jefferson.edu/mphcapstone_presentation/190

The Sensitivity of Multidimensional Nova Calculations to the Outer Boundary Conditions

Multidimensional reactive flow models of accreted hydrogen rich envelopes on top of degenerate cold white dwarfs are very effective tools for the study of critical, non spherically symmetric, behaviors during the early stages of nova outbursts. Such models can shed light both on the mechanism responsible for the heavy element enrichment observed to characterize nova envelope matter and on the role of perturbations during the early stages of ignition of the runaway. The complexity of convective reactive flow in multi-dimensions makes the computational model itself complex and sensitive to the details of the numerics. In this study, we demonstrate that the imposed outer boundary condition can have a dramatic effect on the solution. Several commonly used choices for the outer boundary conditions are examined. It is shown that the solutions obtained from Lagrangian simulations, where the envelope is allowed to expand and mass is being conserved, are consistent with spherically symmetric solutions. In Eulerian schemes which utilize an outer boundary condition of free outflow, the outburst can be artificially quenched.Comment: 12 Pages 3 figures; Accepted for publication in the Astrophysical Journa

Telemedicine and ADHD Management in Pediatric Patients in Southern New Jersey: A Retrospective Chart Review

Objectives: Investigate whether there is a relationship between use of telemedicine and improvement of symptoms of pediatric patients with ADHD To see if further study can be done on the use of telemedicine in treating pediatric ADHD patient

Penghidupan Pelaku USAha Pariwisata Pasca Erupsi Gunung Merapi Tahun 2010 Di Desa Hargobinangun, Pakem, Kabupaten Sleman

Aktivitas penghidupan masyarakat di Desa Hargobinangun yang berada di Zona bagian utara mayoritas adalah pelaku USAha pariwisata. Usaha pariwisata tersebut berupa warung makan, penginapan, jeep wisata, dan Pedagang kaki lima. Peristiwa erupsi Merapi tahun 2010, memberi dampak negatif pada modal penghidupan, aktivitas, dan strategi warga dalam bertahan hidup.Penelitian ini menggunakan metode indepth interview. Wawancara dibantu dengan quesioner terbuka. Data primer merupakan data utama dalam penelitian ini. Responden dipilih menggunakan metode Snowball dan Purposive sampling. Analisis data dilakukan dengan deskripsi, dibantu tabel dan gambar. Warga pelaku USAha pariwisata yang menjadi korban erupsi Merapi 2010, sebagian besar tetap melanjutkan USAha wisata mereka dengan modal dan kondisi yang terbatas. Modal penghidupan yang terkena dampak negatif adalah modal fisik berupa lahan kebun dan modal finansial, karena terjadi penurunan pendapatan yang cukup drastis. Strategi penghidupan yang digunakan oleh warga agar dapat beradaptasi dengan lingkungan adalah menabung, berinovasi, peka terhadap lingkungan, dan lebih menghargai alam

Bound states in a nonlinear Kronig-Penney model

We study the bound states of a Kronig Penney potential for a nonlinear one-dimensional Schroedinger equation. This potential consists of a large, but not necessarily infinite, number of equidistant delta-function wells. We show that the ground state can be highly degenerate. Under certain conditions furthermore, even the bound state that would normally be the highest can have almost the same energy as the ground state. This holds for simple periodic potentials as well.Comment: TeX file, figures available as postscript files upon reques