THP-1 Monocytes as a Model for the Characterization of Potential Agents for Hypersensitization Observed in AGS

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THP-1 Monocytes as a Model for the Characterization of Potential Agents for Hypersensitization Observed in AGS?

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An Analysis of Accounting Concepts Through a Comprehensive Series of Case Studies

This thesis is a compilation of 10 case studies completed under the direction of Dr. Victoria Dickinson during the ACCY 420 course over two semesters to satisfy the requirements of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. Each case guides the study of different accounting standards. These include topics such as contingent liabilities, retirement obligations, non-GAAP financial reporting, financial statement analysis, and more. The case topics often coincided with subjects that were being covered in intermediate, audit, and tax accounting. These cases provided an opportunity to learn how to do independent accounting research in FASB codification. Each case exposed me to a more in-depth look at the topic than I had previously had in other classes. Creating the thesis significantly benefited my academic career and prepared me for a professional career

The oxygen isotopic composition of water extracted from carbonaceous chondrites

The oxygen isotopic composition of water from carbonaceous chondrites suggests that close to isotopic equilibrium was attained on CI and CM parent bodies. This is more consistent with a closed system than one with fluid flow. Tagish Lake does not display such equilibrium

1625 Independent People Future 4 Me Evaluation Final Report

This report presents the findings of the Future 4 Me (F4M) (2016-2019) evaluation undertaken by the University of Gloucestershire between January 2017 and December 2019. Future 4 Me (F4M) is an innovative project run by 1625 Independent People (1625IP) that provides specialist support to young people leaving care, leaving custody or young people who are at risk of entering custody. A mixed methods approach was deployed involving the use of quantitative and qualitative methods in order to gather data via a range of individual and group interviews, and online surveys to investigate the experiences and perceptions of young people and practitioners involved in the project. Young people valued the simple referral process and the ability to talk about issues they felt were important in a supported and open way. Young people felt listened to, respected and valued. This created a space where opportunities and plans could be explored in respect of addressing things that mattered to them, providing a greater sense of agency and confidence. Opportunities for personal and professional development were explored with support from case workers. Young people felt more resilient and self-aware, and capable of focusing on positive action from a position of relative stability. This helped to re-establish routines and relationships which served to reinforce a greater sense of personal wellbeing, happiness and empowerment. For practitioners the F4M project provided a much-needed opportunity to enhance the delivery of important support services for young people in Bristol. Joining up with other organisations within the wider service landscape helped identify realistic and workable interventions, share collective knowledge and information, and identify solutions to problems in a challenging financial and political climate. This fostered a sense of greater responsiveness and effectiveness which helped avoid duplication and competition between local stakeholders. The range of organisational cultures and practices across the voluntary and public sector agencies involved in the F4M partnership could present potential enablers and barriers to these aspects. Flexibility and creativity were critical elements of the success of F4M. This applied to the way casework was approached, the way F4M worked with its partners, and the relationship with the evaluation team to ensure the methods reflected the complexities of delivery

Birmingham, West Midlands’ Young Persons’ Physical Activity Pathway: Evaluation Report

The Birmingham, West Midlands’ Young Persons’ Physical Activity Pathway (YPPAP) is a pilot six week behavioural intervention (a physical activity pathway) aimed at increasing physical activity levels in school-aged children in school years 6 and 7 (ages 10-12 yrs). It builds on the experiences of the South Staffordshire (SS) Physical Activity Care Pathway (PACP), but was developed specifically to focus on school-age young people in an urban city setting. For the purposes of the evaluation a mixed-methods approach including a quantitative and qualitative component was employed. Data analysis revealed that of the 239 eligible participants, 99 entered the pathway (31.2%). Ninety-three participants set physical goals at baseline and 3 were lost to follow up representing a pathway completion rate of 97% (n = 90). Overall, the results indicated that the increase in ‘spare time’ physical activity was statistically significant (t(95)=-2.88, p=.005), but the differences were not significant for overall physical activity (t(95)=-.096, p=.924), or mean frequency of physical activity (t(95)=-.414, p=.680). Analysis also revealed that the correlation between change in physical activity between baseline and follow up and the number of goals set by participants was not significant (r = 0.08, p =.436). Qualitative findings revealed that participants perceived that the pathway had helped to educate them about the relationship between physical activity and health and had provided a means of engaging with physical activity in a way that was fun and non-threatening. Delivery costs were also calculated taking into account management and delivery costs, including resources, training and support, the total cost per child of delivering the intervention was £143. The high completion rate might point to the utility of using school settings for physical activity interventions. Problematically, the limited sample size prevented the meaningful investigation of any relationship between the physical activity options chosen by young participants and outcomes in terms of potential increases in levels of physical activity. Similarly, it was not possible to fully investigate the potential effects of gender, class, ethnicity, disability status on adherence to the pathway or physical activity behaviour. More usefully, data analysis revealed that the pathway attracted a range of participants which demonstrated potential for securing the interest and motivation of participants. This finding underpins the importance of understanding the number, variety and availability of local physical activity opportunities and delivering the intervention in a way that is engaging and supportive

Insight into the evolution of the Tagish Lake carbonaceous chondrite by analysis of the oxygen isotopic composition of extracted water and Mössbauer spectroscopy

Analysis of oxygen isotopes in water from Tagish Lake together with Mössbauer Spectroscopy suggest some similarities to the CI group of meteorites but also suggest differences in the extent of parent body hydrothermal alteration

The Development of Government Policy Concerning Africans on Private Estates in Nyasaland, With Particular Reference to the Period 1946-1964.

This thesis attempts to explain the role of Government policy between 1946 and 1964 in removing the dangers of discontent concerning Africans on private estates in Nyasaland. Introductory chapters outline the geographical and political environment, the original land alienation, the problem of Africans on private estates and attempted solutions, 1900-1945, against a background of rising labour demand, population pressure and discontent. Chapter III covers the 1946 Abrahams Report which emphasised the political threat and recommended purchasing private land for resettlement from estates and trust land, and the 1947 Land Planning Committee Report which found serious flaws in Abrahams' recommendations preventing their full implementation, publicly recommended acquiring blocks of land in Cholo and confidentially recommended negotiating with the London Board for acquiring large areas of British Central Africa Company land. Chapters IV-VI show how the new Governor in 1948 determined to acquire extensive areas not intended for early development, additional to those recommended earlier, concentrating on the BCA Company because of the political dangers. Early areas purchased did little to relieve overcrowding and discontent in the crucial Cholo area. Using the 1953 disturbances, he secured British policy agreement to progressive abolition of tangata and African resttlement by purchasing estate land not scheduled for early development, and he secured BCA Company agreement to negotiate acquisition of their Cholo land. Chapters VII and VIII deal with the steps taken eventually to acquire 50,000 acres of BCA Company land and with resettlement, 1955-1957. Disturbed political conditions halted this progress. The African Government in 1961 amended the law thereby inducing further sales, and in 1964 announced the end of resettlement acquisitions. The Conclusion emphasises the racial conflict inherent in the problem of Africans on private estates, and summarises the steps taken to remove it before it could be disastrously used in the final assualt on colonial rule

Hidden Victims Programme - Final evaluation report

The Hidden Victims (HV) programme is an innovative approach that works with offenders and their families to create opportunities for change that help break the cycle of crime. The University of Gloucestershire was commissioned by Infobuzz in May 2019 to undertake a summative evaluation of the programme in order to understand the types of impacts achieved by the HV programme. This report presents the evaluation findings. Beneficiaries had experienced extremely challenging life situations including trauma, shame and depression and anxiety. Participation in the HV programme represented a journey along which beneficiaries were able to make a number of adjustments which helped them to address, manage and resolve ongoing issues. HV staff was critical to successful interventions, building trusting, supportive and communicative relationships with beneficiaries that provided the foundations on which purposeful action was possible. Flexibility, honesty and the ability to experiment in a sensitive manner helped HV staff develop approaches that were responsive to participants’ needs. Staff perceived that the HV programme was innovative and distinct from other services. Active case management ensured a strong approach to assessments and simple and effective referral processes which, together with care plans and staff supervision, meant that the programme was responsive, flexible and adaptable. Collaboration with other services was an essential feature and the restorative approach empowered staff to create a space in which plans were negotiated with participants