County Annual Crime Rate per 1000 Residents and Correctional Facilities

This map shows the placement of correctional facilities in Maine as well as the county crime rates for 2011, in total crimes per 1000 people. This map compares the rate of crime in each county to the location of the incarceration facilities

Diffuser Optimization for Harnessing Hydrokinetic Energy

Current research at the University of Memphis involves the design of a machine that utilizes an inlet and diffuser to capture hydrokinetic energy from open-channel flow. The objective of this research is to use CFD software to optimize the design of the machine through a study of the diffuser\u27s influence on kinetic energy flowrate. The hypothesis is that a diffuser with a constant pressure gradient in the direction of the flow reduces separation in the diffuser. Smoothing various parts of the geometry at areas of high-pressure gradients promotes a steady return of the flow into the free stream. Initial studies featured variations in angle and curvature at the entrance and exit of the diffuser by the addition of a smoothed entrance and kicker. Further research produced an equation relating diffuser-area to pressure gradient in the mean flow direction that was used to design a curved diffuser

Occupancy Status, Depreciation and Housing Condition in Waterville\u27s South End

The Waterville Community Land Trust is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing the city of Waterville, Maine, particularly the South End, by promoting affordable housing and permanent residency (Calder 2013). ArcGIS was used to perform a spatial analysis of residential properties in the South End on behalf of the Land Trust. This allowed for an investigation of how occupancy status may influence the value of surrounding properties. The results show that owner-occupied homes depreciate less than non-owner occupied homes. This supports the Land Trust\u27s hypothesis that increasing owner-occupancy will have positive impacts on property values and the community

Regulation of Liver Tyrosine Aminotransferase by Endogenous Factors in the Mouse

The levels of mouse liver tyrosine aminotransferase (TAT) are shown to increase rapidly and transiently during and after various challenges (e.g., exposure to cold or shaking) to the homeostatic machinery of the fasted mouse. The increase of TAT is dependent on gene activity. Recent feeding and adrenalectomy are shown to inhibit the induction of TAT during the challenge of cold

OrthoPass: Long-term Outcomes following Implementation of an Orthopaedic Patient Handoff Template.

Standardized handoff tools improve communication and patient care; however, their widespread use in surgical fields is lacking. OrthoPass, an orthopaedic adaptation of I-PASS, was developed in 2019 to address handoff concerns and demonstrated sustained improvements across multiple handoff domains over an 18-month period. We sought to characterize the longitudinal effect and sustainability of OrthoPass within a single large residency program 3.5 years after its implementation. This mixed methods study involved electronic handoff review for quality domains in addition to survey distribution and evaluation. We conducted comparative analyses of handoff adherence and survey questions as well as a thematic analysis of provider-free responses. We evaluated 146 electronic handoffs orthopaedic residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers 3.5 years after OrthoPass implementation. Compared with 18-month levels, adherence was sustained across five of nine handoff domains and was markedly improved in two domains. Furthermore, provider valuations of OrthoPass improved regarding promoting communication and patient safety (83% versus 70%) and avoiding patient errors and near misses (72% versus 60%). These improvements were further substantiated by positive trends in Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Surveys on Patient Safety Culture hospital survey data. Thematic analysis of free responses shared by 37 providers (42%) generated favorable, unfavorable, and balanced themes further contextualized by subthemes. At 3.5 years after its introduction, OrthoPass continues to improve patient handoff quality and to support provider notions of patient safety. Although providers acknowledged the benefits of this electronic handoff tool, they also shared unique insights into several drawbacks. This feedback will inform ongoing efforts to improve OrthoPass