California's Health Care Safety Net: A Sector in Transition

The health care safety net is a patchwork of programs and providers that serve low-income Californians without private health insurance. Changes in the economy, government budgets, and health care policy can influence how the safety-net population gets medical care.This report covers a period of transition with the 2014 implementation of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), which expanded Medi-Cal eligibility to most adults with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level and established state exchanges where individuals can purchase health insurance, often with federal subsidies

Towards More Precise Photometric Redshifts: Calibration Via CCD Photometry

We present the initial results from a deep, multi-band photometric survey of selected high Galactic latitude redshift fields. Previous work using the photographic data of Koo and Kron demonstrated that the distribution of galaxies in the multi-dimensional flux space U B R I is nearly planar. The position of a galaxy within this plane is determined by its redshift, luminosity and spectral type. Using recently acquired deep CCD photometry in existing, published redshift fields, we have redetermined the distribution of galaxies in this four-dimensional magnitude space. Furthermore, from our CCD photometry and the published redshifts, we have quantified the photometric-redshift relation within the standard AB magnitude system. This empirical relation has a measured dispersion of approximately 0.02 for z < 0.4. With this work we are reaching the asymptotic intrinsic dispersions that were predicted from simulated distributions of galaxy colors.Comment: submitted to the Astrophysical Journal Letter

Who are Non-Resident Fathers?: A British Socio-Demographic Profile

Despite international growth of, and policy interest in, divorce and separation since the 1970s, there is still surprisingly little known about non-residential fatherhood. This paper presents a ‘father-centric’ analysis and provides one of the first profiles of non-residential fatherhood in early millennium UK. Using data from Understanding Society Wave 1, a nationally representative survey of over 30,000 households in the UK, we found 1,070 men self-identifying as having a non-resident child under 16 years old (https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk). We estimate a prevalence of 5 per cent of British men having a non-resident dependent child. Through latent class analysis, four distinct groups of non-resident fathers are identified: ‘Engaged’ fathers, ‘Less Engaged’ fathers, ‘Disengaged’ fathers and ‘Distance’ fathers. Our analysis finds that non-resident fathers form a heterogeneous group in terms of their socio-demographic profile and family behaviour. It is recommended that legislation and policy concerning fathers in post-separation families are sensitive to variation as well as commonality in socio-economic conditions and family lives and situations

Improving economic statistics in the creative industries:Towards multi-regional creative industries satellite accounts

In today’s ever-evolving economic landscape, policymakers are increasingly recognising the potential of creative industries to drive growth, innovation, and export opportunities across various sectors. However, accurately measuring the economic contribution of these industries remains a significant challenge, particularly when it comes to understanding their regional impact.This report, by Matthew Lyons (City-REDI Institute, Birmingham Business School, The University of Birmingham) and Kevin Connolly (The University of Strathclyde) aims to address this gap by proposing a comprehensive approach to capturing the true value of creative industries at a regional level.While the UK has witnessed the emergence of creative clusters across the country, from video game development in Dundee and Leamington Spa to fashion in Leeds and film and TV production in Cardiff and Northern Ireland, the current economic data fails to provide a detailed picture of these regional dynamics. Furthermore, the data often overlooks the intricate relationships and spillover effects between creative industries and other sectors across different regions.To bridge this gap, this report explores the development of Multi-regional Creative Industries Satellite Accounts (MR-CISA). This innovative approach combines regional Creative Industries Satellite Accounts (CISAs) with detailed survey data on inter-industry relationships between creative businesses across regions. By doing so, MR-CISA offers policymakers a more comprehensive understanding of the direct and indirect impacts of creative industries on regional economies.With the UK’s ongoing efforts to address regional inequalities and “Level Up” underperforming areas, accurate economic data on creative industries regional contributions becomes crucial. This report lays the foundation for better-informed policymaking, enabling targeted funding decisions and tailored strategies that unlock the full potential of creative industries across the country.Please reference this paper as:Lyons, S. Connolly, K. (2024) Improving economic statistics in the creative industries: Towards multi-regional creative industries satellite accounts London: Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre. Available from: https://pec.ac.uk/research_report_entr/improving-economic-statistics-in-the-creative-industries/Digital Object Identifier (DOB): 10.5281/zenodo.1090768

Improving economic statistics in the creative industries:Towards multi-regional creative industries satellite accounts

In today’s ever-evolving economic landscape, policymakers are increasingly recognising the potential of creative industries to drive growth, innovation, and export opportunities across various sectors. However, accurately measuring the economic contribution of these industries remains a significant challenge, particularly when it comes to understanding their regional impact.This report, by Matthew Lyons (City-REDI Institute, Birmingham Business School, The University of Birmingham) and Kevin Connolly (The University of Strathclyde) aims to address this gap by proposing a comprehensive approach to capturing the true value of creative industries at a regional level.While the UK has witnessed the emergence of creative clusters across the country, from video game development in Dundee and Leamington Spa to fashion in Leeds and film and TV production in Cardiff and Northern Ireland, the current economic data fails to provide a detailed picture of these regional dynamics. Furthermore, the data often overlooks the intricate relationships and spillover effects between creative industries and other sectors across different regions.To bridge this gap, this report explores the development of Multi-regional Creative Industries Satellite Accounts (MR-CISA). This innovative approach combines regional Creative Industries Satellite Accounts (CISAs) with detailed survey data on inter-industry relationships between creative businesses across regions. By doing so, MR-CISA offers policymakers a more comprehensive understanding of the direct and indirect impacts of creative industries on regional economies.With the UK’s ongoing efforts to address regional inequalities and “Level Up” underperforming areas, accurate economic data on creative industries regional contributions becomes crucial. This report lays the foundation for better-informed policymaking, enabling targeted funding decisions and tailored strategies that unlock the full potential of creative industries across the country.Please reference this paper as:Lyons, S. Connolly, K. (2024) Improving economic statistics in the creative industries: Towards multi-regional creative industries satellite accounts London: Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre. Available from: https://pec.ac.uk/research_report_entr/improving-economic-statistics-in-the-creative-industries/Digital Object Identifier (DOB): 10.5281/zenodo.1090768

Substrate structure and dynamics effect on sorption properties : theory and experiment

"December 2014."Dissertation Supervisor: Dr. Carlos Wexler.Includes vita.Adsorbent materials such as activated carbon and metal organic frameworks (MOFs) have received significant attention for their potential for storage of hydrogen and natural gas. Typically the adsorbent is assumed to consist of rigid slit- or cylindrical-shaped pores. Recent experimental adsorption measurements, however, suggest significant mechanical response breathing of the adsorbent in the presence of an adsorbate. In this thesis, I develop theoretical and computational models which predict high adsorbate densities in narrow carbon pores which give rise to a strong pressure on pore walls. I then present predictions of the mechanical response of the solid to this pressure, and the effect of this response on adsorption isotherms. Neutron scattering measurements of this mechanical response as well as the diffusion of the adsorbate in the breathing Graphene Oxide Framework (GOF) material is presented. In addition, calculations are presented which support a route toward enhancing the binding energy in carbonaceous adsorbates through boron doping via decaborane adsorption and subsequent decomposition.Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-178)

Institutional Repositories: Evaluating the reasons for non-use of Cornell University's installation of DSpace

This article reports on a three-part evaluative study of institutional repositories. We describe the contents and participation in Cornell's DSpace and compare these results with seven university DSpace installations. Through in-depth interviews with eleven faculty members in the sciences, social sciences and humanities, we explore their attitudes, motivations, and behaviors for non-participation in institutional repositories