Computer Assisted Instruction and the Basic Writer

U radu je predstavljen testni sustav kojeg čini Beaglebone Black platforma sa programskom podrškom Xenomai/Linux operativnog sustava. Cilj rada je bio ukazati na mogućnosti korištenja testnog sustava za upravljanje u realnom vremenu. Dinamika značajnog broja industrijskih procesa zahtijeva upravljanje u realnom vremenu. Upravljanje u realnom vremenu zahtijeva posebnan način implementacije algoritma upravljanja, posebne hardverske komponente te posebnu programsku podršku. Razvojem ugradbenih računalnih sustava otvaraju se mogućnosti korištenja gotovih i ekonomičnih rješenja kao što je Beaglebone Black razvojna platforma. U radu je opisan testni sustav te su istražene mogućnosti njegove primjene na probleme upravljanja u realnom vremenu. Rezultati provjera ukazuju da se uz pomoć testnog sustava mogu ostvariti zadovoljavajuće razine efikasnosti kada su u pitanju vremenska ograničenja na upravljanje. Kao probni algoritam upravljanja koristi se klasični PID regulator, izveden u programskom jeziku C, razvijen unutar Xenomai/Linux strukture.This work presents a test system that consists of Beaglebone Black platform and real-time operating system Xenomai/Linux. Main objective was to analyze the possible applications on the real-time control problems. The dynamics of a major group of industrial processes demands a real-time control system. Real-time control uses dedicated forms of control algorithm implementation, with dedicated hardware components and software support. The ongoing development of the embedded systems opens a wide horizon for the applications of development boards like Beaglebone Black. This work presents a test system with a suitable analysis of the possible applications in the field of real-time control. The conclusion that can be drawn from the tests made is that the described test system can achieve high levels of efficiency, when it comes to the time demands on the control system response. Classical PID regulator implemented in C programming language under Xenomi/Linux structure was used as a test control algorithm

The most problematic symptoms of prion disease - an analysis of carer experiences

Objectives: Prion diseases are rare dementias that most commonly occur sporadically, but can be inherited or acquired, and for which there is no cure. We sought to understand which prion disease symptoms are most problematic for carers, to inform the development of outcome measures. Design: Self-completed questionnaire with follow-up of a subset of participants by structured interview. Setting: A nested study in the UK National Prion Monitoring Cohort, a longitudinal observational study. Participants and measurements: 71 carers, of people with different prion diseases with a wide range of disease severity, identified 236 of their four most problematic symptoms by questionnaire which were grouped into ten domains. Structured interviews were then done to qualitatively explore these experiences. Eleven family carers of people with prion disease were selected, including those representative of a range of demographics and disease subtypes and those who cared for people with prion disease, living or recently deceased. Interviews were transcribed and formally studied. Results: The six most problematic symptom domains were: mobility and coordination; mood and behavior; personal care and continence; eating and swallowing; communication; and cognition and memory. The prevalence of these symptoms varied significantly by disease stage and type. A formal analysis of structured interviews to explore these domains is reported. Conclusions: We make suggestions about how healthcare professionals can focus their support for people with prion disease. Clinical trials that aim to generate evidence regarding therapies that might confer meaningful benefits to carers should consider including outcome measures that monitor the symptomatic domains we have identified as problematic

ERC Re-Certification Training

A 1 hour and 50 minute course designed to provide updates on the LPA Program and more advanced knowledge to an experienced, recertifying ERC. Topics covered: recent updates to the LPA Guidance Document, Change Orders, and Utility Coordination. This course satisfies ERC requirements for one year following completion

Elementary English Acquisition

From the beginning of chapter one in Learning English at School, the author, Colleen Toohey, emphasizes that social interactions have a pivotal role in young children\u27s second language learning. She begins by analyzing the data of several theorists and researchers, such as Snow, Vygotsky, and Bakhtin, she had reviewed to develop the theory and methodology for her study. Toohey does a nice job relating her own experiences and observations to the presented theories

Pollen metabarcoding reveals broad and species-specific resource use by urban bees

Bee populations are currently undergoing severe global declines driven by the interactive effects of a number of factors. Ongoing urbanisation has the potential to exacerbate bee declines, unless steps are taken to ensure appropriate floral resources are available. Sown wildflower strips are one way in which floral resources can be provided to urban bees. However, the use of these strips by pollinators in urban environments remains little studied. Here, we employ pollen metabarcoding of the rbcL gene to compare the foraging patterns of different bee species observed using urban sown wildflower strips in July 2016, with a goal of identifying which plant species are most important for bees. We also demonstrate the use of a non-destructive method of pollen collection. Bees were found to forage on a wide variety of plant genera and families, including a diverse range of plants from outside the wildflower plots, suggesting that foragers visiting sown wildflower strips also utilize other urban habitats. Particular plants within the wildflower strips dominated metabarcoding data, particularly Papaver rhoeas and Phacelia tanacetifolia. Overall, we demonstrate that pollinators observed in sown wildflower strips use certain sown foodplants as part of a larger urban matrix

HPV genotypes and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in a multiethnic cohort in the southeastern USA

PURPOSE: For poorly understood reasons, invasive cervical cancer (ICC) incidence and mortality rates are higher in women of African descent. Oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes distribution may vary between European American (EA) and African-American (AA) women and may contribute to differences in ICC incidence. The current study aimed at disentangling differences in HPV distribution among AA and EA women. METHODS: Five-hundred and seventy-two women were enrolled at the time of colposcopic evaluation following an abnormal liquid-based cytology screen. HPV infections were detected using HPV linear array, and chi-squared tests and linear regression models were used to compare HPV genotypes across racial/ethnic groups by CIN status. RESULTS: Of the 572 participants, 494 (86 %) had detectable HPV; 245 (43 %) had no CIN lesion, 239 (42 %) had CIN1, and 88 (15 %) had CIN2/3. Seventy-three percent of all women were infected with multiple HPV genotypes. After adjusting for race, age, parity, income, oral contraception use, and current smoking, AAs were two times less likely to harbor HPV 16/18 (OR 0.48, 95 % CI 0.21–0.94, p = 0.03) when all women were considered. This association remained unchanged when only women with CIN2/3 lesions were examined (OR 0.22, 95 % CI 0.05–0.95, p = 0.04). The most frequent high-risk HPV genotypes detected among EAs were 16, 18, 56, 39, and 66, while HPV genotypes 33, 35, 45, 58, and 68 were the most frequent ones detected in AAs. CONCLUSIONS: Our data suggest that while HPV 16/18 are the most common genotypes among EA women with CIN, AAs may harbor different genotypes

The Vehicle, Spring 1984

Vol. 25, No. 2 Table of Contents The OpeningKathy Fordpage 3 PaintThomas B. Waltrippage 3 PhotographLisa Fresepage 4 City as Castigating AnimalJerry McAnultypage 5 LimitsMichelle Mitchellpage 6 In SilenceKeila Tooleypage 6 PhotographLisa Fresepage 7 Indian CreekJerry McAnultypage 8 The Right Idea about RainMichelle Mitchellpage 8 Van Gogh\u27s Young Male PeasantKeila Tooleypage 9 AbigailMaggie Kennedypage 9 CleaningJennifer K. Soulepage 10 Heat WaveJerry McAnultypage 11 VigilJanet Gracepage 11 Hatred of ClownsMichelle Mitchellpage 12 Trees in the YardKeila Tooleypage 13 Lost on Back RoadsToby Mirabellipage 13 The Death of My Father\u27s HandsGina Grillopage 14 Soft LandingMaggie Kennedypage 14 Incident in the Generic AisleMaggie Kennedypage 15 Happy Well-adjusted Individuals, ConsideringJennifer K. Soulepage 16 Old ManGina Grillopage 17 It Doesn\u27t MatterTed Boonepage 18 A Love Poem for Charles DonaldCathy Moepage 18 David Willey at Whitman WharfSue Oiler Millerpage 19 I Am the ArtsBrenda Renee Drummerpage 20 Mothers and DaughtersJennifer K. Soulepage 22 ScratchesMichelle Mitchellpage 26 SedativeStacey Flanniganpage 26 Calloused HandJanet Gracepage 27 Cool CatStacey Flanniganpage 27 For My History Teacher, Miss WilhelmCathy Moepage 28 Short Poem for Chris\u27s EyesBob Zordanipage 28 MissingMichelle Mitchellpage 29 Over ThereGraham Lewispage 30 Strange BedfellowsMaggie Kennedypage 31 Retired PlumberMichelle Mitchellpage 32 Rumors of War DeadKathy Fordpage 33 Night LightsKeila Tooleypage 33 Fish on the Train TracksJerry McAnultypage 34 DaddyKeily Tooleypage 34 A Message to the MessengerAmy Eadespage 35 Dancing AloneKathy Bowerpage 36 HandsMaggie Kennedypage 36 The Key to the Ladies\u27s RoomMichelle Mitchellpage 37 Crashing the BlueStacey Flanniganpage 37 The Cradle will FallMichelle Mitchellpate 38 One IslandKeila Tooleypage 38 Black Walnut PaintSue Oiler Millerpage 39 SerendipityGraham Lewispage 40 Cover ArtLisa Fresehttps://thekeep.eiu.edu/vehicle/1045/thumbnail.jp

The Vehicle, Fall 1983

Vol. 25, No. 1 Table of Contents Amish BoyDevon Flesorpage 3 SyllogismJ. Maura Davispage 3 Ten SecondsD.L. Lewispage 4 The Cedar ChestBridget M. Howepage 4 A Christmas With CarolSteve Longpage 5 TeethMichelle Mitchellpage 7 An I-Love-You PoemD.L. Lewispage 8 The Dragon SlayerSusan Gradypage 8 A DefinitionAmy J. Eadespage 9 FingernailsSuzanne Hornpage 10 The Liar\u27s TableBrook Wilsonpage 10 Fifi\u27s Last PartySteve Longpage 12 Absence/PresenceSuzanne Hornpage 13 From the Rantings of a Mad Astronomy StudentAmy J. Eadespage 13 In the Name of the Father, the Son, and MachiavelliF. Link Rapierpage 15 Errant LoverBecky Lawsonpage 16 DaddyKevin Lylespage 16 GhostsGary Ervinpage 17 TangoF. Link Rapierpage 17 Grandma\u27s SlippersBecky Lawsonpage 18 EdgesAmy J. Eadespage 19 Having ChildrenDevon Flesorpage 20 Young Black GirlKevin Lylespage 21 CatSuzanne Hornpage 22 Breakfast for OneMichelle Mitchellpage 22 A Modest ProposalBrooke Sanfordpage 23 Post MortemF. Link Rapierpage 26 Who Said I Forgot?Lynne Krausepage 27 The Corner Booth at StuckeysMaggie Kennedypage 28 The First DayDavis Brydenpage 29 DownLynne Krausepage 30 Fairie RingDevon Flesorpage 31 The LaundrymatKathy Fordpage 32 Sunday in OctoberBridget M. Howepage 32 The Kitchen WindowMaggie Kennedypage 33 UntitledChristina Maire Vitekpage 34 8th Grade Field Trip to SpringfieldMichelle Mitchellpage 34 Children of the FortiesF. Link Rapierpage 35 one winter and i was eightGary Ervinpage 35 Don\u27t we all know?Thomas B. Waltrippage 36 The TravelerMaggie Kennedypage 36 The VisitKathy Fordpage 40 CubismMaggie Kennedypage 40https://thekeep.eiu.edu/vehicle/1042/thumbnail.jp

The Vehicle, Fall 1983

Vol. 25, No. 1 Table of Contents Amish BoyDevon Flesorpage 3 SyllogismJ. Maura Davispage 3 Ten SecondsD.L. Lewispage 4 The Cedar ChestBridget M. Howepage 4 A Christmas With CarolSteve Longpage 5 TeethMichelle Mitchellpage 7 An I-Love-You PoemD.L. Lewispage 8 The Dragon SlayerSusan Gradypage 8 A DefinitionAmy J. Eadespage 9 FingernailsSuzanne Hornpage 10 The Liar\u27s TableBrook Wilsonpage 10 Fifi\u27s Last PartySteve Longpage 12 Absence/PresenceSuzanne Hornpage 13 From the Rantings of a Mad Astronomy StudentAmy J. Eadespage 13 In the Name of the Father, the Son, and MachiavelliF. Link Rapierpage 15 Errant LoverBecky Lawsonpage 16 DaddyKevin Lylespage 16 GhostsGary Ervinpage 17 TangoF. Link Rapierpage 17 Grandma\u27s SlippersBecky Lawsonpage 18 EdgesAmy J. Eadespage 19 Having ChildrenDevon Flesorpage 20 Young Black GirlKevin Lylespage 21 CatSuzanne Hornpage 22 Breakfast for OneMichelle Mitchellpage 22 A Modest ProposalBrooke Sanfordpage 23 Post MortemF. Link Rapierpage 26 Who Said I Forgot?Lynne Krausepage 27 The Corner Booth at StuckeysMaggie Kennedypage 28 The First DayDavis Brydenpage 29 DownLynne Krausepage 30 Fairie RingDevon Flesorpage 31 The LaundrymatKathy Fordpage 32 Sunday in OctoberBridget M. Howepage 32 The Kitchen WindowMaggie Kennedypage 33 UntitledChristina Maire Vitekpage 34 8th Grade Field Trip to SpringfieldMichelle Mitchellpage 34 Children of the FortiesF. Link Rapierpage 35 one winter and i was eightGary Ervinpage 35 Don\u27t we all know?Thomas B. Waltrippage 36 The TravelerMaggie Kennedypage 36 The VisitKathy Fordpage 40 CubismMaggie Kennedypage 40https://thekeep.eiu.edu/vehicle/1042/thumbnail.jp