Kids Count Alaska 2006/2007

About This Year’s Book Every year the Kids Count Alaska data book reports on how the children of Alaska are doing. But we also like to tell readers a bit more about life in Alaska, to help them understand the place Alaska’s children call home. This year, we’re celebrating the wildlife that is so much a part of life in Alaska. Alaskans watch, hunt, photograph, and coexist with hundreds of large and small species of animals and birds. That coexistence is not always easy for either the wildlife or the people, but it is always interesting. An increasing number of tourists are also being drawn to Alaska for the opportunity to see wildlife that is either scarce or non-existent in other areas of the United States and the world. The whimsical wildlife illustrations on the cover and at the start of each indicator section are the work of Sebastian Amaya Garber, a talented young artist who grew up in Alaska but is now working toward a degree in industrial design at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. The flip side of each illustration describes something about the specific animals and birds we’re profiling, which are: The sea otter, whose rich fur brought the Russians to Alaska • in the century before the United States bought Alaska The brown bear, one of the most respected and feared land • animals in North America The raven, which plays a big role in Alaska Native culture and • is one of the smartest, toughest birds anywhere The puffin, whose large, yellow-orange bill and orange feet • make it a stand-out in Alaska’s coastal waters The moose, which can weigh up to 1,500 pounds and is • often seen wandering neighborhoods and crossing streets in Alaska’s largest urban areas The humpback whale, whose dramatic breaches make it a • favorite of Alaskans and visitors along the southern coast of Alaska in the summertime Whahat is Kids Count Alaska? Kids Count Alaska is part of a nationwide program, sponsored by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, to collect and publicize information about children’s health, safety, and economic status. We pull together information from many sources and present it all in one place. We hope this book gives Alaskans a broad picture of how the state’s children are doing and provides parents, policymakers, and others interested in the welfare of children with information they need to improve life for children and families. Our goals are: Broadly distributing information about the status of Alaska’s • children Creating an informed public, motivated to help children• Comparing the status of children in Alaska with children • nationwide, and presenting additional Alaska indicators (including regional breakdowns) when possible Who Are Alaska’s Children? More than 206,000 children ages 18 or younger live in Alaska—just under a third of Alaska’s 2006 population of about 671,000. That’s an increase of about 15% in the number of children since 1990. During the past 15 years the age structure of Alaska children has also changed, with younger children making up a declining share and teenagers a growing share. In 1990, children ages 4 or younger made up 31% of all children; by 2006 that share had dropped to 26%. Among those 15 to 18, the 1990 share was about 16%, but it had risen to 22% by 2006. Boys outnumber girls in Alaska by close to 6%. There are more boys than girls in every age group. Even among infants, boys outnumbered girls by 8% in 2006. Alaska’s children have also grown more racially diverse in the past two decades, as illustrated by the figure showing Alaska’s school children by race. In 1988, 68% of school children were White and 32% were from minorities—primarily Alaska Natives.Wells Fargo. Annie E. Casey Foundation.Introduction / Infancy / Economic Well-Being / Education / Children In Danger / Juvenile Justic

What might speakers '"Tacitly know"?

Journal ArticleThe theory of innate ideas, as revived by certain developments in transformational grammar, has been the subject of extensive discussion. In this paper I shall argue that there are no grounds at present for the claim, advanced by rationalist linguists, that one must posit certain highly specific items of tacit knowledge (or innate ideas) in order to account for linguistic behavior

A Quest for Positive Definite Matrices over Finite Fields

Positive definite matrices make up an interesting and extremely useful subset of Hermitian matrices. They are particularly useful in exploring convex functions and finding minima for functions in multiple variables. These matrices admit a plethora of equivalent statements and properties, one of which is an existence of a unique Cholesky decomposition. Positive definite matrices are not usually considered over finite fields as some of the definitions and equivalences are quickly seen to no longer hold. Motivated by a result from the theory of pressing sequences, which almost mirrors an equivalent statement for positive definite Hermitian matrices, we consider whether any of the theory of positive definiteness can be analogized for matrices over finite fields. New definitions are formed based on this motivation to be able to discuss positive definiteness in certain finite fields, relying heavily on the notion of the existence of a unique Cholesky decomposition. We explore what equivalences of positive definite Hermitian matrices can be analogized and present counterexamples for those which are still seen to fail. The final result not only holds for finite fields, but a certain subset of fields with a desired property

Kids Count Alaska 2008

We’re pleased to announce that Kids Count Alaska is part of a new site, the Kids Count Data Center (datacenter.kidscount.org). Developed by the KIDS COUNT national program, the site gives easy access to data on children and teenagers for every state and hundreds of cities and counties across the country. For Alaska, you can select indicators for each of the state’s seven regions and create your own maps, trend lines, and charts. There are also maps and graphs you can put on your Web site or blog. You can go directly to that national site, or you can link from our Web site (www.kidscount.alaska.edu). We hope you’ll find the new data and features helpful. This book and all previous data books are available on our Web site, and each data book is divided into sections for faster downloading. Also on our site is a link to the most recent national KIDS COUNT data book, as well as to other publications and reports. About This Year’s Book Alaska is celebrating 50 years as a state in 2009—and as part of the celebration, we decided to illustrate this year’s data book with historic photos of Alaska’s children before statehood. We also used information from the U.S. Census Bureau to take a broad look at how conditions have changed for Alaska’s children since statehood. In the Highlights at the end of this section (pages 7 to 10) you’ll find some comparisons of the social and economic wellbeing of children in Alaska in 1959 and today. What is Kids Count Alaska? Kids Count Alaska is part of a nationwide program, sponsored by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, to collect and publicize information about children’s health, safety, and economic status. We pull together information from many sources and present it all in one place. We hope this book gives Alaskans a broad picture of how the state’s children are doing and provides parents, policymakers, and others interested in the welfare of children with information they need to improve life for children and families. Our goals are: • Distributing information about the status of Alaska’s children • Creating an informed public, motivated to help children • Comparing the status of children in Alaska with children nationwide, and presenting additional Alaska indicators (including regional breakdowns) when possibleAnnie E. Casey FoundationIntroduction / Infancy / Economic Well-Being / Education / Children in Danger / Juvenile Justic

Kids Count Alaska 2009-2010

For information on children across America, visit the Kids Count Data Center (www.datacenter.kidscount.org). Developed by the national KIDS COUNT program, the site provides data on children and teenagers for every state and hundreds of cities and counties. For Alaska, you can select indicators for each of the state’s seven regions and create your own maps, trend lines, and charts. There are also maps and graphs you can put on your website or blog. You can go directly to that national site or link from our website (kidscount.alaska.edu). This book and all previous data books are available on our website, with each book divided into sections for faster downloading. Also on our site is a link to the most recent national KIDS COUNT data book, as well as other publications and reports.Annie E. Casey FoundationIntroduction / Infancy / Economic Well-Being / Education / Children in Danger / Juvenile Justic

The SpotOnTM Sprayer Calibrator, a Digital Flow Meter: Accuracy Evaluation and Use in Pesticide Safety Education Programs

Six independent tests were conducted to evaluate the accuracy of the SpotOnTM Sprayer Calibrator, a digital flow meter produced by Innoquest. The results are presented in this article. The authors also discuss the pros and cons of using this device to measure flow rate and explain how it may be used in educational programs. Tests confirmed that the SpotOn™ Sprayer Calibrator measures nozzle flow rate accurately, quickly, and easily. Pesticide safety educators can use this device to demonstrate the factors involved in nozzle flow rate, identify worn nozzles, and calculate a system’s application rate

Analisis Tingkat Kematangan Proses Bisnis dan Kesiapan Teknologi Informasi Studi Kasus Usaha Makanan dan Minuman Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah di Jawa Timur

Usaha Mikro, Kecil, dan Menengah (UMKM) memiliki peranan yang penting karena potensi dan kontribusinya dalam hal ketenagakerjaan, pengurangan kemiskinan, pertumbuhan ekspor, dan pengembangan kewirausahaan. Agar UMKM tetap dapat bertahan dan mampu bersaing dalam kondisi pasar internasional, UMKM masih harus meningkatkan keunggulan kompetitifnya. Dalam hal ini, UMKM harus mempertimbangkan peran teknologi informasi. Sumber daya UMKM yang masih terbatas menyebabkan UMKM harus sangat berhati-hati dalam pengambilan keputusan untuk mengimplementasikan TI. Kematangan proses bisnis dan kesiapan TI adalah hal yang harus dipertimbangkan owner UMKM di dalam keputusan pengimplementasian TI karena pada dasarnya teknologi informasi digunakan untuk mendukung proses bisnis yang berjalan di suatu perusahaan. Penelitian ini mengukur tingkat kematangan proses bisnis dan kesiapan penerapan TI pada 15 perusahaan makanan dan minuman berskala kecil berdasarkan Business Process Orientation Maturity Model (BPOMM) oleh McCormack dan Johnson. Aspek dukungan sistem informasi BPMM pada penelitian ini akan ditinjau secara terpisah dah berfokus pada kesiapan penerapan teknologi informasi di UMKM. Dari penelitian diperoleh bahwa 14 UMKM berada pada level Ad hoc dan 1 UMKM berada pada level Defined. Sedangkan untuk nilai kesiapan TI, 3 UMKM berada di tingkat rendah, 11 UMKM berada di tingkat sedang, dan 1 UMKM berada di tingkat tinggi. Untuk mendapat gambaran yang menyeluruh mengenai kematangan proses bisnis, nilai kematangan proses bisnis yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini dibandingkan dengan penelitian sebelumnya yang dilakukan di UMKM garmen. ========================================================================================= Micro,Small, and Medium Enterprises have an important role because of their potential and contribution in terms of employment, poverty reduction, export growth, and entrepreneurship development. In order for MSMEs to survive and able to compete in international market condition, MSME still have to increase its competitive advantage. In this case, MSME should consider the role of information technology. Because MSMEs resources are limited, MSMEs should be very careful in making decisions to implement IT. Business process maturity and IT readiness should be considered by the the owner of MSME in IT implementation decision because basically information technology is used to support business process running in a company. This study measures the level of business process maturity and readiness of IT implementation in 15 food and beverage MSME companies based on Business Process Orientation Maturity Model (BPOMM) by McCormack and Johnson. The Information System Support aspect in BPOMM in this research will be reviewed separately and focused on the readiness of the implementation of information technology in MSME. Based on the results obtained, 14 MSMEs are in ad hoc level and 1 MSME is in the Defined level. As for the IT Readiness, 3 MSMEs are in low level, 11 MSMEs are in the medium level, and 1 MSME is in high level. To obtatin an ongoing picture of the maturity of the business process, the proposed research process is compared to previous research conducted at garment MSMEs

Tradução e adaptação transcultural do Game Dice Task para população brasileira

OBJECTIVE: The Game Dice Task (GDT) was developed to measure decision making under known risk. The aim of this study was to translate and adapt the GDT to a Brazilian population. METHOD: After the GDT was translated and back-translated to Brazilian Portuguese and evaluated by eight bilingual judges, 175 Brazilian adults were divided into two groups - 160 healthy volunteers and 15 traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients - and had completed the GDT. RESULTS: Differences between genders, but not age, were observed in the healthy volunteer sample. Males more frequently chose a combination of three dice while females preferred four dice. TBI patients were more impulsive than healthy volunteers; they less frequently chose a combination of three dice and made more risky decisions. CONCLUSION: Because of the rigorous process used to translate and adapt the GDT and the differences observed between patients with TBI and healthy volunteers, the Brazilian GDT was considered satisfactory for research purposes.OBJETIVO: O Game Dice Task (GDT) foi desenvolvido para avaliar a tomada de decisão de indivíduos sob situações específicas de risco conhecido. O objetivo deste estudo foi traduzir e adaptar o GDT para a população brasileira. MÉTODOS: Após ter sido traduzido e retrotraduzido para o português e ter sido avaliado por oito juízes bilíngues, 175 adultos brasileiros completaram o GDT - 160 adultos saudáveis e 15 pacientes com traumatismo cranioencefálico (TCE). RESULTADOS: Foram observadas diferenças no desempenho quanto ao gênero, mas não quanto à idade, nos adultos saudáveis. Homens escolheram mais frequentemente a combinação com três dados, enquanto as mulheres preferiram quatro dados. Pacientes com TCE foram mais impulsivos, escolheram com menor frequência a combinação de três dados e tomaram decisões mais arriscadas. CONCLUSÃO: Por causa do rigoroso processo utilizado pra traduzir e adaptar o teste GTD e do poder de discriminação entre as amostras de adultos saudáveis e com TCE, a versão brasileira desse teste foi considerada satisfatória para utilização em pesquisa.Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Department of PsychobiologyUNIFESP, Department of PsychobiologySciEL

Intravenous iron treatment in pregnancy: comparison of high-dose ferric carboxymaltose vs. iron sucrose

Objective: Oral iron substitution has shown to be insufficient for treatment of severe iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy. Ferric carboxymaltose is a new intravenous (i.v.) iron formulation promising to be more effective and as safe as iron sucrose. We aimed to assess side effects and tolerance of ferric carboxymaltose compared to i.v. iron sucrose in pregnant women. Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of 206 pregnant women who were treated either with ferric carboxymaltose or iron sucrose for iron-deficiency anemia with intolerability to oral iron substitution, or insufficient hemoglobin increase after oral iron treatment, or need for rapid hemoglobin reconstitution. Primary endpoint was to evaluate the maternal safety and tolerability. Secondary endpoint was to assess efficacy of the treatment and exclude safety concerns for the fetus. Results: The incidence of drug-related adverse events was low and mostly mild in both groups. Mild adverse events occurred in 7.8% for ferric carboxymaltose and in 10.7% for iron sucrose. The mean rise of hemoglobin value was 15.4 g/L for ferric carboxymaltose and 11.7 g/L for iron sucrose. Conclusion: Ferric carboxymaltose administration in pregnant women is well tolerated and is not associated with any relevant clinical safety concerns. Ferric carboxymaltose has a comparable safety profile to iron sucrose but offers the advantage of a much higher iron dosage at a time reducing the need for repeated applications and increasing patients' comfort. Ferric carboxymaltose is the drug of choice, if i.v. iron treatment becomes necessary in the second or third trimester of pregnanc