A Course for Homemakers

A class in Handicraft, under the supervision of Mrs. Henry Ness, is receiving special notice not only here in the college, but thruout the state. This class is for anyone in the state, no prerequisites being necessary. The only entrance requirement is that the enrollee be seventeen years of age

V-E-I-S-H-E-A

Veishea is Iowa State College on display. As an all·college exposition it gives an opportunity for the people of the state to view the mechanism and accomplishments of Science With Practice. It is a celebration with a purpose-a task requiring the labor of all the students. \u27l\u27he fourth annual exposition will be held this year from May 14 to 16 inclusive, and, according to those in charge, it will live up to and in all probability surpass the precedents established

Kennesaw State University English Majors at Work: Careers in Unexpected Places Description of the Problem

This thesis examines the careers of three graduates of Kennesaw State University’s Bachelor of Arts in English program. Through a semi-structured interview process which relied on the memory of participants, information was gained about skills employers sought for specific positions, skills interview participants utilized in those positions, and skills participants learned in the Bachelor of Arts in English program at Kennesaw State University. The goal of the study was to learn and connect the skills and abilities of the English majors to their job titles and responsibilities

Alkali production in the mouth and its relationship with certain patient's characteristics

Objectives To assess the relationships among alkali production, diet, oral health behaviors, and oral hygiene. Methods Data from 52 subjects including demographics, diet, and oral hygiene scores were analyzed against the level of arginine and urea enzymes in plaque and saliva samples. An oral habit survey was completed that included: use of tobacco (TB), alcohol (AH), sugary drinks (SD), and diet. Alkali production through arginine deiminase (ADS) and urease activities were measured in smooth-surface supragingival dental plaque and un stimulated saliva samples from all subjects. ADS and urease activities were measured by quantification of the ammonia generated from the incubation of plaque or saliva samples. Spearman correlations were used to compute all associations. Results Participants in the lowest SES (Socio-economic status) group had the habit of consuming sugary drinks the most and had the highest rate of tobacco use. Males consumed significantly more alcohol than females. No significant relationship was found between age or gender and alkali production. Higher rates of sugary drink consumption and tobacco use were significantly related to lower alkali production. Conclusion The study showed a relationship between alkali production and oral hygiene, diet, and certain oral health behaviors. Poor oral hygiene was significantly associated with age, lower SES, tobacco use, and alcohol, and sugary drinks consumption. Clinical relevance Certain oral health behaviors have an impact on oral hygiene and on alkali production; it is important to address these factors with patients as a strategy for caries control

34612 Exploring the natural history of vitiligo in the United States: Findings from the VALIANT study

Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of melanocytes, resulting in depigmented skin lesions. Epidemiology studies in vitiligo are often limited to smaller sample sizes and rely on dermatology clinics as the source population. The population-based Vitiligo and Life Impact Among International Communities (VALIANT) study sought to understand the natural history of vitiligo among patients around the world. Here, data from US participants are presented. Participants were recruited via an online panel. Adults (aged ≥18 years) who self-reported a vitiligo diagnosis by a health care professional were eligible to participate. Of 608 US patients, 58% were male; median (range) age at the time of the survey was 36 (18–83) years. Mean disease duration was 11 years, with a mean 1.6 years between first noticing lesions and achieving a formal diagnosis. More than one-third of patients were previously misdiagnosed (37%), with higher rates among patients with darker skin types (67% for Fitzpatrick types IV–VI). Nearly two-thirds (62%) directly sought treatment for vitiligo; vitiligo was an incidental finding in the remaining 38%. Nearly two-thirds (64%) were diagnosed by a dermatologist, or a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in a dermatology-focused practice. Most patients (71%) noted a family history of vitiligo (comparable paternal vs maternal). Median body surface area affected by vitiligo was 4.23%, as measured by the self-assessed Vitiligo Extent Scale. In summary, these findings provide a new perspective on the diagnosis journey for patients with vitiligo and highlight the need for accurate, more timely diagnosis

Improving the Temperature Sensitivity of Bitumen for Emergency Pavement Repair

The quality of asphalt pavement maintenance depends on several important factors, including the selection of patching materials and choice of repair technique. Conventional hot mix plants operate to support large paving projects, and economy favors high-volume output. When repairs and maintenance are needed it can be challenging to maintain small quantities of hot bituminous mixtures at a sufficient temperature, especially in the case of winter maintenance and consequently the repair materials cannot be compacted to the desired level in some occasions. The temperature sensitivity plays a significant factor to understand the asphalt pavement failures and indicates how quickly asphalt properties change over time in terms of indices such as penetration index. Therefore, this research aims to develop a polymer-modified binder with reduced temperature sensitivity, and it can be used for hand-laid application in small quantities for emergency winter repair and maintenance. The results showed that the highest penetration index has been achieved by modifying bitumen with 20% rubber and 2% wax, which is reduced the temperature sensitivity by 168%. Additionally, the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) test and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) test were conducted to monitor the changes in the chemical composition and identify crystalline phases of polymer modified binder from the aspect of functional groups. It is indicated that the bitumen, rubber, and wax react chemically to build 3D networks that have an interlaced form in the bitumen matrix resulting in reduced temperature sensitivity of the polymer modified binder

The Iowa Homemaker vol.5, no.1

Table of Contents V-E-I-S-H-E-A by Pearl Harris, page 1 Every Day Art by Ada Havner, page 2 On the Art of Writing a Club Paper by Elizabeth Fuller, page 2 Old Luster Ware by Jessie Hill, page 3 As for the Neck by Thirza Hull, page 4 New Health Ways Makes for Happy Days by Florence E. Busse, page 4 A Better Home Project by Joanna Hansen, page 5 Electric Washing Machines for the Home by Elizabeth Strom Ferguson, page 6 With the Iowa State Home Economics Association, page 7 Who’s There and Where by Pearl Harris, page 8 Editorial, page 9 The Eternal Question, page 10 Homemaker as Citizen, page 1

Activation of the ATPase activity of hsp90 by the stress-regulated cochaperone aha1

Client protein activation by Hsp90 involves a plethora of cochaperones whose roles are poorly defined. A ubiquitous family of stress-regulated proteins have been identified (Aha1, activator of Hsp90 ATPase) that bind directly to Hsp90 and are required for the in vivo Hsp90-dependent activation of clients such as v-Src, implicating them as cochaperones of the Hsp90 system. In vitro, Aha1 and its shorter homolog, Hch1, stimulate the inherent ATPase activity of yeast and human Hsp90. The identification of these Hsp90 cochaperone activators adds to the complex roles of cochaperones in regulating the ATPase-coupled conformational changes of the Hsp90 chaperone cycle

The Iowa Homemaker vol.4, no.12

Table of Contents How Shall the Family Invest Its Savings? by Dr. Hazel Kyrk, page 1 The Home Economics Vodvil by Thirza Hull, page 2 The Junior-Senior Banquet by Alma Riemenschneider, page 3 With the Iowa State Home Economics Association by Avis Talcott, page 4 Electricity in the Home by Fred C. Fenton, page 5 Perennials for Perpetual Bloom by Juanita Beard, page 6 Editorial, page 7 The Eternal Question, page 8 Who’s There and Where by Pearl Harris, page 9 Homemaker as Citizen, page 9 Spring Offers Us a Change by Margaret Taylor, page 10 A Spring Tonic by Viola Jammer, page 1

The Iowa Homemaker vol.5, no.2

Table of Contents Building Folks by Avis Johnson, page 1 Hubby Lends A Hand by Miriam Bigelow, page 2 A Trip Thru Books by Blair Converse, page 2 The Motherhood and Home Training School by Georgia Rae Easter, page 3 The Laying of the Cornerstone, page 4 The Ironer by Clara Escher, page 5 With the Iowa State Home Economics Association by Elizabeth Storm Ferguson, page 6 Hand Painting in Costume by Margaret Erickson, page 6 Girls 4-H Clubs by Josephine Arnquist, page 7 Who’s There and Where by Pearl Harris, page 8 Homemaker as Citizen by Harriet Cookinham, page 1