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We initiated this study to develop a single small scale boiling tank and test a drying technique on samples of velvet antler

Is MRI useful for evaluation of acute low back pain?

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is rarely helpful in the evaluation of acute low back pain. Limited evidence suggests that MRI may be useful in further assessing "red flag" in the history or physical exam. MRI has a high sensitivity and specificity in the detection of cancer or infection, but it is not particularly specific when evaluating lumbar radiculopathy. Poor specificity can lead to finding clinically irrelevant abnormalities.1 The overall evidence for the appropriate use of MRI in low back pain is limited and weak2,3 (strength of recommendation: C, based on limited randomized controlled trials)

A Comparative Study of the Science Curriculums of Selected Small and Large Negro High Schools in Texas - A Companion Study

The major purposes of this study are to compare the science curriculums of selected large and small Negro high schools in Texas with respect to the facilities and equipment, nature of experiences provided and to test the hypotheses of The Reed Study as follows: 1. The most common science courses taught to the Negro high school students in Texas are biology and general science. This Is true regardless of the size of the school. 2. The nature of the science equipment found in large high schools can enable the science teachers in the schools to give the students more diversified experience in science. 3. The best qualified science teachers in Texas as measured by professional preparation, are teaching in large high schools. 4. The locality of the school, whether it is urban-industrial or rural-industrial, will Influence the kind of science curriculum offered by the school. 5. Administrators and science teachers feel that their science programs are inadequate as measured by the extent to which some students are prepared for further advanced study of science and in terms of meeting the needs of those students who do not plan to go further in the study of science.1 The sample of this study includes twenty small schools and twenty large Schools in Texas. Personal visits could not be made to all the schools because of the writer\u27s work load and teaching responsibilities. Lists of schools visited, and those receiving questionnaires are found In Appendix B. The findings indicated in this study are designed to give the reader a descriptive view of science curriculums of selected Negro high schools in Texas, and whatever differences that are found to exist among them. This study is further limited due to the number of schools sampled. Therefore, the findings should be interpreted with caution. 1Louis H. Reed, Jr., A Comparative Study of Science Curriculums of Large and Small Negro High Schools in Texas (Unpublished Master\u27s thesis, Department of Education, Prairie View A. and M. College, Prairie View, Texas, 1958)

Relationships Between Athletic Success and Applications

This study was conducted to see what relationship exists between markers of athletic success of NCAA Division I FBS football teams and college applications. There have been multiple studies in the past that have proven this theory to be correct. However, the goal of this study was to understand if these same results can be seen with members outside of the power five conferences. Using systematic sampling, 31 members of the MWC, Conference-USA, MAC, Sun Belt, and AAC were chosen for this study. The data was collected over a 3-year period from 2012-2014 for all athletic success variables, which were then examined with total applications and the change in applications from year to year to see what relationships exists. The application variables were collected for the 2015 and 2016 academic year to create a two-year lag time. The results of this study showed that, collectively, there are some athletic success variables that correlate with an increase in applications. However, alone, none of the variables showed a statistically significant relationship in the change in applications. Additionally, some of the results contradicted past findings. The study found that participants in this study are less likely to have successful upsets of superior opponents, do not as often play on big stages, play in important games, or attend post-season bowl games. This research had practical application because it is important for members of budgeting boards at institutions to understand how successful athletic programs may alter their bottom line. They can then use this information to allocate funding effectively

The Justin Miller Prize

The Justin Miller Priz

The Justin Miller Prize

The Justin Miller Priz