Nurses\u27 Alumnae Association Bulletin - Volume 3 Number 6

My Thirty Months in a Jap Camp Alumnae Day Hi-Lights of the Alumnae Association Meetings New Linen System at Jefferson Welcome! Miss Jackson Condolences and Miscellaneous Items A Step Forward Bits of Chatter Concerning Jefferson Streptomycin Improvements in the Nursing Arts Laboratory Thirty-Eighth General Hospital News of Teaching Staff Graduation Prizes Student Anesthetists On Furlough Graduation Staff News Changes and Improvements in the Hospital Positions Overseas Boxes Deaths Army Nurse Corps Navy Nurse Corps Marriages Engagements Marriages of Nurses Overseas New Arrivals New Addresse

Nutrition and Diabetic Management in Urban Kenya

This Independent Study project sought to identify the changes in nutrition from the traditional Luo culture to the new urban setting and explore the management, perceptions and prevalence of Type II diabetes in an increasingly urban area. The focus was on Type II diabetes since the majority of disease burden stems from this acquired form of the diabetes. Through speaking with elderly community members and shadowing the first line diabetic treatment centers in Kisumu, an assessment of the relationship between changing nutrition and diabetic management showed numerous gaps in the system that will continue to increase unless something is done. Without awareness, diabetes and poor nutrition will continue to plague the development and health of Kisumu and Kenya at large

Water Content and Thermoplastic Polyurethane Effects on Thrombosis Clotting

One of the main factors that can increase the chance of heart disease is unwanted blood clotting, or thrombosis. In addition, implantable biomaterials and/or medical devices are likely to trigger a series of adverse reactions that can lead to unwanted blood clotting. Herein, we study a thromboresistant polymeric material, specifically thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs), on their physical properties and anticoagulation performance. Their hydrophobic nature and superior mechanical properties make them an ideal candidate for coating materials on implantable medical devices, such as vascular stents. Our results show that hydrophobic TPUs absorbed minimal to negligible water content and provided excellent thromboresistant properties against human plasma.Cockrell School of Engineerin

An Investigation into The Effect of Social Media on Body Image and Self-Esteem on British Women Aged 20-23

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of social media on body image and self-esteem for British women aged 20-23. Literature on this topic has examined the effects of social media on body image and the effects of social media on self-esteem separately. Literature proving the negative effects of social media has mainly applied to Facebook – which is not often used by this demographic, hence the need for this study. The four main themes found in this study are; social media is damaging to vulnerable people, a bad aspect of social media is comparison, there is a need for a real and non- perfect life to be shown and the body positive movement and societal change go hand in hand. This study finds that the parts of social media that effect self-esteem and body image the most are; the fact that its image based, comparison with people similar to them and their previous self, the fact that perfect lives and people are portrayed and the editing of images. The effects of social media can be reduced by; showing real life on social media and by posting content that follow the body positive movement’s ideals. Therefore, this study shows practical ways that individuals and managers can help to reduce the negative effects of social media on body image and self-esteem. Finally, the body positive trend was found to have a positive impact on the self-esteem and body image of this demographic. And it was discovered that content that follows the ideas of the body positive movement and societal change and both needed to prevent the negative effects of social media

Soil nitrate reducing processes drivers, mechanisms for spatial variation, and significance for nitrous oxide production

The microbial processes of denitrification and dissimilatory nitrate reduction to ammonium (DNRA) are two important nitrate reducing mechanisms in soil, which are responsible for the loss of nitrate (NO− 3 ) and production of the potent greenhouse gas, nitrous oxide (N2O). A number of factors are known to control these processes, including O2 concentrations and moisture content, N, C, pH, and the size and community structure of nitrate reducing organisms responsible for the processes. There is an increasing understanding associated with many of these controls on flux through the nitrogen cycle in soil systems. However, there remains uncertainty about how the nitrate reducing communities are linked to environmental variables and the flux of products from these processes. The high spatial variability of environmental controls and microbial communities across small sub centimeter areas of soil may prove to be critical in determining why an understanding of the links between biotic and abiotic controls has proved elusive. This spatial effect is often overlooked as a driver of nitrate reducing processes. An increased knowledge of the effects of spatial heterogeneity in soil on nitrate reduction processes will be fundamental in understanding the drivers, location, and potential for N2O production from soils

OpenDrop ELISA: Surface Development for Digital Microfluidic ELISA Testing

This project aimed to develop a process to create a hydrophobic coating with capture antibodies attached. This process was developed in an attempt to create a digital microfluidic platform upon which an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) could be run, indicated for clinicians and educators in low-resource settings. Four requirements dictated the course of the design process: 1) the contact angle with water of the hydrophobic layer must be greater than 90º, 2) the colorimetric response of a positive ELISA result on our platform must be at least 85% of that run on polystyrene with the same result, 3) the platform with pre-immobilized antibodies must last at least two weeks on the shelf, and 4) the platform must confer a cost of at most $10 per test. The design process began with brainstorming ideas for low-cost hydrophobic materials for use in the hydrophobic layer. We began testing with Parafilm, as it is inexpensive and easily accessible. We were fortunate to provide Proof of Concept with Parafilm early on in the process, finding that Parafilm has an average contact angle of 103º with water. We went on to prove that there is no significant difference in contact angle between either side of the Parafilm strip, a test requested by our sponsor to increase ease of use. Following the water contact angle tests, we planned to perform contact angle tests with ELISA reagents (Triton-X and DPBS) to confirm that the ELISA could be run on Parafilm with little interference. We were optimistic about the results of this test and planned to move forward with studies into the mechanism by which we would immobilize antibodies atop the Parafilm next. Unfortunately, the Coronavirus pandemic made it so we did not have access to the facilities we needed to perform these tests. As such, we pivoted and prepared to provide a construction package with detailed future test plans as our deliverable instead. The construction package outlined in this document provides the next group to pick up the OpenDrop ELISA project with protocols for the ELISA reagent contact angle test and antibody immobilization studies. It is important that they are run in that order, so as to maintain Proof of Concept for the Parafilm-based platform

Who is Interested in Participating in Participatory Budgeting?

Inequalities in terms of who participates in politics yield policy outcomes that fail to reflect the interests of the broader public. Because these processes fail to engage the full citizenry in political decision-making processes, they are also markers of an anemic civic culture. Advocates of participatory budgeting (PB) – a process implemented at the subnational level in thousands of cities in the United States and beyond that invites residents to participate directly in the process of allocating public resources for local projects – argue that it can alleviate these inequalities. They argue that features of the PB process make it ripe for engaging new participants in the political process and weaving a more inclusive social fabric. We examine the correlates of interest in participating in PB using a survey of Cook County residents. We also consider the extent to which the policy priorities of those who are interested in participating diverge from those who are less interested. Although we find evidence that the process is particularly appealing to younger respondents and those who identify as Latine or Black (as opposed to White), we also find that interest is higher among those with higher socioeconomic status and those who perceive conditions in their neighborhood to already be good. Our evidence also suggests that inequalities in who is interested in participating may not radically affect policy outcomes. However, those who decline to participate cannot reap the broader social and political benefits advocates hope the PB process can foster

The Gujarati lyrics of Kavi Dayarambhai.

Kavi Dayarambhai or Dayaram (1777-1852), considered to be one of the three greatest poets of Gujarati, brought to an end not only the age of the great bhakta-poets, but also the age of Gujarati medieval literature. After Dayaram, a new age of Gujarati literature and language began, influenced by Western education and thinking. The three chapters of Part I of the thesis look at the ways of approaching North Indian devotional literature which have informed all subsequent readings of Dayaram in the hundred and fifty years since his death. Chapter 1 is concerned with the treatment by Indologists of the Krsnaite literature in Braj Bhasa, which forms a significant part of Dayaram's literary antecedents. Chapter 2 then considers studies of Dayaram by Gujarati scholars which tend to focus on him as a devotee of Krsna and a member of the Pustimarga. It also looks at literary criticism of his writings in the context of the Gujarati literary world. Chapter 3 discusses Dayaram's lyrics from an Indological perspective, concentrating on form and language. Part II puts forward a new approach to a study of Dayaram's lyrics. Chapter 4 argues that these texts deserve treatment as literary texts in their own right and suggests a reading informed by the thought of Mikhail Bakhtin (1895- 1975). Chapter 5 discusses Dayaram's lyrics in the light of Bakhtin's concept of the camivalesque, Chapter 6 looks at the functions of chronotopic features in the lyrics. Part III is a selection of Dayaram's lyrics. The Gujarati texts are given in Roman transliteration, followed by literal translations into English. A full bibliography of primary and secondary sources consulted is included. The thesis introduces a poet scarcely known to western scholars and makes a selection of his work available to those who do not know Gujarati. It examines a number of approaches which have conventionally been brought to bear on literature of this kind. It finds much which is valuable in them but highlights some of their limitations for a study of this poet; a new critical approach from literary theory, using the ideas of Bakhtin (in particular those of the carnivalesque and the chronotope) allows the thesis to re-examine the position of Dayaram in the history of Gujarati literature

The European Digital Kitchen Project

This article reports on the European Digital Kitchen, an EU-funded language learning project which promotes learning of languages, cultures and cuisines in digital interactive kitchens. The project involves taking a normal kitchen and specifically adapting it for language learning using the next generation of digital technology, namely activity recognition and sensor technology. We intend that learners will be able to learn aspects of the language whilst performing a meaningful real-world task and will simultaneously experience the cultural aspect of learning to cook a foreign dish. The article starts by outlining the project background, including rationale, motivation and aims. We then explain in detail how the technology works (using photographs) and outline our design methodology, which blends Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). We then present 3 extracts of Digital Kitchen interaction to illustrate the type of learning which takes place.Cet article rend compte de la 'European Digital Kitchen', un projet d'apprentissage de la langue financé par l'UE qui favorise l'apprentissage des langues, des cultures et des cuisines dans les cuisines interactifs digitales. Le projet consiste à prendre une cuisine normale et l'adapter spécifiquement pour l'apprentissage des langues à l'aide de la prochaine génération de la technologie digitale, à savoir la reconnaissance de l'activité et de la technologie de capteur. Nous avons l'intention que les apprenants seront en mesure d'apprendre les aspects de la langue tout en effectuant une tâche utile dans le monde réel et auront simultanément l'expérience de l'aspect culturel d'apprendre à cuisiner un plat étrangère.Dieser Artikel berichtet über die 'European Digital Kitchen', ein EU-geförderten Sprachlernprojekt , das Lernen von Sprachen, Kulturen und Küchen in digitalen interaktiven Küchen fördert . Das Projekt modifiziert eine normale Küche speziell für Sprachlern mit der nächsten Generation der digitalen Technologie, nämlich Aktivitätserkennung und Sensortechnik. Wir wollen , dass die Lernenden in der Lage sind , Aspekte der Sprache lernen, während der Durchführung eine sinnvolle reale Aufgabe und gleichzeitig erleben sie den kulturellen Aspekt des Lernens, indem sie eine ausländische Gericht kochen