Individual, team, and organizational factors influencing worker satisfaction: Program evaluation findings for non-profit mental health providers.

AbstractTurnover is an epidemic for agencies employing mental health professionals. Turnover stems from an array of variables including worker satisfaction (Bardhoshi, 2014; Camargo, 2008; Connor, 2003; Enders, 2015; Everall, 2004; Moussavy, 2014; Tsang, 2016). The purpose of this quantitative study was to evaluate the influences of self-care, support, and organizational factors (program locations, injury rates, intensity of services) on the job satisfaction of 154 non-profit residential mental health workers

Made in America : American goods - American jobs : A cluster based business development project

Made in America, American Goods, American Jobs was designed to provide business development support to a cluster of locally owned small garment manufacturers in Washington State. This sector had been negatively affected by global competition and trade deficits with foreign markets, resulting in business closures and job losses. A community economic development project with the goal of retaining local garment manufacturers, the Made In America project supplied assistance to companies to increase competitiveness; and to create 50 employment opportunities for low-income residents. Through customized technical assistance and resource development, the project was successful in assisting twelve (12) companies to increase their sales and market access; and created 69 jobs for low-income individuals. (Author abstract)Lemmons, T. (2006). Made in America: American goods - American jobs: A cluster based business development project. Retrieved from http://academicarchive.snhu.eduMaster of Science (M.S.)School of Community Economic Developmen

Thermal Resistance Characterization of High-Voltage SiC Power Module

Researchers within the University of Arkansas Electrical Engineering Research Department have embarked on a project aimed at enhancing the thermal performance of high-voltage power modules. To aid in the progress of this project, the design, and development of a thermal tester device are needed. The primary objective of this device is to determine the various thermal properties of high-voltage power modules that the electrical engineering department has developed. Additionally, the project aims to facilitate electrical loading tests on power modules and provide researchers with the means to calibrate the power module in terms of thermal load. This project also possesses long-term capabilities that extend beyond its initial objectives. These include the optimization of the thermal path of the power module and its components, as well as the development of improved heat dissipation designs. The research team also plans to conduct further experiments involving cooling devices attached to the system, with the goal of obtaining comprehensive cooling curve measurement data. My current design incorporates a metal heat dissipation block with attached equally spaced thermocouples. This setup allows for approximate heat dissipation measurements to be taken at different distances from the initial heat source. These measurements when paired with Fourier’s Law allow the operator to make conclusions on the thermal properties of different parts and components. In summary, this project involves assessing and optimizing the thermal performance of the power modules that have been produced by the electrical engineering department. The project aims to determine thermal properties, conduct thermal and electrical loading tests, and enable calibration of the power module in terms of thermal load. Future capabilities include further optimization, improved heat dissipation designs, and the acquisition of cooling curve measurement data

[Book Review] Teaching the History of the Book, edited by Matteo Pangallo and Emily B. Todd

Book review of Teaching the History of the Book, edited by Matteo Pangallo and Emily B. Todd.&nbsp