Rowing Ergometer Kinematics of Collegiate Female Rowers

The purpose was to quantify rowing kinematics of female rowers and compare how rowing mechanics concurred with the rowing style taught by the coaching staff. Rowing kinematics at various paces were captured using Xsens motion capture hardware and processing software. Point of application 1: Lack of knee extension at the end of the drive phase limited the knee range of motion and time for force development. Point of application 2: Elbow flexion and hip extension occurred too early in the stroke leading to poor skeletal segmental interactions. Point of application 3: It was determined that the rowers examined in this study did not use the Rosenberg style fully

Use of the EPIC model to predict runoff transport of surface-applied inorganic fertilizer and poultry manure constituents

The Erosion Productivity Impact Calculator (EPIC) model was applied to four fields established in 'tall' fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) in northwestern Arkansas to predict runoff and transport of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment. Fertilizer form varied among the fields with two receiving inorganic fertilizer, one receiving poultry (Gallus gallus domesticus) litter, and one receiving poultry manure. Soil and grazing parameters also differed among fields. Runoff and nutrient/sediment transport observed over 20 months were compared to EPIC predictions generated without calibration. Significant correlation between event predictions and observations were found in half the cases. There was significant correlation between observed and predicted calendar year total transport for all outputs except nitrate-nitrogen. The findings indicate that EPIC can accurately reflect runoff quality trends when executed without calibration for pasture fields in northwestern Arkansas

The potential benefits of on-farm mitigation scenarios for reducing multiple pollutant loadings in prioritised agri-environment areas across England

The authors gratefully acknowledge the funding provided by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) via project LM0304

The Importance of Sustained Grassland and Environmental Research:A Case Study From North Wyke Research Station, UK, 1982-2017

This chapter reviews contributions made to agricultural and environmental science and practice from research on temperate grassland carried out from 1982 to present at Rothamsted Research’s North Wyke Research Station, Devon, UK. It describes the evolution of the research program and demonstrates the importance of sustained, interdisciplinary, and collaborative research. North Wyke has maintained a clear research focus,alongside an ability to adapt to changing grassland and environmental research needs and funding sources, and despite having changed affiliations on several occasions. The substantial contribution to agricultural and environmental science arising from the research station has influenced and continues to influence farm practice, research, and policy nationally and internationally. Some key topics have included nutrient cycling, farm waste management, gaseous emissions, biodiversity, grazing management, animal production (meat and milk), and forage quality. Currently, North Wyke Research Station is leading the way on taking increasingly holistic approaches to researching more efficient, sustainable approaches to grazing-livestock agricultural production. This involves the use of world-leading, facilities such as the North Wyke Farm Platform, comprising three farmlets, designed to test the productivity and environmental sustainability of contrasting temperate grassland beef and sheep systems. Future perspectives highlight key challenges facing the agricultural industry including climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the growing world population. Opportunities exist to tackle these challenges through technological advances, but also through increased integration of agricultural, environmental, economic and social research. North Wyke Research Station provides an example of a research facility where such challenges can be addressed

Nurses\u27 perceptions of patient rounding

Objective: This descriptive pilot study explored hospital staff nurses\u27 perceptions toward the practice of patient rounding. Background: Rounding has re-emerged as a standard practice initiative among nurses in hospitals and has been associated with a decrease in call lights and falls, increased patient satisfaction and safety, and quieter nursing units. Regardless of these outcomes, controversy exists among nurses regarding rounding. Methods: The Nurses\u27 Perception of Patient Rounding Scale (K. Neville, unpublished manuscript, 2010) was developed to gain an understanding of nurses\u27 perceptions of rounding. Results: Nurses identified rounding as valuable and perceived hourly rounding to be beneficial to patients and families but significantly less beneficial to their own professional practice. Challenges to rounding as a practice include issues of documentation, patient ratios, and skill mix. Conclusion: Findings support the need for further research to address the challenges of patient rounding for nursing. Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams &Wilkins