Potential commercial uses of EOS remote sensing products

The instrument complement of the Earth Observing System (EOS) satellite system will generate data sets with potential interest to a variety of users who are now just beginning to develop geographic information systems tailored to their special applications and/or jurisdictions. Other users may be looking for a unique product that enhances competitive position. The generally distributed products from EOS will require additional value added processing to derive the unique products desired by specific users. Entrepreneurs have an opportunity to create these proprietary level 4 products from the EOS data sets. Specific instruments or collections of instruments could provide information for crop futures trading, mineral exploration, television and printed medium news products, regional and local government land management and planning, digital map directories, products for third world users, ocean fishing fleet probability of harvest forecasts, and other areas not even imagined at this time. The projected level 3 product are examined that will be available at launch from EOS instruments and commercial uses of the data after value added processing is estimated

Embodied Cognition in the Music Theory and Aural Skills Classrooms

Applying concepts of embodied cognition positively impacts pedagogy in the theory and aural skills classrooms. This thesis defines a holistic view of the student and identifies how classroom instruction from that perspective can benefit student learning as well as overall well-being. The opening chapters provide a brief scientific background and connect concepts of embodied cognition with specific music theory and aural skills examples from an interview. A select survey of the music theory pedagogy literature also illustrates principles of embodied cognition. Based on this background, the final chapter presents new sample lesson plans and discusses how to adapt to student needs

Leprosy: a review, and a plan of campaign for India

I have dealt with the theories concerning the transmission of leprosy; and have referred briefly to its history and distribution. I have then shown the distinguishing characteristics of the lepra bacillus and of the tubercle bacillus which closely resemble one another, and must be differentiated. The pathological processes have been described, and the types of leprosy which arise from them. The uncertainty as to the length of the "incubation period" has been pointed out. There is considerable evidence in favour of a period of two to three years, but authentic cases have been described in the literature by different writers with incubation periods of seven years and even of twenty-five years. The resulting danger arising from undiagnosed infectious cases of leprosy has been emphasised. Attention has been drawn to the word 'macule' as used in leprology, which is entirely different in significance from its use by dermatologists. The characteristic lesions of the neural type and of the lepromatous type of leprosy have been discussed in detail; and the need for skill and experience on the part cf the physician, in accurately diagnosing early cases of the latter type, has been considered to be of primary importance. Various tests have been described which are of value as aids to diagnosis and prognosis. The importance of a series of estimations of the blood sedimentation rate as a guide to treatment is believed to be essential, and is also of importance in recording the patient's resistance. The fact, that the Wassermann and Kahn standar reactions may be positive in advanced cases of leprosy not associated with syphilis, has been pointed out; and a brief reference has been made to the undoubted value of the Kline reaction in differentiating such cases. It must be noted that prodromal symptoms of headache, malaise, pyrexia, may be present for weeks or months before clinical signs appear; the patient may not consult a doctor, and may go for a long period unrecognised as a case of leprosy. The factors which stand in the way of early diagnosis have been carefully enumerated. Stress has been laid on the three important signs viz. - 1. Anaesthesia to light touch. 2. Thickening of nerves. 3. The finding of leprae bacilli. without any one of which no case should be diagnose as leprosy. The methods of examination for leprae bacilli in skin and mucous membrane have been described in detail. The differential diagnosis has been discussed under three headings, 1. Lesions of the skin resembling leprosy. 2. Lesions producing loss of cutaneous sensibility. 3. Lesions causing deformities and ulcers. The factors influencing prognosis have been weighed with care, emphasis being laid on the poor resistance to leprosy of the tissues of children, and of all malnourished persons. It is most important to realise that there is so far no specific drug against leprosy, -- the ideal drug being one which satisfies the following points, 1. It must rapidly control and eliminate the disease. 2. It must be cheap. 3. It must cause little discomfort when given by injection. An account has been given of the Ghaulmoogral and Hydnocarpus group of drugs, and it has been shown that some leprologists have complete confidence in their efficacy, while other workers consider their action to be without value. A survey has been made of the treatment of leprosy as carried out by myself during the years 1924 -1942, and it is my considered opinion that these oils are of immense value if a preliminary treatment of liver extract has been given before- hand to raise the patient's cellular defensive mechanism to the highest level, as I have found that otherwise these oils have a most depressing effect. The present position of the sulphonamides, especially Promin, has been briefly referred to, and it is suggested that Penicillin may be the answer to the quest for an ideal drug against leprosy. The disastrous results which frequently follow the administration of potassium iodide to leprous patients hava been described. It has been pointed out that in Malaya the severer form of leprosy is found most frequently in malnourished persons, especially those who exist on a diet of polished rice which is deficient in protein and Vitamin B1. In planning a campaign against leprosy certain outstanding problems require a satisfactory solution. These problems have been discussed at length in the text, and a number of practical suggestions are put forward which are the result of my own experience in the treatment of leprosy since 1924: 1. An intensive propaganda campaign to be launched to raise funds, and to stimulate public and medical interest. 2. The whole control of leprosy in India to be in the hands of clinicians, research workers and administrators who have specialised in leprosy; and it is suggested that leprosy scholarships be endowed for this purpose, so that in time to come an ever increasing army of specialists be raised. 3. The people of India to be educated by every simple and direct means, a. as to the value and the proper cooking of the food the country provides, so that malnutrition may be eradicated, b. to co-operate in the voluntary segregation of all infectious cases of leprosy, c. to expect that children of infectious parents can be safeguarded by early separation. d. to realise that leprosy is not an in- curable disease, especially if treated in the early stages. I feel most strongly that,by patient effort, the present devastating, and prejudiced ignorance of the people of India could be turned into a powerful impetus for guarding the welfare of their own families and thus promoting the health of future generations. 4. To have yearly surveys in each area undertaken by reliable observers. 5. Suggestions have been made that all future leprosy work in India should be under the control of a 'Central Institution', with branch, institutes (which I have named Complete Units) each to control a number of out -patient clinics.. In time, Complete Units with their subsidiary Out - patient Clinics would spread like a network, over the length and breadth of India, so that no district of the land would remain unserved, and no leper would remain unknown nor uncared for. Truly do I believe that this Plan of mine is no more daydream, but one that can help to provide a practical answer to the sorrows of this great country. Our purpose and our courage must remain steadfast - to obliterate the stain of leprosy for ever from the British Empire

Establishment and growth of protestantism in Colombia

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Validation of an evidence-based dietetic practice instrument and the association between level of education and use of evidence-based dietetic practices among registered dietitian nutritionists

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is associated with improved and consistent patient care and reduced healthcare costs. While dietetic didactic and practice requirements emphasize EBP, there is a lack of a valid and reliable instrument that measures both objective and subjective knowledge of EBP among registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs). Content validity was conducted with 11 experts and resulted in a 38-item survey that included ten items assessing objective knowledge of EBP. Items were deemed clear and appropriate for the survey goals and intended audience based on a face validity review among 16 RDNs with varying backgrounds. A pilot evaluation (n = 12) pre- and post-research methods course found responsiveness to the objective knowledge subscale; however, this was only statistically significant with the pre-validation instrument (p = .05, r = .57). Internal consistency reliability (n = 482) was acceptable for the survey (Cronbach’s alpha = .91) and its subscales. However, the objective knowledge subscale was low (Cronbach’s alpha = .41), likely due to too few items and variation in EBP exposure and training among participants. Test-retest (n = 335) found a good degree of reliability within the objective knowledge subscale at both timepoints (ICC = .71). Secondarily, this instrument was used to assess associations between level of education (i.e., bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral) and objective knowledge of EBP (n = 482). This research suggests that each increasing degree type further supports the knowledge of EBP concepts (all comparisons p \u3c .001). Other predictors of EBP include recency of degree completion, peer-reviewed publications, and specialty certifications. Moderate positive associations (r = .41, p \u3c .001) were found between subjective and objective knowledge measures, suggesting RDNs may be relatively accurate in their self-assessed knowledge of EBP. Future research should evaluate the efficacy of EBP training, particularly among practitioners further from degree completion

Drosophila in the Study of Neurodegenerative Disease

As populations benefit from increasing lifespans, neurodegenerative diseases have emerged as a critical health concern. How can the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, contribute to curing human diseases of the nervous system? A growing number of neurodegenerative diseases, as well as other human diseases, are being modeled in Drosophila and used as a platform to identify and validate cellular pathways that contribute to neurodegeneration and to identify promising therapeutic targets by using a variety of approaches from screens to target validation. The unique properties and tools available in the Drosophila system, coupled with the fact that testing in vivo has proven highly productive, have accelerated the progress of testing therapeutic strategies in mice and, ultimately, humans. This review highlights selected recent applications to illustrate the use of Drosophila in studying neurodegenerative diseases

The financing and outcomes of education in Ghana

In 1987, the Government of Ghana embarked on a set of educational reforms which culminated in the reduction of pre-tertiary education from 17 to 12 years and the introduction of measures to improve access, equity and quality at all levels of the educational system. The reforms focused primarily on basic education, which had undergone a decade of decline in quality, but higher levels of education were also given some attention. The reforms were launched at a time of a severe economic downturn – the economy had posted three successive years of negative growth – and a diminished capacity of government to finance development. In response, donors became increasingly involved in the provision of finance and technical assistance. As new modalities of aid began to be established, technical and financial assistance was provided to the government for both the preparation and implementation of the reforms. Over the course of the reforms, total donor assistance is estimated at between US$1.5 billion and US$2.0 billion. As the economy began to recover substantially from its malaise of the 1980s, the government's educationsector expenditure, as a share of GDP, increased from 1.4 per cent in 1987 to 5.7 per cent in 2006, albeit remaining lower than the 6.4 per cent recorded in 1976. This study documents a mixed record of implementation and outcomes of the reforms, with some indicators showing highly uneven improvements over two decades. As regards primary enrolments, for example, the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) increased from 76 in 1987 to 79 in 1991, but fell back again to 73 by 1997. By 2001, the ratio had recovered to 80 but then slid to 78 by the 2003/2004 academic year. Participation in basic education, which comprises both primary and junior secondary schooling, remained “free and compulsory” over the period. The introduction of capitation grants for schools in September 2005 reduced direct costs to households by replacing the various levies that schools imposed on parents for extra-curricular activities. This led to a 17 per cent increase in primary enrolments nationwide (with GER rising to 86) in 2005/6. This increase in school enrolments, while desirable in terms of moving the country towards meeting its objective of providing universal basic education for all Ghanaian children of school-going age, was followed, predictably, by a decline in education quality as the provision of additional teachers, facilities, and logistics lagged behind the capitation grant. A fresh set of educational reforms, scheduled to commence in September 2007, is intended to address these problems. Issues of funding adequacy, coordination and sustainability of donor financing for these reforms, however, remain largely unresolved – especially as donor disbursements in recent years have fallen short of commitments

Efficacy of Sucker Control Method and Effect of Topping Height on Axillary Bud Growth in Dark Fire-Cured Tobacco

The removal of terminal buds (topping) and sucker control are two practices that have an impact on yield and quality of dark tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.). Topping breaks apical dominance and encourages the growth of axillary buds (suckers). Following topping, growth regulator chemicals known as suckercides are commonly used to prevent axillary bud growth. Research has demonstrated that topping time, height, and sucker control method influence the quality and yield of the final product. Delaying topping past a critical developmental stage has been shown to reduce leaf yield. Topping height varies among geographical regions with most dark tobacco producers topping to a height of 12 to 16 leaves. Previous studies indicate that plants topped to 16 leaves had higher leaf yields than those topped to 12 leaves if late-season soil moisture was adequate. The opposite effect was observed when late-season soil moisture was below average because the small upper leaves on plants topped to 16 leaves did not receive the moisture needed for proper development. The moisture they did receive could have been diverted to improve the yield and quality of the larger, more valuable leaves if the smaller ones had been removed. Several options exist for chemical control of tobacco axillary buds ranging from contact to systemic materials. Performance of these materials is influenced by several factors including environmental conditions prior to and following application. Research plots were established at Western Kentucky University\u27s Agricultural Research and Education Complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky to evaluate the efficacy of various sucker control methods and evaluate the effect of topping height on axillary bud growth. Data collection was completed in the summer of 2000. Three sucker control methods and three topping heights were investigated. The first sucker control method was a single application of a local systemic suckercide at topping. The second method was a sequential application using a contact suckercide at topping followed by a local systemic applied seven days later. The third method, which served as the control, was topping the plants but not applying any suckercides. The experiment utilized a split-plot design with 9 treatments and 4 replications. The plots consisted of two 7 m rows per plot, with 102 cm row spacing and 89 cm in-row spacing. Data collected include number of suckers per plant and kilograms of sucker biomass per plant. Statistical analysis indicated no sucker control method by topping height interaction; thus sucker control and height data are discussed separately. Suckers per plant and sucker biomass per plant did not differ among those plots receiving a suckercide application. Topping height did not influence sucker number or biomass

The impact of food and nutrition on health and chronic disease: from birth to death

This panel will discuss the importance of nutrition during each life stage, beginning with birth and moving up through aging

The Ursinus Weekly, March 24, 1930

Rev. E. H. Bonsall speaker at annual week of prayer • Rev. E. M. Sando \u2704 heads York alumni association • Spring sports starting on difficult schedules • Characters for Zwing play chosen • 1930 Ruby makes early appearance on campus • Ursinus reporter gets scoop of the year • May queen and attendants chosen for May pageant • Girls\u27 debating teams divide with Cedar Crest • Recent graduates united in marriage Saturday • Ursinus women defeat Swarthmore debating team • Student council dance features quiet week-end • Ursinus Woman\u27s Club to present entertainment • Cast chosen for junior play, The 13th Chair • Executives plan liberal arts college movement • Rosemont girls defeat Ursinus team 35-12 • Ursinus girls beaten by Beaver sextette • Survey shows alumni favor their alma mater • I.N.A. conference to be held at Bucknell University • Music Club meeting • Literary Club meeting • Physics Journal Club • Late novel discussed at English Club meetinghttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/2146/thumbnail.jp