Electrical Support Equipment for the Saturn V Launch Vehicle System

Electrical support equipment for checkout and launch of the Saturn V vehicle is described. Functional descriptions of the digital computer and the electrical support equipment are presented. Projects that are being developed for future use are discussed briefly

Characterization of silicon nanowire by use of full-vectorial finite element method.

We have carried out a rigorous H-field-based full-vectorial modal analysis and used it to characterize, more accurately, the abrupt dielectric discontinuity of a high index contrast optical waveguide. The full-vectorial H and E fields and the Poynting vector profiles are described in detail. It has been shown through this work that the mode profile of a circular silicon nanowire is not circular and also contains a strong axial field component. The single-mode operation, vector field profiles, modal hybridness, modal ellipticity, and group velocity dispersion of this silicon nanowire are also presented

Synthesis and physicochemical properties of spherical catalysts based on TiO2-SiO2/MxOy, where M - Co, Cr

Catalysts TiO2-SiO2 composition in the form of hollow spheres modified cobalt and chromium was obtained. Spatial structure of spherical samples after heat treatment was study by method of 3D microtomography. Status cations of transition elements and titanium was characterized by UV-Vis DRS. The catalysts were tested in the oxidation reaction of heptane

Distribusi Zakat di Indonesia: antara Sentralisasi dan Desentralisasi

The problem of poverty that be falls in the muslim communities is influenced by the systems used inthe distribution of zakah funds. Each system used has some advantages and disadvantages in accordancewith the priority issues to be resolved. If the priority is to reduce poverty, then decentralization isthe best choice of either of these options. This paper would like to reiterate the importance of decentralizeddistribution of charity funds so that funds raised by an area will be returned to the area and theproblems of poverty faced from which the funds collected will soon be resolved

Women’s Experiences Receiving Humanitarian Aid

The increase in humanitarian emergencies has left aid organizations searching for ways to better serve populations affected by disaster, and women have often been among those excluded. This study utilized a critical narrative methodology to explore the humanitarian aid response to the 2010 earthquake from the perspective of Haitian women, seeking to understand their experiences and stimulate change through raising awareness of their voices in scholarly literature. The findings highlight the barriers and facilitators to humanitarian aid, which include the gaps in addressing the psychological effects of trauma, lack of accountability, the manipulation of aid, the resiliency of women, as well as the historical context of Haiti’s colonial history within which the humanitarian system operates. The implications of these findings support incorporating a social justice and gender lens into nursing education and practice, encouraging nurses to reflect upon and acknowledge our own positions of power and privilege in post-disaster settings

Studies of sorghum leaf blight incited by Excerohilum turcicum (Pass) Leo. & Suggs

Results of laboratory and greenhouse experiments carried out at ICRISAT Center to study: a) pathogenicity tests and inoculation methods of the fungus Excerohilum turcicum on sorghum, b) effects of temperature and media on growth and sporulation production of E. turcicum, c) infection process of the fungus on leaf blight resistant sorghum cultivar IS 8283 and leaf blight susceptible cultivar Framida, d) susceptibility to leaf blight of sorghum at different growth stages, e) pathogenicity of isolates of the fungus from maize and sorghum collected from different localities on maize and sorghum genotypes were discusse

Integration of pediatric mental health in general pediatrics in eritrea: improving access and collaboration

Background: Recognition of mental health problems among children continues to be a diagnostic challenge especially in resource poor countries where integration of such services within the primary health care framework has not been fully successfully. Objective: To document the prevailing mental services among children in Eritrea Methods: prospective descriptive study on policies, practices and interventions targeted at improvement of mental health services among children in Eritrea. Results: The Pediatric Residency Programme established at Orotta School Postgraduate School of Medicine developed a curriculum which was sensitive to recognition and management of mental disorders among children. Of a total of 42 children with mental health disorders, one third had anxiety disorders, 30% had pervasive developmental disorders one quarter psychosomatic disorders and 10% had behaviour disorders predominantly attention deficit disorder. Two illustrative cases have been presented to highlight the challenges and the requisite solutions. Conclusion: The establishment of the Pediatric residency with a dedicated curriculum to address mental health services has contributed to the awareness and integration of such services with primary health care in Eritrea

Nursing transfer of accountability at the bedside: partnering with patients to pilot a new initiative in Ontario community hospitals

The transfer of accountability (TOA) for a patient from one nurse to another at change of shift is an important opportunity to exchange essential patient care information, as well as to enhance the safety and quality of patient care. This study was undertaken to explore nurses’, patients’ and family members’ perceptions associated with the implementation of bedside nurse to nurse TOA. Focus groups were conducted pre-implementation (two with nurses and two with patients and family members) and post-implementation (six with nurses and two with patients and family members). The focus groups were audio-recorded, transcribed and analysed using directed content analysis. Findings were divided into positive outcomes and challenges to bedside nurse to nurse TOA. Positive outcomes included increased patient safety, more informed patients more consistent use of whiteboards in the patient rooms, better engagement with family via the whiteboard and increased family involvement, confirmation of information between nurses, increased accountability between nurses, and personal introduction/icebreaker of the new nurse. The inclusion of the Patient Partners on the project team was a key success factor for the project. Challenges included a perception of lengthened time required for TOA and increased workload, lack of privacy and potential breaches of confidentiality, patient fear and lack of comprehension, lack of clarity in TOA processes, and inconsistent application of the procedures. Hospital administrators and nurse leaders can use these findings to anticipate and understand change associated with bedside TOA as seen by both nurses and patients/families