Consumer acceptance of dry dog food variations

The objectives of this study were to compare the acceptance of different dry dog food products by consumers, determine consumer clusters for acceptance, and identify the characteristics of dog food that drive consumer acceptance. Eight dry dog food samples available in the US market were evaluated by pet owners. In this study, consumers evaluated overall liking, aroma, and appearance liking of the products. Consumers were also asked to predict their purchase intent, their dog’s liking, and cost of the samples. The results indicated that appearance of the sample, especially the color, influenced pet owner’s overall liking more than the aroma of the product. Overall liking clusters were not related to income, age, gender, or education, indicating that general consumer demographics do not appear to play a main role in individual consumer acceptance of dog food products

Prospectus, November 7, 1979

LOCAL CLUB LOCKED IN WITH JOLIET INMATES; Week in Review: Across the globe, In the nation, Throughout the state, Etc….; ERA activists need new blood; Briefs: Youthgrants offering 100 awards, Nat\u27l Lawyer Guild holds conference, Real Estate review, PC offering film course, Faculty wives activity tonight, Blood drive nets gallons; Awareness club rallied for tax; America has not failed--debate did; Letters to the Editor: Headline found offensive, Convocations Senator has mixed emotions, Foreigners have complaint right, Apathy is universal, Lack of coverage pointed out; Audience awakens to AATW music; Pablo cruises to the sun; Classifieds; Mary Lee Sargent: promoting women\u27s course; Parkland College Men\u27s Basketball; College Day at PC Nov. 7; Cooper has high hopes; V-ball advances; Parkland to host State Volleyball Tourney; Contestants have easy week; Fast Freddy Contest Images literary magazine pages 5-8https://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1979/1005/thumbnail.jp

Prospectus, December 5, 1979

MAC EXCITES CU; Canteen tries deli; Disposable lighters are like dynamite; Bad weather procedures; MTD raises prices; Across the globe; In the nation; Around the state; Letters to the editor: Response to Scott, Article clarified, Iran: no blackmail; Campus Question: Will MTD increase affect you; Ski Club celebrates; Promotion committee hopes to rejuvenate downtown Urbana; Tooth Buzz; \u27A Christmas Carol\u27 off key; Reviews: \u27Mac\u27 outclassed itself; Classifieds; Faculty Focus: Sex at high noon; Comebacks become cardiac Cobras trademark; Orange Fever catching CU; Women hit highs and lowshttps://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1979/1001/thumbnail.jp

Prospectus, October 17, 1979

CANTEEN STILL IN TROUBLE; Language: Big adjustment; Across the globe; In the nation; Throughout the state; Around the town; Fire guts Athenaeum; Briefs: \u27Living Newspaper\u27 performs Oct. 23, German foods, Seniors to visit, Costumes display, Apply no more, Ciricle K events, Krannert events; Letter to editor: Ohio inmate wants pen-pal; Field trips to view artwork; French cooking offered Weds.; I.O.E. to evaluate Parkland College Oct. 30; Everyone would like a Vette; Feature: Fast Freddie wows women; Reviews: \u27Long Run\u27 ran, Science fiction and yesteryear unite in \u27time after time\u27, STYX book-album; Jumping out of a plane -- FOR FUN; Classifieds; Concerts: Frampton -- yea, Simms -- nay, Kenny Loggins storms C-U; Cross Country running well; Outlaws are a crowd pleaser; Sports: Cobras win 4 more; Superman Fast Freddy did it again? 4-9; Freddy\u27s picks; Fast Freddy Contest; Intramural Standingshttps://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1979/1008/thumbnail.jp

Evaluating ACLS Algorithms for the International Space Station (ISS) - A Paradigm Revisited

The ISS may have communication gaps of up to 45 minutes during each orbit and therefore it is imperative to have medical protocols, including an effective ACLS algorithm, that can be reliably autonomously executed during flight. The aim of this project was to compare the effectiveness of the current ACLS algorithm with an improved algorithm having a new navigation format

Migration and Diversification of the Vagal Neural Crest

Arising within the neural tube between the cranial and trunk regions of the body axis, the vagal neural crest shares interesting similarities in its migratory routes and derivatives with other neural crest populations. However, the vagal neural crest is also unique in its ability to contribute to diverse organs including the heart and enteric nervous system. This review highlights the migratory routes of the vagal neural crest and compares them across multiple vertebrates. We also summarize recent advances in understanding vagal neural crest ontogeny and discuss the contribution of this important neural crest population to the cardiovascular system and endoderm-derived organs, including the thymus, lungs and pancreas

Usefulness of primary care electronic networks to assess the incidence of chlamydia, diagnosed by general practitioners

Background: Chlamydia is the most common curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the Netherlands. The majority of chlamydia diagnoses are made by general practitioners (GPs). Baseline data from primary care will facilitate the future evaluation of the ongoing large population-based screening in the Netherlands. The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of electronic medical records for monitoring the incidence of chlamydia cases diagnosed in primary care in the Netherlands. Methods. In the electronic records of two regional and two national networks, we identified chlamydia diagnoses by means of ICPC codes (International Classification of Primary Care), laboratory results in free text and the prescription of antibiotics. The year of study was 2007 for the two regional networks and one national network, for the other national network the year of study was 2005. We calculated the incidence of diagnosed chlamydia cases per sex, age group and degree of urbanization. Results: A large diversity was observed in the way chlamydia episodes were coded in the four different GP networks and how easily information concerning chlamydia diagnoses could be extracted. The overall incidence ranged from 103.2/100,000 to 590.2/100,000. Differences were partly related to differences between patient populations. Nevertheless, we observed similar trends in the incidence of chlamydia diagnoses in all networks and findings were in line with earlier reports. Conclusions: Electronic patient records, originally intended for individual patient care in general practice, can be an additional source of data for monitoring chlamydia incidence in primary care and can be of use in assessing the future impact of population-based chlamydia screening programs. To increase the usefulness of data we recommend more efforts to standardize registration by (specific) ICPC code and laboratory results across the existing GP networks

Lack of relationship between TIMP-1 tumour cell immunoreactivity, treatment efficacy and prognosis in patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP-1) is a natural inhibitor of the matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) which are proteolytic enzymes involved in degradation of extracellular matrix thereby favoring tumour cell invasion and metastasis. TIMP-1 activity in tumour tissue may therefore play an essential role in the progression of a malignant tumour.</p> <p>The primary aim of the present study was to evaluate TIMP-1 protein immunoreactivity in tissue from primary ovarian cancer patients and associate these findings with the course of the disease including response to treatment in the individual patient.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>TIMP-1 was assessed by immunohistochemistry (in tissue micro arrays) in a total of 163 ovarian cancer specimens obtained from primary debulking surgery during 1991-1994 as part of a randomized clinical protocol.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Positive TIMP-1 immunoreactivity was found in 12.3% of the tumours. The median survival time for the 143 patients with TIMP-1 negative tumours was 23.7 months [19.0-29.4] 95% CI, while the median survival time for the 20 patients with TIMP-1 positive tumours was 15.9 months [12.3-27.4] 95% CI. Although a difference of 7.8 months in median overall survival in favor of the TIMP-1 tumour negative patients was found, this difference did not reach statistical significance (<it>p </it>= 0.28, Kaplan-Meier, log-rank test). Moreover, TIMP-1 immunoreactivity was not associated with CA125 response (p = 0.53) or response at second look surgery (p = 0.72).</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>TIMP-1 immunoreactivity in tumour tissue from patients with primary epithelial ovarian cancer did not correlate with patient survival or response to combination platinum/cyclophosphamide therapy.</p

Diversity dynamics in New Caledonia: towards the end of the museum model?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The high diversity of New Caledonia has traditionally been seen as a result of its Gondwanan origin, old age and long isolation under stable climatic conditions (the museum model). Under this scenario, we would expect species diversification to follow a constant rate model. Alternatively, if New Caledonia was completely submerged after its breakup from Gondwana, as geological evidence indicates, we would expect species diversification to show a characteristic slowdown over time according to a diversity-dependent model where species accumulation decreases as space is filled.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>We reanalyze available datasets for New Caledonia and reconstruct the phylogenies using standardized methodologies; we use two ultrametrization alternatives; and we take into account phylogenetic uncertainty as well as incomplete taxon sampling when conducting diversification rate constancy tests. Our results indicate that for 8 of the 9 available phylogenies, there is significant evidence for a diversification slowdown. For the youngest group under investigation, the apparent lack of evidence of a significant slowdown could be because we are still observing the early phase of a logistic growth (i.e. the clade may be too young to exhibit a change in diversification rates).</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Our results are consistent with a diversity-dependent model of diversification in New Caledonia. In opposition to the museum model, our results provide additional evidence that original New Caledonian biodiversity was wiped out during the episode of submersion, providing an open and empty space facilitating evolutionary radiations.</p