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The Seven Words of the Virgin: Identifying Change in the Discourse Context of the Concept of Virginity in Early Modern English
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An Empirical Charge Transfer Potential with Correct Dissociation Limits
The empirical valence bond (EVB) method [J. Chem. Phys. 52, 1262 (1970)] has
always embodied charge transfer processes. The mechanism of that behavior is
examined here and recast for use as a new empirical potential energy surface
for large-scale simulations. A two-state model is explored. The main features
of the model are: (1) Explicit decomposition of the total system electron
density is invoked; (2) The charge is defined through the density decomposition
into constituent contributions; (3) The charge transfer behavior is controlled
through the resonance energy matrix elements which cannot be ignored; and (4) A
reference-state approach, similar in spirit to the EVB method, is used to
define the resonance state energy contributions in terms of "knowable"
quantities. With equal validity, the new potential energy can be expressed as a
nonthermal ensemble average with a nonlinear but analytical charge dependence
in the occupation number. Dissociation to neutral species for a gas-phase
process is preserved. A variant of constrained search density functional theory
is advocated as the preferred way to define an energy for a given charge.Comment: Submitted to J. Chem. Phys. 11/12/03. 14 pages, 8 figure
Unexpected Consequences: Womenâs experiences of a self-hypnosis intervention to help with pain relief during labour.
Background
Self-hypnosis is becoming increasingly popular as a means of labour pain management. Previous studies have produced mixed results. There are very few data on womenâs views and experiences of using hypnosis in this context. As part of a randomized controlled trial of self-hypnosis for intra-partum pain relief (the SHIP Trial) we conducted qualitative interviews with women randomized to the intervention arm to explore their views and experiences of using self-hypnosis during labour and birth.
Methods
Participants were randomly selected from the intervention arm of the study, which consisted of two antenatal self-hypnosis training sessions and a supporting CD that women were encouraged to listen to daily from 32 weeks gestation until the birth of their baby. Those who consented were interviewed in their own homes 8-12 weeks after birth. Following transcription, the interviews were analysed iteratively and emerging concepts were discussed amongst the authors to generate organizing themes. These were then used to develop a principal organizing metaphor or global theme, in a process known as thematic networks analysis.
Results
Of the 343 women in the intervention group, 48 were invited to interview, and 16 were interviewed over a 12 month period from February 2012 to January 2013.
Coding of the data and subsequent analysis revealed a global theme of âunexpected consequencesâ, supported by 5 organising themes, âcalmness in a climate of fearâ, âfrom sceptic to believerâ, âfinding my spaceâ, âdelays and disappointmentsâ and âpersonal preferencesâ. Most respondents reported positive experiences of self-hypnosis and highlighted feelings of calmness, confidence and empowerment. They found the intervention to be beneficial and used a range of novel strategies to personalize their self-hypnosis practice. Occasionally women reported feeling frustrated or disappointed when their relaxed state was misinterpreted by midwives on admission or when their labour and birth experiences did not match their expectations.
Conclusion
The women in this study generally appreciated antenatal self-hypnosis training and found it to be beneficial during labour and birth. The state of focused relaxation experienced by women using the technique needs to be recognized by providers if the intervention is to be implemented into the maternity service
The Vehicle, Fall 1980
Vol. 22, No. 1
Table of Contents
UntitledSusan Mehlpage 4
MitchJohn Stockmanpage 5
HallwayAndy Leszczynskipage 6
At The MoviesElise Hempelpage 8
HaikuAngie Patrickpage 8
On MagnoliasThersa Kennypage 9
NeighborJohn Stockmanpage 10
WetCathy Georgepage 10
HaikuThersa Kennypage 10
The Speed QueenCarolyn Perrypage 11
A ThoughtThersa Kennypage 14
The Stone Belongs to the LakeRobert Schumacherpage 15
Driving South of WinnipegJerry McAnultypage 16
Travels with the ExecutionerPeter Lindemanpage 17
NightwingLaura Muellerpage 18
Thoughts of an Uninterested StudentDru Seftonpage 19
Rainbird\u27s ManMary McDanielpage 20
EffortlessKevin Stottpage 25
Where the Waves SoundTheresa Whitesidepage 26
\u2745Ray Wallacepage 28
Epigram #1P. James Kruegerpage 28
UntitledSusan Mehlpage 29
RerunsAngie Patrickpage 30
SunsetGloria Rhoadspage 34
Return of the NativeRay Wallacepage 35
The GuitarJoanne Dunnepage 35
In Grandmother\u27s BedroomElise Hempelpage 36
Cindy Poem No. 3John Stockmanpage 36
Dust in the DarkLaura Muellerpage 37
Suspension BridgeLaura Henrypage 39
WavesLeslie Garnerpage 39
Oyama: a Setting and a GirlJerry McAnultypage 40
the middle of the nightKevin Stottpage 41
Old State RoadLaura Henrypage 43
Dairy QueenJohn Stockmanpage 43
Art
CoverDennis Wunsch
Pen and ink drawingRose Huberpage 3
PhotographIrene Brownpage 7
PhotographIrene Brownpage 27
PhotographIrene Brownpage 42
Pen and ink drawingRose Huberpage 44https://thekeep.eiu.edu/vehicle/1036/thumbnail.jp
Capture of Breeding and Wintering Shorebirds with Leg-Hold Noose-Mats
Development of effective trapping techniques is important for conservation efforts, as marking and subsequent monitoring of individuals is necessary to obtain accurate estimates of demography, movements, and habitat use. We describe a leg-hold noose-mat trap for capturing breeding and nonbreeding shorebirds. Using this method, we trapped 50 Piping Plovers (Charadrius melodus), 2258 Snowy Plovers (C. alexandrinus), 38 Killdeers (C. vociferus), and 64 Dunlins (Calidris alpina) in the western and southern United States. The trap was lightweight, making it easy to transport and set up. It was effective on unvegetated substrates at both coastal and inland sites and could be modified for a variety of habitats. Furthermore, this trap allowed researchers to target specific groups of birds including territorial individuals. Easy removal of birds from traps minimized handling time, stress, and injury
Shakespeare and the Twentieth Century: The Selected Proceedings of the International Shakespeare Association World Congress, Los Angeles, 1996
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Do Worldviews Matter for Implementation-Relevant Responses to Mindfulness-Based Interventions? An Empirical Investigation of Existential and Religious Perspectives
Objectives: Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) touch on concepts deemed spiritual or religious in the popular imagination, which may interact with participantsâ own religious beliefs to influence implementation-relevant outcomes. Methods: Four studies examined how interactions between different (a) religious framings of MBIs and participantsâ religious and existential characteristics are related to participant responses to the MBIs. Two cross-sectional studies (N = 480 MTurk participants and N = 266 undergraduates) examined associations between individual differences in religious/existential characteristics (scriptural literalism and existential flexibility) and participantsâ willingness to try mindfulness described as (a) secular, (b) spiritual, (c) Buddhist, (d) from oneâs own religion, or (e) from an unspecified background. Next, two experiments (N = 677 MTurk participants and N = 157 undergraduates) randomized participants to brief MBIs framed as either âsecular,â âspiritual,â or âBuddhist,â and examined acceptability of the MBI post-intervention. Results: Both cross-sectional studies revealed interactions of participant characteristics and MBI labels on willingness to try the MBI. Existential flexibility was positively associated with willingness to try mindfulness overall, and willingness to try âsecularâ and âBuddhistâ mindfulness. Scriptural literalism was positively associated with greater willingness to try mindfulness labeled as âspiritualâ or âfrom your own religious tradition,â and negatively with âBuddhistâ or âsecularâ mindfulness. In the experimental studies, condition moderated the association between existential flexibility and acceptability ratings of the MBI, with only a positive simple effect of existential flexibility on acceptability of the Buddhist condition observed in both studies. Conclusions: MBI framing, as well as participantsâ religious and existential perspectives, may influence MBI acceptability and implementation.Drs. Fran and Tim Orrok12 month embargo; published: 27 October 2022This item from the UA Faculty Publications collection is made available by the University of Arizona with support from the University of Arizona Libraries. If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected]
Complex multidisciplinary resection of a malignant rhabdoid tumor of the neck & mediastinum in a pediatric patient
Extrarenal malignant rhabdoid tumors (MRT) are highly aggressive tumors of childhood with a poor overall prognosis. While most commonly found within the kidney and central nervous system, MRT can also occur in other locations and present highly specific challenges for pediatric surgical providers in an effort to achieve a meaningful resection. Cervical rhabdoid tumors are extremely rare. We report the multidisciplinary management of a patient with a complex cervicothoracic malignant rhabdoid tumor who underwent successful surgical resection with a greater than one year survival
The Vehicle, Spring 1982
Vol. 23, No. 2
Table of Contents
WelcomeDeb Hoelscherpage 4
Why We Talked All NightCathy Georgepage 5
MorningKathleen Alakspage 5
Adventures With BreakfastSusan Mehlpage 6
Her Golden YearsKathleen Alakspage 7
Policy RiderIsabel M. Parrottpage 10
As a Man Pets his CatBrian Nordinpage 11
Mr. Simmel\u27s BirthdayScott Fishelpage 12
When Last I Saw GrandpaElise Dinquelpage 14
CommunionKathleen Alakspage 15
Within the CrowdsElise Dinquelpage 16
PenniesScott Fishelpage 17
The AlleyScott Fishelpage 18
MindsightCathy Georgepage 19
Image MakerLori A. Beanepage 20
UntitledD.L. Lewispage 21
Class NotesJanean Longpage 26
Math ProblemSusan Mehlpage 27
Poolside SpectatorBrian Nordinpage 28
The ShellBarb Unkrautpage 28
My Old BedroomD.A.page 30
My Brother\u27s StoryJohn Stockmanpage 31
DecisionSherry Martinpage 33
GreaseKathleen Alakspage 34
Blizzard\u27s WorldSusan Burbpage 36
The DustingMichelle Mitchellpage 37
The SupperLenore Howardpage 38
Soup HaikuJohn Stockmanpage 40
I Want to ArgueCathy Georgepage 41
Flute: A Bohemian Love SongGary Ervinpage 42
MomentSherry Martinpage 43
ReflectionDeb Hoelscherpage 43
Art
CoverKeila Tooley
PhotographKim Hutchcraftpage 3
PhotographKim Hutchcraftpage 13
PhotographKim Hutchcraftpage 35
DrawingChristine Gorkapage 29
DrawingJanet Buenzpage 44https://thekeep.eiu.edu/vehicle/1041/thumbnail.jp