Sirsi Integration with a Discovery Tool

Presentation at regional Sirsi conference on integrating Symphony Dynix with Ebsco\u27s EDS Discovery tool

Diverse learners

This chapter explores student populations in terms of their diversity and special needs and is designed to provide you with a broad grounding in this topic. Beginning with an overview of commonly used terminology in this field, the chapter moves to the learners themselves, providing key statistics and insights into various VET equity cohorts, including an understanding of how learners are \u27officially\u27 categorised and defined. The focus then changes to an analysis of key Commonwealth legislation and related policies in the area and an example of a State response. The final sections of the chapter are aimed at providing practical insight into how you, as a VET practitioner, might accommodate and support different learners

Profile of Women Incarcerated For Murder in Oklahoma

The present study addresses the need to increase our understanding of women incarcerated for violent crimes, especially murder, by developing a profile of women incarcerated for murder in Oklahoma. Compared to the United States as a whole, Oklahoma has one of the highest per capita rates of female incarceration. While women represent only five percent of the total prison population in the United States, they comprise twelve percent of Oklahoma\u27s prison population (Oklahoma Department of Corrections, 1989). Survey data of female inmates in Oklahoma are utilized to study the demographic 45 - characteristics as well as the current and past personal and family background factors of women incarcerated for murder. In addition, recommendations are offered to address the specific needs of women incarcerated for Murder

Final Report: Evaluation of the AIME Outreach Program

The AIME (Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience) Program was established in 2005 when 25 students from the University of Sydney volunteered to work with 25 Indigenous children from local high schools. Since 2005 more than 3000 mentors have been recruited to work with 3542 Indigenous school students in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. The AIME Program is based on the recruitment of university students as mentors who provide advice and personal support to Indigenous school mentees from years 7 to 12. Its overall goals are to improve retention rates of Indigenous high school students to Year 12 and to encourage the transition of Indigenous students to university

A Retrospective Database Analysis of Neonatal Morbidities to Evaluate a Composite Endpoint for Use in Preterm Labor Clinical Trials

Objective To propose and assess a composite endpoint (CE) of neonatal benefit based on neonatal mortality and morbidities by gestational age (GA) for use in preterm labor clinical trials. Study Design A descriptive, retrospective analysis of the Medical University of South Carolina Perinatal Information System database was conducted. Neonatal morbidities were assessed for inclusion in the CE based on clinical significance/risk of childhood neurodevelopmental impairment, frequency, and association with GA in a mother– neonate linked cohort, comprising women with uncomplicated singleton pregnancies delivered at !24 weeks’ GA. Results Among 17,912 mother–neonate pairs, neonates were at a risk of numerous severe but infrequent morbidities. Clinically important, predominantly rare events were combined into a CE comprising neonatal mortality and morbidities, which decreased in frequency with increasing GA. The highest CE frequency occurred at \u3c31 weeks. High frequency of respiratory distress syndrome, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and sepsis drove the CE. Median length of hospital stay was longer at all GAs in those with the CE compared with those without. Conclusions Descriptive epidemiological assessment and clinical input were used to develop a CE to measure neonatal benefit, comprising clinically meaningful outcomes. These empirical data and CE allowed trials investigating tocolytics to be sized appropriately

Neonatal outcomes of extremely preterm infants from the NICHD Neonatal Research Network.

OBJECTIVE: This report presents data from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Neonatal Research Network on care of and morbidity and mortality rates for very low birth weight infants, according to gestational age (GA). METHODS: Perinatal/neonatal data were collected for 9575 infants of extremely low GA (22-28 weeks) and very low birth weight (401-1500 g) who were born at network centers between January 1, 2003, and December 31, 2007. RESULTS: Rates of survival to discharge increased with increasing GA (6% at 22 weeks and 92% at 28 weeks); 1060 infants died at CONCLUSION: Although the majority of infants with GAs of \u3eor=24 weeks survive, high rates of morbidity among survivors continue to be observed

Effects Of Dogs\u27 (Canis Lupus Familiaris) Environment On Social Cognition

The current study explores the effects of a dog’s environment, e.g., shelter vs pet, on their social cognition. Dogs’ understanding of human social cues has been explained both by the domestication hypothesis and the human exposure hypothesis. The domestication hypothesis asserts that dogs’ understanding of human social cues, intentions, and emotions comes from their side-by-side evolution with humans. In contrast, the human exposure hypothesis suggests that dogs’ level of understanding is determined by their life experience/ontogeny with humans. Because shelter dogs have had less experience with humans, research suggests they have less social understanding of humans; on the other hand, pet dogs have had a significant amount of experience with humans and therefore may be assumed to have greater social understanding of humans. The current study takes an ontogenetic approach as it makes different predictions for each theory and there is less research in this area. Methods for the study include a self-control measure along with three social cognition measures. The self-control measure is used as a non-social control to measure for general cognitive capacity. The social cognition measures include the “Impossible Toy” test, an object-choice task, and a gaze-following task. The results of the study will help to determine which theory of dogs’ social cognition better explains dogs’ strong socio-cognitive abilities in understanding humans

A survey of primary care physicians\u27 perceptions and needs regarding the precepting of medical students in their offices

OBJECTIVE: To assess the interest, perceptions, and needs of primary care physicians with regard to office-based precepting of medical students. DESIGN: Random survey. SETTING: The New England region of the United States (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut). PARTICIPANTS: Family physicians, general internists and paediatricians. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: These included: (1) practice and preceptor demographics; (2) Likert scale agreement or disagreement with various positive and negative perceptions about precepting students; rating (from unimportant to necessary) of potential benefits from medical schools associated with the support of precepting in the office setting, and (3) comparisons among physician groups to determine differences in perceptions and needs. RESULTS: There is a high level of interest in precepting regardless of primary care specialty, practice structure, payment mechanism, or precepting experience. Negative impacts included decreased productivity and increased length of the day by a median of 60 minutes. Positive impacts included keeping one\u27s own knowledge up-to-date and enhanced enjoyment of practice. Benefits such as academic appointments, continuing medical education credits, faculty development, computer linkages for clinical information and medical library access are rated highly. Monetary payment, whether as a modest honorarium or as compensation for lost time/income, was felt to be important by half of our sample. CONCLUSION: A significant interest in precepting medical students on a regular basis is expressed by primary care physicians in the ambulatory medicine setting. The results of this survey can be used by medical schools to address negative perceptions and to develop appropriate benefits packages to recruit and retain these primary care preceptors

Porth\u27s Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States-9th edition.

In addition to co-editing, Sheila Grossman is a contributing author. Additional Fairfield University contributing authors include: Jaclyn Conelius, Sally Gerard, Nancy Moriber, Eileen O\u27Shea, Kathleen Wheeler, Cynthia Bautista Book description: Featuring brilliant art, engaging new case studies, and dynamic new teaching and learning resources, this ninth edition of \u27Porth\u27s Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States\u27 is captivating, accessible, and student-friendly while retaining the comprehensive, nursing-focused coverage that has made it a market leader. The book\u27s unique emphasis on concepts of altered health states, as opposed to factual descriptions of diseases and disorders, helps students grasp both the physical and psychological aspects of altered health.https://digitalcommons.fairfield.edu/nursing-books/1072/thumbnail.jp