Type and breed as factors effecting taste and consumer preference of beef

The primary objectives of this study were: 1. To determine if type and breed are factors that influence taste panel and consumer preference of beef. 2. To compare consumer preferences to technical taste panel scores of meat from the same animals. 3. To determine whether consumer preference and taste panel scores are influenced by carcass grade, marbling, tenderness, amount of chemical fat, shear and specific gravity

Rechargeable Batteries Including High-Voltage Cathode and Redox Shuttle Conferring Overcharge Protection

Compounds for use as photoredox catalysts and as redox shuttles in a rechargeable battery having a high-voltage cathode providing overcharge protection capabilities are provided, including a compound according to the formula: (see patent for formula) wherein R is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, alkoxyaryl, alkylcarboxyl, aryl carbonyl, haloalkyl, perfluoroalkyl, glycols, haloaryl, a negative electrolyte, and a polymer

Modifications à la psychothérapie focalisée sur le transfert (PFT) pour le traitement des adolescents avec une identité diffuse

Cet article présente une version modifiée de la psychothérapie focalisée sur le transfert (PFT) appliquée aux adolescents démontrant une identité diffuse. Cette méthode a déjà démontré son efficacité auprès d’adultes souffrant d’importants problèmes de diffusion de l’identité. Nous signalons l’importance de distinguer la crise identitaire normale à l’adolescence de la diffusion de l’identité, afin de bien repérer les adolescents qui pourraient bénéficier de ce traitement. Les principales modifications apportées à la PFT pour s’adapter aux adolescents impliquent divers changements : des changements quant à la fréquence et à la durée de certaines techniques particulières (par exemple une clarification accrue ; une plus grande attention aux relations extra-transférentielles avant d’aborder directement le transfert), des changements quant aux tactiques (par exemple l’inclusion de la famille à l’étape de l’évaluation et dans le contrat qui établit les phases de traitement, l’inclusion d’interventions de soutien dans le milieu tout en gardant la position analytique au cours des séances), des changements quant aux stratégies (par exemple tenter de lever les blocages qui nuisent au développement normal de l’intégration de l’identité, plutôt que de « forcer la maturation »). Le traitement vise à améliorer les relations de l’adolescent avec ses amis, ses parents et ses professeurs ; à clarifier ses objectifs dans la vie ; à acquérir une estime de lui-même et à être mieux préparé à s’investir dans les relations amoureuses.This paper is an introduction to a treatment for adolescents with identity diffusion that has been modified from a therapy that has been found to be effective in the treatment of adults with significant identity diffusion, namely, Transference Focused Psychotherapy. The central role of differentiating normal Identity Crisis from Identity Diffusion in adolescents, essential to accurately identifying those adolescents appropriate for this treatment, is articulated. The primary modifications of TFP for adolescent treatment described involve changes in frequency and duration of some of the specific techniques (e.g. increased clarification ; more work in the extra-transferential relationships before directly addressing the transference), tactics (e.g. inclusion of family during the assessment phase and treatment contract setting phases of treatment ; inclusion of supportive interventions in the environment while maintaining the analytic stance in sessions), and strategies (e.g. the goal of removing blockages to the development of normal identity integration, not "forced maturation"). This treatment aims to improve adolescent’s relationships with friends, parents, and teachers ; help clarify life goals ; acquire positive self-esteem ; and be better prepared for entering love relation ships.Este artículo presenta una versión modificada de la psicoterapia focalizada en la transferencia (PFT) aplicada en los adolescentes que presentan una identidad difusa. Este método ya ha demostrado su eficacia en los adultos con importantes problemas de difusión de la identidad. Señalamos la importancia de hacer la distinción entre la crisis de identidad normal en la adolescencia y la difusión de la identidad, a fin de localizar bien a los adolescentes que podrían beneficiarse con este tratamiento. Las principales modificaciones aportadas a la PFT para adaptarse a los adolescentes descritos implican diversos cambios: cambios en cuanto a la frecuencia y duración de ciertas técnicas particulares (por ejemplo, una clarificación aumentada; una mayor atención a las relaciones extra-transferenciales antes de abordar directamente la transferencia), los cambios en cuanto a las tácticas (por ejemplo, la inclusión de la familia en la etapa de la evaluación y en el contrato que establece las fases del tratamiento, la inclusión de intervenciones de apoyo en el medio al mismo tiempo que se mantiene la posición analítica en el curso de las sesiones), los cambios en cuanto a las estrategias (por ejemplo, intentar remover los bloqueos que perjudican el desarrollo normal de la integración de la identidad, en lugar de “forzar la maduración”). El tratamiento busca mejorar las relaciones del adolescente con sus amigos, padres y profesores; clarificar sus objetivos en la vida; adquirir una estima de sí mismo y estar mejor preparado para comprometerse en las relaciones amorosas.Este artigo apresenta uma versão modificada da psicoterapia focalizada na transferência (PFT) aplicada em adolescentes que demostram ter uma identidade difusa. Este método já mostrou sua eficácia junto a adultos que sofrem de problemas graves de difusão da identidade. Chamamos a atenção para a importância de distinguir a crise identitária normal da adolescência da difusão da identidade, para detectar corretamente os adolescentes que poderiam se beneficiar deste tratamento. As principais modificações feitas na PFT para adaptá-la aos adolescentes descritos implicam várias mudanças: quanto à freqüência e à duração de algumas técnicas singulares (por exemplo, uma maior clarificação; uma maior atenção às relações extra-transferenciais antes de abordar diretamente a transferência), mudanças quanto às táticas (por exemplo, a inclusão da família na etapa da avaliação e no contrato que estabelece as fases do tratamento, a inclusão de intervenções de apoio no meio, mantendo a posição analítica durante as sessões), mudanças quanto às estratégias (por exemplo, tentar retirar bloqueios que atrapalham o desenvolvimento normal da integração da identidade, ao invés de “forçar a amadurecimento”). O tratamento visa melhorar as relações dos adolescentes com seus amigos, pais e professores; a esclarecer seus objetivos na vida; a adquirir auto-estima e estar melhor preparado para investir nas relações amorosas

Application of Cross-Linked Polyborosiloxanes and Organically Modified Boron Silicate Binders in Silicon-Containing Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries

To determine the effect of cross-linking in polymer binders on gravimetric capacity and retention in charge/discharge cycling of lithium-ion batteries containing silicon anodes, polymers with a varied chemiophysical characters have been studied as electrode binders. Here we report the utilization of cross-linked polyborosiloxanes and a boron-modified organosilicate as binders for nanoparticulate silicon-containing anodes for lithium-ion batteries. We show that highly cross-linked binders enable a large degree of capacity to be accessed and that capacity retention is greater when the electrodes are cycled in half cells. More extensive analysis of the boron-modified organosilicate is further explored

CPAs And Electronic Survey Media

Gathering and utilizing data about customers and other stakeholders has become vital to maintaining competitiveness in today’s business world. With the ongoing expansion of the Internet, new methods for data collection are available. The success of utilizing new methods depends on the technological capabilities of the audience from whom data are sought.  One group of business professionals perceived to possess above average technological skills is practicing Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). A study was designed to measure the response rates of CPAs to different survey administration methods. This study compares one traditional survey method (regular mail) with newer methods for collecting survey data (e-mail and WWW form)

Liquid Phenothiazine Catholytes for Non-Aqueous Redox Flow Batteries

Highly soluble, liquid phenothiazines containing methoxy-terminated ether and oligoether substituents are disclosed with high diffusion coefficients and robust performance in electrochemical measurements, which can be synthesized in one step from commercially-available starting materials, thereby circumventing previous synthetic limitations