The Ursinus Weekly, May 6, 1946

Emery Nelson speaks to large gathering on marriage problems • Marjorie Coy and Lois Wilson chosen queen of juniors\u27 Southern Garden • Ursinus to enter debate tournament: Philadelphia Inquirer to give silver trophy to winning team • Registrar announces scholarship winners • Honorary society taps four members at prom • M. Coy, J. Heal picked for \u27Spring Again\u27 parts • Ursinus Women\u27s Club to hold card party in library, May 18 • Former army doctor addresses pre-medical society tonight • Ursinus group conducts census of foreign students in U.S.A • Curtain Club group to present one act play in near future • Coeds to present The Candy Shop on traditional Parents\u27 Day, May 25 • Men debate Penn, Muhlenberg on free trade, military training • Pageant parts bring coeds new personalities • Coeds triumph over Garnet & White, 4-1 in second victory of softball team • Coeds defeat Albright in opening tennis tilt • Moravian 8-0 victor as errors cost bears second straight loss • Twelve men to enter Middle Atlantic meet • Bears avert shut out in last inning as Dickinson hands batmen 12-2 defeat • Girls lose opening matches in intercollegiate tennis meethttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1677/thumbnail.jp

Theater und Entwicklungszusammenarbeit - Katalysator sozialen Wandels?

Wie sind die Bereiche Theater und Entwicklungszusammenarbeit (EZA) miteinander verbunden? Und kann Theater in diesem Bereich ein Katalysator für soziale Veränderungen sein? Diese Arbeit gibt einen allgemeinen Überblick über die Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Beziehung der beiden Bereiche Theater und Entwicklungszusammenarbeit. Sie gliedert sich dabei in vier Teile, die unterschiedliche Perspektiven und Stellungnahmen zu diesem Themenkomplex beinhalten. Der erste Teil untersucht die grundsätzlichen Möglichkeiten des Theaters emanzipatorisches Handeln und soziale Veränderungen auszulösen. Die Theorien Brechts, Boals, Freires und Ngugi Wa Thiong’o werden eingehend besprochen. Im folgenden Kapitel wird die Geschichte des Theaters in der EZA dargestellt. Mit der Integration des Kulturbereiches in die offizielle EZA, veränderte sich auch die Rolle des Theaters. In den 1960er Jahren wurde Theater vorwiegend als Kommunikationsinstrument im Bildungs- und Gesundheitsbereich eingesetzt. Inzwischen spielt Theaterarbeit auch in der Friedens- und Konfliktarbeit eine wichtige Rolle und wird zudem häufig zur Gewährleistung von Partizipation eingesetzt. In den letzten Jahren hat sich der Fokus der EZA immer mehr auf eine Förderung kultureller Institutionen und internationaler Netzwerke gerichtet. Die offiziellen Agenden der EU, Deutschlands und Österreichs bezüglich der Rolle des Theaters innerhalb der offiziellen EZA werden in Kapitel vier besprochen. Anhand des Beispiels des Operndorfprojektes von Christoph Schlingensief sollen die Grenzen und Möglichkeiten der Beziehung von Theater und EZA diskutiert werden. Die Conclusio greift die grundlegende Forschungsfrage auf und kommt zu dem Schluss, dass Theater in der EZA zu sozialem Wandel beitragen kann. Entscheidend ist eine kritische Selbstreflexion der KünstlerInnen und TheateraktivistInnen, die sich bewusst als Katalysatoren und MittlerInnen der Theaterprojekte verstehen müssen.How does the connection between theatre and development work? Also, can theatre be an instrument for social change in the frame of development work? This text gives an overview of the intersections and possibilities in the field of theatre and development. As culture became a more and more relevant factor in development work and theory, theatre also changed its role. From being a communication tool in educational and health programmes, theatre became relevant in peace and conflict resolution and as a tool to put participation in development work into practice. Furthermore, international agendas concentrated their focus on establishing institutional settings and international networking possibilities in the field of culture. But can theatre in the frame of development work offer new perspectives and be used as a tool for social change and empowerment? The thesis starts with a discussion concerning three important theatre theorists and explores the idea of the capabilities of theatre as an instrument for social change. The following chapter gives an overview of different names and definitions in the field of theatre and development and its development history. The next chapter analyzes how theatre and culture are integrated in the official development agendas of the European Union, Germany and Austria. The last chapter raises questions about the possibilities and limits of theatre in development work and discusses them using the example of Schlingensiefs project about building a theatre village in Burkina Faso. The intellectual and artist plays a crucial role in assuring that the theatre project can define its goals by the people involved in it. The artist or theatre activist has to work self-reflectively in order to engage him/herself in a sustainable and critical theatre

The Ursinus Weekly, April 21, 1947

Nominations made for YM, MSG heads; men students to ballot on Thursday • Dr. N. McClure names Kurt Wieneke coach of football, wrestling • D. Marple elected WSGA president; other organization leaders chosen • N. Mancini to play for prom on May 2 • Orders for corsages taken until May 2 • Model UN attracts forty-one colleges; Ursinus attends • Pageant based on nutcracker suite selected for May 10 • Princeton captures debating crown at annual tournament • Hilarious show nears final rehearsals as Ronnie Sare directs Very Good Eddie • French movie to be shown • Dr. Brown to speak to pre-meds • A. Souerwine cast as The man ; practice schedule is announced • Dr. Frey addresses German Club on topic of Pennsylvania Dutch • FTA to meet Wednesday night • J. Lownes to speak at banquet; Rosicrucians accept six members • Delegation attends model legislature • Resolution on the death of Dr. Bancroft • Attorney to address legal group • Rev. Platts addresses club • Bears trounce Haverford in opener; bow to LaSalle • Haverford tripped by bears\u27 base-hit barrage in opener • Penn relays to test track stars in first bid to alter marks • Intramurals begin with softball tilts in campus flag race • Explorers\u27 late rally nips bears in home contest • Softball squad prepares for opening tussle with Albright • Dr. Edgar Cale outlines background, presents aspects of U.S. foreign policy • IRC hears report on work of model United Nations\u27 assembly • H. Conner reviews Seeing Things by J. M. Brown for English Club • Total of $146.32 received as coeds\u27 contribution to Red Crosshttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1658/thumbnail.jp

Efficacy of interventions that use apps to improve diet, physical activity and sedentary behaviour : a systematic review

Background: Health and fitness applications (apps) have gained popularity in interventions to improve diet, physical activity and sedentary behaviours but their efficacy is unclear. This systematic review examined the efficacy of interventions that use apps to improve diet, physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children and adults. Methods: Systematic literature searches were conducted in five databases to identify papers published between 2006 and 2016. Studies were included if they used a smartphone app in an intervention to improve diet, physical activity and/or sedentary behaviour for prevention. Interventions could be stand-alone interventions using an app only, or multi-component interventions including an app as one of several intervention components. Outcomes measured were changes in the health behaviours and related health outcomes (i.e., fitness, body weight, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, quality of life). Study inclusion and methodological quality were independently assessed by two reviewers. Results: Twenty-seven studies were included, most were randomised controlled trials (n = 19; 70%). Twenty-three studies targeted adults (17 showed significant health improvements) and four studies targeted children (two demonstrated significant health improvements). Twenty-one studies targeted physical activity (14 showed significant health improvements), 13 studies targeted diet (seven showed significant health improvements) and five studies targeted sedentary behaviour (two showed significant health improvements). More studies (n = 12; 63%) of those reporting significant effects detected between-group improvements in the health behaviour or related health outcomes, whilst fewer studies (n = 8; 42%) reported significant within-group improvements. A larger proportion of multi-component interventions (8 out of 13; 62%) showed significant between-group improvements compared to stand-alone app interventions (5 out of 14; 36%). Eleven studies reported app usage statistics, and three of them demonstrated that higher app usage was associated with improved health outcomes. Conclusions: This review provided modest evidence that app-based interventions to improve diet, physical activity and sedentary behaviours can be effective. Multi-component interventions appear to be more effective than standalone app interventions, however, this remains to be confirmed in controlled trials. Future research is needed on the optimal number and combination of app features, behaviour change techniques, and level of participant contact needed to maximise user engagement and intervention efficacy

Policy Design in the MPP Curriculum

In the following pages, we discuss the pedagogy of policy and program design. Why design, as distinct from analysis? The classic policy-analytic framework compares future worlds with different possible policies in place, and evaluates them according to relevant criteria. In Bardach’s “Eightfold Path” [Bardach 2011] a canonical step is to Identify Alternatives–but where do these alternatives come from? Frequently they are already in play, having been proposed by advocates and interest groups, but often a Problem (or Opportunity, as the motivating challenge is often better framed) is waiting for one or more good alternative responses, and inventing these is where the design arts overlap with policy analysis. Indeed, generation of a well-designed policy sometimes manifests an opportunity not previously recognized

Immune-mediated mesangial cell injury—Biosynthesis and function of prostanoids

Immune-mediated mesangial cell injury—Biosynthesis and function of prostanoids. We studied the formation of cyclo-oxygenase products in a rat model of mesangial cell injury, in order to determine a possible role of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), prostaglandin I2 (determined as 6-keto-PGF1α and thromboxane A2 (TxA2) in immune-mediated glomerular disease. Selective immune-mediated mesangial cell injury was induced by i.v. administration of a rabbit anti-rat thymocyte antiserum (ATS). Intravenous ATS leads to immune deposits in the mesangium followed by mesangiolysis and the infiltration of polymorphonuclear granulocytes and monocytes. Glomerular TxB2 formation two hours (292 ± 27 pg/mg/min) and 48 hours (396 ± 69 pg/mg/min) following antibody was significantly (P < 0.05) higher compared to animals receiving non-antibody rabbit IgG (TxB2: 2hr 143 ± 13; 48hr 171 ± 32 pg/mg/min). Treatment with cobra venom factor (CVF) and the reduction of glomerular monocyte infiltration inhibited the increase of glomerular TxB2 formation significantly. Depletion of granulocytes with a rabbit anti-rat granulocyte serum had no effect on glomerular prostanoid formation following ATS. Glomerular PGE2 and 6-keto PGF1α production was not altered following ATS. Inulin clearance in rats with immune-mediated mesangial cell injury was significantly (P < 0.001) lower at two hours (456 ± 24 µl/min/100g body wt) and 48 hours (433 ± 54 µl/min/lOO g body wt) compared to their corresponding control animals which were treated with non-antibody IgG (2 hr: 914 ± 51; 48 hr: 694 ± 79 µl/min/100g body wt). Pretreatment of rats with indomethacin (Indo) or with the thromboxane synthetase inhibitor UK 38485 prevented the decrease in inulin clearance following ATS at two hours (Indo: 800 ± 67; UK 38485: 923 ± 115) and at 48 hours (Indo: 697 ± 60; UK 38485: 654 ± 99). The data demonstrate that selective, immune-mediated mesangial cell injury in rats is associated with increased glomerular TxB2 formation. Complement and monocyte/macrophage depletion reduces TxB2 production. The fall in inulin clearance following ATS is ameliorated when the rats receive indomethacin or the Tx synthetase inhibitor UK 38485. Thus, elevated TxB2 formation might mediate the reduction in GFR in this model of glomerular immune injury

The Ursinus Weekly, June 3, 1946

Gathering to hear Dr. E. F. Campbell at religious meeting • Fogel prize offered for winning essay on Pennsylvania Germans • President announces lease of building for housing 100 veterans • Temple president to deliver address at commencement exercises on July 1: A. M. Billman, D. D., to preach baccalaureate sermon, June 30 • Franklin I. Sheeder to speak at F. and M. baccalaureate service • Cabinet appointed for 1946-47 term by YWCA president • Frosh transform gym into tropical paradise • The Weekly presents newly elected leaders on campus • Ruby staff issues last call for purchase of yearbook at $4.50 • Rosicrucians honor members; elect Janice Wenkenbach head • Miss Peedee Q faces room drawing problem • Eight errors give F. and M. 14-5 victory over Ursinus nine in final home game • N. Bramall demonstrates tennis techniques to physical education club members • First deck leads intramural league with five victories • WAA to hold banquet Thursday; awards, letters to be presented • WAA council names managers for next year\u27s varsity teams • G. Kennedy reigns in men\u27s version of The Candy Shop • Nellie Bly seeks home-coming joyshttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1681/thumbnail.jp

A pitfall for classification

High-efficiency kesterite-based thin film solar cells typically feature Cu- poor, Zn-rich absorbers although secondary phases occur easily in non- stoichiometric Cu2ZnSnSe4. We therefore applied high-resolution X-ray fluorescence analysis using a synchrotron nanobeam to study the local composition of a CZTSe cross section lamella cut from a sample with an integral composition of Zn/Sn = 1.37 and Cu/(Zn+Sn) = 0.55. We find submicrometer-sized ZnSe-, SnSe/SnSe2-, and even CuSe/Cu2Se-like secondary phases, while the local compositions of the kesterite are highly Zn-rich yet barely Cu-poor with 1.5 ≤ Zn/Sn ≤ 2.2 and Cu/(Zn+Sn) ∼ 1.0. Consequently, great care must be taken when relating the integral composition to other material properties including the device performance

Mechanism of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor-related anemia in renal transplant recipients

Mechanism of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor-related anemia in renal transplant recipients. To delineate the pathogenesis of the reduction in hemoglobin occurring in renal transplant patients treated with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) and azathioprine (AZA) a controlled, prospective trial of ACEI withdrawal was conducted. The ACEI was replaced by nifedipine or clonidine in 15 kidney transplant patients immunosuppressed with AZA and prednisone (enalapril in 14 and captopril in 1). Before and during 10 to 12 weeks after withdrawal of the ACEI, AZA metabolites, renal function parameters and hematological parameters including erythropoietin and reticulocytes were evaluated. Enalaprilat levels were measured and compared with 15 similar patients matched for transplant function and enalapril dosage immunosuppressed with cyclosporine and prednisone. AZA metabolites did not differ significantly in the presence or absence of the ACEI. Enalaprilat levels also showed no significant difference between the two patient groups treated with AZA or cyclosporine. Hematocrit and hemoglobin increased significantly from 37.5 ± 6.4 to 39.7 ± 3.6% (mean ± SD, P = 0.02) and 12.8 ± 2.2 to 13.5 ± 1.2 g/dl, P = 0.04, respectively, 10 to 12 weeks after ACEI treatment had been discontinued. Simultaneously numbers of reticulocytes and erythropoietin concentrations rose significantly after 2, 4 and 10 weeks, with a peak at two weeks (from 14.1 ± 3.8 to 20.6 ± 8.0%, P < 0.05 and from 14.3 ± 12.4 to 29.3 ± 54.5 mU/ml, P < 0.05, respectively). In conclusion, ACEI-related anemia in renal transplant recipients seems to be due to the erythropoietin-lowering effect of this group of drugs. A pharmacokinetic interaction between AZA and enalapril is not likely since plasma enalaprilat levels were independent of the immunosuppressive regimen and AZA metabolite levels were unchanged in the presence and absence of the ACEI. Several mechanisms by which angiotensin converting enzyme blockade may cause a decrease in circulating erythropoietin are discussed

The "linked evidence approach" to assess medical tests: a critical analysis

Objectives: A linked evidence approach (LEA) is the synthesis of systematically acquired evidence on the accuracy of a medical test, its impact on clinical decision making and the effectiveness of consequent treatment options. We aimed to assess the practical utility of this methodology and to develop a decision framework to guide its use. Methods: As Australia has lengthy experience with LEA, we reviewed health technology assessment (HTA) reports informing reimbursement decisions by the Medical Services Advisory Committee (August 2005 to March 2012). Eligibility was determined according to predetermined criteria and data were extracted on test characteristics, evaluation methodologies, and reported difficulties. Fifty percent of the evidence-base was independently analyzed by a second reviewer. Results: Evaluations of medical tests for diagnostic (62 percent), staging (27 percent), and screening (6 percent) purposes were available for eighty-nine different clinical indications. Ninety-six percent of the evaluations used either the full LEA methodology or an abridged version (where evidence is linked through to management changes but not patient outcomes). Sixty-one percent had the full evidence linkage. Twenty-five percent of test evaluations were considered problematic; all involving LEA (n = 22). Problems included: determining test accuracy with an imperfect reference standard (41 percent); assessing likely treatment effectiveness in test positive patients when the new test is more accurate than the comparator (18 percent); and determining probable health benefits in those symptomatic patients ruled out using the test (13 percent). A decision framework was formulated to address these problems. Conclusions: LEA is useful for evaluating medical tests but a stepped approach should be followed to determine what evidence is required for the synthesis.Tracy Merlin, Samuel Lehman, Philip Ryan, Janet E. Hille