TRIDENT 1 third stage motor separation system

The third stage engine separation system has shown through test and analysis that it can effectively and reliably perform its function. The weight of the hardware associated with this system is well within the targeted value

Letter to Ann Fortenberry regarding Lucile Elliott Scholarship applicants, February 9, 1977

A letter from Sue W. Welch to Ann Fortenberry providing Welch\u27s ranking of Lucile Elliott Scholarship applicants

Letter to Ann Fortenberry regarding Lucile Elliott Scholarship applicants, February 22, 1977

A letter from Sue W. Welch to Ann Fortenberry providing Welch\u27s thoughts on the division of Scholarship funds between applicants

Teacher perceptions of principal leadership behaviors and morale : A descriptive case study

Title from PDF of title page, viewed on July 17, 2014Dissertation advisor: Dianne SmithVitaIncludes bibliographical references (pages 229-239)Thesis (Ph. D.)--School of Education. University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2014There are several reasons why teachers are reported to have low morale. Many teachers who are choosing to leave the profession altogether cite stress related to increased demands on time, low pay, student discipline issues, lack of parental support, and lack of support or concern on the part of building principals as issues that teachers face. This descriptive case study was conducted in a Midwestern suburban school district. Utilizing the theoretical tradition of case study, teacher perceptions were explored regarding principal leadership behaviors and teacher morale. The central questions were: (1) Are there any differences in teacher morale associated with principal leadership behaviors? (2) How do teachers perceive teacher morale and principal leadership behaviors as they relate to the climate of the school? The findings supported the reviewed literature in that a principal’s daily behavior plays a vital role in the environment of the school and the morale of teachers. Implications for practice and recommendations for further research are includedIntroduction -- Review of the literature -- Methodology -- Findings -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Appendix A. Consent Form for School Access-Superintendent -- Appendix B. Principal Participant Consent Form -- Appendix C. Information letter -- Appendix D. Teacher Participant Consent Form -- Appendix E. Teacher Interview Protocol -- Appendix F. Observation Protoco

The fabric of a career in mental health nursing from an Australian and UK perspective

As the prevalence of mental illness increases globally, Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) share concerns regarding the recruitment and retention of nurses to the field of mental health care. The level of preparedness of nurses is thought to have a bearing on recruitment and retention in mental health nursing practice. This study sought to uncover what Australian and UK undergraduate students perceived as motivational in choosing a career in, and being prepared for, working in mental health settings. METHOD This study employed mixed methods, using a questionnaire comprising of both quantitative and qualitative questions. Quantitative data was analysed using SPSS (V.16.0) and content analysis was undertaken for analysing the qualitative data. FINDINGS Following ethical approval, data was collected from, four universities in Australia and two in the UK. A total of 447 undergraduate nursing and midwifery students, who had completed a mental health placement, completed the questionnaire. Findings revealed that motivational factors influencing their interest in mental health nursing were clinical experience (49.7%), personal/life experiences (42.9%) and the role of the lecturer (23%). However, 47.7% of all participants had some previous experience of mental illness, with only 18.4% having had work experience in the field prior to starting their course. IMPLICATIONS This study adds to extant knowledge of what encourages people to choose a career trajectory in mental health nursing and what could be harnessed with regard to retention. The knowledge gained from these findings is useful in informing recruitment processes and can also inform curriculum

Effects of elevated CO2 on predator avoidance behaviour by reef fishes is not altered by experimental test water

Pioneering studies into the effects of elevated CO2 on the behaviour of reef fishes often tested high-CO2 reared fish using control water in the test arena. While subsequent studies using rearing treatment water (control or high CO2) in the test arena have confirmed the effects of high CO2 on a range of reef fish behaviours, a further investigation into the use of different test water in the experimental arena is warranted. Here, we used a fully factorial design to test the effect of rearing treatment water (control or high CO2) and experimental test water (control or high CO2) on antipredator responses of larval reef fishes. We tested antipredator behaviour in larval clownfish Amphiprion percula and ambon damselfish Pomacentrus amboinensis, two species that have been used in previous high CO2 experiments. Specifically, we tested if: (1) using control or high CO2 water in a two channel flume influenced the response of larval clownfish to predator odour; and (2) using control or high CO2 water in the test arena influenced the escape response of larval damselfish to a startle stimulus. Finally, (3) because the effects of high CO2 on fish behaviour appear to be caused by altered function of the GABA-A neurotransmitter we tested if antipredator behaviours were restored in clownfish treated with a GABA antagonist (gabazine) in high CO2 water. Larval clownfish reared from hatching in control water (496 µatm) strongly avoided predator cue whereas larval clownfish reared from hatching in high CO2 (1,022 µatm) were attracted to the predator cue, as has been reported in previous studies. There was no effect on fish responses of using either control or high CO2 water in the flume. Larval damselfish reared for four days in high CO2 (1,051 µatm) exhibited a slower response to a startle stimulus and slower escape speed compared with fish reared in control conditions (464 µatm). There was no effect of test water on escape responses. Treatment of high-CO2 reared clownfish with 4 mg l−1 gabazine in high CO2 seawater restored the normal response to predator odour, as has been previously reported with fish tested in control water. Our results show that using control water in the experimental trials did not influence the results of previous studies on antipredator behaviour of reef fishes and also supports the results of novel experiments conducted in natural reef habitat at ambient CO2 levels

Synthesis without meta-analysis (SWiM) in systematic reviews : reporting guideline

In systematic reviews that lack data amenable to meta-analysis, alternative synthesis methods are commonly used, but these methods are rarely reported. This lack of transparency in the methods can cast doubt on the validity of the review findings. The Synthesis Without Meta-analysis (SWiM) guideline has been developed to guide clear reporting in reviews of interventions in which alternative synthesis methods to meta-analysis of effect estimates are used. This article describes the development of the SWiM guideline for the synthesis of quantitative data of intervention effects and presents the nine SWiM reporting items with accompanying explanations and examples