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Fandom, food, and folksonomies: The methodological realities of studying fun life-contexts
As Library and Information Science research has evolved, new domains of interest have shaped the field, and with them comes a need to question the appropriateness of applying traditional methodologies to these new domains. This panel focuses on the methodological realities of studying fun life-contexts and will address how researching a new domain comes with challenges and opportunities. The group of scholars on this panel all share an appreciation for identifying and exploring the unique information experiences within fun life-contexts, and engage with a variety of subfields, including information behavior, information organization, embodied information, and fan communities. This interactive panel will consist of five short presentations from each of the panelists and a moderated Q&A led by moderator, Jenna Hartel. The panelists each share some examples of their recent work studying fun life-contexts, reflect on their experience researching in a new domain, and develop themes and questions that should be addressed in future work
Implications from clean observables for the binned analysis of B -> K*ll at large recoil
We perform a frequentist analysis of q^2-dependent B-> K*(->Kpi)ll angular
observables at large recoil, aiming at bridging the gap between current
theoretical analyses and the actual experimental measurements. We focus on the
most appropriate set of observables to measure and on the role of the
q^2-binning. We highlight the importance of the observables P_i exhibiting a
limited sensitivity to soft form factors for the search for New Physics
contributions. We compute predictions for these binned observables in the
Standard Model, and we compare them with their experimental determination
extracted from recent LHCb data. Analyzing b->s and b->sll transitions within
four different New Physics scenarios, we identify several New Physics benchmark
points which can be discriminated through the measurement of P_i observables
with a fine q^2-binning. We emphasise the importance (and risks) of using
observables with (un)suppressed dependence on soft form factors for the search
of New Physics, which we illustrate by the different size of hadronic
uncertainties attached to two related observables (P_1 and S_3). We illustrate
how the q^2-dependent angular observables measured in several bins can help to
unravel New Physics contributions to B-> K*(->Kpi)ll, and show the
extraordinary constraining power that the clean observables will have in the
near future. We provide semi-numerical expressions for these observables as
functions of the relevant Wilson coefficients at the low scale.Comment: 50 pages, 21 figures. Improved form factor analysis, conclusions
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The backer-developer connection : exploring crowdfunding’s influence on video game production
As video game development studios increasingly turn to digital crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter for financing, this article explores the ways in which these processes shape production. It examines in particular the interactions that typically occur between studios and players as part of crowdfunded development, analysing the ways in which these activities inform aspects of video game design. By charting the implications of this burgeoning economic model, the article contributes to scholarship concerning video game production, and intervenes within more specific discussions concerning the role of the player within development. The article’s case study, which draws from evidence of production concerning multiple Kickstarter projects, is organised into two sections. The first ascertains the degrees to which Kickstarter users can influence the details of a proposed project during a crowdfunding campaign; the second looks at how developers involve crowdfunding communities within production once funding is secured
Physics of leptoquarks in precision experiments and at particle colliders
We present a comprehensive review of physics effects generated by leptoquarks
(LQs), i.e., hypothetical particles that can turn quarks into leptons and vice
versa, of either scalar or vector nature. These considerations include
discussion of possible completions of the Standard Model that contain LQ
fields. The main focus of the review is on those LQ scenarios that are not
problematic with regard to proton stability. We accordingly concentrate on the
phenomenology of light leptoquarks that is relevant for precision experiments
and particle colliders. Important constraints on LQ interactions with matter
are derived from precision low-energy observables such as electric dipole
moments, (g-2) of charged leptons, atomic parity violation, neutral meson
mixing, Kaon, B, and D meson decays, etc. We provide a general analysis of
indirect constraints on the strength of LQ interactions with the quarks and
leptons to make statements that are as model independent as possible. We
address complementary constraints that originate from electroweak precision
measurements, top, and Higgs physics. The Higgs physics analysis we present
covers not only the most recent but also expected results from the Large Hadron
Collider (LHC). We finally discuss direct LQ searches. Current experimental
situation is summarized and self-consistency of assumptions that go into
existing accelerator-based searches is discussed. A progress in making
next-to-leading order predictions for both pair and single LQ productions at
colliders is also outlined.Comment: 136 pages, 22 figures, typographical errors fixed, the Physics
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Intestinal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus: How does its frequency compare with that of nasal carriage and what is its clinical impact?
The bacterial species Staphylococcus aureus, including its methicillin-resistant variant (MRSA), finds its primary ecological niche in the human nose, but is also able to colonize the intestines and the perineal region. Intestinal carriage has not been widely investigated despite its potential clinical impact. This review summarizes literature on the topic and sketches the current state of affairs from a microbiological and infectious diseases' perspective. Major findings are that the average reported detection rate of intestinal carriage in healthy individuals and patients is 20% for S. aureus and 9% for MRSA, which is approximately half of that for nasal carriage. Nasal carriage seems to predispose to intestinal carriage, but sole intestinal carriage occurs relatively frequently and is observed in 1 out of 3 intestinal carriers, which provides a rationale to include intestinal screening for surveillance or in outbreak settings. Colonization of the intestinal tract with S. aureus at a young age occurs at a high frequency and may affect the host's immune system. The frequency of intestinal carriage is generally underestimated and may significantly contribute to bacterial dissemination and subsequent risk of infections. Whether intestinal rather than nasal S. aureus carriage is a primary predictor for infections is still ill-defined
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The Belle II physics book
The Belle II detector will provide a major step forward in precision heavy flavor physics, quarkonium and exotic states, searches for dark sectors, and many other areas. The sensitivity to a large number of key observables can be improved by about an order of magnitude compared to the current measurements, and up to two orders in very clean search measurements. This increase in statistical precision arises not only due to the increased luminosity, but also from improved detector efficiency and precision for many channels. Many of the most interesting observables tend to have very small theoretical uncertainties that will therefore not limit the physics reach. This book has presented many new ideas for measurements, both to elucidate the nature of current anomalies seen in flavor, and to search for new phenomena in a plethora of observables that will become accessible with the Belle II dataset. The simulation used for the studiesinthis book was state ofthe artat the time, though weare learning a lot more about the experiment during the commissioning period. The detector is in operation, and working spectacularly well
Effectiveness of classroom based crew resource management training in the intensive care unit: study design of a controlled trial
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Crew resource management (CRM) has the potential to enhance patient safety in intensive care units (ICU) by improving the use of non-technical skills. However, CRM evaluation studies in health care are inconclusive with regard to the effect of this training on behaviour and organizational outcomes, due to weak study designs and the scarce use of direct observations. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of CRM training on attitude, behaviour and organization after one year, using a multi-method approach and matched control units. The purpose of the present article is to describe the study protocol and the underlying choices of this evaluation study of CRM in the ICU in detail.</p> <p>Methods/Design</p> <p>Six ICUs participated in a paired controlled trial, with one pre-test and two post test measurements (respectively three months and one year after the training). Three ICUs were trained and compared to matched control ICUs. The 2-day classroom-based training was delivered to multidisciplinary groups. Typical CRM topics on the individual, team and organizational level were discussed, such as situational awareness, leadership and communication. All levels of Kirkpatrick's evaluation framework (reaction, learning, behaviour and organisation) were assessed using questionnaires, direct observations, interviews and routine ICU administration data.</p> <p>Discussion</p> <p>It is expected that the CRM training acts as a generic intervention that stimulates specific interventions. Besides effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, the assessment of the barriers and facilitators will provide insight in the implementation process of CRM.</p> <p>Trial registration</p> <p>Netherlands Trial Register (NTR): <a href="http://www.trialregister.nl/trialreg/admin/rctview.asp?TC=1976">NTR1976</a></p
The Belle II Physics Book
We present the physics program of the Belle II experiment, located on the
intensity frontier SuperKEKB collider. Belle II collected its first
collisions in 2018, and is expected to operate for the next decade. It is
anticipated to collect 50/ab of collision data over its lifetime. This book is
the outcome of a joint effort of Belle II collaborators and theorists through
the Belle II theory interface platform (B2TiP), an effort that commenced in
2014. The aim of B2TiP was to elucidate the potential impacts of the Belle II
program, which includes a wide scope of physics topics: B physics, charm, tau,
quarkonium, electroweak precision measurements and dark sector searches. It is
composed of nine working groups (WGs), which are coordinated by teams of
theorist and experimentalists conveners: Semileptonic and leptonic B decays,
Radiative and Electroweak penguins, phi_1 and phi_2 (time-dependent CP
violation) measurements, phi_3 measurements, Charmless hadronic B decay, Charm,
Quarkonium(like), tau and low-multiplicity processes, new physics and global
fit analyses. This book highlights "golden- and silver-channels", i.e. those
that would have the highest potential impact in the field. Theorists
scrutinised the role of those measurements and estimated the respective
theoretical uncertainties, achievable now as well as prospects for the future.
Experimentalists investigated the expected improvements with the large dataset
expected from Belle II, taking into account improved performance from the
upgraded detector.Comment: 689 page
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