Environmental and aesthetic impacts of small docks and piers, workshop report: Developing a science-based decision support tool for small dock management, phase 1: Status of the science

Few issues confronting coastal resource managers are as divisive or difficult to manage as regulating the construction of private recreational docks and piers associated with residential development. State resource managers face a growing population intent on living on or near the coast, coupled with an increasing desire to have immediate access to the water by private docks or piers. (PDF contains 69 pages

On zeros of Martin-L\"of random Brownian motion

We investigate the sample path properties of Martin-L\"of random Brownian motion. We show (1) that many classical results which are known to hold almost surely hold for every Martin-L\"of random Brownian path, (2) that the effective dimension of zeroes of a Martin-L\"of random Brownian path must be at least 1/2, and conversely that every real with effective dimension greater than 1/2 must be a zero of some Martin-L\"of random Brownian path, and (3) we will demonstrate a new proof that the solution to the Dirichlet problem in the plane is computable

Effect of Anticipatory Guidance on Parental Knowledge and Anxiety Prior to Discharge of Infant from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to Home

Background: Lack of adequate parental education and discharge readiness from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) increases the risk for poor infant outcomes, hospital readmissions, postpartum depression, parental anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. One component of parental readiness at discharge is receiving anticipatory guidance from a trusted healthcare provider prior to discharge. Purpose/Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of provider-led anticipatory guidance to enhance parents’ knowledge regarding high-risk infant behaviors and decrease anxiety related to caring for their high-risk infant after NICU discharge. Additionally, this study aimed to assess parental opinions about the value of anticipatory guidance sessions. Theoretical framework: Dorothy Johnson’s Behavioral System Model was utilized to guide this research study. This model provides a framework for psychosocial support to NICU parents/caregivers in order to reduce adverse outcomes and hospital readmissions for the high-risk infant. Methods: A quasi-experimental controlled trial utilizing a one group pre-intervention, post-intervention survey design was used to examine the psychosocial effect of anticipatory guidance to parents of high-risk infants nearing hospital discharge from the NICU. Parental knowledge and concerns were assessed using a 5-point Likert scale within seven days of anticipated discharge. The same survey was provided immediately following the anticipatory guidance session to determine its’ effectiveness. Results: The mean scores for all elements related to caregiver responsibilities decreased post-intervention, indicating that parental stress and concerns over these elements were decreased after anticipatory guidance was provided. Three elements were statistically significant including: overall feeding and nutrition goals, breastfeeding goals (if applicable), and who to contact for questions or concerns once discharged home from the hospital. Mean scores for parental stress/concerns over common high risk infant behaviors decreased after the intervention, but not to a significant level. One hundred percent of participants recommended that all NICU families receive anticipatory guidance and deemed the discussion valuable. Conclusion: This study suggested that anticipatory guidance from a healthcare provider decreases parental anxiety and concerns over NICU discharge. Based on the results of this study, it is recommended that parents of high-risk infants receive anticipatory guidance before their infant is discharged

UMC's dispute resolution center : justice outside the courthouse

Includes image reproduced from 'Benton Drawings' by Thomas Hart Benton, by permission of the author and University of Missouri Press, copyright 1968 by the Curators of the University of Missouri."As the nation's court docket's back up, UMC's Dispute Resolution Center teaches alternatives."--Table of contents for issue

The changing campus

Mostly photographs."Sample current construction projects around Mizzou."--Table of contents for issue.By Jim Kelty ; photos by Peggy Davis

Dear freshmen : advice from savvy seniors

"After four years as undergraduates, seven students share their experiences."--Table of contents for issue.by Jim Kelty ; photos by Larry Boehm

The Rise of Amazon

This project studies the meteoric rise of Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) in the recent years. The company\u27s stock price increased by 513% over the last 5 years while the S&P 500 index (which is an indicator of overall markets) grew by 80% approx. Amazon.com was founded in 1994 and went public in 1997; it has now become the largest retailer in the United States. This study looks at the financial performance, the operational performance and attempts to carry out an investment analysis of Amazon in the recent past. Using Microsoft Excel, this study performs an analysis of financial statements available from investor reports of the company and also from the database Mergent Online. This study employs both a percentage comparison and ratio analysis to provide the reader with the perspective on the growth of the company and explore the key financial drivers of success achieved by amazon.com. The uniqueness of this study is that it enables readers to look into the financial strategy of Amazon and how it has allowed them to become the powerhouse of retail

The research reactor : 20 years of helping people

Includes photo by Gary Ehrhardt."The nation's most powerful university nuclear facility is used by scientists throughout America."--Table of contents for issue