Introducing Vireo: an ETD Submittal and Management System for DSpace

4th International Conference on Open RepositoriesThis presentation was part of the session : DSpace User Group PresentationsDate: 2009-05-20 03:30 PM – 05:00 PMThe Texas Digital Library (TDL) is a consortium of public and private institutions from across the state of Texas; a major project in TDL is the development of a state-wide repository for managing the entire life-cycle of electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs). The Texas ETD Repository is a large effort that span multiple independent initiatives, all of which interact to support the overall task of managing ETDs in Texas. This presentation will describe Vireo, the customized submission and workflow management application that TDL developed for DSpace, and it's role within the Texas ETD Repository. We will describe its current implementation as a Manakin aspect and theme, and discuss the future plans for the application, including its release to the repository community under an open source license.Institute for Museum and Library Sciences; Texas Digital Librar

The Design and Synthesis of Molecular Imaging Probes Using A Novel Peptide Hormone Ghrelin

Ghrelin is a 28-amino acid peptide hormone that was first discovered in 1999 by Kojima et al. Recently, we have developed molecular imaging agents using ghrelin analogues that selectively target the growth hormone secretagogue receptor la (GHSR- la). This is accomplished by placing the imaging component at either the C-terminus of the peptide through a pendant lysine side-chain, or through modification of the Ser-3 residue. Receptor binding assays confirmed that fluorescein ghrelin(l-18) (IC50 = 9.5 nM) and non-radioactive fluorine and gallium containing ghrelin analogues (IC50 = 2.88 - 65 nM) bound to the GHSR-la with high affinity. Fluorescein ghrelin(l-18) demonstrated high uptake in the human prostate cancer cell lines PC-3 and LNCaP, as well as ex vivo human prostate cancer tissue. This work supported the development of a radiolabelling strategy for incorporating gallium-68 and fluorine-18 into modified ghrelin, for use in PET nuclear imaging

Shock Chlorination of Stored Water Supplies

Treatment of drinking water to improve its sanitary or bacteriological quality is referred to as disinfection. Shock chlorination is one disinfection method employed by public suppliers to reduce bacterial contamination of water. This method also can be used by private-water-well owners

Suited Occupant Injury Potential During Dynamic Spacecraft Flight Phases

In support of the Constellation Space Suit Element [CSSE], a new space-suit architecture will be created for support of Launch, Entry, Abort, Microgravity Extra- Vehicular Activity [EVA], and post-landing crew operations, safety and, under emergency conditions, survival. The space suit is unique in comparison to previous launch, entry, and abort [LEA] suit architectures in that it utilizes rigid mobility elements in the scye (i.e., shoulder) and the upper arm regions. The suit architecture also utilizes rigid thigh disconnect elements to create a quick disconnect approximately located above the knee. This feature allows commonality of the lower portion of the suit (from the thigh disconnect down), making the lower legs common across two suit configurations. This suit must interface with the Orion vehicle seat subsystem, which includes seat components, lateral supports, and restraints. Due to the unique configuration of spacesuit mobility elements, combined with the need to provide occupant protection during dynamic vehicle events, risks have been identified with potential injury due to the suit characteristics described above. To address the risk concerns, a test series has been developed in coordination with the Injury Biomechanics Research Laboratory [IBRL] to evaluate the likelihood and consequences of these potential issues. Testing includes use of Anthropomorphic Test Devices [ATDs; vernacularly referred to as "crash test dummies"], Post Mortem Human Subjects [PMHS], and representative seat/suit hardware in combination with high linear acceleration events. The ensuing treatment focuses on test purpose and objectives; test hardware, facility, and setup; and preliminary results

Clearing Debris from Land

After a hurricane or other severe storm, the largest task homeowners and business owners face is often clearing away the debris. These safety tips can help you avoid injury while removing trees and other debris from your property

Soil Testing Following Flooding, Overland Flow of Wastewater and other Freshwater Disasters

3 pp.Freshwater flooding can seriously affect soil fertility and the physical and chemical properties of soil. This publication explains how to reclaim flooded soil. Having the soil tested for microbes, pesticides, hydrocarbons and other contaminants is an important step

Drinking Water Problems: Iron and Manganese

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Crop Nutrient Needs in South and Southwest Texas

8 pp., 14 tablesThis publication explains the nutrient needs of corn, grain sorghum, cotton, wheat and warm-season perennial grasses in South and Southwest Texas

Solving Water Quality Problems in the Home

4 pp., 2 tablesIf your drinking water comes from a private water well, there are certain procedures you can follow to make sure the water is safe. This publication explains how to get your water tested and, if treatment is necessary, to select the correct treatment equipment. Tables display common water problems and the equipment used to treat them

Drinking Water Standards

12 pp., 2 tablesThis publication explains the federal safety standards for drinking water provided by public water supply systems. It discusses the legal requirements for public water supplies, the maximum level allowed for contaminants in the water, and the potential health effects of each contaminant regulated. People who use water from private sources such as wells can also use these standards as a guide in checking whether their water is safe