plavi

plavi is an audiovisual collaboration between composers Louise Harris and Jane Stanley, for Regeneration, an arts-science project inspired by stem cell biology and regenerative medicine; the proliferation of sonic and visual cells being reflective of regenerative biological processes

Jane Claire Dirks\u27s Correspondence with Stanley G. Jewett

This exchange between Jane Claire Dirks (later Jane Claire Dirks-Edmunds) and Stanley G. Jewett, a biologist with Region 1 of the Fish and Wildlife Service (serving Oregon and five other states), is an example of the type of correspondence Dirks had with various experts on the Pacific forest region while she was completing her doctoral thesis. Dirks-Edmunds began to study Zoology in Illinois immediately after earning her Bachelor\u27s degree in Biology from Linfield College in 1937. She returned to teach in the Biology department at Linfield from 1941-1974

Dilettante, Venturesome, Tory and Crafts: Drivers of Performance Among Taxonomic Groups

Empirical research has failed to cumulate into a coherent taxonomy of small firms. This may be because the method adapted from biology by Bill McKelvey has almost never been adopted. His approach calls for extensive variables and a focused sample of organizations, contrary to most empirical studies, which are specialized. Comparing general and special purpose approaches, we find some of the latter have more explanatory power than others and that general purpose taxonomies have the greatest explanatory power. Examining performance, we find the types do not display significantly different levels of performance but they display highly varied drivers of performance

Map and Track: State Initiatives to Encourage Responsible Fatherhood, 1999 Edition

“What makes an absent, uninvolved father change his behavior and take on his paternal responsibilities—physically, emotionally, and financially?” This question, asked by David Cohen in the introduction to this report, is a complex one. His analysis, drawing on social science “tipping point theory,” which is used to explain the spread of epidemics as well as social ideas, suggests that peer pressure, religious leaders, community programs, and corporate culture all play a role. So, too, do larger social norms. And so, too, do state policies and practices. Through them, states have the opportunity to help define social expectations about fatherhood and develop policies and strategies that can benefit not just fathers, but most importantly, their children. Recognizing this, in 1997, the National Center for Children in Poverty, with funding from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, produced Map and Track: State Initiatives to Encourage Responsible Fatherhood. At that time, every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico had at least one policy or program initiative to promote and encourage responsible fatherhood. It is now two years later. Evidence from the larger society suggests that there is a cultural change in the way fathers are viewed and view themselves. The people expressing the new view vary widely, from rappers who sing about the joys and responsibilities of fatherhood to employees of corporations who admit to struggling to balance work and family life. Given these larger social changes, this edition of Map and Track Fathers explores how the states are responding. The 1999 edition of Map and Track Fathers addresses four questions that are central to developing an understanding of state strategies to promote responsible fatherhood: • To what extent are state policies and practices responsive to the complex demographic picture of fatherhood that is emerging? • What specific strategies are states developing to promote responsible fatherhood, and how do these strategies vary from state to state and from those used two years ago? • To what extent are states providing leadership in developing policies and practices that promote responsible fatherhood, from an economic, social, and psychological perspective? • What are the lessons from the current status of state efforts to promote responsible fatherhood for future state efforts

Preventing Domestic Abuse for Children and Young People (PEACH): A Mixed Knowledge Scoping Review

Background: A range of interventions that aim to prevent domestic abuse has been developed for children and young people in the general population. While these have been widely implemented, few have been rigorously evaluated. This study aimed to discover what was known about these interventions for children and what worked for whom in which settings. Review methods: This mixed knowledge review was informed by realist principles and comprised four overlapping phases: an online mapping survey to identify current provision; a systematic review of the existing literature; a review of the UK ‘grey’ literature; and consultation with young people and experts. Information from these four sources of evidence informed analysis of costs and benefits. Results: The evidence for interventions achieving changes in knowledge and attitudes was stronger than that for behavioural change. Shifting social norms in the peer group emerged as a key mechanism of change. Media campaigns act to influence the wider social climate within which more targeted interventions are received, and they are also a source for programme materials. While most interventions are delivered in secondary schools, they are increasingly targeted at younger children. The review emphasised the importance of a school’s ‘readiness’ to introduce preventative interventions which need to be supported across all aspects of school life. Involving young people in the design and delivery of programmes increases authenticity and this emerged as a key ingredient in achieving impact. Longer interventions delivered by appropriately trained staff appeared likely to be more effective. Teachers emerged as well placed to embed interventions in schools but they require training and support from those with specialist knowledge in domestic abuse. There was evidence that small groups of students who were at higher risk might have accounted for some results regarding effectiveness and that programme effectiveness may vary for certain subgroups. Increasingly, boys are being identified as a target for change. The study identified a need for interventions for disabled children and children and young people from black, Asian, minority ethnic and refugee groups and a particular lack of materials designed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people. Limitations: Very little evidence was identified on costs and cost-effectiveness. Few studies showed an effect at the level of significance set for the review. Where it did exist, the effect size was small, except in respect of improved knowledge. The inability to calculate a response rate for the mapping survey, which used a snowballing approach, limits the ability to generalise from it. Conclusions: While it is appropriate to continue to deliver interventions to whole populations of children and young people, effectiveness appeared to be influenced by high-risk children and young people, who should be directed to additional support. Programmes also need to make provision to manage any resulting disclosures. Interventions appear to be context specific, and so those already being widely delivered in the UK and which are likely to be acceptable should be robustly tested. Funding: The National Institute for Health Research Public Health Research programme

Pneumococcal Immunisation Coverage Among Infants Between 4-12 Months in Nyamira County, Kenya

Background: Pneumonia is the leading killer among all infectious diseases worldwide. Though treatable, it often results in high mortality and morbidity therefore putting pressure on available health resources. The best intervention for pneumonia is prevention through vaccination. Objective. To determine pneumococcal vaccine coverage among infants between 4-12 months in Nyamira County Methods: A cross sectional design was used in this study. Using questionnaires. Caregivers were interviewed and a checklist was used to review the vaccination records. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Results: The results indicated that coverage of 82.5% for PCV 10 vaccine is below the recommended 90%. Caregivers were predominantly female, 97% and in informal employment. Among the demographic factors of the cohort, level of education was found to be statistically significant with p values of 0.029 as calculated using Fischer’s Exact. Care Givers were asked whether they had other children that were below 5 years so as to determine whether their previous experience with their children made any impact on the vaccine coverage. This demographic factor was also found to be significant with a P value of 0.019 as calculated using Chi Square.  and the number of other children Caregivers had (besides the infant being studied) that were below 5 years were found to and respectively. Conclusion and Recommendations: Coverage of pneumococcal vaccine in Borabu Sub-County, Nyamira County was (82.5%), still below the internationally recommended target of 90%. Uptake of PCV 10 vaccine was found to be influenced by Knowledge about the PCV 10 vaccine, level of education of Caregivers and the age of children that Caregivers had who were below 5 years. The coverage of PCV 10 vaccine in Borabu Sub County in Nyamira County can be enhanced by increasing knowledge of Caregivers on PCV 10 vaccine and by increasing compliance to the vaccination schedule. This can be done through various channels such as use of mobile phone-based reminders and community sensitization campaigns. A study can be done to identify effective interventions for delivering health education about pneumococcal vaccine in rural populations. In addition, interventional studies may be done to test effectiveness of reminder systems on immunization uptake. Keywords: uptake, coverage, PCV 10, pneumococcal vaccine. DOI: 10.7176/JNSR/11-22-01 Publication date: November 30th 202

"I'm Scared of the Disappointment": Young Adult Smokers' Relational Identity Gaps and Management Strategies as Sites of Communication Intervention

While cigarette smoking is decreasing among young adults, rates of nicotine consumption through other devices, most notably electronic cigarettes, are on the rise. Framed by communication theory of identity, this study examines young adult smokers' experiences with relational others in regard to their smoking. Focus group discussions and individual interviews convened with 20 young adult cigarette and electronic cigarette smokers revealed identity gaps implicating the relational layer of identity, including personal-relational, enacted-relational, and personal-enacted-relational identity gaps. Participants used communicative and behavioral strategies to manage relational discrepancies. The documented identity gaps and management strategies present opportunities for targeted smoking cessation interventions that amplify dissonance created through identity gaps as a motivational tactic.18 month embargo; published online: 22 February 2018This item from the UA Faculty Publications collection is made available by the University of Arizona with support from the University of Arizona Libraries. If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected]

Influence of Logistics Practices on Performance of Food Manufacturing Firms

The study's general objective was to evaluate the influence of logistic practices on the performance of food manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study used a descriptive design. The study was limited to the food manufacturing firms in Kenya. The food manufacturing companies included in this study consist of 234 firms registered as of 2018. The target population was 234 managers in registered food manufacturing firms in Kenya. Census sampling was used, thus a sample size of 234 respondents. The researcher used questionnaires to collect data. The study established that food manufacturing firms in Kenya utilized logistics practices, including material handling, inventory management, transportation management, and information flow. Material handling and inventory management have a significant influence on the performance of food manufacturing firms in Kenya. Transport management also had a significant influence on performance, followed by inventory management. Information flow had no significant influence on the performance of food manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study recommends that food manufacturing firms should relook their transport management to ensure that it contributes to their overall logistics performance. Food manufacturing firms in Kenya need to adopt an integrated ICT controlled system

Intellectual Property and Opportunities for Food Security in the Philippines

By 2050, the Philippine population is projected to increase by as much as 41 percent, from 99.9 million to nearly 153 million people. Producing enough food for such an expanding population and achieving food security remain a challenge for the Philippine government. This paper argued that intellectual property rights (IPR) can play a key role in achieving the nation’s current goal to be food-secure and provided examples to illustrate that the presence of sound intellectual property (IP) helps foster research, development, and deployment of agricultural innovations. This paper also offered key recommendations about how the IP system can be further leveraged to enable access, creation, and commercialization of new and innovative agricultural practices and technologies to enhance the nation’s agricultural productivity, meet rice self-sufficiency, and sustain food security