Comparison of full-text versus metadata searching in an institutional repository: Case study of the UNT Scholarly Works

Authors in the library science field disagree about the importance of using costly resources to create local metadata records, particularly for scholarly materials that have full-text search alternatives. At the University of North Texas (UNT) Libraries, we decided to test this concept by answering the question: What percentage of search terms retrieved results based on full-text versus metadata values for items in the UNT Scholarly Works institutional repository? The analysis matched search query logs to indexes of the metadata records and full text of the items in the collection. Results show the distribution of item discoveries that were based on metadata exclusively, on full text exclusively, and on the combination of both. This paper describes in detail the methods and findings of this study

Ground-water records of Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns Counties, Florida

An investigation of the geology] and ground-water resources of Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns counties, Florida, was made during the period November 1955 through 1958 by the U. S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the Florida Geological Survey. The results of this investigation have been published by the Florida Geological Survey in the following reports: Information Circular 13 entitled, "Interim Report on the Ground-Water Resources of Flagler County, Florida," by Boris J. Bermes; Information Circular 14 entitled, "Interim Report on the Ground- Water Resources of St. Johns County, Florida," by George R. Tarver; Information Circular 15 entitled, "Interim Report on the Ground-Water Resources of Putnam County, Florida," by Gilbert W. Leve; and Report of Investigations 32 entitled, "Geology and Ground-Water Resources of Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns counties, Florida," by B. J. Bermes, G. W. Leve, and George R. Tarver. Report of Investigations 32 includes most of the information contained in the interim reports and in addition includes the results of the full period of investigation covering the entire area. The tabular material presented herewith contains all of the records that were not included in Report of Investigations 32. (Document contains 97 pages.

Usefulness and Usability of a Personal Health Record and Survivorship Care Plan for Colorectal Cancer Survivors: Survey Study

Background: As a result of improvements in cancer screening, treatment, and supportive care, nearly two-thirds of individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) live for 5 years after diagnosis. An ever-increasing population of CRC survivors creates a need for effective survivorship care to help manage and mitigate the impact of CRC and its treatment. Personal health records (PHRs) and survivorship care plans provide a means of supporting the long-term care of cancer survivors. Objective: The purpose of this study is to characterize the usefulness of a CRC PHR and survivorship care plan and to describe the usability of these technologies in a population of CRC survivors. To our knowledge, this is the first study to assess a PHR and survivorship care plan specifically targeting CRC survivors. Methods: Twenty-two patients with CRC were recruited from surgery clinics of an academic medical center and Veterans Affairs hospital in Indianapolis and provided access to an online Colorectal Cancer Survivor’s Personal Health Record (CRCS-PHR). Survey data were collected to characterize the usefulness of the CRCS-PHR and describe its usability in a population of CRC survivors. CRC survivors were surveyed 6 months after being provided online access. Means and proportions were used to describe the usefulness and ease of using the CRC website. Open-ended questions were qualitatively coded using the constant comparative method. Results: CRC survivors perceived features related to their health care (ie, summary of cancer treatment history, follow-up care schedule, description of side effects, and list of community resources) to be more useful than communication features (ie, creating online relationships with family members or caregivers, communicating with doctor, and secure messages). CRC survivors typically described utilizing traditional channels (eg, via telephone or in person) to communicate with their health care provider. Participants had overall positive perceptions with respect to ease of use and overall satisfaction. Major challenges experienced by participants included barriers to system log-in, lack of computer literacy or experience, and difficulty entering their patient information. Conclusions: For CRC, survivors may find the greater value in a PHR’s medical content than the communication functions, which they have available elsewhere. These findings regarding the usefulness and usability of a PHR for the management of CRC survivorship provide valuable insights into how best to tailor these technologies to patients’ needs. These findings can inform future design and development of PHRs for purposes of both cancer and chronic disease management

James McIntire

James McIntire entered the United States In 1837 from Donagel county Ireland. A grocer by trade McIntire was a successful businessman. He married Francis Norris, an Enqlish emigrant, and they brouqht up their family of eleven children in Savannah. In 1862 he died and was buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery.https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sav-bios-lane/1187/thumbnail.jp

The Influence of Walking Speed on Hip Muscle Activity and Lumbopelvic Movement

Prolonged standing induces low back pain (LBP) in at least 50% of study participants. It is hypothesized that people who develop LBP during standing have high gluteus medius co-activation; however, there is no research on how interventions, such as intermittent walking breaks, influence co-contraction. PURPOSE: Examine the effects of different walking speeds on gluteus medius co-contraction. METHODS: Four males and three females (mean age=22.5) have participated in this study. The exclusion criterion includes any previous low back or hip injury, surgery and an allergy to rubbing alcohol. Electromyography (EMG) of bilateral gluteus medius were recorded during a baseline standing trial (0 mph), and three randomly ordered walking trials at three different set speeds of 1, 2, and 3 mph. Each trial was 1-minute, with the last 30 seconds recorded. Co-activation was assessed on the EMG using a cross correlation index (CCI). A one-way repeated measure ANOVA with a within factor of walking speed was run on the gluteus medius CCI. A Tukey post hoc test will be run on any significant main effects. RESULTS: There was a significant main effect of walking speed on CCI (ppp=0.0002) and 3 mph (-0.37+/-0.059; p=0.0002) conditions. There was no significant difference between the 2 and 3 mph conditions (p=0.9999). CONCLUSION: Based on the CCI values, all walking speeds demonstrated a tendency towards reciprocal firing of the gluteus medius muscles. The 1 mph had a higher CCI, which could be because of the very distinct stance and swing phases of walking or the need to walk at a slower than desired pace. As the speed increased, reciprocal firing was still evident, but not to the extent seen at 1 mph. During constrained standing tasks, the gluteus medius muscles were co-contracting, denoted by a positive CCI. As a result, walking did cause reciprocal firing of the gluteus medius muscles, indicated by a negative CCI. Further research that combines these results with lumbar spine movement will help reveal potentially beneficial walking speeds for the reduction of prolonged standing induced LBP. Acknowledgements: This study was funded through a University of Arkansas Honors College Research Grant

The Desire to Train: A Motivational Profile of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Players

Combat sports, such as Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, require intense physical, mental, and emotional tasking within its training. With the degree of difficulty ingrained within the sport, as well as the performance-focused climate that this sport may be practiced within, many participants that once were intrigued by the sport may lose this interest and enjoyment if their goals are not met. This leads to much interest into what factors drive the motivation of those that continue to participate within Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The purpose of this study is to develop a motivational profile of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu players. 216 participants from 25 varying in level of participation and years of experience within Brazilian Jiu Jitsu completed a survey to assess the factors that most influenced their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu participation. Data analyses found that participants valued the motivators of interest/enjoyment, competence, and fitness relatively higher than the motivators of social and appearance. Data analyses also found that that there is a significant effect of competence on years of experience and level of participation. Findings from this study could aid coaches, sport clinicians, and sport psychologists in working with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu players by focusing their training on the motivators that are most appealing to the player

Promoting Workplace Health Using Wearable Technology: A Mixed Methods Study in a Nonprofit Organization

Despite efforts to improve the designs and benefits of workplace wellness programs (WWPs), there are two major problems preventing employers from optimizing the human capital of their employees: (a) many WWPs are limited and do not include an exercise component, which increases the potential for chronic health conditions; and (b) more than 50% of employees are reluctant to participate in WWPs due to the common barriers of time, convenience, and location. A lack of physical activity is a problem because studies have shown that chronic conditions increase rates of absenteeism and presenteeism, both of which increase productivity loss. Additionally, low participation rates in WWPs impact the future costs of employee health. For these reasons, employers are now more interested in innovative tools that enhance WWP dynamics such as the use of wearable technology devices as wearables can increase cost-effectiveness and mitigate barriers to employee participation. This embedded mixed methods study aimed to explain the relationship between the physical activity levels of employees and their rates of productivity by measuring their steps taken and rates of health-related absenteeism and presenteeism in an 8-week WWP. The qualitative portion of this study consisted of select participants providing journal entries focused on their use of a wearable device and the impact the features of the device had on their physical activity and well-being. Forty-one participants began the intervention, but only 38 completed the program. Six participants started and completed the qualitative portion. The results did not show a significant relationship between physical activity and health-related absenteeism. However, the results did indicate a significant relationship between physical activity and rates of presenteeism. The study used a thematic analysis to determine results for the qualitative portion. The results indicated that participants found the step tracking features of the wearable device to be most motivational as competition with others and meeting goals were primary drivers. Additionally, the participants noted improvements in sleep, focus and concentration, time management skills, and relatedness with others in the workplace. The study results show that investments in wearable technology for employee health can positively impact productivity levels and employee participation in WWPs