Developing an iOS Game Application: Magnet Hockey

Mobile application development requires mindful and meticulous planning. Application design should be responsive and intuitive so that navigation feels natural for the user. All targeted devices should be offered a relatively consistent experience. To ensure this, app performance needs to be closely monitored and different screen sizes and aspect ratios need to be considered when scaling. For an app to become attractive to many people, it should either be competitive with similar apps or be unique and interesting enough to entice people to download it. A unique app should couple familiar elements with new components or twists [8]. People are more apt to approach and adopt something new if they can relate to it in some capacity [6]. A mobile game developer has access to a large player base who are almost entirely connected to the internet. This enables modern revenue models to be pursued. Developers can weigh user’s feedback to push regular updates and incremental improvements to an app, meaning that the developer can take greater risks while creating an app. With a revenue model that depends on in-app purchases and/or advertisements, data integrity and data persistence are more important than ever. Preventing users from manipulating their data and pirating content is critical. Bringing all these pieces together, game developers can create secure, accessible, and engaging experiences for players

EC68-1814 Fire Blight of Apples and Pears

Extension Circular 68-1814 deals with fire blight. Fire blight is a common and frequently destructive bacterial disease of certain plants belonging to the rose family

G84-702 Root and Soil Analayses for Nematodes in Corn

This NebGuide describes how to interpret laboratory results of samples submitted for nematode analysis and discusses ten species that are potentially damaging to corn. Several kinds of plant parasitic nematodes (small, soil-inhabiting roundworms) are associated with root injury, poor plant color, stunted growth, and reduced grain yields in field corn. Symptoms caused by these pests are often confused with root rot diseases, nutritional deficiencies or climatic stresses. Special laboratory analyses are, therefore, necessary to determine if nematodes are the primary cause of reduced corn performance. Since corn growers may be unfamiliar with nematode diseases, the following discussion of laboratory reports may be helpful

Distribution of Soybean Cyst Nematode in Nebraska

A survey of 552 soybean fields in 20 counties in Nebraska in 1986-88 revealed 35 fields infested with the soybean cyst nematode (SCN), Heterodera glycines. Identification was confirmed with a greenhouse bioassay, using \u27Lee 74\u27 soybean, and by the application of a DNA hybridization probe derived from SCN mitochondrial DNA. Most of the SCN-infested fields were located on the Missouri River floodplain and in the southeastern corner of the state

Popcorn : production and marketing

"K. E. Ziegler, Iowa State University; R. B. Ashman, Purdue University; G. M. White, University of Kentucky; and D. S. Wysong, University of Nebraska ; Reviewers: M. A. Hanna, University of Nebraska Seed Research Committee, Popcorn Institute, IL R. L. Nielsen, Purdue University M. S. Zuber, University of Missouri."--First page.K. E. Ziegler (Iowa State University), R. B. Ashman (Purdue University), G. M. White (University of Kentucky), and D. S. Wysong (University of Nebraska), M. A. Hanna (University of Nebraska Seed Research Committee, Popcorn Institute, IL), R. L. Nielsen (Purdue University), M. S. Zuber (University of Missouri)New 2/85/5

The Role of Photography in Increasing Efficiency of Dermatologic Inpatient Consulting Service

Abstract Introduction: Inpatient dermatology consultations can bring a mixed bag of pathologies. Due to the highly specialized nature of dermatology and the lack of dermatologic training in medical school, the dermatologic team is consulted for matters that range from non-urgent to pressing. Pictures are a critical component of dermatology and greatly aid in the diagnosis of cutaneous diseases. In the inpatient setting, pictures can help streamline diagnosis and prevent unnecessary tests or procedures. The purpose of this study was to evaluate for the presence of pictures in patients’ chart after a dermatology consult had been placed through EPIC at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Methods: Baseline data was gathered for two months in regards to the presence or absence of pictures in patients’ charts upon consultation of the UNMC academic dermatology service. At the two month mark, a prompt was added to the EPIC order for dermatology consultation stating, “Are there pictures in the chart?” This prompt required the consulting team to check ‘yes’ or ‘no’ before proceeding with signing the electronic order. Data was then gathered after two months following initiation of the prompt. Results: In the baseline two months, 15/33 (45.4%) consults contained photographs. In the two months following the prompt, “Are there pictures in the chart?”, 57/71 (80.3%) of consult orders placed contained a photograph. A Chi-squared analysis was preformed and revealed a significant difference (Chi-squared statistic 12.823, p-value \u3c 0.001) between the number of pictures placed in the chart with consult order before and after prompt. Conclusion: By adding a prompt in the EPIC order questioning picture availability, a significant increase was seen in pictures taken by consulting teams. This can help improve patient care by decreasing time to diagnosis, preventing unnecessary testing or procedures, and practicing cost-efficient medicine

Popcorn production and marketing

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Evaluation of LLNL's Nuclear Accident Dosimeters at the CALIBAN Reactor September 2010

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory uses neutron activation elements in a Panasonic TLD holder as a personnel nuclear accident dosimeter (PNAD). The LLNL PNAD has periodically been tested using a Cf-252 neutron source, however until 2009, it was more than 25 years since the PNAD has been tested against a source of neutrons that arise from a reactor generated neutron spectrum that simulates a criticality. In October 2009, LLNL participated in an intercomparison of nuclear accident dosimeters at the CEA Valduc Silene reactor (Hickman, et.al. 2010). In September 2010, LLNL participated in a second intercomparison of nuclear accident dosimeters at CEA Valduc. The reactor generated neutron irradiations for the 2010 exercise were performed at the Caliban reactor. The Caliban results are described in this report. The procedure for measuring the nuclear accident dosimeters in the event of an accident has a solid foundation based on many experimental results and comparisons. The entire process, from receiving the activated NADs to collecting and storing them after counting was executed successfully in a field based operation. Under normal conditions at LLNL, detectors are ready and available 24/7 to perform the necessary measurement of nuclear accident components. Likewise LLNL maintains processing laboratories that are separated from the areas where measurements occur, but contained within the same facility for easy movement from processing area to measurement area. In the event of a loss of LLNL permanent facilities, the Caliban and previous Silene exercises have demonstrated that LLNL can establish field operations that will very good nuclear accident dosimetry results. There are still several aspects of LLNL's nuclear accident dosimetry program that have not been tested or confirmed. For instance, LLNL's method for using of biological samples (blood and hair) has not been verified since the method was first developed in the 1980's. Because LLNL and the other DOE participants were limited in what they were allowed to do at the Caliban and Silene exercises and testing of various elements of the nuclear accident dosimetry programs cannot always be performed as guests at other sites, it has become evident that DOE needs its own capability to test nuclear accident dosimeters. Angular dependence determination and correction factors for NADs desperately need testing as well as more evaluation regarding the correct determination of gamma doses. It will be critical to properly design any testing facility so that the necessary experiments can be performed by DOE laboratories as well as guest laboratories. Alternate methods of dose assessment such as using various metals commonly found in pockets and clothing have yet to be evaluated. The DOE is planning to utilize the Godiva or Flattop reactor for testing nuclear accident dosimeters. LLNL has been assigned the primary operational authority for such testing. Proper testing of nuclear accident dosimeters will require highly specific characterization of the pulse fields. Just as important as the characterization of the pulsed fields will be the design of facilities used to process the NADs. Appropriate facilities will be needed to allow for early access to dosimeters to test and develop quick sorting techniques. These facilities will need appropriate laboratory preparation space and an area for measurements. Finally, such a facility will allow greater numbers of LLNL and DOE laboratory personnel to train on the processing and interpretation of nuclear accident dosimeters and results. Until this facility is fully operational for test purposes, DOE laboratories may need to continue periodic testing as guests of other reactor facilities such as Silene and Caliban