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The Bill of Rights in Historical and International Perspective:How An 18th Century Document Illuminates Liberty in the 21stCentury
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Nintendo LABO for Serious Gaming
No full textSerious gaming is the practice of using video games, either commercial or specifically designed, for physical rehabilitation. Serious games have emerged in the last decade as a way to increase patient involvement in rehabilitation, increase the likelihood of patients continuing treatment after progress stalls, and generally increasing mental health during treatment [1]. However, the current literature has not kept pace with the evolution of technology and therefore the use of next-generation consoles for serious gaming is underdeveloped. The Nintendo SwitchTM (Nintendo, Kyoto, Japan) console could provide new avenues for serious gaming because of the advanced sensing ability of its controllers (Joy-Cons), and the engaging ways in which the Joy-Cons can be used. Joy-Cons are equipped with acceleration sensors, gyroscopes, and infrared depth sensors, and are capable of near field communication and high-precision vibration.
Nintendo has demonstrated the capabilities of these Joy-Con with its LABOTM product. Nintendo LABO is a DIY kit that allows users to build cardboard mechanisms that house the Joy-Cons, called Toy-Cons [2]. Each LABO kit comes equipped with games that can be played by mapping physical motions of the user to the in-game controls. The goal of this research is to 1) identify candidate Toy-Cons for serious gaming, 2) track joint motion with commercially available software, and 3) biomechanically evaluate joint motion while playing the Toy-Con games. Long-term, this data will be compared to current practices employed by occupational therapists for rehabilitation
Cardboard Kraft Fibers as a Concrete Aggregate
No full textAccording to Princeton University, concrete construction accounts for eight percent of total carbon emissions world wide [1]. To reduce carbon emissions, researchers have been searching for alternative concrete aggregates to reach the industry’s goal of carbon net zero emissions by 2050. Emphasis has been placed on advancements relating to the usage of waste materials, specifically cardboard. The challenge with the implementation of cardboard fibers as a concrete material is maintaining the necessary properties of the concrete. Based on prior research, four rounds of tests were conducted to determine the effects of fly ash, glass fibers, silica fumes, and combinations of the components. To determine a benchmark for results a control mix was tested containing none of the additives. Each mix was tested at 7,14, and 28 days for the density, compressive strength, tensile strength, and flexural strength based on the industry’s standards provided by the American Society for Testing and Materials. These four tests are commonly performed on concrete used in construction and allow for comparison to the industry. Using cardboard as a concrete aggregate is questionable due to unknown long term effects of the material being implemented into construction relating to the public’s safety and welfare. Proper testing and following the national material testing regulations will limit the risk of material failure post implementation and help to address this concern. Likewise, lab testing often poses risk to researchers and lab assistants; to reduce health concerns, proper personal protective equipment, as well as proper testing procedures will be implemented.
[1] “Cement and concrete: The environmental impact - PSCI,” Princeton University. [Online]. https://psci.princeton.edu/tips/2020/11/3/cement-and-concrete-the-environmental-impact
Utilization of 31-P NMR in the Phosphorus Speciation of Aquatic Systems in Northwestern Ohio
Get PDFEutrophication continues to be an issue in the western Lake Erie basin as dissolved phosphorus (DRP) loads have increased since the mid-1990’s. Efforts to mitigate and reduce DRP loads have not produced the intended results. P retained in sediments can buffer DRP concentrations in aquatic systems, particularly if held in unreactive forms. To date, however, little has been done to relate chemical speciation with sorption behavior. This study utilized P-31 NMR spectroscopy to determine the chemical speciation of extractable P from benthic sediments in the Tiffin and Blanchard Rivers. The relationship between chemical form and sorption parameters suggests that organic modification (e.g., monoesters) reduced sorption capacity and equilibrium P concentrations. Better understanding of chemical speciation may ultimately lead to the development of better mitigation strategies and reductions in DRP loads into Lake Erie
Utilizing Evidence-Based Resources for Collaborative Falls Prevention
Get PDFMore than 25% of seniors will fall each year due to modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors. The result is three million emergency department visits and 50 billion dollars in annual healthcare costs.1 Effective falls prevention is complex and needs collaboration from all members of the healthcare team. The best national, state and local strategies individualize patient safety from all sources of harm.2 Multifactorial interventions use health and mobility reviews to reduce the rate of falls and educate older adults.3 The CDC’s Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries (STEADI) and ASCP/NCOA’s Falls Risk Reduction Toolkit are examples of national programs that have provided clinicians with algorithms to identify and mitigate fall risk.1,4 The STEADI initiative started large-scale incorporation of evidenced-based programs in health systems and primary care practices by distributing educational and practice tailored tools.5 The Falls Risk Reduction Toolkit certifies practitioners to use a collaborative approach for comprehensive risk factor assessment.4 The Ohio Department of Health is proactive in protecting the senior population by establishing an Older Adults Falls Prevention Coalition as a subgroup of the Ohio Injury Prevention Partnership (OIPP). Their mission is to reduce falls through awareness, infrastructure, policy and promotion subcommittees. This group provides funding to pilot projects and reassess its State Plan biannually.6,7Evidence-based data drives programmatic assessment for national organizations. The Ohio Department of Health utilizes the State Health Assessment data in partnership with the Older Adults Falls Prevention Coalition to assess and update the subcommittees specific State Plan relating to falls prevention. Pharmacists are readily accessible to patients and play a significant role in identifying risks and recommending safe medication use. Falls are avoidable and the interventions listed above provide a framework to ignite partnerships within our communities. The Ohio Department of Aging endorses local evidence-based falls prevention workshops (Matter of Balance and Stepping On) and pharmacists are able collaborate within these programs. Effective implementation of these programs can be measured by the number, rate and severity of falls in the senior population.3 References upon request