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“Yoku Taberu Constructions” and “Yoku Taberu Effect”: Examination of Ga/O Alternation in Regular Transitive Verb Sentences
Get PDFThe ga/o alternation is a well-known phenomenon in Japanese linguistics, traditionally associated with stative predicates such as potential, desiderative, hosii ‘want,’ suki ‘fond,’ and wakaru ‘understand.’ This paper goes beyond the established understanding by demonstrating the feasibility of the ga/o alternation in regular transitive verb constructions, which we term "yoku taberu constructions." We coin the term "yoku taberu effect" to describe the process enabling this alternation. It is claimed that the yoku taberu effect can be attained by enhancing the stativity of the sentence, such as imbuing a habitual nature. This enhancement is facilitated through adverbial phrases or additional elements, such as those pertaining to frequency, quantity, or comparison. Moreover, we demonstrate that there are cases where the alternation with ga (the exhaustive listing ga) is possible even for particles other than the accusative o when the yoku taberu effect is attained
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In With the One-Step, Out With the Circuit Split: Post-Bruen Analysis of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(4)
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Implementing an Evidenced-Based Quality Improvement Project to Standardize Foot Screening in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
Get PDFIntroduction: In the United States, over 37 million adults have type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), with 23% of them unaware of their condition. Diabetes contributes to significant health complications, including over 270,000 deaths, 16 million emergency visits, and 7.8 million hospitalizations annually. Individuals with T2DM are prone to peripheral arterial disease and neuropathy; approximately 25% of people with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer during their lifetime, leading to significant medical expenses, lost productivity, and reduced quality of life. Regular screening and education can prevent up to 85% of diabetes-related amputations. Evidenced- based practice guidelines recommend integrating a process for standardized foot screening in primary care.
Purpose: The purpose of this project was to standardize foot screening for patients with T2DM within a comprehensive primary care clinic.
Methods: This quality improvement project standardized foot screening using the Inlow's 60-Second Diabetic Foot Screen, a validated, rapid screening tool created for primary care that includes use of the 10-g monofilament test and key risk stratification scoring. Utilizing the Plan-Study-Do-Act model, an educational in-service during the project kick-off provided an opportunity for clinicians and staff to practice using the Inlow’s Screen. The healthcare team involved in integrating the standardized screening in practice included four family medicine physicians, two nurse practitioners, one licensed practical nurse, nine medical assistants, the office manager, and several nonclinical office specialists.
Results: Pre-implantation data was collected from primary care visits to evaluate the percent of patients with T2DM who received an annual foot exam within the four weeks prior to the project; the data revealed 49.8% of patients with T2DM (n=287) received a foot exam utilizing a monofilament tool. Following project implementation, 55% of adults with T2DM seen in the office (n=209) had a completed comprehensive foot exam. Based on scores from the Inlow's 60-Second Diabetic Foot Screen, three patient referrals were placed for specialist evaluation of their DFU risks.
Implications for Practice: Implementation of an evidenced-based, standardized foot screening in primary care can result in an increase of completed foot exams for individuals with T2DM. Leadership buy-in and team collaboration is needed to create an environment that supports practice change.No embarg
The Need to Feed: Differences in the Behavior of Black-Handed Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi) Non-Lactating Females Versus a Lactating Female
Get PDFPrimates have varying needs based on their life histories causing different members of the species to have different activity budgets. Lactating females require a higher nutritional intake to sustain lactation resulting in increased feeding. In the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica, the activity budgets of three adult female black-handed spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) were calculated to test the behavior of one lactating female (LF) and two non-lactating females (NLF). I hypothesized that LF will feed (feed, not moving and feed, moving) more than NLF to support lactation. A further prediction was that LF will spend less time with the other behaviors (rest; groom; and move, not feeding) than NLF. To record behavior, instantaneous focal sampling for three 10-minute sessions (one session per subject) was utilized with the behavior of one subject recorded at 30-second intervals for 10 continuous minutes. The following behaviors were evaluated: feed, not moving; feed, moving; rest; groom; and move, not feeding. The results found that the mean activity budget of NLF was: 65% rest; 25% move, not feeding; and 10% groom. Meanwhile, the activity budget for LF was: 30% rest; 40% move, not feeding; and 15% feed, not moving. For the remaining 15%, LF was out of sight and behavior could not be recorded. Thus, the first hypothesis is supported because LF fed more than NLF. However, the second prediction is partially supported because while LF groomed and rested less, LF moved more than NLF. The findings suggest that Ateles geoffroyi LF feed more to sustain lactation, but also move more which is likely due to foraging because of increased nutritional intake for lactation. Further studies would benefit from increased sample size, trial amount, and observational time since behaviors were only observed for 30 minutes with a limited number of individuals. Ultimately, the research demonstrates that members of the same sex within a species have varying behaviors, thus dividing their time differently based on needs, including maternal responsibilities.The Douglas and Ethel-Marie D'Luzansky LeVasseur Travel AwardAcademic Major: AnthropologyAcademic Major: Psycholog