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Father Andrew Mullen 1790-1818: a study in early nineteenth century spirituality
No full textThis thesis is laid out in three parts: Part I. The life and death of Andrew Mullen. The life is based, to a large extent, on a long letter to his mother, Catherine Mullen, dated 7 January 1810. The letter gives a definite insight into his spirituality based on his membership of the Archconfraternity of the Blessed Sacrament. There is a hint that he had a premonition of an early death. Part II. The burial of Andrew Mullen and the immediate cult to him This is based on documentary evidence. Part III. Most of this part is a catalogue of testimonies taken from 1993 onwards. Then there is the conclusion on the popular devotion to Andrew Mullen stressing the theological aspect of the subject. In the course of writing the thesis it was decided to separate the documentary evidence from the oral tradition. This was advantageous in developing the thesis, and the documents provided a secure basis for the oral tradition. Two pieces of information were found in March 1997. They are death notices: 2 January 1819, The Leinster Journal and 7 January 1819, The Car low Morning Post. There is a slight discrepancy between the two on the date of his death. Also this discrepancy shows a slight difference from the date of the tombstone
Dispelling the Myths Behind First-author Citation Counts
No full textWe conducted a full-scale evaluative citation analysis study of scholars in the XML research field to explore just how different from each other author rankings resulting from different citation counting methods actually are, and to demonstrate the capability of emerging data and tools on the Web in supporting more realistic citation counting methods. Our results contest some common arguments for the continued
use of first-author citation counts in the evaluation of scholars, such as high correlations between author rankings by first-author citation counts and other citation
counting methods, and high costs of using more realistic citation counting methods that are not well-supported by the ISI databases. It is argued that increasingly available digital full text research papers make it possible for citation analysis studies to go beyond what the ISI databases have directly supported and to employ more
sophisticated methods
Acoustic scattering from an infinitely long cylindrical shell with an internal mass attached by multiple axisymmetrically distributed stiffeners
No full textA thin infinitely long elastic shell is stiffened by J in number identical lengthwise ribs distributed uniformly around the circumference and joined to a rod in the center. The 2D model of the substructure is a rigid central mass supported by J axisymmetrically placed linear springs. The response of the shell-spring-mass system is quite different from a fluid filled shell or that of a solid cylinder due to the discrete number of contact points which couple the displacement of the shell at different locations. Exterior acoustic scattering due to normal plane wave incidence is solved in closed form for arbitrary J. The scattering matrix associated with the normal mode solution displays a simple structure, composed of distinct sub-matrices which decouple the incident and scattered fields into J families. The presence of a springs-mass substructure causes resonances which are shown to be related to the subsonic shell flexural waves, and an approximate analytic expression is derived for the quasi-flexural resonance frequencies. Numerical simulations indicate that the new solution for three or more springs results in a complicated scattering response for plane wave incidence. As the number of springs becomes large enough, the total scattering cross-section is asymptotically zero at low frequencies and slightly increased compared to the empty shell at moderate frequencies due to the added stiffness and mass. It is also observed that the sensitivity to the angle of incidence diminishes as the number of springs is increased. This system can be tuned by selecting the shell thickness, spring stiffness and added mass to yield desired quasi-static effective properties making it a candidate element for graded index sonic crystals
Acoustic scattering from an infinitely long cylindrical shell with an internal mass attached by multiple axisymmetrically distributed stiffeners
No full textA thin infinitely long elastic shell is stiffened by J in number identical lengthwise ribs distributed uniformly around the circumference and joined to a rod in the center. The 2D model of the substructure is a rigid central mass supported by J axisymmetrically placed linear springs. The response of the shellspring-mass system is quite different from a fluid filled shell or that of a solid cylinder due to the discrete number of contact points which couple the displacement of the shell at different locations. Exterior acoustic scattering due to normal plane wave incidence is solved in closed form for arbitrary J. The scattering matrix associated with the normal mode solution displays a simple structure, composed of distinct sub-matrices which decouple the incident and scattered fields into J families. The presence of a springs-mass substructure causes resonances which are shown to be related to the subsonic shell flexural waves, and an approximate analytic expression is derived for the quasi-flexural resonance frequencies. Numerical simulations indicate that the new solution for J ≥ 3 springs results in a complicated scattering response for plane wave incidence. As the number of springs becomes large enough, the total scattering cross-section is asymptotically zero at low frequencies and slightly increased compared to the empty shell at moderate frequencies due to the added stiffness and mass. It is also observed that the sensitivity to the angle of incidence diminishes as the number of springs is increased. This system can be tuned by selecting the shell thickness, spring stiffness and added mass to yield desired quasi-static effective properties making it a candidate element for graded index sonic crystals.Peer reviewed"Received 9 October 2013, Revised 18 July 2014, Accepted 24 October 2014, Available online 25 November 2014."--Publisher's website
Long-run cooperation
No full textData repository for "Resilient cooperators stabilize long-run cooperation in the finitely repeated Prisoner’s Dilemma" by Andrew Mao, Lili Dworkin, Siddharth Suri, and Duncan J. Watt
Nature's concert, Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital, 1990, detail 3 of 4
No full textDetail 3 of 4 of Nature's concert, Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital, 1990; 5901 East 7th Street (at Bellflower Boulevard), corridor between buildings 122 and 128. A playful, surreal assortment of characters perform on an imaginary backstage set. 8' x 143 1/2' by Steve Shloss, Madoka Takada, Soo Shin, Kamran Assadi, Paul Denny, Andrew Wilson, Jim Woodard, Evan Grekowicz, Arthur Williams and Jen Grey. Sponsored by California State University, Long Beach - VA Joint Institute -- Dunitz, Street gallery, p. 264, #54 C
The cost-effectiveness of left ventricular assist devices in end stage heart failure
No full textWith a limited supply of donor hearts, individuals with end-stage heart failure have been offered hope through the use of mechanical devices. Left ventricular-assist devices (LVADs) are a technology designed to work in parallel with the heart but have yet to see widespread use since uncertainty remains as to the cost–effectiveness of this evolving new technology. We have systematically reviewed evidence of cost–effectiveness for LVADs in the bridge-to-transplant and long-term chronic support indications. A total of 18 studies reporting costs were identified. Of these, only four studies reported results in cost–effectiveness terms; two in cost per life-year saved and two in cost per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY). The majority of the other studies were simple cost summations (cost per day or incremental cost) without consideration of efficacy. In the bridge-to-transplant indication, a Danish abstract reported a cost per life-year saved of DKK270k (US78,000) and a Canadian study reported a cost per life-year saved of Can86,000). Regarding the long-term chronic support indication, the same Canadian study reported a cost per life-year saved of Can56,000), whereas a US study reported a cost per QALY of 59,000) per QALY, there is arguably stronger evidence to support the cost–effectiveness of LVAD technology for the long-term chronic support indication. However, the methodological quality of the majority of studies was poor, as was their generalizability, raising concerns over the reliability of these figures. With the limited and declining availability of donor hearts for transplantation, it appears that the future of this technology is in its use as long-term chronic support. Further analyses should be undertaken, particularly alongside randomized, controlled trials and utilizing second- and third-generation devices<br/
Astronomy, in five books. By Roger Long, D.D. F.R.S. master of Pembroke Hall in the University of Cambridge [electronic resource].
No full textThe titlepage to vol. 2 bears the imprint: printed for the author. M.DCC.LXIV. Sold by John Deighton; J. F. & C. Rivington, and T. & J. Egerton, London; and J. & J. Fletcher, Oxford, 1785.With a list of subscribers.The text from p.655 written largely by Dunthorn and Wales.Electronic reproduction.English Short Title Catalog,Reproduction of original from Library of Congress
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMEMORATIVE LECTURE with ANDREW YOUNG
No full textThis event is the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture, and is part of a week-long celebration of Dr. King’s life & work. For information on additional events during the week, please scroll down below. Andrew Young
Andrew J. Young heard the call to service as a young man. He has lived his life in response to that call, from his ordination as a minister, to his work on behalf of civil and human rights, to his public service career as a member of Congress, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and Mayor of Atlanta. The Andrew Young Foundation builds on his legacy by developing and nurturing new generations of innovative leaders to tackle this era’s global challenges.
He has shared his life’s work in books including A Way Out of No Way: The Spiritual Memoirs of Andrew Young, An Easy Burden: The Civil Rights Movement and the Transformation of America, and Walk in My Shoes: Conversations between a Civil Rights Legend and his Godson on the Journey Ahead. Ambassador Young has received honorary degrees from more than 100 universities and colleges in the U.S. and abroad. President Jimmy Carter awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and France awarded him the Legion d’Honneur, each representing the highest civilian honor for that particular nation. In 2011 he received an Emmy Lifetime Achievement award, and his portrait became part of the permanent collection of the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. Julian Phillips, guest moderator
Julian is a Purdue alumnus, an Emmy award winning journalist, political analyst & advisor, author, motivational speaker, restauranteur and celebrity chef. He has written two spiritually-based books, and served on many advisory boards over the years; including Purdue University’s College of Liberal Arts and Discovery Park boards. Julian is a three-time Emmy Award winner; recipient of an Edward R. Murrow Award; New York State Broadcasters Award; the New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association Award; and the Purdue College of Liberal Arts Distinguished Alumni Award.
This event is taking place as part of a week-long celebration of events recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Other events will include a day of service food drive benefiting the ACE Campus Food Pantry, an art show in downtown Lafayette and many other events. More information on those events will be announced here as available.
Special opening remarks from Purdue University’s President, Mitch Daniels
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