690 research outputs found
J. D. Brannan letter to Warren G. Harding, January 24, 1921
No full textIn this letter dated January 24, 1921 (the author mistakenly writes 1920), J. D. Brannan at Harvard University Law School to President-elect Warren G. Harding in regards to his choices for cabinet appointments. Brannan recommends Senator Elihu Root for Secretary of State, Charles Evans Hughes for Attorney General, Senator John W. Weeks for Secretary of the Treasury or Secretary of the Navy, and General Leonard Wood for Secretary of War, and includes qualifications for each. After discussing tensions among the government and organized labor leaders, he does not specify an appointment for Secretary of Labor, but includes Herbert Hoover as a qualified candidate.
This letter is part of the Warren G. Harding Papers (MSS 345). This collection includes correspondence, business records, and other materials documenting Harding’s business career as owner and editor-in-chief of The Daily Marion Star, as well as the various stages of his political career. A significant portion of the collection, and what’s available on Ohio Memory, highlights his 1920 presidential campaign, spanning just before publicly announcing his candidacy to handily defeating Ohio Governor James M. Cox in the election. Correspondents include both Ohio and national businessmen, political figures, and ordinary citizens writing with questions, support, congratulatory notes, and campaign advice. Some of the most interesting insights into the tumultuous political climate in the U.S., the extreme factionalism within the Republican Party in Ohio, and Harding’s campaign strategies are described in letters between Harding and his campaign manager, Harry M. Daugherty. Some of the topics addressed include women’s suffrage, Prohibition, the League of Nations, African American representation and issues, and lingering peace negotiations following World War I
Nanostructured biointerfaces created from carbon nanotube patterned porous silicon films
No full textAbstract not availableCameron J. Shearer, Frances J. Harding, Martin J. Sweetman, Joseph G. Shapter, Nicolas H. Voelcke
3D printed lattices as an activation and expansion platform for T cell therapy
No full textLink to a related website: https://eprints.qut.edu.au/107857/1/107587.pdf, Open Access via UnpaywallAbstract not availableBahman Delalat, Frances Harding, Batjargal Gundsambuu, Elena M. De-Juan-Pardo, Felix M. Wunner, Marie-Luise Wille, Marek Jasieniak, Kristen A.L. Malatesta, Hans J. Griesser, Antonio Simula, Dietmar W. Hutmacher, Nicolas H. Voelcker, Simon C. Barr
Synergistic influence of collagen I and BMP 2 drives osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells: a cell microarray analysis
No full textAbstract not availableSoraya Rasi Ghaemi, Bahman Delalat, Xavier Cetó, Frances J. Harding, Jonathan Tuke, Nicolas H. Voelcke
arrogant ghost
No full textThe prompt was a call for submission (So Fi Zine Issue 10) - new sociological fiction poetry and art - no set theme.
The created work is a short poem / poetic + spoken word piece on the often false narratives and conclusions portrait and street photography captures and communicates by way of the skill in framing and the assumptions, biases and ultimate aims of the photographer.
In my work and teaching I use poetry and spoken word to communicate ideas, ideals and theories in a “more approachable, powerful, emotionally poignant and accurate [manner] than traditional prose [allows]” (Faulkner, 2019, xi). I piece together my philosophies and the philosophies of others in innovative and creative ways, maintain high-end academic rigor. It has become a major part of my teaching delivery method. I do what Norman Denzin once wrote, “the poet makes the world visible in new and different ways” (Denzin, 2013, p86). And I can prompt critical and vigorous debate and discussion on any topic without asking one single question.
The work was reviewed and accepted by So Fi Zine’s founder / editor Ashleigh Watson (UNSW) on 12th November 2021 and was published on 23rd February 2022.
So Fi Zine is an indie publication for sociological fiction, poetry, and visual art with eleven editions published so far - the 12th (which I also have work accepted) is currently - at the time of writing - being produced and will be published before the end of 2022.
So Fi Zine’s website receives around 4.5K views every 6 months.Full Tex
dehli to dehradun
No full textThe prompt was a call for submission (So Fi Zine Issue 10) - new sociological fiction poetry and art - no set theme.
The created work is a single photograph.
With the same focus as the associated text (arrogant ghost). A statement on the often false narratives and conclusions portrait and street photography captures and communicates by way of the skill in framing and the assumptions, biases and ultimate aims of the photographer.
In my work and teaching I use photography, graphic design, printmaking, art and arts-based methods to communicate without language. Without the constraint caused by its abstraction and subsequent reduction. To go beyond the ‘deception of symbols‘ (Watts, 1972). And show others a concrete reality for which I have – and there are – no words.
In doing so I open up - and free up - the thinking of viewers, readers and students. I give them new ways to link their thinking and to also push that thinking further. I also use these types of methods to break down the substantial barriers created for students who are using English as a second language. So they don’t lose heart when they cannot find the words.
The work was reviewed and accepted by So Fi Zine’s founder / editor Ashleigh Watson (UNSW) on 12th November 2021 and was published on 23rd February 2022.
So Fi Zine is an indie publication for sociological fiction, poetry, and visual art with eleven editions published so far - the 12th (which I also have work accepted) is currently - at the time of writing - being produced and will be published before the end of 2022.
So Fi Zine’s website receives around 4.5K views every 6 months.Full Tex
Exile
No full textThe prompt / research question was to respond to Sujatha Fernandes's article, 'The evisceration of storytelling'. Oxford University Press, June 19, 2018. The publication is focussed on the fields of sociology, sociological fiction, poetry, and visual art. I used a poetic inquiry method to build on Fernandes's article and in particular make a statement about technology and social media.
The created work is poem / poetic + spoken word piece but with referenced information and quotes embedded throughout. I have been researching and working on ways to make topics and content and theories and communication “more approachable, powerful, emotionally poignant and accurate than traditional prose” (Faulkner, 2019, xi). I can piece together my philosophies and the philosophies of others in innovative and creative ways and still maintain high-end academic rigor. It has become a way for me to produce work and make statements and also over time and with practice become a major part of my delivery method in higher education courses. Norman Denzin once wrote, “the poet makes the world visible in new and different ways” (Denzin, 2013, p86). And my students have been showing up extremely engaged – routinely – week after week – for what he is talking about.
The work was submitted as part of a call for submissions for So Fi Zine Edition #9 and reviewed and accepted by So Fi Zine’s founder / editor Ashleigh Watson (UNSW) on 20th May 2021. So Fi Zine is an indie publication for sociological fiction, poetry, and visual art with nine editions published so far - the 10th is currently under review. So Fi Zine’s website receives around 4.5K views every 6 months.Full Tex
emergent
No full textThe prompt was a lecture I was to deliver on the topic of power. And subsequently a call for submission (So Fi Zine Issue 12) - an indie publication for sociological fiction, poetry, and visual art.
The created work arose from repeatedly finding the same word - or versions of it - emerge - emergent - emerging - in the lecture’s reading and reference materials.
The created work is a piece of visual art. Letraset on concrete.
With the same focus as the associated text (emerge). A statement on power, agency, and true wisdom.
In my work and teaching I use photography, graphic design, printmaking, art and arts-based methods to communicate without language. Without the constraint caused by its abstraction and subsequent reduction. To go beyond the ‘deception of symbols‘ (Watts, 1972). And show others a concrete reality for which I have – and there are – no words.
In doing so I open up - and free up - the thinking of viewers, readers and students. I give them new ways to link their thinking and to also push that thinking further. I also use these types of methods to break down the substantial barriers created for students who are using English as a second language. So they don’t lose heart when they cannot find the words.
I also use the creation of visual imagery as a stimulus for ideas and as part of my writing process.
So Fi Zine is an indie publication for sociological fiction, poetry, and visual art with eleven editions published so far - the 12th (which I also have work accepted) is currently - at the time of writing - being produced and will be published before the end of 2022.
So Fi Zine’s website receives around 4.5K views every 6 months.Full Tex
emerge
No full textThe prompt was a lecture I was to deliver on the topic of power. And subsequently a call for submission (So Fi Zine Issue 12) - an indie publication for sociological fiction, poetry, and visual art.
The created work arose from repeatedly finding the same word - or versions of it - emerge - emergent - emerging - in the lecture’s reading and reference materials.
The work is a short poem / poetic + spoken word piece. A early draft of it formed part of the lecture and a refined and completed text-based version was subsequently published in So Fi Zine’s Issue 11.
It is a statement on power, agency, and true wisdom.
In my work and teaching I use poetry and spoken word to communicate ideas, ideals and theories in a “more approachable, powerful, emotionally poignant and accurate [manner] than traditional prose [allows]” (Faulkner, 2019, xi). I piece together my philosophies and the philosophies of others in innovative and creative ways, maintain high-end academic rigor. It has become a major part of my teaching delivery method. I do what Norman Denzin once wrote, “the poet makes the world visible in new and different ways” (Denzin, 2013, p86). And I can prompt critical and vigorous debate and discussion on any topic by way of this technique.
The work was reviewed and accepted by So Fi Zine’s founder / editor Ashleigh Watson (UNSW) on 17th October 2022 and was published on 10th December 2022.
So Fi Zine is an indie publication for sociological fiction, poetry, and visual art with eleven editions published so far - the 12th (which I also have work accepted) is currently - at the time of writing - being produced and will be published before the end of 2022.
So Fi Zine’s website receives around 4.5K views every 6 months.Full Tex
Quality of life and wellbeing among HIV outpatients in East Africa: a multicentre observational study.
No full textBACKGROUND: Global health investment has reduced HIV mortality and transmission. However, little is known of patient-reported outcomes alongside ART rollout. This study aimed to measure wellbeing using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) among outpatients at PEPFAR-funded facilities. METHODS: In a multicentre 2 country cross-sectional study, adults attending 12 facilities in Kenya and Uganda gave self-reported data on quality of life (physical and mental wellbeing dimensions), functional and a measure of multidimensional problems (physical, psychological, social and spiritual). RESULTS: Among the 1,337 participants, multidimensional problems were more common in psychological, spiritual and social domains than in physical. In multivariable analysis using GEE to adjust for facility effect, the mental health subscale of quality of life was lower for people with limited functional status (B = -5.27, 95% CI -5.99, 1. -4.56 p < 0.001) and higher for wealthier people (B = 0.91, 95% CI 0.48, 1.33, p < 0.001). The physical health subscale of quality of life was lower for those with limited functional status (B = -8.58, 95% CI -9.46 to -7.70, p < 0.001) and those who had a caregiver present (B = -1.97, 95% CI -3.72 to -0.23, p = 0.027), higher for wealthier people (B = 1.14, 95% CI 0.65, 1.64, p < 0.001), and positively associated with CD4 count (B = 1.61, 95% CI 1.08-2.14, p < 0.001). Multidimensional problems were more burdensome for people with limited functional status (B = -2.06, 95% CI -2.46 to -1.66, p < 0.001), and less burdensome with more education (B = 0.63, 95% CI 0.25-1.00, p = 0.001) or ART use (B = 0.94, 95% CI 0.34-1.53, p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS: Multidimensional problems are highly prevalent, and worse with declining function. Importantly, ART use does not appear to be protective for self-reported physical and mental dimensions of quality of life. Assessment and management of self-reported wellbeing must form part of HIV care and treatment services to ensure maximum benefit from ART investment
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