597 research outputs found
Aspects of ancient institutions and geography : studies in honor of Richard J. A. Talbert /
No full text"In Aspects of Ancient Institutions and Geography, colleagues and students honor Richard J.A. Talbert for his numerous contributions and influence on the fields of ancient history, political and social science, as well as cartography and geography. This collection of original and useful examinations is focused around the core theme of Talbert's work--how ancient individuals and groups organized their world, through their institutions and geography. The first half of the book considers institutional history in chapters on such diverse topics as the Roman Senate, Roman provincial politics and administration, healing springs, gladiators, and soldiers. Chapters on the geography of Thucydides and Alexander III, imperial geography, tracking letters and using sundials round out the second half of the book"--Provided by publisher.Includes bibliographical references and index.Chaps and maps : reflections on a career with institutional and cartographic history / Lee L. Brice and Danielle Slootjes -- Cumulative bibliography of works by Richard Talbert / Tom Elliott -- Plutarchan prosopography : the cursus honorum / Philip A. Stadter -- The Lex iulia de senatu habendo : a view from the 1930s / Jonathan Scott Perry -- Tacitus on trial(s) / Leanne Bablitz -- Curial communique : memory, propaganda, and the Roman Senate house / Sarah E. Bond -- Second chance for valor : restoration of order after mutinies and indiscipline / Lee L. Brice -- Training gladiators : life in the Ludus / Garrett G. Fagan -- Statuenverehrungen als Zeugnis fur den Einfluss Romischer Amtstrager im Leben in einer Provinz / Werner Eck -- Dio Chrysostom as a local politician : a critical reappraisal / Christopher J. Fuhrmann -- Late antique administrative structures : on the meaning of dioceses and their borders in the fourth century AD / Danielle Slootjes -- The geography of Thucydides / Cheryl L. Golden -- An Anatolian itinerary, 334-333 BC / Fred S. Naiden -- Visualizing empire in imperial Rome / Mary T. Boatwright -- The provinces and worldview of Velleius Paterculus / Brian Turner -- Litterae datae blandone : a letter in search of a posting address / Jerzy Linderski -- Using sundials / George W. Houston -- The healing springs of Latium and Etruria / John F. Donahue -- The shaping hand of the environment : three phases of development in classical antiquity / Michael Maas."In Aspects of Ancient Institutions and Geography, colleagues and students honor Richard J.A. Talbert for his numerous contributions and influence on the fields of ancient history, political and social science, as well as cartography and geography. This collection of original and useful examinations is focused around the core theme of Talbert's work--how ancient individuals and groups organized their world, through their institutions and geography. The first half of the book considers institutional history in chapters on such diverse topics as the Roman Senate, Roman provincial politics and administration, healing springs, gladiators, and soldiers. Chapters on the geography of Thucydides and Alexander III, imperial geography, tracking letters and using sundials round out the second half of the book"--Provided by publisher
A dynamic reading of the Holy Spirit in Luke-Acts.
No full textThis study examines the Holy Spirit in Luke-Acts through a new perspective: 'dynamic biblical narrative criticism'. Chapter I briefly surveys the past and present issues in the study of the Holy Spirit in Luke and Acts by focusing on three representative scholars: J. D. G. Dunn; R-P. Menzies; M. M. B. - Turner, while noting that their research (including that of other influential scholars) was almost always undertaken by 'historical critical methods', especially 'redaction criticism’. Then I set out my methodology and procedure for the present work. Chapter 2 provides the literary repertoire of the Lukan Holy Spirit by examining the use of ruach or pneuma in the Jewish Bible and concludes that the divine Spirit in the extra text is always characterized as God's own Spirit, revealing his will/purpose by representing his power, activity and presence through his human agents. Chapters 3, 4 and 5 explore the Holy Spirit in Luke-Acts as dynamic biblical narrative. Chapter 3 discusses the relationship between the narrator’s point of view and the Spirit and notes especially that this point of View focuses not only on God and Jesus, but also on the Holy Spirit. References to the Holy Spirit are used to suggest narrative reliability: both the Lukan narrator and reliable characters are positively associated with the 'divine frame of reference', particularly with the Holy Spirit. Chapters 4 and 5 elucidate the Holy Spirit as a literary character through narrative theories of 'character' and 'characterization'. So Chapter 4 analyses the Spirit ill terms of 'character-presentation' and concludes that the Holy Spirit is characterized as God's promised Holy Spirit giving God's power and insight for his ongoing plan to God's human agents and his people in general as anticipated in the literary repertoire. At the same time, however, the Spirit is also characterized in close relation to (the risen) Jesus the Messiah and Lord, and after Jesus’ ascension the Spirit is almost always presented in contexts in which Jesus' witnesses are said to bear witness to the risen Jesus, not only to Jews, but also to Gentiles. Chapter 5 further explores the characterization of the Holy Spirit ill terms of the narrative function of the Spirit in relation to the causal aspect of the plot. It is argued that the major narrative function of the Holy Spirit is to empower and guide individual characters as God's human agents and Jesus' witnesses to seek and save God's people in accordance with the plan of God, while the Spirit also functions as verifying group characters as incorporated into God's people and is employed in relation to the life- situations of believers in settled communities by granting them charismatic gifts or comforting and encouraging them or initiating forms of patriarchal leadership. Chapter 6 summarizes the conclusions of the earlier chapters and briefly draws out implications of the results. of this study: (1) the theological significance of the Lukan presentation of the Holy Spirit and (2) the relationship of the Holy Spirit to (a) the narrator or implied author, (b) the text and (c) the implied reader of Luke-Acts, with final remarks about the legitimacy of Lukan ideology, the power of modem readers and my reading
Periscope. Wiring and Re-swaging a Gold Plate.
No full textEditors: Aug. 1859-July 1865, J. D. White, J. H. McQuillen, G. J. Ziegler.--Aug. 1865-Dec. 1871, J. H. McQuillen, G. J. Ziegler.--Jan. 1872-May 1891, J. W. White.--July 1891-Apr. 1930, E. C. Kirk (with L. P. Anthony, Dec. 1917-Apr. 1930).--May 1930-Dec. 1936, L. P. Anthony.Vols. 1-13 are called "new series."Merged in Jan. 1937 with: Journal of the American Dental Association, ISSN 1048-6364, to form: Journal of the American Dental Association and dental cosmos, ISSN 0375-8451
A phenomenological case study to describe the ageism-induced anxiety of job seekers aged 50–83.
No full textAge discrimination is a significant issue facing the workforce today. Many older job seekers find themselves in a predicament as they experience ageism-induced anxiety while seeking new employment. This phenomenological case study investigated the anxiety experienced by job seekers aged 50–83 during the job search process, thereby informing the hiring decision-makers of the lived experiences of job seekers aged 50–83 as they seek new employment. This study is important because age discrimination runs rampant throughout the recruitment process. Age discrimination is on the rise as the baby boomers age out of the workplace (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018). Ageism adversely affects older job candidates as they pursue new job prospects (Veldon, 2013). Job seekers aged 50–83 explained feeling disheartened, overwhelmed, defenseless, dejected, self-doubting, economically insecure, emotional, physically-ill, lost, depressed, hopeless, defeated, despondent, rejected, and desperate. These job-seeker emotions were consistent across race, employment industries, ethnicities, sex, social classes, sexual orientation, age groups, education levels, employment levels, geographical regions, job search durations, income levels, and similar categories. The phenomenological case study was the best qualitative research design to gather information about the cumulative and growing life experiences of oppressed and vulnerable job seekers aged 50–83. A diverse set of participants' responses based on structured, semi-structured, and unstructured interview questions supported the research. The researcher asked questions that solicited detailed descriptions from each participant. A thorough literature review identified relevant information from prior case studies. This study leveraged purposive criteria-based sampling and snowball sampling to collect data, make changes as needed, and deepen the study of the cases. The researcher collected data via one-on-one video interviews, online questionnaires, video focus groups, telephone follow-up calls, and email follow-ups as needed. The data collection protocols utilized interviews, document reviews, and artifacts, including job search boards, job search aggregators, and company career search websites
A phenomenological case study to describe the ageism-induced anxiety of job seekers aged 50–83.
No full textAge discrimination is a significant issue facing the workforce today. Many older job seekers find themselves in a predicament as they experience ageism-induced anxiety while seeking new employment. This phenomenological case study investigated the anxiety experienced by job seekers aged 50–83 during the job search process, thereby informing the hiring decision-makers of the lived experiences of job seekers aged 50–83 as they seek new employment. This study is important because age discrimination runs rampant throughout the recruitment process. Age discrimination is on the rise as the baby boomers age out of the workplace (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018). Ageism adversely affects older job candidates as they pursue new job prospects (Veldon, 2013). Job seekers aged 50–83 explained feeling disheartened, overwhelmed, defenseless, dejected, self-doubting, economically insecure, emotional, physically-ill, lost, depressed, hopeless, defeated, despondent, rejected, and desperate. These job-seeker emotions were consistent across race, employment industries, ethnicities, sex, social classes, sexual orientation, age groups, education levels, employment levels, geographical regions, job search durations, income levels, and similar categories. The phenomenological case study was the best qualitative research design to gather information about the cumulative and growing life experiences of oppressed and vulnerable job seekers aged 50–83. A diverse set of participants’ responses based on structured, semi-structured, and unstructured interview questions supported the research. The researcher asked questions that solicited detailed descriptions from each participant. A thorough literature review identified relevant information from prior case studies. This study leveraged purposive criteria-based sampling and snowball sampling to collect data, make changes as needed, and deepen the study of the cases. The researcher collected data via one-on-one video interviews, online questionnaires, video focus groups, telephone follow-up calls, and email follow-ups as needed. The data collection protocols utilized interviews, document reviews, and artifacts, including job search boards, job search aggregators, and company career search websites
The lived experiences of six superintendents who successfully implemented one-to-one technology : a case study.
No full textThe purpose of this multiple descriptive case study was to describe and explain the perceptions and lived experiences of superintendents who have crafted and supported 1:1 technology initiatives for public school students in the state of Texas. Although technology integration has become more prevalent in school districts across Texas and the United States, the rationale and experiences when choosing 1:1 technology integration has not been well documented and public schools are still widely varied on their access and support of the individual use of electronic devices. The influence of technology on the motivation and engagement of students from the perspective of a superintendent holds a pronounced position in the decision-making process of school district leaders who value student achievement. Participants in this study include six superintendents from school districts in Texas that have adopted a 1:1 technology initiative for their school districts. Using the Yin (2014) case study methodology, the phenomenon of implementing and supporting a 1:1 technology initiative in a school district was studied through semi-structured interviews, archival data, and questionnaires of six superintendents. Their lived experiences were recorded, coded, and analyzed using constant comparison analysis, cross-case analysis, and axial coding. The data from the interviews, questionnaires, and artifacts supported the findings through a saturation of data. A detailed investigation of the six cases was conducted through a three-part framework. The three parts of the framework are (a) impact on students, (b) impact on teachers, and (c) fiscal responsibility. From the analysis of the data, nine themes emerged utilizing the three-part framework. These nine themes were reoccurring for the six superintendents who have successfully implemented a 1:1 technology initiative in their school district
The lived experiences of six superintendents who successfully implemented one-to-one technology : a case study.
No full textThe purpose of this multiple descriptive case study was to describe and explain the perceptions and lived experiences of superintendents who have crafted and supported 1:1 technology initiatives for public school students in the state of Texas. Although technology integration has become more prevalent in school districts across Texas and the United States, the rationale and experiences when choosing 1:1 technology integration has not been well documented and public schools are still widely varied on their access and support of the individual use of electronic devices. The influence of technology on the motivation and engagement of students from the perspective of a superintendent holds a pronounced position in the decision-making process of school district leaders who value student achievement. Participants in this study include six superintendents from school districts in Texas that have adopted a 1:1 technology initiative for their school districts. Using the Yin (2014) case study methodology, the phenomenon of implementing and supporting a 1:1 technology initiative in a school district was studied through semi-structured interviews, archival data, and questionnaires of six superintendents. Their lived experiences were recorded, coded, and analyzed using constant comparison analysis, cross-case analysis, and axial coding. The data from the interviews, questionnaires, and artifacts supported the findings through a saturation of data. A detailed investigation of the six cases was conducted through a three-part framework. The three parts of the framework are (a) impact on students, (b) impact on teachers, and (c) fiscal responsibility. From the analysis of the data, nine themes emerged utilizing the three-part framework. These nine themes were reoccurring for the six superintendents who have successfully implemented a 1:1 technology initiative in their school district
UT-PACT : A Case Study to Explore Participants’ Impact of a Baccalaureate/MD Program
No full textThe University of Texas Partnership in Advancing Clinical Transition (UT-PACT) was an initiative with the goal of facilitating a better integration of undergraduate and professional skills studies in preparation of students for careers as physicians with reduced student indebtedness, timely entrance into the medical workforce, and professional identity formation of being a servant leader. The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (UTSW) were the partnering institutions forming the UT-PACT program. This accelerated program focused on training that leads to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in just seven years, rather than the traditional eight years. Because both institutions are relatively close to one another, the UT-PACT leadership of both campuses fostered a highly interactive program, introducing clinical skills training at the end of the first year of the program and early professional identity formation throughout the entire program. Students transitioned to the medical school in their fourth year of the program after graduating from UT Dallas with a BA in Biology. Unfortunately, due to high turnover at the UT Systems’ uppermost level and budget cuts, the UT-PACT program admitted its last Cohort in the Fall of 2016. That class graduated from UT Dallas in the Spring of 2019. They began their medical school journey at UT Southwestern debt-free in August of 2019, just as the six cohorts before them. Due to the timing of the cancelation of this program, there is no evidence as of yet that attests to the success of the UT-PACT program. In this study, I utilized an a priori theoretical framework that seeks to determine the effectiveness of the UT-PACT program as described by its participants from two graduating Cohorts. The findings shed light on whether more partnerships are needed to produce doctors at a faster pace, with less debt, and more skills. This study provided a voice to those who have participated in the UT-PACT program as to their perception of whether the program helped advance their career as a physician or not
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A clinical and laboratory evaluation of the efficacy of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors in sepsis
No full textBackground: Sepsis is a disorder of infection and immune system dysregulation that can progress to the serious clinical sequelae of severe sepsis and septic shock, both of which are associated with a high mortality rate. Current therapies for severe sepsis address mainly symptomatic control and more therapies addressing the underlying immunopathology are needed. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, commonly referred to as statins, are cholesterol lowering medications that also possess broad immunomodulatory properties that may be of benefit for the treatment of sepsis. This thesis work examined outcomes in patients with proven sepsis who were taking statins and evaluated if the efficacy of statins in sepsis is mediated by a direct antimicrobial effect. Methods: The in vitro antimicrobial activity of statins was evaluated by determining the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of fluvastatin and pravastatin against clinical isolates of E. cloacae, E. coli, K. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa, and methicillin-resistant S. aureus. The in vitro pharmacodynamics of statins alone and in combination with selected antimicrobials were determined by time-kill methodology. The clinical efficacy of statins in sepsis was evaluated in a retrospective cohort study at University Hospital, San Antonio, TX. Patients were identified by International Classification of Diseases 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) codes. Patients were designated into two cohorts, a statin cohort and a no statin cohort, based upon whether the patient had taken a statin prior to hospital admission. Patient information, including demographics, vital signs and laboratory values were gathered from the electronic medical record system at University Hospital. The primary endpoint of the study was the incidence of severe sepsis, as defined by accepted national critical care guidelines. Secondary endpoints were in-hospital mortality and the incidence of each of five organ dysfunction categories (cardiovascular, renal, pulmonary, hematologic and metabolic). Results: In vitro testing determined that fluvastatin and pravastatin do not possess any intrinsic antimicrobial activity, nor do they augment the activity of other antimicrobials in a synergistic or antagonistic fashion. In the clinical study, 16 patients were identified as taking statins, 37 were assigned to the no statin cohort. With regards to the primary endpoint, the incidence of severe sepsis was 30% lower in the statin cohort (56% vs. 86%, p<0.02). In-hospital mortality did not differ between the cohorts (38% vs 49%, p=0.33). The incidence of cardiovascular dysfunction, defined as hypotension requiring the use of vasopressors, was significantly lower in the statin cohort (36% vs. 73%, p<0.02). No differences were seen in any other organ dysfunction category. Conclusions: The efficacy of statins in sepsis cannot be attributed to any direct antimicrobial activity. Statins appear to be efficacious in preventing severe sepsis in patients with sepsis. The efficacy of statins in sepsis may be related to prevention of hypotension induced by endothelial and vascular dysfunction. Further study in the form of randomized, placebo controlled trials are needed to further elucidate the role of statins in sepsisPharmaceutical Science
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