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[Messersmith, G.S.], [Washington]. To [J. Pierrepont] Moffat, [Washington].
No full textEnclosure: See No. 1062. Transmittal note accompanying translation of German memorandum received from American friend living in Europe; author of memorandum not identified but formerly prominent in German press
Examining gender equality and other factors associated with modern contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women in Mozambique: a mixed methods study
No full textBACKGROUND: Gender power differences between males and adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) limit AGYW’s ability to make decisions about sex and relationships and to access sexual and reproductive health services and rights (SRHR). In Mozambique, 46% of AGYW aged 15–19 have a child or were pregnant and 26% report an unmet need for contraception. Pathfinder International’s Impacto Project aims to empower AGYW in Manica and Tete Provinces to exercise their rights to bodily integrity and access contraception and abortion.
METHODS: This mixed methods study explored the multilevel factors that influence gender equality and modern contraceptive use (MCU) among AGYW aged 15–24 in Impacto Project communities. Using previously-collected project baseline data, logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with: 1) MCU among AGYW and 2) measures of gender equality using the Gender Equitable Men (GEM) Scale among AGYW and males aged 18–49. To expand on these findings, we conducted 19 focus group discussions with AGYW and males and 25 key informant interviews with project stakeholders.
RESULTS: MCU was associated with higher education levels and being in a relationship. For rural AGYW, MCU was also associated with having more children, higher contraceptive knowledge, greater wealth, shared or partner-led contraceptive decision-making, and having a moderate or high GEM score. Greater wealth was also associated a high GEM score for men and urban AGYW. A high GEM score was associated with mass media access for all men and urban residence for men who completed secondary school or higher. AGYW, males, and stakeholders elucidated individual-, relationship-, community-, and societal-level factors influencing AGYW MCU, such as relationship status, discussions with family, harmful myths, and SRHR and gender policies. Some positive changes were reported, including growing acceptance of AGYW MCU and improved contraceptive decision-making for AGYW.
RECOMMENDATIONS: SRHR interventions should be adapted to meet AGYW’s needs. Study findings informed programmatic and policy recommendations that can enhance efforts to improve MCU, gender equality, and women’s empowerment for AGYW. Key recommendations include: engaging parents and community members more closely in project activities, training AGYW in negotiation and media literacy, and expanding the reach of the Impacto Project.2026-01-31T00:00:00
Messersmith, G.S., Vienna. To William Phillips, Washington.
No full textMonarchists, encouraged by recent attention, strengthening their organization, but they have no power; when or if restoration comes, it will be by Government action, and Government feels restoration would be mistake at present; falling prestige of Italy because of Abyssinian question may affect position of Prince [Ernst von] Starhemberg, who has close ties with Italy; Major [Emil] Fey, leader of Vienna Heimwehr, strengthened; consolidation of Heimwehr and other private armies into one military organization making little progress; rumored conversations in progress between Rome and Berlin, but no official confirmation; [Franz] von Papen returned from Berlin with nothing but vague propositions to offer Austrian Foreign Office; Austria still opposed to idea of separate agreement with Germany, but further delays in conclusion of Danubian Pacts may force her to negotiate with Germany; Italian Government announced Rome agreement of January 7 between Italy and France regarding Austria remains in effect; news from Germany increases concern; flagrant incidents so numerous no use in reporting separate ones; [Hjalmar] Schacht's recent speech protesting the excesses of no significance for excesses are carried on with knowledge and approval of Government; Schacht making bid for foreign support; speech not carried on German radio and reported on very briefly by German press; list of sentences passed before so-called People's Court in Germany shows there is no safety for high or low and decisions of court such as to make term "justice" a misnomer; [Julius] Streicher made speech in Berlin middle of August which was too much even for some Nazi stomachs; arrest in Czechoslovakia recently of General [Rudolf] Krauss and author [Joseph Franz] Leppa seems connected with contact between Henlein Party and Nazis in Germany; much interest in Olympic Games; Germany considered it a great victory last year when World Baptist Congress was held in Berlin in spite of German persecution of Churches; a great victory when World Criminal Congress was held there recently with distinguished lawyers and jurists from all over the world, even though Germany now a state in which there is no justice; but being host to Olympic Games is greatest victory yet; National Socialism is a movement of the young, chiefly under 30, and to have sportsmen from all over the world gather in Germany, in spite of discriminations and barbarities of the regime, is gratifying to the Party; psychological importance should not be underestimated, and political consequences outweigh athletic importance; although National committees in almost every country are aware that Germany is already violating promises that there will be no discrimination, they are encouraging their national units to participate in Berlin; only Austria has indicated she will not participate; still hopeful U.S. committee will change its attitude; General [Walther von] Reichenau transferred from important post in Berlin to one as division commander in South Germany; Reichenau one of few army officers to join Nazi Party; he had favor of Hitler but was ignored by Army colleagues, who "kicked him upstairs" by a promotion in grade and relegated him to post outside Berlin; indicative of strength of Reichswehr
Underlying qualitative data for: "What went wrong? A qualitative exploration of the determinants of poor antiretroviral therapy adherence and retention in care among pregnant and postpartum women in the Uganda WiseMama randomized controlled trial"
No full textThis dataset is the underlying qualitative data for the paper entitled: "What went wrong? A qualitative exploration of the determinants of poor antiretroviral therapy adherence and retention in care among pregnant and postpartum women in the Uganda WiseMama randomized controlled trial"The United States National Institutes of Health, Institute for Mental Health provided support for this study (NIH/NIMH 1R34MN103075)
ONLINE special article managing central venous access devices in cancer patients: A practice guideline
No full textIn cancer care, central venous access devices (CVADs) are used to safely manage patients undergoing long-term systemic treatment. CVADs are also used to ensure the safe delivery of other agents, biotherapy and supportive therapies. Nursing practice is often driven by policies and procedures that may or may not be evidence-based. Prevention of catheter-related intraluminal thrombosis is essential for quality care. Therefore, there is a need for evidence-based standardized protocols across the system. To address the issue, our group conducted a systematic review of the existing literature, which addressed the following questions:
To prevent catheter-related intraluminal thrombosis and local or systemic catheter-related infection, minimize the need to replace devices, and enhance quality of life of adults with cancer:
Should CVADs be locked with heparin or saline?
What volume and strength of solution should be used to lock CVADs?
How frequently should CVADs be locked or flushed?
What type of catheter should be used?
In patients who require systemic therapy for cancer, what indicators impact the decision to insert a central venous access device (CVAD)
On the shoulders of giants: a meta-review of strategic human resource management
No full textRecent years have witnessed significant growth in the field of strategic HRM. This article summarizes the literature in this field by conducting a meta-review, a review of the reviews that have covered various topics of strategic HRM. In doing so, the authors highlight theoretical frameworks and empirical findings of studies in the field over the past three decades, identify methodological issues and challenges in the previous research, and discuss recent trends in the field of strategic HRM. The author concludes by suggesting some interesting and important directions for future work.
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Report on situation in Germany by unidentified author.
No full text2 copies. Enclosed with No. 1415. Entire military and political machine of Germany rests on person of Hitler; Hitler anxious to make peace; he would like to consolidate Europe into one economic bloc under German leadership; England the one obstacle, withstanding the constant bombings and sending her own bombers nightly to Berlin; morale of German population low; they had believed war would be over by Christmas, but now realize it may last a long time; plans now underway for further conduct of war; Germany will attempt to eliminate Great Britain from Mediterranean; if Gibraltar is seized or Strait controlled by German guns on Spanish owned Tangier and Suez attacked and damaged, British Mediterranean fleet would be bottled up; conquest of Egypt followed by conquest of all North Africa would give Hitler access to raw materials of all kinds;growing pressure of British air attacks on German cities and industrial centers causing concern; limited damage done, but nightly raids have affected morale and working capacity of civilian population; Germany also has problem of maintaining flow of petroleum supplies; greatest obstacle for Germany is winning support and cooperation of conquered peoples; widespread desire of German people to end war and even of Nazi officials to enjoy their prey in peace; no one in Germany starving, but life very difficult, with many necessities unobtainable; increasing air attacks by British with increasing American aid may force Germany to seek early peace in which she will be prepared to make concessions; imperative for America to maintain Great Britain as balance against European bloc under German control
Synthesis and characterization of novel polymer-ceramic nanocomposites: Organoceramics
No full textThis manuscript describes the synthesis and characterization of novel polymer-ceramic nanocomposites (organoceramics) based on various water soluble polymers and calcium aluminate hydrates. Synthesis of these materials involves the aqueous precipitation of the inorganic crystals in the presence of polymer. The presence of polymer during crystallization often leads to changes in particle morphology, and in some cases intercalation.The organoceramics based on poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and \rm CaO{\cdot} Al\sb2O\sb3{\cdot} 10H\sb2O (CAH\sb{10}) were found to exhibit retarded phase transformation kinetics and unique particle morphologies. Intercalation of PVA between layers of \rm\lbrack Ca\sb2Al(OH)\sb6\rbrack\sp+\lbrack(OH){\cdot} 3H\sb2O\rbrack\sp- occurred during crystal growth, resulting in an organoceramic containing up to 40% polymer by weight. Polymer intercalation resulted in an expression of the interlayer by approximately 10 A, consistent with the formation of a double layer of PVA chains across each interlayer. Thermal degradation of the inorganic and polymeric components of the organoceramic occurred at higher temperatures than the individual materials. Compressive strength of PVA organoceramic powder compacts was significantly higher than that of \rm\lbrack Ca\sb2Al(OH)\sb6\rbrack\sp+\lbrack(OH){\cdot} 3H\sb2O\rbrack\sp- compacts, possibly reflecting substantial differences in particle morphologies.Made available in DSpace on 2011-05-07T13:14:39Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2
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One-Act Play and Creative Processes
No full textabstract: This creative piece aims to blend theatre writing with my father’s career of professional golf. Research was conducted through interviews, scholarly articles, and conversations between my thesis director and second reader. In the search for information and answers, I found the connection between my written style and personal experiences. This is important to me as a writer and any other aspiring writer, because it helps analyze strengths and create a more impactful story.
This entire creative piece is a testament to pursue writing in the film and theatre industry, and acts as a student’s own personal take on how creative writing can be developed, analyzed, and improved. The scope of this project was to better understand modern writing and playwrights by creating my own piece. The general findings in this project demonstrated the high difficulty that storytelling demands. Specifically, linking dialogue in plays to meaningful character development.
As such, a major conclusion indicates that masterful script writing falls on each character being fully developed so that they may move through scenes and the plot with the proper emotional stakes
An investigation of the relationship between teaching style and teacher acceptance of computer-managed instruction
No full textThe purpose of the study was to determine if teaching style was related to teachers\u27 perceived agreement with the principles of computer managed instruction (CMI). Data were collected through use of a snapshot survey of a random sample of 251 teachers drawn from the population of 22,555 elementary and secondary teachers in Nebraska. Teachers were found to favor individualized instruction according to their educational philosophy, but in practice the teachers conducted their classes in a more traditional manner. The teaching style variables of instructional planning, teaching methods, evaluation techniques, and educational philosophy were found to be significantly, but weakly, correlated to teachers\u27 degree of agreement with the principles of CMI. A regression model constructed using the data from the survey indicated that educational philosophy was the only teaching style variable which could be used to predict teachers\u27 degree of acceptance of the principles of CMI. The author of the study recommends that teachers and prospective teachers be provided with opportunities to become familiar with CMI and how it may be used to make their teaching more effective. Further research on the implementation of CMI systems on a school and/or district-wide basis is also recommended
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