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Economic Contribution of the Trenton-Mercer Airport
No full textIn 2016, the Rutgers Economic Advisory Service group (R/ECON™) of Rutgers University prepared the second Economic Impact Report of the Trenton Mercer Airport (commissioned by Mercer County’s Office of Economic Development and Sustainability). It follows and expands upon a preceding study conducted for Mercer County’s Division of Economic Development in November 2006.
This study analyzes the contribution of the Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) to the Mercer County economy using the following direct sources of economic activity:
•Airport operating expenditures: These mainly account for the people employed to administer and operate the Airport. Operating expenditures also create jobs supported by the purchasing of supplies and materials, as well as spending on contractual services and utilities.
•Capital investments: These are made to improve the Airport’s facilities and support local jobs. Note that capital investments are not perpetual, thus their economic impacts only occur when improvement projects take place.
•Tenant expenditures: The sum of all the spending incurred by airport tenants to operate their respective businesses. This formula only includes tenants that provide aviation services or provide goods and services to airport users.
•Visitor expenditures: These account for the in-county spending by visitors arriving at the Trenton-Mercer Airport. Visitor spending not only supports airport jobs, but also retail and tourism-related employment.
By applying the R/ECON™ Input-Output model to the direct sources of airport-related spending listed above, we estimate the total economic impacts (direct, indirect, and induced) for Mercer County. The model expresses the resulting jobs, income, and wealth impacts in various levels of industry detail.
The current study is designed to inform operation strategies and establish a common base of knowledge from which long-range plans and initiatives can be developed. Additionally, this report includes a thorough property value analysis, which examines the extent to which proximity to the Trenton-Mercer Airport is correlated with the value of area properties
Mercer 5: A probable new globular cluster in the Galactic bulge
No full textWe present a detailed study of a dust-obscured Galactic star cluster Mercer 5 ([MCM2005b] 5) in an extremely crowded field in the Milky Way. Near-infrared (near-IR) photometry from United Kingdom Infrared Digital Sky Surveys (UKIDSS) and the Son of ISAAC on the New Technology Telescope (SofI/NTT), combined with near-IR spectroscopy also from SofI, indicates that it is almost certainly a Galactic globular cluster, located at the edge of the Galactic bulge. The cluster suffers ~9 mag of visual extinction, with strong evidence for an extinction gradient across the cluster. A simulation of the differential reddening in the cluster using empirical data from NGC 6539 (chosen because it had high signal-to-noise ratio data and low field star contamination) as a template mimics the observations extremely well. This simulation and other arguments are used to indicate that the most prominent clump of stars in the colour-magnitude diagrams is a horizontal branch clump. On this basis we conclude that the cluster is at a distance of ~5.5kpc and suffers from visual extinction ranging from ~8.5 to ~12.5 mag. Alternative explanations for its nature, such as a young cluster or an old open cluster, are much less likely, on the grounds of no visible main sequence or stars with IR excesses for the former and location versus lifetime arguments for the latter. © 2011 The Authors Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society © 2011 RAS
Subtest estimates of the WISC full scale IQ's for children
No full textA research study of the use of Scaled Scores on the Vocabulary and Block Design subtests of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WI SC) for predicting Full Scale IQ\u2019s by socioeconomic, sex, and ethnic (Anglo, Negro, and Mexican-American) factors. The relative predictive power of these two subtests is compared with other subtest dyads among 11 of the 12 subtests of the WI SC. Regression equations are provided for these two subtests with optimal prediction of Full Scale IQ by ethnic group and for the total sample of 1,310 children studied.[by Jane R. Mercer and Joyce M. Smith]Bibliography: p. 34
General practitioner empathy, patient enablement, and patient-reported outcomes in primary care in an area of high socio-economic deprivation in Scotland - a pilot prospective study using structural equation modelling
No full text<b>Objective</b> The aim of this pilot prospective study was to investigate the relationships between general practitioners (GPs) empathy, patient enablement, and patient-assessed outcomes in primary care consultations in an area of high socio-economic deprivation in Scotland.<p></p>
<b>Methods</b> This prospective study was carried out in a five-doctor practice in an area of high socio-economic deprivation in Scotland. Patients’ views on the consultation were gathered using the Consultation and Relational Empathy (CARE) Measure and the Patient Enablement Instrument (PEI). Changes in main complaint and well-being 1 month after the contact consultation were gathered from patients by postal questionnaire. The effect of GP empathy on patient enablement and prospective change in outcome was investigated using structural equation modelling.<p></p>
<b>Results</b> 323 patients completed the initial questionnaire at the contact consultation and of these 136 (42%) completed and returned the follow-up questionnaire at 1 month. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the construct validity of the CARE Measure, though omission of two of the six PEI items was required in order to reach an acceptable global data fit. The structural equation model revealed a direct positive relationship between GP empathy and patient enablement at contact consultation and a prospective relationship between patient enablement and changes in main complaint and well-being at 1 month.<p></p>
<b>Conclusion</b> In a high deprivation setting, GP empathy is associated with patient enablement at consultation, and enablement predicts patient-rated changes 1 month later. Further larger studies are desirable to confirm or refute these findings.<p></p>
<b>Practice implications</b> Ways of increasing GP empathy and patient enablement need to be established in order to maximise patient outcomes. Consultation length and relational continuity of care are known factors; the benefit of training and support for GPs needs to be further investigate
Bimodules over Cartan MASAs in von Neumann algebras, norming algebras, and Mercer\u27s Theorem
No full textIn a 1991 paper, R. Mercer asserted that a Cartan bimod- ule isomorphism between Cartan bimodule algebras A1 and A2 extends uniquely to a normal -isomorphism of the von Neumann algebras gener- ated by A1 and A2 (Corollary 4.3 of Mercer, 1991). Mercer\u27s argument relied upon the Spectral Theorem for Bimodules of Muhly, Saito and Solel, 1988 (Theorem 2.5, there). Unfortunately, the arguments in the literature supporting their Theorem 2.5 contain gaps, and hence Mercer\u27s proof is incomplete.
In this paper, we use the outline in Pitts, 2008, Remark 2.17, to give a proof of Mercer\u27s Theorem under the additional hypothesis that the given Cartan bimodule isomorphism is weakly continuous. Unlike the arguments contained in the abovementioned papers of Mercer and Muhly{Saito{Solel, we avoid the use of the machinery in Feldman{ Moore, 1977; as a consequence, our proof does not require the von Neumann algebras generated by the algebras Ai to have separable preduals. This point of view also yields some insights on the von Neumann subalgebras of a Cartan pair (M;D); for instance, a strengthening of a result of Aoi, 2003.
We also examine the relationship between various topologies on a von Neumann algebra M with a Cartan MASA D. This provides the necessary tools to parameterize the family of Bures-closed bimodules over a Cartan MASA in terms of projections in a certain abelian von Neumann algebra; this result may be viewed as a weaker form of the Spectral Theorem for Bimodules, and is a key ingredient in the proof of our version of Mercer\u27s Theorem. Our results lead to a notion of spectral synthesis for -weakly closed bimodules appropriate to our context, and we show that any von Neumann subalgebra of M which contains D is synthetic.
We observe that a result of Sinclair and Smith shows that any Cartan MASA in a von Neumann algebra is norming in the sense of Pop, Sinclair and Smith
Prevalence of masturbation and associated factors in a British national probability survey
No full textA stratified probability sample survey of the British general population, aged 16 to 44 years, was conducted from 1999 to 2001 (N = 11,161) using face-to-face interviewing and computer-assisted self-interviewing. We used these data to estimate the population prevalence of masturbation, and to identify sociodemographic, sexual behavioral, and attitudinal factors associated with reporting this behavior. Seventy-three percent of men and 36.8% of women reported masturbating in the 4 weeks prior to interview (95% confidence interval 71.5%-74.4% and 35.4%-38.2%, respectively). A number of sociodemographic and behavioral factors were associated with reporting masturbation. Among both men and women, reporting masturbation increased with higher levels of education and social class and was more common among those reporting sexual function problems. For women, masturbation was more likely among those who reported more frequent vaginal sex in the last four weeks, a greater repertoire of sexual activity (such as reporting oral and anal sex), and more sexual partners in the last year. In contrast, the prevalence of masturbation was lower among men reporting more frequent vaginal sex. Both men and women reporting same-sex partner(s) were significantly more likely to report masturbation. Masturbation is a common sexual practice with significant variations in reporting between men and women
Figure 8 in The evolutionary history of the order Antipatharia (Cnidaria: Anthozoa: Hexacorallia) as inferred from mitochondrial and nuclear DNA: implications for black coral taxonomy and systematics
No full textFigure 8. SEM photographs of the indistinguishable trigeneric complex, comprising Parantipathes, Lillipathes, and Dendrobathypathes (all collected from the eastern North Pacific Ocean). A, D. boutillieri (USNM 1014186; scale bars 0.1 mm); B, L. wingi (USNM 1014106; scale bars 0.1 mm); C–E, Parantipathes sp. (J2095-2-7-6). C, individual spine.Published as part of Brugler, Mercer R., Opresko, Dennis M. & France, Scott C., 2013, The evolutionary history of the order Antipatharia (Cnidaria: Anthozoa: Hexacorallia) as inferred from mitochondrial and nuclear DNA: implications for black coral taxonomy and systematics, pp. 312-361 in Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 169 (2) on page 339, DOI: 10.1111/zoj.12060, http://zenodo.org/record/528775
Sport and Exercise Physiology Testing Guidelines: Volume II - Exercise and Clinical Testing. The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Guide
No full textSport and exercise physiologists are called upon to carry out physiological assessments that have proven validity and reliability, both in sport-specific and health-related contexts. A wide variety of test protocols have been developed and refined. This book is a comprehensive guide to these protocols and to the key issues relating to physiological testing. \ud
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Volume I will cover sport-specific testing, and Volume II clinical and exercise testing.\ud
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Foreword "Sue Campbell "Foreword "Clyde Williams "Introduction "Edward Winter, Paul Bromley, Richard Davison, Andrew Jones and Tom Mercer "General Principles Rationale "Edward Winter, Paul Bromley, Richard Davison, Andrew Jones and Tom Mercer "1. Health and Safety "Graham Jarman "2. Psychological Issues in Testing "Craig Mahoney "3. Blood Sampling "Ron Maughan, Susan Shirreffs and John Leiper "4. Ethics and Physiological Testing "Steve Olivier "Methodological Issues 5. Method Agreement and Measurement Error in the Physiology of Exercise "Greg Atkinson and Alan Nevill "6. Scaling: Adjusting Physiological and Performance Measures for Differences in Body Size "Edward Winter "7. Circadian Rhythms "Tom Reilly "General Procedures 8. Lung and Respiratory Muscle Function "Alison McConnell "9. Surface Anthropometry "Arthur Stewart and Roger Eston "10. Measuring Flexibility "Nicola Phillips "11. Pulmonary Gas Exchange "David VB James, Leigh E Sandals, Dan M Wood and Andrew M Jones "12. Lactate Testing "Neil C Spurway and Andrew M Jones "13. Ratings of Perceived Exertion "John P Buckley and Roger G Eston "14. Strength Testing "Anthony J Blazevich and Dale Cannavan "15. Upper-Body Exercise "Paul M Smith and Michael J Price "Clinical Exercise Physiology 16. Exercise Testing for People with Diabetes "Pelagia Koufaki "17. Cardiac Disorders "Keith George, Paul Bromley and Greg Whyte "18. Peripheral Circulatory Disorders "John Saxton and Tim Cable "19. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Patients with Ventilatory Disorders "Lee Romer "20. Exercise Assessment for People with End-Stage Renal Failure "Pelagia Koufaki and Tom Mercer "21. Physiological Testing: Neuromuscular Disorders "David A Jones and Joan M Round "Special Populations 22. Children and Fitness Testing "Gareth Stratton and Craig Williams "23. Testing Older People "John Saxton "24. Testing the Female Athlete "Melonie Burrows "25. Testing the Aesthetic Athlete: Contemporary Dance and Classical Ballet Dancers "Matt Wyon
Obscured clusters III. Follow-up observations of Mercer 23
No full textContext. New infrared surveys have revealed over 1000 new open cluster candidates in the MilkyWay, but these candidates need to be confirmed with follow up observations. Of particular interest are young, massive star clusters because they serve as nearby analogues to the distant super star clusters studied as point sources in other galaxies. Aims. We determine the physical parameters and investigate the high-mass stellar content of the infrared star cluster Mercer 23, situated near the Galactic plane (l = 53 degrees.772, b = + 0 degrees.164). Methods. Our analysis is based on new Baade/PANIC JHKS and ISAAC/VLT imaging of Mercer 23 and ISAAC/VLT moderate resolution (R approximate to 4000) spectroscopy of the brightest cluster members in the H-and K-bands. The cluster age is determined from isochrone main-sequence (MS) and pre-MS fitting. We derive stellar parameters for eight of the stellar members, using a full non-LTE modeling of the obtained spectra. Results. Mercer 23 is a very young cluster, with age of t = 2-4 Myr. The cluster suffers reddening of E(J-K-S) = 1.35, AV = 7.2 mag. The derived distance is d = 6.5 +/- 0.3 kpc. Our spectral modeling allows us to conclude that the three most luminous member are evolved highly massive stars: a WR star, and two mid-O supergiant stars, based on their derived luminosity. Conclusions. Mercer 23 is not a super-massive cluster such as those recently recognized to exist in the Milky Way. However, its mass estimate of 4-6 x 10(3) M-circle dot and possibly more, puts it in the class of young Galactic clusters hosting WR stars
Sport and Exercise Physiology Testing Guidelines: Volume II - Exercise and Clinical Testing. The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Guide
No full textLondonSport and exercise physiologists are called upon to carry out physiological assessments that have proven validity and reliability, both in sport-specific and health-related contexts. A wide variety of test protocols have been developed and refined. This book is a comprehensive guide to these protocols and to the key issues relating to physiological testing.
Volume I will cover sport-specific testing, and Volume II clinical and exercise testing.
With contributions from many leading specialist physiologists, and covering a wide range of mainstream sports, special populations, and ethical, practical and methodological issues, these volumes represent an essential resource for sport-specific and clinical exercise testing in both research and applied settings
Foreword Sue Campbell Foreword Clyde Williams Introduction Edward Winter, Paul Bromley, Richard Davison, Andrew Jones and Tom Mercer General Principles Rationale Edward Winter, Paul Bromley, Richard Davison, Andrew Jones and Tom Mercer 1. Health and Safety Graham Jarman 2. Psychological Issues in Testing Craig Mahoney 3. Blood Sampling Ron Maughan, Susan Shirreffs and John Leiper 4. Ethics and Physiological Testing Steve Olivier Methodological Issues 5. Method Agreement and Measurement Error in the Physiology of Exercise Greg Atkinson and Alan Nevill 6. Scaling: Adjusting Physiological and Performance Measures for Differences in Body Size Edward Winter 7. Circadian Rhythms Tom Reilly General Procedures 8. Lung and Respiratory Muscle Function Alison McConnell 9. Surface Anthropometry Arthur Stewart and Roger Eston 10. Measuring Flexibility Nicola Phillips 11. Pulmonary Gas Exchange David VB James, Leigh E Sandals, Dan M Wood and Andrew M Jones 12. Lactate Testing Neil C Spurway and Andrew M Jones 13. Ratings of Perceived Exertion John P Buckley and Roger G Eston 14. Strength Testing Anthony J Blazevich and Dale Cannavan 15. Upper-Body Exercise Paul M Smith and Michael J Price Clinical Exercise Physiology 16. Exercise Testing for People with Diabetes Pelagia Koufaki 17. Cardiac Disorders Keith George, Paul Bromley and Greg Whyte 18. Peripheral Circulatory Disorders John Saxton and Tim Cable 19. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Patients with Ventilatory Disorders Lee Romer 20. Exercise Assessment for People with End-Stage Renal Failure Pelagia Koufaki and Tom Mercer 21. Physiological Testing: Neuromuscular Disorders David A Jones and Joan M Round Special Populations 22. Children and Fitness Testing Gareth Stratton and Craig Williams 23. Testing Older People John Saxton 24. Testing the Female Athlete Melonie Burrows 25. Testing the Aesthetic Athlete: Contemporary Dance and Classical Ballet Dancers Matt Wyonsch_phypub630pu
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