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Dr. Duane M. Jackson, Morehouse College, July 2011
No full textThis video is a conversation with Dr. Duane M. Jackson. Dr. Jackson talks about his paper, "Recall and the Serial Position Effect: The Role of Primacy and Recency on Accounting Students' Performance." Jackie Daniel, AUC Woodruff Library, is the interviewer
"Reflections on the subject of Emigration from Europe with a view to Settlement in the United States" By M. Carey.
No full text"Reflections on the subject of Emigration from Europe with a view to Settlement in the United States: containing bried sketches of the moral and political character of those states.
By M. Carey, member of the American philosophical, and of the American Antiquarian Society, and author of The Olive Branch, Cindiciae Hibernicae, essays on banking, on political economy, and on internal improvement.
To which are now added the English editor's comments on the subject; together with Important Advice to Emigrants, and Cautions Against Impositions Practiced in the Outports
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
Dr. Glendon Swarthout
No full textHosted by Roger M. Busfield, MSU Assistant Professor of Speech and Theater, Meet the Author is designed to introduce a general audience to a contemporary author and their work through in-depth interviews. This episode features a conversation between Dr. Glendon Swarthout, prolific author and English professor at MSU, and assistant professors Sam S. Baskett and Theodore B. Strandness
Association of Day-100 Oral GVHD with subsequent Chronic GVHD Diagnosed by NIH 2005 Consensus Criteria and Treated with Systemic Immunosuppression
No full textThesis (Master's)--University of Washington, 2017-03University of Washington Abstract Association of Day-100 Oral GVHD with subsequent Chronic GVHD Diagnosed by NIH 2005 Consensus Criteria and Treated with Systemic Immunosuppression Niveditha Venkatesh Chair of Supervisory Committee: Mark M. Schubert DDS, MSD Department of Oral Medicine Background: Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality post hematopoietic transplantation (HCT). The oral cavity is a common site of chronic GVHD and can be one of the first sites of involvement. Clinical and laboratory investigations have been utilized within the allogeneic transplant population to identify or predict chronic GVHD development near the time of departure from the transplant service (approximately Day +70-120 post-HCT). Such investigations routinely include oral examinations to assess for GVHD-related findings; however, there are currently no published studies in the literature that have exclusively examined the specific association between oral GVHD, based solely on clinical findings at departure and the development of future systemic chronic GVHD. Aim: To examine the association between oral mucosal GVHD at the time of departure evaluation (day+ 70-120) in patients without prior evidence of other chronic GVHD activity and the development of subsequent chronic GVHD requiring treatment with systemic immunosuppression. Methods: The electronic medical records (EMRs) of 642 consecutive adult patients (≥ 21 years of age) who received their first allogeneic HCT at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA; Seattle, WA, USA) between January 1st 2010- June 30th 2014 were reviewed for inclusion in the study. Oral mucosal GVHD disease status was determined based on review of oral medicine “departure” examination records (departure exams were completed between day +70-120 post-HCT). Demographic data, transplant protocols, and event timeline information were obtained from the Fred Hutchison Cancer Center (FHCRC) optical web library and the Gateway database. In cases where an official oral GVHD diagnosis was not made or when oral examination findings were non-specific, clinical descriptors were independently reviewed by three oral medicine providers and, a discussion was held until a consensus on oral mucosal GVHD status was reached. The diagnosis of oral mucosal GVHD was based on the NIH diagnostic criteria. The FHCRC optical web library gateway database was reviewed to determine the primary outcome variable “future chronic GVHD treated with systemic immunosuppression”. All cases of chronic GVHD were diagnosed based on the 2005 NIH consensus criteria. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression were used to examine the association between a diagnosis of oral mucosal GVHD at and the development of chronic GVHD. All analyses were performed using SAS (Statistical Analysis Software) v9.4. Results: Five hundred and thirty-eight patients met the criteria for inclusion in the study. In both the univariate and multivariable analyses, clinical oral mucosal GVHD at departure without other chronic GVHD activity prior or at departure was associated with an increased risk for subsequent development of chronic GVHD requiring treatment with systemic immunosuppression. In the univariate analysis, those with oral mucosal GVHD at departure were 1.5 times as likely to develop chronic GVHD compared to those without chronic systemic GVHD at departure (odds ratio (OR)=1.5, 95% CI 1.1-2.2, p=0.02). After adjusting for risk factors related to the development of chronic GVHD (specifically recipient age, patient/donor gender, donor relationship, graft source, acute GVHD grades 2-4, conditioning regimen and prednisone treatment at time of departure), the association was similar (OR=1.6, 95% CI 1.2-2.4, p=0.01). Conclusion: A clinical diagnosis of oral mucosal GVHD at the time of departure was found to be associated with increased risk for subsequent development of systemic chronic GVHD. This study highlights the potential value of examining patients 70-120 days’ post HCT to determine the presence of oral GVHD-related changes. With future studies supporting such an association, it would reaffirm the value of diagnosing oral GVHD accurately and in a timely manner to improve not only oral health and patient comfort but perhaps even overall survival. Patients with an oral GVHD diagnosis at departure should be advised of the increased risk of chronic GVHD development and receive appropriate education to allow for early recognition and reporting of chronic GVHD signs and symptoms to their medical team
Simulation of thermal plant optimization and hydraulic aspects of thermal distribution loops for large campuses
No full textFollowing an introduction, the author describes Texas A&M University and its utilities system. After that, the author presents how to construct simulation models for chilled water and heating hot water distribution systems. The simulation model was used in a $2.3 million Ross Street chilled water pipe replacement project at Texas A&M University. A second project conducted at the University of Texas at San Antonio was used as an example to demonstrate how to identify and design an optimal distribution system by using a simulation model. The author found that the minor losses of these closed loop thermal distribution systems are significantly higher than potable water distribution systems. In the second part of the report, the author presents the latest development of software called the Plant Optimization Program, which can simulate cogeneration plant operation, estimate its operation cost and provide optimized operation suggestions. The author also developed detailed simulation models for a gas turbine and heat recovery steam generator and identified significant potential savings. Finally, the author also used a steam turbine as an example to present a multi-regression method on constructing simulation models by using basic statistics and optimization algorithms. This report presents a survey of the author??s working experience at the Energy Systems Laboratory (ESL) at Texas A&M University during the period of January 2002 through March 2004. The purpose of the above work was to allow the author to become familiar with the practice of engineering. The result is that the author knows how to complete a project from start to finish and understands how both technical and nontechnical aspects of a project need to be considered in order to ensure a quality deliverable and bring a project to successful completion. This report concludes that the objectives of the internship were successfully accomplished and that the requirements for the degree of Degree of Engineering have been satisfied
An experimental investigation of interaction of crossflow instability with forward facing steps
No full textExperimental measurements are performed on a 45 degree swept flat plate model at the low speed laboratory (LSL) at the Delft University of Technology, in a low turbulence environment to stimulate the development of stationary crossflow. The swept flat plate model is equipped with two linear manual stages to create forward and backward facing steps. Preliminary measurements characterize the pressure gradient over the swept flat plate model under study. In the preliminary study , hot-wire anemometry (HWA) measurements characterize the flow over the swept plate without steps over a large chordwise domain with and without forcing by discrete roughness elements (DREs). The DREs are spaced at a spanwise wavelength corresponding to the overall maximum N factors from LST. The mean velocity contours and N factor trends presented in these measurements reinforced the need for DREs to control flow. Spectral content is monitored and the frequency bands associated with probe vibration and travelling crossflow interaction were delineated. Infrared thermography was employed to observe the movement of transition front with varying step heights and initial crossflow amplitudes. When the DRE height increases, the transition front moves upstream consistently for all step heights. Furthermore, when the DRE height is kept a constant , but the array is moved upstream and downstream of the neutral point, the transition front moves upstream for all step heights. In order to observe the flow in the vicinity of the step, HWA was once again used to quantify the interaction of crossflow with FFS. The clean, short FFS and supercritical step height configurations identified from the IR study, are studied for two initial amplitudes. For the supercritical step configuration, bandpass filtered fluctuations are found to align with a high wall normal and spanwise shear region which has been identified in previous work. It is postulated to be associated with a vortex shedding mechanism, for which frequency bands are delineated. Estimates of the range of recirculation bubble length were made and a flapping frequency range was also demarcated. In this study, a vortex shedding scenario is used to explain the presence of these near wall fluctuations. To conclude the report, recommendations are made for extending the present study for future work.Aerospace Engineering | Aerodynamic
Intern experience at CH���M Hill, Inc.: an internship report
No full textIncludes author's vita"Submitted to the College of Engineering of Texas A&M University in partial
fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Engineering."Includes bibliographical referencesA review of the author's internship experience with CH���M HILL, Inc.
during the period September 1975 through May 1976 is presented. During this nine month
internship the author worked as an Engineer II in the Industrial Processes discipline of this
large consulting engineering firm... The author's prime responsibility was as one of three
lead design engineers on the design of a large wastewater treatment facility for a pulp mill
in Hoquiam, Washington owned by ITT Rayonier Inc. The work generally consisted of the design
of individual treatment units and associated piping and pumping. The purpose of the project
was to provide wastewater treatment capabilities that would satisfy the effluent limitations
(standards) imposed upon the mill by the State of Washington Department of Ecology and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The author's assignment also entailed necessary
interaction with the project manager and other CH���M HILL design engineers and support staff
members, the client's representatives, and representatives of two other consulting engineering
firms working on the project. Thus, the internship position at CH���M HILL provided considerable
experience coordinating the author's work with the work of other engineers, guiding the design
and administrative efforts of a support staff, and interacting regularly with the client and
other consulting firms. This broad exposure to a variety of engineering and organizational
problems provided a valuable educational experience
Transition to turbulence in a qblique shock-wave/boundary-layer interaction at M=15
No full textDirect numerical simulations are carried out for different forcing techniques to trigger transition during the interaction between an oblique shock-wave and a laminar boundary-layer at M = 1.5. Three forcing methods are used: a) forcing of oblique unstable modes, whose shape and behaviour are determined by the local linear stability theory, b) broadband free-stream acoustic disturbances, and c) a cold plasma flow control device. While the oblique-mode breakdown is dominant for low-amplitude forcing, long streaky structures drive the transition process in a high-amplitude disturbance environment. LES are also performed on the experimental setup by the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ITAM) from Novosibirsk State University with cold plasma actuation. As well as the disturbance type, the effect of Reynolds number and forcing amplitude will be investigated
Letter from Cedrick M. Shimo to the Office of Redress Administration, June 4, 1991
No full textA letter from Cedrick M. Shimo to the Office of Redress Administration arguing that John Y. Udaka is entitled to a redress payment.These materials are from box 73 and 74 of the Frank Chin Papers. The Frank Chin Papers contain personal and professional correspondence between Frank Chin and Michi Weglyn relating to particular projects on which either author was working as well as files related to the Day of Remembrance Tribute to Michi Weglyn
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