405 research outputs found
Protocol for the United Kingdom Rotator Cuff Study (UKUFF) : a randomised controlled trial of open and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
No full textThis project was funded by the NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme (project number 05/47/02). J. L. Rees has received a grant from Oxford University which is related to this paper. J. Dawson reports that Oxford University has received a grant from HTA which is related to this paper, as well as a study grant.Peer reviewe
Transgressive Textualities, Transgressive Sexualities: Nelida Piñon's A Força do Destino
No full textIntroduction: In a published talk on women's writing in Brazil, author Marina Colasanti reminds us that "[l]iteratura... implica linguagem individual. E linguagem individual é transgressão, ruptura das normas, questionamento do já estabelecido" (41). Nélida Piñon, one of the foremost voices in contemporary Brazilian narrative, creates her own identity and claims her own authority in part through transgression. With the use of metafiction, parody, and other re-workings of traditional genres and canonical works, she transgresses myriad literary conventions. Piñon challenges the limitations of socially-accepted sexuality not only by including in her texts transgressive sexual expressions like incest and male and female homosexuality, but also by celebrating disruptive, excessive female sexuality and by exalting the erotic relationship between the writer and the text
Pentamerismus hicklingorum Seeman and Beard, sp. nov.
No full textPentamerismus hicklingorum Seeman and Beard sp. nov. (Figs 88–94) Type material examined. Holotype female ex. Coastal She-Oak, Casuarina equisetifolia (Casuarinaceae), AUSTRALIA: Southeast Queensland, Beachmere, Bayside Drive, 27 ° 05′ 52 ′′ S, 153 °05′ 21 ′′ E, 25 June 2010, coll. O.D. Seeman (QM). Paratypes. 8 females, 3 males, 2 deutonymphs, 1 protonymph, 4 larvae, same data as holotype (QM, ANIC). Diagnosis. Dorsal opisthosomal setae f 2 present. Palp setal formula 0-0- 0-1 - 3 (1), with palp tibial setae l′′PTi absent, l’PTi present. Anterior margin of prodorsal shield notched, forming 1 pair of short rounded lobes. Dorsal shields coarsely rugose with broadly rounded folds and weak reticulation; dorsal setae broadly lanceolate, barbed; lateral margins of opisthosoma coarsely papillate. Setae ag lanceolate, barbed; setae g 1–2 fine, barbed; setae ps 1–3 fine, ps 1 barbed slightly thicker than ps 2–3, ps 2–3 fine, smooth. Seta 1 c absent. Setae d on femora and genua I–II lanceolate; seta ev ′ on femora III fine, smooth; setae v ′, v′′ on tibiae III fine, smooth. FEMALE (n = 9). Dorsum. (Figs 88 a, 94) Body measurements: distance between setae v 2 -h 1 230–270 [240], sc 2 -sc 2 105–110 [105]; other measurements: v 2 -v 2 46 –51 [51], sc 1 -sc 1 79–87 [83], c 1 -c 1 51–55 [54], c 2 -c 2 115– 120 [115], c 3 -c 3 155–160 [155], d 1 -d 1 37–44 [37], d 2 -d 2 97–100 [98], d 3 -d 3 140–145 [140], e 1 - e 1 35–41 [36], e 2 -e 2 135–140 [135], e 3 -e 3 120–130 [125], f 2 -f 2 105–120 [110], f 3 -f 3 85–100 [87], h 1 -h 1 23–31 [24], h 2 -h 2 47– 60 [56]. Anterior margin of prodorsal shield with 1 pair of small rounded lobes, forming short medial notch (internal depth 6–8). Dorsal shields coarsely rugose with broadly rounded folds and weak reticulation (Fig. 94). Lateral cuticle surrounding shields coarsely papillate; cuticle between shields rugose. All dorsal setae barbed, lanceolate. Setal lengths: v 2 24–30 [25], sc 1 25–28 [25], sc 2 28–31 [31], c 1 25–31 [28], c 2 20–29 [25], c 3 22–26 [26], d 1 19–26 [24], d 2 22–24 [23], d 3 25–27 [27], e 1 18 –22 [18], e 2 20 –25 [23], e 3 18 –21 [20], f 2 18–20 [20], f 3 17–22 [18], h 1 17–19 [19], h 2 17–19 [19]. Palps. (Fig. 88 b) Setal formula 0, 0, 0, 1, 3 (1 s+ 2 e). Tibial setae, dorsal 9–10 [10] long; tarsal eupathidia 5–6 [6], 6–8 [7] long; solenidion 6 [6] long. Venter. (Fig. 89 a) Cuticle with transverse striae, becoming longitudinal just anterior to setae ag, becoming coarse around genital area. Circular thickening present in metapodal region, ca. 25 diameter, weakly rugose. Setae g 1 inserted in more-or-less transverse line with g 2, g 2 slightly anterior to g 1. Genital shield mostly smooth, margins irregular, 30–33 [33] long, 41–44 [42] wide; anal setae ps 1–3 inserted in longitudinal row on anal plates. Coxal setae fine, except 2 c barbed; setae ag 1 lanceolate, barbed; g 1–2 fine, barbed; setae ps 1–3 fine; ps 1 barbed slightly thicker than ps 2–3; ps 2–3 smooth. Setal lengths: 1a 51 – 58 [54], 1 b 25–30 [26], 2 b 21–23 [21], 2 c 17–18 [18], 3a 40 – 58 [45], 3 b 13–15 [15], 4a 40 – 45 [45], 4 b 11–15 [11], ag 1 16–21 [21], g 1 22–24 [22], g 2 19–22 [19], ps 1 13–15 [15], ps 2 13–14 [14], ps 3 7–8 [7]. Spermatheca. (Fig. 89 b) Spermathecal tube long, narrow, convoluted, <1 wide, ca. 130 long, terminating in membranous sac. Spermatheca vesicle visible in 2 specimens: 1 specimen with round spermatheca, ca. 3 diameter; second specimen with elongate spermatheca 6 long, 1–2 wide. Genital opening between anal valves and posterior margin of genital shield. Legs. (Fig. 90) Setal formula for legs I–IV (coxae to tarsi) 1 - 1-3 - 3-4 - 9 (1), 2 - 1-3 - 3-4 - 9 (1), 1-2 - 2 - 1-3 - 5, 1 - 1 - 1 - 0-3 - 5. Tarsi I and II each with 1 antiaxial solenidion ω" (ta I 13–14 [14] long, ta II 13 [13] long) and 2 eupathidia pζ'-pζ" (6–7 [6–7] long). Leg setation as in Table 1 except coxae I without 1 c. Setae v' added to tr IV. MALE (n = 3). Dorsum. (Fig. 91) Body measurements: distance between setae v 2 -h 1 190–200, sc 2 -sc 2 86–91; other measurements: v 2 -v 2 34 –35, sc 1 -sc 1 68–69, c 1 -c 1 32–33, c 2 -c 2 90–92, c 3 -c 3 115–125, d 1 -d 1 22–28, d 2 -d 2 73–81, d 3 -d 3 100–105, e 1 - e 1 34–40, e 2 - e 2 90–92, e 3 - e 3 91–96, f 2 -f 2 80–83, f 3 -f 3 63–65, h 1 -h 1 16–20, h 2 -h 2 41– 45. Anterior margin of prodorsum with pair of small lobes forming a short medial notch (internal depth 5–6). Prodorsal, mesonotal and pygidial shields with sculpture and dorsal setae similar to female. Medial soft cuticle striated, lateral cuticle reticulated to striated. Setal lengths: v 2 21–22, sc 1 17, sc 2 21, c 1 18–20, c 2 17–22, c 3 16– 17, d 1 13–15, d 2 13–15, d 3 14–16, e 1 13 –15, e 2 15 –16, e 3 15 –16, f 2 15, f 3 14–16, h 1 13–15, h 2 15–16. Palps. Palps similar to female. Tibial seta 8–10 long; tarsal eupathidia 5–6, 7 long; solenidion 7 long. Venter. (Fig. 92 a) Striae entirely transverse, becoming coarse behind cx IV. Posterior opisthosoma with 2 irregular, poorly defined, striated subcircular plates, ca. 25–35 in diameter; g 1–2, ps 1–3 on weakly sclerotised anal valves. Coxal setae fine, except 2 c barbed. Seta ag 1 lanceolate, barbed; g 1 barbed; g 2, ps 2, ps 3 smooth; ps 1 spine-like, thickened. Setal lengths: 1a 38 – 50, 1 b 22–26, 2 b 15, 2 c 15–17, 3 a 37–45, 3 b 11–15, 4 a 40–45, 4 b 15–25, ag 1 13–16, g 1 6–7, g 2 14–15, ps 1 8–14, ps 2 7–10, ps 3 6–8. Aedeagus. (Fig. 92 b) Narrow, sclerotised, tapering to a point, 65–68 long; curved in 2 preparations. Membranous duct runs from inside aedeagus. Legs. Setal formula same as female. Tarsi I and II each with 1 antiaxial solenidion ω" (15–17 long) and 2 eupathidia pζ'-pζ" (6–7 long). Solenidia slightly thicker and longer than in female. DEUTONYMPH (n = 2). Dorsum. Body measurements: distance between setae v 2 -h 1 185–195, sc 2 -sc 2 90– 91; other measurements: v 2 -v 2 30, sc 1 -sc 1 73–75, c 1 -c 1 28–30, c 2 -c 2 88–96, c 3 -c 3 122–131, d 1 -d 1 23–25, d 2 -d 2 81, d 3 -d 3 110–114, e 1 - e 1 27–28, e 2 -e 2 103–105, e 3 - e 3 95–102, f 2 -f 2 79–90, f 3 -f 3 70–75, h 1 -h 1 21–22, h 2 -h 2 43– 48. Anterior margin of prodorsum without medial lobes or notch. Prodorsal shield poorly defined, with fine oblique-longitudinal striations. Transverse striae between setal row C to midway between rows D and E; then opisthosomal shield region with irregular polygons arranged in oblique to longitudinal pattern. Setae v 2, sc 1 thickened slightly, barbed; setae sc 2 narrowly lanceolate; opisthosomal setae lanceolate. Setal lengths: v 2 10–16, sc 1 15–16, sc 2 15–18, c 1 16–17, c 2 16–21, c 3 21–23, d 1 13–17, d 2 19–20, d 3 27, e 1 16 –19, e 2 23 –27, e 3 20 –22, f 2 21–25, f 3 21–22, h 1 16–19, h 2 16–21. Palps. Palps similar to adult. Tibial seta 7 long; tarsal eupathidia 3, 5 long; solenidion 3 long. Venter. Striation similar to female; anal setae ps 1–3 on weakly defined anal plates. Coxal setae fine, except 2 c barbed; setae ag 1 and ps 1 with few or no barbs; other setae smooth. Setal lengths: 1a 33 – 35, 1 b 14– 15, 2 b 10–11, 2 c 13–14, 3 a 25–40, 3 b 8–12, 4 a 19–29, 4 b 7–10, ag 1 13–14, g 1 11–12, ps 1 6, ps 2 6, ps 3 6. Legs. Setal formula for legs I–IV (coxae to tarsi) 1 - 1-3 - 3-4 - 9 (1), 2 - 1-3 - 3-4 - 9 (1), 1-2 - 2 - 1-3 - 5, 1 - 0-1 - 0-3 - 5. Tarsi I and II each with 1 antiaxial solenidion ω" (ta I 6–8 long, ta II 6–7 long) and 2 eupathidia pζ'-pζ" (about 5 long). Leg setation as in adult except: tr IV without seta v ′. Setae v' added to tr I–III. PROTONYMPH (n = 1). Dorsum. Body measurements: distance between setae v 2 -h 1 145, sc 2 -sc 2 80; other measurements: v 2 -v 2 27, sc 1 -sc 1 66, c 1 -c 1 20, c 2 -c 2 83, c 3 -c 3 110, d 1 -d 1 19, d 2 -d 2 71, d 3 -d 3 92, e 1 - e 1 18, e 2 - e 2 78, e 3 - e 3 70, f 2 -f 2 48, f 3 -f 3 45, h 1 missing on left hand side, h 2 -h 2 23. Anterior margin of prodorsum without medial notch. Dorsal cuticle similar to deutonymph, except opisthosoma with coarse irregular striae only. Setae similar in length to those of adult; narrowly lanceolate, barbed. Setal lengths: v 2 19, sc 1 14, sc 2 15, c 1 19, c 2 19, c 3 20, d 1 17, d 2 23, d 3 23, e 1 23, e 2 25, e 3 20, f 2 24, f 3 23, h 1 23, h 2 18. Palps. Palps similar to adult. Tibial seta 6 long; tarsal eupathidia 3, 5 long; solenidion 3 long. Venter. Cuticle same as deutonymph. Anal setae ps 1–3 on weakly defined anal plates. Coxal and anal setae fine, except 2 a with few barbs. Setal lengths: 1a 33, 1 b 8, 2 b 10, 3a 35, 3 b 10, ag 1 9, ps 1 5, ps 2 5, ps 3 5. Legs. Setal formula for legs I–IV (coxae to tarsi) 1 - 0-3 - 1-4 - 9 (1), 1 - 0-3 - 1- 4 - 9 (1), 1 - 1-2 - 1-3 - 5, 0- 0-1 - 0-3 - 3. Tarsi I and II each with 1 antiaxial solenidion ω" (4 long) and 2 eupathidia pζ'-pζ" (3-4 long). Leg setation as in deutonymph except: seta 2 c absent; seta 4 b absent; tr I–III without seta v ′; ge I–II without seta d, l′′; ta IV without setae tc ′, tc′′. Setae l' added to tr III. LARVA (n = 4). Dorsum. (Fig. 93) Body measurements: distance between setae v 2 -h 1 110–125, sc 2 -sc 2 56– 59; other measurements: v 2 -v 2 23–27, sc 1 -sc 1 48–51, c 1 -c 1 14–17, c 2 -c 2 57–63, c 3 -c 3 81–87, d 1 -d 1 9–11, d 2 -d 2 51–58, d 3 -d 3 68–74, e 1 - e 1 7, e 2 - e 2 52–57, e 3 - e 3 41–46, f 2 -f 2 30–35, f 3 -f 3 22–28, h 1 -h 1 9–10, h 2 -h 2 13–14. Anterior margin of prodorsum without medial notch. Prodorsal shield absent, with longitudinal striations. Opisthosomal shield absent; coarse, irregular transverse striae, becoming oblique posteriorly. Setae similar in length to those of adult; setae narrowly lanceolate to thickened, barbed; setae d 1 and e 1 broadest; setae h 2 narrowest. Setal lengths: v 2 14–18, sc 1 12–15, sc 2 14–16, c 1 15–19, c 2 15, c 3 11–14, d 1 20, d 2 14–16, d 3 13–16, e 1 18 –22, e 2 14 –17, e 3 15 –16, f 2 15, f 3 15–16, h 1 14–16, h 2 16–18. Palps. (Fig. 93) Palps similar to adult. Tibial seta 6–7 long; tarsal eupathidia both 5 long; solenidion 3 long. Venter. Cuticle with transverse striae to setae 3 a, longitudinal to anal area, slightly coarser around anal area. Anal setae ps 1–3 on weakly defined anal plates. Coxal setae fine. Setal lengths: 1a 28 – 37, 1 b 13–19, 3 a 32–40, ps 1 4–5, ps 2 4–5, ps 3 4–5. Legs. (Fig. 93) Setal formula for legs I–III (coxae to tarsi) 1 - 0-3 - 1-4 - 7 (1), 0- 0-3 - 1-4 - 7 (1), 0- 0-2 - 1-3 - 3. Tarsi I and II each with 1 antiaxial solenidion ω" (4 long) and 2 eupathidia pζ'-pζ" (4–5 long). Leg setation as in protonymph except: seta 2 b absent; seta 3 b absent; tr I–III nude; ta I–III without seta tc ′, tc′′. Etymology. It is with great pleasure that the manuscript’s second author names this species for his mother’s family, the Hicklings. Remarks. Pentamerismus hicklingorum is similar to P. w a rd o, but can be separated by having one seta on the palp tibia (two setae on the palp tibia of P. w a rd o) and the dorsal cuticle having broadly rounded folds (weakly reticulate on P. w a rd o). Individual adults were found in close association with their cast nymphal skins (Fig. 94), and often still within the deutonymphal and/or protonymphal skins.Published as part of Beard, Jennifer J., Seeman, Owen D. & Bauchan, Gary R., 2014, Tenuipalpidae (Acari: Trombidiformes) from Casuarinaceae (Fagales), pp. 1-157 in Zootaxa 3778 (1) on pages 104-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3778.1.1, http://zenodo.org/record/25133
Electronic Prescribing and Robotic Dispensing: The Impact of Integrating Together on Practice and Professionalism
No full textLandscape-painter as landscape-gardener : the case of Alfred Parsons R.A.
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Aircrew Recommendations for Voice Message Functions in Tactical Aircraft
No full text Results are presented from a survey of 135 active tactical aircrews regarding use of synthetic voice messages in tactical aircraft. The sample was primarily composed of F-16, F-15, and F-4 pilots. The participants rated 69 existing, proposed, or suggested functions for voice messages in tactical aircraft. Over two-thirds of the participants rated the following functions favorably: Engine Fire, Fuel Low, Oil Pressure, Hydraulic Pressure, Brakes Malfunction, Landing Gear Malfunction, Gear/Flaps Configuration, Low Altitude, Missile Launch, Threat Display, Bingo Fuel, and Joker Fuel. Other functions, applicable to some but not all tactical aircraft, received strong support from the aircrews of the applicable aircraft. The participants' responses to open-ended questions, concerning use of voice messages for checklists and desirable control features for voice message systems, are also summarized. </jats:p
The safety and effectiveness of different methods of ear wax removal: a systematic review and economic evaluation
No full textEar wax (cerumen) is a natural secretion produced to protect the inner ear from dirt and other fragments by moving these particles towards the outer ear. If this process does not happen properly, wax may build up causing blockage in the ear canal and the possibility of impaction. People with a build up of ear wax may suffer from hearing loss, discomfort and, on occasions, infection. It may present problems in assessing hearing, blocking the view of the ear drum during medical examination and interfering with the fitting or function of hearing aids. Although it is thought to affect between 2% and 6% of the population in the England and Wales, some groups may be at a higher risk, such as those using hearing aids or with small ear canals and/or skin conditions. Recurrence is thought to be high among some of these groups. The consequences of the build up of ear wax in the ear canal are thought to be a common reason for consultation and cost in general practice with over 2 million consultations per year in the NHS.Methods of removal of ear wax include drops, flushing with water in general practice, and removal with suction or probes in specialist clinics. The relative safety and benefits of these different methods of removal remains uncertain. This research will systematically review published and unpublished evidence on the clinical and cost effectiveness of different methods for the removal of ear wax. Where appropriate, it will develop an economic model using data from this systematic review and other relevant sources to estimate the relative costs and benefits of different methods. In addition, the project will provide recommendations for future research to try to help answer any remaining areas of uncertainty
Training design for implementation at the Contractors State License Board
No full textIn order for training to be successful, learning has to occur. Some ways of learning are done through informal methods that provide value for acquiring tacit knowledge. However, this type of learning may not be efficient for complicated work processes (Tannenbaum, Beard, McNall, & Salas, 2010). Properly designed training programs assist learning for complex work procedures, which result in successful outcomes (e.g., increased performance) by identifying key factors in its development (Diamantidis & Chatzoglou, 2014; Kraiger & Cavanagh, 2012). The purpose of this project is to review the current and classic training literature. From this literature, the author will derive specific recommendations for designing a training program at the California Contractors State License Board within the Testing Division. Moreover, management supported the idea of revising the current training for newly hired test monitors and test proctors. While the present training includes certain methods, its processes are limited and has opportunity for improvements. This project analyzes the existing training practices of the Examination Administration Unit, while recommending suitable training models and methods from the research. Specifically, the project follows a methodical training design process that includes the conduction of a needs analysis, consideration for the factors that affect learning, identification of training goals and objectives, development of an evaluation plan, formation of training methods, and administration of evaluations. The suggested models of Grossman and Salas (2011) and Kirkpatrick, J. and Kirkpatrick, W. (2016) would help increase the transfer of training while providing a formal basis for training evaluation. Specifically, the project incorporates several types of training methods and evaluation instruments within the proposed training for new employees
Juvenile Classics from the Rutherford Park Press
No full textSixteen large-format (10 x 13) pages plus four full-page chromolithographs. Apparently this is the second in a planned series of eight folios on fables. It includes pages 16-32. The cover's description includes this: Quarto size; compiled from Aesop, LaFontaine, and the Russian of the celebrated Kriloff. Some of these are old and favored acquaintances, while others are here publsihed for the first time in this country. Embellished with handsome full-page illustrations, printed in colors, from characteristic designs by Stephens and others. Illuminated cover. Issued in 8 numbers, each number complete in itself. Nos. 1 and 2 now ready. Price per No. 50 cents. I am not sure what the illuminated cover entails. The front flyleaf includes To Florrie from her teacher. Tina J. Tillon. 1872. The back cover is missing. The four chromolithographs are ambitious but flawed: the various colors are not exactly enough placed, and the resulting impression is blurred. These include The Lark and Her Young Ones (17); FG (24); The Wolf Turned Shepherd (27); and The Fox and the Sick Lion (30). I am surprised to find a bulldog with a gun in FG! The Lark and Her Young Ones and The Wolf Turned Shepherd are colored versions of Dore. Two of the first four texts in this booklet come from Croxall. I take this to be a large, worthy early experiment in chromolithography. The front cover advertises Little Workers by J.C. Beard, in preparation and shortly to be issued. The Library of Congress dates this book of Beard's to 1871. Thus I have guessed at a date of 1870 for this publication.Anna Milbourn
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