An Investigation of the Feasability of a Writing Center at Olivet Nazarene University: The Implementation of a Pilot Program

The implementation of an on-campus Writing Center is an extension of the holistic approach to student success and retention. Previous attempts to provide an online resource at Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) failed to meet the need of providing one-on-one tutorials. Research proves that this approach does not teach the student how to identify and correct gaps in writing thought, organization, and voice. An ONU Writing Center must be more than an editing center, serving more students than those with remedial writing skills. It should serve as a consistent presence on campus as a facilitator of quality writing across the disciplines. The research team for this project conducted research, reviewed literature, visited successful writing centers across the region, and collected data to implement a pilot study for the academic school year of 2010-2011. Preliminary research addressed staffing and training, financial commitments, logistical space and operations, and an in-depth look at the value of implementing such a program for retention purposes. The pilot study program served students from two courses: College Writing II and Scriptures II. Data collection for analysis was provided through revisions across drafts, interviews, and surveys. Although this study did not track final grades to compare them, the findings suggest that the writing center made a positive impact on the participants. At the end of the pilot study, research, data analysis, and detailed cost-analysis figures were presented to ONU Administration and faculty, as well as a professional peer audience

Interview with BJ Noser Ingram on the History of the Land Used in South McAllen

An interview with a RGV community member that explores her experience in the border region. Conducted by a school teacher participating in the Porciones to Colonias project. B.J. Noser Ingram – Interviewee Claudia Tijerina – Interviewer Eloise Montemayor – Videographerhttps://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/chapsoralhistories/1110/thumbnail.jp

FLow and Benthic ECology 4D – FLOWBEC – an overview

This work is funded by NERC/DEFRA (grants NE/J004332/1, NE/J004308/1, NE/J004200/1, NE/J004359/1, NE/J004316/1, NE/J004219/1, NE/J00426X/1, NE/J004294/1). We also like to acknowledge OpenHydro Ltd and Atlantis Resources Ltd for allowing the placement of the FLOWBEC frame in close proximity to their installations at EMEC, and Marine Scotland Science for their support developing and deploying the FLOWBEC frame.Publisher PD

Interagency Depainting Study Status

This document discusses coating removal in general. Sections of this presentation include: regulatory background, the initial parameters of the study, the current parameters of the study, stages in each sequence, preparation of the test specimen, material evaluation testing, chemical stripping, CO2 blasting, Flashjet coating removal, plastic media blasting, sodium bicarbonate wet stripping, water stripping, and wheat starch stripping

Effects of antiplatelet therapy on stroke risk by brain imaging features of intracerebral haemorrhage and cerebral small vessel diseases: subgroup analyses of the RESTART randomised, open-label trial

Background Findings from the RESTART trial suggest that starting antiplatelet therapy might reduce the risk of recurrent symptomatic intracerebral haemorrhage compared with avoiding antiplatelet therapy. Brain imaging features of intracerebral haemorrhage and cerebral small vessel diseases (such as cerebral microbleeds) are associated with greater risks of recurrent intracerebral haemorrhage. We did subgroup analyses of the RESTART trial to explore whether these brain imaging features modify the effects of antiplatelet therapy

Measuring the cyclical behavior of home production: a macroeconomic analysis

Much economic activity takes place within the home. Unfortunately, it is difficult to assess the cyclical properties of home production because the available data are too sporadic. Under the assumption that each observation of historical U.S. data on consumption, investment, and hours worked is consistent with optimal behavior on the part of a representative agent, we construct quarterly data on three variables that would otherwise be unobservable at a quarterly frequency: hours worked in the home sector, hours spent in leisure, and the consumption of goods produced in the home sector. Three results emerge: leisure is highly countercyclical while nonmarket hours are acyclical; there has been a large decrease in hours spent in home production since the 1970s; fluctuations in market output are a good measure of fluctuations in individual utility as long as home consumption and market consumption are either extreme complements or extreme substitutes in the production of utility. The sensitivity of results to the parametric assumptions is examined.Gross domestic product ; Production (Economic theory)

The feasibility and acceptability of an early intervention in primary care to prevent chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in adults:randomised controlled trial

Background Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)) is defined as fatigue that is disabling, is accompanied by additional symptoms and persists for ≥ 4 months. Treatment of CFS/ME aims to help patients manage their symptoms and make lifestyle adjustments. We do not know whether intervening early in primary care (< 4 months after onset of fatigue) can prevent the development of CFS/ME. Methods This was a feasibility randomised controlled trial with adults (age ≥ 18 years) comparing usual care with usual care plus an early intervention (EI; a combination of psycho-education and cognitive behavioural therapy, CBT). This study took place in fourteen primary care practices in Bristol, England and aimed to identify issues around recruitment and retention for a full-scale trial. It was not powered to support statistical analysis of differences in outcomes. Integrated qualitative methodology was used to explore the feasibility and acceptability of recruitment and randomisation to the intervention. Results Forty-four patients were recruited (1 August 2012–November 28, 2013), falling short of our predicted recruitment rate of 100 patients in 8 months. Qualitative data from GPs showed recruitment was not feasible because it was difficult to identify potential participants within 4 months of symptom onset. Some referring GPs felt screening investigations recommended by NICE were unnecessary, and they had difficulty finding patients who met the eligibility criteria. Qualitative data from some participant interviews suggested that the intervention was not acceptable in its current format. Although the majority of participants found parts of the intervention acceptable, many reported one or more problems with acceptability. Participants who discontinued the intervention or found it problematic did not relate to the therapeutic model, disliked telephone consultations or found self-reflection challenging. Conclusions A randomised controlled trial to test an early intervention for fatigue in adults in primary care is not feasible using this intervention and recruitment strategy

Round Robin Testing: Exploring Experimental Uncertainties through a Multifacility Comparison of a Hinged Raft Wave Energy Converter

The EU H2020 MaRINET2 project has a goal to improve the quality, robustness and accuracy of physical modelling and associated testing practices for the offshore renewable energy sector. To support this aim, a round robin scale physical modelling test programme was conducted to deploy a common wave energy converter at four wave basins operated by MaRINET2 partners. Test campaigns were conducted at each facility to a common specification and test matrix, providing the unique opportunity for intercomparison between facilities and working practices. A nonproprietary hinged raft, with a nominal scale of 1:25, was tested under a set of 12 irregular sea states. This allowed for an assessment of power output, hinge angles, mooring loads, and six-degree-of-freedom motions. The key outcome to be concluded from the results is that the facilities performed consistently, with the majority of variation linked to differences in sea state calibration. A variation of 5–10% in mean power was typical and was consistent with the variability observed in the measured significant wave heights. The tank depth (which varied from 2–5 m) showed remarkably little influence on the results, although it is noted that these tests used an aerial mooring system with the geometry unaffected by the tank depth. Similar good agreement was seen in the heave, surge, pitch and hinge angle responses. In order to maintain and improve the consistency across laboratories, we make recommendations on characterising and calibrating the tank environment and stress the importance of the device–facility physical interface (the aerial mooring in this case).</jats:p

Looking back to move forward: reflections on the strengths and challenges of the COVID-19 UK mental health research response

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