scholarly journals A Catalogue of Ultraviolet Observations of Chromospherically Active Binary Stars

1996 ◽  
Vol 152 ◽  
pp. 183-184
Author(s):  
C. La Dous ◽  
Alvaro Giménez
Keyword(s):  
Binary Stars ◽  
Variable Star ◽  
Ultraviolet Spectrum ◽  
Light Curves ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Low Resolution ◽  
Physical Information ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Ultraviolet Observations ◽  
Provide Background Information

We present the recently-published IUE-ULDA Access Guide on Chromospherically Active Binary Stars which should be of interest for the interpretation and analysis of EU V data obtained for this type of objects. We provide background information on both high and low resolution IUE spectra of chromospherically active late-type binary stars that have been taken until the end of 1992. Physical information on all systems, arranged by variable star name, together with characteristics of the individual exposures, the position of the observation in the orbital light curves, and an average low resolution ultraviolet spectrum are given.

A study on orthodontic retention practices in Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-33
Author(s):  
Anjana Karmacharya ◽  
Dashrath Kafle ◽  
Ram Bhakta Adhikari ◽  
Nirjalla Malla
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Specific Situation ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Short Answer ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Retention Practices ◽  
Survey Questionnaires

Introduction: Retainers are used after all orthodontic treatment, to prevent or minimize relapse and recurrence. Among various retainers used, Hawley retainer and ‘invisible’ retainers are the most common. Most of the orthodontists favored permanent retention. It is obvious that the retention procedures are variable and depended largely on personal preferences, and there does not seem to be any consistent pattern in the application of retention methodologies. The  purpose of this study was to survey the retention protocols among orthodontists in Nepal. Materials and Method: The complete lists of the names and addresses of orthodontists in Nepal was obtained from the ODOAN. The questionnaire was sent to them which consisted of multiple-choice questions and short answer, related to background information of the individual orthodontist, retention use in general, the frequency of different types of bonded or removable retainers that are used, the retention protocol, the type of retainer used in specific situation. All statistical analyses were performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 12.0.1 (SPSS Inc, Chicago, Illinois, USA) Result: The survey questionnaires were completed by 90.42% of the 94 orthodontists of Nepal, 58.8% males and 41.2% females with a mean age of 36.7 years. Most of the orthodontists used a clear (vacuum) retainer (80%) in the maxilla and fixed bonded retainer in the mandible. Most of them prefer the use of retainer for a continuous 24 hours except during eating and brushing for 6 months to 1 year (56.5%) and if possible, for 1 to 2 years (28.2%). Conclusion: Majority of Nepalese orthodontists provide vacuum formed retainer on maxillary arch and bonded retainer in mandibular arch. There is no specific consensus on other type of retainers, duration of wear and follow up visits which is affected by various other factors.

scholarly journals Interactive use of online health resources: a comparison of consumer and professional questions

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 802-811 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirk Roberts ◽  
Dina Demner-Fushman
Keyword(s):  
Language Processing ◽  
Information Access ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Health And Wellness ◽  
Medical Problems ◽  
Online Resource ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Processing Techniques

Abstract Objective To understand how consumer questions on online resources differ from questions asked by professionals, and how such consumer questions differ across resources. Materials and Methods Ten online question corpora, 5 consumer and 5 professional, with a combined total of over 40 000 questions, were analyzed using a variety of natural language processing techniques. These techniques analyze questions at the lexical, syntactic, and semantic levels, exposing differences in both form and content. Results Consumer questions tend to be longer than professional questions, more closely resemble open-domain language, and focus far more on medical problems. Consumers ask more sub-questions, provide far more background information, and ask different types of questions than professionals. Furthermore, there is substantial variance of these factors between the different consumer corpora. Discussion The form of consumer questions is highly dependent upon the individual online resource, especially in the amount of background information provided. Professionals, on the other hand, provide very little background information and often ask much shorter questions. The content of consumer questions is also highly dependent upon the resource. While professional questions commonly discuss treatments and tests, consumer questions focus disproportionately on symptoms and diseases. Further, consumers place far more emphasis on certain types of health problems (eg, sexual health). Conclusion Websites for consumers to submit health questions are a popular online resource filling important gaps in consumer health information. By analyzing how consumers write questions on these resources, we can better understand these gaps and create solutions for improving information access. This article is part of the Special Focus on Person-Generated Health and Wellness Data, which published in the May 2016 issue, Volume 23, Issue 3.

scholarly journals Analyzing Light Curves for Variable Star Classification

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda Soares Furtado ◽  
Christopher Moore ◽  
Rachel McClure
Keyword(s):  
Variable Star ◽  
Light Curves ◽  
Star Classification

scholarly journals Considerations of providing patent and trademark assistance services at one's library

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Griffis ◽  
Jared Hoppenfeld
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
The United States ◽  
Background Information ◽  
United States Patent ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Time Commitment ◽  
Comprehensive Literature Review ◽  
States Patent ◽  
Provide Background Information

PurposeThe authors' goal in writing this article was to provide background information and detailed considerations to assist those wishing to provide patent and trademark assistance at their libraries. The major considerations include staffing, spaces and resources, with the time commitment from the staff being the most significant.Design/methodology/approachThis paper combined the experiences of an author relatively new to patent and trademark librarianship with one who has years of experience. These were used in tandem with knowledge gained from a decade of attendance at annual week-long seminars at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as well as by way of a comprehensive literature review.FindingsThe main commitment needed in providing patent and trademark services to the public is not money but the investment of time, which includes professional development, staffing, teaching classes and workshops, outreach and consultations.Originality/valueThe information in this paper should serve as guidance to anyone new to providing patent and trademark services within their libraries, including those at Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRCs), Patent Information Centres (PATLIBs) and beyond. Although articles have been published on various aspects of intellectual property (IP) and libraries, a comprehensive guide to providing patent and trademark services has yet to be published.

Commentary on Class 2/3 Piping Rules

1988 ◽  
Vol 110 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. C. Slagis
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Vessel ◽  
Nuclear Plant ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Provide Background Information

Much of the piping in a nuclear plant is designed to the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, Class 2 or 3 requirements. The Code rules are given in NC/ND-3600 of Section III. These rules were developed from the B31.1 rules, and incorporated into Section III 1971 for nuclear components. However, the Class 2/3 piping Code requirements have changed significantly since that time. There is not a criteria document available from ASME that describes the Class 2/3 piping rules. The purpose of this paper is to provide background information and a discussion of the Code stress limits so that the piping analyst can properly interpret the meaning of the Code requirements.

Deconstructing Racial Stigma in the Therapeutic Relationship

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrina Y. Billingsley ◽  
Donté R. Corey
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Ethnically Diverse ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
People Of Color ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Stigma Of Mental Illness ◽  
Racial Stigma ◽  
Provide Background Information

This chapter seeks to deconstruct racial stigma of mental illness held by counselors within the therapeutic relationship. The authors will provide counselors with practical tools that will help them work through their own prejudices, discriminations, and stereotypes about people of color and mental illness. This chapter will provide background information on stigma, specifically racial stigma, the process for incorporating theoretical variation in clinical work, and its importance. Additionally, the authors will explore best practices that will help counselors obtain the knowledge and skills needed to effectively work with a variety of clients who are racially and ethnically diverse.

Deconstructing Racial Stigma in the Therapeutic Relationship

2021 ◽  
pp. 1431-1444
Author(s):  
Katrina Y. Billingsley ◽  
Donté R. Corey
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Ethnically Diverse ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
People Of Color ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Stigma Of Mental Illness ◽  
Racial Stigma ◽  
Provide Background Information

This chapter seeks to deconstruct racial stigma of mental illness held by counselors within the therapeutic relationship. The authors will provide counselors with practical tools that will help them work through their own prejudices, discriminations, and stereotypes about people of color and mental illness. This chapter will provide background information on stigma, specifically racial stigma, the process for incorporating theoretical variation in clinical work, and its importance. Additionally, the authors will explore best practices that will help counselors obtain the knowledge and skills needed to effectively work with a variety of clients who are racially and ethnically diverse.

Multiplayer Kinect Serious Games

2016 ◽  
pp. 110-129
Author(s):  
Ali Alshammari ◽  
David Whittinghill
Keyword(s):  
The Body ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Theoretical Studies ◽  
Role Development ◽  
Educational Settings ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Activity Structure ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Emotional Safety ◽  
Provide Background Information

Single and multiplayer serious Kinect games have been used in many different areas, including education. Due to its relative newness as a technology, a dearth of literature exists concerning the requirements for the use of Kinect games in educational settings. A comprehensive review was conducted to include various perspectives in order to provide background information on the existing research base that upholds the educational uses of these games. The review was built on empirical and theoretical studies conducted in the area of multiplayer Kinect games. A total of (748) articles were screened and (71) coded. While an abundance of convergent evidence from closely related domains has been produced on the subject, providing a set of recommendations for its proper usage; few studies have focused specifically on the role, development and effects of multiplayer Kinect games in educational settings. The potential for Kinect games to enhance learning experiences within educational contexts is promising; however, care must be taken to account for physical safety, emotional safety, and activity structure. Specific recommendations for addressing these important aspects of the use of multiplayer Kinect games are described in detail in the body of this manuscript.

scholarly journals The GTC exoplanet transit spectroscopy survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 622 ◽  
pp. A172 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Murgas ◽  
G. Chen ◽  
E. Pallé ◽  
L. Nortmann ◽  
G. Nowak
Keyword(s):  
Transmission Spectrum ◽  
Rayleigh Scattering ◽  
Extrasolar Planets ◽  
Light Curves ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Transmission Spectra ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Systematic Effects ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Spectrum Slope

Context. Rayleigh scattering in a hydrogen-dominated exoplanet atmosphere can be detected using ground- or space-based telescopes. However, stellar activity in the form of spots can mimic Rayleigh scattering in the observed transmission spectrum. Quantifying this phenomena is key to our correct interpretation of exoplanet atmospheric properties. Aims. We use the ten-meter Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC) telescope to carry out a ground-based transmission spectra survey of extrasolar planets to characterize their atmospheres. In this paper we investigate the exoplanet HAT-P-11b, a Neptune-sized planet orbiting an active K-type star. Methods. We obtained long-slit optical spectroscopy of two transits of HAT-P-11b with the Optical System for Imaging and low-Intermediate-Resolution Integrated Spectroscopy (OSIRIS) on August 30, 2016 and September 25, 2017. We integrated the spectrum of HAT-P-11 and one reference star in several spectroscopic channels across the λ ~ 400–785 nm region, creating numerous light curves of the transits. We fit analytic transit curves to the data taking into account the systematic effects and red noise present in the time series in an effort to measure the change of the planet-to-star radius ratio (Rp∕Rs) across wavelength. Results. By fitting both transits together, we find a slope in the transmission spectrum showing an increase of the planetary radius towards blue wavelengths. Closer inspection of the transmission spectrum of the individual data sets reveals that the first transit presents this slope while the transmission spectrum of the second data set is flat. Additionally, we detect hints of Na absorption on the first night, but not on the second. We conclude that the transmission spectrum slope and Na absorption excess found in the first transit observation are caused by unocculted stellar spots. Modeling the contribution of unocculted spots to reproduce the results of the first night we find a spot filling factor of δ = 0.62−0.17+0.20 and a spot-to-photosphere temperature difference of ΔT = 429−299+184 K.

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