Cross-linguistic perspectives on the development of text-production abilities

2002 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth A. Berman ◽  
Ludo Verhoeven
Keyword(s):  
Lead Author ◽  
Project Director ◽  
Joint Project ◽  
Text Production ◽  
Graduate Research ◽  
The Us ◽  
Research Assistants

The studies reported in this volume of WL&L (5: 1–2, 2002) all derive from a joint project entitled “Developing literacy in different contexts and in different languages”, funded by the Spencer Foundation, Chicago. The study encompasses seven languages — Dutch, English, French, Hebrew, Icelandic, Spanish, and Swedish — for which data were collected in Europe, Israel, and the US by graduate research assistants in education, linguistics, and psychology, under the supervision of a project director in each country — each of whom is listed as a first or “lead” author in the articles which follow the introduction to this collection.

scholarly journals Intelligent lightweight structures for hybrid machine tools

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 583-600
Author(s):  
H. -Christian Möhring ◽  
Matthias Müller ◽  
Jens Krieger ◽  
Jörg Multhoff ◽  
Christian Plagge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Machine Tools ◽  
Dynamic Stiffness ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Mass Reduction ◽  
Joint Project ◽  
Lightweight Structures ◽  
Thermal Boundary Conditions ◽  
The Us ◽  
Precise Machine ◽  
Operational Time

AbstractIn order to improve the competitiveness on the global machine tool markets, a permanent development of new solutions and optimization of existing technologies is necessary. Besides traditional business areas, like Europe, Asia and the US, emerging countries provide interesting potential. Currently, the setup and operation of precise machine tools in these areas possesses some challenges. As an example, the foundation of the machines is often not as stable as assumed during the layout and design phase. Furthermore, the thermal boundary conditions are often characterized by much higher differences of the ambient temperature during the daily operational time compared to European conditions. These influences affect especially the performance of medium sized machine tools. Within the joint project HYBRIDi, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) supported by the Projektträger Karlsruhe (PTKA), partners from industry and research created, realized and investigated new intelligent lightweight machine slide structures in order to overcome the named challenges. In particular, two variants of a hybrid material z-slide (RAM) with integrated sensors were built and analyzed with respect to advantages in terms of mass reduction, static and dynamic stiffness, dynamic positioning accuracy as well as thermal behavior. This paper presents the developments and results of the project.

Mentoring Hispanic Undergraduate and Graduate Research Assistants: Building Research Capacity in Nursing

2015 ◽  
Vol 54 (6) ◽  
pp. 328-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Aponte ◽  
Brenda N. Figueroa ◽  
Melody Madera ◽  
Giselle Campos-Dominguez ◽  
Elizabeth Panora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Capacity ◽  
Building Research ◽  
Graduate Research ◽  
Research Assistants

scholarly journals Development of the common standard for revenue recording as a part of the US GAAP and IAS/IFRS systems convergence

2009 ◽  
Vol 57 (6) ◽  
pp. 29-44
Author(s):  
Hana Bohušová
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Revenue Recognition ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Joint Project ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Us ◽  
Limited Application ◽  
General Standard ◽  
Us Gaap

The most significant difference between US GAAP and IFRSs is in the area of general approach. IFRSs are based on basic accounting principles1 with limited application guidance, US GAAPs are based especially on rules with specific application guidance. FASB and IASB initiated their joint project on revenue recording to converge IFRS and US GAAP in this area. The main objective of this paper is comparative analysis of revenue recognition under both systems, evaluation of the most significant differences in revenue recognition and measurements as a starting point for the preparation of the new general standard for revenue recognition and the new approach to the revenue recognition development.In this paper, the current approaches to revenue recognition under both systems are compared. The most significant difference is the general approach to revenue recognition. There is the Conceptual Framework where revenue is defined, two standards on revenue recognition and interpretations concerning revenue recognition and measurement in the IAS/IFRS. On the other hand, there are many standards and guidance concerning revenue in the US GAAP. Revenue is defined in the Statements of Financial Accounting concepts (CON 5, CON 6). There is not any general standard for revenue recognition under the US GAAP. The most significant differences in revenue recognition concern the long-term contracts and deferred payments. Despite this difference, there are many similarities between both systems.Based on the results of the comparative analysis which was done in the paper, a new approach for re­ve­nue recognition based on principles for the new general standard for revenue recognition common for both systems is being developed.

Abstract 239: Frequency of Advanced Cardiac Life Support Medication Use and Association With Survival During In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

Circulation ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 138 (Suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Benz ◽  
Nicole Brenner ◽  
Stephanie Woo ◽  
Stephen Chong ◽  
Matthew Wilson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chart Review ◽  
Primary Outcome ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Advanced Cardiac Life Support ◽  
Average Dose ◽  
The Us ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage ◽  
Research Assistants ◽  
Hospital Cardiac Arrest

Introduction: Resuscitation medication shortages are widespread across the US. We sought to determine the frequency and quantity of meds used during IHCA. Methods: Retrospective, single center, chart review at a large, urban teaching hospital. Adults over 18 who suffered IHCA between Jan 2017 and Mar 2018 were identified. Trained and supervised research assistants used a standardized data tool to extract data from the EMR. Primary outcome was the frequency and quantity of ACLS meds used during IHCA. Secondary outcomes included evaluating the association of med administration with ROSC and survival as well as the use of sodium bicarb with survival in patients with pre-existing end stage renal disease. Results: Criteria were met for 181 IHCA events. Demographics: 71% (128 of 181) black; mean age 65; and 46% (83 of 181) women. Epi was given in 86.7% (157 of 181) cases, with average cumulative dose of 4.2 mg, sodium bicarb given in 63.5% (115 of 181), average dose of 1.9 amps, calcium chloride given in 39.2% (71 of 181), average dose of 1.9 amps, amiodarone was given in 30.9% (56 of 181), average dose of 311.8 mg, and atropine was given in 13.8% (25 of 181), average dose of 1.3 amps. Administration of sodium bicarb was associated with lower rates of ROSC (OR 0.31, 95% CI 0.18 to 0.83) and lower survival (OR 0.31, 95% CI 0.13 to 0.73). Administration of mag sulfate was associated with lower rates of ROSC (OR 0.33, 95% CI 0.13 to 0.83), but no difference in survival (OR 0.34, 95% CI 0.10 to 1.14). Administration of epi, amiodarone, calcium, dextrose, or atropine was not associated with a change in rates of ROSC or survival. In patients with pre-existing ESRD (45 of 181), 73.3% (33 of 45) received sodium bicarb, with 51.5% (17 of 33) achieving ROSC, and 12.1% (4 of 33) surviving to discharge. In patients without ESRD (136 of 181), 60.3% (82 of 136) received sodium bicarb, with 65.9% (54/82) achieving ROSC, and 22.0% (18 of 82) surviving to discharge. (12.1% vs 22.0% p = 0.224). Conclusions: Substantial amounts of drugs with known recent shortage are used in IHCA with no significant increase in ROSC or survival to discharge. Administration of sodium bicarb during IHCA is associated with lower rates of ROSC and survival. These results may be due to confounders such as code duration.

Antarctic airborne radio echo sounding, 1977–78

Polar Record ◽  
1978 ◽  
Vol 19 (120) ◽  
pp. 267-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. J. Drewry ◽  
D. T. Meldrum
Keyword(s):  
National Science Foundation ◽  
Austral Summer ◽  
Applied Physics ◽  
Joint Project ◽  
Johns Hopkins University ◽  
The Us ◽  
National Science ◽  
Radio Echo Sounding ◽  
Polar Research Institute ◽  
Echo Sounding

During the austral summer 1977–78 the Scott Polar Research Institute (SPRI) conducted a fifth season of airborne radio echo sounding in Antarctica as part of a joint project with the US National Science Foundation Division of Polar Programs (NSF-DPP) and the Technical University of Denmark (TUD). In addition, trials were undertaken of a magnetometer installation, developed and operated, under NSF contract, by the Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) of the Johns Hopkins University, USA.

scholarly journals Methodological Problems in Direct Observation of Children's Dietary and Activity Behaviors

1999 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-9
Author(s):  
David P. JOHNS ◽  
Amy Sau Ching HA
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation System ◽  
Observational Research ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Normal Behavior ◽  
The Us ◽  
Recess Period ◽  
Methodological Problems ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The City ◽  
Research Assistants

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in English; abstract also in Chinese.The purpose of this research paper is to report the methodological difficulties which resulted from a study first conducted in the US and replicated in Hong Kong. Using the Behavior of Eating and Activity for Children's Health Evaluation System (BEACHES). Forty participants between the age of 6 and 8 drawn from middle income areas of the city were selected. Eight research assistants set up 4 1-hour home observations and 6 20-minute observations in the school during the recess period. The implication of the present study is that the instrumentation and the method created interference to the extent that the research interval, in which the participants were observed, failed to represent the normal behavior patterns especially those related to dietary behaviors. Specifically, the interactive impact and the cultural differences undetected by the research instrument are significant problems which demand consideration for future direct observational research.本研究旨在討論應用「直接觀察法」在學童飮食及活動行爲研究時所出現的問題。採用BEACHES研究工具直接觀察本地四十位6至8歲學童在學校小息及家庭中的行爲模式。研究結果顯示在使用直接觀察法及BEACHES工具時所遇到的問題，體育同工在選擇應用同類的研究方法及工具時，應注意有關文化差異等問題。

scholarly journals Business process reengineering and operational costs of selected Nigerian airline companies

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 182-194
Author(s):  
Adesoga Adefulu ◽  
Joseph Akinshipe ◽  
Olubisi Makinde ◽  
Victoria Akpa
Keyword(s):  
Sample Size ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Airline Industry ◽  
Business Process Reengineering ◽  
Lead Author ◽  
Process Reengineering ◽  
Chain Model ◽  
Operational Costs ◽  
Research Assistants

Continuous cost management is considered vital for the sustainability of any business enterprise in modern society. Over the years, the Nigerian airline industry has been experiencing rising operational costs, probably due to inadequate business process reengineering. Based on the assumptions of the value chain model, this article investigates the effect of business process reengineering on operational costs of selected indigenous airline companies in Nigeria. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population was 1,938 employees of key professional departments of the selected Nigerian indigenous airline companies. The sample size was 699 staff of the selected departments with 84% response rate. The copies of the questionnaire were administered using trained research assistants. The study adopted a mixed sampling method. Proportionate sampling was used to determine the sample size for each of the three airlines; stratified sampling was used to select the specific units within the organization, while random sampling was used to select the respondents. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive and simple linear regression methods. The descriptive analysis revealed that the overall average and standard deviation for business process reengineering were 2.80 and 0.57, while operational costs were 4.29 and 0.54 respectively. The inferential result showed a positive and significant effect of the business process reengineering on operational costs (R2 = 0.024, β = 0.147, t = 3.709, p < 0.05). Thus, the study concluded that business process reengineering affects the operational costs of the selected indigenous airline companies in Nigeria. AcknowledgmentThe researchers acknowledge the contributions of the anonymous reviewers for the useful comments in making the article better. We acknowledge the management of the University that made it mandatory for the supervisee to publish two articles from their thesis, one in the name of the supervisor as the lead author while another in the name of the supervisee as the lead author. The research assistants are acknowledged for the cooperation during the field work and the management of the airlines for allowing the research in their various organizations.

scholarly journals Field work in the Ujaragssuit nunât area, Ivisârtoq region, inner Godthåbsfjord, southern West Greenland

1982 ◽  
Vol 110 ◽  
pp. 57-63
Author(s):  
B Chadwick ◽  
M.A Crewe
Keyword(s):  
Natural Environment ◽  
Research Council ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Laboratory Studies ◽  
Successful Completion ◽  
Natural Environment Research Council ◽  
Joint Project ◽  
Generous Support ◽  
The University ◽  
Research Assistants

FolIowing the successful completion of the Buksefjorden project, 63 V.1 N (1972-1979), the Geological Survey of Greenland and the Department of Geology, University of Exeter, have begun another joint project in the Ivisartoq region, 64 Y.2 N, in inner Godthåbsfjord. The field programmes (1981-1984) and laboratory studies at Exeter are being organised on lines similar to those of the Buksefjorden project, with supervision of four research assistants by B. Chadwick and K. Coe. M. A. Crewe and S. Robertson began work as research assistants in 1981. The generous support by the Survey, the University of Exeter, and the Natural Environment Research Council, UK, is gratefully acknowledged.

scholarly journals US and the idea of creating a united Europe

2016 ◽  
pp. 51-63
Author(s):  
Zinaida Svyaschenko
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
American Foreign Policy ◽  
The United States ◽  
Marshall Plan ◽  
Political Leader ◽  
Joint Project ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Cold War

The article аnalyses the US’ position on the idea of creating the united Europe within the context of the events of the “cold war”. For many years after the Second World War promoting the European integration was one of the important areas of the American foreign policy. An important role in this process belonged to the “Marshall Plan”, which showed support for the ideas of the European unification and forced the leaders of the Western countries to consider the practical steps for their implementation, supported by Washington. Particular attention is paid to NATO, the formation of which was a joint project of the United States and Europe. This organization had globalized and deepened the economic liasions of the countries, and so they became sustainable partners in the most important areas of their cooperation. It was a pledge of stable contacts and coordination on the major 63 issues, which provided guarantees to the both sides. To reinsure its interests, The US started addressing to Europe, appealing to the equal partnership, knowingly claiming to gaining the unquestionable leadership. It is concluded that the renaissance of some European structures by means of the United States’ aid would put the countries of the region in the distinct dependence. Later, economically strong and integrated Western Europe would act as a partner for a global political leader – the United States, without claiming to be an equal partner that develops within the limits set by the USA. That is why the Western Europe faced a difficult choice of integration during this period. All the further actions taken by the European leaders were focused on the possibility of independent planning and subsequent conduct of their internal policies.

A University-Based Model for Evaluating Inventions

2003 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 225-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia Wagner Weick
Keyword(s):  
New Product Development ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Development Models ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
The Past ◽  
Graduate Research ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
The University ◽  
Research Assistants ◽  
Similar Programme

There is a need for programmes that provide independent inventors with balanced, data-based evaluations of their early-stage ideas. These inventors do not have access to the evaluation processes used in many companies to assess whether or not an idea warrants further investment of time and resources. In addition, invention promotion services that focus on independent inventors are often costly; and some of these have been accused of fraud. The business school at the University of the Pacific (UOP) launched a pilot invention evaluation service (IES) in autumn 1999. The process used in the IES is based on new product development models used in companies, and addresses basic market, technical and financial potential. The programme benefits not only the community of inventors: because IES staff members are graduate research assistants, it also provides a unique experiential learning opportunity for students. This article details the design of the service and the manner in which it has been implemented at UOP. Data from surveys of the inventors who have been served over the past three years is presented, which indicates that they have found the IES to be very effective in improving their decision making. Other universities may benefit from establishing a similar programme.

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