The whole works of the late Reverend William Romaine, A.M. /

Mode of access: Internet.

Dictionnaire universel d'histoire et de géographie : contenant l'histoire proprement dite, la biographie universelle, la mithologie et la géographie ancienne et moderne /

Contiene: T. I: A-HYTH (VIII p., 1-864 p.) - T. II: I-ZOUA (865-1924, 43, VIII p.)

Pictorial history Thirteenth Regiment Vermont Volunteers, war of 1861-1865

Contains general index.

Feasibility study, use of vacant state-owned mental health and developmental disabilities facilities, December 1978 /

Cover title.

Cafeterias in government buildings. : Hearings, Eightieth congress, first session pursuant to S. Res. 42.

pt. 1. January 27, 29, 1947,. 76 p.--pt. 2. February 3, 5, 7, 1947. pp. 77-216.--pt. 3. February 19, 21, 1947. pp. 217-280.--pt. 4. February 24-28, 1947. pp. 281-426.--pt. 5. March 3-17, 1947. pp. 427-562.--pt. 6. March 19-April 3, 1947. pp. 563-625.--pt. 7. April 14-21, 1947. pp. 627-710.--pt. 8. April 28, May 2, 5, 7, 12, 14, 1947. pp. 711-863.p--pt. 9. May 21, June 9, 1947. pp. 865-967.--pt. 10. Corespondence and reports. 1947. pp. 979-1010.

Vita Anskarii auctore Rimberto. Accedit Vita Rimberti.

"Opus hoc [Vita Rimberti] superstite Adalgario, Rimberti successore, sed certe non ab ipso, sed ab alio quodam, aut ecclesiae bremensis clerico, aut monacho corbeiensi compositum est."--G. H. Pertz, quoted, p. [80]

Modern music and musicians /

Head and tail pieces.

Kommentar des Abu Ga'far Ahmad ibn Muhammad an-Nahhas zur Mu'allaka des Zuhair.

Thesis (doctoral)--Vereinigte Friedrichs-Universtat, Halle-Wittenberg.

Evaluation of random plasma cortisol and the low dose corticotropin test as indicators of adrenal secretory capacity in critically ill patients: A prospective study

It is unclear whether a random plasma cortisol measurement and the corticotropin (ACTH) test adequately reflect glucocorticoid secretory capacity in critical illness. This study aimed to determine whether these tests provide information representative of the 24 hour period. Plasma cortisol was measured hourly for 24 hours in 21 critically ill septic patients followed by a corticotropin test with 1 μ g dose administered intravenously. Serum and urine were analysed for ACTH and free cortisol respectively. Marked hourly variability in plasma cortisol was evident (coefficient of variation 8-30%) with no demonstrable circadian rhythm. The individual mean plasma cortisol concentrations ranged from 286 59 nmol/l to 796 &PLUSMN; 83 nmol/l. The 24 hour mean plasma cortisol was strongly correlated with both random plasma cortisol (r(2) 0.9, P< 0.0001) and the cortisol response to corticotropin (r(2) 0.72, P< 0.001). Only nine percent of patients increased their plasma cortisol by 250 nmol/l after corticotropin (euadrenal response). However, 35% of non-responders had spontaneous hourly rises > 250 nmol/l thus highlighting the limitations of a single point corticotropin test. Urinary free cortisol was elevated (865&PLUSMN; 937 nmol) in both corticotropin responders and non-responders suggesting elevated plasma free cortisol. No significant relationship was demonstrable between plasma cortisol and ACTH. We conclude that although random cortisol measurements and the low dose corticotropin tests reliably reflect the 24 hour mean cortisol in critical illness, they do not take into account the pulsatile nature of cortisol secretion. Consequently, there is the potential for erroneous conclusions about adrenal function based on a single measurement. We suggest that caution be exercised when drawing conclusions on the adequacy of adrenal function based on a single random plasma cortisol or the corticotropin test.

A IMPRENSA NA CONSTRUÇÃO DA IMAGEM PÚBLICA DO CANDIDATO AFFONSO PENNA NA ELEIÇÃO DE 1906

O presente trabalho tem por objetivo analisar o período de propaganda eleitoral à presidência da República de 1906, centrando seu objeto no candidato único para presidente, o mineiro, Affonso Penna. Nesse sentido procura-se trabalhar, especificamente, o papel da imprensa na candidatura e na construção da imagem pública, no transcurso entre agosto de 1905 a fevereiro de 1906, em dois jornais cariocas: o Correio da Manhã e o jornal O Paíz. Entre eles, a menção de Penna pode ser analisada apenas nas Cartas Mineiras do Correio da Manhã, a qual apresenta o percentual de 37% de conteúdos sobre o candidato. Desses, 54,5%, relacionam-se às suas caracterizações imagéticas e os 45,5% a sua candidatura. Quanto à construção da etapa teórica remete às obras que incluem o universo da comunicação, da propaganda política e ideológica, principalmente, na ótica brasileira. Procura-se, também, descrever a trajetória política de Affonso Penna, tendo como pano de fundo o ambiente político. Como método de coleta de dados, cita-se as pesquisas bibliográficas e documentais e como instrumento de investigação a análise de conteúdo.(AU)

O ESTUDANTE DA EAD (EDUCAÇÃO A DISTÂNCIA): UM ESTUDO DE PERFIL E INTERAÇÃO GERACIONAL

A aprendizagem formal e tradicional tem dado lugar a um cenário desafiador no qual educador e educando não comungam do mesmo espaço físico. A Educação a Distância (EAD), ainda é vista como uma solução que agrega cada vez mais alunos de diferentes idades que desejam uma graduação de ensino superior ou a continuidade dela. A pesquisa com o título: “O estudante da EAD (educação a distância): um estudo de perfil e interação geracional” propõe conhecer as características do perfil atual do estudante da EAD, abordando o diálogo entre as gerações no ambiente social escolar. O enfoque da pesquisa é qualitativa, exploratória e descritiva com dados que foram coletados através de entrevista com 08 alunos das gerações X e Y para assim entender se este perfil tem sido renovado com alunos mais jovens, do que a faixa etária de 25 a 45 anos. O resultado demonstra que alunos na faixa de 17 a 24 anos a cada ano aumentam 1% das matrículas. Já a faixa de 25 a 45 anos prevalece com 70% das matrículas. Portanto, este resultado revela que o perfil do aluno EAD ainda é o do jovem adulto, para adulto mais experiente, que busca a graduação com o propósito de progressão no ambiente profissional. As duas gerações citadas geração X e geração Y, mesmo em contextos históricos diferenciados de valores, crenças e comportamentos participam atualmente de uma transformação social que contempla os meios de produção do trabalho, a formação educacional e as relações sociais. O diálogo intergeracional direciona a um aprendizado compartilhado, participativo na troca de experiências mutuas. Para a geração X o jovem atual não é mais nomeado como o que precisa escutar e aprender, mas tem muito a partilhar, principalmente diante da facilidade com os meios tecnológicos. E para a geração Y, na partilha não há barreiras de idade, mas a segurança de interagir e se comunicar diante da troca de experiências

Understanding the factors affecting e-business adoption and impact on logistics processes

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to conceptualize e-business adoption and to generate understanding of the range of factors affecting the adoption process. The paper also aims at exploring the perceived impact of e-business adoption on logistics-related processes. Design/methodology/approach: Case study research, by conducting in-depth interviews in eight companies. Findings: E-business adoption is not exclusively a matter of resources. Increased e-business adoption and impact are caused by increased operational compatibility, as well as increased levels of collaboration. In terms of e-business impact this mainly refers to cycle time reductions and quality improvements, rather than direct cost reductions as reported by other authors. Research limitations/implications: The intrinsic weakness of the research method and the way concepts are operationalized limits the ability to generalize findings. Practical implications: Managers should emphasize developing their relationships with theirsuppliers/customers, in an effort to do common e-business investments, and should aim to increase their partners' commitment to the use of these applications. Originality/value: This paper provides empirical evidence from a sector where limited research efforts have taken place. Explanations can be helpful to other researchers involved in the understanding of the adoption of e-business and its impact. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

Measuring the operational performance of intensive care units using the analytic hierarchy process approach

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to develop a performance measurement model for service operations using the analytic hierarchy process approach. Design/methodology/approach - The study reviews current relevant literature on performance measurement and develops a model for performance measurement. The model is then applied to the intensive care units (ICUs) of three different hospitals in developing nations. Six focus group discussions were undertaken, involving experts from the specific area under investigation, in order to develop an understandable performance measurement model that was both quantitative and hierarchical. Findings - A combination of outcome, structure and process-based factors were used as a foundation for the model. The analyses of the links between them were used to reveal the relative importance of each and their associated sub factors. It was considered to be an effective quantitative tool by the stakeholders. Research limitations/implications - This research only applies the model to ICUs in healthcare services. Practical implications - Performance measurement is an important area within the operations management field. Although numerous models are routinely being deployed both in practice and research, there is always room for improvement. The present study proposes a hierarchical quantitative approach, which considers both subjective and objective performance criteria. Originality/value - This paper develops a hierarchical quantitative model for service performance measurement. It considers success factors with respect to outcomes, structure and processes with the involvement of the concerned stakeholders based upon the analytic hierarchy process approach. The unique model is applied to the ICUs of hospitals in order to demonstrate its effectiveness. The unique application provides a comparative international study of service performance measurement in ICUs of hospitals in three different countries. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

Targeting the glycoprotein 130 receptor subunit to control pain and inflammation

The glycoprotein 130 (gp130) is a shared signal-transducing-membrane-associated receptor for several hematopoietic cytokines. Its activation is implicated in pain and in a variety of diseases via signaling of proinflammatory cytokines. These include interleukin-6 (IL-6) subfamily cytokines, many of which play important roles in the pathogenesis of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Castleman's disease, and Kaposi's sarcoma. Several strategies have been developed to block gp130-receptor-mediated signaling. These include the application of monoclonal antibodies, the creation of mutant form(s) of the gp130 with increased binding affinity for such ligands as IL-6/sIL-6R complex, and the generation of antagonists by selective mutagenesis of the specific cytokine/gp130 receptor binding site(s). Other strategies include targeting gp130-mediated signaling pathways such as that involving signal transducer and activator of transcription-3. This review provides a summary of the latest research pertaining to the role of gp130 in the pathogenesis of inflammatory and other diseases in which the gp130 receptor is implicated. An overview of antagonists targeting the gp130 receptor is included with particular emphasis on their mechanism of action and their limitations and potential for therapeutic application.

A comparison of international HRM practices by Indian and European MNEs:evidence from Africa

By comparing the HRM practices in Indian and European MNE subsidiaries located in four of the Southern African Development Community countries, this paper tests the relevance of the country-of-origin effect and analyses the strength of institutional and firm-level influences. Examining data from 865 MNE subsidiaries obtained from the World Bank enterprise survey data, the paper finds that Indian MNEs have higher labour costs in relation to total sales than their European counterparts, that Indian MNEs make more use of temporary labour than their European counterparts, that Indian MNEs invest in less training than their European counterparts. No support is found for the hypothesis that Indian MNEs have a lower ratio of skilled workers in comparison to European-owned subsidiaries. The study shows that country-of-origin effects are weakened if they are not consistent with host country ideology and that as economies evolve so too do their expectations of HR policy and practices. © 2014 © 2014 Taylor & Francis.