The health of children in immigration detention: how does Australia compare?

We live in an age when the number of refugees worldwide is increasing. All of them have suffered physically or emotionally to a varying degree in their country of origin. The transit to a country of resettlement is fraught with further difficulties or the risk of death. This article explores the different approach taken to the management of this issue by Denmark and Iceland, in comparison to that of Australia. In particular, the different approaches to health care for children and their families are identified. The management of these issues by Denmark and Iceland would appear to be a model to follow. Outcomes of the different managements have not been assessed.

Experimental Calcification of HEMA-Based Hydrogels in the Presence of Albumin and a Comparison to the in Vivo Calcification

The precipitation patterns and characteristics of calcium phosphate (CaP) phases deposited on HEMA-based hydrogels upon incubation in simulated body fluid (SBF-2) containing a protein (human serum albumin) have been investigated in relation to the calcification in an organic-free medium (SBF-1) and to that occurring after subcutaneous implantation in rats. In SBF-2, the deposits occurred exclusively as a peripheral layer on the surface of the hydrogels and consisted mainly of precipitated hydroxyapatite, a species deficient in calcium and hydroxyl ions, similarly to the deposits formed on the implanted hydrogels, where the deposited layer was thicker. In SBF-1, the deposits were mainly of brushite type. There was no evidence that albumin penetrated the interstices of hydrogels. As the X-ray diffraction patterns of the CaP deposits generated in SBF-2 showed a similar nature with those formed on the implanted hydrogel, it was concluded that the calcification in SBF-2 can mimic to a reliable extent the calcification process taking place in a biological environment.

FT-Raman studies of a range of polyimides subjected to high-energy Radiations at room and elevated temperatures

A range of polyimides have been subjected to electron beam radiolysis at different temperatures. These polyimides were chemically designed to suit space applications, being either transparent or having groups which provide oxidation resistance. The structural changes that occur in the polyimides, when subjected to electron beam irradiation doses up to 18.5 MGy and up to temperatures close to their glass transition temperatures, were studied using FT-Raman spectroscopy. The range of polyimides studied included a series of perfluoropolyimides, a silicon-modified polyimide, and Ultem. The changes in the Raman peak intensities of the different groups indicated scission reactions involving the imide rings and ether linkages. (c) 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Investigation of spontaneous microemulsion formation in supercritical carbon dioxide using high-pressure NMR

NMR spectroscopy and relaxometry were used to investigate microemulsion formation in supercritical CO2. The droplets were stabilised by the salt of a perfluorinated polyether. Spontaneous microemulsion formation was observed over a period of 5 h in the absence of applied sheer. Time-resolved relaxation times of the surfactant tail showed a stepwise increase in mobility of the tail over this period. Conversely, the translational mobility of water confined within the droplet decreased over the same interval. This data is consistent with the gradual decrease in droplet size as time progressed. Indeed, NMR self-diffusion coefficients were used to show that droplets with a radius of approximately 5 nm were formed at equilibrium.

NMR microscopy: A tool for measuring monomer diffusion in supercritical CO2

The diffusion of styrene into linear low density polyethylene in a solution of supercritical CO2 was investigated using NMR microimaging. For both pure styrene and styrene dissolved in supercritical CO2, the diffusion was found to follow Fickian kinetics. Supercritical CO2 was found to enhance the rate and extent of diffusion of styrene into the substrate by up to three times under the conditions of this investigation, compared to pure styrene. NMR imaging was used to measure the concentration profiles of the styrene penetrants in real time, and the results were fitted to a Fickian model for diffusion. At a CO2 pressure of 150 bar and temperature of 40 degrees C, the diffusion coefficient of a 30 wt-% solution of styrene into LLDPE was calculated to be 1 X 10(-11) m(2). s(-1). This is significantly faster than the diffusion coefficient measured for pure styrene diffusion at 40 degrees C (3 x 10(-12) m(2). s(-1)). The diffusion coefficients determined by gravimetric analysis were slightly higher than those determined by the imaging method. This was probably due to residual styrene and/or polystyrene adhering to the surface of the films in the gravimetric technique.

Constructing stability landscapes to identify alternative states in coupled social-ecological agent-based models

The resilience of a social-ecological system is measured by its ability to retain core functionality when subjected to perturbation. Resilience is contextually dependent on the state of system components, the complex interactions among these components, and the timing, location, and magnitude of perturbations. The stability landscape concept provides a useful framework for considering resilience within the specified context of a particular social-ecological system but has proven difficult to operationalize. This difficulty stems largely from the complex, multidimensional nature of the systems of interest and uncertainty in system response. Agent-based models are an effective methodology for understanding how cross-scale processes within and across social and ecological domains contribute to overall system resilience. We present the results of a stylized model of agricultural land use in a small watershed that is typical of the Midwestern United States. The spatially explicit model couples land use, biophysical models, and economic drivers with an agent-based model to explore the effects of perturbations and policy adaptations on system outcomes. By applying the coupled modeling approach within the resilience and stability landscape frameworks, we (1) estimate the sensitivity of the system to context-specific perturbations, (2) determine potential outcomes of those perturbations, (3) identify possible alternative states within state space, (4) evaluate the resilience of system states, and (5) characterize changes in system-scale resilience brought on by changes in individual land use decisions.

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Occult Axillary Lymph Node Metastases in Breast Cancer Do Matter: Results of 10-Year Survival Analysis

Axillary lymph node status is one of the most powerful prognostic factors for patients with breast cancer and is often critical in stratifying patients into adjuvant treatment regimens. In 203 apparently node-negative cases of breast cancer, a combination of immunohistochemical staining and step-sectioning identified occult metastases in 25% of cases. Ten-year follow-up information is available for these patients. Histologic features of the primary tumor and immunohistochemical staining for estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, Her-2, and p53 were also evaluated. With multivariate analysis, both occult metastases and higher histologic grade of the primary tumor were independent predictors of disease-free survival. Histologic grade was the only significant independent predictor of overall survival. Estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, Her-2, and p53 status did not predict the presence of metastases or survival when all tumor types were considered together. Metastases >0.5 mm significantly predicted a poorer disease-free survival when invasive ductal carcinomas were considered alone. Histologic grade was significantly associated with disease-free survival in the premenopausal and perimenopausal patients but not in the postmenopausal patients. The presence of occult metastases approached significance for overall survival in the premenopausal and perimenopausal patients but not in the postmenopausal patients.

Founders Committee

Members of the Founders' Committee. Pictured here in a clockwise fashion from the left are: R. L. Hearn, W. J. Freeman, M. A. Chown, M. L. Swart, C. Bruce Hill, C. B. Slemon, Dr. James A. Gibson, D. G. Willmot, J .M. Trott, A. C. Rae, W. B. C. Burgoyne, E. S. Howard, L. R. Williams, S. J. Leishman, E. J. Barbeau, and E. R. Davey. Missing from the photo were: W. B. Gunning, W. S. Martin, C. W. Morehead, and B. P. R. Newman.

Implementación de sistemas de información en los procesos de logística inversa de los Sets Quirúrgicos de Ortopedia

El presente documento es el producto de un análisis en cuanto al área de Logística Inversa del grupo empresarial AMAREY, el cual cuenta en la actualidad con más de dieciséis sistemas de sets quirúrgicos de ortopedia, es decir: sistema para mano, pie, radio, cadera, tibia, hombro, entre otros; de los cuales se tienen una cantidad específica de cada sistema, es decir: 4 sets del sistema Axsos. Se encuentra que la compañía no cuenta con ningún tipo de ayuda que le pueda brindar información exacta y a tiempo sobre las entradas y las salidas de los equipos de cirugía. Por lo anterior el resultado de la investigación está orientada a proponer la implementación de sistemas de información en los proceso de logística inversa de los sets quirúrgicos de ortopedia, con el fin de obtener una mejor gestión de la calidad al realizar la trazabilidad del material crítico y del set en general.

Liderazgo, afrontamiento al estrés y toma de decisiones empresariales. una revisión conceptual

El liderazgo basa sus estudios en el análisis de la razón y la emoción, las cuales son dos factores fundamentales para el desarrollo de las personas y la forma como éstas, a través de tácticas propias del liderazgo, demuestran un factor diferenciador entre un equipo de trabajo, creando así, un grupo con unos seguidores y un líder que maneja y soporta la presión de todo el equipo. El estrés es considerado como una tensión que afecta psicológicamente al individuo y adicionalmente produce cambios fisiológicos, que pueden alterar el día a día de las personas en todos los ámbitos de la vida, y el laboral no es la excepción. El estrés puede ser producido por diferentes circunstancias, las cuales son diferentes para cada persona y éstas se presentan en diferentes aspectos de la vida del individuo, es decir, se puede presentar a nivel familiar, educativo, profesional, entre otros dependiendo el individuo que se desee analizar. “… Recibir una calificación reprobatoria en un examen de física, llegar considerablemente tarde a una junta importante, o jugar tiempos extra a muerte súbita en un partido de hockey”. (Hughes, Ginnett, & Curphy, 2007, p. 456) El presente trabajo se enfoca en el estrés laboral, ya que es fundamental para la toma de decisiones, actividad de alta importancia en la gestión directiva, por lo cual se estudiará el efecto que tiene el estrés en la toma de decisiones a niveles empresariales. El estrés laboral ha sido estudiado desde hace más de tres décadas por lo que es posible encontrar definiciones al respecto; McGrath, en 1970 definió el estrés laboral como “el desequilibrio sustancial (percibido) entre la demanda y la capacidad de respuesta del individuo bajo condiciones en las que el fracaso ante esta demanda posee importantes consecuencias (percibidas)”. (Navarro, 2009, p. 86) A partir de esta definición se podría asumir que el estrés laboral tiene un efecto sobre la toma de decisiones sin importar el cargo que el individuo desempeñe. Con el fin de entender y aportar a la administración como disciplina un recurso más para comprender este concepto de la psicología que tiene implicaciones en las organizaciones y en la forma en que los directivos toman decisiones, y así puedan apropiarlas a su diario vivir dentro de las organizaciones, se realizará una monografía que estará basada principalmente en artículos y libros que han introducido este tema anteriormente, pero que no han dado a conocer estos avances a la línea administrativa. Finalmente, con los resultados esperados en esta investigación, aparte de dar a conocer a los administradores los avances de aquellas ciencias sociales existentes anteriormente a la administración y que permiten que el desarrollo administrativo sea mejor, aportando al desarrollo de las capacidades profesionales de los gerentes y empresarios, se espera describir los factores externos que afectan al estrés e identificar cómo éste afecta la toma de decisiones en la dirección.