The integrative management of treatment-resistant depression: a comprehensive review and perspectives.

Major depressive disorder is a prevalent and disabling illness. Notwithstanding numerous advances in the pharmacological treatment of depression, approximately 70% of patients do not remit after first-line antidepressant treatment.

Independent review of ACT Corrective Services Alexander Maconochie Centre [Interim Report]

Under a Services Agreement dated 16th April 2010 the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) engaged Knowledge Consulting Pty Ltd to conduct an independent review of operations at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC) in the ACT. The Review was commissioned following a motion passed in the ACT Legislative Assembly as follows: “That this Assembly: (1) notes: (a) concerns regarding the operation of the AMC; (b) the unanimous findings of the Standing Committee on Justice and Community Safety report, Inquiry into the delay in the commencement of operations at the Alexander Maconochie Centre; and (c) the Government’s intention to have a review into the operation of the AMC after its first year of operation; and (2) calls on the Government to: (a) commission an independent reviewer to conduct the one year review into the AMC; (b) ensure that the review be open and transparent and public, and include input from community and non-government groups with an interest or involvement in the AMC, including on the terms of reference for the review; (c) ensure the review is completed in a timely manner and be tabled in the Legislative Assembly immediately upon completion; and (d) report upon the progress of the review in August 2010;”

Development of airborne electromagnetic survey instrumentation and application to the search for buried sand and gravel : a summary report /

34E1-132

Research and Development Report

Title Varies: R&d Report; Ocr Research and Development Report; Ocr Report

Annual report.

Mode of access: Internet.

A guide to the interpretation of sea trout scales

The overall purpose of this guide is to provide a manual for the collection and interpretation of sea trout scales. A brief introduction considers the advantages and disadvantages of using scales to determine age and growth. To ensure that scales are interpreted in a consistent manner, all major terms are defined and a standard system for age notation is proposed. The methodology for the collection, mounting and interpretation of scales is described in detail, and this is followed by a section on the back-calculation of lengths at different ages. Each topic is discussed critically. The final part of this guide is an atlas illustrating scales from a wide range of sea trout and including not only excellent "type-scales" but also difficult and impossible scales.

6-Sulfatoxymelatonin as a predictor of clinical outcome in depressive patients

Objectives This study established the value of the 6-sulfatoxymelatonin (aMT6s) urine concentration as a predictor of the therapeutic response to noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors in depressive patients. Methods Twenty-two women aged 18-60 years were selected. Depressive symptoms were assessed by using the Hamilton Depression Scale. Urine samples were collected at 0600-1200 h, 1200-1800 h, 1800-2400 h, and 2400-0600 h intervals, 1 day before and 1 day after starting on the nortriptyline treatment. Urine aMT6s concentration was analyzed by a one-way analysis of variance/Bonferroni test. Spearman`s rank correlation coefficient was used to analyze the correlation between depressive symptoms after 2 weeks of antidepressant treatment and the increase in aMT6s urine concentration. Results Higher and lower size effect groups were compared by independent Student`s t-tests. At baseline, the 2400- to 0600-h interval differed from all other intervals presenting a significantly higher aMT6s urine concentration. A significant difference in aMT6s urine concentrations was found 1 day after treatment in all four intervals. Higher size effect group had lower levels of depressive symptoms 2 weeks after the treatment. A positive correlation between depressive symptoms and the delta of aMT6s in the 2400-0600h interval was observed. Conclusion Our results reinforce the hypothesis that aMT6s excretion is a predictor of clinical outcome in depression, especially in regard to noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors. Copyright (C) 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Recurso interpretativo funcional como saber docente no ensino de conteúdos curriculares de matemática

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Efeitos de regras sobre comportamentos de cuidados com os pés em pessoas com diabetes

Dentre as complicações do Diabetes Mellitus (DM) encontra-se a amputação de membros inferiores, em decorrência do pé diabético. Medidas preventivas simples voltadas para os comportamentos de cuidados com os pés colaboram de forma significativa para a prevenção do pé diabético. Em virtude da gravidade e alta prevalência do pé diabético, vários estudos tem sido realizados com objetivo de identificar variáveis que contribuem para melhorar a adesão às medidas preventivas de cuidados com os pés em pacientes com diabetes. Entretanto, ainda não está claro quais os fatores que contribuem para estabelecer e manter comportamentos de cuidados com os pés. A proposta desta pesquisa foi identificar variáveis que contribuem para estabelecer e manter comportamentos de cuidado com os pés e que, desta forma, colaboram para evitar o surgimento do pé diabético em pessoas com diabetes. Ela se constituiu em três estudos: o primeiro, descritivo transversal, caracterizou-se como linha de base para os outros dois, que foram experimentais. A pesquisa se desenvolveu em uma unidade básica de saúde na cidade de Belém – Pará. O primeiro estudo investigou: as regras (orientações) relacionadas aos cuidados com os pés apresentadas pelos profissionais de saúde do programa Hiperdia, aos pacientes com diabetes; o repertório comportamental de 54 participantes com diabetes acerca dos cuidados com os pés; e o estado de saúde dos pés dos pacientes com diabetes. O segundo investigou o efeito de regras no estabelecimento e manutenção de comportamentos de cuidados com os pés em pessoas com diabetes, quando foi manipulada à apresentação, ou não, de perguntas acerca dos cuidados com os pés; e, a realização, ou não, de o exame dos pés. O terceiro investigou em 16 pacientes os efeitos de regras no estabelecimento e manutenção de comportamentos de cuidado com os pés em pessoas com diabetes, quando: (a) o relato de seguimento de regras de cuidado com os pés produziu reforço social; (b) eram apresentadas regras que especificavam justificativas para o seguimento de regras de cuidados com os pés; (c) eram apresentadas regras que especificavam justificativas para o seguimento de regras de cuidado com os pés e o relato de seguimento de regras de cuidado com os pés produziu reforço social; e, (d) o relato de seguimento de regras de cuidados com os pés não produziu o reforço social e as regras apresentadas não continham as justificativas para os cuidados com os pés. Os resultados do Estudo 1 apontaram que a apresentação de instruções sobre cuidados com os pés pelos profissionais de saúde é insuficiente, o repertório comportamental de cuidados com os pés é precário e há presença de riscos para desenvolver pé diabético entre os pacientes. De modo geral, as manipulações realizadas tanto no Estudo 2 quanto no Estudo 3, favoreceram acréscimos de comportamentos novos de cuidados com os pés no repertório comportamental dos pacientes. Estes dados sugerem que o seguimento de regras de cuidados com os pés depende: (a) do contato com as consequências aversivas em decorrência do não seguimento de regras; (b) da apresentação de perguntas que favorecem a autodescrição do comportamento, (c) da apresentação de reforçadores sociais, (d) da apresentação das justificativas para a emissão do comportamento, (e) da apresentação combinada de justificativas para a emissão do comportamento e de consequências para o comportamento emitido; (f) da exposição a um maior número de condições favoráveis para o seguimento de regras; (g) do histórico pré-experimental de seguimento de regras; e (h) da monitoração do comportamento de seguir regras por profissionais de saúde.

Survey of alternatives to the use of chlorides for highway deicing /

Federal Highway Administration R&D report no. M 0383.

Restoring degraded land.

2015

Project 2.7 Leveraging R&D Investment for the Australian built environment : Phase 2 Case Study Report Part 4 - CADD, BIM and IPD

This report discusses findings of a case study into "CADD, BIM and IPD" undertaken as a part of the retrospective analysis component of Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre (SBEnrc) Project 2.7 Leveraging R&D investment for the Australian Built Environment. This case study investigated the evolution that has taken place in the Queensland Department of Public Works Division of Project Services during the last 20 years from: the initial implementation of computer aided design and documentation(CADD); to the experimentation with building information modelling (BIM) from the mid 2000’s; embedding integrated practice (IP); to current steps towards integrated project delivery (IPD) with the integration of contractors in the design/delivery process. This case study should be read in conjunction with Part 1 of this suite of reports.

Project 2.7 Leveraging R&D Investment for the Australian built environment : Phase 2 Case Study Report Part 2 - Road Construction Safety

This report discusses findings of a case study into "Road Construction Safety" undertaken as a part of the retrospective analysis component of Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre (SBEnrc) Project 2.7 Leveraging R&D investment for the Australian Built Environment. The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (QTMR) has taken a leadership role in developing a safer working environment for road construction workers. In the past decades, a range of initiatives have been introduced to contribute to improved performance in this area. Several initiatives have been undertaken by QTMR as part of their overarching commitment to safety. Three such initiatives form the basis for this case study investigation, in order to better illustrate the nature of R&D investment and its impact on day-to-day operations and the supply chain. These are the development and implementation of: (i) the Mechanical Traffic Aid: (ii) the Thermal Imaging Camera; and (iii) the Trailer-based CCTV (camera). This case study should be read in conjunction with Part 1 of this suite of reports.

Project 2.7 Leveraging R&D Investment for the Australian built environment : Phase 2 Case Study Report Part 3 - Green Buildings

This report discusses findings of a case study into "Green Buildings" undertaken as a part of the retrospective analysis component of Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre (SBEnrc) Project 2.7 Leveraging R&D investment for the Australian Built Environment. The Western Australian Government (WAG) has taken a leadership role for a number of decades in developing more environmentally responsive buildings. In the past decade, considerable initiatives have been introduced to contribute to: (i) greening the stock of government buildings; and (ii) providing leadership in the development of other non-residential buildings developed commercially. This role has been informed by global, national and internal initiatives and research in this area. This case study investigates: (i) the nature of this leadership; and (ii) the role of R&D policy development; and (iii) the dissemination and impact of outcomes in the broader industry. This case study should be read in conjunction with Part 1 of this suite of reports.