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Phonetic Teachers and the Reform Movement: evidence from records of the IPA

ABSTRACT This work attempts to discover something about the hundreds of relatively obscure language teachers around the world who put Reform Movement principles to work in their teaching. We use the surviving records of the teachers’ memberships in the International Phonetic Association (IPA). At its foundation and for many years afterwards the IPA was primarily an association for language teachers, and the detailed membership lists which were regularly published in the Association’s journal provide a historical resource of great value, especially when used in conjunction with a recently-produced index which facilitates rapid searching. An exploratory study which focuses on early members in Australasia reveals several forgotten figures who can be traced in other records and archives. The conclusion outlines the eventual transformation of the IPA’s guiding principles and enquires into the effective lifespan of Reform Movement influence within the Association.

IEEE Sensors Council [MTT-S Society News

Provides a listing of current committee members and society officers.

An exploration of graduate level agricultural leadership course descriptions

Since its introduction into agricultural education programs in the 1970s, agricultural leadership has continued to change due to the needs of students and trends within the field (Cletzer et al., 2020; Jones, 2004; Williams, 2007). A single research question guided the study: What is the nature of graduate agricultural leadership courses offered in the United States? This study utilized a qualitative content analysis to capture the meanings, emphasis, and themes of agricultural leadership graduate course descriptions. The frame for this research was established by consulting the American Association of Agricultural Educators member list. University course catalogs were reviewed, and all graduate coursework offered by the agricultural education departments of the identified institutions that included any of the following terms in the title were noted: (a) lead, (b) leader, and (c) leadership. A total of 62 courses from 11 institutions met the criteria. The findings clustered the courses into 21 categories, further compiled into six themes: (1) individual-level focus, (2) organizational-level focus, (3) societal-level focus, (4) professional focus, (5) methodological focus, (6) developmental focus. The findings and recommendations should be considered by agricultural leadership educators as they evaluate how to most appropriately grow their academic programs and coursework.

Prevalence of fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) in the United States: estimate from three treatment centers and a patient organization

BackgroundFibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), an ultra-rare, progressive, and permanently disabling disorder of extraskeletal ossification, is characterized by episodic and painful flare-ups and irreversible heterotopic ossification in muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Prevalence estimates have been hindered by the rarity of FOP and the heterogeneity of disease presentation. This study aimed to provide a baseline prevalence of FOP in the United States, based on contact with one of 3 leading treatment centers for FOP (University of Pennsylvania, Mayo Clinic, or University of California San Francisco), the International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Association (IFOPA) membership list, or the IFOPA FOP Registry through July 22, 2020.ResultsPatient records were reviewed, collected, and deduplicated using first and last name initials, sex, state, and year of birth. A Kaplan–Meier survival curve was applied to each individual patient to estimate the probability that he or she was still alive, and a probability-weighted net prevalence estimate was calculated. After deduplication, 373 unique patients were identified in the United States, 294 of whom who were not listed as deceased in any list. The average time since last contact for 284 patients was 1.5 years. Based on the application of the survival probability, it is estimated that 279 of these patients were alive on the prevalence date (22 July 2020). An adjusted prevalence of 0.88 per million US residents was calculated using either an average survival rate estimate of 98.4% or a conservative survival rate estimate of 92.3% (based on the Kaplan–Meier survival curve from a previous study) and the US Census 2020 estimate of 329,992,681 on prevalence day.ConclusionsThis study suggests that the prevalence of FOP is higher than the often-cited value of 0.5 per million. Even so, because inclusion in this study was contingent upon treatment by the authors, IFOPA membership with confirmed clinical diagnosis, and the FOP Registry, the prevalence of FOP in the US may be higher than that identified here. Thus, it is imperative that efforts be made to identify and provide expert care for patients with this ultra-rare, significantly debilitating disease.

ASHP National Survey of Health-System Specialty Pharmacy Practice-2020.

Results of the first ASHP National Survey of Health-System Specialty Pharmacy Practice are presented. A sample of 230 leaders in health-system specialty pharmacies were contacted by email and invited to participate in a survey hosted using an online survey application. The survey sample was compiled from ASHP member lists, through review of data from other ASHP surveys indicating the presence of specialty pharmacies, and by outreach to ASHP member organizational leaders. The response rate was 53.0%. Most health-system specialty pharmacies dispense 30,000 or fewer specialty prescriptions per year, have an annual revenue of $100 million or less, are part of an entity eligible to participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program, operate 1 specialty pharmacy location, have at least 1 specialty pharmacy accreditation, dispense nonspecialty medications in addition to specialty medications, and employ an average of 13 pharmacists and 15 technicians. More than two-thirds of health-system specialty pharmacies (68.8%) dispense no more than half of the prescriptions written by their providers due to payer network restrictions or limited distribution drugs. The health-system specialty pharmacy practice model includes access to the electronic health record (100% of respondents), pharmacists and technicians dedicated to specific clinics (64.9% and 57.7%, respectively), specialty pharmacist involvement in treatment decisions and drug therapy selection prior to the prescription being written (64.9%), and documenting recommendations and progress notes in patients' electronic health record (93.4%). Most health-system specialty pharmacies (83.3%) offer experiential or formal education in specialty pharmacy. Top challenges that survey respondents expected to face in the next year included restricted access to payer networks and limited distribution drugs, 340B Drug Pricing Program changes, and shrinking reimbursement from payers. The health-system specialty pharmacy represents an integrated advanced practice model that incorporates specialty medication-use management across the continuum of care.

COVID-19 mortality among Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) and Transport Workers Union (TWU) workers-March-July 2020, New York City metro area.

BackgroundTransit workers have jobs requiring close public contact for extended periods of time, placing them at increased risk for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection and more likely to have risk factors for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19)‐related complications. Collecting timely occupational data can help inform public health guidance for transit workers; however, it is difficult to collect during a public health emergency. We used nontraditional epidemiological surveillance methods to report demographics and job characteristics of transit workers reported to have died from COVID‐19.MethodsWe abstracted demographic and job characteristics from media scans on COVID‐19 related deaths and reviewed COVID‐19 memorial pages for the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) and Transport Workers Union (TWU). ATU and TWU provided a list of union members who died from COVID‐19 between March 1–July 7, 2020 and a total count of NYC metro area union members. Peer‐reviewed publications identified through a scientific literature search were used to compile comparison demographic statistics of NYC metro area transit workers. We analyzed and reported characteristics of ATU and TWU NYC metro area decedents.ResultsWe identified 118 ATU and TWU NYC metro area transit worker COVID‐19 decedents with an incidence proportion of 0.3%. Most decedents were male (83%); median age was 58 years (range: 39–71). Median professional tenure was 20 years (range: 2–41 years). Operator (46%) was the most reported job classification. More than half of the decedents (57%) worked in positions associated with close public contact.ConclusionData gathered through nontraditional epidemiological surveillance methods provided insight into risk factors among this workforce, demonstrating the need for mitigation plans for this workforce and informing transit worker COVID‐19 guidance as the pandemic progressed.

ACMLA Membership 2021 List

List of members of the ACMLA, 2021

2020 Conference Organization: Officers and Board Members for the Applied Superconductivity Conference

Provides a listing of current committee members and society officers.

Plethora of plants – collections of the Botanical Garden, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb (5): Gladiolus, Crocus and other members of Iridaceae family

The plant lists of Gladiolus, Crocus and other members of the Iridaceae family grown in the Botanical Garden from 1895 to 2021 are studied, with a supplement for the genus Iris, analyzed in 2019. The nomenclature, synonymy and origin of plant material were arranged. Lists of species grown in the last 126 years are constructed to show that throughout that period at least 448 taxa of wild and cultivated Iridaceae from 30 genera inhabited the Garden’s collections. Today we have 371 taxa out of 21 genera. Out of this number, the genus Gladiolus accounts for 35 taxa (formerly 50), Crocus 7 (formerly 27), while Iris includes as many as 291 species, cultivars and hybrids. The remaining 18 Iridaceae genera are represented by 38 taxa.

Conflicts of Interest in "Throwaway" Dermatology Publications: Analysis of the Open Payments Database.

Dermatology journals, periodicals, editorials, and news magazines are influential resources that are not uniformly regulated and subject to influence from the pharmaceutical industry. This study evaluates industry payments to physician editorial board members of common dermatology publications, including "throwaway" publications. The aim of this study was to characterize the extent and nature of industry payments to editorial board members of different dermatologic publications in order to ascertain differences in payments between different types of publications. A list of editorial board members was compiled from a collection of clinical dermatology publications received over a 3-month period. Data from the Open Payments database from 2013 to 2019 were collected, and analysis of payments data was performed. Ten publications were evaluated, and payments data for 466 physicians were analyzed. The total compensation across all years was US $75,622,369.64. Consulting, services other than consulting, and travel or lodging payments constituted most of the payments. A fraction of dermatologists received the majority of payments. The top payers were manufacturers of biologic medications. Payment amounts were higher for throwaway publications compared to peer-reviewed journals. Editorial board members of dermatology publications received substantial payments from the pharmaceutical industry. A minority of physicians receive the lion's share of payments from industry. "Throwaway" publications have more financial conflict of interest than do peer-reviewed journals. The impact of these conflicts of interest on patient care, physicians' practice patterns, and patient perception of physicians is noteworthy.

The Axenic and Gnotobiotic Mosquito: Emerging Models for Microbiome Host Interactions.

The increasing availability of modern research tools has enabled a revolution in studies of non-model organisms. Yet, one aspect that remains difficult or impossible to control in many model and most non-model organisms is the presence and composition of the host-associated microbiota or the microbiome. In this review, we explore the development of axenic (microbe-free) mosquito models and what these systems reveal about the role of the microbiome in mosquito biology. Additionally, the axenic host is a blank template on which a microbiome of known composition can be introduced, also known as a gnotobiotic organism. Finally, we identify a “most wanted” list of common mosquito microbiome members that show the greatest potential to influence host phenotypes. We propose that these are high-value targets to be employed in future gnotobiotic studies. The use of axenic and gnotobiotic organisms will transition the microbiome into another experimental variable that can be manipulated and controlled. Through these efforts, the mosquito will be a true model for examining host microbiome interactions.

Member List of the First Editorial Board of World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryVolume 7, Issue 3 p. 263-263 Member List of the First Editorial Board of World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck SurgeryOpen Access Member List of the First Editorial Board of World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery First published: 01 July 2021 https://doi.org/10.1016/S2095-8811(21)00059-7AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL No abstract is available for this article. Volume7, Issue3Special Topics in Pediatric Adenotonsillar DiseaseJuly 2021Pages 263-263 RelatedInformation

Primary care physicians’ perceptions of the role of alternative payment models in recruitment and retention in rural Alberta: a qualitative study

Background:Despite well-documented challenges in recruiting physicians to rural practice, few Canadian studies have described the role physician payment models may play in attracting and retaining physicians to rural practice. This study examined the perspectives of rural primary care physicians on the factors that attract and retain physicians in rural locations, including the role that alternative payment models (APMs) might play.Methods:This was a qualitative study involving in-depth, open-ended interviews with rural primary care physicians practising under fee-for-service (FFS) models and APMs in Alberta, Canada. Participants were recruited from the Rural Health Professions Action Plan member list (consisting of physicians practising in rural or remote locations in Alberta) and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta online database. Interviews were conducted April to June 2020, and data were analyzed using a thematic framework approach.Results:Fourteen physicians were interviewed. There were 5 themes identified: factors that attract physicians to rural practice, barriers and challenges associated with rural practice, the potential role of APMs in recruitment and retention, factors that physicians consider in deciding to change payment models, and physician perceptions of APMs compared with FFS models. Participants expressed that APMs may have some role to play in retaining rural physicians but identified professional challenges, and family-related and personal factors as key determinants. Most FFS physicians indicated that they were interested in exploring APMs provided specific concerns were addressed (e.g., clear and adequately compensated APM contracts, and physician involvement in the development of APMs).Interpretation:Primary care physicians practising in rural regions in Alberta view payment models as one consideration among many in their decision to pursue rural practice. Alternative payment model contracts designed with the input of physicians may have a role to play in attracting and retaining physicians to rural practice.

Impact of Fellowship-Trained Andrology and Sexual Medicine Specialists on Performance on the Annual American Urological Association In-Service Examination

To demonstrate the distribution and impact of fellowship-trained andrology and/or sexual medicine urological specialists (FTAUS) on resident in-service examination (ISE) performance. Residency program websites were accessed to create a database of FTAUS in the United States between 2007 and 2017. This database was reviewed by three separate FTAUS and cross referenced with membership lists to the Sexual Medicine of North America Society and the Society for the Study of Male Reproduction. De-identified ISE scores were obtained from the American Urological Association from 2007-2017 and scores from trainees at programs with a FTAUS were identified for comparison. Resident performance was analyzed using a linear model of the effect of a resident being at a program with an FTAUS, adjusting for post-graduate year. ISE data from 13,757 residents were obtained for the years 2007-2017. The number of FTAUS in the United States increased from 40-102 during this study period. Mean raw scores on the "Sexual Dysfunction, Endocrinopathy, Fertility Problems" (SDEFP) section of the ISE ranged from 52.1% ± 17.7% to 65.7% ± 16% (mean ± SD). Throughout the study period, there was no difference in performance within the SDEFP section (P < .01). Residents at a program with a FTAUS answered 0.95% more questions correctly in the SDEFP than those without a FTAUS (P < .001). For these residents, there was an improvement of approximately 0.66% on the percentage of questions answered correctly on the ISE overall (P < .001). Performance improved significantly as residents progressed from PGY-2-PGY-5. There is a small but statistically significant improvement in overall ISE and SDEFP sub-section performance.

What Do Transplant Physicians Think about Palliative Care? A National Survey Study

Background: Palliative care (PC) has been shown to improve quality of life, symptom burden, and mood in patients with advanced solid tumors as well as those with hematologic malignancies undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Despite these improvements in patient-centered outcomes, PC is under-utilized in the care of patients undergoing HSCT. We hypothesized that this may in part be due to transplant physicians' perceptions and attitudes about PC, which have not been fully elucidated.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional, web-based survey of transplant physicians who care for patients with hematologic diseases in January-February 2017. Participants were recruited from the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (ASBMT) membership list. Using a 28-item questionnaire adapted from prior studies of medical oncologists, we examined transplant physicians' 1) access to PC services; 2) perceptions and attitudes about PC; and 3) perceptions of the unmet PC needs of HSCT patients and their caregivers.Results: Of 1005 eligible physicians, 277 transplant physicians completed the questionnaire yielding a response rate of 28%. The majority were white (194/277, 70%), not Hispanic or Latino (194/277, 70%), and male (179/277, 65%). All regions in the United States were represented. Most physicians (179/277, 65%) provided care to adult patients, with 28% (77/277) to pediatric patients and 8% (21/277) to both groups. The majority (159/277, 57%) provided care to both non-HSCT and HSCT patients, with 43% (118/277) to HSCT patients only. Overall, 36% (101/277) had < 10 years of practice, 29% (80/277) had 10-20 years, and 35% (96/277) had > 20 years in practice. Physicians collaborated with PC services more often for inpatient (121/277, 44%) than outpatient care (57/277, 21%). The quality of inpatient and outpatient PC services were considered excellent by 45% (124/77) and 30% (82/277) of physicians, respectively. Only 14% (39/277) reported collaborating often with home hospice services. Most physicians (233/277, 84%) felt that they should coordinate the care of their patients across all stages of disease including at the end of life (EOL). The majority (210/277, 76%) stated that they trust PC clinicians to care for their patients, but 40% (110/277) agreed that PC clinicians do not have enough understanding to counsel their HSCT patients regarding their treatment. Most expressed concerns about how patients perceive PC [Figure 1 and Figure 2]. For example, 82% (227/277) of physicians reported that when patients hear the term PC, they feel scared. In addition, 65% (180/277) reported that if a PC referral is suggested, patients might think nothing more can be done for their disease. The majority of transplant physicians reported that the service name ‘palliative care’ is a barrier to PC utilization [Figure 3]. However, most physicians recognized substantial unmet PC needs in their population including 1) physical symptoms (56%); 2) graft-versus-host disease symptoms (51%), 3) emotional and psychological needs (71%); 4) spiritual needs (63%); 5) preparing for future medical care (65%); and 6) supporting family and friends (69%).Conclusions: Despite reporting immense PC needs for HSCT patients, transplant physicians have a strong sense of commitment to address these needs. While the majority of respondents reported trusting PC, they also expressed substantial concerns about PC clinicians' knowledge about HSCT. In addition, most transplant physicians were concerned about patients' perception of the term ‘palliative care’. Interventions are needed to promote collaboration, improve perceptions, and enhance integration of PC for transplant recipients. [Display omitted] DisclosuresLeBlanc:Boehringer Ingelheim: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; American Cancer Society: Research Funding; AstraZeneca: Research Funding; Cambia Health Foundation: Research Funding; Pfizer: Consultancy; Janssen: Honoraria; Helsinn Therapeutics: Consultancy, Honoraria; Seattle Genetics: Research Funding; Flatiron Health: Consultancy; Otsuka: Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees; Celgene: Honoraria.

Identification and bioinformatic analysis of neprilysin and neprilysin-like metalloendopeptidases in Drosophila melanogaster.

The neprilysin (M13) family of metalloendopeptidases comprises highly conserved ectoenzymes that cleave and thereby inactivate many physiologically relevant peptides in the extracellular space. Impaired neprilysin activity is associated with numerous human diseases. Here, we present a comprehensive list and classification of M13 family members in Drosophila melanogaster. Seven Neprilysin (Nep) genes encode active peptidases, while 21 Neprilysin-like (Nepl) genes encode proteins predicted to be catalytically inactive. RNAseq data demonstrate that all 28 genes are expressed during development, often in a tissue-specific pattern. Most Nep proteins possess a transmembrane domain, whereas almost all Nepl proteins are predicted to be secreted.

A new modified Lehmann type – II G class of distributions: exponential distribution with theory, simulation, and applications to engineering sector

Background: Modeling against non-normal data a challenge for theoretical and applied scientists to choose a lifetime model and expect to perform optimally against experimental, reliability engineering, hydrology, ecology, and agriculture sciences, phenomena. Method: We have introduced a new G class that generates relatively more flexible models to its baseline and we refer to it as the new modified Lehmann Type – II (ML–II) G class of distributions. A list of new members of ML–II-G class is developed and as a sub-model the exponential distribution, known as the ML-II-Exp distribution is considered for further discussion. Several mathematical and reliability characters along with explicit expressions for moments, quantile function, and order statistics are derived and discussed in detail. Furthermore, plots of density and hazard rate functions are sketched out over the certain choices of the parametric values. For the estimation of the model parameters, we utilized the method of maximum likelihood estimation. Results: The applicability of the ML–II–G class is evaluated via ML–II–Exp distribution. ML–II–Exp distribution is modeled to four suitable lifetime datasets and the results are compared with the well-known competing models. Some well recognized goodness–of–fit including -Log-likelihood (-LL), Anderson-Darling (A*), Cramer-Von Mises (W*), and Kolmogorov-Smirnov (K-S) test statistics are considered for the selection of a better fit model. Conclusion: The minimum value of the goodness–of–fit is the criteria of a better fit model that the ML–II–Exp distribution perfectly satisfies. Hence, we affirm that the ML–II–Exp distribution is a better fit model than its competitors.

Android Application for my College

The welfare of the students and faculty plays a very significant role in any institution and in these changing times, students are more driven towards using a smartphone for every purpose. As we know that he world is at the fingertips of every users and now student can get access to any information from anywhere. So, an android application for student can be significantly helpful and this reduces the chance of visiting a library, websites and other places searching for the books, sample quizzes, study material, notices and any other information [5]. This project is an educational android application which is made for our college students and faculty members. In this project we have created two android applications i.e. CMRTC Admin and CMRTC android app. In CMRTC Admin app, only the authorized faculty members can access this admin app. The admin can modify the images, events, news, notices, quiz questions, study material and eBooks for students and can change the list of faculty members of different departments. Whereas the second app i.e. CMRTC app is only for students and other users and in this app they can get information about our college, Google maps location, notice board, gallery of the college, video lectures, study materials (eBooks, question papers, quizzes etc.) and students can download the study material, can share this app to their friends and for any feedback they can provide it in our college website. So, for the welfare of the college we have made this project.

Clinical neuropsychology in Canada: Results from the 2020 AACN, NAN, SCN professional practice and “salary survey”

Objective: The current study summarizes the results of a 2020 survey that solicited information regarding backgrounds, beliefs, practices, and incomes of clinical neuropsychologists who practice in Canada. Methods: Clinical neuropsychologists who practice in Canada were invited to participate in an online survey that was available from 1/17/20 to 4/02/20. Available survey findings were obtained from 111 respondents, which reflects a response rate of 51.3% of the 216 doctoral-level Canadian neuropsychologists identified in at least one major North American or international professional organization membership list (AACN, INS, NAN, or SCN). Results: Most of the current respondents were White/Caucasian women who identified as adult providers and worked full-time in urban institutional settings. Four Canadian provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec) accounted for more than 91% of the current respondent sample. Incomes and career satisfactions were largely encouraging, though some important variations were noted by province, work setting, and professional identity. Incomes were significantly associated with forensic practices and years of clinical experience. Most respondents made use of technician support in their practices, largely to increase productivity and patient volume. Only a small minority of respondents were board-certified and there was generally limited interest in future board certification. Conclusions: While important similarities were observed in the current Canadian sample relative to recent survey findings obtained in a U.S. sample, results also reveal a number of important differences that serve as important areas of future consideration.

Dispersal timescale of protoplanetary disks in the low-metallicity young cluster Dolidze 25

Context. The dispersal of protoplanetary disks sets the timescale that is available for planets to assemble, and thus it is one of the fundamental parameters in theories of planetary formation. Disk dispersal is determined by several properties of the central star, the disk itself, and the surrounding environment. In particular, the metallicity of disks may affect their evolution, but controversial results have been published so far: disks in low-metallicity clusters appear to disperse rapidly, while some evidence supports the existence of accreting disks that are several million years old in the Magellanic Clouds. Aims. We study the dispersal timescale of disks in Dolidze 25, the young cluster in the proximity of the Sun with the lowest metallicity, to understand whether disk evolution is affected by the low metallicity of the cluster. Methods. We analyzed Chandra ACIS-I observations of the cluster and combined the resulting source catalog with existing optical and infrared catalogs of the region. We selected the disk-bearing population in a circular region with a diameter of 1° centered on Dolidze 25 from criteria based on infrared colors, and we selected the disk-less population within a smaller central region from the X-ray sources with O infrared counterparts. In both cases, criteria were applied to discard contaminating sources in the foreground or background. We derived stellar parameters from isochrones that were fit to color-magnitude diagrams. Results. We derived a disk fraction of ∼34% and a median age of the cluster of 1.2 Myr. To minimize the effect of incompleteness and spatial inhomogeneity in the list of members, we restricted this calculation to stars in a magnitude range within which our selection of cluster members is fairly complete. We also adopted different cuts in stellar masses. When we compare this estimate with existing estimates of the disk fraction of clusters younger than 10 Myr, the disk fraction of Dolidze 25 appears to be lower than what is expected based on its age alone. Conclusions. Even though our results are not conclusive given the intrinsic uncertainty on stellar ages estimated from isochrone fitting to color-magnitude diagrams, we suggest that disk evolution in Dolidze 25 may be affected by the environment. Given the poor O-star population and low stellar density of the cluster, it is more likely that the disk dispersal timescale is dictated more by the low metallicity of the cluster than by external photoevaporation or dynamical encounters.