Background: Renacimiento, Mexico in the state of Nuevo Leon is home to approximately 1,000 families who currently experience a host of social, health, and community challenges that span both rural and urban Mexico. The state has committed to initiate the construction of a community health clinic. Methodology: In preparing for the clinic, a needs assessment instrument and associated materials were developed for community members and volunteers to administer to residents within Nuevo Leon. Results: A culturally sensitive survey instrument and associated documents were created with consideration for low-literacy participants and with a wide variety of topics in the areas of individual, women’s, children’s and community health. Conclusions: The creation of this needs assessment survey provide insight to stakeholders in Mexico and abroad who stand to benefit from learning what community residents’ perceive as their greatest needs. The results from the survey will provide the first ever documentation of this unique community’s health status and will demonstrate areas of need within which the community health clinic can focus their efforts.

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Development of an Educational Program to Obtain and Maintain Healthy Weights Among 4th and 5th Grade Students By Stephanie D. Black MSN, University of Phoenix, 2008 BSN, Southwest Baptist University, 2006 ASN, Southwest Baptist University, 2003 Capstone Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Nursing Practice Walden University October 2017 Obesity is prevalent in schoolchildren and increases risk of chronic diseases throughout the lifespan. Strategies are needed to address this growing health problem. Education in elementary schools targeting the topics of nutritional choices and prevention of obesity, particularly in 4th-5th grade population, is one strategy researchers have identified as effective. This quality improvement project designed an educational toolkit to provide students educational knowledge and assist them to develop and explore how to incorporate healthy habits and choices into their daily lives. The purpose of this project was to develop an educational program for use in a southwestern elementary school to improve and/or maintain the weights of 4th and 5th grade students. The educational tool kit was developed for the school to implement to fill a gap their curriculum identified by school board members and educators. Orem's self-care deficit theory informed the development of this program, the educational toolkit, and all associated supplementary materials. An interdisciplinary project team of community and institutional stakeholders led by the Doctor of Nursing Practice student worked together to review peer-reviewed evidence, consider contextual challenges, and develop a curriculum suitable for the population. Plans for program implementation and evaluation were also developed to provide the school with a turnkey solution to the problem of child obesity. This initiative has great potential to promote positive social change through improving the health of local elementary school students and other elementary schools in the area may use it as a model for their own curriculum to improve knowledge, habits, and practices of elementary students relevant to positive nutritional choices.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-06-12T15:51:19Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 license.txt: 1748 bytes, checksum: 8a4605be74aa9ea9d79846c1fba20a33 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / Message Sequence Charts (MSC) é uma linguagem gráfica, usada na academia e na indústria, cujo objetivo é descrever o comportamento de componentes de sistemas e seus ambientes. A sintaxe e a semântica de um diagrama MSC padrão são definidos pelo International Telecommunication Union. A motivação para esse trabalho foi originada a partir de esforços para modelar cenários de aplicações de aparelhos móveis com o objetivo de automatizar a geração de testes, no contexto de uma colaboração entre Centro de Informática da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (CIn- UFPE) e a Motorola, no contexto do projeto Brasil Test Center (BTC). Ao modelar algumas destas aplicações que envolvem múltipla sincronização utilizando como linguagem de modelagem, MSC padrão, constatou-se que os diagramas são de difícil entendimento ou com um comportamento diferente do desejado. É proposta neste trabalho uma extensão de MSC com o objetivo de permitir a descrição de mensagens síncronas, que permitem descrever eventos instantâneos (abstraindo-se a duração do tempo real para que a conexão seja estabelecida) e podendo envolver várias instâncias de MSC. Essa extensão é conservativa, no sentido que o comportamento das construções existentes não é afetado pela mesma; além disso, em um mesmo diagrama é possível conter mensagens síncronas e mensagens assíncronas. Foi desenvolvido um algoritmo de transformação, que a partir de um diagrama escrito na notação MSC estendido, gera um diagrama correspondente na notação de MSC padrão. Este algoritmo tem por objetivo permitir a transitividade entre as notações e demonstrar suas equivalências. Este algoritmo de transformação implementa mensagens síncronas como uma seqüência de mensagens assíncronas seguindo um algoritmo particular de handshake. A segunda contribuição desse trabalho é a definição de uma semântica para a notação padrão e estendida de MSC. Essa definição é dada em termos da álgebra de processos CSP (Communicating Sequential Processes). O formalismo introduzido na notação de Message Sequence Charts com CSP permite mostrar a equivalência entre um diagrama na notação de MSC estendido e seu correspondente descrito em MSC padrão, gerado a partir do algoritmo de transformação. Além disso, modelar MSC como um processo descrito na notação CSP permite uma análise sobre seus diagramas, usando um rico conjunto de leis algébricas de CSP, bem como o uso de ferramentas, como FDR2 e o Probe. Finalmente, para validar a estratégia proposta, desenvolveu-se um exemplo que ilustra a utilização da notação estendida de MSC, notação síncrona; a conversão desta notação para a notação padrão e a equivalência entre o MSC estendido e o padrão. Mostramos, ainda, o uso da ferramenta Power Tool Kit(PTK) para geração de casos de teste a partir de diagramas MSC

This research has been conducted at Hunter Engineering Company. It aims to Design a Kit Packing Weighing System which performs a Quality Assessment of tool-kits while packing them on weighing scales. The main aspects of Kit-Packing are documented and suitable terminologies to address the process are established. The kits are categorized and a process for packing kits of different categories is suggested. A system to weigh Heavy, Medium and Light kits is presented. A Monte-Carlo Simulation Tool is developed and an Analysis using the Risk Solver Software is conducted to select the preferable method of establishing Tolerance Limits. A design for a Visual Basic coded Interface is outlined that will guide the Operator through the kit packing process and indicate whether to Accept or Inspect the kit. A Windows application of the Software was prototyped to demonstrate the System’s functionality which also is documented herein.

This thesis describes the approach to designing a Low Earth Orbit CubeSat constellation capable of nearly constant coverage. The software package Satellite Tool Kit is used to create simulated multi-satellite systems that maintain a communication link between Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales and tactically chosen locations in the United States of America. The research will attempt to find the constellation capable of maintaining a set of design parameters (such as signal to noise ratio and altitude), with the minimum possible number of CubeSats. The downlink location, antenna design and the orbital planes are the negotiable parameters in the system, with little to no set constraints, and thus will be altered until the most favorable system is successfully designed.

International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / October 27-30, 1997 / Riviera Hotel and Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada / This paper details the interaction of a small satellite with a space network and estimates the number of contacts and duration of contacts between the small, spin-stabilized satellite and a TDRS satellite. The simulations were performed using Satellite Tool Kit (STK) version 3.0, an orbital analysis software program. STK was configured for the four vehicles representing the spin-stabilized satellite and three TDRS satellites, TDRS East, West, and TDRS Zone of Exclusion. A set of simulations were run in which the spinstabilized satellite was given orbital elements corresponding to an orbital altitude between 600 km and 1200 km. The orbital inclination angle for the set of simulations was also varied from 20° through 100° along with the antenna cone angle of 10° through 40° to account for the effective beamwidths. In each of the simulations, the access to each TDRS satellite in the SN constellation was examined as a function of orbital altitude, orbital inclination angle, and antenna cone angle.

Ce travail correspond à une étude technique et fonctionnelle de l’équipement lithique taillé des chasseurs cueilleurs maritimes de la région de Magellan entre 6.000-3500 et 3000 BP. Cette période se caractérise par plusieurs changements, notamment dans les industries lithiques, qui ont mené à la définition de deux unités chrono-culturelles : La «Culture d’Englefield», à la période ancienne, caractérisée par une exploitation intensive de l’obsidienne verte ; et la «Tradition culturelle Ponsonby» à la période moyenne, caractérisée par son absence et l’apparition de grandes pointes lancéolées. L’analyse technique et fonctionnelle de l’équipement lithique de trois gisements, l’un appartenant à la période ancienne, et deux à la période moyenne, a permis d’évaluer ces discontinuités techniques et de les traduire en termes de comportements humains. L’analyse fonctionnelle a nécessité d’abord l’élaboration d’un cadre analytique pour l’application de la tracéologie au contexte d’étude, car les groupes canoeros (en canot) de la région ont exploité différents types de roche: obsidiennes, rhyolites, cinérites et RGFO métamorphiques. Ces matières premières réagissent de façon différente à l’utilisation, et leur analyse pose des problèmes méthodologiques différenciés et offre des possibilités interprétatives particulières. Ceci est illustré aussi bien lors de la description des traces d’utilisation expérimentales, que de l’analyse du corpus archéologique. En particulier, l’analyse des trois gisements a donné des résultats de qualité différente et les données concernant ceux de la période moyenne sont moins éloquentes que celles du site de la période ancienne. Ceci reflète des biais dus au type de roches utilisées pour la fabrication de l’équipement et ne répondent pas nécessairement à des comportements préhistoriques. Malgré ces biais, les résultats de l’analyse fonctionnelle ont servi d’abord à mieux comprendre les activités réalisées dans chaque site (boucherie, travail de la peau, des matières végétales, osseuses et minérales…). Dans un deuxième temps, ils ont permis de contribuer à la définition de l’équipement lithique de chaque période, de discuter certains choix techniques de fabrication et des comportements de gestion de l’outillage. Finalement, une comparaison diachronique est tentée, en discutant les changements et continuités dans la composition et gestion de l’équipement lithique taillé, en rapport avec les chaines techniques de fabrication et d’utilisation. / This work corresponds to a technological and functional study of the knapped lithic tool kit of the maritime hunter gatherers from Magallanes region between 6,000-3,500/3,000 BP. This period is characterised by several discontinuities, particularly in the lithic technology, that have led to the definition of two chrono-cultural unites. First, the so called “Englefield Culture” in the old period, characterised by an intensive exploitation of green obsidian. Then, the “Ponsonby Tradition”, in the middle period, which is defined by the absence of obsidian and the onset of big lanceolate bifacial points. The technological and functional analyses of the lithic tool kit of three archaeological sites, one associated to the old period and the other two related to the middle period, contributed to the evaluation of these technical discontinuities, which were seen in terms of human behaviour. The functional analysis required, in first place, of an analytic frame for applying the Traceology to the study context. This is because the canoeist groups exploited different lithic raw materials: obsidian, rhyolites, cinerites and metamorphic FGDR (Fine grain dark rocks). These raw materials respond in a different way to the use, therefore, their analysis implies methodological requirements and special interpretative possibilities. These particularities are evidenced in the description of the experimental use wear as well as in the results of the archaeological material analysis. In relation with the last ones, the analysis of the three sites yielded different results, and the data available for the contexts of the old period is more eloquent than the data of the middle period. This difference reveals a probable bias linked to the types of rocks used for the tool kit manufacture, and does not express necessarily human behaviour. Even though the bias presented above, the results of the functional analysis helped, in first place, to achieve a better understanding of the activities developed in each site (butchering, processing of skin, vegetable, bone and mineral materials). In second place, the data improved the definition of the lithic tool kit for every period, and allowed the discussion of some technical decisions in the manufacture chaine operatoires as well as the management behaviours of the tool kit. Finally, it was attempted to develop a diachronic comparison, discussing the changes and continuities in the composition and management of the lithic tool kit and stablishing the relationships with the manufacture and use chaine operatoires. / Este trabajo corresponde a un estudio tecnológico y funcional del equipamiento lítico tallado de los cazadores recolectores marítimos de la región de Magallanes entre los 6.000-3500/3000 AP. Este periodo se caracteriza por varias discontinuidades, particularmente en la tecnología lítica, que han conducido a la definición de dos unidades crono-culturales. Primero, la llamada “Cultura Englefield” en el periodo antiguo, caracterizada por una explotación intensiva de la obsidiana verde. Luego, la “Tradición Ponsonby”, en el periodo medio, caracterizada por la ausencia de obsidiana y la aparición de grandes puntas bifaciales lanceoladas. El análisis tecnológico y funcional del equipamiento lítico de tres sitios arqueológicos, uno asociado al periodo antiguo y dos al periodo medio, permitió realizar aportes a la evaluación de estas discontinuidades técnicas, vistas en términos de comportamientos humanos. El análisis funcional requirió, en primer lugar, de un marco analítico para aplicar la traceología al contexto de estudio, ya que los grupos canoeros explotaron diferentes materias primas líticas: obsidianas, riolitas, cineritas y RGFO (Rocas de Grano Fino Oscuras) metamórficas. Estas materias primas reaccionan de forma diferente al uso, y su análisis implica requerimientos metodológicos y posibilidades interpretativas particulares. Esto se evidencia tanto en la descripción de huellas de uso experimentales como en los resultados del análisis del material arqueológico. Con respecto a estos últimos, el análisis de los tres sitios arrojó resultados de calidad diferente, y los datos disponibles para el sitio del periodo antiguo son más elocuentes que los de los sitios del periodo medio. Esto refleja probables sesgos asociados a los tipos de roca utilizados para la fabricación del equipamiento, y no necesariamente comportamientos humanos. A pesar de estos sesgos, los resultados del análisis funcional sirvieron en primer lugar para lograr una mejor comprensión de las actividades realizadas en cada sitio (carnicería, trabajo de piel, de materias vegetales, óseas y minerales…). En segundo lugar, los datos permitieron realizar una mejor definición del equipamiento lítico para cada periodo, así como discutir algunas elecciones técnicas en las cadenas operativas de fabricación y los comportamientos de gestión del instrumental lítico. Finalmente, se intentó realizar una comparación diacrónica, discutiendo los cambios y continuidades en la composición y gestión del equipamiento lítico y estableciendo relaciones con las cadenas operativas de fabricación y uso.

本研究源自於McLuhan「媒介就是訊息」的說法。研究者認為，關於媒介與人類心靈間的互動關係，如果真如麥氏所說，不同的媒介使用會造成不同思維及傳播方式的話，那麼或許我們可以反過來進一步提問，未受過文字教育，不使用「文字」做為思維溝通工具的文盲，怎麼思考及口語表達？他們的思考方式又和受過文字教育的人有什麼不同？ 事實上，本文的主要研究問題與目的，並非只在說明文盲的口語表達行為，更重要的是，研究者試圖以媒介使用差異為切入點，建立一套解釋人類口語表達行為的初步架構，而這個解釋架構的完成，則需透過文盲口語表達行為的觀察與說明而來。 在本文中，研究者特別強調報導人所處整體「媒介文化」情境對其思維與行為的影響性，並透過文獻檢閱及十五位報導人田野觀察的過程，研究者將媒介定義為一種「文化工具箱」，研究者並進一步以這兩個概念，延伸McLuhan「媒介就是訊息」的概念，提出本研究的解釋架構： 非單一媒介，而是人們所處的整體「媒介文化」影響人們的口語表達行為。不同的媒介文化會形塑不同的文化工具箱，在日常生活的口語表達行為中，人們即是利用這些文化工具箱，來解決問題及達成目的；但反過來說，這些文化工具箱也會限制和影響人們所思所為。 在此，「媒介文化」一詞，指的是以思維溝通工具為首，所創造出的文化環境，與傳統傳播學中指涉的媒體內部文化意義並不相同。「文化工具箱」指的則是那些經由所處文化形塑而來的各式有形及無形的成套工具。在本文中，研究者調特別強調，文化工具箱是以多重成套的方式共存。亦即，在解決某一問題時，我們腦中同時可能存有多個甚至相互衝突的文化工具箱，人們即是利用這些共存的多重文化工具箱，選擇出適當的問題解決工具。故而我們可以說，在解決問題的過程，人們仍具有相當程度的自主性。 另外，必須強調的是，本文在媒介文化中所提的口語/文字/電子文化分類，並非是個截然二分的概念，而是一種「偏向」。因為現存文化中，大半同時包含了口語、文字和電子文化的作用，只不過不同的媒介文化，在其中所造成的作用力有其大小罷了。故而本文以口語和文字/電子偏向文化稱之，旨在說明口語/文字/電子文化的連續和混合特性。 同樣的，在本文中，文化工具箱也是種「偏向」概念，亦即，文化工具箱的形成與使用，並非處於一種截然二分的狀態，而是種習慣的傾向，故而某些文化工具箱，也許較常在口語文化偏向或口語人身上使用，但並不意謂著文字/電子文化偏向或文字/電子人，就不使用這些文化工具箱，只不過相對上來說，使用的技能和頻次可能少了些。 至於這個文化工具箱使用的選擇偏向，主要與我們的生活/生長環境有關，生活/生長於某媒介文化中人，因為從小到大就身處在一個使用該文化所形塑的文化工具箱的環境中，所以會偏向選用該文化所形塑之工具箱，且使用技能較佳。 / This study tries to establish a media theory to explain the oral expression of people. In this study we propose some ideas through the filed observation of 15 illiterate’s oral expression and the literature review. First, not media only factor but the whole media culture affects people’s thinking way and oral expression. Second, all media are cultural product, so we call them cultural tool-kit. And when people use a media to solve some problems, they must be affected by the culture. Third, sometimes we choose the different cultural tool-kit to solve the same problem, so tool-kit’s use is a kind of people’s actively choice process. Fourth, the choice process of cultural toolkits is a kind of bias behavior. The people growing in a oral media culture bias to use oral media cultural toolkits to solve problems. Fifth, although we actively use cultural toolkit to solve problems in our everyday, but these cultural toolkits also affect our thinking way and oral expression.