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Investigation of the accuracy of Grover's method when solving for the mutual inductance of two single-layer coaxial coils
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
code software and the direct calculations of elliptical integrals. Also by fixing various dimensional parameters while varying others, practical interest geometries such as equal radii, equal lengths, different radii, different lengths, and different...
Safe-T expanding services and improving patient outcomes
(2023)
"Sexual assault is a serious public health issue affecting men, women and children statewide. In 2021 there were 3,262 reports of sexual assault in Missouri (Missouri State Highway Patrol, 2023). 12% of reported sexual ...
Equivalent circuit modeling of TMS plasma polymer coating system on cold-rolled steel
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2004)
/ trimethylsilane (TMS) plasma polymer/oxide-free steel surface having an impedance modulus at low frequency of 109 ohms throughout the entire corrosion test. A spray paint primer and surface oxides both contributed to a degradation of corrosion protection evident...
The effects of pre-requisite library research instruction on the information seeking knowledge and behavior of community college students in an introductory nursing course
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
The nursing profession is evolving from basing patient care on tradition and expert opinion to emphasizing evidence based practice. Literature suggests that nurses do not have the information literacy skills required for evidence based practice...
How effective is spironolactone for treating resistant hypertension?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Q: How effective is spironolactone for treating resistant hypertension? EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: VERY EFFECTIVE. Spironolactone reduces systolic blood pressure (SPB) by 11 to 17 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure (DPB) by up to 6 mm Hg in patients...
Perceptions, barriers, and methods for the early detection and intervention of clinical deterioration in hospitalized adults
(2023)
) event (Buist et al., 2004). Components of detection tools are founded on evidence that is overwhelmingly retrospective. A common limitation of CD detection is that these tools are often accurate at predicting decline but are not as successful...
Prescribe an SGLT2 inhibitor for heart failure in the absence of diabetes?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
Prescribe an SGLT2 inhibitor for heart failure in the absence of diabetes? An RCT demonstrates that dapagliflozin produces better cardiovascular outcomes than placebo for heart failure patients with and without diabetes. PRACTICE CHANGER: Prescribe...
Longitudinal, naturalistic study of training and support for implementation of evidence-based youth mental health practices among community providers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
support in evidence-based practices (EBPs). To address this need, the current study describes the reach and impact of a county-wide youth MH initiative aimed at increasing youths' and families' access to effective youth MH services by providing free EBP...
Does a low-salt diet reduce morbidity and mortality in congestive heart failure?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2002)
No randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have addressed the independent role of sodium restriction in the morbidity or mortality of congestive heart failure. However, current guidelines recommend sodium restriction for ...
A therapist survey of evidence-based practices in publicly funded youth mental health
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
for implementing transdiagnostic EBT strategies over both (a) EBT strategies specific to a particular patient presentation (e.g., exposure for anxiety) and (b) strategies without a strong evidence base (e.g., pleasant activity scheduling for conduct problems). We...
Direct contact heat exchanger development
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The purpose of this work was to develop tools that guide the design of a direct contact heat exchanger for small-scale commercial and/or residential ...
How effective are pharmacologic agents for alcoholism?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2002)
are combined with either counseling or Alcoholics Anonymous programs. (Grade of recommendation: B, based on multiple randomized controlled studies with short and incomplete follow-up of patients.)...
Textural properties of coagulated milk products containing soy protein
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1982)
cheese was changed from fine to coarse network by either native or boiled soy proteins (10% as total protein). Free fat appeared on the surface of remelted cheeses containing soy proteins but not on control cheese; the fat emulsion of cheese was broken...
Video Streaming Quality of Experience (QoE): In-network Cache Prefetching and Moving QoE Models
(2021)
, developing metrics to measure users satisfaction of such services is crucial. Quality of Experience (QoE) of a user for a video streaming service is important for content providers. For video streaming, the DASH (Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP) standard...
What is the best treatment for plant-induced contact dermatitis?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2013)
It's unclear which treatment is best, because there have been no head-to-head comparisons of treatments for Rhus (plant-induced) contact dermatitis. That said, topical high-potency steroids slightly improve pruritus and ...
Supplemental oxygen : more isn't always better
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Supplemental oxygen: more isn't always better. A recent study says that in certain populations supplemental oxygen above certain levels can increase mortality. PRACTICE CHANGER Do not use liberal oxygen therapy (SpO2> 96%) in acutely ill adults...
How safe and effective is ondansetron for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Q: How safe and effective is ondansetron for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy? Evidence-based answer: oral ondansetron is more effective than a combination of pyridoxine and doxylamine for outpatient treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy...
Should breastfeeding babies be given pacifiers?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2012)
Do not discourage the use of pacifiers by healthy infants who are breastfeeding. Stength of recommendation: A: Based on a good-quality meta-analysis...
Tensile strength, shear strength, and effective stress for unsaturated sand
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
It is generally accepted in geotechnical engineering that non-cohesive materials such as sands exhibit no or negligible tensile strength. However, there is significant evidence that interparticle forces arising from capillary and other pore...
Treatment of Impetigo
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
of recommendation [SOR]: A) Based on the available evidence on effectiveness, no clear preference can be given for any one oral antibiotic over another. (SOR: A)...