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| 2022 mcas results: Hamiltonia Kaitlin N. Sidorsky, Kelly B. Smith, 2024-09-03 Students in state and local politics courses frequently have low levels of prior knowledge about the topic and even lower levels of engagement. Hamiltonia: A State Government Simulation promotes experiential and active learning by boosting engagement and making the content memorable and meaningful. By putting themselves in the driver’s seat of creating state and local government institutions, students understand how variations in the rules of the game drastically affect the outcome in state politics and the policy areas they care about, like education, criminal justice, health care, and the environment. This new text and simulation provide a full grounding in the basics of state and local government while also giving students an opportunity to apply what they have learned by building their own fictional fifty-first state from the ground up. Students will write a state constitution that gives shape to the institutions and rules, then engage directly with what they built – participating in an election, addressing pressing policy issues, and experiencing the challenges and opportunities of state-level political leaders. Hamiltonia brings political science concepts alive, provides the context for students to more fully understand state and local politics and feel more empowered to influence politics and policy where they live. Features of this exciting book include: An out of the box, class-tested simulation, ready to use in multiple settings and in a full range of course sizes A full package of instructor resources available at rowman.com, including an instructor manual, lecture slides, a test bank, and downloadable support materials for the simulation Pedagogical aids like learning objectives, key terms, and suggested discussion questions to ensure students understand the basics before they jump into the simulation Policy chapters on education, criminal justice, environment, and health to show the real-world implications of state and local government institutions and processes |
| 2022 mcas results: The Toxic Mold Solution Laura Linn Knight, 2024-04-02 A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader. |
| 2022 mcas results: Insights in Aging Interventions: 2022 Morten Scheibye-Knudsen, 2025-03-13 We are now in the third decade of the 21st Century, and, especially in the last years, the achievements made by scientists have been exceptional, leading to major advancements in the fast-growing field of Aging Interventions. Frontiers has organized a series of Research Topics to highlight the latest advancements in science in order to be at the forefront of science in different fields of research. This editorial initiative of particular relevance, led by Dr Scheibye-Knudsen, Specialty Chief Editor of the Interventions in Aging section, is focused on new insights, novel developments, current challenges, latest discoveries, recent advances and future perspectives in the field of Aging Interventions. The Research Topic solicits brief, forward-looking contributions from Editorial Board members that describe the state of the art, outlining recent developments and major accomplishments that have been achieved and that need to occur to move the field forward. Authors are encouraged to identify the greatest challenges in the sub-disciplines, and how to address those challenges. |
| 2022 mcas results: AACR 2022 Proceedings: Part B April 11-13 American Association for Cancer Research, 2022-05-09 The AACR Annual Meeting is the focal point of the cancer research community, where scientists, clinicians, other health care professionals, survivors, patients, and advocates gather to share the latest advances in cancer science and medicine. From population science and prevention; to cancer biology, translational, and clinical studies; to survivorship and advocacy; the AACR Annual Meeting highlights the work of the best minds in cancer research from institutions all over the world. |
| 2022 mcas results: Encyclopedia of Food Allergy , 2024-06-21 Encyclopedia of Food Allergy, organized in 10 sections, with ~200 chapters, and written by world-renowned clinician-scientist authors, is the most comprehensive resource for food allergy ever compiled. With online and physical presence, intuitive and easily accessible organization of information, the reader can quickly access overview and general topics as well as detailed information to inform solutions to clinical or research questions. Research topics provide the necessary background for the novice as well as the details required for those in the field. Clinical topics provide comprehensive and practical information, with generous use of tables, figures, and key points/clinical pearls, to inform clinical decision-making, and promote evidence-based management decisions. Food allergy may affect up to 10% of the population in developed countries and appears to be increasing in prevalence worldwide, with many food allergies proving life-long, severe and potentially fatal. The last decade has witnessed a sea change response to the impact of food allergy through basic science research on the immunology, food science research on the triggers, clinical approaches to daily management, treatment and prevention, and an increasing understanding of the psychosocial and societal implications and how to address them. With the expanding breadth and depth of the field, there is no existing comprehensive resource available for those professionals interested in learning about or contributing to food allergy research and clinical care. This is a complete resource covering broad and detailed aspects of food allergy and adverse food reactions for clinicians, researchers, regulators, food industry, students and other stakeholders who need and will benefit from a rich resource with in-depth and practical information. - Presents in-depth, comprehensive coverage from an outstanding international author base of domain experts - Ideal for new researchers and clinicians who will have a single resource that includes general topics to get them started - Includes access to detailed information in their areas of work AND for many related topics that will help improve their research or clinical care |
| 2022 mcas results: Adolescent Undiagnosed and Rare Diseases, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America, E-Book Heather Toth, Robert M. Kliegman, Brett J. Bordini, 2023-11-14 In this issue of Medical Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Heather Toth, Robert Kliegman, and Brett Bordini brings their considerable expertise to the topic of Adolescent Undiagnosed and Rare Diseases. Top experts address diagnostic dilemmas, disease mimics, unusual manifestations of common diseases, and rare disorders presenting as more common diseases in adolescents. - Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics including syndromes with severe acne; common variable immunodeficiency (CVID); overlapping pain syndrome; late onset congenital hypoventilation syndrome (LOCH); adolescent onset of muscle weakness; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on adolescent undiagnosed and rare diseases, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews. |
| 2022 mcas results: State Politics and Public Policy in Eastern Africa Gedion Onyango, 2023-03-22 This book analyses major themes in twenty-first-century east African politics. Predominantly authored by researchers and academics from the region, it examines recent political developments, public policy and governance across east and southern African countries. The book advocates for a regionally-focused comparative approach across Africa, arguing that it provides a greater level of analysis than a complete continental study. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, it covers numerous topics relating to politics, public policy, state and nation-building in Africa. Filling an important void in current literature, the book will appeal to academics, practitioners, politicians and students of politics, public policy and governance. Chapter 16 and 20 are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com. |
| 2022 mcas results: Hematopoietic Stem Cells Meng Zhao, Pengxu Qian, 2024-01-17 This book renders a comprehensive understanding of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) from their embryonic development through adult maintenance to aging, in the studies conducted in zebrafish and mammals. Hematopoiesis provides a paradigm for understanding the development, maintenance, regeneration, aging and malignant transformation of mammalian organs. Sitting at the apex of the hematopoiesis hierarchy tree, HSCs orchestrate their proliferation, self-renewal, and differentiation to produce all the blood cell lineages throughout life, which represents the best example for somatic stem cell studies. In this book, key regulatory mechanisms for HSC self-renewal and differentiation are overviewed in an array of fields including epigenetics, metabolism and microenvironment regulation. It also highlights the HSC heterogeneity and clonal dynamics from the recent advanced single-cell technologies. This book elaborates on the research history of HSC studies and reveals how the insights from HSC studies shed light on their clinic application. It presents great value from the bench to the clinic. |
| 2022 mcas results: AI Enabled Business Melodena Stephens, Himanshu Vashishtha, Dirk Nicolas Wagner, 2023-07-01 As the use of AI becomes more and more ubiquitous in companies around the world, managers charged with taking key decisions require resources to enable them to evaluate new projects effectively. The business case for AI projects is not necessarily clear cut and part of the reason for this is the lack of understanding on key decision criteria. AI touches on many ethical concepts - data privacy, validity and more importantly, its potential misuse. AI is often being used to replace human decision-making and there is often no real understanding of the implications of this. This book provides a detailed primer for practitioners without a deep technological background. It guides the reader through the basic issues and offers advice on ‘how to take decisions’. There is a dearth of such books currently available and this book aspires to fill a growing niche. ENDORSEMENTS: This book is sure to offer value to business users, students and the general public. — K. Ananth Krishnan, Tata Consultancy Services I highly recommend this book for the leader seeking an up-to-date review of AI to make strategic investments. — Kes Sampanthar, Innovation, BCG Brighthouse The specificity of application in case studies and easy to understand definitions and recommendations make this a must read in the ever-growing field of literature around AI. — John C. Havens The AI Enabled Organization is the perfect tool to embark on a thorough assessment of what AI means for your business. — Arno Fehler, Schmidt Kranz Group, Germany |
| 2022 mcas results: Neurodevelopment in the Post-Pandemic World Molly Colvin, Jennifer Linton Reesman, Tannahill Glen, 2024 It's now clear that school closures during the pandemic wreaked havoc on learning for youth, with the greatest harm shouldered by our most vulnerable students. The book discusses how psychosocial and educational disruption was so profound we believe it has actually altered brain development trajectories for a generation. It will impact everything from future GDP to use of existing pre-COVID norms for any testing, to dementia or learning disability diagnosis and even the civil and criminal courtroom. |
| 2022 mcas results: Migraine Pain Management Stephen B. Shrewsbury, 2024-10-24 Migraine Management: Current Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological Options is a comprehensive guide to established, recent, and ongoing pharmaceuticals and device development projects. The book provides detailed information on the historical developments of migraine pain management, druggable targets, drugs action mechanisms, drugs for acute treatment and preventive care of patients, administration routes, and alternative treatments. This is the ideal reference for academic researchers interested in anti-migraine pharmacology. It will also be a perfect reference for physicians and care professionals involved in the well-being of migraine patients. - Offers a comprehensive overview of pharmacological and alternative migraine pain treatment options - Covers the historical developments and current targets for drug development and delivery routes - Provides insights into comorbidities and their impact in patient compliance to treatment |
| 2022 mcas results: New challenges and future perspectives in brain imaging methods, 2nd edition Nico Sollmann, Dahua Yu, Kai-Hsiang Chuang, 2024-10-22 Brain imaging has seen considerable advances over the recent years. Both developments and validation of advanced image acquisition techniques as well as post-processing and analyses pipelines contribute to contemporary imaging, including parallel imaging, (semi-)automated segmentation, generation of synthetic images, and application of machine learning and radiomics. Multi-modal approaches using structural, metabolic, and functional imaging are emerging to build a framework for a better understanding of anatomical features and physiological processes of the brain. This Research Topic intends to cover a broad theme, welcoming contributions spanning across the fields of (neuro)radiology, medical image analysis including machine learning, neurosurgery, and neurology, to reflect latest advances in the field of brain imaging. Original research, systematic / narrative / mini review, methods, perspective, clinical trial, case report, brief research report, general commentary, opinion, and technology and code manuscripts are welcome. A special focus is set on the following topics: - Multi-modal imaging (e.g., combination of structural, metabolic, molecular and functional imaging) - Utility of neuronavigation / virtual reality based on imaging data - Application of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and radiomics - Development of (semi-)automated image processing pipelines (e.g., segmentation algorithms) - Image acquisition acceleration / parallel imaging - Translational efforts that describe the transfer of advanced imaging approaches to the clinical setup and/or to a broader application in research - Emerging technology (e.g., mobile bedside MRI, functional ultrasound, magnetic particle imaging) |
| 2022 mcas results: The Testing Charade Daniel Koretz, 2019-02-27 For decades we’ve been studying, experimenting with, and wrangling over different approaches to improving public education, and there’s still little consensus on what works, and what to do. The one thing people seem to agree on, however, is that schools need to be held accountable—we need to know whether what they’re doing is actually working. But what does that mean in practice? High-stakes tests. Lots of them. And that has become a major problem. Daniel Koretz, one of the nation’s foremost experts on educational testing, argues in The Testing Charade that the whole idea of test-based accountability has failed—it has increasingly become an end in itself, harming students and corrupting the very ideals of teaching. In this powerful polemic, built on unimpeachable evidence and rooted in decades of experience with educational testing, Koretz calls out high-stakes testing as a sham, a false idol that is ripe for manipulation and shows little evidence of leading to educational improvement. Rather than setting up incentives to divert instructional time to pointless test prep, he argues, we need to measure what matters, and measure it in multiple ways—not just via standardized tests. Right now, we’re lying to ourselves about whether our children are learning. And the longer we accept that lie, the more damage we do. It’s time to end our blind reliance on high-stakes tests. With The Testing Charade, Daniel Koretz insists that we face the facts and change course, and he gives us a blueprint for doing better. |
| 2022 mcas results: Health and Illness Interactions Tracey Collett, Gayle Letherby, Louise Owusu-Kwarteng, Tanisha Spratt, 2025-05-13 The aim of this Research Topic is to bring together researchers and theorists interested in health and illness interactions. By health and illness interactions, we refer to (at least) exchanges between: patient(s), carers, practitioners and/or healthcare organisations, social scientists and policy makers, healthcare workers and politicians. Sociological research and theory exploring interactions is broad, offering perspectives on every-day, taken for granted, processes, meanings and experiences with reference to health, illness, healthcare, and public understandings of all of these. Research that considers/has considered interactions with respect to health and illness contributes significantly to sociological understandings of social and cultural practices and has influenced public thinking and social policy. Here we draw attention to the ‘value’ of focusing on health and illness interactions; explore the scope and direction of current work; highlight contemporary examples of sociological research and thinking and consider this in the light of previous sociological literature. Our core goal is to highlight the value of research and theoretical reflections on health and illness interactions, attending to both positive and negative experiences with respect to access and barriers to health and healthcare. Analysis and reflection will likely be related to power, culture, lived experience, in/equality, difference and diversity (of status and identity), inclusion/exclusion, the body, self and other relationships, emotion (including management of) and risk. |
| 2022 mcas results: Massachusetts Test Prep Prep Quiz Book Mcas Mathematics, Grade 4 Test Master Press Massachusetts, 2016-11-21 Preparation for the Next-Generation MCAS Tests for 2016-2017! This extensive skill-building quiz book contains over 200 pages of quizzes targeting over 50 mathematics skills! Each quiz focuses on one specific skill, with questions progressing from simple to more complex. Students will develop a thorough understanding of each skill, while also gaining experience with all the types of tasks found on the new Next-Gen MCAS tests. Divided into Convenient Topics - Covers every skill listed in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks - Includes sections for operations and algebraic thinking, number and operations, fractions, measurement, data, and geometry - Each section contains a focused quiz for each individual skill - Each quiz includes a range of question types and increasing rigor to develop a thorough understanding of the skill - Targeted format allows test preparation to be easily integrated into student learning Prepares Students for the Next-Generation MCAS Assessments - Covers all the skills assessed on the Next-Gen MCAS mathematics tests - Provides practice completing all the question types found on the test - Includes multiple choice, multiple select, short answer, technology enhanced, and open response question types - Prepares students for questions that involve explain their thinking, justifying answers, or describing mathematical concepts - More rigorous questions prepare students for the higher difficulty of the new assessments - Guided tasks teach students what is expected in answers Key Benefits - Develops a thorough understanding by focusing on one skill at a time - Reduces test anxiety by allowing ongoing test practice - Individual quizzes allow gaps in knowledge to be targeted - Ensures students are comfortable with a range of question formats - Prepares students for all the question types found on the MCAS tests - Provides revision and test practice as the student learns |
| 2022 mcas results: Advances in Guidance, Navigation and Control Liang Yan, Haibin Duan, Yimin Deng, 2023-02-10 This book features the latest theoretical results and techniques in the field of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) of vehicles and aircrafts. It covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, intelligent computing communication and control; new methods of navigation, estimation and tracking; control of multiple moving objects; manned and autonomous unmanned systems; guidance, navigation and control of miniature aircraft; and sensor systems for guidance, navigation and control etc. Presenting recent advances in the form of illustrations, tables, and text, it also provides detailed information of a number of the studies, to offer readers insights for their own research. In addition, the book addresses fundamental concepts and studies in the development of GNC, making it a valuable resource for both beginners and researchers wanting to further their understanding of guidance, navigation, and control. |
| 2022 mcas results: Novel Insights into Inflammatory Roles of Mast Cells and Basophils Satoshi Tanaka, Frans J. Van Overveld, 2023-04-20 |
| 2022 mcas results: Explainable AI for Communications and Networking Hatim Chergui, Melike Erol-Kantarci, Christos Verikoukis, 2025-04-18 Explainable AI for Communications and Networking: Toward Responsible Automation gives a tour into the realm of Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) and its impact on transparent and autonomous communication networks. The book equips readers from diverse backgrounds in communications and networking with a variety of XAI tools, metrics and frameworks to demystify AI systems through graphical taxonomies and mathematical formulations, which are further enriched with code snippets. The book also examines XAI implementation in wireless communications, network management, generative AI for telecom and cybersecurity, before presenting practical use-cases emanating from an industry perspective. Finally, the regulatory, ethical, and legal implications of XAI in telecommunications are reviewed, before concluding with key challenges and takeaways. - Includes XAI graphical taxonomies, metrics, formulations and code snippets. - Provides practical examples and use-cases from a telecom industry perspective. - Covers implementation guidelines (XAI libraries/implementation tools) tailored to a communications and networking context. - Highlights the application of XAI in wireless communications, network management, generative AI for telecom and cybersecurity. - Presents a thorough synthesis of the regulatory and ethical implications of XAI worldwide. |
| 2022 mcas results: Last Bell Carl Bistany, Stephanie Gruner Buckley, 2015-11-05 In the mid-nineties, the Alfred Glickman School was just another failing school in one of America's most violent cities. Then SABIS®, a private, for-profit education provider, took over. Twenty years later, the school is a six-time silver medalist in U.S. News & World Report's annual America's Best High Schools listing, and every single graduate of the school has been offered a college place. With success of this magnitude, you would think that for-profit managed charter schools like SABIS would be in high demand. On the contrary, they are fought at every turn. Why is the idea of employing for-profit companies to help rescue failing public schools treated with fear and hostility? Stranger still, why does a nation built on free enterprise refuse to embrace a free market strategy when so many students and schools would clearly benefit and with so much at stake? Last Bell is a book about politics, money and power. It examines the charge that for-profits running charter schools are in it for the money, not the kids, and reveals the real motives of those spreading these ideas and why they fight private sector involvement in public schools. Last Bell is a reasonable voice in a polarized debate. It does not call for an end to public schools but rather imagines a future in which private companies help create a competitive market for public education to boost performance, turn derelict schools into centers of excellence and give parents even in the worst neighborhoods real choice and their children a future. |
| 2022 mcas results: Structural Health Monitoring S. Xue, 2025-03-25 Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) technology has become increasingly important in civil, maritime, and aerospace applications. The present book focusses particularly on early warning systems, loss prevention, and structural safety assurance. Keywords: Damage Diagnosis, Vibration Monitoring, Wireless Monitoring, Hybrid Modelling, Structural Health Monitoring, Cracks in CFRP Laminates, Deep Learning-Based Prognostics, Low-Velocity Impacts, Excavation Methods, Large-Scale Geomembrane Covers, Helicopter-Gearbox Sensing, Harmonic Vibration Analysis, Seismic Control, Repeated Earthquakes, Composite Fuselage, Vibration of Long-Span Bridges, Machine Learning. |
| 2022 mcas results: Advances in Water and Wastewater Treatment Pranav Deepak Pathak, Himanshu J. Patel, Anuja R. Jadhav, 2024-12-06 Wastewater management and treatment are pressing issues that require both cheap and effective solutions for a sustainable world, especially in rural areas. Conventional treatments using traditional materials are very costly and sometimes provide undesirable results. This new book discusses the various techniques and methodologies for the utilization of advanced materials for water and wastewater treatment. It examines the feasibility of advanced materials that can be used to remove various contaminants from water and wastewater for more effective results. The book covers techniques involving adsorption by advanced adsorbents, membrane filtration, advanced oxidation techniques, constructed wetlands, activated sludge processes, ion exchange, sustainable circular economy development,electrocoagulation, photocatalytic oxidation, and much more. |
| 2022 mcas results: Understanding the Behavioral and Medical Impact of Long COVID Leonard A. Jason, Charles Lapp, 2023-04-13 Understanding the Behavioral and Medical Impact of Long COVID serves to expand the research around the illness in order to enable health care researchers and practitioners to address the questions that are imperative to individuals suffering from this condition. Through its multi-faceted approach, the book puts forth a maturation of research and interventions that are theoretically sound, empirically valid, innovative, and creative in the Long COVID area. As a scholarly and scientific compilation of Long COVID symptoms and related disorders, this book offers unparalleled insight into the critical developments across medical areas treating this illness. It helps to fill the space that the pandemic had created for knowledge of the condition, and contributes to the emerging emphasis on translational research blending the social sciences and biological fields. By putting forth the most optimal medical care practices in the treatment of complex Long COVID symptoms, this practical anthology will serve as a guide for practicing clinicians in assessment as well as treatment. It will also benefit researchers aiming to gain more understanding of Long COVID through its discussion around the critical developments in other medical areas treating the condition, and paves the way for the collaboration and future research needed to best support the global effort to mitigate the effects of this illness. This book will be essential reading for academics, practitioners, and researchers. It will appeal to individuals engaging with the fields of medicine, public policy, psychology, and for researchers looking to gain clarity about our current understanding of Long COVID. It will further be of interest to public/government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the general public wanting to gain more information about these ambiguous and evasive symptoms. |
| 2022 mcas results: Technological Advances for Measuring Planktonic Components of the Pelagic Ecosystem: An Integrated Approach to Data Collection and Analysis Sophie G. Pitois, Elaine Fileman, Mark C. Benfield, Peter H. Wiebe, Fabien Lombard, 2023-04-17 |
| 2022 mcas results: Precise Diagnosis and Treatment of Intracranial Stenosis or Occlusion Liqun Jiao, Adam A. Dmytriw, Byung Moon Kim, QinJian Sun, 2022-04-04 |
| 2022 mcas results: Advanced Protection for the Smart Grid Mahamad Nabab Alam, Tahir Khurshaid, Meng Yen Shih, Almoataz Abdelaziz, Srete Nikolovski, 2023-12-19 |
| 2022 mcas results: Operations Management and Management Science Fausto Pedro García Márquez, 2023-02-08 Operations Management and Management Science introduces the main concepts in this discipline. It also considers case studies from several industries, and the established and novel algorithms applied to solve them. Future applications and trends are discussed and future work to improve the solutions presented is suggested. Operations management may be defined as the efficient transformation of inputs to outputs according to the needs of customers and considering the limitations present in the process. It involves process optimization from design to future requirements, the management of materials and products, production, and other aspects such as maintenance and quality control. In this case, the products can be regarded as goods or services, while the inputs are human resources, financial support, information, material, energy, etc. |
| 2022 mcas results: Massachusetts Municipal Profiles Information Publications, Incorporated, Information Publications, 2008-02 Massachusetts Municipal Profiles contains a one-page profile of every incorporated municipality in the state, alphabetically arranged. The profile pages are laid out in an easy-to-use, three column format, presenting over 100 facts. Categories of information about each municipality include:General Information: including address and phone number of municipal offices; year municipality incorporated; land and water area; and moreVoters & Government Information: including number of Democrats, Republicans and total registered voters; legislative districts; names of local officials; and moreDemographics & Housing: including total population; population by race, gender and age; educational attainment; unemployment and occupation; number of households; number of housing units; number of building permits; and moreSchool System: including School District address and phone; name of Superintendent; grade plan; total enrollment; per pupil expenditure; assessment test results; and moreMunicipal Finance & Taxation: revenues and expenditures for selected items, plus totals; property tax rate and valuation; average tax bill; and morePublic Library: including main library address and phone; name of Librarian; and selected library dataPublic Safety: including names of Police Chief and Emergency Official; number of sworn officers; and selected crime dataAppendices: including comparative tables for municipalities and counties, commonwealth of Massachusetts overview, additional school district information, and state and federal legislators. This title is updated annually from the most recently available government data sources, and contains a complete introduction and explanation of the categories. |
| 2022 mcas results: Making Devolution Work for Service Delivery in Kenya Abdu Muwonge, Muratha Kinuthia, Timothy Stephen Williamson, Christine Owuor, 2022-02-23 Kenya adopted a new Constitution and began the process of devolution in 2010. The new Constitution was the institutional response to longstanding grievances over the centralization of state powers and public sector resources, and regional disparities in service delivery and development outcomes. This radical restructuring of the Kenyan state has three main objectives: decentralizing political power, public sector functions, and public finances; ensuring a more equitable spatial distribution of resources between regions; and promoting more accountable, participatory, and responsive government at all levels. The first elections under the new Constitution were held in 2013. Alongside the national government, 47 new county governments were established. Each county government is made up of a County Executive, headed by an elected Governor and works under the oversight of an elected County Assembly. Seven years after the devolution train left the station, this report takes stock of how devolution has affected the delivery of devolved basic services to Kenyan citizens. Whereas devolution was driven by political reform, the ensuing institutions and systems were expected to deliver greater socioeconomic equity through devolved service delivery. The Making Devolution Work for Service Delivery (MDWSD) study is the first major assessment of Kenya’s devolution reform. The study was a jointly coordinated effort by the Government of Kenya and the World Bank. The study provides key messages with respect to what is working, what is not working, and what could work better to enhance service delivery based on the currently available data. It provides an independent assessment of service delivery performance in five sectors, namely health, education, agriculture, urban, and water services and includes an in-depth review of the main pillars of devolved service delivery, namely public financial management, intergovernmental finance, human resource management, politics and accountability. |
| 2022 mcas results: Cognition and mobility with aging or neurological conditions: Assessment and intervention strategies Maud Ranchet, Laurence Paire-Ficout, Hannes Devos, 2023-01-05 |
| 2022 mcas results: Never Bet Against Occam Lawrence B. Afrin, 2016 In 2008 Dr. Afrin started coming to understand that a newly recognized type of mast cell disease, now called mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), was the underlying diagnosis in many patients he was seeing who were each suffering large assortments -- quite different from one patient to the next -- of chronic multisystem inflammatory illnesses of unclear cause. Dr. Afrin soon gained experience that MCAS is far more prevalent than the only mast cell disease previously known to medicine (the rare disease of mastocytosis) and that most MCAS patients, once accurately diagnosed, can eventually find significantly helpful medications targeted at the disease. The frequency and magnitude of the improvements Dr. Afrin has seen -- even the relief that comes from finally having a unifying diagnosis other than psychosomatism -- have spurred him to focus in this area, not only tending to the needs of his patients but also pursuing research to advance our understanding of the disease and helping to educate other professionals who in turn can help even more of the many people who have long been suffering not only the symptoms of the disease but also the natural concern of not understanding why one would be so unlucky to have acquired so many medical problems. As it turns out, such patients are not so unlucky and truly have just one root issue (and a very common one at that), which has the biological capability to develop, directly or indirectly, into most or all of their previously diagnosed problems. There is a great deal yet to learn about this, but even with just the present very limited understanding, the opportunity to diagnose and help patients with MCAS seems to be enormous and Dr. Afrin felt a description of the disease, written for the general public, might help lead some MCAS patients on a journey to diagnosis and improvement sooner rather than later. Dr. Afrin hopes this book will help people who might have, or do have, MCAS. A portion of the proceeds of purchases of this book will go to support research and education in this area. |
| 2022 mcas results: Clinical Immunology E-Book Robert R. Rich, Thomas A. Fleisher, Harry W. Schroeder Jr., Cornelia M. Weyand, David B. Corry, Jennifer M. Puck, 2022-08-23 Offering unique, comprehensive coverage of both basic science and clinical scenarios, Clinical Immunology: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition, brings you up to date with every aspect of this fast-changing field. It examines the molecular, cellular, and immunologic bases of immunologic diseases and their broader systemic implications; it also includes complete coverage of common and uncommon immunologic disorders. Updated with all the latest immunologic research and clinical implications, including breakthrough immunotherapies and molecular-based treatment protocols, this fully revised edition provides authoritative guidance from some of the most respected global leaders in immunology in one complete, well-illustrated volume. - Includes extensive revisions that reflect rapidly expanding research and clinical advances, including breakthrough drug and immunotherapies such as immune checkpoint inhibitors, immunotherapies for cancer, precision medicine, and transfusion medicine. - Contains new chapters on COVID-19, immune responses, and the role of the immune system; immunoregulatory deficiencies; immune checkpoints; CAR T cells, including new cellular-based immunotherapy; gene therapy, including CRISPR and gene selection; and a clinically focused chapter on asthma. - Provides new genetics content focused on data applications. - Addresses notable advances in key areas such as the importance of the microbiota to normal immune system development and to the pathogenesis of immunologic and inflammatory diseases; relationships between the innate and adaptive immune systems; progress in rapid and cost-effective genomics; cell signaling pathways and the structure of cell-surface molecules; and many more. - Covers hot topics such as the role of genetics and genomics in immune response and immunologic disease, atherosclerosis, recurrent fever syndromes, aging and deficiencies of innate immunity, the role of microbiota in normal immune system development and in the pathogenesis of immunologic and inflammatory diseases, and novel therapeutics. - Features a user-friendly format with color-coded boxes highlighting critical information on Key Concepts, Clinical Pearls, Clinical Relevance, and Therapeutic Principles. - Summarizes promising research and development anticipated over the next 5–10 years with On the Horizon boxes and discussions of translational research. - An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. |
| 2022 mcas results: Antibody-mediated autoimmune diseases of the CNS: Challenges and approaches to diagnosis and management Mei-Ping Ding, Wei Qiu, Long-Jun Wu, Hongzhi Guan, 2022-03-21 |
| 2022 mcas results: System Sustainment: Acquisition And Engineering Processes For The Sustainment Of Critical And Legacy Systems Peter Sandborn, William Lucyshyn, 2022-08-16 'Sustainment' (as commonly defined by industry and government), is comprised of maintenance, support, and upgrade practices that sustain or improve the performance of a system and maximize the availability of goods and services while minimizing their cost and footprint or, more simply, the capacity of a system to endure. Sustainment is a multi-trillion-dollar enterprise for critical systems, in both government (infrastructure and defense) and industry (transportation, industrial controls, data centers, and energy generation).This book is a mix of engineering, operations research, and policy sciences intended to provide students with a thorough understanding of the concept of sustainability and sustainable product life-cycles, and an appreciation of the importance of sustaining critical systems. It starts from the key attributes for system sustainment that includes data analytics, engineering analysis and the public policy needed to support the development of technologies, processes, and frameworks required for the management of sustainable processes and practices. The specific topics covered include: acquisition of critical systems, reliability, maintenance, availability, readiness, inventory management, supply-chain management and risks, contracting for sustainment, and various analysis methodologies (discounted cash flow analysis, discrete-event simulation and Monte Carlo methods). Practice problems are included at the end of each chapter. |
| 2022 mcas results: Handbook of Stem Cell Therapy Khawaja Husnain Haider, 2022-11-07 The handbook comprehensively reviews the therapeutic potential of stem cells and stem cell secretome-based cell-free strategies in regenerative medicine. The chapters in section I and section II respectively discuss the diverse applications of mesenchymal stem cells and non- mesenchymal stem cells, including skeletal myoblasts, endothelial progenitor cells, adipose tissue-derived stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, and neuronal stem cells in myocardial repair, inflammatory bowel disease, cognitive deficits, wound healing, retinal disorders, and COVID-19. The subsequent chapters in section IIIprimarily focused on the fast-emerging cell-free therapy approach in regenerative medicine for tissue repair and regeneration. These chapters review the impact of stem cell-derived secretome on various biological processes such as angiogenesis, neurogenesis, tissue repair, immunomodulation, musculoskeletal pathologies, wound healing, anti-fibrotic, and anti-tumorigenesis for tissue maintenance and regeneration.Lastly, section IV summarizes miscellaneous aspects of cell-based therapy, includingthe treatment advantages, opportunities, and shortcomings in stem cell-based therapy, potentially helping to refine future studies and translate them from experimental to clinical studies. Moreover, this section also has chapters on cancer stem cells as novel targets in cancer therapeutics. This Major Reference Book (MRW) is a valuable resource for researchers involved in stem cell research to understand the multifaceted therapeutic applications of stem cells and their derivative secretome in regenerative medicine. |
| 2022 mcas results: The European Community and its Mediterranean Enlargement Loukas Tsoukalis, 2022-12-09 First published in 1981 The European Community and its Mediterranean Enlargement examines the background to the economic developments in Greece, Spain and Portugal, their relationship with the Community and the political and economic interests at issue during negotiations. At the same time the study of enlargement provides an excellent opportunity for a critical appraisal of existing Community policies (especially those affecting industry and agriculture) and a discussion of likely future developments and pressures for change within the context of the ‘Community of Twelve’. Loukas Tsoukalis combines a thorough familiarity with Community affairs with a good knowledge of Southern Europe and the ability to work in several European languages. This book crosses many disciplinary boundaries and is a must read for scholars and researchers of European politics, European Union, international relations and European history. |
| 2022 mcas results: Technology of Education and Instruction Dr. Poonam Dwivedi, 2022-01-16 Technology in education is most simply and comfortably defined as an array of tools that might prove helpful in advancing student learning and may be measured in how and why individuals behave. Educational Technology relies on a broad definition of the word “technology.” Technology can refer to material objects of use to humanity, such as machines or hardware, but it can also encompass broader themes, including systems, methods of organization, and techniques. The first use of instructional technology cannot be attributed to a specific person or time. Many histories of instructional technology start in the early 20th century, while others go back to the 17th century. This depends on the definition of instructional technology. Definitions that focus on a systems approach tend to reach further back in history, while those definitions focused on sensory devices are more recent. The use of audio and visual instruction was boosted as a military response to the problems of a labour shortage during World War II in the United States. There was a definitive need to fill the factories with skilled labour. Instructional technology provided a methodology for training systematically and efficiently. With it came the use of highly structured manuals, instructional films, and standardized tests. Thomas Edison saw the value of instructional technology in films but did not formalize the science of instruction as well as the US military did. The 2000s emergence of multiple mobile and ubiquitous technologies gave a new impulse to situated learning theories favouring learning-in-context scenarios. Some literature uses the concept of integrated learning to describe blended learning scenarios that integrate both school and authentic settings. The book addresses varied facets of this subject. The book is very useful to the people engaged with this subject. |
| 2022 mcas results: Unlike No Other Robert Wemheuer, 2022-11-14 Robert Wemheuer details many important events in his impressive career in a two-book memoir Unlike No Other. His main focus is to honor the unsung heroes with whom he served as well as to call out some not-so-good characters. The Marines, sailors, and civilians who helped him learn and grow from his missteps that helped him develop his leadership skills are his primary emphasis. His description of the career-building steps necessary to move from a simple civilian life to that of a company grade Marine Corps officer and naval aviator are told in a straightforward, unvarnished, and concise manner. He also describes his combat experiences flying the CH-53 helicopter during his three tours of duty in Vietnam, again focusing on the Marines who supported his efforts both in and out of the cockpit. Robert looks at his career from a very interesting perspective. In our early years, he was one of the youngest superstars in our squadron, and you could always depend on him for anything. Robert, nicknamed Bull, was in some really hot combat. In just one mission, his Marine H-53 squadron was supporting a large army unit in the Lam Son 719 battle in Laos in which the army lost 106 helicopters. Bull rescued under heavy, heavy fire two legendary Marine squadron mates (Charlie Pitman and Mike Wasco) who had been shot down. You could always depend on Robert, and he had many more hot missions. Unlike No Other also describes the life of a Marine field grade officer as he ascends to higher ranks and greater responsibilities. It highlights the problems and potential political risks involved in navigating the military and civilian bureaucratic systems. I had the pleasure of serving alongside Robert Wemheuer over my long career in the Marine Corps. He tells it like it is and always will. Read, learn, and enjoy unlike no other. Colonel Wemheuer's goal in writing his memoir is to highlight the accomplishments of the Marines, sailors, and civilians who he had the honor to work with during his twenty-five-year career. His hope is that this second book also will give them some of the recognition they deserve for doing an outstanding job day in and day out, generally receiving little or no recognition for their work. --Richard Rick Phillips, Major General, United States Marine Corps “Insert picture on back cover” Lieutenant Colonel Wemheuer and his OV-10 on Okinawa in 1982. Book 2 of this memoir traces my career as a field grade officer after my promotion to major then lieutenant colonel and finally to colonel through my retirement after a successful tour of duty at my final command of the Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, California. Book 2, like book 1, is made up of individual, stand-alone chapters laid out in chronological order. |
| 2022 mcas results: Human Factors in Aviation and Aerospace Joseph Keebler, Elizabeth H. Lazzara, Katherine Wilson, Elizabeth L. Blickensderfer, 2022-10-26 **Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Occupational and Environmental Medicine**This third edition of Human Factors in Aviation and Aerospace is a fully updated and expanded version of the highly successful second edition. Written for the widespread aviation community including students, engineers, scientists, pilots, managers, government personnel, etc., this edition continues to offer a comprehensive overview, including pilot performance, human factors in aircraft design, and vehicles and systems. With new editors, this edition adds chapters on aviator attention and perception, accident investigations, automated systems in civil transport airplanes, and aerospace. Multicontributed by leading professionals in the field, this book is the ultimate resource for anyone in the aviation and aerospace industries. - Uses real-world case examples of dangers and solutions - Includes a new chapter on spaceflight human factors and decision making - Examines future directions for automated systems, in two new, separate chapters |
| 2022 mcas results: Routledge Handbook of Seascapes Gloria Pungetti, 2022-07-31 Seascape studies have developed in response to questions arising from composite correlations such as coastal, island and marine research, social requirements, landscape design and planning, marine ecology, and environment and resource management. This global volume is the first comprehensive overview to provide a solid foundation on the concept of seascape, with the latest research findings from leading experts across a variety of fields, offering a holistic approach to seascape linking nature with culture, and theory with practice. Divided into six parts, it includes over 30 chapters from contributors around the world. Pioneering methods with illustrated case studies from the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, North Sea, North America and Asia serve as examples for future seascape development, conservation and governance. An important and extremely timely resource, the Routledge Handbook of Seascapes provides academics, practitioners, NGOs, consultants and government officials with a broad overview of current research and practice for future application and advance worldwide. |
| 2022 mcas results: The Lymphatic System in Colorectal Cancer Wim Ceelen, 2022-02-11 The Lymphatic System in Colorectal Cancer: Basic Concepts, Pathology, Imaging, and Treatment Perspectives provides an in-depth overview on the role of the lymphatic system in the pathogenesis and treatment of colorectal cancer. This is the first book to provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the lymphatic system in colorectal cancer, with topics ranging from cancer biology and mathematical modeling to surgical approaches and novel imaging techniques. This book is valuable for cancer researchers, oncologists and anyone interested in the biology and treatment of colorectal cancer. Bringing together internationally renowned experts, the book's chapters encompass relevant content to help readers understand complex subjects. Lymphatic spread is one of the hallmarks of locally advanced colorectal cancer that adversely affects prognosis. Nevertheless, the molecular pathogenesis, dynamics and prognostic significance of lymphatic spread remain poorly understood. At the same time, novel surgical approaches such as complete mesocolic excision and sentinel node identification are being introduced, but their value remains uncertain. - Presents a multidisciplinary approach, allowing readers to identify relevant fields of collaboration and inspire novel research endeavors in the field - Discusses novel imaging techniques such as near-infrared that is being introduced in clinical practice as a tool for identifying sentinel nodes and lymphatic pathways - Brings together international experts who shed light on the most relevant aspects of lymphatic spread in cancer of the bowel, underlying mechanisms, and the best method to avoid or treat it |
MCAS Results - Spring 2022 - wellesleyps.org
Nov 3, 2022 · 2022 school year was the first full MCAS administration for grades 3-8 since 2019. Grade 10 students in 2022 had not taken an MCAS test since 2019 (grade 7). Wellesley Public …
MCAS and Accountability Interpretation and Action Guide
MCAS and Accountability Interpretation and Action Guide . The release of 2022 MCAS and Accountability data offers an opportunity for DESE , districts, schools, and communities to …
MCAS Spring 2022 Data and Analysis - westonschools.org
In this report, we will examine 2022 data in aggregate and by subgroup. We will also track growth for grade level cohorts and other subgroups of students. Finally we will compare Weston’s …
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On average, we saw increases in MCAS participation rates of 10%+. Many students who did not take the assessment in 2021 but took it in 2022 were students with spotty attendance …
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2022 MCAS Results Statewide “Science scores indicated a small recovery in 2022. This spring was the first administration of the next-generation high school biology and introductory …
Spring 2022 MCAS Results Overview - thereadingpost.com
Context for Spring 2022 Results When considering this year’s test results and how to compare them to previous years, it is helpful to remember that, due to the pandemic, there were …
Pentucket Regional School District 2022 MCAS & AP Report
AP Results and Next Steps at PRHS. What did we see happen across the state? The 3rd, 4th and 6th grade ELA scores were above the state averages. The 3rd, 5th and 6th grade Math scores …
2022 WPS MCAS Results Analysis - westwood.k12.ma.us
Westwood Public Schools MCAS 2022 Results Update. Westwood School Committee November 9, 2022. Review Statewide Results.
Five Takeaways from the 2022 Statewide MCAS Results
MCAS assessment results show whether each student exceeded, met, partially met, or did not meet grade-level expectations. Unlike many other tests students take in class, MCAS results …
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This presentation will emphasize the 2022 performance relative to pre-pandemic performance in 2019 as the methodology for SGP, the mode and length of administration, as well as the …
2022 MCAS Report January 12, 2023
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Sep 30, 2022 · At state level, the 2022 MCAS showed mixed results compared with 2021 scores, with an increase in Math and Science scores while English Language Arts (ELA) scores …
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2022 MCAS results are embargoed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education until 12 noon on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Until then, these data …
2022 Accountability and MCAS Presentation for SC - final
The 2022 school year was the first full MCAS administration for grades 3-8 since 2019. Grade 10 students in 2022 had not taken an ELA and Math MCAS test since 2019 (grade 7) The 2022 …
MCAS 2022
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2022 MCAS Statewide Summary Notes 4 The 2022 State MCAS showed mixed results compared with 2021 scores: - Math scores increased - English Language Arts (ELA) scores declined - …
Summary of 2024 MCAS State Results - Massachusetts …
Student results on the MCAS tests are reported using scaled scores and achievement levels. Students receive a separate score and attain a separate achievement level in each subject area.
Preliminary Spring 2022 MCAS Results Discrepancy Reporting
Discrepancies reported after 5:00 pm on August 12 will not be corrected in time for the September release of official MCAS results. Begin your review of the preliminary data by examining your …
Release of February 2022 MCAS Biology Test Information
Biology test results are reported under the following fve legacy MCAS reporting categories: • Biochemistry and Cell Biology • Genetics • Anatomy and Physiology • Ecology • Evolution and …
MCAS and Accountability Interpretation and Action Guide
The release of 2022 MCAS and Accountability data offers an opportunity for DESE , districts, schools, and communities to celebrate progress and strengths, as well as to identify areas for …
Summary of 2024 MCAS State Results - Massachusetts …
Spring 2024 MCAS Tests: Summary of State Results Page 4 I. Introduction The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) is the Commonwealth’s standards-based student …
Release of February 2022 MCAS Biology Test Information
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The spring 2022 high school Chemistry test was a legacy assessment that was based on learning standards in the Chemistry content strand of the October 2006 version of the Massachusetts …
MCAS Test Security Requirements - Massachusetts …
Principal’s Administration Manual: Legacy Tests, Fall 2021/Winter 2022 2 MCAS Test Security Requirements Part I —MCAS Test Security Requirements The purpose of the Massachusetts …
Release of Spring 2022 MCAS Test Items from the HS Biology …
The spring 2022 high school Biology test was a next-generation assessment that was administered in two primary formats: a computer-based version and a paper-based version. The vast majority …
Release of November 2022 MCAS Test Information from the …
Chapters II and III of this document contain, respectively, information for the November 2022 ELA and Mathematics retests. Each of these chapters has two sections. The first section provides a …
Procedures for Providing Student Information
Questions may be directed to the MCAS Service Center at 800-737-5103. The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System: Principal’s Administration Manual: Legacy Tests, Fall …
TEST ADMINISTRATOR’S MANUAL - Massachusetts …
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests are designed to elicit students’ work in order to assess their comprehension of the subject being tested. The purpose …
Release of Spring 2022 MCAS Test Items - Massachusetts …
The spring 2022 grade 7 English Language Arts (ELA) test was a next-generation assessment that was administered in two primary formats: a computer-based version and a paper-based version. …
