- Astronomy and Astrophysical Research
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena
- Political Economy and Marxism
- Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Cooperative Studies and Economics
- European Political History Analysis
- Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Historical Studies and Socio-cultural Analysis
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- French Urban and Social Studies
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Political and Social Issues
- Sports and Physical Education Research
- Political Theory and Influence
- Multiculturalism, Politics, Migration, Gender
- American Literature and Culture
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Health Services Management and Policy
- Astronomical Observations and Instrumentation
University of California, Davis
2019-2023
Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County
2021
Moores Cancer Center
2016-2020
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
2008-2020
University of California, San Diego
2016-2020
Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia
2018
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
2017
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
2016
Policy Analysis (United States)
2015
Indiana University Bloomington
2015
The 2dF Galaxy Redshift Survey has now measured in excess of 160-000 galaxy redshifts. This paper presents the power spectrum distribution, calculated using a direct Fourier transform based technique. We argue that, within k-space region , shape this should be close to that linear density perturbations convolved with window function survey. and its convolving effect on estimate are analysed detail. By model spectra, we able fit power-spectrum data provide measure matter content Universe. Our...
We compute the bispectrum of 2dF Galaxy Redshift Survey (2dFGRS) and use it to measure bias parameter galaxies. This quantifies strength clustering galaxies relative mass in Universe. By analysing 80 × 106 triangle configurations wavenumber range 0.1 < k 0.5 h Mpc−1 (i.e. on scales roughly between 5 30 h−1 Mpc) we find that linear is consistent with unity: b1= 1.04 ± 0.11, quadratic (non-linear) zero: b2=−0.054 0.08. Thus, at least large scales, optically selected do indeed trace underlying...
We have measured the equivalent width of Hα emission line for 11 006 galaxies brighter than Mb=−19 (ΩΛ= 0.7, Ωm= 0.3, H0= 70 km s−1 Mpc−1) at 0.05 < z 0.1 in 2dF Galaxy Redshift Survey (2dFGRS), fields 17 known galaxy clusters. The limited redshift range ensures that our results are insensitive to aperture bias, and residuals from night sky lines. use these measurements trace μ*, star formation rate normalized L*, as a function distance cluster centre, local projected density. find...
We investigate the dependence of galaxy clustering on luminosity and spectral type using 2dF Galaxy Redshift Survey (2dFGRS). Spectral types are assigned principal-component analysis Madgwick et al. divide sample into two broad classes: galaxies with strong emission lines ('late types') more quiescent ('early types'). measure in real space, free from any distortion pattern owing to peculiar velocities, for a series volume-limited samples. The projected correlation functions both well...
We constrain flat cosmological models with a joint likelihood analysis of new compilation data from the cosmic microwave background (CMB) and 2dF Galaxy Redshift Survey (2dFGRS). Fitting CMB alone yields known degeneracy between Hubble constant h matter density Omega_m, which arises mainly preserving location peaks in angular power spectrum. This `horizon-angle degeneracy' is considered some detail shown to follow simple relation Omega_m h^{3.4} = constant. Adding 2dFGRS spectrum constrains...
The 2dF (Two-degree Field) facility at the prime focus of Anglo-Australian Telescope provides multiple-object spectroscopy over a 2° field view. Up to 400 target fibres can be independently positioned by complex robot. Two spectrographs provide spectra with resolutions between 500 and 2000, wavelength ranges 440 110 nm respectively. began routine observations in 1997. was designed primarily for galaxy redshift surveys has number innovative features. large corrector lens incorporates an...
Abstract This review article assays the scholarly and popular press literature on opportunities challenges growing legalized cannabis industry offers U.S. local governments communities. Localities are an important focus because in many states with cannabis, jurisdictions have authority to prevent or condition its cultivation, sale, use. Opportunities potentially flowing localities from legalization include increased tax revenues land values, business expansion, employment; public health...
It is well known that the clustering of galaxies depends on galaxy type. Such relative bias complicates inference cosmological parameters from redshift surveys, and a challenge to theories formation evolution. In this paper we perform joint counts-in-cells analysis in 2dF Galaxy Redshift Survey, classified by both colour spectral type, η, as early- or late-type galaxies. We fit three different models probability distribution cell counts, assuming Poisson sampling density field. investigate...
Abstract Background Long COVID is a major public health burden causing diverse array of debilitating symptoms in tens millions patients globally. In spite this overwhelming disease prevalence and staggering cost, its severe impact on patients’ lives intense global research efforts, study the has proved challenging due to complexity. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified only four loci potentially associated with disease, although these results did not statistically replicate...
The UK government has recently consulted on proposals to prohibit access health care for some asylum seekers. This discussion paper considers the wider ethical, moral, and political issues that may arise from this policy. In particular, it explores relationship between immigration examines impact of forced migration inequalities. It will be argued is both unethical iniquitous use policy as a means enforcing Instead, founding principle NHS equal basis need should borne in mind when...
While working with a transmissible sarcoma of the white rat it was found desirable to note changes in blood picture during growth tumor. With idea establishing normal, careful search available literature on albino (and also common wild rat) made. No reports plates and only few leucocytes this animal could be found. For reason, because growing importance as laboratory its availability for tumor work, has seemed advisable contribute small series studies rats, special reference normal animal....
Design: Pretest–posttest. Objective: To determine the effect of 4 durations static hamstring stretching on knee-extension passive range motion (KE-PROM). Context: Effects longer (90 and 120 seconds) PROM have not been established relative to more typically recommended 30- or 60-second durations. Subjects: 35 healthy college-age subjects with >20° loss KE-PROM. Outcome Measure: Intervention: 5-week program single daily stretch for 30, 60, 90, seconds. Results: Static was effective in...
Third sector organizations are oftentimes seen as contributing to a robust civil society. Yet the dominant modes of third organizational governance often adhere unitary orientation. The over-reliance on introduces two challenges: first, stakeholders kept from utilizing participatory mechanisms that would enable them act societal intermediaries, and; second, these may underperform due artificial separation participating in governance. This paper addresses calls widen our knowledge by...
The ROSAT-European Southern Observatory (ESO) flux-limited X-ray (REFLEX) galaxy cluster survey and the Two-degree Field Galaxy Redshift Survey (2dFGRS), respectively, comprise largest, homogeneous selected catalogue completed redshift survey. In this work, we combine these two outstanding data sets in order to study effect of large-scale environment, as traced by luminosity, on properties member galaxies. We measure LX−σr relation from correlated set find it be consistent with recent...
This article discusses how to build and display a graph of Taylor rule with FRED, the St. Louis Fed's economic database.The provides additional instructions for saving FRED Dashboard puts forward series classroom discussion questions suggested assignments.We argue that this pedagogical strategy an engaging context
Nurdles have been referred to by some as a global environmental disaster. However, relative the controversies surrounding industrial fracking practices, such public health and safety associated with extraction of shale gas (as well oil), problems nurdles are not widely known. In this article, we highlight that interrelated: processes major source raw materials used produce nurdles, which tiny plastic pellets polluting our waters. Our contention is key question for analysis how regulate...
Abstract Credit unions currently serve over 110 million members in the United States. This is surprising, given challenges associated with forming cooperatives. paper explains how grants were used to overcome these and create modern credit union sector. Edward Filene, a wealthy 20 th -century department store owner, provided philanthropic funding technical expertise early unions, resulting directly creation of 26,000 American 45-year period. Filene's leadership helped various social dilemmas...