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How do I save my search results in Discovery?
To save relevant search results in Discovery, you first need to create a MyEBSCO account (https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/How-to-Create-and-Manage-a-My-EBSCO…) . With your account created, you now have the option to save search results to your MyEBSCO folder (https://connect.ebsco.com/s/article/How-to-Use-the-My-EBSCOhost-Folder?…) by clicking the small blue folder icon next to a relevant result. NOTE: If you save search results without logging into your MyEBSCO account, the saved results will disappear after you close your browser. eResources Staff Answered by: Electronic Resources
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Yes, you should be able to access our electronic resources. If you are authenticated via your MyLSU account and still unable to access our e-resources remotely, please report the issue to the library's Virtual Help Desk (https://askus.lib.lsu.edu/) by filling out the form on the left and selecting the Database or Full-Text PDF Access help topic. Provide a brief description of the issue, and someone from Digital Access & Discovery Services will follow up with you. eResources Staff Answered by: Electronic Resources
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If youre on-campus and authenticated via LSU Wifi or wired network 1. Simply go to Chronicle.com (https://www.chronicle.com/) for complete access. If youre off-campus and authenticated via your MyLSU account: 1. Go to Chronicle.com (https://www.chronicle.com/) and click on the Log In link at top, right-hand side of the web page. 2. Choose the Create an account now option. 3. Enter and confirm your campus e-mail address, then follow the steps on the account setup pages. eResources Staff Answered by: Electronic Resources
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Enhancing imputation accuracy for catch-all missing data mechanisms with DFBETAS and leverage
This paper addresses the challenge of missing data in scientific research. It specifically examines the case of missing data arising from a “catch-all” missing not at ran (MNAR) mechanism, where missing values are disproportionately from one category, such as income or ethnicity in surveys. The study introduces the use of the regression diagnostic DFBETAS along with Leverage to improve the imputation of categorical data under such conditions. DFBETAS, a measure of influence in regression, is adapted to capture the intrinsic information of missing values, thereby enhancing the imputation process within a Bayesian multiple imputation (MI) framework. We validate the proposed approach through Monte Carlo simulations with data generating mechanisms based on probability distributions. The results show that incorporating DFBETAS and Leverage significantly improves the accuracy of imputations, optimizes the balance between its sensitivity and specificity reduces bias, and enhances confidence interval coverage of imputed estimates, especially as the strength of the catch-all mechanism increases. The study demonstrates that MI with DFBETAS and Leverage outperforms standard MI methods, offering a robust solution for handling categorical data with catch-all MNAR mechanisms. This advancement in imputation methodology provides a more accurate and efficient means of dealing with missing data in various research fields.
Exploring the Relationship between Wall Drop Punt Kick and Catch (Tripela Sports) Performance and Manipulative Tests of the Motor Competence Assessment Battery in Early Adolescents
Our aim in this study was to analyze associations between the two manipulative tests of the Motor Competence Assessment (MCA) battery and the Wall Drop Punt Kick & Catch (WDPK&C) motor task. One hundred and twelve early adolescents (60 boys; 52 girls; M age = 12.67, SD = 1.78 years) participated. Overall, strong correlations were found between the WDPK&C and the MCA manipulative tests, either separately (r = 0.802 for kicking, r = 0.762 for throwing) or collectively (r = 0.835). In boys, correlations between WDPK&C and MCA kicking (r = 0.722) and MCA throwing (r = 0.754) were similar. In girls, MCA kicking was more closely related to WDPK&C performance (r = 0.612) than MCA throwing (r = 0.330). These results reinforce the possible use of WDPK&C as a gross manipulative coordination test, either by itself or when integrated into motor competence batteries.
The Sheriff's Catch
Army deserter Abel de Santiago has all but avenged his murdered wife, when he is captured and sold as a galley slave. As the Spanish Armada sails for Calais Roads in May 1588, there cannot be a soul aboard more reluctant than him.After a crushing defeat to the English fleet, the Spanish ships are battered by extraordinary storms. Santiago soon finds himself washed ashore in Ireland, a country terrorised by men that the natives call Sassenachs.Santiago's faint hopes of survival appear dashed when he is captured by the brutal Sheriff of Sligo, who has orders from Dublin to torture and kill all Spanish castaways. An unlikely twist of fate leaves Santiago fleeing Sligo with a jewelled ring worth a King's ransom. His escape leads to a desperate chase across a strange and stunning land, where danger lurks at every turn.So begins THE SHERIFF'S CATCH, being Part 1 of THE SASSANA STONE PENTALOGY
First, Catch : Study of a Spring Meal
NOMINATED FOR THE 2018 ANDRE SIMON FOOD & DRINK BOOK OF THE YEARBBC RADIO 4 FOOD PROGRAMME BEST FOOD BOOKS OF 2018THE TIMES BEST FOOD BOOKS OF 2018FINANCIAL TIMES SUMMER FOOD BOOKS OF 2018'A one-off, the kind of food book that I believed was no longer being published... When I reached the last page, I went back to the beginning.'– Bee Wilson, The Times'A book as rich and rewarding as the rabbit stew he spends so many chapters making.'– Jenny Linford, Times Literary Supplement'A wonderful taste of fresh air... First, Catch is almost revolutionary... His words are delicious, musical heaven.'– William Sitwell‘Thom Eagle's writing is pure joy – effortless and unaffected. Even such a seemingly banal and simple thing as boiling vegetables is engaging and illuminating in his hands. He is easily one of my favourite writers, and this book deserves to become a classic.” – Olia Hercules, author of Mamushka and Kaukasis'It feels so tantalisingly transgressive to find a book that looks beautiful, feels lovely in the hand and just contains words — gorgeous, thoughtful essays... from a talented chef and writer.'- Tim Hayward, Financial Times‘The thing to do is just begin. The question, of course, is where?'So opens Thom Eagle's hymn to a singular early spring meal. A cookbook without recipes, this is an invitation to journey through the mind of a chef as they work. Stand next to Thom in the kitchen as he muses on the very best way to coax flavour out of an onion (slowly, and with more care than you might expect), or considers the crucial role of salt in the creation of the perfect assembly for early green shoots and leaves.In an era when we are so distracted that we eat almost without realising what we've just put in our mouth, this is food and writing to savour, gently steering the cook back towards simplicity, confidence and, above all, taste.
Catch a Killer
FBI agents are trained to delve deep into the minds of the most dangerous predators. So when the tables are turned and the hunter becomes the prey, they can trust their instincts—and their hearts—to keep each other from harm... FBI Special Agent Hannah Cambridge is trying to rebuild her life after the death of her partner. But Jack Benton wasn't just a fellow agent. He was her lover—and the father of her newborn baby. Now Hannah is in Boston, heading a task force to catch a serial killer. It's a case that could make or break her career. Until the madman turns his twisted sights on her... When Jack Benton went deep undercover, he thought it was a way out of a relationship that was spiraling beyond his control. He never knew Hannah wouldn't be told about his “death”—or that she was pregnant. Turning up in Boston in the flesh, and looking better than ever, will send Hannah into a tailspin. But both will need to keep their wits about them to keep her alive—and to survive the truth about the passion that binds them...
Chinese cabbage as a catch crop decreases soil soluble N and labile organic N during one-month summer fallow in greenhouse vegetable production
Summer catch crops can reduce soil soluble nitrogen (N) during the summer fallow period in Chinese greenhouse vegetable production. However, the influence of growing fast-growing leafy vegetables as catch crops on soil organic N pools remain insufficiently understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of growing Chinese cabbage (Kuaicai) on soil N pools in the top 0.3 m soil layer during a one-month fallow period in two years. Treatments included Kuaicai cultivation and a fallow treatment for comparison. Results show that soil soluble N pools and non-hydrolysable N (NHN) in the top 0.3 m soil layer were increased during the summer fallow period in the fallow treatment. Kuaicai accumulated 40–114 kg N ha−1 each year, improving N use efficiency by 9.2–26.3%. Growing Kuaicai with drip irrigation to 90% field capacity reduced soil total N (TN) by 12–16% and total soluble N (TSN) by 37–83%. Growing Kuaicai reduced labile N fractions, specifically ammonium N (AN) in the top 0.2 m soil layer by 13–26% and amino acid N (AAN) in the 0.1–0.2 m soil layer by 5–17%. The partial least squares path modelling (a goodness of fit = 0.67) revealed that fallow period management had direct effects on TSN, NHN, and TN, and an indirect effect on labile organic N fractions. The AN and AAN were direct contributors to TSN. These findings suggest that growing Kuaicai as a catch crop is an effective strategy for reducing soluble N pools and labile organic N fractions, thereby lowering the risk of N loss in the next growing season.
Association of weekend catch-up sleep with depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Weekend catch-up sleep (WCS) may alleviate weekday sleep deprivation, but its relationship with depression risk remains unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to explore the association between WCS and depression risk.Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus for observational studies published up to June 1, 2024. Data extraction and bias assessment were independently performed by two reviewers. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95 % confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated, with model selection based on the I2 statistic. Sensitivity analyses and publication bias tests were also conducted.Results A total of ten cross-sectional studies (326,871 participants) were included. Meta-analysis showed that WCS was significantly associated with a reduced risk of depression (OR = 0.80, 95 % CI: 0.68–0.90). Subgroup analyses showed moderate amounts of WCS (0–2 h) may be protective, but WCS beyond 2 h had limited protective effects against depression. Qualitative analyses showed that the protective effect of WCS against depression was more pronounced in men and middle-aged adults, and was particularly applicable to those who were sleep-deprived on weekdays.Limitations The cross-sectional design of included studies limits causality inference, and the sample primarily represents populations from the United States and South Korea, potentially affecting generalizability.Conclusions Moderate WCS is associated with lower depression risk in those with weekday sleep deficits, while excessive WCS may have diminishing or adverse effects. Further research should examine optimal WCS duration and underlying mechanisms.
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