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Can I recall a book that is checked out to someone else?
LSU Library used to offer a service that allowed library to patrons to recall items checked out to other patrons. Access Services no longer offers this option. Instead, if LSU Librarys copy of an item is checked out, patrons can obtain a different copy of the item through Interlibrary Loan. Catalog records for items that are checked out contain links for Interlibrary Loan that import the items citation information directly into a request form. In certain rare situations, library staff may recall an item from a patron. LSU Libraries | Interlibrary Loan Answered by: Access Services Staff
Does the library offer a book delivery service?
Yes, LSU Library offers book deliveries to faculty and staff only . We will deliver LSU Library books and interlibrary loan books to your departmental mailbox. Reserve and Government Document materials will not be included. To use the service, request the item through your interlibrary loan account. On the request form under "Delivery Options" select "Deliver to Departmental Mailbox." The request will arrive 1-2 business days from the date we receive the item. Heres how to get your materials delivered:
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Whats the difference between a patent and trademark?
A patent (https://www.uspto.gov/patents/basics) is a property right granted by the U.S. Government to an inventor to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, or selling the invention throughout the United States or importing the invention into the United States for a limited time in exchange for public disclosure of the invention when the patent is granted. A trademark (https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics) can be any word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of these things that identifies your goods or services. Its how customers recognize you in the marketplace and distinguish you from your competitors. Answered by: Kendall Caple
Can you help me file a patent?
LSU Libraries has a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC), representative who can answer general questions about the patent and trademark process, but they are not an attorney and cannot provide legal advice or help file the actual patent. In addition to answering general questions, our PTRC representative can:
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Trademarks, patents (https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/trademark-patent-copyright#) , and copyrights (https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/trademark-patent-copyright#) are different types of intellectual property (https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/trademark-patent-copyright#) . The USPTO (https://www.uspto.gov/) grants patents and registers trademarks. The U.S. Copyright Office (https://www.copyright.gov/) at the Library of Congress registers copyrights. Use the IP Identifier (https://ipidentifier.uspto.gov/) to learn what kind of intellectual property you have. Once you identify your IP needs, click the following links below for further information on how to register your properties: Patent Process Overview (https://www.uspto.gov/patents/basics/patent-process-overview) Trademark Process Overview (https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/trademark-process) Copyright Registration Tutorials (https://www.copyright.gov/eco/tutorials.html) Answered by: Kendall Caple
Does the library loan AV equipment, PC's, laptops, etc.?
The LSU Student Technology Fee funds the purchase of mobile computing devices available for checkout at the checkout desk in room 241 of LSU Library. These include laptops, webcams, PC microphones, computer mice, calculators, phone chargers, HDMI cables, dry erase markers and erasers, umbrellas, and more. Gear 2 Geaux is solely for student use because it is funded by student fees. Music Resources also houses a Creator Space outfitted with video and audio recording equipment. See the links below for more information. LSU Libraries | Gear 2 Geaux
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State Papers Online 1509-1714 Part 3: The Stuarts 1603-1714: State Papers Domestic Digital Archive
State Papers Online, 1509-1714: Part III: The Stuarts: James I to Anne, 1603-1714: State Papers Domestic is a collection of English government documents originating primarily from the seventeenth century. The Stuarts' internal struggles come to life through a wealth of primary source documents from one of the most compelling and turbulent eras in Britain's social, political, and religious history. Among the more than one million pages of manuscripts, researchers will find accounts of the English Civil War, the execution of Charles I, and the invasion of William of Orange.
ProQuest Dissertations and Theses: Global
ProQuest Dissertations and Theses: Global (PQDTGlobal) is the world's most comprehensive collection of full-text dissertations and theses. As the official digital dissertations archive for the Library of Congress and as the database of record for graduate research, PQDTGlobal includes millions of searchable citations to dissertations and theses from 1861 to the present day together with over a million full-text dissertations that are available for download in PDF format.
Mass Observation Project: 1981-2009
Welcome to Mass Observation Project. Launched in 1981 by the University of Sussex as a rebirth of the original 1937 Mass Observation, its founders' aim was to document the social history of Britain by recruiting volunteers to write about their lives and opinions. Still growing, it is one of the most important sources available for qualitative social data in the UK. This collection consists of the directives (questionnaires) sent out by Mass Observation in the 1980s and the thousands of responses to them from the hundreds of Mass Observers.
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Assessing the indicated impact of cantrang (boat Danish seine) based on catch characteristics in Java Sea, Indonesia
Cantrang (boat Danish seine) has been illegal since 2015 but remains prevalent in Indonesia’s Java Sea. Despite known negative impacts, no comprehensive ecological assessment of cantrang fishing exists. This study evaluates its effects by analyzing catch data based on taxa, trophic level, habitat, and fishing vulnerability by a multivariate approach. In this study, the size of 60 cantrang vessel samples were grouped into 4, namely 20–30, 31–50, 51–100, and 101–200 gross tons (GT), representing the spatial distribution of the fishing grounds. Larger vessels catch more diverse and abundant fish, primarily reef-associated and demersal species groups. There was a significant difference in the fishing vessel’s size on the catch’s composition (analysis of similarities, ANOSIM R = 0.114, p = 0.024). The dominant catches were families of Loliginidae (Loligo sp., 24.38%) and Nemipteridae (Nemipterus nematophorus, 19.29%), trophic level 2.7 (34.41–43.18%), reef-associated and demersal fish (37.06–46.09%), and low vulnerability group of fish (58.01–64.56%). Additionally, 2.69–8.56% of the endangered, threatened, and protected species of wedgefish (Rhyncobatus sp.) were also caught by the cantrang. This study confirms the impacts of cantrang on fish resources in the Java Sea, Indonesia’s Fisheries Management Area 712. The findings emphasize the need to improve management strategies to achieve sustainable fish resources and marine biodiversity in the region.
Composition and diversity of drift gillnet catches landed at PPI Cikidang Pangandaran
Cikidang Fishing Port is one of the fishing ports that plays an important role in capture fisheries in Pangandaran, with drift gillnet as the main fishing gear. The high use of this tool encourages the analysis of the diversity and composition of the catch to assess fishery productivity and maintain resource sustainability. This study aimed to analyze the composition and diversity of drift gillnet catches landed at the PPI Cikidang Pangandaran. The methods used include the calculation of production amount and value, Catch Per Unit Effort, percentage of catch composition, and diversity index. The data analyzed were obtained from the Cikidang PPI statistical report during the 2019-2021 period. The results showed that white pomfret (Pampus argenteus) was the most dominant species in the catch, with an average contribution of 26.4% per year, whereas yellow mackerel (Selaroides leptolepis) had the least catch (only 0.62% per year). The catch diversity index showed a value of 2.77 in 2019, 2.19 in 2020, and 2.21 in 2021, which falls into the medium category. Habitat conservation efforts and increased awareness of fishermen are also needed so that fishery resources in the Cikidang Fishing Port remain sustainable and productive in the long term.
Drivers of Economic Catch-up in Asia : A Study of ASEAN Countries with Comparative Views of China and India
This paper conducts a comprehensive examination of the sources of economic growth and catch-up of ASEAN countries since the Asian Financial Crisis, with comparative views of China and India. The study employs different decomposition frameworks to gain insights into the drivers of the Association’s economic performance over the 1997-2017 period. Three findings are most notable. First, all ten member states, except for Brunei, recorded a strong catch-up performance, with labour productivity being the leading driver in most countries. Second, the drivers of labour productivity catch-up exhibit some distinctive patterns among countries, which depend on the level of income and economic structure. Third, in all decomposition analyses, ASEAN countries are well below China and India across sources of growth, which tends to suggest that countries in the grouping could improve their performance by enhancing market integration and policy coordination. Although the long-term prospect of ASEAN is bright, the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent military coup in Myanmar have indicated that the road to future prosperity of the region is expected to face formidable challenges.
Catch fish optimization algorithm: a new human behavior algorithm for solving clustering problems
This paper is inspired by traditional rural fishing methods and proposes a new metaheuristic optimization algorithm based on human behavior: Catch Fish Optimization Algorithm (CFOA). This algorithm simulates the process of rural fishermen fishing in ponds, which is mainly divided into two phases: the exploration phase and the exploitation phase. In the exploration phase, there are two stages to search: first, the individual capture stage based on personal experience and intuition, and second, the group capture stage based on human proficiency in using tools and collaboration. Transition from independent search to group capture during the exploration phase. Exploitation phase: All fishermen will surround the shoal of fish and work together to salvage the remaining fish, a collective capture strategy. CFOA model is based on these two phases. This paper tested the optimization performance of CFOA using IEEE CEC 2014 and IEEE CEC 2020 test functions, and compared it with 11 other optimization algorithms. We employed the IEEE CEC2017 function to evaluate the overall performance of CFOA. The experimental results indicate that CFOA exhibits excellent and stable optimization capabilities overall. Additionally, we applied CFOA to data clustering problems, and the final results demonstrate that CFOA’s overall error rate in processing clustering problems is less than 20%, resulting in a better clustering effect. The comprehensive experimental results show that CFOA exhibits excellent optimization effects when facing different optimization problems. CFOA code is open at https://github.com/Meky-1210/CFOA.git.
Does soak time influence the effect of artificial light on catch efficiency in snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) pot fishery?
In the Barents Sea commercial snow crab (Chionoecetes opilio) fishery, an increase in catch efficiency of the conical pots is important for the profitability of the industry. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) have previously been tested for increasing catch efficiency of the snow crab pots. These earlier experiments have shown varying results ranging from large increase in snow crab catches to no significant effect. These experiments have used different pot soaking times; however, the soaking time might affect the impact of LEDs on catch efficiency. In commercial snow crab fishery, the pot soak time is varying which has not been considered in earlier experiments testing the effect of LEDs. Therefore, this study examined whether pot soaking time can explain the observed differences in relative catch efficiency of snow crab pots with and without LEDs with soak times ranging from 2 to 14 days in the Barents Sea snow crab fishery. For target sizes of snow crab (≥95 mm carapace width), results indicated an increase in catch efficiency between 10 and 30% for pots with LEDs with exception of one experiment using six days soak time. However, experimental results were subjected to large uncertainties and, except from one experiment with five days soak time, the estimated increases were nonsignificant. Furthermore, the pot soak time was not found to impact the effect of white LEDs on capture efficiency.
Gillnet colour affects catch efficiency in pearlspot (Etroplus suratensis) tropical estuary fishery
Gillnets are one of the most commonly used fishing gears in both marine and inland waters. Different colour filament nettings are often used in gillnets. However, the effect of gillnet colour on catch efficiency is unclear for most fisheries. Therefore, in this study we investigated the effect of gillnet colour on the catch efficiency in pearlspot (Etroplus suratensis) fishery in Vembanad lake, India. Gillnet colours tested were transparent, green and blue. Results showed that in this fishery, the catch efficiency of gillnets of the three colours tested differed significantly. The highest catch efficiency of pearlspot was shown by green gillnets compared to transparent or blue netting. Specifically, green gillnets on average were estimated to be 74% more efficient compared to transparent gillnets. For the green compared to the blue gillnets, the catch efficiency was estimated to be higher by 81%. These results demonstrate that gillnet colour can be an important factor significantly affecting the catch efficiency of this fishing gear.
Regulatory element in fibrin triggers tension-activated transition from catch to slip bonds
Fibrin formation and mechanical stability are essential in thrombosis and hemostasis. To reveal how mechanical load impacts fibrin, we carried out optical trap-based single-molecule forced unbinding experiments. The strength of noncovalent A:a knob-hole bond stabilizing fibrin polymers first increases with tensile force (catch bonds) and then decreases with force when the force exceeds a critical value (slip bonds). To provide the structural basis of catch–slip-bond behavior, we analyzed crystal structures and performed molecular modeling of A:a knob-hole complex. The movable flap (residues γ 295 to γ 305) containing the weak calcium-binding site γ 2 serves as a tension sensor. Flap dissociation from the B domain in the γ -nodule and translocation to knob ‘A’ triggers hole ‘a’ closure, resulting in the increase of binding affinity and prolonged bond lifetimes. The discovery of biphasic kinetics of knob-hole bond rupture is quantitatively explained by using a theory, formulated in terms of structural transitions in the binding pocket between the low-affinity (slip) and high-affinity (catch) states. We provide a general framework to understand the mechanical response of protein pairs capable of tension-induced remodeling of their association interface. Strengthening of the A:a knob-hole bonds at 30- to 40-pN forces might favor formation of nascent fibrin clots subject to hydrodynamic shear in vivo.
On Some Subclasses of Oriented Catch Digraphs
As an analog of intersection graphs among digraphs, catch digraphs were introduced by Hiroshi Maehara in 1984. Later on, Prisner focused his research on interval catch digraphs, which he identified as diasteroidal triple free digraphs. It has been used to solve a variety of real-world challenges, such as networking, telecommunication operations, traffic control, and location problems. Oriented catch digraphs are those catch digraphs that have exactly one edge direction attached to each edge of the corresponding underlying graph. In this article, we consider two important subclasses of oriented catch digraphs, namely, oriented interval catch digraphs and oriented circular-arc catch digraphs. First, we characterize those oriented interval catch digraphs whose underlying graphs are trees in terms of forbidden subdigraphs. Next, we provide a characterization of connected proper oriented interval catch digraphs whose underlying graphs are chordal, by determining the complete list of forbidden induced subdigraphs. Another interesting result is characterizing oriented circular-arc catch digraphs, which are tournaments.
A new method for predicting wind-driven rain catch ratios on building facades in urban residential areas using machine learning models
The distribution of wind-driven rain on building facades significantly affects their thermal performance and durability. Accurately and efficiently predicting the wind-driven rain catch ratio on wall surfaces is crucial for building performance evaluation. This study proposes a novel computational approach to rapidly predict the wind-driven rain catch ratio on urban building facades. A predictive model was developed using extensive numerical simulations combined with machine learning algorithms. Specifically, the model replaces traditional numerical simulations by learning the influence of wind field characteristics and building geometry on raindrop catch ratios across different sizes. The research results indicate that the machine learning models can effectively substitute conventional simulation methods for wind-driven rain predictions. Notably, the Artificial Neural Network model achieved a prediction accuracy comparable to numerical simulations (RMSE: 0.009, MAE: 0.006) while being over 300 times faster. The inlet wind speed at roof height emerged as the most influential feature, and the model exhibited strong generalization performance across varying wind directions. This method is simple, efficient, and well-suited to support wind-driven rain analysis, experimental measurements, and urban energy consumption studies in residential building contexts.
Effect of studying abroad on catch-up vaccination in young adults: A study using the Japan Pretravel Consultation Registry
Purpose To investigate the effect of studying abroad on catch-up vaccination coverage for measles, rubella, mumps, varicella, and tetanus during the pretravel consultation among young adult travelers.Methods This retrospective cohort study analyzed data from the Japan Pretravel Consultation Registry (J-PRECOR) on individuals aged 18–21 years with childhood vaccination records. Propensity score weighting was used to estimate the average treatment effect on the proportion of participants receiving catch-up vaccination.Results Among 1091 eligible participants, the catch-up vaccination need was highest for mumps (65.7 %) and varicella (49.0 %) and lowest for measles (9.9 %) and rubella (14.0 %). In the unadjusted analysis, the catch-up vaccination rate was 70.6 % for tetanus, 50.9 % for measles, 47.7 % for rubella, 40.0 % for mumps, and 23.9 % for varicella. In the weighted analysis, the study-abroad group had significantly higher catch-up vaccination rates for measles (54.6 % vs. 29.8 %, P = 0.039), rubella (53.0 % vs. 22.1 %, P 
Knowledge and awareness of human papillomavirus (HPV) influence HPV vaccination uptake among the catch-up generation in Japan
Introduction Despite its importance for young women, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage remains low in Japan. Previous studies have examined behaviors related to HPV catch-up vaccination. Uniquely, this study aimed to investigate perceptions and factors influencing vaccination coverage among female university students in the catch-up program, focusing on both medical and non-medical undergraduates.Methods A web-based survey was conducted at Kochi University from January 16 to February 13, 2023, targeting female students born between April 2, 1997, and April 1, 2006. The survey collected demographic data and assessed knowledge of HPV infection, cervical cancer, and preventive measures. Chi-square tests and logistic regression analyses were used to identify differences between vaccinated and unvaccinated groups as well as factors related to HPV vaccination.Results Of the 310 participants, 39.0 % were vaccinated against HPV, 35.2 % were freshmen, and 75.2 % were in medical science programs. HPV vaccination was significantly associated with being in upper years of university (OR = 3.78–42.83), studying medical sciences (OR = 1.93), undergoing cervical cancer screening (OR = 4.04), and receiving free vaccination vouchers (OR = 2.03).Conclusion Knowledge and awareness of HPV and cervical cancer significantly contribute to higher vaccination uptake in the generation receiving catch-up vaccinations. Tailoring information and distributing free vaccination vouchers could enhance HPV vaccination rates and awareness in this group.
Ice angling for northern pike (Esox lucius) with tip ups: Hook style affects angler catch and fish welfare
Catch and release ice angling exposes fish to environments and techniques that differ markedly from those in the open-water season. Accordingly, we studied the influence of quick-strike treble hooks and 0º offset circle hooks on aspects of northern pike (Esox lucius) capture and behaviour using tip-ups during the winter. Based on 221 northern pike captured over three winters, quick strike rigs with multiple hooks had higher catch success, but extended dehooking time and caused more foul hooking. Deep hooking events were infrequent but were most likely to occur when pike were captured on the single treble quick strike rig and circle hook. Camera footage revealed that pike were tentative and appeared to require considerable time to strike. Hook style had no influence on fish behaviour when striking. Our findings suggest that the use of triple treble quick strike rigs may provide benefits to anglers because they hook more and slightly larger fish and do not result in deep-hooking events. Circle hooks caught in the jaw most frequently and were the easiest to remove most of the time; however, they periodically deep-hooked fish, which was unexpected. Ultimately, angler tackle choice will affect their enjoyment of ice angling, and the potential for stress and injury to fish when using tip ups.
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