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Post-Speech-Recognition Processing in Domain-Specific Text-Corpus-Based Distributed Listening System: Analysis, Interpretation and Selection of Speech Recognition Results
(2006-12-15)
Achieving usable recognition rates has been an almost never-ending quest in speech recognition research for more than three decades. Recently speech recognition rates have dramatically improved in conjunction with the rapid ...
Post-transplant Irrigation Scheduling of Native Deciduous Shrub Taxa
(2009-08-03)
The effect of irrigation scheduling treatments on root and shoot growth and photosynthesis of Hydrangea quercifolia Bart. ‘Alice’ (‘Alice’ oakleaf hydrangea), Rhododendron austrinum Rehd. (florida flame azalea), and Itea ...
Post-weaning, Feedyard, and Carcass Performance of Alabama Feeder Cattle: The Current State of Alabama Cattle and the Effect of Backgrounding Diet
(2022-06-01)
Understanding the effect of post-weaning management strategies on feedyard performance, health, and carcass characteristics of Southeastern beef calves can help cattle producers add value to their operations. However, due ...
Postemergence Control of English Ivy (Hedera helix L.) and Moisture Effects on Preemergence Weed Control with Flumioxazin
(2012-07-23)
English ivy (Hedera helix L.) is an invasive vine in at least 28 states in the United States. This species has excellent environmental adaptability, grows as a ground cover and climbs into tree canopy. More potential ...
Postsecondary Physical Support Programs, Independent Living and Economic Self-Sufficiency for Individuals with Significant Physical Disabilities
(2016-08-02)
This study explores the extent to which completion of an undergraduate degree that includes disability management course work contributes to independent living and economic self-sufficiency of graduates with severe physical ...
Posttranslational Modification of 2-CysPrxs by Reduced Glutathione Interplays with CYP20-3-Dependent OPDA Signaling Pathways
(2020-12-01)
Glutathione, a tripeptide (GSH; a 307 Da γ-L-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl-glycine peptide) is the most abundantly present, thiol in plants and animals, and considered as a master antioxidant. It prevents damage to cells caused by ...
Posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth in children and their caregivers following pediatric SOT: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2022-06-21)
A significant proportion of pediatric solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients and their caregivers experience psychosocial consequences that negatively impact clinical outcomes following SOT. As the SOT procedure involves ...
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Post Concussion Syndrome in Relation to the Alcohol Use Among Members of the Armed Force Who Served in Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom
(2020-06-23)
Alcohol use is an established behavior and a growing concern within the Active Duty Service Members and Veteran communities. Previous research has found both Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Post-Concussion Syndrome ...
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Suicidal Ideation: The Moderating Effect of Cognitive Distortions
(2018-11-15)
Although individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at an increased risk for suicidal ideation (SI; Tarrier & Gregg, 2004), it is unclear which factors could influence this relationship. It is hypothesized ...
Posttraumatic Stress Symptom Profiles in Individuals Exposed to Criterion A Traumas versus Non-Criterion A Stressors
(2022-04-22)
Variable methods for assessing trauma exposure and mixed findings on the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following traumatic and non-traumatic events have fueled debate regarding the necessity of the ...
Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in College Students Exposed to High-Magnitude versus Low-Magnitude Stressors
(2008-05-15)
Since the introduction of PTSD, exposure to trauma has been critical to the conceptualization of the disorder, although Criterion A, the stressor criterion, has undergone several transformations since it originally appeared ...
Potassium Fertilization of Bluegill Ponds
(2009-11-18)
Bluegill ponds at Auburn University, Alabama were treated with potassium (K) fertilizer at rates of 0, 0.125, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, and 8 Kg/ha with either one or two ponds per rate. Concentrations of potassium in pond water ranged ...
Potassium Movement and Uptake as Affected by Potassium Source and Placement
(2009-05-15)
Although downward loss of anions such as nitrate has been well-studied in high-sand turfgrass putting greens, leaching of cations such as potassium (K) has received less study. Moreover, turfgrass research with K has largely ...
The Potential Benefits of Multi-modal Social Interaction on the Web for Senior Users
(2009-12-16)
As the population of senior adults is growing rapidly, there is a high demand for social resources to support them. The Internet has become a key factor in today’s society for improving lifestyle, from entertainment to ...
Potential Effects of Biotic and Abiotic Stressors on the Reproductive Health of Honey Bees
(2020-11-30)
Apis mellifera Linnaeus honey bees are the most economically important pollinator species in the United States, yet colonies consistently experience high losses as a result of interacting biotic and abiotic stressors. My ...
The potential effects of red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) on arthropod abundance and Cucumber mosaic virus
(2005-12-15)
Mutualisms involving ants and honeydew-producing insects such as aphids, scales, and whiteflies may dramatically affect the population dynamics of these herbivorous insects. Furthermore, changes in the population size of ...
The Potential for Refeeding Syndrome in Broiler Breeders
(2017-07-27)
Sudden death at the initial point of lay in broiler breeders has long been an under-researched issue that results in a mortality of 0.5%-2% from 5%-30% egg production in breeder females. This mortality has been labeled as ...
Potential Influence of Climate Variations, Water Quality and Soil Quality on Uganda’s Aquaculture
(2018-09-28)
Fisheries production from lakes and other natural waters in Uganda is declining, and expansion of the aquaculture sector is needed to increase aquatic protein for human consumption. The present study was conducted to improve ...
Potential Mechanisms in the Pathogenesis of Virulent Aeromonas hydrophila in Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus
(2020-04-16)
Aeromonas hydrophila are Gram-negative bacteria ubiquitous in freshwater ecosystems. A. hydrophila are opportunistic pathogens with a broad host range that includes mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. ...
Potential Negative Effects of Adding Phosphate-Based Fertilizers to Lead In Metal-Contaminated Soils
(2007-08-15)
The potential negative effects of adding phosphate amendments for lead (Pb) remediation in Pb-contaminated soils were studied using column and batch experiments. Soils contaminated with high levels of lead as well as ...