Deformation of middle crustal shear zones likely varies with time as a result of the stress build-up and release associated with earthquakes and post-seismic deformation, but the processes involved and their microstructural signature in the rock record are poorly understood. We conducted a series of experiments on quartzite at 900 C to characterize microstructures associated with changes in str...

Research has demonstrated that college students experience stress from sources such as poor self-care habits, educational demands, daily hassles, and perceived control over situations. The present study examined perceived stress, health habits, and daily hassles and uplifts among 135 college freshmen. We hypothesized that students with lower stress levels would be male, would have better self-c...

The article aims at stress and resilience experienced by families of children with special educational needs (SEN) specially on families of children with specific learning disabilities (SLD). Different fac­ tors influencing the level of stress experienced by families of children with SEN are described and the importance of paying more attention to resilience is highlighted. As the specific lear...

BACKGROUND Animals captive bred for reintroduction are often housed under conditions which are not representative of their preferred social structure for at least part of the reintroduction process. Specifically, this is most likely to occur during the final stages of the release programme, whilst being housed during transportation to the release site. The degree of social stress experienced by...

*Department of Urology, Central Railway Hospital, ul. Bursztynowa 2, 04-749 Warsaw, Poland E-mail: [email protected] Abstract Materials used to manufacture surgical clothing ensembles are characterised by high barrierproperties protecting surgeons and patients against germs. However, medical clothing made of those materials should not induce thermal stress. Such an uncomfortable sensation experienc...

INTRODUCTION Nursing staff working with intellectually disabled in-patients experience unique stress factors that can influence their personal well-being and work performance. OBJECTIVES To compile a profile of stress factors experienced by nursing staff working with intellectually disabled in-patients at the Free State Psychiatric Complex (FSPC). METHODS This descriptive study included 89 ...

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The Five O'Clock Club [1] This site provides thoughtful career-development help for busy people of all levels. LOTS of helpful information found here. 6FigureJobs.com [2] Provides experienced professionals the opportunity to confidentially seek and be considered for some of the most prestigious jobs in the country. Career Change Network [3] Site for career changers. Check out events, news and v...

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