Title: Journal of Geotechnical Engineering-ASCE

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? Bardet, J.P. and Kapuskar, M. (1993), Liquefaction sand boils in San Francisco during 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Journal of Geotechnical Engineering-ASCE, 119 (3), 543-562.

Abstract: This paper presents and analyzes the observations of the sand boils that emerged in the Marina District of San Francisco after the Loma Prieta Earthquake of October 17, 1989. The sand boils were located within the boundary of an old lagoon, the periphery of which was severely damaged in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. During the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake, the soils underlying the Marina District amplified the ground motion as in 1906 and caused the liquefaction of the superficial sandy materials that were used to fill the old lagoon in 1915. Damage in the Marina District was concentrated along the edges of the old lagoon. The sand boils left behind by liquefaction were useful to delineate the liquefied area and to understand the ground displacement in the Marina District. The sand boils covered uniformly the liquefied area that experienced lateral spreading and settlement. The present work also indicates the high damage potential of transition zones between liquefiable and nonliquefiable soils.

? Goh, A.T.C. and Tay, J.H. (1993), Municipal solid-waste incinerator fly-ash for geotechnical applications. Journal of Geotechnical Engineering-ASCE, 119 (5), 811-825.

Abstract: Many highly urbanized cities are faced with the problem of disposal of municipal solid waste because of the scarcity of land available for landfilling. One possible solution is the incineration of the municipal solid waste. After incineration, about 20% by weight of fly ash and other residues are produced. Investigations into the physical and engineering properties of the fly ash derived from municipal solid-waste incineration indicate that the material is a potential source of fill material, with low compacted density and high strength. The fly ash relatively free draining, with permeability of the same order of magnitude its coarse grained materials. The use of the fly ash as an admixture in the stabilization of a soft marine clay showed improved undrained shear strengths and lower compressive properties. Leachate tests on the samples of fly ash initially indicated trace quantities of cadmium and chromium in excess of the acceptable drinking-water limits. After leaching for 28 days, the concentrations fell below the drinking-water limits. Lime and cement can be used to stabilize the fly ash. The concentrations of heavy metals in the leachates of lime and cement treated fly ash were nondetectable.

Title: Journal of Geriatric Oncology

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? Vedel, I., Puts, M.T.E., Monette, M., Monette, J. and Bergman, H. (2011), Barriers and facilitators to breast and colorectal cancer screening of older adults in primary care: A systematic review. Journal of Geriatric Oncology, 2 (2), 85-98.

Abstract: While the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends routine screening for breast and colorectal cancer, older persons remain largely under-screened. It is paramount to determine the barriers and facilitators to breast and colorectal cancer screening of older adults, from the perspectives of patients and primary care physicians (PCPs). A systematic review was conducted, searching eight databases (MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, EMBASE, CINAHL, PsychInfo, SocINDEX, Sociofile/Sociological Abstract) for articles published or in press between 2000 and August 2008. Selection of quantitative studies completed with PCPs or older adults and data extraction were conducted independently by two reviewers. A taxonomy of barriers and facilitators was created based on the studies reviewed. Based on this taxonomy, the number of studies identified for each barrier and facilitator was summarized. Most of the studies in the 42 selected articles were conducted in North America and Europe using cross-sectional designs and questionnaires. Based on our taxonomy, barriers and facilitators to cancer screening were classified in terms of the physician, the patient and the health care system. The main barriers were the PCP’s lack of belief in the usefulness of cancer screening for older adults, the patients’ embarrassment, discomfort or fear of the test and the lack of health care coverage for screening tests. This review suggests that interventions targeting the physician, the patient and the health care system are required to optimize breast and colorectal cancer screening in primary care. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Keywords: Adults, Aged, Barriers, Cancer, Cancer Screening, Care, Chinese-American Women, Cochrane, Colon-Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Coverage, Databases, Early Detection of Cancer, Embase, Europe, Facilitators, Family Physicians, General-Practitioners, Health Care, Health-Status, Informed Decision-Making, Interventions, Occult Blood-Test, Older Adults, Oncology, Physicians, Preventive Services, Primary, Primary Care, Primary Care Physician, Quantitative, Questionnaires, Review, Science, Screening, Services Task-Force, Systematic, Systematic Review, United-States, US, Web of Science

Title: Journals of Gerontology Series A-Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences

Full Journal Title: Journals of Gerontology Series A-Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences

ISO Abbreviated Title: J. Gerontol. Ser. A-Biol. Sci. Med. Sci.

JCR Abbreviated Title: J Gerontol A-Biol

ISSN: 1079-5006

Issues/Year: 6

Journal Country/Territory: United States

Language: English

Publisher: Gerontological Society Amer

Publisher Address: 1275 K Street NW Suite 350, Washington, DC 20005-4006

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? Tsuji, I., Minami, Y., Fukao, A., Hisamichi, S., Asano, H. and Sato, M. (1995), Active life expectancy among elderly Japanese. Journals of Gerontology Series A-Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 50 (3), M173-M176.

Abstract: BACKGROUND. This study estimated the active life expectancy (ALE) among the elderly in a Japanese urban society to determine whether or not the Japanese live long lives at the expense of life quality.

METHODS. Survival and ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) were followed up on a probability sample (n = 3, 459) of the aged people living in Sendai City, Japan, between 1988 and 1991. ALE was calculated by an increment-decrement life table method. Results. At age 65, ALE was 14.7 years for men and 17.7 years for women. The duration of active life occupied 91% of the total life expectancy for men and 87% for women. These values were further compared with those reported for the elderly in the United States. ALE among the Japanese subjects was longer than that among the American elderly. The percentage of remaining life that was active was comparable with that in the United States. However, the interpretation of the results requires caution because of the difficulty in comparing self-reported disabilities across cultures.

CONCLUSION. The authors conclude that it is premature at this time to judge which country is better in terms of functional status among the elderly. An international comparison of ALE would create an opportunity to evaluate and promote health and function of the elderly population worldwide. For this purpose, an international standardization of ALE measurement is urgently needed.

? Morley, J.E. (2002), Citations, impact factor, and the Journal. Journals of Gerontology Series A-Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 57 (12), M765-M769.

Keywords: Quality-Of-Life, Caloric Restriction Mimetics, Nursing-Home Residents, Long-Term-Care, Older Adults, Physical-Activity, Body-Composition, Testosterone Levels, Elderly Persons, Growth-Hormone

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