Verification of AXAIRQ

Abstract

AXAIR89Q has been improved to include many new features. The new verified version is AXAIRQ. The improvements include: deposition option, new diffusion coefficients, ability to calculate 95% dose at user selected distances, and user-input mixing height. Other improvements also have been made to the format of the output. The user has the option to select the new features or operate the code as AXAIR89Q.WESTINGHOUSE SAVANNAH RIVER COMPANY

Cultural competence in afterschool programs

“…Overall we live in this area, that supposedly is a higher [income] area and I think that many times [our kids] feel intimidated, like a little bit less." 31 These poignant examples illustrate the concerns of Mexican-origin youth in this particular school, which did not always apply to Mexican-origin youth in more ethnically concentrated schools in our study. In order to effectively address the developmental needs of these youth and design relevant programs, staff need to get to know the lives of youth in their specific community.…”

“…I'm just like whatever." 25 Expanding staff's cultural knowledge, attitudes, and interpersonal skills through formal and informal training can help support positive cross-cultural beliefs and interactions. 26…”

“…They are embarrassed of their culture." 30 Several families in this area also dealt with feelings of inferiority; as one mother explained, "I don't think we're middle class, we're low. Overall we live in this area, that supposedly is a higher [income] area and I think that many times [our kids] feel intimidated, like a little bit less."…”

AXAIRQ User`s Manual

“…This report discusses the information needed t o execute the program and interpret the results. For a more detailed discussion on the mathematical models within AXAIRQ, refer to Simpkins (1995).…”