This data set represents the total number of Californians age 60 and over who were provided a home delivered meal from the Older Americans Act Title IIIC-2 Nutrition Services Program. Key sociodemographic variables include: age, high risk nutrition status, low income, lives alone and minority/non-minority.

Hiring activities refers to indeterminate and term appointments to the public service, the hiring of casuals as per subsection 50(1) of the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA) and the hiring of students under the Student Employment Programs Participants Exclusion Approval Order. Indeterminate and term appointments to the public service include appointments from the general public, including former casuals, students and employees of government organizations that are not subject to the PSEA. Staffing activities to and within the public service include appointments to the public service as well as promotions, lateral and downward movements and acting appointments of indeterminate and term employees. Deployments of employees within or between organizations that are subject to the PSEA are counted in lateral and downward movements. Hiring and staffing activities data are derived from information received from the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Incumbent File. This file is extracted from the Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) pay system. The Public Service Commission (PSC) has developed a series of algorithms that are used to produce the PSC’s official record of hiring and staffing activities across the federal public service, based on pay records submitted by organizations. Recruitment data for the Recruitment of Policy Leaders Initiative and the Post-Secondary Recruitment Program are based on individuals who have applied to these programs through the PSC’s Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) and where a match was found in the PSC hiring and staffing activities file covering the current fiscal year.

This data set represents the total number of Californians age 60 and over who were provided a meal from the Older Americans Act Title IIIC-1 Nutrition Services Program – Congregate Meals. Key sociodemographic variables include: age, high risk nutrition status, low income, lives alone and minority/non-minority.

Early in his tenure at the Law Department, Corporation Counsel Michael A. Cardozo initiated the Public Service Program - a private/public partnership with the City's prominent law firms, where firms either lend their attorneys to the Law Department for a finite period of time or agree to take on City cases in-house. The Program benefits both the City and the law firms. The City receives the assistance of an incredibly well-trained and talented group of attorneys while the attorneys receive the kind of hands-on, in-court litigation experience that is often hard to come by at the best private law firms. While participation in the Program will not lead to offers of permanent employment at the Law Department, it will enable the volunteers to keep their skills fresh while serving the public. Trial Attorney Volunteers: A number of firms lend mid-level litigation associates to the Law Department for a period of four to six months to work full-time in our Tort Division trial units. These attorneys conduct back-to-back civil trials, selecting juries, examining and cross-examining witnesses and presenting opening statements and closing arguments. Law Firm Volunteers: Other firms have chosen to take entire matters in-house, giving their attorneys the chance to participate in court conferences, settlement negotiations, depositions, and, ultimately, trials. Deposition Program: Firms also lend associates to the Law Department either to conduct a series of depositions in an individual case or to spend two to three weeks in our offices conducting back-to-back depositions in a variety of cases.

Population data refers to the number of active employees in organizations under the exclusive appointment authority of the Public Service Commission (PSC) (employees of organizations named in the Financial Administration Act — Schedule I, most of Schedule IV and some agencies in Schedule V). This differs from numbers reported by the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) that reflect employment in organizations under the Public Service Staff Relations Act. In addition, a number of separate agencies are subject to Part 7 of the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA), which administers the political activities of public servants. The population count represents the number of active employees at a specific point in time. Population data are derived from the TBS Incumbent File. This file is extracted from the Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) pay system.

The Public Service Act governs the Alberta Public Service. The act establishes the Public Service Commission, allows appointment of the Public Service Commissioner and outlines the duties of the Public Service Commissioner, including the responsibility for administering the act. The act enables the delegation of powers and duties to designated officials, creates the classification and official pay plans, sets policy governing recruitment, selection and appointments, and provides for the conditions of service, including obligations of Designated Office Holders, and authorizes the Code of Conduct and Ethics and supplementary Codes for departments.

This dataset tracks annual hispanic student percentage from 2006 to 2010 for Whs Law Education & Public Service Elementary School vs. Wisconsin and Milwaukee School District

This dataset tracks annual free lunch eligibility from 2007 to 2010 for Whs Law Education & Public Service Elementary School vs. Wisconsin and Milwaukee School District

The Public Service Commission (PSC) collects data on individuals who apply through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) for advertisements open to Canadians on the PSC’s jobs.gc.ca website. This enables the PSC to assess employment equity (EE) trends and performance regarding the share of external applicants of the following EE groups: Women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Student hiring EE data for Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities are based on those who applied and self-declared through PSRS and where a match was found in the PSC hiring and staffing activities files covering the current fiscal year. Students hired under the Post-Secondary Recruitment (PSR) and Co-op/Internship (CO-OP) Programs are excluded. Data on women are derived from the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Incumbent File.

The Regulation provides details on the rules for union financial statements.

This copy includes some annotations comparing it with the Act of 1902.

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This dataset tracks annual student-teacher ratio from 2006 to 2010 for Whs Law Education & Public Service Elementary School vs. Wisconsin and Milwaukee School District

BackgroundSerum steroids are crucial molecules altered in prostate cancer (PCa). Mass spectrometry (MS) is currently the elected technology for the analysis of steroids in diverse biological samples. Steroids have complex biological pathways and stoichiometry and it is important to evaluate their quantitative ratio. MS applications to patient hormone profiling could lead to a diagnostic approach.MethodsHere, we employed the Surface Activated Chemical Ionization-Electrospray-NIST (SANIST) developed in our laboratories, to obtain quantitative serum steroid ratio relationship profiles with a machine learning Bayesian model to discriminate patients with PCa. The approach is focused on steroid relationship profiles and disease association.ResultsA pilot study on patients affected by PCa, benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH), and control subjects [prostate-specific antigen (PSA) lower than 2.5 ng/mL] was done in order to investigate the classification performance of the SANIST platform. The steroid profiles of 71 serum samples (31 controls, 20 patients with PCa and 20 subjects with benign prostate hyperplasia) were evaluated. The levels of 10 steroids were quantitated on the SANIST platform: Aldosterone, Corticosterone, Cortisol, 11-deoxycortisol, Androstenedione, Testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), 17-OH-Progesterone and Progesterone. We performed both traditional and a machine learning analysis.ConclusionWe show that the machine learning approach based on the steroid relationships developed here was much more accurate than the PSA, DHEAS, and direct absolute value match method in separating the PCa, BPH and control subjects, increasing the sensitivity to 90% and specificity to 84%. This technology, if applied in the future to a larger number of samples will be able to detect the individual enzymatic disequilibrium associated with the steroid ratio and correlate it with the disease. This learning machine approach could be valid in a personalized medicine setting.

Being a List of the Officers employed, at 30th June, 1918, by the Government of New South Wales, under the provisions of The Public Service Act, 1902.

The Drug Policy Voices project was funded by the ESRC between 2018 and 2021. The aim of the project was to engage people who use drugs (PWUD) into debates about drug policy reform. This was the first UK project designed to understand experiences and opinions, as well as improve knowledge about drug policy issues. A survey was conducted in 2020 to collect data on alcohol and other drug use, supply and sourcing, experience of criminal justice sanctioning, engagement in alcohol and other (AOD) drug treatment and drug user identity. 37 attitudinal questions were created using a blended values approach informed by Moral Foundations Theory (Graham et al., 2011, 2013; Haidt & Graham, 2007; Haidt & Joseph, 2004) and the four political positions that underpin drug policy (MacCoun & Reuter, 2001), in order to better understand opinions about key drug policy issues.Drug policy reform is high on the global political agenda. Since the turn of the 21st century, several countries have shifted from prohibition policy. Academics, policy-makers, practitioners, and non-government organisations (NGOs) are discussing (and advocating for) drug policy reform in the UK focussing on the usefulness and relevance of the Misuse of Drugs (MDA) Act 1971 and the Psychoactive Substances Act (PSA) 2016. Yet the voices of people who use drugs (PWUD) are largely absent from such debate and there is now increasing acknowledgement that contribution from those with lived experience is required to improve both the policy legitimacy and outcomes (UKDPC, 2012; Lancaster et al., 2014; Lancaster et al, 2015). This research used a mixed methods research design to engage PWUD into debates about drug policy, firstly, a survey to understand the values, attitudes and beliefs connected to drugs and drug policy, secondly, interviews to better understand the impact of policy on people with lived experience, and thirdly, workshops that debated key contentious drug policy issues. The project focused on the components of drug policy that are important to PWUD, through the inclusion and analysis of lived experience, we can better connect policy to those that it affects. The survey was conducted using the Qualtrics online survey platform; we used online purposive sampling, an approach increasingly used to target drug-using populations where the researchers have situated knowledge and access. This approach does not provide generalisable results but allows low-cost access to groups of hidden and stigmatised populations (Barratt, Ferris, and Lenton, 2015). Participants were actively recruited by targeting social media, professional and personal networks, critical figures within the drug policy and criminal justice reform movement, as well as drug policy charities/organisations, treatment and support centres, festivals, musicians, DJs, authors, and interest groups (such as cannabis social clubs and psychedelic societies). We also posted on drug forums and Facebook groups and Instagram. Twitter was the primary platform for our social media campaign, and we had strong support for the survey, which was shared many times. To be eligible, participants needed to be at least 18 years old, be a UK resident and/or citizen, and have taken a drug covered by the Psychoactive Substances Act (1971); Legislation or the Legislation. A fake drug (“Nalpiridine”) was included as an option to the question, “Which drugs have you used and how recently?” as a data quality check to increase confidence in participant responses.1862 people clicked the link to the survey, out of whom 1340 (72.1%) were deemed eligible, passed the data quality check, and completed the survey. There were 1217 complete responses to all attitudinal questions.

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PSC regularly posts summaries of some of its investigations on this Web site to help understand the scope of PSC investigations and what constitutes a breach of the Public Service Employment Act.

The global Food & Beverage PSA Nitrogen Generator market, valued at $85.7 million in 2025, is projected to experience steady growth, driven by the increasing demand for high-quality nitrogen in food preservation, packaging, and beverage production. The rising adoption of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) across the food and beverage industry is a key driver, as nitrogen effectively extends shelf life and maintains product freshness. Furthermore, the stringent regulations regarding food safety and quality are pushing manufacturers to adopt more sophisticated and reliable nitrogen generation solutions. The market is segmented by application (Food and Beverage) and type (Single Stage and Multi-Stage systems), with multi-stage systems gaining traction due to their ability to provide higher purity nitrogen, meeting the precise requirements of specialized food and beverage applications. The ongoing trend of automation and process optimization within the food and beverage industry is also bolstering market growth. However, high initial investment costs associated with PSA nitrogen generators could act as a restraint, particularly for smaller businesses. Nevertheless, the long-term cost savings realized through on-site nitrogen generation, compared to purchasing bottled nitrogen, are likely to drive market expansion. Competition in this market is robust, with key players such as Atlas Copco, Parker, and Hitachi focusing on technological advancements and strategic partnerships to maintain their market share. Geographic growth is expected across all regions, but particularly strong expansion is anticipated in developing economies in Asia-Pacific and other emerging markets, fueled by growing industrialization and increased food processing capacity. The forecast period (2025-2033) anticipates a continued positive trajectory for the Food & Beverage PSA Nitrogen Generator market. The projected 3.9% CAGR suggests a gradual but consistent market expansion, fueled by a continued rise in demand across diverse food and beverage applications. The market will be shaped by technological innovations, focusing on enhanced energy efficiency, improved purity levels, and compact system designs to cater to diverse space constraints. The shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly solutions within the food and beverage industry will also influence the market, with manufacturers increasingly prioritizing energy-efficient nitrogen generation technologies. Furthermore, the increasing focus on traceability and transparency throughout the food supply chain is likely to further drive adoption of precise nitrogen generation for optimal quality control.

The Noble Gases PSA Purification market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing demand across diverse sectors. The market's expansion is fueled by the rising adoption of noble gases in various applications, including electronics manufacturing (particularly in the production of semiconductors and flat panel displays), medical imaging (MRI and PET scans), and scientific research (laser technology and analytical instrumentation). The increasing stringent regulations regarding air quality and environmental concerns are also contributing to the market growth, pushing for cleaner and more efficient purification techniques. Technological advancements in PSA systems, leading to enhanced efficiency, improved selectivity, and reduced energy consumption, are further accelerating market expansion. Competition among established players like Linde and Haohua Chemical Science & Technology, alongside emerging companies like Ivys (Xebec) and Ally Hi-Tech, is fostering innovation and driving prices down. This makes the technology more accessible for a broader range of applications. While the market is demonstrating considerable growth potential, certain challenges remain. The high initial investment cost associated with PSA purification systems can act as a barrier to entry for smaller players. Furthermore, the market's growth is also affected by fluctuations in raw material prices and the overall economic climate. However, ongoing research and development efforts focused on cost reduction and system optimization are likely to mitigate these challenges. Looking ahead, the forecast period (2025-2033) promises further growth, driven by the aforementioned factors and expanding application areas. We can project a continued expansion based on a reasonable assumption of a consistent CAGR given the market dynamics and established growth drivers.

The Employment Equity Act prescribes that this report cover the portions of the public service of Canada set out in Schedules I and IV of the Financial Administration Act. Seventy-three departments, agencies and commissions comprise the core public administration (CPA), for which the Treasury Board is the employer (see Table 1). The statistics in this report include only employees working for these organizations, which numbered 181,356 on March 31, 2014. This report includes information on indeterminate employees, term employees of three months or more, and seasonal employees, with the exception of those seasonal employees who are on leave without pay at the end of March for each fiscal year. No information is reported on students, casual workers or employees on leave without pay, such as those on care and nurturing leave and educational leave. Statistics in this document also exclude Governor in Council appointees, ministerial staff, federal judges and deputy ministers, who are also on the public service payroll. As required under the Employment Equity Act, annual reports to Parliament present information for the fiscal year beginning April 1 and ending March 31. The statistics of separate employers, covered under Schedule V of the Financial Administration Act, are not included in this report. Under the Employment Equity Act, separate employers that have more than 100 employees (e.g., the Canada Revenue Agency and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency) are required to provide their reports to the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer (OCHRO) of the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat only for the purposes of tabling in Parliament at the same time as this report. To view their employment equity reports, readers should visit those organizations’ websites, or contact them directly. Reports on employment equity in the Canadian Forces and with respect to members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are prepared by those organizations and are also tabled in Parliament at the same time as those of separate employers. To assure the consistency of data presented in this report, OCHRO uses the incumbent file, which contains information on all employees for whom the Treasury Board is the employer, in accordance with Schedules I and IV of the Financial Administration Act. Since 2011–12, the executive category includes data on the LC Group (Law Management Occupational Group) in its total workforce, which will need to be taken into consideration when comparing data historically. All tabulations, other than those for women, contain data obtained through self-identification. This data is provided voluntarily by employees and maintained separately and confidentially in the Employment Equity Data Bank by OCHRO, and where applicable, through the self-declaration of individuals applying to the public service through the Public Service Commission of Canada’s (PSC’s) Public Service Resourcing System. A reconciliation process is carried out each year by OCHRO, the PSC and the departments of the CPA to ensure that information derived from the Public Service Resourcing System, the Employment Equity Data Bank, and incumbent file harmonizes with the information from departmental sources. The completeness and accuracy of employment equity data for the CPA depend on the willingness of employees to self-identify and on departments providing opportunities for them to do so. Employees, including those engaged as students or casual workers, are given an opportunity to provide this information when they are hired and during departmental self-identification surveys or other campaigns. Furthermore, they may complete a self-identification form, available from their departmental employment equity coordinator, at any time.