Web based Information Sources with Reference to Forensic Science

Since from the dawn of human society information has a vital role in the development of the society in general. We find diversified explosion in all fields such as information explosion, population explosion, technological explosion, knowledge explosion. This led to the dynamism in creation, storage, distribution, delivery and demand for information. The “24X7, any time, any place information” paradigm of the networked environment is a challenge in the Information field. Internet, World Wide Web and Open Access have brought revolutionary changes in the field of Information. In this paper we try to bring forth various web based information sources in the field of Forensic Science

Emergence of best security systems for libraries: RFID

The state-of-art technology for library theft detection is RFID which is now mostly introduced and used by many library and information centres. It is a combination of radio-frequency-based technology and microchip technology to be utilized. It uses radio waves to identify individual items automatically and can be used any where that needed a unique identification. In this paper we present about various components of RFID, operations, advantages and essential requirements

Operation of Biofilter with Mixed Agricultural Residue as Filter Material: Effects of Humidification and Inlet Hydrogen Sulfide Volume fraction on the Performance

Mixed agricultural residue, inoculated with aerobic sulfide oxidizing microbial consortium, was used as biofilter media to study the removal efficiency (,R) of hydrogen sulfide (H2S). The effect of humidification and inlet H2S volume fraction on the performance of biofilter was also investigated. A 3.9 l bench scale biofilter was continuously operated to treat air containing H2S gas in the range of = 275 to 2833 · 10–6 for 150 days. ,R of 99 % was obtained at = 2020 · 10–6 of inlet H2S volume fraction during continuous operation with humidification. However, ,R dropped to 51 % when the inlet H2S fraction increased beyond = 2020 · 10–6. A maximum elimination productivity of 91 g m–3 H2S of filter bed h-1 and inlet mass loading rate of 91 g m-3 H2S of filter bed h-1 was achieved when the tEBRT was in the range of 15 – 155 s. The filter was operated without the humidifier at the inlet H2S fraction of = 2020 · 10–6 and observed that ,R dropped to 51 % due to the drop in moisture of the filter material. However, R could be recovered up to 83 % upon reintroduction of humidifier into the circuit of biofiltration process indicating, that humidification of the waste gas was essential to achieve the highest possible ,R at particular inlet H2S fraction. The filter recorded ,R above 99 % even in the acidic phase at = 2020 ·10–6 of inlet H2S fraction without intermittent washing. The gas dispersion characteristics were comparable to the previously tested bed materials, offering low-pressure drop across the biofilter in the range of 21 – 74mm of H2O per meter height of packing material

OPAC 2.0: towards the next generation of online library catalogues

While the 4th Law of S.R. Ranganathan’s Five Laws of Library Science (1931) says that: “Save the time of the reader”, it is a big question to ask whether the current Library catalogues precisely do this for its library patrons. There is a common understanding that the evolution of OPAC should be in line with the evolution of technology and its services. They have to be designed in such a way that the users should be able to find what they are looking for in a timely manner only then they will be more satisfied, and more likely to feel like their needs have been met. While it is mandatory that the OPACs should not be a complex matrix for the users, it is important that it should encompass the current trends and features of advancements. There is no doubt that Librarians are the Architects to design best next generation OPACs by amalgamating Web 2.0 tools and the social networking aspects to the traditional catalogues which offer interacting options to the patrons. This paper looks at the current trend in formulating the next generation of Online Library catalogues with glimpses of isolated experiments and improvements in the library catalogues coupled with various open source software packages for OPAC 2.0 and the benefits to the users therewith

An evaluation of exact matching and propensity score methods as applied in a comparative effectiveness study of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma

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Brand and generic use of inhalation medication and frequency of switching in children and adults : a population-based cohort study

BACKGROUND: The expiration of patents of brand inhalation medications and the ongoing pressure on healthcare budgets resulted in a growing market for generics. AIM: To study the use of brand and generic inhalation medication and the frequency of switching between brand and generic and between devices. In addition, we investigated whether switching affected adherence. METHODS: From dispensing data from the Dutch PHARMO Database Network a cohort aged ≥ 5 years, using ≥ 1 year of inhalation medication between 2003 and 2012 was selected. Switching was defined as changing from brand to generic or vice versa. In addition, we studied change in aerosol delivery device type (e.g., DPI, pMDI, and nebulizers). Adherence was calculated using the medication possession ratio (MPR). RESULTS: The total cohort comprised 70,053 patients with 1,604,488 dispensations. Per calendar year, 5% switched between brand and generic inhalation medication and 5% switched between devices. Median MPRs over the first 12 months ranged between 33 and 55%. Median MPR over the total period was lower after switch from brand to generic and vice versa for formoterol (44.5 vs. 42.1 and 63.5 vs. 53.8) and beclomethasone (93.8 vs. 59.8 and 81.3 vs. 55.9). CONCLUSION: Per year, switching between brand and generic inhalation medication was limited to 5% of the patients, switching between device types was observed in 5% as well. Adherence to both generic and brand inhalation medication was low. Effect of switching on adherence was contradictory; depending on time period, medication and type, and direction of switching. Further research on reasons for switching and potential impact on clinical outcomes is warranted

IL for lifelong learning: changing roles of library and information professionals in e-information era.

Main purpose of any library is to collect information and make the information dissemination an easy process, main goal is to ensure that library users gain ready access to the information they need in a timely manner so that the information is not only collected but used appropriately. In this electronic information era there is need for designing proper information literacy programmes to help users make use of information to its maximum. In this paper we discuss about the overview of information literacy and role of Library and Information Professionals in dealing with information literacy

INVENTARISASI JENIS DEKAPODA DI PERAIRAN PANTAI KELURAHAN TONGKAINA, KOTA MANADO

Decapod is one of the subphylum of Arthropod which is the most dominant animal group in the waters. Various types of decapoda commonly known such as crabs, shrimp, and crabs. This research was conducted with the aim of determining the type of decapod in coastal waters of Tongkaina Village, Manado City, determining the abundance of decapods in these waters and measuring data on water quality (temperature, salinity, pH) at several observation stations. The results of the study obtained the type of decapod in the coastal waters of Tongkaina Village, Manado City. A total of 15 species were distributed in 9 different families namely Ocypodidae, Grapsidae, Portunidae, Sesarmidae, Pilumnidae, Xanthidae, Calappidae, Majidae, and Penaeidae. Of the types of crabs and shrimp found in each type of living habitat. the highest numbers were 97 individual indicated Uca lacteal, then followed by Thalamita crenata with 32 individuals, and the lowest was Penaeus kerathuruswith 2 individuals Keywords: Tongkaina, Decapoda, identification, abundance Inventory Decapoda in The Marine Waters of Tongkaina Village, Manado CityDekapoda merupakan salah satu subfilum dari Arthropoda yang merupakan kelompok hewan paling dominan di perairan. Berbagai jenis decapoda yang umum dikenal seperti kepiting, udang, dan rajungan.. Penelitian ini berujuan menentukan jenis dekapoda di perairan pantai Kelurahan Tongkaian, Kota Manado, menentukan kelimpahan dekapoda yang ada di perairan tersebut dan mengukur data tentang kualitas air (suhu, salinitas, pH) pada beberapa stasiun pengamatan. Hasil penelitian yang didapatkan jenis dekapoda di perairan pantai Kelurahan Tongkaina, Kota Manado. Sebanyak 15 spesies yang terdistribusi pada 9 famili berbeda yaitu Ocypodidae, Grapsidae, Portunidae, Sesarmidae, Pilumnidae, Xanthidae, Calappidae, Majidae, dan Penaeidae. Dari jenis kepiting dan udang yang ditemukan pada masing-masing tipe habitat hidup. spesies tertinggi yaitu 97 ditunjukkan Uca lacteal, kemudian diikuti oleh Thalamita crenata dengan 32 individu, dan spesies yang paling terendah yaitu Penaeus kerathurus dengan 2 jumlah individu.Kata kunci : Tongkaina, Dekapoda, identifikasi, kelimpaha

Medical adjunctive therapy for patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia:a systematic review

INTRODUCTION: To systematically review the literature on medical adjunctive therapy for patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews were searched for studies published between January 1, 2009, and June 1, 2019. Articles that studied medical treatment of CLTI patients and reported clinical outcomes were eligible. Main exclusion criteria were case reports <20 patients, incorrect publication type, and CLTI caused by Buerger disease. The primary end point was major amputation (above the ankle) in studies with a follow-up of ≥6 months. Secondary end points were other clinical end points such as death and wound healing. Study quality was assessed according to the Downs and Black checklist. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS: Included were 42 articles; 4 focused on antiplatelet therapy, 5 on antihypertensive medication, 6 on lipid-lowering therapy, 16 on stem cell therapy, 3 on growth factors, 5 on prostanoids, and 1 study each on cilostazol, glucose-lowering therapy, spinal cord stimulation, sulodexide, and hemodilution. Calcium channel blockers, iloprost, cilostazol, and hemodilution showed significant improvement of limb salvage, but data are limited. Stem cell therapy showed no significant improvement of limb salvage but could potentially improve wound healing. Antiplatelets, antihypertensives, and statins showed significantly lower cardiovascular events rates but not evident lower major amputation rates. The quality of the studies was fair to good. CONCLUSIONS: Certain medical therapies serve to improve limb salvage next to revascularization in CLTI patients, whereas others are important in secondary prevention. Because high quality evidence is limited, further research is needed

Comparing Venous Reconstructions and Antimicrobial Graft Reconstructions in Mycotic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms and Aortic Graft Infections

Background: The perioperative mortality and morbidity rates of surgical repair of mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysms and aortic graft infections are high, and the appropriate treatment is debated. This retrospective study compared venous and antimicrobial prosthetic aortic graft reconstructions. Methods: All patients of the Northwest Clinics and St. Antonius Hospital who were treated for mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysms or aortic graft infections between January 1, 2008, and January 1, 2018, were analyzed. Exclusion criterion was treatment other than venous or antimicrobial reconstructions. Primary end points were 30-day complications and mortality rates and 3-year overall survival. Secondary end points were reintervention-free survival, persistent infection and reinfection rates, and hospital length of stay. Results: Fifty-one patients met the inclusion criteria, of whom 32 underwent venous reconstructions and 19 antimicrobial prosthetic aortic graft reconstructions. Baseline characteristics did not differ significantly between these groups, except for duration of surgical repair, which was longer in the venous group. The 30-day and 1-year mortality rates, reinfection rates, complication rates, and hospital length of stay did not significantly differ between the groups. The 3-year overall survival was 77% for venous reconstruction compared with 66% for antimicrobial reconstruction (P = 0.781). The 30-day reintervention rate was 19% for the venous group compared with 42% for the prosthetic group (P = 0.071). Reintervention-free survival at 3 years was 46% for the venous group compared with 52% for the prosthetic group (P = 0.615). Conclusions: Venous reconstruction tends to have better 3-year overall survival and lower 30-day reintervention rates compared with antimicrobial prosthetic graft reconstruction in patients with mycotic abdominal aortic aneurysms or abdominal aortic graft infections. In the acute setting, antimicrobial prosthetic graft reconstruction is a valuable solution due to the shorter operation time and similar 30-day mortality and complication rates