Emerging Technologies

Phenomenal advancements have taken place in the field of Information and communication technologies in the last decade. Spectacular and innovative changes are expected to take place in these fields in coming decade. Networking technologies are going through a sea change. This paper enumerates the likely networking technologies which are emerging, particularly WLANs. Most of the personal communication in the country will be through cellular/ mobile technologies, which are also covered in the paper. Impact of mobile communication on possible wireless libraries is brought out. Economic and social changes are bound to give a fillip to online or e-education using Web based technologies. The need for correlation and comparison of data from distributed sources is giving rise to new discipline of virtual data warehousing. These topics too are briefly covered in this paper

Assessing the Impact of Electronic Health Record Systems Implementation on Hospital Patient Perceptions of Care

The delivery of health care services has been impacted by advances in Knowledge Management Information Systems (KMIS) and Information Technology (IT). The literature reveals that Electronic Health Records Systems (EHRs) are a comprehensive KMIS. There is a wide recognition in the body of knowledge that demonstrates the potential of EHRs to transform all aspects of health care services and, in consequence, the performance of Health Care Delivery Organizations (HCDO). Authors of published research also agree that there is a need for more empirical contributions that demonstrate the impact of EHRs upon HCDO. It is argued that in most cases, studies have been deployed with very limited data or in a specific health care setting. Small gains in performance and mixed results have made difficult to conclusively demonstrate a significant effect of EHRs on the quality of health care services. This study contributes to the knowledge base by empirically assessing the link between a hospital\u27s level of implementation of EHRs and patients\u27 perceptions of the quality of health care services through the analysis of 2,036 hospitals. Findings reveal that the level of implementation of EHRs has a positive impact, both on the percentage of patients who are willing to recommend the hospital to family and friends, and on the percentage of patients who give high ratings based on their last stay in the hospital

Effect of sample storage conditions on the molecular assessment of MIC

Microbiological surveys play a fundamental role in diagnosing and monitoring microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) in oil and gas production systems. Currently, microbiological characterization is being carried out by the implementation of molecular microbiological methods (MMMs) such as the 16S rRNA gene diversity profiling. Molecular characterization of microorganisms provides information to assess the risk of MIC in the production facilities. Even though MMMs have been included in NACE standards, standardized protocols for collection, storage and preservation of oilfield samples have not been written. In this study, the effect of sample storage conditions on the microbial composition, community structure, alpha diversity and functional capability of oilfield samples was investigated. The effect of storage samples at room temperature or refrigeration on the molecular MIC assessment was statistically evaluated by comparison with samples preprocessed and preserved on-site straight upon collection. Sample storage resulted in changes in the relative abundance of the microbial populations, which had a significant impact on the alpha diversity and structure of the community. Likewise, the functional capability of the microbial community in oilfield samples was affected by storage conditions. Abundances of genes associated with corrosive pathways such as sulphate reduction, iron utilization and methanogenesis decreased under conditions evaluated. Results of this research provide evidence of the importance of sample handling for an accurate microbial characterization and subsequent assessment of the MIC risk in industrial systems. Thereby, on-site pre-processing of the samples and addition of nucleic acids preservation solutions is recommended for an optimal microbiological survey, and in cases where this is not feasible, refrigeration is preferred over room temperature storage conditions

Decreto reformatorio del orgánico de la universidad nacional

Se establecen las clases de la Escuela de Literatura y filosofía y las condiciones para obtener el grado de bachiller de la Universidad

Decreto sobre enseñanzas que se establecen en la universidad en 1875

Lista de cada uno de los cursos ofrecidos en 1875, junto con la cantidad secciones y de alumnos correspondientes

Decreto aclaratorio de una disposicion universitaria

Del 27 de febrero de 1872 que establece el inicio del periodo de vigencia de los rectores de las escuelas en sus cargos

Decreto sobre validez de varias disposiciones concernientes a la universidad nacional

Respecto de la discrepancia entre las ediciones del decreto orgánico de la Universidad, realizadas en el Dirario Oficial y en los Anales de la Universidad Nacional, sobre los salarios de los empleados de la Universidad. Se aprueba como correcta la edición de los Anales

Decreto por el cual se aumenta el sueldo del catedrático de historia patria en la escuela de literatura i filosofía

De acuerdo con las características especiales que tiene el cargo de catedrático de Historia Patria, se le asigna un mayor salario y se establece su obligación de escribir el texto guía del curso

Decreto adicional al de 13 de enero de 1868, orgánico de la universidad nacional, i por el cual se establece una academia de ciencias naturales

De acuerdo con la solicitud de la "sociedad de naturalistas colombianos", el Presidente de la Unión establece la Escuela de Ciencias Naturales en la Universidad Nacional y dicta disposiciones sobre su organización

Informe del rector de la universidad nacional

Informe que pone en conocimiento del poder ejecutivo de la Union el estado en que se encuentra el Instituto, los resultados obtenidos i las medidas de carácter jeneral que estimo convenientes para el perfeccionamiento de su organizacion: Enseñanza - Grados de doctor - Biblioteca Naciona