Using Quantitative Methods as Support for Audit of the Distributed Informatics Systems

This paper highlights some issues regarding how an indicators system must be developed and used in an audit process. Distributed systems are presented from de points of view of their main properties, architectures, applications, software quality characteristics and the scope of audit process in such systems. The audit process is defined in accordance to standard ISO 19011 and the main characteristics of this process are highlighted. Before using quantitative methods in audit processes, the framework in which the indicators are built must be defined. There are presented types of indicators used in audit process and classes of measurement scale. An audit process is carried out on different levels and support indicators must be in accordance to audit object. The paper presents some requirements of the indicators depending on the level of audit.Quantitative Methods, Audit Process, Distributed Informatics System

Information Flow Audit in Small and Medium Enterprises

In the most important political, economical and technical forces that will act to production and service development in next decades are also counted the information and knowledge from the point of view of the all aspects. The information development imposes the use of adequate tools to assure a high-level quality of these ones, taking into account the costs. The paper approaches the data flow audit within small and medium enterprises as an useful tool in competitive increasing of these economical structures.audit, data, information, small and medium enterprises

An IoT Project for Vital Signs Monitoring

Nowadays, the Internet of Things (IoT) projects are very popular and they are developed for numerous fields. In order to detect various medical problems on time, it is required to monitor the subjects either human or non-human. This could be used on regular or specific activities, like sport or work. It is necessary to determine the factors that could lead to medical problems. Another important aspect is to quantify the factors, to monitor them, to collect data and to make the proper interpretation. This could be achieved using dedicated sensors, controlled by an application embedded on a development board. When a dangerous value is reached, the system has to inform the subject (if human) or someone else (if non-human). This paper presents an Arduino based IoT project used for monitoring the vital signs for human and non-human and the results based on its usage. The paper details the hardware and software components of this project

Biodegradation studies of polylactic acid copolymers

Medium molecular weight copolymers were synthesized by the condensation of L-lactic acid (LA), terephthalic acid (TPA) and 1,3-propanediol (PDO). The obtained copolymers were characterized for acid value, hydroxyl value and number average molecular weight. Also, the biodegradation behavior by different fungal species (A spergillus niger, A spergillu s versicolor, A lternaría altern a ta and P enicilliu m ) was performed. The degree of biodegradation was examined by weight loss. It was observed that the biodegradation of copolymer with higher quantity of lactic acid was faster and more effective than the biodegradation of copolymer with smaller quantity of lactic acid

Appendiceal mucocele due to endometriosis: a case report and literature review

Herein authors report a case of mucocele of the appendix due to endometriosis and provide a review of the literature. A 23-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital because of right lower abdominal pain during last 3 months. Ultrasonography revealed a well defined cystic lesion with a septum with fluid content in the retrouterine position. Consequently, ovarian cyst and hydrosalpinx was suspected preoperatively. During surgery an enlarged appendix was found and appendectomy was performed. The dilated appendix contained mucus. Histopathological examination was consistent with a mucocele of the appendix due to endometriosis. The postoperative course was uneventful. We present a review of the literature to underline the pathogenesis, clinical and morphological features

Alloplasty becomes saving in some difficult cases of reconstructive surgery of the locomotor system

State University of Medicine and Pharmacy ”Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova, Clinical Hospital of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova, Al VIII-lea Congres Naţional de Ortopedie și Traumatologie cu participare internaţională 12-14 octombrie 2016Objectives of study During surgical interventions on osteoarticular apparatus appear difficult cases when highly professional orthopedic doctors are facing unusual tactical and technical hardships, unclear safety prognosis of a rationally planned treatment. As usually, surgeons tend to choose the most appropriate method in given circumstances, and even invent new surgical procedures, but alloplasty still remains a saving method. Material and methods According to our experience, alloplasty seemed to be necessary during following operations: removing by resection of tumors and pseudo tumors, bone defects and cervico-cephalic endoprosthesis in 3rd age patients with femoral neck fracture in which the intramedullary channel is enlarged. We have proposed a stable fixation of prosthetic rod in channel by application of a cortical graft in cases of purulent complications, bone defects, after sequestrectomy, when the remaining defect is too large and may be substituted by allograft. Results The results were confirmed in 200 patients with these pathologies, operated in our clinic. Alloplastic grafting contributed favorably to fix, restore, and maintain the integrity of the affected bone, substitution of remaining defect and creation of prodigious medical and biological conditions in local osteogenesis and their perfect integration. Conclusions In selection of the rational treatment in difficult situations, we were based on our experience in osteoarticular alloplasty during last 50 years. Positive results were obtained in 95.2% of cases. Retrospective analysis of the results of treatment using given method shows the absence of better alternative regenerative treatment

Solitary bone cyst on heel, surgical treatment

State University of Medicine and Pharmacy ”Nicolae Testemițanu”, Republic of Moldova, Clinical Hospital of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Chișinău, Republic of Moldova, Al VIII-lea Congres Naţional de Ortopedie și Traumatologie cu participare internaţională 12-14 octombrie 2016Objectives. Solitary bone cyst on heels Represents a pseudotumoral pathology with asymptomatic onset. There are controversial opinions – to use conservative treatment in these patients, but some authors believe that during the consolidation of pathological fracture, the given could regress. Material and methods. 8 patients were included in our study: 6 females and 2 males; age 15-22 – 7 patients, 1 patient – 35 y.o. All the patients were treated surgically – marginal and parietal intracavitary resection followed by substitution of remaining defect with cortical allograft cortical. Results. In the postoperative and distant period in 7 cases the recovery process was completed with good results. At 35 years old patient during postoperative evolution was developed purulent process – removing of allograft, antiseptic treatment. Later, in ЦИТО was performed the endoprosthetic operation of calcaneus by the method S.T.Zaţepin, satisfactory result. Conclusions. Surgical interventions include various procedures: endoscopic curettage, cryodestruction or electrocautery of cyst walls, osteoplasty of outstanding defect, sealing the remaining cavity with carbon or bioceramic substances. Independently of the treatment methods used, often relapses occur. According to the experience of many authors, including our, we consider that currently the safest method of treatment is surgical intervention: removal of pathological outbreak through different types of resection, and osteoplasty of remaining defect

Considerations regarding the risk of using counterfeit products in the aerospace industry

This paper aims to increase the level of awareness regarding the risk of using counterfeit parts in the aerospace industry. Manufacturing and selling counterfeit parts is a challenge that almost every business faces and that has an impact on retailers, distributors, and producers. Contrary to other businesses, counterfeiting could be fatal in the aerospace, defense, and automotive sectors. The risk of receiving counterfeit parts or assemblies with counterfeit parts will vary depending on the organization’s role and position within the supply chain. The risk increases with the number of supply chain intermediaries (such as sub-tiers, distributors, customers, services, etc.) that incorporate parts into products or assemblies

Utilizarea vacuum aspiraţiei (V.A.C.) în tratamentul chirurgical al pancreatitei acute severe infectate

În prezent metoda de vacuum aspiraţie este frecvent utilizată în tratamentul plăgilor compromise cu diferite localizări. Proprietăţile de drenare a aspiraţiei cu presiune negativă pot fi considerate drept o opţiune de tratament în controlul infecţiei abdominale. Însă, conform datelor din literatura de specialitate mondială, experienţa de utilizare a vacuum aspiraţiei în tratamentul pancreatitei acute severe infectate este limitată. Acest articol refl ectă experienţa noastră în domeniu