Basis Of Quality Criteria Research Articles

Groundwater for drinking and industrial purposes: A study of water stability and human health risk assessment from black sand mineral rich coastal region of Kerala, India

Tempero-spatial analysis of groundwater to disseminate the level of drinking water quality and industrial suitability to meet the developmental requirement of a region is a significant area of research. Accordingly, groundwater quality and geochemical interactions prevailed in a black sand mineral rich coastal village is systematically presented in appraisal of drinking and industrial uses for economic engineering purposes. The study area focused is Alappad village, Kollam, Kerala, India has numerous ecological features in a sustainable perspective. The region is unique with placer deposits where an alluvial soil aquifer–saline water–freshwater interaction occurs. This dynamics decides the pertinent hydro geochemistry, potable and designated uses of ground water in season wise. Coastal area is hereby presented based on water quality parameters predicted with the health risk assessment model with a view on human health and cancer risk due to ions (Pb, Ni, Cu, Ba, Fe, Al, Mn, Zn) in groundwater.. To ascertain industrial usage, ground water is evaluated by Langelier saturation index (LSI), Ryznar stability index (RSI), Aggressive index (AI), Larson-Skold index (LS) and Puckorius scaling index (PSI) and inferences are complemented. Chemical weathering and evaporation processes are the natural factors controlling hydrochemistry of this aquifer. This complex coastal system has Nemerow pollution index (NPI) of moderate pollution for total dissolved ions of Fe and lesser for Cu, and Cr present in groundwater. LSI indicates, water is scale forming but non corrosive (46% in PRM, 20% in MON and 47% in POM). Water quality index (WQI) in POM (ranged 28.7–79.9) was excellent for drinking, followed by PRM (23.6–218.2) and MON (33.4–202.7) seasons. This groundwater bears temporary hardness with the dominance of Ca–Mg–HCO3 water type. Health risk assessment of non-carcinogenic risk index of trace metals (Fe, Zn, Mn, and Pb) revealed, children are at ‘low risk’ and ‘medium’ risk with Ni and Cu. The carcinogenic risk index indicated 93% of samples were high Ni induced cancer risk for children, and 87% for adults due to long term ingestion (drinking water intake) pathway. Studies specific on placer mineral deposited coastal region of India are not sufficiently reported with a focus on the above perspectives. Growing need of rare earths for material, device and energy applications, placer mineral explorations can destabilise the coastal hydrosphere. Interrelations of mineral soil – water chemistry prevailed and health hazard predicted would kindle a set of sustainable deliberations. This study summarises the drinking and industrial use of coastal groundwater for future development and human well-being on the basis of quality criteria, corrosion proneness, water stability and health risk factors.

Rehabilitation in the intensive care unit (RehabICU). Clinical practice recommendations of the national Union of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Specialists of Russia and of the national Federation of Anesthesiologists and Reanimatologists

After discharge from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), more than 50 % of patients experience pathological symptoms that are not related to the primary emergency but reduce the quality of life and require rehabilitation. Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PIСS) include only those conditions that do not have a direct causal relationship with the emergency condition that gave rise to hospitalization in the ICU. The pathophysiological basis of the PICS is the phenomenon of “learned non-use”: a state of artificial limitation of the patient’s motor and cognitive activity as a result of the use of analgosedation, bed rest and immobilization. The clinical picture of PICS is determined by the severity of its individual components, detailed using a package of clinimetric scales. Based on the results of dynamic testing, the PICS severity index is calculated. The sum of the scores in the range from 0 to 10 reflects the severity and effectiveness of rehabilitation measures. For the prevention of PICS, the Union of Rehabilitologists of Russia together with the Federation of Anesthesiologists and Resuscitators of Russia has developed the rehabilitation complex “ReabICU”. In the English-language literature, such a complex is called “Awakening and Breathing Coordination, Delirium monitoring/management, and Early exercise/mobility” bundle. ReabICU is a complex of technologically therapeutic and diagnostic modules “positioning and mobilization”, “prevention of dysphagia and nutritional deficiency”, “prevention of emotional and cognitive impairment and delirium”, “prevention of loss of self-care skills”. The basis of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, which includes a doctor for medical rehabilitation, 2 specialists in physical rehabilitation, a specialist in occupation therapy, a medical psychologist, a medical speech therapist, a nurse for medical rehabilitation. The activity of multidisciplinary rehabilitation team is evaluated on the basis of quality criteria and the achievement of the main goal of ReabICU — the preservation of the premorbid status of the patient’s socialization.
 

How to Estimate Strategic Partnerships on the Basis of Quality Criteria in Logistics Systems

Due to increasing competition in the international market, organisations are facing daily challenges. The market has become global and international, so organisations are forced to incorporate intelligent logistics systems to facilitate operations. It is important for organisations to know with whom and on what basis to enter strategic partnerships. The article discusses theories related to ISO standards that support intelligent logistics systems, and strategic partnerships. First, the authors present the links of standards that represent the tool of intelligent logistics systems. The authors describe the partnerships and indicators of logistics systems that affect the integration of the supply chain. The research is based on the analysis of supply data obtained by the authors from the purchasing system of the organisation. In conclusion, the authors present the results of the analysis.

Andaş çeviride çeviri yönünün performansa ve strateji kullanımına etkisi: İngilizce-Türkçe dil çifti

The aim of this study is to explore the effect of directionality on the performances and strategy preferences of student interpreters during simultaneous interpreting (SI) tasks while interpreting from English to Turkish (B>A) and from Turkish to English (A>B). Descriptive method was used in this study, in which the sample group was composed of 14 interpreting students; thus, their interpreting outputs were analyzed to gather the related data for the purpose of the study. The participants of the study were asked to interpret one English speech and one Turkish speech; they were inquired about their language background, strategy uses during the tasks and self-assessment of their interpreting performances by means of questionnaires. Interpretations in both directions were assessed by two external raters on the basis of quality criteria. Another assessment was conducted by using propositional analysis. The data related to strategy preferences of the subjects during SI tasks in different directions were collected from the remarks of the subjects in strategy use questionnaire. The results indicate that there was a significant difference between the interpreting performances of participants in terms of interpreting quality in the favor of B>A direction. On the other hand, the propositional analysis revealed that the subjects rendered more accurate propositions in the direction of A>B. No significant difference was observed between the strategy preferences of the subjects. It is expected that the study will prove to be useful for further studies on directionality in the field of SI.

PROVIDING DATA QUALITY INFORMATION FOR REMOTE SENSING APPLICATIONS

Abstract. The availability and accessibility of remote sensing (RS) data, cloud processing platforms and provided information products and services has increased the size and diversity of the RS user community. This development also generates a need for validation approaches to assess data quality. Validation approaches employ quality criteria in their assessment. Data Quality (DQ) dimensions as the basis for quality criteria have been deeply investigated in the database area and in the remote sensing domain. Several standards exist within the RS domain but a general classification – established for databases – has been adapted only recently. For an easier identification of research opportunities, a better understanding is required how quality criteria are employed in the RS lifecycle. Therefore, this research investigates how quality criteria support decisions that guide the RS lifecycle and how they relate to the measured DQ dimensions. Subsequently follows an overview of the relevant standards in the RS domain that is matched to the RS lifecycle. Conclusively, the required research needs are identified that would enable a complete understanding of the interrelationships between the RS lifecycle, the data sources and the DQ dimensions, an understanding that would be very valuable for designing validation approaches in RS.

Optimization of the Drying Process of Carrot (Daucus carota v. Nantes) on the Basis of Quality Criteria

The drying curves and the degradation kinetics of three different quality attributes (total carotenoids (TC) and total polyphenols (TP) contents and antioxidant activity (AA)) of carrots during drying at different temperatures (from 40 to 90°C) have been experimentally evaluated and modeled. A diffusional model taking into account the solid shrinkage and both the external and internal water transfer resistances was used to accurately represent the water transfer in carrot during drying (average mean relative error (MRE) of 3.3 ± 0.6%). The effective moisture diffusivity was found to follow the Arrhenius relationship (Ea = 76.0 kJ/mol) and the mass transfer coefficient a linear dependence with air temperature. The Weibull model was used to satisfactorily simulate the degradation kinetics of the three quality attributes considered (average MRE of 2.8 ± 1.2% for TC content, 5.7 ± 1.0% for TP content, and 3.6 ± 1.8% for AA); these were the Ea of 52.7 kJ/mol for TC; 22.1 kJ/mol for TP; and 27.5 kJ/mol for AA kinetics. By using the proposed models, the estimated optimum drying temperature to best retain the total carotenoids content ranged between ca. 42–46°C; meanwhile, in order to maintain the TP content and the antioxidant activity at the highest levels, the drying needed to be carried out at temperatures of ca. 60–75°C. These results indicate that the TC retention is more influenced by the drying temperature, while the TP and AA retentions are more sensitive to drying time exposure. However, it was possible to establish a global optimum air temperature which ranged between 52.6 and 57.7°C, decreasing the TC, TP, and AA retentions by less than 2.2% from their respective optimal values.

Taking into Consideration the Sociocultural Dimension in the Drive for Change Through Quality: Application to the Moroccan Company

Although the principles of quality and excellence appear to be universal, their implementation is necessary local and depends on the culture specificities. In this paper, we present a systemic approach for culture that allows, through a set of cultural dimensions, to characterize national culture, enterprise culture, and quality culture. Comparison between existing culture and the quality culture lead to identifying the required levers and resistances to be taken into account to implement change on the basis of quality criteria. The cases we present, which deal with two Moroccan companies, show that the sociocultural dimension plays a major role in the implementation of the quality approach. The work conducted on these cases is dedicated to decision makers, heads of enterprises, and quality project leaders in order to assist them in conducting changes on the basis of quality in their enterprises.

Food safety: A guide to internet resources

This report provides a brief overview of several reliable Internet resources concerning food toxicology. Some helpful Internet resources have been identified on the basis of quality criteria, of their relevance and the languages availability. The report includes four topic areas, the first provides a brief description of international resources, the second focuses on European resources, the third provides a description of some national resources and the last is a short overview of some databanks available on web.

Psychotherapiestationen in den bayerischen Bezirkskrankenhäusern

In this paper we report about the situation of psychotherapeutic inpatient treatment in Bavarian state mental hospitals, based on data coming from surveys in those hospitals. 22 State mental hospitals in Bavaria have 1217 beds for acute psychotherapy, proofed on the basis of quality criteria. More than 50 per cent of all psychotherapy beds are located in those hospitals.