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Walker, Jon, Geralyn Annett, Karen O'Donnell, Christine C. Posey, Delia Roberts, Kevin Yanamura, Jan A. Nolta, and Suzanne Pontow. "California Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Program: Addressing The Diversity Of The National Registry Through Creative Partnerships With Cord Blood Banks and Provision Of High-Quality Cord Blood Units For Research." Blood 122, no. 21 (November 15, 2013): 5441. http://dx.doi.org/10.1182/blood.v122.21.5441.5441.
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Abstract California’s Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Program (UCBCP) is a unique, state-funded system designed to capture the diverse HLA profiles of its residents’ umbilical cord blood units (CBUs) for public banking and use in unrelated transplants, while providing a source of high quality cord blood units for qualified researchers. The legislation’s unifying directive to create a sustainable program to collect diverse California CBUs for banking and research guided the development of tools useful for the assessment of potential cord blood collection sites and partner cord blood banks. Here, we present the methodology utilized to develop the UCBCP network of collection sites and partner cord blood banks, and describe mechanisms for sustainability. The process of contract negotiations between the UCBCP, host hospital and partner cord blood bank (CBB) is preceded by identification and analysis of each party, with an emphasis on parameters that are directly related to the intent of the legislation. The Collection Site Assessment Tool evaluates hospitals based on, but not limited to the following criteria; birth rate, ethnic/racial diversity of patient population, proximity to partner cord blood bank, shipping logistics, shipping costs, preferred collection model, and space availability. Data are collected from the CA Dept. of Public Health and hospital staff. Our CBB Assessment Tool was developed as a scoring mechanism to evaluate proposals from cord blood banks wishing to be qualified to receive California’s CBUs. Parameters considered include CBB licensure by the FDA, collection model, capacity, experience and CBB financials. By tailoring negotiations and contracts based on results from the assessment tools, each partnership between collection site and cord blood bank is uniquely suited to the needs of each party and promotes the UCBCP mission, which ultimately serves the patients who receive the transplants. This approach requires effort, creativity and transparency up front as term lists are created and negotiated, and success is dependent on reaching a consensus between hospital administrators, Labor and Delivery staff, CBB officials and the UCBCP, prior to contract signing. The number of contracts uniting hospital, CBB and the UCBCP range from 1-3, depending on the requirements of each party. UCBCP sustainability issues are covered under contracts between the CBB and the UCBCP, such as disbursement of CBUs that do not meet public banking criteria to researchers or fees paid to the UCBCP upon retrieval of a UCBCP-funded CBU for transplant. Distribution of high-quality CBUs for research is an important aspect of the legislation that also supports the UCBCP sustainability funding plan and is non-negotiable, although the UCBCP does provide funding and support for these activities. Our research-grade CBUs are provided fresh and are not manipulated, with an average volume of 94 mL and an average total nucleated cell count of 8.7 x 108. Our standards for research-grade CBUs are high to encourage the use of cord blood stem and progenitor cells in basic and pre-clinical studies, which also ultimately serves the transplant patient community. The flexible model the UCBCP has developed to increase cord blood collections in California can serve as a template for other states and collection programs. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
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Fedorov, A. V., D. A. Zorin, and O. A. Ardasheva. "Genetic, biological and economic evaluation of sweet potato accessions in the collection of the Plant Introduction and Acclimatization Department, Udmurt FRC, UB RAS." Proceedings on applied botany, genetics and breeding 181, no. 4 (January 27, 2021): 29–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.30901/2227-8834-2020-4-29-36.
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An important area of crop development is the introduction of new vegetable plants, one of which is the sweet potato Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. The aim of our research was genetic, biological and economic assessment of sweet potato accessions held in the collection of the Plant Introduction and Acclimatization Dept., Udmurt Federal Research Center, Ural Branch of the RAS (UdmFRC UB RAS).Within this experiment, DNA polymorphism of 16 accessions of I. batatas was tested using ISSR markers. All accessions were found to represent different genotypes; the VM 17 accession obtained as a result of a bud mutation differed significantly from the original accession in its genotype.Evaluation of 16 accessions of sweet potato cultivars was carried out in a small-plot field experiment. The results of biological and economic assessment witnessed to the prospects of sweet potato cultivation within the territory of the Udmurt Republic for marketable tuber production. The productivity of the accessions was 140–2700 g of tubers per plant. According to their productivity, the accessions were divided into clusters: the low-productivity group (up to 500 g), with ‘Betty’, Fioletovy, ‘Beauregard’, ‘Covington’ and Bezhevy; medium-productivity group (500–1000 g), with ‘Jewel’, Fioletovy Sochi, Brazilsky, Afgansky, Vinnitsky rozovy, Lyubitelsky and ‘Bayou Bell’; and high-productivity group (more than 1000 g), with Pobeda 100, ВM 17, Druzhkovsky and Bely NBS. On the basis of the evaluation, 11 sweet potato accessions were recommended for cultivation in the Middle Urals: Afgansky, ‘Bayou Bell’, Bely NBS, ВM 17, Brazilsky, Druzhkovsky, Fioletovy Sochi, ‘Jewel’, Lyubitelsky, Pobeda 100, and Vinnitsky rozovy.
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Wang, Hsiu-Yu, Chechen Liao, and Cheng-Hsiung Kao. "A credit assessment mechanism for wireless telecommunication debt collection: an empirical study." Information Systems and e-Business Management 11, no. 3 (June 17, 2012): 357–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10257-012-0192-x.
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Ye, Hui, and Anthony Bellotti. "Modelling Recovery Rates for Non-Performing Loans." Risks 7, no. 1 (February 20, 2019): 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/risks7010019.
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Based on a rich dataset of recoveries donated by a debt collection business, recovery rates for non-performing loans taken from a single European country are modelled using linear regression, linear regression with Lasso, beta regression and inflated beta regression. We also propose a two-stage model: beta mixture model combined with a logistic regression model. The proposed model allowed us to model the multimodal distribution we found for these recovery rates. All models were built using loan characteristics, default data and collections data prior to purchase by the debt collection business. The intended use of the models was to estimate future recovery rates for improved risk assessment, capital requirement calculations and bad debt management. They were compared using a range of quantitative performance measures under K-fold cross validation. Among all the models, we found that the proposed two-stage beta mixture model performs best.
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Ignjatovic-Micic, Dragana, Danijela Ristic, Vojka Babic, Violeta Andjelkovic, Ksenija Markovic, and Jelena Vancetovic. "Genetic assessment of maize landraces from former Yugoslavia." Genetika 45, no. 2 (2013): 405–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/gensr1302405i.
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A collection of 2217 landraces from former Yugoslavia region is maintained at Maize Research Institute Zemun Polje gene bank. All local varieties from the former Yugoslavia are classified into 18 groups. These agroecological groups encompass early introduced flint types grown on small and isolated areas, later introduced dent types that spread on wide areas of crop production and types created through hybridization between these two kernel types. The objective of this research was to study population structure, genetic diversity and relationships of nine flint and nine dent accessions belonging to different agro-ecological groups using phenotypic and simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. The 18 analyzed landraces displayed great variation for most analyzed traits, but flint landraces were more diverse. Ten SSR probes revealed total of 56 and 62 alleles in flint and dent landraces, respectively. Eight specific alleles (i.e. alleles found only in one landrace or only within flint, i.e. dent landraces) were detected with five probes. One specific allele was found in flint and seven alleles in dent landraces. These differences in allele structure point to different origins and possibly different purposes of flint and dent genotypes. Both phenotypic and SSR analyses could distinguish most flint and dent landraces, but not agro-ecological groups. The results revealed a significant genetic heterogeneity indicating that the analyzed landraces could be valuable sources of genetic variability.
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Al-Mula Hamo, Dr Mohammed Saeed, Dr Khalid Khudhur Mulla Tohi, and Dr Mohammed Ahmed Jasim Alogaidi. "The difference between Chirp & Click stimulation in Diagnostic Auditory Brainstem Response in assessment of hearing among age group between 1-10 years Iraqi children." Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology 23, no. 05 (May 22, 2021): 433–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.51201/jusst/21/05167.
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Background: Aim: To compare the response of human auditory brain stem evoked by clicks stimuli and chirps. Patients and Methods: A study of cross-sectional design was chosen to evaluate the objective of the study. Children between 1-10 years were enrolled from the attendants of the Dept. of Surgery and Audiology, Al-Jamhoori Teaching Hospital, Ministry of Health /Nineveh health Directorate, and the outpatient clinics in al-alwiyah teaching hospital for children and done in the privet clinics of the researchers. The data collection extended over the period from 2019 January to 2020 August. A total number of 70 children involved in the study according to the parents’ complaints, full history taken and the clinical examination by otoscopy. The probable conductive problem excluded by using the Tympanometry. Moreover, free field test was done before chirp and click. Paired t-test was used for the statistical analysis. Results: The males represent (44.3%) and the females (55.7%). The mean age of children included was 49 months ± 27.7 SD. Wave V of the chirp shows lower latency means in all intensities in comparison with that of click stimuli. While waves I and III, show longer latency as the intensity go down, but the differences between chirp and click are insignificant. Wave V amplitudes getting lower values as the intensity decreasing in both chirp and click and become significantly higher than that of click. Wave I and III show decreasing amplitudes with the decreasing intensity in both chirp and click, with higher amplitudes in click in comparing with that of chirp, which are insignificant statistically down to below 70 dBnHL. Conclusions: The chirp stimuli are highly significant and more efficient from the click in the detection of hearing loss among the children regarding both latency and amplitude particularly at wave V.
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Nugroho, Sukmo Hadi, and Elisabeth Tanti Pudiastuti. "THE ASSESSMENT OF COMPANY PERFORMANCE USING BALANCE SCORECARD ANALYSIS." JOURNAL ASRO 11, no. 04 (November 19, 2020): 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.37875/asro.v11i04.353.
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Currently, the performance analysis of a company is the most needed thing in achieving the vision and mission of the organization. The purpose of this study is to determine the company's performance in terms of financial and non-financial performance using the Balanced Score Card approach through four perspectives, namely: (1) finance, (2) customers, (3) internal business, and (4) growth and learning. . The data collection method was done by qualitative and quantitative. The results of this study note that the performance of PT. Contractor Company Tbk, Tbk has been very good. From a financial perspective, it can be seen that the company's ability to guarantee short-term and long-term debt is quite good and the company's ability to get a good profit, as seen from the value of the Net profit margin. From the customer perspective, the results of the customer satisfaction survey are quite good. The level of employee satisfaction is quite good. As for the internal business, the effectiveness of the use of operating expenses was successfully realized by the company.
Keywords: Company Performance, Balance Score Card
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Kovalenko, Dmytro, Olga Afanasieva, Nani Zabuta, Tetiana Boiko, and Rosen Rosenov Baltov. "Model of Assessing the Overdue Debts in a Commercial Bank Using Neuro-Fuzzy Technologies." Journal of Risk and Financial Management 14, no. 5 (May 10, 2021): 216. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jrfm14050216.
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This article considers the problems of overdue credit debt and the creation of effective methods to manage problem debts in banks. The purpose of this paper is to study the problem of overdue credit debt and create effective methods to manage problem debts in financial institutions. Based on a combination of tools of fuzzy logic theory and artificial neural networks, an economic-mathematical model of collection scoring was built. Kohonen self-organizing maps were used to set the parameters of membership functions in the process of fuzzification of quantitative variables of the built model. Data were taken from the official websites of four Bulgarian banks for 2015–2019. The volume of the prepared sample amounted to 1000 credit agreements with active overdue payments. The practical value of the built model of collection scoring for the recovery of overdue debt lies in the possibility to make recommendations for work with each segment of the portfolio of overdue loans in accordance with the calculated level of credit risk. The introduction of credit risk assessment models based on neuro-fuzzy technologies in the work of financial institutions will have a positive impact on the financial results of lending activities of banks.
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Karel, Zeman, and Hron Jan. "The agricultural sector has the most efficient management of state receivables in the Czech Republic." Agricultural Economics (Zemědělská ekonomika) 64, No. 2 (February 21, 2018): 61–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/257/2016-agricecon.
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The article’s objective, which is to identify the causes of the very poor level of management of the administration of these state assets, to present the possibilities of a long-tested experimental model at the Land Fund of the Czech Republic, and to draw attention to this model’s potential in its possible implementation in administration of the entire management complex of these state assets in the Czech Republic. The authors first dealt with the theoretical aspects of the given issue, and then prepared an analysis of the original debt collection management “system”. This is logically followed by an analysis of the experimental model’s efficiency, rounded off with its conclusions. The final chapter contains the results of the research aimed at the current level of knowledge of the examined issue in compressed form, further the outcomes of the research concerned with original unsystematic debt collection management, also results of the implementation of the experimental model, and the assessment of the significance belonging to the results of implementing the experimental model for the entire national economy of the Czech Republic.
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Papadimas, C. D., N. Hatzianastassiou, N. Mihalopoulos, M. Kanakidou, B. D. Katsoulis, and I. Vardavas. "Assessment of the MODIS Collections C005 and C004 aerosol optical depth products over the Mediterranean basin." Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics 9, no. 9 (May 7, 2009): 2987–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/acp-9-2987-2009.
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Abstract. The second generation Collection 005 (C005) MODIS operational algorithm for retrieval of aerosol properties was evaluated and validated for the greater Mediterranean basin (29.5° N–46.5° N and 10.5° W–38.5° E), a region with an atmosphere under siege by air pollution and diminishing water resources that are exacerbated by high aerosol loads and climatic change. The present study aims to quantify the differences between the C005 and the previous (C004) MODIS collections, and re-assess the results of previous studies that have been performed for the region using MODIS C004 aerosol optical depth (AOD) products. Daily data of AOD from EOS-Terra covering the 6-year period 2000–2006 were taken from both C005 and C004 Level-3 datasets, and were inter-compared and validated against ground-based measurements from 29 AERONET stations. The C005 data were found to significantly better agree with the AERONET data than those of C004. The correlation coefficient between MODIS and AERONET was found to increase from 0.66 to 0.76 and the slope of linear regression MODIS/AERONET from 0.79 to 0.85. The MODIS C005 data still overestimate/underestimate the AERONET AOD values smaller/larger than 0.25, but to a much smaller extent than C004 data. The better agreement of C005 with AERONET data arises from the generally lower C005 values, with regional mean AOD values equal to 0.27 and 0.22 for C004 and C005, respectively. This decrease, however, is not uniform over the region and involves a significant decrease over land and a small increase over the ocean for AOD values greater than 0.1 (opposite changes were found under aerosol-clean conditions). Both data sets indicate a decrease in the regional mean AOD over the period 2000–2006, equal to 20% based on C005 and 17% based on C004 datasets, though the intra-annual and inter-annual variation did not change significantly, thus indicating a systematic correction to C004 values.
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Papadimas, C. D., N. Hatzianastassiou, N. Mihalopoulos, M. Kanakidou, B. D. Katsoulis, and I. Vardavas. "Assessment of the MODIS Collections C005 and C004 aerosol optical depth products over the Mediterranean basin." Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics Discussions 8, no. 4 (September 9, 2008): 16891–916. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/acpd-8-16891-2008.
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Abstract. The second generation Collection 005 (C005) MODIS operational algorithm for retrieval of aerosol properties was evaluated and validated for the greater Mediterranean basin (29.5° N–46.5° N and 10.5° W–38.5° E), a region with an atmosphere under siege by air pollution and diminishing water resources that are exacerbated by high aerosol loads and climatic change. The present study aims to quantify the differences between the C005 and the previous (C004) MODIS collections, and re-assess the results of previous studies that have been performed for the region using MODIS C004 aerosol optical depth (AOD) products. Daily data of AOD from EOS-Terra covering the 6-year period 2000–2006 were taken from both C005 and C004 Level-3 datasets, and were inter-compared and validated against ground-based measurements from 29 AERONET stations. The C005 data were found to significantly better agree with the AERONET data than those of C004. The correlation coefficient between MODIS and AERONET was found to increase from 0.66 to 0.76 and the slope of linear regression MODIS/AERONET from 0.79 to 0.85. The MODIS C005 data still overestimate/underestimate the AERONET AOD values smaller/larger than 0.25, but to a much smaller extent than C004 data. The better agreement of C005 with AERONET data arises from the generally lower C005 values, with regional mean AOD values equal to 0.27 and 0.22 for C004 and C005, respectively. This decrease, however, is not uniform over the region and involves a significant decrease over land and a small increase over the ocean for AOD values greater than 0.1 (opposite changes were found under aerosol-clean conditions). Both data sets indicate a decrease in the regional mean AOD over the period 2000–2006, equal to 20% based on C005 and 17% based on C004 datasets, though the intra-annual and inter-annual variation did not change significantly, thus indicating a systematic correction to C004 values.
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Shсharbatsiuk, Sviatlana, Pelageya Papkovskaya, and Kateryna Pylypenko. "The Counterparty Assessment Mechanism in the Receivables Management System of Agricultural Organizations in the Republic of Belarus and the Ukraine." Zeszyty Naukowe SGGW w Warszawie - Problemy Rolnictwa Światowego 20(35), no. 2 (September 10, 2020): 37–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.22630/prs.2020.20.2.11.
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The article investigates issues regarding settlements between business counterparts in the Republic of Belarus, including those between Ukrainian and Belarusian enterprises. The presence of bad debts is identified as a key issue, leading to overdue and unrealistic debt collection accounting that burdens a company's balance sheet, resulting in a loss of financial stability of the creditor enterprise. Monitoring of business counterparts helps minimize this risk. Therefore, a mechanism has been developed to collect information about a counterparty and create a credit dossier. There is a proposal to monitor a counterparty's solvency based on criteria that has been specifically established for an industry. The proposed mechanism will help control unjustified growth in the receivables of agricultural organizations in The Republic of Belarus and the Ukraine in hopes of keeping funds in circulation, and reducing the risk of companies losing their own financial stability due to overly loyal credit policies.
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Kartika, Widya, Ester Hasiholan Lumban Gaol, and Sri Damayanti Br Pandiangan. "Pengaruh deviden, hutang, harga saham terhadap profitabilitas pada perusahaan jasa subsektor transportasi." Jurnal Paradigma Ekonomika 16, no. 1 (February 14, 2021): 29–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.22437/jpe.v16i1.12074.
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The purpose of the study being studied is to examine the impact of dividends, debt, share prices on profitability in the transportation sub-sector services on the IDX. The data collection method in this research is the sampling technique. The total specimens in the studied study were 6 specimens. The assessment technique used is the multiple linear regression techniques with multiple values. This study describes that dividend payments have a partial impact on profitability, as evidenced by the t value of 2.639> 2.055 and has a sig value of 0.014 <0.05. Deb to equity ratio has no impact on profitability, this can be seen from the t-count of -1,132 <2,055 and has a sig value of 0.268> 0.05. The share price has an impact on profitability, as evidenced by the t-count of -2.163 <2.055 and a significant value of 0.040 <0.05. The R2 test of 0.181 explains the weak relationship between the variable dividend payout ratio, debt to equity ratio, and share price on the profitability of 18.1%, and the remaining 81.9% is influenced by other factors. Keywords: Dividends, Debt, Share price, Profitability.
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DVORNYK, Inna. "The methodological aspects of assessment of solvency and liquidity of agricultural enterprises." Economics. Finances. Law, no. 3 (March 20, 2020): 27–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.37634/efp.2020.3.6.
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In modern conditions, the search for opportunities to strengthen the financial position and increase financial stability becomes a priority task of business entities, which is solved by means of a comprehensive systematic analysis of the enterprise. The purpose of the paper is to analyze the existing methodological approaches to assess the liquidity and solvency of an agricultural enterprise and to determine the directions of their improvement. Solvency is the presence in the enterprise of funds for repayment by them in due time and in full of their debt obligations arising from credit and other transactions of a monetary nature. Liquidity is a way to maintain solvency. Liquidity of an enterprise includes the concepts of liquidity and balance sheet liquidity. The article summarizes the classification of assets and liabilities of the balance sheet and defines the conditions of its absolute liquidity. The method of estimation of solvency and liquidity indicators is presented. The main factors, that influence the on the level of solvency of an agricultural enterprise, are summarized: nature of the enterprise activity, stock status, terms of settlements with debtors, state of accounts receivable. Areas of increase of solvency are distinguished: ensuring balance of assets and liabilities, increase of sales volumes and reduction of expenses, coordination of plans of production and sale, ensuring of uninterrupted work of the enterprise, attraction of long-term loans for financing of capital expenses, rational management of available financial resources, including determination of optimal volumes of production stocks control over the shipment of products, compilation of receivables, management of receivables, the collection of receivables in the next period, the use of modern forms of refinancing.
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Sari, Ita Purnama, Husnah Husnah, and Vitayanti Fattah. "ANALISIS KINERJA KEUANGAN PT. PLN (PERSERO) INDONESIA PERIODE 2011-2015." Jurnal Ilmu Manajemen Universitas Tadulako (JIMUT) 2, no. 1 (January 31, 2016): 79–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.22487/jimut.v2i1.43.
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The purpose of the research is to analyze the financial performance and financial health of PT. PLN (Persero) Indonesia in 2011- 2015 based on the Decree of the Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises No: KEP-100/MBU/2002 on company’s health assessment on eight indicators: ROE, ROI, Current Ratio, Cash Ratio, Collection Period, Inventories, Total Assets Turn Over, and Total Ratio of Own Capital to Total Assets and Trend Analysis. The result shows that the financial performance of the liquidity ratio indicates that the company has not fully settled its current debt by using cash and guarantee the current debt with current assets. Profitability ratio shows the company's financial performance has not fully generate profit by using its own capital and company assets. Leverage ratio shows that the company is able to finance the assets with its own capital and at the ratio of activity indicates that the company has been optimal in using the receivables and inventory to generate revenue but the total rotation of assets not yet optimal used to generate income. Therefore, the health assessment on the financial aspects of PT. PLN (Persero) Indonesia in the period of 2011-2015is predicated less healthy. Tujuan penelitian yakni menganalisis kinerja keuangan dan tingkat kesehatan keuangan PT. PLN (persero) Indonesia tahun 2011-015 berdasarkan Keputusan Menteri BUMN No: KEP- 100/MBU/2002 tentang penilaian kesehatan dengan menggunakan delapan indikator yaitu ROE, ROI, Current Ratio, Cash Ratio, Collection Period, Perputaran Persediaan, Total Asset Turn Over, dan Rasio Total Modal Sendiri terhadap Total Aktiva dan Analisis Trend. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kinerja keuangan dari rasio likuiditas menunjukkan belum sepenuhnya perusahaan melunasi utang lancarnya dengan menggunakan kas dan menjamin utang lancar dengan aset lancar yang dimiliki.Rasio profitabilitas menunjukkan kinerja keuangan perusahaan belum sepenuhnya menghasilkan laba dengan mengunakan modal sendiri dan aktiva perusahaan. Pada rasio leverage menunjukkan bahwa perusahaan mampu membiayai aset dengan modal sendiri dan pada rasio aktivitas menunjukkan bahwa perusahaan sudah optimal dalam menggunakan piutang dan persediaan untuk menghasilkan pendapatan namun pada perputaran total aset belum optimal digunakan untuk menghasilkan pendapatan. Oleh karena itu, untuk penilaian kesehatan pada aspek keuangan PT. PLN (persero) Indonesia periode 2011-2015 mendapatkan predikat kurang sehat.
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Ruiz-Arias, J. A., J. Dudhia, C. A. Gueymard, and D. Pozo-Vázquez. "Assessment of the Level-3 MODIS daily aerosol optical depth in the context of surface solar radiation and numerical weather modeling." Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics Discussions 12, no. 9 (September 7, 2012): 23219–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/acpd-12-23219-2012.
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Abstract. The Level-3 MODIS aerosol optical depth (AOD) product offers interesting features for surface solar radiation and numerical weather modeling applications. Remarkably, the Collection 5.1 dataset extends over more than a decade, and provides daily values of AOD over a global regular grid of 1°×1° spatial resolution. However, most of the validation efforts so far have focused on Level-2 products (10-km, at original resolution) and only rarely on Level-3 (at aggregated spatial resolution of 1°×1°). In this contribution, we compare the Level-3 Collection 5.1 MODIS AOD dataset available since 2000 against observed daily AOD values at 550 nm from more than 500 AERONET ground stations around the globe. One aim of this study is to check the advisability of this MODIS dataset for surface shortwave solar radiation calculations using numerical weather models. Overall, the mean error of the dataset is 0.03 (17%, relative to the mean ground-observed AOD), with a root mean square error of 0.14 (73%, relative to the same), albeit these values are found highly dependent on geographical region. For AOD values below about 0.3 the expected error is found very similar to that of the Level-2 product. However, for larger AOD values, higher errors are found. Consequently, we propose new functions for the expected error of the Level-3 AOD, as well as for both its mean error and its standard deviation. Additionally, we investigate the role of pixel count vis-à-vis the reliability of the AOD estimates. Our results show that a higher pixel count does not necessarily turn into a more reliable AOD estimate. Therefore, we recommend to verify this assumption in the dataset at hand if the pixel count is meant to be used. We also explore to what extent the spatial aggregation from Level-2 to Level-3 influences the total uncertainty in the Level-3 AOD. In particular, we found that, roughly, half of the error might be attributable to Level-3 AOD sub-pixel variability. Finally, we use a~radiative transfer model to investigate how the Level-3 AOD uncertainty propagates into the calculated direct normal (DNI) and global horizontal (GHI) irradiances. Overall, results indicate that, for Level-3 AODs smaller than 0.5, the induced uncertainty in DNI due to the AOD uncertainty alone is below 15% on average, and below 5% for GHI (for a solar zenith angle of 30°. However, the uncertainty in AOD is highly spatially variable, and so is that in irradiance.
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Zabulonov, Yu, O. Arkhipenko, and V. Ryzhov. "ON ASSESSMENT OF INFLUENCE OF THE DEPTH OF IMMERSION OF THE EXHAUST PIPE INTO THE CYCLONE BODY ON THE EFFICIENCY OF ASH COLLECTION AND HYDRAULIC RESISTANCE." Collected scientific papers Institute of environmental geochemistry 28 (2018): 7–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.15407/znp2018.28.005.
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Hoteit, Maha, Youssef Al-Atat, Hussein Joumaa, Suheir El Ghali, Rania Mansour, Reem Mhanna, Fatima Sayyed-Ahmad, Pascale Salameh, and Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh. "Exploring the Impact of Crises on Food Security in Lebanon: Results from a National Cross-Sectional Study." Sustainability 13, no. 16 (August 5, 2021): 8753. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13168753.
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This study aims to explore the prevalence and correlates of food insecurity among Lebanese households since the ordeals of COVID-19, economic crisis, and Beirut port explosions. At the core of the study, a mobile application entitled Nutrition Assessment System (NAS) that simplified the data collection was used as toolkit and a technical test was carried out in all Lebanese governorates between November 2020 and March 2021. Findings show that food insecurity is an immediate problem for households in Beirut and in many governorates in Lebanon. Nine in every 16 households ate less than 2 meals per day and more than 70% of them skipped their meals to spare food. Even though half the population studied had a low food consumption score, 82.4% of the people were not relying on livelihood coping strategies. However, more than three out of ten of these households relied on at least three food-based coping strategies. In addition, as for the livelihoods, this assessment found that most Lebanese households reported a drop in income along with an expansion in debt incurrence in the last 24 months to be able to buy food. Improving food security in Lebanon requires effort not only on the part of the government, but through regional and international actions.
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Boubacar, Soumana, Mark Pelling, Alejandro Barcena, and Raphaëlla Montandon. "The erosive effects of small disasters on household absorptive capacity in Niamey: a nested HEA approach." Environment and Urbanization 29, no. 1 (February 1, 2017): 33–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0956247816685515.
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The Household Economy Approach (HEA) is a tool routinely used to monitor household-level vulnerability to food security shocks in rural sub-Saharan Africa. Efforts are now focused on applying the HEA in urban contexts. Previous work has shown specific limitations to this method when applied to cities, where livelihoods are diverse, social capital is especially important for managing shocks, and multiple hazards interact. The paper proposes a household resilience assessment tool that incorporates elements of the HEA to provide potential for a joined-up rural–urban output, but that includes additional data and specific analytical approaches in recognition of urban contexts. The tool is piloted in Niamey, Niger. The experience showed collection of the required data to be challenging. Results identified low levels of resilience amongst flood-exposed households associated with inequalities in social capital ties and variable access to food and security post-flood. Responding to loss, households expended savings and took on debt. This has implications for focused resilience building and flood response planning.
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Ruiz-Arias, J. A., J. Dudhia, C. A. Gueymard, and D. Pozo-Vázquez. "Assessment of the Level-3 MODIS daily aerosol optical depth in the context of surface solar radiation and numerical weather modeling." Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics 13, no. 2 (January 18, 2013): 675–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/acp-13-675-2013.
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Abstract. The daily Level-3 MODIS aerosol optical depth (AOD) product is a global daily spatial aggregation of the Level-2 MODIS AOD (10-km spatial resolution) into a regular grid with a resolution of 1° × 1°. It offers interesting characteristics for surface solar radiation and numerical weather modeling applications. However, most of the validation efforts so far have focused on Level-2 products and only rarely on Level 3. In this contribution, we compare the Level-3 Collection 5.1 MODIS AOD dataset from the Terra satellite available since 2000 against observed daily AOD values at 550 nm from more than 500 AERONET ground stations around the globe. Overall, the mean error of the dataset is 0.03 (17%, relative to the mean ground-observed AOD), with a root mean square error of 0.14 (73%, relative to the same), but these errors are also found highly dependent on geographical region. We propose new functions for the expected error of the Level-3 AOD, as well as for both its mean error and its standard deviation. Additionally, we investigate the role of pixel count vis-à-vis the reliability of the AOD estimates, and also explore to what extent the spatial aggregation from Level 2 to Level 3 influences the total uncertainty in the Level-3 AOD. Finally, we use a radiative transfer model to investigate how the Level-3 AOD uncertainty propagates into the calculated direct normal and global horizontal irradiances.
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Huang, Feng, Yude Zhang, Danrong Zhang, and Xi Chen. "Environmental Groundwater Depth for Groundwater-Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystems in Arid/Semiarid Regions: A Review." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 5 (March 3, 2019): 763. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16050763.
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Groundwater in arid/semiarid regions plays crucial roles in providing drinking water supply, supporting irrigated agriculture, and sustaining important native terrestrial ecosystems. Groundwater depth controls water availability to vegetation and is essential for conserving groundwater-dependent terrestrial ecosystems. Environmental groundwater depth can be defined as a mean depth or a range of depths, satisfying the growth of natural vegetation that is not under stress, either due to lack of water or anoxia or soil salinization. Five methodologies have been reported to estimate environmental groundwater depth: the direct ones rely on response functions that relate vegetation condition, e.g., physiological parameters, appearance frequency, community structure, and remotely sensed physical indexes, to changes in groundwater depth; the indirect one estimates environmental groundwater depth based on the threshold of soil moisture content. To fill a knowledge gap of unique recognized methodology, a conceptual framework was proposed, which involves initial estimation (data collection, response assessment, and estimation) and feedback adjustment (implementation and modification). A key component of the framework is to quantify the linkage between ecological conditions and geohydrological features. This review may provide references for groundwater resources management, ecological conservation, and sustainable development in arid/semiarid regions.
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Bhasin, Vinny, Swati J. Pustake, Viprat Joshi, Anil Tiwari, Meenakshi Bhasin, and Ramandeep S. Punia. "Assessment of Changes in Nickel and Chromium Levels in the Gingival Crevicular Fluid during Fixed Orthodontic Treatment." Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 18, no. 8 (2017): 675–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2105.
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ABSTRACT Background Various components of appliances used in fixed orthodontic treatment are fabricated from materials that are highly resistant in nature and have high strength and biocompatibility. Corrosion of materials occurs inside the oral cavity due to numerous environmental or oral factors that act on them. These factors include temperature, pH variation, salivary conditions, mechanical loads, microbiological and enzymatic activity, and various food components. Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) is the material obtained from the gingival sulcus and might act as a potential source for various biomarkers in the orthodontic setup because inflammatory-induced response is directly related to orthodontic forces in GCF. In the light of above-mentioned data, we planned this study to assess and evaluate the changes occurring in nickel and chromium levels in the GCF during fixed orthodontic treatment. Materials and methods This study included assessment of 30 patients who underwent fixed orthodontic treatment. Three samples were taken from the GCF of the patients giving a total of 90 samples. The samples were collected at the following time intervals: At baseline (pretreatment time), 1 month after the start of orthodontic treatment, and at 6 months after the commencement of orthodontic treatment. Cellulose strips were used for isolation of the tooth region. For GCF collection, a standardized cellulose acetate absorbent strip was used. Placement of the strips was done in the sulcus for 60 seconds for the collection of the samples. Refrigeration of the specimen bottles was done for a minimum of 7 days and was then sent to a laboratory where specimens were transferred for atomic absorption spectrophotometry. All the results were analyzed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software. Results At 1 month, the mean value of nickel and chromium in GCF was found to be 4.5 and 4.9 μg/gm of GCF respectively. While comparing the mean nickel levels between 1 and 6 months and between baseline and 6 months, significant results were obtained. Significant results were also obtained while comparing the mean values of chromium in GCF between baseline and 6 months and between 1 and 6 months. Gingival health index of the patients was found to be associated with increased inflammation with the progression of time of orthodontic treatment. Conclusion Levels of nickel and chromium might show considerable elevation in the GCF with time along with an increase in the severity of inflammation in the gingival health in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment. Clinical significance Regular oral prophylaxis of the patients undergoing orthodontic treatment should be done to avoid toxicities caused by the release of nickel and chromium and for maintenance of good oral hygiene and oral health. How to cite this article Bhasin V, Pustake SJ, Joshi V, Tiwari A, Bhasin M, Punia RS. Assessment of Changes in Nickel and Chromium Levels in the Gingival Crevicular Fluid during Fixed Orthodontic Treatment. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(8):675-678.
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Gabbay, Mark B., Adele Ring, Richard Byng, Pippa Anderson, Rod S. Taylor, Caryn Matthews, Tirril Harris, et al. "Debt Counselling for Depression in Primary Care: an adaptive randomised controlled pilot trial (DeCoDer study)." Health Technology Assessment 21, no. 35 (June 2017): 1–164. http://dx.doi.org/10.3310/hta21350.
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BackgroundDepression and debt are common in the UK. Debt Counselling for Depression in Primary Care: an adaptive randomised controlled pilot trial (DeCoDer) aimed to assess the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the addition of a primary care debt counselling advice service to usual care for patients with depression and debt. However, the study was terminated early during the internal pilot trial phase because of recruitment delays. This report describes the rationale, methods and findings of the pilot study, and implications for future research.ObjectivesThe overarching aim of the internal pilot was to identify and resolve problems, thereby assessing the feasibility of the main trial. The specific objectives were to confirm methods for practice recruitment and the ability to recruit patients via the proposed approaches; to determine the acceptability of the study interventions and outcome measures; to assess contamination; to confirm the randomisation method for main trial and the level of participant attrition; and to check the robustness of data collection systems.DesignAn adaptive, parallel, two-group multicentre randomised controlled pilot trial with a nested mixed-methods process and economic evaluation. Both individual- and cluster (general practice)-level were was used in the pilot phase to assign participants to intervention or control groups.SettingGeneral practices in England and Wales.ParticipantsIndividuals were included who were aged ≥ 18 years, scored ≥ 14 on the Beck Depression Inventory II and self-identified as having debt worries. The main exclusion criteria were being actively suicidal or psychotic and/or severely depressed and unresponsive to treatment; having a severe addiction to alcohol/illicit drugs; being unable/unwilling to give written informed consent; currently participating in other research including follow-up phases; having received Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) debt advice in the past year; and not wanting debt advice via a general practice.InterventionsThe participants in the intervention group were given debt advice provided by the CAB and shared biopsychosocial assessment, in addition to treatment as usual (TAU) and two debt advice leaflets. The participants in the control group were given advice leaflets provided by the general practitioner and TAU only.Main outcome measures(1) Outcomes of the pilot trial – the proportion of eligible patients who consented, the number of participants recruited compared with target, assessment of contamination, and assessment of patient satisfaction with intervention and outcome measures. (2) Participant outcomes – primary – Beck Depression Inventory II; secondary – psychological well-being, health and social care utilisation, service satisfaction, substance misuse, record of priority/non-priority debts, life events and difficulties, and explanatory measures. Outcomes were assessed at baseline (pre-randomisation) and at 4 months post randomisation. Other data sources – qualitative interviews were conducted with participants, clinicians and CAB advisors.ResultsOf the 238 expressions of interest screened, 61 participants (26%) were recruited and randomised (32 in the intervention group and 29 in the control group). All participants provided baseline outcomes and 52 provided the primary outcome at 4 months’ follow-up (14.7% dropout). Seventeen participants allocated to the intervention saw a CAB advisor. Descriptive statistics are reported for participants with complete outcomes at baseline and 4 months’ follow-up. Our qualitative findings suggest that the relationship between debt and depression is complex, and the impact of each on the other is compounded by other psychological, social and contextual influences.ConclusionsAs a result of low recruitment, this trial was terminated at the internal pilot phase and was too small for inferential statistical analysis. We recommend ways to reduce this risk when conducting complex trials among vulnerable populations recruited in community settings. These cover trial design, the design and delivery of interventions, recruitment strategies and support for sites.Trial registrationCurrent Controlled Trials ISRCTN79705874.FundingThis project was funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment programme and will be published in full inHealth Technology Assessment; Vol. 21, No. 35. See the NIHR Journals Library website for further project information. Mark Gabbay and Adele Ring are part-funded by NIHR Collaborations for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC) North West Coast and Richard Byng and Rod S Taylor, Vashti Berry and Elizabeth Shaw part-funded by NIHR CLAHRC South West Peninsula.
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Sultana, Nihar, Md Anower Hussain Mian, and Md Golam Rubby. "Risk and Exposure of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dental Surgeons Working in Dhaka City." Update Dental College Journal 9, no. 1 (April 27, 2019): 3–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/updcj.v9i1.41199.
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Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most important occupational health problems particularly in dental professionals. Dentists are among the workers who are more often susceptible to this disorder, as because their work includes risk factors that may lead to this disorder. The study aims to determine the prevalence of MSDs among dental surgeons , also the risk and exposure of this disorder by assessing job postures and the correlation between them.
Methods : This cross sectional study was conducted among purposively selected 86 dental surgeons working in eight different tertiary level public and private hospitals in Dhaka city. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection, where Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire(NMQ) used which records the prevalence of MSDs in terms of musculoskeletal symptoms and to assess the risk and exposure of MSDs, Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) score sheet, Quick Exposure Check (QEC) have been used respectively by 10- 15 minutes observing each study subject during different dental operating procedures. After data collection analysis of data was performed by using SPSS software (Version 22).
Results : More than 63 % and 47 % of the participants reported pain and discomfort in at least one body region in the last 12 months and the last 7 days respectively. The major affected part was neck, followed by lower back, shoulders and hands / wrists. In different field of specialization among the study subjects musculoskeletal symptoms were highest in oral and maxillofacial surgeons followed by general practitioners, orthodontists, endodontists, prosthodontists. The exposure assessment (QEC) showed that a small percentage (22.1%) have acceptable exposure, where 30.2%, 47.7% had medium exposure and high exposure respectively. Whereas the risk assessment (REBA) showed that 59.3% of the participants were in medium risk group that necessitates further investigation and needs to implement change. Pearson’s correlation test indicated that there is a strong positive correlation between the current exposure and the risk (r = 0.832) and the relationship between exposure and risk of MSDs was found to be highly significant as p < 0.01. Highly significant association found between risk level according to REBA score and the exposure level according to QEC score with MSDs ( as p value < .01).
Conclusion: This study concludes that high prevalence of MSDs and high risk levels as well as exposure levels according to REBA and QEC, suggest inappropriate and incorrect ergonomic postural habits existing among the dental surgeons which necessitates further investigation and attention on this issue to combat with this disorder among dental professionals.
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Goel, Pallavi, Kiran Kulkarni, N. Rashmi, Vineet Galhotra, Jagadish P. Rajguru, and Satyendra K. Jha. "Assessment of C-reactive Proteins, Cytokines, and Plasma Protein Levels in Hypertensive Patients with Apical Periodontitis." Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 18, no. 6 (2017): 516–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2076.
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ABSTRACT Introduction Chronic apical periodontitis (CAP) manifests mostly as periapical radiolucency. Various inflammatory mediators play a significant role in the pathogenesis of apical periodontitis. In acute inflammatory conditions, C-reactive proteins (CRP) and fibrinogen show a rise in their concentrations. In chronic diseases with high inflammatory components, an increased prevalence of hypertension has been observed. Hence, we assessed the association of CAP and plasma levels of various inflammatory markers (CRP, interleukin 6 [IL-6], and fibrinogen) in severely hypertensive patients. Materials and methods This study was conducted in the conservative wing of the institute and included assessment of 250 hypertensive patients with apical periodontitis. With the help of periapical radiographs and clinical examination, the assessment of following parameters was done: Amount of teeth present, visible plaque index, periodontal pocket probing depth, clinical attachment level, bleeding on probing, presence/absence of carious lesions, which included assessment of caries in crown portion, in the root portion, and residual tooth roots (RR), presence of CAP from each patient; 8 mm of venous blood was collected in the morning for the assessment of plasma levels of IL-6, CRP, and fibrinogen levels. Immediate collection and processing of the samples were done in the hospital laboratory. All the results were analyzed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software. Results Out of 250, 155 patients were females. Mean plasma levels of CRP observed in our study were 0.8 mg/dL. Mean plasma levels of IL-6 and fibrinogen were found to be 3.3 and 337.1 mg/dL respectively. A significant correlation was observed while comparing mean body mass index (BMI), RR, and CAP in hypertensive patients. While comparing the mean plasma IL-6 levels, mean BMI, and CAP in the patients, significant results were obtained. Significant correlation was observed while comparing the mean BMI and CAP in hypertensive patients. Conclusion Systemic levels of CRP, IL-6, and fibrinogen levels are influenced by the presence of CAP in hypertensive patients. Clinical significance In hypertensive patients, CAP alters the systemic levels of various inflammatory markers. How to cite this article Rashmi N, Galhotra V, Goel P, Rajguru JP, Jha SK, Kulkarni K. Assessment of C-reactive Proteins, Cytokines, and Plasma Protein Levels in Hypertensive Patients with Apical Periodontitis. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(6):516-521.
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Pandey, Vinisha, Isha Choudhary, Vipin Kumar, Prashant Tripathi, Abhinav Misra, and Hiroj Bagde. "Assessment of Correlation between Clinical Parameters and Pulp Canal Pathogens in Endodontic Pathologies: A Microbiological Study." Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 17, no. 8 (2016): 654–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1907.
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ABSTRACT Introduction Success and failure of root canal therapy is largely dependent on the clinician and the patient. Once the tooth is restored into its functional and esthetic place, the root canal therapy is considered to be complete. It is a well-known fact that root canal space acts as a rich reservoir for microorganisms. Past studies show that root canal harbors an array of different microorganisms. Streptococcus mitis and Enterococcus faecalis have been found to be the most prevalent microorganisms isolated from the infected pulp canal space. Hence, we evaluated the association of endodontic signs and symptoms with root canal pathogens. Materials and methods A total of 120 patients were selected for the study and divided broadly into two groups: Group I containing patients with primary infection and group II containing patients in which retreatment was required. Both groups contained 60 patients each. Clinical parameters recorded for the study are pain, tenderness on percussion, swelling, periapical radiolucency on radiographic analysis, caries, sinus formation, and tooth mobility. After assessment, opening, and initial filing, sterile paper points were inserted into the root canal space for collection of microbiological sample, which was further send to laboratory for cultural analysis. All the results were analyzed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. Student's t-test and Fisher's exact test were used to evaluate the level of significance. Results While comparing the mean age of the patients in the two groups, no significant association was seen. Statistically significant results were obtained while comparing the association between pain and S. mitis. Positive correlation was seen on comparing the association between tenderness on percussion and E. faecalis. Also, a positive association was seen between periapical radiolucency and S. mitis. Conclusion Strong positive correlation exists between S. mitis and E. faecalis and endodontic signs and symptoms. Clinical significance Sound knowledge regarding the association of microbes of root canal and specific endodontic signs and symptoms could help therapeutic management of root canal infections effectively. How to cite this article Pandey V, Choudhary I, Kumar V, Tripathi P, Misra A, Bagde H. Assessment of Correlation between Clinical Parameters and Pulp Canal Pathogens in Endodontic Pathologies: A Microbiological Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016;17(8):654-658.
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Perrault, Anna H., and Jeannie Dixon. "Collection Assessment." Community & Junior College Libraries 14, no. 1 (January 2007): 7–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j107v14n01_03.
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Carinci, Fabrizio, Luigi Uccioli, Massimo Massi Benedetti, and Nicolaas Sieds Klazinga. "An in-depth assessment of diabetes-related lower extremity amputation rates 2000–2013 delivered by twenty-one countries for the data collection 2015 of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)." Acta Diabetologica 57, no. 3 (October 11, 2019): 347–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00592-019-01423-5.
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Shankaran, Veena, Joseph M. Unger, Amy K. Darke, Jennifer Marie Suga, James Lloyd Wade, Peter Kourlas, Sreenivasa R. Chandana, et al. "Design and accrual of S1417CD: Development of a prospective financial impact assessment tool in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)." Journal of Clinical Oncology 37, no. 15_suppl (May 20, 2019): TPS6652. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jco.2019.37.15_suppl.tps6652.
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TPS6652 Background: Few studies have assessed the financial impact of cancer diagnosis (dx) in diverse patients (pts) and caregivers (cgs) using objective and standard financial measures. S1417CD, led by the SWOG Cancer Research Network, is the first prospective cohort study assessing financial outcomes to be conducted in the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). We present our experience with design and accrual. Methods: Pts age ≥ 18 within 120 days of mCRC dx were considered eligible and asked to identify a caregiver (cg) who could participate concurrently. The primary endpoint is incidence of treatment-related financial hardship, defined as ≥ 1 of the following: debt accrual, selling/refinancing home, ≥ 20% income decline, or borrowing money. Measures include 1) pt and cg surveys (baseline (BL), 3, 6, 9 and 12 months (mo)) assessing out-of-pocket spending, financial impacts, cg burden, and quality of life and 2) pt credit reports (BL, 6, and 12 mo). Linkage to records from TransUnion, a national credit agency, required pt social security number (SSN) and processes for batched credit report transfer via secure web portal. The accrual goal was n = 374 pts in 3 years. The study activated on Apr 1, 2016 and closed on Feb 1, 2019 after reaching its accrual goal. A total of 380 pts (median age 59.7 years) and 155 cgs enrolled (41% cg participation). Enrollment steadily increased during the study period; 56% enrolled in the last 12 mo. Credit data were not obtainable for 76 (20%) pts due to early death, lack of credit, or inability to match records. S1417CD, the first cooperative group led study assessing financial outcomes in the community setting, completed enrollment faster than anticipated. Required SSN collection was not a barrier to enrollment, which improved as sites became familiar with data security measures. Robust accrual to S1417CD demonstrates pts’ and cgs’ desire to improve understanding of financial toxicity and its solutions. Follow-up will conclude in 12 mo with results to follow. SWOG plans to launch a randomized study (S1912) assessing the impact of financial navigation on household finances, using credit data for primary endpoint assessment. Clinical Trials Registry Identifier NCI-2015-01885. Clinical trial information: NCT02728804.
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Johnston, Christine. "Automated Collection Assessment:." Technical Services Quarterly 8, no. 2 (March 11, 1991): 43–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j124v08n02_04.
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Abdelmaaboud, Ahmed, Mohamed El-Tokhey, Ahmed Ragheb, and Yasser Mogahed. "Assessment of Terrestrial Laser Scanner against Different Surveying Techniques.( Dept. C)." MEJ. Mansoura Engineering Journal 46, no. 1 (February 28, 2021): 40–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.21608/bfemu.2021.152523.
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Shamad Muis, Abdullah Ahadish, and Maulidatus Sholihah. "PENERAPAN PRINSIP AL-IHSAN PADA AKTIVITAS BISNIS SEBUAH PERUSAHAAN: SEBUAH STUDI LAPANG DI “X” TRAVEL INDONESIA." Profit : Jurnal Kajian Ekonomi dan Perbankan Syariah 3, no. 2 (December 22, 2019): 67–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.33650/profit.v3i2.873.
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The purpose of this study is to explain how the application of Islamic business ethics, specifically the principle of al-ihsan in a company's business activities based on a field study at X Travel Indonesia. This study uses a mixed method approach, which is a merger of qualitative and quantitative approaches taken from the company's internal and external perspectives. To find out the application of the principle of al-ihsan in the internal scope of the company, data collection techniques used depht interviews to five informants and direct observation. Meanwhile, to find out the application of the principle of al-ihsan in the external scope of the company, a survey was conducted to 86 partners and customers of X Travel Indonesia. Based on the results of the assessment of its customers, it was found that X Travel Indonesia has applied the principle of al-ihsan to its business activities with a score of 82.79%. Forms of the application of the principle of al-ihsan in X Travel Indonesia in the field of Production include: The existence of a refund mechanism; Finance: Carrying out social services and charity every month of Ramadan, Settling debts by deliberation and family relations; Marketing: Delivering to customers if there are deficiencies in each service, Do not bring down other competitors and even support each other; Human Resources: Be friendly and establish a family feel, Forgive staff if there is a mistake by continuing to act decisively if necessary
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Shamad Muis, Abdullah Ahadish, and Maulidatus Sholihah. "PENERAPAN PRINSIP AL-IHSAN PADA AKTIVITAS BISNIS SEBUAH PERUSAHAAN: SEBUAH STUDI LAPANG DI “X” TRAVEL INDONESIA." Profit : Jurnal Kajian Ekonomi dan Perbankan Syariah 3, no. 2 (December 22, 2019): 67–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.33650/profit.v3i2.874.
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The purpose of this study is to explain how the application of Islamic business ethics, specifically the principle of al-ihsan in a company's business activities based on a field study at X Travel Indonesia. This study uses a mixed method approach, which is a merger of qualitative and quantitative approaches taken from the company's internal and external perspectives. To find out the application of the principle of al-ihsan in the internal scope of the company, data collection techniques used depht interviews to five informants and direct observation. Meanwhile, to find out the application of the principle of al-ihsan in the external scope of the company, a survey was conducted to 86 partners and customers of X Travel Indonesia. Based on the results of the assessment of its customers, it was found that X Travel Indonesia has applied the principle of al-ihsan to its business activities with a score of 82.79%. Forms of the application of the principle of al-ihsan in X Travel Indonesia in the field of Production include: The existence of a refund mechanism; Finance: Carrying out social services and charity every month of Ramadan, Settling debts by deliberation and family relations; Marketing: Delivering to customers if there are deficiencies in each service, Do not bring down other competitors and even support each other; Human Resources: Be friendly and establish a family feel, Forgive staff if there is a mistake by continuing to act decisively if necessary
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Bhasin, Vinny, Madhavi Singh, Manish Goutam, Shuchi Singh, Adamya S. Nigam, and Aditya Joshi. "Comparative Evaluation of Myeloperoxidase Enzymatic Activity in Gingival Crevicular Fluid of Subjects having Orthodontic Treatment by Different Aligning Arch Wires." Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 18, no. 10 (2017): 977–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2159.
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ABSTRACT Introduction There exist a number of factors that affect the outcome of orthodontic treatment. These factors can be assessed by various gingival markers. One such maker is myeloperoxidase (MPO). Hence, we planned the present study to assess and compare the MPO activity in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) of subjects undergoing orthodontic treatment by different aligning arch wires. Materials and methods The present study included assessment of patients who underwent orthodontic treatment for crowding of anterior teeth. Diagnostic cast models of all the subjects were made for recording the irregularity index. All the subjects were randomly divided into three study groups with 15 patients in each group based on the type of nickel–titanium (NiTi) arch wires used. A collection of GCF samples was done in all the patients at various time intervals and it was sent to the laboratory for assessment of MPO activity. Activity of the MPO enzyme was expressed in terms of number of units per 100 µL. All the results obtained were compiled and analyzed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. Results We observed that nonsignificant results were obtained while comparing the mean age and mean gingival score in all the study groups. However, significant results were obtained on comparing the mean MPO enzymatic activity in all the study groups at different time intervals. Conclusion Both superelastic NiTi and heat-activated NiTi generate optimal forces, which are necessary for higher metabolic response of the periodontal ligament. Clinical significance In the intimal stages of orthodontic treatment, both superelastic NiTi and heat-activated NiTi wires are superior in leveling and aligning the crowded teeth. How to cite this article Bhasin V, Singh M, Goutam M, Singh S, Nigam AS, Joshi A. Comparative Evaluation of Myeloperoxidase Enzymatic Activity in Gingival Crevicular Fluid of Subjects having Orthodontic Treatment by Different Aligning Arch Wires. J Contemp Dent Pract 2017;18(10):977-980.
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Said, Alison. "Vocational Teaching-Learning through the Eyes of Undergraduate Vocational Students in Malta: A Qualitative Exploratory Study." International Journal for Research in Vocational Education and Training 5, no. 1 (April 26, 2018): 42–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.13152/ijrvet.5.1.3.
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The purpose of this study is to develop a deeper understanding of the teaching qualities of effective lecturers that vocational students desire, students assessment preferences and preferred learning environments. This study gives a voice to higher vocational students as it is important for vocational educators to learn what attracts students to effective learning. Due to the inquiry’s exploratory nature, an interpretivist approach was used, and a constructivist grounded approach using qualitative data was adopted. A purposive approach to multiple case study selection was used where the unit of analysis was a higher vocational student. The perceptions and expectations of vocational undergraduate (EQF level 6) students in two disciplines (applied science and engineering) were explored, to identify what may constitute good practice. A total of ten participants from two different institutes within the vocational university college agreed to be interviewed. Semi-structured and photo-elicitation interviews were applied. In addition, the Powerful Learning Environments (PLEs) Framework was used as a preliminary tool to aid in the decision-making process for data collection. Iterative analysis was used for the semi- structured interviews, whilst a constant-comparative method was used for the photo- elicitation image analysis. Overall, the expectations and preferences between both groups were very similar. Results show that students expect to be taught by interactive lectures that relate theory to practice that will prepare them for the job. Formal lectures including presentations were the least favoured. Regarding teaching qualities, students expect approachable and understanding lecturers who provide concrete industrial examples. Assessment preferences included home based assignments and research projects. The preferred learning environment is in line with most characteristics of the Powerful Learning Environment. Evidence shows that there is no particular difference between a higher vocational stu- dent and a higher education student. Implications for the enhancement of students’ learning processes are discussed and recommendations for further research are elaborated.
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Mitra, Madhumanti, Shahid Hussain, Emma Raynor, Joanna Wong, and Jennifer Thom. "Medication charts and consent to treatment documentation audit in an acute mixed in-patient psychiatry unit in south Manchester." BJPsych Open 7, S1 (June 2021): S335. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2021.879.
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AimsThe main aim of this audit was to look at documentation in medication charts in an acute mixed inpatient unit in South Manchester. In addition, we also looked at completion of capacity assessment and consent to treatment forms as appropriate.BackgroundSafe prescription, administration and monitoring of medication is key to effective patient care. Due to the busy nature of inpatient hospital wards, errors do unfortunately occur both with the medications, and with the recording of their administration.We will use a data collection tool to collect data as per standards described in our local GMMH policy. The medication chart will be used as the standard, as this is the current chart that is in use in the Trust.MethodData were collected from 31 medication charts for inpatients admitted in the ward between the 5/12/19 to 18/12/19. We captured data from each page of the medication chart that required a record to be made by any staff, including details of prescribing, administration and pharmacist checks. Data were recorded as either Yes/No or NA (Not Applicable). Data were then summarised and analysed using MS excel.ResultOf the 31 patients, 22 (71%) had a capacity assessment form completed and 16 (52%) had a consent to treatment form completed. From the data analysis, it was clear that there are high rates of completion for the ‘essential’ parts of all prescriptions, including medicine name, dose, route and data. ‘Route’ was only recorded for 40% of prescriptions for depot medicines. Details of the administration of a medicine by a nurse was generally well-completed. For as required medications, all information relating to administration (date, time, dose and given by) were fully completed for 100% of prescriptions. For regular prescriptions however, the administration details were not as well-completed, where date of administration was recorded in 84% of prescriptions and signature in 29% of prescriptions. Unique patient identifiers are well-recorded on Page 1 of the prescription chart, though not maintained throughout the prescription chart. Nature of reaction to an allergy or sensitivity was only recorded in 6 of the 21 patients (29%).ConclusionOverall, there were good completion rates for the mandatory parts of the prescriptions. However improvements could be made for prescriptions as well as administration and pharmacy checks. The capacity assessment and consent to treatment forms could be improved upon too. We plan to put the recommendations and re-audit in 3-6 months’ time.
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Totsky, I. V., I. V. Rozanova, A. D. Safonova, A. S. Batov, Yu A. Gureeva, A. V. Kochetov, and E. K. Khlestkina. "Genomic regions of Solanum tuberosum L. associated with the tuber eye depth." Vavilov Journal of Genetics and Breeding 24, no. 5 (August 28, 2020): 465–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.18699/vj20.638.
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Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is one of the most important food crops in the world. The genome of this potato species is autotetraploid and has a high level of heterozygosity, also this potato species is a cross-pollinated plant. These characteristics complicate the genetic analysis and breeding process. The tuber’s eye depth is an important trait that affects the suitability of potato varieties for processing. Potato breeding for this trait is based on phenotypic assessment. Identification of the loci that control tuber eye depth would allow diagnostic markers for the marker-assisted selection to be created. The aim of this study is to search for loci associated with the eye depth by analyzing Solanum tuberosum varieties from the GenAgro collection of the Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, genotyped using the Illumina 22K SNP potato array DNA chip. The 24 significant markers associated with the “eye depth” trait were identified using 15,214 SNP markers genotyped with the Illumina 22K SNP potato array chip and the general linear model (GLM) taking into account the population structure. Data obtained showed the presence of SNPs in four genomic regions: on chromosome 4 (1 marker in the 3.92 Mb area), 5 (1 marker in the 4.67 Mb area) and 10 (1 marker in the 4.87 Mb area and 21 markers in the region between 48.1–48.9 Mb). The results of localization in the region 48.1–48.9 Mb of chromosome 10 correspond to previously published studies, the remaining three regions were detected for the first time. DNA sections containing SNPs linked to the tuber’s eye depth were studied in the SolTub_3.0 potato genome assembly (https:// plants.ensembl.org/). KASP markers were developed based on the data obtained. It will be possible to screen the breeding material and to breed the varieties more effectively using current markers associated with a shallow tuber’s eye depth.
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Abdel-Salam, Hamdi. "Environmental Impact Assessment of Beat Sugar Production Plant in Egypt (Dept. M.)." MEJ. Mansoura Engineering Journal 38, no. 3 (August 10, 2020): 40–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.21608/bfemu.2020.106988.
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Snow, Marina. "Theatre Arts Collection Assessment." Collection Management 12, no. 3-4 (May 17, 1990): 69–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j105v12n03_05.
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Wang, Xiaocan, and Jie Huang. "Department-specific collection assessment." Collection and Curation 39, no. 1 (August 23, 2019): 22–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cc-02-2019-0005.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce the pilot project of collection assessment performed by an academic library for the Computer Information Science (CIS) Department specifically and share the experience involved in this assessment. Design/methodology/approach In this descriptive research, the library gathered and analyzed a set of evaluation reports for CIS-related print and electronic materials. This assessment includes analyses of physical items, periodicals, electronic resources, peers’ databases, faculty syllabi, as well as departmental allocation fund. Findings This project shows the importance of collaboration between the library and academic departments on collection evaluation and assessment. It demonstrates that the assessments of a department-specific collection can provide the library with insights into the quality of the collection and help librarians better understand the information requirements of the faculty and students in the department. By analyzing the data collected in the assessment, the library can spend the tight budget on the most needed core materials related to the curriculum and research of the department. This project provides a good example for future routine assessments. Practical implications The procedure, results and future work of this assessment provide other academic libraries with insights into and practical solutions to department-specific collection assessments. Originality/value The study describes a set of collection assessment activities specific to a disciplinary department undertaken by Spiva Library. Few studies have been conducted to study department-specific collection assessments. This type of study can assist a university library to develop a core collection in support of teaching, learning and research for individual academic departments.
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McClure, Jennifer Z. "Collection Assessment through WorldCat." Collection Management 34, no. 2 (April 2009): 79–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01462670902722213.
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Grover, Mark L. "Large scale collection assessment." Collection Building 18, no. 2 (June 1, 1999): 58–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/01604959910265797.
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An important responsibility of collection development libraries is to ensure that what is being collected is appropriate for the university’s curriculum and research needs. Unfortunately the large number of techniques that have been developed to measure collections work better with small college collections. As libraries grow and the range of library materials increase, many of these methods have proved to be inadequate. This study explores the use of statistics from the National Shelflist Count Project to gather enough valid statistical information to adequately assess large research collections.
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Kurilovská, Lucia, and Marek Kordík. "Protection of creditors and the imposition of sanctions against assets and property in the Slovak Republic." Internal Security 8, no. 1 (January 30, 2016): 101–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/20805268.1231523.
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This contribution deals with the low number of punishments imposed confiscating the property of those convicted. One of the hypotheses for this given below may relate to the alleged legal risks of the interference with the rights of third parties, mainly creditors. The contribution shows that the Slovak legal system provides both sufficient legal certainty and the tools to avoid such a conflict. In the paper the authors present the issue of creditor protection and the imposition of sanctions on the assets and liabilities owned by debtors in the context of legal regulations in force in the Slovak Republic. Moreover, it will acquaint the reader with dispositions of the fundamental legal act regulating Slovak criminal proceedings – the Code of Criminal Procedure. The article was prepared within the context of an interdepartmental research project (No APVV-15-0740) funded by the Slovak Research and Development Agency. The outcomes achieved as a result of the research have been the subject of many discussions in the international legal community and several research papers (published not only in Slovak Republic) have been dedicated to them. This article, written by employees of Academy of the Police Force in Bratislava, is a continuation of the analytical assessment of the result of the research connected with the problem of creditor protection of and support of debt collection proceedings by the Slovak judicial system. The entire article is based on interpretations of juridical proceeding, parts of which focus on the issue of investigation of due compensation to creditors.
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Zuardi, Muhammad Hanafi. "Measuring Healthiness Of Islamic Banks Using Solvabilitas Financial Ratios." International Journal of Islamic Economics 3, no. 1 (July 1, 2021): 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.32332/ijie.v3i1.3279.
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The purpose of the study was to analyze the soundness level of PT Bank Central Asia (BCA) Syariah using the solvency ratio for the 2015-2019 period. This type of research is quantitative with a descriptive approach, where the data source used is secondary data sources. The data collection technique uses the documentation method in the form of financial reports which have been presented on the official website of PT BCA Syariah. The data analysis technique uses the assessment of the level of health using the solvency ratio with independent variables and measurement using the CAR and DER ratios. The results showed that the CAR ratio for the 2015-2019 period was ranked 1 in the very healthy category, namely the CAR ratio was greater than the predetermined bank health standard, namely 8%. Meanwhile, the DER ratio for the 2015-2019 period experienced a significant increase. This increase in the DER ratio indicates that the condition of the DER ratio is in an unhealthy state, because the calculation of the DER ratio is more than the minimum health standard for the DER ratio, namely DER <58%. Based on the results of the study, the health composite ranking of PT BCA Syariah using the Solvency Ratio in 2015-2019 The CAR ratio is in a healthy rating, while the DER ratio is in a very unhealthy rating. so this indicates that the bank has not been able to finance its long-term and short-term debt with its own capital.
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Wisneski, Richard. "Collection Development Assessment for New Collection Development Librarians." Collection Management 33, no. 1-2 (May 13, 2008): 143–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01462670802158088.
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Kehoe, Kathleen, and Elida B. Stein. "Collection Assessment of Biotechnology Literature." Science & Technology Libraries 9, no. 3 (July 11, 1989): 47–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j122v09n03_05.
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Hall, Blaine H. "Writing the Collection Assessment Manual." Collection Management 6, no. 3-4 (January 14, 1985): 49–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j105v06n03_06.
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Hawks, Carol Pitts. "In Support of Collection Assessment:." Journal of Library Administration 17, no. 2 (February 8, 1993): 13–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j111v17n02_03.
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Ferguson, Anthony W. "Collection Assessment and Acquisitions Budgets." Journal of Library Administration 17, no. 2 (February 8, 1993): 59–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j111v17n02_06.
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Zayas, Luis H. "Data Collection in Child Assessment." Clinical Supervisor 7, no. 1 (April 18, 1989): 75–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j001v07n01_06.
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