The performance of quality controls in the Investigator® Quantiplex® Pro RGQ and Investigator® 24plex STR kits with a variety of forensic samples

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. 102586
Author(s):  
Michelle Harrel ◽  
Carrie Mayes ◽  
Rachel Houston ◽  
Amy S. Holmes ◽  
Ryan Gutierrez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Controls ◽  
Forensic Samples

Is Red Really Romantic?

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 174-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabrielle K. Lehmann ◽  
Robert J. Calin-Jageman
Keyword(s):  
Opposite Direction ◽  
Positive Control ◽  
Weak Effect ◽  
Sample Sizes ◽  
Quality Controls

Abstract. Red has been reported to enhance attraction for women rating men ( Elliot et al., 2010 ) and men rating women ( Elliot & Niesta, 2008 ). We replicated one of these studies online and in-person. To ensure rigor, we obtained original materials, planned for informative sample sizes, pre-registered our study, used a positive control, and adopted quality controls. For men, we found a very weak effect in the predicted direction (d = 0.09, 95% CI [−0.17, 0.34], N = 242). For women, we found a very weak effect in the opposite direction (d = −0.09, 95% CI [−0.30, 0.12], N = 360). The original studies may have overestimated the red effect, our studies may be an underestimate, or there could be strong moderation of the effect of red on attraction.

The “Mixing” of Implant Systems

1991 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
pp. 38-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Baumgart
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Additional Risk ◽  
Bone Screw ◽  
Application Technique ◽  
Quality Controls ◽  
Implant Materials ◽  
Osteosynthesis Plate ◽  
Potential Problems ◽  
Manufacturing Procedure

SummaryThe so-called “mixing” of implants and instruments from different producers entertain certain risks.The use of standardized implant materials (e.g. stainless steel ISO 5832/1) from different producers is necessary but is not sufficient to justify the use of an osteosynthesis plate from one source and a bone screw from another.The design, dimensions, tolerances, manufacturing procedure, quality controls, and application technique of the instruments and implants also vary according to make. This can lead to damage, failure or fracture of the biomechanical system called “osteosynthesis” and hence the failure of the treatment undertaken. In the end, it is the patient who pays for these problems.Some examples also illustrate the potential problems for the staff and institutions involved.The use of a unique, consistent, well-tested, and approved set of implants and instruments is to be strongly recommended to avoid any additional risk.

Developmental Validation of the SPERM HY-LITERTM Kit for the Identification of Human Spermatozoa in Forensic Samples*,†

2011 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 853-865 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin W. P. Miller ◽  
Jennifer Old ◽  
Brian R. Fischer ◽  
Brett Schweers ◽  
Simona Stipinaite ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Spermatozoa ◽  
Developmental Validation ◽  
Forensic Samples

scholarly journals Quality controls for serology: an unfinished agenda

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (8) ◽  
pp. 1169-1170
Author(s):  
Claudio Galli ◽  
Mario Plebani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Controls

Development of a simple and rapid screening method for the detection of 1-(3-chlorophenyl)piperazine in forensic samples

Talanta ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 122597
Author(s):  
Weberson P. Silva ◽  
Raquel G. Rocha ◽  
Luciano C. Arantes ◽  
Camila D. Lima ◽  
Larissa M.A. Melo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Screening Method ◽  
Rapid Screening ◽  
Forensic Samples ◽  
Rapid Screening Method

Quality controls for bovine viral diarrhea virus-free IVF embryos

1999 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 275 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.A Stringfellow ◽  
K.P Riddell ◽  
P.K Galik ◽  
P Damiani ◽  
J.C Wright
Keyword(s):  
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus ◽  
Bovine Viral Diarrhea ◽  
Diarrhea Virus ◽  
Viral Diarrhea ◽  
Quality Controls ◽  
Viral Diarrhea Virus

scholarly journals Autosomal SNP typing of forensic samples with the GenPlex™ HID System: Results of a collaborative study

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 369-375 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Tomas ◽  
G. Axler-DiPerte ◽  
Z.M. Budimlija ◽  
C. Børsting ◽  
M.D. Coble ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Study ◽  
Snp Typing ◽  
Forensic Samples

The detection and identification of saliva in forensic samples by RT-LAMP

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 469-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-Chin Tsai ◽  
Chih-Wen Su ◽  
James Chun-I Lee ◽  
Yu-Sheng Lu ◽  
Hsuan-Chen Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Detection And Identification ◽  
Forensic Samples

scholarly journals Regional Features of Long-Term Exposure to PM2.5 Air Quality over Asia under SSP Scenarios Based on CMIP6 Models

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 6817
Author(s):  
Sungbo Shim ◽  
Hyunmin Sung ◽  
Sanghoon Kwon ◽  
Jisun Kim ◽  
Jaehee Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Air Quality ◽  
East Asia ◽  
Climate Model ◽  
Fine Particulate Matter ◽  
Coupled Model ◽  
Surface Air Temperature ◽  
Quality Controls ◽  
Quality Guidelines

This study investigates changes in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentration and air-quality index (AQI) in Asia using nine different Coupled Model Inter-Comparison Project 6 (CMIP6) climate model ensembles from historical and future scenarios under shared socioeconomic pathways (SSPs). The results indicated that the estimated present-day PM2.5 concentrations were comparable to satellite-derived data. Overall, the PM2.5 concentrations of the analyzed regions exceeded the WHO air-quality guidelines, particularly in East Asia and South Asia. In future SSP scenarios that consider the implementation of significant air-quality controls (SSP1-2.6, SSP5-8.5) and medium air-quality controls (SSP2-4.5), the annual PM2.5 levels were predicted to substantially reduce (by 46% to around 66% of the present-day levels) in East Asia, resulting in a significant improvement in the AQI values in the mid-future. Conversely, weak air pollution controls considered in the SSP3-7.0 scenario resulted in poor AQI values in China and India. Moreover, a predicted increase in the percentage of aged populations (>65 years) in these regions, coupled with high AQI values, may increase the risk of premature deaths in the future. This study also examined the regional impact of PM2.5 mitigations on downward shortwave energy and surface air temperature. Our results revealed that, although significant air pollution controls can reduce long-term exposure to PM2.5, it may also contribute to the warming of near- and mid-future climates.

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