A Best Practice for Selecting Your QEP: Techniques for Facilitating Mission-Based Stakeholder Involvement in the Selection of the Institutional Quality Enhancement Plan

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (8) ◽  
pp. 622-625
Author(s):  
Lynn Tincher-Ladner
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Institutional Quality ◽  
Quality Enhancement ◽  
Quality Enhancement Plan ◽  
Selection Of

scholarly journals Artistic Freedom or Animal Cruelty? Contemporary Visual Art Practice That Involves Live and Deceased Animals

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 812
Author(s):  
Ellie Coleman ◽  
Rebecca Scollen ◽  
Beata Batorowicz ◽  
David Akenson
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Animal Cruelty ◽  
Art Practice ◽  
Animal Protection ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
High Profile ◽  
Unethical Practices ◽  
Artistic Freedom ◽  
Legal Guidelines ◽  
Selection Of

This paper examines a selection of 21st-century international examples of exhibited visual artworks involving live or deceased animals. It seeks to reveal the risks and benefits of unique encounters with animals through art and to consider the ethical implications of artwork deploying animals. Australian and international animal protection laws are not explicit when it comes to the sourcing of animals for art nor for the direct inclusion of animals in artworks. This lack leads to a variety of artistic practices, some considered ethical while others are viewed as controversial, bordering on animal cruelty. Artwork selection is determined by a focus on high-profile artists who intentionally use animals in their practice and whose reputation has been fostered by this intention. The study provides insight into how the intentional use of ethically sourced animals within art practice can be a method of addressing hierarchal human–animal imbalances. Further, this study identifies unethical practices that may be best avoided regardless of the pro-animal political statements the artists put forward. Recommendations of how to better determine what is an acceptable use of animals in art with a view to informing legal guidelines and artistic best practice are presented.

scholarly journals Consensus for the General Use of Equine Water Treadmills for Healthy Horses

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 305
Author(s):  
Kathryn Nankervis ◽  
Carolyne Tranquille ◽  
Persephone McCrae ◽  
Jessica York ◽  
Morgan Lashley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Working Group ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Treadmill Exercise ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Belt Speed ◽  
Research Programmes ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Water Treadmill ◽  
Selection Of

Water treadmill exercise has become popular in recent years for the training and rehabilitation of equine athletes. In 2019, an equine hydrotherapy working group was formed to establish what was commonly considered to be best practice in the use of the modality. This article describes the process by which general guidelines for the application of water treadmill exercise in training and rehabilitation programmes were produced by the working group. The guidelines describe the consensus reached to date on (1) the potential benefits of water treadmill exercise, (2) general good practice in water treadmill exercise, (3) introduction of horses to the exercise, (4) factors influencing selection of belt speed, water depth and duration of exercise, and (5) monitoring movement on the water treadmill. The long-term goal is to reach a consensus on the optimal use of the modality within a training or rehabilitation programme. Collaboration between clinicians, researchers and experienced users is needed to develop research programmes and further guidelines regarding the most appropriate application of the modality for specific veterinary conditions.

scholarly journals Contemporary best practice urolithiasis in pregnancy

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 127-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie-Therese I. Valovska ◽  
Vernon M. Pais
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Treatment Approach ◽  
Imaging Modality ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
First Line ◽  
Ionizing Radiation Exposure ◽  
Stone Passage ◽  
Physiologic Changes Of Pregnancy ◽  
Selection Of

Urolithiasis is the most common nonobstetric complication in the gravid patient. The experience can provoke undue stress for the mother, fetus, and management team. The physiologic changes of pregnancy render the physical exam and imaging studies less reliable than in the typical patient. Diagnosis is further complicated by the need for careful selection of imaging modality in order to maximize diagnostic utility and minimize obstetric risk to the mother and ionizing radiation exposure to the fetus. Ultrasound remains the first-line diagnostic imaging modality in this group, but other options are available if results are inconclusive. A trial of conservative management is uniformly recommended. In patients who fail spontaneous stone passage, treatment may be temporizing or definitive. While temporizing treatments have classically been deemed the gold standard, ureteroscopic stone removal is now acknowledged as a safe and highly effective definitive treatment approach. Ultimately, a multidisciplinary, team-based approach involving the patient, her obstetrician, urologist, radiologist, and anesthesiologist is needed to devise a maximally beneficial management plan.

scholarly journals Approach to develop a climate change resilience assessment framework

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Cardoso ◽  
R. S. Brito ◽  
M. C. Almeida
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Sustainable Urban Development ◽  
Assessment Framework ◽  
Fields Of Study ◽  
The City ◽  
Climate Change Resilience ◽  
Resilience Assessment ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract Urban areas are complex, vulnerable and continuously evolving, with interacting strategic services, assets and stakeholders. Potential effects of climate dynamics on urban areas may include the aggravation of current conditions, with identification of new hazards or risk drivers. These challenges require an integrated and forward-looking approach to sustainable urban development. Several tools and frameworks for assessing resilience have already been developed in different fields of study. However, aiming to focus on climate change, urban services and infrastructure, some specific needs were identified. In this light, a resilience assessment framework was developed to direct and facilitate an objective-driven resilience diagnosis of urban cities and services; to support decisions on selection of resilience measures and development of strategies to enhance resilience to climate change; to outline a path to co-build resilience action plans; and to track the progress of resilience in the city or in the service over time. The paper presents an outline of the structure of the framework and details the approach used in its development, including engagement tools and actions undertaken to assure stakeholder involvement in its development, validation and testing.

Process safety common lead metrics: implementing and learning

2016 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 544
Author(s):  
Steve Fogarty
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Process Safety ◽  
Chemical Safety ◽  
Common Lead ◽  
Tier System ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Common ◽  
Safety Metrics ◽  
Selection Of

No matter which major accident event investigation is looked into, some common themes concerning the requirements for process safety metrics present themselves. For example, the recent Macondo investigation by the US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) examined both API 754 and IOGP 456, and re-iterated that metrics need to be developed to capture the health of barriers and management systems. The effectiveness of barriers and management systems needs to be assessed, as does the frequency that these barriers are being called upon to make sure that the risk is being properly managed. Both API 754 and IOGP 456 use the four-tier system, where the top two tiers are lagging, and tiers three and four are more leading. Both standards focus on reporting and benchmarking the lagging metrics; however, the selection of leading metrics is left to be determined by individual companies. Recent work completed by the IChemE Safety Centre (ISC) focuses on these leading metrics, but takes a different approach by developing a suite of 21 common lead metrics that allows for developments to occur. By having common metrics across companies and across industries, ISC and its member companies are at the groundbreaking point where benchmarking and identification of best practice can begin. APPEA is leading the charge with a unanimous agreement by the CEOs at the April CEO meeting to implement the common lead metrics across the APPEA companies. Quadrant Energy is well underway with its journey, and this extended abstract discusses the process being undertaken to commence reporting on all 21 of these process safety common lead metrics.

Synthesis of Longitudinal Joint of Flexible Pavement

2015 ◽  
Vol 73 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Rosli Mohd Hasan ◽  
David Porter ◽  
Zhanping You
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Asphalt Pavement ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Performance Evaluations ◽  
Construction Methods ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Longitudinal Joint ◽  
Longitudinal Joints ◽  
Machine Operator ◽  
Selection Of

This paper provides a wide range of information related to longitudinal joints of asphalt pavement, such as types of longitudinal joints, performance evaluations, factors of failure, and selection of the best practice in constructing longitudinal joints. Additionally, this synthesis provides an overview of construction methods which are typically used in constructing longitudinal joints, along with guides and approaches implemented by different road builders or authorities to attain a better longitudinal joint. It was found that difficulties during compaction of the asphalt pavement at the center line resulted in poor joint density. This has reduced the performance and durability of pavement that is associated with cracks and degradations due to moisture damage, such as raveling. Results from previous field studies and laboratory evaluations have been summarized to understand the factors of failure of the adjacent joint. The Michigan joint technique was found to be the best method in constructing longitudinal joints of HMA. The cutting wheel and the edge restraining device techniques are also recommended by the asphalt technologists however are dependent on the machine operator to obtain consistent results.  

scholarly journals In Search of a Quality Culture: The Awkward Truths of an Indeterminate Maxim

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-48
Author(s):  
Wells Peter J. ◽  
Florea Diana
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Institutional Quality ◽  
Quality Enhancement ◽  
Cultural Institution ◽  
Quality Culture ◽  
Achievable Goal ◽  
Real Progress ◽  
Culture Of Quality

Abstract The paper explores the evolutions and realities of institutional “Quality Culture” (QC) and unpicks blurred definitions of QC that are to determine whether it has a valid voice in the modern quality assurance vernacular. The authors question whether QC is a practical and achievable goal, or if it is little less than a theoretical conceptual buzz-term that ignores the realities of existing impregnable structures or individual malaise barring real progress towards a process of quality enhancement. It queries whether a QC is equally achievable in the private sector and public sectors. Taking a tertiary educational institution and a cultural institution (opera company) as examples, the authors demonstrate how a culture of quality can be bread via a process that is at once both systematic and organic, individual and inclusive, guided yet self-monitored.

scholarly journals Synthesis of a CFD Benchmark Exercise: Examining Fluid Flow and Residence-Time Distribution in a Water Model of Tundish

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 5453
Author(s):  
Dong-Yuan Sheng
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Practical Interest ◽  
Turbulence Models ◽  
Fluid Simulation ◽  
Model Verification ◽  
Water Model ◽  
Cfd Simulations ◽  
Cfd Models ◽  
Selection Of

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) has become an indispensable tool that can potentially predict many phenomena of practical interest in the tundish. Model verification and validation (V&V) are essential parts of a CFD model development process if the models are to be used with sufficient confidence in real industrial tundish applications. The crucial aspects of CFD simulations in the tundish are addressed in this study, such as the selection of the turbulence models, meshing, boundary conditions, and selection of discretization schemes. A series of CFD benchmarking exercises are presented serving as selected examples of appropriate modelling strategies. A tundish database, initiated by German Steel Institute VDEH working group “Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Simulation”, was revisited with the aim of establishing a comprehensive set of best practice guidelines (BPG) in CFD simulations for tundish applications. These CFD benchmark exercises yield important results for the sensible application of CFD models and contribute to further improving the reliability of CFD applications in metallurgical reactors.

scholarly journals MEWUJUDKAN PUSTAKAWAN KEMENTERIAN KESEHATAN YANG KOMPETEN DAN PROFESIONAL MELALUI PEMILIHAN PUSTAKAWAN INOVATIF TERBAIK

2022 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-15
Author(s):  
RESTY KIANTINI
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Process Development ◽  
Scientific Paper ◽  
Intellectual Life ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
Service Award ◽  
The One ◽  
Selection Of

  The Ministry of Health Library is a builder library for libraries and librarians within the Ministry of Health spread throughout Indonesia. The success of the library is largely determined by the role of the librarian. Because the librarian is a profession that has a major contribution in realizing the noble ideals of the Indonesian nation in the intellectual life of the nation. Based on this, the Ministry of Health Library held a Selection of the Best Innovative Librarian. The method used in writing this scientific paper is best practice. Best Practice is an idea or new steps that make an outstanding, sustainable and innovative contribution in improving the process development and quality of education. Best Practice needs to be disseminated to others with various strategies in various places repeatedly so that it can be imitated and adopted by others. The selection of the Best Innovative Librarian was carried out in several stages. Starting from making the TOR for activities, entering activity items into the RKAKL, determining the theme of the activity, making guidelines, compiling a Committee Decree. The Best Innovative Librarian Assessment is done by looking at the completeness of documents, innovation papers and presentations. The one who gets the best score from the jury will be designated as the Best Innovative Librarian within the Ministry of Health. The Best Innovative Librarian 1 to 3 and expectations 1 to 3. The Best Innovative Librarian received awards and prizes at the Publication and Public Service Award Night of the Ministry of Health which was attended by the Minister of Health, Menpan-RB and the Head of the National Library. Librarians are the main key to the sustainability and success of a library. The selection of the Best Innovative Librarian was held as a form of appreciation and appreciation for librarians within the Ministry of Health. It is hoped that this activity can motivate librarians in the Ministry of Health to continue to work, innovate, perform and excel and have competitiveness with other professions. ABSTRAKPerpustakaan Kementerian Kesehatan merupakan perpustakaan pembina bagi perpustakaan dan pustakawan di lingkungan Kementerian Kesehatan yang tersebar di seluruh Indonesia. Keberhasilan perpustakaan sangat ditentukan oleh peran Pustakawan. Karena pustakawan merupakan profesi yang memiliki kontribusi besar dalam mewujudkan cita-cita luhur bangsa Indonesia dalam mencerdaskan kehidupan bangsa. Berdasarkan hal tersebut Perpustakaaan Kementerian Kesehatan menyelenggarakan Pemilihan Pustakawan Inovatif Terbaik. Metode yang digunakan dalam penulisan karya ilmiah ini adalah best practise. Best Practice adalah suatu ide atau langkah-langkah baru yang memberikan kontribusi luar biasa, berkesinambungan dan inovatif dalam memperbaiki pengembangan proses dan kualitas pendidikan. Best Practice perlu didiseminasikan kepada orang lain dengan berbagai strategi diberbagai tempat secara berulang-ulang sehingga dapat dicontoh dan diadopsi oleh orang lain. Pemilihan Pustakawan Inovatif Terbaik dilaksanakan melalui beberapa tahap. Diawali dari pembuatan TOR kegiatan, memasukkan butir kegiatan kedalam RKAKL, menentukan tema kegiatan, membuat pedoman, menyusun SK Kepanitiaan. Penilaian Pustakawan Inovatif Terbaik dilakukan dengan cara melihat kelengkapan dokumen, makalah inovasi dan presentasi. Yang mendapat nilai terbaik dari dewan juri akan ditetapkan sebagai Pustakawan Inovatif Terbaik di lingkungan Kementerian Kesehatan. Terpilih Pustakawan Inovatif Terbaik 1 sd 3 dan harapan 1 s/d 3. Pustakawan Inovatif Terbaik mendapatkan penghargaan dan hadiah di Malam Penghargaan Publikasi dan Pelayanan Publik Kementerian Kesehatan yang dihadiri oleh Menkes, Menpan-RB dan Kepala Perpusnas. Pustakawan menjadi kunci utama keberlangsungan dan keberhasilan sebuah perpustakaan. Pemilihan Pustakawan Inovatif Terbaik dilaksanakan sebagai suatu bentuk apresiasi dan penghargaan kepada pustakawan di lingkungan Kementerian Kesehatan. Diharapkan dengan adanya kegiatan ini dapat memotivasi pustakawan di lingkungan Kementerian Kesehatan untuk terus berkarya, berinovasi, berkinerja dan berprestasi serta memiliki daya saing dengan profesi lainnya.

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