scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PREVENTION MEASURES FOR QUALITY OF FRESH CARROTS

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simona PAULIKIENĖ ◽  
Algirdas RAILA ◽  
Egidijus ZVICEVIČIUS
Keyword(s):  
Water Treatment ◽  
Quality Changes ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Effective Measure ◽  
Fresh Vegetables ◽  
Small Doses ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Ozonated Water

In recent years there is an increase in consumption of food products and the supply of fresh vegetables to the consumer is getting more and more popular. However, this group of products is among the fastest perishing products. It is because of environmental and internal factors in vegetables during storage are unavoidable. During the preparation for the market vegetables are being cleaned, washed, sanded, sorted and dried. This consumes a lot of energy and water. Different technological measures are used to reduce the consumption of natural resources during the preparation of products for the market and to slow down their quality changes. Ozone is an effective measure to slow down product bio destruction. Ozone usage in small doses as a disinfectant is recognized as safe. Although there are a lot of publications in the usage of ozone, but its impact on vegetable qualitative indicators has not been sufficiently investigated. There is a lack of research in the analysis of the effects of ozonated water, which can be successfully used in vegetable washing technologies. The article analyzes the effect of ozonated water treatment on fresh carrots colour and quantity of carotenoids. The obtained data showed that the use of ozonated water in concentration of 1.53 ± 0.09 mg L-1 did not have an effect on the amount carotenoids accumulated in the products. Also, ozonated water did not have significant effect on the colour of products.

EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF HOT WATER TREATMENT ON THE SENSORY QUALITY OF FRESH TOMATOES

2012 ◽  
pp. 1305-1311 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.E. Loayza ◽  
J.K. Brecht ◽  
A. Plotto ◽  
E.A. Baldwin ◽  
J. Bai
Keyword(s):  
Water Treatment ◽  
Sensory Quality ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Hot Water Treatment ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals HEALTHCARE IN UKRAINE DURING THE EPIDEMIC: DIFFICULTIES, CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (5) ◽  
pp. 1256-1261
Author(s):  
Anna R. Ivats-Chabina ◽  
Olena L. Korolchuk ◽  
Alexandr Yu. Kachur ◽  
Vladyslav A. Smiianov
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Quality Care ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Medical Institutions ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

The aim: Of this research was to investigate the impact of quarantine restrictions on the health care system in Ukraine, quality of providing and accessibility of health care services for population during quarantine; analyze the influence of economic and social outcomes of epidemy on state of health care. Materials and methods: For this paper was made a retrospective analysis of COVID-19 morbidity statistics, economic indicators and governmental decrees aimed at resolving the problem of the spreading of coronavirus and ensuring the proper work of medical institutions at all levels of health care. This work includes analysis of data for the period since the beginning of quarantine on the territory of Ukraine in March 2020 till present time. Conclusions: The complexity of the socio-political and economic situation in Ukraine and the conduct of hostilities in the east of the country have significantly complicated the fight against the spread of coronavirus in the country. Negative changes in the indicators of hospital security were observed both at the secondary level – treatment of patients with COVID-19, and the primary level – primary contact with the patient, primary care, prevention measures. In the long run, this will have significant implications for the individual health of those who have not been able to receive quality care, as well as for public health in general.

scholarly journals Internal factors influencing the knowledge continuity ensuring

2012 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 387-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hana Urbancová ◽  
Jiří Urbanec
Keyword(s):  
Human Factor ◽  
Internal Force ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Enhancing Factor ◽  
External Conditions ◽  
Managerial Positions ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact

The aim of the systematic ensuring of knowledge continuity is the continuity of an organisation’s development, the quality of managerial positions and the continuity of decision-making. By ensuring knowledge continuity, organisations may gain a performance-enhancing factor. The objective of the article is to identify the level of impact of decisive internal factors determining knowledge continuity ensuring and contributing to the efficiency of the organisations. Knowledge continuity ensuring as an internal force, however, can together with the right employees, help adapt more quickly to external conditions that organisations can hardly control. Monitoring and ensuring knowledge continuity can contribute to a higher quality of processes in general, in particular processes exploiting knowledge, and thus help improve the level of management. The first part of the article presents theoretical views on the aspects of knowledge continuity ensuring in organisations while the second part analyses the findings of the surveys carried out among managers in organisations in the Czech Republic. Based on the summary of the outcomes obtained it is possible to say that internal factors influence knowledge continuity ensuring in organisations, however, the level of impact of individual factors is determined by their size. The findings regarding the impact of each of the factors show that the most significant barriers to knowledge continuity ensuring are those associated with the human factor.

Socio-economic activities around Alau Dam and the quality of raw water supply to Maiduguri Treatment Plant, Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 386-391 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. N. Dammo ◽  
A. Y. Sangodoyin
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Water Treatment ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Potable Water ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Raw Water ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
The Impact

Water quality and supply are central to the socio-economic development of any nation. Scarcity of potable water results in the construction of dams and water treatment plants. Unfortunately, provision of potable water through improvement and treatment may prove to be difficult because of the socio-economic activities around a dam. This study is aimed at assessing the socio-economic activities around the Alau Dam Maiduguri, and how they affect the quality of raw water supply to Maiduguri Water Treatment Plant. The data was generated through the administration of questionnaires, and by interview and water quality analysis of dam and irrigation sites. The samples were subjected to physical, chemical and biological analysis to assess the impact of socio economic activities on the dam water, and its suitabilityfor drinking and agricultural uses. Findings reveal pollution with high concentration of nitrate (260–230 mg-NO3/l), phosphate (22–28 mg/l) and Escherichia coli (13–24 n/100 mg). This arose from improper sanitary management, inadequate public education on irrigation,indiscriminate waste disposaland some farming practices. Regular monitoring of socio-economic activities around the dam, and doing away with unhealthy waste disposal practices are recommended to safeguard the raw water supply to the treatment plant.

scholarly journals Motivational factors that can improve the efficiency and quality of health care / Motivacioni faktori koji mogu poboljšati efi kasnost i kvalitet zdravstvene njege

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Njegoslava Kaurin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Potential Threat ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Poor Countries ◽  
Health Institutions ◽  
Motivating Factor ◽  
The Impact

Motivation is the impact of charges, directs and maintains the desired behavior. On the motivation of individuals affected by his personal characteristics, such as the needs, attitudes, interests, features of the work and characteristics of the organization he works for. The internal factors of motivation will be in a situation where the decision to go into nursing adopted much earlier (childhood) will be sufficient to remain in the profession even when they present a strong external factors that reduce motivation. Reduced number of nurses with the increased workload represents the greatest potential threat to the collapse of health care.In the DZ Šamac we examined the factors that motivate nurses to quality work and point to the need for leaders in health care dealing with the complex issues of motivation of employees.The main motivating factor is the material compensation. This is expected for poor countries such as ours, and the reasons are piled up in the socio-economic problems in the country and the fact that they are receiving health workers unchanged for years or even reduced. Nurses / technicians with quality associates and modern equipment necessary to adequately evaluating the environment. Ignoring these factors, together with the permanent lack of staff and increase the daily workload seems to be among healthcare professionals it is increasingly discontent. Managment in health institutions should be interested to motivate people to ensure that they reach their maximum potential, they know the needs of employees and encourage them through the provision of various incentives which may be material, economic and psychological.

scholarly journals Comparison of boiling and chlorination on the quality of stored drinking water and childhood diarrhoea in Indonesian households

2017 ◽  
Vol 145 (15) ◽  
pp. 3294-3302 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. FAGERLI ◽  
K. K. TRIVEDI ◽  
S. V. SODHA ◽  
E. BLANTON ◽  
A. ATI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Treatment ◽  
Baseline Survey ◽  
Brand Name ◽  
Treatment Methods ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Binomial Regression ◽  
Households With Children ◽  
The Impact

SUMMARYWe compared the impact of a commercial chlorination product (brand name Air RahMat) in stored drinking water to traditional boiling practices in Indonesia. We conducted a baseline survey of all households with children <5 years in four communities, made 11 subsequent weekly home visits to assess acceptability and use of water treatment methods, measured Escherichia coli concentration in stored water, and determined diarrhoea prevalence among children <5 years. Of 281 households surveyed, boiling (83%) and Air RahMat (7%) were the principal water treatment methods. Multivariable log-binomial regression analyses showed lower risk of E. coli in stored water treated with Air RahMat than boiling (risk ratio (RR) 0·75, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0·56–1·00). The risk of diarrhoea in children <5 years was lower among households using Air RahMat (RR 0·43, 95% CI 0·19–0·97) than boiling, and higher in households with E. coli concentrations of 1–1000 MPN/100 ml (RR 1·54, 95% CI 1·04–2·28) or >1000 MPN/100 ml (RR 1·86, 95% CI 1·09–3·19) in stored water than in households without detectable E. coli. Although results suggested that Air RahMat water treatment was associated with lower E. coli contamination and diarrhoeal rates among children <5 years than water treatment by boiling, Air RahMat use remained low.

Reassessing the Impact of Option Introductions on Market Quality: A Less Restrictive Test for Event-Date Effects

2007 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 1041-1062 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bartley R. Danielsen ◽  
Bonnie F. van Ness ◽  
Richard S. Warr
Keyword(s):  
Selection Criterion ◽  
Hazard Model ◽  
Market Quality ◽  
Quality Changes ◽  
Bid Ask Spread ◽  
Event Date ◽  
Option Listing ◽  
Underlying Stocks ◽  
The Impact

AbstractPrior research concludes that option introductions improve the average liquidity of the underlying stocks. We develop an improved, generalizable test to assess whether market quality changes occur on or near an event date. Applying this method to option listing events, we conclude that options do not systematically improve the market quality of the underlying security; rather, the market quality of the underlying security improves before the listing decision. Hazard model tests indicate that improving liquidity is a selection criterion in the option listing decision. Moreover, these tests suggest that the size of a stock's bid-ask spread is the single most important option listing determinant.

scholarly journals Upaya Peningkatan Komitmen Kerja Guru Bidang Studi (Studi Kasus di SMK Riyadlul Quran Kabupaten Malang)

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Mustaghfiroh Mustaghfiroh ◽  
Nova Syafira Ariyanti ◽  
Maulana Amirul Adha ◽  
Sultoni Sultoni
Keyword(s):  
Work Commitment ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Tree Diagram ◽  
Teacher Work ◽  
The Impact

Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menetapkan faktor-faktor penyebab dan juga dampak yang disebabkan oleh rendahnya komitmen guru bidang studi di SMK Riyadlul Quran dan strategi yang dapat ditemukan untuk memecahkan masalah rendahnya komitmen kerja guru. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah wawancara, observasi dan studi dokumentasi. Dalam penelitian ini, penulis menggunakan teknik tree diagram untuk menganalisis masalah, menganalisis penyebab masalah dan juga menganalisis dampak yang disebabkan oleh masalah ini. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa rendahnya komitmen guru dalam bekerja di SMK Riyadlul Quran disebabkan oleh; (1) motivasi kerja guru rendah, (2) peraturan sekolah yang berlaku tidak diterapkan secara optimal, dan (3) kurangnya pengawasan oleh kepala sekolah. Pembentukan komitmen kerja guru dipengaruhi oleh faktor internal dan faktor eksternal. Oleh karena itu, komitmen kerja guru harus ditingkatkan karena keberhasilan siswa tergantung pada kualitas guru.Abstract: The aims of this study is to establish the causal factors and also the impacts caused by the low commitment of teachers in the field of study at SMK Riyadlul Quran and that strategies can be found to solve the problem. This study used a descriptive qualitative research design with a case study approach. Data collection techniques used in this study were interviews, observation and documentation study. In this study, the authors used a problem tree diagram technique to analyze problems, analyze the causes of problems and also analyze the impact caused by these problems. The results of this study indicate that the low commitment of teacher work at SMK Riyadlul Quran, caused by; (1) motivation of teacher work is low, (2) applicable school regulations are not implemented optimally, and (3) lack of supervision by the principal. In conclusion, the formation of a teacher's work commitment is influenced by internal factors and external factors. Therefore, teacher work commitments must be increased because the success of students is depend on the quality of the teachers.

scholarly journals The Impact of Movement, Physical Activity and Position on Urine Production: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mutlu Deger ◽  
Vansh Kapila ◽  
Marie Astrid Denys ◽  
Ibrahim Aridogan ◽  
Karel Everaert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Body Movement ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Night Time ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Production Methods ◽  
Urine Production ◽  
The Impact

Background: Many different internal factors have been proven to influence urine production such as age, weight, and quality of sleep. External factors such as consumption of caffeine and fluid consumption have been shown to have an impact on urine production. Aim: To investigate the impact of movement, physical activity, and position on urine production. Methods: This prospective observational study was executed at Ghent University Hospital, Belgium. Study participation was open for anyone visiting the hospital. Participants collected 1 basic and 2 extended 24-hour urine collections and filled in questionnaires concerning their general health and physical activity. Urinary levels of osmolality, sodium, and creatinine were determined. Data on movement, physical activity and position was described. Results: An increase in body movement leads to a significant increase in diuresis during daytime, night-time, and 24 hours (p=0,002, p= <0,001, and p=<0,001, respectively). An increase in body movement leads to a significant decrease in osmolality during night-time and 24 hours (p=0,009, and p=0,004, respectively). However, no significant influence of movement on osmolality was found during daytime (p=0,12). An increase in body movement leads to a significant decrease in creatinine during daytime, night-time, and 24 hours (p=0,001, <0,001, and p=<0,001, respectively). An increase in body movement leads to a significant increase in sodium during daytime (p=0,046) but this was statistically significant during night-time and 24 hours (p=0,32, and p=0,84 respectively). Conclusion: Our study demonstrates a statistically significant association of movement, physical activity, and position with urine production. It would therefore be interesting to explore this association further with the use of new technology to have more accurate data. Here lays a potential role for conservative measurements and lifestyle adaptations in the management of patients with bothersome LUTS and more precisely nocturia.

scholarly journals Assessing the Determinants of Quality of Life and the Impact on HIV Prevention Measures among HIV-Negative and Status-Unknown Young Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Study in Two U.S. Metropolitan Areas

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 726
Author(s):  
Yu Liu ◽  
Savanah Russ ◽  
Jason Mitchell ◽  
Sarahmona Przybyla ◽  
Chen Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hiv Negative

Young men who have sex with men (YMSM) in the United States (U.S.) are disproportionally burdened by HIV and experience adverse social determinants of health. Minimal research has examined quality of life (QoL) and psychosocial/behavioral determinants among HIV-negative or status-unknown YMSM. We conducted a study with YMSM from two U.S. cities to assess their QoL scores, and whether specific QoL domains (e.g., physical, psychological, social, and environment) were associated with their demographics, psychosocial determinants, behavioral risk factors, and HIV prevention measures. Black YMSM, YMSM of low socioeconomic status (below high school education, income < $20,000, and lack of health insurance), and YMSM who did not disclose their sexual orientation had the lowest QoL scores across all domains. Substance use and unprotected anal intercourse were negatively associated with men’s physical/psychosocial health. Housing/food instability and perceived stress were among the strongest predictors of lower QoL in all domains. Higher physical/psychological and environment QoL scores were associated with a higher likelihood of HIV testing and PrEP use. The identification of YMSM within these demographic, behavioral, and psychosocial sub-groups is important for targeted intervention to enhance their well-being and engagement with HIV prevention.

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