scholarly journals Hellenic Libraries Union Catalog (HLUC)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
Marilia Apostolaki ◽  
Christina Anastasopoulou ◽  
Giorgos Veranis
Keyword(s):  
Phase System ◽  
Pilot Phase ◽  
National Library ◽  
High Quality ◽  
System Failures ◽  
Digital Services ◽  
Bibliographic Data ◽  
The Moment ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Of Greece

Abstract: The Hellenic Library Union Catalog (HLUC) is one of the projects that were developed as a result of the relocation of the National Library of Greece (NLG), as a part of Action 2 "Development of Digital Services" and was fully funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. It is an information system that aims to integrate and highlight all the collections from the Greek libraries in one single catalog. It was designed and implemented by the NTUA Annex of the Hellenic Academic Libraries Link, in collaboration with the National Library of Greece. It essentially organizes an open access collection of high- quality bibliographic data and aims to promote, amongst other things, rare, special and other types of bibliographic material. All Greek libraries are invited to participate.Currently HLUC is in a pilot phase. So far, more than 50 libraries from Greece and Cyprus are participating and the number of participants is increasing. The objective of the pilot phase was to test the operation of the HLUC by controlling the entire workflow starting from the moment that the data is imported to the system, incorporated and presented via the HLUC environment.  Also system failures will be identified and corrected and functions as well as the general infrastructure will be improved. During this pilot phase, system reports will be sent to the member libraries aiming to receive their feedback, in order to improve the services provided by the HLUC. The purpose of this paper is to describe all the procedures followed for studying, designing and developing the system and to present how it works.

scholarly journals A Review on Additive Manufacturing of Micromixing Devices

Micromachines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Marina Garcia-Cardosa ◽  
Francisco-Javier Granados-Ortiz ◽  
Joaquín Ortega-Casanova
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Future Prospects ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Printing Technology ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Manufacturing Technologies

In recent years, additive manufacturing has gained importance in a wide range of research applications such as medicine, biotechnology, engineering, etc. It has become one of the most innovative and high-performance manufacturing technologies of the moment. This review aims to show and discuss the characteristics of different existing additive manufacturing technologies for the construction of micromixers, which are devices used to mix two or more fluids at microscale. The present manuscript discusses all the choices to be made throughout the printing life cycle of a micromixer in order to achieve a high-quality microdevice. Resolution, precision, materials, and price, amongst other relevant characteristics, are discussed and reviewed in detail for each printing technology. Key information, suggestions, and future prospects are provided for manufacturing of micromixing machines based on the results from this review.

scholarly journals MAIN PROBLEMS OF TRANSITION OF UNIVERSITIES TO REMOTE LEARNING UNDER MODERN CONDITIONS OF FUNCTIONING

2020 ◽  
pp. 52-57
Author(s):  
Т. Р. Магомаев
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The Moment

В современных условиях функционирования системы высшего образования целью внедрения дистанционного обучения является организация качественного учебно-воспитательного процесса «на расстоянии» с использованием новейших информационно-коммуникационных средств и открытым доступом к образовательным ресурсам. Именно такая форма обучения может быстро адаптироваться к требованиям информационного общества и подготовить будущего специалиста к вызовам цифровой среды. В сочетании с традиционными формами, дистанционное образование в высшем учебном заведении может предоставить широкий спектр образовательных услуг как для абитуриентов и студентов для приобретения необходимых навыков и умений для будущей профессиональной деятельности, так и для преподавателей с целью повышения квалификации. На данный момент основными проблемами внедрения качественного свободного образовательного пространства является отсутствие технической и финансовой поддержки, законодательной основы дистанционного обучения, и это является ведущим фактором сдерживания развития технологий в вузе. Отсутствуют специально подготовленные к работе в дистанционном режиме квалифицированные преподаватели. Однако, учитывая готовность вузов осуществлять обучение преподавателей для работы в дистанционном режиме, негативное влияние этого фактора в ближайшее время может быть устранено. При условии решения вышеописанных проблем будет создано эффективное дистанционное обучение, которое всесторонне раскроет потенциал студента, учитывая как индивидуальные, так и общечеловеческие потребности. In modern conditions of functioning of the higher education system, the goal of introducing distance learning is to organize a high-quality educational process “at a distance” using the latest information and communication tools and open access to educational resources. It is this form of training that can quickly adapt to the requirements of the information society and prepare the future specialist for the challenges of the digital environment. In combination with traditional forms, distance education in a higher educational institution can provide a wide range of educational services for both applicants and students to acquire the necessary skills for future professional activities, and for teachers to improve their skills. At the moment, the main problems in introducing high-quality free educational space is the lack of technical and financial support, the legislative basis of distance learning, and this is a leading factor in curbing the development of technology at the university. There are no qualified teachers specially prepared for working in remote mode. However, given the willingness of universities to train teachers to work remotely, the negative impact of this factor in the near future can be eliminated. Subject to the solution of the above problems, an effective distance learning will be created that will comprehensively reveal the student’s potential, taking into account both individual and universal needs.

Letters to Lord Byron

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Minta
Keyword(s):  
Lord Byron ◽  
National Library ◽  
Significant Period ◽  
Of Greece

Abstract A number of unpublished letters among the papers of the London Greek Committee in the National Library of Greece throw particular light on the significant period, in 1823, when Byron was considering how best he might contribute to the cause of Greek independence. The letters discussed here are: (1) Alexandros Mavrokordatos from Tripolitza, to Byron in Genoa, dated 2/14 July 1823 (vol. v, fo. J) ; (2) James Hamilton Browne from Tripolitza, to Byron in Kefalonia, dated 13 September 1823 (vol. v, fo. H); and (3) Edward John Trelawny from Tripolitza, to Byron in Kefalonia, dated 14 September 1823 (vol. v, fo. I). Browne’s letter contained two interesting enclosures, which are also considered here: (4) ‘Substance of a conversation held with Colococtroni in his palace’ (vol. v, fo. K), and (5) ‘Substance of a conversation which took place with the Officers of Mavrocordato, who remain here’ (vol. v, fol. L). I also look briefly at the following letters: (6) Spiridion Trikoupis from Hydra, to Byron in Kefalonia, 15/27 August 1823 (vol. v, fol. C); (7) Andreas Louriotis from Hydra, to Byron in Kefalonia, 15/27 August 1823 (vol. v. fol. D); and (8) Mavrokordatos from Hydra, to Byron in Kefalonia, 15/27 August 1823 (vol. v, fol. E).

Changing Greek libraries: A continuous dialogue

IFLA Journal ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgios Glossiotis ◽  
Evgenia Vassilakaki ◽  
Eva Semertzaki
Keyword(s):  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Technological Changes ◽  
National Library ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Of Greece ◽  
Library Buildings

In the era of radical socio-economic-technological developments, the Library and Information Science sector in Greece is undergoing a series of changes in a dialectic relation with technological changes. Libraries in Greece have a long history, from the Academy of Plato and the Lyceum of Aristotle in the 5th century BC to the transition of the National Library of Greece at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre. This paper aims to provide an overview and record the milestones signifying the beginning of the changes happening in every aspect of the Greek LIS landscape. In addition, it aims to highlight the changes in the Greek library scene, extending from synergies and networks to new library buildings, as well as the role of LIS education and lifelong learning.

Conducting Goals-of-Care Discussions Takes Less Time Than Imagined

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. e1499-e1506
Author(s):  
Sofya Pintova ◽  
Ryan Leibrandt ◽  
Cardinale B. Smith ◽  
Kerin B. Adelson ◽  
Jason Gonsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Progression ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Goals Of Care ◽  
Coaching Model ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Encounter Time ◽  
Face Time ◽  
To Receive

PURPOSE: To describe the length of encounter during visits where goals-of-care (GoC) discussions were expected to take place. METHODS: Oncologists from community, academic, municipal, and rural hospitals were randomly assigned to receive a coaching model of communication skills to facilitate GoC discussions with patients with newly diagnosed advanced solid-tumor cancer with a prognosis of < 2 years. Patients were surveyed after the first restaging visit regarding the quality of the GoC discussion on a scale of 0-10 (0 = worst; 10 = best), with ≥ 8 indicating a high-quality GoC discussion. Visits were audiotaped, and total encounter time was measured. RESULTS: The median face-to-face time oncologists spent during a GoC discussion was 15 minutes (range, 10-20 minutes). Among the different hospital types, there was no significant difference in encounter time. There was no difference in the length of the encounter whether a high-quality GoC discussion took place or not (15 v 14 minutes; P = .9). If there was imaging evidence of cancer progression, the median encounter time was 18 minutes compared with 13 minutes for no progression ( P = .03). In a multivariate model, oncologist productivity, patient age, and Medicare coverage affected duration of the encounter. CONCLUSION: Oncologists can complete high-quality GoC discussions in 15 minutes. These data refute the common misperception that discussing such matters with patients with advanced cancer requires significant time.

Fungal contaminants of indoor air in the National Library of Greece

Aerobiologia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 387-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioanna Pyrri ◽  
Efstathia Tripyla ◽  
Anna Zalachori ◽  
Maria Chrysopoulou ◽  
Aristeidis Parmakelis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Indoor Air ◽  
National Library ◽  
Fungal Contaminants ◽  
Of Greece

The emergency medical system

2021 ◽  
pp. 65-75
Author(s):  
Olivier Hoogmartens ◽  
Michiel Stiers ◽  
Koen Bronselaer ◽  
Marc Sabbe
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Emergency Medical Services ◽  
Emergency Medical Service ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Emergency Medical ◽  
High Quality Medical Care ◽  
The Moment

The mission of the emergency medical services is to promote and support a system that provides timely, professional and state-of-the art emergency medical care, including ambulance services, to anyone who is victim of a sudden injury or illness, at any time and any location. A medical emergency has five different phases, namely: population awareness and behaviour, occurrence of the problem and its detection, alarming of trained responders and help rendered by bystanders and trained pre-hospital providers, transport to the nearest or most appropriate hospital, and, if necessary, admission or transfer to a tertiary care centre which provides a high degree of subspecialty expertise. In order to meet these goals, emergency medical services must work aligned with local, state officials; with fire and rescue departments; with other ambulance providers, hospitals, and other agencies to foster a high performance network. The term emergency medical service evolved to reflect a change from a straightforward system of ambulances providing nothing but transportation, to a complex network in which high-quality medical care is given from the moment the call is received, on-scene with the patient and during transportation. Medical supervision and/or participation of emergency medicine physicians (EP) in the emergency medical service systems contributes to the quality of medical care. This emergency medical services network must be capable to respond instantly and to maintain efficacy around the clock, with well-trained, well-equipped personnel linked through a strong communication system. Research plays a pivotal role in defining necessary resources and in continuously improving the delivery of high-quality care. This chapter gives an overview of the different aspects of emergency medical services and calls for high quality research in pre-hospital emergency care in a true partnership between cardiologists and emergency physicians.

Pig Meat Quality as Affected by Genetics and Production Systems

1995 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Ellis ◽  
F.K. Mckeith
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Water Holding Capacity ◽  
Eating Quality ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Pig Production ◽  
Pig Meat ◽  
On Farm ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Water Holding

The efficiency of pig production has increased considerably in recent years, but the improvement of meat quality has only recently begun to receive attention. Closer links between the producers and marketers of pigs are now resulting in a clearer understanding of the factors that lead to meat of high quality. Here, some of the major on-farm influences on meat quality are described, focussing on meat colour, water-holding capacity and eating quality.

The James Grant Papers in the National Library of Scotland

1980 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 333-336
Author(s):  
I.C. Cunningham
Keyword(s):  
East Africa ◽  
Central Africa ◽  
Family Ownership ◽  
National Library ◽  
Printed Books ◽  
The Future ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Moment ◽  
African Journal

The papers of James Augustus Grant, until recently in family ownership and inaccessible to most scholars, were sold at Sotheby's in London on 13 March 1979 and purchased (with the exception of photographs and annotated printed books) by the National Library of Scotland. They are now available for consultation in Edinburgh by registered readers; microfilm of selected portions can be supplied, also at the moment photocopies of the unbound letters (which will be bound in due course). They have been assigned the numbers 17901-26 in the National Library's sequence of manuscripts, and a description follows; an index is also available at the National Library, and this together with the description will appear in one of the future volumes of the Library's Catalogue of Manuscripts acquired since 1925. Of particular interest to African historians are the letters of explorers and others in MSS. 17909-10, of which those of Gordon, Kirk, Murchison, Speke, and Stanley are especially important; the African journal, MS. 17915, and sketches, MSS. 17919-21, both extremely significant not only for the Grant-Speke expedition, but also for the culture and history of East Africa; and (from a later period) the papers of Grant's son in South and Central Africa, MSS. 17907 and 17918.

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