EFFECT OF TECHNOLOGICAL PASTURE SYSTEMS ON THE BOTANICAL COMPOSITION OF LONG-TERM GRASS STANDS AND FEED QUALITY

The results of long-term studies on the influence of multi-variant pasture management systems (techno-genic, integrated, technogenic-mineral, technogenic-organic) on the botanical composition and quality of feed of long-term phytocenoses are presented. The possibility of preserving the valuable botanical com-position and high quality of feed for a 75-year period under the condition of a rational mode of use and an optimal level of fertilizer is justified. All the studied systems of pasture management belong to the category of energy-saving, since with the 75-year use of grass stands, the capital costs planned for periodic re-servicing are reduced to 10 or more times. Experimental data on the botanical composition of pasture grass stands for 2005 and 2020 and the quality of green feed in terms of protein nutrition and mineral content for 1976–2020 are presented in accordance with the requirements of the technical specifications of GOST R 57482-2017 "Pasture feed". The content of seeded grasses, meadow foxtail and meadow bluegrass, in the herbage of 75 years of life against the background of N180P45K120 was 43%. The content of crude protein (at a rate of at least 14%) and crude fat (at a rate of at least 3.2%) in all studied systems exceeded the standard values.

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Health-related quality of life in patients with chronic hepatitis C treated with sofosbuvir-based treatment at 1-year post-sustained virological response

Quality of Life Research ◽

10.1007/s11136-021-02874-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Akio Miyasaka ◽

Yuichi Yoshida ◽

Akiko Suzuki ◽

Yasuhiro Takikawa

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Hepatitis C ◽

National Standard ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

Standard Values ◽

Chronic Hcv

Abstract Purpose Long-term effects on patient health-related quality of life (HRQoL) after direct-acting antiviral (DAA) treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) are unknown. We assessed the impact of DAA-mediated HCV clearance on HRQoL from DAA initiation to 1 year after confirmed sustained virological response at 24 weeks post-treatment (SVR24). Methods HRQoL was evaluated using the eight-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-8). Chronic HCV-infected patients were treated for 12 weeks with sofosbuvir-based DAAs. SF-8 was administered at baseline, treatment cessation, SVR24, and 1-year post-SVR24. Results A total of 109 chronic HCV-infected patients were enrolled. The average SF-8 scores were higher than the Japanese national standard values for bodily pain (BP) and mental health at baseline and for general health at 1-year post-SVR24. None of the SF-8 scores differed significantly between baseline and 1-year post-SVR24. Regarding age, sex, liver status, and treatment regimen, the SF-8 scores at 1-year post-SVR24 were affected by only age; individuals aged < 65 years had significantly higher physical component score (PCS), physical functioning, role physical, and BP scores than older individuals. In the multivariable analysis, only age of ≥ 65 years was significantly associated with influencing PCS at 1-year post-SVR24. However, no significant factors were identified for mental component score. Conclusion Upon long-term assessment, although more factors trended higher than national standard values at 1-year post-SVR24 than at baseline, there were no significant changes within factors. As PCS tended to be associated with age, patients aged ≥ 65 years should be carefully monitored for PCS.

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Improving the eNodeB Coverage of a Bad Spot Area by Using A Relay Node

IJAIT (International Journal of Applied Information Technology) ◽

10.25124/ijait.v2i02.1391 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (02) ◽

pp. 83

Author(s):

Fivie Ni'mah ◽

Hasanah Putri Putri

Keyword(s):

Field Measurement ◽

Reference Signal ◽

Relay Node ◽

Decode And Forward ◽

Spot Area ◽

Term Evolution ◽

Standard Values ◽

Long Term Evolution Network

The quality of LTE (Long Term Evolution) network in WR Supratman Street, Bandung is categorized as quite bad as shown by the average RSRP (Reference Signal Receive) and SINR (Signal to Interference Noise Ratio) values of -101.30 dBm and 2.43 dB, respectively. Both parameters are below the standard operator with the average RSRP and SINR standard values of -101.30 dBm and 2.43 dB, respectively. The previous field measurement indicated that the area belonged to a bad spot area caused by shadowing buildings. This study used the node scheme of decode and forward and physical mode of inband relay node with the aim of extending the eNodeB coverage. By applying this technique, the average RSRP value increased by 18% and the average SINR value increased by 53%. Based on the RF (Radio Frequency) parameters, the average RSRP value with samples below the -85 dBm standard improved by 81%, while the average SINR value with samples below 5 dB improved by 45%.

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Thinking Beyond Language: Intervention for Severe Aphasia

Perspectives on Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders ◽

10.1044/nnsld19.1.15 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 15-22 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Nina Simmons-Mackie

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Communication Training ◽

Language Intervention ◽

Specific Training ◽

Environmental Support ◽

Total Communication ◽

Communication Partners

Abstract Purpose: This article addresses several intervention approaches that aim to improve life for individuals with severe aphasia. Because severe aphasia significantly compromises language, often for the long term, recommended approaches focus on additional domains that affect quality of life. Treatments are discussed that involve increasing participation in personally relevant life situations, enhancing environmental support for communication and participation, and improving communicative confidence. Methods: Interventions that have been suggested in the aphasia literature as particularly appropriate for people with severe aphasia include training in total communication, training of communication partners, and activity specific training. Conclusion: Several intervention approaches can be implemented to enhance life with severe aphasia.

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Communication Disordered: Program Implementation in Long-Term Care

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/persp1.sig15.64 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (15) ◽

pp. 64-67

Author(s):

George Barnes ◽

Joseph Salemi

Keyword(s):

Program Implementation ◽

Long Term Care ◽

Family Satisfaction ◽

Regulatory Compliance ◽

Care Staff ◽

Term Care ◽

Staff Members ◽

Change Policy

The organizational structure of long-term care (LTC) facilities often removes the rehab department from the interdisciplinary work culture, inhibiting the speech-language pathologist's (SLP's) communication with the facility administration and limiting the SLP's influence when implementing clinical programs. The SLP then is unable to change policy or monitor the actions of the care staff. When the SLP asks staff members to follow protocols not yet accepted by facility policy, staff may be unable to respond due to confusing or conflicting protocol. The SLP needs to involve members of the facility administration in the policy-making process in order to create successful clinical programs. The SLP must overcome communication barriers by understanding the needs of the administration to explain how staff compliance with clinical goals improves quality of care, regulatory compliance, and patient-family satisfaction, and has the potential to enhance revenue for the facility. By taking this approach, the SLP has a greater opportunity to increase safety, independence, and quality of life for patients who otherwise may not receive access to the appropriate services.

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