Developing and Implementing Feral Hog Management Procedures on an Urban Nature Center

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus is a condition that affects many pregnancies and ethnicity appears to be a risk factor. Data indicate that approximately 18% of Tamil women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus. Today, approximately 50,000 of Tamils live in Switzerland. To date, there is no official tool available in Switzerland that considers the eating and physical activity habits of this migrant Tamil population living in Switzerland, while offering a quick overview of gestational diabetes mellitus and standard dietetics management procedures. The NutriGeD project led by Bern University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland aimed at closing this gap. The aim of this present study was to evaluate the implementation potential of the tools developed in the project NutriGeD for dietetic counseling before their wide scale launch in Swiss hospitals, clinics and private practices. Method: An online survey was developed and distributed to 50 recruited healthcare professionals working in the German speaking region of Switzerland from October – December 2016 (31% response rate). The transcultural tools were sent to participants together with the link to the online survey. The evaluation outcome was analysed using binary logistic regression and cross tabulation analysis with IBM SPSS version 24.0, 2016. Results: 94% (N=47) respondents believed that the transcultural tools had good potential for implementation in hospitals and private practices in Switzerland. A binary logistic regression analysis revealed that the age of participants had a good correlation (42.1%) on recommending the implementation potential of the transcultural tool. The participants with age group 34- 54 years old where the highest group to recommend the implementation potential of the transcultural tool and this was found to be statistically significant (p=0.05). 74% (34 out of 50) of the respondents clearly acknowledged the need for transcultural competence knowledge in healthcare practices. 80% (N =40) of the respondents agreed that the information presented in the counseling display folder was important and helpful while 60% (N= 30) agreed to the contents being clinically applicable. 90% (N=45) participants recommended the availability of the evaluated transcultural tools in healthcare settings in Switzerland. Conclusion: The availability in healthcare practice of the evaluated transcultural tools was greatly encouraged by the Swiss healthcare practitioners participating in the survey. While they confirmed the need for these transcultural tools, feed-backs for minor adjustments were given to finalize the tools before their official launch in practice. The developed materials will be made available for clinical visits, in both hospitals and private practices in Switzerland. The Migmapp© transcultural tool can serve as a good approach in assisting healthcare professionals in all fields, especially professionals who practice in areas associated with diet - related diseases or disorders associated with populations at risk.

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MANAGEMENT OF NEW CULTIVARS FOR DRYLAND

Proceedings of the New Zealand Grassland Association ◽

10.33584/jnzg.1983.44.1650 ◽

1983 ◽

pp. 61-73 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

J.A. Lancashire ◽

J.L. Brock

Keyword(s):

Tall Fescue ◽

Seed Quality ◽

Technical Information ◽

Grazing Management ◽

Grass Species ◽

Hill Country ◽

Seasonally Dry ◽

Prairie Grass ◽

Management Procedures ◽

New Cultivars

Some characteristics of seed quality, establishment rates, performance in mixtures and response to grazing management of 5 new pasture plants with potential in dryland are described. On a dry hill country site in the Wairarapa, the contribution of the sown grasses established in separate plots with clovers under rotational grazing was 'Grasslands Wana' cocksfoot 65%; 'Grasslands Maru' phalaris 23%; 'Grasslands Matua' prairie grass 22%; and 'Grasslands Roa' tall fescue 13% after 2 years. The other main grass species was resident perennial ryegrass which established from buried seed (ca. 240 plants/m*) and had a major impact on the establishment and growth of the sown grasses. On a seasonally dry Manawatu flat land soil 3 grazing managementsviz. set stocked all year (S); rotational all year (R); and combination (Cl (set stocked from lambing to drafting and rotational for the remainder of the year) were applied to mixtures of the new cultivars (except that 'Grasslands Apanui' cocksfoot replaced Wana) with ryegrass and white clover stocked at 20 sheep/ha. After 3 years the contribution of the new cultivars was negligible under S and ryegrass was dominant. The R pastures became cocksfoot dominant and Matua (in winter) and chicory (in summer) contributed more than in the S system. The C system produced the most evenly balanced species contribution with only Roa remaining at (5%. A sub-trial with cocksfoot cultivars demonstrated that Wana maintained better production and tiller density ~ll,000/m2 ) than Apanui (1000/m' ) under set stocking IS). Although some of the new cultivars will require specialised management procedures to fulfil their potential in dryland, the increasing and widespread use of Matua prairie grass in farming suggests that these techniques can be adopted in commercial agriculture provided good technical information is available in a management package when the cultivar is released. Keywords: Dryland, grazing management, mixtures, Matua prairie grass, Wana cocksfoot, Roa tall fescue, Maru phalaris, Chicory

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Proposal for Improving Records Management Practices of Traditional Institutions in Ga Molepo, South Africa

Mousaion ◽

10.25159/2054 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 35 (1) ◽

pp. 46-67

Author(s):

Mahlaga Johannes Molepo ◽

Linda M. Cloete

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Rural Communities ◽

Management Practices ◽

Records Management ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Record Keeping ◽

Local Municipalities ◽

Management Procedures ◽

Traditional Institutions

The way in which an institution treats its records is crucial for its survival in a rapidly changing society. The purpose of the study was to investigate the records management practices and challenges faced by traditional institutions of leadership and governance in Ga Molepo, Limpopo, South Africa. The researcher employed a cross-sectional survey in order to quantitatively examine the challenges faced by members of traditional councils. A researcher administered questionnaire was used as a data collection tool to study a stratified sample of 35 members from an estimated population of 350. The findings revealed patterns and trends of non-compliance with records management standards and guidelines. Although there were sporadic cases of record keeping, a greater number of respondents revealed that traditional institutions lack the facilities, equipment, education and trained/skilled personnel to apply correct records management procedures in their daily administration of their traditional communities. The main value of the study is to create awareness of records management as one of the neglected areas in traditional institutions â€“ which are by current legislative arrangement, the closest form of leadership and governance for rural communities in light of their relationship with local municipalities and the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs.

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1168 Physiological and management advances enhancing adoption of applied reproductive management procedures in beef cattle

Journal of Animal Science ◽

10.2527/jam2016-1168 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 94 (suppl_5) ◽

pp. 560-561 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

D. J. Patterson ◽

R. F. Cooke ◽

G. R. Dahlke ◽

R. N. Funston ◽

J. B. Hall ◽

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Keyword(s):

Beef Cattle ◽

Reproductive Management ◽

Management Procedures

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Minimizing Bias in Forensic Handwriting Examinations

Journal of Forensic Document Examination ◽

10.31974/jfde25-17-26 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 25 ◽

pp. 17-26 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

L. C. Alewijnse ◽

E.J.A.T. Mattijssen ◽

R.D. Stoel

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Information Management ◽

Contextual Information ◽

Context Information ◽

Decision Making Process ◽

Potential Bias ◽

Potential Influence ◽

Management Procedures

The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the increasing awareness about the potential bias on the interpretation and conclusions of forensic handwriting examiners (FHEs) by contextual information. We briefly provide the reader with an overview of relevant types of bias, the difficulties associated with studying bias, the sources of bias and their potential influence on the decision making process in casework, and solutions to minimize bias in casework. We propose that the limitations of published studies on bias need to be recognized and that their conclusions must be interpreted with care. Instead of discussing whether bias is an issue in casework, the forensic handwriting community should actually focus on how bias can be minimized in practice. As some authors have already shown (e.g., Found & Ganas, 2014), it is relatively easy to implement context information management procedures in practice. By introducing appropriate procedures to minimize bias, not only forensic handwriting examination will be improved, it will also increase the acceptability of the provided evidence during court hearings. Purchase Article - $10

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Study of sharp injuries and blood splash exposures among healthcare workers in a tertiary hospital in Bangalore

International Journal of Infection Control ◽

10.3396/ijic.v12i3.016.16 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Shalini Sivananjiah Pradeep ◽

Suman Gadicherla Raghu ◽

Prathab A G ◽

Banashankari G Rudresh ◽

Radhika Kunnavil

Keyword(s):

Healthcare Workers ◽

Tertiary Hospital ◽

Post Exposure Prophylaxis ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Post Exposure ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Management Procedures ◽

Exposure Prophylaxis ◽

Sharps Injury ◽

Sharps Injuries

The working environment of healthcare workers (HCW) exposes them to sharp injuries. This communication attempts to examine the injury registers, incidence of sharps injuries and blood splash exposures, and the post-exposure prophylaxis status of employees in a tertiary care hospital. Analysis included records form 54 locations of two units of a tertiary hospital attached to a Medical College. Maintenance of the injury register overall was highly satisfactory in both units. Two hundred and nine injuries were recorded from both units of the hospital. The majority of injuries (60.5%) occurred in the age group of 20-30 years with 70% among females. Waste handlers were at increased risk during waste management procedures. Thirty two percent of sharps injury injuries occurred in wards. Of the ward nursing staff, 25.3% received sharps injuries. Post-exposure prophylaxis for Hepatitis B (primary dose) was given to 25 HCWs; 11 received booster doses. The basic regimen for HIV post-exposure prophylaxis was given to 4 HCWs. Awareness about records maintenance, regular documentation, awareness and training, and implementation of appropriate preventive measures can reduce the incidence of injuries. Key words: Sharps, injury register, Health care workers (HCW),Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP)

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The Relation between Bank Credit-Risk Management Procedures and Originate-to-Distribute Mortgage Quality During the Financial Crisis

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.2596746 ◽

2014 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Gauri Bhat ◽

Jian Cai

Keyword(s):

Risk Management ◽

Financial Crisis ◽

Credit Risk ◽

Bank Credit ◽

Credit Risk Management ◽

Management Procedures

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Planning for Reuse. Developing a Strategy for the Northern Territory, Australia

Water Science & Technology ◽

10.2166/wst.1991.0233 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 24 (9) ◽

pp. 31-43 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

M. D. Burgess

Keyword(s):

Potable Water ◽

Cost Management ◽

Sewage Treatment ◽

Northern Territory ◽

Sewage Effluent ◽

Cost Benefits ◽

Management Procedures ◽

Marketing Activities ◽

Harsh Climate ◽

The Cost

A harsh climate, extended dry periods and relatively expensive water resources underly the potential for effluent reuse in the Northern Territory, Australia. The cost of supplying potable water and the potential offsetting effects of utilising sewage effluent are reviewed. The need to firmly establish the true cost to the community of different supply options is identified. Major cost benefits accrue where reuse will enable deferment of either significant potable source augmentation or sewage treatment works upgrading and where horticultural prospects are good at a reuse site close to the treatment works. An overall strategy plan for increasing the potential of reuse is described. This plan includes firm cost management procedures, marketing activities, appropriate land planning measures and a commitment to research and development.

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Habitat Elements in River Basin Management and Planning

Water Science & Technology ◽

10.2166/wst.1987.0063 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 19 (9) ◽

pp. 19-29 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Edwin E. Herricks ◽

Maria I. Braga

Keyword(s):

Water Quality ◽

River Basin ◽

River Basin Management ◽

The United States ◽

Physical Habitat ◽

Basin Management ◽

Habitat Analysis ◽

Management Procedures ◽

Habitat Simulation ◽

Flow Quantity

Comprehensive river basin management mast move beyond narrowly focused programs dealing with water quantity or water quality. A more comprehensive approach to river basin management recognizes that both flow quantity and water quality can be summarized as habitat measures. A number of well developed physical habitat analysis and prediction procedures are presently available. Several computerized systems available from the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service (Habitat Suitability Index - HSI and PHysical HABitat SIMulation - PHABSIM) provide macrohabitat definition. We have developed a water quality based habitat component which operates effectively for general analysis. With an emphasis on site specific management in the United States, the macrohabitat definition procedures may not meet all river basin management and planning requirements. This paper reviews the results of research which characterizes microhabitat in streams and rivers and provides a valuable extension to basin management procedures.

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