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SERVQUAL Measurement in a Healthcare Setting: Before and After Corrective Strategy Implementation

In the United States, the most dominant industry is services, yielding the highest volume of total employment and gross domestic product. Due to this significance, academics, as well as, business professionals continue to research and apply strategies for which organizations can achieve distinctive competitive advantages. The steady growth and increasing significance of the service sector in the US and other developed markets has resulted in a sizeable body of related research addressing a variety of issues such as service quality and its characteristics. Healthcare is an impactful service industry that has received a considerable amount of attention. In the healthcare field, studies have shown that a variety of variables impact the perception of service quality. In a highly competitive environment, it is in an organization’s best interest to provide customers the best service possible. This paper asserts that service quality is more accurately measured using a before and after strategy implementation study. This paper applies the SERVQUAL evaluation tool to assess service quality expectations and perceptions in a healthcare setting. Particularly, this study proposes that service quality improves following a correction of service related issues and can help provide some insight into the types of customers or patients that patronize healthcare facilities.
Dispersal Characteristics of Juvenile Coyotes in Maine

Despite the coyote's (Canis latrans) ecological and economic importance, knowledge of dispersal and its effects on coyote population dynamics and social organization are fragmentary. Hence, I investigated the dispersal of 47 radio-collared juvenile coyotes from 2 Maine study sites during 1981-84. Dispersal of juvenile coyotes began during late September of their first year. Peaks in onset of dispersal occurred during October-November and during February-March. No dispersals were initiated during late December-January
Hjarreâ€™s disease in chickens: clinical, pathological, microbiological and therapeutic findings

Mozaffor 11.6568 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:. 0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Hjarre's disease (Coligranuloma) in commercial chickens was investigated and detected in 5 layer flocks out of 47 outbreaks based on clinical, pathological, microbiological and therapeutical findings. The investigation areas were at Dinajpur and Nilphamari districts, but the laboratory examinations were conducted at Dinajpur Government Veterinary College, Dinajpur, Bangladesh. The flocks had 441, 212, 690, 5400 and 735 birds aged between 26 to 64 weeks and reared in cages. The clinical signs of the affected birds varied markedly from farm to farm and diarrhoea, depression, soiled vent, reduces egg production, loss of body condition and death were recorded. The morbidity rate was around 100%, but the mortality rate was 3-9%. At necropsy the birds showed characteristics nodular lesions on the serosal surface of the intestine, uterus, mesentery and in liver. The affected organs were processed for the bacteriological examination and the organisms were isolated and identified without typification. Gram stained impression smears from the necrotic areas of the nodules revealed gram negative organisms which were isolated by culturing using different agar media and identified by their colony characteristics including biochemical reaction in differential media. No acid fast organisms found on acid fast staining of the impression smears. The collected organs were processed and stained for the histopathological study, where granulomatous inflammation and the characteristic caseation necrosis were recorded. The flocks were treated individually either with colistin sulphate, or fluoroquinolones, or oxytetracycline considering the apparently presence of concurrent infection. The present findings indicated that the poultry is sensitive to colistin sulphate. Key words: Hjarre's disease, E. coli , clinico-pathology, therapy, chickens DOI = 10.3329/bjvm.v5i1. 1309 Bangl. J. Vet. Med. (2007). 5 (1 & 2): 49-53
Seed cryopreservation of the native cacti Discocactus zehntneri, Pilosocereus gounellei and Stephanocereus luetzelburgii from Bahia, Brazil

The native cacti species from Bahia, Discocactus zehntneri, Pilosocereus gounellei and Stephanocereus luetzelburgii , as other members of the Family Cactaceae, have been dramatically affected by illegal traffic, and with the destruction and fragmentation of their habitats. Considering the potential extinction risks for endangered species, and the several applications of these species, some actions on ex situ conservation of cacti are required. Thus, this work aimed to evaluate the physiological quality of seeds from D. zehntneri, P. gounellei and S. luetzelburgii stored in liquid nitrogen (-196°C) for 0, 7 and 30 days. For this purpose, seeds of the three species were transferred to cryovials and then immersed directly in liquid nitrogen for 7 or 30 days. After the storage period, the seeds were removed from the nitrogen tank, and thawed for 1 h at ambient temperature and subsequently chemically sterilized. The seeds were inoculated onto Petri dishes lined with two layers of germitest paper. The germination rate of the three species was not reduced by exposure to liquid nitrogen, as well as D. zehntneri that had the best results for speed and germination rate observed in seeds stored for 30 days. Keywords : Cacti, cryoconservation, ex situ conservation, germination African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 12(21), pp. 3250-3254
Development of anatomical structure of roots of Phragmites australis

Summary • Focusing on characters related to its survival in flooded soils, the anatomy and differentiation of roots of Phragmites australis is reported here. • Roots were examined by anatomical methods and permeability tests using periodate-, Fe2+- and berberine-based apoplastic tracers. • Root development was characterized by the differentiation of a multiseriate exodermis with suberin lamellae and Casparian bands that formed close to the root tip. Impregnation of the exodermis with lignin and/or suberin appeared closer to the apex than in the endodermis, which is not commonly observed in other plant species. The early developed exodermis proved to be an effective barrier restricting the passive apoplastic penetration of solutes from the rooting medium into the root tissues. Relationships between exodermis, endodermis, aerenchyma and lateral root primordia development were also recorded. • It is concluded that early differentiation of the exodermis was advantageous in flooded substrates. Only a limited proportion of tissue without this apoplastic barrier might be crucial to reduce radial oxygen loss to the sediment and restrain the action of unfavourable factors, such as phytotoxins, in a flooded sediment.
Taguchi Experimental Approach to Laboratory Evaluation of Static Modulus of Elasticity of Recycled Aggregate Concrete

This paper looks into the static modulus of elasticity of recycled aggregate concrete using experimental method. Modulus of elasticity plays an important role in the life of concrete structure because it affects the serviceability and structural performance of concrete structure. Taguchi approach was used to prepare the materials and reduce the number of experiments required. Orthogonal array L16 (45 Series) which has four levels and five factors was used to prepare the mix proportions. The result showed that Optimum conditions for maximum modulus of elasticity were obtained at lower water/cement ratios and recycled aggregates with values ranging between 35.89-41.26 Gpa. The Taguchi experimental approach is a good tool for obtaining optimum conditions in experiment involving many factors.
Relationship between CBC and ESR and duration of disease in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease and is associated with considerable morbidity. Hematological abnormalities may be the initial manifestation. Duration may have impact on their hematological parameters. Objective: To observe the relationship of Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Erythrocyte sedimentation Rate(ESR) with duration of disease in patients with SLE. Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka from July 2016 to June 2017. Total 60 subjects including both sexes were selected with age ranging from 18 to 55 years. Among them, 30 subjects with SLE were study group and 30 age matched healthy subjects were control group. Total count of RBC, WBC, Platelet and ESR were estimated by automated hematology analyzer. Statistical analysis was done by unpaired Students æt” test, Chi Square test and Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r) test. Results: In this study, ESR was significantly (p<0.001) higher and RBC,WBC and platelet counts were significantly (p<0.001) lower in SLE patients in comparison to that of control. On correlation analysis, RBC and WBC showed significant negative correlation with duration of disease in patients with SLE. Conclusion: This study concludes that CBC and ESR were altered in SLE patients and it was related to duration of disease. J Bangladesh Soc Physiol. 2018, December; 13(2): 41-46
Cases onto themselves? Theory and research on ex-socialist urban environments

SJÖBERG, Ö. (2014): Cases onto themselves? Theory and research on ex-socialist urban environments. Geografie, 119, No. 4, pp. 299–319. – Although the contribution of geographers to post-socialist urban studies has shown considerable vitality and resulted in a great volume of research, its impact on urban studies as a general field of inquiry is neither proportionate to the momentous changes since 1989 nor to the volume of research that has found its way into the literature. The entire field punches below its weight and, despite recent claims to the contrary, the prominence and visibility of this line of research beyond the confines of established communities of scholars working in the field of socialist and post-socialist urban studies remains insubstantial. This has been pointed out by scholars of a post-colonial bent, who argue that in order to move forward both the alleged parochialism and empiricism of much current geographical work on post-socialist cities and the deference to hegemonic strands of Westerns urban theory need to be shed. This paper attempts to put these claims in perspective, suggesting that while some of the problems decidedly issue from the manner in which of urban geographers themselves conduct and report research on post-socialist cities, post-colonial theory might not be an ideal way forward.
Physical therapy intervention for cervicogenic headache: an overview of systematic reviews

Abstract Background and Objective: There are many systematic reviews that investigate the effectiveness of physical therapy (PT) interventions on cervicogenic headache (CGH) with inconclusive findings which is because of either the quantity or quality of the included studies. Thus the aim of this overview was to evaluate the evidence of various PT interventions on CGH from relevant systematic reviews. Methods: We included systematic reviews based entirely on randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that were concerned with PT interventions and CGH. They were selected from PubMed and Web of Science databases in December, 2017. Quality of reviews was checked by Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews criteria (AMSTAR). Conclusions were generated from a narrative synthesis based on conclusions from reviews as well as individual original RCTs. Results: Six systematic reviews (34 RCTs) were selected for this overview. Overall, the methodological quality was moderate to high. Evidence from reviews says that spinal manipulation therapy (n = 4), mobilisation (n = 2) and other conservative PT management (n = 2) were effective in the management of CGH. Conclusion: Based on six moderate to high quality systematic reviews, it can be concluded that PT management particularly manipulation and mobilisation are effective in reducing pain and functional disability in patients having CGH.
Evaluation of various patient-, lesion-, and procedure-related factors on the occurrence of pneumothorax as a complication of CT-guided percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy

Purpose To assess the influence of various patient-, lesion-, and procedure-related variables on the occurrence of pneumothorax as a complication of CT-guided percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy. Material and methods In a total of 208 patients, 215 lung/mediastinal lesions (seven patients were biopsied twice) were sampled under CT guidance using coaxial biopsy set via percutaneous transthoracic approach. Incidence of post procedure pneumothorax was seen and the influence of various patient-, lesion-, and procedure-related variables on the frequency of pneumothorax with special emphasis on procedural factors like dwell time and needle-pleural angle was analysed. Results Pneumothorax occurred in 25.12% (54/215) of patients. Increased incidence of pneumothorax had a statistically significant correlation with age of the patient (p = 0.0020), size (p = 0.0044) and depth (p = 0.0001) of the lesion, and needle-pleural angle (p = 0.0200). Gender of the patient (p = 0.7761), emphysema (p = 0.2724), site of the lesion (p = 0.9320), needle gauge (p = 0.7250), patient position (p = 0.9839), and dwell time (p = 0.9330) had no significant impact on the pneumothorax rate. Conclusions This study demonstrated a significant effect of the age of the patient, size and depth of the lesion, and needle-pleural angle on the incidence of post-procedural pneumothorax. Emphysema as such had no effect on pneumothorax rate, but once pneumothorax occurred, emphysematous patients were more likely to be symptomatic, necessitating chest tube placement. Gender of the patient, site of the lesion, patient position during the procedure, and dwell time had no statistically significant relation with the frequency of post-procedural pneumothorax. Surprisingly, needle gauge had no significant effect on pneumothorax frequency, but due to the small sample size, non-randomisation, and bias in needle size selection as per lesion size, further studies are required to fully elucidate the causal relationship between needle size and post-procedural pneumothorax rate. The needle should be as perpendicular as possible to the pleura (needle-pleural angle close to 90°), to minimise the possibility of pneumothorax after percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy.
The Impact of Using Computer Applications Programs as a Tool in Accounting Education on the Performance of the Students of Financial Accounting Course

The aim of this study was to identify the impact of using computer applications in accounting education in higher education institutions in Jordan. The study was based on the experimental approach in presenting, analyzing data and drawing forth the results, using a sample of (67) students who were chosen intentionally. The results have showed a statistically significant effect of using computer applications in accounting education on the performance of the students of financial accounting course at Mu'tah University. In the light of the results, some conclusions were drawn, most importantly is that the use of computer technologies and applications is a part of the strategic orientation of education development. Based on the conclusions, the study recommends the need to push for using these techniques in an organized and systematic manner.
Production of Isoamyl Acetate from Sugar Beet Molasses by Williopsis saturnus var. saturnus

Three strains of Williopsis saturnus var. saturnus were employed for the production of natural isoamyl acetate (the character impact compound of banana flavour) using sugar beet molasses as the carbon source and batch cultivation at 25°C under anaerobic conditions. Of the three strains, strain HUT 7087 was the best producer of isoamyl acetate, producing 20.7 mg/L. Sugar beet molasses was deemed to be an acceptable carbon source for the production of this flavour compound.
Experimental Studies on the Effect of Leading-Edge Tubercles on Laminar Separation Bubble

The effect of wavy leading ledge, in the manner seen in humpback whales, known as tubercles, to the leading edge of a NACA 4415 airfoil is investigated experimentally at low Reynolds number of 120,000. Comparisons are carried out against a baseline NACA-4415 airfoil is addressed through surface flow visualization, surface pressure and particle image velocimetry (2D-PIV) measurements. Experiments were carried out at angles of attack of 6° and 18° corresponding to pre-stall and post-stall conditions of the baseline airfoil with free stream velocity of 7.5 m/s. The oil-flow visualization studies reveal interesting complex flow features, repeating behind every tubercle at both angles of attack. At the lower angle of attack the extent of the laminar separation bubble, which is a dominant feature on the baseline airfoil, is significantly altered by the presence of the tubercles, which result in the formation of smaller separation bubbles spread along the span instead of one single bubble. The 2-D PIV and oil flow results angle of attack of 18° show that tubercles are very much effective beyond the stall conditions of the base line airfoil. They maintain attached flow till 50% of the cord at least in regions behind the tubercles, instead of complete separation at the leading edge as noticed for the baseline case. The size of recirculating zone downstream of the airfoil post-stall is also significantly reduced by the tubercles. All these factors contribute to the increased performance of the tubercles compared to the baseline NACA 4415 airfoil. However, post-stall the use of tubercles seems to impose a highly varying separation point and subsequently the associated wake width on the airfoil, the effects of which are yet to be explored in detail.
A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON THE ROLE OF HORMONES, SEED COAT AND GENES DURING THE GERMINATION OF CANOLA (BRASSICA NAPUS) SEED UNDER ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Due to the cool spring in western Canada, seed quality is a key critical component to produce well established and vigorous seedlings. It has long been established that phytohormones regulate seed germination: abscisic acid inhibits germination whereas gibberellins enhance germination. We investigated the effects of ABA, GA, ethylene and inhibitors of these phytohormones alone or in combination on the germination rate of a black and a yellow seed canola (Brassica napus) imbibed at 8oC. The effects of either saline solutions, osmotic solutions, fusicoccin or seed coat on the germination of canola seeds imbibed at 8oC were also investigated. The two canola seed lines were very sensitive to increasing concentration of saline solutions; however, iso-osmotic solutions that reduced water potential were more inhibitory. The yellow seed line was more sensitive to these conditions than the black seed line. The seed coat (testa) was a major factor affecting the germination rate of the yellow seed line; however, GA4+7 overcome the inhibitory effect of the seed coat, whereas ABA exacerbated it. Fusicoccin was more stimulatory to germination than GA4+7; however, unlike GA4+7, it was unable to overcome the inhibitory effect of paclobutrazol, a GA biosynthesis inhibitor. Fluridone, an ABA biosynthesis inhibitor, was unable to overcome the inhibitory effects of a saline solution suggesting that the inhibitory effect was not due to elevated ABA. Ethylene, a stimulator of germination did not appear to be involved in the germination of these two lines. Controlled deterioration at 35oC, 85% RH could be either partially or completely overcome by exogenous GA4+7. This study demonstrates the role of hormones, salinity
Only Yes Means Yes: An Essay on University Policies regarding Sexual Violence and Sexual Assult

The critical issues of sexual violence and sexual assault have rightfully gained greater attention at universities and colleges in our country. ' Though these issues are not confined to university campuses, a few key reasons help explain the emphasis on sexual violence and sexual assault, as well as sexual harassment, within the higher education world. First, at many institutions of higher education, vast numbers of young adults live independently and in close proximity to one another for the first time. Second, federal law imposes reporting, response, and prevention requirements on colleges and universities that are not present in other contexts. And third, students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, members of governing boards, members of the community, and members of the state and federal governments all appropriately expect that colleges and universities will provide a safe and secure learning and working environment. Student activists, along with some members of the federal government, played a pivotal role in raising awareness of sexual violence and sexual assault on campuses in the years before 2010, when these issues began to attract national notice. During those years, it was clear that universities and colleges needed to make major strides in their education, prevention, and response efforts in this context. But it also became clear that universities and colleges possessed a unique opportunity to influence and even lead the broader societal changes necessary to eliminating sexual violence and sexual assault. From a procedural standpoint, higher education institutions are well positioned to improve the regulatory structures required or encouraged by federal law and policies. Such improvements will ensure victims are better served by campuses,
Antimalarial prescribing under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)

Background: Malaria is still a dreaded disease in many developing countries. Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT) was adopted for malaria control as it offers better efficacy to previous chloroquine-based remedies. The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) was established to provide access to qualitative care at an affordable cost from different professional members of the healthcare team. Enrolees access care for approved health conditions in accredited facilities. Objectives: The objective was to document the antimalarial prescribing practices on prescriptions from NHISaccredited medical facilities received in an NHIS-accredited community pharmacy in Lagos. Methods: A retrospective review of all the prescriptions received at the target NHIS-accredited pharmacy from four NHIS-accredited clinics over a 3-year period (2006-2008) was carried out using a modified WHO/INRUD prescribing indicator form. Data obtained was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics at p=0.05. Results were presented as frequency tables and charts. Results: About 51% of the prescriptions were for female patients. Over 60% of the prescriptions included an antimalarial. About 45% of the antimalarials prescribed was sulphadoxine/pyrimethamine (syrups and tablets). The use of ACTs increased over the 3-year period from about 9% to about 46% mainly as Artesunate plus a sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine product. Conclusion: Most of the antimalarial prescriptions did not comply with the antimalarial treatment policy of the country. Continuing Medical Education programs are required to improve prescriber knowledge and practice. Supervision of facilities by NHIS officials to ensure sustainability and good health outcome is recommended.