Estadística Aplicada a los Recursos Marinos. MDS. Non Multidimensional Scaling Ordination

Análisis multivariante con MDS

Some MDS Codes over Gf(64) Connected with the Binary Doubly-Even [72,36,16] Code

* The author is supported by a Return Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.

Assessing the motivation of MDs to use computer-based support at the point-of-care in the emergency department

A significant body of research investigates the acceptance of computer-based support (including devices and applications ranging from e-mail to specialized clinical systems, like PACS) among clinicians. Much of this research has focused on measuring the usability of systems using characteristics related to the clarity of interactions and ease of use. We propose that an important attribute of any clinical computer-based support tool is the intrinsic motivation of the end-user (i.e. a clinician) to use the system in practice. In this paper we present the results of a study that investigated factors motivating medical doctors (MDs) to use computer-based support. Our results demonstrate that MDs value computer-based support, find it useful and easy to use, however, uptake is hindered by perceived incompetence, and pressure and tension associated with using technology.

Constructing strongly-MDS convolutional codes with maximum distance profile

This paper revisits strongly-MDS convolutional codes with maximum distance profile (MDP). These are (non-binary) convolutional codes that have an optimum sequence of column distances and attains the generalized Singleton bound at the earliest possible time frame. These properties make these convolutional codes applicable over the erasure channel, since they are able to correct a large number of erasures per time interval. The existence of these codes have been shown only for some specific cases. This paper shows by construction the existence of convolutional codes that are both strongly-MDS and MDP for all choices of parameters.

Nursing facility MDS Section Q Fact Sheet, February 29, 2016

MDS section Q - Q&A

Nursing Facility MDS Section Q Informational Sheet, February 21, 2014

Information regarding Section Q - referrals and when appropriate

Minimum Data Set (MDS) Section Q Education: Helping People Return to the Community, February 12, 2014

Explanation of Minimum Data Set (MDS), implementation of Section Q, overview of the program, local contacts and functions, Referral Agency information, role and assistance provided by Long-Term care Ombudsman

Minimum Data Set (MDS) Section Q Education, February 21, 2014

Information regarding possible questions on Section Q within the Minimum Data Set.

On MDS convolutional codes over Z_p^r

Maximum distance separable (MDS) convolutional codes are characterized through the property that the free distance meets the generalized Singleton bound. The existence of free MDS convolutional codes over Zpr was recently discovered in Oued and Sole (IEEE Trans Inf Theory 59(11):7305–7313, 2013) via the Hensel lift of a cyclic code. In this paper we further investigate this important class of convolutional codes over Zpr from a new perspective. We introduce the notions of p-standard form and r-optimal parameters to derive a novel upper bound of Singleton type on the free distance. Moreover, we present a constructive method for building general (non necessarily free) MDS convolutional codes over Zpr for any given set of parameters.

Propuesta de un plan estratégico para la autosostenibilidad de la Asociación Médicos por el Derecho a la Salud (MDS), El Salvador.

En esta investigación se ha diseñado una propuesta de un Plan Estratégico para la Autosostenibilidad de la Asociación Médicos por el Derecho a la Salud, MDS. El cual parte de un marco teórico de referencia acerca de las generalidades de las Asociaciones y Fundaciones en El Salvador, específicamente de la Asociación en estudio (MDS), así como de la teoría relacionada con el proceso administrativo de la planeación estratégica. Para conocer la situación actual de la Asociación se utilizaron fuentes de datos primarios (entrevistas, encuestas y la observación directa), también se utilizó la fuente de información de datos secundarios (documentos proporcionados por la Asociación y material bibliográfico); con el propósito de elaborar un diagnóstico económico, financiero y administrativo visualizando los recursos que poseen, los factores internos y externos que puedan afectar o beneficiar el funcionamiento eficiente y eficaz de la Asociación. Del proceso anterior se obtuvieron las siguientes conclusiones: La Asociación Médicos por el Derecho a la Salud MDS, actualmente no cuenta con un plan estratégico de autosostenibilidad para hacerle frente a los gastos de operación de la institución; la dependencia económica de la Asociación se compone en un 74% de donaciones restringidas y un 25% por donaciones no restringidas, lo cual indica que las estrategias actuales para la recaudación de fondos no han brindado los resultados esperados; MDS en la actualidad no cuenta con una estrategia para controlar los gastos fijos y variables, lo cual se ve reflejado en los gastos elevados en mantenimiento y reparación de vehículos en los dos últimos años, también mantienen un gasto excesivo en papelería de oficina, esto podría estar justificado a partir del crecimiento cuantitativo de la institución, sin embargo existen estrategias que podrían minimizar estos gastos; los inventarios de materiales y medicamentos son elevados, su rotación es lenta y en la razón rápida han mostrado una disminución sensible con relación a la razón circulante, indicando que los inventarios tienen una incidencia significativa en los activos provocando gastos. Partiendo de las conclusiones se plantean recomendaciones que se deben implementar para lograr un funcionamiento institucional fortalecido. También se presenta una propuesta de un plan estratégico, encaminado a la obtención de recursos los cuales contribuirán a cubrir los gastos administrativos de la institución y darle seguimiento a la ejecución de proyectos en las comunidades. Finalmente se muestra un sistema integrado de manuales el cual está constituido por: Manual de Bienvenida, de Organización, de Puestos, de Procedimientos y Controles Financieros, con el propósito que MDS, cuente con una herramienta técnica administrativa que le permita utilizar los recursos de forma más eficiente y alcanzar los objetivos institucionales.

Bacterial Diversity Assessment In Soil Of An Active Brazilian Copper Mine Using High-throughput Sequencing Of 16s Rdna Amplicons.

Mining activities pose severe environmental risks worldwide, generating extreme pH conditions and high concentrations of heavy metals, which can have major impacts on the survival of organisms. In this work, pyrosequencing of the V3 region of the 16S rDNA was used to analyze the bacterial communities in soil samples from a Brazilian copper mine. For the analysis, soil samples were collected from the slopes (geotechnical structures) and the surrounding drainage of the Sossego mine (comprising the Sossego and Sequeirinho deposits). The results revealed complex bacterial diversity, and there was no influence of deposit geographic location on the composition of the communities. However, the environment type played an important role in bacterial community divergence; the composition and frequency of OTUs in the slope samples were different from those of the surrounding drainage samples, and Acidobacteria, Chloroflexi, Firmicutes, and Gammaproteobacteria were responsible for the observed difference. Chemical analysis indicated that both types of sample presented a high metal content, while the amounts of organic matter and water were higher in the surrounding drainage samples. Non-metric multidimensional scaling (N-MDS) analysis identified organic matter and water as important distinguishing factors between the bacterial communities from the two types of mine environment. Although habitat-specific OTUs were found in both environments, they were more abundant in the surrounding drainage samples (around 50 %), and contributed to the higher bacterial diversity found in this habitat. The slope samples were dominated by a smaller number of phyla, especially Firmicutes. The bacterial communities from the slope and surrounding drainage samples were different in structure and composition, and the organic matter and water present in these environments contributed to the observed differences.