Backflow prevention certification workshop information and materials

The information enclosed in this booklet consists of memos, policy statements and other pertinent information to guide you in the establishment of a backflow prevention program.

CONTROL DOCUMENTAL SOBRE GRUPOS ÉTNICOS INDÍGENAS COSTARRICENSES: 1980-2003

En Costa Rica se ha hecho poco por realizar el control documental nacional sobre grupos étnicos indígenas, esto puede ser tipificado como una debilidad, dos obras son el universo de fuentes de referencia.La necesidad de contar con el control documental sobre/de grupos étnicos indígenas costarricenses entre 1980-2003, es el propósito que persiguió esta investigación, además brindar un aporte de valor histórico, cultural y científico a aquellas personas interesadas en la temática indígena costarricense.Este control documental pretende agrupar la temática en estudio de dicho período. Es importante mencionar que en Costa Rica existen controles documentales sobre otras temáticas, no así de la temática indígena.Este control facilitará el rescate de la cultura indígena costarricense, es un aporte al control documental nacional y universal, contiene documentos de los años comprendidos entre 1980-2003, el mismo es fundamental para el acceso y disponibilidad de la información que forma parte de la actividad propia del profesional en bibliotecología, el cual se realiza dé acuerdo con las normas y criterios establecidos a nivel nacional e internacional. Además servirá y contribuirá como antecedente para futuros controles documentales sobre esta temática.

NIR-spectroscopy for bioprocess monitoring & control

The Ingold port adaption of a free beam NIR spectrometer is tailored for optimal bioprocess monitoring and control. The device shows an excellent signal to noise ratio dedicated to a large free aperture and therefore a large sample volume. This can be seen particularly in the batch trajectories which show a high reproducibility. The robust and compact design withstands rough process environments as well as SIP/CIP cycles. Robust free beam NIR process analyzers are indispensable tools within the PAT/QbD framework for realtime process monitoring and control. They enable multiparametric, non-invasive measurements of analyte concentrations and process trajectories. Free beam NIR spectrometers are an ideal tool to define golden batches and process borders in the sense of QbD. Moreover, sophisticated data analysis both quantitative and MSPC yields directly to a far better process understanding. Information can be provided online in easy to interpret graphs which allow the operator to make fast and knowledge-based decisions. This finally leads to higher stability in process operation, better performance and less failed batches.

Sources of Information about Dietary Fibre: A Cross-Country Survey

Problem statement: Dietary fibre (DF) has been recognized as a major determinant for improvement of health. Hence the means of information through which people become aware of its benefits are crucial. Research questions: Where do you usually find information about dietary fibre? What means of communication do you consider the most appropriate to encourage the consumption of dietary fibre? Purpose of the study: This work aimed at studying the sources of information about dietary fibre, as a means to educate people about aspects related to healthy eating. Factors such as gender, level of education, living environment or country were evaluated as to their effect on the selection of sources and preferences.   Research Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study by means of a questionnaire, applied to a non-probabilistic sample of 6010 participants from 10 countries in different continents (Europe, Africa and America), answered after informed consent by all participants. For the analysis were used several descriptive statistics tools, crosstabs and chi square test to assess the relations between some of the variables under study. Findings: Mostly the information about DF comes from the internet, but television is recognized as suitable. Differences were found between genders, levels of education, living environments and countries. The internet (preferred source), got highest scores for Hungary, urban areas, university education and female gender. The radio (least scored source) was preferred in Egypt, for men and with lower education (primary school). Conclusions: People get information through the internet due to easy access. However, it is to some extent a risk given the impossibility to control de information made public on the internet. The role of health centres and hospitals as well as schools should definitely be increased, as a responsible way to ensure correct information.