Although a number of different reconstructive techniques have been described for the treatment of axillary skin defects, split-thickness skin grafting continues to be the most common surgical modality. Here, we present our recent experience of using split-thickness skin grafts together with negative-pressure dressings for the management of defects following wide surgical excision of severe hidr...

Data envelopment analysis (DEA) and multiple objective linear programming (MOLP) are tools that can be used in management control and planning. Whilst these two types of model are similar in structure, DEA is directed to assessing past performances as part of management control function and MOLP to planning future performance targets. Several equivalence models between the output-oriented DEA a...

Nowadays maintenance of database management systems (DBMSs) often requires offline operations for enhancement of functionality or security updates. This hampers the availability of the provided services and can cause undesirable implications. Therefore it is essential to minimize the downtime of DBMSs. We present the CoBRA DB (Component Based Runtime Adaptable DataBase) project that allows the ...

The global abundance of N fertilizer has dramatically increased agricultural productivity. However, when N escapes to the atmosphere as ammonia (NH 3 ) gas, NH 3 loss can cause undesirable effects. In addition to a loss of a valuable resource, it can have negative impacts on air quality, ecosystem productivity, and human health. Animal production is the largest source of NH 3 emission in North ...

This short case report discusses the various aspects of penile fracture, which is a rare entity. Nevertheless, the incidence of penile fractures is on the rise due to the increased use of performance-enhancing drugs. An individual with a penile fracture should seek immediate medical referral. Prompt diagnosis and management is necessary to prevent undesirable after-effects as discussed. Emphasi...

Fluoxetine is a commonly used drug for the treatment of major depression. Its use can be associated with undesirable side effects of suicidal ideation, akathisia, and/or agitation. If these side effects are not appreciated and recognized, then they can lead to errors in ongoing diagnoses or management including non-compliance This case represents another addition to the incidence of occurrence ...

This paper describes a cost effective Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) technology for monitoring the health of dairy cows. By monitoring and understanding the cow individual and herd behaviour, farmers can potentially identify the onset of illness, lameness or other undesirable health conditions. However, the WSN implementation needs to cope with various technical challenges before it can be suita...

Abstract Poor nutrient management has unwelcome consequences from both a production and an environmental perspective. Public perception is that incorrect use of fertilizers can damage the environment, and that it is the responsibility of the fertilizer industry to provide information about responsible use to farmers. Internationally, some governments have responded by bringing fertilizer use un...