Results from bi-directional tests are not the same as those obtained from top loading tests and although bi-directional test data often contain more geotechnical information, it is the characteristic behaviour of the head of the pile which is of interest. In order to provide an equivalent top loading characteristic, methods have been developed to enable the addition of the individual components...

The scope of this paper is to discuss the use of Internet Technology in the process of procurement currently employed by the Brazilian Federal Government. The focus of this analysis is on the Internet-Based Reverse Auction system employed by the Federal Administration to purchase goods and services from the standpoint of efficiency, efficacy and accountability. An explanatory single case study ...

An area of major concern in considering increased coal production and utilization is the health and safety of increased numbers of workers who mine, process, or utilize coal. Hazards related to mining activities in the past have been especially serious, resulting in many mine related accidental deaths, disabling injuries, and disability and death from chronic lung disease. Underground coal mine...

The literature on external prevention strategies for recurrence of venous leg ulcers is reviewed to assess the extent of existing knowledge and the effectiveness of preventive practices currently employed. Although there is some evidence that the use of compression hosiery is effective in reducing the incidence of recurrence, other strategies cited for ulcer prevention are not supported by docu...

Rabies is a growing problem in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. This study investigated dog ecology, vaccination coverage and rabies neutralising antibody levels in 203 randomly selected dogs within a local municipality in the former Transkei area. Responses to vaccination were also evaluated in 80 of these dogs. The population was remarkably uniform in size, breed and condition. Slig...

OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence and incidence rates of work disability in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and to determine the effect of anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy on work disability. METHODS Participants with RA who were employed when RA was diagnosed (N = 8082) were evaluated for up to 5.5 years. Work disability incidence rates were determined in a subset (N = 4155) of those ...

Objective This paper outlines the demographic profile, workforce trajectory and study intentions of the first cohort of newly graduated and registered nurses participating in the Graduate e‐cohort Study. Design A longitudinal, electronic cohort of newly graduated and registered nurses was recruited into the first survey and completed the questionnaire by logging on to the e‐cohort web platform ...