scholarly journals Aquisiton and management of reindeer herd data

Rangifer ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 433
Author(s):  
A. W. Clarke ◽  
R. A. Dieterich

Obtaining and maintaining accurate records of reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) herd data has become a necessary tool for efficient herd management. A computerized record keeping and reporting system was developed due to the speed which which animals were seen at the seasonal handlings. Custom software was written using the dBASE III + data management package to handle the special needs of herd record keeping. The software was then compiled using the Clipper compiler. The resulting program and data were implemented in ramdisk on a Toshiba 3100 microcomputer. Data structures were carefully chosen to provide for recording of tag identification, sex, age, body weight, abnormalities, disease testing, and treatments for each deer. Additionally, fields were provided to maintain records of ongoing biologic experiments. A report generation program was written to provide a current herd status report to the herders.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Demir

Climate-related catastrophes and wars are leaving people in need of aid. The main obstacle in providing help to people in need is the lack of trust in aid processes. Donors and charity organizations want to make sure that funds and materials gathered reach the intended destinations. The lack of proof leads to a general sentiment of waste, corruption and misuse, which undermines aid efforts. Blockchain technology injects trust into the business transactions through impeccable record keeping and fulfils the lack of trust problem in aid delivery. However, our review of relevant literature indicates that a delivery assurance framework that covers major aspects of providing a blockchain-based solution to aid delivery is absent.<div>In this thesis, we propose a novel blockchain-based transparent delivery framework for creating solutions that record and share data on the interaction of business participants involved in a delivery process. This framework is novel as it creates solutions that include handover and monitoring aspects of the delivery business and adds several benefits that come with the blockchain technology. This delivery assurance framework also provides complete guidance as it answers several key questions such as “How can we use blockchain technology to solve problems?” and “How can we make sure the solutions are financially viable and acceptable?”</div><div>Our simulation study validates the applicability of our framework and the solution we created using the framework. Further, the validation we received from an industry expert strongly suggests that a solution developed with our framework is applicable in industry. This thesis presents the development of the framework along with details on the design and execution of our simulations, including the raw data, data enhancement processes, tools, data structures, smart contract code, load testing methodology and the eventual analysis of the simulation results. <br></div>


2006 ◽  
Vol 130 (12) ◽  
pp. 1825-1829 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manjula Murari ◽  
Rakesh Pandey

Abstract Context.—Advances in information technology have made electronic systems productive tools for pathology report generation. Structured data formats are recommended for better understanding of pathology reports by clinicians and for retrieval of pathology reports. Suitable formats need to be developed to include structured data elements for report generation in electronic systems. Objective.—To conform to the requirement of protocol-based reporting and to provide uniform and standardized data entry and retrieval, we developed a synoptic reporting system for generation of bone marrow cytology and histology reports for incorporation into our hospital information system. Design.—A combination of macro text, short preformatted templates of tabular data entry sheets, and canned files was developed using a text editor enabling protocol-based input. The system is flexible and has facility for appending free text entry. It also incorporates SNOMED coding and codes for teaching, research, and internal auditing. Results.—This synoptic reporting system is easy to use and adaptable. Features and advantages include pick-up text with defined choices, flexibility for appending free text, facility for data entry for protocol-based reports for research use, standardized and uniform format of reporting, comparable follow-up reports, minimized typographical and transcription errors, and saving on reporting time, thus helping shorten the turnaround time. Conclusions.—Simple structured pathology report templates are a powerful means for supporting uniformity in reporting as well as subsequent data viewing and extraction, particularly suitable to computerized reporting.


Rangifer ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas C. Heard ◽  
Kathryn L. Vagt

Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) in British Columbia are classified into mountain, northern and boreal ecotypes based on behavioural and ecological characteristics. We recognized 12 mountain caribou herds, 27 northern caribou herds, and an area occupied by low density boreal caribou dispersed in the boreal forests of the northeast portion of the province. Abundance estimates were usually based on attempts at total counts made from the air. Trends were based on repeated population estimates or the difference between recruitment and mortality rates for each herd. In 1996 there were approximately 18 000 caribou in British Columbia; 2300 mountain and 15 600 northern and boreal. These estimates suggest a slight increase in the numbers of both ecotypes over the last 18 years. Fifteen percent of the herds were reportedly increasing, 10% were decreasing, 31% were stable, but for 44% of the herds the trend was unknown. Historically caribou were found throughout 8 of the 14 biogeoclimatic zones in B.C. Caribou are now rarely found in the Sub-Boreal Spruce zone, likely due to increased predation from wolves that increased in response to increasing moose numbers. Ranges of several herds in the Engelmann Spruce &mdash; Subalpine Fir and Alpine Tundra zones of south-eastern British Columbia are also reduced relative to historic conditions, probably because of habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, predation and hunting. Forest harvesting represents the greatest threat to caribou habitat and current research focuses on the mitigation of forest harvesting impacts.


Rangifer ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Robert A. Dieterich

Approximately 20000 reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) in Alaska are gathered once or twice yearly to facilitate identification, serologic sampling, treatment and antler removal. Various air and land craft are used to bring the animals into a corral system from which they can be herded into a padded, pneumatically operated, squeeze apparatus. Ear tags are applied or read if already in place and ears are notched. A portable, computerized rapid data retrieval system is used to record reproductive success, vaccination and treatment status and other miscellaneous information. Ivermectin is being administered in the early winter months to treat reindeer in many herds for warbles, nasal bots and internal parasites. A killed, homologous Brucella suis type 4 vaccine is being used in two large (3500) herds. Efforts are being made to incorporate other innovative methods to improve herding and corralling methods.


2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radosław Przysowa ◽  
Aleksander Tuzik

Abstract Well-designed procedures are required to handle large amounts of data, generated by complex measurement systems used in engine tests. The paper presents selected methodologies and software tools for characterisation and monitoring of blade vibration. Common file formats and data structures as well as methods to process and visualise tip-timing data are discussed. Report Generation Framework (RGF) developed in Python is demonstrated as a flexible tool for processing and publishing blade vibration results.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Demir

Climate-related catastrophes and wars are leaving people in need of aid. The main obstacle in providing help to people in need is the lack of trust in aid processes. Donors and charity organizations want to make sure that funds and materials gathered reach the intended destinations. The lack of proof leads to a general sentiment of waste, corruption and misuse, which undermines aid efforts. Blockchain technology injects trust into the business transactions through impeccable record keeping and fulfils the lack of trust problem in aid delivery. However, our review of relevant literature indicates that a delivery assurance framework that covers major aspects of providing a blockchain-based solution to aid delivery is absent.<div>In this thesis, we propose a novel blockchain-based transparent delivery framework for creating solutions that record and share data on the interaction of business participants involved in a delivery process. This framework is novel as it creates solutions that include handover and monitoring aspects of the delivery business and adds several benefits that come with the blockchain technology. This delivery assurance framework also provides complete guidance as it answers several key questions such as “How can we use blockchain technology to solve problems?” and “How can we make sure the solutions are financially viable and acceptable?”</div><div>Our simulation study validates the applicability of our framework and the solution we created using the framework. Further, the validation we received from an industry expert strongly suggests that a solution developed with our framework is applicable in industry. This thesis presents the development of the framework along with details on the design and execution of our simulations, including the raw data, data enhancement processes, tools, data structures, smart contract code, load testing methodology and the eventual analysis of the simulation results. <br></div>


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