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The Effects Of Dried Poultry Excreta Added To The Rations On Rumen Content And Blood Parameters In Akkaraman Lambs, Ulvi̇ Reha Fi̇danci, Berri̇n Salmanoğlu, Gülteki̇n Yildiz, Hakan Muğlali, İsmai̇l Bayram Jan 2000

The Effects Of Dried Poultry Excreta Added To The Rations On Rumen Content And Blood Parameters In Akkaraman Lambs, Ulvi̇ Reha Fi̇danci, Berri̇n Salmanoğlu, Gülteki̇n Yildiz, Hakan Muğlali, İsmai̇l Bayram

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of 0%, 10%, 20% and 30% dried poultry excreta supplementation on rumen fermentation and blood parameters in Akkaraman lambs were investigated in the control group, group I, group II and group III respectively. Twenty-six Akkaraman lambs, 5.5-6 months-old, weighing 30 kg were used. They were fed in four groups. The blood and rumen contents were determined at 20-day intervals and the experimental period lasted 80 days. At the 20 th day, there were a significant differences among the four groups in pH, ammonia, urease activity, total volatile fatty acids and urea-N values of ruminal fluid. However, there were …

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The Effect Of Pgf2\Alpha On Uterine Muscle In The Domestic Hen, Fi̇kret Çelebi̇, Baki̇ Yilmaz Jan 2000

The Effect Of Pgf2\Alpha On Uterine Muscle In The Domestic Hen, Fi̇kret Çelebi̇, Baki̇ Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out in order to examine the effects of ProstaglandinF2a on uterine muscles in laying hens. 12 young, 18 adult and 10 old laying hens, in three groups (total 40) were used. Six different doses of PGF2a were injected into uterine tissue samples obtained from three groups using an isolated-organ bath. The response of the uterine muscles to PGF2a was recorded. For each dose the result was assessed as latent and amplitude values within each group and among the groups. In the young group, there were no significant responses in latent period or amplitude against various doses …

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M-Mode And Two-Dimensional (2-D) Echocardiographic Studies On Racing, Untrained And Show-Jumping Horses, Tarik Bi̇lal, Abdulkadi̇r Uysal, Yücel Meral, Abdullah Kayar Jan 2000

M-Mode And Two-Dimensional (2-D) Echocardiographic Studies On Racing, Untrained And Show-Jumping Horses, Tarik Bi̇lal, Abdulkadi̇r Uysal, Yücel Meral, Abdullah Kayar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, M-Mode and 2-D echocardiographic analysis was performed to investigate the heart structure of 90 English breed horses used for different purposes. The horses were divided into 3 groups: racing horses (Group I), untrained horses (Group II) and show-jumping horses (Group III). M-Mode sections in the fourth right intercostal space were taken from the musculus papillaris, chordae tendinei, mitral valves and aortic root using 2-D, and the measurements were made in four standard transudcer positions. The movement of the left ventrical, right ventrical, left atrium, aortic root, interventricular septum, left ventricular posterior wall and heart walls were analysed, …

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Effect Of Natural And Synthetic Carotenoid Sources On Pigmentation Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Sebahatti̇n Ergün, Muammer Erdem Jan 2000

Effect Of Natural And Synthetic Carotenoid Sources On Pigmentation Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss), Sebahatti̇n Ergün, Muammer Erdem

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A feeding trial was conducted to assess the effects of supplementing the diets of commercial-size rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) with red pepper as a natural carotenoid source and synthetic astaxanthin. Diets without carotenoid supplemented (control) and containing 3% or 6% red pepper and 0.05% "Carophyll Pink 8%" were given to groups 1-4, respectively. Rainbow trout, with weight of groups between 470 and 483 g, were fed four different diets for 45 days. At the end of the experiment, the trout showed an average body weight increase of 157.599 g, 110.729 g, 136.641 g and 190.091 g, and feed conversion averaged …

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A Research On Rearing Calves With Acidified Whole Milk, Atti̇la Kaya, Can Uzmay, Ahmet Alçi̇çek, İbrahi̇m Kaya Jan 2000

A Research On Rearing Calves With Acidified Whole Milk, Atti̇la Kaya, Can Uzmay, Ahmet Alçi̇çek, İbrahi̇m Kaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of acidified whole milk fed at 10 % of body weight on calf performance, and the incidence of scours. Twenty Holstein calves were assigned to one of two dietary treatments (whole milk or acidified whole milk), each consisting of 10 calves (5 male and 5 female), from d 5 to d 46 of age for a 42-d trial. Calves were fed either warm whole milk (35 to 37 0C) or acidified cold whole milk (acidified with formic acid to pH 4.8 and given at 10 to 20 0C) from nipple …

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Isolation And Identification Of Motile Aeromonasspp. In Ground Beef, Özlem Küplülü, Belgi̇n Sarimehmetoğlu, Ayli̇n Kasimoğlu Jan 2000

Isolation And Identification Of Motile Aeromonasspp. In Ground Beef, Özlem Küplülü, Belgi̇n Sarimehmetoğlu, Ayli̇n Kasimoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, a total of 100 ground beef samples purchased at different butchers' shops and supermarkets in Ankara including 50 samples obtained from butchers' shops and 50 samples obtained from supermarkets, were analysed for the presence of motile Aeromonas species. According to the analysis, motile Aeromonas spp. were found in 73 % (73/100) of ground beef samples. Aeromonas spp. were isolated from 33 samples (66 %) obtained from butchers' shops, and 40 samples (80 %) obtained from supermarkets. A. hydrophila was the most prevalent species, followed by A. sobria and A. caviae from all of the samples. In conclusion, …

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A Survey Of Hypodermosisin Cattle Slaughtered In Thrace (Trakya) Turkey, Aynur Gülanber, Erkut Tüzer, Ayşen Gargili, Müfi̇t Toparlak, İlker Efi̇l, Vedat Keleş, Meltem Ulutaş Jan 2000

A Survey Of Hypodermosisin Cattle Slaughtered In Thrace (Trakya) Turkey, Aynur Gülanber, Erkut Tüzer, Ayşen Gargili, Müfi̇t Toparlak, İlker Efi̇l, Vedat Keleş, Meltem Ulutaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, a total of 365 cattle (234 male, 131 female) slaughtered in different localities in Thrace (The European part of Turkey) were examined for hypodermosis between January and May of 1997. Hypoderma bovis, H. lineatum and unidentified 2nd instar larvae were found in the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the back region of the animals. The prevalence rate and intensity of infestation were 3.56% and 10.23 respectively.

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A Study On Blood Group Allelles Of Denizli Fowl, Fevzi̇ Tahi̇r Aksoy, Okan Ertuğrul, Fati̇h Atasoy, Şükrü Gürler, Meti̇n Erdoğan Jan 2000

A Study On Blood Group Allelles Of Denizli Fowl, Fevzi̇ Tahi̇r Aksoy, Okan Ertuğrul, Fati̇h Atasoy, Şükrü Gürler, Meti̇n Erdoğan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Blood group alleles and their frequencies were estimated within a Denizli fowl flock. Sixteen full sib family groups we- re formed to facilitate the identification of segregating alleles. Immune antisera were produced by means of reciprocal immunizati- ons between the parents. Reference reagents were obtained from W. E. Briles, Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Illino- is University. Reference reagents were used for the blood typing. In the flock in question, the allele genes which belong to blood group systems A, B, C, D, E and L were estimated and their frequencies calculated. In the A blood group system, A1 , …

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Growth Performance And Feed Conversion Efficiency Of Siberian Sturgeon Juveniles (Acipenser Baeri) Reared In Concrete Raceways, Gülten Köksal, Feri̇t Rad, Mevlüt Kindir Jan 2000

Growth Performance And Feed Conversion Efficiency Of Siberian Sturgeon Juveniles (Acipenser Baeri) Reared In Concrete Raceways, Gülten Köksal, Feri̇t Rad, Mevlüt Kindir

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Culture of sturgeon species is of great economical and ecological importance for those countries whose natural stocks of Acipenseridae spp. have declined or been exterminated. Siberian sturgeon ( Acipenser baeri) is considered one of the most suitable sturgeon species for aquaculture. This study was carried out in order to introduce the Siberian sturgeon to Turkey as a potential candidate for aquaculture and to investigate the growth and feed conversion performance of this species in concrete raceways (flow- through system) used in rainbow trout farming. A growth trial was conducted using 1300, 75 days old Siberian sturgeon juveniles imported from France. …

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The Effects Of Feed Removal During The Day On Some Production Traits And Blood Parameters Of Broilers, Meti̇n Petek Jan 2000

The Effects Of Feed Removal During The Day On Some Production Traits And Blood Parameters Of Broilers, Meti̇n Petek

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of feed removal during the day on broiler performance and some blood parameters. Live material of the experiment consisted of 600 mixed sex day-old commercial (Avian Farm) broiler chicks. The experiment was held in six rooms with a randomly allocated control group and two treatment groups and their replicates. The birds were full fed ad libitum in the control group while the feeders were removed for three and six hours per day for the treatment I and treatment II groups respectively between the 5 ^th and 37 ^th days. Average live weights …

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A Study On Selective Broths And Agar Media For The Isolation Of Escherichia Colio157:H7 Serotype, Mali̇he R. Noveir, A. Kadi̇r Halkman Jan 2000

A Study On Selective Broths And Agar Media For The Isolation Of Escherichia Colio157:H7 Serotype, Mali̇he R. Noveir, A. Kadi̇r Halkman

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Modified tryptic soy broth, lauryl sulfate tryptose broth, modified EC broth, sorbitol MacConkey agar and Fluorocult E. coli O157 agar were tested for the recovery of 3 strains of Escherichia coliO157:H7 against E. colitype 1 and Citrobacter freundii as common competitive microflora of raw meat products. Two-stepped trials showed that modified EC broth and lauryl sulfate tryptose broth were superior to modified tryptic soy broth as selective enrichment media while sorbitol MacConkey agar was clearly better than Fluorocult E. coli O157 agar as a selective agar medium. Recovery of E. coli O157:H7 was difficult when selective enrichment broth-growing cohabitant microflora …

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Effects Of Dietary Oils On Lipoproteins, Lipid Peroxidation And Thromboxane A_2 Production In Chicks, Recep Gökçe, İdri̇s Mehmetoğlu Akkuş, Mustafa Yöntem, Mustafa Ay, Ahmet Gürel, Osman Çağlayan, Sai̇d Bodur, Serdar Ergün Jan 2000

Effects Of Dietary Oils On Lipoproteins, Lipid Peroxidation And Thromboxane A_2 Production In Chicks, Recep Gökçe, İdri̇s Mehmetoğlu Akkuş, Mustafa Yöntem, Mustafa Ay, Ahmet Gürel, Osman Çağlayan, Sai̇d Bodur, Serdar Ergün

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of some commonly consumed oils on plasma lipids, lipid peroxidation and thromboxane A_ 2 (TxA _2 ) production in chicks were studied. A total of 150 1-day-old chicks were divided into 5 groups and selected as butter, margarine, sunflower oil, olive oil and corn oil groups. The oils were added to their chow as 5% (w/w) at the beginning and 7% at the end. After a period of 45 days, blood samples were obtained from the vena axillaris. Then, plasma levels of total cholesterol, HDL-C, HDL_ 2 -C, HDL _3 -C, LDL-C, thiobarbutiric acid reactive substrates (TBARS) as …

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Effects Of Environmental Temperature And Dietary Ascorbic Acid On The Diurnal Feeding Pattern Of Broilers, Hasan Rüştü Kutlu, J. Michael Forbes Jan 2000

Effects Of Environmental Temperature And Dietary Ascorbic Acid On The Diurnal Feeding Pattern Of Broilers, Hasan Rüştü Kutlu, J. Michael Forbes

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study was carried out to determine the diurnal feeding patterns of broiler chickens given a choice between ascorbic acid (AA) supplemented and unsupplemented feeds under heated or unheated conditions. Broiler chickens were offered supplemented (with 200 mg AA/kg feed) and unsupplemented feeds, and the feeding behaviour for each feed was monitored by continuous recording of the weight of the feed container for 4 days under unheated (UH) and the next 4 days under heated (H) conditions. The weight and timing of each meal was used to calculate cumulative feed intake, AA intake, number of meals, mean meal size …

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A Mouse Model For Evaluating The Induction Of Liver Glucose-6- Phosphate Dehydrogenase By Halothane, Ergül Belge Kurutaş, İlhan Tuncer Jan 2000

A Mouse Model For Evaluating The Induction Of Liver Glucose-6- Phosphate Dehydrogenase By Halothane, Ergül Belge Kurutaş, İlhan Tuncer

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effect of halothane anesthesia in different doses and a period of two weeks on glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) activity of mouse liver were investigated. The mean and SD of G6PDH for liver of normal mice were 0.036±0.017 U/mg protein and 1.756±0.814 U/g liver, respectively. Although there was histopathological damage in the liver, liver weights in treated mice increased significantly compared to control animals. Increasing the dosage of halothane inhalation induced liver G6PDH enzyme activity (U/g liver) by 84%, 42% and 4%, showing an inverse relation with the dose of halothane (0.25, 0.50, 1.00 cc twice daily for two weeks). Although …

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The Monthly Variations In The Blood Glucose Level Of Capoeta Capoeta Capoeta (G.Ldenstaedt, 1772) Living In Aras River, Seyi̇t Aydin, Ayhan Yildirim, Orhan Erdoğan Jan 2000

The Monthly Variations In The Blood Glucose Level Of Capoeta Capoeta Capoeta (G.Ldenstaedt, 1772) Living In Aras River, Seyi̇t Aydin, Ayhan Yildirim, Orhan Erdoğan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the monthly variation in the blood glucose level of Capoeta capoeta capoeta caught from Aras between August 1995 and June 1996 was determined. The average blood glucose level was determined to be 112.04±5.19 mg/dl in males and 106.32±9.68 mg/dl in females and 110.06±4.19 mg/dl in the population. The blood glucose level was highest (141.07±13.67 mg/dl) in April, and lowest (69.14±9.75 mg/dl) in September. It was deter- mined that the level of blood glucose was related to temperature and reproduction.

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Effect Of Lighting On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Bronze Turkeys Reared In Intensive Conditions, Turgay Şengül, Yusuf Konca, Ahmet Yildiz Jan 2000

Effect Of Lighting On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Bronze Turkeys Reared In Intensive Conditions, Turgay Şengül, Yusuf Konca, Ahmet Yildiz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study was designed to determine the effects of lighting regimes on the growth performances and carcass characteristics of Bronze turkeys reared in intensive conditions. Turkeys were reared under three lighting regimes (group 1, 12 h; group 2, 18 h; and group 3, 23 h.). In the experiment, the live weights of the turkeys (male+female) in groups 1, 2 and 3 were found to be 4578±142, 4630±131 and 4942±139 g respectively at the end of a 16-week period. The live weights during the 16-wk period were found to be affected (P0.05). These values were 3347±152, 3389±141 and 3554±197 g; …

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Determination Of Anti- Toxoplasma Gondiiantibodies In Cattle In Elazığ And Environs By Sabin-Feldman (Sf) Test, Müni̇r Aktaş, Cahi̇t Babür, K. Zafer Karaer, Nazi̇r Dumanli Jan 2000

Determination Of Anti- Toxoplasma Gondiiantibodies In Cattle In Elazığ And Environs By Sabin-Feldman (Sf) Test, Müni̇r Aktaş, Cahi̇t Babür, K. Zafer Karaer, Nazi̇r Dumanli

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Toxoplasma gondii pseudocysts in cattle are sources of infection for humans. Therefore, cattle toxoplasmosis is a very important factor in public health. The aim of the present study was to determine the seroprevalence of cattle toxoplasmosis. A total of 122 cattle from different age groups were selected in Elazığ and environs. Blood samples were taken and sera were collected. Serum samples were kept at -20^0 C until further examination. The values of toxoplasmosis seroprevalence were determined by SF test for anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies. Antibodies were detected in 86 out of 122 cattle sera (70.49%). Fifty-four (62.75%), 26 (30.23%), 6 (6.97%) …

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Comparative Studies On The Production Performances Of Chios And Imroz Sheep Kept Under Semi-Intensive Condition Iii. The Effects Of Some Environmental Factors On Production Characteristics, Şebnem Gündal Çörekçi̇, Mehmet Evri̇m Jan 2000

Comparative Studies On The Production Performances Of Chios And Imroz Sheep Kept Under Semi-Intensive Condition Iii. The Effects Of Some Environmental Factors On Production Characteristics, Şebnem Gündal Çörekçi̇, Mehmet Evri̇m

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This paper reports the third part of a study carried out to reveal the comparative production performances and effects of some environmental factors on the production characteristics of Chios and Imroz ewes kept in a single flock under semi-intensive conditions. In this report, the effects of some environmental factors on production characteristics are considered. The effects of genotype, sex (except in the case of fleece qualities) type of parturition, the age of the mother and years of birth on the fleece yields and body weights of lambs at different periods and first-shearing (6 months of age) fleece yields were investigated. …

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The Detection Of Mutagenic Activity Of Some Chemicals (Azamethyphos, Dichlorvos, Methyl Parathion, Aflatoxinb1) By Smart Drosophila Melanogaster, Selma Ekebaş, Şükran Çakir, Okan Ertuğrul, Aykut Kence Jan 2000

The Detection Of Mutagenic Activity Of Some Chemicals (Azamethyphos, Dichlorvos, Methyl Parathion, Aflatoxinb1) By Smart Drosophila Melanogaster, Selma Ekebaş, Şükran Çakir, Okan Ertuğrul, Aykut Kence

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study mutagenic effects of some chemicals used in Veterinary Medicine and agricultural fields was investigated by Somatic Mutation and Recombination Test (SMART). SMART test was to observe the chemical effects on wing phenotype of the trans- heterozygote flies carrying marker gene. Lethal doses of the chemicals used were determined. A positive correlation was observed between total mutation and the number of wings having mutations. In addition, the observed mutations were classified according to the size and the type of the mutations per wing. Chemicals used were ranked as Dichlorvos, Methyl parathion, Azamethyphos according to their genotoxic effects. The …

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Determination Of The Shelf-Life Of Marinated Fish Balls, Candan Varlik, Nuray Erkan, Sühendan Mol, Taçnur Baygar, Özkan Özden Jan 2000

Determination Of The Shelf-Life Of Marinated Fish Balls, Candan Varlik, Nuray Erkan, Sühendan Mol, Taçnur Baygar, Özkan Özden

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was the determination of the shelf life of marinated fish balls. The anchovies were boiled, and after bones and heads were removed they were mixed with spice and fried. Then, they were placed in brine and stored at +4^0 C (± 1). The sensory analyses pH, TVB-N and TMA-N analyses were performed every 15 days during the storage. The results showed that this product was excellent quality for 60 days, fair quality for 105 days, and was marketable until the 120^th day. The spoilage was determined after the 120 ^th day.

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The Effect Of Water Current On Omega-3 Fatty Acids Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss) Fillets, Mehmet Çeli̇k Jan 2000

The Effect Of Water Current On Omega-3 Fatty Acids Of Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss) Fillets, Mehmet Çeli̇k

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effects of water current on omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids of trout ( Oncorhynchus mykiss) were investigated. Compared with group B the fish of group A showed a higher content of the individual n-3 fatty acids C18:3 n-3, C18:4 n-3, C20:4 n-3, C20:5 n-3 (p

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Law And The Environment: Reflections On Woburn Jan 2000

Law And The Environment: Reflections On Woburn

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

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Euphemistic Codes And Tell-Tale Hearts: Human Assistance In End-Of-Life Cases, George P. Smith Ii Jan 2000

Euphemistic Codes And Tell-Tale Hearts: Human Assistance In End-Of-Life Cases, George P. Smith Ii

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A euphemism is defined as the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive word or expression for one that is harsh, indelicate, or otherwise unpleasant taboo; allusion to an offensive thing by an inoffensive expression. This article deals with medical euphemisms used commonly through medical codes in hospitals for end-of-life patient care. It examines the extent to which fear shapes decision making in critical care units - fear of medical failure, and fear of litigation if not "everything" is done to prolong life, no matter how agonizing. Furthermore, being trained to save lives, health care providers often lack the courage to …

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What Does The Constitution Say About The Vouchers?, John H. Garvey Jan 2000

What Does The Constitution Say About The Vouchers?, John H. Garvey

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Rethinking The Risk Of Defined Contribution Plans, Regina T. Jefferson Jan 2000

Rethinking The Risk Of Defined Contribution Plans, Regina T. Jefferson

Scholarly Articles

This article analyzes the risk of shortfall in the expected retirement benefits in defined contribution plans, as regulated by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The article compares and contrasts the allocation of investment risks between defined benefit and defined contribution plans. This article demonstrates that current pension law offers inadequate protection of the expected retirement benefit in defined contribution plans and proposes additional fiduciary, insurance, and funding protection for defined contribution plans.

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Live From Bangalore, Beryl Graham Jan 2000

Live From Bangalore, Beryl Graham

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In this article, the author, Beryl Graham, discusses her experience traveling in India while writing an article for a US magazine. She wrote this article while on a train traveling between Bangalore and Mumbai on a research trip to Delhi in December 2000. The article was then emailed to the editors from the Cyberia web cafe in Bangalore. The author uses three countries, United Kingdom, United States, and India, to compare the use of new media and the fact that they share divisions within their basic socio-economic structures which leads to similar access to ideas and facilities. However, the author …

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Information For Uniform Cpa Examination Candidates, Effective November 2000, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants Jan 2000

Information For Uniform Cpa Examination Candidates, Effective November 2000, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants

Examinations and Study

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Uniform Cpa Examination, 2000 Edition, Selected Questions & Unofficial Answers Supplement Indexed To Content Specification Outlines, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Board Of Examiners Jan 2000

Uniform Cpa Examination, 2000 Edition, Selected Questions & Unofficial Answers Supplement Indexed To Content Specification Outlines, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants. Board Of Examiners

Examinations and Study

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The On Line Determination Of Mercury In Process Streams Using Atomic Spectrometry, Noel Kumar Brahma Jan 2000

The On Line Determination Of Mercury In Process Streams Using Atomic Spectrometry, Noel Kumar Brahma

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences Theses

On-line systems for monitoring mercury in liquid and gaseous production and waste streams have been developed, utilising atomic fluorescence spectrometry (AFS) as the basis for detection. Instrumentation has been designed for unattended continuous operation. Laboratory chemistries for the vapour generation of mercury, normally performed off-line in batch mode, have been adapted and optimised for continuous, flow-injection analysis for varying sample types and chemical forms of mercury. The system has typical analysis cycle of 7 minutes, a limit of detection of 10 pg ml ˉ¹ a linear range up to 100 µg ml ˉ¹ and has been applied in industrial environments …

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Determination Of Actinide Elements In Environmental Samples By Icp-Ms, Jason Bedford Truscott Jan 2000

Determination Of Actinide Elements In Environmental Samples By Icp-Ms, Jason Bedford Truscott

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences Theses

Methods for the determination of the actinide elements in water, biological, soil and sediment samples have been developed using on-line solid phase extraction and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Initial applications utilised a commercially available resin, namely TRU-Spec resin, for efficient removal of the matrix prior to elution of uranium and thorium analytes. Comparative analyses of reference materials and natural water samples from Plymouth and Dartmoor demonstrated significant improvement in precision and speed of analysis by using TRU-Spec coupled to ICP-MS compared with alpha spectrometry. Further applications of the TRU-Spec resin for …

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