Computer study of tweed as a precursor to a martensitic transformation of a Bcc lattice

Using molecular dynamics computer simulations we have studied a bcc crystal with an interatomic potential having a second derivative which passes through zero near second neighbor distances. This causes an inherent tetragonal instability which manifests itself as random dynamic tetragonal distortions at high temperature (“dynamic tweed”), quasi-static and somewhat spatially correlated tetragonal distortions at intermediate temperatures (“static tweed”), and an apparent martensitic transformation to a close-packed structure at low temperatures. The effect of simple defects (vacancies and interstitials) on the development and spatial localization of the pretransformation structure (tweed) and the subsequent martensitic transformation will also be discussed. This paper is based on a presentation made in the symposium “Pretransformation Behavior Related to Displacive Transformation in Alloys” presented at the 1986 annual AIME meeting in New Orleans, March 2–6, 1986, under the auspices of the ASM-MSD Structures Committee.     

Incentive system for coders in medical records

Micro-level incentive Systems correlate operator speed & quality to compensate in a piece-rate environment. Since quality and speed are difficult to measure in hospitals, micro-level incentive schemes are difficult to develop. However, due to a high turnover and low productivity level of coders in the Medical Records Department at Georgetown University Hospital, it became apparent that an incentive system would be the only feasible solution to the problem.

In the Incentive System, quality of each chart is tested using 25 indicators, each of which have been assigned weights. The weights were developed using a software package called “Expert Choice”. A Double Sampling Plan is used to determine the size of the sample to be inspected for quality.

The speed requirements for the System were assessed via a survey conducted in the Coding section of the Medical Records Department to collect relevant information on each chart which included the financial class, length of stay (LOS) and time to code. This data was analyzed using a SAS package to identify any significant relations between the experience of the coder at GUH, LOS of patient/chart and time to code a chart for the two financial classes third party payors -- federal and non- Federal (Medicare & Medicaid and all others resp.) It was determined tat the time to code a chart varies with the LOS of the chart in each financial class and the experience of the coder at GUH.

An initial analysis identified a “pure” Incentive System--one in which the speed varied proportionately with operator's pay. However, it was decided to develop a hybrid plan. This plan would pay a coder 100% of base pay if the performance of the coder was within acceptable levels of the prescribed standards; 100% of base pay plus incentive pay if the performance was above prescribed standards and 100% of base pay with disciplinary action for performance below acceptable levels of standards

It is hoped that the proposed Incentive System will not only attract and retain qualified Coders to GUH, but also enhance the overall productivity of the Coding Section. A microcomputer based software package as been developed to accurately administer the Incentive System.     

地面气象数据采集系统（DCS）的研制

主要闸述新近研制成功的地面气象数据采集系统的组成、工作原理及主要技术指标,并详细地介绍了自动气象站的组成及其设计特点。     

塔里木盆地志留系泥质岩盖层封闭性能与油气聚集

含油气盆地中的泥质岩盖层在不同成岩阶段,其封闭性能也不同:早成岩阶段,随着沉积物的压实、固结,盖层的封闭性逐步形成;晚成岩阶段由于地层塑性降低,易产生微裂缝,盖层封闭性能逐步变差.笔者根据测井资料,利用先进的储盖组合测井解释方法对塔里木盆地志留系盖层的封闭性能进行研究,认为志留系盖层已演化至不利于油气保存阶段,盖层封闭性是影响油气聚集的关键因素之一.