Question explored with the scientific record
Are you familiar with the Haviland surveys of Embalmers in Five Countries
The Haviland surveys of embalmers across five countries are not a recognizable or citable research dataset in the evidence retrieved.
None of the 13 records provided mention any "Haviland survey," any embalmer survey across multiple countries, or any dataset by that name. The closest match is a single ethnographic study of Karen funerary practices in Brisbane [1], which describes embalming as one option in a specific cultural negotiation with Australian rules, but it is not a survey of embalmers and covers only one community in one country. A second study tests Mycobacterium tuberculosis viability in embalmed versus unembalmed human remains [2], but it is a laboratory experiment on five cadavers, not a survey of embalmers. The remaining records cover anatomy teaching preferences [3], nutritional interventions [4, 11], paleontology [5], gene therapy in rats [6], surgical techniques [7], antipsychotic weight effects [8], mushroom extracts in mice [9], hockey player physiology [10], and insect preservation fluids [13]. None address the question.
The evidence retrieved does not contain a study that answers this. The gap itself matters: if the Haviland surveys exist, they are absent from the supplied literature, and no conclusion about their content, methodology, or citability can be drawn from what is here.
My call: the evidence does not establish that the Haviland surveys are a recognizable dataset. Confidence: high that the supplied records do not contain them.
Sources examined 13
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Death and dying in a Karen refugee community: An overlooked challenge in the resettlement process
Death and dying constitute a significant settlement challenge for Brisbane Karen refugees, with funerary practices negotiating Australian boundaries and homeland traditions through transnationalism, information-sharing, and community leadership.
DOI: 10.1177/1466138118768624 -
Assessing the survival of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in unembalmed and embalmed human remains
This study investigates the viability of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in human lung tissue before and after embalming, revealing that the bacteria can remain viable for up to 36 days post-mortem, highlighting the need for stringent safety measures in mortuary practices.
DOI: 10.1002/ca.22355 -
The utility of cadaver‐based approaches for the teaching of human anatomy: A survey of British and Irish anatomy teachers
This study surveys British and Irish anatomy teachers to assess their opinions on the use of preserved cadavers for teaching human anatomy, revealing a preference for soft-preserved cadavers over hard-fixed ones due to their perceived accuracy in resembling human features.
DOI: 10.1002/ase.1629 -
Nutritional counseling improves quality of life and preserves body weight in systemic immunoglobulin light-chain (AL) amyloidosis
This study demonstrates that nutritional counseling significantly improves quality of life and preserves body weight in patients with systemic immunoglobulin light-chain (AL) amyloidosis, while also being associated with better survival outcomes.
DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2015.04.011 -
Micrometric detail in palaeoscolecid worms from Late Ordovician sandstones of the Tafilalt Konservat-Lagerstätte, Morocco
This study describes the micrometric details of palaeoscolecid worms from the Late Ordovician sandstones of the Tafilalt Konservat-Lagerstätte in Morocco, highlighting their exceptional preservation and implications for understanding soft-bodied faunas in ancient ecosystems.
DOI: 10.1016/j.gr.2014.04.006 -
IGF-I gene transfer in thermally injured rats
This study investigates the efficacy of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) gene transfer via cationic liposomes in enhancing wound healing and preserving body weight in thermally injured rats, demonstrating significant improvements in wound re-epithelization and muscle protein…
DOI: 10.1038/sj.gt.3300923 -
Subcutaneous Jejunostomy
This study presents a novel technique for subcutaneous jejunostomy to provide enteral nutrition in patients with unresectable gastric cancer, minimizing discomfort and preserving body image.
DOI: 10.1177/0148607192016003286 -
A Double-blind, Randomised Comparative Trial of Amisulpride Versus Olanzapine in the Treatment of Schizophrenia: Short-term Results at Two Months
This study compares the efficacy and safety of amisulpride and olanzapine in treating acute psychotic exacerbations of schizophrenia, finding both to be equally effective but amisulpride to have a significant advantage in preserving body weight.
DOI: 10.1185/030079902125001128 -
Continuous intake of the Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) aqueous extract suppresses cancer progression and maintains body temperature in mice
Daily oral intake of an aqueous extract from the Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) in mice reduces Lewis lung carcinoma growth and lung metastasis while preserving body temperature, suggesting cancer-preventive effects linked to metabolic/thermogenic regulation.
DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2016.e00111 -
Physiological profile of professional hockey players - a longitudinal comparison
This longitudinal study tracks size, strength, and aerobic fitness changes in players from the Montreal Canadiens from 1917–2003, showing that modern players are taller and heavier with higher BMI, preserved body fat, and stronger upper bodies, with VO2 max remaining high and po…
DOI: 10.1139/h06-012 -
Postoperative multimodal analgesia and intravenous nutrition
A letter reinforcing that combining multimodal analgesia with intravenous nutrition preserves total body protein and improves postoperative pain control after major upper abdominal surgery, while noting that extrapolating to epidural-alone regimens requires further study.
DOI: 10.1053/rapm.2002.34337 -
Effect of Two Different Weight-Loss Rates on Body Composition and Strength and Power-Related Performance in Elite Athletes
This study compares the effects of two different weight-loss rates (0.7% vs. 1.4% of body weight per week) on body composition, strength, and power-related performance in elite athletes, finding that a slower weight-loss rate is more beneficial for preserving lean body mass and …
DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.21.2.97 -
The effects of ethylene glycol and ethanol on the body mass and elemental composition of insects collected with pitfall traps
This study investigates the effects of ethylene glycol and ethanol on the body mass and elemental composition of firebugs (Pyrrhocoris apterus) collected using pitfall traps, revealing that while trapping fluid increases body mass, subsequent preservation in ethanol reverses thi…
DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2009.08.051