scholarly journals Serious and enduring anorexia nervosa from a developmental point of view: How to detect potential risks at an early stage and prevent chronic illness?

2020 ◽  
Vol 53 (8) ◽  
pp. 1313-1314
Author(s):  
Beate Herpertz‐Dahlmann
Keyword(s):  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Developmental Point

Environmental and legal problems of ensuring biological safety in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-69
Author(s):  
Natalia Zhavoronkova ◽  
Vyacheslav Agafonov
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Environmental Law ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Arctic Zone ◽  
Federal Law ◽  
Biological Safety ◽  
Legal Problems ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
The Russian Federation

The article is devoted to the study of modern theoretical and legal problems of ensuring biological security in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation. The published Draft of Federal law No. 850485-7“On biological security of the Russian Federation”provides an opportunity to take a closer look at the problem of legal provision of biological security in relation to the most vulnerable ecosystems, and, first of all, the Arctic. The article considers the most important features and potential risks of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation of critical importance from the point of view of biological hazards, the features (specificity) of biological safety problems from the point of view of organizational-legal features and, in particular, from the perspective of environmental law. It is proved that, given the special situation of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, in addition to the base Federal law“About biological safety” required a specific law on biological and ecological safety of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, which should be generated on a slightly different model than the draft Federal law «On biological safety”, to wear the most specific, applied nature.

Observation of Fatigue Damage to Gear Tooth Using Image Processing

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomoya Masuyama ◽  
Takuya Ikeda ◽  
Satoshi Yoshiizumi ◽  
Katsumi Inoue
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Strain Distribution ◽  
Cyclic Load ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Gear Tooth ◽  
Digital Camera ◽  
Correlation Method ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Strain Diagram

The detection of damage in early stage of fatigue is important for a reliable evaluation of gear life and strength. From this point of view, the variation of strain distribution in a tooth due to cyclic load contains useful information because the fatigue crack will initiate as a result of the accumulation of plastic strain. Meanwhile, digital image equipments are widely used in our life and the performance is in progress. We took digital pictures of cyclic loaded tooth by the digital camera and compared with the picture of no load to find displacement. The strain distribution of tooth is calculated by the correlation method using those pictures. The initiation of a micro crack is observed by the method. It is also confirmed by the detection of acoustic emission wave with higher energy. The variation of stress-strain diagram in fatigue process is presented, and this illustrates the increase of strain in the final stage of fatigue.

scholarly journals Adolesence and Family Crises

1968 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald G. Langsley ◽  
Robert H. Fairbairn ◽  
Carol D. Deyoung
Keyword(s):  
Family Member ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Tension Reduction ◽  
Therapy Approach ◽  
Family Crisis ◽  
The Family ◽  
Adaptive Solution ◽  
Developmental Point ◽  
The Individual

Like the individual, the family may be better understood from a developmental point of view. It has different tasks and problems at various stages of its existence. The family with adolescent children faces a change in composition (loss of children and the responsibility of helping these children become adults). This threat may produce a family crisis and individual members may react to the specific conflicts in a manner which depends on their previous problems. The family member who becomes a ‘patient’ may be the teenager or a parent. A family crisis therapy approach permits tension reduction within the group, improves functioning on the part of the ‘patient’ and permits the family to work out a more adaptive solution.

Early Warning Mechanism for the Surge of Passengers in Metro Systems Based on Automated Fare Collection Data: Case Study of Guangzhou, China

2019 ◽  
Vol 2673 (4) ◽  
pp. 917-929 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ning Huan ◽  
Enjian Yao ◽  
Binbin Li
Keyword(s):  
Early Warning ◽  
Traffic Control ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Passenger Flow ◽  
Early Warning Mechanism ◽  
Metro Systems

Recently, surges of passengers caused by large gatherings, temporary traffic control measures, or other abnormal events have frequently occurred in metro systems. From the standpoint of the operation managers, the available information about these outside events is incomplete or delayed. Unlike regular peaks of commuting, those unforeseen surges pose great challenges to emergency organization and safety management. This study aims to assist managers in monitoring passenger flow in an intelligent manner so as to react promptly. Compared with the high cost of deploying multisensors, the widely adopted automated fare collection (AFC) system provides an economical solution for inflow monitoring from the application point of view. In this paper, a comprehensive framework for the early warning mechanism is established, including four major phases: data acquisition, preprocessing, off-line modeling, and on-line detection. For each station, passengers’ tapping-on records are gathered in real time, to be further transformed into a dynamic time series of inflow volumes. Then, a sequence decomposition model is formulated to highlight the anomaly by removing its inherent disturbances. Furthermore, a novel hybrid anomaly detection method is developed to monitor the variation of passenger flow, in which the features of inflow patterns are fully considered. The proposed method is tested by a numerical experiment, along with a real-world case study of Guangzhou metro. The results show that, for most cases, the response time for detection is within 5 min, which makes the surge phenomenon observable at an early stage and reminds managers to make interventions appropriately.

scholarly journals Entre La Creación Y La Crí­tica Literaria. Letras De Alfonso Reyes Y Martí­n Luis Guzmán

Xihmai ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Lincoln Strange Reséndiz
Keyword(s):  
Literary Criticism ◽  
Mexican Revolution ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Intimate Relationship ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Alfonso Reyes ◽  
Personal Interests

  ¡Pobre hombre de Dios! El mundo está necesitado de realidades externas, objetivas, vulgares, y Usted a través del zodiaco de sus cartas actuales se me esfuma en radiosas visiones de poetas o se me rompe en un fracaso de cristales… CARTA DE REYES A GUZMÁN, 1914. Resumen El presente artí­culo analiza la crí­tica literaria contenida en la correspondencia que mantuvieron los Ateneí­stas Alfonso Reyes y Martí­n Luis Guzmán, a partir de 1913 y hasta 1959. Dichas cartas exponen el punto de vista de ambos autores sobre la configuración de la obra propia y la ajena. La correspondencia dibuja un panorama de la relación í­ntima entre Reyes y Guzmán, que se vio afectada desde un momento temprano en la vida de ambos, debido al estallido de la Revolución Mexicana y a partir de la Decena trágica, en la que fallece Bernardo Reyes. El resultado de sus intereses personales se manifiesta en estas cartas; Reyes se muestra como autor cosmopolita y Guzmán como un narrador con profundas preocupaciones polí­ticas. Palabras clave: Literatura, crí­tica, correspondencia, Reyes, Guzmán. Abstract   This article analyzes the literary criticism that exists in the letters written by Alfonso Reyes and Martin Luis Guzman, from 1913 and until 1959. These letters outlined the point of view of both authors on setting their own work and that of others. The correspondence paints a picture of the intimate relationship between Reyes and Guzman, who were affected from an early stage in the life of both, due to the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution and from La Decena trágica, in which Bernardo Reyes dies. The results of their personal interests are manifested in those letters; Reyes is seen as a cosmopolitan author and Guzman as a writer with deep political concerns.   Keywords: Literature, criticism, correspondence, Reyes, Guzmán.

scholarly journals Detection limits of significant prostate cancer using multiparametric MR and digital rectal examination in men with low serum PSA: Up-date of the Italian Society of Integrated Diagnostic in Urology

2021 ◽  
Vol 93 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-100
Author(s):  
Andrea B. Galosi ◽  
Erika Palagonia ◽  
Simone Scarcella ◽  
Alessia Cimadamore ◽  
Vito Lacetera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Specific Antigen ◽  
Digital Rectal Examination ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Italian Society ◽  
Rectal Examination ◽  
Normal Limits ◽  
Low Serum

Reasons why significant prostate cancer is still missed in early stage were investigated at the 22nd National SIEUN (Italian Society of integrated diagnostic in Urology, Andrology, Nephrology) congress took place from 30th November to 1st December 2020, in virtual modality. Even if multiparametric magnetic resonance (MR) has been introduced in the clinical practice several, limitations are emerging in patient with regular digital rectal examination (DRE) and serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels approaching the normal limits. The present paper summarizes highlights observed in those cases where significant prostate cancer may be missed by PSA or imaging and DRE. The issue of multidisciplinary interest had been subdivided and deepened under four main topics: biochemical, clinical, pathological and radiological point of view with a focus on PI-RADS 3 lesions.

scholarly journals Development of a competitive intelligence maturity model: Insights from Moroccan companies

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mourad Oubrich ◽  
Abdelati Hakmaoui ◽  
Robert Bierwolf ◽  
Mouna Haddani
Keyword(s):  
Early Stage ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Competitive Intelligence ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Maturity Level ◽  
World Class ◽  
Model Point ◽  
Research Show ◽  
Do So

This paper aims to assess the maturity level of competitive intelligence (CI) in Moroccan companies, so as to improve theirs practices, and to justify their investment in competitive intelligence. To do so, we have identified the maturity model based on a comprehensive review of recent literature. The objectives of this paper are threefold: (1) to determine the major purposes of a CI maturity model (CIMM), (2) to identify the types of CI dimensions and levels of maturity, (3) to evaluate Moroccan companies in terms of CI practice. Our approach is to develop a conceptual framework of the CI maturity model that articulates (1) dimensions of CI, and (2) maturity levels of CI. We note that little attention has been given in previous research to how CI is actually conducted in Moroccan companies. For this purpose, an empirical study was conducted. The results discuss various perspectives and insights from a competitive intelligence maturity model point of view in the Moroccan context. The results show that the majority of the Moroccan companies are in an early stage of the CI levels, where the CI practice is only to employ environment scanning and the competition in the business environment is not intense. We also note the absence of CI structure at this level. Most of these Moroccan companies are not able to cope with changes in the business environment. The CI systems and processes are released on an irregular basis. This study is the first to investigate the Competitive Intelligence Maturity Model (CIMM) in the Moroccan context. The findings of this research show that there are six CI dimensions (CI culture of an organization; CI deliverables; CI sourcing; CI cycle; CI investment in terms of resources; CI users and CI application) that should be taken into account in CI implementation with regard to the CI level (early, mid, world class).

scholarly journals Transition of Care in Paediatric Surgery: Current practices and perspectives of paediatric surgeons in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 352
Author(s):  
Shung K. Tan ◽  
Anand Sanmugam ◽  
Mahmoud Danaee ◽  
Tindivanam M. Ramanujam ◽  
Mohan A. Nallusamy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Transition To Adult Care ◽  
Transition Of Care ◽  
Paediatric Surgery ◽  
Adult Care ◽  
Survey Response Rate ◽  
Surgical Conditions ◽  
Current Practices

Objectives: Transition of care (TOC) from paediatric to adult care is still at an early stage in Malaysia. This study aimed to explore current practices and perspectives regarding TOC among paediatric surgeons in Malaysia. Methods: This study was carried out between June and December 2017. All 48 paediatric surgeons currently working in Malaysia were invited to participate in a questionnaire-based survey to assess demographic characteristics and practices and perspectives regarding TOC. Results: A total of 38 paediatric surgeons participated in the survey (response rate: 79.2%). Overall, 97.4% did not have an organised TOC model in their institution, with most (65.8%) caring for paediatric patients with complex surgical conditions until adulthood. Although the majority (86.8%) felt that care should be transitioned to adult surgeons with appropriate credentials, most surgeons (84.2%) nevertheless preferred to be involved in the management of adolescent patients after transition. However, there was no consensus regarding the most suitable age to begin the transition. Years of experience as a paediatric surgeon and place of practice did not affect overall TOC practice scores (P >0.050 each). The presence of adult comorbidities was considered the most common reason to initiate TOC (81.6%), while the lack of TOC guidelines was perceived to be the greatest barrier (84.2%). Conclusion: This study provides a better understanding of TOC from the point of view of paediatric surgeons in Malaysia. However, further studies involving other stakeholders (i.e. patients and adult surgeons) are needed to help formulate a suitable and successful TOC model in this setting.Keywords: Transition to Adult Care; Pediatrics; Adolescents; Surgery; Attitudes; Professional Practice; Malaysia.

EFFECT OF EARLY FEEDING OF SOLID FOODS ON NUTRITIVE INTAKE OF INFANTS

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1966 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 879-885
Author(s):  
Helen A. Guthrie
Keyword(s):  
National Research Council ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Caloric Content ◽  
Early Feeding ◽  
Cereal Products ◽  
Early Introduction ◽  
Solid Foods ◽  
Developmental Point ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Current Emphasis

The early introduction of solid foods to the diet of bottle-fed infants living in a college town causes some significant changes in the nutritive content of the diet but does not increase the adequacy of the diet before 3 months as evaluated by allowances recommended for infants by the National Research Council. Diets containing solid foods provide significantly more iron and thiamine, two of the nutrients used to enrich infant cereal products. Most of the infants were receiving nutritional supplements of vitamin A and D in spite of the fact that their diets were adequate in these nutrients. The need for a supplement of ascorbic acid was evident for some infants. The feeding of solid foods apparently had no effect on the sleeping pattern of the infants as evidenced by the number of feedings, nor did it increase the cost of the food itself. It did, however, increase the time and effort involved for the mother. Since there was no increase in the caloric content of the diet, the solid foods must have replaced milk rather then to have supplemented it, a fact confirmed by the observations of many mothers. At least 10% of the infants experienced some form of allergic reaction to solid foods. All of the infants in the study had been introduced to solid foods by 9 weeks, 2 to 4 weeks prior to the age at which the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that there is a rational basis from a nutritional and developmental point of view to begin supplementing the diet. Although there was no evidence of adverse reactions other then allergies to the pattern of early feeding observed in this group, there was no evidence to indicate that the infant benefitted from a nutritional standpoint. Lack of evidence of benefits and an accumulating body of information on hazards from the early introduction of solid foods suggest a re-examination of current emphasis on the early supplementation of the milk diet in infants.

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