A Test of Satiation as a Function of Adaptation in Stuttering

1969 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harold A. Peterson ◽  
Mary Beth Rieck ◽  
Rita K. Hoff
Keyword(s):  
Semantic Differential ◽  
Repeated Readings ◽  
Group A ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

To test the relationship of adaptation and satiation as hypothesized by Jakobovits, satiation of meaning as a function of repeated readings for adaptation was measured in the performance of 14 male stutterers. The subjects as a group exhibited both satiation and adaptation, but the two phenomena did not occur simultaneously in a significant number of the members of the group. A reduction in meaningfulness, as measured by the semantic differential, was not shown to be a significant factor in the reduction of stuttering frequency for the individuals in the group. Satiation and adaptation were not established as the same phenomenon, although the two may still be related through another factor.

scholarly journals Prediction of Reproductive Success in Multiparous First Service Dairy Cows by Parameters from In-Line Sensors

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 334
Author(s):  
Ramūnas Antanaitis ◽  
Vida Juozaitienė ◽  
Dovilė Malašauskienė ◽  
Mindaugas Televičius ◽  
Mingaudas Urbutis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Negative Energy ◽  
Hydroxybutyric Acid ◽  
Pregnancy Status ◽  
Group A ◽  
Biochemical Indices ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of the current study was to evaluate the relationship of different parameters from an automatic milking system (AMS) with the pregnancy status of multiparous cows at first service and to assess the accuracy of such a follow-up with regard to blood parameters. Before the insemination of cows, blood samples for measuring biochemical indices were taken from the coccygeal vessels and the concentrations of blood serum albumin (ALB), cortisol, non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) and the activities of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT) were determined. From oestrus day to seven days after oestrus, the following parameters were registered: milk yield (MY), electric milk conductivity, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and β-hydroxybutyric acid (BHB). The pregnancy status was evaluated using ultrasound “Easy scan” 30–35 days after insemination. Cows were grouped by reproductive status: PG− (non-pregnant; n = 48) and PG+ (pregnant; n = 44). The BHB level in PG− cows was 1.2 times higher (p < 0.005). The electrical conductivity of milk was statistically significantly higher in all quarters of PG− cows (1.07 times) than of PG+ cows (p < 0.05). The arithmetic mean of blood GGT was 1.61 times higher in PG− cows and the NEFA value 1.23 times higher (p < 0.05) compared with the PG+ group. The liver function was affected, the average ALB of PG− cows was 1.19 times lower (p < 0.05) and the AST activity was 1.16 times lower (p < 0.05) compared with PG+ cows. The non-pregnant group had a negative energy balance demonstrated by high in-line milk BHB and high blood NEFA concentrations. We found a greater number of cows with cortisol >0.0.75 mg/dL in the non-pregnant group. A higher milk electrical conductivity in the non-pregnant cows pointed towards a greater risk of mastitis while higher GGT activities together with lower albumin concentrations indicated that the cows were more affected by oxidative stress.

scholarly journals OXYGEN-STABLE HEMOLYSINS OF GROUP A STREPTOCOCCI

1965 ◽  
Vol 121 (4) ◽  
pp. 633-645 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac Ginsburg ◽  
Zvi Bentwich ◽  
T. N. Harris
Keyword(s):  
Trypan Blue ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Ph Dependence ◽  
Optimal Production ◽  
Streptolysin S ◽  
Hemolytic Effect ◽  
Group A ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Maximal Production

The relationship of the streptococcal hemolysin which is recognized on incubation of RBC with streptococcal cells (cell-bound hemolysin, CBH), to RNA hemolysin, a representative of oxygen-stable hemolysin (streptolysin S) has been studied. A number of similarities have been found in the conditions for optimal production of each of these hemolysins, a requirement for cysteine, Mg++, and glucose; maximal production by streptococci in the stationary phase; similar curves of pH-dependence. In both systems, the production of hemolysin was inhibited by certain antibiotics, by ultraviolet irradiation, and by sonic disruption and was absent in the same streptococcal mutant strain. The hemolytic activity of both systems was inhibited by lecithin, trypan blue, and papain. Similarities were also found in relative susceptibilities to the two hemolytic systems of erythrocytes of a number of animal species. These data support a suggestion advanced in an earlier study that a streptococcal hemolytic moiety, which can be induced by, and carried on, a number of diverse agents to comprise the group of oxygen-stable hemolysins, serves, in its original attachment to a component of the streptococcal cell, to produce the hemolytic effect recognized as the cell-bound hemolysin.

scholarly journals Functional heterogeneity of UDP-glucuronosyltransferase as indicated by its differential development and inducibility by glucocorticoids. Demonstration of two groups within the enzyme's activity towards twelve substrates

1978 ◽  
Vol 174 (2) ◽  
pp. 485-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
G J Wishart
Keyword(s):  
Enzyme Activities ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Differential Development ◽  
Period 2 ◽  
Foetal Liver ◽  
Group A ◽  
Neonatal Group ◽  
Udp Glucuronosyltransferase ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

1. UDP-glucuronosyltransferase activity towards 12 substrates has been assessed in rat liver during the perinatal period. 2. Between days 16 and 20 of gestation, enzyme activities towards the substrates 2-aminophenol, 2-aminobenzoate, 4-nitrophenol, 1-naphthol, 4-methylumbelliferone and 5-hydroxytryptamine (the ‘late foetal’ group) surge to reach adult values, while activities towards bilirubin, testosterone, beta-oestradiol, morphine, phenolphthalein, and chloramphenicol (the ‘neonatal’ group) remain negligible or at less than 10% of adult values. 3. By the second postnatal day, enzyme activities towards the neonatal group have attained, or approached adult values. 4. Dexamethasone precociously stimulates in 17-day foetal liver in utero transferase activities in the late foetal, but not the neonatal group. A similar inductive pattern is found for 15-day foetal liver in organ culture. 5. It is suggested that foetal glucocorticoids, whose synthesis markedly increases between days 16 and 20 of gestation, are responsibile for triggering the simultaneous surge of all the hepatic UDP-glucuronosyltransferase activities in the late foetal group. The neonatal group of activities apparently require a different or additional stimulus for their appearance. 6. The relationship of these two groups of transferase activities to other similar groups observed during induction by xenobiotics and enzyme purification is discussed.

scholarly journals FORMING IDEAL 30 METER RUNNING TECHNIQUE IN 12-YEAR-OLD SCHOOLCHILDREN

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 108-115
Author(s):  
R Gimazov ◽  
G Bulatova
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Structural Phase ◽  
Video Recording ◽  
Biomechanical Analysis ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Group A ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Parametric And Nonparametric Statistics

Aim. The article aims to achieve the accuracy of space-time characteristics of a running step in 11–12-year-old schoolchildren. Materials and methods. The article provides a comparative analysis of the results of training and improving the running step in the control and experimental groups. For an objective instrumental assessment of the second stage of training, a structural phase biomechanical analysis of movements based on data from high-speed digital video recording with a frequency of 240 frames per second was used. Changes in the technique of the running step in schoolchildren were analyzed in the take-off phase (when the supporting leg pushed away from the surface of the treadmill), in the float phase and in the amortization phase. Methods of parametric and nonparametric statistics were used. Results. In schoolchildren from the experi­mental group, a statistically significant positive increase in the coefficients of the relationship of the angular characteristics of the running step with the model indicators of the American sprinter Ryan Bailey was achieved, which objectively reflects a significant increase in 30 meter running speed. Conclusion. Taking into account the natural rules of nervous system mechanisms made it possible to objectively increase the efficiency of running technique in the experimental group.

scholarly journals Prediction of the relationship of cesarean section scar niche and postmenstrual spotting: is there any relation?

2022 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirollos Wagdy Bandry ◽  
Hisham Abou-Taleb ◽  
Gehan S. Seifeldein ◽  
Mohamad Gaber Taha ◽  
Omran Khodary Qenawy
Keyword(s):  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Gold Standard Method ◽  
Group A ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Group B ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
B 31 ◽  
Scar Width

Abstract Background Postmenstrual spotting has recently been related to a discontinuation of the myometrium at the site of a previous cesarean section called "CS scar niche". There was no consensus regarding the gold standard method for the assessment of the niche. Recently, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has shown promise in the evaluation of the niche. Our study aims to assess the role of MRI in the evaluation of the CS scar niche characters and its association with post-menstrual spotting. Results A total of 65 patients with CS niche were prospectively included in this study and subdivided into two groups, according to presence or absence of postmenstrual spotting (Group A; 34 patients with postmenstrual spotting and Group B; 31 patients without spotting). All patients were examined using a 1.5 T MRI unit. CS scar niche volume was significantly higher among women with post-menstrual spotting (0.57 ± 0.07 vs. 0.07 ± 0.05 (cm3); P < 0.001). Also, women with post-menstrual spotting have significantly higher scar length (9.38 ± 3.06 vs. 5.02 ± 2.10 (mm); P < 0.001), scar depth (6.95 ± 3.16 vs. 3.23 ± 0.99 (mm); P < 0.001), scar width (15.78 ± 3.94 vs. 9.87 ± 1.84 (mm); P < 0.001) in comparison to those without post-menstrual spotting. Scar depth (> 7.4 mm) had 81% sensitivity and 97% specificity for prediction of post-menstrual spotting with overall accuracy was 88.7%. While scar width (> 12.8 mm) had 71% sensitivity and 97% specificity for prediction of post-menstrual spotting with overall accuracy was 83.3%. Scar volume (> 0.15 cm3) had 97% sensitivity and 100% specificity for prediction of post-menstrual spotting with overall accuracy was 98.4%. Conclusion MRI measures (CS scar volume, depth, and width) are predictors for postmenstrual spotting in patients with CS scar niche, and scar volume is the most powerful predictor.

scholarly journals INDICATORS OF EVALUATION OF THE VENTURE STRUCTURES DEVELOPMENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oleh Kuzmin ◽  
Viktoriia Terletska
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Growth ◽  
Integrated Assessment ◽  
Coherent System ◽  
Urgent Task ◽  
Relevant Element ◽  
Group A ◽  
Legislative Support ◽  
Development Evaluation ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The article has been examined the problem of formation and evaluation of the development of venture structures (on the example of a venture fund) in terms of intensification of innovation. It has been offered to estimate development of venture structures on element indicators of efficiency of functioning and element indicators of a condition and dynamics of functioning of venture structure. Generalizing is the integrated assessment of the coherence of the development of venture structure, which will help to obtain an adequate assessment of the balance of development of venture structures. Approaches to the development of venture structures by both domestic and foreign scientists have been presented. The system of indicators of estimation of development of venture structures on element indicators of efficiency of functioning and indicators of a condition and dynamics of functioning has been investigated and formed. The complexity and versatility of the concept of development, as well as the ambiguity and variability of the legislative support of venture structures, caused by rapid growth, requires the use of specific approaches to assessing their development. Given the importance of the concept of "development" and taking into account the lack of a normatively established system of indicators for assessing the development of venture structures, there is an urgent task – the formation of a coherent system of indicators for assessing the assessment of development, evaluation of development. The above actualizes the search and construction of a holistic system for assessing the development of venture structures by element indicators. The sequence of calculation of the integrated indicator of the development of venture structures should be carried out in the following sequence: to determine the main elements (indicators) of development of venture structures; to investigate the main groups of indicators and systems of indicators through which the development of venture structures is manifested in accordance with the main elements of the development of venture structures; to determine the importance of each element of the development of the venture structure; to form in accordance with each group a system of indicators of the relevant element of the development of the venture structure; to form a model of the relationship of the system of indicators of each group of the corresponding element of the development of the venture structure for the formation of an integrated assessment of the consistency of the development of the venture structure. Generalizing is the integrated assessment of the coherence of the development of venture structure, which will help to obtain an adequate assessment of the balance of development of venture structures.

scholarly journals Cohesion and Coherence in the Writings of Iranain EFL Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali Arab Zouzani
Keyword(s):  
Degree Of Coherence ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Chain Interaction

This study was conducted in to investigate the relationship of cohesive chains and chain interaction to the coherence of texts. To do this, the following procedure was followed. First, 95 EFL students were asked to write a composition on a particular topic. These texts were scored by three experienced raters based on their perceived degree of coherence. The texts were then ordered from high to low. Thirty high-rated texts were labeled as group A, and thirty low-rated texts were labeled as group B. These texts were analyzed for the presence and frequency of cohesive chain and chain interaction based on the model proposed by Hassan (1989). After collecting the data and statistically analyzing them, the results showed that the texts getting higher coherence scores had a higher proportion of relevant tokens to peripheral ones and a higher proportion of central tokens to non-central ones in comparison to the low-rated texts. Therefore, cohesive chain and chain interaction can be used as an indicator of coherence and has pedagogical and theoretical implications.  

SKIN INFECTIONS AND ACUTE NEPHRITIS IN AMERICAN INDIAN CHILDREN

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1967 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 263-279
Author(s):  
Bascom F. Anthony ◽  
Lawrence V. Perlman ◽  
Lewis W. Wannamaker
Keyword(s):  
Normal Population ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Skin Infections ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Indian Children ◽  
Superficial Skin ◽  
Group A ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Serial observations were obtained over an 18-month period of 270 Indian children with pyoderma. Beta-hemolytic streptococci, predominantly group A, and coagulasepositive staphylococci were recovered from the majority of lesions (80% and 70%, respectively), both on the initial and on subsequent cultures. The predominant agglutination patterns of streptococcal strains were similar to those described in other studies of superficial skin infections. Another agglutination pattern, 17/23/47, not previously observed to be prevalent in streptococci from skin lesions, was identified in a significant number of skin cultures. In addition, the hitherto undescribed association of M-types, including type 41 and a new M-type, with strains of T-agglutination pattern 3/13/B3264 was found. In striking contrast to the streptococcal strains, established "impetigo" strains of Staph. aureus (type 71 or other group II strains) were in the minority. Throat cultures of children with pyoderma suggested a limited relationship between infection or colonization of the pharynx and infection of the skin, while nasal streptococci were more closely correlated with and possibly derived from the flora of the skin lesions. Titers of ASO were not often elevated over control values in children with pyoderma, while anti-DNAse B titers were more commonly increased. Group A streptococci isolated from skin lesions prior to or at the time acute nephritis was recognized included type 12 (M and T) and strains classified by T-agglutination as 5/27/44, 11 and 4. The role of infection or colonization of the upper respiratory tract in the relationship of pyoderma to nephritis was not clarified in these studies. Moreover, in view of the frequency of change of group A streptococcal strains in skin lesions, as shown in serial observations in this study, the nephritogenic significance of streptococci recovered from skin lesions at the time of recognition of nephritis must remain in some doubt. Questions concerning the pathogenesis of endemic nephritis associated with pyoderma can probably be most reliably answered by frequent, prospective observations of a normal population with significant occurrence of streptococcal skin infections.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document