Biometrics and quality of life of lymphoma patients: A longitudinal mixed‐model approach

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Oliveira ◽  
Eliana Silva ◽  
Joyce Aguiar ◽  
Brígida Mónica Faria ◽  
Luís Paulo Reis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mixed Model ◽  
Mixed Model Approach ◽  
Model Approach

scholarly journals A Fumonisin Prevention Tool for Targeting and Ranking Agroclimatic Conditions Favoring Exposure in French Maize-Growing Areas

Toxins ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 214
Author(s):  
Agathe Roucou ◽  
Christophe Bergez ◽  
Benoît Méléard ◽  
Béatrice Orlando
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Model ◽  
Linear Mixed Model ◽  
Fusarium Verticillioides ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Agricultural Cooperatives ◽  
Mixed Model Approach ◽  
Food And Feed ◽  
Model Approach

The levels of fumonisins (FUMO)—mycotoxins produced by Fusarium verticillioides—in maize for food and feed are subject to European Union regulations. Compliance with the regulations requires the targeting of, among others, the agroclimatic factors influencing fungal contamination and FUMO production. Arvalis-Institut du végétal has created a national, multiyear database for maize, based on field survey data collected since 2003. This database contains information about agricultural practices, climatic conditions and FUMO concentrations at harvest for 738 maize fields distributed throughout French maize-growing regions. A linear mixed model approach highlights the presence of borers and the use of a late variety, high temperatures in July and October, and a water deficit during the maize cycle as creating conditions favoring maize contamination with Fusarium verticillioides. It is thus possible to target a combination of risk factors, consisting of this climatic sequence associated with agricultural practices of interest. The effects of the various possible agroclimatic combinations can be compared, grouped and classified as promoting very low to high FUMO concentrations, possibly exceeding the regulatory threshold. These findings should facilitate the creation of a national, informative and easy-to-use prevention tool for producers and agricultural cooperatives to manage the sanitary quality of their harvest.

A Futures Study on the Quality Of Life from the Point Of View of Iranian Youth

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Sina Saeedy ◽  
Mojtaba Amiri ◽  
Mohammad Mahdi Zolfagharzadeh ◽  
Mohammad Rahim Eyvazi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Mixed Model ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Futures Studies ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University

Quality of life and satisfaction with life as tightly interconnected concepts have become of much importance in the urbanism era. No doubt, it is one of the most important goals of every human society to enhance a citizen’s quality of life and to increase their satisfaction with life. However, there are many signs which demonstrate the low level of life satisfaction of Iranian citizens especially among the youth. Thus, considering the temporal concept of life satisfaction, this research aims to make a futures study in this field. Therefore, using a mixed model and employing research methods from futures studies, life satisfaction among the students of the University of Tehran were measured and their views on this subject investigated. Both quantitative and qualitative data were analysed together in order to test the hypotheses and to address the research questions on the youth discontentment with quality of life. Findings showed that the level of life satisfaction among students is relatively low and their image of the future is not positive and not optimistic. These views were elicited and discussed in the social, economic, political, environmental and technological perspectives. Keywords:  futures studies, quality of life, satisfaction with life, youth

scholarly journals Male and female fertility and hatchability in chickens: a longitudinal mixed model approach

2004 ◽  
Vol 83 (8) ◽  
pp. 1253-1259 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.L. Sapp ◽  
R. Rekaya ◽  
I. Misztal ◽  
T. Wing
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Model ◽  
Female Fertility ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Mixed Model Approach ◽  
Model Approach

Effects of a dance program on psychophysiological variables in hospitalized patients with depression: A mixed model approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 101857
Author(s):  
Karen Melissa Polanco Zuleta ◽  
Marina Medina-Corrales ◽  
Franciso Javier Mendoza-Farías ◽  
Claudia Cristina Santos Lozano ◽  
José Tristán ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Model ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Mixed Model Approach ◽  
Model Approach

scholarly journals Analyzing Child Malnutrition in Bangladesh: Generalized Linear Mixed Model Approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-167
Author(s):  
Tahmidul Islam ◽  
Md Golam Rabbani ◽  
Wasimul Bari
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Model ◽  
Sampling Design ◽  
Linear Mixed Model ◽  
Generalized Linear Mixed Model ◽  
Child Malnutrition ◽  
Demographic Health Survey ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Mixed Model Approach ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
Model Approach

Child malnutrition is a serious issue for overall child health and future development. Stunting is a key anthropometric indicator of child malnutrition. Because of the nature of sampling design used in Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey, 2011, responses obtained from children under same family might be correlated. Again, children residing in same cluster may also be correlated. To tackle this problem, generalized linear mixed model (GLMM), instead of usual fixed effect logistic regression model, has been utilized in this paper to find out potential factors affecting child malnutrition. Model performances have also been compared. Dhaka Univ. J. Sci. 64(2): 163-167, 2016 (July)

Longitudinal Trends in Quality of Life and Physical Function in Frail Older Dialysis Patients: A Comparison of Assisted Peritoneal Dialysis and In-Center Hemodialysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 112-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osasuyi Iyasere ◽  
Edwina Brown ◽  
Fabiana Gordon ◽  
Helen Collinson ◽  
Richard Fielding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Mixed Model ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Assisted Peritoneal Dialysis

Background In-center hemodialysis (HD) has been the standard treatment for older dialysis patients, but reports suggest an associated decline in physical and cognitive function. Cross-sectional data suggest that assisted peritoneal dialysis (aPD), an alternative treatment, is associated with quality of life (QoL) outcomes that are comparable to in-center HD. We compared longitudinal changes in QoL between modalities. Methods We enrolled 106 aPD patients, matched with 100 HD patients from 20 renal centers in England and Northern Ireland. Patients were assessed quarterly for 2 years using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), SF-12 physical and mental scores, symptom score, Illness Intrusiveness Rating Scale (IIRS), Barthel's score, and the Renal Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (RTSQ). Mixed model analysis was used to assess the impact of dialysis modality on these outcomes during follow-up. P values were adjusted for multiple significance testing. Results Multivariate analysis showed no difference in any of the outcome measures between aPD and HD. Longitudinal trends in outcomes were also not significantly different. Higher age at baseline was associated with lower IIRS and RTSQ scores during follow-up. One-hundred and twenty-five (60.6%) patients dropped out of the study: 59 (28.6%) died, 61 (29.6%) withdrew during follow-up, and 5 (2.5%) were transplanted. Conclusions Quality of life outcomes in frail older aPD patients were equivalent to those receiving in-center HD. Assisted PD is thus a valid alternative to HD for older people with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) wishing to dialyze at home.

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