A Statistical Study of the Responses of a Group of Normal Children to the Individual Tests in the Stanford Scale. (Psychological Clinic, vol. xxi, Sept.–Nov., 1932.) Skalet, M.

1933 ◽  
Vol 79 (325) ◽  
pp. 391-391
Author(s):  
M. Hamblin Smith
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Study ◽  
Normal Children ◽  
The Individual

IMMUNOLOGIC AND BIOCHEMICAL STUDIES IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO RHEUMATIC FEVER

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1948 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 570-576
Author(s):  
ROSE LUBSCHEZ
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatic Fever ◽  
Genetic Basis ◽  
Gamma Globulin ◽  
Relative Concentration ◽  
Electrophoretic Pattern ◽  
Normal Children ◽  
Beta Globulin ◽  
Biochemical Studies ◽  
The Individual ◽  
In Infants And Children

Electrophoretic analyses of blood plasma or serum of 30 children in apparent health between the ages of two and 11 years revealed that the relative concentration of the various components was in close agreement with adult values, although the individual variation was several times greater. For 27 children in apparent health, but who had experienced various types of infection during a one to four month interval prior to the time the specimen was taken, elevation of the gamma component occurred in about 40% of the determinations. Illness within the month produced the greatest number of abnormalities, although abnormalities were noted in specimens of children who had been free of infection two to three months. A few abnormalities were noted in all components except beta globulin. At younger ages (two to four years) children showed a slightly higher albumen level and a slightly lower gamma globulin level. Normal children susceptible to rheumatic fever on a genetic basis exhibited no specific differences in the electrophoretic pattern.

A Statistical Study of Criminal Drug Addicts

1965 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 283-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emanuel Messinger ◽  
Arthur Zitrin
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Statistical Study ◽  
Mental Deficiency ◽  
Psychiatric Clinic ◽  
Drug Addicts ◽  
Moral Standards ◽  
Individual Citizen ◽  
The Individual ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Clinic Study

Psychiatric Clinic study covering all drug addicts arraigned for felonious crimes in New York City between 1954 and 1960 showed that the incidence of psychosis and psychoneurosis in this group is insignificant. The incidence of definite mental deficiency is also extremely low, .02 per cent. Probably half of the individuals seen can be best described as various types of psychopathic personalities. The remainder may be considered to show, at least initially in their histories, lesser types of character and behavior disorders; and their personality defects tend to be predominantly in the fields of ethical and moral laxity and social irresponsibility. Therefore, the logical way for society to deal with the problem of criminal addicts is to use primarily the sociological measures that are determined to be most effective in curbing the depredations of the psychopath, and secondarily whatever educational and sociological measures are determined most useful in elevating the ethical and moral standards and responsibility of the individual citizen.

scholarly journals Sistem Pendidikan Inklusif Perspektif Neurosains

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Ely Novianti
Keyword(s):  
Special Needs ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Special Needs Children ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Normal Children ◽  
Inclusion Education ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Right

Assesing inclusion education in neuroscience perspectives is particularly interesting. This study is a literature review. Given the development of normal and special needs children have different backgrounds. Cognitive development of children are different according to parenting patterns. In this case the parents need to be aware of the type of child and need to understand in terms of neuroscience. Keep in mind education is the right of every child to gain knowledge and educate the individual. The background of every child is not an obstacle in getting a decent education. The government and education authorities now have acces to the concept of inclusive education. With the application of inclusive education can expand access to education for all groups including children with disabilities. This effort is made to develop the potential of intelligence, talent,and soft skills prossessed without discrimination.in addition, at the age of gold, children with special needs are directed to interest and talent. With experience early on hope when adolescents are able to hone and can compete with normal children. This is because there is already a maturity in the individual’s ability and creativity.

scholarly journals Comparative Evaluation of Awareness among Armed Forces Personnel in Respect of Special Provisions and Benefits Applicable to Children with Disabilities

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-68
Author(s):  
Chayanika Roy ◽  
Partha Roy
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Comparative Evaluation ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Large City ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Normal Children ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Special Children ◽  
Linguistic Backgrounds

ABSTRACT Introduction Mental retardation ranges from the borderline to mild to very severe. Fortunately, the majority (80%) are in the mild range that endows the individual the capacity to lead a simple, yet fruitful life once provided with a means that are conducive to their learning styles. Children with a more severe disorder can achieve remarkably if their unique talents are recognized and nurtured to the fullest. Aim We conducted a study among armed forces personnel in a large city in Maharashtra. This community has many peculiar and special features. They are from different ethnic, religious, and linguistic backgrounds and live together as a cohesive unit. The general socioeconomic and educational awareness toward facilities and concessions available for the differently abled children is assumed to be high. Materials and methods Detailed interaction with 27 parents having special children was conducted and further data were collected. Each parent was individually interviewed. This group was named parents having differently abled children (PHDAC). Group discussions consisting of 15 families in one group that had no special children in the family were conducted. A total of such eight groups (120 families) were, thus, interviewed. This group was named parents having normal children (PHNC). Each family was verbally questioned regarding the facilities available to special children thoroughly and responses were recorded. Results and discussion Overall, it was found that among the PHDAC, the awareness was much better, but some were circumspect of the facilities provided for their wards by the land of the law. Most of them felt that the benefits coming to them were due to their service with the Army. The PHNC were not aware of most of the provisions. However, during the interactions with the researcher, they evinced interest in the matter and were happy to know that special provisions are existent in various Government sectors for special children. How to cite this article Roy C, Roy P. Comparative Evaluation of Awareness among Armed Forces Personnel in Respect of Special Provisions and Benefits Applicable to Children with Disabilities. Indian J Phy Med Rehab 2017;28(2):64-68.

COMMITTEE ON NUTRITION

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1963 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 512-525
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Young Infant ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The United States ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Normal Children ◽  
Vitamin D Supplements ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Daily Intakes

Despite inadequacies in information concerning the minimum prophylactic requirement of vitamin D for all age groups beyond infancy, there is no doubt that a total intake of 400 I.U. per day is adequate to prevent vitamin D deficiency in substantially all normal children from birth through adolescence. Evidence derived from the study of idiopathic hypercalcemia suggests that certain infants excessively sensitive to the toxic action of vitamin D may, on rare occasions, be adversely affected by daily intakes of 3,000 to 4,000 I.U. and sometimes considerably less. Because of the prevalent practice of food fortification in the United States and Canada, there is now a definite possibility that the individual, even the young infant, may ingest considerably more than the recommended vitamin D allowance, and intakes of 2,000 to 3,500 I.U. per day are possible, particularly beyond infancy. Although there has been no specific evidence that intakes of this order produce deleterious effects beyond infancy, it is pointed out that the long-term consequences of this new nutritional situation on older children or adults are entirely unknown. In view of these considerations the Committee on Nutrition recommends that efforts be taken to ensure a total vitamin D intake of 400 I.U. per day by all infants and children. At the same time, an attempt should be made to restrict the intake from all sources to an amount not greatly in excess of this figure. The value of carefully planned enrichment of commercial milk supplies with vitamin D has been clearly demonstrated. However, the present practice of enriching foods other than milk and infant formula products is not justified, and discontinuation of this practice is to be recommended. Under the present circumstances, cognizance should be taken of the amount of vitamin D acquired by the individual from food sources before prescribing a vitamin D supplement. In keeping with present concepts regarding vitamin D requirement, commercial vitamin D supplements should be adjusted to contain not more than 400 I.U. per dose.

Statural development parallels IGFI levels in subjects of constitutionally variant stature

1987 ◽  
Vol 114 (4) ◽  
pp. 524-530 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel Binoux ◽  
Micheline Gourmelen
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Normal Growth ◽  
Bone Age ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Normal Children ◽  
Gh Secretion ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Igf I ◽  
The Individual

Abstract. Using a protein-binding assay which measures mainly IGF I, serum levels of insulin-like growth factor (IGF) were determined in 263 children and adolescents of constitutionally variant stature but with normal GH secretion following provocative stimuli. A positive correlation was found between height age and the logarithm of IGF levels (r = 0.67, P < 0.001). Furthermore, a correlation was found in the tall and short subjects as a group between the ratio of IGF/normal IGF for age and between the ratio of growth rate/normal growth rate for age (r = 0.53, P < 0.001). Subjects were compared at the same stage of development. At a given bone age or stage of puberty, tall subjects had significantly higher IGF levels than short subjects (P < 0.005). After the completion of growth, IGF levels in both short and tall subjects stabilized within the normal range. Nevertheless, their mean levels remained significantly different (P < 0.001). Our results suggest that in normal children and adolescents, differences in IGF I secretion may be at least partially responsible for the individual differences in growth.

scholarly journals CNRS researchers' popularization activities: a progress report

2007 ◽  
Vol 06 (03) ◽  
pp. A01 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Jensen ◽  
Yves Croissant
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Study ◽  
Progress Report ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Scientific Disciplines ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
Science Popularization ◽  
The Individual ◽  
First Time

We have analyzed the popularization activities undertaken by ten thousand CNRS researchers by means of their annual reports for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006. This is the first time that such an extensive statistical study on science popularization practices is carried out. Our main findings are : - the majority of researchers is not involved in popularization (51% has not done any popularization over the three-year period, two thirds have been involved in no more than one popularization action). - popularization practices are extremely diverse, both at the individual level (we have identified three subpopulations that feature distinctive attitudes towards popularization), and at the level of scientific disciplines (researchers in Humanities are twice as active as the average), as well as in laboratories or geographical regions. - the number of actions reported in 2005 greatly increased compared to 2004 (+ 26%), while they slightly diminished in 2006.

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