scholarly journals Archaeology Lessons From Lockdown

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine A. Crawford ◽  
Karl Goodwin ◽  
Francesca Mazzilli ◽  
Blanka Misic ◽  
Sarah U. Scoppie
Keyword(s):  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Roman Archaeology

The editorial of the fourth issue of the Theoretical Roman Archaeology Journal (TRAJ) focuses on what we have learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. The editors focus on the positive outcome of the pandemic, while emphasising aspects of the TRAC organisation that can be improved in the coming years. In this editorial we highlight TRAC’s strong tradition of introspection to bring awareness to how we as a community can continue to improve in terms of diversity and inclusivity.

Intensive Stuttering Therapy With Telepractice Follow-up: A Case Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farzan Irani ◽  
Rodney Gabel
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Therapeutic Intervention ◽  
Intensive Therapy ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Eclectic Approach

This case report describes the positive outcome of a therapeutic intervention that integrated an intensive, residential component with follow-up telepractice for a 21 year old male who stutters. This therapy utilized an eclectic approach to intensive therapy in conjunction with a 12-month follow-up via video telepractice. The results indicated that the client benefited from the program as demonstrated by a reduction in percent stuttered syllables, a reduction in stuttering severity, and a change in attitudes and feelings related to stuttering and speaking.

The Outcome Effect and Professional Skepticism: A Replication and a Failed Attempt at Mitigation

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph F. Brazel ◽  
Christine Gimbar ◽  
Eldar M. Maksymov ◽  
Tammie J. Schaefer
Keyword(s):  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Original Study ◽  
Research Note ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
Professional Skepticism ◽  
Initial Effect ◽  
Additional Testing ◽  
Failed Attempt ◽  
Negative Outcome

ABSTRACT In this research note, we replicate Brazel, Jackson, Schaefer, and Stewart's (2016) study of how auditors evaluate skeptical behavior. Like the original study, we find that evaluators reward audit staff who exercise appropriate levels of skepticism and identify a misstatement (positive outcome). However, when no misstatement is identified (negative outcome), evaluators penalize staff who exercise appropriate levels of skepticism. One factor causing this outcome effect may be that exercising skepticism typically causes budget overages due to additional testing. Hence, we examine whether formally attributing the budget overage to skeptical judgments and actions in the audit budget file reduces outcome effects. However, while replicating the initial effect across three separate studies, we have been unable to reduce this effect. Thus, it is clear that the outcome effect in this context is very robust. Data Availability: Contact the authors.

scholarly journals Least Likely Observations in Regression Models for Categorical Outcomes

2002 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 296-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremy Freese
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Parameter Estimates ◽  
Least Squares Regression ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Ordered Logistic Regression ◽  
Negative Outcome

This article presents a method and program for identifying poorly fitting observations for maximum-likelihood regression models for categorical dependent variables. After estimating a model, the program leastlikely will list the observations that have the lowest predicted probabilities of observing the value of the outcome category that was actually observed. For example, when run after estimating a binary logistic regression model, leastlikely will list the observations with a positive outcome that had the lowest predicted probabilities of a positive outcome and the observations with a negative outcome that had the lowest predicted probabilities of a negative outcome. These can be considered the observations in which the outcome is most surprising given the values of the independent variables and the parameter estimates and, like observations with large residuals in ordinary least squares regression, may warrant individual inspection. Use of the program is illustrated with examples using binary and ordered logistic regression.

scholarly journals Diastolic dyssynchrony in patients with LV only fusion pacing CRT without RV lead

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Gurgu ◽  
L Petrescu ◽  
C Vacarescu ◽  
CT Luca ◽  
C Mornos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lateral Wall ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Type I ◽  
Exercise Tests ◽  
Type Iii ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
End Diastolic Volume ◽  
Chamber View ◽  
Systolic And Diastolic Function

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background CRT improves both systolic and diastolic function, thus increasing cardiac output. However, less data is available concerning diastolic dyssynchrony and fusion pacing CRT. The aim of our study was to assess the outcome of LV diastolic asynchrony in a population of fusion pacing CRT without right ventricular (RV)  lead. Methods Prospective data were collected from a cohort of patients (pts) with right atrium/left ventricle leads (RA/LV CRT). Baseline and every 6 months follow-up included standard ETT and classical dyssynchrony parameter measurements. Diastolic dyssynchrony was done by offline speckle-tracking derived TDI timing assesment of the simultaneity of E" and A"  basal septal and lateral wall 4 chamber view. New parameters were introduced: E" and respectively A" time (E"T / A"T) as the time difference between E" (respectively A" ) peaks septal and lateral wall. Exercise tests, drugs optimization and device individual programmimg were systematically performed in order to maintain constant fusion and improve CRT response. Patients were divided in three groups: super-responders (SR), responders (R) and non responders (NR). Results Sixty-two pts (35 male) aged 62 ± 11 y.o. with idiopathic DCM implanted with a RA/LV CRT were analyzed: 34%SR / 61%R / 5%NR. Baseline initial characteristics: QRS 164 ± 18 ms; EF 27 ± 5.2; 29% had type III diastolic dysfunction (DD), 63% type II DD, 8% type I DD. Average follow-up was 45 ± 19 months; mean LVEF at the last follow-up was 37 ± 7.9%. The E"T decreased from 90 ± 20 ms to 25 ± 10 ms in SR with significant LV reverse remodelling (LV end-diastolic volume 193.7 ± 81 vs 243.2 ± 82 ml at baseline, p < 0.0028) and lower LV filling pressures (E/E" 13.2 ± 4.6 vs 11.4 ± 4.5, p =0.0295). DD profile improved in 65% of R with a reduction in E/A ratio (1.46 ± 5.3 vs. 0.82 ± 3.9 at baseline, p= 0.4453). Non-sudden cardiac death occurred in 3 NR pts (2%) with type III DD, severe LA volume and larger E" T /A"T (E"T> 85 msec A"T > 30 msec).  Significant cut off value calculated by ROC curve for LV diastolic dyssynchrony is E"T > 80 ms and A"T of > 25 msec. Conclusions Fusion pacing CRT without RV lead showed a positive outcome; improving LV diastolic dyssynchrony in responders and super-responders patients is obvious. Larger randomized studies are needed to define the role of diastolic asynchronism as a predictor of favorable response in fusion pacing. Abstract Figure. Typical TDI patterns in LV fusion pacing

Thoracic trauma in small animals: road traffic accidents

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
Kate Sheard
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Thoracic Trauma ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Multiple Organ ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Small Animals ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Blunt Force Trauma ◽  
Organ Systems

Thoracic trauma is common in small animals and can be caused by a variety of insults from penetrating wounds to blunt force trauma. Patients that have sustained any form of thoracic trauma require immediate attention and intensive nursing care in order to have a positive outcome for the patient. These cases can prove challenging as multiple organ systems can be affected and surgery is often required. However, combined with the appropriate medical care, the outcome can be successful.

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