scholarly journals A Child’s Perception of Their Developmental Difficulties in Relation to Their Adult Assessment. Analysis of the INPP Questionnaire

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 156
Author(s):  
Alina Demiy ◽  
Agata Kalemba ◽  
Maria Lorent ◽  
Anna Pecuch ◽  
Ewelina Wolańska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Health ◽  
Present State ◽  
Motor Coordination ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Scientific Conference ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Children And Parents ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Individual

This study involved a comparison of the perception of developmental difficulties in a child by the parents, the teacher, and through the child’s self-assessment. Based on the Institute for Neuro-Psychological Psychology (INPP) questionnaire according to S. Goddard Blythe, three groups were examined: schoolchildren, parents, and teachers. Each of them answered a set of 21 questions and assessed the degree of occurrence of a given difficulty for the child on a scale from 0 to 4. The questions concerned psychomotor problems related to balance, motor coordination and concentration, as well as school skills. In total, 49 questionnaires from children and parents and 46 from teachers were used for the study. The mean answer to each question was calculated within the following groups: child–parent, child–teacher, and parent–teacher. The sum of the children’s answer points was significantly higher than the sum of the parents’ answer points (p = 0.037). Children assessed their developmental difficulties more strongly than teachers, but this difference was not statistically significant. The individual difficulties of the children were assessed significantly more seriously or more gently than by the National Scientific Conference “Human health problems—causes, present state, ways for the future” speeches by 44 teacher participants on 5 June 2020. Parents and teachers also assessed the children’s difficulties significantly differently (p = 0.044). The biggest difference in answers concerned the question of maintaining attention. The obtained results indicate a significant difference in the perception of difficulties occurring in the same child by the teacher and the parent. The child’s behavior in school and home environments may be different and, depending on the requirements, assessed differently. Children perceive their difficulties much more seriously than adults. Talking and the support of adults can make it easier for a child to overcome developmental difficulties.

scholarly journals Genetic homozygosity as a marker of smoking dependency

Genetika ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 1009-1019
Author(s):  
Slavko Brankovic ◽  
Dejan Nikolic ◽  
Dragoslav Marinkovic ◽  
Suzana Cvjeticanin
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Male Gender ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Individual Variations ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Individual

The aim of our study was to evaluate the morphogenetic variability as a marker of smoking dependency in adult smokers versus controls and to investigate the presence and the degree of morphogenetic variability difference between male and female smokers versus same gender controls. The cross-sectional study evaluated 241 smokers and 185 nonsmoker individuals as controls. We analyzed 17 homozygous recessive characteristics (HRC). There was a significant difference in the individual variations of 17 HRCs between the controls and smokers (??2=61.400, p<0.001; for females ??2=79.440, p<0.001; for males ??2=84.972, p<0.001). The mean values of HRCs significantly differed between smokers and controls (MV?SEM(Controls) -4.79?0.13, MV?SEM(Smokers) -5.70?0.12; p<0.001). For males, presence of 6/17 (35.29% genetic homozygosity) HRCs (OR=6.12) was to the certain degree predictor for smoking dependency. Higher degree of genetic homozygosity, changed variability and male gender, might be some among potential numerous factors that could have impact on smoking development and dependence.

scholarly journals Prostate-Specific Antigen Density: A Measurement to Differentiate Benign Hypertrophy of Prostate from Prostate Carcinoma

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
pp. 44-48
Author(s):  
Chandan Kumar Nath ◽  
Bhupen Barman ◽  
Pranjal Phukan ◽  
Stephen L. Sailo ◽  
Biswajit Dey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Prostate Specific Antigen ◽  
Sensitivity And Specificity ◽  
Prostate Volume ◽  
Specific Antigen ◽  
Prostate Specific Antigen Density ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Individual

Abstract Background Determination of isolated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in asymptomatic individuals has not demonstrated sufficient sensitivity and specificity to be useful in the routine evaluation of prostate disease. To enhance the accuracy of serum PSA we have used a proportion of serum PSA and prostate volume, which we refer to as prostate-specific antigen density (PSAD). Prostate volume in this study was calculated using transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS). Materials and Methods A total of 106 patients with prostatic disease clinically confined to the prostate glands were evaluated. Results and Observation The mean PSAD for prostate cancer was 0.15 ± 0.01 while that for benign hypertrophy of the prostate (BPH) was 0.11 ± 0.02 (p < 0.05). Significant difference (p < 0.05) was noted in the prostate volume in these two groups with the mean prostate volume measured by TRUS in the BPH to be 53.85 ± 9.71 mL compared with 58.14 ± 7.48 mL in the carcinoma. PSA density of 0.13 ng/mL can be used as a cutoff for the individual in our set-up who should go for prostate biopsy with sensitivity and specificity of over 90%. Conclusion These results suggest that PSAD may be useful in distinguishing BPH and prostate cancer.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF SPIRULINA MOUTHWASH ON REDUCTION OF DENTAL PLAQUE AND GINGIVITIS: A CLINICAL STUDY

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
Radhika Maniyar ◽  
Umashankar G. K.
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Intervention Protocol ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Individual

Objective: The present study evaluated the effectiveness of Spirulina mouthwash on the reduction of dental plaque and gingivitis.Methods: A single-blind clinical trial was conducted among thirty patient’s aged 18-40 y visiting dental college and hospital in Bangalore city. Mouthwash was prepared using 0.5% Spirulina. Intervention protocol consisted of instructing the patients to rinse with 10 ml of mouthwash for 1 minute twice daily for 7 d. Plaque index and Gingival index were used to assess the variables at the baseline and after the intervention. The perception of the individual subjects with regard to the use of mouthwash was assessed using 10 cm long visual analog scale (VAS). Statistical analysis was carried out using Wilcoxon signed rank test for mean pre and post plaque and gingival scores respectively. Descriptive statistics was performed for VAS questionnaireResults: The results showed a highly significant difference (p<0.001) between the mean plaque scores at the baseline (2.16±0.34) and at the follow up (1.27±0.46). The mean gingival scores at the baseline (1.86±0.38) and at the follow-up (1.05±0.43) also showed a highly significant difference (p<0.001). Regarding the Visual Analog Scale, the mean values of 5 or greater than suggested the responses to be favourable as the values were reflectedConclusion: The study showed that Spirulina mouthwash resulted in significant reduction in dental plaque and gingivitis. Also, the mouthwash was convenient to use without any adverse effects. Hence, the use of herbal mouth rinses such as Spirulina should be supported.

Use of telephone interviews to follow up patients after total hip replacement

2005 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 211-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanjeev Sharma ◽  
Ravi Shah ◽  
Kingsley Paul Draviraj ◽  
M S Bhamra
Keyword(s):  
Total Hip Replacement ◽  
Hip Replacement ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Total Hip ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Individual

We studied the feasibility of telephone interviews to assess hip function in patients who had had a total hip replacement. One hundred patients attending the orthopaedic clinic for follow-up after undergoing total hip replacement were studied. A modified Harris hip score was used. Since range of motion and deformity cannot be assessed by telephone, only pain and function were assessed. The maximum possible score was 100. Patients attending follow-up clinics were contacted by telephone one to two weeks prior to their appointment and a telephone assessment was completed. This was then compared with a face-to-face assessment in the subsequent clinic. The mean hip score obtained with the telephone interview was 85.2 and the mean hip score at face-to-face assessment was 86.1. The mean of the differences between the individual scores was −0.9 (SD 5.5). This difference was not significant ( P=0.11). Only three patients had a clinically significant difference (>20 points) between the two methods. Telephone questionnaires may be a useful adjunct to face-to-face assessment for patient follow-up after total hip replacement.

scholarly journals Differential GFR estimation of the double moiety kidneys by modified GATE’S formula

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 01-05
Author(s):  
Sivasubramaniyan V
Keyword(s):  
Gamma Camera ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
P Value ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Nephron Sparing ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Age Range

Aim: This retrospective analysis of the GFR values of the individual moieties obtained by using a novel software with modified GATE’S formula in the in house software created at SSSIHL, compared and evaluated with the value derived by the combined GFR value of the single kidney GFR as obtained from the Icon software loaded in the gamma camera. Materials and Method: This retrospective study of 10patients diagnosed with unilateral double moiety and 5 patients with bilateral duplication was undertaken to validate the modified GATE’S formula in house software created at SSSIHL. This group had 12 males in the age range of 03-66 years with the mean age of 26.5 ± 2 years and 3 females in the age range of 29 – 31 years with mean age of 31 ± 2 years. Renal scans were done using Siemens dual head gamma camera (E.CAM). The radiopharmaceutical 99mTc-DTPA 5 mCi was injected as a bolus intravenously for the adult patients and 3 mCi was injected for the children. The images were obtained and processed by using GFR/Renal differential processing protocol in icon software. Later the raw data of the scan study transferred to the workstation loaded with the in house software created at SSSIHL with modified GATE’S formula created by us. The individual moiety GFR values were calculated using the software with modified Gate’s formula developed in MATLAB GUI algorithm and tabulated. Then the combined value of individual moiety GFR values compared with that of the individual whole kidney GFR value obtained by the Icon software protocol. Result: The T test evaluation done in the online statistical calculator of Maths Portal org revealed that the mean values of the two groups showed no significant difference at p < 0.05. The calculated t value is smaller than the critical value (0.0217 < 2.024), so the means are not significantly different. Pearson Correlation performed between the above two samples using statistical online calculators also showed the correlation coefficient of r = 0.9247 and a mean difference of 0.09 indicating that the high correlation between them. The observed significance p value < 0.0001 at t value of 10.27, showed no significant difference detected between the two samples. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the in house software created at SSSIHL with modified GATE’S formula method of GFR calculating software showed identical values with that of the GFR calculated with the original Gate’s formula. This was found to be useful in calculating the GFR of individual moieties separately in the cases of Double moieties in both Unilateral and Bilateral involvement effectively. The utility and usefulness of the separate estimation of individual moieties GFR needed for Nephron Sparing Surgery.

scholarly journals Overweightness and obesity prevalence among university students in 2015-2016 educational season

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 5884 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eren Uluöz
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Normal Population ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Individual

The main purpose of this study is to find out the obesity prevalence among university students. In addition to the main purpose, another aims of this study is to determine the individual features of participants related to obesity such as gender, age, being an obese in family and doing physical activity.This study was performed on university students from five different faculties of Çukurova University in 2015-2016 educational season. In this study, 894 volunteer students accepted for attending to the research. The mean age of female participants was 21.39±2.53 years. However, mean of males was 22.28±2.73 years. Descriptive study design and causal comparative methods were used. The individual information form created by the researcher was used to determine the demographic characteristics of the participants. BMI was analyzed both quantitative and categorical ways in this study. WHO’s classification method was used for categorizing of BMI. All findings in the study were summarized by descriptive statistical methods such as mean, standard deviation, frequency, percentage, etc. The independent sample T test, the ANOVA test, Pearson correlation test and chi-square test were used. In all analyzes, significance level was accepted as p <0.05.The mean of the BMI was calculated as 22.40±3.49 kg/m2. There was a statistically significant difference between the mean BMI of males (23.80±3.40 kg/m2) and female participants (21,01±2,99 kg/m2, t(-13,043)=892, p<0.05). Also, it was found statically significant difference among BMI classification groups for gender (obesity rate of male: 4.9% ; female:1.1%) , x2(df=3, n=894)=101.21, p<0.05. These results have indicated that the rate of obesity among university students is lower than normal population in Turkey. At the same time the findings of this study have shown similar characteristics with the university students’ of other countries reported by previous studies.In conclusion, it should be taken some measures for reducing overweightness and obesity such as increasing physical activity possibilities for people in all condition by local and central Governments, increasing the number of hours of physical education and sports lessons in schools as much as possible and the processing of these courses must be inspected strongly, more strict measures taken by the government to reduce obesity rates in society, informing and awareness of community on obesity, informing adequate and balanced nutrition by using the all media devices and facilities.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of chiropractic modality on chronic low back pain patients, A quasi-experimental study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Behdokht Aleali ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Sharifi ◽  
Malihe Sousani ◽  
Alireza Salehi
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Numerical Rating Scale ◽  
Therapeutic Modality ◽  
Global Rating ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Individual

Abstract BackgroundLow back pain (LBP) is one of the most prevalent diseases in the developed and developing countries, which imposes high socioeconomic burden on both the individual and the community. There are limited studies that explain the clinically meaningful impact of chiropractic modality in chronic LBP.MethodThis is a quasi-experimental study. Participants were patients who had referred to Shiraz private chiropractic clinics with more than three month chronic LBP and had no pathologic abnormalities. Data were collected in two stages, baseline visit and 8 weeks after treatment. The effect of intervention measured throughout three questionnaire including Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and self-assessment Global Rating of Change (GRC) questionnaires.Result141 patients analyzed, the mean age of participants was 40.18 ± 10.42 years of old and 40 (28.4%) were male. The mean duration of LBP was 56.73 ± 45.11 months. Before and after intervention, based on RMDQ and NRS data, indicated that the mean difference ± Standard Deviation was 5.54 ± 4.95 and 2.44 ± 1.64 the statistically significant difference (P < 0.001) and (P < 0.001) among all demographic and clinical characteristic variables, except job status. The mean ± SD of GRC was 56.13 ± 33.03%. Based on the RMDQ cut-off point, 88 participants (62%; 95% CI: 50–70) have been affected by chiropractic with a clinically meaningful effect. In addition, the chiropractic may be an effective therapeutic modality in treating patients with mild, moderate, or even severe MRI findings.ConclusionComplementary chiropractic treatment amongst chronic LBP patients may be an appropriate adjuvant to conventional treatments to improve disability and pain intensity reduction in both genders.

scholarly journals Students’ Self-Assessment on Hikmah Pedagogy in Islamic Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (29) ◽  
pp. e210805
Author(s):  
Hafizhah Zulkifli ◽  
Nor Alniza Azman
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
School Students ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Language History ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The One

Self-assessment is quintessential to monitor students’ performance, particularly in getting feedback during the teaching and learning process. However, up to the present, research on students' self-assessment in Hikmah Pedagogy was limited to other subjects, such as Malay language, History, English language, and Science. Therefore, the objective of this research was to examine students’ self-assessment on Hikmah (Wisdom) pedagogy based on gender and type of schools in Islamic education subject. The research applied a survey research design that involved 328 primary school students. The results revealed no statistically significant difference in the mean score for all constructs (speaking and listening, reasoning, manners in the community of inquiry, and open-mindedness) based on gender. On the contrary, the results derived from the one-way ANOVA tests for the types of school documented a significant difference in speaking and listening reasoning and open-mindedness. This research study may assist teachers in improving the teaching and learning process and help students to understand better in the classroom.

scholarly journals Sports for Positive Mental Health: A Comparative Study of Mental Health among Individual Athletes, Team Athletes And Non-Athletes

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Milan P. Patel ◽  
Mr. Ankur D. Chaudhari
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Team Games ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Academic Year

Mental Health affects our ability to make the most of the opportunities that come our way and play a full part amongst our family, workplace, community and friends. It’s also closely linked with our physical health. Whether we call it well-being, emotional welfare or mental health, it’s key to living a fulfilling life. The purpose of the study was to compare the Mental Health status among Individual Athletes, Team Athletes and Non-Athletes. Purposive sampling was done in which subjects for the present study were 148 male students of Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari studying various courses in the academic year 2013-14. The Mental Health Scale prepared by Dr .D .J.Bhatt and Ms. Geeta R. Geedawas used as a tool for the present study. The scores arrived from 45 Individual Athletes, 51 Team Athletes and 52 Non-Athletes were compared by applying the ‘F’ test. The resultant value 7.566 was found significant at the predetermined confidence level of 0.5. Further, this study revealed significant difference between the mean score of Team Athlete & Non-Athlete, whereas there was no significant difference between the Individual Athlete & Team Athlete and that of Individual Athlete & Non-Athlete. Thus it was evident that Mental Health of Team Athlete was significantly better in comparison to Individual Athlete and Non-Athlete. This clearly shows that those who participate in team games have more chances to stay mentally fit as they involve themselves in preparing mentally for various team competitions. Mental Health is considered to be one of the important components of daily life style. This is certainly an important factor for all of us to live better and longer life. Thus, we all should daily participate in physical activity to stay physically and mentally fit.

scholarly journals Influence of body position on maximum bite force

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Élcio Alves Guimarães ◽  
Alana Leandro Cabral ◽  
Lucas Resende Sousa ◽  
Paulo Cézar Simamoto Júnior ◽  
Gilmar da Cunha Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Position ◽  
Bite Force ◽  
Temporomandibular Dysfunction ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Lying Down

Objective: To evaluate the maximum bite force (MBF) in subjects with and without Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD), in threedifferent positions (sitting, lying and standing). Methods: The sample consisted of 60 individuals, aged between 19 and 35 years,who were divided into two groups: with TMD (n = 30) and without TMD (n = 30). First, the RDC/TMD questionnaire was applied and,after diagnosis, all of the subjects selected were submitted to the measurement of MBF, on each side (right and left), in three differentpositions (sitting, lying and standing), by means of a digital gnatodynamometer. Results: No significant difference in mean MBF was foundbetween the two groups; however, the mean MBF for the subjects, comparing the same side and different positions, was significantlydifferent, being smaller when the individual was lying down. Conclusions: According to the results, it was concluded that the MBF isinfluenced by the change of position.

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