scholarly journals Episodic Chasing and Price of Scratch-off Lottery Tickets

2016 ◽  
pp. 133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seth W. Whiting ◽  
Rocco Giovanni Catrone ◽  
Amrinder Babbra
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Convenience Store ◽  
Lottery Ticket ◽  
Ticket Price ◽  
The Relationship

The present study examined the relationship between instant (scratch-off) lottery ticket price and "chasing losses" within a single gambling episode. Across several months, each time an instant lottery ticket was purchased (N = 1081), convenience store clerks recorded the gamblers' genders, the price of the tickets purchased, and whether the customer purchased another ticket before leaving the premises. Logistic regression analysis showed a significant association between ticket price and repurchasing (odds ratio = .842, p < .0001), suggesting within-session chasing is common with lower priced instant lottery tickets, and lower costs are not necessarily indicative of less risk.

scholarly journals Study on the relationship of depression, anxiety, lifestyle and eating habits with the severity of reflux esophagitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rongxin Wang ◽  
Jing Wang ◽  
Shuiqing Hu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Reflux Esophagitis ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background The etiology of reflux esophagitis (RE) is multi-factorial. This study analyzed the relationship of depression, anxiety, lifestyle and eating habits with RE and its severity and further explored the impact of anxiety and depression on patients’ symptoms and quality of life. Methods From September 2016 to February 2018, a total of 689 subjects at Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University participated in this survey. They were divided into the RE group (patients diagnosed with RE on gastroscopy, n = 361) and the control group (healthy individuals without heartburn, regurgitation and other gastrointestinal symptoms, n = 328). The survey included general demographic information, lifestyle habits, eating habits, comorbidities, current medications, the gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) questionnaire (GerdQ), the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 depression scale and the General Anxiety Disorder-7 anxiety scale. Results The mean age and sex ratio of the two groups were similar. Multivariate logistic regression analysis identified the following factors as related to the onset of RE (p < 0.05): low education level; drinking strong tea; preferences for sweets, noodles and acidic foods; sleeping on a low pillow; overeating; a short interval between dinner and sleep; anxiety; depression; constipation; history of hypertension; and use of oral calcium channel blockers. Ordinal logistic regression analysis revealed a positive correlation between sleeping on a low pillow and RE severity (p = 0.025). Depression had a positive correlation with the severity of symptoms (rs = 0.375, p < 0.001) and patients’ quality of life (rs = 0.306, p < 0.001), whereas anxiety showed no such association. Conclusions Many lifestyle factors and eating habits were correlated with the onset of RE. Notably, sleeping on a low pillow was positively correlated with RE severity, and depression was positively related to the severity of symptoms and patients’ quality of life.

scholarly journals SAT-564 Effectiveness of Treatment with Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonistsin Primary Aldosteronism

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuta Tezuka ◽  
Adina Turcu
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Primary Aldosteronism ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Mineralocorticoid Receptor ◽  
Beta Blockers ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Low Renin Hypertension

Abstract Background: Medical treatment with mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) is preferred for patients with primary aldosteronism (PA) who are not surgical candidates. Adequate mineralocorticoid receptor blockade, as suggested by renin elevation above suppression levels, has been associated with lower rates of cardiovascular and renal complications as compared with PA with sustained renin suppression. Objectives: To assess the timeline and rates of achieving target renin levels in patients with PA and low renin hypertension treated with MRAs. Patients and Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of adult patients with hypertension who were treated with MRAs in an academic center between 2003-2019. Of these, we included patients who had suppressed renin at baseline, and repeated renin measurement(s) during MRAs therapy. Renin suppression was defined as plasma renin activity (PRA) 1.0 ng/mL/h or direct renin concentration (DRC) 8.0 pg/mL. We excluded patients with adrenal cancer, end-stage renal disease, exogenous glucocorticoids, and critically ill. Mann-Whitney test, Wilcoxon signed rank test, Chi-Square test and multiple logistic regression analysis were employed, as appropriate. Results: So far, 89 patients (45 men), median age 56 (range, 19-84), have been included. Of these, 46% had confirmed PA; 25% had positive PA screening, but no confirmatory tests; and 29% had other forms of low-renin hypertension. On average, patients were on 2.9 1.6 antihypertensive agents; 62% of patients were prescribed beta blockers, and 38% were on K+ supplements. Overall, renin (PRA in 69 cases, and DRC in 20 cases) increased after MRA treatment (from 0.40 [0.10, 0.60] ng/mL/h to 1.10 [0.60, 2.23] ng/mL/h; and from 2.1 [2.1, 3.7] pg/mL to 5.7 [2.9, 16.7] pg/mL, respectively, p&lt;0.0001 for both). The cumulative proportions of patients in whom renin reached target levels during MRA treatment were: 25% at 2 weeks; 38.9% at 1 month; 34.2% at 3 months; 39.5% at 6 months; and 47.2% at 1 year. Age, sex, race, blood pressure, use of beta blockers, renal function, serum K+ and aldosterone concentrations were similar between patients with target vs. suppressed renin. Multiple logistic regression analysis suggested that after adjusting for age and sex, higher MRA dose and higher BMI were associated with higher likelihood of achieving target renin during MRA therapy (odds ratio (95%CI): 1.021 (1.001-1.041) and 1.097 (1.008-1.193), respectively, p&lt;0.05 for both); conversely, beta blockers use tended to be less often associated with target renin (odds ratio, 0.37 (0.13-1.008), p=0.052). Conclusion: Although raising renin above suppression levels is important for reducing the cardiovascular risk associated with PA, this goal is achieved in less than half of patients, even after one year of treatment with MRAs, in an academic setting. Strategies for optimizing PA treatment are critically needed.

Trust in police as an influencing factor on trust in government: 2SLS analysis using perception of safety

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 541-558
Author(s):  
Jisu Jeong ◽  
Seunghui Han
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Trust In Government ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Perception Of Safety ◽  
Ordered Logistic Regression ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Trust In Police

PurposeCitizen trust in police is important in terms of citizen consent to government policies and of police achieving their organizational goals. In the previous study, improvements in police policy, organizational operation and policing activities were developed to clarify which factors influence trust in police and how trust can be improved. This research raises the question, would changes in trust in police have an impact on trust in government? In this paper, this research question is discussed theoretically and the causal relationship analyzed empirically by applying OLS, ordered logistic, 2SLS and logistic regressions.Design/methodology/approachThe basic analysis methods are to apply the OLS and the ordered logistic regression. OLS regression analysis is an analytical method that minimizes an error range of a regression line. The assumptions for OLS are: linearity, independence, equilibrium, extrapolation and multicollinearity issues. These problems were statistically verified and analyzed, in order to confirm the robustness of the analysis results by comparing the results of the ordered logistic regression because of the sequence characteristic of the dependent variable. The data to be used in this study is the Asia Barometer Survey in 2013.FindingsTrust in police and citizen perception of safety are analyzed as important factors to increase trust in the government. The effects of trust in police are more significant than the effects of control variables, and the direction and strength of the results are stable. The effect of trust in police on trust in government is strengthened by the perception of safety (IV). In addition, OLS, ordered logistic regression analysis, which analyzed trust in central government and local government, and logistic regression analysis categorized by trust and distrust show the stability.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper has implications in terms of theoretical and empirical analysis of the relationship between trust in police and trust in government. In addition, the impact of perception of safety on trust in police can be provided to police officers, policymakers and governors who are seeking to increase trust in government. This paper is also meaningful in that it is the microscopic research based on the citizens' survey. One of the limitations of macroscopic research is that it does not consider the individual perceptions of citizens.Practical implicationsThe results of this paper can confirm the relationship of the virtuous cycle, which is perception of safety – trust in police – trust in government. The police will need to provide security services to improve citizens' perception of safety and make great efforts to create safer communities and society. Trust in police formed through this process can be an important component of trust in government. By making citizens feel safer and achieving trust in police, ultimately, trust in government will be improved.Originality/valueThe police perform one of the essential roles of government and are one of the major components of trust in government, but the police sector has been neglected compared to the roles of the economic and political sectors. These influences of macro factors are too abstract to allow specific policy directions to be suggested. If we consider trust in police, and factors that can improve trust in government, we can suggest practical policy alternatives.

Association of Mannose Binding Lectin (MBL-2) Deficiency with Pulmonary Infection after Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT).

Blood ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 112 (11) ◽  
pp. 2209-2209
Author(s):  
Dick Chung ◽  
Lily Ding ◽  
Isabelle Amigues ◽  
Katuna Kadeishvili ◽  
Theresa Lo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Stem Cell ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Pulmonary Infection ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Wild Type ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: Low MBL2 concentration and MBL2 genotype variants have been associated with an increased risk of infection in various clinical settings. Pulmonary infection is a major complication of HSCT. We examined the relationship of MBL genotypes with post-engraftment bacterial (B-PNA) and fungal (F-PNA) pneumonia Methods: Retrospective review of 236 non-consecutive, non-selected patients who underwent HSCT at MSKCC from 1/1/2000–4/30/2007. Microbiologically confirmed infections and pneumonias were recorded. Antifungal prophylaxis consisted of fluconazole 400 mg daily. Patients at high risk for mold infection received mold-active prophylaxis. After 1/1/2006 voriconazole was the first line anti-mold prophylaxis. Genotype was determined by PR-Melting Curve Analysis on blood or buccal swab specimens. MBL genotype was classified as wild-type: A/A (MBL-sufficient, MBL-S) or variant-type: A/O, O/O (MBL deficient, MBL-D). Patients were followed for up to 2 years. Statistical analysis: Fisher’s Exact test was used to compare the incidence rate between MBL-S and MBL-D patients. Multivariate logistical regression models were used to investigate the relationship between bacterial or fungal pneumonia and MBL genotype, matched related donor (MRD), myeloablative conditioning (MC) peripheral blood as stem cell source (PBSC), acute GVHD grade 2–4 (aGVHD). The results from Maximum Likelihood Estimates were summarized. Results: Transplant characteristics: 80% MC, 76% PBSC, 48.6% MRD. Incidence of aGVHD: 22.4%. MBL genotypes: One-hundred and forty-two (60%) patients were homozygous for wild-type MBL2 (AA), 85(36%) were heterozygous (A/0) and 9 (3.8%) were homozygous for variant genotypes (OO). Transplant characteristics, rates of GVHD, relapse-free and overall survival were similar between MBL-D and MBL-S. There was higher incidence of overall bacterial infections in MBL-D compared to MBL-S pts (47.87% vs 36.62%, p=0.1049). MBL-D had a higher incidence of B-PNA (12.7% vs 4.9%, p=0.048). In multivariate logistic regression analysis, MBL-D(p=0.04) and aGVHD(p=0.06) were likely associated with B-PNA. Rates of overall fungal infections and F-PNA were similar [among MBL-D and MBL-S pts (12.77% vs 9.86%, p=0.5277) and (8.51% vs 7.75%, p=0.1049) respectively]. In multivariate logistic regression analysis only aGVHD was statistically significantly associated with F-PNA p=0.0002. Conclusions: 1) MBL-D genotype was likely associated with increased risk of bacterial pneumonia. 2) MBL-D and aGVHD were risk factors for B-PNA. 3) Further analyses are in progress to evaluate the effect of MBL-D on fungal pneumonia in patients who received mold prophylaxis versus patients who did not receive mold prophylaxis. 4) Prospective studies are needed to assess the relative contribution of MBL-D genotype on the risk of pulmonary infection in HSCT.

scholarly journals Weight Loss in Parkinson’s Disease: The Relationship with Motor Symptoms and Disease Progression

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria G. Cersosimo ◽  
Gabriela B. Raina ◽  
Luis A. Pellene ◽  
Federico E. Micheli ◽  
Cristian R. Calandra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Disease Progression ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Disease Duration ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Single Session ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression ◽  
The Relationship

Objectives.To determine the prevalence of weight loss (WL) in PD patients, its relationship to the severity of motor manifestations and appetite changes.Methods.144 PD patients and 120 controls were evaluated in a single session. All subjects were asked about changes in body weight and appetite. PD patients were examined with the UPDRS-III and the Hoehn and Yahr (HY) scales. Subscores of tremor, bradykinesia /rigidity, and non-dopaminergic symptoms (NDS) were analyzed individually. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to determine an association between WL and PD motor manifestations.Results.48.6 % of PD patients presented WL compared to 20.8 % of controls (p < 0.001). Weight losers were significantly older and had longer disease duration, higher scores in HY stages, UPDRS-III, and NDS-subscore. Multivariable logistic regression analysis demonstrated that WL was associated with NDS-subscore (p= 0.002; OR: 1.33) and older age (p= 0.037; OR: 1.05). Appetite in PD cases losing weight was unchanged (35.7 %), decreased (31.4 %), or even increased (32.9).Conclusions.Our results showed that WL occurs in almost half of PD patients and it is largely the consequence of disease progression rather than involuntary movements or a decrease in food intake.

The Relationship Between Hemodialysis Modality and Insulin Resistance in Non-Diabetic Hemodialysis Patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 224-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sung Jin Moon ◽  
Jung Eun Lee ◽  
Jwa-Kyung Kim ◽  
Soo Young Yoon ◽  
Shin Wook Kang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Model Assessment ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Although various modalities of hemodialysis (HD) are presumed to have different effects on insulin resistance (IR), the relationship between hemodiafiltration (HDF) and IR has not been fully evaluated. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 82 non-diabetic HD patients were enrolled. The patients were divided into two groups according to the median homeostasis model assessment index (HOMA-IR) value of 1.685. Clinical and biochemical data were compared, and multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the independent factors associated with higher HOMA-IR. Results: The higher HOMA-IR group had increased body mass index (BMI), decreased HDL cholesterol, and lower beta-2 microglobulin reduction rate (β2-MG RR) compared to the lower HOMA-IR group. HOMA-IR was significantly correlated with β2-MG RR. In addition, HDF patients had lower HOMA-IR levels compared with low flux hemodialysis patients. On multivariate logistic regression analysis, BMI and HDF treatment were independent factors associated with higher and lower HOMA-IR, respectively. Conclusion: This study suggests that HDF treatment may reduce IR in non-diabetic HD patients.

The benchmarking of the use of toolkit for mass customization in the automobile industry

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 1767-1783 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Castro Fettermann ◽  
Márcia Elisa Soares Echeveste ◽  
Guilherme Luz Tortorella
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Automobile Industry ◽  
Mass Customization ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Market Conditions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Corporate Brands ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relation between the utilization of the customization strategy and the availability of the online toolkit and its features with the commercial variables of businesses. Design/methodology/approach The sample used in this paper consists of 134 cases of corporate brands in the automobile industry; their sales correspond to 49.12 percent of vehicles produced in 2012. The logistic regression analysis was then applied to the sample. Findings This paper confirmed the relationship between the use of toolkits for customization and business variables, like vehicle sales. Originality/value The generated model allows the prediction of market conditions which recommended to provide the toolkit for customization, and if implemented, what combination of features it must have.

scholarly journals Association between motoric cognitive risk syndrome and frailty among Chinese older adults

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanshan Shen ◽  
Xingkun Zeng ◽  
Liyu Xu ◽  
Lingyan Chen ◽  
Zixia Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Cognitive Complaints ◽  
Chinese Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Risk ◽  
Subjective Cognitive Complaints

Abstract Background: Motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR) is a newly proposed pre-dementia syndrome incorporating subjective cognitive complaints and slow gait. Previous studies have shown that subjective cognitive complaints and slow gait are reported to be associated with frailty in cognitively unimpaired older adults, but little is known giving attention to the link between MCR and frailty in older adults. Therefore, the aim of the study was to explore the associations of MCR and its components and frailty in Chinese older adults. Methods: In an observation cross-sectional study, a total of 429 older adults aged 60 years and older were admitted to the geriatric department. According to MCR criteria, all participants were classified to 4 groups: 1) MCR group; 2) subjective cognitive complaints group; 3) slow gait group; 4) healthy control group. Physical frailty was assessed by Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS). The multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to examine the association between MCR and frailty in older adults. Results: The prevalence of subjective cognitive complaints, slow gait and MCR was 15.9%, 10.0% and 4.0%, respectively. After adjusting for confounding variables, the logistic regression analysis showed that slow gait (odds ratio [OR] 3.40, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.40-8.23, P=0.007) and MCR (odds ratio [OR] 5.53, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.46-20.89, P=0.012) were independently associated with frailty, but not subjective cognitive complaints. Conclusions: MCR and slow gait were significantly associated with frailty in Chinese older adults. Further study should prospectively determine the causal relationship between MCR and frailty.

scholarly journals The Influence of Previous Audit Opinion, Audit Tenure and Liquidity toward Going Concern Opinion in Manufacturing Companies for the Period of 2015-2017

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Cindy Saputra Kuswara ◽  
Ery Yanto
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Audit Opinion ◽  
Going Concern ◽  
Going Concern Opinion ◽  
The Relationship

Going Concern Opinion issued by auditor when there is doubt of a company’s ability to continue as going concern. This research have the objective to determine the relationship between Previous Audit Opinion, Audit Tenure and Liquidity with Going Concern Opinion in manufacturing companies listed in IDX form years 2015 until 2017. The population of this research is 156 with total of sample are 37 manufacturing companies. The research of data using descriptive statistic and logistic regression analysis method. The result shows that Previous Audit Opinion and Liquidity have significant influence toward Going Concern Opinion and Audit Tenure does not have significant influence toward Going Concern Opinion.

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