Use of the New York PTSD risk score to predict PTSD: current and future research efforts

© 2020 New York University Perceived value among children is an important concept in consumer decisions, yet surprisingly no research has operationalized value for this consumer group. To address this omission, and following the guidelines of DeVellis (2016), this investigation reports the findings of a seven-stage process to develop a valid and reliable instrument for measuring perceived value among children aged 8–14 years. Value for children is conceptualized as a multidimensional construct capturing perceptions of what is received and what is given up, which differs from adult measures in terms of its composition and complexity. A 24-item scale is developed that shows internal consistency, reliability, construct validity, and nomological validity. We also demonstrate the validity of the new scale beyond an existing adult perceived value measure. Directions for future research and managerial implications of the new scale for studying children's consumer behavior are discussed.

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Roundtable Discussion of the Impact of the 4th World Symposium on Pulmonary Hypertension

Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension ◽

10.21693/1933-088x-8.2.89 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 89-94

Author(s):

Robyn J. Barst ◽

Marc Humbert ◽

Ivan M. Robbins ◽

Lewis J. Rubin ◽

Robyn J. Park

Keyword(s):

New York ◽

Pulmonary Hypertension ◽

Vascular Diseases ◽

Assistant Professor ◽

Associate Professor ◽

Future Research ◽

Columbia University ◽

School Of Medicine ◽

Maryland School ◽

The Impact

A discussion among attendees of the 4th World Symposium on Pulmonary Hypertension took place to share “an insider's look” into the current and future research and treatment implications in pulmonary hypertension. Myung H. Park, MD, guest editor of this issue of Advances in Pulmonary Hypertension, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Director, Pulmonary Vascular Diseases Program, Division of Cardiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, moderated the discussion. Participants included Robyn Barst, MD, Professor Emerita, Columbia University, New York; Marc Humbert, MD, PhD, Universite Paris-Sud, French Referal Center for Pulmonary Hypertension, Hopital Antoine-Beclere, Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris, Clamart, France; Ivan Robbins, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee; and Lewis J. Rubin, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego.

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The Manifestation of New Public Service Principles in Small-town Government: A Case Study of Grand Island, New York

State and Local Government Review ◽

10.1177/0160323x211003139 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 0160323X2110031

Author(s):

Jason D. Rivera ◽

Andrew Uttaro

Keyword(s):

New York ◽

Public Service ◽

Future Research ◽

Public Servants ◽

Engagement Strategies ◽

New Public ◽

Governance Practices ◽

Grand Island ◽

Inclusive Governance

Although New Public Service (NPS) principles are well known, their practice in local government settings has only been limitedly explored. As a means of better understanding governance practices that adhere to NPS principles in local contexts, this study engaged in a case study of Grand Island, New York. Through the analysis of interviews with elected officials and civic servant department heads, it is observed that public servants practice various public engagement strategies for gauging public sentiment and interests in public policy. However, these same public servants point out the challenges of public hearings and social media to understanding their citizens. Information on public servants’ notions of accountability is observed, which relates to how they view the public’s involvement in policy processes. Recommendations for future research are provided as a means of enhancing our understanding and development of more inclusive governance practices.

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Identification and Validation of Requirements for a Registry System of Children's Developmental Motor Disorders in Iran

Methods of Information in Medicine ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1701482 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 58 (04/05) ◽

pp. 124-130

Author(s):

Elahe Gozali ◽

Reza Safdari ◽

Marjan Ghazisaeedi ◽

Bahlol Rahimi ◽

Hamidreza Farrokh Eslamlou ◽

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Keyword(s):

New York ◽

Electronic System ◽

Average Score ◽

Future Research ◽

Motor Disorders ◽

Section Data ◽

Registry System ◽

History Of ◽

Effective Role ◽

Data Elements

Abstract Background Despite recent advances in the field of medical sciences, children's developmental motor disorders (DMDs) are considered as one of the challenges in this area. Establishment of electronic systems for recording and monitoring children's DMDs can play an effective role in identifying patients and reducing the costs and consequences of the disease management. The aim of this study was to identify and validate the requirements for a registry system of children's DMDs in Iran. Methods The present descriptive–analytical study was performed in three main stages. In the first step, the literature was reviewed to identify the requirements. In the second stage, the information obtained from the literature review was used to develop a questionnaire for validating and selecting the requirements for an electronic system of recording DMDs in infants. In the final stage, the requirements were validated by selected experts (22 specialists). Data were analyzed using SPSS 20 software (IBM Corporation, New York, United States). Results According to findings, the requirements of a registry system for children's DMDs were identified in three areas of demographic (24 data elements), clinical data (87 data elements), and technical (28 capabilities). In the demographic section, data elements of “family history of motor disorders” (mean = 1.18) and “drug allergy” (mean = 2.9) gained an average score of < 2.5 and therefore were not selected as data elements necessary for the registry system of data recording and monitoring children's DMDs. Conclusion In such developing countries as Iran, standard information recording and management is not properly done due to a large amount of information and the lack of comprehensive information registry systems. The findings of this study can help to design and establish information registry systems in the field of children's DMDs. Based on the findings of this research, it is recommended that future research be done to explore infrastructures necessary for providing a suitable platform to design and implement information registry systems in the field of children's DMDs.

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Predicting PTSD using the New York Risk Score with genotype data: potential clinical and research opportunities

Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment ◽

10.2147/ndt.s42422 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 517 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Joseph Boscarino ◽

Kirchner ◽

Hoffman ◽

Erlich

Keyword(s):

New York ◽

Risk Score ◽

Genotype Data ◽

Research Opportunities

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Parenting Satisfaction Among Homeless Caregivers

Journal of Family Issues ◽

10.1177/0192513x18806331 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 40 (1) ◽

pp. 33-47 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Binta Alleyne-Green ◽

Alex Kulick ◽

Kendra P. DeLoach McCutcheon

Keyword(s):

New York ◽

Parenting Stress ◽

Future Research ◽

Homeless Families ◽

Black Parents ◽

Parenting Satisfaction ◽

Stress Study ◽

Urban Sample ◽

The Impact ◽

Homeless Parents

This study explored the impact of parenting satisfaction and shelter comfort on depression and parenting stress among an urban sample of homeless caregivers residing in New York City. This research provides a new understanding of the impact that parenting satisfaction and shelter comfort has on depression and stress on homeless parents ( n = 201). Linear regression results indicated that parenting satisfaction and shelter environment were the biggest influencers of homeless families experiencing more or less parenting stress. Black parents reported significantly lower rates of parenting stress than their non-Black counterparts. Results also indicated that, as parents become more satisfied with their parenting and feel more comfortable at the shelter, they experienced fewer depressive symptoms. We also found that when parents were satisfied with their parenting, they experienced less parenting stress. Study limitations and future research are also discussed.

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Perceived Benefits of Yoga among Urban School Students: A Qualitative Analysis

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1155/2016/8725654 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Donna Wang ◽

Marshall Hagins

Keyword(s):

New York ◽

Stress Reduction ◽

Intervention Program ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Qualitative Evaluation ◽

Future Research ◽

Physical Conditioning ◽

School Students ◽

School Based ◽

Barriers And Challenges

This study reports on the findings of a qualitative evaluation of a yoga intervention program for urban middle and high school youth in New York City public and charter schools. Six focus groups were conducted with students who participated in a year-long yoga program to determine their perceptions of mental and physical benefits as well as barriers and challenges. Results show that students perceived the benefits of yoga as increased self-regulation, mindfulness, self-esteem, physical conditioning, academic performance, and stress reduction. Barriers and challenges for a yoga practice include lack of time and space. The extent to which the benefits experienced are interrelated to one another is discussed. Suggestions for future research and school-based programming are also offered.

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Varieties of Drug Trafficking Organizations: A Typology of Cases Prosecuted in New York City

Journal of Drug Issues ◽

10.1177/002204269802800410 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 1005-1025 ◽

Cited By ~ 48

Author(s):

Mangai Natarajan ◽

Mathieu Belanger

Keyword(s):

New York ◽

New York City ◽

Drug Trafficking ◽

York City ◽

Single Case ◽

Federal Courts ◽

Systematic Sampling ◽

Future Research ◽

Two Dimensional ◽

Drug Trafficking Organizations

This paper examines a sample of 39 drug trafficking organizations prosecuted in New York City federal courts. Using a new two-dimensional typology based on organizational structure and tasks/roles, a considerable variety of organizational types was found. This result has important implications for future research. In particular it suggests the need for caution in generalizing from the findings of single case studies. These studies need to be located in the broader framework provided by the typology. The typology also permits the systematic sampling of trafficking organizations for detailed study. This is particularly important for policy since interventions must be closely tailored to the nature of criminal enterprises.

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Black and White Differences in Life Expectancy in 4 US States, 1969-2013

Public Health Reports ◽

10.1177/0033354919878158 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 134 (6) ◽

pp. 634-642 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Jay S. Kaufman ◽

Corinne A. Riddell ◽

Sam Harper

Keyword(s):

New York ◽

Life Expectancy ◽

Racial Differences ◽

State Level ◽

Decomposition Methods ◽

The United States ◽

Future Research ◽

Age Group ◽

Life Expectancy At Birth ◽

Racial Gap

Objectives: Racial differences in mortality in the United States have narrowed and vary by time and place. The objectives of our study were to (1) examine the gap in life expectancy between white and black persons (hereinafter, racial gap in life expectancy) in 4 states (California, Georgia, Illinois, and New York) and (2) estimate trends in the contribution of major causes of death (CODs) to the racial gap in life expectancy by age group. Methods: We extracted data on the number of deaths and population sizes for 1969-2013 by state, sex, race, age group, and 6 major CODs. We used a Bayesian time-series model to smooth and impute mortality rates and decomposition methods to estimate trends in sex- and age-specific contributions of CODs to the racial gap in life expectancy. Results: The racial gap in life expectancy at birth decreased in all 4 states, especially among men in New York (from 8.8 to 1.1 years) and women in Georgia (from 8.0 to 1.7 years). Although few deaths occurred among persons aged 1-39, racial differences in mortality at these ages (mostly from injuries and infant mortality) contributed to the racial gap in life expectancy, especially among men in California (1.0 year of the 4.3-year difference in 2013) and Illinois (1.9 years of the 6.7-year difference in 2013). Cardiovascular deaths contributed most to the racial gap in life expectancy for adults aged 40-64, but contributions decreased among women aged 40-64, especially in Georgia (from 2.8 to 0.5 years). The contribution of cancer deaths to inequality increased in California and Illinois, whereas New York had the greatest reductions in inequality attributable to cancer deaths (from 0.6 to 0.2 years among men and from 0.2 to 0 years among women). Conclusions: Future research should identify policy innovations and economic changes at the state level to better understand New York’s success, which may help other states emulate its performance.

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