Neuropsychosocial Functioning of Children with Hydrocephalus

1996 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-22
Author(s):  
Nigel V. Marsh ◽  
James W. Webb
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Functioning ◽  
Visual Memory ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Problem Behaviours ◽  
Intellectual Abilities ◽  
Normal Control Sample ◽  
Adaptive Competencies ◽  
And Control

Recent studies on the rehabilitation of children with hydrocephalus have demonstrated the need for those planning such rehabilitation programmes to have a clear understanding of the neuropsychological and psychosocial aspects of this disorder. In an attempt to provide such information, the neuropsychological and psychosocial functioning of a group of 17 children with hydrocephalus between the ages of eight and fourteen years old was investigated. Performance by the sample with hydrocephalus was compared to that of a ‘normal’ control sample. Participants with hydrocephalus and control participants were matched on the variables of sex, age, years of education, and socio-economic status. Relative to control participants, the participants with hydrocephalus were impaired on measures of intellectual, attention, verbal and visual memory, and visuo-spatial abilities. Language alone was relatively preserved. The children with hydrocephalus also exhibited poorer self-esteem, fewer adaptive competencies, and more problem behaviours than the ‘normal’ controls. For the children with hydrocephalus, the relationship between their impaired intellectual abilities and their psychosocial functioning was investigated.

scholarly journals Risk Factors of Cataract Incidence In Patients Men Age 40-55 Years At Pertamina Hospital Balikpapan

2018 ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
Andi Dewi Sari ◽  
Masriadi Masriadi ◽  
Arman Arman
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Male Patient ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Patient Age ◽  
Patient Âgé ◽  
And Control

Cataracts occur due to opacities in the lens of the eye resulting in hanging of light into the eyeball, so the vision becomes blurred and over time can cause blindness. One of the most common causes of blindness worldwide is cataracts. Increased cases of cataract occur in Balikpapan Pertamina Hospital for the last 3 months in January to March that is 142 cases, 173 cases and 188 cases. Cataract events are associated with the causes of diabetes mellitus, economic status, smoking habits, UV exposure, and protein consumption habits. The purpose of this study was to analyze the magnitude of risk factors with the incidence of cataracts in male patients aged 40-55 years in Balikpapan pertamina hospital. The type of research used in this research is analytic observational study with case control study design. The sample in this research consist of case and control by using method of Purposive Sampling, case sample that is male patient age 40-55 cataract treatment and screening at Pertamina Hospital Balikpapan Year 2017. The control sample of this research is male patient age 40-55 which is not suffering from cataract treatment and screening at Pertamina Hospital Balikpapan 2017. The results showed that diabetes mellitus (OR = 4.419; 95% Cl: 1,991-9,809), economic status (OR = 2.852; 95% Cl: 1,346-6,042) Smoking habit (OR = 3,850; 95% Cl: 1,785-8,304), Occupation exposed to UV (OR = 3,217; 95% Cl: 1,523-6,795) is a risk factor for Cataract incidence. While the consumption of protein (OR = 0.110; 95% Cl: 0,046-0,264) is a protective factor incidence of cataracts. Based on multivariate analysis found that the most influential risk factors were diabetes mellitus (p = 0,000) and occupation exposed to UV (p = 0,001) on cataract incidence.

Risk Factors of Stunting in Toddlers in the Work Area Health Center Bone Rombo

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-231
Author(s):  
Wa Ode Sriy Hastuti
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Ratio Test ◽  
Work Area ◽  
And Control

The incidence of stunting in toddlers aged 24-59 months at the Bone Rombo Health Center in 2018 was 18.12% and in 2019 it was 19.01%. The study aims to determine the risk factors for stunting in children aged 24-59 months in the work area at the Bone Rombo Health Center. This research is a quantitative research with Case-Control design. The population in this study were 45 children under five with a sample size of 31, with a comparison of the case sample and control sample 1:1. Data collection through microtoice measurements and scales, as well as questionnaires. Analysis using the Odds Ratio test. The results showed that nutritional status with an OR value=5.769, birth weight with an OR value=6.314, breastfeeding status with an OR value=4.552, family economic status obtained an OR value=4.444. The conclusion of the study is that nutritional status, birth weight, breastfeeding status, and economic status are risk factors for stunting in children aged 24-59 months at the Bone Rombo Health Center. It is recommended for parents to always pay attention to the nutritional balance for children through fulfilling nutrition from an early age starting from the mother's pregnancy and giving exclusive breastfeeding to prevent stunting.

scholarly journals A Novel Approach for Tuning the Physicochemical, Textural, and Sensory Characteristics of Plant-Based Meat Analogs with Different Levels of Methylcellulose Concentration

Foods ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 560
Author(s):  
Allah Bakhsh ◽  
Se-Jin Lee ◽  
Eun-Yeong Lee ◽  
Nahar Sabikun ◽  
Young-Hwa Hwang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Texture Profile ◽  
Crude Fiber Content ◽  
A Value ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Meat Analog ◽  
And Control ◽  
Water Holding ◽  
Different Levels

This study assessed the effects of Methylcellulose (MC) at different concentrations on plant-based meat analog (PBMA) patties, comprised of commercial texture vegetable protein (C-TVP) and textured isolate soy protein (T-ISP) as key ingredients, and compared to beef patty control. A significantly higher difference was observed in moisture content in control with increasing MC concentration than the C-TVP and T-ISP patties. However, protein varied significantly among three different protein sources, with control had higher protein content than PBMA patties. Crude fiber content recorded higher values in C-TVP as compared to control. Significantly lower pH values were recorded in control than C-TVP and T-ISP respectively. Regardless, with the addition of MC or ingredient PBMA and control patties tend to reduce lightness (L*) and redness (a*) value after cooking. Although control sample before cooking exhibits lighter and redder than PBMA patties (C-TVP and T-ISP). Likewise, water holding capacity (WHC) decreases as the concentration of MC increases (1.5–4%) in control and PBMA patties. Warner-Bratzler shear force (WBSF) and texture profile analysis (TPA), including hardness, chewiness, and gumminess of control, were significantly higher than C-TVP and T-ISP. Consequently, panelists’ in the sensory analysis presented that C-TVP patties containing 3% of MC had better sensory properties than T-ISP. Hence, PBMA patties with C-TVP and incorporation of 3% MC are considered ideal for manufacturing of meat analog as related to control (beef).

Effectiveness of a New Fluoride Varnish for Caries Prevention In Pre-School Children

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
V Pitchika ◽  
C Kokel ◽  
J Andreeva ◽  
A Crispin ◽  
R Hickel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Status ◽  
Model Potential ◽  
World Health ◽  
Fluoride Varnish ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Carious Lesions ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
And Control ◽  
Caries Lesions ◽  
Initial Statistical Analysis

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of a new fluoride varnish (Clinpro White Varnish, 3M Espe, Seefeld, Germany) with regard to the caries incidence within a 2-year period. Study design: A non-randomized sample of 400 children from the Kyffhäuser district (Thuringia, Germany) was divided into a fluoride group (FG, biannual application of fluoride varnish) and control group (CG, no intervention). (Non-)cavitated caries lesions were recorded using World Health Organization (WHO) and Universal Visual Scoring System (UniViSS) criteria. Parents were given questionnaires to gather information about their socio-economic status (SES). Non-parametric methods and binomial logistic regression were used for data analysis. Results: There was a significant increase in caries incidence in both groups. The number of non-cavitated carious lesions was significantly lower in the FG (mean 2.2; sd 2.3) compared with the CG (mean 2.9; sd 1.9). Initial statistical analysis revealed that fluoride varnish might prevent non-cavitated carious lesions. When including SES as a confounder into regression model, potential preventive effect was lost. Conclusions: This study underlines the importance of the multi-factorial etiology of caries and illustrates that the effectiveness of biannual fluoride varnish application was evident in non-cavitated carious lesions only.

Visual-cognitive processing deficits in pediatric multiple sclerosis

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 449-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
AM Smerbeck ◽  
J Parrish ◽  
D Serafin ◽  
EA Yeh ◽  
B Weinstock-Guttman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Cognitive Processing ◽  
Visual Processing ◽  
Visual Memory ◽  
Intellectual Ability ◽  
Disease Characteristics ◽  
Confrontation Naming ◽  
General Intellectual Ability ◽  
Neuropsychological Assessment Battery ◽  
And Control

Background: Children with multiple sclerosis (MS) can suffer significant cognitive deficits. This study investigates the sensitivity and validity in pediatric MS of two visual processing tests borrowed from the adult literature, the Brief Visuospatial Memory Test-Revised (BVMTR) and the Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT). Objective: To test the hypothesis that visual processing is disproportionately impacted in pediatric MS by comparing performance with that of healthy controls on the BVMTR and SDMT. Methods: We studied 88 participants (43 MS, 45 controls) using a neuropsychological assessment battery including measures of intelligence, language, visual memory, and processing speed. Patients and demographically matched controls were compared to determine which tests are most sensitive in pediatric MS. Results: Statistically significant differences were found between the MS and control groups on BVMTR Total Learning ( t (84) = 4.04, p < 0.001, d = 0.87), BVMTR Delayed Recall ( t (84) = 4.45, p < 0.001, d = 0.96), and SDMT ( t (38) = 2.19, p = 0.035, d = 0.69). No significant differences were found between groups on confrontation naming or general intellectual ability. Validity coefficients exploring correlation between BVMTR, SDMT, and disease characteristics were consistent with the adult literature. Conclusions: This study found that BVMTR and SDMT may be useful in assessing children and adolescents with MS.

scholarly journals Effect of pasteurization and starter cultures on physicochemical and microbiological properties of costeño cheese

2016 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 8007-8014 ◽  
Author(s):  
José G. Serpa ◽  
Tulia I. Pérez ◽  
Elvis J. Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Lactococcus Lactis ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Raw Milk ◽  
Starter Cultures ◽  
Sensorial Analysis ◽  
Pasteurized Milk ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
And Control ◽  
Microbiological Properties

The effect of pasteurization and starter cultures on physicochemical, microbiological and sensorial characteristics of costeño cheese was determined. A completely randomized design was conducted, three treatments (T) and three replicates: Treatment 1 (T1): cheese manufactured with pasteurized milk without starter cultures, Treatment 2 (T2): cheese manufactured with pasteurized milk with Lactococcus lactis and Lactococcus cremoris (1:1) and Treatment 3 (T3): cheese manufactured with pasteurized milk with Lactococcus lactis, Lactococcus cremoris and Streptococcus thermophillus(0.5:0.5:1). Treatments were compared to a control sample that was prepared with raw milk without starter cultures. Concentration of 1.5% (v/v) of culture was used in relation to the amount of used milk in each treatment. Moisture content was higher in all treatments compared to the control and protein and fat content were significantly lower. Acidity was significantly higher in samples from T2 y T3 compared to T1 and control, due to the metabolism of starter cultures. Total coliforms, yeast and mold counts showed a significant reduction due to pasteurization process in all treatments. Regarding sensorial analysis, hedonic test showed a greater preference in cheese manufactured with T2 (P<0.05). There were no significant preferences between T1, T3 and control. Additionally, yield was significantly higher with T1 (22%) and T3 (23%) compared to control.

Implementation of the principles, standards and rules of international customs law: individual and overall levels

2021 ◽  
pp. 102-111
Author(s):  
Serhii Perepolkin
Keyword(s):  
International Law ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Customs Unions ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
And Control ◽  
Further Development

Purpose. The purpose of the study is to submit to the discussion of domestic international lawyers a proposal to introduce the use in scientific and educational works of the classification of the implementation of the principles, norms and standards of international customs law into two types: individual and overall. Methodology. In order to achieve the goal of the study, have been analyzed scientific approaches to understand the implementation of international law and the classification of its types. In article have been studied an Implementation articles developed under the auspices of the Customs Agreements Cooperation Council; recommendations and resolutions, conventions of the Member States of the European Union, current international agreements and other acts of Ukrainian legislation on customs matters. Results. In the article it was substantiated that individual implementation along with the states can be carried out also by separate customs territories which have full autonomy in the realization of foreign trade; customs unions; economic unions; international organizations and other participants in international customs relations. The joint implementation of the principles, norms, and standards of international customs law is carried out by two or more of its subjects simultaneously. To achieve this goal, the subjects of international customs law can use a wide range of law-making, organizational, coordination, information and control tools. Scientific novelty. It was proved that the classification of the implementation of principles, norms, and standards of international customs law into individual and overral, in contrast to its differentiation into domestic and international, most accurately reflects all types of subjects of international customs law capable of participating in such activities. Practical significance. The introduction of the classification of the implementation of principles, norms, and standards into individual and joint, will contribute to the further development of research in this area, as well as the development of a clear understanding of the implementation of officials of public authorities of Ukraine.

COMPARING SOCIOEMOTIONAL COGNITION AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN REMITTED BIPOLAR AFFECTIVE DISORDER

2021 ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
Nimitha K J ◽  
Rajmohan V ◽  
T M Raghuram
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Affective Disorder ◽  
Psychosocial Functioning ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Bipolar Affective Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Cross Sectional

BACKGROUND-Bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) is characterized by abnormalities in social cognition and emotional regulation are detrimental to psychosocial functioning and quality of life. OBJECTIVES- To understand the sociodemographic background, clinical characteristics in BPAD in remission and its relation with social emotional cognition and its impact on quality of life and functioning of the patient. METHODS-A cross sectional study with a sample size of 100 consenting patients based on convenience sampling who are diagnosed to have BPAD in remission. Sociodemographic questionnaire and clinical details of the patient were noted. SECT (cog state battery) was applied to all patients under calm and similar environment. RESULTS-Results showed there is a signicant difference in SECTspeed, response and stimuli based on the nature of rst and last episode, SECT score based on severity of episodes, SECT speed and stimuli based on education, SECT responses based on occupation. Middle socio-economic group had the best psychological QoL followed by high socio-economic group and it was worst in low socio-economic group. Physical and psychological domain has signicant difference based on residence. WHO QoL social quality of life had signicant difference between ECT treatments in the past, with people receiving ECT having a higher score on the social QoLscore. There was no signicant correlation seen between SEC sub scores and QoLdomain scores. CONCLUSION-The study concluded the QoLwas signicantly associated with socio-economic status, semi urban residence and ECT. There was no correlation between SEC and QoLscore in remitted bipolar.

Complexity and Control

2018 ◽  
pp. 79-96
Keyword(s):  
Value Creation ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Management Model ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Complex Entity ◽  
Complexity Management ◽  
Causal Ambiguity ◽  
Complex Settings ◽  
And Control ◽  
Value Measurement

Measuring and managing a firm's performance in complex settings are at the center of the debate in business management studies in recent years. The causal ambiguity condition that affects the dynamics of value creation makes it difficult to achieve a clear understanding of the mechanisms underpinning economic value. Thus, a conceptualization of the firm as a complex entity and a complexity management model are proposed, with the aim to contribute towards improving the disentanglement of the messy nature of the process of economic value creation. Finally, building on the assumption that financial and quantitative measures should always be the end goal of the process of the firm's economic value measurement, the most important models and metrics of value creation are reported.

scholarly journals Effect of hydrocolloid addition on batter properties and quality of deep-fried banana (Musa spp.) fritters

2020 ◽  
Vol 122 (10) ◽  
pp. 3227-3238
Author(s):  
Sharmila Vengu ◽  
Haswini Paniker Ravandran ◽  
Sri Puvanesvari Gannasin ◽  
Kharidah Muhammad
Keyword(s):  
Oil Content ◽  
Soy Protein Isolate ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Protein Isolate ◽  
Moisture Loss ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Batter Formulation ◽  
Batter Viscosity ◽  
And Control

PurposeDeep-fried banana (Musa spp.) fritters is one of the frequently consumed fruit based snacks in Southeast Asian countries despite its substantial amount of oil content. Consistent with the demand for low fat food with maintained palatability, this study aimed to determine the quality of banana fritters as affected by batter system containing selected hydrocolloids such as pectin (PCN), whey protein isolate (WPI) and soy protein isolate (SPI).Design/methodology/approachBanana fritter batters were prepared with individual addition of 2% PCN (w/w), 10% WPI (w/w), 10% SPI (w/w), combination of 2% PCN and 10% WPI, combination of 2% PCN and 10% SPI and control (without hydrocolloid addition). Batter viscosity (Pa.s) and batter pick-up (%) were determined. Banana fritters were analysed for moisture and fat contents, moisture loss, colour, hardness and sensory characteristics.FindingsHydrocolloid addition in the batter system resulted in a higher batter pick-up and viscosity in comparison to control batter system. Moisture loss from banana fritters with batter formulation of 2% PCN and 10% SPI was the lowest while the reduction in oil content (55%) was the highest. Banana fritters with inclusion of hydrocolloids in the batter formulation were equally accepted as the control sample by the sensory panelists with a score range between 6 and 7 for most of the sensory attributes evaluated except for oiliness.Originality/valueApplication of PCN and SPI in batter system to develop banana fritters with low oil content, moist fruit core and crunchy crust is reported for the first time. Batter premix containing PCN and SPI can be produced for fresh and frozen fritters preparation.

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