Estimation of a Growth Allocation Model for North-West England

1971 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 451-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Masser ◽  
A Coleman ◽  
R F Wynn
Keyword(s):  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Allocation Model ◽  
North West ◽  
Growth Allocation ◽  
Estimation Problems ◽  
Simplified Form

A version of the Empiric growth allocation model, which forecasts changes in the proportional shares of the distribution of population and two broad categories of employment, has been developed for North-west England using published sources of information. In spite of estimation problems raised by multicollinearity, and evidence of misspecification for the particular simplified form of the model tested, the results of the study generally support the underlying hypotheses of the model and indicate that it may prove a valuable means of forecasting.

scholarly journals Survey of use of herbal and home remedies for hair and scalp among women in North West Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah Alyoussef
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Hair Loss ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
North West ◽  
West Region ◽  
Home Remedies

Herbal products and home remedies, especially those used as cosmetics, are widely used worldwide. Therefore, we conducted this study to discover the pattern of use of remedies in treating hair and scalp disorders in Tabuk, North West area of Saudi Arabia. A survey about use of herbal products and home remedies was prepared to evaluate their in hair and scalp. The questionnaire was distributed to 149 female hairdressers, hair products sellers and traditional healers as well as female customers in these places. We found about forty-one plants and eleven home remedies used for hair and scalp in Tabuk area. The most widely used plants were Henna (15.01%), coconut (10.22%) and olive (8.14%). They were widely used in hair damage (32.01%), hair endings (21.95%) and hair loss (21.94%). In parallel, the most widely used home remedies were yogurt (32.42%), eggs (26.91%) and honey (23.85%). They were widely used in hair damage (45.57%), hair endings (26.91%) and hair loss (19.88%). There were no differences between participants in the pattern of use of remedies regarding their education level of age group. In conclusion, many natural herbal medicine and home remedies are still in use in North West region of Saudi Arabia for hair and scalp. There is a great shortage in medical sources of information. Finally, many of used remedies lacks important scientific information about their usage and safety.

Circumventing Uncertainty in the Moral Economy: West African Shrines in Europe, Witchcraft and Secret Gambling

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Parish
Keyword(s):  
African Diaspora ◽  
Moral Economy ◽  
West African ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
North West ◽  
Female Figures ◽  
Hidden Data ◽  
Networked Society ◽  
Betting Odds ◽  
Infinite Range

Abstract This paper examines the moral economy of the African Diaspora through the illicit activities of secret Ghanaian gamblers in Europe. It follows a Ghanaian, Mr. Baba, a gambler, from North West England, who looks to the most unlikely of sources of information and certainty in a fast networked society, the Akan anti-witchcraft shrine located not in Ghana but in the eastern suburbs of Paris, as global bookmaker extraordinaire. In this environment, the anti-witchcraft shrine rather than being a traditional, obsolete relic of a superstitious past is in its supersonic element. It is able to transmit ‘hidden’ data, a valuable exchange commodity in an uncertain and insecure age, about betting odds on an infinite range of topics. At the same time, simultaneously, it protects this commodity from the grasp of witches ‐ immoral, female figures who link fraudulent facts to the relations that people have with one another.

scholarly journals An exploratory study into the health beliefs and behaviours of British Indians with type II diabetes

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (01) ◽  
pp. 97-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vishal Patel ◽  
Steve Iliffe
Keyword(s):  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Type Ii Diabetes ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
South Asians ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
North West

Aim To explore the influence of health beliefs and behaviours on diabetes management in British Indians, as successful management of diabetes is dependent on underlying cultural beliefs and behaviours. Background British South Asians are six times more likely to suffer from type II diabetes than those in the general population. Yet, little research has been carried out into beliefs about diabetes among the British Indian population. Method The study used semi-structured interviews, a structured vignette and a pile-sorting exercise. In all, 10 British Indians were interviewed at a General Practice in North West London. Findings Those interviewed were informed about their diabetes but had difficulties in adapting their diet. Themes identified included causal beliefs of diabetes, use of alternative therapies, moderation of food, adaption of exercise regimes and sources of information. All were aware of avoiding certain foods yet some still continued to consume these items. Participants expressed the need for culturally sensitive forums to help manage their diabetes.

Short-term and 1-year outcome of patients’ with borderline personality admitted to a short-term recovery-oriented residential service

2020 ◽  
pp. 103985622096164
Author(s):  
Lokesh Sekharan ◽  
Karuppiah Jagadheesan ◽  
Partha Das ◽  
Vinay Lakra ◽  
Kim West ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Inpatient Treatment ◽  
Borderline Personality ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Short Term ◽  
North West ◽  
Group Activities ◽  
Residential Service ◽  
Number Of Patients

Objectives: Given the paucity of literature, this study investigated whether a prevention and recovery care (PARC) service supported recovery in patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Method: This retrospective study included patients with BPD who had their first (index) admission to North West PARC between 2011 and 2016. Patient medical records and the state-wide database were the sources of information. Results: Of the 67 patients included, over 70% attended group activities. All patients achieved their recovery goals, either fully or partially. Compared to admission, the frequency of substance use and the Health of the Nation Outcome Scale (HoNOS) scores at discharge were significantly less. A significantly smaller number of patients needed inpatient treatment during the 12 months following their PARC admission. Conclusion: The PARC service appears to promote clinical and psychosocial recovery in patients with BPD.

scholarly journals Effects of Farmers’ Socioeconomic Characteristics on Access to Agricultural Information in Ngaka Modiri Molema District of the North West Province

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-07 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinah M. Modirwa
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
New Technology ◽  
School Level ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
High School Level ◽  
North West ◽  
Socioeconomic Characteristics ◽  
Extension Staff

Information plays an important role in enhancing agricultural development. Agricultural extension exchange information with farmers to improve their production, however, farmers use other sources to access the information they need to improve their production. However, their access to agricultural information may be hindered by some socio-economic characteristics. Therefore, the current study identified the effects of farmers’ socioeconomic characteristics, their sources of agricultural information and the constraints they face in accessing agricultural information. A proportionate sample of 120 respondents was selected randomly from the participants. The data was collected through a pre-tested questionnaire and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to perform statistical analysis. Descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentages were used. On the basis of to what extend different information sources were used by farmers the rank order was used. Further, bivariate analysis was used to test the level of association among selected variables. The results show that the majority of the respondents were over the age of fifty and were males. Most of the respondents went up to high school level of education. More respondents had a land size of up to five hectares. Further, the results showed that there existed a significant relationship between respondents’ age, education and their sources of information. The results further revealed that fellow farmers and extension staff were the major sources of information. However, distance from the extension staff and lack of awareness of new technology were identified as the constraints that the respondents face in accessing agricultural information. The results of the study therefore reveal that there is a need for farmers to access relevant and timeous agricultural information to improve their production.

scholarly journals Nutritional supplement use among Slovenian adolescents

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 587-593 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Šterlinko Grm ◽  
Mojca Stubelj Ars ◽  
Lilijana Besednjak-Kocijančič ◽  
Petra Golja
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Nutritional Supplements ◽  
Nutritional Supplement ◽  
Nutritional Supplementation ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
North West ◽  
Supplement Use ◽  
Older Adolescents

AbstractsObjectiveLittle is known about the prevalence of nutritional supplement use in European adolescents. We conducted the present study to analyse the prevalence of nutritional supplement use and factors associated with this use among Slovenian adolescents.DesignThe nutritional supplementation practices of 818 adolescents were studied using an anonymous questionnaire. Information was sought on the type of supplements used, frequency of use and sources of information.SettingThe region of north-west Slovenia.SubjectsSchoolchildren from twenty primary schools and twelve secondary schools.ResultsSome 19·3% of all adolescents reported using at least one nutritional supplement and the prevalence of use was significantly higher in adolescents who were members of sports clubs. Multivitamins were the most common nutritional supplement. Older adolescents were significantly more likely to be supplementing with iron, protein and minerals. Less than 16 % of supplement users in our study sought information from health-care professionals. Nearly 62 % obtained information from parents and coaches, and many adolescents appear to decide on nutritional supplementation themselves, without advice. Older adolescents were significantly more likely to combine supplements than younger adolescents.ConclusionsOne-fifth of Slovenian adolescents use nutritional supplements. There are clear differences in supplement use between younger (age 12 years) and older (age 17 years) adolescents. Multiple use of supplements, coupled with self-managed supplementation in older adolescents, is concerning. Hence, there is an urgent need to provide accurate information regarding nutritional supplements, which will help adolescents, their parents and coaches to make informed choices about their use.

Electron Microscopic Examination of a Transplantable Rat Mammary Carcinoma

1968 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 20-21
Author(s):  
S. Shirahama ◽  
G. C. Engle ◽  
R. M. Dutcher
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Osmium Tetroxide ◽  
Electron Microscopic Examination ◽  
Undifferentiated Carcinoma ◽  
Uranyl Acetate ◽  
Sprague Dawley ◽  
Electron Microscopic ◽  
North West ◽  
X Irradiation ◽  
Tissue Specimens

A transplantable carcinoma was established in North West Sprague Dawley (NWSD) rats by use of X-irradiation by Engle and Spencer. The tumor was passaged through 63 generations over a period of 32 months. The original tumor, an adenocarcinoma, changed into an undifferentiated carcinoma following the 19th transplant. The tumor grew well in NWSD rats of either sex at various ages. It was invariably fatal, causing death of the host within 15 to 35 days following transplantation.Tumor, thymus, spleen, and plasma from 7 rats receiving transplants of tumor at 3 to 9 weeks of age were examined with an electron microscope at intervals of 8, 15, 22 and 30 days after transplantation. Four normal control rats of the same age were also examined. The tissues were fixed in glutaraldehyde, postfixed in osmium tetroxide and embedded in Epon. The plasma was separated from heparanized blood and processed as previously described for the tissue specimens. Sections were stained with uranyl acetate followed by lead citrate and examined with an RCA EMU-3G electron microscope.

SEM and TEM observations of sperm development in the testis of the freshwater fish Oreochromis mossambicus

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 58-59
Author(s):  
Daryl A. Cornish ◽  
George L. Smit
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Oreochromis Mossambicus ◽  
Breeding Cycle ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
North West ◽  
The North ◽  
Sem And Tem ◽  
Sperm Development ◽  
Ultrastructural Characteristics ◽  
The University

Oreochromis mossambicus is currently receiving much attention as a candidater species for aquaculture programs within Southern Africa. This has stimulated interest in its breeding cycle as well as the morphological characteristics of the gonads. Limited information is available on SEM and TEM observations of the male gonads. It is known that the testis of O. mossambicus is a paired, intra-abdominal structure of the lobular type, although further details of its characteristics are not known. Current investigations have shown that spermatids reach full maturity some two months after the female becomes gravid. Throughout the year, the testes contain spermatids at various stages of development although spermiogenesis appears to be maximal during November when spawning occurs. This paper describes the morphological and ultrastructural characteristics of the testes and spermatids.Specimens of this fish were collected at Syferkuil Dam, 8 km north- west of the University of the North over a twelve month period, sacrificed and the testes excised.

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