BEHAVIOR, DIET AND GLUCOSURIA OF DIABETIC CHILDREN IN A SUMMER CAMP

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1961 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 118-127
Author(s):  
William B. Weil ◽  
Marvin B. Sussman
Keyword(s):  
Summer Camp ◽  
Group Structure ◽  
Emotional Adjustment ◽  
The Self ◽  
Entire Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cent Glucose ◽  
Group Position ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Caloric Consumption

Observations were made on 13 pre-adolescent diabetic boys at a summer camp. Glucosuria, hypoglycemia, dietary intake with self-regulated and prescribed diets, emotional adjustment and measures of group structure were recorded and correlated to determine the relationship between psychologic-sociologic factors and metabolic changes in the diabetic state. Average values for glucosuria for the entire group indicated that during the period of a prescribed diet, the per cent glucose in the urine was not statistically different during any of the three periods of the 24 hours. With the self-regulated diet there was a significantly greater per cent glucose in the urine during the day and evening periods than during the night period. The type of diet the boys had received at home did not affect their performance during the two dietary programs. There was less hypoglycemia and a higher per cent glucose in the urine during the day with the self-regulated diet than with the prescribed diet. These differences were significant, with a P value of less than .025. There was no difference in glucosuria during the night collection with the two dietary programs. Well adjusted boys had less of an increase in glucosuria when they went from a prescribed diet to a self-regulated one than did the poorly adjusted boys. The differences in glucosuria were partially correlated with the differences in caloric consumption, the poor adjustors having a greater increase in calories consumed than the good adjustors. These changes did not reach the .05 level of significance. Eating as a preferred activity increased in prominence during the course of the study. Group structure did not become well defined with these boys because of the lack of a cabin-oriented program in the camp, so no correlation could be made between group position and change in glucosuria.

Sintering Temperature Effect on Hardness of Self-Synthetisized Porcelain Made from Natural Sumatran Sand without Kaolin

2018 ◽  
Vol 782 ◽  
pp. 227-232
Author(s):  
Sianny Surya Putri Kurnia ◽  
Dede Taufik ◽  
Veni Takarini ◽  
Zulia Hasratiningsih
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Effect ◽  
Potassium Salt ◽  
Sintering Temperature ◽  
The Self ◽  
The Other ◽  
P Value ◽  
Natural Sand ◽  
Average Hardness ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Statistic Result

Dental porcelain is one of the indirect restoration material with excellent aesthetic properties,on the other hand porcelain hardness frequently causing excessive wear of antagonist teeth. This study aiming to evaluate the effect of sintering temperature on the self-synthesized porcelain hardness. In this experiment, 25 porcelain samples were synthesized using Sumatran sand from Pangaribuan and Belitung regions, with the composition of 65 wt% Pangaribuan feldspar, 25 wt% Belitung silica and 10 wt% potassium salt. The samples were sintered in five different temperatures, which were 1110°C (A), 1120°C (B), 1130°C (C), 1140°C (D), and 1150°C (E). These samples were then invested on 5cm diameter resin each. The hardness was tested using Zwick Roell ZHμ Micro Vickers with 900 gram load for 15 seconds in 5 different indented areas for each sample. The result shows average hardness of 435.8 VHN (A), 461.0 VHN (B), 472.0 VHN (C), 487.6 VHN (D), and 528.7 VHN (E), which were increasing as the sintering temperature increased. Statistic result shows that sintering temperature significantly affected the hardness value of the porcelain (p value < 0.05). In conclusion sintering temperature affects the hardness of self-synthesized porcelain made from Sumatran natural sand without kaolin, although the average hardness of self-synthesized porcelain is still higher than average hardness of teeth enamel.

scholarly journals The Evolution of a Professional Identity as Perceived by Saudi Student Nurses

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Shehnaaz Moola
Keyword(s):  
Professional Identity ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
P Value ◽  
Self Presentation ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Role Based ◽  
Level Of Significance

The professional identity of student nurses may fluctuate or even disintegrate when exposed to clinical realities. A self-identity must be integrated firstly with new expectations and modified within a social context to form a professional identity. In the process of developing a professional identity, student nurses either develop a self-concept within a professional role based on attributes, beliefs, values, motives, experiences, morals and ideals of who and what a nurse is, or lack to develop in this role. This study targeted to investigate the perceptions of Saudi student nurses in the evolution of a professional identity. A non-probabilistic and descriptive approach was selected for data collection. A Nurses Professional Identity Scale was constructed by the researcher to explore the evolution of a professional identity as perceived by Saudi student nurses. Mean scores indicated the importance of the self-presentation, self-image, self-esteem, self-categorization and self-concept as dimensions, which facilitates a professional identity. The p-values obtained for all the factors were less than the level of significance (p-value<0.05), which indicated the importance of all the associated factors. The significance of how student nurses identify themselves as professionals during the Baccaulearate program in various role formation has been emphasized. These roles are still undervalued by society and influences stereotypical attitudes.

scholarly journals To Evaluate The Self-Apprehension Of Dental Students About Their Own Smile Aesthetics

2018 ◽  
Vol 08 (04) ◽  
pp. 236-240
Author(s):  
Farzana Memon ◽  
Salwa Memon ◽  
Muhammad Muslim Khahro ◽  
Abdul Salam Memon
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
The Self ◽  
Dental Student ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Appearance ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Smile Aesthetics

Objective: This cross-sectional observational study was accomplished at Isra University to evaluate the self-apprehension of dental students related to their own smile. Material and Methods: This study was comprised of 166 dental students belonging to both genders. A structured selfadministered questionnaire was used to conduct a survey among undergraduate dental students at all study levels in Isra University. Questionnaire was designed to observe the self-apprehension and satisfaction of students with reference to their dental appearance. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics via 21st version of SPSS. 0.05% was established as the level of significance. Results: 166 students (32 males and 134 females) participated in this survey. 32.5% students were shy as against 91.6% students who were bold at smiling in public. 55.4% students preferred to be photographed from side pose while 69.9% were inspired by other’s smile. In terms of teeth dimensions, 60.2%, 54.8% and 46.4% students were gratified with the length, breadth and form of their teeth respectively. Conclusion: This study concludes that greater number of dental student were self-assured regarding their apprehension on their own dental appearance. Majority of the females though contented with the dimensions and contour of their teeth, urged to have lighter teeth.

scholarly journals Peer Variables and Academic Identification of Senior Secondary School Students in Uyo Education Zone of Akwa Ibom State

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 107-115
Author(s):  
Hannah Bassey Isong ◽  
Victor Ugochukwu ◽  
Cornelius Christopher Okoro ◽  
Nsika-Abasi Udofia
Keyword(s):  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
Peer Acceptance ◽  
Emotional Adjustment ◽  
School Students ◽  
Care Giving ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
Academic Identification

The purpose of this correlational study was to investigate the relationship between peer variables (peer acceptance, peer support and peer loyalty) on young adolescents’ academic identification. The sub variables; PA, PS and PL were examined using a researcher made instrument titled  School Peer Variable Questionnaire ( α=0.86). Academic Identification was measured using the standardized Osborne (1997) Identification with Academic Scale which has (r 0.92). Sample selected was (N  = 544). Responses were scored and hypotheses tested at .05 level of significance using the PPMC. Findings revealed the importance of peer relationship on both academic and emotional adjustment of adolescent learners. Peer acceptance, support and loyalty were found to improve learners' chances of achieving positive academic outcomes.  The  implication for educators and other stakeholders in adolescent care giving and teaching is for them to understand the importance of maintaining healthy peer relationships for young learners as  teacher and peer  acceptance, peer support and peer loyalty  help them meet psychogenic needs and promote their academic motivation, self-concept, participation, classroom engagement, and feelings of belongingness in the school .Thus, findings have immense significance for educational research and practice, and also bodes well for teachers and counselors in Nigerian secondary schools. urban, ethnically  

scholarly journals Meta-Analytic Findings in the Self-Controlled Motor Learning Literature: Underpowered, Biased, and Lacking Evidential Value

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brad McKay ◽  
Zachary Yantha ◽  
Julia Hussien ◽  
Michael J Carter ◽  
Diane M. Ste-Marie
Keyword(s):  
Motor Learning ◽  
Weight Function ◽  
Selection Bias ◽  
The Self ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
P Value ◽  
Function Model ◽  
Evidential Value ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

The self-controlled motor learning literature consists of experiments that compare a group of learners who are provided with a choice over an aspect of their practice environment to a group who are yoked to those choices. A qualitative review of the literature suggests an unambiguous benefit from self-controlled practice. A meta-analysis was conducted on the effects of self-controlled practice on retention test performance measures with a focus on assessing and potentially correcting for selection bias in the literature, such as publication bias and p-hacking. First, a naïve random effects model was fit to the data and a moderate benefit of self-controlled practice, g=.44 (k= 52,N= 3134,95%CI[.31, .56]), was found. Second, publication status was added to the model as a potential moderator, revealing a significant difference between published and unpublished findings, with only the former reporting a benefit of self-controlled practice. Third, to investigate and adjust for the impact of selectively reporting statistically significant results, a weight-function model was fit to the data with a one-tailed p-value cutpoint of .025. The weight-function model revealed substantial selection bias and estimated the true average effect of self-controlled practice as g=.107 (95%CI[.047, .18]). P-curve analyses were conducted on the statistically significant results published in the literature and the outcome suggested a lack of evidential value. Fourth, a suite of sensitivity analyses were conducted to evaluate the robustness of these results, all of which converged on trivially small effect estimates. Overall, our results suggest the benefit of self-controlled practice on motor learning is small and not currently distinguishable from zero.

scholarly journals Salivary pH changes under the effect of stainless steel versus elastomeric ligatures in fixed orthodontic patients: a single-center, randomized controlled clinical trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hend Abulkarem Abdullah Al-Haifi ◽  
Ramy Abdulrahman Ali Ishaq ◽  
Maged Sultan Abdullah Al-Hammadi
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Prolonged Treatment ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
P Value ◽  
Enamel Demineralization ◽  
Salivary Ph ◽  
Ph Level ◽  
Level Of Significance

Abstract Background Fluctuations in pH of saliva during a prolonged treatment course influences the enamel demineralization progress, which is one of the complications of fixed orthodontic treatment. This randomized clinical trial aimed to evaluate and compare the short-term effects of stainless steel (SS) versus elastomeric (EM) ligatures on salivary pH in patients scheduled for fixed orthodontic treatment. Methods Seventy participants were enrolled in the study (54 female, 16 male) aged 19–36 years who met specific inclusion criteria. They were randomly selected and allocated into two equal groups through computer-generated randomization. All patients received fixed orthodontic treatment using conventional orthodontic brackets. Two commonly used archwire ligature methods were used: SS and EMs. An unstimulated (resting) salivary sample was collected before tying of the ligatures at T0 (baseline), 2 weeks, 6 (weeks), and 12 (weeks). Salivary pH was measured using a digital pH meter. The level of significance was set at p value < 0.05. Results The salivary pH level was stable between T0 and T1 (6.72 ± 0.14), then significantly and progressively increased from T1 to T2 (6.78 ± 0.13) and from T2 to T3 (6.81 ± 0.14) with (p < 0.05) in the SS group. In the EM group, the salivary pH level was significantly decreased in all follow-up periods; T0 (6.77 ± 0.16), T1 (6.72 ± 0.14), T2 (6.67 ± 0.13) and T3 (6.64 ± 0.13). Conclusion The EM ligatures showed a significant decrease in salivary pH to an unfavorable level, which increased the risk of enamel demineralization. Therefore, EMs as ligature material is preferably should not be recommended in patients with high caries index or inadequate oral hygiene. Trial registration ANZCTR.org. (ACTRN12618001647224) http://www.anzctr.org.au/ACTRN12618001647224.aspx. Registration Date: 5/10/2018, “Retrospectively registered”.

Self-Concept of College Students: Empirical Evidence from an Asian Setting

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
pp. 26-37
Author(s):  
Jonah C. Balba ◽  
Manuel E. Cainigcoy
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Emotional Adjustment ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Guidance Services ◽  
Bachelor Of Science ◽  
High Level

Individuals with high self-concept will likely have high life satisfaction, they easily get adjusted to life, and they communicate their feeling more appropriately. However, it was not certain whether self-concept would decline or improve as individuals age, or whether self-concept would vary between genders and ethnic groups.  To prove, a study was carried out to compare the self-concept of college students in an Asian context. The inquiry utilized the cross-sectional design in finding out significant differences in the self-concept of participants in terms of age, gender, and ethnicity. A 22-item questionnaire was adapted and administered to 222 Bachelor of Public Administration and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration students from the satellite campus of Bukidnon State University in the Philippines. Initially, a sample was randomly drawn from the population. During the actual data collection, the researchers had difficulty getting the responses from the randomly selected individuals due to internet connection and it was done amidst a pandemic. Instead, it took all responses from those who were available, have access to the internet, and could accomplish the google forms. The data were analyzed using Mean, Standard Deviation, T-test for independent sample, ANOVA and Post Hoc test. The results revealed that college students at the locale have a high level of self-concept in self-fulfilment, emotional adjustment, and honesty. Yet, they only had a moderate level of self-concept in autonomy. Further, there were significant differences in college students’ autonomy and honesty in terms of age and gender. Furthermore, there were significant differences in their emotional adjustment and self-fulfilment as to their ethnicity. The results have implications for instruction, administration, guidance services, and future research.

Prevalence of alcohol use and associated factors among Dilla University Students, Dilla Town, Southern Ethiopia. 2018

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yigrem Ali Chekole
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
The University

Abstract Introduction Compared to other deadly communicable diseases, Psychoactive Substance use is among the leading cause of death. Repeated use linked to addiction, dependence and predisposition for criminal and antisocial behaviors. Even though drug use in Africa relatively is short; however the abuse of drug in Africa is escalating rapidly. Substances use is also one of the most burning and growing public health problems in Ethiopia, as in many developing countries; alcohol is the most frequently used substance. Objective To Assess the Prevalence of alcohol Use and Associated factors among Dilla University undergraduate students in Southern Ethiopia. 2018. Methods An Institution based cross -sectional study was conducted at Dilla University among undergraduate regular students from January-February. Systematic random sampling technique was used to get a total of 803 samples of students from each year and department of the university. The collected data was coded, entered in to EPI-INFO version7.1 and analyzed by using SPSS version 20. Crude and adjusted OR were analyzed using logistic regression and the level of significance of association was determined at P- value <0.05. Result A total of 803 participants were interviewed with a response rate of 91.7%. Among the Participants, alcohol use was found to be 67.6%. (41.8%; n=336). Being 4 th year students (AOR =2.66, 95% CI: 1.64, 4.31), having friends who use substance (AOR=1.53, 95% CI: 1.09, 2.1), being Khat user (AOR= 1.48, 95% CI: 1.05, 2.09) and being Cigarette smoker (AOR=1.76, 95% CI: 1.09, 2.84) were found to be significantly associated with alcohol use. Conclusion Half of the participants found to have alcohol use. Therefore, early prevention, detection and alleviating of alcohol use should be implemented among students in the university.

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF THREE METHODS FOR ADJUSTING SCROTAL CIRCUMFERENCE IN CHAROLAIS, LIMOUSIN AND HUNGARIAN FLECKVIEH YOUNG BULLS UNDER FARM CONDITIONS

1999 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-40
Author(s):  
J. T'zsér ◽  
M. Mézes
Keyword(s):  
Small Groups ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
The Self ◽  
Housing System ◽  
Maize Silage ◽  
Significant Growth ◽  
Scrotal Circumference ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Breeding Farms ◽  
Young Breeding

This study was conducted to compare three different methods for calculating scrotal circumference (ASC1, ASC2, ASC3) adjusted to 365 days of age in Charolais, Limousin and Hungarian Fleckvieh young bulls at the end of the self-performance test. Young breeding bulls from three Charolais, Limousin and Hungarian Fleckvieh breeding farms (farm A: n = 40; farm B: n = 9; farm C: n = 11) were used. The young bulls were kept in loose housing system, in small groups, and fed a diet based on maize silage and concentrate. The scrotal circumference of young bulls was measured at the widest part of the scrotum at the beginning and at the end of the test. Significant growth was observed (+13.6 cm; +8.9 cm; +10.5 cm, P < 0.001) in scrotal circumference (SC) for all breeds except the Hungarian Fleckvieh (ASC2-ASC3: 37.5 vs. 37.6 cm). All differences among the means of the measured and adjusted SCs were statistically confirmed at the P < 0.05 level of significance. A moderate to close positive correlation (r = 0.49-0.99) was calculated among the measured SC and the three types of ASC. The results suggest that method I (ASC1) and method II (ASC2) should be used by the breeders for adjusting scrotal circumferences in the practice.

scholarly journals Reliable Method to Detect Alloy Soldering Fractures under Accelerated Life Test

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (16) ◽  
pp. 3208
Author(s):  
M.A. Zamora-Antuñano ◽  
O. Mendoza-Herbert ◽  
M. Culebro-Pérez ◽  
A. Rodríguez-Morales ◽  
Juvenal Rodríguez-Reséndiz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Accelerated Life Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Electronic Components ◽  
Life Test ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Critical System ◽  
Accelerated Life ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Welding Alloy ◽  
Level Of Significance

In this research, we investigated the development and design of the Accelerated Life Test (ALT) and its approach to the waste of material. The development of a reliability model is based on the moment at which failure appears. The faults detected in welding joints during this research prevented proper current flow within electronic components and this interruption of current is considered a critical system failure. Minitab v18 was used to process data. Through statistical analysis, it was determined that the sample size was adequate with a 95% level of significance. A Shapiro Wilk analysis was carried out to determine the normality of the data, where a p-value of 0.1349 was obtained, which indicates that the data are normal. A Weibull analysis was applied, and it was observed that the data adjusted to the regression analysis and Weibull’s reliability distribution. The results showed that failure phenomena can occur during electronic assembly due to the values of R being too high and too close to each other. Significant issues included the welding alloy, temperature, and the interaction between the welding alloy and vibration. It is observed that with high temperature, the number of faults in the solder alloy used for tin and lead and for tin, silver, and copper were lower. 17 electronic assemblies with measures of 2 cm × 2 cm were fabricated, where components such as leads and electric resistance were used. The objective of analyzing this is to obtain the characteristics of the soldering alloy. Electronic components of this type are used worldwide in all types of electronic components, including: TVs, cell phones, tablet, computers, resistors, diodes, LEDs, and capacitors. For this work, the components were built based on an LED and a diode.

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