Clinical diagnostics in psychiatry — empirical and theoretical levels of knowledge (on the example of analysis of a written text)

The paper shows correlation of empirical and theoretical levels of knowledge in psychiatry by analyzing a single text written by a patient. The patients text is analyzed three times. The first analysis performed by a linguist demonstrates how informative for a clinician can be an attentive attitude to the patients Word. The second analysis is a standard procedure for psychiatric phenomenological diagnostics. It is shown that the formulation of a clinical diagnosis from epistemological positions is equivalent to establishing a scientific fact (completion of empirical research): there is no theoretical modeling of pathological processes in psychiatry today; it all ends at the stage of recognizing the symptoms, without any attempt to understand them. The third analysis demonstrates the advantages in understanding pathological mechanisms provided by the explanatory model (interpretation of the text from the perspective of the bipersonal model of personality).

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Dilthey und einige Folgen

Internationales Archiv für Sozialgeschichte der deutschen Literatur ◽

10.1515/iasl-2020-0022 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 45 (2) ◽

pp. 370-385

Author(s):

Hans-Harald Müller ◽

Mirko Nottscheid

Keyword(s):

Empirical Research ◽

Research Program ◽

The Third

AbstractThe first part of our text analyzes Dilthey’s seminal lecture and essay Archives of Literature in the context of his endeavors to form a philosophically founded empirical research program for the humanities. The second part describes the structure, aims, history, and activities of the Berliner Literatur-Archiv-Gesellschaft (LAG, 1891–1944) which was founded following Diltheyʼs essay. The third part compares the LAG with contemporary archives and archival endeavors by libraries and private collectors.

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Unveiling the Link between the Third Law of Comminution and the Grinding Kinetics Behaviour of Several Ores

Metals ◽

10.3390/met11071079 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (7) ◽

pp. 1079

Author(s):

Victor Ciribeni ◽

Juan M. Menéndez-Aguado ◽

Regina Bertero ◽

Andrea Tello ◽

Enzo Avellá ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Standard Procedure ◽

Research Work ◽

Excellent Correlation ◽

The Third ◽

Work Index ◽

Bond Work Index ◽

Laboratory Procedures ◽

Grinding Kinetics ◽

Definition Of ◽

Index Estimation

As a continuation of a previous research work carried out to estimate the Bond work index (wi) by using a simulator based on the cumulative kinetic model (CKM), a deeper analysis was carried out to determine the link between the kinetic and energy parameters in the case of metalliferous and non-metallic ore samples. The results evidenced a relationship between the CKM kinetic parameter k and the grindability index gbp; and also with the wi, obtained following the standard procedure. An excellent correlation was obtained in both cases, posing the definition of alternative work index estimation tests with the advantages of more straightforward and quicker laboratory procedures.

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COLLOID CYST OF THE THIRD VENTRICLE

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2010.17.01.2206 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 17 (01) ◽

pp. 156-163

Author(s):

NAVEED ASHRAF ◽

MUHAMMAD AKMAL AZEEMI ◽

FAUZIA SAJJAD ◽

Asma Ghouri

Keyword(s):

Clinical Success ◽

Standard Procedure ◽

Third Ventricle ◽

Colloid Cyst ◽

Invasive Approach ◽

Keyhole Surgery ◽

The Third ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

Colloid Cysts ◽

Microsurgical Resection

Objectives: Cerebrospinal fluid shunting or microsurgical resection of the colloid cysts of the third ventricle have long been a standard treatment. The emergence of neuroendoscopy has lead to its application in various neurosurgical problems. Colloid cyst of the third ventricle is one such pathology where endoscopic treatment has been performed with great clinical success during the past decade. We now Although considered less efficacious than microsurgical excision endoscopic excision is less invasive and much simpler.Objectives: (1) to assess the extent of excision (2) to assess the morbid anatomy of the colloid cyst (3) to assess the risk of complications (4) to assess the functional outcome. Period: Eight years (Jul 2001-June 2009) Materials and Methods: Endoscopic resections of 15 colloid cysts of the third ventricle with obstruction of Foramina of Monroe in all cases. Results: Total removal was achieved in 10 (66.7%) cases. In 5 (33.3%) patients the colloid material was evacuated completely while the remnant of the capsule adherent to its origin was left behind. Two (13.3%) patients developed meningitis one week postoperatively and one diedsubsequently. Nine (60%) patients had excellent recovery as the symptoms were relieved during a period of 3 to 24 months. Five (33.3%) of the total patients required ventriculoperitoneal shunt for obstructivey drocephalus which developed with in 2 weeks after surgery. One out of the total number of patients deteriorated postoperatively on the existing neurological deficit. There has not been any recurrence until now with subtotal excision of the capsule. Conclusions: Keyhole surgery under endoscopic visual control offers an alternative, very effective minimally invasive approach for the excision of colloid cyst of the third ventricle and is likely to replace microsurgical resection as a standard procedure.

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The Empirical Research for the Expansion of Chain into the Third and Fourth Tier Cities in Guangdong Province

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.433-440.1967 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 433-440 ◽

pp. 1967-1970

Author(s):

Jun Chen ◽

De Shan Tang

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Empirical Research ◽

Power Index ◽

Guangdong Province ◽

County Level ◽

Scientific Choice ◽

Retail Chain ◽

The Third ◽

Set Up

The Retail Chain Enterprises implement the strategy of channel to sink to set up shops in third and fourth cities. A reasonable and scientific choice of order of priority must be made when the enterprises entering those cities. This article adopts the approach of the Factor Analysis and duster Analysis the analysis 72 cities (including county-level cities) according to purchasing power index, and to explore how Retail Chain Enterprises to make the market of third and fourth their cities in Guangdong province. The conclusion that is the order of decision ——making to enter into the third and fourth tier cities, which has important guiding significance.

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Morphological assessment of changes in the cornea of experimental animals after ultraviolet corneal cross-linking

POINT OF VIEW EAST – WEST ◽

10.25276/2410-1257-2021-1-66-69 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 66-69

Author(s):

A.R. Khalimov ◽

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E.L. Usubov ◽

Keyword(s):

Morphological Changes ◽

Standard Procedure ◽

Digital Camera ◽

Early Postoperative Period ◽

Cross Linking ◽

Intact Control ◽

The Third ◽

Key Words Cornea ◽

Hematoxylin Eosin ◽

Morphological Assessment

Purpose. To investigate the dynamics of morphological changes in the rat cornea after its ultraviolet cross-linking using various photosensitizer solutions. Material and methods. Studies were conducted on 20 rats in three groups. In the first group, 0.1% Riboflavin solution was used for saturation, in the second – 0.1% Riboflavin and 20% dextran; the third – intact (control). A UV cross-linking model (370 nm, 3 mW/cm2, 10 min) with corneal deepithelization with a diameter of 3 mm was used. Histomaterial processing was performed according to the standard procedure on the 3rd, 7th, and 30th days after surgery. Histological sections 1-4 microns thick were prepared on a rotary microtome RM 2145 (Leica Microsystems, Germany), stained with hematoxylin-eosin and using the van Gieson method. Light microscopy was performed using a LEICA DM 2500 microscope with a Leica DFC 450 digital camera (Leica Microsystems, Germany). Results. The main morphological changes in the rat cornea after UV cross-linking with 0.1% Riboflavin solution were associated with loosening of bundles of collagen fibers. This was caused by the development of stroma edema in the early postoperative period (3-7 days), which persisted up to 30 days of the experiment. A morphological feature of the use of Dextralink solution in corneal cross-linking is less pronounced stroma disfoliation, which is associated with the dehydrating effect of dextran. In both groups, a decrease in the density of stroma keratocytes was found. Key words: cornea, ultraviolet corneal cross-linking, corneal morphology.

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Professional Relevance of and Demand for Space-and-Ecology Literate Tourism Specialists

Universities for Tourism and Service Association Bulletin ◽

10.12737/2665 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 4-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Татьяна Комиссарова ◽

Tatyana Komissarova ◽

Татьяна Нечаева ◽

Tatyana Nechaeva

Keyword(s):

Vocational Education ◽

Empirical Research ◽

Learning Process ◽

Block Structure ◽

Third Generation ◽

Structure Model ◽

Educational Standards ◽

Secondary Vocational Education ◽

The Third

The article is devoted to the issues of developing spatial and ecological competence of students majoring in tourism at secondary vocational education institutions, and the relevance of introducing the geo-ecological aspect into the learning process with a view to improving the quality of training. The authors present a block-structure model demonstrating the process of developing the spatial and ecological / earth-and environment competencies, analyse relevant empirical research, and provide the rationale for introducing new educational standards of the third generation (discipline: ‘Geo-ecology and tourism’) into the 100401 «Tourism» curriculum.

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Exosomes: Novel Biomarkers for Clinical Diagnosis

The Scientific World JOURNAL ◽

10.1155/2015/657086 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 157

Author(s):

Jin Lin ◽

Jing Li ◽

Bo Huang ◽

Jing Liu ◽

Xin Chen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Nucleic Acids ◽

Clinical Diagnosis ◽

Potential Application ◽

Cell Communication ◽

Clinical Diagnostics ◽

Great Promise ◽

Bodily Fluids ◽

Recent Advances ◽

Formation Function ◽

Novel Biomarkers

Exosomes are 30–120 nm endocytic membrane-derived vesicles that participate in cell-to-cell communication and protein and RNA delivery. Exosomes harbor a variety of proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids and are present in many and perhaps all bodily fluids. A significant body of literature has demonstrated that molecular constituents of exosomes, especially exosomal proteins and microRNAs (miRNAs), hold great promise as novel biomarkers for clinical diagnosis. In this minireview, we summarize recent advances in the research of exosomal biomarkers and their potential application in clinical diagnostics. We also provide a brief overview of the formation, function, and isolation of exosomes.

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Labour Strategies of Families: A Critical Assessment of an Appealing Concept

International Review of Social History ◽

10.1017/s0020859002000731 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 47 (3) ◽

pp. 453-464 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Theo Engelen

Keyword(s):

Social History ◽

Empirical Research ◽

Critical Assessment ◽

Structural Barriers ◽

National Research Institute ◽

The Third ◽

The Subject ◽

Family Strategies ◽

Research Institute

Phyllis Moen and Elaine Wethington were absolutely right when they called family strategies “the intuitively appealing metaphor for family response to structural barriers”. This appeal probably explains the avalanche of studies on the subject since the 1970s and especially since the 1980s. The last contribution, to my knowledge, is a collection of articles edited by Laurence Fontaine and Jurgen Schlumbohm in 2000. I will not even try to outline the vast historiography. This paper focuses on another problem. It is an attempt to show that concepts built on appealing metaphors lose much of their appeal in empirical research for the simple reason that their application tends to be more complicated than expected. In the following pages an example of such an experience is presented. Within the virtual walls of the Dutch National Research Institute for Economic and Social History, the N.W. Posthumus Institute, we have been struggling with family strategies since 1994. Now that we are about to publish the third volume on the subject, it is time to evaluate what we have accomplished.

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Action, Enaction, Inter(en)action

Empirical Musicology Review ◽

10.18061/emr.v9i3-4.4440 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 9 (3-4) ◽

pp. 254 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Andrea Schiavio

Keyword(s):

Embodied Cognition ◽

Empirical Research ◽

Electronic Music ◽

Music Perception ◽

Music Cognition ◽

Final Part ◽

Sense Making ◽

Comprehensive Review ◽

The Third ◽

Insight Into

Leman and Maes offer a comprehensive review of the main theoretical and empirical themes covered by the research on music and embodied cognition. Their article provides an insight into the work being carried at the Institute for Psychoacoustic and Electronic Music (IPEM) of Ghent University, Belgium - in which they work - and presents a theory of the main implications of embodiment for music perception. The present paper is divided into three parts. In the first one, I will explore the conceptual topography of embodied music cognition as maintained by the authors, to see whether the empirical research proposed fits the aims of this standpoint. In the second I will argue that while Leman and Maes are right to move towards a more dynamically implemented stance, the arguments used to justify this shift seem to be inconsistent with the framework they account for. In the third and final part of this commentary I will claim that if the authors wish to dedicate their work to develop a truly embodied, sensorimotor, and dynamic account to music cognition, they would need to abandon some of the assumptions defended in their work, searching for further empirical corroboration in the concrete dynamics of interactive, or participatory, musical sense-making.

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