scholarly journals Is Polish patients’ fear too big to be true? Emotions expressed by patients on medical portals

2021 ◽  
pp. 105-119
Author(s):  
Alicja Łaska-Formejster
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare System ◽  
Complex Structure ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Course Of Disease ◽  
Level Of Activity ◽  
Internet Forums ◽  
High Level

The article examines the question of emotions experienced by patients, users of medical portals, who “found themselves” in the complex structure of the healthcare system in Poland, emotions arising from interactions with medical professionals, and in the process of experiencing the course of disease. Statements published by users of medical portals/internet forums were analyzed. The research sample consisted of 15 medical portals with high level of activity of registered users. The analysis was based on statements describing the situation (or its context, or actions of participants involved in the interactions) determining the experienced emotions.

scholarly journals Spo0A-Dependent Activation of an Extended −10 Region Promoter in Bacillus subtilis

2006 ◽  
Vol 188 (4) ◽  
pp. 1411-1418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guangnan Chen ◽  
Amrita Kumar ◽  
Travis H. Wyman ◽  
Charles P. Moran
Keyword(s):  
Bacillus Subtilis ◽  
Base Pair ◽  
Promoter Activity ◽  
Mutational Analysis ◽  
Dna Binding Protein ◽  
Base Pairs ◽  
Dnase I Footprinting ◽  
Level Of Activity ◽  
High Level ◽  
Activity Dependent

ABSTRACT At the onset of endospore formation in Bacillus subtilis the DNA-binding protein Spo0A directly activates transcription from promoters of about 40 genes. One of these promoters, Pskf, controls expression of an operon encoding a killing factor that acts on sibling cells. AbrB-mediated repression of Pskf provides one level of security ensuring that this promoter is not activated prematurely. However, Spo0A also appears to activate the promoter directly, since Spo0A is required for Pskf activity in a ΔabrB strain. Here we investigate the mechanism of Pskf activation. DNase I footprinting was used to determine the locations at which Spo0A bound to the promoter, and mutations in these sites were found to significantly reduce promoter activity. The sequence near the −10 region of the promoter was found to be similar to those of extended −10 region promoters, which contain a TRTGn motif. Mutational analysis showed that this extended −10 region, as well as other base pairs in the −10 region, is required for Spo0A-dependent activation of the promoter. We found that a substitution of the consensus base pair for the nonconsensus base pair at position −9 of Pskf produced a promoter that was active constitutively in both ΔabrB and Δspo0A ΔabrB strains. Therefore, the base pair at position −9 of Pskf makes its activity dependent on Spo0A binding, and the extended −10 region motif of the promoter contributes to its high level of activity.

scholarly journals A new assay for nitric oxide reductase reveals two conserved glutamate residues form the entrance to a proton-conducting channel in the bacterial enzyme

2006 ◽  
Vol 401 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faye H. Thorndycroft ◽  
Gareth Butland ◽  
David J. Richardson ◽  
Nicholas J. Watmough
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Paracoccus Denitrificans ◽  
Nitric Oxide Reductase ◽  
Transmembrane Helices ◽  
Level Of Activity ◽  
Bacterial Enzyme ◽  
Cytoplasmic Membranes ◽  
Membrane Bound ◽  
Proton Movement ◽  
High Level

A specific amperometric assay was developed for the membrane-bound NOR [NO (nitric oxide) reductase] from the model denitrifying bacterium Paracoccus denitrificans using its natural electron donor, pseudoazurin, as a co-substrate. The method allows the rapid and specific assay of NO reduction catalysed by recombinant NOR expressed in the cytoplasmic membranes of Escherichia coli. The effect on enzyme activity of substituting alanine, aspartate or glutamine for two highly conserved glutamate residues, which lie in a periplasmic facing loop between transmembrane helices III and IV in the catalytic subunit of NOR, was determined using this method. Three of the substitutions (E122A, E125A and E125D) lead to an almost complete loss of NOR activity. Some activity is retained when either Glu122 or Glu125 is substituted with a glutamine residue, but only replacement of Glu122 with an aspartate residue retains a high level of activity. These results are interpreted in terms of these residues forming the mouth of a channel that conducts substrate protons to the active site of NOR during turnover. This channel is also likely to be that responsible in the coupling of proton movement to electron transfer during the oxidation of fully reduced NOR with oxygen [U. Flock, N. J. Watmough and P. Ädelroth (2005) Biochemistry 44, 10711–10719].

scholarly journals The Impact of CEOs' Compensations on Cost Stickiness in Industrial Companies Listed on the Amman Stock Exchange

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 152
Author(s):  
Lina Fuad Hussien
Keyword(s):  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Industrial Companies ◽  
Level Of Activity ◽  
Cost Behavior ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Difference ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Cost ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Cost Stickiness

The purpose of this study is to analyze the asymmetry in cost behavior (cost stickiness) and to identify the impact of CEOs' compensation on the degree of cost stickiness behavior. The study population consists of the public shareholding companies listed on the ASE, which number (56) industrial company. Data were collected from (35) industrial companies for the period (2009 - 2019). To measure the degree of costs stickiness, The Model of Weiss (2010) was used. The Model of Weiss (2010) takes into account the costs and changes in the level of activity (sales) for the last four quarters of the company, Weiss (2010) model constructs the difference in logarithmic ratios of changes in cost. The study found that the CEO's compensation in Jordanian industrial companies consists of two forms. The companies pay fixed salaries or performance-related bonuses. The study found that the form of compensation that is paid to the CEO affects the behavior of managers. The results indicated that the performance-related rewards are accompanied by a decrease in the level of cost stickiness, and the compensation paid in the form of fixed salaries are accompanied by a high level of cost stickiness. The study recommends that companies should understand the role of the compensation form in administrative decisions, especially with regard to resource modifications, as management motives in relation to resource modifications must be taken into account because of their clear and direct impact on the cost structure of companies.

scholarly journals Composition of Vegetation Types and Structures in Gunung Ciremai National Park Forest

2021 ◽  
Vol 748 (1) ◽  
pp. 012009
Author(s):  
Agusyadi Ismail ◽  
Yayan Hendrayana ◽  
Dadan Ramadani ◽  
Sri Umiyati
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Vegetation Structure ◽  
National Park ◽  
Stand Structure ◽  
Complex Structure ◽  
Forest Vegetation ◽  
Intensity Data ◽  
Vegetation Types ◽  
Growth Phases ◽  
High Level

Abstract Mount Ciremai National Park forest that area had been encroached. Because of that condition, stand structure especially the species composition and vegetation structure need to be researched. The aim of this research was to identify plant species and analyze forest vegetation structure. This research was conducted between March–April 2018 in the 15.500 ha area with 0.02% sampling intensity. Data was collected using grid line method that consisted of 34 sample plots with the 10 m distance between the plots and 20 m between the lines. The numbers of identified plant species at the research location were 43 species, classified by 10 families and 24 genera. Cinnamomum sintoc has a high level of dominance species. The forest vegetation was consisting by the different growth phases. The tree phase has the highest density of 3672 species/ha, while the seedling phase was lowest density of 1060 species/ha. The forest crown stratification were consisting of A, B, C, D and E stratum. The highest number of plants were from C strata for 4651 trees and the least from A strata with 25 trees with the highest tree was 42 m. Could be concluded that the composition of Mount Ciremai National Park forest have so many number of species and complex structure vegetation forest.

scholarly journals Achievement motive of future physical education teachers

2007 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-288
Author(s):  
Dusanka Lazarevic ◽  
Biljana Trebjesanin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Complex Structure ◽  
Motivational Climate ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Moderate Degree ◽  
Achievement Motive ◽  
Professional Goals ◽  
The Difference ◽  
High Level

This paper presents the results of the research of the characteristics of achievement motive of future physical education teachers. Starting from understanding of the importance of achievement motive for the successful accomplishment of professional goals and roles of teachers, the aim of our research is to examine the level of achievement motive, the characteristics of its structure and differences according to gender. The instrument MOP2002 (Francesko et al., 2002a) was applied, which presupposes the complex structure of this motive. The sample consisted of 373 students (263 male and 110 female) of the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education in Belgrade. The results show that their achievement motive is characterized by the tendency towards high level of presence, and its structure is in the largest degree determined by the components accomplishing goals as a source of pleasure and perseverance in accomplishing goals, which is followed by orientation towards planning. The component competing with others is demonstrated in a moderate degree and it is least expressed. It was shown that female students have a larger degree of achievement motive when compared to male students, and accomplishing goals as a source of pleasure and perseverance in accomplishing goals mostly contribute to the difference in structure of achievement motive. It can be expected that the achievement motive, with the structure and degree of presence determined in our respondents, will contribute that they, as future teachers, become a good motivational model and the creators of a desirable motivational climate.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between the Demonstration Method and Active Participation in 3 in 1 Junior Operator Custome Made Women Training

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 398
Author(s):  
Arindha Sukma ◽  
Jamaris Jamna
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Industrial Training ◽  
Level Of Activity ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Correlational Approach ◽  
Good Learning ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
High Level

This research was motivated by the high level of activity of the training participants in participating in the 3 in 1 Junior Operator Custome Made Women's training at the Padang Industrial Training Center, presumably because the instructor used the demonstration method in learning well. This research is quantitative with a correlational approach. The population in this study were all participants of the 3 in 1 Junior Operator Custome Made Women's Training at BDI Padang, totaling 45 people. While the sample was taken using the Simple Random Sampling technique, as many as 88% (40 people) because 12% of the population was used as a test instrument. The data collection technique used a questionnaire distributed via the google form link https://bit.ly/AngketPenelitianArindhaSukma. The data analysis technique used is the percentage formula and the product moment formula. The results of this study indicate that the training participants already have good learning activities, and there is a significant relationship between the demonstration method and the training participants' learning activities.

scholarly journals Planets and Stellar Activity: Hide and Seek in the CoRoT-7 system

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (S299) ◽  
pp. 237-240
Author(s):  
R. D. Haywood ◽  
A. C. Cameron ◽  
D. Queloz ◽  
S. C. C. Barros ◽  
M. Deleuil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Markov Chain ◽  
Precise Determination ◽  
Photometric Data ◽  
Stellar Activity ◽  
Level Of Activity ◽  
Reliable Detection ◽  
Harmonic Decomposition ◽  
High Level

AbstractSince the discovery of the transiting Super-Earth CoRoT-7b, several investigations have been made of the number and precise masses of planets present in the system, but they all yield different results, owing to the star's high level of activity. Radial velocity (RV) variations induced by stellar activity therefore need to be modelled and removed to allow a reliable detection of all planets in the system. We re-observed CoRoT-7 in January 2012 with both HARPS and the CoRoT satellite, so that we now have the benefit of simultaneous RV and photometric data. We fitted the off-transit variations in the CoRoT lightcurve using a harmonic decomposition similar to that implemented in Queloz et al. (2009). This fit was then used to model the stellar RV contribution, according to the methods described by Aigrain et al. (2011). This model was incorporated into a Monte Carlo Markov Chain in order to make a precise determination of the orbits of CoRoT-7b and CoRoT-7c. We also assess the evidence for the presence of one or two additional planetary companions.

Belgium Healthcare System

2020 ◽  
pp. 65-73
Author(s):  
Elena Frolova
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Insurance Fund ◽  
Health Insurance Fund ◽  
Small Country ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Private Healthcare ◽  
High Level ◽  
Very High

Belgium is a small country in northwestern Europe, with a population of 11.4 million people. The country has a very high level of urbanization; up to 97% of the population lives in cities and towns. About 10% of GDP is spent annually on the development of healthcare, which, technically, corresponds to the average European indicators. Based on the results of work in 2018, the Belgian medical care delivery system was recognized as the “most generous healthcare system in Europe”, however, it was rated much lower in terms of quality than the countries that took first places in the ranking. The country has a public and private healthcare system, and both of them are paid. 99% of the population is covered by medical insurance, and children under the age of 18 are covered by parental insurance. All officially employed Belgians and self-employed persons operating in the country must be registered and make contributions to the Belgian Health Insurance Fund. The amount of the monthly contribution to the Health Insurance Fund is fixed, it amounts to 7.35% of the salary.

Sensory processing in a thermal afferent pathway

1985 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 429-434 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. N. Davies ◽  
G. E. Goldsmith ◽  
R. F. Hellon ◽  
D. Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Sensory Processing ◽  
Receptive Fields ◽  
Second Order ◽  
Dynamic Responses ◽  
Trigeminal Nucleus ◽  
Afferent Pathway ◽  
Afferent Fibers ◽  
Level Of Activity ◽  
Caudal Trigeminal Nucleus ◽  
High Level

Extracellular recordings were made from cold-receptive afferent fibers in the trigeminal ganglion of rats anesthetized with halothane. By applying a standardized series of steady or changing temperatures to the receptive fields, we recorded the static and dynamic responses of the afferents. Comparable recordings were made from neurons in the marginal layer of the caudal trigeminal nucleus onto which the cold fibers synapse. The static and dynamic responses of the afferent fibers were reproduced faithfully by the second-order neurons, but at a much higher level of activity. Ganglionectomy silenced the second-order cells. Their continuous high level of activity appears to depend on the tonic input from the afferent fibers and not on any intrinsic circuits in the medulla.

Catalogues of exhibitions in Florence 1977-1986

1989 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-29
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Public Interest ◽  
Art Exhibitions ◽  
Close Collaboration ◽  
Cultural Phenomenon ◽  
European Capital Of Culture ◽  
Level Of Activity ◽  
High Level

A study undertaken by art librarians in Florence demonstrates that catalogues of exhibitions held in Florence during the decade culminating in the city’s designation as the European Capital of Culture offer clear evidence of the development of art exhibitions into a cultural phenomenon attracting considerable interest, supported by (and promoting the interests of) public and commercial bodies. In the same period, restoration has continued its rise to prominence, both as an added dimension to art exhibitions and as a subject of exhibitions in its own right; this trend reflects not only a high level of activity in the field of restoration but also an awakening of public interest in the process of restoration. Museums, sometimes in close collaboration with publishers, have learned how to use exhibitions and catalogues both to publicise and to further continuing study of their collections. The catalogue has become a substantial vehicle of art documentation and scholarship, an autonomous publication, no longer simply a guide to the exhibition.

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