scholarly journals Catalogistico Discriminant Analysis: A Methodology for Analyzing Catastrophic Spending on Health in Statistically Under-developed Countries

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-22
Author(s):  
Felix O. Mettle ◽  
Abeku A. Asare-Kumi ◽  
Isaac K. Baidoo ◽  
Ezekiel N.N. Nortey
2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
P. G. S. A. Jayarathne ◽  
B. N. F. Warnakularsooriya

Cosmopolitanism has become an integral part of social systems. Fashion consciousness is also a central aspect of the self of the fashion consumer. Thus, cosmopolitanism orientation may be one of the main determinants of fashion consciousness in the world at large regardless the geographical proximity. Most of the studies centred on cosmopolitanism, fashion consciousness, and fashion related products are based upon developed countries reflecting the seldom of developing country-based research. Addressing such gaps in the literature this scrutiny firstly aims to assess the degree of cosmopolitanism orientation in Sri Lankan young consumers, secondly to examine whether or not cosmopolitism orientation varies across the different ethnic groups, and thirdly to examine whether cosmopolitanism orientation discriminates the high from moderate, and moderate from low degree of fashion consciousness of Sri Lankan young educated consumers by performing Multiple Discriminant Analysis. A survey was carried out taking university students as the proxy for Sri Lankan younger generation. 663 usable questionnaires were used for the analysis. The result uncovers that Sri Lankan educated young consumers possess moderate degree of cosmopolitanism orientation and that Sinhalese are more open to Western Values than Tamil and Muslim Community. The results of Multiple Discriminant Analysis divulge that cosmopolitanism orientation discriminates the high from moderate, and moderate from low degree of fashion consciousness though the discriminating power is weak. Finally the paper makes important implications and suggestions for practitioners as well as for academics in the field of fashion and fashion related products.KeywordsCosmopolitanism Orientation, Fashion Consciousness, Fashion Products  


2019 ◽  
pp. 121-131
Author(s):  
Tetiana Murovana ◽  
Vladyslav Paskhal

Introduction. Transformational changes in the national economy, its high level of dependence on the development trends of developed countries, and unstable financial situation require the search for effective tools for identifying and minimizing regulatory, financial, tax and reputational risks in business entities. The diagnosis of probability of crisis and bankruptcy is an effective tool for maintaining the financial stability of enterprises. Despite the large number of researchers and their achievements, the large number of methods and models for predicting the likelihood of bankruptcy, this problem is relevant, because no model can predict such external factors as political instability, natural disasters, worsening social- economic situation, or even the global economic crisis, as well as internal factors such as poor planning or inefficient management of the enterprise. Bankruptcy forecasting models (E. Altman model, model R and Tereshchenko model) have many disadvantages besides many advantages. The enterprise should choose a model that takes into account all the peculiarities of the economic development of the enterprise and trends in the markets in which it is presented. In addition, the assessment of bankruptcy should be performed not only in cases where the enterprise already has crisis phenomena, but also in order to prevent them from being diagnosed in a timely manner and preventing bankruptcy. Method (methodology). Methods of analysis of structure and series of dynamics were used in the research of the current state and tendencies of development of the business sector. Investigation of existing approaches to analyze the likelihood of a crisis in the enterprise and to identify the most effective of them was carried out using methods of synthesis, analysis and systematic approach. The study of the probability of bankruptcy at the enterprise is based on discriminant analysis (using the four-factor model R, five-factor Altman model, six factor Tereshchenko model). Results. Under the conditions of economic instability in Ukraine, there is a need to improve the financial stability and solvency of Ukrainian enterprises. This is possible by timely diagnosis of the likelihood of a crisis and, as a consequence, bankruptcy of enterprises. It is advisable to carry out the diagnostic process using the following stages: rapid analysis of early signs of crisis at the enterprise; economic evaluation and analysis of financial statements of the enterprise; analysis of the financial condition of the bustle of management; rating of enterprise activity; discriminant analysis of the probability of bankruptcy at the enterprise. Of the many existing models, the most effective models are proposed to be used: Altman model (in three modifications – for joint stock companies, for private companies that do not place shares in the stock market, for non-productive enterprises), model R and the Tereshchenko model. Bankruptcy forecasting models, in addition to their many advantages, also have their disadvantages. So the company should choose a model that takes into account all the peculiarities of the enterprise's economic development and trends in the markets in which it is presented. In addition, the assessment of bankruptcy should be performed not only when the enterprise is already in crisis, but also for financially sound enterprises in order to diagnose crisis events in a timely manner and prevent bankruptcy.


1989 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 158-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carl J Huberty ◽  
Richard M. Barton

2011 ◽  
Vol 81 (4) ◽  
pp. 238-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manfred Eggersdorfer ◽  
Paul Walter

Nutrition is important for human health in all stages of life - from conception to old age. Today we know much more about the molecular basis of nutrition. Most importantly, we have learnt that micronutrients, among other factors, interact with genes, and new science is increasingly providing more tools to clarify this interrelation between health and nutrition. Sufficient intake of vitamins is essential to achieve maximum health benefit. It is well established that in developing countries, millions of people still suffer from micronutrient deficiencies. However, it is far less recognized that we face micronutrient insufficiencies also in developed countries.


2015 ◽  
Vol 85 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 23-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aneta Aleksova ◽  
Rita Belfiore ◽  
Cosimo Carriere ◽  
Salam Kassem ◽  
Salvatore La Carrubba ◽  
...  

Abstract. Background: Hypovitaminosis D is a vitamin deficiency that has been increasing in developed countries; it was also suggested as an emerging risk factor for developing of atherosclerosis and acute myocardial infarction. The primary source of vitamin D is its cutaneous synthesis under exposure to sunlight. It has been suggested that 30 min of sun exposure twice weekly leads to sufficient vitamin D synthesis. The residents of Trieste (Italy) are well-known for their high exposure to sunlight in all seasons. We aimed to investigate the vitamin D status in subjects with acute myocardial infarction living in this area. Methods: Vitamin D status was identified in 478 subjects diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction. Results: The median serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration was 14.5 [7.8 - 22.7] ng/mL. Vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency were present in 324 (68 %) and 107 (22 %) subjects, respectively. Vitamin D deficiency was less frequent among subjects enrolled in the period from July to the end of September (p < 0.001). In a multivariate analysis vitamin D deficiency was predicted by older age (p = 0.02), female gender (p = 0.002), higher body mass index (p = 0.05), autumn/winter sampling (p < 0.001), increased parathyroid hormone (p = 0.03) and alkaline phosphatase (p = 0.003). Conclusions: We observed very high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among subjects with myocardial infarction in all seasons of enrollment. However, it was lower in the summer when sun exposure is higher. The exposure to sunlight may be a cost-saving therapeutic strategy for the management of vitamin D deficiency.


2013 ◽  
Vol 83 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cécile Renaud ◽  
Jacques Berger ◽  
Arnaud Laillou ◽  
Sylvie Avallone

Vitamin A deficiency is still one of the major public health problems in least developed countries. Fortification of vegetable oils is a strategy implemented worldwide to prevent this deficiency. For a fortification program to be effective, regular monitoring is necessary to control food quality in the producing units. The reference methods for vitamin A quantification are expensive and time-consuming. A rapid method should be useful for regular assessment of vitamin A in the oil industry. A portable device was compared to high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for three plant oils (rapeseed, groundnut, and soya). The device presented a good linearity from 3 to 30 mg retinol equivalents per kg (mg RE.kg- 1). Its limits of detection and quantification were 3 mg RE.kg- 1 for groundnut and rapeseed oils and 4 mg RE.kg- 1 for soya oil. The intra-assay precision ranged from 1.48 % to 3.98 %, considered satisfactory. Accuracy estimated by the root mean squares error ranged from 3.99 to 5.49 and revealed a lower precision than HPLC (0.4 to 2.25). Although it offers less precision than HPLC, the device estimates quickly the vitamin A content of the tested oils from 3 or 4 to 15 mg RE.kg- 1.


2000 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 147-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Grann

Summary: Hare's Psychopathy Checklist - Revised (PCL-R; Hare, 1991 ) was originally constructed for use among males in correctional and forensic settings. In this study, the PCL-R protocols of 36 matched pairs of female and male violent offenders were examined with respect to gender differences. The results indicated a few significant differences. By means of discriminant analysis, male Ss were distinguished from their female counterparts through their relatively higher scores on “callous/lack of empathy” (item 8) and “juvenile delinquency” (item 18), whereas the female Ss scored relatively higher on “promiscuous sexual behavior” (item 11). Some sources of bias and possible implications are discussed.


1997 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan I. Capafóns ◽  
Carmen D. Sosa ◽  
Manuel Herrero ◽  
Conrado Viña

The results are presented for the validation of a videotape as an analogous situation for a flight. The video includes the most significant elements of a flight by air: confirmation of the flight, packing, going to the airport, checking-in, going through the metal-detector, departure lounge, boarding the plane, demonstration of the personal safety drills, interiors and exteriors during the flight and landing. Two physiological measures are used for validation (heart rate and temperature) and a subjective measure (situational anxiety, SA). The results (both t-tests and the discriminant analysis) indicate that the videotape is able to discriminate between phobics and non-phobics of flying in the three variables considered. With respect to sensitivity in detecting change produced by various treatments in clients with phobia of flying, the results are also satisfactory. A greater differentiation is produced between the pre-post treatment measures, both in subjective and in the physiological measures.


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