scholarly journals Trust and Trustworthiness of Friendship Relation In Yogyakarta and Makassar

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Wenty Marina Minza ◽  
Faturochman Faturochman ◽  
Muhammad Reza Firmansyah
Keyword(s):  
Regional Differences ◽  
Trust Model ◽  
Personal Attributes ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Citizenship Identity

Previous research conducted by the same authors found that personal attributes (benevolence, integrity, competence) and the relational attributes (closeness, support, and reciprocity) influence trust and trustworthiness. This paper aimed to test the proposed trust model on a new dataset while also testing for gender and regional differences. This research involved a collaboration between Universitas Gadjah Mada as a representative from Yogyakarta and Universitas Negeri Makassar as a representative from Makassar. There were 420 students that participated in this study; 157 (37.4%) men and 263 (62.6%) women. Regression analyses indicated that 42% of trust was formed by personal and relational attributes. Contrary to expectations, there were no differences in trust (p> 0.05) between females and males. However, there was a significant difference in trustworthiness (p<0.01) between women and men. Furthermore, this paper also found that there were no differences in trust between the regions; Yogyakarta and Makassar (p>0.05). This study provides an understanding on the importance of trust and trustworthiness in efforts to maintain pluralism, as a form of citizenship identity.

Microfracture for the Treatment of Symptomatic Cartilage Lesions of the Knee: A Survey of International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society

Cartilage ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 194760352095450
Author(s):  
Jesus Medina ◽  
Ignacio Garcia-Mansilla ◽  
Peter D. Fabricant ◽  
Thomas J. Kremen ◽  
Seth L. Sherman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Technique ◽  
Regional Differences ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Cartilage Regeneration ◽  
Postoperative Management ◽  
Cartilage Lesions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Rehabilitation Protocols ◽  
Joint Repair ◽  
Vertical Walls

Objective The purpose of this study was to describe the current practice trends for managing symptomatic cartilage lesions of the knee with microfracture among ICRS (International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Repair Society) members. Design A 42-item electronic questionnaire was sent to all ICRS members, which explored indications, surgical technique, postoperative management, and outcomes of the microfracture procedure for the treatment of symptomatic, full thickness chondral and osteochondral defects of the knee. Responses were compared between surgeons from different regions and years of practice. Results A total of 385 surgeons answered the questionnaire. There was a significant difference noted in the use of microfracture among surgeons by region ( P < 0.001). There was no association between the number of years in practice and the self-reported proportion of microfracture cases performed ( P = 0.37). Fifty-eight subjects (15%) indicated that they do not perform microfracture at all. Regarding indication for surgery, 56% of surgeons would limit their indication of microfracture to lesions measuring 2 cm2 or less. Half of the surgeons reported no upper age or body mass index limit. Regarding surgical technique, 90% of surgeons would recommend a formal debridement of the calcified layer and 91% believe it is important to create stable vertical walls. Overall, 47% of surgeons use biologic augmentation, with no significant difference between regions ( P = 0.35) or years of practice ( P = 0.67). Rehabilitation protocols varied widely among surgeons. Conclusions Indications, operative technique, and rehabilitation protocols utilized for patients undergoing microfracture procedures vary widely among ICRS members. Regional differences and resources likely contribute to these practice pattern variations.

scholarly journals The Use of Synthetic Herbivory-Induced Plant Volatiles That Attract Specialist Parasitoid Wasps, Cotesia vestalis, for Controlling the Incidence of Diamondback Moth Larvae in Open Agricultural Fields

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masayoshi Uefune ◽  
Kinuyo Yoneya ◽  
Masaki Yamamoto ◽  
Junji Takabayashi
Keyword(s):  
Poisson Regression ◽  
Diamondback Moth ◽  
Control Plot ◽  
Agricultural Fields ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Cotesia Vestalis ◽  
Rate Of Increase ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control ◽  
Treated Plot

We evaluated the effectiveness of using a blend of volatiles that attract Cotesia vestalis, a specialist parasitoid wasp of diamondback moth (DBM) larvae, to control DBM larvae on cabbage plants under open field conditions. We set three dispensers of the synthetic C. vestalis attractant together with one sugary-food feeder in a cabbage plot (10 m × 1 m; the treated plot) on one side of a pesticide-free open agricultural field (approximately 20 m × 20 m) from June to September in 2010 and July to August in 2011. On the other side of the field, we created a control cabbage plot of the same size in which neither dispensers nor a feeder was set. The incidences of DBM larvae and C. vestalis cocoons in the control and treated plots were compared. In 2010, the incidence of DBM larvae in the treated plot was significantly lower than that in the control plot. Poisson regression analyses in 2010 showed that the rate of increase in the number of C. vestalis cocoons along with an increase in the number of DBM larvae in the treated plot was significantly higher than that in the control plot. In 2011, the incidence in both the treated and control plots remained low (five larvae per plant or less) with no significant difference between the plots. Poisson regression analyses in 2011 showed that the number of C. vestalis cocoons in the treated plot was significantly higher than that in the control plot, irrespective of the number of DBM larvae. This 2-year field study suggested that the dispensers recruited native C. vestalis from the surrounding environment to the treated plot, and the dispensers controlled the number of DBM larvae in 2010 when the density of DBM larvae exceeded the economic injury levels for the cabbage crop. We also compared the incidences of other arthropods in the control and treated plots. The incidences of Pieris rapae larvae and Plusiinae spp. were not affected by the treatments. The number of aphids in the treated and control plots was inconsistent between the 2 years. Based on these 2-year results, the possible use of C. vestalis attractants in open agricultural fields is discussed.

Racial disparities in comprehensive biomarker testing and clinical trial enrollment among patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (28_suppl) ◽  
pp. 125-125
Author(s):  
Lisa M. Hess ◽  
Debora S. Bruno ◽  
Xiaohong Li ◽  
Eric Wen Su ◽  
Monaliben Patel
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Racial Disparities ◽  
Racial Differences ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Trial Participation ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Us ◽  
Biomarker Testing ◽  
Clinical Trial Enrollment

125 Background: Racial disparities may exist at many levels in the health care system; in oncology, yet little is known about racial disparities in biomarker testing and clinical trial enrollment among patients with mCRC. This study was designed to explore racial differences in comprehensive biomarker testing and clinical trial enrollment in the US using a large real-world database. Methods: This retrospective observational study utilized the Flatiron Health electronic health records database, which includes longitudinal data from patients diagnosed with mCRC. Patients with mCRC were eligible for this study if they had evidence of systemic therapy from 1/1/2017 through 10/30/2020 and were alive for at least 120 days after metastatic diagnosis. Unadjusted analyses summarized differences in biomarker testing and clinical trial enrollment between White and Black race, adjusted regression analyses were conducted using all baseline variables as covariates. These data are de-identified and are not considered human subjects research in accordance with the US Code of Federal Regulations (45 CFR Part 46). Results: A total of 7,879 patients were eligible: 4,803 (61.0%) were White and 838 (10.6%) were Black. Comprehensive testing by next-generation sequencing (NGS) was received by 51.6% and 41.8% of patients who were White and Black, respectively (p < 0.0001). There was no significant difference in clinical trial participation across all lines of therapy (2.9%, White and 2.9% Black). There was a statistically significant relationship between NGS-based testing and clinical trial enrollment (p < 0.0001), however, race was not identified a moderating factor in this relationship in adjusted regression analyses. The receipt of molecularly-targeted therapy was comparable between both races (11.9% and 9.7% for White and Black, respectively; p = 0.06). Patients received FOLFOX+bevacizumab most commonly in the first line (34.3% White; 40.5% Black), all other regimens were within 2 percentage points between racial groups. Targeted agents were each used by less than 7.4% of the study population. Conclusions: The use of NGS-based testing is significantly different by race in this database. The significant relationship between NGS testing and clinical trial enrollment at any time in the database did not appear to be moderated by race; however, descriptive analyses suggest that the ongoing analyses by line of therapy and considering timing of testing may better quantify these relationships. These data may not be generalizable to the entire US population as they are obtained from a single database that is limited to practices using this EHR system.

scholarly journals The Relationship between User Perception and Preference of Greenway Trail Characteristics in Urban Areas

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (16) ◽  
pp. 4438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junga Lee ◽  
Hyung-Sook Lee ◽  
Daeyoung Jeong ◽  
C. Scott Shafer ◽  
Jinhyung Chon
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
User Perception ◽  
Virtual Tour ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Vegetation Water ◽  
Study Sites ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Water Amount

Greenways provide multiple benefits for trail users’ individual experiences based on users’ background environment and their perceptions of characteristics such as the trail width, vegetation, water, and facilities. Although greenway trail characteristics are important factors that affect users’ preferences, only a few studies have examined individuals’ experiences of greenways based on their perceptions and preferences. The purpose of this study is to examine how greenway trails can be designed to improve users’ experiences in relation to their perceptions and preferences by considering trail characteristics. We examine the relationship between greenway trail characteristics and likability using t-tests as well as correlation and multiple regression analyses. In the current study, virtual tour surveys of greenway users were conducted, with two urban greenway trails as the study sites: Town Lake Trail in Austin, Texas, and Buffalo Bayou Trail in Houston, Texas. Perceptions of all eight greenway trail characteristics, except for background buildings, were significantly different between the trails, and a significant difference in likability was found for five characteristics (the presence of water, trail facilities, trail width, adjacent automobile traffic, and built structures on the trail). In addition, the results of the correlation and multiple regression analyses revealed that the presence of water, amount of vegetation, automobile traffic, and built structures were correlated with likability. These findings suggest that designing appropriate types of greenway trails can help increase users’ likeability ratings of urban greenways. This study contributes to the enhancement of trail environments by providing strategies for practitioners to effectively design and manage greenways.

scholarly journals Investigation of World assumption, personal attributes and gender roles of adolescents

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 01033
Author(s):  
Meral Sert Aǧır
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Gender Roles ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Family Characteristics ◽  
Personal Attributes ◽  
World Assumptions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The World ◽  
And Gender

This research aims to examine adolescents’ world assumptions, personal attributes and gender roles. The research has attempted to examine the thoughts of adolescents about the world and the ways in which they define themselves as a man or a woman by considering the fact that their lives are affected not only by "traumatic" events but also by several family and environmental dynamics affecting their quality of life. Data was obtained from randomly selected 407 high school students from Kadıköy district in Istanbul province, by applying “World Assumptions Scale (WAS)”, “Extended Personal Attributes Questionnaire (EPAQ)”, “Gender Roles Attitude Scale (GRAS)”, and “Data Collection Form”. Our results showed that there was a significant difference in the scales and sub-dimensions used in the research with respect to gender, grade, family characteristics as well as life standards, balance of standards, adequacy of/change in family income, living with the family without problems, level of satisfaction with the environment, and the desire to change the living environment. In addition to a positive relationship between world assumptions and personal attributes, various correlations in different directions were also found between the sub-dimensions of the scales. Our research has shown that adolescents’ life dynamics can make a difference in their perception of the world and their assumptions about perceiving themselves as moral and valuable individuals, as well as their personal attributes and perceptions about gender roles.

The distribution of microvilli over the villous surface of the normal human term placenta is homogenous

1995 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1269 ◽  
Author(s):  
AL Karimu ◽  
GJ Burton
Keyword(s):  
Regional Differences ◽  
Amplification Factor ◽  
Ultrastructural Examination ◽  
Human Term Placenta ◽  
Term Placenta ◽  
Intervillous Space ◽  
Normal Term ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Villous Surface ◽  
Normal Human

The study was carried out to estimate stereologically whether regional differences exist in the distribution of microvilli between vasculo-syncytial (VSM) and non-vasculo-syncytial (non-VSM) areas of the villous surface in normal term placenta. In ten placentae a normal lobe was perfusion-fixed at a pressure of 60 mm Hg, and the intervillous space was perfused at 10 mm Hg. The tissue was routinely processed for ultrastructural examination. Stereological estimates relating to the length and diameter of microvilli, and to the villous surface amplification factor in adjacent but contrasting (VSM and non-VSM) regions, were obtained. A paired 't' test showed no significant difference in the villous surface amplification factor between the two regions (5.18 +/- 0.54 and 5.22 +/- 0.54 respectively, mean +/- s.e.m. P > 0.05). In addition, there were no significant differences between the length and diameter of microvilli in both regions (P > 0.05 in both). The results confirm that the normal term placenta has a continuous and even covering of microvilli over the syncytium.

Quality of Life of People With Alzheimer Disease: Comparison Between Dyads Degree of Kinship

2020 ◽  
pp. 089198872091552
Author(s):  
Marcela Moreira Lima Nogueira ◽  
Jose Pedro Simões Neto ◽  
Marcia Cristina Nascimento Dourado
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Alzheimer Disease ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multivariate Regression ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Burden Of Care ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Better Than

The quality of life (QoL) of people with Alzheimer disease (PwAD) may be influenced by the type of relationship between carer and the PwAD. Dyads of 98 PwAD/carers (N = 49 spouse-carers; N = 49 nonspouses carers) were measured about QoL, cognition, dementia severity, awareness of disease, functionality, depression, anxiety, and burden of care. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were conducted to identify the factors that influenced the spouse and nonspouse self-report PwAD QoL (PQOL) and to compare carers’ ratings of PwAD QoL (C-PQOL). The total score of QoL for spouse and nonspouse PwAD showed no significant difference ( P = .29). The linear regression demonstrated that higher awareness of disease was significantly related to spouse PQOL ( P = .001). Nonspouse PQOL was negatively related to lower depression ( P = .007). The total score of QoL for spouse and nonspouse C-PQOL showed no significant difference ( P = .14). The linear regression demonstrated that depression of spouse-PwAD ( P < .001) and burden of care ( P = .001) were negatively related to spouse-dyads’ C-PQOL. The nonspouse-dyads C-PQOL was negatively related to depression of nonspouse-PwAD ( P < .001), awareness of disease ( P = .001), and the mood of the carer ( P = .01). Spouse and nonspouse PwAD evaluate PQOL better than carers (C-PQOL). No significant difference was found in the total PQOL and C-PQOL of spouse and nonspouse, but dyads evaluated differently about what is important to assess QoL.

Low-cost, smartphone-based frequency doubling technology visual field testing using a head-mounted display

2019 ◽  
pp. bjophthalmol-2019-314031 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karam AlRahman Alawa ◽  
Ryan P Nolan ◽  
Elaine Han ◽  
Alejandro Arboleda ◽  
Heather Durkee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Field ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Open Angle Glaucoma ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Frequency Doubling ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Field Screening ◽  
Head Mounted Display ◽  
Frequency Doubling Technology ◽  
Significant Difference

BackgroundCurrent visual field screening machines are bulky and expensive, limiting their accessibility, affordability and use. We report the design and evaluation of a novel, portable, cost-effective system for glaucoma screening using smartphone-based visual field screening using frequency doubling technology (FDT) and a head-mounted display.MethodsNineteen eyes of 10 subjects with new-onset or chronic primary open angle glaucoma were tested and compared with the Humphrey Zeiss FDT and the newly developed Mobile Virtual Perimetry (MVP) FDT with the C-20 testing pattern. Mann-Whitney, Bland-Altman and linear regression analyses were performed to assess statistical difference, agreement and correlation, respectively, between the two devices.ResultsThe average age of the participants was 58±15 years. No statistically significant difference was found between the MVP FDT and the Humphrey Zeiss FDT (p>0.05). Bland-Altman and linear regression analyses demonstrated good agreement and correlation between the two devices.ConclusionThe MVP FDT is a low-cost, portable visual field screening device that produces comparable results to the Humphrey Zeiss FDT and may be used as an easily accessible screening tool for glaucoma.

Factors Contributing to Hospital Stay and Total Inpatient Charges in Total Ankle Arthroplasty: Review of the National Inpatient Sample

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 230-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason L. Codding ◽  
Benjamin M. Zmistowski ◽  
Daniel E. Davis ◽  
Mitchell G. Maltenfort ◽  
David I. Pedowitz
Keyword(s):  
Regional Differences ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Total Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Hospital Charges ◽  
National Inpatient Sample ◽  
Private Hospitals ◽  
Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Effective Care ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
End Stage

Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) is commonly performed for end-stage ankle osteoarthritis. Given rising costs and declining reimbursements, identifying variables increasing length of stay (LOS) and total inpatient charges (TICs) of TAA is necessary for providing cost-effective care. The National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database was reviewed between 1993 and 2010, identifying LOS and TIC for TAA. Using a multivariate analysis, patient comorbidities, demographics, payment, and hospital details were evaluated. Median LOS decreased from 5 to 2 days, whereas median TICs increased from $21 382.53 to $62 028.00. Regionally, the South and Midwest had decreased TICs, whereas the West had an increased TIC. There was no significant difference in LOS geographically. Rural hospitals demonstrated decreased TICs, whereas urban private hospitals showed decreased LOS and decreased TICs. Large hospitals were associated with increased LOS and TICs. Compared with Medicare, private insurers demonstrated decreased LOS with equivalent TICs. Diabetics significantly increased mean LOS by 1 day, without a significantly increased TIC. Despite a decreased LOS, hospital charges have increased between 1993 and 2010 in TAA. We found that regional differences and hospital characteristics were associated with differences in LOS and TICs. Identification of these factors provides important information to facilities and surgeons. Levels of Evidence: Level IV: Economic/decision analysis

A Regional Difference in Perception of the Tritone Paradox within the United States

1994 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank Ragozzine ◽  
Diana Deutsch
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Regional Differences ◽  
Regional Difference ◽  
The United States ◽  
Striking Difference ◽  
The South ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Tritone Paradox ◽  
English Group

A previous study (Deutsch, 1991) demonstrated a striking difference in perception of the tritone paradox between subjects who had grown up in two different geographical regions. Specifically, a group of subjects who had grown up in California were compared with a group who had grown up in the South of England. When the Californian group tended to hear the pattern as ascending, the English group tended to hear it as descending, and vice versa. This raises the question of whether regional differences also exist within the United States in the way this pattern is perceived. The present study examined the percepts of subjects who had grown up in Mahoning and/or Trumbull counties in Ohio. Two groups were compared: those whose parents had also grown up in this area and those for whom this was not the case. A highly significant difference between these two groups of subjects was obtained, with those in the latter group producing a distribution of percepts similar to that found among Californians and those in the former group producing a different distribution. From this and other analyses of the data, it is concluded that regional differences in perception of the tritone paradox do indeed exist within the United States and that there is in addition an effect of familial background.

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