scholarly journals INTELLIGENCE QUOTIENT (IQ) AND SEX: PREDICTORS OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, EMOTIONAL STATE, SOCIAL ADAPTABILITY AND WORK ATTITUDE

2021 ◽  
pp. 129-141
Author(s):  
Andie Tangonan Capinding ◽  
Czarina Ballesteros Ducut
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Intelligence Quotient ◽  
Emotional State ◽  
Female Group ◽  
Male Counterpart ◽  
Work Attitude ◽  
Male Group ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Social Adaptability ◽  
Female Counterpart

This study focused on determining the association of IQ and sex to academic performance, emotional state, social adaptability, and work attitude of the students taking education in NEUST-Gabaldon Campus. Questionnaires are administered to find out the association of IQ and sex to academic performance, emotional state, social adaptability, and work attitude. A descriptive – correlational design was employed in this study. The study showed that there is a significant association of sex to academic performance, emotional state, social adaptability and work attitude. It implied that sex can be use as a predictor of academic performance, emotional state, social adaptability and work attitude. Data also implied that in this population the male group are more academically equipped than the female counterpart. Data also showed that the female group are more emotional than the male counterpart. Furthermore, the male group are more socially active and work directed. There is a correlation of IQ to academic performance, emotional state, social adaptability and work attitude. It implies that IQ is a predictor of academic performance, emotional state, social adaptability and work attitude, but there is no significant association between sex and IQ. KEYWORDS: Intelligence Quotient (IQ), sex, Academic Performance, Emotional State, Social Adaptability, Work Attitude.

Acoustical Properties of Speech as Indicators of Depression and Suicidal Risk

2008 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Joshua Landau
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Energy Band ◽  
Mental States ◽  
Cross Product ◽  
Female Group ◽  
Suicidal Risk ◽  
Energy Bands ◽  
Band Ratio ◽  
Acoustical Properties ◽  
Male Group

Acoustical properties of speech have been shown to be related to mental states such as remission and depression. The objective of this project was to relate the energy in frequency bands with the severity of the mental state using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Recorded speech was obtained from male and female subjects with mental states of remission, depression, and suicidal risk. These subjects had recorded automated and spontaneous speech samples. Multiple regression analysis was used to relate the independent energy band ratio variables with the dependent BDI scores, and thus allow the determination of equitable BDI scores for future patients. For the male group, the square of the 3rd energy band and the cross-product of the 2nd and 3rd energy band were prominent in both the reading and interviewed groups. Therefore the equation with the 2nd lowest Akaike Information Criterion (AIC) score was chosen for the reading male group, and the 1st lowest AIC score was chosen for the interviewed male group. For the female group, the square and cross-product of the 1st and 2nd energy bands were prominent in both the reading and interviewed groups. Therefore the 2nd lowest AIC score was chosen for the reading female group, and the 1st lowest AIC score was chosen for the interviewed female group. The clinician could thus determine the patient’s mood or state of mind by comparing the estimated BDI score with the ranges of total BDI scores: remitted 0 – 20, depressed 15 – 38, suicidal 38 – 46. Keywords: speech, mental states, power spectra, multiple regression, information theoretic criterion

Sex Chromatin Survey in 3,000 Newborn Infants in Mexico

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1968 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 664-666
Author(s):  
Héctor Márquez-Monter ◽  
Alessandra Carnevale-López ◽  
Susana Kofman-Alfaro
Keyword(s):  
General Hospital ◽  
Mexico City ◽  
Maternal Age ◽  
Congenital Abnormalities ◽  
Newborn Infants ◽  
Female Group ◽  
Male Group ◽  
Group 4 ◽  
Sex Chromatin ◽  
Group 3

A survey of sex chromatin was carried out in 3,000 newborn children at the General Hospital of Mexico City; 1,484 were males and 1,516 were females. In the male group 4 infants (0.26%) had positive chromatin and were considered to have a possible XXY or XXYY constitution. In the female group 3 infants (0.19%) did not show sex chromatin and were possible carriers of an XO complement. No correlation was found between the maternal age and number of pregnancies and the discrepant children. A comparison was made between the results obtained in this study and similar studies carried out in other countries. Fourteen instances of congenital abnormalities were found in this study; Down's syndrome was the most frequent (1/750-0.13%).

scholarly journals “Perrotta Psychotherapeutic Protocol for Disorders of the Neurotic Area” (PPP-DNA): Proposal of protocol, profiles and clinical applications. Research

2021 ◽  
pp. 010-018
Author(s):  
Perrotta Giulio
Keyword(s):  
Total Population ◽  
Resistance To Change ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Female Group ◽  
Defence Mechanisms ◽  
Male Population ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Clinical Interviews ◽  
Adverse Conditions ◽  
Male Group

Purpose: This research addresses the topic of anxiety, phobic and obsessive disorders. In this research, the theme is addressed to the psychopathological investigation of personalities, according to the PICI-2TA model (Perrotta Integrative Clinical Interviews, version 2-TA), the PAD-Q (Perrotta Affective Dependency Questionnaire), the PSM (Perrotta Sexual Matrix), the PDM-Q (Perrotta Defence Mechanisms Questionnaire) and the PHEM model (Perrotta Human Emotions Model), in order to design a direct and functional psychotherapeutic protocol to manage the psychopathological process in the shortest time possible, according to the principles of efficiency, effectiveness and economy, trying to reduce the symptomatology until the total regression by the fifth-tenth session. Methods: Clinical interview and administration of the PICI-2, the PAD-Q, the PSM, and the PDM-Q. Results: In the male group, aged 18-36 years, there were 8 people, of whom 6 (75%) reacted to the total resolution of the neurotic symptomatology described between the fifth and ninth sessions, while only 2 (25%) said they felt their neurotic symptoms had subsided. In the male group, aged 37-54 years, there are 5 people, of whom 4 (80%) reacted to the total resolution of neurotic symptomatology described between the fifth and ninth sessions. In the male group, aged 55-72 years, there were 6 people, of whom 4 (66.6%) reacted to the total resolution of neurotic symptoms described between the ninth and tenth sessions. In the female group, aged 18-36 years, there were 22 people, of whom 18 (82%) reacted to the total resolution of neurotic symptoms described between the fifth and ninth sessions. In the female group, aged 37-54 years, there were 13 people, of whom 9 (69.2%) reacted to the total resolution of neurotic symptoms described between the fifth and ninth session. In the female group, aged 55-72 years, there were 11 people, of whom 8 (72.7%) reacted to the total resolution of neurotic symptoms described between the fifth and ninth sessions. Conclusions: The research showed that the PPP-DNA protocol, for neurotic disorders, was effective in the total population sample for 74.36%, for the fractionated male population sample for 73.86% and for the fractionated female population sample for 74.86%, with resistance to change identified in adverse conditions of family, environmental, socio-cultural and temporal type (of duration of neurotic symptomatology), however able to promote an attenuation of the symptomatology suffered by at least 50%.

Abstract P422: Chronic Nicotine Exposure Increases Hematoma Growth Following Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Young Rats of Both Sexes

Stroke ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashish K Rehni ◽  
Sunjoo Cho ◽  
Hever Navarro Quero ◽  
Miguel A Perez-pinzon ◽  
Ami P Raval ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treated Group ◽  
Vehicle Group ◽  
Female Group ◽  
Nicotine Exposure ◽  
Hematoma Volume ◽  
Treated Male ◽  
Male Group ◽  
Neurological Score ◽  
Hematoma Growth ◽  
Vehicle Treated Group

Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH) is the deadliest stroke subtype. There is strong evidence that tobacco use / smoking increases the risk of sICH, and some epidemiological studies have observed sex differences in sICH outcomes. However, systematic controlled studies on the effect of tobacco / smoking on post-sICH outcomes in both sexes are lacking. Therefore, we determined the effect of nicotine exposure on outcomes following collagenase-induced sICH both sexes. Young animals of both sexes were randomly divided into nicotine (4.5 mg / kg / day b.w.) and vehicle (saline) treatment groups (using osmotic pumps for two to three weeks). sICH in females was induced during the diestrous stage of estrous cycle. sICH was induced by collagenase injection into the right striatum and ~24 hours later, neurological scores were evaluated, rats were euthanized, and brains were sectioned to measure hematoma volume. Hematoma volumes for male rats was 42% higher (p<0.01) in the nicotine-treated group (139 ± 9 mm 3 , n=10) versus vehicle-treated group (98 ± 9 mm 3 , n=10). Hematoma volumes for female rats was 48% higher (p<0.01) in the nicotine-treated group (134 ± 11 mm 3 , n=10) versus vehicle-treated group (90 ± 7 mm 3 , n=10). Hematoma volumes for the vehicle and nicotine-treated male groups were not different from their respective female groups. The neurological score for the nicotine-treated male group (9.3 ± 0.6) was significantly higher (p<0.05) when compared to vehicle group (7.4 ± 0.6). The neurological score for the nicotine-treated female group (10.7 ± 0.2) was significantly higher (p<0.001) than the vehicle group (7.7 ± 0.7). The neurological score for the vehicle-treated male group was not different from its respective female group. However, the neurological score for the nicotine-treated male group was significantly lower than the female group. Our results show that chronic nicotine exposure increases hematoma volume post-sICH in animals of both sexes. Future studies into the mechanism of nicotine-induced increase in hematoma growth following sICH are required. Support: James and Esther King Biomedical Research Grant 9JK08

Child Depression: Prevalence and Comparison between Self-Reports and Teacher Reports

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joana Jaureguizar ◽  
Elena Bernaras ◽  
Maite Garaigordobil
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Basque Country ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Child Depression ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Moderate Depression ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
Teacher Reports ◽  
Clinically Significant

AbstractDepression is one of the most worrying diseases nowadays. The study had three main purposes: 1) to identify the prevalence of depressive symptomatology in 7–10 year olds, exploring differences according to gender and age; 2) to analyze the consistency between self-reports and teacher reports; and 3) to explore the relationship between depression and academic performance. Regarding the methodology, the sample comprised 420 students aged between 7 and 10 years from the Basque Country (53.3% boys, 46.7% girls). With a descriptive, comparative and correlational design, 4 assessment instruments were used. Results from the self-reports showed a depression rate fluctuating between 4.6% and 4.8% (clinically significant), and between 4.3% and 5% (moderate depression). However, prevalence rates from teacher reports varied between 0.2% and 3.6% (clinically significant) and between 4.6% and 7.7% (moderate depression). The consistency rate between self-reports and teacher reports was small. Differences according to gender varied depending on the instruments used and depression was higher in boys (BASC, d = .23; SPECI d = .36). Symptomatology did not increase with age. Depression correlated negatively with academic performance (self-reported depression: CDS-T r = –.12, SPECI r = –.17; depression reported by teachers: CDS-T r = –.24, SPECI r = –.50). The importance of training teachers to better identify child depression is discussed, as well as the relevance of developing prevention programs.

Laryngopharyngeal complaints following short-term endotracheal intubation: peculiarities of males and females

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iveta PAULAUSKIENĖ ◽  
Eugenijus LESINSKAS
Keyword(s):  
Endotracheal Intubation ◽  
Female Group ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Cuff Volume ◽  
Vocal Fatigue ◽  
Tube Size ◽  
Globus Pharyngeus ◽  
Throat Pain ◽  
Male Group ◽  
Throat Clearing

Background. Laryngopharyngeal complaints are classified as minor post-intubation complications. They cause great discomfort, have some influence on the quality of life and can limit patient’s casual activity. The extent of complaints ranges from 12 to 65%. Undesirable complications can be avoided by ascertaining factors that are able to provoke or decrease laryngopharyngeal symptoms after endotracheal intubation. In this study, we assessed predominant laryngopharyngeal symptoms following a short-term endotracheal intubation and their peculiarities subject to gender, and we estimated the most important influencing factors. Materials and methods. 218 patients were examined before endotracheal anesthesia, 1–2 and 24 hours after extubation. The following laryngopharyngeal complaints were recorded: hoarseness, vocal fatigue, globus pharyngeus, throat pain and throat clearing. These factors were also assessed in relation to endotracheal intubation parameters: endotracheal tube size, cuff volume and pressure, number of intubation attempts, length of anesthesia, experience of anesthesiologist and additional parameters: smoking, allergy, GERD symptoms, laryngitis and singing skills subject to gender. Results. All laryngopharyngeal symptoms increased significantly in 2 hours after extubation and remained increased after 24 hours in both male and female groups. In 1–2 hours after extubation, females complained of throat pain more than males (61.3 vs. 42.9%; p = 0,014). The following significant relations were found 1–2 hours after extubation: between throat pain and length of anesthesia, globus pharyngeus and tube size and cuff volume in the male group; between globus pharyngeus, vocal fatigue and smoking, throat clearing and cuff volume in the female group. After 24 hours, the relation was noticed between vocal fatigue and cuff volume and number of intubation attempts, globus pharyngeus and length of anesthesia, between hoarseness and number of intubation attempts and between throat pain and singing skills in the male group. Some relation between throat clearing and cuff volume remained for 24 hours after extubation, smoking had influence on hoarseness and vocal fatigue in the female group. Conclusions. Laryngopharyngeal symptoms remain an important cause of discomfort for 24 hours after extubation. Females complain of laryngeal and pharyngeal symptoms more than males and throat pain following extubation is also more frequent in females. The most important parameters of short-term endotracheal intubation that influence laryngopharyngeal complaints are as follows: cuff volume, length of anesthesia and number of intubation attempts that affect males more than females. Smoking affects females more, though singing skills are more significant in the male group.

Sex related goitrogenic effect of lithium carbonate in healthy young subjects

1984 ◽  
Vol 106 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans Perrild ◽  
Laszlo Hegedüs ◽  
Klaus Arnung
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Lithium Treatment ◽  
Thyroid Volume ◽  
Lithium Carbonate ◽  
Female Group ◽  
Male Group ◽  
Young Subjects ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Serum Tsh ◽  
Healthy Males

Abstract. Eight healthy males and 8 healthy females without a family history of thyroid disease or detectable thyroid autoantibodies were given 300 mg of lithium carbonate twice a day for 28 days. Using a precise and accurate ultrasonic technique we demonstrated an increase in median thyroid volume from 18 ml on day 0 to 34 ml on day 28 (P < 0.005) in the female group, whereas the median thyroid volume was unchanged in the male group. A significant increase in basal serum TSH level and serum TSH levels 20, 60 and 90 min after 200 μg of TRH iv was found in both groups after 28 days of lithium treatment. The means of the individual TSH increments during the TRH test were not significantly different between the two sexes neither before nor after lithium treatment. After 14 and 28 days a significant fall in serum T4 levels was found in both sexes. 131I uptake (24 h) in the thyroid gland was increased in both sexes, but only in the male group was the mean PB131I (24 h) significantly reduced after 28 days of lithium treatment. In conclusion the present study suggests a difference in susceptibility of the thyroid gland to the growth stimulating effect of minute increments in serum TSH in young healthy males and females given lithium carbonate.

scholarly journals The Use of Metadiscursive Markers in Letters of Recommendation: An Investigation of Gender Variations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hmoud S. Alotaibi
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Female Group ◽  
Gender Group ◽  
Male Group ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Gender Groups ◽  
Gender Variations ◽  
Letters Of Recommendation

This study aimed to investigate gender variations in letters of recommendation. It used the metadiscourse theory with respect to the following resources: hedges, boosters, attitude markers, engagement markers, and self-mentions. The findings showed that hedges devices were the least frequent in both groups, but at the same time were used more by males compared to female recommenders. Boosters, on the other hand, were highly frequent in both corpora and, like hedges, were employed more frequently in the male group. Interestingly, while both gender groups shared using specific hedging and boosting tokens, each gender group appeared to favor using certain devices. The attitude markers were the most frequent in the two samples and appeared more in the female group. Similarly, while both groups used specific attitude markers, each gender group seemed to use specific attitude markers. The engagement markers revealed the highest divergence between the two groups, as they appeared more frequently in female letters. Finally, both gender groups employed self-mentions equally, but female letters seemed to favor using the plural forms. The study closes with some pedagogical implications by highlighting how the theory of metadiscourse can be of importance for academics.

scholarly journals An Application of J48 Classification Algorithm in Predicting Students’ Academic Performance

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1172-1176
Keyword(s):  
Data Mining ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Knowledge Discovery ◽  
Classification Algorithm ◽  
Knowledge Discovery In Databases ◽  
Struggling Students ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
New Information ◽  
Exploratory Data ◽  
Students Success

This paper sets out to use J48 classification algorithm to predict students’ academic performance towards the end of the semester in the Data Structure course under the Computer Science Program. This algorithm aimed to help faculty in forecasting who among the students would likely to fail and who would make it until the end of the semester. In this way, the faculty could make remedial measures to help those struggling students pass the subject and advance to the next level, thus, increasing students’ success rate and retention in a Higher Education Institutions (HEI). This research employed a descriptive correlational design using Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) for Data Mining in testing and verifying data to generate new information. Data mining is part of the Knowledge Discovery in Databases (KDD) process where it follows six steps: data selection, data pre-processing, data transformation, data mining, interpretation, and knowledge discovery. Step 1 includes gathering and selecting data for the study and for this purpose, a total of 103 students’ records were collected from the instructors for a period of two semesters, S.Y. 2014 -2015 & 2015 – 2016. Different evaluative criteria contained in the class records were utilized as attributes in predicting students’ academic performance. Steps 2 and 3 is pre-processing and transforming the data where it involves discarding those students who dropped/withdrawn from the semester, and converting the excel file into a comma separated values or .csv file, respectively. After these steps, step 4 or the application of J48 classification algorithm was utilized to discover classification rules. Step 5 refers to the tree visualization results where it identified the strongest predictor that most likely influence the students’ final average grade. Finally, step 7 shows the extracted information from the tree or the extracted rules that can be used by the administration, faculty and other stakeholders to improve the academic performance of the students. In particular, they might consider redesigning and restructuring teaching pedagogies to assist and focus more on struggling students.

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