scholarly journals Local study of a renormalization operator for 1D maps under quasiperiodic forcing

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1171-1188
Author(s):  
Àngel Jorba ◽  
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Pau Rabassa ◽  
Joan Carles Tatjer ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Study ◽  
Renormalization Operator

Hematospermia: Causes and Evaluation (A local study)

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Waleed Nassar Jaffa ◽  
Duraid Taha Abdulkareem ◽  
Ehab Jasim Mohammad
Keyword(s):  
Local Study

Local Study on Hydrogen and Hydrogen Gas Bubble Formation on a Platinum Electrode

2019 ◽  
Vol 123 (17) ◽  
pp. 10849-10856 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Battistel ◽  
Christopher R. Dennison ◽  
Andreas Lesch ◽  
Hubert H. Girault
Keyword(s):  
Platinum Electrode ◽  
Bubble Formation ◽  
Hydrogen Gas ◽  
Gas Bubble ◽  
Local Study

scholarly journals Almost vanishing polynomials and an application to the Hough transform

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (08) ◽  
pp. 1450057 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria-Laura Torrente ◽  
Mauro C. Beltrametti
Keyword(s):  
Hough Transform ◽  
Affine Space ◽  
Bounded Region ◽  
Pattern Recognition Technique ◽  
Local Study ◽  
Affine Hypersurface ◽  
Automated Recognition ◽  
Real Affine ◽  
Necessary And Sufficient ◽  
Recognition Technique

We consider the problem of deciding whether or not an affine hypersurface of equation f = 0, where f = f(x1, …, xn) is a polynomial in ℝ[x1, …, xn], crosses a bounded region 𝒯 of the real affine space 𝔸n. We perform a local study of the problem, and provide both necessary and sufficient numerical conditions to answer the question. Our conditions are based on the evaluation of f at a point p ∈ 𝒯, and derive from the analysis of the differential geometric properties of the hypersurface z = f(x1, …, xn) at p. We discuss an application of our results in the context of the Hough transform, a pattern recognition technique for the automated recognition of curves in images.

scholarly journals The process of culturally adapting the Healthy Beginnings early obesity prevention program for Arabic and Chinese mothers in Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Marshall ◽  
Sarah Taki ◽  
Penny Love ◽  
Yvonne Laird ◽  
Marianne Kearney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Delivery Mode ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Cultural Adaptations ◽  
Local Study ◽  
Culturally Adapted ◽  
Obesity Prevention Program

Abstract Background Behavioural interventions for the early prevention of childhood obesity mostly focus on English-speaking populations in high-income countries. Cultural adaptation is an emerging strategy for implementing evidence-based interventions among different populations and regions. This paper describes the initial process of culturally adapting Healthy Beginnings, an evidence-based early childhood obesity prevention program, for Arabic and Chinese speaking migrant mothers and infants in Sydney, Australia. Methods The cultural adaptation process followed the Stages of Cultural Adaptation theoretical model and is reported using the Framework for Reporting Adaptations and Modifications-Enhanced. We first established the adaptation rationale, then considered program underpinnings and the core components for effectiveness. To inform adaptations, we reviewed the scientific literature and engaged stakeholders. Consultations included focus groups with 24 Arabic and 22 Chinese speaking migrant mothers and interviews with 20 health professionals. With input from project partners, bi-cultural staff and community organisations, findings informed cultural adaptations to the content and delivery features of the Healthy Beginnings program. Results Program structure and delivery mode were retained to preserve fidelity (i.e. staged nurse calls with key program messages addressing modifiable obesity-related behaviours: infant feeding, active play, sedentary behaviours and sleep). Qualitative analysis of focus group and interview data resulted in descriptive themes concerning cultural practices and beliefs related to infant obesity-related behaviours and perceptions of child weight among Arabic and Chinese speaking mothers. Based on the literature and local study findings, cultural adaptations were made to recruitment approaches, staffing (bi-cultural nurses and project staff) and program content (modified call scripts and culturally adapted written health promotion materials). Conclusions This cultural adaptation of Healthy Beginnings followed an established process model and resulted in a program with enhanced relevance and accessibility among Arabic and Chinese speaking migrant mothers. This work will inform the future cultural adaptation stages: testing, refining, and trialling the culturally adapted Healthy Beginnings program to assess acceptability, feasibility and effectiveness.

Geomorphological and neotectonic features of Hurd Peninsula, Livingston Island, South Shetland Islands

1995 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 395-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Pallàs ◽  
J.M. Vilaplana ◽  
F. Sàbat
Keyword(s):  
Tectonic Evolution ◽  
New Method ◽  
South Shetland Islands ◽  
Local Study ◽  
Lower Miocene ◽  
Shetland Islands ◽  
Livingston Island ◽  
Geomorphological Evolution ◽  
Method Of Correlation ◽  
Tectonic Movements

On Hurd Peninsula (Livingston Island) neotectonic features, such as faults, affect the landforms and emerged marine levels. A detailed local study of these features provides information on the recent structural and geomorphological evolution of the area. We suggest that Hurd Peninsula is divided into several tectonic blocks separated by faults. Movement of the faults determines the relative altitude of these blocks and, in consequence, their susceptibility to glacial, periglacial or marine processes. Although some of the tectonic movements reflected in the landforms may have been inherited from former phases of deformation, some of the neotectonic faulting has a maximum lower Miocene age. A new method of correlation of emerged beach levels is suggested and the possibility of analysing the effects of neotectonic deformations from their analysis is discussed. The application of the methods tested here to other areas of the South Shetland archipelago could provide insights into the timing and mechanisms of recent tectonic evolution.

A local study of the mechanical interaction between a rigid inclusion and the surrounding plasticized matrix

1985 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-288 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Belgacem ◽  
T. Bretheau
Keyword(s):  
Rigid Inclusion ◽  
Mechanical Interaction ◽  
Local Study

Lignocaine Versus Opioids in Coronary Intervention: Assessing Antiplatelet Activity and Ticagrelor Levels (LOCAL) Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. S91
Author(s):  
H. Fernando ◽  
T. Duong ◽  
K. Huynh ◽  
J. Noonan ◽  
J. Shaw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Intervention ◽  
Antiplatelet Activity ◽  
Local Study

Perceptions, Attitudes and Use of Pharmacy Customers to Medicine Labels

2021 ◽  
pp. 58-70
Author(s):  
Eman Elmahjoubi ◽  
Mufida Yamane
Keyword(s):  
Structured Interview ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Local Study ◽  
The Public ◽  
Interview Technique ◽  
Written Information ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
The University

Background. The safe use of medicines largely relies on consumers reading the labeling and packaging carefully and accurately, and being able to comprehend and act on the information presented. We aimed to conduct local study on consumers’ perceptions, attitudes and use of written drug information. Methods. A survey included 200 adults of the public in 13 community pharmacies and one main hospital (the University Hospital) in Tripoli city of Libya, using a structured interview technique. Results. The results showed that 73% of participants read drug labels with variation from always (39.72 %) to rarely (10.95%). About 42.46% of pharmacy customers read the Patients Package Inserts (PPIs) routinely, however; 53.42% of them faced difficulties in understanding the labelling. Foreign languages and small font sizes of written information were the most barriers to participants` comprehensibility (44.69 %, 34%) respectively. The findings indicated that 59 % of the respondents were used to obtain information from pharmacists. Despite the relatively high rate of reading to drug labels among pharmacy customers; more than half of them were unable to interpret information correctly. Conclusion. The study demonstrated the need for the implementation of educational and awareness programs for patients by pharmacists to improve the health literacy of medication labels. Steps must be taken to ensure that medicines in Libyan market are supplied with bilingual and non-technical language labels.

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