scholarly journals Techniques For Offloading LTE Evolved Packet Core Traffic Using Openflow: A Comparative Survey & Design Reference

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 109-125
Author(s):  
Kam Nasim ◽  
Trevor James Hall
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Comparative Survey ◽  
Evolved Packet Core

scholarly journals Quality of Life among Dialysis Patients in United Arab Emirates

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Abdelbasit Mohamad Abdelhadi Ayoub
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Cultural Relevancy ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Comparative Survey

<p>Background: Quality of Life (QOL) has emerged as an important parameter for evaluating the quality of health care for patients with renal failure. The QOL of dialysis patients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has not previously been studied. This research examined the cultural relevancy of two QOL tools and compared the QOL between dialysis patients and a sample from the community in UAE. Method: A descriptive comparative survey design was used to study the QOL of 161 dialysis patients and 350 participants from the community. Dialysis patients completed the SF-36 and the QOL Index dialysis version tool. Participants from the community completed the SF-36 and QOL Index generic version tool. Both samples also completed three open-ended questions about the cultural relevancy of the tools. Analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics was done within and between groups to establish similarities and differences in QOL scores. Open-ended questions were analysed thematically. Results: The overall QOL for dialysis patients was rated lower when self-assessed using the SF-36 compared with the community sample (58.92 vs. 75.02, p = <0.0001). Furthermore, the overall QOL for dialysis patients was rated almost the same when self-assessed using the QOL Index compared with the community sample (77.2 vs. 78.6, p = 0.421). Moreover, the total scores of both tools were higher in the community sample (75.02 vs. 78.6). The comparison between the statistically significant variables for both samples revealed contradictory results with the two tools. The majority of participants considered both tools culturally relevant in general. There were more questions that were not answered by participants in the QOL Index by both samples compared with the SF-36. Conclusion: In the UAE the SF 36 and the QOL Index capture different aspects of quality of life. Clinicians and researchers need to be aware of these differences when using these tools. An effective way of establishing the cultural relevancy of QOL tools involves comparing the QOL of a group with a health condition with a sample from the community, asking the participants about their views of the cultural relevancy of the tools, examining missing data, and asking participants open-ended questions about what they value in life.</p>

scholarly journals A Comparative Study Of Functional Outcomes Of Fracture Shaft Humerus In Adults Treated With Dynamic Compression Plating And Interlocking Nailing

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 4944-4948
Author(s):  
Nagesh Rajendra Desai ◽  
Sandip Patil ◽  
Ravindra Gunaki
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Dynamic Compression ◽  
Dynamic Pressure ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Interlocking Nailing ◽  
Dynamic Weight ◽  
Normal Period ◽  
Comparative Survey ◽  
Compression Plating ◽  
Better Than

Fractures of the shaft humerus are one of the basic breaks influencing present age and treatment methodology must be chosen cautiously. Both the modalities of treatment for example dynamic pressure plating and interlocking nailing were utilized. Present study was quantitative approach with comparative survey design. This study was conducted in teaching hospital Karad. The sample size was 30 patients selected by non-purposive, sampling technique with fracture shaft of the humerus. Result indicated that out of these 30 patients, we had 15 in the DCP gathering and 15 in the interlocking gathering. The normal period of patients was 36.46 years with 19 guys and 11 females. The confusions were more in the interlocking gathering with the vast majority of them relating to poor shoulder work with torment. In spite of the way that the two modalities of treatment offer incredible affiliation, the pace of assistant complexities were more in the interlocking nailing gathering, which makes dynamic weight plating a continuously decent decision. In situations where both powerful pressure plating and interlocking nailing should be possible, we would want to utilize dynamic pressure plating, as the outcomes are better than interlocking nailing.

scholarly journals An investigation into the role of mothers in the care of hospitalized children as perceived by mothers and nurses in pediatric units of BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-21
Author(s):  
Upendra Yadav ◽  
BK Karn ◽  
S Shah ◽  
RN Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Annual Number ◽  
Hospitalized Children ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Comparative Survey ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Over the last three decades the annual number of deaths among children less than 5 years of age has decreased by almost one third. However, this reduction has not been evenly distributed throughout the worldObjective: The aim of the present study was to identify the role perception of mothers and nurses in the care of hospitalized children.Method: Comparative survey design was adopted for the study. A simple random sampling technique for mothers and purposive sampling for the nurses were used in selecting the subjects. The sample comprised of 50 mothers and 50 nurses. The data was collected by using interview schedule for mothers and semi-structured questionnaire for the nurses. The data obtained was analyzed using the descriptive and inferential statistics.Result: The study results showed that, 84% of mothers strongly agreed and 56% of nurses strongly agreed, with the role of mothers in the care of hospitalized children. Regarding comparison of the role of mothers as perceived by mothers and nurses, were found positively significant. As regards to relationship between the perceptions of mothers on her role with the selected background factors, revealed that there was no significant relationship.Conclusion: Mother’s role in the care of hospitalized children is vital, as all expectations of satisfaction, trust and security of the child are vested in her. Mothers being a primary care provider of child has limited role in hospital but still can contribute in recovery of children.Health Renaissance 2015;13(2): 14-21

scholarly journals Quality of Life among Dialysis Patients in United Arab Emirates

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Abdelbasit Mohamad Abdelhadi Ayoub
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Dialysis Patients ◽  
Cultural Relevancy ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Comparative Survey

<p>Background: Quality of Life (QOL) has emerged as an important parameter for evaluating the quality of health care for patients with renal failure. The QOL of dialysis patients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has not previously been studied. This research examined the cultural relevancy of two QOL tools and compared the QOL between dialysis patients and a sample from the community in UAE. Method: A descriptive comparative survey design was used to study the QOL of 161 dialysis patients and 350 participants from the community. Dialysis patients completed the SF-36 and the QOL Index dialysis version tool. Participants from the community completed the SF-36 and QOL Index generic version tool. Both samples also completed three open-ended questions about the cultural relevancy of the tools. Analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics was done within and between groups to establish similarities and differences in QOL scores. Open-ended questions were analysed thematically. Results: The overall QOL for dialysis patients was rated lower when self-assessed using the SF-36 compared with the community sample (58.92 vs. 75.02, p = <0.0001). Furthermore, the overall QOL for dialysis patients was rated almost the same when self-assessed using the QOL Index compared with the community sample (77.2 vs. 78.6, p = 0.421). Moreover, the total scores of both tools were higher in the community sample (75.02 vs. 78.6). The comparison between the statistically significant variables for both samples revealed contradictory results with the two tools. The majority of participants considered both tools culturally relevant in general. There were more questions that were not answered by participants in the QOL Index by both samples compared with the SF-36. Conclusion: In the UAE the SF 36 and the QOL Index capture different aspects of quality of life. Clinicians and researchers need to be aware of these differences when using these tools. An effective way of establishing the cultural relevancy of QOL tools involves comparing the QOL of a group with a health condition with a sample from the community, asking the participants about their views of the cultural relevancy of the tools, examining missing data, and asking participants open-ended questions about what they value in life.</p>

scholarly journals A Comparative Study on Prevalence of Anaemia among Rural & Urban Pregnant Women in a Selected Hospital of Kashmir with a View to Prepare Information Module on Prevention of Anaemia

2020 ◽  
Vol 07 (04) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Roquia Bano ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
National Average ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Mild Anaemia ◽  
Information Module ◽  
Comparative Survey ◽  
Anaemia In Pregnancy ◽  
Moderate Anaemia ◽  
In Pregnancy

Anaemia in pregnancy exists worldwide. In Jammu and Kashmir 58.7% of women are anemic compared to national average of 51.8%. 17.6% suffer from moderate anaemia compared to national average of 14.8%. The present study was aimed to compare the prevalence of anaemia among rural (50) and urban (50) pregnant subjects using descriptive comparative survey design. Purposive sampling technique was used for data collection. The study found mild anaemia (98%) among rural and (100%) among urban subjects. Moderate anaemia was found (2%) only among rural subjects. Both urban and rural pregnant subjects had significant association of nutritional status with socioeconomic status.

Acid aspiration prophylaxis in obstetrics in France: a comparative survey of 1998 vs. 1988 French practice

2004 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.-P. Tourtier ◽  
M. Compain ◽  
F. Petitjeans ◽  
T. Villevieille ◽  
J.-F. Chevalier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acid Aspiration ◽  
Comparative Survey

PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF STREET HAWKING ON THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN ANYIGBA, DEKINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-07
Author(s):  
Alfred Eboh
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Effects ◽  
The Government

Background: The hawking of wares by children has been a serious issue confronting the Nigerian society. Children hawk in some of the most horrible conditions conceivable, where they face a serious risk of injury, chronic illness, kidnapping, rape or death. Objective: The focus of this study was to assess the perceived effects of street hawking on the well-being of children in Anyigba, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. Methods: The population of this study consists of parents of the street hawkers in Anyigba while cross-sectional survey design was used through the purposive sampling technique to choose the sample size of one hundred and sixty-two (162) respondents. The validated structured questionnaire and In-Depth Interviews (IDIs) served as the instruments for the data collection respectively. The hypotheses were tested using Chi-Square at a predetermined 0.05 level of significance. The quantitative data were analysed with the aid of the SPSS (version 20). Results: The results indicated among others that street hawking had significant social implications and physical consequences on children's moral behaviour as well as health status in the study area. Conclusion: The study, therefore, concluded that the government of Kogi State should carry out an enlightenment campaign through the media and religious institutions on the negative consequences of street hawking are recommended as panacea. Also, the child right act instrument and its implementation should be strengthened in order to curb street hawking in the study area.

REFLECTION COEFFICIENT OF AN ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE IN CONDUCTIVE MEDIA

2018 ◽  
pp. 100-106
Author(s):  
M. S. Sudakova ◽  
M. L. Vladov ◽  
M. R. Sadurtdinov
Keyword(s):  
Reflection Coefficient ◽  
Ground Penetrating Radar ◽  
Electromagnetic Waves ◽  
Water Contamination ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Direct And Inverse Problems ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Ground Penetrating ◽  
Ideal Dielectric

Within the ground penetrating radar bandwidth the medium is considered to be an ideal dielectric, which is not always true. Electromagnetic waves reflection coefficient conductivity dependence showed a significant role of the difference in conductivity in reflection strength. It was confirmed by physical modeling. Conductivity of geological media should be taken into account when solving direct and inverse problems, survey design planning, etc. Ground penetrating radar can be used to solve the problem of mapping of halocline or determine water contamination.

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