scholarly journals Concomitant trichotillomania cessation and thumb-sucking elimination: Of course, they’re related … aren’t they?

2009 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-73
Author(s):  
Shari Green
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Hair Pulling ◽  
Thumb Sucking

This article presents an overview of the current research literature that reveals some controversy, discussion of the need for more research, and report of some definitive success. In addition, four case studies of hair pulling and thumb-sucking are highlighted.

scholarly journals Which Diagnostic Approach Is More Valid? The DSM or the Rational-Choice Theory of Neurosis

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yacov Rofé
Keyword(s):  
Rational Choice ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Rational Choice Theory ◽  
Choice Theory ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Diagnostic Approach ◽  
Diagnostic Categories ◽  
Integrate Research

<p>This article challenges the validity of the DSM-III to exclude neurosis, a decision that has led the DSM to become  “an expanding list of disease, from a few dozen disorders in the first edition to well over 200” (Grinker, 2010, p. 169; see also Warelow &amp; Holmes, 2011). It points out the unanimous consensus that the best diagnostic approach would be a theory that can account for the development and treatment of certain diagnostic categories and, at the same time, provide measurable criteria that can distinguish them from other behaviors. Accordingly, it shows that a new theory, the Rational-Choice Theory of Neurosis (RCTN) (Rofé, 2000, 2010, 2016; Rofé &amp; Rofé, 2013, 2015), which despite profound differences is similar to psychoanalysis in several fundamental respects, can offer practical diagnostic criteria that differentiate neurosis from other disorders. Three types of evidence, including a review of research literature, case studies and a new study that directly examined the validity of RCTN’s diagnostic criteria, support the validity of neurosis. The greatest advantage of RCTN’s diagnostic approach is not only is based on empirical evidence instead of the consensus of biased researchers. Rather, their main contribution is that it emerged out of a theory that succeeded to integrate research and clinical data pertaining to the development and treatment of neurosis.</p>

scholarly journals Examining cost measurements in production and delivery of three case studies using eLearning for Applied Health Sciences: A cross-case synthesis (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Meinert ◽  
Abrar Alturkistani ◽  
Kimberley Foley ◽  
David Brindley ◽  
Josip Car
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Health Report ◽  
Potential Cost ◽  
Personnel Costs ◽  
Health Report ◽  
Implementation Costs ◽  
Face To Face Instruction

BACKGROUND The World Health Organization (WHO) World Health Report (2006) conveys that a significant increase is needed in global healthcare resourcing to meet current and future demand for health professionals. eLearning (defined as asynchronous/synchronous online learning delivered via the internet) presents a possible opportunity to change and optimise training by providing a scalable means for instruction, thus reducing the costs necessary for implementation. Research literature often suggests a benefit of eLearning is its cost-effectiveness compared to face to face instruction, yet there is limited evidence comparing costs to other forms of instruction, or the establishment of standards for budgeting of implementation costs. OBJECTIVE In order to determine potential cost favourability of eLearning in contrast to other learning, there must first be understanding of the components and ingredients to build online learning implementations. Without first taking this step, studies lack essential financial accounting rigour for course planning and have an inconsistent basis for comparison. This study’s objectives are to A) establish standard ingredients for the cost of the production of eLearning, B) determine the variance instructional design has on the costs of production of eLearning. METHODS This project makes use of a cross-case method among three case studies using mixed-methods, including cost accounting and budget variance analysis. The different implementation-specific aspects of these cases are used to establish common principles in the composition of budgets in production and delivery of applied health professions eLearning. RESULTS Two case studies reported significant negative budget variances due to issues surrounding underreporting of personnel costs, inaccurate resource task estimation, lack of contingency planning, challenges in 3rd party resource management and the need to update health-related materials that went out of date during course production. A third study reported a positive budget variance due to cost-efficiency derived from previous implementation, strong working relationship of the course project team and the use of iterative project management methods. CONCLUSIONS This research suggests that the costs of delivery eLearning is often underestimated or underreported and identifies factors that could be used to control budgets better. Through consistent management of factors impacting cost in production in courses, further research could be undertaken using standard economic evaluation methods to evaluate the advantages of using eLearning. CLINICALTRIAL N/A

scholarly journals Implementing the Water Framework Directive and Tackling Diffuse Pollution from Agriculture: Lessons from England and Scotland

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura De Vito ◽  
Malcolm Fairbrother ◽  
Duncan Russel
Keyword(s):  
Interest Groups ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Water Framework Directive ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Diffuse Pollution ◽  
Meaningful Engagement ◽  
Open Question ◽  
National Governments ◽  
Institutional Fragmentation

Tackling diffuse pollution from agriculture is a key challenge for governments seeking to implement the European Union’s Water Framework Directive (WFD). In the research literature, how best to integrate and align effective measures for tackling diffuse pollution, within the context of the EU’s multilevel governance structure, remains an open question. This paper focuses on the first and second implementation cycles of the WFD to explore how national governance arrangements either facilitated or hindered the adoption of effective policies, especially with regards to the delivery of agricultural and water policies on the ground. It draws on data collected through systematic document analysis and interviews with key experts, policymakers and interest groups, and presents a comparative analysis of two case studies: England and Scotland. The case studies show that Scotland’s joined-up governance structure, which enabled policymakers and interest groups to work together and to build trust and cooperation, facilitated the adoption of stricter measures for tackling diffuse pollution. In contrast, in England institutional fragmentation prevented a meaningful engagement of all parties and acted as a barrier. The analysis unpacks the design of policy mixes and the conditions that allow national governments to pursue more holistic and integrated governance approaches to overcome opposition from interest groups and gain their support.

Studies in Script Theory: II. Altruistic Nuclear Scripts

1982 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 595-610 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rae Carlson
Keyword(s):  
Prosocial Behavior ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Script Theory ◽  
Secondary Analyses

A serious lack in the extensive research literature on altruism, helping, and prosocial behavior is a personological perspective: a coherent theory of personality, coupled with case studies of committed altruists. This paper derived from Tomkins' script theory two versions of altruistic nuclear scripts (helping and reforming) in which altruism is the major agenda of a person's life. The formulations were tested with secondary analyses of data reported in four major naturalistic studies of committed altruists. Results were strongly supportive of Tomkins' theory and suggest the importance of distinguishing among various ways in which altruism may characterize a personality.

scholarly journals Functional Analysis and Treatment of Chronic Hair Pulling in a Child with Cri du Chat Syndrome: Effects on Co-Occurring Thumb Sucking

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina M. Vorndran ◽  
Gary M. Pace ◽  
James K. Luiselli ◽  
Jennifer Flaherty ◽  
Lauren Christian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Analysis ◽  
Hair Pulling ◽  
Cri Du Chat Syndrome ◽  
Thumb Sucking

A Research-Based Approach to Working with Undecided Students: A Case Study Illustration

2003 ◽  
Vol 23 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 10-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Steele
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Training Model ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Professional Life ◽  
Academic Advisor ◽  
Undecided Students ◽  
Critical Stage ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Critical Components

Making connections between research and practice is a critical stage in the development of the professional life of an academic advisor. Too often, advisors view practice and research as separate entities. A training model for advisors working with undecided students is presented and includes case studies along with selected critical components of the research literature on undecided students. The training model is flexible and applicable to working with other special student populations.

scholarly journals The impact of intelligent systems on architectural aesthetics

2019 ◽  
Vol 110 ◽  
pp. 01044 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danica Stankovic ◽  
Milan Tanic ◽  
Aleksandra Cvetanovic
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Historical Development ◽  
Intelligent Systems ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Technological Advancement ◽  
The World ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The Impact

During its historical development, materials and architecture have always been inextricably linked. More recently, the application of modern materials and new achievements in architecture around the world have actualized the issue of the relation between architectural aesthetics and technology. Technological advancement allows the creation of new forms and a new way of shaping materials. Therefore, smart and nanotechnology have a significant impact not only on modern buildings, but also on the emergence of new architectural expression and style. Using analytical descriptive methodology and research literature, this paper focuses on the analysis of selected case studies in order to determine the impact of new intelligent technologies and modern materials on the ecological and aesthetic needs of today's architecture.

Functional Polycentricity: Examining Metropolitan Spatial Structure through the Connectivity of Urban Sub-centres

Urban Studies ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 49 (16) ◽  
pp. 3627-3644 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antti Vasanen
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Structure ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Urban System ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Development Phase ◽  
Spatial Structures ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Urban Regions ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Empirical Case Studies

A shift from monocentric cities to increasingly polycentric urban regions has been widely recognised in recent research literature. Although polycentricity in general refers to the existence of several adjacent centres within the same area, many studies have emphasised that functional linkages between the centres of an urban system are also an essential part of polycentricity. Despite the increasing number of studies concerning functional polycentricity, research on the subject is still in a development phase. In this paper, a new approach to measure functional polycentricity is presented, in which functional polycentricity is approached through the connectivity of individual centres to the whole urban system. The paper illustrates the potential of the method with empirical case studies addressing the urban spatial structures of three functional urban regions in Finland. In the case studies, detailed commuting data are used in order to measure the degree of functional polycentricity.

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