scholarly journals Psychological Ethical Climate in Schools and Teachers’ Performance: Analyzing the Effect on Government and Private Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 309-316
Author(s):  
Syed Zubair Haider ◽  
Rafaquat Ali ◽  
Syeda Sidra Nosheen
Keyword(s):  
Private Schools ◽  
Private School ◽  
Ethical Climate ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Climate Scale ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Performance Scale

The present research examined the impact of psychological ethical climate on teachers’ performance in government and private schools of Bahawalpur. In this study, the descriptive research design was used, and data were collected through two scales, such as the psychological ethical climate scale developed by Schwepker, Ferrell, and Ingram (1997) and the teachers’ job performance scale developed by Akhtar and Haider (2017). The simple random and convenient sampling techniques were used to select government ESEs and private school teachers and their principals to rate their performance. Total 280 questionnaires were distributed among teachers, and 60 questionnaires were provided to principals, and the response rate was 100% due to vigorous follow-up by the researchers. Researchers applied different statistical techniques to the collected data to get accurate results. This study revealed that both government and private teachers highly displayed a psychological ethical climate in their schools. The study results showed that psychological ethical climate has a statistically significant effect on teachers’ performance in private schools. At the same time, the effect was insignificant in government schools.

Current status of soil-transmitted helminthiases among pre-school and school-aged children from Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria

2010 ◽  
Vol 85 (3) ◽  
pp. 234-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
O.A. Sowemimo ◽  
S.O. Asaolu
Keyword(s):  
Private Schools ◽  
Private School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Parasitic Infections ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
Government School ◽  
Soil Transmitted Helminths ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Stool Samples

AbstractA cross-sectional survey was conducted to determine the prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminths among pre-school and school-aged children attending nursery and primary schools in Ile-Ife. Single stool samples were collected between January and March, 2009 from 352 children randomly selected from a total of 456 children attending both private and government schools. The stool samples were processed using the modified Kato–Katz technique, and then examined for the eggs of soil-transmitted helminths (STHs). One hundred and twenty-one (34.4%) samples were positive for STH eggs. The overall prevalences of Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura and hookworm were 33.2%, 3.7% and 0.9%, respectively. The prevalence of STH infection in government schools (47.8%) was significantly higher than in private schools (16.1%) (P < 0.001). The most common type of mixed infection was the combination of A. lumbricoides and T. trichiura (6.8%). The prevalence and intensity of A. lumbricoides rose with age. The lowest prevalence and intensity (7.7%; 0.240 ± 0.136 eggs per gram (epg)) were recorded in the 2- to 3-year-old age group, while the highest prevalence and intensity (58.7%; 1.820 ± 0.237 epg) were recorded in children aged 10 years and above. A questionnaire survey indicated that 73% of the children attending private school had been treated with anthelminthics less than 2 months prior to the collection of stool specimens, while 43% of the children attending government school received anthelminthic treatment during the same period. The findings indicate that STH infections are endemic among schoolchildren in Ile-Ife and that the burden of parasitic infections is greater in government schools than in private schools.

scholarly journals Body Composition in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Before and After SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Longitudinal Prospective Study in a Rural Village Struck by the Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215013272110477
Author(s):  
Oscar H. Del Brutto ◽  
Robertino M. Mera ◽  
Denisse A. Rumbea ◽  
Pedro Pérez ◽  
Bettsy Y. Recalde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
The Body ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Background: Information on the body composition of inhabitants of remote communities during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is limited. Using a longitudinal population-based study design, we assessed the association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and changes in body composition. Methods: Community-dwelling older adults living in a rural Ecuadorian village received body composition determinations before and 1 year after the pandemic as well as serological tests for detection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. The independent association between SARS-CoV-2 infection and abnormalities in body composition at follow-up was assessed by fitting linear mixed models for longitudinal data. Results: Of 327 enrolled individuals, 277 (85%) received baseline and follow-up body composition determinations, and 175 (63%) of them became SARS-CoV-2 seropositive. Overall, diet and physical activity deteriorated during the follow-up. Multivariate random-effects generalized least squares regression models that included the impact of time and seropositivity on follow-up body composition, showed that neither variable contributed to a worsening in body composition. Multivariate logistic regression models disclosed that the serological status at follow-up cannot be predicted by differences in body composition and other baseline covariates. Conclusions: Study results suggest no increased susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection among older adults with abnormal body composition and no significant changes as a result of worse physical activity and dietary habits or seropositivity during the length of the study. Together with a previous study in the same population that showed decrease in hand-grip strength after SARS-CoV-2, results confirm that dynapenia (and not sarcopenia) is associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in older adults.

The “Cinderella Effect”: The Value of Unexpected March Madness Runs as Advertising for the Schools

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 783-807
Author(s):  
Trevor Collier ◽  
Nancy Haskell ◽  
Kurt W. Rotthoff ◽  
Alaina Baker
Keyword(s):  
Private Schools ◽  
Private School ◽  
The Impact

This study looks at the impact of a university making a surprise (“Cinderella”) run in the men’s NCAA basketball tournament. Our results suggest that surprise success in the tournament has little to no impact on the quantity of applications in subsequent years. However, we find that freshmen enrollments increase for private schools two academic years after a Cinderella run (with mixed results on the quality of freshmen—although not worse). Given an average private school, with 1,253 freshmen and paid tuition of $24,428 (each year) plus room and board, a Cinderella run is worth approximately $7.3 million in 2012-dollars.

scholarly journals OBESITY

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (03) ◽  
pp. 489-493
Author(s):  
FARHEEN UMAR QURESHI ◽  
JAWAD HUSSAIN ◽  
ANWAR SAOOD SAQIB
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Private School ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Obese Individual ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

Background: The problem of overweight and obesity is not confined only to developed countries but is also widely prevalent in developing countries. The study under report relates to determining prevalence of obesity and overweight in adolescent school boys. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity in boys of public and private secondary schools, Faisalabad, and to relate it with their dietary style and physical activity. Study Design: Cross sectional and institutional based study. Methods: A total of 600 school boys of different age groups from the classes 6th to 10th were randomly selected and included for anthropometric measurements to categorize them into normal, overweight and obese individual. Their diet pattern and physical activity records were taken to correlate it with the obesity level. Results: The collected data revealed that 423 (70.5%) boys were normal. Whereas 98 (16.3%) were found to be overweight. Out of these, 72 (24.0%) were from private schools; while 26 (8.7%) were from government schools. Only 6 (2.0%) fell into obese category, and all belonged to private schools. No one was found to be obese in government schools. Mean ± SD weights (kg) in government and private school boys were 50.93 ± 7.18 and 56.34 ± 11.94, respectively whereas mean ± SD heights (m) of government and private schools boys were found to be 1.55 ± 6.64 and 1.56 ± 7.92 respectively. The data was statistically analyzed which exhibited significant relation with weight and BMI value. Conclusions: The prevalence of overweight was significantly higher in boys who ate junk foods and spent more time in watching television and sitting before computers. The findings of this study was found in agreement with certain earlier studies that revealed prevalence of obesity is to be on the increase among the private school boys of the area. It is, therefore, emphasized that regular physical exercise, regulated television viewing, doing household activities, balanced diet and healthy eating habits should be motivated in school children to ensure control of overweight and obesity, in this class of children.

scholarly journals Investigate the Role of Educational Leadership in Human Resources Development of Jordanian University

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Qasem Ali Qasem Saeed ◽  
Jafer Ahmad Odeh Al Slahen
Keyword(s):  
Educational Leadership ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Human Resources Development ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Resources Development

The study aim to examine the impact of educational leadership on human resources development of Jordanian university. The study is an analysis descriptive research and the methods will be use survey in order to collect information needed for get the results. The population of the study includes all Jordanian universities. The sample of the study will includes (200) professors working in governmental universities located in Amman city. The study results indicated that there are positive attitudes towards educational leadership, the study also indicated that there are positive attitudes towards variables: communication, learning, influence, confidence, and knowledge. The study results accept main hypotheses that states: There is a statistically significant impact of educational leadership on human resources development of Jordanian university. The study results also accept the first three sub hypothesis which related to the impact of (communication, learning, and influence) on human resources development of Jordanian university, but the study results reject the sub hypothesis which related to the impact of (confidence, and knowledge). The study recommended to identify best practices in leadership styles, for positive change at the university, and how to increase the absorption of the change points when their employees, and to support and provide all the resources that help educational leadership in order to achieve: communication, learning, influence, confidence, and knowledge.

A simulation study of loss to follow up: The impact on time to event and prevention.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e14097-e14097
Author(s):  
Donna Elise Levy ◽  
Bingyan Wu ◽  
Daniel Quinn ◽  
Sophie Jentzsch ◽  
Christine Lusk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Options ◽  
Patient Treatment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Time To Event ◽  
Loss To Follow Up ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Patient Attrition ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Future Patient

e14097 Background: Patient attrition during study follow up is a concern in all clinical trials, although its impact on study results has rarely been assessed. In oncology, in particular, where studies are lengthier and may be extended into longitudinal studies, there is an increased likelihood of loss to follow up (LTFU) (Gill et al., 2018). This creates a heightened need to understand how it affects the trial’s validity. The loss of data from patients who have been LTFU can reduce a study’s precision and power. This imprecision not only impacts the results of the current study but can also affect future research as well as future patient treatment options. Studies have found that participant characteristics differ in individuals LTFU as compared to those who remain in follow up (Childs et al., 2011; Geng et al., 2008; Hochheimer et al., 2016). This further emphasizes how attrition can skew study results and their interpretation and supports the need to minimize patient attrition during follow up in order to reduce bias and generate robust study estimates. Methods: This study assessed the impact of LTFU rates on the study estimates through simulations using SAS software. While all endpoints can be affected by LTFU, this study assessed time-to-event endpoints. Exponential distribution was assumed with varying rates of LTFU. In addition, the work covered suggestions for reducing LTFU. Results: Even for low rates of LTFU, biases are introduced in time-to event endpoints. Conclusions: Researchers should make every effort to minimize the extent of LTFU in the design and of and conduct of their trials.

JOB SATISFACTION AMONG HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

2021 ◽  
pp. 45-47
Author(s):  
Ata. Sadaiah ◽  
Sylvia Fernandez Rao
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Job Tenure ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Made In

An attempt was made in the present investigation AIM: Job satisfaction among high school teachers. OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact gender, job tenure and type of management on Job satisfaction among high school teachers. SAMPLE: A sample of 1200 high school teachers from different government and private schools in erstwhile Warangal district of Telangana state. Tool: The Job Satisfaction Scale developed by Karanam Bahaboobuvali & Vijaya Vardhani (2013) was used. CONCLUSIONS: There is no signicant impact of gender on job satisfaction among high school teachers. Teachers with long job tenure have high job satisfaction than the teacher with short job tenure and Teachers working in government schools have high job satisfaction than the teachers working in private schools.

Interim analysis of a phase 2 minimal residual disease (MRD)-adaptive trial of elotuzumab, carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (Elo-KRd) for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (MM).

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 8011-8011
Author(s):  
Benjamin Avi Derman ◽  
Jeffrey A. Zonder ◽  
Ankit J. Kansagra ◽  
David L. Grinblatt ◽  
Sunil Narula ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Primary Endpoint ◽  
Adaptive Design ◽  
Cell Transplant ◽  
Phase 2 ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Impact

8011 Background: The addition of a monoclonal antibody to triplet induction regimens in patients (pts) with MM with intent for autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) has resulted in higher overall and deep response rates. In this study we are investigating the impact of the addition of Elo to KRd on complete response (CR) and/or MRD-negative rates in newly diagnosed MM regardless of transplant eligibility. Methods: Pts were enrolled from four MM Research Consortium sites into this phase 2 study. All patients receive 12 cycles of Elo-KRd in 28-day cycles: Elo per standard dosing, K 20/56/70 mg/m2 days 1, 8 and 15, R 25 mg days 1-21, and dexamethasone 40 mg days 1, 8, 15, 22. ASCT eligible candidates can undergo stem cell collection after cycle 4 and then resume treatment; pts who elect to proceed to ASCT are censored for response at that time. Pts MRD(-) (<10-5) by NGS after cycles 8 (C8) and 12 (C12) proceed to Elo-Rd until progression. Patients who convert from MRD(+) to MRD(-) between C8 and C12 receive an additional 6 cycles of Elo-KRd (total 18 cycles) followed by Elo-Rd, and pts MRD(+) after C12 receive an additional 12 cycles of Elo-KRd (total 24) followed by Elo-Rd. The primary endpoint of the study is sCR and/or MRD(-) rate after C8 E-KRd. MRD status was determined by ClonoSEQ next generation sequencing (NGS, <10-5) [Adaptive Biotechnologies]. An improvement in the sCR and/or MRD(-) rate by NGS from a historical 30% to 50% at the end of C8 will be considered promising. Results: 44 pts are enrolled, 39 of whom are evaluable for response (cutoff Jan 10 2021). Median age is 62 years (range 43-81, 23% age >70) and 23 (52%) have high-risk cytogenetic abnormalities (HRCA) including 13 (30%) with >2 high-risk abnormalities (6 pts unknown cytogenetics). 34/39 (87%) have MRD trackable by clonoSEQ. The rate of sCR and/or MRD(-) by NGS at the end of C8 is 19/33 (58%), meeting the statistical threshold for establishing efficacy (2 pts censored for elective ASCT before C8 and 4 pts receiving therapy but have not reached C8). With a median follow-up of 24 months, estimated 2-year progression free survival is 87% (100% for standard risk, 79% for HRCA) and estimated 2-year overall survival is 89% (82% for HRCA). No pt who was MRD(-) by NGS after C8 has progressed, including 6 pts with HRCA. Serious adverse events occurred in 30 pts (68%). 89% experienced treatment emergent AEs, the most common (>10%) of which was pneumonia (14%). One pt had grade 5 myocardial infarction. Conclusions: Elo-KRd demonstrates tolerability consistent with known toxicities of these agents and met the primary endpoint of sCR and/or MRD(-) of >50% after 8 cycles. With longer follow-up, the study results may validate that an MRD-adaptive design for de-escalation of therapy in MM can generate deep responses while reducing treatment exposure. Clinical trial information: NCT02969837.

Fine-needle aspiration of pancreatic cystic lesions: A randomized study comparing standard and flexible needles with long-term follow-up.

Endoscopy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Al-Haddad ◽  
Michael B Wallace ◽  
William Brugge ◽  
Sundeep Lakhtakia ◽  
Zhaoshen Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Fine Needle Aspiration ◽  
Needle Aspiration ◽  
Cystic Lesions ◽  
Fine Needle ◽  
Cyst Volume ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Consensus Diagnosis ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background and study aims: Pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) are increasingly found on cross-sectional imaging, and a majority have low risk for malignancy. The added value of fine-needle aspiration (FNA) in risk stratification remains unclear. We evaluated the impact of 3 FNA needles on diagnostic accuracy, clinical management, and ability to accrue fluid for tumor markers. Patients and methods: A multicenter prospective trial randomized 250 patients with PCLs≥13mm to 19G Flex(2):19G(1):22G(1) needles with cross-over as repeated FNA procedures. Diagnostic accuracy established at 2-year follow-up with final diagnosis from surgical histopathology or consensus diagnosis by experts based sequentially on clinical presentation, imaging, and aspirate analysis in blinded review. Results: Patients enrolled (36% symptomatic) with PCLs in head (44%), body (28%), and tail (26%). Percentage of cyst volume aspiration is 78% [72%-84%] for 19G Flex, 74% [64%-84%] for 22G, and 73% [63%-83%] for19G (p=.84). Successful FNA was significantly higher for 19G Flex (89% [82%-94%]) and 22G (82% [70%-90%]) compared to 19G (75% [63%-85%]) (p=0.02). Repeated FNA was required more frequently in head/uncinate lesions than body and tail (p<.01). Diagnostic accuracy of cyst aspirate was 84% [73%-91%] against histopathology at 2-year follow-up (n=79), and 77% [70%-83%] against consensus diagnosis among non-resective cases (n=171). Related serious adverse events occurred in 1.2% [0.2%-3.5%] of patients. Conclusions: Our study results demonstrate a statistically significant difference among the three needles in overall success rate of aspiration, but not in percentage of cyst volume aspirated. Flexible needles may be particularly valuable in sampling cystic PCLs in head/uncinate of pancreas.

scholarly journals COVID-PCD – a participatory research study on the impact of COVID-19 in people with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva SL Pedersen ◽  
Eugénie NR Collaud ◽  
Rebeca Mozun ◽  
Cristina Ardura-Garcia ◽  
Yin Ting Lam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Social Contact ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Course Of Disease ◽  
Baseline Questionnaire ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Contact Behaviour ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Ciliary Dyskinesia

AbstractIntroductionCOVID-PCD is a participatory study initiated by people with PCD who have an essential vote in all stages of the research from the design of the study to the recruitment of participants, and interpretation and communication of the study results. COVID-PCD aims to collect epidemiological data in real time from people with PCD throughout the pandemic to describe incidence of COVID-19, symptoms, and course of disease; identify risk factors for prognosis; and assess experiences, wishes, and needs.MethodsThe study is advertised through patient support groups and participants register online on the study website (www.covid19pcd.ispm.ch). The study invites persons of any age from anywhere in the world with a suspected or confirmed PCD. A baseline questionnaire assesses details on PCD diagnosis, habitual symptoms, and COVID-19 episodes that occurred before study entry. Afterwards, participants receive a weekly follow-up questionnaire with questions on incident SARS-CoV-2 infections, current symptoms, social contact behaviour, and physical activity. Occasional thematic questionnaires are sent out focusing on emerging questions of interest chosen by people with PCD. In case of hospitalisation, patients or family members are asked to obtain a hospital report. Results are continuously analysed and summaries put online.ConclusionThe study started recruitment on April 30, 2020, and 556 people with PCD completed the baseline questionnaire by November 2, 2020. The COVID-PCD study is a participatory study that follows people with PCD during the COVID-19 pandemic, helps to empower affected persons, and serves as a platform for communication between patients, physicians, and researchers.

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