Morphophonemic Variation in CaC-Initial Verb Structures in Kuwaiti Arabic

This study aims to investigate the linguistic and social factors influencing the realisation of the initial Modern Arabic verb form CaC-in Kuwaiti Arabic (KA). While very few studies have examined the sociolinguistic variation of the initial verb form CaC-in KA, this variable has been found to be produced in the speech of two Kuwaiti communities from different ethnic backgrounds, namely Najdi (from Saudi Arabia originally) and Ajami (from Iran originally). The aim is to analyse the realisation of CaC-forms as a reflection of ethnicity, age and gender in KA. Data were collected from 48 male and female Kuwaiti speakers from two ethnicities (Najdi and Ajami), three age groups (chosen according to relevant milestones in the history of Kuwait). Two main techniques were implemented to collect data in this study, namely spontaneous and controlled data. The investigation showed that there were significant differences in the realisation of the initial verb form CaC-in the two ethnicities and across age and gender. The study also showed that the CaC-form had less prestige than did the CiC-form, which is mostly found in the Najdi variety.

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Absence of age and gender effects on the pharmacokinetics of a single 500-milligram oral dose of levofloxacin in healthy subjects.

Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy ◽

10.1128/aac.41.7.1562 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 41 (7) ◽

pp. 1562-1565 ◽

Cited By ~ 55

Author(s):

S C Chien ◽

A T Chow ◽

J Natarajan ◽

R R Williams ◽

F A Wong ◽

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Keyword(s):

Renal Function ◽

Healthy Subjects ◽

Age Groups ◽

The Elderly ◽

Gender Effects ◽

Pharmacokinetic Parameters ◽

Age And Gender ◽

Male And Female ◽

Young Males ◽

And Gender

The influence of age and gender on the pharmacokinetics of levofloxacin in healthy subjects receiving a single oral 500-mg dose of levofloxacin was investigated in this parallel design study. Six young males (aged 18 to 40 years), six elderly males (aged > or = 65 years), six young females (aged 18 to 40 years), and six elderly females (aged > or = 65 years) were enrolled and completed the study. The study reveals that the bioavailability (rate and extent) of levofloxacin was not affected by either age or gender. In both age (young and elderly) and gender (male and female) groups of subjects, peak concentrations in plasma were reached at approximately 1.5 h after dosing; renal clearance of levofloxacin accounted for approximately 77% of total body clearance, and approximately 76% of the administered dose was recovered unchanged in urine over the 36 h of collection. The apparent differences in the calculated pharmacokinetic parameters for levofloxacin between the age groups (young versus elderly) and between the gender groups (males versus females) could be explained by differences in renal function among the subjects. A single dose of 500 mg of levofloxacin administered orally to both young and old, male and female healthy subjects was found to be safe and well tolerated. As the differences in levofloxacin kinetics between the young and the elderly or the males and the females are limited and are mainly related to the renal function of the subjects, dose adjustment based on age or gender alone is not necessary.

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Shooting Parameters of Biathletes in Various Age Groups in 2011–2012 World Championships

Baltic Journal of Sport and Health Sciences ◽

10.33607/bjshs.v3i86.269 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (86) ◽

Author(s):

Lina Kreivėnaitė

Keyword(s):

Age Groups ◽

Age Group ◽

Adult Group ◽

Age And Gender ◽

Youth Group ◽

Male And Female ◽

Youth Groups ◽

Gender Research ◽

And Gender ◽

Gender Groups

Research background and hypothesis. Physical fitness problems in biathlon are quite extensively discussed, but biathlon shooting in Lithuania is not analyzed enough. The special literature lacks information about the shooting parameters that leaders demonstrate in the world biathlon championships. Moreover, shooting parameters in different age and gender groups have not been analyzed enough. The hypothesis that shooting parameters in adult, youth and junior age group biathletes would differ was tested. Research aim. The aim of our study was to analyze shooting parameters of biathletes in various age groups in 2011–2012 world championships and reveal fundamental differences in the aspects of age and gender. Research methods. Research participants were youths (age: 17–18 years), juniors (age: 19–20 years) and adults (age: 21–41 years), male and female biathletes. The number of subjects was 2175. Descriptive statistical methods were used for data analysis.Research results. Data analysis revealed the main differences in shooting parameters between adult, junior and youth groups, male and female biathletes. Also, comparison of shooting parameters between biathletes in various age groups and leaders in the same group was carried out. Discussion and conclusions. Our research revealed that the highest shooting accuracy was observed in adult male and female biathlete groups (p < 0.025). The shooting accuracy of junior and youth female biathletes was higher than that in the junior and youth male groups (p < 0.05). The longest average shooting time was in youth group (p < 0.001). The shooting time of biathletes in adult group was the shortest. We found that male biathletes in various age groups performed shots in less time compared to female biathletes (p < 0.05). Research results revealed that shooting parameters among leaders statistically significantly differed comparing them with the average shooting parameters in the group (p < 0.05).Keywords: biathlon, shooting accuracy, shooting time.

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An Investigation into EFL In-Service Teachers’ Beliefs toward Teaching Methodologies

Studies in English Language Teaching ◽

10.22158/selt.v2n3p257 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 257

Author(s):

Musa Farmanlu ◽

Seyed Jalal Abdolmanafi-Rokni

Keyword(s):

Age Groups ◽

English Teachers ◽

Communicative Language Teaching ◽

Teaching Methodologies ◽

Age And Gender ◽

Male And Female ◽

English Teaching ◽

Female Teachers ◽

Teachers Beliefs ◽

And Gender

The present study was an attempt to investigate the EFL in-service teachers’ beliefs toward teaching methodologies and its possible relationship with age and gender. To achieve this aim, a questionnaire consisting of individual background and beliefs toward English teaching methodologies (the Audiolingual Method and Communicative Language Teaching) designed by Chen (2005) was employed. It was given to 252 in-service English teachers (136 female, 116 male) working as English teachers in the educational department and institutes. The findings showed that the EFL in-service teachers considerably preferred CLT to the Audiolingual Method. Moreover, the results showed that the male and female teachers had equal methodology and the level of methodology is not different in different age groups. The information provided in the present research can be helpful for teachers, policy holders of institutes and material developers. This study has also some implications for the researchers interested in teacher’s education studies.

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The Description of Diphtheria Immunization History to Diphtheria Patients in Surabaya at 2017

Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi ◽

10.20473/jbe.v6i22018.103-111 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 103

Author(s):

Ayu Fitriansyah

Keyword(s):

Hepatitis B ◽

Research Design ◽

Univariate Analysis ◽

Age Groups ◽

Health Development ◽

Age And Gender ◽

Frequency Table ◽

History Of ◽

Case Rate ◽

And Gender

Background: Diphteria can be prevented by immunization of DPT-HB-Hib (Diphteria, Hepatitis B, dan Haemophillus Influenze B) to infants and DPT-HB-Hib Booster, DT (Diphteria Tetanus) and Td (Tetanus Diphteria) afterwards. In 2017, diphteria case rate in Surabaya was high, 29 cases, due to the lack of 7 dosages of diphteria immunization. Purpose: This study aimed to depict the completion history of diphteria immunization based on the completness of immunization status which suits to age groups of diphteria patients in Surabaya in 2017. Methods: This study was quantitave descriptive with study cross research design. The objects of this study were diphteria patients in Surabaya in 2017 (29 individuals). Data was collected by quisionaire and immunization record from KIA/KMS books which belongs to Government effort to control Citizen Health Development. The variables of this study was diphteria patients characteristics (age and gender) and the history diphteria immunization. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis with frequency table. Results: This study obtained that mostly the diphteria patients in Surabaya in 2017 suffered this disease in 18 until 84 months old (58.62%) and mostly happened to male (82.76%). All patients aged 18 months old received complete diphteria immunization (3.45%), but all patient aged more than ≥ 18 months old did not received complete diphteria immunization (96.55%). Mostly the patients did not receive re-immunization afterwards, i.e DPT-HB-Hib Booster, DT, and Td. Conclusion: The completion 7 dosages of diphteria immunization is important to diphteria cases, especially to diphteria re-immunization afterwards.

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AGE AND GENDER RELATED MORTALITY AND OUTCOME OF COVID 19 POSITIVE PATIENTS

International Journal of Advanced Research ◽

10.21474/ijar01/13961 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (12) ◽

pp. 696-702

Author(s):

Suhail Mansoor ◽

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Ghulam Jeelani Romshoo ◽

Abroo Bashir ◽

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Keyword(s):

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Age Groups ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Age Group ◽

Age And Gender ◽

Male And Female ◽

Age Related ◽

And Gender ◽

Related Mortality

Background: This study was aimed to evaluate the age and gender related mortality and outcome of covid 19 positive patients in order to further strengthen the management of covid 19 patients as the insights from these data will be useful in determining preventive measures and treatment policies of covid 19 patients. Methodology: This was a retrospective observational study done in adult covid positive patients admitted in Tertiary Care Hospital from first May 2020 to 30 June 2021.The age related mortality and outcome in these patients was analyzed. Results: A total of 816 adult covid -19 positive patients were admitted in a Tertiary care hospital,GMC Anantnag from May 2020 to June 2021. Among the patients, 53.55 % were males and 46.44 % were females. The mean of the age involved was 57.96 years. The most common presenting symptom was fever (85%) followed by cough (70%) and shortness of breath (40%). Approximately 20% of patients presented with nonspecific complaints (including generalized aches, pains, body aches, myalgias etc). All age groups were affected equally (29% in 15-50yr, 37% in 51-65yr, 33% in 66-100yr). Maximum patients (70% ) affected were more than 50 yr of age. About 73.4% were discharged, 6% were reffered, 20% expired. So, overall hospital mortality was 20%. Further, Maximum (86%) of covid positive patients expired in age group of above 50 yrs. Further, Male and Female Mortality was also same in covid positive patients. Conclusion: Males and females were affected equally by Covid -19 disease with no sex predilection.. Fever was the main presenting symptom. All age groups were affected equally but mortality was more in elderly age group. Further, mortality is same in male and female covid positive patients with no gender predilection.

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Older male and female drivers in car-dependent settings: how much do they use other modes, and do they compensate for reduced driving to maintain mobility?

Ageing and Society ◽

10.1017/s0144686x15001555 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 37 (6) ◽

pp. 1249-1267 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

MARK J. KING ◽

BRIDIE J. SCOTT-PARKER

Keyword(s):

Older People ◽

Older Women ◽

Social Factors ◽

Considerable Increase ◽

Age Groups ◽

Older Drivers ◽

Age And Gender ◽

Driving Licence ◽

And Gender ◽

Transport Mobility

ABSTRACTAmong the societal and health challenges of population ageing is the continued transport mobility of older people who retain their driving licence, especially in highly car-dependent societies. While issues surrounding loss of a driving licence have been researched, less attention has been paid to variations in physical travel by mode among the growing proportion of older people who retain their driving licence. It is unclear how much they reduce their driving with age, the degree to which they replace driving with other modes of transport, and how this varies by age and gender. This paper reports research conducted in the state of Queensland, Australia, with a sample of 295 older drivers (>60 years). Time spent driving is considerably greater than time spent as a passenger or walking across age groups and genders. A decline in travel time as a driver with increasing age is not redressed by increases in travel as a passenger or pedestrian. The patterns differ by gender, most likely reflecting demographic and social factors. Given the expected considerable increase in the number of older women in particular, and their reported preference not to drive alone, there are implications for policies and programmes that are relevant to other car-dependent settings. There are also implications for the health of older drivers, since levels of walking are comparatively low.

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A comparative study of sexual attitudes towards lesbianism and homosexuality with reference to age and gender

10.31219/osf.io/gn6tj ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Simran Sharma

Keyword(s):

Sexual Attitudes ◽

Age Groups ◽

Personal Data ◽

Sexual Attitude ◽

Attitude Scale ◽

The Other ◽

Age Group ◽

Age And Gender ◽

Male And Female ◽

And Gender

The aim of the present study was to find out whether age and gender have an influence on the sexual attitudes of people. The following components of sexual attitude were studied namely: Attitude towards lesbianism and homosexuality. The sample consisted of 100 subjects in which 50 were from the age group of 18-28 years further divided equally with respect to gender (25-male, 25-female) and the other 50 in the age group of 50-60 years similarly divided into male and female. 2×2 Factorial design was used as the research design for the present study. The sample was first divided in two groups on the basis of age and then further on the basis of gender. Personal data sheet and a questionnaire titled ‘Sexual Attitude Scale’ developed by Amit Abraham was used for data collection. Gathered data was calculated and analysed by F-test (ANOVA). The results revealed that subjects in the age group of 18-28 years had a favourable sexual attitude and 50-60 years had an unfavourable sexual attitude. On the basis of gender, males showed a favourable sexual attitude over females. While studying the interaction of age and gender on sexual attitudes it was found that males in the age group of 18-28 years had the most favourable sexual attitude whereas the females in the age groups of 50-60 years had the least favourable sexual attitude.

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A comparative study of sexual attitudes towards lesbianism and homosexuality with reference to age and gender

10.31234/osf.io/9wqtz ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Simran Sharma

Keyword(s):

Sexual Attitudes ◽

Age Groups ◽

Personal Data ◽

Sexual Attitude ◽

Attitude Scale ◽

The Other ◽

Age Group ◽

Age And Gender ◽

Male And Female ◽

And Gender

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Factors Influencing Tax Evasion of Businesses: The Case of Albania

European Journal of Economics and Business Studies ◽

10.26417/233qcq96 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 48

Author(s):

Meleq Hoxhaj ◽

Kamolli Erjus

Keyword(s):

Young People ◽

Influencing Factors ◽

Social Factors ◽

Tax Evasion ◽

Age And Gender ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Business Tax ◽

And Gender ◽

The Relationship

The aim of this paper is to analyse factors affecting tax evasion of businesses in Albania. Business tax evasion is a phenomenon that has to do with people trying not to pay the level of taxes they owe, as such it is understood to be as old a phenomenon as taxation. Factors affecting tax evasion vary from country to country, although they can be grouped into economic, psychological and social factors. Nowadays tax evasion has become an increasingly worrying phenomenon so it is important to analyse the factors that make people have an unethical attitude towards taxes, in order to identify the policies needed to mitigate this phenomenon. In our paper we initially made a description of this phenomenon and the main influencing factors. Following the data collected through a questionnaire in some businesses in Albania we have made an analysis to find the relationship between the tendency for business evasion and demographic factors such as age and gender of the person as well as factors such as the period of operation of the firm in the market, the size of the firm and the perception of the level of fines. The results show that young people, men, new firms in the market, large firms and when the perception of the level of fines is low there is a greater tendency for evasion.

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The Influence of Age and Gender on Mandibular Indices among the Libyan Population

Journal of Oral & Dental Health ◽

10.33140/jodh.03.02.2 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

Keyword(s):

Negative Correlation ◽

Bone Mineralization ◽

Age Groups ◽

T Test ◽

Chi Square ◽

Age And Gender ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

And Gender ◽

Libyan Population

Radiographic Mandibular Indices serve as easy and relatively cheap tools for evaluating bone mineralization. Objectives: To examine the effect of age and gender on three mandibular indices: the panoramic mandibular index (PMI), the mandibular ratio (MR) and the mandibular cortical index (MCI), among Libyan population. Methods: The three indices were measured on 317 digital (OPGs) of adult humans (155 males, 162 females). The sample was divided into six age groups (from 18-25 years through 56-65 years). The measurements were analyzed for interactions with age and sex, using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Studies) software version no. 22. The tests employed were two way ANOVA, the unpaired T-test and chi-square test. Results: The mean PMI fluctuated between 0.37 s.d. 0.012 and 0.38 s.d. 0.012. among the sixth age groups. One-way ANOVA statistical test revealed no significant of age on PMI. On the other hand gender variation has effect on PMI, since independent sample t-test disclosed that the difference between the male and female PMI means statistically significant. ANOVA test showed that the means of MR among age groups showed a negative correlation i.e. MR mean declined from 3.01 in 18-25 age groups to 2.7 in 55-65 age groups. In contrary, the gender showed no effect on MR according two sample t-test at p> 0.05. In regards with MCI, statistical analysis showed that it affected by age that is C1 was decreasing by age while C2 and C3 were increased by age. Using chi square test the result indicated that there is a significant difference among the different age group and the two genders in MCI readings. Conclusion: PMI was influenced significantly by age but minimally by the gender. MR is not affected by gender but has a negative correlation with age. MCI is affected by both age and gender

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