Driver re-education after stroke - case study

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-8
Author(s):  
Beata Stasiak-Cieślak ◽  
Piotr Malawko ◽  
Tomasz Szczepański ◽  
Piotr Kosmowski
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Medicine ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Diagnostic Problem ◽  
Functional Rehabilitation ◽  
Unilateral Neglect ◽  
Education Literature ◽  
Neglect Syndrome

The article presents the characteristics of a case study - stroke survivors with unilateral neglect syndrome, mechanisms used in re-education training and elements of functional rehabilitation. The focus was on an important diagnostic problem in the field of occupational medicine and the return to driving for people after stroke. The aim of the research work undertaken was to justify the experimental description of the driver after a stroke and to confirm the possibility of returning to driving, including compulsory re-education. Literature analysis, review of legal acts, characteristics of adaptation devices and conclusions from the case study were also carried out.

scholarly journals How to increase the value of self-reported health service data by using data linkage: a case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
W Peng ◽  
J Maguire ◽  
A Hayen ◽  
J Adams ◽  
D Sibbritt
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Stroke Prevention ◽  
Data Linkage ◽  
Recurrent Stroke ◽  
Service Planning ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Reported Data

Abstract Background This is a case study for recurrent stroke prevention. Lifestyle factors account for about 80% of the risk of recurrent stroke. Most health services studies examining stroke prevention rely on stroke survivors' self-reported lifestyle behaviour data. How can researchers increase the value of collected self-reported data to provide additional information for more comprehensive assessments? Methods 45 and Up Study is the largest ongoing study in the Southern Hemisphere focusing on the health of people aged 45 years and older living in NSW, Australia. This case study linked self-reported longitudinal lifestyle data in the 45 and Up Study, with corresponding mortality data (i.e. NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages & NSW Cause of Death Unit Record File) and hospital data (i.e. NSW Admitted Patient Data Collection) via the Centre for Health Record Linkage (CHeReL). The main outcome measures are health services, clinical outcomes, and mortality rates for stroke care. The analyses will include descriptive analysis, multivariate regression analysis, and survival analysis. Results A total of 8410 stroke survivors who participated in the 45 and Up Study were included in this data linkage study. From January 2006 to December 2015, 99249 hospital claims (mean: 13 times admission to hospital per person) and 2656 death registration records have been linked to these participants. The mean age of the stroke survivors was 72 (SD = 11) years, with 56% being males. These results are preliminary and more analyses will be conducted by using quality of life status, clinical diagnosis, comorbidities, and procedures. Conclusions Data linkage enables researchers to generate comprehensive findings on health services studies and gain a more holistic understanding of the determinants and outcomes of stroke prevention with lower data collection costs and less burden on participants. Key messages Data linkage brings about a new opportunity for self-reported data on health services utilisation. It is a cost-effective way to enhance existing self-reported data via the data linkage approach to increase its usefulness for informing health service planning.

scholarly journals DEVELOPING AGENT BASED HEURISTIC OPTIMISATION SYSTEM FOR COMPLEX FLOW SHOPS WITH CUSTOMER-IMPOSED PRODUCTION DISRUPTIONS

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tunde Victor Adediran ◽  
Ammar Al-Bazi
Keyword(s):  
Research Work ◽  
Heuristic Optimization ◽  
Delivery Time ◽  
Complex Flow ◽  
Flow Shops ◽  
Agent Based ◽  
Equipment Manufacturer ◽  
Automotive Parts ◽  
Adaptive Framework

The study of complex manufacturing flow-shops has seen a number of approaches and frameworks proposed to tackle various production-associated problems. However, unpredictable disruptions, such as change in sequence of order, order cancellation and change in production delivery due time, imposed by customers on flow-shops that impact production processes and inventory control call for a more adaptive approach capable of responding to these changes. In this research work, a new adaptive framework and agent-based heuristic optimization system was developed to investigate the disruption consequences and recovery strategy. A case study using an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) production process of automotive parts and components was adopted to justify the proposed system. The results of the experiment revealed significant improvement in terms of total number of late orders, order delivery time, number of setups and resources utilization, which provide useful information for manufacturer’s decision-making policies.  

scholarly journals Integration of sustainability aspects in the supplier selection process: a case study from a German electronics firm

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 13-27
Author(s):  
Rubén Medina Serrano ◽  
Wanja Wellbrock ◽  
María Reyes González Ramirez ◽  
José Luis Gascó
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Sustainable Supplier Selection

The supplier selection process has become an important area of research and professional activity, and it is fundamental to understand the types and trends of research in this field. The appropriate supplier selection decision is a fundamental strategic process and plays an important role in supply chain management. In the last decade, academic research on sustainability has evolved rapidly in the supply chain literature. However, there has been scant opportunity for the research community to complete a global assessment of sustainable supplier selection activities to date. This paper seeks to address this need by exploring sustainability in supply chain management, developing a sustainable supplier selection framework with a tool for its operationalization to help managers evaluate supplier selection decisions. Our proposed model is based on the TOPSIS concept as a multiple criteria decision-making (MCDM) model and is validated through a case study. This research work follows the best-in-class approach to comply with all applicable environmental regulations and laws in the supplier selection process.

scholarly journals Environmental impacts on the design and arts environment for industry 3.0 cotton roller ginning process

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-34
Author(s):  
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer
Keyword(s):  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Sustainable Design ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Water Remediation ◽  
Design Environment ◽  
Hazardous Waste Management ◽  
The Past ◽  
Disease Impact

The past five decades have been characterised by passage of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) legislation dealing with the environment, including legislation on the control of land, air and water pollution, solid and hazardous waste management, resource conservation and recovery, and soil and ground water and surface water remediation. The aim of this research is to investigate and discuss coronavirus and byssinosis disease impact assessment. Sustainable development is the artistic idea that science and humanities must live and meet their needs without compromising the efficacy and efficiency of future generations to meet their own needs. Prediction and assessment of environmental impacts (effects) on the design and arts environment for industry 3.0 cotton roller ginning process is provided. Sustainable design and arts are discussed in this research work. EIA of conventional design and arts is also investigated. Sustainable design and arts environment for cotton ginning process is presented. The case study and check of strengthening of agricultural extension through sustainable entrepreneurship is discussed in this article.   Keywords: Agriculture, arts, cotton, design, environment, entrepreneurship, ginning, sustainability.

scholarly journals The Revival of Protectionism in the Modern World: Case Study of Uzbekistan

2020 ◽  
pp. 17-23
Author(s):  
Regina Gaynulina
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Trade Liberalization ◽  
Adam Smith ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Geographic Region ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Government Interventions ◽  
Wealth Of Nations

Since the publication of The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith, in which market-based economy free from government interventions was systematically defended, economics and philosophy have mostly parted ways, culminating in a clear distinction between how most economists and philosophers view the global economic order. Although it is now clear that trade liberalization, unlike protectionism, paves the way for economic development, many still argue that the countries are better off implementing protectionist measures. Even the developed countries today seem to slowly return protectionist policies, while the developing ones commonly employ them fully. In this research work, the author will analyze the recent trends in trade policymaking as well as conduct a case study of Uzbekistan to see what impact the decades of protectionism and recent trade-liberalization reforms made on the country’s economic growth. The aim of the work is to identify and reveal the features of new protectionism in the context of globalization of the world economy and the related contradictions and to provide recommendations for Uzbek authorities based on the empirical findings. There is a very limited number of researches made in the field of trade policy in Uzbekistan, therefore this work will contribute to both Uzbekistan and global scientific societies, as the case study can be used to improve the current situation in the country, as well as it can be applied to the countries of a similar economic background (precisely present at the same geographic region) for the same purposes. The hypothesis proposed for this research is: When the country implements high protectionist measures it faces lack of money inflow, which consequently leads to a slow-down in economic growth.

scholarly journals VIOLÊNCIA E BULLYING EM CONTEXTO ESCOLAR: contributos da perspectiva intercultural

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Karina Campos Moreira Da Costa Santos ◽  
Natália Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Basic Education ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Violent Behavior ◽  
School Context ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Documentary Sources ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Investigación Cualitativa ◽  
Culture And Development

O presente artigo apresenta uma revisão teórica sobre a temática da violência e do bullying em contexto escolar, sustentada na análise alargada de diversas fontes documentais, publicações e literatura científica da especialidade, de vários autores de referência, almejando uma aprofundada compreensão e uma adequada contextualização teórica do fenómeno em estudo. Trata-se da primeira etapa de um trabalho de investigação em desenvolvimento no âmbito da referida problemática, no Centro de Estudos das Migrações e das Relações Interculturais (CEMRI), da Universidade Aberta de Lisboa, Grupo de Investigação “Saúde, Cultura e Desenvolvimento”. O trabalho objetiva identificar, compreender e , analisar  os processos inerentes à construção da violência e da exclusão social no  meio escolar português. Pretendemos, também, aferir as principais causas e consequências dos comportamentos violentos em contexto escolar, assim como definir possíveis formas de prevenção e estratégias de intervenção/atuação, nomeadamente através dos contributos da educação intercultural. Para realizar este estudo, ainda em elaboração na sua vertente empírica, optámos pelo método de investigação qualitativa. Escolhemos realizar um estudo de tipo descritivo, na categoria de estudo de caso. Assim, propomo-nos estudar o caso de uma escola do primeiro ciclo do ensino básico, de um agrupamento de escolas do distrito de Setúbal, situada numa zona urbana do concelho do Seixal. Palavras-chave: Violência. Bullying. Vitimização. Escola. Prevenção. Educação intercultural.VIOLENCE AND BULLYING IN SCHOOL CONTEXT: contributions of intercultural perspectiveAbstract: This article presents a literature review on the theme of violence and bullying in schools, based on extensive analysis of various documentary sources, publications and scientific literature, from many relevant authors, aiming to achieve a wide understanding and proper contextualization of the phenomenon under study. This is the first stage of a research work that is being developed on the mentioned topic, at the Research Center for Migration and Intercultural Relations (CEMRI), of the Open University of Lisbon, Research Group “Health, Culture and Development”. The study aims to identify, to know, analyze and understand the processes involved in the construction of violence and social exclusion in portuguese schools. We also intend to assess the main causes and consequences of violent behavior in schools, as well as finding ways to prevent violence and defining intervention strategies / actions, namely through contributions of intercultural education. To carry out this study, still in progress in its empirical part, we have chosen the qualitative research method. We chose to perform a descriptive study, in the case study category. Therefore, we propose to study the case of a school of the first cycle of basic education (primary school), which belongs to a group of schools from Setúbal district, located in an urban area of Seixal.Keywords: Violence. Bullying. Victimization. School. Prevention. Intercultural education.VIOLENCIA Y BULLYING EN EL CONTEXTO ESCOLAR: contribuciones de la perspectiva intercultural Resumen: En este artículo se presenta una revisión de la literatura sobre el tema de la violencia y la intimidación en las escuelas, en base a un amplio análisis de diversas fuentes documentales, publicaciones e literatura científica, de muchos autores de referencia, con el objetivo de una profunda comprensión y contextualización adecuada del fenómeno en estúdio. Esta es la primera parte de un trabajo de investigación en el desarrollo en el Centro de Estudos en Migración y Relaciones Interculturales (CEMRI), de la Universidad Aberta de Lisboa, Grupo de Investigatión “Salud, Cultura y Desarrollo”. El estúdio tiene como objetivo identificar, comprehender y analizar los procesos que intervienen en la construcción de la violencia y la exclusión social en las escuelas portuguesas. Tenemos la intención, también, de identificar las principales causas y consecuencias de los comportamientos  violentos en contextos escolar, así como definir posibles formas de prevención  y estrategias de intervención/atuación, identificada a través de las contribuciones de la educación intercultural.  Para realizar este estudio, todavía en elaboración en su vertiente empírica, optamos por lo método de investigación cualitativa. Elegimos  realizar un estudio del tipo descriptivo, en la categoría de estudio de caso. Así, proponemos estudiar el caso de una escuela de primero ciclo de enseñanza básica, de un agrupamiento  de esculelas del distrito de Setúrbal, situada en la zona urbana del consejo del Seixal.   Palabras clave: Violencia. Bullying. Victimización. Escuela. Prevención. Educación intercultural.

scholarly journals Structure, Function and Historical Importance of Watermills in the Swat Valley

2020 ◽  
Vol V (III) ◽  
pp. 237-245
Author(s):  
Faisal Khan ◽  
Junaid Babar ◽  
Zahir Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Context ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Ancient Technology ◽  
History Of ◽  
Swat Valley ◽  
And Function ◽  
Mode Of Production

The paper deals with the architecture and function of watermills in Swat valley. Watermill is a seldom-used term; however, it has played a significant role in the socio-cultural and economic lives of people in the past. This research work explores the case study of water mills in the Swat region. It examined in detail its processing and operation. The watermill was not only an instrument used for grinding purposes but also determined the mode of production, class system and social values of people. Modern technology has though changed people's behaviors and social formations up to a large extent, but it couldn't erase people's memories and history. A qualitative method has been used for conducting this research work. An ethnic-archaeological method was focused on recording the history of this tremendous ancient technology which contributed widely to the socio-cultural context of people.

Inland Saline Wetlandscapes

2020 ◽  
pp. 242-268
Author(s):  
Laxmikant Sharma ◽  
Rajashree Naik ◽  
Alok Raj
Keyword(s):  
Salt Lake ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Ramsar Convention ◽  
Wetland Ecosystems ◽  
Water Index ◽  
Strategic Plans ◽  
The World ◽  
Normalized Difference Water Index

Wetland ecosystems are one of the highly productive ecosystems in the world. These ecosystems have been deteriorating at a faster rate. Ramsar Convention is putting enormous effort to protect, maintain, and restore these ecosystems. Currently, the fourth phase of Strategic Plans of Ramsar Convention is going on, in which saline wetlandscapes can play vital role to attain 19 targets of this plan. In India there are 27 Ramsar sites in all the biogeographic zones; however, research work has been carried out in the past five years in only eight Ramsar sites. Currently, four years are available for the strategic plans to encourage more wetland researches. The chapter presents a case study of Sambhar Salt Lake, a Ramsar site of India that is on the verge of extinction. Normalized Difference Water Index has been calculated for three decades in 1992, 2009, and 2019, revealing the declining phases of the lake.

A review on advancements in applications of fused deposition modelling process

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 669-687 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sathies T. ◽  
Senthil P. ◽  
Anoop M.S.
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Rapid Tooling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Low Volume ◽  
Customized Products

Purpose Fabrication of customized products in low volume through conventional manufacturing incurs a high cost, longer processing time and huge material waste. Hence, the concept of additive manufacturing (AM) comes into existence and fused deposition modelling (FDM), is at the forefront of researches related to polymer-based additive manufacturing. The purpose of this paper is to summarize the research works carried on the applications of FDM. Design/methodology/approach In the present paper, an extensive review has been performed related to major application areas (such as a sensor, shielding, scaffolding, drug delivery devices, microfluidic devices, rapid tooling, four-dimensional printing, automotive and aerospace, prosthetics and orthosis, fashion and architecture) where FDM has been tested. Finally, a roadmap for future research work in the FDM application has been discussed. As an example for future research scope, a case study on the usage of FDM printed ABS-carbon black composite for solvent sensing is demonstrated. Findings The printability of composite filament through FDM enhanced its application range. Sensors developed using FDM incurs a low cost and produces a result comparable to those conventional techniques. EMI shielding manufactured by FDM is light and non-oxidative. Biodegradable and biocompatible scaffolds of complex shapes are possible to manufacture by FDM. Further, FDM enables the fabrication of on-demand and customized prosthetics and orthosis. Tooling time and cost involved in the manufacturing of low volume customized products are reduced by FDM based rapid tooling technique. Results of the solvent sensing case study indicate that three-dimensional printed conductive polymer composites can sense different solvents. The sensors with a lower thickness (0.6 mm) exhibit better sensitivity. Originality/value This paper outlines the capabilities of FDM and provides information to the user about the different applications possible with FDM.

scholarly journals Unilateral neglect syndrome clinical and topographic study of 20 subjects

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciano Ribeiro Pinto Jr. ◽  
Sylvio Saraiva ◽  
Wilson Luiz Sanvito
Keyword(s):  
Parietal Lobe ◽  
Visual Neglect ◽  
Unilateral Neglect ◽  
Anatomical Region ◽  
Cat Scan ◽  
Neglect Syndrome ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Crossing Test ◽  
Line Crossing

Twenty patients with unilateral neglect syndrome were studied. They were 10 males and 10 females, and they ranged from 29 to 76 years of age. All were submitted to a CAT scan of the brain. Based on the findings in our sample we drew the following conclusions: the extinction phenomenon was a constant manifestation of unilateral neglect; the line crossing test proved to be most efficient for the identification of visual neglect; the right parietal lobe was the anatomical region most often involved in the unilateral neglect syndrome.

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