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Assessment of Iron Status in Anemic Children with Chronic Kidney Disease

Background: Iron deficiency is the commonest cause of resistance to erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESAs) in dialyzed children treated from anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Aim of the work: This study was conducted in order to evaluate the significance of different biomarkers in assessment of iron status during management of anemic children with CKD. Patients and method: Twenty five children with diagnosis of anemia of chronic kidney disease were enrolled for the study. They were classified into two groups according to their stage of the kidney disease. Group I; included 15 children with anemia of CKD and their Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) was 15.5 – 29.6 ml/min/1.73m2 (stages; III & IV CKD) and they were managed conservatively. Group II; It included 10 anemic children with end stage renal disease (Stage V CKD, GFR was 6.1 – 13.7 ml/min/1.73m2) and they were under regular hemodialysis. Another 10 healthy children with matched age and gender served as control group (group III). Results: The study showed that the hypochromic cell percentage was significantly higher in both groups I and II before treatment when compared to controls (p <0.0001). Serum ferritin showed very high significant elevation in all the studied groups as compared to controls, also group II was highly significant when compared with group I before treatment. Improvement of iron mobilization and metabolism after 8 weeks of therapy with intravenous iron and erythropoietin was evidenced by significant increase in hemoglobin (Hb) level, RBCs and HCT % when comparing the group II patients before and after treatment. Also significant decrease in hypochromic cell percentage and increase in serum ferritin were proved. The sTfR and sTfR/ F indices showed elevation in the post-treatment group. Conclusion: No single biomarker is reliable alone in the assessment and monitoring the iron status in anemic patients with CKD under ESAs therapy. Measurement of hypochromic cell percentage may be simple and reliable method, and sTfR represents a valuable quantitative assay of marrow erythropoietic activity as well as a marker of tissue iron deficiency. However, the sTfR / Ferritin index is considered to be more efficient in anemic patients with CKD for early prediction of functional iron deficiency and is a sensitive tool for follow up of iron status during ESAs therapy.
The assessment of aphasia and related disorders

Originally published in Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books, 1972, Vol 17(11), 614. Reviews the book, The Assessment of Aphasia and Related Disorders by Harold Goodglass (1972). This small volume is designed as an introduction to the Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Test. It deals briefly with the authors' concept of aphasia as a neuropsychological, psycholinguistic phenomena. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)
Media use, political efficacy and anti-immigrant feelings in host countries

ABSTRACT How does media use and individualsʼ senses of political efficacy affect their attitudes towards immigrants in southern Europe? While studies of the media offer contrasting results concerning their effects on anti-immigrant sentiments, research on political efficacy shows that citizens who feel able to influence politics may develop more positive attitudes towards immigration. In this article, public perceptions of non-European immigrants, in the host countries, are analysed over time (2014–2017) using Eurobarometer data. By analysing the links between attitudes towards immigration, media use, and political efficacy during the migration crises using multivariate analysis, I find that in times of crisis the use of (traditional and new) media, and political efficacy, positively affect people’s attitudes towards non-European immigration.
Attitudes of institutional catering employees in Gauteng towards training programs

Abstract Training is an important contributor towards achieving satisfactory service quality levels and is significant for hospitality establishments to attract and retain customers. Numerous studies have been conducted regarding training employees on service quality with the aim of achieving customer satisfaction and meeting their needs and wants but these studies have overlooked the human-related issues involved in implementing an effective training program. When there is a gap between concrete performance and what is wanted by customers, i.e. quality standard and productivity gaps, and training can decrease these gaps. Furthermore, training is a dominant factor that can transform employees’ attitudes. Performance gaps derive from employees having a poor attitude towards the values or concepts of the training program and also a shortfall of skills and confidence. Training programs must be carefully designed to be effective and attain specific objectives and outcomes. Furthermore, the training program should focus on clearly defined goals so that employees recognize that the goals are closely related to their everyday tasks. This study focused on establishing the attitudes of institutional catering employees in Gauteng towards training programs. A total of 19 catering institutions in Gauteng were selected where data was collected from 25 participants who had been undergoing training. They were able to give their first-hand knowledge to their attitude concerning training programmes. Data was collected by interviewing participants using semi-structured interviews and then analysed using Atlas Ti. The research findings suggested that institutional catering employees’ were satisfied with the training programmes, their attitude towards training programmes was that training was an eye-opener and built their self-esteem. They were always motivated to attend training and they also alluded that training was necessary in the hospitality industry.
Ideological belief bias with political syllogisms

Abstract The belief bias in reasoning occurs when individuals are more willing to accept conclusions that are consistent with their beliefs than conclusions that are inconsistent. The present study examined a belief bias in syllogisms containing political content. In two experiments, participants judged whether conclusions were valid, completed political ideology measures, and completed a cognitive reflection test. The conclusions varied in validity and in their political ideology (conservative or liberal). Participants were sensitive to syllogisms’ validity and conservatism. Overall, they showed a liberal bias, accepting more liberal than conservative conclusions. Furthermore, conservative participants accepted more conservative conclusions than liberal conclusions, whereas liberal participants showed the opposite pattern. Cognitive reflection did not magnify this effect as predicted by a motivated system 2 reasoning account of motivated ideological reasoning. These results suggest that people with different ideologies may accept different conclusions from the same evidence.
Successful ageing in older persons belonging to the Aymara native community: exploring the protective role of psychosocial resources

ABSTRACT Objectives: The aim of this study is to analyse the process of successful ageing in older persons who state their belonging to a native Chilean ethnic group. There has recently been a notable increase in interest regarding analysis of the cultural processes and variables associated with successful ageing. However, there is a lack of studies analysing successful ageing in native ethnic groups; that is, ethnic communities living in their natural environmental surroundings. Methods: A cross-sectional research design was used. The sample was composed by 232 indigenous Aymara persons aged over 60 years who live in the far north of Chile. Data were collected using a questionnaire made up of validated measurement scales for successful ageing, community support, quality of life, religiousness/spirituality, and health. Results: The results suggest that indigenous persons age successfully, particularly in the context of physical functionality. Successful ageing is positively related with community integration, social support from informal systems (social groups), quality of life, and religiousness (forgiveness). In contrast, successful ageing is negatively related with depression. Conclusions: Cultural practices and an active lifestyle are ethnic cultural resources enabling persons to successfully cope with ageing. The results suggest that interventions would benefit from incorporating actions within a context of community integration. Particular attention to preventing deterioration in mental health would help to foster a successful ageing process.
Adding Equine Assisted Psychotherapy to Conventional Treatment: A Case Study of Adolescent Resilience among Charter High School Students Blind Review Copy

This case study examined the impact of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) on resilience among 12 adolescents attending a charter high school in the southwestern U.S. EAP is a mindful, 100% on-the-ground, experiential solution-oriented approach with horses that incorporates the use of objective observation and focuses on the development of symbolic, metaphor-related self-exploration and discovery. For four weeks, participants in the experimental group added a weekly two-hour EAP session to their typical school routine. During the same four weeks, the comparison group participated in the conventional treatment of a psycho education group (PED). Both groups used the same resilience curriculum, with the main difference between groups the addition of EAP to existing treatments. Data were collected using the Resilience Scales for Children and Adolescents™. Results indicated that EAP was more effective than PED in the Sense of Mastery and Sense of Relatedness domains, while PED seemed to be most effective in the Emotional Reactivity domain. Results also showed the EAP group testing primarily higher on positive aspects of resilience and lower on the negative at post-test; however, gender was a factor in the results. The findings suggest that EAP may be more beneficial than PED in certain subscales of resiliency according to gender. Qualitative data from observation and participants’ journals added additional insights. Continuing research is needed to determine what factors other than gender may play a part in the understanding of resilience in marginalized adolescents
Translanguaging challenges in multilingual classrooms: scholar, teacher and student perspectives

ABSTRACT The challenging task of establishing meaningful translanguaging in multilingual classrooms necessitates negotiation between different stakeholders. Such negotiation requires investigation of the contexts and ways in which translanguaging may be implemented as a suitable teaching strategy. The aim of the current study was to elicit practical and pedagogical issues of translanguaging in the classroom via interviews with three different groups of stakeholders: language education researchers, teachers, and multilingual learners. We visited four differently composed multilingual high schools from which concrete examples were recalled in semi-structured interviews on the topic of translanguaging with the selected stakeholders. Adopting an iterative study design, interviewees were presented with daily life examples from the school visits as well as statements from other stakeholder interviews. Their statements and reactions to the statements of others were recorded, qualitatively analysed and categorised. Overall, seven distinct pedagogical challenges concerning a translanguaging pedagogy emerged from the interview analysis: (1) Side effects; (2) Goal formulation; (3) Learning the language of schooling; (4) English and other semiotic resources; (5) Affective functions; (6) Effort; and (7) Confusion. These palpable pedagogic issues may be helpful in understanding how translanguaging in multilingual contexts can be implemented, thus bridging the gap between theory and practice.
Indoor radon concentration and gamma dose rate in dwellings of the Province of Naples, South Italy, and estimation of the effective dose to the inhabitants

The indoor radon concentration was measured in 471 dwellings in the Province of Naples. Radon concentration measurements were carried out using LR-115 passive alpha track detectors (SSNTDs) that were exposed for two consecutive semesters. The annual average radon concentration in the dwellings was found to vary from 21 to 722 Bq m -3 with an average value of 107 ± 75 Bq m -3 . In about 93% of the dwellings the radon concentrations were found to be below 200 Bq m -3 , which is the recommended level by Italian law for new buildings. Simultaneously with the radon concentration measurements, indoor gamma dose rates were measured in 388 dwellings. Indoor gamma dose rates were measured using Thermoluminescent Dosimeters (TLDs) exposed in each dwelling for six months. The arithmetic mean value was found to be 327 ± 102 nGy h -1 , after the subtraction of the cosmic ray contribution. A weak correlation between the indoor radon concentration and gamma dose rate was found. The correlation between indoor radon measurements and gamma dose rates and the same building characteristics was also studied.
Change in Self-Criticism Across Emerging Adulthood and Psychological Well-Being at Age 35: The Mediating Role of Reflectivity

Recent conceptualization and research in personality development have shown that significant changes in personality taking place during emerging adulthood where young people tend to become more emotionally mature and stable. In line with these contentions, we examined in a sample of 205 Israeli emerging adults the longitudinal association between change in self-criticism across ages 23 and 29 and positive developmental and psychological well-being outcomes at age 35. In addition, we examined the extent to which the association between change in self-criticism and future outcomes would be mediated through reflectivity. Findings indicated that greater decrease in self-criticism during emerging adulthood associated with greater reflective capability at age 29 and both longitudinally associated with greater achievement of developmental tasks and better psychological well-being at age 35. Additionally, associations of decrease in self-criticism with future outcomes were mediated through reflectivity. These findings point to maturity processes that can explain outcomes in young adulthood.
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Transformasional, Motivasi Kerja Terhadap Komitmen Organisasional Dan Kinerja Guru Pada SMK Abdurrahman Wahid Lamongan

This research aims to find out the effect of Transformational Leadership, Motivation, Organizational Commitment and teacher performance at SMU Abdurrohman Wahid Banjarmadu Karanggeneng Lamongan. The method used in this research is a quantitative approach. The population in this research were all SMK Abdurrohman Wahid Teachers. The sampling technique using census techniques with 42 samples. Technique of data analysis used in this study is analysis using Software smart PLS (Partial Least Square). The results of this study indicate that transformational leadership variables have no positive effect on organizational commitment, work motivation does not have a positive effect on organizational commitment, transformational leadership has a positive effect on teacher performance, work motivation does not have a positive effect on teacher performance, and organizational commitment has no positive effect on teacher performance.
Can demographic information predict MOOC learner outcomes

There has been much written about the disruptive nature of Massive Open Online Courses on Higher Education, and online learning over the last two years. During that time, universities have been delivering online courses to many thousands of participants from around the world. Studies are beginning to use the data gathered from participants before, during and after courses to understand and evaluate these online learning courses. Generally, to date studies have focussed on the drop-out rate of learners from courses. This study uses pre-course survey data and online learner behaviour data gathered from five MOOCs delivered by the University of Leeds in 2014 to understand which learner characteristics might impact on completion. The results show that four characteristics are significantly associated with degree of completion. However, further examination of the data reveals anomalies and suggests that the MOOC population is much more complex than the headline data implies.
Logistic Regression and Discriminant Analysis of Liver Depression and Spleen Asthenia Syndrome of Chronic Hepatitis B

Objective To sum up main syndrome differentiation points of liver depression and spleen asthenia syndrome of chronic hepatitis B(CHB). Methods Logistic regression and discriminant analysis were used for analysis of symptoms,tongue and pulse of liver depression and spleen asthenia syndrome,liver depression syndrome and spleen asthenia syndrome.Results The symptoms selected by logistic regression of liver depression and spleen asthenia syndrome were:abdominal distention or pain,lassitude,poor appetite,loose stool,hypochondriac pain or discomfort and tense pulse;while that selected by discriminant analysis were:abdominal distention or pain,lassitude,loose stool and yellowish fur.Conclusion Main syndrome differentiation points of liver depression and spleen asthenia syndrome of CHB include hypochondriac pain or discomfort,abdominal distention or pain,lassitude,poor appetite and loose stool.Logistic regression and discriminant analysis are feasible for analysis of main diagnosis points of liver depression and spleen asthenia syndrome of CHB.
The Private Theaters in Crisis: Strategies at Blackfriars and Paul's, 1606-07

Title of Document: THE PRIVATE THEATERS IN CRISIS: STRATEGIES AT BLACKFRIARS AND PAUL’S, 1606–07 Christopher Bryan Love, Ph.D., 2006 Directed By: Professor Theodore B. Leinwand, Department of English This study addresses the ways in which the managers and principal playwrights at second Paul’s and second Blackfriars approached opportunities in the tumultuous 1606–07 period, when the two troupes were affected by extended plague closures and threatened by the authorities because of the Blackfriars’ performance of offensive satires. I begin by demonstrating that Paul’s and Blackfriars did not neatly conform to the social and literary categories or commercial models typically employed by scholars. Instead, they were collaborative institutions that readily adapted to different circumstances and situations. Their small size, different schedules, and different economics gave them a flexibility generally unavailable to the larger, more thoroughly commercial adult companies. Each chapter explores a strategy used by the companies and their playwrights to negotiate a tumultuous theatrical market. The first chapter discusses the mercenary methods employed by the private children’s theaters. Occasionally, plays or play topics were commissioned by playgoers, and some performances at Paul’s and Blackfriars may even have been “private” in the sense of closed performances for exclusive audiences. In this context, I discuss Francis Beaumont’s The Knight of the Burning Pestle (Blackfriars, 1607), in which Beaumont uses the boorish citizens George and Nell to lay open the private theaters’ mercenary methods and emphasize sophisticated playgoers’ stake in the Blackfriars theater. The second chapter discusses the ways private-theater playwrights used intertextuality to entertain the better sort of playgoers, especially those who might buy quartos of plays. Here I explore John Marston’s The Wonder of Women (or Sophonisba) (Blackfriars, 1606) and Francis Beaumont’s The Woman Hater (Paul’s, 1606–07), private-theater plays with related titles and shared features that premiered within a year of each other at rival playhouses. The final chapter discusses the crosscurrents between tragedy at the public and private theaters and the ways playwrights looked to opportunities such as the King of Denmark’s visit in the summer of 1606. In this context I discuss Thomas Middleton’s The Revenger’s Tragedy (King’s Men, 1606), a highly Italianized version of Hamlet that originally may have been composed for Paul’s, for whom Middleton wrote almost exclusively during the 1603–06 period. THE PRIVATE THEATERS IN CRISIS: STRATEGIES AT BLACKFRIARS AND PAUL’S, 1606–07
Examining Self‐Perceived Employability Among Immigrant Women Participating in Vocational Training in Taiwan

This study aimed to test the proposed model of self-perceived employability (SPE) of immigrant women participating in vocational training in Taiwan by utilizing the developmental-contextual model of career development as a framework. We examined the relationships among a distal contextual variable social welfare resources (SWRs), proximal contextual variables (vocational training experiences comprising the curriculum and instruction of vocational training, interpersonal relationships of vocational training and certificate examination guidance of vocational training), an individual-level variable employment attitudes (EAs) and SPE using the model. Data were collected via a questionnaire survey of 699 immigrant women attending vocational training in Taiwan and analyzed using structural equation modeling. The findings empirically supported the proposed model, which explained 63.5 per cent of the variance in SPE. This study found that SWRs influenced all vocational training experiences, which in turn, directly and indirectly influenced SPE vis-a-vis their effects on EAs. In turn, EAs influenced SPE.
The Anthropometric Measurements and Percentile Curves of Children Aged 0-5 Years in Eastern Turkey

Aim: To determine child's growth reference value in our province and to compare these values with current values of the United States of America and other local values of our country. Methods: Totally 615 boys and 586 girls with having different socio-economic levels and with the age of 0-5 years were included the study. In all children, weight, height, head circumference, abdominal circumference, hip circumference, mid-arm circumference and lower segment length were taken. All measurements were performed by the same pediatrician. LMS method was used for the preparation of percentile curves. Results: The body weight, head circumference and chest circumference measurements of boys were significantly higher than those in girls. Anthropometric measurements of children in high-income groups, was higher than that in low-income group. All of the anthropometric parameters except upper mid-arm circumference were found to be higher in children who fed with breast milk and formula milk than children who only fed with breast milk. The relation with mother’s education level and anthropometric parameters was insignificant. Conclusion: Our results showed that the anthropometric measurements of our children were similar with those of west Turkey as well as those of the United States. On the other hand, our children's anthropometric measurements were found to be higher than other local values. Relatively high values of height have been interpreted as a genetic feature.
Developing a School-Age Language Screening for SLI

iii List of Tables . v List of Abbreviations . vi Chapter 1: Introduction . 1 Chapter 2: Method . 7 Chapter 3: Results . 14 Chapter 4: Discussion . 19 Chapter 5: Conclusion . 24 References . 25 Appendix A: Verbs in Salsa Oral Reading Task by Grade . 29