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Growth and nutritional status of rural Bengalee pre-school children of Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS) scheme of Chapra block of Nadia district, West Bengal
Get PDFThesis: Ph. D., Vidyasagar University,Department of Anthropology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India, 2012Growth and nutritional status of rural Bengalee pre-school children of Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS) scheme of Chapra block of Nadia district, West BengalDepartment of Anthropology, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, Indi
Going Beyond Counting First Authors in Author Co-citation Analysis
Get PDFThe present study examines one of the fundamental aspects of author co-citation analysis (ACA) - the way co-citation
counts are defined. Co-citation counting provides the data on which all subsequent statistical analyses and mappings
are based, and we compare ACA results based on two different types of co-citation counting - the traditional type that
only counts the first one among a cited work's authors on the one hand and a non-traditional type that takes into
account the first 5 authors of a cited work on the other hand. Results indicate that the picture produced through this non-traditional author co-citation counting contains more coherent author groups and is therefore considerably clearer. However, this picture represents fewer specialties in the research field being studied than that produced through the traditional first-author co-citation counting when the same number of top-ranked authors is selected and analyzed. Reasons for these effects are discussed
Variations on the Author
Get PDF“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Appropriate Similarity Measures for Author Cocitation Analysis
Get PDFWe provide a number of new insights into the methodological discussion about author cocitation analysis. We first argue that the use of the Pearson correlation for measuring the similarity between authors’ cocitation profiles is not very satisfactory. We then discuss what kind of similarity measures may be used as an alternative to the Pearson correlation. We consider three similarity measures in particular. One is the well-known cosine. The other two similarity measures have not been used before in the bibliometric literature. Finally, we show by means of an example that our findings have a high practical relevance.information science;Pearson correlation;cosine;similarity measure;author cocitation analysis
Dispelling the Myths Behind First-author Citation Counts
Get PDFWe conducted a full-scale evaluative citation analysis study of scholars in the XML research field to explore just how different from each other author rankings resulting from different citation counting methods actually are, and to demonstrate the capability of emerging data and tools on the Web in supporting more realistic citation counting methods. Our results contest some common arguments for the continued
use of first-author citation counts in the evaluation of scholars, such as high correlations between author rankings by first-author citation counts and other citation
counting methods, and high costs of using more realistic citation counting methods that are not well-supported by the ISI databases. It is argued that increasingly available digital full text research papers make it possible for citation analysis studies to go beyond what the ISI databases have directly supported and to employ more
sophisticated methods
Variación étnica en el retraso del crecimiento y sus factores concomitantes entre los niños indígenas en edad preescolar del distrito de Purulia, Bengala Occidental, India
Get PDFThis study aimed to investigate variations in the prevalence of stunting by age, sex, and ethnicity, as well as its associated factors. The present cross-sectional study was conducted in three blocks of Purulia district, focusing on children from two distinct ethnic groups (Kurmi and Sabar). A total of 701 study participants (boys: 372; girls: 329) were investigated, from the Kurmi (377) and Sabar (324) communities, within the age group of 1–5 years. The children’s stunting status was assessed in terms of height using WHO-recommended Z-score values. The overall rate of stunting was 58.2%, with the Sabar children (75%) having a significantly higher rate of stunting than the Kurmi ones (43.77%) (χ2 = 69.87, p < .001). A significant association was also observed between the prevalence of stunting and socio-behavioural variables. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that birth weight (BW) was a significant predictor of stunting among Kurmi boys (Wald = 16.08, p < .001). Colostrum feeding status (CFS) was also a significantly strong predictor of stunting, irrespective of sex, among the Kurmi children (Wald = 18.56, p < .001). Number of sibs (NS) (Wald = 9.75, p < .001) was a predictor among the studied children; more specifically, it was a predictor among Kurmi girls (Wald = 7.71, p < .05). Similarly, among the Sabar children, birth order (BO) was found to be a significant predictor of stunting (Wald = 8.71, p < .01). Furthermore, it was found that ethnicity (Wald = 37.96, p < .001) was the strongest predictor of stunting after controlling for the effects of all other socio-behavioral variables. The study revealed ethnic variation in the impact of socio-behavioral determinants on stunting status among the studied children, with different socio-demographic and behavioral characteristics serving as significant predictors of stunting.Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar variações na prevalência de baixa estatura por idade, sexo e etnia, bem como seus fatores associados. O presente estudo transversal foi realizado em três quarteirões do distrito de Purulia, com foco em crianças de dois grupos étnicos distintos (Kurmi e Sabar). Um total de 701 participantes (meninos: 372; meninas: 329) das comunidades Kurmi (377) e Sabar (324) foram incorporados a essa pesquisa, compreendendo a faixa etária de 1 a 5 anos. O estado de baixa estatura para a idade das crianças foi avaliado com base na altura, utilizando os valores do escore Z recomendados pela OMS. A taxa global de baixa estatura para a idade foi de 58,2%, e as crianças Sabar (75%) tiveram uma taxa significativamente mais elevada do que as Kurmi (43,77%) (χ2 = 69,87, p < ,001). Revelou-se também que houve associação significativa entre a prevalência de baixa estatura e variáveis sociocomportamentais. A análise de regressão logística binária revelou que o peso ao nascer foi um preditor significativo de baixa estatura para a idade entre os meninos Kurmi (Wald = 16,08, p < ,001). O estado de alimentação com colostro também foi um preditor significativamente forte do mesmo, independentemente do sexo, entre as crianças Kurmi (Wald = 18,56, p < ,001). O número de irmãos (Wald = 9,75, p < ,001) foi, também, um preditor entre as crianças estudadas; mais especificamente, foi um preditor entre as meninas Kurmi (Wald = 7,71, p < ,05). Da mesma forma, entre as crianças Sabar, a ordem de nascimento foi considerada um preditor significativo de nanismo (Wald = 8,71, p < ,01). Além disso, verificou-se que a origem étnica (Wald = 37,96, p < ,001) foi o preditor mais forte de baixa estatura para a idade após controlar os efeitos de todas as outras variáveis sociocomportamentais. O estudo revelou uma variação étnica no impacto dos determinantes sociocomportamentais sobre a situação de nanismo entre as crianças estudadas, com diferentes características sociodemográficas e comportamentais servindo como preditores significativos de nanismo.Este estudio tuvo como objetivo investigar las variaciones en la prevalencia del retraso del crecimiento por edad, sexo y origen étnico, así como sus factores asociados. El presente estudio transversal se llevó a cabo en tres bloques del distrito de Purulia, centrándose en niños de dos grupos étnicos distintos (Kurmi y Sabar). Se investigó un total de 701 participantes (niños: 372; niñas: 329) de las comunidades Kurmi (377) y Sabar (324), dentro del grupo de edad de 1 a 5 años. El estado de retraso del crecimiento de los niños se evaluó en función de la estatura utilizando los valores de puntuación Z recomendados por la OMS. La tasa general de retraso del crecimiento fue del 58,2%, y los niños Sabar (75%) tuvieron una tasa de retraso del crecimiento significativamente mayor que los Kurmi (43,77%) (χ2 = 69,87, p < ,001). También se observó una asociación significativa entre la prevalencia del retraso del crecimiento y las variables socioconductuales. El análisis de regresión logística binaria (BLR, por sus siglas en inglés) reveló que el peso al nacer es un predictor significativo del retraso del crecimiento entre los niños Kurmi (Wald = 16,08, p < ,001). El estado de alimentación con calostro también fue un predictor significativamente fuerte del mismo, con independencia del sexo, entre los niños Kurmi (Wald = 18,56, p < ,001). El número de hermanos (Wald = 9,75, p < ,001) fue un predictor entre los niños estudiados; más específicamente, entre las niñas Kurmi (Wald = 7,71, p < ,05). De manera similar, entre los niños Sabar se encontró que el orden de nacimiento era un predictor significativo de retraso en el crecimiento (Wald = 8,71, p < ,01). Además, se encontró que el origen étnico (Wald = 37,96, p < ,001) era el predictor más fuerte del retraso del crecimiento después de controlar los efectos de todas las demás variables socioconductuales. El estudio reveló una variación étnica en el impacto de los determinantes socioconductuales en el retraso del crecimiento entre los niños analizados, con diferentes características sociodemográficas y conductuales que sirven como predictores importantes del retraso del crecimiento.Asociación de Antropología Biológica Argentin
Variação étnica sobre a baixa estatura para a idade e seus fatores concomitantes entre as crianças indigenas em idade pré-escolar indígenas do distrito de Purulia, West Bengal, Índia
Get PDFThis study aimed to investigate variations in the prevalence of stunting by age, sex, and ethnicity, as well as its associated factors. The present cross-sectional study was conducted in three blocks of Purulia district, focusing on children from two distinct ethnic groups (Kurmi and Sabar). A total of 701 study participants (boys: 372; girls: 329) were investigated, from the Kurmi (377) and Sabar (324) communities, within the age group of 1–5 years. The children’s stunting status was assessed in terms of height using WHO-recommended Z-score values. The overall rate of stunting was 58.2%, with the Sabar children (75%) having a significantly higher rate of stunting than the Kurmi ones (43.77%) (χ2 = 69.87, p < .001). A significant association was also observed between the prevalence of stunting and socio-behavioural variables. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that birth weight (BW) was a significant predictor of stunting among Kurmi boys (Wald = 16.08, p < .001). Colostrum feeding status (CFS) was also a significantly strong predictor of stunting, irrespective of sex, among the Kurmi children (Wald = 18.56, p < .001). Number of sibs (NS) (Wald = 9.75, p < .001) was a predictor among the studied children; more specifically, it was a predictor among Kurmi girls (Wald = 7.71, p < .05). Similarly, among the Sabar children, birth order (BO) was found to be a significant predictor of stunting (Wald = 8.71, p < .01). Furthermore, it was found that ethnicity (Wald = 37.96, p < .001) was the strongest predictor of stunting after controlling for the effects of all other socio-behavioral variables. The study revealed ethnic variation in the impact of socio-behavioral determinants on stunting status among the studied children, with different socio-demographic and behavioral characteristics serving as significant predictors of stunting.Este estudio tuvo como objetivo investigar las variaciones en la prevalencia del retraso del crecimiento por edad, sexo y origen étnico, así como sus factores asociados. El presente estudio transversal se llevó a cabo en tres bloques del distrito de Purulia, centrándose en niños de dos grupos étnicos distintos (Kurmi y Sabar). Se investigó un total de 701 participantes (niños: 372; niñas: 329) de las comunidades Kurmi (377) y Sabar (324), dentro del grupo de edad de 1 a 5 años. El estado de retraso del crecimiento de los niños se evaluó en función de la estatura utilizando los valores de puntuación Z recomendados por la OMS. La tasa general de retraso del crecimiento fue del 58,2%, y los niños Sabar (75%) tuvieron una tasa de retraso del crecimiento significativamente mayor que los Kurmi (43,77%) (χ2 = 69,87, p < ,001). También se observó una asociación significativa entre la prevalencia del retraso del crecimiento y las variables socioconductuales. El análisis de regresión logística binaria (BLR, por sus siglas en inglés) reveló que el peso al nacer es un predictor significativo del retraso del crecimiento entre los niños Kurmi (Wald = 16,08, p < ,001). El estado de alimentación con calostro también fue un predictor significativamente fuerte del mismo, con independencia del sexo, entre los niños Kurmi (Wald = 18,56, p < ,001). El número de hermanos (Wald = 9,75, p < ,001) fue un predictor entre los niños estudiados; más específicamente, entre las niñas Kurmi (Wald = 7,71, p < ,05). De manera similar, entre los niños Sabar se encontró que el orden de nacimiento era un predictor significativo de retraso en el crecimiento (Wald = 8,71, p < ,01). Además, se encontró que el origen étnico (Wald = 37,96, p < ,001) era el predictor más fuerte del retraso del crecimiento después de controlar los efectos de todas las demás variables socioconductuales. El estudio reveló una variación étnica en el impacto de los determinantes socioconductuales en el retraso del crecimiento entre los niños analizados, con diferentes características sociodemográficas y conductuales que sirven como predictores importantes del retraso del crecimiento.Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar variações na prevalência de baixa estatura por idade, sexo e etnia, bem como seus fatores associados. O presente estudo transversal foi realizado em três quarteirões do distrito de Purulia, com foco em crianças de dois grupos étnicos distintos (Kurmi e Sabar). Um total de 701 participantes (meninos: 372; meninas: 329) das comunidades Kurmi (377) e Sabar (324) foram incorporados a essa pesquisa, compreendendo a faixa etária de 1 a 5 anos. O estado de baixa estatura para a idade das crianças foi avaliado com base na altura, utilizando os valores do escore Z recomendados pela OMS. A taxa global de baixa estatura para a idade foi de 58,2%, e as crianças Sabar (75%) tiveram uma taxa significativamente mais elevada do que as Kurmi (43,77%) (χ2 = 69,87, p < ,001). Revelou-se também que houve associação significativa entre a prevalência de baixa estatura e variáveis sociocomportamentais. A análise de regressão logística binária revelou que o peso ao nascer foi um preditor significativo de baixa estatura para a idade entre os meninos Kurmi (Wald = 16,08, p < ,001). O estado de alimentação com colostro também foi um preditor significativamente forte do mesmo, independentemente do sexo, entre as crianças Kurmi (Wald = 18,56, p < ,001). O número de irmãos (Wald = 9,75, p < ,001) foi, também, um preditor entre as crianças estudadas; mais especificamente, foi um preditor entre as meninas Kurmi (Wald = 7,71, p < ,05). Da mesma forma, entre as crianças Sabar, a ordem de nascimento foi considerada um preditor significativo de nanismo (Wald = 8,71, p < ,01). Além disso, verificou-se que a origem étnica (Wald = 37,96, p < ,001) foi o preditor mais forte de baixa estatura para a idade após controlar os efeitos de todas as outras variáveis sociocomportamentais. O estudo revelou uma variação étnica no impacto dos determinantes sociocomportamentais sobre a situação de nanismo entre as crianças estudadas, com diferentes características sociodemográficas e comportamentais servindo como preditores significativos de nanismo
koamabayili/VECTRON-author-checklist: VECTRON author checklist
No full textWe have done our best to complete the author checklist relating to the use of animals in the hut study. Note that the objective for the hut study was to evaluate the IRS treatment applications for residual efficacy against Anopheles mosquitoes, including the local An. coluzzii mosquito population. Cows were only used to attract mosquitoes into the huts and no tests were carried out directly on the cows. The author checklist is intended for use with studies where experiments are carried out on animals, which is why we have had such difficulty in completing this for the hut study, as many of the questions do not relate to how the cows were used
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