651 research outputs found
Global economic burden of schizophrenia: response to authors’ reply
No full textAmanda L Neil,1 Vaughan J Carr2,3 1Menzies Institute for Medical Research, The University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, 2Research Unit for Schizophrenia Epidemiology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 3Department of Psychiatry, School of Clinical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, AustraliaFor clarification, we undertook bottom-up costing using individual participant data from the Low Prevalence Disorders Study in our costing study.1 We did not use the data reported in the study by Carr et al2 as asserted by Chong et al.3 Chong et al have thus misunderstood and thus misrepresented our methodology in both their systematic review4 and their response to our letter.5 Authors' reply Huey Yi Chong,1 Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk1–41School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia; 2Center of Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research (CPOR), Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand; 3School of Pharmacy, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA; 4School of Population Health, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia We thank Dr Neil and Professor Carr for their clarification on the data source used in their study.1 In this regard, we would like to highlight one of the most common challenges when conducting any systematic review, for example economic burden of schizophrenia in this case – the marked diversity in reporting among the included studies, which increases the likelihood of any potential misinterpretation. In convergence with a number of published systematic reviews of economic burden studies,2–5 there has been a consistent call for a more explicit reporting in various aspects of an economic burden study, thus readability and transparency can be enhanced. However, a standardized guide/checklist for conducting and reporting economic burden is yet to be available. On the final note, we strongly urge for the development of such a guidance document to improve the quality and clarity of an economic burden study. View original paper by Chong et al View original Letter by Neil and Carr  
Economic indicators of wood chips producing company VJ Grupp OÜ and development prospects
Full text linkNõudlus hakkepuidu järele on viimastel aastatel langenud, mille tulemusena on hakkepuidu
tootmismahud vähenenud ning antud tegevusala ettevõtete majanduslik olukord seetõttu
halvenenud. Selles situatsioonis tuleb ettevõtte majanduslikku olukorda hinnata, et välja selgitada
ettevõtte võimalikud edasised arenguperspektiivid. Käesoleva bakalaureusetöö eesmärgiks on
teostada hakkepuitu tootva ettevõtte VJ Grupp OÜ majandusnäitajate analüüs aastate 2010-2014
kohta, võrrelda neid sama tegevusala ettevõtete keskmiste näitajatega ning välja selgitada,
milline on ettevõtte majanduslik olukord ning arenguperspektiivid. Bakalaureusetöö koostamisel
kasutas autor võrdlusmeetodit, kus võrdluse alla on võetud VJ Grupp OÜ ning sama tegevusala
keskmised majandusnäitajate põhjal arvutatavad suhtarvud. Selleks, et hinnata ettevõtte
majanduslikku olukorda analüüsiti ettevõtte maksevõimet, varadega kasutamise efektiivsust ning
rentaabluse suhtarve. Analüüsi teostamiseks vajalikud andmed pärinevad ettevõtte VJ Grupp OÜ
2010.-2014. aasta majandusaasta aruannetest ning sama tegevusala ettevõtete keskmiste kohta
Eesti Statistikaameti andmebaasist. VJ Grupp OÜ juhatuse liikmega läbi viidud intervjuu
täiendab teostatud majandusanalüüsi. Käesolevast uurimistööst järeldus, et ettevõtte VJ Grupp
OÜ müügitulud ning kasum on vaadeldud aastate lõikes vähenenud. Selle tulemusel on ettevõtte
tootlikkus langenud madalamale, kui on tegevusala keskmine. Sealjuures on ettevõte suutnud
säilitada hea maksevõime taseme ning oskab edukalt planeerida tootmisvarusid. Töö autor leiab,
et ettevõte tootmistegevuse laiendamiseks oleks otstarbekas uurida võimalusi toodangu
eksportimiseks.Demand for chips has fallen in recent years and as a result of that, wood chips production volumes
have decreased and companies’ economic situation has therefore been getting worse. In this
context, the company's financial situation has to be assessed in order to identify company's
possible further development prospects. The purpose of this Bachelor’s Thesis is to perform
financial analysis of wood chips producing company VJ Grupp OÜ on the basis of economic
indicators of the years 2010-2014, compare them with averages of companies with the same
economic activity and determine the financial situation of the company and future prospects. The
author uses comparative method, where financial ratios of VJ Grupp OÜ and the same industry
averages are calculated and compared. In order to assess the company’s economic situation,
profitability ratios, solvency and assets utilization effectiveness are analysed. Data for the analysis
was collected from VJ Grupp OÜ financial reports for the years 2010-2014 and from the Statistics
Estonia databases. An interview,conducted with the board member of VJ Grupp OÜ complements
the economic analysis. From this research it was concluded that company’s sales revenue and
profit have declined in recent years. As a result of that, company’s productivity has fallen lower
than the same industry average. At the same time VJ Grupp OÜ has been able to maintain a good
level of solvency and is able to successfully plan production inventory. The author finds that VJ
Grupp OÜ should explore the possibilities to export its production in order to expand its
production volume
The intergenerational transmission of criminal offending behaviours
No full textBackground: Parental offending is associated with a wide-range of adverse outcomes in offspring, but the emphasis has been on examining the role of fathers on offspring offending in adolescence and adulthood. Little intergenerational research has been conducted in Australia on the relationship between maternal and paternal offending and diverse offspring developmental vulnerabilities in childhood.
Aim: To determine the associations between parental offending histories and offspring developmental outcomes in a large population-based study of Australian children. This study focused on child outcomes in early and middle childhood, which are key developmental periods for intervention and prevention of antisocial behaviour and aggression.
Method: Data were drawn from the New South Wales Child Development Study (NSW-CDS) cohort of 87,026 New South Wales children. The NSW-CDS is an intergenerational data linkage study combining information from cross-sectional surveys at age five and 11 years with administrative records. Analyses were conducted on the first two waves of record linkage conducted to date. Firstly, data were analysed from Record Linkage 1, to determine relationships between parental offending and a range of early childhood (age 5 years) offspring outcomes (i.e., social competence; emotional maturity; language and cognitive development; communication and general knowledge; physical health and wellbeing; and, aggressive behaviour). Secondly, using data from Record Linkage 2, the associations between parental offending and offspring conduct problems in middle childhood (age 11 years) were examined.
Findings: Mothers with a history of offending experienced greater risk factors (e.g., socioeconomic disadvantage, mental illness, and offending partners) compared to non-offending mothers. Analyses revealed associations between parental offending and offspring vulnerabilities across a range of developmental domains in early childhood and conduct problems in middle childhood. In early childhood, associations were greatest for cognitive outcomes. Violent and frequent offending had a greater magnitude of association compared to nonviolent and infrequent offending. Both maternal and paternal offending histories were associated with adverse offspring outcomes at both developmental periods. Maternal offending initially seemed to have greater associations compared to paternal offending; however, once both parents’ offending was included in the models, the associations were similar. High levels of assortative mating were observed; the majority of mothers with a history of offending had a partner with a history of offending.
Conclusions and Implications: Prevention and intervention efforts should start early in development, include mothers and fathers, and target both behavioural and cognitive problems in children. Future research should examine assortative mating among offending parents and how this influences the development of antisocial behaviour among offspring.Full Tex
Subjective User-Interaction Models in 3D Spatial Environments: Virtual DJ and Virtual VJ
No full textIn this demonstration the author will describe and show
examples of his work for 3D spatial environments. These
projects use motion tracking technology to enable users to
interact with sound, light and video using their body
movements in 3D space. Specific video examples of one
past project (Virtual DJ) and one current project (Virtual
VJ) will be shown to illustrate how subjective and flexible
user interaction is enabled through a complex but
predictable mapping of 3D space to media control. This
demonstration will be supported by an evening performance
Citrate anticoagulation for extracorporeal circuits: Effects on whole blood coagulation activation and clot formation
Full text linkConnection to the natural environment and well-being in middle childhood
Full text link© Copyright 2018, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Though the positive association between a connection to the natural environment and well-being is well established, few studies have examined this association in children, and none have explored whether this relationship remains when accounting for other factors that affect well-being, such as social supports, attention, and empathic skills. The current study aims to address this gap. Data are drawn from the New South Wales Child Development Study (NSW-CDS) and comprise a representative sample of 26,848 children who completed a self-report survey of mental health and well-being when aged approximately 11 years. Multiple regression analysis indicated that, after adjusting for covariates (i.e., social supports, empathy, attention, socioeconomic status, and sex), connection to nature was positively, albeit weakly, associated with two indicators of well-being: self-satisfaction and prosocial behavior. Social supports had the strongest relationship with self-satisfaction, while empathy had the strongest relationship with prosocial behavior. Based on our findings, and that of previous research, we suggest that developing a connection to nature can slightly improve well-being and may complement or augment other well-being and education-based programs. Future research should examine whether the relationship between connection to nature and well-being is influenced by proximity to green spaces, experiences of nature, and age
Low inflation and central bank independence
Full text linkBanks and banking, Central ; Inflation (Finance) ; Monetary policy - United States
Budget rules and monetary union in Europe
Full text linkEuropean Monetary System (Organization) ; Europe ; Fiscal policy ; Foreign exchange - Law and legislation
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