The reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the Levels of Emotional Awareness Scale (LEAS-J)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The Levels of Emotional Awareness Scale (LEAS) was developed to assess five levels of emotional awareness: bodily sensations, action tendencies, single emotions, blends of emotion, and combinations of blends. It is a paper and pencil performance questionnaire that presents 20 emotion-evoking scenes. We developed a Japanese version of the LEAS (LEAS-J), and its reliability and validity were examined.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>The LEAS-J level was independently assessed by two researchers who scored each response according to the LEAS scoring manual. High inter-rater reliability and internal consistency were obtained for the LEAS-J. Measures were socioeconomic status, LEAS-J, Toronto Alexithymia Scale-20 (TAS-20), Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI), and NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI). TAS-20, IRI and NEO-FFI were the measures used to explore the construct validity of LEAS-J, as it was predicted that higher scores on the LEAS-J would be related to fewer alexithymic features, greater empathetic ability, and a greater sense of cooperation with others. Questionnaires were completed by 344 university students.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>The criterion-referenced validity was determined: a significant negative relationship was found with the externally-oriented thinking scores of TAS-20, and positive relationships were found with fantasy, perspective taking, and empathic concern on IRI and with extraversion, openness to experience, and agreeableness on NEO-FFI.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Consistent with our expectations, the findings provide evidence that the LEAS-J has good reliability and validity. In addition, women had significantly higher scores than men on LEAS-J, showing that the gender difference identified in the original LEAS was cross-culturally consistent.</p

Friction and wear behaviour of Mo − W doped carbon-based coating during boundary lubricated sliding

A molybdenum and tungsten doped carbon-based coating (Mo−W−C) was developed in order to provide low friction in boundary lubricated sliding condition at ambient and at high temperature. The Mo−W−C coating showed the lowest friction coefficient among a number of commercially available state-of-the-art DLC coatings at ambient temperature. At elevated temperature (200°C), Mo−W−C coating showed a significant reduction in friction coefficient with sliding distance in contrast to DLC coatings. Raman spectroscopy revealed the importance of combined Mo and W doping for achieving low friction at both ambient and high temperature. The significant decrease in friction and wear rate was attributed to the presence of graphitic carbon debris (from coating) and 'in-situ' formed metal sulphides (WS2 and MoS2, where metals were supplied from coating and sulphur from engine oil) in the transfer layer

Analysis of blood transfusion requirements during the gravido-puerperal period in a hospital in Ouagadougou

This work was carried out with the aim to analyze the needs covered and not covered in blood during the gravid-postpartum period. This retrospective study covered the period from 1st January 2007 to December 31, 2009. It took into account the records of patients admitted to a direct or indirect obstetric causes, and has received an indication for transfusion. 450 patients had an indication for transfusion during the gravid-puerperal period. The main indications for transfusion were posed in front of 75.1% and 24.9% bleeding to chronic anemia. The rate of pre-transfusion hemoglobin averaged 5.7g/dl and 58.5% of women had a lower rate 6g/dl. Among the 450 women, 84.4% were transfused. The unmet need was 15.6%. The unavailability of blood was the main reason for unmet need (74.6%). Transfusion incidents or accidents were reported in 8.1%. The prognosis was better if breast coverage need for transfusion (p =0.00056), however, remained subject to a mortality of 4%. Blood transfusion, often essential to preserve the life of the mother and child must be more accessible while respecting the established protocols in order to limit the risks.Objectif : Ce travail a été réalisé dans l’objectif d’analyser les besoins couverts et non couverts en matière de transfusion sanguine au cours de la période gravio-puerpérale. Patientes et méthodes : Cette étude rétrospective portait sur la période du 1 janvier 2007 au 31 décembre 2009. Elle prenait en compte les dossiers des patientes admises pour une cause obstétricale directe ou indirecte et ayant bénéficié d’une indication de transfusion. Résultats : 450 patientes ont eu une indication de transfusion au cours de la période gravido-puerpérale. Les principales indications de transfusion étaient posées dans 75,1% devant l’hémorragie et dans 24,9% devant une anémie chronique. Le taux d’hémoglobine pré-transfusionnel était en moyenne de 5,7g /dl et 58,5% des femmes avaient un taux inférieur à 6g/dl. Parmi les 450 femmes, 84,4% ont été transfusées. Le besoin non couvert était de 15,6%. L’indisponibilité du sang était la principale raison du besoin non couvert (74,6%). Les  incidents ou accidents transfusionnels ont été relevés dans 8,1%. Le pronostic maternel était meilleur en cas de couverture du besoin transfusionnel (p=0,00056) cependant il restait grevé d’une mortalité de 4%. Discussion et conclusion : La transfusion sanguine, souvent indispensable pour préserver la vie de la mère et de son enfant se doit d’être plus accessible tout en respectant les protocoles établis afin d’en limiter les risques.Objetivo: Este estudio se realizó con el objetivo de analizar las necesidades de sangre cubiertas y no cubiertas durante el período gestacional y puerperal (inmediatamente posterior al parto). Pacientes y métodos: Este estudio retrospectivo cubrió el período transcurrido entre el 1 de enero de 2007 y el 31 de diciembre de 2009. Se utilizaron los historiales de pacientes admitidas directa o indirectamente por causas de obstetricia y a las que se les indicó una transfusión. Resultados: Se indicó una transfusión a 450 pacientes durante el período gestacional y puerperal. Las causas principales para indicar una transfusión fueron las hemorragias en un 75,1 % de los casos y la anemia crónica en un 24,9 % de los casos. Los niveles medios de hemoglobina antes de las transfusiones eran de 5,7 g/dl, y el 58,5 % de las mujeres tenían niveles inferiores a 6 g/dl. De las 450 pacientes, 84,4 % de ellas recibieron una transfusión. La tasa no atendida fue del 15,6 %, y la principal causa fue la no disponibilidad de sangre (74,6 %). En el 8,1 % de las transfusiones se produjo algún incidente o accidente. El pronóstico materno fue mejor cuando se cubrió la necesidad transfusional (p = 0,00056) sin embargo, se vio gravado con una mortalidad del 4 %. Debate y conclusión: Las transfusiones de sangre, a menudo esenciales para preservar la vida de madre e hijo, deben ser más accesibles aunque respetando siempre los protocolos establecidos para limitar sus riesgos

Avaliação genômica e resultados para características Slick e Dupla musculatura de fêmeas da raça Senepol: edição 2022.

Dados analisados; Metodologia; Resultados; Outros conceitos importantes; Resultados genômicos para características slick e dupla musculatura; Anexos

Avaliação genômica e resultados para características Slick e Dupla musculatura de touros da raça Senepol: edição 2022.

Dados analisados; Resultados; Outros conceitos importantes; Resultados genômicos para características Slick e Dupla musculatura; anexos