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The role of IgG avidity in diagnosis of cytomegalovirus infection in newborns and infants [Uloga IgG aviditeta u dijagnostici infekcije citomegalovirusom u novorođenčadi i dojenčadi]
To evaluate the value of IgG avidity in diagnosis of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in newborns and infants we collected serum samples from 40 infants under 12 months of age with suspected congenital CMV infection. Sera were tested for IgM, IgG and IgG avidity. For 25 of them, virus isolation and/or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on urine specimens were performed. Thirteen (32.5%) patients showed the presence of CMV IgM antibodies, 3 (7.5%) had equivocal IgM result, and 24 (60.0%) patients had IgG antibodies only. Using IgG avidity, CMV infection (low avidity index-AI) was documented in 61.5% IgM positive and 54.2% IgM negative patients. Eight of nine (88.8%) IgM positive patients were positive either on virus isolation or PCR. In IgM negative patients, 46.6% urine cultures were positive for CMV and 66.6% were PCR positive. According to age, IgG avidity demonstrated acute/recent primary CMV infection in 58.8% patients younger than three months compared with 91.7% and 81.8% in 3-6 and 6-12 months old babies, respectively. In conclusion, IgG avidity is useful in diagnosis of CMV infection either in IgM positive or IgM negative children older than 3 months of age. In infants less than 3 months, transplacentally derived maternal IgG antibodies of high avidity influence on the IgG avidity result. In these children, CMV infection should be confirmed by direct virologic methods such as virus isolation or PCR
Predviđanje rodnih razlika u školskom uspjehu i socijalnoj prihvaćenosti: uloga odgode zadovoljstva
The study explored whether delay of gratification measured
in 6-year old preschool children, incrementally predicts their
subsequent academic achievement and social acceptance in
elementary school above cognitive abilities. The role of
gender in this relationship was also examined. The sample
comprised 99 girls and 120 boys attending fourth, fifth and
sixth grades. The study was longitudinal with two
measurement points: measures of cognitive abilities and
delay of gratification were taken at the age of 6, while
measures of academic achievement (GPA, grade in Croatian
language and math) and social acceptance, measured with
the sociometric technique, were taken between the age of 10
and 12 years. It was confirmed that delay of gratification
predicted both subsequent academic achievement and social
acceptance in elementary school above cognitive abilities,
but more strongly for boys than for girls. Also, delay of
gratification mediated the relationship between gender and
all four dependent variables. Gender differences in social
acceptance, Croatian and math grades were partially
explained and gender differences in GPA were fully
explained by gender differences in delay of gratification
measured at preschool age.Cilj istraživanja bio je ispitati predviđa li odgađanje
zadovoljstva mjereno u dobi od 6 godina kasniji školski
uspjeh i socijalnu prihvaćenost u osnovnoj školi, povrh
mentalnih sposobnosti. Ispitana je i uloga roda u ovom
odnosu. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 99 djevojčica i 120
dječaka četvrtog, petog i šestog razreda osnovne škole.
Istraživanje je bilo longitudinalnoga tipa u dvije točke, pri
čemu su kognitivne sposobnosti i odgoda zadovoljstva
mjereni u dobi od šest godina, dok su mjere akademskoga
postignuća (opći uspjeh, ocjena iz hrvatskoga jezika, ocjena
iz matematike) i socijalna prihvaćenost mjerena
sociometrijskim testom prikupljene u drugoj točki, u dobi
između 10. i 12. godine. Potvrđeno je da odgoda
zadovoljstva, osim kognitivne zrelosti, predviđa kasniji školski
uspjeh i socijalnu prihvaćenost u osnovnoj školi, ali u većoj
mjeri za dječake nego za djevojčice. Također, odgoda
zadovoljstva bila je medijator u odnosu između roda i sve 4
zavisne varijable. Rodne razlike u socijalnoj prihvaćenosti,
ocjenama iz hrvatskoga jezika i matematike bile su
djelomično, a u općem uspjehu potpuno, posredovane
rodnim razlikama u odgodi zadovoljstva mjerenoj u
predškolskoj dobi
Jedan bombon ili dva u dobi od šest godina: ima li važnosti za kasniji školski život i zašto?
This study explored the role of early delay of gratification (DoG) and its positive
outcomes in the child’s later school life. More specifically, it investigated whether
DoG measured in six-year-old preschool children predicts their subsequent
emotional intelligence, quality of school life and life satisfaction in higher grades
of elementary school. Also, the mediating role of emotional intelligence in the
relationship between delay of gratification at preschool age and subsequent quality
of school life and life satisfaction was also examined.
The sample comprised 141 students (48.2 % girls). Delay of gratification (DoG)
was measured among six-year-old children; other measurement for one part of the
sample was done at the seventh, and for the other part at the eighth grade. DoG
was measured by the DoG task: children may eat one tempting treat immediately
or they may earn a larger serving by waiting for an unspecified amount of time,
doing assessment tasks. Other measurements included the Emotional Intelligence
Scale (Wong & Low, 2002), the Quality of School Life Questionnaire (Leonard, 2002;
Raboteg Šarić et al., 2009) and the Students’ Life Satisfaction Scale (Huebner, 1991).
It was found that students who succeeded in delaying gratification at preschool
age had subsequently higher life satisfaction, higher sense of school achievement,
and higher emotional intelligence (the use of emotions to facilitate performance
and regulation of emotions in the self). Mediation analyses found that the overall
emotional intelligence mediates the relationship between DoG and life satisfaction.
Also, the component of emotional intelligence called the Use of emotions to facilitate
performance was deemed a significant mediator between DoG and a sense of
scholarly achievement. It can be concluded that the strengthening of regulatory mechanisms in preschool age
may be beneficial for both life satisfaction and the sense of academic achievement
in higher grades of elementary school.U ovom istraživanju ispitivala se ulogu rane odgode zadovoljenja i njezine
pozitivne ishode u kasnijem djetetovom životu. Više specifično, nastojalo se utvrditi
je li izmjerena odgoda zadovoljstva šestogodišnjaka predviđa njihovu kasniju
emocionalnu inteligenciju, kvalitetu školskoga života i zadovoljstva životom u
višim razredima osnovne škole. Osim toga, nastojala se istražiti posrednička uloga
emocionalne inteligencije u odnosu između odgode zadovoljenja u predškolskoj
dobi i kasnije kvalitete školskoga života i životnoga zadovoljstva životom.
Uzorak je uključivao 141 učenika (48,2 % djevojčica). Odgoda zadovoljenja
izmjerena je u populaciji šestogodišnjaka; drugo mjerenje za jedan dio uzorka
učinjeno je u sedmom, a za drugi dio uzorka u osmom razredu. Odgoda
zadovoljenja izmjerena je zadatkom odgode zadovoljenja: djeca su imala priliku
pojesti jedan primamljiv slatkiš odmah ili su mogla odabrati više slatkiša ako čekaju
određeno vrijeme, dok rade zadatke procjene. Ostali mjerni instrumenti bili su
Skala emocionalne inteligencije (Wong i Low, 2002), Upitnik o kvaliteti školskog
života (Leonard, 2002; Raboteg Šarić i sur., 2009) i Skala učeničkog zadovoljstva
životom (Huebner, 1991).
Rezultati istraživanja pokazuju da su učenici koji su uspjeli odgoditi zadovoljenje u
predškolskoj dobi kasnije bili zadovoljniji životom, imali veći osjećaj akademskoga
postignuća i višu emocionalnu inteligenciju (upotreba emocija za olakšavanje
izvedbe i unutarnje regulacije emocija). Analize medijacije polučile su rezultate koji
govore u prilog tome da je cjelokupna emocionalna inteligencija posrednik u odnosu
između odgode zadovoljenja i životnoga zadovoljstva. Osim toga, sastavnica
emocionalne inteligencije koja olakšava izvedbu smatra se značajnim posrednikom
između odgode zadovoljenja i percepcije važnosti školskoga postignuća.
Može se zaključiti da jačanje regulatornih mehanizama u predškolskoj dobi može
biti korisno za oboje - zadovoljstvo životom i doživljaj smisla postignuća u višim
razredima osnovne škole
Učinci nepovoljnih obiteljskih okolnosti na delinkvenciju muških i ženskih adolescenata
The purpose of this paper is to examine the direct and serial
indirect effects of ecological family disadvantage on adolescent
male and female delinquency through poor parental
monitoring and deviant peer association. Data used in this
paper are collected on a sample of 528 Croatian high-school
students (374 males) aged between 15 and 17. Participants
self-reported their delinquency, and completed questionnaires
about their familial disadvantage, parental monitoring, and
their association with deviant peers. PROCESS macro for SPSS
was used to test the proposed direct and indirect effects. The
results showed that ecological family disadvantage had a direct
effect on more pronounced male delinquency. There was no
significant serial indirect effect of ecological family
disadvantage on male delinquency through the two presumed
mediators, but there was significant indirect effect of ecological
family disadvantage on male delinquency through their
increased deviant peer association. In females, no significant
direct or indirect effects were found. The results point to gender
specific mechanisms by which ecological family disadvantage
contributes to adolescent delinquency, and thus make a
significant contribution to the literature on this topic.Cilj ovog rada jest ispitati izravne i neizravne učinke
ekoloških obiteljskih nepovoljnih prilika na delinkventno
ponašanje mladića i djevojaka kroz loš roditeljski nadzor i
druženje s devijantnim vršnjacima. Podatci upotrijebljeni u
ovom radu prikupljeni su na uzorku od 528 hrvatskih
srednjoškolaca (374 mladića) između 15 i 17 godina.
Kako bi se provjerili pretpostavljeni izravni i neizravni
učinci, uzet je PROCESS makro za SPSS. Rezultati su
pokazali da ekološke obiteljske nepovoljne prilike imaju
izravan učinak na izraženije delinkventno ponašanje
mladića. Nije pronađen značajan serijalni neizravni
učinak ekoloških nepovoljnih obiteljskih prilika na
delinkventno ponašanje mladića kroz dva pretpostavljena
medijatora, ali je utvrđen neizravan učinak ekoloških
nepovoljnih obiteljskih prilika na delinkventno ponašanje
mladića kroz njihovo izraženije druženje s devijantnim
vršnjacima. Na uzorku djevojaka nisu pronađeni ni značajni
izravni ni neizravni učinci. Rezultati upućuju na spolno
specifične mehanizme kroz koje ekološke nepovoljne
obiteljske prilike pridonose delinkventnom ponašanju
adolescenata i važan su doprinos literaturi na ovom
području
Sociodemographic, sexual behaviour and microbiological profiles of men attending public health laboratory for testing for sexually transmitted diseases
In order to identify the groups at risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), we assessed the sociodemographic profiles of men testing for STD, their sexual habits, and the results of microbiological analysis. During a three-year period, a total of 700 men older than 18 years of age completed the questionnaire regarding sociodemographic and sexual behavior. Urethral swabs were taken for microbiological analysis. Thirty-three percent of respondents reported not using condoms. Those that do not use condoms were predominantly less educated, unmarried but in steady relationships, employed, with children, and smokers. Alcohol or drug usage before sexual intercourse was disclosed by 21.4% of respondents, and 10.3% respondents reported sexual intercourses with commercial sex workers. Finally, 24.0% respondents reported sexual relations abroad. In 28.1% of subjects, one or more pathogens were observed in urethral swabs. The most commonly diagnosed microorganism was Ureaplasma urealyticum, followed by Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma hominis, Trichomonas vaginalis, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This study identified several factors that may contribute to the general risk of STD transmission, which will serve to better understand the transmission dynamics and implementation of adequate prevention programs. </p
Učinci nepovoljnih obiteljskih okolnosti na delinkvenciju muških i ženskih adolescenata
The purpose of this paper is to examine the direct and serial
indirect effects of ecological family disadvantage on adolescent
male and female delinquency through poor parental
monitoring and deviant peer association. Data used in this
paper are collected on a sample of 528 Croatian high-school
students (374 males) aged between 15 and 17. Participants
self-reported their delinquency, and completed questionnaires
about their familial disadvantage, parental monitoring, and
their association with deviant peers. PROCESS macro for SPSS
was used to test the proposed direct and indirect effects. The
results showed that ecological family disadvantage had a direct
effect on more pronounced male delinquency. There was no
significant serial indirect effect of ecological family
disadvantage on male delinquency through the two presumed
mediators, but there was significant indirect effect of ecological
family disadvantage on male delinquency through their
increased deviant peer association. In females, no significant
direct or indirect effects were found. The results point to gender
specific mechanisms by which ecological family disadvantage
contributes to adolescent delinquency, and thus make a
significant contribution to the literature on this topic.Cilj ovog rada jest ispitati izravne i neizravne učinke
ekoloških obiteljskih nepovoljnih prilika na delinkventno
ponašanje mladića i djevojaka kroz loš roditeljski nadzor i
druženje s devijantnim vršnjacima. Podatci upotrijebljeni u
ovom radu prikupljeni su na uzorku od 528 hrvatskih
srednjoškolaca (374 mladića) između 15 i 17 godina.
Kako bi se provjerili pretpostavljeni izravni i neizravni
učinci, uzet je PROCESS makro za SPSS. Rezultati su
pokazali da ekološke obiteljske nepovoljne prilike imaju
izravan učinak na izraženije delinkventno ponašanje
mladića. Nije pronađen značajan serijalni neizravni
učinak ekoloških nepovoljnih obiteljskih prilika na
delinkventno ponašanje mladića kroz dva pretpostavljena
medijatora, ali je utvrđen neizravan učinak ekoloških
nepovoljnih obiteljskih prilika na delinkventno ponašanje
mladića kroz njihovo izraženije druženje s devijantnim
vršnjacima. Na uzorku djevojaka nisu pronađeni ni značajni
izravni ni neizravni učinci. Rezultati upućuju na spolno
specifične mehanizme kroz koje ekološke nepovoljne
obiteljske prilike pridonose delinkventnom ponašanju
adolescenata i važan su doprinos literaturi na ovom
području
GRAPHIC PRESENTATION OF NEUROMUSCULAR EXCITABILITY PROVOKED BY THE ELECTRIC RECTANGULARIMPULSES
Grafički prikaz neuromuskularne podražljivosti el ektričnim četvrtasl.im impulsima u
obliku intenzitetnovremenske krivulje, u Hrvatskoj se od 1962. godine izvodi u
el ektrod ij agnostičkom laboratoriju Klinike za fizikalnu medicinu, rehabilitaciju i
reumatologiju Kliničke bolnice "Sestre milosrdnice". Za takav prikaz postoji nekoliko
naziva: intenzitetnovrernenska krivulja (1/t krivulja), elektrostatograrn (ELS) ili
jakosnovremenska krivulja (SD krivulja). Od 1990. u našem se elektrod ijagnostičkom
laboratoriju neuromuskularna podražljivosl električnim četvrtatstim impulsima, osim
prikazivanja l/t krivuljom, prikazuje i intenzitetnovremenskim pravcem (l/L pravac).
Prikazivanje neuromuskularne podražljivosti u obliku pravca, ima nekoliko važnih
prednosti u odnosu na prikazivanje krivuljom. Prednosti su mogućnost odrcdenja kuta,
raspona i položaja pravca u koordinatnom sustavu, lakša usporedba motornih i senzornih
pravaca i druge. Ti novi elementi svojstveni pravcu, omogućuju bolju dijagnostičku i
prognostičku procjenu te neposredno i bolji terapijski pristup. Predlažemo, s toga, da se u
budućoj elektrodijagnostičkoj obradi, uz dosadašnju 1/t krivulju, upotrebljava i 1/t pravac
jer sa svojim parametrima pravac daje veće elektrodijagnostičke mogućnosti.Since 1962. the graphic presentation of the neuromuscular excitability, provoked
by electric rectangular impulses, in the fonn of the intensity-duration curve has been used
in Croatia, in the Electrodiagnostic Laboratory of the Clinical Department of Physical
Medicine, Rehabilitation and Reumatology al "Sestre milosrdnice" University Hospital.
This graphic presentation has had three alternative names: intensity-duration curve (1/t curve}, electrostatogram (ELS) and strength-duration curve (SD curve). Since 1990. in this
electrodiagnostic laboratory the neuromuscular excitability provoked by electric
rectanguJar impulses has been presented also in the form of line (lit line), beside the
presentation in the form of curve (1/t curve). Presentation of the neuromuscular excitability
in the form of the line has several important benefits compared to the presentation in the
form of the curve. TI1ese benefits are possibility of the precise determination of the angle,
range and the position of the line in the coordinate system as well as the easier comparison
of the "motor" lines and the "sensor" lines. The new parameters, characteristic for the line,
provide more reliable diagnostic and prognostic evaluation as well as better therapeutic
approach. On the basis of these facts we have proposed the use of the 1/t line in the
electrodiagnostic routine measurement, beside the l/t curve. Namely, parameters of the 1/t
line in comparison to the l/t curve provides broader electrodiagnostic possibilities
Die russische Parteienlandschaft vor den Parlamentswahlen. (I)
Die nächsten Parlamentswahlen in Rußland sollen nach der Verfassung von 1993 im Dezember 1999 stattfinden. Der heftige Wahlkampf, der sich nach dem offenen Ausbruch der Wirtschafts- und Finanzkrise vom 17. August 1998 noch verschärfte, hat längst eingesetzt. Während der Transformation vollzogen sich beträchtliche Änderungen der gesellschaftlichen Strukturen. Die politischen Kräfte - sowohl die Reformkräfte als auch die oppositionelle Antireformkräfte - müssen bei unterschiedlichen Schichten der Bevölkerung Unterstützung suchen, um 1999 in das Parlament gewählt zu werden. (BIOst-Dok
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