The psychological impact of motor vehicle accidents : a New Zealand study : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Psychology at Massey University

PLEASE NOTE Pages 72-73 are missing from the original copyThe present research attempted to identify those factors which predispose victims of severe motor vehicle accidents to develop PTSD, and explored the relationship between mental health and health care utilisation. A multistage probability sample of 167 New Zealand victims of motor vehicle accidents were included for analysis, the data being obtained as part of a larger nation-wide study looking at trauma and health care utilisation. Past research has identified factors which predispose the development of PTSD, such as prior psychological disorders, prior trauma, intensity, and extent of injury. The main statistical technique employed was multiple regression analysis, with the dependant variables being mental health and health care utilisation of the victims. Findings indicated that victims of MVAs are more likely to experience physical and mental health difficulties. The results showed a relationship between experience of trauma and the existence of PTSD, with victims of motor vehicle accidents suffering from more ill-health and PTSD-related symptoms than non-victims. Adverse life events, disclosure of feelings, extent of injury, and especially physical symptoms were all significant predictors of PTSD symptoms, however experience of previous trauma and intensity of the accident were not. A relationship between PTSD symptoms and health care utilisation also exists, with accident victims having more days confined to bed

Synthesis of N-(2-thiazolil)thiazolo[3,2-b] pyrimidin

На основі реакцій електрофільної внутрішньомолекулярної циклізації розроблено препаративні методики синтезу відповідних бромідів і йодидів 3-бром(йод)метил-N-(4,5-дигідро-5-бром(йод)-метил-2-тіазоліл)тіазоло [3,2-b]піримідинію, що містять декілька конденсованих циклів. Встановлено основні фактори, які контролюють хемо-, регіо- і стереоселективність утворення нових гетероциклів. Підібрано умови для більш селективного одержання тіазоло- і тіазинопіримідинів з декількома циклами у своєму складі, які розширять можливості цілеспрямованого синтезу функціонально заміщених сполук заданої будови. On the basis of reaction electrophilic intermolecular cyclization preparation methods of synthesis of corresponding 3-brom(iod)methyl-N-(4,5 dihydro-5-brom(iod)methyl-2 thiazolil)thiazolo[3,2-b]pyrimidinium bromides and iodides that contains several condense cycles were elaborated. Main factors which govern the chemo-, regio- and stereoselectivity of formation new heterocycles were determine. Conditions in order to obtain thiazolo- and thiazinopyrimidines with several cycles in its structures which will increase opportunities of purposeful compounds synthes of certain structure were selected

Albumin concentrations are primarily determined by the body cell mass and the systemic inflammatory response in cancer patients with weight loss

The association between hypoalbuminemia and poor prognosis in patients with cancer is well recognized. However, the factors that contribute to the fall in albumin concentrations are not well understood. In the present study, we examined the relationship between circulating albumin concentrations, weight loss, the body cell mass (measured using total body potassium), and the presence of an inflammatory response (measured using C- reactive protein) in male patients (n=40) with advanced lung or gastrointestinal cancer. Albumin concentrations were significantly correlated with the percent ideal body weight (r=0.390, p lt 0.05), extent of reported weight loss (r=-0.492, p lt 0.01), percent predicted total body potassium (adjusted for age, height, and weight, r=0.686, p lt 0.001), and logo C-reactive protein concentrations (r=-0.545, p lt 0.001). On multiple regression analysis, the percent predicted total body potassium and log(10) C-reactive protein concentrations accounted for 63% of the variation in albumin concentrations (r(2) = 0.626, p lt 0.001). The interrelationship between albumin, body cell mass, and the inflammatory response is consistent with the concept that the presence of an ongoing inflammatory response contributes to the progressive loss of these vital protein components of the body and the subsequent death of patients with advanced cancer

THE EFFECT OF TRUST ON PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY: EVIDENCE FROM THE U.S. BIOTECHNOLOGY STUDY, 1997-1998

The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which trust directly affects public support for biotechnology, particularly in applications to food production and genetic modification of crop plants. Unlike previous research in which trust is assumed to be exogenous, this paper posits that trust is endogenously determined. An econometric model is developed that controls for the endogeneity of trust using instrumental variable and selection correction techniques. Using data from the U.S. Biotechnology Study, this study finds that the effect of trust on public support is substantially stronger than previous estimates.Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies,

THE EFFECT OF TRUST ON PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY: EVIDENCE FROM THE U.S. BIOTECHNOLOGY STUDY, 1997-1998

The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent to which trust directly affects public support for biotechnology, particularly in applications to food production and genetic modification of crop plants. Unlike previous research in which trust is assumed to be exogenous, this paper posits that trust is endogenously determined. An econometric model is developed that controls for the endogeneity of trust using instrumental variable and selection correction techniques. Using data from the U.S. Biotechnology Study, this study finds that the effect of trust on public support is substantially stronger than previous estimates.Political Economy, Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies,

Pengaruh Tekanan Gas Isian Argon-etanol Dan Argon-brom Terhadap Unjuk Kerja Detektor Geiger-mueller

PENGARUH TEKANAN GAS ISIAN ARGON-ETANOL DAN ARGON-BROM TERHADAP UNJUK KERJADETEKTOR GEIGER-MUELLER. Telah dilakukan penelitian pengaruh tekanan gas isian Ar-etanol dan Ar-Brterhadap unjuk kerja detektor Geiger-Mueller. Tabung detektor Geiger-Mueller terbuat dari bahan stainless steeldengan ukuran diameter tabung 1,6 cm, anoda terbuat dari bahan kawat tungsten dengan diameter 0,008 cm,panjang daerah aktif 10 cm dan tebal jendela yang mempunyai density thickness sekitar 0,39 g/cm2. Tekanan gasisian Ar-etanol divariasi masing-masing 7:1, 9:1, dan 19:1, sedang untuk Ar-Br perbandingan tekanannya 100:1,50:1 dan 33:1. Dari hasil pengujian terbaik diperoleh untuk perbandingan tekanan gas Ar-etanol sebesar 9:1dihasilkan panjang plateau 180 V, slope 9,60 %/100 V, resolving time τ = 6,725 μ detik dan tegangan operasi 1160V. Untuk gas Br sebagai gas pemadam dengan perbandingan tekanan 100:1 diperoleh panjang plateau 100 V, slope7,6 %/100 V, resolving time τ = 7,75 μ detik dan tegangan operasi 540 V. Pada penelitian ini umur detektor belumdapat diprediksi karena selama melakukan pengujian detektor masih memiliki plateau yang panjang dan bentukpulsanya belum mengalami discharge. Jumlah cacah yang dihasilkan detektor untuk gas isian Ar-etanol sebesar3,105 × 10 6 cacah, sedang untuk Ar-Br sebesar 1,102 × 10 7 cacah