Personal Grooming Research Articles

Müşterilerin Yiyecek İçecek İşletmeleri Tercihlerinde Etkili Olan Kriterler

Due to the transformation in life styles and life conditions, eating has gained a meaning that goes beyond its basic semantic area and has got a big share in national economies. Taking into consideration that the path which is going to success in service sector is directly related to fulfill the expectations of the consumers preeminently, to determine the expectations of the consumer is the first step of that success. So, in this study, it is targeted to determine the criteria of the consumers in choosing a food and beverage establishment and to determine the relationship between the order of those criteria and the demographic peculiarities of the consumers. This research bases on data collection by means of a survey which was applied to 705 subjects. The data obtained has been analyzed through frequency, percentage distribution and sequence. At the end of this research it has been determined that the subjects have 10 important criteria while choosing the food and beverage establishment and the sequence of those criteria change according to demographic peculiarities of the consumers. Those ten criteria are: taste of the food, hygiene of the toilets, behaviors and the attention of the personnel, the quality of the food, freshness of the food, value for money, hygiene of the kitchen, reasonable prices, personal grooming and the appearance of the personnel, hygiene of the service equipment.

Change in fear of falling in Parkinson's disease: a two-year prospective cohort study.

A total of 120 consecutive persons with PD were recruited and followed for two years. Fear of falling was assessed by using the 10-item Falls Efficacy Scale (FES). Occurrence of falling was registered during the first year of follow-up. After two years, the average FES score statistically significantly changed (p = 0.003) from 30.5 to 37.5 out of 100 (increase of 22.9%). We observed that median scores of all FES items, except for "Preparing a meal, not requiring carrying of heavy or hot objects" and "Personal grooming," significantly increased after two-year follow-up. After accounting for age, gender, PD duration, levodopa dosage, Hoehn and Yayhr stage, Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale score three, depression, anxiety, and falling, we observed that sustaining greater number of falls in the first year of follow-up was associated with higher increase in FES score after two years (odds ratio 3.08, 95% confidence interval 1.30-4.87). After two years of follow-up, we observed a decrease in confidence at performing nearly all basic daily activities. Fall prevention programs should be prioritized in management of PD.

Distracting behaviors among teenagers and young, middle-aged, and older adult drivers when driving without and with warnings from an integrated vehicle safety system

IntroductionNegative reinforcement from crash warnings may reduce the likelihood that drivers engage in distracted driving. Alternatively, drivers may compensate for the perceived safety benefit of crash warnings by engaging in distractions more frequently, especially at higher speeds. The purpose of this study was to examine whether warning feedback from an integrated vehicle-based safety system affected the likelihood that various secondary behaviors were present among drivers ages 16–17, 20–30, 40–50, and 60–70. MethodParticipants drove an instrumented sedan with various collision warning systems for an extended period. Ten 5-second video clips were randomly sampled from driving periods at speeds above 25mph and below 5mph each week for each driver and coded for the presence of 11 secondary behaviors. ResultsAt least one secondary behavior was present in 46% of video clips; conversing with a passenger (17%), personal grooming (9%), and cellphone conversation (6%) were the most common. The likelihood that at least one secondary behavior was present was not significantly different during periods when drivers received warnings relative to periods without warnings. At least one secondary behavior was 21% more likely to be present at speeds below 5mph relative to speeds above 25mph; however, the effect of vehicle speed was not significantly affected by warning presence. Separate models for each of the five most common secondary behaviors also indicated that warnings had no significant effect on the likelihood that each behavior was present. ConclusionsCollision warnings were not associated with significant increases or decreases in the overall likelihood that teen and adult drivers engaged in secondary behaviors or the likelihood of the behaviors at speeds above 25mph or below 5mph. Practical applicationsThere was no evidence that forward collision warning and other technologies like those in this study will increase or decrease distracted driving.

Business Strategy and Marketing Management of a Multinational Organization Development

Unilever Bangladesh Limited, a fast moving consumer goods company, engages in the manufacture and distribution of home care products, personal care products, and foods. It offers household care, fabric cleaning, skin cleansing, skin care, oral care, hair care, and personal grooming products, as well as tea based beverages. The company was formerly known as Lever Brothers Bangladesh Ltd. and changed its name in December 2004. Unilever Bangladesh Limited was founded in 1964 and is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Unilever Bangladesh Limited operates as a subsidiary of Unilever Public Limited Company. Unilever believes profitable growth should also be responsible growth. That approach lies at the heart of their business model, driven by sustainable living and the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan. It guides their approach to how they do business and how they meet the growing consumer demand for brands that act responsibly in a world of finite resources. Their business model begins with consumer insight that informs brand innovation, often with partners in their supply chain, to create products they take to market supported by marketing and advertising across a range of distribution channels.

Micropollutant Removal from Water by Membrane and Advanced Oxidation Processes—A Review

Micropollutants are defined as contaminants found in trace concentrations in water bodies that are persistent and bioactive, meaning they are not completely biodegradable and cannot be removed by conventional water treatment methods. Because of these aspects, their detection and removal pose a challenge to the scientific community. Among them are endocrine disruptors, drugs, agricultural chemicals, personal grooming products, industrial additives and others. These micropollutants are the cause for global concern, because their presence in water supply systems is suspected of causing health problems in humans and animals. To develop efficient techniques to remove them, it is fundamental to understand their physico-chemical properties and the available treatment types and conditions. Membrane separation processes (MSPs) and advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are the focus of this literature review, as potential treatment methods to remove micropollutants. The former process stands out for high rejection rates (above 90%) of various micropollutants, but it generates a concentrated secondary waste stream. In turn, the latter process can remove micropollutants without generating secondary wastes, and can also be applied and combined with other treatment methods.

Hair-care practices in African American women: potential for allergic contact dermatitis.

Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction that occurs when the skin is re-exposed to a substance to which it was previously sensitized. One significant source of exposure to sensitizing chemicals is through personal grooming and beauty products. While the role of cosmetics and hair-care products in the development of ACD is well-documented, there has been very little literature that specifically addresses the role of hair-care practices of patients with tightly curled hair, such as in patients of African descent, in the development of ACD in this population. This review provides an integrated summary of the hair-care practices of female African American patients and the potential for exposure to sensitizing agents at each stage. This review will also discuss the challenges faced in recognizing and assessing ACD in these patients.

Adolescents' Interpretation of the Concept of Wellness: A Qualitative Study.

Introduction: This study sought to explore and describe the interpretation which adolescents ascribe to the term wellness at a selected high school in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Methods: A qualitative research design was utilized. Nine focus-group discussions were conducted among 58 adolescents. Sample was selected purposefully and collected data was analyzed using open coding. Results: Findings reflected adolescents’ interpretations of the term wellness in the realm of holistic well-being transcending the nonexistence of illness or sickness in the body. The interpretations given include: healthy living which embrace eating enough nutritious foods, exercising regularly and being actively involved in physical activities; practicing self-care habits such as personal hygiene and grooming; well-being of the mind (psychological, emotional); having a balanced personality and interpersonal processes; being focused and goal directed and spiritual well-being. Conclusion: It is imperative to consider adolescents’ understandings of wellness when planning, designing, implementing and evaluating adolescent wellness programs.

Bodily representations of the shame of inferiority in Sofi Oksanen’s novels

The range of violence comprises severe physical abuse and different methods of mental torture as well as social discrimination. Beside the traumas themselves, these acts also burden the victims with shame. Finnish writer Sofi Oksanen (born 1977) discusses these issues in her works. As a writer, Oksanen is very sensitive to social issues, discrimination and the unfairness of history. Most of her characters suffer from the shame of inferiority caused by physical or mental violence. Oksanen analyzes the influence of shame in our lives, and her characters demonstrate several different responses to the feeling. Eyesight and our looks play an important role in recognizing or hiding the humiliating episodes of our past. Appearance often reflects all our inner struggles and represents our mental state, wherefore a given individual’s manner of personal care and habits of shaping the body reveal a great deal about the person. Personal and beauty care come up in different ways in Oksanen’s novels and have varying symbolic meanings, but they have at least one thing in common: they are related to creating a false identity, one which is more acceptable for those in the surrounding environment. This paper analyzes the mechanism of shame connected to the feeling of inferiority, concentrating on four of Oksanen’s novels (Stalin’s Cows, Baby Jane, Purge and When the Doves Disappeared). Although violence can lead to mental disorders and the shame of inferiority also belongs to the domain of emotions, the paper focuses on the physical consequences of the victims’ mental state, which can vary from severe physical disorders to everyday personal grooming or beauty care.

Spending Patterns of Indian Population

Investigating consumer spending behavior, we represent and discuss the sets of related constructs and dimensions which are responsible for differences in the spending habits of Indian urban and rural population. These are changing at a very faster pace. We can’t ignore the fact that there is a huge change in the ideologies of the people living in different regions of India only if we talk about the spending habits of them while purchasing various routine and non-routine products. Due to availability of all types of products, people are very much similar while expressing their spending habits.This paper presents findings and analysis of the preliminary study of the spending patterns of the young adults living in the rural and urban area of the Indian population. This conceptualization forms the basis for designing the broader study in the consumer choices of the people living in different areas.The spending patterns in cities and villages are rapidly changing, as rural households now pay for most goods and services usually associated with urban lifestyles, from microwaves and laundry services to air travel and even out-of-home dining, a landmark government survey shows. The basket of goods and services that now hogs major portions of rural budgets is getting bigger, underscoring the importance of keeping rural incomes steady with better jobs and agriculture. The upshot is that since rural demand accounts for a large share of overall sales, falling rural incomes can dent other sectors of Asia’s third-largest economy.Although buses remain the main mode of transport in both urban and rural India, 0.04% rural households reported travelling by air, compared to 0.14% by their urban counterparts. Also, rural households now spend about 21% of their monthly service-related budget on eating out, compared to 22% by urban households, indeed another sign of converging lifestyles.Across villages and cities, consumer spending habits don’t seem to vary much, data from the 72nd round of the National Sample Survey shows, but rural households tend to spend a significantly higher amount in some categories as a proportion of their monthly budgets, mainly because of comparatively lower incomes.This is the first focused survey on consumer habits across India by the National Sample Survey Organization, carried out between July 2014 and June 2015.The number of rural Indians paying for personal grooming is slightly higher than urban folks, the survey shows. According to the data, nearly 9 out of 10 rural households reported spending at least 11% of their monthly services spending on personal grooming, visits to salons and barber shops etc.

Cosmetic toxicity and Natural solutions for Personal Care

Environmental Working Group (EWG) have warned that a large number of the chemicals used in common personal care products, can be harmful to health. You will find most cosmetic products including shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, liquid soaps, hair gels, lip balms, facial make up, nail polish, perfumes, skin creams, etc. are largely chemical based. Shockingly, a number of toxic chemicals are also used in baby products. Many Research on cosmetics have come up with list of toxic chemicals found in everyday use personal care products and cosmetics along with their health effects. So, people became aware of the dangers present in modern-day personal care products, they started looking for natural alternatives. Fortunately, natural solutions for body care have been around for millennia. Until the first half of the 20th century, only natural solutions were used for personal grooming and cosmetics. People can find natural alternatives for personal care, Which do not add to the toxic load of the Earth. These alternatives will be gentle on the body (skin), as well as safe for the environment. Here, we will discuss about effects of cosmetics on health and Natural solution for personal care.

Estimación de las relaciones entre la inversión en medios digitales y las variables financieras de la empresa: una aproximación para Colombia

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 Este artículo realiza una primera estimación de la relación entre la inversión en medios digitales y algunas variables financieras sectoriales en Colombia. En primera medida, se hace una revisión de la literatura relacionada con el impacto del marketing y del marketing digital en el desempeño de las empresas. A continuación, se realiza un análisis de variables sectoriales de liquidez, rentabilidad, endeudamiento y concentración en los sectores de alimentos, aseo personal, automotriz, bebidas y tabaco, construcción, diversión, muebles, servicios, telecomunicaciones, turismo y vestuario utilizando la técnica de mínimos cuadrados ordinarios (MCO) para los años 2011, 2012, 2013 y 2014. Para el análisis, también se toma la inversión en medios digitales para esos mismos periodos. 

Charles Lee: Self Before Country

Charles Lee: Self Before Country

Psychosis and mega cisterna magna: Case report

Introduction Mega cisterna magna is a developmental variation of the posterior fossa characterized by the enlargement of the cisterna magna, morphologically intact vermis and cerebellar hemispheres [1]. Cerebellar structures, especially the vermis, are considered to be associated with the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia [2]. We present a case of psychosis with in a patient with ‘mega-cisterna magna'. Case A 21-year-old male with a three-day history of psychotic symptoms presented with disinhibited behavior, delusions of persecution and grandeur and labil affect. He neglected personal hygiene and grooming activities. He had dropped out of school a few weeks ago and functioned poorly. The patient admitted to the service. The patient's problems have regressed after 4mg Pimozid treatment. Neurological examination and EEG were normal. CT and MRI scans disclosed ‘mega-cisterna magna'. Conclusion This report presents a case of cerebellar lesions presenting with neuropsychiatric symptomatology. As in this case, cerebellar pathologies such as mega cisterna magna that could have a role in development psychotic symptoms should be paid attention.

MG-QoL-15 scores in treated myasthenia gravis: Experience from a university hospital in India.

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder with a chronic fluctuating course. Quality of life (QoL) is affected by physical restrictions due to disease-related symptoms and effects of long-term treatment. The purpose of this study was to assess QoL in a cohort of MG with stable disease course on optimal therapy. MG-QoL-15 was applied prospectively to 50 subjects of MG from India. Mean MG-QoL-15 was 10.34 (standard deviation: 9.4; range: 0-32). Mean MG-QoL-15 scores for subjects with Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) grades I, II, and III/IV were 3.54, 9.4, and 15.94, respectively. QoL scores correlated significantly with the MGFA grade. Age, gender, thymectomized status, thymoma, and steroid therapy did not affect QoL scores. All patients with MGFA grade I scored "0" or "1" in almost all items of MG-QoL-15. Seven and 11 patients with MGFA grades III/IV reported a significant affection (scores "3" or "4") due to "trouble using my eyes" and "plan around MG," respectively; and five subjects were "frustrated by MG." None of the subjects, irrespective of their MGFA grade, reported significant difficulty in getting around public spaces due to MG, or had "trouble in performing personal grooming." One subject each reported significant "trouble driving due to MG" or felt that "MG limits ability to enjoy hobbies and fun activities." This is the first study from India to assess QoL in MG using MG-QoL-15. Increased disease severity was reflected in worse QoL. MG-QoL-15 is a simple, quick, and user-friendly tool. Longitudinal changes in the QoL scores may be required to determine its utility in the Indian context.

Multiple online victimization of Spanish adolescents: Results from a community sample

Little is known about online victimization of Spanish adolescents. The present study aims to determine the past-year prevalence of online victimization in a community sample of Spanish adolescents. The final sample consisted of 3,897 adolescents between 12 and 17 years old (M=14.45, SD=1.59), 1,836 males and 2,049 females, recruited from 39 secondary schools in the east of Spain. The Cuestionario de victimización juvenil mediante internet y/o teléfono móvil (hereinafter, Juvenile Online Victimization Questionnaire, JOV-Q, Montiel & Carbonell, 2012) was applied for the assessment of eight types of online victimization grouped in two major domains: sexual (sexual coercion, sexual pressure, online grooming by an adult, unwanted exposure to sexual content and violation of privacy); and nonsexual victimization (online harassment, happy slapping, pressure to obtain personal information). Sixty-one percent of adolescents reported online victimization during the last year. Online sexual victimization was reported by 39.5% of adolescents and nonsexual victimization by 53.4% of them, whereas 31% of youth reported having experienced online victimization in both domains. The highest prevalence rates were recorded for online harassment (50%), unwanted exposure to sexual content (24.4%), pressure to obtain personal information (18.4%) and online grooming by an adult (17.2%), and the lowest for sexual coercion (6.7%) and happy slapping (2.2%). Thirty-five percent of the adolescents were considered online polyvictims and most of them experienced victimization in both sexual and nonsexual domains (88%). This study illustrates that Spanish adolescents experience high levels of online victimization and that multiple online victimization appears to be the norm among cybervictims.

Profile and correlates of functional status in elderly patients presenting at a primary care clinic in Nigeria.

BackgroundAssessing the functional status of elderly patients is central in measuring their health outcome. Little is known about the functional status of elderly patients attending our primary care clinic in Nigeria.ObjectiveTo assess the correlates of functional status in elderly patients presenting at the General Outpatient Clinic of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.MethodA cross-sectional study of 360 randomly selected patients aged 60 years and above was undertaken to assess their functional status by scoring their basic activities of daily living (BADL) using the Modified Bathel Index. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to obtain the socio-demographic data, anthropometric measurements and morbidities of each patient.ResultsThe mean age was 69.1 ± 6.6 years with a female-to-male ratio of 1.9: 1. The prevalence of overall functional disability (defined as when assistance was sought in the performance of at least one of the components of BADL) was 88.3%. The highest prevalence of functional disability was experienced in the area of personal hygiene and grooming (95.3%) and transferring from bed to chair (95.3%). Overall functional disability significantly increased with increasing age (χ2 for trend=14.004, p < 0.0001), living in a polygamous family unit (p = 0.025), and lack of formal education (p = 0.020).ConclusionFunctional disability was high amongst the elderly in this setting. Age, education, and living in a polygamous type of family unit had significant influence on the functional status. High premium should, therefore, be placed on considering these factors in reducing functional disability in the elderly.

Laura Martocci: Bullying: The Social Deconstruction of Self

Bullying: The Social Deconstruction of Self explores bullying by examining the historical, societal and cultural aspects that have brought about and fostered this social problem. The author, Laura Martocci, analyzes the modes by which people fall victim to bullying; actions that are the social norm but when taken too far, or when motives are cruel, can lead to great harm for victims. Among the most frequent harms are shame, which can lead to anger and depression, a loss of connection with others and deconstruction of self. Martocci investigates models that traditionally have been used to help victims of bullying, and suggests new ways that may be more effective. She focuses on expressive writing and how it can be very beneficial in recalling, reevaluating, and dealing with experiences that help targets of bullying make the shift from victims to survivors. Throughout the book, Martocci emphasizes the potential that would come by having bystanders interfere. Through acknowledgment of the bullying, standing up, and being there to listen and hear victims’ stories, bystanders can help facilitate healing and the reconnection victims of bullying need to recover from their shame. Martocci’s book provides a hope for a change in a society that fosters and that currently does little to effectively address the bullying culture. Martocci opens the book by reminding readers about the horrific spree of shooting Americans saw in the 90s. She points out that the usual suspects of race and class were not at play in these incidences and many were similar in that the shooters were normal middle class teenagers, not from broken families but were outcasts and seemed to be victims of bullying. The media and culture began to recognize that bullying was correlated with an increase in these tragedies but the author points out that little was done to address this social problem. Despite this criticism, Martocci still recognizes the difficulty in isolating and labeling the behaviors involved in bullying as one of the key obstacles in dealing with bullying. She ends the introduction with a call to society, a society she refers to as bystanders who can stand up and become a catalyst for change. In Chapter One, The Cultural and Historical Foundations of Bullying Culture, Martocci looks to the past, as far as to the foundations of our society. The basis of bullying culture today, she points out, stems from a shift from religious ideals to a culture of individuality and the individual being the master of self rather than turning to religion for salvation. Responsibility and pressure fell on the individual and focus shifted to the construction of self; people saw more importance in their appearance of worth to others. Martocci describes it as a shift to worrying about poise and charm rather than adherence to a moral code and personal grooming and health rather than hard work and sacrifice. The narcissist personality became more prevalent. In her analysis, she provides a good view into the mind of an adolescent; because of the few experiences they have had, each experience seems more important than it actually is and may be why bullying can be so harmful at this age because adolescents put so much weight on one experience. They do not yet have the skills to balance their sense of self with the views of others. But even as their number of experiences increases, feelings of shame and humiliation do not. Our society does not like to address shame but our society seems to foster personalities that have traits like aggressiveness and narcissism that tend to cause bullying. When religion was more important, there was the possibility of redemption; now people are & Katie Russell Katsruss@indiana.edu

First Episode Psychosis: Socio Demographic Characteristics and Prodroms

Introduction With typical onset in late adolescence or young adulthood psychosis often have a chronic and relapsing course with potentially devastating functional implications. Research on the period that precedes the modal age of onset psychosis has become crucial for identifying the very early stage Objective This study aims to determine the pre-admission clinical, socio-demographic characteristics and prodromes associated to a first psychotic episode Method It's a retrospective observational study. Fifty five Tunisian patients admitted in Hedi Chaker hospital between 2007 and 2013 were recruited. Socio-demographic and clinical data were collected and patients were diagnosed using DSM-IV criteria. Results The mean age was 26.5. 61.8 %lived in a rural environment. 54.5% had a family history of psychiatric disorder. 12.7% had a history of head trauma 74.5% were schizoid, 1.8 % had avoidant personality disorder, and 1.8% had schizotypal personality disorder 10.9% suffered from irritability. 67.3% had anxiety .38.2% suffered from depression. 20% experienced mood fluctuations 29.1% had frequent fatigue; 10.9% had a loss of interest 18.2% complained about difficulties with concentration, 10.9% had difficulties of recall 14.5% had loss of appetite, 78.2% suffered from sleep disturbance, 23.6 % lost weight. 25.5% had marked impairment in personal hygiene and grooming .70.9% presented social isolation and withdrawal .7.3% had Impairment in role functioning .40% had odd believes. Conclusion Since there is a variety of unspecific signs which may precede a first psychotic episode and no specific biological markers; treating even with insufficient evidence may sometimes become an alternative.

The influence of sexual orientation and sexual role on male grooming-related injuries and infections.

Pubic hair grooming is a common practice in the United States and coincides with prevalence of grooming-related injuries. Men who have sex with men (MSM) groom more frequently than men who have sex with women (MSW). We aim to characterize the influence of sexual orientation and sexual role on grooming behavior, injuries, and infections in men in the United States. We conducted a nationally representative survey of noninstitutionalized adults aged 18-65 residing in the United States. We examined the prevalence and risk factors of injuries and infections that occur as a result of personal grooming. Of the 4,062 men who completed the survey, 3,176 (78.2%) report having sex with only women (MSW), 198 (4.9%) report sex with men (MSM), and 688 (16.9%) report not being sexually active. MSM are more likely to groom (42.5% vs. 29.0%, P < 0.001) and groom more around the anus, scrotum, and penile shaft compared with MSW. MSM receptive partners groom more often (50.9% vs. 26.9%, P = 0.005) and groom more for sex (85.3% vs. 51.9%, P < 0.001) compared with MSM insertive partners. MSM report more injuries to the anus (7.0% vs. 1.0%, P < 0.001), more grooming-related infections (7.0% vs. 1.0%, P < 0.001) and abscesses (8.8% vs. 2.5%, P = 0.010), as well as lifetime sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (1.65 vs. 1.45, P = 0.038) compared with MSW. More receptive partners report grooming at the time of their STI infection (52.2% vs. 14.3%, P < 0.001) compared with insertive partners. Sexual orientation, and in particular sexual role, may influence male grooming behavior and impact grooming-related injuries and infections. Anogenital grooming may put one at risk for an STI. Healthcare providers should be aware of different grooming practices in order to better educate safe depilatory practices (i.e., the use of electric razors for anogenital grooming) in patients of all sexual orientations.

Socio-cultural impact of film celebrities on teenagers: an empirical study

Film celebrities have always been in the glare of publicity and the centre of attention. However, currently, this obsession has touched new and even greater pinnacle. These days the celebrities are gaining more popularity because of television shows, advertisements and talk shows. The literature indicates that most of the people look to celebrities and favourite actors for fashion, impressive life style and personal grooming. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of the film celebrities on the teenagers in terms of their relationship with friends, parents and elders; life style; values, customs and traditions; etiquette, health and education. This study is designed to collect information so as to know the extent and types of their influence on teenagers. For this study an interview sheet was prepared and interviews were conducted with 40 guardians. Their responses have been tabulated and analysed and findings have been discussed in the paper.