Preliminary Report Of Findings Research Articles

Assessing the Feasibility and Effectiveness of Screening for Indoor Tanning in the Primary Care Setting: A Report of Preliminary Findings

Introduction: Indoor tanning is a major modifiable risk factor in the development of both melanontic and non-melanotic skin cancers. Investigation of behavior-altering interventions is an area of active research. As with other preventative measures, screening of high-risk populations can be an important aspect of a multimodality public health intervention. We sought to further the limited understanding of indoor tanning screening practices in the primary care setting.Methods: Physicians practicing within the scope of primary care in the northeast were surveyed in 2022 on practice patterns around frequency of indoor tanning screening, barriers encountered with implementing screening, and actions taken with a positive screen. Research methodology adhered to the Joanna Briggs Institute research study critical appraisal checklist.Results: Of 26 primary care physicians (PCPs), only 7.7% routinely screened for indoor tanning. Barriers identified included time limitations (76.9%) and prioritization of other health concerns (96.2%). All PCPs (100%) reacted to reports of indoor tanning with an intervention, most commonly counseling on the risks of indoor tanning (92.6%).Conclusions: Our data suggests that screening for indoor tanning use could be improved. We recommend the incorporation of a standardized screening question regarding indoor tanning in intake forms.

Associations between the Dark Triad and online communication behavior: A brief report of preliminary findings

ABSTRACT The recent and rapid growth of user engagement on online and social media platforms has attracted increasing attention from communication scholars. Troublingly, little is known about the relationship between “dark” personalities and online communication behavior. There is a distinct need for communication scholars to investigate the impact of anti-social personality traits on computer- mediated communication behavior. To address this, we conducted a survey (N = 147) among undergraduate students living in the US to identify the association between the three Dark Triad personality traits (narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy) and six computer-mediated communication outcomes (e.g., compulsive Internet behavior, opinion leadership, perceived anonymity, media trust, social media self-presentation, and psychological reactance). We also examine gender as a potential moderator. These findings show a distinct relationship between Dark Triad personality traits and computer-mediated communication outcomes, highlighting the importance of considering these psychological individual differences in future research in this area.

The MSU SEMINAL Project: Incorporating Principles of Culturally Responsive Teaching in a Pre-Calculus Course

In this paper, we provide a report of preliminary findings of the Morgan State University (MSU) Student Engagement in Mathematics through an Institutional Network for Active Learning (SEMINAL) project and its focus on culturally responsive teaching (CRT) as an active learning framework for pre-calculus instruction. The paper concludes with a summary of wins and challenges faced by MSU’s Mathematics Department. Lessons learned by MSU SEMINAL will help inform other departments on implementing CRT in a pre-calculus course.

Engaging street-involved youth using an evidence-based intervention: A preliminary report of findings.

Street-involved youth experience many barriers to accessing health and social services. There is a literature gap in the literature regarding evidence-based interventions to facilitate engagement with street-involved youth. A qualitative descriptive study of preliminary findings from a large mixed-methods study was undertaken to assess the impact of a resilience-based motivational intervention. This intervention was grounded in frameworks including strengths-based and resilience-based communication using the Seven C's Model of Resilience, positive youth development, and motivational interviewing that are particularly relevant to youth. Individual interviews were conducted with two subsets of youth who participated (n=3) or did not participate (n=3) in the intervention. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify themes between the intervention and comparison groups. Preliminary themes identified across the sample include (1) establishing a trusting relationship, (2) strengthening self-worth and resilience, (3) focusing on goals, and (4) perceiving a sense of hope and possibility. The themes identified the importance of positive relationships with care providers built upon a foundation of trust to engage youth to remain motivated and focused on their goals.

Survey and capture of albino-like house musk shrews (Suncus murinus) in Okinawa, Japan, and a preliminary report regarding inheritance of the albino-like mutation

92008 ?? 33 1214 Received 2.8.2007 ; a cepted 5.5.2008 Copyright © 8 MSJ Introduction The ho s musk shrew (Suncus murinus) is one of 15 species in the genus Suncus (Abe 1985). This species is widely distributed from the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent to Southeast Asia, from tropical to subtropical regions, and its northernmost recorded habitat is in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan (Corbet and Hill 1992). In Japan, the house musk shrew has been an established laboratory animal since 1973, and several laboratory strains currently exist (e.g., KAT, NAG, RYU, TESS; Oda 1991). This is the only widely used laboratory animal belonging to the Insectivora; suncus is utilized for a variety of purposes, including emesis studies (Ueno et al. 1987; Uchino et al. 2006). The house musk shrew exhibits extreme morphological variations. For example, its body weight varies threeto fourfold among wild populations: male shrews in Bangladesh weigh more than 150 g, while males in Guam are less than 50 g (Tomita et al. 1984; Ishikawa et al. 1989). Variations also exist in the dentition (Hanamura et al. 1979; Jogahara et al. 2007), chromosome number (Minesawa 1985), and coat color (Iseki et al. 1984; Ishikawa et al. 1986, 1987, 1989). Moreover, mutations in coat color (cream and white) and eye color (red-eyed dilution) occur in wild populations (Oda and Shigehara 1978; Ohno et al. 1992, 1994). The most prominent form of albinism in mice is a tyrosinase gene mutation that results in a white coat and red eyes (Beermann et al. 2004). However, mutations in other pigment genes result in diverse phenotypes in mice and humans (Tomita and Suzuki 2004; Hearing 2005). Thus, phenotypic observations cannot determine if the tyrosinase gene mutation is present. Moreover, individuals with a white coat and normal eye color occur in many species, including the house musk shrew (Oda and Shigehara 1978). Hence, an albino-like shrew is defined as one having a pure white coat and red eyes (Fig. 1a). Three albino-like house musk shrews were captured on Okinawa Island, Japan. In this report, past capture records of albino-like house musk shrews in the Ryukyu Archipelago were reviewed and integrated present capture records to determine their distribution. Additionally, the captured albino-like house musk shrews were maintained in the laboratory, and bred with the RYU strain of suncus established from Okinawa Island. The RYU strain had been kept for over 4 years and over 60 litters have been obtained, although no record exists of coat color variation or albinism and red eyes. This is thus a report of preliminary findings on the inheritance of the albino-like gene. Five albino-like house musk shrews from Okinawa and Tarama Islands have been recorded since 1968 (Table 1). Although the house musk shrew is a common

Hearing screening outcomes for persons with intellectual disability: A preliminary report of findings from the 2005 Special Olympics World Winter Games

The Special Olympics Healthy Hearing Program provides a unique opportunity to determine the hearing service needs of individuals with mild intellectual disabilities participating in athletic endeavors in countries throughout the world. The Healthy Hearing Program screened 855 of 1800 athletes with intellectual disability over a period of a week at Nagano, Japan. Of 855 athletes screened, 58% passed the DPOAE screen and therefore required no further testing. Of the remaining 42%, 186 did not pass pure-tone screening. This number of athletes represents 21.8% of all athletes screened. Tympanometry outcomes for the 186 athletes failing pure-tone screening showed 56% (104) also failing this measure of middle-ear function. 65% of these 104 athletes’ outer ear canals were blocked/partially-blocked with cerumen. This amount is in contrast to the 38% presence of cerumen for the 82 athletes failing pure-tone screening but passing tympanometry.

The ACCC Enforcement and Compliance Survey: Report of Preliminary Findings

The ACCC Enforcement and Compliance Survey is a national survey to assess the attitudes, beliefs and experiences of Australian businesses in relation to compliance with competition and consumer protection law and the enforcement activities of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). This Report of Preliminary Findings from the survey describes the broad purpose and context of the survey (Chapter 1), the method of data collection used for the survey (Chapter 2), and the explanatory model and major themes of the survey (Chapter 3). Chapters 4 through to 10 go through each of the major themes of the survey in turn setting out preliminary analyses of the responses to the survey by reference to size (number of employees), industry, and whether the firm had experienced an ACCC interaction and/or ACCC investigation or enforcement in the previous six years.

Implications of traumatic brain injury for survivors of sexual abuse: A preliminary report of findings.

Implications of traumatic brain injury for survivors of sexual abuse: A preliminary report of findings.

Implications of traumatic brain injury for survivors of sexual abuse: A preliminary report of findings.

Implications of traumatic brain injury for survivors of sexual abuse: A preliminary report of findings.

Long term exercise patterns and immune function in healthy older women: A report of preliminary findings

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between active versus inactive lifestyle and immunocompetence in older women. A sample of 46 independently dwelling, ambulatory and mentally alert women 60–98 years was examined, 25 who rated themselves as `active' and 21 who rated themselves as `inactive'. Lymphocyte subpopulations were analyzed by flow cytometry using selected monoclonal antibodies. The self-reported active subjects (also validated by their current unsolicited participation in a formal exercise class) demonstrated significantly higher percent change in CD25 mitogen stimulated lymphocytes ( P=0.0335) than those who reported themselves to be sedentary.

Older Workers: Can They be Motivated to Seek Employment in the Hospitality Industry a Preliminary Report

Changes in retirement policies over the past 30-45 years have significantly influenced changes in employment patterns in the United States. These changes have made early retirement very attractive for many employees, and it is now an accepted practice for workers to retire in their 60s or even while still in their 50s. However, the changing labor force demographic pattern is making it increasingly undesirable for persons to leave the work place early. If the current demographic projections are correct and the current economic development trends continue, it may be necessary for firms to consider revising today's retirement policies if there are going to be enough workers to meet the projected employment demands.Recently there has been considerable interest in older persons as a new labor resource. Interest has generally been directed toward recruitment of older persons back into the labor force after they have left it for retirement. However, once persons leave the work force, it is generally difficult to...

Saint-Pierre l'Estrier (Autun, France)

Since 1976 a team of art historians, archaeologists and historians has been studying the former church of Saint-Pierre l'Estrier located on the outskirts of Autun. By combining the resources of these disciplines, it has been possible to begin to recover the history of one of the oldest Christian churches in Burgundy, and to assess its importance for local and regional history which can be traced to Roman times. This article is a preliminary report of findings which have already led to the designation of Saint-Pierre l'Estrier as a Historic Monument.

A short rating scale as a potential measure of pattern a behavior

A CERTAIN pattern of overt behavior (Pattern A) has been described [l] which is associated with manifestations of coronary heart disease (CHD) in men under the age of 55. People who exhibit this pattern of overt behavior are more hard driving, ambitious, and time conscious than are slower moving, less aggressive, more easy going (Pattern B) individuals. Thus far the pattern has been identified and assessed by means of a standard interview [2], a questionnaire [3], and a performance battery [4]_ Identification of the pattern explicitly depends upon behavior at the overt level. It might be expected that observation of one’s own behavior should lead to fairly accurate ratings of at least some aspects of Pattern A behavior. A simple, objectively scored rating scale used to measure familial similarity 151 might thus serve as a crude index of Pattern A behavior. This is a report of preliminary findings using this measure. The measure has 14 rating scales. Each scale is composed of two adjectives or phrases separated by a line 13 in. in length. Each pair was chosen to represent two kinds of contrasting behavior. One of the descriptions was thought to reflect Pattern A behavior; the other, to represent Pattern B behavior. In the listing which follows, the description thought to be typical of Pattern A is italicized. The items, in the order that they appeared on a mimeographed form, were: (1) Never late-casual about appointments; (2) Not competitive-Very competitive, (3) Anticipates what others are going to say (nods, interrupts, finishes for them)-Good listener, hears others out (4) Always rushed-Never feels rushed, even under pressure: (5) Can wait patiently -Impatient when waiting; (6) Goes “all out”-Casual; (7) Takes things one at a timeTries to do many things at once, thinks about what he’s going to do next; (8) Emphatic in speech (may pound desk)-Slow, deliberate talker; (9) Wants good job recognised by others-Only cares about satisfying himself no matter what others may think; (10) Fast (eating, walking, etc).-Slow doing things; (11) Easy going-Hard driving; (12) ‘Sits’ on feelings--Expresses fielings; (13) Many interests-Few interests outside work; and (14) Satisfied with job-Ambitious.

Creatine phosphokinase content in cerebrospinal fluid. Preliminary report of findings in multiple sclerosis.

Creatine phosphokinase content in cerebrospinal fluid. Preliminary report of findings in multiple sclerosis.

Study of the placebo effect with a placebo test

This paper briefly reviewed several methodological problems in studies of the placebo effect. The importance of finding appropriate measures of placebo effect was emphasized. This led to an attempt to develop a more valid and reliable test of placebo reactivity. Use of the placebo test led to the following tentative conclusions: Inferences made about placebo effects vary with the method of scoring placebo reactions. The placebo effect consists of a group of nonreactors to the placebo, and a second group of reactors but without regard to positive or negative direction. The reactive group is subdivided into predominantly positive or negative groups. Thus, comparing positive reactors with a combined group of nonreactors and negative reactors obscures important differences among groups. Patients with positive reactions to placebo tend to improve more rapidly and have a better prognosis than patients with neutral and negative reactions. Patients with absent and negative responses may respond to treatment eveually but not as predictably as positive reactors. Other confirmed predictions were that positive and negative placebo reactions would be unrelated to older age, lower intelligence, authoritarianism, duration and severity of illness, and diagnosis, and that placebo reaction would be related to anxiety and depression. The placebo test may combine the best features of a simple, standardized, quantitative, and reliable laboratory test of suggestibility with the clinical relevance and validity of the placebo effect. These conclusions are qualified by the limitations of the study, particularly the small sample. This paper should be considered a report of preliminary findings which should be investigated further.

Some preliminary results of the Pioneer V magnetometer experiment

The purpose of this note is to make a preliminary report of findings provided by the magnetometer carried aboard the Pioneer V space probe. Data have been examined for the first 50 days of operation. These data are still being processed, and the analysis is incomplete. The magnetometer used for this experiment was similar to the search coil carried on Pioneer I [Sonett, Judge, Kelso, and Sims, 1960] and Explorer VI [Sonett, Smith, and Sims, 1960]. The instrument is a two-axis magnetometer measuring the amplitude of the component of the magnetic field that is normal to the spin axis of the vehicle. This component will hence-forth be designated as |B⊥|. Electronic modifications have been made to the amplifier so as to decrease the threshold, which is now 1 microgauss. In addition, the telemetry of Pioneer V is completely digitized.

Using the Studies of Nursing Functions

W HEN Nurses Invest in Patient Care,1 the preliminary report of findings from the 6-year program of studies of nursing functions, was released at the 1956 American Nurses' Association convention in Chicago, no one could tell how widely it would be distributed or how it would be used. It was soon evident, however, that it was to have wide distribution and that the demand for it would be heavy. The brief summary given to delegates and guests at the convention was designed to present certain outstanding facts to the nursing profession-facts about nursing service culled from reports already completed. No final conclusions were drawn, nor did the report suggest how the study findings might be used. Responsibility for making recommendations on the practice of nursing and action on such recommendations rests with the nursing profession and its members, not with the research staffs or those who analyze the reports. Because so many of the original reports are quite technical, various ANA sections have asked the ANA Research and Statistics Unit for further nontechnical interpretation of the findings. Members of special committees of several ANA sections (general duty, private duty, and institutional nursing service administrators sections, and head nurses branch) have read and discussed reports dealing with the practice of professional nurses in their respective fields. ANA staff members have devoted two staff conferences to discussing the preliminary report and have spent many hours in talking about it informally. Copies of all reports have been made available to staff members in several departments of the National League for Nursing so that they may consider the implications for nursing educa-

Chromosome Numbers of Some of the Cactaceae

Continuing his interest in the cacti (8), the writer has begun a cytological investigation of them, believing that studies of the chromosome numbers of this group might aid in the solution of its taxonomic problems. This paper is a report of preliminary findings in this direction. Root tips of available species were fixed in a chromo-aceticformalin mixture used in this laboratory. This formula is designated as CL9 and is as follows:

Socio-Economic Status: Some Preliminary Results of Measurement

"A Scale for Rating Living Room Equipment" has been used for four years to measure the socio-economic status of 617 homes. The preliminary report of findings indicates that the Scale is adequate to distinguish between broad classes of homes, and suggests the possibility of distinguishing more than two classes of homes. The high reliability and validity of the Scale are shown by ratings on the same home by different observes, correlations with scores on other scales, and by correlations with intelligence and other factors. The author is now engaged in standardizing the Scale on the basis of several hundred homes.