Is a decrease of grip strength associated with community mobility restriction in dynapenic older women?

Background: Absolute grip strength (aGS) is used to detect dynapenia, and is also an indicator of functional impairments such as mobility limitations. The objective of this study is to investigate whether dynapenia status assessed by absolute grip strength (aGS) is associated with loss of community mobility.Method: The population studied (n=62) was composed of a dynapenic group of women (aged 66.4 ± 4.8) according to an aGS threshold of ≤ 19.9kg and an age-matched group of nodynapenic women (aged 66.1 ± 5.2). The aGS was measured and body-weigth-related to grip strength (BW/GS) was computed. Fonctionnal laboratory tests were conducted. During 12 days, each participant wore a GPS device to obtain Transit distance in vehicle per day, Transit distance on foot per day and Ellipse area. The Life space (LS) was assessed using the Life Space Assesment questionnaire (LSA). A Wilcoxon test was used to compare the 2 groups for the community mobility measures. Then, data of the 2 groups were pooled to assess the relationship between BW/GS and community mobility measures. A Spearman correlation was used.Results: The dynapenic group performed worse for fonctionnal capacity tests such as the step test and the walking speed. Howerver, no significant difference was found for GPS measures and LS between the two groups. No significant relationship was found for the BW/GS and community mobility measures with the GPS measures and the LS.

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Comparison of durability of treated wood using stake tests and survival analysis

Journal of Wood Science ◽

10.1186/s10086-021-01996-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 67 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ikuo Momohara ◽

Haruko Sakai ◽

Yuji Kubo

Keyword(s):

Survival Analysis ◽

Treated Wood ◽

Scientific Basis ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Conventional Procedure ◽

Kaplan Meier ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Copper Naphthenate ◽

Alkaline Copper Quaternary ◽

The Relationship

AbstractThe stake test is widely used to evaluate the efficacy of wood preservatives. This test monitors the deterioration level observed in treated stakes partially inserted into the ground. The results are conventionally expressed as the relationship between deterioration levels and exposure periods. The preservative efficacy is compared among the stake groups treated with different retention levels based on the test results; however, there is no scientific basis for the comparison. We applied survival analysis to the conventional stake test to include a scientific basis to the test. Stakes impregnated with different types and retention levels of preservatives were subjected to deterioration at two test sites for approximately 30 years. The deterioration levels were monitored according to the conventional procedure and survival analysis was applied to the monitored data. Kaplan–Meier plots of the survival probabilities against the exposure periods indicated that there is a significant difference between the durability of the stakes treated with alkylammonium chloride (AAC-1) at K2 and K3 retention levels, whereas no significant difference was observed between those at K3 and K4 retention levels. Contrastingly, emulsified copper naphthenate (NCU-E) was found to be a reliable preservative, and the stakes impregnated with NCU-E showed a significant increase in durability in accordance with preservative retention. Alkaline copper quaternary (ACQ-1) also appeared to be a reliable preservative; however, the increase in stake durability after ACQ-1 treatment differed between the test sites. These results were verified using the modified Gehan–Breslow–Wilcoxon test with Holm’s p adjusting method.

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The Impact of an Assistive Pole, Seat Configuration, and Strength in Paralympic Seated Throwing

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance ◽

10.1123/ijspp.2016-0340 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (7) ◽

pp. 977-983 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Alysha Hyde ◽

Luke Hogarth ◽

Mark Sayers ◽

Emma Beckman ◽

Mark J. Connick ◽

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Keyword(s):

Grip Strength ◽

Upper Body ◽

Trunk Flexion ◽

Kinematic Data ◽

Wheelchair Rugby ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Cord Injury ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship ◽

Trunk Strength

Purpose:To quantify the influence of the assistive pole, seat configuration, and upper-body and trunk strength on seated-throwing performance in athletes with a spinal-cord injury (SCI).Methods:Ten Paralympic athletes competing in wheelchair rugby, basketball, or athletics (seated throws) participated in 2 randomized sessions: seated throwing and strength tests. Participants threw a club from a custom-built throwing chair, with and without a pole. 3D kinematic data were collected (150 Hz) for both conditions using standardized and self-selected seat configurations. Dominant and nondominant grip strength were measured using a dynamometer, and upper-body and trunk strength were measured using isometric contractions against a load cell.Results:Seated throwing with an assistive pole resulted in significantly higher hand speed at release than throwing without a pole (pole = 6.0 ± 1.5 m/s, no pole = 5.3 ± 1.5 m/s; P = .02). There was no significant difference in hand speed at release between standardized and self-selected seating configurations during seated throwing with or without an assistive pole. Grip strength (r = .59–.77), push/pull synergy (r = .81–.84), and trunk-flexion (r = .50–.58) strength measures showed large and significant correlations with hand speed at release during seated throwing with and without an assistive pole.Conclusions:This study has demonstrated the importance of the pole for SCI athletes in seated throwing and defined the relationship between strength and seated-throwing performance, allowing us to better understand the activity of seated throws and provide measures for assessing strength that may be valid for evidence-based classification.

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Hubungan status nutrisi penderita karsinoma nasofaring stadium lanjut dengan kejadian mukositis sesudah radioterapi

Oto Rhino Laryngologica Indonesiana ◽

10.32637/orli.v42i1.40 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 42 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Fransiska Tricia ◽

Pudji Rahaju ◽

Rus Suheryanto

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

T Test ◽

Nutritional State ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Advanced Stage ◽

Paired Sample ◽

Correlation Test ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

The Relationship

Background: Normal nutritional status is a balanced condition of nutritional intake and requirement in a person. Lack of nutrition in cancer patients promotes undesirable effects on various organs and systems of the body. Purpose: To determine the nutritional status differences in patients with advanced stage NPC type III WHO before and after radiotherapy, and the relationship between nutritional status with mucositis occurance after radiotherapy. Method: Observational analytic study. Sampling was conducted by non-random purposive sampling technique with 10 subjects with NPC. The statistical analysis used paired sample Wilcoxon test and Spearman correlation test. Result: The study found significant differences between nutritional state regarding BMI, LOLA and transferrin before and after radiotherapy with p<0.05. Paired sample t test of BMI, LOLA, transferrin before and after radiotherapy demonstrated BMI p=0.000, LOLA p=0.001 and transferrin p=0.005. The paired sample t test for albumin before and after radiotherapy showed that radiotherapy did not cause significant decrease in albumin. Correlation test to determine the relationship among BMI, LOLA, albumin, and transferrin before radiotherapy with mucositis occurance showed BMI p=0.062, LOLA p=0.209, p=0.904 albumin, transferrin p=0.631 which meant that nutritional state has no corelation with mucositis occurance. While after radiotherapy it showed BMI p=0.122, p=0.209 LOLA, albumin, p=0.902 and transferrin p=1.000 which meant that nutritional state after radiotherapy has no corelation to the occurance of mucositis. Conclusion: Radiotherapy in patients with advanced-stage of NPC caused a significant difference in nutritional state before and after radiotherapy, but had no significant association with mucositis occurance. Keywords: nasopharyngeal carcinoma, radiotherapy, nutritional state, malnutrition, mucositis Abstrak : Latar belakang: Status nutrisi normal menggambarkan keseimbangan yang baik antara asupan nutrisi dengan kebutuhan nutrisi. Kekurangan nutrisi pada penderita kanker memberikan efek yang tidak diinginkan terhadap struktur dan fungsi hampir semua organ dan sistem tubuh. Tujuan: Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui perbedaan status nutrisi penderita karsioma nasofaring (KNF) WHO tipe III stadium lanjut sebelum dan sesudah radioterapi, hubungan status nutrisinya dengan kejadian mukositis sesudah radioterapi. Metode: Penelitian ini adalah observasional analitik, dengan jumlah sampel 10 penderita KNF. Analisis statistik menggunakan paired sample t test dan uji korelasi Spearman. Hasil: Terdapat perbedaan yang bermakna antara status nutrisi dengan parameter Body Mass Index (BMI), lingkar otot lengan atas (LOLA) dan transferin sebelum dan sesudah radioterapi (BMI p=0,000, LOLA p=0,001 dan transferin p=0,005 dengan p<0,05). Pada paired sample t test albumin sebelum dan sesudah radioterapi menunjukkan nilai p=0,205 yang berarti bahwa radioterapi tidak menyebabkan penurunan albumin yang bermakna. Uji korelasi hubungan antara BMI, LOLA, albumin, dan transferin sebelum radioterapi dengan kejadian mukositis menunjukkan bahwa status nutrisi tidak berhubungan dengan kejadian mukositis (BMI p=0,062, LOLA p=0,209, albumin p=0,904, transferin p=0,631 dengan p>0,05). Uji korelasi hubungan antara BMI, LOLA, albumin, dan transferinsesudah radioterapi menunjukkan bahwa status nutrisi tidak berhubungan secara signifikan dengan kejadian mukositis sesudah radioterapi (BMI p=0,122, LOLA p=0,209, albumin p=0,902 dan transferin p=1,000 dengan p>0,05) Kesimpulan: Pemberian radioterapi pada penderita KNF stadium lanjut menyebabkan penurunan bermakna pada status nutrisi sebelum dan sesudah radioterapi, tetapi tidak berhubungan secara bermakna dengan kejadian mukositis sesudah radioterapi. Kata kunci: karsinoma nasofaring, radioterapi, status nutrisi, malnutrisi, mukositis.

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PENGARUH APLIKASI DISCORD DALAM PEMBELAJARAN DARING TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR PADA MATAKULIAH KOMPUTER

Jurnal Ilmiah Bina Edukasi ◽

10.33557/jedukasi.v14i1.1367 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 22-35

Author(s):

M.Rasyid Ridho ◽

Muhaimin Muhaimin ◽

Harry Soedarto Harjono

Keyword(s):

Learning Outcomes ◽

Analysis Data ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Average Score ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Post Test ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

High Motivation ◽

Spearman Test ◽

The Relationship

This study aims to explain the influence of Discord application in online learning on student learning outcomes and motivation. Quantitative method with quasi-experimental design with 40 samples. Data collection uses tests and questionnaires, analysis data using instrument tests, normality, homogeneity, while hypothetical tests use Wilcoxon, Mann-Whiteney (U), and Spearman tests. The results of post-test experiment class obtained an average score 83.5 higher than control class 61.25. Based on Wilcoxon Test Asymp.Sig (2-tailed) obtained 0.000 < 0.05, Ha1 received, Mann-Whiteney Test (U) High motivation obtained U= 1,500 Asymp.Sig (2-tailed) obtained 0.000 < 0.05, Ha2 Low motivation obtained U=0.000 Asymp.Sig (2-tailed) obtained 0.000 < 0.05, Ha3 received, there is a significant difference between the results of using discord application and using Whatsapp, Spearman Test Asymp.Sig (2-tailed) obtained 0.000 < 0.05, Ha4 received, correlation coefficient value of 0.973** means the relationship between learning motivation variables and learning outcomes is very strong.

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Influence of Physical Aspects and Throwing Velocity in Opposition Situations in Top-Elite and Elite Female Handball Players

Journal of Human Kinetics ◽

10.2478/hukin-2018-0003 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 63 (1) ◽

pp. 23-32 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Carmen Ferragut ◽

Helena Vila ◽

Jose Arturo Abraldes ◽

Carmen Manchado

Keyword(s):

Grip Strength ◽

Vertical Jump ◽

Body Height ◽

Hand Grip Strength ◽

Dominant Hand ◽

Hand Grip ◽

Arm Span ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Student’S T ◽

The Relationship

Abstract The relationship between anthropometric and physical characteristics of female handball players and throwing velocity is considered an important factor in handball performance. The aim of this study was to examine key differences in anthropometric and fitness characteristics between top elite and elite female players competing in the first Spanish handball league. A total of 89 players from the first Spanish handball league were divided into two groups, top elite (38) and elite (51) players, and assessed for anthropometric and fitness characteristics (throwing velocity, vertical jump and hand grip strength). A Student’s t-test was used to determine whether a statistically significant difference between the two different levels of play occurred. Significant differences were found in age, body height, body mass, arm span, muscle mass, different girths (tensed and flexed arm, forearm, wrist, ankle), dominant hand width and length, different breadths (biacromial, bitrochanteric, bistyloid breadth and biepicondylar humerus) and fitness characteristics (hand grip strength and throwing velocity for different positions). Top elite players compared to elite players showed differences in anthropometric characteristics which were mainly located in the upper limbs and mostly were nonmodifiable aspects by training. Furthermore, the best players were able to maintain a high throwing velocity in different tactical situations.

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Accuracy of Determining the Duration of Cardiointervals when Using the Hardware-Software Complex "Rhythm" in Conditions of Physical Activity

Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal medicini bìologìï ta sportu ◽

10.26693/jmbs05.06.342 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (6) ◽

pp. 342-348

Author(s):

L. S. Vovkanych ◽

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V. M. Sokolovskii ◽

Y. R. Boretskii ◽

D. I. Berhtraum ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Time Series ◽

Heart Rate Variability ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Step Test ◽

Human Organism ◽

Rr Intervals ◽

Hardware Complex ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Good Agreement

The important task for modern physiology is remote monitoring of the functions of physiological systems of the human organism during the competitive and training activity. It is well known that analysis of heart rate variability is one of the effective methods to evaluate the physiological changes which occur in the response to physical loads. In order to perform the correct analysis of heart rate variability by newly designed devices, it is necessary to confirm the sufficient level of accuracy in the registration of RR intervals. The purpose of our research was to analyze the accuracy of RR time series measurements by software-hardware complex “Rytm” and validity of subsequently calculated heart rate variability indexes in conditions of exercise performance. Material and methods. The study involved 20 healthy male adults 20-21 years old. Recording of cardio intervals was performed simultaneously with «Polar RS800», and software-hardware complex “Rytm”. The subjects performed a step test in a rate of 20 steps per minute, platform height – 40 cm, duration – 2 minutes. Results and discussion. Heart rate variability indexes were calculated by Kubios HRV 2.1 software. The totally 4707 pairs of RR intervals were analyzed. The average bias between the RR interval, registered by software-hardware complex «Rytm» and «Polar RS800», was only 0.06 s. We revealed the narrow Bland–Altman limits of agreement (3.72 − -3.83 ms) and the highest value of the intraclass correlation coefficient (1.000) between the data of these two devices. The Bland–Altman plot confirmed good agreement between the devices in the measurements of RR intervals. At the same time, the significant difference (p = 0.002) of the two data sets was found according to paired Wilcoxon test. As the final goal of the registration of RR time series is calculation of individual heart rate variability indexes, we intended to test the presence of substantial differences in the heart rate variability indexes, derived from the data from two devices − «Polar RS800» and software-hardware complex «Rytm». We compared the results of time-domain (HR, STD RR, RMSSD, pNN50), frequency-domain (VLF, LF, HF, LF / HF) and nonlinear (RR tri index, SD1, SD2) analysis of heart rate variability. It was found that only for the LF/HF ratio a statistically significant difference was present. Conclusion. The results suggest the good agreement between most of the heart rate variability indexes based on data of software-hardware complex «Rytm» and well approved heart rate monitoring systems («Polar RS800»)

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Relationship between Thyroglobulin and Tumor Detectabilily with Thallium-201 in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer

Nuklearmedizin ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1632238 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 39 (01) ◽

pp. 10-15 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

S. P. Müller ◽

Ch. Reiners ◽

A. Bockisch ◽

Katja Brandt-Mainz

Keyword(s):

Thyroid Cancer ◽

Differentiated Thyroid Cancer ◽

Roc Analysis ◽

Tsh Suppression ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Test Specificity ◽

The Relationship ◽

Tumor Scintigraphy ◽

Tsh Stimulation

Summary Aim: Tumor scintigraphy with 201-TICI is an established diagnostic method in the follow-up of differentiated thyroid cancer. We investigated the relationship between thyroglobulin (Tg) level and tumor detectability. Subject and methods: We analyzed the scans of 122 patients (66 patients with proven tumor). The patient population was divided into groups with Tg above (N = 33) and below (N = 33) 5 ng/ml under TSH suppression or above (N = 33) and below (N = 33) 50 ng/ml under TSH stimulation. Tumor detectability was compared by ROC-analysis (True-Positive-Fraction test, specificity 90%). Results: There was no significant difference (sensitivity 75% versus 64%; p = 0.55) for patients above and below 5 ng/ml under TSH suppression and a just significant difference (sensitivity 80% versus 58%; p = 0.04) for patients above and below 50 ng/ml under TSH stimulation. In 18 patients from our sample with tumor, Tg under TSH suppression was negative, but 201-TICI-scan was able to detect tumor in 12 patients. Conclusion: Our results demonstrate only a moderate dependence of tumor detectability on Tg level, probably without significant clinical relevance. Even in patients with slight Tg elevation 201-TICI scintigraphy is justified.

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Verification of the Relationship between Stepping Ability for Avoiding Falls and the Ten-Step Test in the Elderly

Rigakuryoho Kagaku ◽

10.1589/rika.35.545 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 35 (4) ◽

pp. 545-549

Author(s):

Kengo OKAWARA ◽

Yoshinobu YOSHIMOTO ◽

Ryota ASHIZAWA ◽

Kazuma YAMASHITA ◽

Koki TAKE ◽

...

Keyword(s):

The Elderly ◽

Step Test ◽

The Relationship

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Fecundity and Gonado-somatic Index of Trichiurus lepturus (Linnaeus, 1758) Along the Zamboanga del Norte Coast

International Journal of Emerging Research in Management and Technology ◽

10.23956/ijermt.v6i7.196 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (7) ◽

pp. 120

Author(s):

Ma. Dulce C. Guillena

Keyword(s):

Sex Ratio ◽

Stock Assessment ◽

Chi Square ◽

Moon Phases ◽

Ovary Weight ◽

Moment Coefficient ◽

Trichiurus Lepturus ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Relationship ◽

Somatic Index

Gonado-somatic index and fecundity are tools for measuring the sexual maturity and ability of animals to reproduce. This study investigates the reproduction of Trichiurus lepturus. Specifically, this aimed to determine the sex ratio, the GSI, the relationship between fecundity and total length, fecundity and total weight, fecundity and ovary weight. The Descriptive Method of research was used. Percentage and chi-square was utilized in determining the percentage of occurrence and sex ratio respectively. Pearson r Product Moment Coefficient of Correlation was used to determine the relationships of the parameters. The study revealed that females outnumbered males and the sex ratio for different month showed significant difference. Spawning season was observed to occur in November and December as revealed in its GSI values and it synchronized with the full and new moon phases. Fecundity is positively correlated with body weight, body size, and ovary weight where ovary weight is observed to be the best index for fecundity. The results of this study could be used further for formal stock assessment of cutlassfish fishery.

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Effectiveness Of Toilet Training Education On Mother's Behavior And Toddler Age Toilet Training Ability (18-36 Months)

Jurnal Kesehatan Komunitas ◽

10.25311/keskom.vol5.iss2.288 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 49-55

Author(s):

Hafiko Andresni ◽

Zahtamal Zahtamal ◽

Winda Septiani ◽

Mitra Mitra ◽

Lita Lita

Keyword(s):

Sampling Technique ◽

T Test ◽

The Body ◽

Toilet Training ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Control Group ◽

Maternal Knowledge ◽

Control Group Design ◽

Significant Difference

ABSTRACT Toilet training is an effort to train children to be able to control and urinate (BAK) and defecate (BAB). Toilet training is one of the main tasks of children at toddler age. Toilet training is one of the main tasks of children in toddler age which is very important to be done to create independence in children in controlling BAK and BAB and children know the parts of the body and their functions. Data in 2012 shows that ± 60% of parents do not teach toilet training to children from an early age. The aim of the study was to find out the effectiveness of toilet training education on maternal behavior and toilet skills in toddler age training (18-36 months). The study was conducted in July-August 2018. This type of quantitative research used the design of the Quasy pretest and posttest experiment with non-equivalent control group design. Samples were 36 mothers and 36 children with purposive sampling technique. Data analysis used Paired t test, Wilcoxon test, Man-Whitney test an Independent t test. The results showed that toilet training education through lecture methods, modules and maze games was more effective than toilet training education through lecture and leaflet methods on children's knowledge and abilities. Conversely, for the role of mothers in supervision there is no significant difference in effectiveness. Health education is recommended in health promotion programs to increase maternal knowledge, the role of mothers and the ability of toilet training children independently. Keywords: Toilet training, Lecture method, Module, Maze game, Leaflet, Knowledge, Role of mother, Children's ability.

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