66 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PLASMA CHLORIDE LEVELS AND FOLLICLE DIAMETER IN CYCLING SPANISH PUREBRED MARES

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
K. Satué ◽  
J. C. Gardon ◽  
P. Montesinos
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Levels ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Plasma Concentrations ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Preovulatory Follicle ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Follicle Diameter ◽  
Plasma Chloride ◽  
Ovulatory Period ◽  
Chloride Concentrations

Several studies in cows have shown that plasma levels of chloride are positively correlated with the diameter of the preovulatory follicle (FD), establishing at the same time a significant positive association between plasma levels and intraoviducal concentration of this electrolyte (Hugentobler et al. 2007). These relationships may reflect the influence of changes in systemic metabolic plasma on follicular fluid, physiological events that might be closely related to the quality of the oocyte and granulosa cells of the preovulatory follicle (LeRoy et al. 2004). However, these mechanisms remain unknown in the mare. The objective of this research was to investigate the relationship between plasma chloride concentrations and growth of FD during the ovulatory period in the Spanish purebred mares. This research was approved by the Animal Ethics Committee of the CEU-Cardenal Herrera University. A total of 30 reproductive cycling Spanish purebred mares, aged 4 to 17 years old, were studied. Plasma concentrations of chlorine and follicular growth (FD) were determined daily by extracting blood samples and monitoring of ovarian ultrasound all mares, from Day –5 to the day of ovulation. Plasma chloride concentrations were evaluated by an analyzer with selective electrodes Vetlyte® (IDEXX, Hoofddorp, the Netherlands). To analyse the effect of cycle day on FD and concentrations of chloride, ANOVA was used. The interrelations between both parameters were expressed by Pearson correlation coefficient. The FD increased significantly, from 27.02 ± 2.113 to 40.23 ± 1.377 cm, during the 5 days prior to ovulation. Plasma chloride decreased from 105.6 ± 0.928 mmol L–1 on Day –5 to 104.5 ± 0.128 mmol L–1 on Day –1, and increased significantly, to 107.4 ± 1.442 mmol L–1, on the day of ovulation. No significant correlations between FD and chloride concentrations (r = 0.21) were found. Unlike what happens in the cow, plasma chloride levels affect preovulatory follicle development in Spanish purebred mares to a lesser extent. Nevertheless, plasma chloride or any other electrolytes have some kind of involvement in the dynamics of growth and maturation of oocytes.

scholarly journals Influence of Church Political Activities on Congregation Socioeconomic Development: A Case of P.C.E.A. Molo Parish, Nakuru county-Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-67
Author(s):  
Joseph Mwangi Ngatia; Peter Koome; Paul Gesimba
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Development ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Group Leaders ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Political Activities ◽  
Political Issues ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of church political activities on congregation development at PCEA Molo Parish in Molo Sub-County, Nakuru County in Kenya. The study employed a descriptive design. The population of the study was 1093 individuals comprising of 690 communicants, 390 church groups' leaders, and 13 congregation chairpersons. From this population, 285 respondents comprising of 180 communicants, 102 group leaders, and 3 congregation chairperson were selected using the systematic sampling technique. Questionnaires were used to collect data from communicants and group leaders while interviews schedules were used to collect data from congregation chairpersons. Quantitative data was analysed using inferential and descriptive statistics and presented in the form of graphs and table. Qualitative data was analysed thematically and results reported in quotes and narratives. Findings revealed that the PCEA Molo Parish actively engages in an assortment of political activities including advocating for issues, which are relevant to members, educating members on political issues, promoting peace and reconciliation, shaping policies and laws, and development of values essential to political progress. The overall political activities score was 4.92 out of a possible highest score of 7. The Pearson correlation test indicated that there is a statistically significant positive association between church political activities and congregation socioeconomic development (r= .418, p=.014). The study recommended that the parish consider encouraging members of its congregation to increase their participation in politics and governance issues.

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARENTING STYLES AND AGGRESSION IN PAKISTANI ADOLESCENTS

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Parenting Style ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Authoritarian Parenting ◽  
High Level ◽  
Authoritarian Parenting Style

OBJECTIVE: To assess the relationship between parenting styles and aggression in adolescents studying in various schools of Lahore, Pakistan. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 adolescents (100 male & 100 females). Parenting Style Questionnaire and Aggression scale were used to collect the data. Sample was selected from 3 schools of Lahore (King Way High School, Shaheen High School and Lahore Garrison School) using purposive sampling strategy. The age range of sample was 14 to 18 years. In the present study we hypothesized; adolescents with authoritarian parents will have high level of aggression as compared to the adolescents of authoritative parents. We used Pearson Correlation and Multiple Regression techniques to find out the results from collected data. RESULTS: Mean age of participants was 13.09±0.86 years. Significant positive association was found between authoritarian parenting style and aggression (P<0.01) and significant inverse relationship between authoritative style of parenting and aggression (P<0.05) in adolescents. So, parents with authoritarian parenting style had higher level of aggression. Authoritarian parenting significantly predicted (19%) aggression in adolescents, while authoritative parenting style was not a significant predictor of aggression in adolescents. CONCLUSION: In our study, there is significant effect of authoritative and authoritarian parenting style on aggression and most of the children from authoritarian parents have high level of aggression as compared to authoritative parents.

scholarly journals Action-Emotion Style, Learning Approach and Coping Strategies, in Undergraduate University Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesús De la Fuente ◽  
José Manuel Martínez-Vicente ◽  
José Luis Salmerón ◽  
Manuel M. Vera ◽  
María Cardelle-Elawar
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Behavior Pattern ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Type A ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
And Coping

<p>Action-Emotion Style (AES) is an affective-motivational construct that describes the achievement motivation that is characteristic of students in their interaction with stressful situations. Using elements from the Type-A Behavior Pattern (TABP), characteristics of competitiveness and overwork occur in different combinations with emotions of impatience and hostility, leading to a classification containing five categories of action-emotion style (Type B, Impatient-hostile type, Medium type, Competitive-Overworking type and Type A). The objective of the present research is to establish how characteristics of action-emotion style relate to learning approach (deep and surface approaches) and to coping strategies (emotion-focused and problem-focused). The sample was composed of 225 students from the Psychology degree program. Pearson correlation analyses, ANOVAs and MANOVAs were used. Results showed that competitiveness-overwork characteristics have a significant positive association with the deep approach and with problem-focused strategies, while impatience-hostility is thus related to surface approach and emotion-focused strategies.  The level of action-emotion style had a significant main effect. The results verified our hypotheses with reference to the relationships between action-emotion style, learning approaches and coping strategies. </p>

Disruption of components of vascular endothelial growth factor angiogenic signalling system in metabolic syndrome

2013 ◽  
Vol 109 (04) ◽  
pp. 696-705 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shamima Akter ◽  
Md. Mizanur Rahman ◽  
Md. Majedul Islam ◽  
A. M. Shahidul Islam ◽  
Sayeeda N. Sultana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Plasma Levels ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Large Sample Size ◽  
Vascular Endothelial ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Endothelial Growth Factor

SummaryMetabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with impaired angiogenesis, a process that is chiefly regulated by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) upon binding to its specific receptors, VEGF-R1 and VEGF-R2. The purpose of the present study was to assess trends or patterns in plasma levels of VEGF and its soluble receptors in subjects with (MetS) or without (non-MetS) MetS; and further examine their association with clinical or metabolic parameters using a subpopu-lation of South Asian country. A total of 1,802 rural Bangladeshi women aged ≥15 years were studied using a population-based cross-sectional survey. Plasma levels of VEGF were found to be significantly increased (MetS vs. non-MetS: 483.9 vs. 386.9, p<0.001), whereas, the soluble forms of VEGF receptors, sVEGF-R1 and sVEGF-R2, were significantly decreased in subjects with Mets (sVEGF-R1, MetS vs. non-MetS: 512.5 vs. 631.3, p<0.001; sVEGF-R2, MetS vs. non-MetS: 9,302.8 vs. 9,787.4, p=0.004). After adjustment for age and all potential variables, multiple regression analysis revealed that plasma levels of VEGF had significant positive association with blood glucose (p = 0.019) and body mass index (p = 0.007). We also found that mean plasma levels of VEGF increased in direct proportion to levels of MetS components. The present study is the first ever to demonstrate a positive association between trends in levels of plasma VEGF and MetS using a large sample size from South Asia. The association between plasma VEGF and MetS needs further investigations in order to clearly decipher the clinical predictive value and accuracy of plasma VEGF in MetS.

scholarly journals 0123 Sleep Duration and Cognitive Performance on the Stroop Color-Word Task and Simple Reaction Time Task

SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A48-A49
Author(s):  
K M Mullins ◽  
A M Reynolds
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Simple Reaction Time ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Reaction Time Task ◽  
Simple Reaction Time Task ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Simple Reaction

Abstract Introduction Studies examining sleep factors and cognition suggest that sleep impacts cognitive performance in college students. The focus of the current study was to examine normal sleep patterns in college-aged students and how their sleep affected their cognitive performance. Methods Participants were 51 undergraduate students (18 males), average age M=20.25 (SD=1.78) years, who wore actigraph watches to measure their sleep. After one week, participants completed the Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue (MAF) to assess fatigue and performed a series of cognitive tasks on the computer, including the Stroop Color-Word test. Participants responded to the color of the word presented on the screen instead of the word itself. Stimuli where the color and word did not match were considered incongruent stimuli. Participants also performed a simple reaction time task, where they reacted to an “X” stimulus on the screen. Results Mean sleep efficiency was 82.55% (SD=5.70), mean sleep duration was 6.59 hours (SD=79.19 minutes), and the mean MAF score was 21.17 (SD= 7.64). A Pearson correlation indicated a significant negative association between sleep duration and Stroop congruent errors r(49) = -.467, p = .001. Furthermore, a Pearson correlation indicated a significant positive association between sleep duration and incongruent reaction time, r(49)= .290, p= .039 and a significant positive association between sleep duration and simple reaction time, r(49)= .277, p= .049. MAF scores were positively correlated with simple reaction times, r(49)= .376, p=.008. Sleep efficiency was not correlated with any of the cognitive measures. Conclusion As expected, participants’ sleep was short and inefficient. Results were expected in that participants made fewer errors with increased sleep, but, unexpectedly, reaction times also increased with more sleep. Fatigue may have played a role in this relationship. It is important to continue this research in order to learn more about sleep factors and cognitive function in college students. Support None

scholarly journals Tophi reduction: ultrasound imaging and correlation with plasma levels of uric acid in patients undergoing treatment for tophaceous gout

Reumatismo ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-80
Author(s):  
A.J.L. Ferrari ◽  
A.R. Corrêa Fernandes ◽  
R. De Almeida Agustinelli ◽  
H. Seike ◽  
E. De Ávila Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Uric Acid ◽  
Drug Therapy ◽  
Plasma Levels ◽  
Ultrasound Examination ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Tophaceous Gout ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Male Patients

The objective was to determine the reduction of tophi in patients undergoing drug therapy in correlation with urate serum levels through ultrasound examination. A total of 31 male patients, between the ages of 33 to 77 years, with tophaceous gout were evaluated between 2005 and 2009, 11 of which were selected. Ultrasound examinations of visible tophi and evaluations of serum uric acids levels were performed annually on each patient. There was a statistically significant difference between measurements 1, 2, 3 and measurement 4 and between measurements 4 and 5. A strong significant positive association was seen between variation of tophus size and the reduction of serum uric acid levels.

scholarly journals Do Plant-Based Diets Provide Adequate Calories and Protein for Hemodialysis Patients?

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 25-25
Author(s):  
Rosalia Garcia-Torres ◽  
Lufei Young ◽  
David Murray ◽  
Mufaddal Kheda ◽  
N Stanley Nahman Jr.
Keyword(s):  
G Protein ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Protein Intake ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Calorie Intake ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Phosphorus Intake

Abstract Objectives Compare the daily calories and protein intake of hemodialysis patients by plant- vs. animal-based food consumption. Methods A retrospective, secondary analysis of baseline data from food frequency questionnaire and laboratory testing data of the Dialysis survey (CDS) study was performed. The CDS survey was conducted in hemodialysis patients between 2005 – 2007 (N = 358). The daily protein and calorie intake were respectively calculated by adding individual food items, then separated by source (plant vs. animal) for comparisons. Statistical analysis was performed using the statistical software SPSS. Results Patients had a daily calorie intake of 15.11 + 7.33 kcal/kg and 19.11 + 10.56 kcal/kg if consuming primarily plant-based and animal-based foods respectively. Comparing protein intake, plant-based diets provided 0.63 + 0.31 g protein/kg while animal-based diet contributed 0.84 + 0.47 g protein/kg. These values were well below the calories and protein intake of 30 – 35 kcal/kg and 1.2 g protein/kg respectively recommended by NKF K/DOQITM guidelines for hemodialysis patients. The analysis of daily calorie or protein intake showed a significant positive association with the amount of food consumption for both plant and animal-based food (significant Pearson correlation at 0.01 level). Plant based-foods known to be a good source of protein have the additional benefit of containing phosphorus in a form that is less available than animal-based food therefore lowering patients phosphorus intake. Conclusions Dialysis patients obtained similar amounts of calories and protein from plant or animal-based food. Those who consume more plant foods could reduce their levels of phosphorus intake. More studies are needed to support that plant-based diet is safe and nutritionally adequate for hemodialysis patients. Funding Sources Augusta University, California State University Northridge.

scholarly journals Beliefs on Learning and Teaching Language Components: The Case of Iranian EAP and EFL Learners

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Gholamreza Parsi
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Teaching Language ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Face ◽  
Basic English

The present study intended to investigate the possible difference between EAP and EFL learners’ beliefs concerning learning and teaching of language components, namely, vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar. Furthermore, this study examined the association between EAP and EFL learners’ beliefs and their language components’ development. To this end, 231 undergraduate EAP (117) and EFL (114) learners at Ferdowsi University took part in the study by completing a five-point Likert scale questionnaire adapted from Simon and Taverniers (2011). The face and content validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by the experts’ judgment and factor analysis. Moreover using Cronbach alpha coefficient the questionnaire was found acceptably reliable (α=0.88). Furthermore, for language components’ development, the EAP learners’ scores in English course and EFL learners’ average scores in their Basic English courses were taken into account. The results of an Independent Samples t-test revealed that there existed a statistically significant difference between EAP and EFL learners’ beliefs on learning and teaching language components. Furthermore, the results of Pearson correlation coefficients indicated a statistically significant positive association between EFL learners’ beliefs and their language components’ development, however no statistically significant correlation was found between EAP learners’ beliefs and their language components’ development. 

scholarly journals Serum hs-CRP, YKL-40 and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) associated biomarkers in non-dipper hypertension profile?

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 313-324
Author(s):  
Ioan Ţilea ◽  
Andreea Varga ◽  
Septimiu Voidăzan ◽  
Adina Huţanu
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Neurotrophic Factor ◽  
Plasma Levels ◽  
Sandwich Elisa ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Hs Crp

Abstract Background: Twenty-four hours dynamic blood pressure (BP) behaviour displays dipper profile defined as nocturnal systolic BP (SBP) reduction>10% compared to daytime. Non-dipper profile, nocturnal absence of SBP fall, associates an increased cardiovascular risk. We investigated the concomitant association of inflammatory bio-markers - high-sensitivity- C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), Human Chitinase3-like1 (YKL-40) and autonomic nervous system (total brain-derived neurotrophic factor, BDNF) with respect to non-dipping blood pressure status. Material and method: Using 24h automatic BP measurements, 80 known hypertensive patients were divided into two groups: dipper group included fifty-one dipper patients (age 55.6 ±13.5 years) and non-dipper group consisted of 29 non-dipper subjects (62.07±12.03 years). Serum levels of hs-CRP were evaluated with enhanced immunoturbidimetric assay. Plasma levels of YKL-40 were measured by commercial sandwich ELISA using microplate coated with a monoclonal antibody for CHI3L1. Plasma levels of total BDNF were determined using quantitative sandwich enzyme-linked immunoassay. Statistical analysis of obtained data was performed. Results: In the non-dipper group, a significant positive association with age over 60 years, hs-CRP values above 1.90 mg/dl was observed along with increased mean values of YKL-40. Non-dipper status is independently and statistically significantly associated with elevated levels of hs-CRP (OR: 3.248, 95% CI: 1.022-10.317, p=0.046) in multivariate odds ratio analysis. No statistically significant positive association between a median total BDNF plasma level of 1430 pg/ml and the non-dipper hypertension profile was identified. Conclusion: Our study demonstrated that patients over 60 years, in particular, have a higher probability to present a non-dipping pattern of hypertension. hs-CRP and YKL-40 values are more likely to increase in the non-dipping hypertensive patients, and hs-CRP values above 1.9 mg/dl can identify the presence of a non-dipper blood pressure profile.

Perceived Overprotection and Its Association With Quality of Life in Dementia

GeroPsych ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
Mechthild Niemann-Mirmehdi ◽  
Andreas Häusler ◽  
Paul Gellert ◽  
Johanna Nordheim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Autonomy ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Mental Well Being

Abstract. To date, few studies have focused on perceived overprotection from the perspective of people with dementia (PwD). In the present examination, the association of perceived overprotection in PwD is examined as an autonomy-restricting factor and thus negative for their mental well-being. Cross-sectional data from the prospective DYADEM study of 82 patient/partner dyads (mean age = 74.26) were used to investigate the association between overprotection, perceived stress, depression, and quality of life (QoL). The analyses show that an overprotective contact style with PwD has a significant positive association with stress and depression, and has a negative association with QoL. The results emphasize the importance of avoiding an overprotective care style and supporting patient autonomy.

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