DecFL: An Ubiquitous Decentralized Model Training Protocol and Framework Empowered by Blockchain

Physical exercise has been shown to be an important modulator of the antioxidant system and neuroprotective in several diseases and treatments that affect the central nervous system. In this sense, the present study aimed to evaluate the effect of physical exercise in dynamic balance, motor coordination, exploratory locomotor activity and in the oxidative and immunological balance of rats treated with vincristine (VCR). For that, 40 adult rats were divided into two groups: exercise group (6 weeks of swimming, 1h/day, 5 days/week, with overload of 5% of body weight) and sedentary group. After training, rats were treated with 0.5 mg/kg of vincristine sulfate for two weeks or with the same dose of 0.9% NaCl. The behavioral tests were conducted 1 and 7 days after each dose of VCR. On day 15 we carried out the biochemical analyzes of the cerebellum. The physical exercise was able to protect against the loss of dynamic balance and motor coordination and, had effect per se in the exploratory locomotor activity, and neutralize oxidative stress, damage DNA and immune damage caused by VCR up to 15 days after the end of the training protocol. In conclusion, we observed that previous physical training protects of the damage motor induced by vincristine.Key-words: exercise, oxidative stress, neuroprotection, cerebellum.

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The influence of execution speed on blood lactate concentration in strength training protocol in bench press exercise

Revista Brasileira de Fisiologia do Exercício ◽

10.33233/rbfe.v19i1.3990 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 32

Author(s):

Gustavo Taques Marczynski ◽

Luís Carlos Zattar Coelho ◽

Leonardo Emmanuel De Medeiros Lima ◽

Rodrigo Pereira Da Silva ◽

Dilmar Pinto Guedes Jr ◽

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Keyword(s):

Strength Training ◽

Blood Lactate ◽

Bench Press ◽

Lactate Concentration ◽

Blood Lactate Concentration ◽

The Third ◽

Fast Speed ◽

Work Volume ◽

Execution Speed ◽

Training Protocol

The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of two velocities of execution relative to blood lactate concentration in strength training exercise until the momentary concentric failure. Fifteen men (29.1 ± 5.9 years), trained, participated in the experiment. The volunteers performed three bench press sessions, with an interval of 48 hours between them. At the first session, individuals determined loads through the 10-12 RMs test. In the following two sessions, three series with 90 seconds of interval were performed, in the second session slow execution speed (cadence 3030) and later in the third session fast speed (cadence 1010). For statistical analysis, the Student-T test was used for an independent sample study and considered the value of probability (p) ≤ 0.05 statistically significant. By comparing the number of repetitions and time under tension of the two runs, all series compared to the first presented significant reductions (p < 0.05). The total work volume was higher with the fast speed (p < 0.05). The study revealed that rapid velocities (cadence 1010) present a higher concentration of blood lactate when compared to slow runs (cadence 3030). The blood lactate concentration, in maximum repetitions, is affected by the speed of execution.Keywords: resistance training, cadence, blood lactate.

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Psychophysiological Responses of Pilots in Hypoxia Training at 7000 and 7500 m

Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance ◽

10.3357/amhp.5634.2020 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 91 (10) ◽

pp. 785-789

Author(s):

Dongqing Wen ◽

Lei Tu ◽

Guiyou Wang ◽

Zhao Gu ◽

Weiru Shi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Heart Rate ◽

Psychomotor Performance ◽

Physiological Responses ◽

Arterial Oxygen Saturation ◽

Arterial Oxygen ◽

Awareness Training ◽

Similar Frequency ◽

Psychophysiological Responses ◽

The Mean ◽

Training Protocol

INTRODUCTION: We compared the physiological responses, psychomotor performances, and hypoxia symptoms between 7000 m and 7500 m (23,000 and 24,600 ft) exposure to develop a safer hypoxia training protocol.METHODS: In altitude chamber, 66 male pilots were exposed to 7000 and 7500 m. Heart rate and arterial oxygen saturation were continuously monitored. Psychomotor performance was assessed using the computational task. The hypoxic symptoms were investigated by a questionnaire.RESULTS: The mean duration time of hypoxia was 323.0 56.5 s at 7000 m and 218.2 63.3 s at 7500 m. The 6-min hypoxia training was completed by 57.6% of the pilots and 6.1% of the pilots at 7000 m and at 7500 m, respectively. There were no significant differences in pilots heart rates and psychomotor performance between the two exposures. The Spo2 response at 7500 m was slightly severer than that at 7000 m. During the 7000 m exposure, pilots experienced almost the same symptoms and similar frequency order as those during the 7500 m exposure.CONCLUSIONS: There were concordant symptoms, psychomotor performance, and very similar physiological responses between 7000 m and 7500 m during hypoxia training. The results indicated that 7000-m hypoxia awareness training might be an alternative to 7500-m hypoxia training with lower DCS risk and longer experience time.Wen D, Tu L, Wang G, Gu Z, Shi W, Liu X. Psychophysiological responses of pilots in hypoxia training at 7000 and 7500 m. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2020; 91(10):785789.

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Decentralized Model Following Controllers for a Class of Large Scale Interconnected Dynamical Systems with Uncertainties

IEEJ Transactions on Electronics Information and Systems ◽

10.1541/ieejeiss1987.122.2_249 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 122 (2) ◽

pp. 249-258

Author(s):

Shinji Shigemaru ◽

Hansheng Wu

Keyword(s):

Dynamical Systems ◽

Large Scale ◽

Model Following ◽

Decentralized Model ◽

Interconnected Dynamical Systems

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Neurological Changes With a Memory Self-efficacy Training Protocol

Case Medical Research ◽

10.31525/ct1-nct04077320 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Self Efficacy ◽

Training Protocol

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CONSIDERATION OF MODELS AND MECHANISMS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OF PROCUREMENT OF GOODS, WORKS AND SERVICES IN CONSTRUCTION IN UKRAINE

UKRAINIAN ASSEMBLY OF DOCTORS OF SCIENCES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ◽

10.31618/vadnd.v1i13.141 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (13) ◽

pp. 131-142

Author(s):

Tetyana Konstantinovna Mitropan

Keyword(s):

Public Administration ◽

Construction Industry ◽

High Efficiency ◽

Public Procurement ◽

Combined Model ◽

Single Body ◽

Construction Products ◽

Model Of Management ◽

Decentralized Model ◽

Centralized Model

The article presents the questions of reviewing models and mechanisms of public administration in the procurement of goods, works and services in the field of construction. A comparative analysis of the types of public procurement mechanisms in construction, based on a set of features, has shown the superiority of a centralized type of mechanism that facilitates the introduction of efficient and flexible procurement methods, for example, the conclusion of framework agreements. The author’s vision of the mechanism of state building purchases, in the form of a conceptual model and system differences, is proposed. It is determined that a decentralized model of public procurement management involves the independent implementation by purchasers of procurement, that is, allows each customer to procure goods, works and services in the field of construction. The centralized model of public administration is characterized by the implementation of public procurement in order to provide the general needs of a single body on public procurement, that is, customers commission the implementation of public procurement on their behalf, a centralized body. According to the combined model of management, public procurement in the construction industry takes place under contracts implemented under the centralized model, and the direct ordering and receipt of goods, works, or services takes place according to the rules of a decentralized model. It is noted that according to the system-wide understanding of the mechanism of public administration in the procurement of goods, works and services in the field of construction, it represents a set of specialized management technologies (methods, techniques and tools) that ensure the organization of the process of public procurement of construction products by authorized agents. The direction of this process is determined by the need to implement the principles of vali- dity and innovation, fair choice of the best bidding, prevention of corruption and ensuring the high efficiency of the implementation of public public procurement.

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QUANTITATIVE CRITERIA FOR VALIDATION OF ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM NEUROFEEDBACK TRAINING PROTOCOL: A PILOT STUDY ON NEUROPATHIC PAIN

NED University Journal of Research ◽

10.35453/nedjr-ascn-2017-0040 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol XVI (4) ◽

pp. 67-79

Author(s):

Muhammad Abul Hasan ◽

Matthew Fraser ◽

Saad Ahmed Qazi

Keyword(s):

Neuropathic Pain ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Learning Ability ◽

Alpha Band ◽

Neurofeedback Training ◽

Off Time ◽

Training Protocol

Neurofeedback (NF) training has been used for the treatment of neuropathic pain. This paper presents the results of assessment of the learning ability of five patients having neuropathic pain. The following two types of baselines were adopted: Baseline 1 refers to power on Day 1 in PreNF state; and Baseline 2 refers to power recorded on each training day in PreNF state. The result of the study demonstrated that not only the baseline its selection is also important to demonstrate the validity of training protocol. It was also found that Baseline 2 can be used to define cut-off time for training (when training should be stopped). All five patients can be classified as learner and alpha band was found to be most relevant for NF training.

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