scholarly journals Optinalysis: A New Approach of Multivariate Analysis through A Looking-Glass

Author(s):  
Kabir Bindawa Abdullahi

Optinalysis, as a method of symmetry detection, is a new advanced computational algorithm that intrametrically (within elements) or intermetrically (between elements) computes and compares two or more multivariate sequences in an unclustered or clustered manner as a mirror-like reflection of each other (optics-like manner), hence the name is driven. Optinalysis is based by the principles of reflection and moment about a symmetrical line which detects symmetry that reflects a similarity measurement. Optinalysis is suitable for quantitative and qualitative data types, with or without replications, provided it conform the algorithmic requirements there provided. Optinalysis can be organized for geometrical, geostatistical and statistical analysis in one-way, two-way, or three-way approach. A simulation comparisons shows that Optinalysis is a simple alternative approach of multivariate analysis of sociometric, demographic, socio-demographic, psychometric, ecological, experimental, genomic, nanoparticle and shape morphometric data. Optinalysis of these data matrix shows very similar results or conclusions with some multivariate analysis such as skewness measure, one-way ANOVA, paired t-test, one sample t-test, Tukey’s multiple comparisons, BLAST sequence algorithmic analysis (percentages of identity, similarity, gabs, and positives, and the Needleman-Wunsch score), and Riemannian distance.

Author(s):  
Kabir Bindawa Abdullahi

Optinalysis, as a method of symmetry detection, is a new algorithm that intrametrically (within elements or variables) or intermetrically (between elements or variables) computes and compares two or more univariate or multi-clustered or multivariate sequences as a mirror-like reflection of each other (optics-like manner), hence the name is driven. Optinalysis is based by the principles of reflection and moment about a symmetrical line which detects symmetry that reflects a similarity measurement. This proposed methodology was validated in comparison with Pearson method of skewness detection, and also with some algorithms for pairewise alignment and comparison of genomic sequences (Needle, Stretcher, Water, Matcher) on EMBL-EBI website. A results comparison shows that optinalysis is more advance, more sensitive, more inferential and simple alternative approach of skewness detection and pairewise sequence comparison.


2012 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 320-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akiko Ohno ◽  
Toru Kawanishi ◽  
Haruhiro Okuda ◽  
Kiyoshi Fukuhara

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Δήμητρα Σπυροπούλου
Keyword(s):  
T Test ◽  

Η παρούσα διδακτορική διατριβή μελετά θέματα κοινωνικού κεφαλαίου, υγείας και προαγωγής της υγείας, καθώς και πολιτικών για την προαγωγή της υγείας στην Τριτοβάθμια Εκπαίδευση. Πιο συγκεκριμένα η διδακτορική αυτή διατριβή εξετάζει πώς οι πολιτικές για την προαγωγή της υγείας, οι οποίες αναπτύσσονται στην Τριτοβάθμια Εκπαίδευση, συνδέονται με το κοινωνικό κεφάλαιο των φοιτητών και επηρεάζουν την υγεία τους με διαφορετικούς τρόπους. Επίσης, ο σκοπός της παρούσας διδακτορικής διατριβής είναι να διερευνήσει πώς οι φοιτητές υιοθετούν τις πολιτικές για την προαγωγή της υγείας στο Πανεπιστήμιο φοίτησής τους με βάση το κοινωνικό τους κεφάλαιο. Για τη διεξαγωγή της εμπειρικής έρευνας χρησιμοποιήθηκε το ανώνυμο γραπτό ερωτηματολόγιο. Η επεξεργασία των δεδομένων πραγματοποιήθηκε με το στατιστικό πακέτο SPSS 24 και χρησιμοποιήθηκαν οι στατιστικοί δείκτες: t-test, One Way Anova και Παραγοντική Ανάλυση, ενώ στα ποιοτικά δεδομένα του ερωτηματολογίου εφαρμόστηκε θεματική ανάλυση. Το δείγμα της έρευνας αποτελείτο από 445 τεταρτοετείς φοιτητές της Σχολής Ανθρωπιστικών και Κοινωνικών Επιστημών του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών, οι οποίοι φοιτούσαν στο εαρινό εξάμηνο 2017-2018. Το μέγεθος του δείγματος θεωρήθηκε αντιπροσωπευτικό του πληθυσμού που διερευνήθηκε. Με βάση τα αποτελέσματα της εμπειρικής έρευνας, διαπιστώθηκε ότι το κοινωνικό κεφάλαιο των φοιτητών επηρεάζει σε μεγάλο βαθμό την αποδοχή και την υιοθέτηση των πολιτικών για την προαγωγή της υγείας οι οποίες προωθούνται από το Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών, καθώς και τις αντιλήψεις τους σε θέματα σχετικά με την υγεία και την προαγωγή της υγείας στο Πανεπιστήμιο. Αυτή η έρευνα κατέδειξε ότι οι φοιτητές πρέπει να δημιουργήσουν ένα ισχυρό κοινωνικό κεφάλαιο στο Πανεπιστήμιό τους. Για να επιτευχθεί αυτό, τo Πανεπιστήμιο θα μπορούσε να βοηθήσει τους φοιτητές και τις φοιτήτριες να αναπτύξουν το κοινωνικό τους κεφάλαιο, για παράδειγμα δημιουργώντας δεσμούς μεταξύ του προσωπικού του Πανεπιστημίου και των φοιτητών, και παράλληλα προωθώντας δραστηριότητες οι οποίες να ενισχύουν την κοινωνική αλληλεπίδραση στην πανεπιστημιακή κοινότητα.


PHARMACON ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
Ausich Singal ◽  
Edwin De Queljoe ◽  
Paulina Yamlean

ABSTRACT This study aims to determine the effect of infusion of conjoined pumpkin leaves (Sechium edule) on reducing total blood cholesterol of male white rats (Rattus norvegicus). The subjects of this study were 15 male white rats with an average body weight of 200 grams which were divided into 5 groups, each group consisted of 3 mice. The method used is a laboratory experiment with a completely randomized design. The results were obtained from 2 measurements of blood cholesterol levels, namely measurements before and after treatment. The treatment begins with the provision of high-fat foods for 48 days. On the 49th day a blood cholesterol level was measured before treatment. Furthermore, treatment was given to each group, namely aquades in the negative control group, simvastatin in the positive control group, and squash leaves infusion with their respective doses in the dose group I (40%), the dose group II (20%), and the dose group III (10%). Measurement of cholesterol levels after treatment was carried out on day 54. Data were analyzed by Paired t-test and One Way ANOVA. The analysis showed that there were no significant differences between treatment groups. Judging from the change in average and percentage, 40% infusion dose of siamese pumpkin leaves gives the best reduction in cholesterol levels. Keywords: Cholesterol, pumpkin leaves, male white mouse infusion. ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian infusa daun labu siam (Sechium edule ) terhadap penuruan kolesterol darah total tikus putih jantan (Rattus norvegicus). Subjek penelitian ini berupa tikus putih jantan berjumlah 15 ekor dengan berat badan rata-rata 200 gram yang dibagi dalam 5 kelompok, masing-masing kelompok sebanyak 3 ekor. Metode yang digunakan yaitu eksperimen laboratorium dengan rancangan acak lengkap. Hasil penelitian diperoleh dari 2 kali pengukuran kadar koleterol darah yaitu pengukuran sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan. Perlakuan dimulai dengan pemberian makanan tinggi lemak selama 48 hari. Pada hari ke49 dilakukan pengukuran kadar kolesterol darah sebelum perlakuan. Selanjutnya diberikan perlakuan pada tiap kelompok yaitu aquades pada kelompok kontrol negatif, simvastatin pada kelompok kontrol positif, dan infusa daun labu siam dengan dosis masing-masing pada kelompok dosis I (40 %), kelompok dosis II (20 %), dan kelompok dosis III (10%). Pengukuran kadar kolesterol sesudah perlakuan dilakukan pada hari 54. Data diananlisis dengan Paired t-test dan One Way ANOVA. Hasil analisa menunjukan tidak terdapat perbedaan yang bermakna antar kelompok perlakuan. Dilihat dari perubahan rerataan dan presentase, dosis infusa  40% daun labu siam memberikan penurunan kadar koleterol terbaik. Kata kunci : Infusa daun Labu siam, kolesterol, tikus putih jantan.


2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 366-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matt T Lam ◽  
So Ran Kwon ◽  
Fang Qian ◽  
Gerald E Denehy

ABSTRACT Aim The E4D Compare software is an innovative tool that provides immediate feedback to students’ projects and competencies. It should provide consistent scores even when different scanners are used which may have inherent subtle differences in calibration. This study aimed to evaluate potential discrepancies in evaluation using the E4D Compare software based on four different NEVO scanners in dental anatomy projects. Additionally, correlation between digital and visual scores was evaluated. Materials and methods Thirty-five projects of maxillary left central incisors were evaluated. Among these, thirty wax-ups were performed by four operators and five consisted of standard dentoform teeth. Five scores were obtained for each project: one from an instructor that visually graded the project and from four different NEVO scanners. A faculty involved in teaching the dental anatomy course blindly scored the 35 projects. One operator scanned all projects to four NEVO scanners (D4D Technologies, Richardson, TX, USA). The images were aligned to the gold standard, and tolerance set at 0.3 mm to generate a score. The score reflected percentage match between the project and the gold standard. One-way ANOVA with repeated measures was used to determine whether there was a significant difference in scores among the four NEVO scanners. Paired-sample t-test was used to detect any difference between visual scores and the average scores of the four NEVO scanners. Pearson's correlation test was used to assess the relationship between visual and average scores of NEVO scanners. Results There was no significant difference in mean scores among four different NEVO scanners [F(3, 102) = 2.27, p = 0.0852 one-way ANOVA with repeated measures]. Moreover, the data provided strong evidence that a significant difference existed between visual and digital scores (p = 0.0217; a pairedsample t-test). Mean visual scores were significantly lower than digital scores (72.4 vs 75.1). Pearson's correlation coefficient of 0.85 indicated a strong correlation between visual and digital scores (p < 0.0001). Conclusion The E4D Compare software provides consistent scores even when different scanners are used and correlates well with visual scores. Clinical significance The use of innovative digital assessment tools in dental education is promising with the E4D Compare software correlating well with visual scores and providing consistent scores even when different scanners are used. How to cite this article Lam MT, Kwon SR, Qian F, Denehy GE. Evaluation of an Innovative Digital Assessment Tool in Dental Anatomy. J Contemp Dent Pract 2015;16(5):366-371.


Author(s):  
Anupam Bandyopadhyay ◽  
Pritha Chatterjee

Purpose: The inconsistencies and variations of creatine kinase level due to modifiable and non-modifiable factors were the basis of this study. The aim was to find out the relationships between creatinine and creatine kinase in the blood of somatotypes.    Methods: The 122 males, aged 10 to 20 years, were classified according to their somatotypes. Somatotypes were measured by the ISAK method. By standard laboratory methods, creatinine and creatine kinase estimate. The IBM SPSS version 24 is used for calculation. One way ANOVA followed by post hoc tests was performed to compare the variables among the three groups (p<0.05).   Results: Creatinine level in the blood insignificantly deferred among the three somatotypes. The significant differences (p<0.05) were found in creatine kinase level in the blood and creatinine/creatine kinase ratio among the three dominant Somatotypes. Creatine Kinase was significantly higher in Ectomorphs (212 U/L) than Endomorphs. Ectomorphs and mesomorphs have crossed normal creatine kinase levels (35 -175 U/L). The creatinine/creatine kinase ratio was found highest in endomorphs and lowest in the ectomorphs and significantly differed in three Somatotypes.   Conclusion: Creatinine production remains the same, indicating production of Creatinine is independent of specific body types. A significant higher Creatine Kinase level in Ectomorphs over Endomorphs showed fat content was not associated with it. Significant differences in Creatinine / Creatine Kinase ratio among Somatotypes suggested its relevance between cellular and morphological relationships and might uses as biomarkers. 


JIPSINDO ◽  
2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ari Wibowo

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan keefektifan metode klarifikasi nilai dan metode konvensional terhadap karakter yang meliputi kreativitas, tanggung jawab, kemandirian, dan empati. Penelitian ini adalah quasi eksperimen untuk membandingkan keefektifan metode klarifikasi nilai dan metode konvensional dalam pembelajaran PKn. Populasi penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XI SMA Laboratorium School Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana Salatiga. Teknik analisis data hasil belajar digunakan independent sample t-test, sedangkan untuk karakter digunakan MANOVA (Multivariate Analysis of Variance) pada taraf signifikansi 0,05. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan Terdapat perbedaan secara signifikan terhadap karakter siswa yang meliputi tanggung jawab, kemandirian dan empati, sedangkan karakter kreativitas tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan. Dibuktikan dengan uji MANOVA bahwa F=2,400, ρ=0,127 untuk kreativitas, untuk tanggung jawab adalah 5,77 dengan ρ = 0,019, sedangkan kemandirian F=17,07 dengan ρ=0,000, dan untuk empati F=12,82 dengan ρ=0,001. Dari perbandingan tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa kenaikan skor hasil belajar PKn dan karakter siswa yang meliputi tanggung jawab, kemandirian dan empati pada kelas eksperimen lebih tinggi dari pada kelas kontrol. Dengan kata lain bahwa penggunaan metode klarifikasi nilai lebih efektif dibandingkan dengan metode konvensional. Kata kunci: metode klarifikasi nilai, hasil belajar, kreativitas, tanggung jawab, kemandirian, empati.


2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Erlina

AbstrakUsaha peternakan itik alabio di Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara belum berkembang sebagaimana mestinya ditunjukkan 80 persen peternak kepemilikannya dibawah 500 ekor. Pengembangan agribisnis itik alabio dengan  memperhatikan semua subsistem menjadi penting agar diperoleh tingkat produksi dan pendapatan maksimal.Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengkaji keterkaitan antar subsistem agribisnis itik alabio petelur terhadap produksi dan pendapatan peternak. Penelitian menggunakan metode survey, penentuan sampel peternak memakai teknik stratified random sampling, sedangkan sampel pedagang, breeder dan pembesaran melalui teknik purposive. Hipotesis diuji dengan analisis multivariat, uji F dan uji T. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pengembangan agribisnis melalui peningkatan produksi dapat dilakukan dengan memperhatikan sumber bibit, harga kandang, jumlah pakan, jumlah tenaga kerja dan biaya pemasaran, sedangkan melalui peningkatan pendapatan dengan memperhatikan sumber bibit, harga bibit, harga kandang, jumlah pakan dan biaya pemasaran. Secara bersama-sama semua subsistem menentukan namun secara parsial subsistem lembaga penunjang tidak menentukan tingkat produksi dan pendapatan peternak.Kata kunci : Kabupaten Hulu Sungai Utara, itik alabio, pengembangan gribisnis.AbstractAlabio duck farming businesses in Hulu Sungai Utara district have not yet been developed as it should be, it indicated that 80 percent of the owners farmers just owned under 500 ducks. Alabio duck agribusiness development with attention to all subsystems become important in order to obtain the maximum level of production and income. This research aimed to examine the linkages between agribusiness subsystems of Alabio duck layers . Research used a survey method with stratified random sampling technique, while the sample traders, breeders and growers by using purposive. The hypothesis testing analysis used multivariate analysis, F test and T test. The results showed, agribusiness development through increased production can be done with the source of female ducks, cages prices, the amount of feed, the amount of labor and marketing costs. While through increasing of revenue could be fulfilled by female duck sources, female duck price, price of the cage, the amount of feed and marketing costs. Together of all subsystems were crucial but in partial subsystems supporting institutions did not determine the level of production and income of the farmers. Keywords: Hulu Sungai Utara District, Alabio ducks , agribusiness development.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Retno Tri Wulandari ◽  
Nurmasari Widyastuti ◽  
Martha Ardiaria

Latar belakang: Daya tahan merupakan kesanggupan tubuh dalam melakukan penyesuaian terhadap beban fisik sehingga dapat menghindari kelelahan yang berlebihan. Buah pisang raja  (Musa paradisiaca var. Sapientum L.) dan pisang ambon (Musa paradisiaca var. Sapientum (L.) Kunt.) mengandung karbohidrat yang akan meningkatkan kadar glukosa darah dan tinggi kalium, sehingga berpotensi mencegah kelelahan otot. Tujuan penelitian ini mengetahui perbedaan pemberian pisang raja dan pisang ambon terhadap VO2max pada remaja di sekolah sepak bola.Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan rancangan pre-post tes with control group design. Responden penelitian ini adalah atlet sepak bola berusia 15-18 tahun di sekolah sepak bola Terang Bangsa dan Satria Kencana Serasi. Responden dibagi menjadi 3 kelompok, yaitu kelompok kontrol mendapat air mineral 240 ml, kelompok perlakuan I mendapat pisang raja 150 g dan kelompok perlakuan II mendapat pisang ambon 150 g. VO2max diukur menggunakan tes lari 15 menit Balke, dan asupan makan diperoleh dari recall 2x24 jam. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan uji Paired t test, One way ANOVA dan uji ANCOVA.Hasil: Rerata delta VO2max  kelompok kontrol (-0,8±3,1) memiliki perbedaan bermakna dengan perlakuan I (6,6±2,9; p=0,00) dan  perlakuan II (2,3 ± 2,5; p=0,006). Secara deskriptif kenaikan perubahan VO2max tertinggi pada kelompok perlakuan I,diikuti perlakuan II dan kelompok kontrol.Kesimpulan: Terdapat perbedaan nilai delta VO2max pada kelompok kontrol dan kelompok perlakuan, dan secara signifikan kenaikan VO2max terjadi pada pemberian pisang raja.


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