Gesturing and Self-Contact of Right and Left Halves of the Body: Relationship with Eye-Contact

1982 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 695-698 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vezio Ruggieri ◽  
Carlotta Celli ◽  
Antonella Crescenzi
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Eye Contact ◽  
The Body ◽  
Positive Correlation

We examined the correlations among eye-contact, gesturing, and self-contact behaviors for 26 female university students during different neutral and emotional situations. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between eye-contact and right gesturing in two of four situations ( rs, .37, .33) and a significant positive correlation (.33) between left self-contact and eye-contact during an initial relational contact.

scholarly journals Estimation of Body Height from Head Length among Dental Students of a Dental College

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (213) ◽  
pp. 861-865 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bipana Manandhar ◽  
Ritee Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Regression Equation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Head Length ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Positive Correlation

Introduction: Body height is an important measure of physical identity. Height exhibits a dimensional relationship with various parts of the body. This relationship helps to calculate height from dismembered and mutilated body parts in forensic examinations. As the cranial dimensions are more reliable and precise means of predicting the stature, this study was undertaken to find the relation between head length and height and to derive a regression formula for the estimation of height from head length among dental students. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 dental students of age group 18-21 years in the Department of Anatomy, Kantipur Dental College Teaching Hospital and Research Center, Basundhara, Kathmandu. The head length was measured with the help of spreading caliper. Height was measured with the help of a standard height measuring instrument. The head length and the height of the students were measured in centimeters. Data obtained were analyzed to find the correlation between head length and height and to derive a regression equation for the estimation of height. Results: A significant positive correlation was observed between head length and height (r=0.734, P<0.001). The regression equation for body height and head length including both sexes and all age groups of dental students was found to be y=12.9+8.45x where x is head length and y is body height. Conclusions: It was observed in the present study that there was a significant positive correlation between height and head length in all the age groups indicating that head length is a reliable indicator in estimation of height.

scholarly journals Serum adipokines play different roles in type I and II ketosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (12) ◽  
pp. 1930-1939
Author(s):  
Liuhong Shen ◽  
Yingkun Zhu ◽  
Jinbang Xiao ◽  
Bolin Qian ◽  
Liuchao You ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Balance ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Negative Energy ◽  
Serum Glucose ◽  
The Body ◽  
Type I ◽  
Type Ii ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Tnf Α

Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the differences in several serum adipokines in perinatal dairy cows with type I and II ketosis, and the correlations between these adipokines and the two types of ketosis.Methods: Serum adiponectin (ADP), leptin (LEP), resistin, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels, and energy balance indicators related to ketosis were measured. Type I and II ketosis were distinguished by serum glucose (Glu) and Y values and the correlations between adipokines in the two types of ketosis were analyzed.Results: β-Hydroxybutyric acid of type I ketosis cows was significantly negatively correlated with insulin (INS) and LEP and had a significant positive correlation with serum ADP. In type II ketosis cows, ADP and LEP were significantly negatively correlated, and INS and resistin were significantly positively correlated. Revised quantitative INS sensitivity check index (RQUICKI) values had a significantly positive correlation with ADP and had a very significant and significant negative correlation with resistin, TNF-α, and IL-6. ADP was significantly negatively correlated with resistin and TNF-α, LEP had a significantly positive correlation with TNF-α, and a significantly positive correlation was shown among resistin, IL-6, and TNF-α. There was also a significant positive correlation between IL-6 and TNF-α.Conclusion: INS, ADP, and LEP might exert biological influences to help the body recover from negative energy balance, whereas resistin, TNF-α, and IL-6 in type II ketosis cows exacerbated INS resistance and inhibited the production and secretion of ADP, weakened INS sensitivity, and liver protection function, and aggravated ketosis.

scholarly journals Dialogue Culture and Its Relationship with Psychological Compatibility of Students of “Learning Disabilities” Course at the College of Education, Najran University

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Naseh Husen Salem ◽  
Gomaa Farouk Helmi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
University Students ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

\<p>The study aimed to identify the nature of the relationship between dialogue culture of college of education students at Najran University and their psychological compatibility. In addition, it aimed to define the impact of age variable on this culture. It also tried to explore the possibility of predicting the level of these students’ psychological compatibility by variables of dialogue culture. The study instruments involved a scale for measuring university students’ dialogue culture prepared by the researchers in addition to a test for psychological compatibility prepared by Shoqir (2003). The sample consisted of all students enrolled in “Learning Disabilities” course in the second semester of the academic year 2014/2015. Findings showed a significant positive correlation (α=0.01) between students’ dialogue culture and all dimensions of their psychological compatibility. There were differences between 19-year old students group and 22-year old students group in favor of the latest due to cognitive, affectional and behavioral levels of dialogue culture. Findings also indicated that the three dimensions of dialogue culture (cognitive, affectional and behavioral) could predict the psychological compatibility levels of students of “Learning Disabilities” course at the college of education.</p>

scholarly journals Evaluation of pulmonary function for estimation of peak oxygen consumption through the respiratory gas analysis and allometric equation in boy student

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Keyvan Hejazi ◽  
Seyyed Reza Attarzadeh Hosseini
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Allometric Equation ◽  
Gas Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Chest Circumference ◽  
Peak Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Physiological Variables

Purpose: Allometric is a method for the expression of relationship between the physiological variables, anatomical with unit of the body size that through mathematical methods can calculate vital capacity. The aim of this study was to evaluation of pulmonary function for estimation of peak oxygen consumption through the respiratory gas analysis and allometric equation in boy student. Methods: In this causal after the occurrence study, 80 subjects were selected by convenience sampling. Characteristics of anthropometric, chest circumference (diameter and depth of the chest), and for estimation of peak oxygen consumption, Bruce test, where was measured using the validated methods. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple regressions in SPSS version 16. Result: There were not significant correlations between TV, IRV, ERV, and FVC with peak oxygen consumption. While, There was significant positive correlation between FVC and peak oxygen consumption (p=0.041 & r=0.229) and between amount of FVC of system with FVC of formula (p=0.00 & r=1.00). A significant correlation between FVC and peak oxygen consumption. According to this result the following model was developed: Vo2max= a+(1.761*FVC)+(0.319*age)+(0.284* chest circumference).Conclusion: The results indicated that There was significant positive correlation between amount of FVC of system with FVC of formula. Therefore, it can be concluded that to gain awareness of maximal oxygen uptake, in the absence of other laboratory methods, can be used allometric equation

scholarly journals The correlation between leptin and highly sensitive C-reactive protein levels in obese children aged 9-15 years

2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Sarah M. Warouw ◽  
Suryani As'ad ◽  
Satriono Satriono
Keyword(s):  
Junior High School ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Chronic Inflammatory Condition ◽  
The Mean

Background Obesity is a low level and chronic inflammatory condition predominantly affecting white adipose tissue, where macrophage infiltration is found. Leptin is one of many molecules relating obesity to cardiovascular disease. Leptin can increase cytokine production in macrophages and monocytes, and increase oxidative stress on endothelial cells. Pro-inflammatory cytokines, in turn, may trigger the release of C-reactive protein.Objective To examine the correlation between leptin and hsCRP in obese children aged 9-15 years.Methods This cross-sectional study was done in Manado from May to December 2009, on elementary and junior high school children. Subjects were obese children aged 9-15 years, with nutritional status detennined by Body Mass Index and converted into z-score. Physical examination, blood pressure, and blood examinations for  fasting blood sugar (FBS), lipid profile, leptin, and hsCRP were perfonned. Data were analyzed with appropriate statistical methods.Results The mean leptin level in obese children was 34,009.2 pgiL (SD 18,224.79), higher than that of the control, 7,760.9 pgiL (SD 8,859.55) (P<0.0001). The mean hsCRP level in obese children was 3.6 mgiL (SD 3.60), higher than that of the control, 0.7 mgiL (SD 1.32) (<0.0001). There was a significant positive correlation between leptin and hsCRP levels in obese children (r 􀀁 0.355; P<0.0001).Conclusions There is significant positive correlation between leptin and hsCRP levels in obese children aged 9-15 years. Increased leptin and hsCRP levels indicate a low degree of chronic inflammation. Thus, intervention is needed to decrease the body weight of obese children.

scholarly journals Prediction of Stature Based on Foot Length In Medical Students of Birat Medical College & Teaching Hospital, Morang, Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 707-711
Author(s):  
Umesh Kumar Mehta ◽  
Arun Dhakal ◽  
Surya B. Parajuli ◽  
Sanjib Kumar Shah
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Regression Equation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Stature is one of the most important anatomical parameters for personal identification. Estimation of stature by measuring different parts of the body is valuable in medico legal investigations as well as in anthropology. Objectives: The objective of this study was to find correlation between stature and foot length and developing a regression equation for stature estimation from foot length among medical students of Birat Medical College & Teaching Hospital, Morang, Nepal. Methodology: This is cross sectional study conducted at Department of Anatomy of Birat Medical College & Teaching Hospital, Morang, Nepal from 15 March 2019 to 15 June 2019. Two hundred (100 male and 100 female) medical students were enrolled in the study. Stature and foot length were measured using standard instruments. The collected data was entered into Microsoft excel and analyzed by using SPSS. Results: The mean stature in male was 165.4 cm with SD of 8.46 cm, in female the mean stature was 156.5 cm and with SD 6.56 cm. The mean foot length in male was 25.84 cm with SD of 1.73 cm, in female mean foot length was 23.35 cm with SD 1.30 cm. This gender wise difference in mean stature and foot length between males and females was statistically significant (p<0.001). There was significant positive correlation between stature and foot length (r = 0.534, P < 0.001) for male and (r=0.675, P < 0.001) for female. Regression equations were derived for estimation of stature from measurement of foot length in both sexes. Conclusion: This research found significant positive correlation between stature and foot length in both sexes. Regression equation was also derived which help to predict the stature by knowing the foot length in medico legal cases.

scholarly journals Correlation Between the Concentration of Lead in the Blood of Dogs and People Living in the Same Environmental Conditions

2014 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 473-477
Author(s):  
Jerzy Monkiewicz ◽  
Katarzyna A. Rogowska ◽  
Anna Mielnikiewicz ◽  
Andrzej Grosicki
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Lead Concentration ◽  
Blood Lead ◽  
The Body ◽  
Blood Lead Concentration ◽  
Copper Mining ◽  
Industrial Region ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Lower Silesia

Abstract The studies, conducted between 2010 and 2012, involved 102 dogs and 505 people from Lower Silesia (LS), 104 dogs and 578 people from the Legnica - Głogów Copper Mining Region (LGCMR), and 101 dogs and 897 people from the Upper Silesian Industrial Region (USIR). A significant positive correlation between blood lead concentration (BLC) in dogs and people living in the same environment was found. Moreover, the data revealed an increase in BLC in dogs and people with the progressive aging of the body. The highest average BLC in dogs and humans were reported in the LGCMR followed by USIR and LS.

scholarly journals The Relation between body image satisfaction, self-esteem and the academic behavior among the first and fourth year students in the faculty of nursing Tanta University

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Zebeda Abd Elgawad Elsherif ◽  
Ayat Saif Elyzal Abdelraof
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Body Image Dissatisfaction ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Body ◽  
First Year ◽  
Academic Behavior ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Positive Correlation

Background: Body image is interrelated to a person’s self-esteem. Misperception about one’s body can be the cause of disturbed self-esteem, and this result in low academic achievement. The objective of this study is to explore the relation between body image satisfaction, self-esteem and the academic behavior among the first and fourth year students in faculty of nursing.Methods: A comparative description design was utilized for this study. Three tools used for this study: Tool 1, Part 1: Sociodemographic and general characteristics of studied nursing students, Part 2: The Body Shape Questionnaire modified version 14 (BSQ) scale. Tool 2: The Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (RSE). Tool 3: the Measurement of Academic Behavior.Results: The results of this study showed that there was a significant negative correlation between body image dissatisfaction and self-esteem in the first year students as r = 0.167 and p = .018, also in the fourth year students as r = 0.285 and p ≤ .001. There was a significant positive correlation between self-esteem and academic behavior in the first year students as r = -0.253 and p ≤ .001. While in the fourth year students there was a significant positive correlation between their self-esteem and their academic behavior at r = 0.235 and p ≤ .001.Conclusions: The results concluded that the students had a large percent of dissatisfaction with their body image and low self-esteem level, also they had low level of academic behavior. This study recommended that future research need positive psychiatric management which relates cognitive framing with applied behavior to elevate body image satisfaction and self-esteem and also to elevate physical activity.

scholarly journals The relationship between debt levels and total shareholder return of JSE-listed platinum companies

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Jooste ◽  
Susanna Levina (Sanlie L.) Middelberg ◽  
Merwe Oberholzer
Keyword(s):  
Capital Structure ◽  
South African ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Precious Metals ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
The Body ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
The Core ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Debt Levels

The purpose of this study is to investigate empirically whether there is a positive correlation between debt levels and total shareholder return (TSR) of platinum JSE-listed companies. The study field comprised annual analyses for 12 companies listed under the Platinum and Precious Metals sector on the JSE Ltd for the 14-year period 2000 to 2013. The results of the study were inconclusive as a statistically significant positive correlation between changes in debt levels and changes in TSR could only be found in two of these years. The core audience of the study will be the management of South African platinum companies considering changes in their capital structure, and investors considering investment in a listed platinum company. The contribution of the study is therefore to add to the body of literature on capital structure decisions from a South African platinum mine context.

scholarly journals ANTHROPOMETRIC ASSESSMENT OF DIGIT LENGTHS AND DIGIT RATIOS OFVITILIGO SUBJECTS IN PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 907-911
Author(s):  
Gwunireama I.U. ◽  
◽  
Ogoun T.R. ◽  
Adheke O.M. ◽  
Wariboko L.I. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Right Hand ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Relationship

Vitiligo is a skin pigmentation disorder that is caused by a loss of melanocytes, characterized by white spots around certain parts of the body. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between digit length, digit (2D:4D) ratio and vitiligo among vitiligo patients within a south-southern Nigeria. Informed consents were obtained from 98 vitiligo adult subjects (69 females and 29 males) in the age range of 18 – 50 years. The measurements that were obtained were the digit lengths of second and fourth fingers for both hands using the digital vernier caliper. The mean and standard deviation values were calculated for all measurements. A Pearson correlation was used to analyse the relationship between the various measurements for both hands in the study. Results showed that the mean ± standard deviation of the various parameters for the female category. Right 2D length was 6.67± 7.53cm, left 2D length was 6.68 ± 7.32cm, right 4D length and left 4D length were 6.86 ± 8.57cm and 6.89 ± 8.50cm respectively. While, the mean and standard deviation values for right and left 2D:4D ratios for the female category were 0.98 ± 0.15 and 0.98 ± 0.12 respectively. In the males, right 2D length was 6.66 ± 9.66cm, left 2D length was 6.64 ± 9.86cm, right 4D length and left 4D length were 6.99 ± 10.09cm and 7.03± 10.40cm respectively. While, the mean and standard deviation values for right and left 2D:4D ratios for the male category were 0.95 ± 0.03 and 0.95 ± 0.03 respectively. In the females for the right hand, there was a significant positive correlation between 2D length and 4D length (r = 0.761, p = 0.000) while there was a significant negative correlation between 4D length and digit ratio (r = -0.473, p = 0.000) at p < 0.01. For the left hand, there was a significant positive correlation between 2D length and 4D length (r = 0.783, p = 0.000). In the males for the right hand, there was a significant positive correlation between 2D length and 4D length (r = 0.976, p = 0.000). For the left hand, there was a significant positive correlation between 2D length and 4D length (r = 0.981, p = 0.000).It can be concluded that the knowledge of 2D:4D ratio among vitiligosubjects could be helpful in clinical anthropometry however, more research has to be done considering that the sample size of this study is relatively small.

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