scholarly journals Estimation of Stature from Length and Breadth of Left Thumb in Medical Students of a Medical College in Kathmandu, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-119
Author(s):  
Barsika Katwal ◽  
Nirajan Shrestha ◽  
Bhumikala Limbu
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
The Other ◽  
Left Thumb ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Standard Equation ◽  
Pearson Coefficient

There is enormous importance of identification for forensic experts. Identification of human remains is always challenging for them, worldwide. An individual’s parameter has been an intrinsic representative among the other parameters. To specify the relationship between height and finger length in healthy persons, both male and female, an effort has been made to originate the regression formula. A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted at Department of Forensic Medicine, Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu with sample size 100 males and 100 females of 18-25 years of age. The stature of male subjects was 170.02 cm mean value with SD (± 6.40). The minimum stature observed was 152.5 cm while maximum was 188 cm. In males, mean of the left thumb length was 3.2 cm with SD (±0.38). Also, breadth of the left thumb showed a mean value of 2.52cm SD (±0.46) with Pearson coefficient (0.258). By means of linear regression analysis a constant (147.096) and Pearson correlation coefficient (0.337) were obtained for the length of left thumb. In female subjects, stature was found to be 157.76 cm mean value with SD (± 6.30). The minimum stature was 136.00 cm and maximum was 175.00 cm. The mean of left thumb length was 2.95 cm and 2.25 cm for breadth with SD (±0.4166) for both. Applying multiple regression, a constant (148.83) and Pearson coefficient (0.25) were obtained for left thumb length and SD (±0.423) was obtained for left thumb breadth. In males the stature can be estimated using standard equation (S= 150.49+4.65LTL+1.82LTB). In females, stature can be estimated using standard equation (S=148.83+4.4114LTL+1.423LTB), where S=stature, LTL= left thumb length, LTB= left thumb breadth. A multiple regression equation derived by our study can be used for estimation of height in Nepalese population. If either of the measurements (left thumb length and breadth) is known, the other can be calculated. It is remarked that length and breadth of left thumb shows positive relationship with the stature.

scholarly journals Cephalometric Floating Norms as a Guide toward a Harmonious Individual Craniofacial Pattern among Filipinos

2009 ◽  
Vol 79 (6) ◽  
pp. 1162-1168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marian Almyra Sevilla-Naranjilla ◽  
Ingrid Rudzki-Janson
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Standard Error ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Correlated Variables ◽  
The Individual

Abstract Objective: To construct a harmony box based on correlated cephalometric variables, which may serve as a valuable diagnostic tool in orthodontic treatment planning, by analyzing the harmonious relationships of existing individual craniofacial patterns among Filipinos. Materials and Methods: Eighty-one subjects, 37 females and 44 males, were selected from the student population of a University according to established inclusion criteria. Five cephalometric angular measurements were obtained and digitized. Pearson correlation coefficients described the high association among the five variables. The bivariate linear regression analysis was used to construct a harmony box, which contained the cephalometric floating norms of the five correlated variables. Multiple regression analysis and the standard error of the estimate were calculated to construct the harmony schema, which describes the individual craniofacial pattern. Results: Correlations between the five variables were significant at .001 and .05 levels. Linear regression equations with corresponding r2 and standard error of the estimate (SE) were illustrated as the harmony box. The multiple correlation coefficient R, the adjusted R2, and the SE when one of the five measured variables was predicted from the remaining four by means of a multiple regression analysis were displayed as the harmony schema. Conclusion: The cephalometric floating norms describing the individual craniofacial pattern among Filipinos were established based on five correlated variables in the form of a harmony box.

scholarly journals PENGARUH SUASANA TOKO TERHADAP KEPUASAN PELANGGAN

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Rizky Carlos Pandapotan ◽  
Maya Setiawardani
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
The Other ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Linear Regression Equation

Store atmosphere is a condition in a store that is formed by the tangible and intangible components, which can influence consumer behavior, such as customer satisfaction. Customer satisfaction is the level of one's feelings after comparing the performance or perceived value with expectations. This study used a quantitative method, such questionnaires which distributed to 142 respondents and also the observations results. In addition, this study uses three types of analysis to achieving the objectives, namely descriptive analysis, correlation analysis and linear regression analysis. Meanwhile, the results of this study indicate that store atmosphere good categories with a mean value of 3.72 and customer satisfaction at high category with a mean value of 4.09. In addition, the coefficient of determination test indicates that the effect of store atmosphere contributes 27.7%to customer satisfaction and the other of 72.3% is the contribution of the influence from the other variables which not examined in this study. Based on test results obtained linear regression equation such Y = 26.711 + 0,367X. This is show that if there is additional to the store atmosphere, the customer satisfaction will be increased by 0,367. And the results of hypothesis testing indicate that there are significant influences between store atmosphere and customer satisfaction at theToko Buku Togamas Branch Supratman Bandung.

scholarly journals Water preconditioning on germination and emergence of Capsicum chinense Jacq.

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1703-1714
Author(s):  
Alejandro Hernández López ◽  
Elda Guadalupe Beltrán-Peña ◽  
Antonia Elenir Amancio-Oliveira ◽  
Oscar Nuñez-Gaona ◽  
Alma Xochil Avila Alejandre
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Growth Regulators ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Water Film ◽  
The Other ◽  
Capsicum Chinense ◽  
Third Place ◽  
Germination Time ◽  
The Third ◽  
Pearson Coefficient

The objective of this work was to determine the effect of water pre-conditioning on the percentage of germination and emergence of Capsicum chinense. The seeds were cultivated during the productive cycle from December 2015 to February 2016. For the pre-conditioning, the seeds were imbibed with 2.5, 3.5, 5, 7.5 and 10 ml of water. The volume of 7.5 ml was used as a reference. Germination results indicate that the three best imbibition volumes were 2.5, 3.5 and 5 mL, with a Pearson correlation of -0.905 (p= 0.000) between the volume of water and the percentage of accumulated germination, as well as the decrease of the germination time 50. Subsequently, the same seeds were transplanted to evaluate the emergence. The best imbibition volumes for the emergency were, in that order, 3.5, 5 and 2.5 ml. In the emergency, the volume with the best percentage of germination (2.5 ml) occupied the third place, which modified the Pearson coefficient to -0.641 (p= 0.01). The results suggest that a certain degree of stress, generated by the decrease in water supply, favors germination and establishment, which could be related to the synthesis and accumulation of ethylene within the germination system. On the other hand, the increase in the diameter of the water film generates a decrease in the availability of oxygen. The contribution of the present work was to demonstrate that the correct hydration of the seeds influences later stages of germination, without adding growth regulators.

scholarly journals Is Pre-operative Clipping of Scalp Hair Necessary for Craniotomies?

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 15-21
Author(s):  
Shailesh Maharjan ◽  
Amit Thapa ◽  
Bikram Shakya ◽  
Bidur KC
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Skull Base ◽  
Scalp Hair ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
The Other ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Skull Base Fracture ◽  
Medical College

Pre-operative clipping of scalp hair has-been practiced before craniotomies to decrease surgical site infections. In developing countries like ours, due to poor hygiene this may look genuine. However, with regular pre-operative part preparation practices we have tried avoiding clipping of hair in routine craniotomies. This study retrospectively studied patients undergoing craniotomies during the last four years at Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital and compared two groups of patients; pre-operative part preparation practices group who did not have pre-operative hair clipped and the other group who had pre-operative hair clipped. Only patients who could be studied for over two weeks were included in the study. Patients with pre-existing scalp injuries were excluded. Endpoints studied were post-operative surgical site infections and need for debridement and re-suturing. Of the total 726 patients studied, 246underwent craniotomies with pre-operative part preparation practices and 480 had their hair clipped. Of the pre-operative part preparation practices group, three had surgical site infections compared to eight who had their hair clipped (p=0.641). The infection led to debridement and re-suturing in two patients of pre-operative part preparation practices and four in hair clipped group (p=0.946). These two groups were comparable for age (p=0.210), however, there was statistically significant differences in gender (p=0.001), type of lesion (p=0.000), pneumocephalus (p=0.000), skull base fracture (p=0.000) and use of peri-operative antibiotics (p=0.000). However, all the above mentioned significant parameters did not have any statistical significant relation with surgical site infection {gender (p=0.255), type of lesion (p=0.264), pneumocephalus (p=0.787), skull base fracture(p=0.584) and use of peri-operative antibiotics(p=0.100)}.Pre-operative clipping of hair does not avoid surgical site infections. Protocol based part preparation practices of scalp and post-operative head hygiene are important to avoid the surgical site infections.

scholarly journals Evaluation of prostate specific antigen level in different age group of Patients in Eastern part of Nepal

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Rupesh Kumar Shreewastav ◽  
Chandra Prakash Gaire ◽  
Ashima Ghimire ◽  
Prashant Kumar Shah ◽  
Arambam Giridhari Singh
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Specific Antigen ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Specific Antigen ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Prostate Specific Antigen Level ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Antigen Level ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Normal Individuals

Background A study was conducted to evaluate Prostate specific antigen (PSA) level in different age group of patients in Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital (NMCTH), Biratnagar, Eastern Nepal.Material and Methods A total of 1870 male patients (age 51-88), attending OPD in different departments of NMCTH, were sent to Clinical Laboratory Services for estimation of Prostate specific antigen from 1st January 2013 to 30thJune 2014 and recruited for this study after Institutional ethical approval. Blood serum of these patients was tested for Prostate specific antigen level by Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA). Mean value and standard deviation were calculated using Student’s two–tailed t–test. Analysis of data was performed using one– way ANOVA. Results are considered statistically significant if p ≤0.05.Results Out of 1870 patients, 178 patients showed significantly higher level of PSA in their serum when compared to normal individuals. Out of this 178, 37 were from age group of 51-60, 51 were from age group of 61-70, 42 were from age group of 71-80 and 48 were from age group of 81-88. The remaining 1692 patients were having PSA within normal limit. PSA was found to be elevated up to a maximum of 34.5 ng/ml in patient. PSA level of <4 ng/ml was considered normal for this study.Conclusion This study, thus determines the diagnostic level of PSA, in different age group of patients comparing with normal individuals in eastern Part of Nepal that can help in diagnosis, prognosis and management of prostate cancer.Journal of Nobel Medical College Volume 5, Number 1, Issue 8, January-July 2016, 14-19 

scholarly journals An examination of relationship between teachers’ self-efficacy perception on ICT and their attitude towards ICT usage in the classroom

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 136-145
Author(s):  
Omur Coban ◽  
Ramazan Atasoy
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
The Other ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Class Management ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between teachers' self-efficacy perception on ICT and their attitude to ICT usage in their classes. For this purpose, two scales were used: one is "Teachers' Self-efficacy Perception on ICT Scale" and the other is “Teachers’ Attitude towards ICT Usage Scale". 42.307 teachers joined to this study. To analyse the collected data, mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation and linear regression analysis were used. It is found out that there is a significant relationship between teachers' self-efficacy perception on ICT and their attitude towards ICT usage in their classrooms. According to the findings, it can be said that if teachers’ self-efficacy level is high, teachers can use ICT in learning process effectively and they can develop themselves in ICT use. Moreover, they can make class management perfect while using ICT. Keywords: Self-efficacy; teachers' attitude towards ICT usage; self-efficacy in ICT; teacher.

scholarly journals Roux-En-Y Hepaticojejunostomy: An Evaluation Of Its Indications and Results in Benign and Malignant Biliary Tree Disease

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-118
Author(s):  
Tseten Yonjen Tamang ◽  
Dhiresh Kumar Maharjan ◽  
Prabin Bikram Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Stay ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Biliary Tree ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Malignant Diseases ◽  
Tree Disease ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Drain Placement

Background: Roux-en-Y Hepaticojejunostomy (RYHJ) is the most common form of reconstruction of the biliary pathway. It is a time honoured, durable, less resource intensive and a definitive procedure. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the indications of Hepaticojejunostomy and to assess the outcome of surgery following change in surgical technique of Hepaticojejunostomy. Methods: All patients who underwent RYHJ from Magh 2067 (January 2011) till Ashad 2071 (July 2014) in a single surgical unit at the Department of Surgery, Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital were included. Demographics of the patient, indications for surgery, type of surgery, hospital stay and duration of drain placement were evaluated. Since, this is a prospective descriptive study, only mean value was calculated for age, hospital stay and duration of drain placement using SPSS Statistics 17.0 for statistical analysis. Results: Twenty patients underwent RYHJ during the study period. Fifteen percent (n=3) were done for malignant diseases. The most common indication was choledocholithiasis (n=8, 40%) followed by choledochal cyst (n=3, 15%) and bile duct injury (n=3, 15%). The morbidity was minimal. The mean duration of drain in situ was four days (range one to 14 days) and the mean hospital stay was six days (range two to 15 days). Prolonged drain placement and hospital stay was noted in two patients with malignant diseases. However, they were non bilious in nature. We encountered no mortality. Conclusion: Roux-en-Y Hepaticojejunostomy (RYHJ) is a common and safe method of biliary reconstruction. The indication of the procedure is varied and wide.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jkmc.v3i3.12247Journal of Kathmandu Medical CollegeVol. 3, No. 3, Issue 9, Jul.-Sep., 2014, page

Pengaruh Kotbah, Musik Gereja Dan Fasilitas Gereja Terhadap Tingkat Kehadiran Jemaat

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Frederich Oscar Lontoh
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Church Music ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Target Population ◽  
The Other ◽  
Pearson Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Christian Church ◽  
The City

This research is titled " The influence of sermon, church music and church facilities on the level of attendance”. The purpose of research is to identify and analyze whether sermon, church music and church facilities have influence on the the level of attendance. The target population in this study is a Christian church members who live in the city of Surabaya.. Sample required is equal to 47 respondents. Through sampling stratified Random techniques.These influence was measured using Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis, t-test and analysis of variance. Descriptive  analysis  were taken to analyze the level of attendance according to demographic groups.The hypothesis in this study are the sermon, church music and church facilities have positive and significant on the level of attendance. The results showed that collectively, there are positive and significant correlation among the sermon, church music and church facilities on the level of attendance  96,2%. It means that 96,2 % of level of attendance influenced by sermon, church music and church facilities and the other 28,9% by others. All of the variable partially have significant correlation to level of attendance.

PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK DAN RELIGIUSITAS TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN NASABAH PRODUK SIMPANAN PADA BSM CABANG PURWOKERTO

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 189-215
Author(s):  
Yoiz Shofwa Shafrani
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Analytical Tool ◽  
The Other ◽  
Financial Assets ◽  
Islamic Bank

Perkembangan dunia perbankan syariah tidak lepas dari peran para nasabah yang memberikan kepercayaan terhadap pihak perbankan untuk penyimpanan asset keuangannya. Faktanya banyak kelompok nasabah yang memutuskan untuk menjadi nasabah di perbankan syariah karena faktor religiusitasnya. Faktor lain yang dapat ikut mempengaruhi keputusan nasabah adalah kualitas produk. Di mana kualitas produk merupakan karakteristik yang melekat dari suatu produk. Kemungkinan yang terjadi bahwa kebanyakan nasabah pada perbankan syariah juga masih merupakan nasabah perbankan konvensional.Tujuan yang ingin dicapai dalam penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh kualitas produk dan tingkat religiusitas nasabah terhadap keputusan nasabah untuk menyimpan dananya atau tidak di BSM Cabang Purwokerto. Alat analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda, dengan jumlah sampel 100 nasabah. Diperoleh hasil Y = 5,046 + 0,101X1 + 0,218X2. Berdasarkan uji F yang sudah dilakukan maka dapat diketahui bahwa variabel kualitas produk dan religiusitas secara bersama – sama berpengaruh terhadap keputusan nasabah untuk menyimpan dananya di BSM Cabang Purwokerto. Berdasarkan uji t yang sudah dilakukan dapat diketahui bahwa secara partial baik variabel kualitas produk maupun variabel religiusitas berpengaruh terhadap keputusan nasabah untuk menyimpan dananya di BSM Cabang Purwokerto. The progress of the Islamic bank cannot be separated from the role of its customers who give trust to the bank to deposit their financial assets. It is a fact many groups of customers decide to be the customers of the Islamic bank because of their religiosity. The other influences factor of a customer’s decision is the quality of the product. The aim of this research was to determine the effect of product quality and level of customers’ religiosity towards customers’ decision whether to keep their funds in Syariah Mandiri Bank, Branch of Purwokerto, or not. The analytical tool used was multiple linear regression analysis, with a sample of 100 customers. The results indicate Y = 5,046 + 0,101X1 + 0,218X2. Based on F, it can be seen that both variables of product quality and religiosity simultanously affect the customers’ decision to keep theirfunds in BSM Branch of Purwokerto. Based on t test, it can be seen that independently, either variable of product quality or variables of religiosityinfluences the customers’ decision to keep their funds in BSM Branch of Purwokerto.

Study on Knowledge and Prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome among Computer Operators in Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-49
Author(s):  
Pramod Sharma Gautam ◽  
Uday Chandra Prakash ◽  
Subreena Dangol
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Human Life ◽  
College Teaching ◽  
Extended Period ◽  
Visual Display ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Computer Vision Syndrome ◽  
Department Of Ophthalmology

Background: The eye and vision related problems that results from continuous use of computers and other visual display terminals for extended period of time leads to computer vision syndrome. Due to rapid digitalization in human life, the risk of developing it has also increased in many folds. So, with an aim of determining the prevalence and level of awareness of computer vision syndrome among computer users along with their attitude and practices to prevent it, this study was conducted in the office employees who use computer for a considerable period of time. Materials and Methods: A hospital based observational descriptive study was conducted in the out-patient department of Ophthalmology in Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar, where 105 employees working in different work stations of same institution were enrolled. A questionnaire and the clinical findings were used to collect data. Results: About 80% of the employees were using computer for about (8-11) hours per day. Prevalence of computer vision syndrome noted was (92.4%) with low level of knowledge (85.7%) about it. About 45% of them wore glasses for their refractive errors but attitude and practices in work place to prevent the bad effects of using visual display terminals were found to be lacking (53.3%). Burning sensation in the eye, headache, ocular irritation and itching and neck, shoulder or back pain were the common symptoms. Around (60-70)% of the eyes tested positive for dry eye. Conclusion: Lack of awareness of computer vision syndrome and lack of personal protective measures were associated with its high level of prevalence.  

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