Covid-19 Case Statistics in Europe Show Moderate Negative Correlation with Vaccination Level

Similar Phase

Based on the statistics of Covid-19 cases and vaccination level in the last quarter of 2021, a moderate negative correlation was detected between the level of vaccination and current and peak case numbers in a number of European health jurisdictions. Statistically significant correlation was detected after taking into account differences in the local phase of the cases curve, by comparing statistics at the similar phase such as near the top of a local wave rather than current. These results may indicate a certain level of effectiveness of vaccines in preventing Covid-19 spread in the population, though analysis of other factors is still needed for a confident conclusion.

Correlation between craniovertebral angle in the sagittal plane and angles and indices measured in the frontal plane at the moment of inducing forward head posture

Work ◽

10.3233/wor-213451 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Samira Molaeifar ◽

Farzaneh Yazdani ◽

Amin Kordi Yoosefinejad ◽

Mohammad Taghi Karimi

Keyword(s):

Head And Neck ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Sagittal Plane ◽

Frontal Plane ◽

Forward Head Posture ◽

Head Posture ◽

Digital Devices ◽

The Moment ◽

Craniovertebral Angle

BACKGROUND: Forward head posture (FHP) is the most common malposition in the head and neck area. With the growing use of digital devices, the prevalence of FHP may be expected to increase dramatically. Thus far, FHP has been evaluated only in the sagittal plane. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to measure angles and indices from anatomical landmarks in the frontal plane and determine the possible correlations between these variables and craniovertebral angle (CVA) as an index of FHP in the sagittal plane. METHODS: Fifty eight healthy individuals (29 men, 29 women) between 18 and 40 years old participated in this cross-sectional study. Participants were evaluated with an 8-camera motion analysis system. After markers were placed on predetermined landmarks, the participants were asked to maintain their head and neck in the neutral position for 5 seconds. Then participants induced FHP by flexing and lowering their head. The correlation between CVA and a set of angles and indices was calculated at the moment of FHP induction. RESULTS: A moderate correlation was observed between 3-D CVA and the angle formed between the sternum and both tragi for the whole sample and separately in both sexes. A moderate negative correlation was observed between 3-D CVA and height, weight, and BMI in women. A moderate negative correlation was observed between 3-D CVA and height, weight, BMI, and hours on digital devices in men. CONCLUSIONS: Changes in CVA in the sagittal plane can be predicted from changes in the angle formed between the midpoint of the sternum and the left and right tragi in the frontal plane.

Experimental implantoplasty outcomes correlate with fibroblast growth in vitro

10.21203/rs.2.10365/v2 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Mehrnaz Beheshti Maal ◽

Stig Aanerød Ellingsen ◽

Janne Elin Reseland ◽

Anders Verket

Keyword(s):

Surface Roughness ◽

Elemental Composition ◽

Rough Surface ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Titanium Surface ◽

High Surface ◽

Initial Increase ◽

Fibroblast Growth ◽

Abstract Background Implantoplasty is an option in peri-implantitis treatment, but little is known about the effect on the soft tissue. The aim of the study was to characterize surface roughness following experimental implantoplasty and to examine its effect on human fibroblast growth and the secretion of selected proteins.Methods Titanium grade IV coins were mechanically treated with six different rotating bur sequences; diamond burs or carbide burs alone, or followed by either Arkansas stone bur or silicone burs. Machined and rough-surface sandblasted, acid-etched (SLA) coins were used as control. The surface topography was characterized by scanning electron microscope and profilometer. Human gingival fibroblasts from two donors were cultured on the coins to quantify the effect on cell morphology, growth and protein secretion by confocal microscopy and multiplex immunoassay.Results All surface roughness parameters were lower for the surfaces treated with experimental implantoplasty than for the SLA surface, and the sequence of carbide burs followed by silicone burs rendered the least rough surface of the test groups. The implantoplasty procedures changed the elemental composition of the titanium surface. High surface roughness showed a weak to moderate negative correlation to fibroblast growth, but induced a higher secretion of VEGF, IL-6 and MCP-3 to the cell medium compared to the least rough surfaces of the test groups. At day 30 fibronectin levels were higher in the SLA group.Conclusions The surface roughness following implantoplasty demonstrated a weak to moderate negative correlation with the growth of fibroblasts. The addition of Arkansas stone and silicon burs to the experimental implantoplasty bur protocol rendered an initial increase in fibroblast growth. Implantoplasty altered the elemental composition of the titanium surface, and had an effect on the fibroblast cytokine secretion and fibronectin levels.

Вестник Тверского государственного университета. Серия: Филология ◽

EMPIRICAL STUDY OF THE INFLUENCE OF SECONDARY OBJECT AND SPATIAL IMAGERY ON A LITERARY TEXT TRANSLATION

10.26456/vtfilol/2021.4.266 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 266-273

Author(s):

Алексей Григорьевич Шипулин

Keyword(s):

Experimental Data ◽

Empirical Study ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Literary Text ◽

Mental Images ◽

Spatial Imagery ◽

Low Level ◽

Different Types ◽

Статья посвящена исследованию влияния вторичных образов различного типа на перевод художественного текста. Результаты эксперимента подтверждают ведущую роль предметных образов для нахождения адекватных решений. Также показано наличие умеренной обратной корреляции между уровнем образного мышления в целом и количеством неадекватных трансформаций в переводе. Выявлено негативное влияние на результаты перевода низкого пространственного воображения. The article aims to investigate the influence of different types of secondary mental images on literary text translation. Our experimental data confirm a stone role of object imagery for finding adequate translation solutions, as well as suggest a moderate negative correlation between individual imagery scores and the number of inadequate translation solutions. A low level of spatial imagery may negatively affect the translator’s choices.

Comparison of performance at the 2007 and 2015 Cricket World Cups

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching ◽

10.1177/1747954117711338 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 404-410

Author(s):

Carl J Petersen

Keyword(s):

Team Performance ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Effect Size ◽

Performance Indicators ◽

Key Performance Indicators ◽

Effect Sizes ◽

Confidence Limits ◽

World Cup ◽

Geographical Locations

To assess tactical changes, we compared team performance indicators between the 2015 and 2007 Cricket World Cup Tournaments. Specifically, we determined magnitudes of differences between winning and losing teams and compared round robin and the knockout or Super 8 phases. Magnitude of difference between teams was established with a standardised (Cohen's) effect size with 90% confidence limits. Taking wickets and having a high batting run rate consistently had large to very large effect sizes across both rounds of both tournaments. A higher percentage of runs in singles had a small to moderate negative correlation with winning across both tournaments (ranging from effect size = −0.28 ± 0.07 to −1.18 ± 0.79 90% CL). The main contribution of this paper is that across eight years and across different geographical locations, key performance indicators had similar magnitudes in 50-over World Cup Cricket. Coaches can be confident in the relevant importance of different performance indicators.

INFLUENCE OF SENSE OF COHERENCE ON DEPRESSION AND PERCEIVED STRESS IN OLD AGE

10.36106/paripex/5210691 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 151-155

Author(s):

Srinidhi C.V ◽

Inthumathi S.R ◽

A.G. Shanthi ◽

Smitha Ruckmani

Keyword(s):

Old Age ◽

Perceived Stress ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Sense Of Coherence ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Erik Erikson ◽

Life Goal ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Old Age Homes

Background:Old age is commonly viewed as a period of decreased physical activity,agitation and,increased calmness; depression or stress is not commonly acknowledged in the population. According to Erik Erikson, older adults experience Ego Integrity vs Despair, where people review their life cycle and accept it as something that had to be, resulting in wholeness or a sense of coherence. A lack of it would result in despair, where one's life is seen as being unproductive and guilt about the past, having not accomplished life goal leads to dissatisfaction and depression. Therefore,people with a poor sense of coherence could have higher levels of perceived stress and depression in them when compared to those who have a strong sense of coherence. Purpose: The study thus focuses on exploring the relationship between depression, perceived stress, and sense of coherence among the elderly population. Methods: Data was collected through the Sense of Coherence Scale,Perceived stress scale,and geriatric depression scale-15 from a sample of 40 from old age (people over 60 years). Out of which 20 were living in old age homes and 20 with their families.Statistical analyses were conducted using Pearson's Coefficient of Correlation and T-test.Results: There was a mild to moderate negative correlation between perceived stress and sense of coherence and a mild to moderate negative correlation between depression and sense of coherence. There was a significant difference in the levels of perceived stress and depression between people living in their homes and old age homes.

Features and relationships of metabolic syndrome components in men with androgen deficiency. Part 1. Are body composition parameters, sex hormone levels and blood pressure interrelated?

Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproduction ◽

10.17749/2313-7347/ob.gyn.rep.2021.256 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Z. Sh. Pavlova ◽

V. Yu. Grevina

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Body Composition ◽

Adipose Tissue ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Anthropometric Parameters ◽

Weak Negative Correlation ◽

Group 3 ◽

Group 2 ◽

The Relationship

Introduction. Today, there are not enough studies demonstrating the relationship between body composition disorders in men with excess adipose tissue and metabolic syndrome (MS), depending on the content of testosterone, estradiol, sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), anthropometric parameters, or blood pressure (BP).Aim: to study the relationship between disturbances in anthropometric parameters, the level of sex hormones and BP in men with MS.Materials and Methods. The study included 64 overweight men. The patients were divided into 3 groups depending on the body mass index (BMI): group 1 with overweight (n = 24), group 2 with the first degree of obesity (n = 21), group 3 with the second and third degrees of obesity (n = 19). A correlation analysis was carried out between the results of bioimpedance analysis (BIA) and laboratory data, and the level of difference between the groups under consideration was determined.Results. The relationship was revealed between the parameters of body composition in men with overdeveloped adipose tissue and MS, depending on the level of testosterone, estradiol, SHBG, anthropometric parameters and blood pressure indicators. A moderate negative correlation was observed across the sample between the testosterone level and a number of anthropometric indicators: waist circumference (WC), OT/hip circumference (HC) and BMI (p < 0.05). A weak negative correlation was found between the level of testosterone, fat mass (FM) and the proportion of FM in the general sample. A weak negative correlation between SBP and testosterone across the sample found, while in group 3 – a moderate negative correlation. A positive weak correlation was found between testosterone and estradiol in the general sample and in group 2. In group 1, this correlation is moderately positive and in t group 3 – a negative weak correlation. A positive correlation can be traced between testosterone and SHBG: moderate in the entire sample, in groups 1 and 2, and noticeable in group 3.Conclusion. The relationship was revealed between the parameters of body composition in men with excess adipose tissue and MS, depending on the content of testosterone, estradiol, SHBG, anthropometric parameters and ВР. This confirms the consistency and multicomponent nature of the obesity problem.

Intramammary antibiotics in dairy goats : effect of stage of lactation, parity and milk volume on withdrawal periods, and the effect of treatment on milk compositional quality

Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research ◽

10.4102/ojvr.v74i3.127 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 74 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

J. Karzis ◽

E.F. Donkin ◽

I.M. Petzer

Keyword(s):

Negative Correlation ◽

Milk Fat ◽

Animal Health ◽

Cow Milk ◽

Strong Positive Correlation ◽

Withdrawal Period ◽

Dairy Goats ◽

Positive Correlation ◽

Stage Of Lactation ◽

The length of the antibiotic withdrawal period after intramammary treatment was influenced by the milk yield of dairy goats during this trial. Shorter withdrawal periods were seen in relatively high yielding dairy goats (production above 1.5 ℓ per day) compared to low producers (less than 1.3 ℓ per day). High yielding goats treated with Curaclox LC (Norbrook [Pharmacia AH]) had a withdrawal period of 42 h, while low yielding goats, treated with the same product, had a withdrawal period of 74 h. The recommended withdrawal period for Curaclox LC for use in cattle is 72 h. Relatively high yielding goats treated with Rilexine 200 LC (Logos Agvet [Virbac]) had a significantly shorter withdrawal period (37 h) than that recommended for use in cattle (96 h). Low yielding goats treated with Spectrazol Milking Cow (Schering-Plough Animal Health) had a significantly longer (95 h) withdrawal period than that recommended for use in cattle (60 h). Withdrawal periods were also influenced by stage of lactation and parity. There was a moderate positive correlation between lactation number and withdrawal period, as measured by TRIS (R2 = 0.621), and a moderate negative correlation between stage of lactation and withdrawal period (R2 = -0.669). In Trials 1, 2 and 3 combined there was a moderate negative correlation between withdrawal period and volume (R2 = -0.511) and a strong positive correlation between withdrawal period and lactation number (R2 = 0.720). The differences in percentage milk fat, protein and lactose before, during and after treatment were not statistically significant except in Trial 3 (Curaclox LC and Rilexine 200 LC) where protein and lactose differed significantly. In Trial 2 (Spectrazol Milking Cow) milk fat percentages differed significantly between treatment and control groups as did protein percentages in Trial 3. These differences are however, not biologically meaningful.

The correlation between spinal and chest wall deformities and pulmonary function in Marfan syndrome

Journal of Children s Orthopaedics ◽

10.1302/1863-2548.14.200076 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 343-348

Author(s):

Hila Otremski ◽

Roger F. Widmann ◽

Mary F. Di Maio ◽

Dror Ovadia

Keyword(s):

Pulmonary Function ◽

Chest Wall ◽

Marfan Syndrome ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

Spinal Deformity ◽

Strong Positive Correlation ◽

Chest Wall Deformity ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

Purpose Scoliosis, chest wall deformities and pulmonary involvement are common features of Marfan syndrome (MFS). We aimed to assess the impact of spinal and chest wall deformities on pulmonary function in paediatric MFS patients with a surgically managed spinal deformity. Methods In this multicentre retrospective study, spirometry, lung volumes and radiographic imaging were performed on 26 MFS patients between the ages of seven and 18 years who were undergoing planned spinal fusion surgery for spinal deformity. A correlation analysis assessed the relationship between radiographic measurements of spinal and chest wall deformities and predicted total lung capacity (TLC), forced vital capacity (FVC) and the ratio between forced expiratory volume in one second and FVC (FEV1/FVC). Results In total, 18 patients (70%) had impaired pulmonary function. Thoracic kyphosis (mean 19.3°; -32° to 54°) had a strong positive correlation with FEV1/FVC (r = 0.65; p < 0.001). Significant decrease in FEV1/FVC below 80% occurred at kyphosis under 15° (p = 0.004). Kyphosis had a moderate negative correlation with FVC (r = -0.43; p = 0.03). Chest wall deformity had a strong negative correlation with FEV1/FVC (r = -0.61; p = 0.001). The magnitude of the thoracic curve (mean 55.2°; 28° to 92°) had a significant moderate negative correlation with TLC (r = -0.45; p = 0.04). Conclusion In MFS, three factors correlate with decreased pulmonary function measures: hypokyphosis, increasing chest wall deformity and increasing coronal curve magnitude. Hypokyphosis and increased chest wall deformity correlated with diminished FEV1/FVC; increasing thoracic spinal curvature with diminished TLC. Further analysis with a larger cohort will help better define the relationship between these deformities and pulmonary function in this unique population. Level of Evidence IV

The Relation Between a Systematic Analysis of Spelling and Orthographic and Phonological Awareness Skills in First-Grade Children

Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools ◽

10.1044/2021_lshss-20-00114 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-13

Author(s):

Victoria S. Henbest ◽

Kenn Apel

Keyword(s):

Error Analysis ◽

Phonological Awareness ◽

Negative Correlation ◽

First Grade ◽

Orthographic Knowledge ◽

Linguistic Knowledge ◽

Spelling Error ◽

Systematic Analysis ◽

And Performance

Purpose As an initial step in determining whether a spelling error analysis might be useful in measuring children's linguistic knowledge, the relation between the frequency of types of scores from a spelling error analysis and children's performance on measures of phonological and orthographic pattern awareness was examined. Method The spellings of first-grade children with typical spoken language skills were scored using the Spelling Sensitivity System (Masterson & Apel, 2010a); words were parsed into elements based on phonemes and then assigned a score based on the linguistic skills represented in the spelling. The children also completed more traditional measures of phonological and orthographic knowledge: an elision task and an orthographic pattern awareness task. Results There was a moderate negative correlation between number of elements omitted in the children's spellings (e.g., the child did not represent a phoneme with a letter[s] and performance on the phonological awareness task). There also was a moderate negative correlation between frequency of orthographically based spelling errors (e.g., spelling an element with a letter[s] that could never represent that sound in English) and performance on the orthographic pattern and phonological awareness measures. Conclusions These findings suggest that specific types of scores on the spelling error analysis provided information about the children's phonological awareness and orthographic knowledge. They also support continued investigations on the use of a systematic spelling error analysis for measuring phonological awareness and orthographic knowledge and highlight the potential utility of the analysis procedure in the educational setting.

Degree of Affect Expression in Psychotherapy and Degree of Psychopathy

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.1965.16.3c.1157 ◽

1965 ◽

Vol 16 (3_suppl) ◽

pp. 1157-1162 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Roy W. Persons

Keyword(s):

Negative Correlation ◽

Interpersonal Relationship ◽

Affect Expression ◽

In an effort to test psychopaths' affect in an interpersonal relationship, approximately 300 hr. of psychotherapy were conducted with 12 empirically defined psychopaths who were incarcerated in a federal reformatory. Highly significant correlations were obtained among all measures of psychopathy. Degree of psychopathy and degree of affect expression were not significantly related, but there was a moderate negative correlation in every comparison.