scholarly journals Neurohormonal Profiles of Assistance Dogs Compared to Pet Dogs: What Is the Impact of Different Lifestyles?

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2594
Author(s):  
Manuel Mengoli ◽  
Jessica L. Oliva ◽  
Tiago Mendonça ◽  
Camille Chabaud ◽  
Sana Arroub ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Linear Regressions ◽  
Fundamental Issue ◽  
Pet Dogs ◽  
Assistance Dogs ◽  
Challenging Tasks ◽  
Breeding Selection ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Linear Regressions ◽  
And Training

Assistance dogs must manage stress efficiently because they are involved in challenging tasks. Their welfare is currently a fundamental issue. This preliminary study aimed to compare assistance dogs (AD; n = 22) with pet dogs (PD; n = 24), using blood neuromodulator indicators to help find biomarkers that can improve the AD breeding, selection, training, and welfare monitoring. Both populations originated from different breeds, are of different ages, and had different lifestyles. Basal peripheral concentrations of prolactin (PRL), serotonin (5-HT), free (fOT) and total (tOT) oxytocin were measured by immunoassays. Multiple linear regressions were performed to assess the effect of activity, age, sex, and their interactions on these parameters. Correlations between neurohormonal levels were analyzed. No interactions were significant. fOT and tOT concentrations were significantly influenced by age (p < 0.0001 and p = 0.0002, respectively) and dogs’ activity (p = 0.0006 and p = 0.0277, respectively). A tendency was observed for age effect on PRL (p = 0.0625) and 5-HT (p = 0.0548), as well as for sex effect on tOT (p = 0.0588). PRL concentrations were heterogenous among AD. fOT and tOT were significantly but weakly correlated (Pearson’s r = 0.34; p = 0.04). Blood prolactin, serotonin, and oxytocin may represent biomarkers to assess workload and chronic stress-related responses in ADs and eventually improve their selection and training.

Cardiac parasympathetic regulation: respective associations with cardiorespiratory fitness and training load

2006 ◽  
Vol 291 (1) ◽  
pp. H451-H458 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Buchheit ◽  
Cyrille Gindre
Keyword(s):  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Maximal Exercise ◽  
Training Load ◽  
Peak Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Multiple Linear Regressions ◽  
Weekly Training ◽  
Controlled Breathing ◽  
Parasympathetic Regulation ◽  
Linear Regressions ◽  
And Training

The objective of this study was to establish the separate associations between parasympathetic modulations of the heart [evaluated through heart rate (HR) variability (HRV) indexes and postexercise HR recovery (HRR) indexes] with cardiorespiratory fitness and training load. We have measured cardiorespiratory fitness through peak oxygen consumption (V̇o2 max) and estimated weekly training load with the Baecke sport score in 55 middle-aged individuals (30.8 ± 1.8 yr, body mass index 24.5 ± 0.4 kg/m2). HRV indexes were analyzed at rest under controlled breathing, and HRR was estimated from HR curve fitting after maximal exercise or from measurements of the number of beats recovered at 60 s after exercise. Multiple linear regressions were used to investigate the separate relationships between vagal-related HRV indexes and V̇o2 max and Baecke scores. On the basis of their V̇o2 max and Baecke scores, subjects were classified as fit or unfit and as low trained (LT) or moderately trained (MT), which yielded four groups: UnfitLT, UnfitMT, FitLT, and FitMT. Vagal-related HRV indexes were positively correlated with V̇o2 max ( P < 0.05) but not with Baecke scores. In contrast, HRR indexes were related to Baecke scores ( P < 0.05) but not with V̇o2 max. FitLT and FitMT had significantly higher ( P < 0.05) normalized vagal-related HRV indexes than UnfitLT and UnfitMT, but HRR did not change. Moderate training was associated with significantly lower HRR indexes both in UnfitMT and FitMT compared with UnfitLT and FitLT, but there was no difference in vagal-related HRV indexes. These results indicate that vagal-related HRV indexes are related more to cardiorespiratory fitness, whereas HRR appears to be better associated with training load.

scholarly journals Internal Motor Tempo Contributes to the Determination of Preferred Music Tempo Regardless of Music Familiarity.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyoko Hine ◽  
Koki Abe ◽  
Yuya Kinzuka ◽  
Mohammad Shehata ◽  
Katsunobu Hatano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finger Tapping ◽  
Music Preference ◽  
Multiple Linear Regressions ◽  
Internal Motor ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Linear Regressions

Abstract Humans have long listened to music. However, it is still unclear why people prefer some types of music over others. To investigate how music preference is determined, previous studies have focused on preferred music tempo since tempo can essentially determine music preference. Such studies have reported that external music components as well as internal motor tempo determine tempo preference. Moreover, it has been suggested that familiarity with a piece of music affects the impact of external music components on tempo preference. However, the question of how the contributions of the internal motor tempo and external music components for tempo preference simultaneously change depending on familiarity has not been investigated. Moreover, the issue of which external music components contribute to tempo preference depending on familiarity has not been clarified. Here, we investigate how the preference for music tempo is determined by the internal motor tempo and external music components depending on familiarity with a piece of music. Twenty-three participants adjusted music tempos according to their preferences and rated their music familiarity. In addition, they engaged in finger tapping at their preferred tempo. Music components, such as typically performed tempo or the number of notes, were also analysed. Analysis of the collected data with multiple linear regressions showed that the preferred tapping tempo contributed to the preferred music tempo regardless of familiarity, whereas the contributions of some of the music components changed depending on familiarity. The typically performed tempo that might relate to the memory of a piece of music contributed to the estimation of the preferred music tempo for familiar music, and the number of notes or the pitch that might relate to perceived tempo contributed to the estimation of unfamiliar music. These results suggested that internal motor tempo is constantly involved in tempo preference regardless of music familiarity, whereas the contribution of external music components varies depending on whether a piece of music has been memorized.

scholarly journals Differences in the impact of the frequency and enjoyment of joint family activities on adolescent substance use and violence

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 509-519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Béat Windlin ◽  
Emmanuel Kuntsche
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Adolescent Substance Use ◽  
Multiple Linear Regressions ◽  
Joint Family ◽  
Adolescent Substance ◽  
Family Activities ◽  
Problem Behaviours ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Linear Regressions

Previous research has concentrated exclusively on the association between the frequency of joint family activities (JFA) and adolescent problem behaviours. In this study, multiple linear regressions based on a national sample of 3467 13– to 16–year-olds in Switzerland revealed that JFA enjoyment rather than JFA frequency is consistently related to low adolescent substance use and violence. By choosing JFA that their children enjoy, parents might provide opportunities for disclosure, strengthen family bonds and reduce the likelihood of adolescent problem behaviours. In terms of prevention, a shift in focus towards the quality rather than the quantity of JFA could prove more effective.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PENDIDIKAN DAN PELATIHAN SERTA KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA KANTOR KEJAKSAAN NEGERI PALU SULAWESI TENGAH

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-108
Author(s):  
Haslinda Haslinda ◽  
Idris Azis ◽  
Bakri Hasanuddin
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
T Test ◽  
Multiple Linear Regressions ◽  
Central Sulawesi ◽  
Method Model ◽  
Linear Regressions ◽  
And Training

This  study  aims  to  determine  the  influencet  of  education  and  training  as  well  as  emotional intelligence on the performance of employees at the State Attorney Office of Palu, Central Sulawesi. Sample consists of 31 people, who were selected with census method. Model of analysis multiple linear regressions  with  SPSS  computer  program  for Windows  Release  22.0.  The  research  concludes  that education and training (X1) and emotional intelligence (X2) simultaneously have significant influence on employee performance (Y) in Attorney Office of Palu. This is evidenced by the F test that shows the significance value below 0.05 of 0.000. Education and training (X1) partially has significant influence on employee performance (Y); this is evidenced by the t-test that shows significance value below 0.05, of 0.001. Emotional intelligence (X2) partially has significant influence on employee performance (Y), which is evidenced by the t-test that shows significance value below 0.05 of 0.000. Penelitian  ini  bertujuan  untuk  mengetahui  pengaruh  pendidikan  dan  pelatihan  serta  kecerdasan emosional  terhadap  kinerja  pegawai  di Kejaksaan  Negeri  Palu,  Sulawesi  Tengah.  Sampel  dalam penomoran adalah  31  orang,  metode  pengambilan  sampel  menggunakan sampel  jenuh  atau  sensus. Model analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah model analisis regresi berganda (multiple regression analysis) dengan bantuan program komputer SPSS for Windows Release 22.0.Analisis data menggunakan  regresi  linier  berganda,  uji  F  dan  uji t.  Hasil  penelitian  menyimpulkan  bahwa pendidikan dan pelatihan (X1) dan emotional intelligence (X2) secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap  kinerja  karyawan  (Y)  pada  Kejaksaan  Negeri  Palu.  Hal  ini dibuktikan  dengan  uji  F  yang menunjukkan  nilai  signifikansi  kurang dari  0,05  adalah  0,000.  Pendidikan  dan  pelatihan  (X1)berpengaruh  secara  parsial  terhadap  kinerja  karyawan  (Y),  hal  ini  dibuktikan dengan  uji  t  yang menunjukkan nilai signifikansi kurang dari 0,05 yaitu 0,001. Kecerdasan Emosional (X2) berpengaruh secara  parsial berpengaruh  terhadap  kinerja  karyawan  (Y),  hal  ini  dibuktikan dengan  uji  t menunjukkan nilai signifikansi kurang dari 0,05 adalah 0,000.

scholarly journals Impact of Strategic Thinking on Achievement of Entrepreneurship in Al Manaseer Group (MG)

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Feras A. Al Zu’bi
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Management ◽  
Systems Thinking ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Strategic Thinking ◽  
Multiple Linear Regressions ◽  
New Business ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Linear Regressions

One of the most critical abilities that entrepreneurs of today&rsquo;s business firms must have is strategic thinking (ST). Despite its role- rooted in full vision of entrepreneurial activities, especially the creation of new business projects, it has been ignored over the years in entrepreneurship (ENT) literature. This study seeks to explore if ST can promote ENT, and how with its dimensions - systems thinking (SsT), creative thinking (CT), and opportunism intelligence (OI), impacts the achievement of ENT in MG. For research purposes, a questionnaire including 26 questions was conducted. First, reliability analysis was implemented to identify and eliminate irrelevant variables. Also, the researcher used Kolmogroph - Esmirnov test to consider the normality of variables&#39; distribution. Finally, to analyze the impact of ST and its dimension on the achievement of ENT, simple and multiple linear regressions were performed. In light of results, ST and its components has a significant positive impact on ENT achievement. The OI was the most significant positive impact. This research provides a missing gap in strategic management studies enables us to have more actual view of entrepreneurs and ENT. Directions for further research are also suggested.

scholarly journals Influence of Ethiopian managers’ demographics and personal ethical values on their corporate social responsibility perception

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 140-149
Author(s):  
Milkiyas Tefera Ayele ◽  
Yuanqiong He
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Linear Regressions ◽  
Ethical Values ◽  
Gender And Education ◽  
Top Managers ◽  
Executive Managers ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Responsible Behaviors ◽  
Linear Regressions ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Top managers are recognized as important forces in fostering the spread of ethical spirits and responsible behaviors in organizations. The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of personal ethical values and demographics (age, gender, and education level) on top managers’ CSR perceptions in Ethiopia. A quantitative approach involving a structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 294 executive managers of four sectors (floriculture, food, textile, and banks). Multiple linear regressions were employed to analyze the data. The analysis revealed that while some personal demographics, i.e., age and educational level had no impact on Ethiopian managers’ CSR perception, gender was positively and significantly correlated with managers’ CSR perception. Additionally, the analysis indicated that managers’ personal moral values had significantly influenced Ethiopian managers’ CSR perception.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Variabel Makroekonomi Terhadap Jumlah Penerimaan Zakat di Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (Baznas) Pusat Tahun 2012 – 2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Arif Afendi
Keyword(s):  
Exchange Rate ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Gold Price ◽  
Fixed Income ◽  
Multiple Linear Regressions ◽  
Macroeconomic Factor ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Linear Regressions

AbstractThe purpose of this research is to examine the impact of macroeconomic factor includes inflation, rupiah exchange rate and gold price to the total amount of collected zakat in amil zakat nasional agency (Baznas). This research is a quantitative by using secondary data. The data used from Baznas, Bank of Indonesia and Bloomberg from 2012 until 2016. The data were analyzed by using multiple linear regressions. The result of the research shows that the inflation has negative and significant influence. It means, inflation increase caused the price of goods be rise and people reduced to pay zakat so total collected zakat will be less. Rupiah exchange rate has positive and significant influence, it’s mean, dollar increased to rupiah made people who had income in dollars will be rich and they will pay zakat so total collected zakat will be rise. While the gold price has negative influence, it’s mean, the rise in gold priced is usually influenced by increasing of inflation so the price of goods will be rise, to people who has fixed income will use their money to something useful so total collected zakat will be less.AbstrakTujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji dampak faktor makroekonomi termasuk inflasi, nilai tukar rupiah dan harga emas terhadap total jumlah zakat yang dikumpulkan di lembaga amil zakat nasional (Baznas). Penelitian ini bersifat kuantitatif dengan menggunakan data sekunder. Data yang digunakan dari Baznas, Bank Indonesia dan Bloomberg dari tahun 2012 hingga 2016. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa inflasi memiliki pengaruh negatif dan signifikan. Artinya, kenaikan inflasi menyebabkan harga barang naik dan orang dikurangi untuk membayar zakat sehingga total zakat yang dikumpulkan akan berkurang. Nilai tukar rupiah memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan, artinya, dolar meningkat menjadi rupiah membuat orang yang memiliki pendapatan dalam dolar akan menjadi kaya dan mereka akan membayar zakat sehingga jumlah zakat yang dikumpulkan akan meningkat. Sementara harga emas memiliki pengaruh negatif, itu berarti, kenaikan harga emas biasanya dipengaruhi oleh peningkatan inflasi sehingga harga barang akan naik, untuk orang yang memiliki pendapatan tetap akan menggunakan uang mereka untuk sesuatu yang bermanfaat sehingga total zakat yang dikumpulkan akan berkurang

Knowledge Management Proponents or Opponents

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aries Heru Prasetyo
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Multiple Linear Regressions ◽  
Technology Infrastructure ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Linear Regressions ◽  
The Ideal

This study tried to explore hidden power of knowledge management in contributing to a better competitive advantage for society-based organization. Using Indonesia micro finance organization, the test deployed four major drivers: technology infrastructure, organizational structure, culture and people. By addressing multiple linear regressions on 184 questionnaires, the study succeeded in uncovering the impact of proper KM-technology, organizational culture and people to the creation of competitive advantage, thus valid proponents for micro finance sector. However, failures to prove the role of the second drivers showed potential obstacle while preserving knowledge. Elements such as leaderships, adaptability, communication and bureaucracy might become the ideal moderator for future agenda.

The Impact of the CrossFit Environment on Women’s Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Eating Behaviors

2020 ◽  
pp. 78-95
Author(s):  
Paige Coyne ◽  
Sarah J. Woodruff
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Multiple Linear Regressions ◽  
Women's Body Image ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Linear Regressions

This mixed methods research study sought to investigate associations among women’s body image, self-esteem, and eating behaviors in the CrossFit environment within 5 affiliates (i.e., gymnasiums). Women (n = 149) completed surveys composed of open- and closed-ended items. Focused ethnographies were conducted at all affiliates. Multiple linear regressions revealed no differences between affiliates with respect to women’s body image, self-esteem, and eating behaviors. Conversely, thematic analysis of open-ended items and ethnographic observations revealed positive (e.g., community, food as fuel) and negative (e.g., self-comparison, restriction) influences on all psychosocial variables, with most themes reoccurring across all affiliates. Future researchers should seek to compare affiliates from different geographical/cultural regions.

scholarly journals KOMPETENSI PENYULUH DALAM MENDUKUNG GERAKAN PEMBERDAYAAN PETANI TERPADU (GPPT) DI KABUPATEN KARANGANYAR

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuliani Yuliani ◽  
Sapja Anantanyu ◽  
Agung Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Counseling Skills ◽  
Multiple Linear Regressions ◽  
Consulting Services ◽  
Farmer Groups ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Linear Regressions

This study aims to examine the EmpowermentMovement of Integrated Farmers; the extension agents’ competence related with EmpowermentMovement of Integrated Farmers; the factors that affecting the competence of extension agents, to examine the effect of factors that affecting the competence of extension agents with extension agents’ competence. The location of the study was determined purposively because of the presence of EMIF, where the focus of this movement is the empowerment of farmer groups while there are still many farmer groups that are in the beginner class. The population of this research is the extension agents whose working area is in the same sub district with farmers group on the beginner class. The sampling method was done with total sampling is32 people. Data analysis using multiple linear regressions. The extension agents’ competence in compiling the program is low; The extension agents’ competence in preparing the materials, establishing media, agribusiness consulting services, evaluating the implementation of extension, evaluating the impact of extension, conducting the assessment is moderate; The extension agents’ competence in the application of the method is high; (3) Factors that affecting the extension agents’ competence the ability to mobilizing the group (X1); personality (X2); The attitude of extension agents’ (X3); The extension agents’counseling skills (X4); motivation(X6) are moderate; The extension agents’ experience (X5) is very low. (4) There is a significant influence between the counseling skills and the motivation with the extension agents’ competence and there is no significant influence between the ability to mobilizing the group, personality, attitude of extension agents’ and experience with extension agents’ competence.

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