scholarly journals Time to Loss of Behavioral and Brainstem Responses of Ducks following Non-Stunned Slaughter

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 3531
Author(s):  
Alexandra Friedman ◽  
Filipe Antonio Dalla Costa ◽  
Osmar Antonio Dalla Costa ◽  
Alicia Godsell-Ryan ◽  
Troy John Gibson
Keyword(s):  
Cranial Nerve ◽  
Muscle Tension ◽  
Loss Of Consciousness ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Pekin Ducks ◽  
Loss Of Balance ◽  
Waiting Periods ◽  
Time To Onset ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Neck Vessels

Non-stunned slaughter has been extensively described for other farmed species but there has been limited research on waterfowl. The study assessed 34 White Pekin ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) (study 1) in a non-stunned halal slaughterhouse in Brazil for time to loss of consciousness using various behavioral and brainstem indices (balance, cranial nerve reflexes, and muscle tension) and assessed the relationship between extent of clotting, location of neck cut, level of damage to neck vessels/tissues, and the time to onset of unconsciousness. In addition, operator practices were separately observed and neck pathology following the cut was examined in 217 carcasses after bleeding (study 2). In study 1 following the neck cut there was a wide variation between birds in the time to loss of behavioral and brainstem indices, ranging from 20 to 334 and 20 to 383 s for neck and beak tension, respectively. The median time to loss of balance following the neck cut was 166 ± 14 (22–355) seconds. There was a moderate correlation (R = 0.60 and 0.62) between distance of the neck cut and time to loss of balance and neck tension, respectively. This is the first investigation of the time to loss of consciousness following non-stunned slaughter of ducks in commercial conditions. The findings could be used to improve the welfare of ducks during non-stunned slaughter, such as recommending performance of the neck cut closer to the jaw line and ensuring appropriate waiting periods between slaughter and birds entering the scalding tanks.

Reliability of the Minimum Masking Level as Outcome Variable in Tinnitus Clinical Research

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 429-435
Author(s):  
Patricia C. Mancini ◽  
Richard S. Tyler ◽  
Hyung Jin Jun ◽  
Tang-Chuan Wang ◽  
Helena Ji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Reliable Estimate ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Trained Subjects ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Minimum Intensity

Purpose The minimum masking level (MML) is the minimum intensity of a stimulus required to just totally mask the tinnitus. Treatments aimed at reducing the tinnitus itself should attempt to measure the magnitude of the tinnitus. The objective of this study was to evaluate the reliability of the MML. Method Sample consisted of 59 tinnitus patients who reported stable tinnitus. We obtained MML measures on two visits, separated by about 2–3 weeks. We used two noise types: speech-shaped noise and high-frequency emphasis noise. We also investigated the relationship between the MML and tinnitus loudness estimates and the Tinnitus Handicap Questionnaire (THQ). Results There were differences across the different noise types. The within-session standard deviation averaged across subjects varied between 1.3 and 1.8 dB. Across the two sessions, the Pearson correlation coefficients, range was r = .84. There was a weak relationship between the dB SL MML and loudness, and between the MML and the THQ. A moderate correlation ( r = .44) was found between the THQ and loudness estimates. Conclusions We conclude that the dB SL MML can be a reliable estimate of tinnitus magnitude, with expected standard deviations in trained subjects of about 1.5 dB. It appears that the dB SL MML and loudness estimates are not closely related.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of Facial Check Sheet (FCS): Checklist for Self-Satisfaction with Cosmetic Acupuncture

Medicines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Kuge ◽  
Hidetoshi Mori ◽  
Tim Hideaki Tanaka ◽  
Ryouta Tsuji
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internet Survey ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Facial Skin ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Skin Rejuvenation ◽  
Facial Region ◽  
Practical Tool ◽  
Multiple Comparison Procedure ◽  
The Relationship

Background: In recent years, cosmetic acupuncture has gained popularity among individuals interested in improving their facial appearance. We have created an original facial check sheet (FCS) to obtain cosmetic acupuncture patients’ perspectives on treatment outcomes. This study examined the reliability and validity of FCS. Methods: We conducted an Internet survey on the appearance of the facial region among Japanese women. A reliability analysis was performed between each item of FCS. A multiple comparison procedure was used to determine the relationship between the age group, the FCS score, and the number of terms used in the open-ended question. Results: The most frequently stated concern was blotchiness and hyperpigmented spots (47.2%, n = 67). The FCS items showed reliability (Cronbach α = 0.871). The number of extracted terms and the FCS score showed a moderate correlation (r = 0.407; p < 0.001). There was a significant relationship between age and FCS score (p = 0.005, r2 = 0.255), which indicated that the FCS score increases with aging. Conclusions: The FCS can be used as a practical tool to evaluate facial appearances and assess satisfaction levels of patients who underwent cosmetic acupuncture or other facial skin rejuvenation procedures.

Locus of Control in Women Occupying Middle-Management and Nonmanagement Positions

1989 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
pp. 483-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. St-Yves ◽  
F. Contant ◽  
M. H. Freeston ◽  
J. Huard ◽  
B. Lemieux
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Social Desirability ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Middle Management ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Occupational Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Years Of Service ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between locus of control and occupational level was investigated for middle-management ( n = 20) and nonmanagement ( n = 41) women employed at a financial services company. No significant difference was found between the groups for locus of control or for social desirability. Significant correlations were found for the nonmanagement group between externality and schooling ( r = –.39), years of service ( r =.42), and social desirability ( r = –.47), but none were found for women in middle management. A significant moderate correlation of –.39 was obtained between locus of control and social desirability for all 61 women.

scholarly journals The Influence of Body Mass on the Endurance to Restrained Submergence in the Pekin Duck

1986 ◽  
Vol 120 (1) ◽  
pp. 351-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
DENNIS M. HUDSON ◽  
DAVID R. JONES
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Dive Duration ◽  
Oxygen Storage ◽  
Pekin Duck ◽  
Oxygen Utilization ◽  
Pekin Ducks ◽  
Mass Coefficient ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Pekin ducks, ranging in mass from 0.05 to 3.5 kg, were force-dived to determine the maximum tolerance to diving asphyxia. The size of the respiratory and blood oxygen storage compartments and oxygen utilization during the dive were also measured. By the end of a maximum dive, less than 4% of the original O2 store remained in the blood, whereas almost 25% remained in the respiratory system. In contrast, the level of arterial glucose did not change significantly during diving. The relationship of a number of measured variables to body mass was analysed using linear regression analysis on logio-transformed variables to generate power equations of the form Y = aXb (Y, any variable; X, body mass; a, mass coefficient; b, mass exponent). The mass exponent was 1.19 for the total oxygen stores and 0.64 for maximum diving duration. Using measurements of brain and heart mass and literature estimates of the scaling of O2 consumption, it was also possible to predict a mass exponent aerobic metabolism by these organs during a maximum dive. Allometric cancellation of mass exponents for O2 availability and predicted utilization resulted in a residual mass exponent almost identical to the measured value for maximum dive duration. Thus it is possible to predict the relationship of maximum underwater endurance to body mass in Pekin ducks from a knowledge of the oxygen consumption by, and availability to, the central aerobic organs.

Hypernasality and Velopharyngeal Impairment

1994 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 257-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald W. Warren ◽  
Rodger M. Dalston ◽  
Robert Mayo
Keyword(s):  
Airflow Rate ◽  
Nasal Airflow ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Interval Scale ◽  
Pressure Flow ◽  
Orifice Area ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Nasal Resonance

Although the primary cause of hypernasality is impaired velopharyngeal (VP) function, a variety of other factors influence the outcome perceived by the listener. The purpose of the current study was to assess the relationship between oral-nasal resonance balance and (1) velopharyngeal orifice area; (2) nasal airflow rate; and (3) duration of nasal airflow. The pressure-flow technique was used to estimate VP area and measure nasal airflow rate and duration. Ratings of oral-nasal balance were made on a 6-point equal-appearing interval scale. Results Indicated a moderate correlation between hypernasality rating and VP area (0.66), nasal airflow (0.61), and nasal airflow duration (0.53). Adults tended to be perceived as more hypernasal than children for a given degree of VP impairment. Finally, when the degree of VP opening was small, perceived oral-nasal resonance balance appeared to be related to duration of the opening-closing movements.

scholarly journals The Environmental Significance of Sediment Surface Area as a Controlling Factor in the Preservation of Polychlorinated Dibenzo-P-Dioxins and Dibenzofurans (PCDD/PCDF) in Sediments Adjacent to Woodfibre Pulp Mill, Howe Sound, British Columbia

Minerals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 711
Author(s):  
Gareth Chalmers ◽  
Rupert Adams ◽  
Amanda Bustin ◽  
Marc Bustin
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Pulp Mill ◽  
Paper Mill ◽  
Sediment Surface ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Pulp And Paper Mill ◽  
Selective Enrichment ◽  
Organic Matter Concentration ◽  
The Relationship

A sediment core was retrieved from an area adjacent to a Pulp and Paper Mill in Howe Sound, British Columbia, in order to examine the accumulation dioxins (PCDDs) and furans (PCDFs). Downcore distribution of TOC in the bulk samples is relatively uniform (0.5–1.7 wt. %). Bulk PCDD/F concentration shows selective enrichment and depletion at specific sediment horizons, and a low to moderate correlation with surface area (r2 = 0.23–0.54). TOC in size fractionated sediments ranges from 0.3–11 wt. % and shows a moderate correlation with surface area (r2 = 0.51). The relationship between PCDD/Fs and surface area is congener specific, ranging from no significant correlation (TCDD; r2 = 0.05), to a good correlation (i.e., OCDF; r2 = 0.74). Results indicate that both dioxin and furan concentrations are related to organic matter concentration, molecular chlorination and sediment surface area.

scholarly journals O conhecimento tático de jogadores de handebol considerando o tempo de prática e a classificação obtida na competição

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 309-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shisley Gonçalves Amaral ◽  
Juan Pablo Greco ◽  
Gabriella Nelli Monteiro ◽  
Tatiane Mazzardo ◽  
Nayanne Dias Araújo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Male Gender ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Tactical Knowledge ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to identify the level of declarative tactical knowledge (DTK) of handball players considering the classification obtained in the competition, the time of practice and the participation of athletes in national competitions for both genders. Furthermore, the relationship between subjacent cognitive processes and tactical knowledge was verified. The sample was composed of 119 handball players, 83 men (21.37±516) and 36 women (18.25±4.44) who participated in a competition. The Test of Declarative Tactical Knowledge in Handball was applied, which evaluates the DTK level of players in order to assess perception and decision-making. The DTK-objective level of finalist teams was higher for both sexes (p=0.011 and p=0.015, respectively), when compared with teams that have not passed the group phase. In both sexes, no statistically significant differences were found for the DTK-objective and DTK-exploratory in relation to the time of practice. The DTK level was higher in athletes who took part in national competitions for male gender (p=0,017). Positive moderate correlation between decision-making and DTK-objective (r=0.595) was found, which was strong between perception and DTK-objective (r=0,890), strong between decision-making and DTK- exploratory (r=0.858), and moderate between perception and DTK- exploratory (r=0.561). Based on the results found, it could be concluded that the classification obtained in the competition and the participation in national competitions are factors that interfered in the tactical knowledge level of handball players.

Relationships between gastric motility and gastric vagal afferent responses to CCK and GRP in rats differ

1997 ◽  
Vol 272 (6) ◽  
pp. R1726-R1733 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. J. Schwartz ◽  
T. H. Moran ◽  
W. O. White ◽  
E. E. Ladenheim
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Motility ◽  
Direct Action ◽  
Muscle Tension ◽  
Vagal Afferents ◽  
Gut Peptides ◽  
Cck Receptors ◽  
Gastric Pressure ◽  
Vagal Afferent ◽  
Motor Effects ◽  
The Relationship

The brain-gut peptides cholecystokinin (CCK) and the mammalian bombesin-like peptide gastrin-releasing peptide (GRP) suppress food intake. Vagotomy blocks CCK- but not bombesin (BN)-induced feeding suppression, demonstrating differential vagal contributions. We examined the relationship between the ability of CCK and the active fragment of GRP, GRP-(18-27), to stimulate gastric vagal afferent activity and their ability to elicit changes in gastric motility. We also examined ligated cervical vagal segments and revealed specific 125I-CCK vagal binding without evidence of radiolabeled BN binding sites. Both close arterial and intraperitoneal CCK and GRP-(18-27) produced dose-dependent increases in activity in gastric vagal mechanoreceptive afferents. CCK dose dependently decreased gastric pressure without altering antral wall tension, whereas GRP-(18-27) dose dependently increased both gastric pressure and peak antral wall muscle tension. These results suggest that GRP-(18-27) activates gastric vagal afferents secondary to its stimulation of gastric motor effects. CCK activates this same population of vagal afferents independent of changes in gastric tension, suggesting a direct action of CCK at functional vagal CCK receptors.

scholarly journals Periapical Lesions and Their Relationship to Schneider’s Membrane in Cone-Beam Computed Tomography

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
César F. Cayo-Rojas ◽  
Leidy A. Begazo-Jiménez ◽  
Luighy B. Romero-Solórzano ◽  
Miriam K. Nicho-Valladares ◽  
Andrea Gaviria-Martínez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Periapical Lesions ◽  
Relationship Analysis ◽  
Low Correlation ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Cone Beam Tomography

Objective. To determine the relationship between the height of the periapical lesions adjacent to the maxillary sinus and the thickness of the Schneider membrane evaluated with cone-beam tomography. Materials and Methods. The universe was made up of 2432 tomography scans and a sample of 976, by systematic random sampling, and took into account those that presented any of the variables and/or both. For the relationship analysis, the sample was distributed according to sex, maxillary side, and age; it was formed between 18 and 86 years, in age groups of 18–36 years, 37–48 years, 49–59 years, and 60–86 years. The quantitative variables of the statistic descriptive analysis, hypothesis tests, and Spearman correlation were recorded. Results. A significantly low correlation (p<0.010) was observed between the periapical lesions and the thickness of the Schneider membrane in women (rho = 0.38) and men (rho = 0.32); in the same way, a significantly low correlation was observed in the age groups of 18–36 years (rho = 0.27) and 37–48 years (rho = 0.28), while a significantly moderate correlation was observed in the age groups of 49–59 years (rho = 0.45) and 60–86 years (rho = 0.44), and with respect to the sides, a significantly low correlation (rho = 0.28) was obtained for the right side and a significantly moderate correlation (rho = 0.45) was obtained on the left side. Conclusion. We found that the height of the periapical lesions and the thickness of the Schneider membrane are significantly related according to age, sex, and maxillary side, this relationship being accentuated at an older age and on the left side.

Weightbearing and Nonweightbearing Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion

2012 ◽  
Vol 102 (5) ◽  
pp. 406-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alon Rabin ◽  
Zvi Kozol
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Volunteers ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Ankle Dorsiflexion ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion has been measured in weightbearing and nonweightbearing conditions. The different measurement conditions may contribute to inconsistent conclusions regarding the role of ankle dorsiflexion in several pathologic conditions. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between ankle dorsiflexion range of motion as measured in weightbearing and nonweightbearing conditions. Methods: We compared ankle dorsiflexion range of motion as measured in a weightbearing versus a nonweightbearing position in 43 healthy volunteers. Measurements were taken separately by two examiners. Results: Weightbearing and nonweightbearing ankle dorsiflexion measurements produced significantly different results (P &lt; .0001). The two measurements correlated moderately (r = 0.6 and r = 0.64 for examiners 1 and 2, respectively; P &lt; .001). Conclusions: Weightbearing and nonweightbearing ankle dorsiflexion measurements produce significantly different results and only a moderate correlation, suggesting that these two measurements should not be used interchangeably as measures of ankle dorsiflexion range of motion. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 102(5): 406–411, 2012)

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