Analysis of Ship Noise Characteristics Generated According to Sailing Conditions of the G/T 1000-ton Stern Fishing Trawler

In this study, we conducted onboard noise measurement experiments under the conditions of anchoring, sailing, casting, and hauling to determine whether noise generated in the G/T 1000-ton fishing trawler triggers zone-specific effects upon vessel operation. It was shown that most accommodation areas of the trawler comfortably met the IMO acceptance criteria regardless of the sailing condition, but most of the stern area, where the fishing actually occurs, exceeded the permitted limit of 75 dB (A). Furthermore, the statistical analysis revealed a significant difference (p < 0.05) only in the bow and the stern, which are both open areas. In the case of the former, improvements were deemed possible due to the influence of the fluid emission noise from the seawater piping in the bow, and the acceptance criteria were also appropriate. However, in the case of the latter, a significant difference was seen in hauling conditions, and on-site analysis confirmed frictional noise from hydraulic oil in the trawl winch and between the chains and the metal hull, leading to the conclusion that various improvements are required, such as the mandatory wearing of safety equipment by workers and stricter legal standards for permitted noise levels.

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Assessment of the Health Behaviours and Value-Based Health Analysis of People Aged 50+ Who Were Hospitalized Due to Cardiovascular Disease

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18084221 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (8) ◽

pp. 4221

Author(s):

Izabela Gąska ◽

Katarzyna Sygit ◽

Elżbieta Cipora ◽

Marian Sygit ◽

Anna Pacian ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Health Behaviours ◽

Public Health Care ◽

Health Practices ◽

Body Parts ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Health Care Unit ◽

Student’S T

Introduction: The basic determinant of healthy behaviour—among other human behaviours—is the fact that it consistently affects health. Nowadays, health behaviour studies are considered to be an important method of measuring the health of a population. Objective: To assess the health behaviours and value-based health analysis of people aged 50+ who were hospitalized due to cardiovascular disease, depending on the selected descriptive variables. Materials and methods: The study was conducted between April 2018 and December 2018 among 411 subjects aged 50+ who were hospitalized due to cardiovascular disease at the Independent Public Health Care Unit in Sanok (Podkarpackie voivodship in Poland). The method used in the study was a diagnostic survey. The study used the authors’ survey questionnaire and two standardized tests: Inventory of Health-Related Behaviour (IHB) and List of Health Criteria (LHC). A statistical analysis was carried out in the R program, version 3.5.1. The obtained results were subjected to thorough statistical analysis using the following tests: Student’s t, Mann–Whitney U, ANOVA, Kruskal–Wallis, Fisher’s Least Significant Difference (LSD), Pearson, and Spearman. Results: The strongest correlation between health status and health behaviours (according to the IHB questionnaire) was in the area of ‘health practices’, while the lowest correlation was found in the areas of ‘correct eating habits’ and ‘preventive behaviours’. Based on the LHC questionnaire, the most important health criteria according to the subjects were ‘not feeling any physical ailments’; ‘having all body parts functional’; ‘feeling well’; ‘eating properly’; and ‘infrequent need of going to the doctor’. A positive correlation was found in the group of respondents where the ‘preventive health behaviours’ were more intense; herein, the more important criterion for the respondents was ‘eating properly’. Conclusions: Respondents aged 50+ and hospitalized for cardiovascular diseases indicated (based on the IHB questionnaire) that health behaviours in the area of ‘health practices’ had the strongest correlation with their health, while the lowest correlation was found in the areas of ‘correct eating habits’ and ‘preventive behaviours’. According to the respondents, the most important criteria determining health (according to the LHC questionnaire) included ’not feeling any physical ailments’; ‘having all body parts functional’; ‘feeling well’; ‘eating properly’; and ‘infrequent need of going to the doctor’. Based on the information collected from the respondents, it was found that the most important criteria determining health depended on selected descriptive variables, such as age, gender, place of residence, education, and marital status.

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Comparative Analysis of Patients with Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repairs with and without Collis Gastroplasty

The American Surgeon ◽

10.1177/0003134821989051 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 000313482198905

Author(s):

John A. Perrone ◽

Stephanie Yee ◽

Manrique Guerrero ◽

Antai Wang ◽

Brian Hanley ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Hospital Stay ◽

Hiatal Hernia ◽

Collis Gastroplasty ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Related Quality

Introduction After extensive mediastinal dissection fails to achieve adequate intra-abdominal esophageal length, a Collis gastroplasty(CG) is recommended to decrease axial tension and reduce hiatal hernia recurrence. However, concerns exist about staple line leak, and long-term symptoms of heartburn and dysphagia due to the acid-producing neoesophagus which lacks peristaltic activity. This study aimed to assess long-term satisfaction and GERD-related quality of life after robotic fundoplication with CG (wedge fundectomy technique) and to compare outcomes to patients who underwent fundoplication without CG. Outcomes studied included patient satisfaction, resumption of proton pump inhibitors (PPI), length of surgery (LOS), hospital stay, and reintervention. Methods This was a single-center retrospective analysis of patients from January 2017 through December 2018 undergoing elective robotic hiatal hernia repair and fundoplication. 61 patients were contacted for follow-up, of which 20 responded. Of those 20 patients, 7 had a CG performed during surgery while 13 did not. There was no significant difference in size and type of hiatal hernias in the 2 groups. These patients agreed to give their feedback via a GERD health-related quality of life (GERD HRQL) questionnaire. Their medical records were reviewed for LOS, length of hospital stay (LOH), and reintervention needed. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS v 25. Satisfaction and need for PPIs were compared between the treatment and control groups using the chi-square test of independence. Results Statistical analysis showed that satisfaction with outcome and PPI resumption was not significantly different between both groups ( P > .05). There was a significant difference in the average ranks between the 2 groups for the question on postoperative dysphagia on the follow-up GERD HRQL questionnaire, with the group with CG reporting no dysphagia. There were no significant differences in the average ranks between the 2 groups for the remaining 15 questions ( P > .05). The median LOS was longer in patients who had a CG compared to patients who did not (250 vs. 148 min) ( P = .01). The LOH stay was not significantly different ( P > .05) with a median length of stay of 2 days observed in both groups. There were no leaks in the Collis group and no reoperations, conversions, or blood transfusions needed in either group. Conclusion Collis gastroplasty is a safe option to utilize for short esophagus noted despite extensive mediastinal mobilization and does not adversely affect the LOH stay, need for reoperation, or patient long-term satisfaction.

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Age and Overweight Are Not Contraindications for a Breast Reconstruction with a TMG-Flap—A Risk and Complication Analysis of a Retrospective Double Center Study Including 300 Patients

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10050926 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (5) ◽

pp. 926

Author(s):

Karl Schwaiger ◽

Laurenz Weitgasser ◽

Maximilian Mahrhofer ◽

Kathrin Bachleitner ◽

Selim Abed ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Postoperative Complications ◽

Breast Reconstruction ◽

Data Extraction ◽

Free Flaps ◽

Risk Groups ◽

The Elderly ◽

Demographic Development ◽

Autologous Breast Reconstruction ◽

Significant Difference

Introduction: The transverse myocutaneous gracilis (TMG) flap has become a popular and reliable alternative for autologous breast reconstruction. Initially described as a valuable tissue source for women with low body-mass index, indications nowadays have widely expanded. The Western civilization demographic development with its aging population and the steady growing average BMI has led to increasing breast reconstructions with TMG flaps in overweight and aged individuals. Patients and Methods: A total of 300 TMG free flaps for unilateral autologous breast reconstruction were evaluated in the form of a retrospective double center cohort study. Data extraction, study group formation and statistical analysis (One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Pearson’s chi-squared statistical analysis and relative risk calculation) were done specifically to evaluate age and BMI as risk factors for postoperative complications and outcome. Results: No significant differences in patients’ age and BMI in the complication groups compared to the no-complication group could be found. No significant difference regarding the occurrence of complications could be found in any of the formed risk-groups. No significant increase of minor-, major- or overall complications, flap loss or revision surgeries were found in the elderly patient groups or for patients with overweight. Conclusion: Age and overweight do not significantly increase the risk for postoperative complications after breast reconstructions with free TMG flaps. The findings of this study support the fact that microsurgical breast reconstruction with a free TMG flap should not solely be reserved for younger patients and females with a lower BMI.

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In vivo exploration of brain phosphorus 31 metabolism in patients with senile dementia of Alzheimer type

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1017/s092493380000184x ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 105-109

Author(s):

G Mecheri ◽

Y Bissuel ◽

J Dalery ◽

JL Terra ◽

G Balvay ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Senile Dementia ◽

Phospholipid Metabolism ◽

Alzheimer Type ◽

Dementia Of Alzheimer Type ◽

Non Invasive ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Brain

SummaryIn vivo NMR 31p spectroscopy is a non invasive, non ionizing method of exploration of energy and phospholipid metabolism in the brain. This study consisted of comparing 31p spectra in five patients with Senile Dementia of Alzheimer Type (SDAT) with those of four controls of similar ages. Abnormal phosphonionocsters (PME) concentrations, either high or low, were found in the patients, but statistical analysis did not elicit any significant difference relative to controls.

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Analysis of the breeding records of a herd of pigs

The Journal of Agricultural Science ◽

10.1017/s0021859600045731 ◽

1954 ◽

Vol 45 (1) ◽

pp. 19-27 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

R. Braude ◽

P. M. Clarke ◽

K. G. Mitchell

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Large White ◽

Seasonal Differences ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Mean ◽

The Difference ◽

Length Of Gestation

1. A survey and. statistical analysis of the records of litters born in the N.I.R.D. herd of Large White pigs over a period of 16 years are presented.2. The mean length of gestation was 114 days for both gilts and sows.3. The mean numbers of pigs born alive and born dead per litter from gilts, 10·0 and 0·2 respectively, were both significantly smaller than the corresponding figures for sows, 11·8 and O·8. No seasonal differences were found.4. The mean total losses of pigs from birth to weaning at 8 weeks were 29·5% of pigs born alive. The losses in litters from gilts, 23·0%, were significantly smaller than in litters from sows, 31·0%. The losses during the winter months both for gilts, 32·5%, and for sows, 35·9%, were significantly higher than during the summer months, 19·4% and 26·7% for gilts and sows respectively.5. Over 50% of the total losses were due to crushing by the dam, 74·1% of the losses from this cause occurring during the first 48 hr. after birth.6. The mean number of pigs weaned per litter was 8·0. The difference between the number weaned per litter from gilts, 7·7, and per litter from number of pigs was weaned per litter from sows during the summer months, 8·7, than during the winter months, 7·4.7. There was no significant difference between the number of male and of female pigs weaned.8. The mean weight at weaning was 29·9 lb., male pigs, 30·3 lb., being significantly heavier than females, 29·51b. Pigs in litters from gilts, 27·81b., were significantly lighter at weaning than those from sows, 30·0 lb., and for both gilts and sows, pigs reared during the summer months, 29·7 and 31·8 lb. respectively, were significantly heavier than those reared during the winter months, 25·9 and 28·2 lb. respectively.

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Effect of the ketoprofen on the preemptive analgesia in female cats undergoing to ovariohysterectomy

Revista CERES ◽

10.1590/0034-737x201764010003 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 64 (1) ◽

pp. 18-24

Author(s):

Dayvid Vianêis Farias de Lucena ◽

Fernanda Vieira Henrique ◽

Amara Gyane Alves de Lima ◽

Almir Pereira de Souza ◽

Pedro Isidro da Nóbrega Neto

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Preemptive Analgesia ◽

Pain Scores ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Reduction Of Pain ◽

Baseline Values ◽

Student’S T ◽

Level Of Significance ◽

Postoperative Administration ◽

Student’S T Test

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of the ketoprofen on the preemptive analgesia in female cats submitted to ovariohysterectomy. Sixteen healthy cats were distributed into two groups, with eight animals each, by means of a draw, in a preemptive group (PREG), in which the animal received ketoprofen (1 mg/kg) subcutaneously two hours before the surgery; and postsurgery group (POSG), in which ketoprofen (1 mg/kg) was administered subcutaneously immediately after surgery. In both groups, ketoprofen was given 24, 48 and 72 hours after the first adminstration. Heart and respiratory frequencies and glycemia were measured in all animals during the days first ten postsurgery. Analgesia was measured by assigning scores at zero, two, four, six, 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144, 168, 192, 216 and 240 hours after the surgical procedure. Statistical analysis was performed using two-way analysis of variance followed by Tukey's test to compare the moments and Student's t-test for comparison between groups. Pain scores were evaluated using test of U-Mann-Withney or Kruskall-Wallis, all at the 5% level of significance. Pain scores were significantly lower in PREG in M0, M6, M72, M96 and M120. No significant difference was found in the levels of glycemia in comparison to baseline values. Ketoprofen promotes postsurgery analgesia in female cats submitted to ovariohysterectomy and preemptive and postsurgery administration provides an earlier reduction of pain scores when compared to postoperative administration, only.

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Exposure to Road, Railway, and Aircraft Noise and Arterial Stiffness in the SAPALDIA Study: Annual Average Noise Levels and Temporal Noise Characteristics

Environmental Health Perspectives ◽

10.1289/ehp1136 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 125 (9) ◽

pp. 097004 ◽

Cited By ~ 38

Author(s):

Maria Foraster ◽

Ikenna C. Eze ◽

Emmanuel Schaffner ◽

Danielle Vienneau ◽

Harris Héritier ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Arterial Stiffness ◽

Aircraft Noise ◽

Noise Levels ◽

Annual Average ◽

Temporal Noise ◽

Noise Characteristics

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Effect of an Optical Whitening Toothpaste on Color Stability of Tooth-Colored Restorative Materials

European Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1705071 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 (01) ◽

pp. 085-091

Author(s):

Sedighe Sadat Hashemikamangar ◽

Farnoosh Hoseinpour ◽

Nazanin Kiomarsi ◽

Mehrzad Gholampour Dehaki ◽

Mohammad Javad Kharazifard

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Color Change ◽

Color Stability ◽

Composite Resins ◽

Time Points ◽

Color Changes ◽

Honestly Significant Difference ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Resin Modified Glass Ionomer ◽

Composite Samples

Abstract Objectives This study aimed to assess the effect of an optical whitening toothpaste on color stability of microhybrid, nanofilled, and microfilled composite resins and resin-modified glass ionomer (RMGI) cement in comparison of two other toothpastes. Materials and Methods In this experimental study, disc-shaped composite samples were fabricated. The samples were then polished using silicon carbide papers. Twenty-seven samples of each material were fabricated and subjected to colorimetry using a spectrophotometer. Each group of material was then divided into three subgroups for the application of conventional whitening and whitening containing blue covarine toothpastes. One operator brushed the samples with an electric soft toothbrush with circular motion twice a day, each time for 30 seconds. Colorimetry was performed at 0, 1, 7, 30, and 90 days. Statistical Analysis Two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), one-way ANOVA, and Tukey’s honestly significant difference (HSD) test were used for statistical analysis. Results The interaction effect of type of restorative material and time on ∆E was not significant at baseline or 1 day (p > 0.05). The effect of type of toothpaste on ∆E was not significant at baseline or 1 day (p = 0.78) but the effect of type of material was significant (p < 0.05). The toothpastes had significantly different effects on ∆E of Z250 at all time points (p < 0.05) except for ∆E0–30 (p = 0.106). The toothpastes had significantly different effects on ∆E of Z350 and Gradia at all time points (p < 0.05). The same was true for RMGI except for ∆E0–7 (p = 0.43) and ∆E0–90 (p = 0.52). The majority of color changes caused by toothpastes were not clinically perceivable (∆E < 3.3), except for ∆E0–90 by the whitening toothpaste (∆E = 9), ∆E0–90 by the conventional toothpaste for Z350 (∆E = 3.9), and ∆E0–1 by the whitening toothpaste for RMGI (∆E = 3.7). Conclusion The color change of all composite samples was not clinically perceivable (<3.3) at all time points, which shows that the tested toothpastes do not cause a significant change in color of composite materials.

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Results of modern tuboperitoneal infertility treatment

Vojnosanitetski pregled ◽

10.2298/vsp0901057t ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 66 (1) ◽

pp. 57-62 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Drenka Turjacanin-Pantelic ◽

Dragana Bojovic-Jovic ◽

Biljana Arsic ◽

Eliana Garalejic

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Surgical Treatment ◽

Infertility Treatment ◽

P Value ◽

Modern Approach ◽

Vitro Fertilization ◽

Group I ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Group Ii

Background/Aim. A modern approach to surgical treatment of tuboperitoneal infertility is based on laporascopic techniques. The aim of this study was to compare results of tuboperitoneal infertility treatment by the use of laparoscopy and classical laparotomy. Methods. A retrospectiveprospective study on 66 women treated operatively form tuboperitoneal infertility was performed. Data from patient's anamnesis and those related to the surgical treatment results, obtained by the use of an inquiry, were used in retrospective and prospective analysis, respectively. Chi-square test was used in statistical analysis. P value < 0.05 was considered significant. Results. Classical laparotomy was used on 34 women in a period from 1996 to 1997, while 32 women were operated laparoscopically in a period from 1999 to 2000. The results were as follows: a total number of conceived women was 16 (24%), seven in the group I (20.6%) and nine in the group II (28.1%); 13 women were with one pregnancy, six in the group I (17.6%) and seven in the group II (22%). Twice pregnant were three women, one in the group I (2.9%) and two in the group II (6.2%). The resulting pregnancies were: five women with abortion spontaneous, two in the group I (5.9%) and three in the group II (9.4%); two women with extrauterine pregnancy in the group I (5.9%); three with pretemporal birth, one in the group I (2.9%) and two in the group II (6.2%), while six women were with the temporal birth, two in the group I (5.9%) and four in the group II (12.5%). Statistical analysis showed that there was no significant difference in the results between these two groups. Conclusion. Surgical treatment of tubeperitoneal infertility, regardless of the used methods (classical laparotomy or laparoscopy) was successful in a great number of women. These methods have a great advantage over in vitro fertilization, and they should not be ignored.

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Statistical Analysis using traditional technique, Microsoft Excel and Predictive Analytic Software

UIC Research Journal ◽

10.17158/514 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Jovelyn M. Durango ◽

Carlito P. Yurango

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Completion Time ◽

Microsoft Excel ◽

Instructional Tools ◽

Traditional Technique ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Computer Based ◽

The One ◽

Time Required

The advent of technology has improved the way statistics is taught and learned. It is claimed that the use of computer-based instructional tools can actively explore the meaning of statistical concepts among the students, as well as enhance their learning experiences. This study aimed to compare three methods of statistical analysis namely, the traditional technique (use of the calculator), Microsoft Excel and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. This investigation utilized the experimental design, specifically the One-Group Pretest – Posttest Design. There were six education students who self-assessed their attitude before and after the introduction of the use of various computation techniques and performed the statistical analysis considering also the completion time required for each process. Results of the study revealed an increase in the level of attitude among the respondents form the pretest to the posttest. Also, the cognitive level regardless of the approach was very high. However, the t-test failed to establish a significant difference in the attitude among the respondents. On the other hand, there were significant differences in both the test scores and completion time of the respondents in the three methods in favor of SPSS. Keywords: Information technology, statistics, traditional technique, Microsoft excel, SPSS, comparative analysis, experimental research design, Davao City, Philippines.

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