scholarly journals Assessment of Successful Drivers of Crowdfunding Projects Based on Visual Analogue Scale Matrix for Criteria Weighting Method

Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (14) ◽  
pp. 1590
Author(s):  
Santautė Venslavienė ◽  
Jelena Stankevičienė ◽  
Agnė Vaiciukevičiūtė
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Project Investment ◽  
Weighting Method ◽  
Scale Matrix ◽  
The Right ◽  
Specific Project ◽  
Criteria Ranking

When investing in crowdfunding projects, every investor has some difficulties in selecting the right one. The most important issue is choosing criteria that show the value of the specific project. The aim of this study was to determine which of the criteria are the most important for investors when selecting various crowdfunding projects to fund. A visual analogue scale matrix for criteria weighting (VASMA weighting) methodology was used to determine the main criteria that affect investors’ decisions to invest. The VASMA methodology can capture both objective and subjective parts of criteria weighting. In addition, the risk factor was considered a success driver of crowdfunding projects. The main findings reveal that the criteria of the three risk groups have the highest weights of the VASMA weighting methodology. In this research, only investor preferences were chosen and analyzed for successful crowdfunding project investment. The VASMA weighting methodology’s criteria ranking might help investors select the most exciting crowdfunding project to fund.

scholarly journals The Evaluation of the Clinical Effects of Botulinum Toxin on Nocturnal Bruxism

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatih Asutay ◽  
Yusuf Atalay ◽  
Hilal Asutay ◽  
Ahmet Hüseyin Acar
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Botulinum Toxin ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Single Injection ◽  
Botulinum Toxin A ◽  
Clinical Effects ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
The Right

Objectives. Nocturnal bruxism can be managed by botulinum toxin (Botox®) in patients who have not responded to conservative treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of botulinum toxin A (BTXA) in the treatment of nocturnal bruxism. Material and Methods. The retrospective study comprised 25 female patients, aged 23–55 years (mean 35.84±8.41 years). All patients received a single injection of BTXA in the right and left masseters. Evaluation was made by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) values, complaint duration, onset of effect, and duration of effectiveness. Results. BTXA produced significant improvements in pain scores. Only 2 adverse events (8%) were recorded. Conclusion. BTX-A is effective in the treatment of nocturnal bruxism.

Electroacupuncture Therapy for Arthralgia and Raynaud's Phenomenon in a Patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

2010 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nozomi Donoyama ◽  
Norio Ohkoshi
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Raynaud’S Phenomenon ◽  
Raynaud's Phenomenon ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Cold Provocation ◽  
Temperature Recovery ◽  
The Right

A 45-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus presented with multiple arthralgia, coldness in fingers and toes, and Raynaud's phenomenon. Electroacupuncture (EA) therapy was performed in two courses (14 treatment sessions) 1 month apart. A needle was inserted in the proximal (or medial) side of the painful joint and another needle was inserted in the distal (or lateral) side of the same joint and a 50 Hz stimulus was applied (3 s bursts with 1 s gaps) for 15 min. A visual analogue scale was used to evaluate pain intensity. Cold provocation testing was conducted before and after EA sessions to determine the vasomotor response. Visual analogue scale scores were lower after EA sessions than before. Before starting EA, the skin temperature of the right mid fingertip was 27.9°C and that of the left mid fingertip was 28.3°C. In contrast, after the EA sessions, the skin temperature of the right mid fingertip was 34.8°C and that of the left mid fingertip was 34.7°C. In the last EA session, the patient reported that the cold in her fingers and toes had eased and Raynaud's phenomenon, in which nail colour tone changed from white to red, had disappeared. In the cold-provocation test, before EA, the temperature recovery rates of mid fingertips after cold exposure reached over 80% in 20 min. In contrast, after EA had been completed, the temperature recovery rate exceeded 80% in 10 min, thus the delay of temperature recovery was alleviated.

The Polish version of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire: Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, construct validity, and measurement error

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mateusz Koziej ◽  
Marek Trybus ◽  
Anna Mydłowska ◽  
Kinga Sałapa ◽  
Maksymilian Gniadek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Bland Altman Method ◽  
The Right ◽  
Grip Test

The aims of this study were to translate the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire into the Polish language and to test the measurement properties of its quality criteria. A total of 120 patients with hand complaints completed the Polish Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire on the first assessment, along with the grip test, pinch test, and pain sore assessed using a visual analogue scale during activity. After 7 days, 76 patients completed the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire the second time. The Cronbach alpha of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire subscales ranged from 0.79 to 0.96. The intraclass correlation coefficient varied from 0.82–0.97, and the Bland–Altman method indicated the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire total score limit of agreement was −13.2–12.3 and −9.18–9.62 for the right and left hand, respectively. The construct validity revealed a moderate to strong correlation between every subscale of the Polish Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand, but they only correlated with the grip test and the visual analogue scale, and neither correlated with the pinch test. The study demonstrated properties similar to the original version, validating the belief that the use of this questionnaire in medical practice in Poland is justified.

A new technique of revision septoplasty using semi-penetrating straight and circular incisions of the nasal septum

2019 ◽  
Vol 133 (06) ◽  
pp. 494-500
Author(s):  
L Wei ◽  
L Wang ◽  
W Lu ◽  
T Jiang ◽  
Z Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Bone Defect ◽  
Nasal Septum ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Septal Cartilage ◽  
Saddle Nose ◽  
Nasal Endoscope ◽  
Scale Scores ◽  
A New Technique ◽  
The Right

AbstractObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate endoscopic revision septoplasty with semi-penetrating straight and circular incisions in patients for whom septoplasty was unsuccessful.MethodPatients in this study (n = 14) had a deviation of the nasal septum after septoplasty. Pre-operative and post-operative assessments were performed using a visual analogue scale and nasal endoscope. Semi-penetrating straight and circular incisions in front of the caudal septum and at the margin of the nasal septal cartilage–bone defect, respectively, were made. The mucoperichondrium and mucoperiosteum were bilaterally dissected until interlinkage with the cartilage–bone defect was achieved. Mucous membranes within the circular incision as well as the right mucoperichondrium and mucoperiosteal flaps were protected by pushing them to the right. This exposed the osteocartilaginous framework and allowed correction of the residual deviation. The patients were followed up for 30–71 months.ResultsFor nasal obstruction and headaches, a significant improvement was noted in post-operative compared to pre-operative visual analogue scale scores. No patients had septal deviations, saddle nose, false hump nose or contracture of the nasal columella.ConclusionThe technique allowed exposure of the septal osteocartilaginous framework and a broad operational vision, which enabled successful correction of various deformities of the nasal septum.

scholarly journals Maternal hydronephrosis in pregnant women without ureteral stones and characteristics of symptomatic cases who need treatment: A single-center prospective study with 1026 pregnant women

2021 ◽  
Vol 93 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-41
Author(s):  
Zeki Bayraktar ◽  
Şerife Tuğba Kahraman ◽  
Elif Seçkin Alaç ◽  
İrem Yengel ◽  
Deniz Sarıkaya Kalkan
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Renal Pelvis ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Ureteral Stones ◽  
Conservative Group ◽  
Anteroposterior Diameter ◽  
The Right

Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the proportion of maternal hydronephrosis and symptomatic cases requiring treatment in pregnant women without ureteral stones and the characteristics of these cases. Materials and methods: Between February 2018 and April 2019, all pregnant women followed for pregnancy in obstetrics and outpatient policlinic were evaluated prospectively. Maternal hydronephrosis rate, degree of hydronephrosis and side, symptomatic hydronephrosis rate, maximum renal anteroposterior diameter of renal pelvis and visual analogue scale were detected. Symptomatic patients were treated conservatively or surgically. Findings in both treatment groups were analyzed by t-test or Chi-squared test. Pearson or Spermean’s tests were used for correlation analyzes. Results: A total of 1026 pregnant women aged 18-45 (27.7 ± 5.2 years) were followed prospectively. The rate of maternal hydronephrosis was 28.7% and the rate of symptomatic hydronephrosis was 4.7%. Of the patients with symptomatic hydronephrosis, 73.4% (3.5% of total) were treated conservatively and 26.5% (1.3% of total) were treated surgically. There was a positive correlation between hydronephrosis and gestational week (p < 0.001), visual analogue scale (p < 0.001) and hematuria (p < 0.05). There was a negative correlation between hydronephrosis and maternal age (p < 0.05) and number of pregnancies (p < 0,001). The anteroposterior diameter of renal pelvis (p < 0.001), visual analogue scale (p < 0.05) and fetal body weight values (p < 0.05) on the right side were higher in the surgical treatment group than the conservative group. Conclusions: The majority of cases with maternal hydronephrosis in pregnant women without ureteral stones are asymptomatic. Most symptomatic cases can also be treated conservatively. In cases requiring surgical treatment (1.3%), fetal body weight, visual analogue scale and anteroposterior renal pelvis diameter are higher.

scholarly journals Anterior and medial angulations of the styloid process in subjects with TMD: clinical and radiographic findings

2013 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Oliveira Mazzetto ◽  
Kelly Machado de Andrade ◽  
Laís Valencise Magri ◽  
Carolina Almeida Rodrigues ◽  
Plauto Christopher Aranha Watanabe
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Orofacial Pain ◽  
Styloid Process ◽  
Radiographic Images ◽  
Radiographic Findings ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Projection Analysis ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
The Right

This study investigated the existence of association between the angulation of the styloid process on the anterior and medial directions with the intensity of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) symptoms. Fifty patients (8 men and 42 women) aged 25 to 70 years, with relevant TMD symptoms were evaluated. Clinical examinations were performed to determine the severity of TMD symptoms (orofacial pain, headache, tinnitus and dizziness) based on the RDC/TMD criteria and the visual analogue scale (VAS), and digital radiographic images of the styloid process were obtained: lateral cephalometric skull radiograph (analysis of anterior angulation) and posteroanterior skull radiograph (reverse Towne's projection) (analysis of medial angulation). The anterior angulation average of the styloid process was 20.89° while the medial angulation average was 19.1° in the right side and 19.04° in the left side. There was no statistically significant difference among the patient groups (severe, moderate and mild symptoms) associating the TMD symptoms and the anterior or medial angulation of the styloid process (p>0.05). There was no correlation between the intensity of the TMD symptoms and the measurements of anterior and medial angulation of the styloid process using either lateral cephalometric or posteroanterior radiographs (reverse Towne's projection).

Intoxication Perception Visual Analogue Scale

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer R. Cromer ◽  
Jason A. Cromer ◽  
Paul Maruff ◽  
Peter J. Snyder
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Analogue Scale

VISUAL ANALOGUE SCALE CORRELATES OF MUSCULOSKELETAL FATIGUE

2004 ◽  
Vol 99 (4) ◽  
pp. 235 ◽  
Author(s):  
ADA W. S. LEUNG
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Analogue Scale

EFEKTIFITAS PENGGUNAAN TERAPI TRANSCUTANEUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION (TENS) PADA PASIEN NYERI PUNGGUNG BAWAH DI RSUD dr. M HAULUSSY AMBON

2018 ◽  
pp. 70-78
Author(s):  
Ninik Maathia Sallatalohy ◽  
Mauren J Paliyama ◽  
Farah Ch Noya
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Electrical Nerve Stimulation

Pendahuluan. Nyeri Punggung Bawah (NPB) merupakan suatu permasalahan yang paling sering ditemukan di masyarakat. Etiologinya tergolong kompleks dan dapat disebabkan oleh berbagai hal. Salah satu pilihan penatalaksanaan NPB adalah dengan terapi TENS. Tujuan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektifitas terapi TENS pada pasien NPB di RSUD dr. M Haulussy Ambon. Metode. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah pretest–posttest design, dengan mengukur skala Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) sebelum dan setelah 5 kali terapi TENS. Jumlah subjek yang memenuhi kriteria sebanyak 71 dengan perbandingan laki-laki dan perempuan adalah 1:2. Hasil. Hasil uji Marginal Homogenity memperlihatkan perbedaan signifikansi sebelum dan setelah 5 kali terapi TENS (p = 0,000). Kesimpulan. TENS efektif dalam meredakan nyeri pada pasien NPB. Kata Kunci: Nyeri Punggung Bawah, TENS

The relationship between tourniquet duration and Il-6, d-dimer and visual analogue scale in Total knee arthroplasty

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Komang Mahendra Laksana ◽  
IGK Mulyadi Ridia ◽  
Ketut Siki Kawiyana
Keyword(s):  
Total Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Knee Arthroplasty ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Total Knee ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
D Dimer
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