EMG-Based Mobile Assessment System for Neck and Shoulder Fatigue

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-50
Author(s):  
Pei Lun Lai ◽  
Hsiu-Sen Chiang ◽  
Qi-An Huang
Keyword(s):  
Blood Circulation ◽  
Cervical Vertebrae ◽  
Memory Loss ◽  
Extended Period ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Neck Muscle ◽  
Neck And Shoulder Pain ◽  
Reducing Stress ◽  
Mobile Assessment

The neck and shoulders are the key channels for blood supply to the head. Bad blood circulation cannot only cause dizziness and headache but can also affect the vitality of brain cells and cognitive function. The neck muscles also provide all support for the head, and incorrect posture can put stress on the lower cervical vertebrae, accelerating joint wear and poor blood circulation, leading to hypoxia of neck muscle and tissue, and resulting in muscle fatigue and stiffness. Keeping the neck and shoulders rigid over an extended period, can produce neck and shoulder pain, dizziness and headache, and possibly even memory loss and short-term cognitive impairment, which can thus negatively impact learning ability and work efficiency. In this article, electromyography (EMG) characteristics were extracted through EMG analysis. Test subjects wore sensors while engaged in work or studying. The sensors retrieved EMG data which was then uploaded to a cloud-based platform for computation. A smartphone-based app then allowed users to monitor their own neck and shoulder fatigue in real time. Moreover, based on users' personal basic information, the system recommends personalized exercises to promote neck and shoulder relief, thus promoting comfort and reducing stress.

Application of 3D Modeling and Fusion Technology of Medical Image Data in Image Teaching

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quan Yuan ◽  
Xiaomei Chen ◽  
Jian Zhai ◽  
Yadi Chen ◽  
Qingxiang Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Imaging ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
The Self ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Learning Behavior ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Directed Learning

Abstract Backgroundwe combined anatomy with imaging, transformed the 2D information of various imaging techniques into 3D information, and form the assessment system of real medical imaging cases in order to make up for the deficiencies in the current teaching of the medical imaging technology students. MethodsA total of 460 medical imaging students were selected and randomly divided into two groups. The research group received the teaching of the fusion of the original CT and MR data 3D model and the original image combined with 3D anatomical image. Statistical analysis Academic self-efficacy scale and Self-directed learning ability scale was adopted by self-directed learning evaluation scale between two groups.ResultsCompare the theoretical scores and case analysis scores of the two groups. The scores of the study and control groups were significantly higher than those of the control group.Before the experiment, no significant difference was detected in the self-efficacy of learning ability and learning behavior between the two groups , while after the experiment, these differences between the two groups were statistically significan. Moreover, the learning ability self-efficacy and learning behavior of the two groups of students after the experiment was significantly higher than that before the experiment. The self-efficacy of the learning behavior of the control group was higher after the experiment than that before the experiment, albeit the difference was not statistically significant . ConclusionsThe modern, information-based and humanized experimental teaching mode will be constantly improved under the support of PACS system in order to optimize the medical imaging teaching activities for the development of modern medical education.

scholarly journals The Effect of Quran Therapy on Reducing Stress Levels of Nursing Students at PSIK UMI Makassar

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Wahyuni Munir ◽  
Najihah Najihah ◽  
Trisulawati Lutia
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Blood Circulation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Student Stress ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Effect Of Therapy ◽  
Sample Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Reducing Stress

Stress is the body's reaction to the environment that is considered dangerous. Metabolism and blood circulation become disturbed if the psychiatric feel depressed which can cause illness. This study aims to determine the effect of therapy of the Qur'anic verses on reducing stress levels in nursing students in completing their thesis at the Muslim University of Indonesia. This type of research uses a quasi-experimental with one group pre-post design on 18 respondents using purposive sampling technique. The research instrument used a questionnaire. The statistical test of the paired sample test shows the value of p = 0.042 with ? = 0.05. The results showed that the stress level of students compiling their thesis at the Muslim University of Indonesia decreased from 88.9% to 66.7% after being given therapy for the Qur'anic verses. The conclusion of this study is that there is an effect of the therapy of Qur'anic verses on reducing stress levels in nursing students in completing theses at Muslim University of Indonesia and there are differences in student stress levels in preparing theses at Indonesian Muslim University before and after receiving verse therapy.

scholarly journals Efficacy and safety of ashwagandha root extract in the treatment of insomnia, anxiety and reducing stress – literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 197-202
Author(s):  
Karol Mazur ◽  
Marcin Lewicki ◽  
Dominika Mazur ◽  
Agata Smoleń
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Root Extract ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Natural Substances ◽  
Falling Asleep ◽  
Reducing Stress

Insomnia, anxiety and stress are common complaints of people living today. Together, these factors can significantly reduce the quality of people's lives and disrupt relationships. Insomnia is a health problem connected with the difficulty falling asleep, waking early, waking during sleep, or poor quality of sleep, the consequences of which during the day are a feeling of being fatigue, reduced well-being, irritability, impaired concentration and learning ability. Anxiety is an emotional state related with anticipation of danger coming from the outside or coming from inside the organism, manifesting itself as feeling of uneasiness, tension, embarrassment, threat. Stress is a disturbance of body homeostasis caused by a physical or psychological factor. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of  ashwagandha root extract in the treatment of insomnia, anxiety and reducing stress. Our study material consisted of publications, which were found in PubMed, ResearchGate and Google Scholar databases. In order to find the proper publications, the search has been conducted with the use of a combination of key words like: ''ashawagandha'', ''insomnia'', ''anxiety'', ''stress". The first step was to find proper publications from the last 5 years. The second step was to carry out an overview of the found publications. Currently a lot of researches is being conducted to find natural substances that are just as effective as pharmacotherapy in the treatment of insomnia, anxiety and reducing stress, but without the side effects. Some researchers have focused their attention to the ashwagandha root extract.  Results of mentioned studies proved the efficacy and safety of ashwagandha root extract. However, further research is needed to estabilish the role of ashwagandha root extract in the treatment of insomnia, anxiety and reducing stress.

Learning Ability During a Course of 20 Electroshock Treatments

1959 ◽  
Vol 105 (441) ◽  
pp. 1017-1021 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. G. Thorpe
Keyword(s):  
Recent Work ◽  
Memory Loss ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Electrical Treatment ◽  
Schizophrenic Patients ◽  
Insulin Coma ◽  
Psychological Functions

Recent work at this hospital (Thorpe and Baker, 1958) has suggested that schizophrenic patients tested one week after completing a course of twenty E.C.T.s do not show significantly more impairment in some psychological functions than similar patients treated with insulin coma or chlorpromazine therapies. This finding may come as a surprise to many, particularly in view of the fact that disorientation, memory loss, and confusion are frequently seen during the course of electrical treatment.

Treatment of ADHD secondary to traumatic brain injury

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 1246-1246
Author(s):  
L.J. Irastorza
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
Memory Loss ◽  
Extended Period ◽  
Post Injury ◽  
Severe Tbi ◽  
Inhibition Control ◽  
And Behavior

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder secondary to traumatic brain injury (ADHD/TBI) is one of the most common neurobehavioral consequences of TBI, occurring in 20% to 50% of individuals post-injury. Some of the most persistent problems include impairment in memory, attention and concentration, language, executive skills, social judgment, social behavior, and impulsiveness.A female patient is presented with TBI and cognitive symptoms and behavior compatible with ADHD. The treatment with methylphenidate was useful for the behavioral problems. The 23 years old woman suffered 3 years earlier a car accident, causing severe TBI and polytrauma. She was in a coma with a CGS of 4 and 41 days in the intensive care unit. She received rehabilitation and continued to suffer from diplopia and posture alteration, semantic paraphasia, child-like behavior, and neuropsychological problems (reading comprehension, slow mental processing, inhibition control deficit, and memory loss).During her visits to my MHC, she was often euphoric and made inappropriate comments and occasionally became angry. She did not have psychiatric antecedents prior to the TBI. Scales were used to diagnose post-traumatic ADHD. The patient was then treated with methylphenidate. After titration, the dosage reached was 0,3 mg/kg. After 4 months, the child-like behavior disappeared and interpersonal relations became more fluid, with less irritability.Stimulants have frequently been used in the treatment of behavioral and cognitive consequences of TBI in both children and adults. This clinical case demonstrates that the use of methylphenidate is favored for an extended period of time in patients suffering from behavioral and emotional consequences of TBI.

scholarly journals Construction and Application of OBE-based Multiple Formative Assessment System in the “Micro-lecture + PAD Class”

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Lingling Lou
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Formative Evaluation ◽  
Curriculum Evaluation ◽  
Teaching Quality ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Effective Measure

To construct a scientific and effective curriculum assessment system of higher education is an effective measure to improve classroom teaching quality, a powerful guarantee to enhance students’ classroom participation and enthusiasm, and an important way to achieve fair learning evaluation. Based on a brief introduction of OBE and a comprehensive review of the current research situation of formative assessment, this paper analyzes the existing problems in the curriculum evaluation of higher education, constructs an OBE-based multiple formative evaluation system, and tries to apply it in the “micro-lecture + PAD class”. Finally, the author carries out a controlled experiment and makes a quantitative analysis of the relevant data obtained in the experiment. The results of the study show that the OBE-based multiple formative assessment system plays a positive role in promoting students’ academic performance, improving their autonomous learning ability, and enhancing their self-confidence.

scholarly journals The Application of Case Teaching Method in Computer English Teaching under OBE Mode——Taking College English Blending Teaching of Hetao College as An Example

2020 ◽  
Vol 218 ◽  
pp. 04003
Author(s):  
Congsen Li ◽  
Yunfei Gu
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Method ◽  
Learning Task ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Classroom Teaching ◽  
College English ◽  
English Teaching ◽  
Teaching Cases ◽  
English Classroom

This article takes college English blending teaching in Hetao College as an example to analyze the concept of case teaching method under OBE mode. The author combines the application value of the case teaching method under the OBE mode and the current research on the current situation of computer English teaching to decompose the learning task. This article studies how to choose suitable teaching cases, how to guide students do well teamwork, how to improve the comprehensiveness of the assessment system, and how to reverse design the curriculum system. The author’s purpose is to enhance the effectiveness of college English classroom teaching and enhance students’ comprehensive learning ability.

Acquisition of Complex Assembly Skills through the Use of Systematic Training Procedures: Involving Profoundly Retarded Adults

AAESPH Review ◽  
1976 ◽  
Vol 1 (7) ◽  
pp. 14-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fred Spooner ◽  
Bob Hendrickson
Keyword(s):  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Extended Period ◽  
The United States ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Training Procedure ◽  
Work Activity ◽  
Group Settings ◽  
Systematic Training ◽  
Three Phases

Work Activity Centers in the United States have been very prone to let their clientele attempt to learn basic industrial tasks in group settings without the use of a controlled training procedure. The usual effects have been: (a) excessively long periods of skill acquisition, (b) high variability in production techniques, (c) substantial fluctuations in product quality, and (d) preferential opportunities for those whose learning ability was least severely impaired. This report is concerned with the acquisition of skills to perform a complex industrial task by seven profoundly retarded adults using a systematic training procedure. The task consisted of inserting six different colored game pawns into a poly-bag and placing the loaded bag in a finish bin. The method described was adopted after an extended period of observation during which substantial numbers of clients were found to be unable to acquire the requisite skills through any of the various non-systematized methods of presentation. The training procedure employed three phases. The first was based on a backward chaining format and took place in a designated training area with only the trainer and a single trainee present. The second phase was based on a total task presentation in the same setting; and the third continued the total task format in the production area of the Center. Each of the five individuals who completed the training has reached the established criterion for all three phases.

scholarly journals Verwissenschaftlichung des Rechts und Ihre Grenzen -Entwicklung des Umweltvertralichkeitspruungsrechts in Korea

2003 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-124
Author(s):  
Joonhyung Hong
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Environmental Impact Assessment ◽  
Environmental Law ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Ultimate Truth ◽  
New Model

This article tackles the issue of "science and law" in the "risk society." by analyzing recent development of the ENvironmental Impact Assessment System in Korea. The conditions of uncertainty, ignorance and indeterminacy constitute a serious challenge to traditional conceptions of science as an arbiter of ultimate truth and authority. Current status of academic discussions of the issue shows that enhanced use of science in law, especially adoption of precautionary measures for better protection of environment and ecological diversity does not necessarily bring about successful outcome, either due to the political nature of scientific inquiry and knowledge or due to the scientific indeterminacy itself. More important than demystifying this imperfection of scientific knowledge, however, is often recognizing the way how the science is being handled at bar, at agency office or in parliament. Understanding dialectic of science, law and policy, so real truth about science in law is an indispensable prerequisite for our search for a new model of environmental law. Politics of law in dealing with "science and law" issues and other aspects of separation of power need to be therefore more realistically addressed before we proceed to reform the existing regime of environmental impact assessment. in this vein, the article emphasizes the crucial role of the court as a truth-finding forum embedded in a vitalized litigation culture, while it proposes a series of ideas as fundamentals for a new model of environmental law: optimization of science and law relationship, need for co-options in environmental lawmaking, devising and developing "environmental law with learning ability" through enhanced utilization of science, redistributing roles among various actors in polycentric context of environmental law and applying conflict resolution approach to environmental policy making.

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