Socioeconomic Characteristics and the Impacts of Land Use Changes to Sugar Cane in Quirinópolis, Brazil

The socioeconomic impacts arising from the change in the traditional productive systems for sugar cane have caused weightings. This article proposes to investigate the socioeconomic characteristics and impacts of the use of the land with cane field, by using municipal indicators and agricultural establishments of Quirinópolis. The field survey used margin of sampling error of 5% and a confidence level of 95%, sampling 58 establishments and aiming to analyze their characteristics and impacts in function of this change by means of socioeconomic indices proposed, statistical tests and correlations. We used the survey methodology applying inferential statistical techniques, cluster analysis, Spearman correlation tests of normality (Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilk) and hypothesis tests (Wilcoxon Test). The analysis of the socioeconomic indices approached two perspectives. In the Municipal Prospect, found that the indexes: IFDM-2005 [0.6713], IFDM-2016 [0.8387] and IFDM-V [0.1996]. The indices show the range of a high municipal development. In the analysis of agricultural establishments, the indices assessed the following values: rural exodus [-0.09], succession [1.44], association [3.75], rural heritage [-0.44 and -0.04] and overall remuneration [0.57]. About land use change, it was detected that occurred mostly in pastures converted to sugar cane; there is a correlation between the indices that the Wilcoxon tests confirmed the statistical significance at the level of 5% (p-value). It is concluded that the socioeconomic impacts promoted from change in land use of traditional productive systems for sugar cane were overwhelmingly positive and promoted the development in a view of municipal and agricultural establishments in the period studied.

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Efektivitas Konseling Individual melalui Pendekatan Konseling Rasional Emotif dalam Mengatasi Kecemasan

Consilium : Berkala Kajian Konseling dan Ilmu Keagamaan ◽

10.37064/consilium.v8i1.9448 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 19

Author(s):

Indah Etika Putri ◽

Zulfani Sesmiarni ◽

Alfi Rahmi

Keyword(s):

Statistical Tests ◽

Target Population ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

P Value ◽

Test Calculation ◽

Individual Counseling ◽

Data Collection Instrument ◽

Calculation Results ◽

The Difference ◽

Class Iib

<em>The aim of this research is to find out the effectiveness of individual counseling through emotive rational counseling approach in overcoming anxiety in Payakumbuh Class IIB Penitentiary. The population is fostered citizens before the criminal period ends as many as 20 people, while the study sample is fostered citizens before the criminal period ends as many as 5 people and who are indicated to have high anxiety based on non-rondom sampling techniques and recommendations from employees. The data collection instrument is a Likert scale. Data analysis techniques using non-parametric statistical tests using Wilcoxon rack test, hypothesis testing using Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) version 22. The results showed the difference between the pretest and posttest values. From the Wilcoxon test calculation results obtained a significant sip-value of 2.023. Based on the applicable provisions, it is known that the Wilcoxon Sig p-value test result is 0.043 <α (α = 0.05) which means that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. From the results of the Wilcoxon test calculation it can be concluded that it is effective to overcome anxiety in the target population before the criminal period expires.</em>

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CircaCompare: a method to estimate and statistically support differences in mesor, amplitude and phase, between circadian rhythms

Bioinformatics ◽

10.1093/bioinformatics/btz730 ◽

2019 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rex Parsons ◽

Richard Parsons ◽

Nicholas Garner ◽

Henrik Oster ◽

Oliver Rawashdeh

Keyword(s):

Wave Function ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Fundamental Interest ◽

Response Variable ◽

Highly Sensitive ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Phase Amplitude

Abstract Motivation A fundamental interest in chronobiology is to compare patterns between groups of rhythmic data. However, many existing methods are ill-equipped to derive statements concerning the statistical significance of differences between rhythms that may be visually apparent. This is attributed to both the form of data used (longitudinal versus cross-sectional) and the limitations of the statistical tests used to draw conclusions. Results To address this problem, we propose that a cosinusoidal curve with a particular parametrization be used to model and compare data of two sets of observations collected over a 24-h period. The novelty of our test is in the parametrization, which allows the explicit estimation of rhythmic parameters [mesor (the rhythm-adjusted mean level of a response variable around which a wave function oscillates), amplitude and phase], and simultaneously testing for statistical significance in all three parameters between two or more groups of datasets. A statistically significant difference between two groups, regarding each of these rhythmic parameters, is indicated by a P-value. The method is evaluated by applying the model to publicly available datasets, and is further exemplified by comparison to the currently recommended method, DODR. The results suggest that the method proposed may be highly sensitive to detect rhythmic differences between groups in phase, amplitude and mesor. Availability and implementation https://github.com/RWParsons/circacompare/

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How feasible is it to abandon statistical significance? A reflection based on a short survey

10.21203/rs.2.14217/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Fredi Alexander Diaz-Quijano ◽

Fernando Morelli Calixto ◽

José Mário Nunes da Silva

Keyword(s):

Scientific Literature ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Scientific Evidence ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Wide Distribution ◽

P Value ◽

Scientific Publications ◽

Inappropriate Use ◽

Significant Term ◽

Harsh Criticism

Abstract Background : There is a growing trend in using the “statistically significant” term in the scientific literature. However, harsh criticism of this concept motivated the recommendation to withdraw its use of scientific publications. We aimed to validate the support and the feasibility of adherence to this recommendation, among researchers having declared in favor of removing the statistical significance. Methods : We surveyed signatories of an article published that defended this recommendation, to validate their opinion and ask them about how likely they will retire the concept of statistical significance. Results: We obtained 151 responses which confirmed the support for the mentioned publication in aspects such as the adequate interpretation of the p-value, the degree of agreement, and the motivations to sign it. However, there was a wide distribution of answers about how likely are they to use the concept of "statistical significance” in future publications. About 42% declared being neutral, or that would likely use it again. We described arguments referred by several signatories and discussed aspects to be considered in the interpretation of research results. Conclusions : The declared position against the use of statistical significance had had legitimate support from numerous researchers. However, the full application of this recommendation does not seem feasible. The arguments related to the inappropriate use of statistical tests should promote more education among researchers and users of scientific evidence.

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Healthworker Preparedness for COVID-19 Management and Implementation Experiences: A Mixed Methods Study in Uganda’s Refugee-Hosting Districts

10.21203/rs.3.rs-674967/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Gloria Seruwagi ◽

Catherine Nakidde ◽

Felix Otieno ◽

Joshua Kayiwa ◽

Brian Luswata ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health System ◽

Work Environment ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Total Sample ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Validated Questionnaire ◽

High Level

Abstract Background : The negative impact of COVID-19 on population health outcomes raises critical questions on health system preparedness and resilience, especially in resource-limited settings. This study examined healthworker preparedness for COVID-19 management and implementation experiences in Uganda’s refugee-hosting districts.Methods : A cross sectional, mixed-method descriptive study in 17 health facilities in 7 districts from 4 major regions. Total sample size was 485 including >370 health care workers (HCWs). HCW knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) was assessed by using a pre-validated questionnaire. The quantitative data was processed and analysed using SPSS 26, and statistical significance assumed at p<0.05 for all statistical tests. Bloom's cutoff of 80% was used to determine threshold for sufficient knowledge level and practices with scores classified as high (80.0%–100.0%), average (60.0%–79.0%) and low (≤59.0%). HCW implementation experiences and key stakeholder opinions were further explored qualitatively using interviews which were audio-recorded, coded and thematically analysed.Results: On average 71% of HCWs were knowledgeable on the various aspects of COVID-19, although there is a wide variation in knowledge. Awareness of symptoms ranked highest among 95% (p value < 0.0001) of HCWs while awareness of the criteria for intubation for COVID-19 patients ranked lowest with only 35% (p value < 0.0001). Variations were noted on falsehoods about COVID-19 causes, prevention and treatment across Central (p value < 0.0356) and West Nile (p value < 0.0161) regions. Protective practices include adequate ventilation, virtual meetings and HCW training. Deficient practices were around psychosocial and lifestyle support, remote working and contingency plans for HCWs safety. The work environment has immensely changed with increased demands on the amount of work, skills and variation in nature of work. HCWs also reported moderate control over their work environment, high level of support from supervisors (88%) and colleagues (93%). Conclusions: HCWs preparedness is inadequate in some aspects. Implementation of healthcare interventions is constrained by the complexity of Uganda’s health system design, top-down approach of the national response to COVID-19 and longstanding health system bottlenecks. We recommend continuous information sharing on COVID-19, a design review with capacity strengthening at all health facility levels and investing in community-facing strategies.

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GUIDED IMAGERY DALAM ASUHAN NYERI HAID (DISMENORE) PRIMER PADA MAHASISWI D3 KEBIDANAN

JOMIS (Journal of Midwifery Science) ◽

10.36341/jomis.v4i2.1357 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Dewi Nurlaela Sari ◽

Deva Frisilya

Keyword(s):

Guided Imagery ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Univariate Analysis ◽

Total Sample ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

P Value ◽

Relaxation Therapy ◽

Menstrual Pain ◽

Test Analysis

Adolescence (adolence) is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood with the age limit of 10 to 18 years or before marriage which generally occurs in puberty, namely the process of changes in physical maturity. Physical or biological changes in young women are starting to experience menstruation. One complaint that usually occurs in women who are menstruating is dysmenorrhea . One way that can be done to reduce pain is by relaxation (guided imagery). This study aims to determine whether there is an effect of guided imagery relaxation therapy by decreasing the level of pain in primary dysmenorrhea in diploma of midwefery. The type of method used is quasy experiment with approach one group pre-post test design. The sampling method with probability sampling with a total sample of 51 respondents. The instrument used is NRS (numeral rating scal ) and SOP of guided imageryrelaxation therapy. The type of univariate analysis used frequency distribution and bivariate analysis using paired t test analysis. The results of this study indicate that guided imagery relaxation therapy is effective in reducing the scale of menstrual pain ( dysmenorrhea ) in diploma of midwefery, the results of statistical tests using the Wilcoxon test obtained with a significant value of p-value (2-tailed) 0,000 (p < 0.05). The conclusion of this study is that there is a significant effect of guided imagery relaxation therapy on decreasing the level of menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) in adolescent girls. Based on the above research, guided imagery relaxation therapy can be applied as one of the non-pharmacological pain management during menstruation (dysmenorrhea).

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EFFECTIVENESS OF PRE-HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING OF BONE FRACTURE MANAGEMENT ON KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF SOCCER PLAYERS

BIMIKI (Berkala Ilmiah Mahasiswa Ilmu Keperawatan Indonesia) ◽

10.53345/bimiki.v8i1.124 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 33-40

Author(s):

Ellan Kukuh Nurdiansyah ◽

Janes Jainurakhma ◽

Hardianto Hardianto

Keyword(s):

Statistical Tests ◽

Hospital Management ◽

Management Training ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Soccer Players ◽

P Value ◽

Sample Collection ◽

Significance Level ◽

Knowledge And Skills ◽

Fracture Management

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of training on the knowledge and skills of soccer players about pre-hospital management of fracture management. This study used a pre-experimental approach to the pretest-posttest. The sample in this study was 32 soccer players. The sample collection technique uses purposive sampling. The instrument in this study was a closed-ended questionnaire and observation sheet. The results of statistical tests using the Wilcoxon test with a significance level of 0.05 obtained p-value <0.001. The results of this study indicate that training with simulation methods about pre-hospital management of fracture management is effective in increasing the knowledge and skills of soccer players, and this knowledge is needed to anticipate disability due to injury from a soccer athlete due to fractures with pre-hospital management done in a good and right way.

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PENGARUH PENDIDIKAN KESEHATAN DAN KONSUMSI AIR REBUSAN DAUN SALAM TERHADAP PENGENDALIAN ASAM URAT

JURNAL KESEHATAN MERCUSUAR ◽

10.36984/jkm.v4i2.220 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 41-49

Author(s):

Sri Wahyuni Adriani ◽

Mardiana Firdausi ◽

Devry Eka Wahyudi ◽

Fitri Dwi Anggraeni ◽

Gunawan Tri Sutrisno ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Uric Acid ◽

Health Education ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

P Value ◽

Nursing Interventions ◽

Boiled Water

Healthy lifestyle is an indicator and influence on health problems. Self-management in dealing with this must be done productively. When uric acid is produced in excess and the processing of uric acid is decreased, uric acid levels in the blood are higher. To overcome this, non-pharmacological treatment can be done by consuming bay leaves boiled water. In addition, health education is also needed. Health education is one of the effective nursing interventions to increase awareness and knowledge. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of uric acid health education and drinking bay leaf boiled water to control gout. The research method used is pre-experimental design with pre-posttest design approach. The population was 60 respondents. The sampling method included home visits to gout sufferers. The sample was 22 respondents. Wilcoxon test was used for statistical tests. The results of the pre-posttest showed the P value was 0.001, which is less than 0.05. In other words, health education and consumption of bay leaf water effectively reduce uric acid levels. This research is recommended for the whole community because this intervention has minimal side effects, materials and tools are easy to obtain, and cost-effective so that it can be applied independently

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Linking activity participation, socioeconomic characteristics, land use and travel patterns: a comparison of industry and commerce sector workers

Journal of Transport Literature ◽

10.1590/s2238-10312013000300004 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 59-86 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Cira Souza Pitombo ◽

Eiji Kawamoto ◽

Antonio Jorge Gonçalves de Sousa

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Travel Behavior ◽

Household Income ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Activity Participation ◽

Car Ownership ◽

Economic Activities ◽

Socioeconomic Characteristics ◽

Trip Purpose ◽

Industry And Commerce

The objective of this work is to analyze the travel behavior of industry and commerce sector workers in terms of three variables groups: activity participation, socioeconomic characteristics and land use. This work is based on the Origin-Destination survey carried out in the São Paulo Metropolitan Area (SPMA) in 1997. Relationships were found between the concerned variables (Decision Tree), and the statistical significance of independent variables was assessed (Multiple Linear Regression). We analyzed the influence of the three variables groups on travel pattern choices: (A) socioeconomic variables (Household Income, Transit Pass Ownership and Car-ownership) affect the travel mode sequence; (B) activity participation (Study, Work) has an effect on the trip purpose sequence; and (C) land use variables (accumulated proportion of jobs by distance buffers starting from the home traffic zone centroid) influence the sequence of destinations chosen, especially in the case of industry sector workers. The different spatial distributions of economic activities (commercial and industrial) in the urban environment influence the travel of workers. This paper contributes essentially proposing the land use variable, through the intervening opportunities model as well as the presentation of a methodology, formed by application of exploratory and confirmatory techniques of multivariate data analysis.

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PENGARUH PENYULUHAN GIZI DENGAN MEDIA VIDEO TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP REMAJA TENTANG KONSUMSI SAYUR DAN BUAH DI SMAN 1 PALANGKA RAYA

Jurnal Gizi dan Pangan Soedirman ◽

10.20884/1.jgipas.2021.5.2.4342 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 79

Author(s):

Harlyanti Muthma'innah Mashar

Keyword(s):

Statistical Tests ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

P Value ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Vegetables And Fruits ◽

Age Range ◽

Skipping Breakfast ◽

Nutrition Habits

The age of 10-18 years is the age range of adolescents who are included in the period of being vulnerable to nutrition. Habits at this age are often skipping breakfast, not moving, and snacking a lot. This causes low consumption of vegetables and fruits. This study aims to analyze the effect of providing nutrition counseling using video media on the knowledge and attitudes of adolescents about vegetable and fruit consumption at SMAN 1 Palangka Raya. The design of this study was a quasi-experiment with one group pretest and posttest design with 38 subjects. The results were then analyzed using the Wilcoxon test and McNemar test. The results showed that the characteristics of the subjects were in the age group of 15-17 years with the highest number aged 16 years (68.4%). Most of the subjects were female (55.3%). The results of the statistical test obtained p = 0.000 (p <0.05) stating that there was a significant difference between knowledge before and after counseling. The results of statistical tests using McNemar's test for attitudes obtained a p-value of 0.000 (p <0.05) which indicated that there was a significant difference between attitudes before and after counseling. Based on these results, counseling with video media influences the knowledge and attitudes of adolescents regarding the consumption of vegetables and fruits at SMAN 1 Palangka Raya.

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PENGARUH PEMBERIAN PEREGANGAN TERHADAP KELUHAN MUSKULOSKELETAL PADA PEKERJA PABRIK KERIPIK RUMAH ADAT MINANG DI DESA TADUKAN RAGA, DELI SERDANG

Jurnal Darma Agung ◽

10.46930/ojsuda.v28i3.809 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 28 (3) ◽

pp. 472

Author(s):

Tarianna Ginting ◽

Rapael Ginting ◽

Theresia Rianita Panjaitan ◽

Delpitasari Marbun

Keyword(s):

Research Method ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Statistical Test ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

P Value ◽

Musculoskeletal Complaints ◽

Significance Level ◽

Muscle Stretching ◽

Hours Of Work ◽

Post Test

At the Minang Traditional House Chips Factory, located in Tadukan Raga Village, Deli Serdang, this still uses manual labor in its production. This of course can cause various health problems for workers such as musculoskeletal complaints which are influenced by non-ergonomic work postures,excessive use of energy.etc. This study aims to determine the effect of stretching on musculoskeletal complaints in workers of the Minang Traditional House Chips Factory in Tadukan Raga Village, Deli Serdang. This research method uses Quasi Experiment with Pre-Test and Post-Test designs. The sample of this study were 50 people. The statistical test used the Wilcoxon test with a significance level of α = 0.05. The results of statistical tests for the effect of giving muscle stretching on musculoskeletal complaints in workers showed that in 8 hours of work, the p value was obtained = 0.000 (p <0.05) and at 6 hours of work the p value was = 0.001 and 0.002 (p < 0.05). The conclusion of this study is that there is a significant effect of stretching on musculoskeletal complaints on workers of the Minang Traditional House Chips Factory in Tadukan Raga Village, Deli Serdang.

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