scholarly journals Soil geochemistry of the municipality necropolis of Mata, RS, by fluorescence of x-rays by dispersive energy

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. e11
Author(s):  
Cristiane Heredia Gomes ◽  
Diogo Gabriel Sperandio ◽  
Guilherme Pazinato Dias ◽  
Arthur Pedroso Viçozzi
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Simultaneous Increase ◽  
Ionic Exchange ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Soil Geochemistry ◽  
Weathered Soil ◽  
Exchange Effects ◽  
Brazilian Soils

The objective of this study was to detect the environmental impacts generated by the municipal Mata cemetery. In order to aid in the detection and monitoring of the area were used granulometric and chemical terms through EDXRF the study of soil. Considering the results obtained it is concluded that the soil analytical results showed presence of metals in all analyzes, but with levels below the maximum permitted values of metals in Brazilian soils. The Cd was an exception, for this metal values above 0.6 mg kg-1 were found. The clay/silt ratio less than 1.5 in the investigated samples indicates a more weathered soil on the surface than at depths of 30 cm in the cemetery area. Statistical data estimate highly significant Mg, Cl, Al, Fe, K, Ti and Rh factor loads on the surface and at depths, K, Ca, Cl, Al and Mg are the most important. The main ion exchanges correlate with the correlation coefficients found within the same order. Therefore, it is possible that the simultaneous increase or decrease in the cations is the result, mainly, of ionic exchange effects in the mineral assembly of the sediments investigated.

AN ASSESSMENT OF THE SET-ASIDE AND FALLOW LAND SCALE IN POLAND

2021 ◽  
Vol XXIII (4) ◽  
pp. 32-44
Author(s):  
Anna Grontkowska
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Land Management ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Spatial Diversity ◽  
Agricultural Area ◽  
Simultaneous Increase ◽  
Fallow Land ◽  
The European Union

Changes in land management methods constantly occur, caused by natural, economic, social and demographic conditions. This paper aims to determine changes in set-asides and fallow land in Poland, in the years 1990-2020, and determine the spatial diversity of this phenomenon. The study was based on available statistical data for the studied period. The study shows that, before 2004, the share of fallow land was much more significant. After Poland acceded to the European Union, land left without cultivation decreased considerably with a simultaneous increase in the area of land used for agriculture. The results show that the share and number of hectares of fallow area decreased. The provinces of Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Opole and Wielkopolskie were characterized by the lowest percentage of fallow land in the agricultural area of the province. In contrast, the provinces of Podkarpackie, Lubuskie, Świętokrzyskie, Małopolskie, Śląskie and Warmińsko-Mazurskie had the highest percentage of fallow land.

scholarly journals Experiences of Polish Tourists Traveling for Leisure Purposes during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 11919
Author(s):  
Agata Balińska ◽  
Wioletta Olejniczak
Keyword(s):  
Travel Behavior ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Air Transport ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Food Services ◽  
Source Data ◽  
Tourism Services

The research presented in this paper examines the experiences of Poles traveling for leisure purposes in the summer season of 2020, taking into account the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study involved the analysis of source data, including statistical data, and a survey administered via the computer-assisted web interviewing (CAWI) method. The survey questionnaire was created on the Google platform. The link to the questionnaire was provided via social media to participants of travel groups in the period from 30 November 2020 to 15 February 2021. The sampling was purposive (included only travelers) despite efforts to maintain the gender balance; the proportion of women was higher. Therefore, caution must be applied when interpreting the results which may not be transferable. The survey included questions regarding the respondents’ travel behavior and risk perceptions. 433 correctly completed questionnaires were collected. The dataset was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Descriptive statistics measures and correlation coefficients were used in the analysis of the results. The study shows that some respondents decided against traveling because of the pandemic situation, while those who decided to travel adjusted their behavior by avoiding crowded places and resigning from traveling abroad. Compliance with hygiene standards in the area of tourism services varied, and was the highest in the case of accommodation services. Women rated hygiene standards in chain cafes statistically higher than men and younger people rated hygiene on public transport, trains, air transport and in fast food services higher than older people. The higher the tourism expenditure, the lower the assessment of sanitary standards in tour guide services, air transport and chain cafes decreased.

scholarly journals Computer-Aided System Application Value for Assessing Hip Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaoxian Jiang ◽  
Guangyao Yang ◽  
Yuan Liang ◽  
Qin Shi ◽  
Boqi Cui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hip Joint ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Diagnostic Efficiency ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Computer Aided Detection ◽  
Sharp Angle ◽  
Center Edge ◽  
Computer Aided

PurposeA computer-aided system was used to semiautomatically measure Tönnis angle, Sharp angle, and center-edge (CE) angle using contours of the hip bones to establish an auxiliary measurement model for developmental screening or diagnosis of hip joint disorders.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed bilateral hip x-rays for 124 patients (41 men and 83 women aged 20–70 years) who presented at the Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University in 2017 and 2018. All images were imported into a computer-aided detection system. After manually outlining hip bone contours, Tönnis angle, Sharp angle, and CE angle marker lines were automatically extracted, and the angles were measured and recorded. An imaging physician also manually measured all angles and recorded hip development, and Pearson correlation coefficients were used to compare computer-aided system measurements with imaging physician measurements. Accuracy for different angles was calculated, and the area under the receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) curve was used to represent the diagnostic efficiency of the computer-aided system.ResultsFor Tönnis angle, Sharp angle, and CE angle, correlation coefficients were 0.902, 0.887, and 0.902, respectively; the accuracies of the computer-aided detection system were 89.1, 93.1, and 82.3%; and the AUROC curve values were 0.940, 0.956, and 0.948.ConclusionThe measurements of Tönnis angle, Sharp angle, and CE angle using the semiautomatic system were highly correlated with the measurements of the imaging physician and can be used to assess hip joint development with high accuracy and diagnostic efficiency.

scholarly journals Comparison of Sagittal Spinal Alignment on Standing Plain X-Rays and Supine MRI in Degenerative Lumbar Disease

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yulu Wang ◽  
Jinwu Bai ◽  
Zhijun Pan ◽  
Deting Xue
Keyword(s):  
Sagittal Alignment ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Sacral Slope ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Degenerative Lumbar Diseases ◽  
Angle Measurements ◽  
Sagittal Spinal Alignment ◽  
Spinal Sagittal Alignment ◽  
Degenerative Lumbar Disease ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri

Abstract Background:The purpose of present study is to examine the possible correlation between standing plain X-rays and supine MRI for evaluating spinal sagittal alignment in degenerative lumbar disease.Methods: The characteristics and images of 64 patients with degenerative lumbar diseases were reviewed retrospectively. The thoracolumbar junction kyphosis (TJK), lumbar lordosis (LL), and sacral slope (SS) were measured on lateral plain X-rays and by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Inter- and intra-observer reliability were tested using intra-class correlation coefficients. Results: The results suggested that TJK measurements obtained from MRI tended to underestimate the radiographic measures by 2°, whereas SS measurements obtained from MRI tended to overestimate the radiographic measures by 2°. The LL measurements obtained from MRI were approximately equal to the radiographic measures. The X-ray and MRI measurements were linearly related. Conclusions:In conclusion, supine MRI can be directly translated into sagittal alignment angle measurements obtained from standing X-rays with an acceptable degree of accuracy. This can avoid the impaired view caused by the overlapping ilium, while reducing the patient’s exposure to radiation.

scholarly journals Statistical studies of low-power solar flares. Distribution of flares by area, brightness, and classes

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Александр Боровик ◽  
Aleksandr Borovik ◽  
Антон Жданов ◽  
Anton Zhdanov
Keyword(s):  
Low Power ◽  
Solar Flares ◽  
Software Package ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Flare Activity ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
First Results ◽  
Statistical Studies

An electronic database has been created for 123801 solar flares that occurred on the Sun over the period from 1972 to 2010. It is based on catalogs of the Solar Geophysical Data (SGD) and Quarterly Bulletin on Solar Activity. A software package has been used for statistical data preprocessing. The first results revealed a number of new features in the distribution of parameters of solar flares, which differ from those obtained previously. We have found that more than 90 % of all solar flares are low-power. The most numerous class comprises SF flares (64 %). Flare activity shows a pronounced cyclicity and high correlation with Wolf numbers. The highest correlation coefficients indicate S and 1 solar flares. There is also a high correlation between individual flare classes: S and 1, 1 and (2–4). The results obtained previously [Mitra et al., 1972] which provide evidence of the prevalence of SN solar flares (47 %) and the existence of significant peaks for SN and 1N flares, have not been confirmed. The distri-bution of the number of solar flares with increasing op-tical importance smoothly decreases without significant deviations. With increasing optical importance, solar flares are gradually redistributed toward an increase in brightness class. The excess of the number of SN and 1N solar flares present in the distributions obtained in [Mitra et al., 1972] are most likely associated with poor statistics.

scholarly journals Statistical studies of low-power solar flares. Distribution of flares by area, brightness, and classes

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Александр Боровик ◽  
Aleksandr Borovik ◽  
Антон Жданов ◽  
Anton Zhdanov
Keyword(s):  
Low Power ◽  
Solar Flares ◽  
Software Package ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Flare Activity ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Electronic Database ◽  
First Results ◽  
Statistical Studies

An electronic database has been created for 123801 solar flares that occurred on the Sun over the period from 1972 to 2010. It is based on catalogs of the Solar Geophysical Data (SGD) and Quarterly Bulletin on Solar Activity. A software package has been used for statistical data preprocessing. The first results revealed a number of new features in the distribution of parameters of solar flares, which differ from those obtained previously. We have found that more than 90% of all solar flares are low-power. The most numerous class comprises SF flares (64%). Flare activity shows a pronounced cyclicity and high correlation with Wolf numbers. The highest correlation coefficients indicate S and 1 solar flares. There is also a high correlation between individual flare classes: S and 1, 1 and (2–4). The results obtained previously [Mitra et al., 1972] which provide evidence of the prevalence of SN solar flares (47%) and the existence of significant peaks for SN and 1N flares, have not been confirmed. The distribution of the number of solar flares with increasing optical importance smoothly decreases without significant deviations. With increasing optical importance, solar flares are gradually redistributed toward an increase in brightness class. The excess of the number of SN and 1N solar flares present in the distributions obtained in [Mitra et al., 1972] are most likely associated with poor statistics.

scholarly journals The reliability of the augmented Lehnert-Schroth and Rigo classification in scoliosis management

2021 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Burçin Akçay ◽  
Tuğba Kuru Çolak ◽  
Adnan Apti ◽  
İlker Çolak ◽  
Önder Kızıltaş
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Error Measurement ◽  
X Rays ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Observer Reliability ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Curve Patterns

Background: In pattern-specific scoliosis exercises and bracing, the corrective treatment plan differs according to different curve patterns. There are a limited number of studies investigating the reliability of the commonly used classifications systems.Objective: To test the reliability of the augmented Lehnert-Schroth (ALS) classification and the Rigo classification.Methods: X-rays and posterior photographs of 45 patients with scoliosis were sent by the first author to three clinicians twice at 1-week intervals. The clinicians classified images according to the ALS and Rigo classifications, and the data were analysed using SPSS V-16. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) and standard error measurement (SEM) were calculated to evaluate the inter- and intra-observer reliability.Results: The inter-observer ICC values were 0.552 (ALS), 0.452 (Rigo) for X-ray images and 0.494 (ALS), 0.518 (Rigo) for the photographs. The average intra-observer ICC value was 0.720 (ALS), 0.581 (Rigo) for the X-ray images and 0.726 (ALS) and 0.467 (Rigo) for the photographs.Conclusions: The results of our study indicate moderate inter-observer reliability for X-ray images using the ALS classification and clinical photographs using the Rigo classification. Intra-observer reliability was moderate to good for X-ray images and clinical photographs using the ALS classification and poor to moderate for X-ray and clinical photographs using the Rigo classification.Clinical implications: Pattern classifications assist in creating a plan and indication of correction in specific scoliosis physiotherapy and pattern-specific brace applications and surgical treatment. More sub-types are needed to address the individual patterns of curvature. The optimisation of curve classification will likely reduce failures in diagnosis and treatment.

scholarly journals Analysis of the intensity of the COVID-19 epidemic in Berlin towards an universal prognostic relationship

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Below ◽  
J. Mairanowski ◽  
F. Mairanowski
Keyword(s):  
Population Size ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Virus Transmission ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Relative Number ◽  
Absolute Number ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Simple Ratio

AbstractThe present work is a continuation and development of research on prediction and analysis of the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic.The proposed model adequately describes the development of the coronavirus epidemic with insufficient adherence to quarantine and social distancing. The transition from the absolute number of infected persons to their relative number per inhabitant of a settlement makes it possible to obtain universal calculation ratios.In performing the calculations, the choice of the date of the beginning of the epidemic is of great importance. Recommendations are given on how to determine the date of the beginning of the epidemic based on the analysis of statistical data on the spread of the epidemic. The coefficient of virus transmission rate k included in the calculated prognostic relation depends on the population size and the type of virus strain in the settlement in question. A simple ratio for calculating this coefficient as a function of population size is proposed.Control calculations performed using only a single empirical coefficient showed high accuracy. The calculated curves for Germany, Berlin, and its districts agree well with the corresponding statistical data. The correlation coefficients between the corresponding curves reach values of 0.93 to 0.97. The further development of the model should thus go in the direction of identifying causal links between the intensity of the epidemic and the main factors affecting this process. Some of these factors are related to the characteristics of the population’s behaviour and the infrastructure of cities. The increase in the incidence in areas with a large percentage of the population rooted in Islamic countries is one of the main factors determining the development of the epidemic in Berlin. In order to explain and clarify this conclusion, it is necessary to make further assumptions about the possible emergence of a new strain of coronavirus in Berlin and in Germany and, accordingly, about the possibility of new epidemic waves. A preliminary ratio for predicting the spread of the epidemic under conditions of simultaneous existence of both strains of coronavirus is given.Simplicity of the proposed prognostic method and high accuracy of the results allow to recommend it as an effective tool for operative analysis of various measures aimed to control the spread of COVID-19 epidemic including mass vaccination of population.

On the correlation of the components of strong ground motion—Part 2

1981 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 1323-1331
Author(s):  
A. H. Hadjian
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Ground Motion ◽  
Seismic Design ◽  
Strong Ground Motion ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Design Codes ◽  
Simple Description ◽  
Rectangular Distribution ◽  
Strong Ground

abstract The correlation coefficient of the two horizontal components of strong ground motion is studied as an aid in specifying characteristics of synthetically generated motions to be used simultaneously in the dynamic response of structures. The recorded available data is “extended” by recognizing certain properties of the components of ground motion such that the statistical data used includes all possibilities of the orientation of recording accelerographs. The probability density function of the correlation coefficients is derived numerically, which could be used for further studies of the characteristics of ground motion. From this distribution, an approximate yet simple description of the correlation coefficient of the components of ground motion is derived for use in seismic design codes: it is shown that the value of the correlation coefficient of the components of ground motion can be approximated by a rectangular distribution ranging from −0.32 to 0.32. For all practical purposes the correlation coefficient varies from −0.5 to +0.5.

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