scholarly journals Hijerarhijsko strukturiranje ekspertnog modela za poduku skijaškog osnovnog zavoja / Hierarchical Classification Metodical Model for Teaching Basic Ski Turn

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Danijela Kuna ◽  
Sanjin Džajić
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Hierarchical Classification ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Measuring Instruments ◽  
Significant Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Alpine Skiers ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Post Hoc

With the goal to form the hierarchical classification of the most important methodical exercises for teaching basic ski turn in ski schools and test differences between ski experts based on their different level of skiing education, there was conducted a survey on the total sample of 307 ski experts from different countries. Through the filling out the online survey they tried to distinguish the importance of the formed model of the most important methodical exercises for teaching basic ski turn. Expert model of the most important methodical exercises captured 6 variables: uphill turn and jumping into snowplough, basic turn with hand sideways, basic turn with clapping, ski poles in front, ski poles on neck, uphill turn with active ski guiding. In order to investigate the statistic meaning of differences in ranking the methodical exercises for teaching basic ski turn, participants are divided into three groups based on the degree of skiing education they posses. In relation to above mentioned, sums of ranks (∑R) of the most important methodical exercises for teaching basic ski turn have been calculated. Using non-parametric analogue post-hoc analysis, i.e. Kruskal-Wallis test (H-test) and appropriate empiric level of significance (p), statistic significance of sums of ranks (∑R) of the most important methodical exercises for teaching basic ski turn have been tested. Significant difference between the value of ranking the most methodical exercises have been obtained (H=138,62; p<0,001). Those variables which were not different in statistically significant way according to sums of rank were classified in one significant group, while variables which showed statistically significant difference were classified separately. Multiple statistically significant difference based on different degree ski education between the ski experts were not obvious. The results of this study provide an accurate and scientifically based methodological settings for teaching basic ski turn. This opens the directions for future research in the form of construction of measuring instruments whose application in practice should allow better selection and choice of modalities methodical exercises for training alpine skiers of different ages and levels of ski prior knowledge.

Influence of moderate cigarette-smoking on the peri-implant clinicoradiographic inflammatory parameters around cement- and screw-retained dental implants

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mana Alqahtani
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Dental Implants ◽  
Smoking History ◽  
Inflammatory Parameters ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Implant Retention ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Soft Tissue Inflammation ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Adjustment Test

The aim was to assess the influence of moderate cigarette-smoking on the clinical (bleeding on probing [BoP] and probing depth [PD]) and radiographic (crestal bone resorption [CBR]) around cement- and screw-retained dental implants at 5 years’ follow-up. A questionnaire was used to collect information about age, gender, smoking history, duration of implants in function, jaw location of the implant, and daily toothbrushing and flossing. Peri-implant BoP, PD and CBR were measured in all groups. Group comparisons were performed using one-way analysis of variance and for multiple comparisons, the Bonferroni Post hoc adjustment test was performed. Level of significance was set at P&lt;0.05. Forty-eight patients (25 smokers and 23 non-smokers) had cement-retained dental implants; and 48 (24 smokers and 24 non-smokers) had screw-retained dental implants. Among patients with cement and screw-retained dental implants, PD (P&lt;0.05) and CBR (P&lt;0.05) were significantly higher among smokers than non-smokers. The peri-implant sites that demonstrated BoP were statistically significantly higher among non-smokers (P&lt;0.05) than smokers among patients with cement- and screw-retained dental implants. There was no statistically significant difference in peri-implant PD and CBR among smokers with cement- and screw-retained dental implants. Among non-smokers with cement and screw-retained dental implants, there was no statistically significant difference in BoP, PD and CBR. Cigarette-smoking is associated with an increased PD and CBR around cement- and screw-retained dental implants. Cigarette-smoking increases peri-implant soft tissue inflammation as well as loss of crestal bone and this relationship is independent of the type of implant retention protocol used.The author recommends that cement- and screw-retained dental implants are suitable for prosthesis restoration in non-smokers. Further studies on dual-smokers (individuals smoking cigarettes and other forms of tobacco products) are needed related to the clinicoradiographic inflammatory parameters around cement- and screw-retained dental implants

scholarly journals Adjustment among Homosexual in Gujarat

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mukesh B Bhatt, ◽  
Dr. S. M. Makvana
Keyword(s):  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Statistical Technique ◽  
Female Sex Worker ◽  
Sex Worker ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
Level Of Significance

The present Study of adjustment among Homosexual – female sex-worker, social men and women and AIDS patient from Gujarat. Total sample of 360 people was taken according to variables. In which, 180 male and 180 female were taken. In 180 male in 60 homosexual, 60 social men and 60 AIDS male patients and female in 60 female sex workers, 60 social woman and 60 AIDS female patients From Gujarat. The sample was selected randomly. Adjustment Questionnaire Developed by D. J. Bhatt (1994) used for data collection. The collected data were analyzed by F- test statistical technique at 0.01 level of significance and 2×3×2 factorial design used. Results revealed significant difference between the male and female. There was significant difference in adjustment level found among homosexual-female sex workers, social men – women and AIDS patients.

scholarly journals Investigating Knowledge Acquisition among Faculty Members

10.28945/3940 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 001-020
Author(s):  
Abdoulaye Kaba ◽  
Chennupati K. Ramaiah
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Knowledge Sources ◽  
Gcc Countries ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Use Of Knowledge

Aim/Purpose: This study investigates the issue of knowledge acquisition among faculty members. Background: The paper reports the use of knowledge acquisition tools and reading knowledge sources by faculty members. It also identifies demographic differ-ences among participants in using knowledge acquisition tools and reading knowledge sources. Methodology: The study used an online survey-based questionnaire tool for data collection. The participants consisted of 300 faculty members from 26 academic institu-tions in UAE. Statistical tests are used to verify and validate the hypotheses. Contribution: The paper represents one of the few empirical studies conducted on knowledge acquisition among faculty members in the GCC countries. Find-ings of the study may contribute to the theoretical and practical understanding of knowledge acquisition among faculty members. Findings: Findings of the study revealed that medical faculty members read knowledge acquisition sources more than other faculty members. Likewise, IT faculty members use knowledge acquisition tools more than other faculty members. Results of the study supported stage three of knowledge acquisition proposed in the “Stage Theory of Knowledge Consumption Growth” (Mathew, 1985). The study found that journals are the most sources read by the participants while web-based training (WBT) tools are the most used knowledge acquisition tools among faculty members. Results of the study indicated significant differ-ences among faculty members of different age groups, academic ranks, aca-demic specializations, and institutional affiliation in reading knowledge sources. Likewise, findings of the study revealed significant difference among partici-pants of different academic specializations in using knowledge acquisition tools. Recommendations for Practitioners: Results of the study could be extrapolated to other faculty members in the GCC countries. Recommendation for Researchers: More researches could be done to address different issues of knowledge acquisition among faculty members. Impact on Society: Faculty reading of knowledge sources and use of knowledge acquisition tools may have direct or indirect positive impacts on innovation, creativity, and re-search productivity in any society. Future Research: It will be interesting to apply more than one data collection method in the future research.

Effect of Mother’s Employment on Aggression of Board Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-71
Author(s):  
Prachi Bhatt Deolal ◽  
Madhu Lata Nayal
Keyword(s):  
Personal Data ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Employed Mothers ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Aggression Level

The present study aimed to find out the difference in the aggression level of Board Students of employed and non-employed mothers. Total sample of 200 students was taken from five CBSE affiliated schools of Pithoragarh district (Uttarakhand). Personal data schedule along with the Aggression Scale was used to calculate the result. Aggression Scale used in the study was developed by Pal and Naqvi (2000) which comprised of 60 questions. Stratified Random Sampling was used to select the data and t-test was applied to calculate the level of significance. While compiling the results, significant difference was found between the male and female adolescents of 10th standard of employed mothers and even between the male and female adolescents of 12th standard of employed mothers. Male and female adolescents of 12th standard of non-employed mother have also shown significant difference on the level of aggression. In all the three cases Male adolescents have shown greater aggression than female adolescents.

scholarly journals The Effect of Enteral Tube Feeding on Patients’ Health-Related Quality of Life: A Systematic Review

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1046 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omorogieva Ojo ◽  
Edel Keaveney ◽  
Xiao-Hua Wang ◽  
Ping Feng
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Enteral Feeding ◽  
Tube Feeding ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Measuring Instruments ◽  
Medical Subject Headings ◽  
Enteral Tube Feeding ◽  
Significant Difference

Patients with functional gastrointestinal tract who are unable to meet their nutritional requirements may benefit from the use of enteral nutrition via feeding tubes which could be nasogastric, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and jejunostomy. Although enteral tube feeding has been shown to promote nutritional status, improve wound healing, and enhance patients’ quality of life (QoL), evidence of tube and feed complications and reduced QoL has also been reported. Despite the increasing prevalence of patients on enteral tube feeding, no systematic review examining the role of enteral tube feeding on patients’ QoL appears to have been published. Aim: The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the effect of enteral tube feeding on patients’ QoL. Method: Three databases (EMBASE, Pubmed, and PsycINFO) plus Google Scholar were searched for relevant articles based on the Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcomes (PICO) framework. The review was in line with preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and involved the use of synonyms and medical subject headings. In addition, search terms were combined using Boolean operators (AND/OR) and all the articles retrieved were exported to EndNote for de-duplication. Results: Fourteen articles which met the criteria were included and three distinct areas were identified: the effect of early versus late enteral tube feeding on QoL; the QoL of patients on gastrostomy versus standard care, and the effect of enteral tube feeding on QoL. Overall, nine studies reported improvement in the QoL of patients on enteral tube feeding, while five studies demonstrated either no significant difference or reduction in QoL. Some factors which may have influenced these outcomes are differences in types of gastrostomy tubes, enteral feeding methods (including time patients spent connected to enteral feed/pump), and patients’ medical conditions, as well as the generic and/or type of QoL measuring instrument used. Conclusion: Most reviewed studies suggest that enteral tube feeding is effective in improving patients’ QoL. The use of enteral tube feeding-specific QoL measuring instruments is recommended for future research, and improved management strategies including use of mobile enteral feeding pumps should further enhance patients’ QoL. More studies on the effect of delivery systems/enteral feeding pumps on QoL are needed as research in this area is limited.

Does participation in case competitions improve career decision-making self-efficacy of university students?

2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (6) ◽  
pp. 659-675
Author(s):  
Maria S. Plakhotnik ◽  
Anastasiia V. Krylova ◽  
Anna D. Maslikova
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
University Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Career Decision Making ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Significant Difference

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between participation in case competitions and career decision-making self-efficacy (CDMSE) of university students.Design/methodology/approachThe sample included 273 Russian university students; 109 (40%) of them had never participated in case competitions, whereas 164 (60%) participated at least once in case competitions related to business, management and economics. Data were collected via an online survey that included the CDMSE scale–short form. Descriptive, correlation and linear regression analyses of data were conducted to test five hypotheses.FindingsThe research study showed a significant difference in CDMSE between those who had never participated in case competitions and those who had participated at least once. However, the study did not show a significant influence of participation in case competitions on the level of CDMSE. The results also indicated that the level of CDMSE could be explained by the participants' work experience, career choice status and age, as well as the highest level achieved during participation in case competitions.Research limitations/implicationsThe study provides limitations and implications for future research as well as practice, including career centers and career counselors, university faculty, organizers of case competitions and recruitment specialists in organizations.Originality/valuePrior research suggests that participation in case competitions helps students’ transition into the workplace. Despite their global popularity, empirical research on case competitions is very limited and focused primarily on skill development. This study contributes to the knowledge base by exploring links between case participation and CDMSE.

scholarly journals Game Spacing and Density in Relation to the Risk of Injuries in the National Hockey League

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 232596712199940
Author(s):  
Benjamin N. Blond ◽  
Joshua B. Blond ◽  
Paul J. Loscalzo
Keyword(s):  
Injury Severity ◽  
Ice Hockey ◽  
National Hockey League ◽  
Significant Group ◽  
Injury Rates ◽  
Significant Group Difference ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Density Analysis ◽  
Post Hoc

Background: Ice hockey has significant workload demands. Research of other sports has suggested that decreased rest between games as well as an increased workload may increase the risk of injuries. Purpose: To evaluate whether condensed game schedules increase the frequency and severity of injuries in the National Hockey League (NHL). Study Design: Descriptive epidemiology study. Methods: Data were obtained from publicly available online sources on game schedules and injuries for all NHL teams for the 2005-2006 through 2018-2019 seasons. Injury rates (per team per game) and the proportion of severe and nonsevere injuries were determined. The game-spacing analysis assessed the risk of injuries in relation to the number of days between games played (range, 0-≥6 days). The game-density analysis assessed the risk of injuries in relation to the number of games played within 7 days (range, 1-5 games). Results were assessed by analysis of variance, the post hoc Tukey test, and the chi-square test of distribution. Results: The game-spacing analysis included 33,170 games and 7224 injuries, and a significant group difference was found ( P = 1.44×10–5), with the post hoc test demonstrating an increased risk of injuries when games were spaced with <1 day of rest. There was no significant difference in the ratio of severe to nonsevere injuries. The game-density analysis included 33,592 games and 10,752 injuries, and a significant group difference was found ( P = 8.22×10–48), demonstrating an increased risk of injuries with an increased number of games in all conditions except for the comparison between 4 versus 5 games in 7 days. There was also a significant difference in injury severity ( P = .008), indicating that the least dense condition had a higher ratio of severe to nonsevere injuries compared with the other game-density conditions. Finally, the game-density analysis was repeated after excluding games played with <1 day of rest, and the finding of increased injury rates with increasingly condensed schedules remained significant ( P = 9.52×10–46), with significant differences between all groups except for the comparison between 1 versus 2 games in 7 days. Conclusion: We found that a condensed schedule and <1 day of rest between games were associated with an increased rate of injuries in the NHL. These findings may help in the design of future game schedules.

Demographic differences in Jordanian bank service quality perceptions

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 275-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akram Al-jazzazi ◽  
Parves Sultan
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Demographic Differences ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Perceived Service Quality ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Demographic Subgroup ◽  
Demographic Subgroups ◽  
Post Hoc

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess differences in banking service quality (BSQ) perceptions across demographic subgroups of Islamic and conventional Jordanian banking consumers. Design/methodology/approach Data are collected using surveys. The survey contains items for three different measures of overall BSQ perceptions. The researchers mailed surveys to a random sample of 2,000 banking customers in Jordan. Responses to questionnaire items measuring respondents’ BSQ perceptions were analysed using one-way analysis of variance with Tukey’s honest significant difference post hoc tests to assess subgroup differences in six demographic variables: gender, age, occupation, income, education, and religion. Findings BSQ perceptions are significantly different in four of the six demographic variables. Age and education do not impact on BSQ perceptions. Research limitations/implications The findings indicate demographic effects on Jordanian banking consumers’ perceived BSQ. Study limitations include demographic subgroup underrepresentation and survey structure. Future research should obtain a more representative sample for better generalisability. Practical implications The findings suggest that Jordanian banks should structure their services to best accommodate their customers’ demographics. In addition, banks can use the findings to guide the development of demographic-driven marketing to target and attract customers efficiently. Originality/value This study is the first to investigate demographic differences in the perceived service quality of Jordan’s Islamic and conventional banking customers. The findings can contribute to future research on BSQ, and guide Jordan’s banking management towards more effective marketing and service provision.

Bricolage in Social Entrepreneurship

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 283-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Bacq ◽  
Laurel F. Ofstein ◽  
Jill R. Kickul ◽  
Lisa K. Gundry
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Entrepreneurial Bricolage ◽  
Societal Problems ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Creativity And Innovation

Social entrepreneurs face unique challenges in their dual pursuit of social and financial value creation to address pressing societal problems. While social entrepreneurs' behaviour and actions have been highlighted as an important source of creativity and innovation, this issue has largely been underresearched in the field of entrepreneurship. This paper explores the role of social entrepreneurs' bricolage behaviour in enabling their enterprises to scale their operations. The authors test their hypothesis on a unique database of 123 social enterprises using an online survey. They find a positive relationship between entrepreneurial bricolage and the scaling of social impact. The paper concludes with study implications, post hoc analyses and limitations and directions for future research.

scholarly journals Seasonality in schizophrenia—An analysis of a nationwide registry with 110,735 hospital admissions

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Hinterbuchinger ◽  
D. König ◽  
A. Gmeiner ◽  
S. Listabarth ◽  
M. Fellinger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Seasonal Variations ◽  
Multiple Testing ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Seasonal Pattern ◽  
Influencing Factor ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Seasonal Patterns ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background. Seasonal patterns in hospitalizations have been observed in various psychiatric disorders, however, it is unclear whether they also exist in schizophrenia. Previous studies found mixed results and those reporting the presence of seasonality differ regarding the characteristics of these patterns. Further, they are inconclusive whether sex is an influencing factor. The aim of this study was therefore to examine if seasonal patterns in hospitalizations can be found in schizophrenia, with special regard to a possible influence of sex, by using a large national dataset. Methods. Data on all hospital admissions within Austria due to schizophrenia (F20.0–F20.6) for the time period of 2003–2016 were included. Age standardized monthly variation of hospitalization for women and men was analyzed and the level of significance adjusted for multiple testing. Results. The database comprised of 110,735 admissions (59.6% men). Significant seasonal variations were found in the total sample with hospitalization peaks in January and June and a trough in December (p < 0.0001). No significant difference in these patterns was found between women and men with schizophrenia (p < 0.0001). Conclusion. Our study shows that schizophrenia-related hospitalizations follow a seasonal pattern in both men and women. The distribution of peaks might be influenced by photoperiod changes which trigger worsening of symptoms and lead to exacerbations in schizophrenia. Further research is necessary to identify underlying factors influencing seasonal patterns and to assess whether a subgroup of patients with schizophrenia is especially vulnerable to the impact of seasonal variations.

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