The Space and Terrestrial Weather Variations as Possible Factors for Ischemia Events in Saint Petersburg

The Space and Terrestrial Weather (Weather Complex) impact on ischemia cases in Saint Petersburg is investigated. The results show the main feature of the Weather Complex when it was related to the days of the different ischemia situations in the different ischemia people gender groups. The data treatment was done with some elements of the Folder Epochs Method, Cluster Analysis and the Mann–Whitney hypothesis test criterion.

On the Validity of Forced Choice Scores Derived From the Thurstonian Item Response Theory Model

Forced choice (FC) measures may be a desirable alternative to single stimulus (SS) Likert items, which are easier to fake and can have associated response biases. However, classical methods of scoring FC measures lead to ipsative data, which have a number of psychometric problems. A Thurstonian item response theory (TIRT) model has been introduced as a way to overcome these issues, but few empirical validity studies have been conducted to ensure its effectiveness. This was the goal of the current three studies, which used FC measures of domains from popular personality frameworks including the Big Five and HEXACO, and both statement and adjective item stems. We computed TIRT and ipsative scores and compared their validity estimates. Convergent and discriminant validity of the scores were evaluated by correlating them with SS scores, and test-criterion validity evidence was evaluated by examining their relationships with meaningful outcomes. In all three studies, there was evidence for the convergent and test-criterion validity of the TIRT scores, though at times this was on par with the validity of the ipsative scores. The discriminant validity of the TIRT scores was problematic and was often worse than the ipsative scores.

PENGARUH LATIHAN TERPUSAT DAN LATIHAN ACAK TERHADAP HASIL PENGUASAAN TEKNIK DASAR BOLA BASKET

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh antara latihan terpusat dan latihan acak terhadap hasil penguasaan teknik dasar bola basket. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen yang dilakukan terhadap dua kelompok, yaitu kelompok eksperimen satu yang di beri perlakuan latihan terpusat dan kelompok eksperimen dua di beri perlakuan latihan acak. Penelitian dilakukan di Klub Basket Poltekkes Kemenkes Bengkulu dengan sampel yang di pilih berdasarkan karakteristik tertentu. Analisis statistik yang di gunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Uji t untuk menguji hipotesis bahwa “latihan acak memberikan pengaruh lebih baik dibandingkan dengan latihan terpusat dalam meningkatkan keterampilan teknik dasar bola basket”. Uji syarat statistik t telah memenuhi syarat homogen dan data berdistribusi normal berdasarkan perhitungan statistik dan pengujian kriteria uji statistic di dapat hasil bahwa latihan terpusat dan latihan acak memberikan pengaruh terhadap hasil penguasaan teknik dasar bola basket. Hal ini diketahui dari data thitung = -5,11 > ttabel = 2,11 dengan taraf ?=0,05. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini dilihat dari hasil uji signifikan perbedaan peningkatan latihan kedua kelompok menunjukkan bahwa latihan acak memberikan pengaruh yang lebih signifikan terhadap hasil penguasaan teknik dasar bola basket.Kata Kunci: Latihan terpusat, Latihan acak, Teknik Dasar Bola Basket.ABSTRACTThis study aims to determine the effect of centralized training and random exercise on the results of mastery of basic techniques of basketball. This study used experimental methods conducted on two groups, namely the experimental group one which was given the treatment of centralized exercise and the experimental group of two in the treatment of random treatment. The research was conducted at Club Basket Poltekkes Kemenkes Bengkulu with selected samples based on certain characteristics. The statistical analysis used in this study is t-test to test the hypothesis that "randomized exercise gives better effect than centralized training in improving basic basketball technique skills". Test statistic requirement t has complied with homogeneous requirements and normal distributed data based on statistical calculation and statistical test criterion test in can result that centralized exercise and random exercise have an effect on the result of mastery of basic technique of basketball. It is known from thitung = -5,11> ttable = 2,11 with ? = 0,05. The conclusions of this study seen from the results of significant test differences in the improvement of the two groups showed that the random exercise gives a more significant effect on the results of mastery of basic techniques of basketball.Keywords: Centralized exercise, Random exercise, Basic Basketball Technique

PENGARUH LATIHAN TERPUSAT DAN LATIHAN ACAK TERHADAP HASIL PENGUASAAN TEKNIK DASAR BOLA BASKET

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh antara latihan terpusat dan latihan acak terhadap hasil penguasaan teknik dasar bola basket. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen yang dilakukan terhadap dua kelompok, yaitu kelompok eksperimen satu yang di beri perlakuan latihan terpusat dan kelompok eksperimen dua di beri perlakuan latihan acak. Penelitian dilakukan di Klub Basket Poltekkes Kemenkes Bengkulu dengan sampel yang di pilih berdasarkan karakteristik tertentu. Analisis statistik yang di gunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Uji t untuk menguji hipotesis bahwa “latihan acak memberikan pengaruh lebih baik dibandingkan dengan latihan terpusat dalam meningkatkan keterampilan teknik dasar bola basket”. Uji syarat statistik t telah memenuhi syarat homogen dan data berdistribusi normal berdasarkan perhitungan statistik dan pengujian kriteria uji statistic di dapat hasil bahwa latihan terpusat dan latihan acak memberikan pengaruh terhadap hasil penguasaan teknik dasar bola basket. Hal ini diketahui dari data thitung = -5,11 > ttabel = 2,11 dengan taraf ?=0,05. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini dilihat dari hasil uji signifikan perbedaan peningkatan latihan kedua kelompok menunjukkan bahwa latihan acak memberikan pengaruh yang lebih signifikan terhadap hasil penguasaan teknik dasar bola basket. Kata Kunci: Latihan terpusat, Latihan acak, Teknik Dasar Bola Basket.Abstract This study aims to determine the effect of centralized training and random exercise on the results of mastery of basic techniques of basketball. This study used experimental methods conducted on two groups, namely the experimental group one which was given the treatment of centralized exercise and the experimental group of two in the treatment of random treatment. The research was conducted at Club Basket Poltekkes Kemenkes Bengkulu with selected samples based on certain characteristics. The statistical analysis used in this study is t-test to test the hypothesis that "randomized exercise gives better effect than centralized training in improving basic basketball technique skills". Test statistic requirement t has complied with homogeneous requirements and normal distributed data based on statistical calculation and statistical test criterion test in can result that centralized exercise and random exercise have an effect on the result of mastery of basic technique of basketball. It is known from thitung = -5,11> ttable = 2,11 with ? = 0,05. The conclusions of this study seen from the results of significant test differences in the improvement of the two groups showed that the random exercise gives a more significant effect on the results of mastery of basic techniques of basketball. Keywords: Centralized exercise, Random exercise, Basic Basketball Technique.

Psychometric Evaluation of the E-cigarette Dependence Scale

Introduction Psychometrically sound measures of e-cigarette dependence are lacking. Methods We modified the PROMIS Item Bank v1.0—Smoking: Nicotine Dependence for All Smokers for use with e-cigarettes and evaluated the psychometrics of the 22-, 8-, and 4-item adapted versions, referred to as The E-cigarette dependence scale (EDS). Adults (1009) who reported using e-cigarettes at least weekly completed an anonymous survey in summer 2016 (50.2% male, 77.1% White, mean age 35.81 [10.71], 66.4% daily e-cigarette users, 72.6% current cigarette smokers). Psychometric analyses included confirmatory factor analysis, internal consistency, measurement invariance, examination of mean-level differences, convergent validity, and test-criterion relationships with e-cigarette use outcomes. Results All EDS versions had confirmable, internally consistent latent structures that were scalar invariant by sex, race, e-cigarette use (nondaily/daily), e-liquid nicotine content (no/yes), and current cigarette smoking status (no/yes). Daily e-cigarette users, nicotine e-liquid users, and cigarette smokers reported being more dependent on e-cigarettes than their counterparts. All EDS versions correlated strongly with one another, evidenced convergent validity with the Penn State E-cigarette Dependence Index and time to first e-cigarette use in the morning, and evidenced test-criterion relationships with vaping frequency, e-liquid nicotine concentration, and e-cigarette quit attempts. Similar results were observed when analyses were conducted within subsamples of exclusive e-cigarette users and duals-users of cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Conclusions Each EDS version evidenced strong psychometric properties for assessing e-cigarette dependence in adults who either use e-cigarette exclusively or who are dual-users of cigarettes and e-cigarettes. However, results indicated little benefit of the longer versions over the 4-item EDS, which provides an efficient assessment of e-cigarette dependence. Implications The availability of the novel, psychometrically sound EDS can further research on a wide range of questions related to e-cigarette use and dependence. In addition, the overlap between the EDS and the original PROMIS that was developed for assessing nicotine dependence to cigarettes provides consistency within the field.

Validity and Utility of the Parent–Teacher Relationship Scale–II

Preliminary findings indicate that positive relations between parents and teachers are associated with successful school outcomes for children. However, measures available to assess parent–teacher relations are scant. The current study examined validity evidence for the Parent–Teacher Relationship Scale–II (PTRS). Specifically, the internal structure of the PTRS and the test–criterion relationships between the PTRS and several important child-level variables were examined. Primary school teachers ( n = 120) completed the PTRS referencing two different parents of children in their classroom, as well as outcome measures about both of these parent’s children (i.e., academic competence, student–teacher relationship, and behavior). Confirmatory factor analyses supported the two-factor solution originally proposed by the PTRS authors. Associations between the PTRS and child outcome variables provided further evidence in support of test–criterion relationships. School mental health professionals and researchers seeking to assess the contributions of parent–teacher relations to academic and behavioral outcomes of children should consider administering the PTRS.