Pearson Correlation Test Research Articles

Abstract TMP60: Contralesional Brain Regions Mirror the Volume Changes of Their Homologous Counterparts in the Ipsilesional Hemisphere in Children During the First Year After Unilateral Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Introduction: Structural changes following intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) caused by ruptured brain vascular malformations (VMs) remain poorly understood. We conducted a longitudinal study to examine changes across ipsilesional and contralesional hemispheres after unilateral ICH, mainly in the temporoparietal area. Methods: Brain MRI was acquired in 8 patients aged 8-18 years ( Mean =15.13, SD =3.18) at presentation of ICH prior to treatment (baseline/Session 1) and repeated at 6 months (Session 2) and 12 months (Session 3) post-treatment. Using FreeSurfer 7.4.0, T1 and T2 FLAIR MR images were segmented into cortical and subcortical regions, with gray matter (GM) parcellated based on the DKT atlas. SynthSeg refined lesion extraction for more precise measurements of brain volume. Volume changes were quantified as percent change from baseline with signed values denoting increase or decrease. Pearson correlation and permutation testing ( n =5000) evaluated associations of homologous versus non-homologous regions. Results: There were significant correlations between the volume changes of homologous GM regions, for both Session 2 ( R =0.57, p <0.001) and Session 3 ( R =0.50, p <0.001), and of homologous GM in hemispheric lobes (Session 2: R =0.69, p <0.001; Session 3: R =0.67, p <0.001). Permutation tests confirmed that correlations of volume changes were greater for homologous than non-homologous regions and lobes for Sessions 2 and 3 ( p <0.001 except Session 3 lobes: p =0.016). Conclusions: We observed structural covariance of volume changes between homologous regions, most pronounced in the first 6 months after unilateral ICH. This indicates network-mediated distant effects of ICH, with atrophy reflected by diaschisis and volume recovery mirrored by positive neuroplasticity of contralateral homologs. Lesion-network mapping with correlation to long-term outcome would elucidate the effects of this long-range neuroplasticity following pediatric ICH.

Cardiovascular health awareness, risk perception, behavioural intention and INTERHEART risk stratification among middle-aged adults in Malaysia

Objective: To investigate the interrelationship between cardiovascular health awareness, risk perception, behavioural intention, and INTERHEART risk stratification in a middle-aged adult population in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional survey with convenience sampling was conducted during November 2022 and January 2023. Participants completed validated questionnaires assessing cardiovascular health awareness, risk perception of cardiovascular diseases, behavioural intention towards adopting healthy habits, and INTERHEART risk stratification score (IHRS) based on established risk factors. A total of 602 respondents were included in the final analysis. Data were analysed with independent t-test/one-way ANOVA or Mann- Whitney/Kruskai-Wailis to test the differences, Pearson correlation or linear regression test to analyze the association of independent and dependent variables. Results: There was a significant positive correlation between medical knowledge related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and knowledge related to CVD risk prevention, risk perception, behavioural intention and IHRS (P<0.05, Pearson correlation). Notably, individuals with higher IHRS tended to have lower knowledge related to CVD and CVD risk prevention, risk perception, and behavioural intention. Males, laborers, active/former smokers, individuals with lower household income and educational levels, those involved in occupations not related to the healthcare sector, and those who did not receive the CVD health brochure or are unaware of health self-assessment tools are likely to have lower levels of knowledge, risk perception, and poorer behavioural intention regarding cardiovascular health (P<0.05, one-way ANOVA). While educational level, smoking status, awareness about CVD poster, self-assessment tools were repeatedly significantly associated with knowledge related to CVD and CVD risk prevention, risk perception, behavioral intention and/or IHRS (P<0.05, linear regression). Conclusions: These findings underscore the importance of promoting cardiovascular health awareness and risk perception among middle-aged adults to foster positive BI and reduce CVD risk. Tailored interventions targeting specific risk factors identified by INTERHEART may enhance risk stratification accuracy and facilitate targeted preventive strategies.

PD-L1 mRNA derived from tumor-educated platelets as a potential immunotherapy biomarker in non-small cell lung cancer.

To date, the role of programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1) messenger RNA (mRNA) derived from tumor-educated platelets (TEPs) has not been well investigated in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). A few reports have examined whether mRNA in TEPs can predict the clinical responses of patients with advanced NSCLC following immunotherapy. This study aimed to identify novel biomarkers to improve the clinical benefits and outcomes of NSCLC patients. Advanced NSCLC patients receiving a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy, or immunotherapy alone as a first- or second-line treatment at the Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center were enrolled in this study. All the patients had wild-type epidermal growth factor receptor/anaplastic lymphoma kinase. The patients were enrolled in clinical trials for immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), including nivolumab, pembrolizumab, atezolizumab, durvalumab, tremelimumab, and camrelizumab. Tumoral PD-L1 expression was tested by immunohistochemistry (PD-L1 22C3 pharmDx kit, Agilent, Santa Clara, CA, USA) in archived tissue samples, when available, to calculate the tumor proportion scores (TPSs). RNA and exosomal RNA of blood were isolated before immunotherapy using the Yunying RNA extraction kit (Yunying Medicine, Shanghai, China). The concentration and quality of the RNA was determined using a Qubit fluorometer (Life Technologies, Carlsbad, CA, USA). Finally, we analyzed the predictive value of TEP-derived PD-L1 mRNA expression and association with the level of the tumoral PD-L1 expression. In total, 72 patients were enrolled in this study. Most of the patients were male (n=54, 75.0%), had adenocarcinoma (n=49, 68.1%). We found there was no significant correlation between the TEP-derived mRNA of PD-L1 and tumoral PD-L1 expression based on the results of the Pearson Correlation test (r=-0.19, P=0.233). Based on the median of PD-L1 mRNA, 72 patients were divided into a high PD-L1 group and a low PD-L1 group. We found that 19 patients (44.4%) responded to immunotherapy [partial response or progression-free survival (PFS) >6 months] in the high PD-L1 group, but only five patients (13.9%) responded to immunotherapy in the low PD-L1 group (P<0.01). The median PFS of the low PD-L1 group was lower than that of the high PD-L1 group (2.8 vs. 8.3 months, P<0.001). For the patients who were treated with immunotherapy alone (n=64), a similar PFS advantage was observed in the high PD-L1 group (2.8 vs. 8.0 months, P=0.002). This article presented the first data on TEP-derived PD-L1 mRNA in advanced NSCLC patients following immunotherapy and showed the potential advantage of using it as the surrogate biomarker for predicting the PFS and overall survival of patients following immunotherapy.

Relationship between self-efficacy and interdialytic weight gain (IDWG) index in people with chronic renal failure

Background: Weight gain due to excess fluid in patients undergoing hemodialysis leads to shortness of breath and heart failure. Self-efficacy plays an important role in a person's ability to organize and carry out the programs of action needed to cope with situations that arise. Purpose: To analyze the correlation between self-efficacy and IDWG index in patients with chronic kidney disease. Methods: This study was conducted on chronic kidney disease patients in the hemodialysis room of RSUD Otanaha using a correlational research design with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 60 respondents were recruited using the purposive sampling technique. Data collection was done using a self-efficacy questionnaire and an IDWG observation sheet. Data analysis using the Pearson correlation test. Results: The results of this study showed a mean self-efficacy of 23.4 and a mean IDWG of 2.7. The results of the Pearson correlation test analysis yielded a p-value of 0.03 (&lt;0.05), indicating that self-efficacy is related to IDWG scores in patients with chronic kidney disease. Conclusion: It can be concluded that good self-efficacy can reduce the IDWG index, and it is recommended that this research be used as reference material and provide nursing interventions in the form of education on the application of self-efficacy.

The relationship between intensity of gadget use and the level anxiety of parents with children 3-6 years old

Technological progress is growing rapidly, especially the use of digital technology in the form of gadgets has been crazy about all walks of life, including children. The use of gadgets in children is currently very concerning, where the intensity of children's gadget use has exceeded normal limits both in frequency and frequency to spectacle. So that it causes feelings of anxiety in parents. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between the intensity of using gadgets and the anxiety level of parents who have children aged 3-6 years in Jaya Bakti village. This research is a quantitative research with a cross sectional approach. The sampling technique used purposive sampling with a total sample of 50 respondents. Data analysis used the Pearson Correlation test. The results of the study obtained a p value = 0.004, which means that there is a relationship between the intensity of using gadgets and the anxiety level of parents who have children aged 3-6 years in Jaya Bakti Village. It is hoped that parents can control, supervise, accompany and provide time limits for the intensity of using gadgets for children, so that they can reduce parents' anxiety levels.

Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Patients with Schizophrenia and Its Relation with Cognitive Impairment.

Schizophrenia is a chronic severe mental illness with heterogeneous clinical presentation, course, and outcome. Cognitive impairment is one of its core features. Retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) imaging using OCT (optical coherence tomography) could provide easy access for in vivo imaging of the retina, rendering it as a "window to the brain." Studies done on schizophrenia have shown RNFL thinning. This study attempts to look into the association between cognitive impairment, disease duration, and RNFL abnormality in patients with schizophrenia using OCT. Patients diagnosed with schizophrenia meeting DSM 5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) criteria and who were confirmed to be in remission for at least six months clinically and scoring less than three on PANSS-8 (positive and negative symptom scale-8) remission scale were included. They were administered the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA) for cognitive assessment. RNFL measures were taken using spectral domain-OCT. Variables were compared using Pearson's correlation test, one-way ANOVA test, and independent t-test as appropriate. A total of 36 patients were studied. MoCA scores and RNFL thickness showed a positive correlation. Patients with schizophrenia had reduced average RNFL thickness and reduced RNFL thickness in superior, inferior, and temporal quadrants. Average RNFL thickness, Superior and inferior quadrant RNFL thickness showed a positive correlation with MoCA scores. No correlation was obtained between macular volume, macular thickness, duration of illness, and MoCA scores. Patients with schizophrenia have reduced average RNFL thickness. Patients with low MoCA scores have RNFL thinning.

A cross sectional study to assess the anxiety, stress and depression among nurses during COVID-19 at selected hospitals, Udaipur

Background: This study aims to assess anxiety, stress, and depression levels among nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A quantitative non-experimental approach was employed, utilizing a descriptive cross-sectional design with 300 nurses selected through simple random sampling. Data collection included demographic and clinical variables. Anxiety, stress, and depression levels were measured using the Beck anxiety inventory (BAI), perceived stress scale, and Hamilton depression rating scale, respectively. Pearson's correlation and Chi-square tests were used for analysis in statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS). Results: A majority of staff nurses experienced mild anxiety (53.7%), stress (64.3%), and depression (71.7%). Scores indicated mean anxiety (14.42, SD=4.46), stress (13.74, SD=3.13), and depression (18.23, SD=4.23). Positive correlations were found between stress-anxiety (p=0.002, r=0.376) and anxiety-depression (p=0.040, r=0.119). A weak correlation existed between stress and depression (p=0.068, r=0.105). Anxiety correlated with age, professional experience, and marital status (p&lt;0.05), while stress correlated with age and professional experience (p&lt;0.05). Depression correlated with professional experience and marital status (p&lt;0.05). Work-related variables and fears were associated with anxiety and stress but not depression among staff nurses during COVID-19. Conclusions: The study underscores widespread mild anxiety, stress, and depression among nurses during the pandemic, emphasizing their interconnection. Age, professional experience, and marital status influenced mental health outcomes. Tailored interventions and targeted support are crucial to address these challenges and enhance nursing well-being. Healthcare institutions should prioritize implementing such strategies to bolster nurses' resilience and effectiveness in navigating ongoing and future challenges.

PENGARUH DAYA TARIK IKLAN DI YOUTUBE TERHADAP BRAND AWARENESS

The era of globalization has encouraged rapid advances in internet technology, including the emergence of YouTube social media. YouTube is used as a forum for accessing various types of entertainment videos, exchanging information and promotional tools, especially among generation Z. This strategy is implemented by Marjan products, which always produce advertisements before the arrival of Ramadan. In 2023, the Marjan advertisement will highlight the story of Baruna the Guardian of the Ocean which uses CGI technology effects with an increase in viewership compared to last year and is able to make Marjan the best-selling syrup product (top 1 brand) in Indonesia in Ramadhan 2023. Therefore, this research This was done to find out whether there is an influence and how much influence the Marjan 2023 advertisement on YouTube has on brand awareness among generation Z in Jakarta. This research is quantitative research. The population in this research is viewers of the Marjan 2023 advertisement on YouTube among generation Z who live in Jakarta with a sample size of 100 respondents. The data analysis methods used are Pearson correlation coefficient test analysis, T test, simple linear regression test, and determination test. linear. The conclusion results of this research illustrate that there is an influence of the attractiveness of the Marjan 2023 advertisement on Brand Awareness among generation Z in Jakarta which shows the results of the T test with a significance value of 0.00&lt;0.05. With an influence size of 77.4%, while 22.6% is influenced by other variables not examined in this research.

Study of alteration in testicular perfusion after Lichtenstein hernia repair

Background: Inguinal hernia affects both men and women but is much more common in men who comprise over 90% of the operated patients. Considering both the operated and the non-operated inguinal hernias, the lifetime prevalence rate is 47% for men upto and including the age of 75. Repair of an inguinal hernia is one of the most common operations among adults in the western world today. Aims and objectives were to compare the alteration in testicular perfusion following Lichtenstein hernia repair. Methods: Thirty patients diagnosed with inguinal hernia admitted in our hospital with study period of 12 months were included in the study. Color Doppler ultrasound evaluation of testicular blood flow was done for all cases. Comparisons of results between groups were done using independent t test and Pearson correlation test. Results: The mean age of patients in the study was 46.10±17.27 years. Twenty three percent of patients had COPD as comorbidity. Mean peak systolic volume (PSV) of testicular artery in preop, at 24 hours, 1 week and 3 months are 18.36±2.21, 20.27±3.25, 19.21±2.31 and 18.98±2.06 respectively with a p=0.001. On further observations, no significant difference was found in the PSV of Capsular and intratesticular artery and EDV and RI of testicular, capsular and intratesticular artery. Conclusions: Testicular perfusion following hernioplasty can be easily monitored and evaluated with Duplex ultrasonography; the flow in the spermatic artery and testicular artery and its branches is of low resistance, with a relatively broad systolic part and holodiastolic flow. There is no evidence for a significant impairment of cord structures after open hernia repair using tension free techniques. It is clear that fine surgical dissection

The influence of parents' behavior of children with type-1 diabetes mellitus in maintaining children's periodontal health based on the theory of planned behavior

Type-1 diabetes mellitus (T1-DM) is the most common chronic disease in children and adolescents. Parental behavior toward children with T1-DM also affects the periodontal health of the child. Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), behavior is divided into attitude (ATT), subjective norm (SN), perceived behavioral control (PBC), intention and behavior. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of parental behavior on children with T1-DM in maintaining children's periodontal health based on TPB. This study used a cross-sectional observational analytical method involving 35 parent respondents who had children with T1-DM who were treated at Dr. Saiful Anwar Hospital, Malang City, and joined the Association of Families with Child and Adolescent Diabetics (IKADAR). The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire modified from Macrus H (2010) in accordance with the measurement of behavior based on TPB. In this study, the Pearson correlation test was applied using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software with a significance level of 0.05. The results of this study showed no significant relationship between ATT, SN and PBC with behavioral intention. However, there was a significant relationship between the intention of parents who have children with T1-DM in preventive measures related to children's periodontal and parents' behavior in dealing with children's periodontal problems with a medium strength value.

Serum indoleamine 2, 3-dioxygenase and tryptophan-2, 3-dioxygenase: potential biomarkers for the diagnosis of major depressive disorder.

The objective of this study was to observe the changes in the levels of indoleamine 2, 3-dioxygenase (IDO) and tryptophan-2, 3-dioxygenase (TDO) in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) and investigate their potential role as novel biomarkers for diagnosing MDD. A total of 55 MDD patients and 55 healthy controls (HC) were enrolled in the study. The severity of MDD was assessed using the 24-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-24) before and after treatment. The serum concentrations of IDO and TDO were measured at baseline and after treatment. The correlations between the serum levels of IDO and TDO and HAMD-24 scores were evaluated using Pearson's correlation test. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to evaluate the area under the curve (AUC) of serum levels of IDO and TDO for discriminating MDD patients from HC. The serum IDO and TDO concentrations were significantly higher in patients with MDD at baseline than in healthy controls, and decreased significantly after 2weeks or 1month of treatment. The levels of IDO and TDO were significantly positively correlated with HAMD-24 scores. Furthermore, the AUC values for IDO and TDO were 0.999 and 0.966, respectively. The study suggests that serum IDO and TDO may serve as novel biomarkers for diagnosing MDD. These findings may lead to a better understanding of the pathogenesis of MDD and the development of new therapeutic targets.

Chinese adolescents’ mental health status and their coping strategy use in COVID-19

This study investigated the relationships between Chinese adolescents’ mental health status and their coping strategy use in the context of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). A total of 4579 participants answered two questionnaires, and data were analyzed through multiple statistical procedures, including Pearson correlation test and one-way ANOVA. The findings show that COVID-19 generally had minor effects on the mental health of the participants and problem-solving was reported as an effective strategy to tackle the stressors caused by the pandemic. Additionally, avoiding, help-seeking and patience demonstrated similar frequency across participants and fantasying was used the most by those with severe mental health status. These findings will shed some light into how educators provide effective mental health instructions for students, and concomitantly will help in tailoring early interventions that would mitigate the adverse effects of disasters like COVID-19 on adolescents and beyond.

The Impact of Stress and Family Strength on School-Age Child Abuse

Many stressors on parents during the COVID-19 pandemic have triggered violence in children. Continuous violence will have various negative impacts on children. This research aims to determine the relationship between stress and family strength on incidents of violence in school-aged children during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research design used is quantitative research with descriptive correlational methods and cross sectional approach. The sampling method uses probability sampling with cluster sampling. Bivariate analysis will use the Pearson Correlation test. Meanwhile, linear regression analysis was used to determine the variables most related to violence in school-age children. After data analysis, the results obtained were that stress variables (general and specific) had a significant relationship to child violence (p-value 0.000 and 0.000), strength The family has a significant relationship with school age child violence (p-value 0.000), as well as being the most influential factor in the incidence of child violence with coefficient B= -1.960. It is hoped that the results of this research can become a basis for stakeholders to design policies related to minimizing child violence that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community health centers and community nurses are expected to be more active in detecting and handling cases of child violence that occur in the community.

Multi-omics and Multi-VOIs to predict esophageal fistula in esophageal cancer patients treated with radiotherapy

ObjectiveThis study aimed to develop a prediction model for esophageal fistula (EF) in esophageal cancer (EC) patients treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), by integrating multi-omics features from multiple volumes of interest (VOIs).MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed pretreatment planning computed tomographic (CT) images, three-dimensional dose distributions, and clinical factors of 287 EC patients. Nine groups of features from different combination of omics [Radiomics (R), Dosiomics (D), and RD (the combination of R and D)], and VOIs [esophagus (ESO), gross tumor volume (GTV), and EG (the combination of ESO and GTV)] were extracted and separately selected by unsupervised (analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Pearson correlation test) and supervised (Student T test) approaches. The final model performance was evaluated using five metrics: average area under the receiver-operator-characteristics curve (AUC), accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score.ResultsFor multi-omics using RD features, the model performance in EG model shows: AUC, 0.817 ± 0.031; 95% CI 0.805, 0.825; p < 0.001, which is better than single VOI (ESO or GTV).ConclusionIntegrating multi-omics features from multi-VOIs enables better prediction of EF in EC patients treated with IMRT. The incorporation of dosiomics features can enhance the model performance of the prediction.

Ankle and Foot Health Status in Primary School Teachers (Cross-Sectional Study)

Background: Prolonged standing and the demands of teaching significantly impact the foot health of primary school teachers. Previous studies have highlighted the prevalence of foot problems in this demographic, but there is a lack of comprehensive research specifically targeting the relationship between occupational demands and foot health among teachers. Objective: This study aims to assess the foot and ankle health of primary school teachers, examining the impact of prolonged standing and other occupational factors on their foot health and overall quality of life. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over a six-month period, involving 400 primary school teachers aged 23-40 years, selected through non-probability purposive sampling. Participants with a history of foot trauma or surgery were excluded. The Foot and Ankle Disability Index (FADI) was utilized for data collection, assessing functional disability related to the foot and ankle. Data analysis employed descriptive and inferential statistics, including Pearson Correlation tests, using SPSS software version 25. Results: The study found that 60% of teachers reported foot discomfort, with 30% experiencing moderate to severe pain. Difficulty in stair navigation was evident, with 25.9% experiencing difficulty in going up stairs and 26.8% in going down stairs. A strong correlation was observed between the total FADIS score and general level of pain (Pearson Correlation .713). Severe foot pain corresponded with lower FADI scores, indicating a negative impact on daily functioning and quality of life. Conclusion: The study concludes that primary school teachers face significant foot health challenges, likely due to the occupational demands of prolonged standing and inadequate footwear. The findings suggest the need for ergonomic workplace adjustments and awareness programs to mitigate these issues. Interventions focusing on appropriate footwear and regular breaks could enhance foot health and overall well-being.

Rainfall Conditions When Maden Julian Oscillation Strong and Weak: Temporal Distribution in Jakarta, Bogor, and Tangerang

The Indonesian Maritime Continent has high rainfall variability with one of the causes, namely the Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO), especially in phases 3, 4, and 5. Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO) and rainfall have a correlation with one another. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of MJO on rainfall conditions in terms of intensity and frequency of occurrence every three months from 2013-2022 in Jakarta, Bogor, and Tangerang. The research method used is descriptive statistical analysis in the form of quarterly rainfall averages and anomalies as well as the Pearson correlation test. The data used is daily rainfall data for the 2013-2022 period. The results of the descriptive analysis show that the highest average rainfall occurs in the DJF period and the lowest is in the JJA period with the anomalies occurring in the DJF and JJA periods. On the other hand, the lowest frequency of strong and weak MJO events occurs during JJA, while the highest occurs during the DJF period. The correlation test conducted between the Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO) and rainfall found that the highest positive correlation value was 0.197073 on MAM and the highest negative correlation on SON was -0.11866, so the relationship is weak.

Serum Vitamin D Levels, Visual Analog Scale Dysmenorrhea Score, and Endometriosis ASRM Classification: a Relationship Study

Objective: To assess the correlation between vitamin D levels, dysmenorrhea intensity measured by the visual analogue scale (VAS), and the stage of endometriosis determined by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) grading score.&#x0D; Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 37 women diagnosed with suspected endometriosis who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The aim was to determine the correlation between vitamin D levels, dysmenorrhea VAS scores, and the ASRM endometriosis stage at RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang from November 2021 to April 2022. Bivariate analysis was employed to assess correlation, utilizing Pearson's correlation test and the Spearman Rank correlation test as an alternative method.&#x0D; Results: There was a significant positive correlation between vitamin D levels and the VAS score for dysmenorrhea (r = 0.678; p = 0.000) and a very strong positive correlation between vitamin D levels and the degree of endometriosis (r = 0.774; p = 0.000) based on Spearman Rho's correlation test.&#x0D; Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between vitamin D levels with the VAS score of dysmenorrhea and the degree of endometriosis ASRM.&#x0D; Keywords: american society of reproductive medicine, endometriosis, visual analogue scale, vitamin D

Examination of the Relationship Between MaxVo2 Values and Various Parameters of Football Players Playing in Amateur Football Team

Football has been a sport that has been followed with interest from past to present and has attracted the masses. The game of football, played within the framework of certain rules, has also become a large sector in terms of sports economy. It is stated that the highest level of performance and all physiological characteristics should be analyzed in the football branch, as it consists of various movement sequences and includes versatile skills. In the literature, performance is defined as the score obtained from physical, physiological and biomotor data. In this context, this study aims to examine the relationship between MaxVo2 values and Various Parameters of football players playing in an amateur football team. In the study where the relationship between MaxVo2 values of football players and various parameters was examined, the correlational method, one of the quantitative research methods, was used. The research group consists of football players playing for Ağasar Çepni Football Club in the Trabzon 1st Amateur Football League. Average age of participants; 26.06±4.56, average height; 175.17±5.74, body weight (kg); It consists of 18 volunteer football players whose age is 73.79±11.11. SPSS.22 program was used in the statistical analysis of the data. Descriptive analyzes of football players were calculated as mean and standard deviation. Relationships between variables were determined using the Pearson correlation test. The significance level was taken as p

Cognitive Performance of the Elderly People in an Urban Area of Bangladesh: A Sociodemographic Study

A cross-sectional, analytical study was conducted to see the sociodemographic characteristics of elderly people and their association with cognitive performance in an urban setting in Dhaka, Bangladesh, between January and December of 2016. A convenient sampling technique was adopted. A total of 189 elderly people (118 male and 71 female) were included in the study. A semi structured questionnaire was first developed in English and then translated into Bangla. The questionnaire contains questions related to sociodemographic characteristics of the respondents and their cognitive functions, as determined by using Mini Mental state Examination (MMSE). Sociodemographic data were analyzed with descriptive statistics. Pearson correlation test was applied to determine the relationship between quantitative variables, while Chi-square test was done to assess association of qualitative data. The age of the respondents ranged from 60 to 90 years. The mean age was 67.8±6.26 years. Higher proportion of male (37.3%) and female respondents (36.6%) were in 60-64 age group, while the lower proportion was in ≥75 years age group (male 12.7% and female 14.1%). Most of the male respondents were graduate and above education group (64.4%), while most female respondents belonged to SSC and below and informal education group (50.7%) group. The rest of them fell into HSC education group: 11% and 32.4% respectively. Most of the elderlies (57.67%) belonged to the extended family and the rest lived in the nuclear family (42.33%). Among the male respondents, 76.3% were retired. Rest of the respondents was service holder (9.3%), businessman (12.7%) and teacher (1.7%). Female respondents were mostly housewives (97.2%) and two were teachers (2.8%). Among 189 respondents, 35.4% had normal cognitive function. Half of the respondents (52.4%) had mild cognitive impairment and the rest had moderate cognitive impairment (12.2%). None had severe cognitive impairment. Significant relationships of the cognitive performance were observed with age, sex, marital status, educational status, and type of family they lived in. However, no significant association was found between occupation and cognitive performance. CBMJ 2024 January: vol. 13 no. 01 P: 9-16

MORPHOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF INCISIVE FORAMEN ACCORDING TO AGE, GENDER AND EDENTULOUS STATUS

Objective: Evaluation of the change in incisive foramen (IF) diameter and localization according to age, gender, edentulous status and other anatomical landmarks by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Method: 162 patients (81 females, 81 males, mean age 41.1+_15.2) were included in the study. IF diameter, distance between IF and the greater palatine foramen (GPF) and distance between IF and the most posterior of the median palatine bone (PNS: posterior nasal spine) were measured. The measurement values of the patients were compared with the Independent t-test according to gender and dental status. The relationship between age and measurements was examined with the Pearson correlation test. Results: The mean IF diameter of the patients was 3.78±0.95 mm. The mean IF diameter (P.&amp;lt;001), the distance between the right GPF and the IF (P.=023) and the distance between the IF and the PNS (P.=039) of the dentate patients were found to be significantly lower than the edentulous patients. Conclusion: The IF diameter and the IF - GPF distance were found to be lower in dentulous patients than in edentulous patients. It was determined that the IF diameter and the IF - GPF distance increased with age. Keywords: Incisive foramen, greater palatine foramen, CBCT