Significant Negative Relationship Research Articles

Sleepless nights at work: examining the mediating role of insomnia in customer mistreatment

Sleepless nights at work: examining the mediating role of insomnia in customer mistreatment

Effects of step aerobic exercises on rhythm skill and static balance

This study aimed to examine the effects of 8-week step aerobic exercises on the rhythm skills and static balance of young individuals. 53 university students participated in the research voluntarily. Participants practiced step aerobic exercises with a licensed trainer for 8 weeks. The participants' static balance and rhythm skills were observed before and after the study. At the end of the study, participants' BMI, static balance performance and rhythm skill performances changed significantly. Additionally, it was determined that there was a significant negative way relationship between the participants' balance performances and rhythm skills. Based on the research findings, it can be said that regular step aerobic exercises can be used as an effective method in developing the static balance and rhythm skills of young individuals.

Equity Concentration and Inefficient Investment

Enterprise investment efficiency has been a hot topic of concern to all walks of life, and equity concentration, as an important element of corporate governance and modern enterprise construction, has attracted extensive attention from the academic community. Hence, this paper provides theoretical analyses and empirical tests on the relationship between corporate inefficient investment and equity concentration. After regression analysis, this paper finds that there is a significant negative relationship between equity concentration and the degree of inefficient investment, which confirms the hypothesis that equity concentration reduces the level of inefficient investment; compared to the company with CEO duality, in the case of equity concentration, the separation of decision-making power and decision-controlling power is more able to reduce the level of inefficient investment; However, the allocation of decision-making power does not have a significant effect on this relationship mechanism. This paper provides some theoretical basis and implications for how enterprises can optimise their shareholding structure and promote the reform of corporate governance modernisation so as to enhance investment efficiency.

Psychometric Properties of Career Decision-Making Difficulties Questionnaire: Lithuanian Version

Valid and reliable methods are needed to assess the difficulties young people often face in making career-related decisions. A cross-sectional study was conducted to test the psychometric characteristics (internal consistency, discriminant, convergent and structural validities) of the Lithuanian version of the Career decision-making difficulties questionnaire (Gati et al., 1996) in a sample of Lithuanian students (N = 255). The results revealed that the Lithuanian version of Career decision-making difficulties has good internal consistency. Adequate convergent validity was confirmed by finding statistically significant positive relationships with indecisiveness, and discriminant validity was confirmed by finding statistically significant negative relationships with career self-efficacy. Finally, structural validity was confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis, which revealed that a 10-factor structure was the most appropriate. The results of the research showed that the Lithuanian version of the Career decision-making difficulties questionnaire is a suitable measurement tool, but further studies on the evaluation of the scale are needed.

Amplicon-based metagenomics to study the effect of coir age and wood biochar on microbiome in relation to strawberry yield

In the UK, strawberry is mostly grown in coconut coir substrate under protection. Coir substrate is usually used only for one or two cropping seasons because the continuous reuse of coir without any treatment leads to yield decline. In this study, we investigated the changes in bacterial and fungal communities in strawberry roots and bulk coir in relation to (i) the coir substrate age (cropping seasons) and (ii) oak or beech biochar amendment at planting. Coir age did not affect fungal/bacterial alpha (within-sample) diversity but affected beta (between-sample) diversity. Amendment with either oak or beech biochar did not lead to significant changes in either alpha or beta diversity for both fungi and bacteria, but it did alter the relative abundance of 13 fungal ASVs. This study identified six bacterial and 20 fungal ASVs with a significant positive linear relationship with coir age and also eight bacterial and 22 fungal ASVs with a significant negative linear relationship with coir age. Notably, the observed strawberry yield decline in reused coir substrate could be associated with a generalist root pathogen, Ilyonectria destructans (ex. Cylindrocarpon destructans), of which the abundance increased annually by 225% and 426% in strawberry root and bulk coir, respectively. Future research is needed to confirm the role of I. destructans in reused coir on strawberry plant health and fruit productivity and then to identify management strategies for yield decline mitigation.

Personality and teachers’ burnout stress: exploring the digital competence as personal job resource in allied health institutions

IntroductionJob burnout has severe consequences for teachers and students. This study aimed to measure the direct effects of personality traits on job burnout-stress syndrome among allied health educators. Furthermore, teachers’ digital competence was evaluated as a personal job resource for mitigating the negative impact of burnout.MethodsThis study examined direct relationships between work-related stress syndrome and personality traits, namely, extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, and openness to experience. Data was collected from 334 allied health institution teachers through a self-reported questionnaire. Linear regression analysis was used to test for direct effects. Moderating effects were evaluated using Andrew F Hays PROCESS macro v2.16.3.ResultsAll five personality traits had a significant negative relationship to burnout and teachers’ digital competence moderated the relationship between personality traits and burnout. This study’s findings provide evidence, that personality is significantly related to job burnout among allied health educators.ConclusionThese empirical findings conclude that personality traits are related to burnout in the non-Western culture of Pakistan. Furthermore, teachers’ digital competence acts as a personal job resource and potential moderator in the current digital working environment. Therefore, future teachers should enrich their digital competencies for improved performance, and advanced digital competency courses should be included in their curriculum.

The Impact of Perceived Stress on Motivation Among College Students

The primary objective of this research was to determine the interrelation between perceived stress and motivation among college students. A quantitative approach was used for research purposes where 84 college students aged 18 to 26 years participated through the use of Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and Student Opinion Scale (SOS). A mean score of perceived stress which is moderate level in nature among participants was obtained with a significant negative relationship between perceived stress and motivation. Specifically, the results from regression analysis showed that perceived stress significantly predicted motivation.

Development of an assessment tool for designated medical institutions in China——Based on the application of an online assessment system

BackgroundDue to the expanding coverage of medical insurance and the growth of medical expenses, the ability to assess the performance of designated medical institutions (DMIs) in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care and the standardized use of funds represents a priority in China. Despite such interest, there has yet to be an operable standard and labor-saving method for assessing DMIs in China.ObjectiveThe main objectives include two aspects: (1) establishing an evaluation index system for DMIs based on contracts; (2) designing and developing an online evaluation platform.MethodsA group of 20 experts with theoretical and practical expertise in medical insurance regulation and performance evaluation were invited to select available indicators. A combination weighting method based on analytic hierarchy process and entropy method was used to determine the weight coefficient. Shanghai was taken as the sample area, and 760 DMIs were included in the empirical research. The test-retest reliability method and criterion-related validity method was used to test the reliability and the validity of the evaluation result.ResultsAn assessment index system that included 6 domains and 56 indicators was established in this study. Furthermore, we developed an online platform to assist in the implementation of the assessment. The results showed that the average score of assessment was 94.39, the median was 96.92. The test-retest reliability value was 0.96 (P ≤ 0.01), which indicated high stability of the assessment. In addition, there was a significant negative relationship between assessment score and the penalty amount of DMIs (R = −0.133, P < 0.001). After adjusting for the basic characteristics of medical institutions, the number of visits and revenue, the negative relationship was still significant (B = −0.080, P < 0.05). These results are consistent with expectations, indicating that the assessment had good criterion-related validity.ConclusionsThis study established an operable assessment measure and developed an online platform to assess the performance of DMIs. The results showed good feasibility and reliability in empirical research. Our research findings provided an operable Chinese solution for DMI assessment that saves manpower and time, which would have good enlightening significance in other regions of China and in low-income and middle-income countries internationally.

The impact of doctors' facial attractiveness on users' choices in online health communities: A stereotype content and social role perspective

This study examines the impact of doctors' facial attractiveness on users' choices in online health communities (OHCs). We conducted a field study using a sample of 14,897 doctors registered on a Chinese OHC. The results indicate a significant negative relationship between the facial attractiveness of doctors and the number of visits to their homepage by users. However, this relationship only holds true for male surgeons and female internal medicine doctors, not for female surgeons or male internal medicine doctors. These findings suggest the possible presence of gender-specialty bias in the influence of facial attractiveness on patients' decision-making. To further investigate how facial attractiveness influences users' inclination to choose a particular doctor, we develop our research model drawing upon the stereotype content and social role perspective. Through a laboratory experiment, we found that OHC users' perceptions of doctors' warmth and competence act as mediating factors in the relationship between facial attractiveness and user choice. Additionally, this relationship is influenced by stereotypical gender-specialty fit.

Comparative study on the morphological characteristics, nutritional quality, and tastes of large yellow croaker from five cage culture areas: Relay farming improved fish quality

Relay culture of large yellow croaker from Fujian to Zhejiang is a good model for improved fish quality. However, there is a scarcity of information regarding the comprehensive evaluation of quality alterations following relay culture. In the present study, the large yellow croaker from Ningde (ND) was transferred to net cages in Dongtou (DT), Nanji (NJ), Dongji (DJ) and Dacheng (DC) for continued culture. The 15-month-old fish from ND, DJ, DC, DT, and NJ were sampled on-site for a subsequent comparative study on the morphological characteristics, nutritional quality, and tastes. Results showed that the fish from DJ, DC, DT, and NJ had a lower condition factor (CF) and a higher ratio of body length to height (L/H) than those from ND. The fish from DJ, DC, DT, and NJ, at rates of 77.8%, 91.3%, 95.7%, and 100%, exhibited different geometric morphometrics from those from ND using 10 typical landmarks and Morpho J software. Ralay culture also significantly affected the histology and ultrastructure of muscle fibers, as reflected by an increase in the muscle fiber density and decreases in the ratio of fiber area to gap, I band width, and sarcomere length in the relay culture fish compared to the ND fish. The relay culture fish showed low lipid content and high moisture content. Relay culture also significantly affected the levels of some nutritional composition, including deceases in the levels of hydrolyzed glycine, C16:0, C18:1n9c, C18:2n6c, Σn-6 PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acids), Fe (iron), Mn (manganese), and Co (cobalt), and increases in the levels of C20:5n3 (EPA, eicosapentaenoic acid), C22:6n3 (DHA, docosahexaenoic acid), C18:0, Σn-3/Σn-6 PUFA, Σn-3 PUFA, Al (aluminum), Se (selenium), Na (sodium), and Ca (calcium). The levels of taste substances such as guanosine monophosphate (GMP) and most flavor amino acids sharply declined after relay culture. However, the ratio of taste activity value (TAV) of ΣDAA to ΣBAA (delicious amino acids/bitter amino acids) in the DT and NJ fish was higher than that in the ND fish. Significant negative relationships between market price and quality parameters were found, including CF, crude lipid, C18:1n9c, C18:2n6c, Σn-6 PUFA, Fe, Mn, and TAV of GMP, whereas there were positive relationships between market price and 4 quality parameters such as L/H, moisture, Σn-3/Σn-6 PUFA, and the ratio of TAC of ΣDAA to ΣBAA. In conclusion, relay culture improved large yellow croaker quality by changes in morphological characteristics, nutritional quality, and tastes, which provides a theoretical basis for quality improvement.

Assessment of the Quality of Sinus Elevation with Lateral Window Approach Procedure Videos on YouTube: A Content-quality Analysis.

Although the lateral window approach allows for greater graft material delivery and bone formation, it is more challenging and invasive, prompting keen interest among dentists to master this method. YouTube is increasingly used for medical training; however, concerns regarding the quality of instructional videos exist. This study proposes new criteria for evaluating YouTube videos on maxillary sinus elevation with the aim of establishing standards for assessing instructional content in the field. We sourced 100 maxillary sinus elevation videos from YouTube and, following exclusion criteria, analyzed 65 remaining videos. The video characteristics, content quality, and newly developed criteria were evaluated. Statistical analyses, employing ordinal logistic regression, identified the factors influencing the quality of instructional videos and evaluated the significance of our new criteria. Although video interaction and view rate exhibited positive relations to content quality, they were not significant (P=0.818 and 0.826, respectively). Notably, videos of fair and poor quality showed a significant negative relation (P<0.001). Audio commentary, written commentary, and descriptions of preoperative data displayed positive but statistically insignificant relationships (P=0.088, 0.228, and 0.612, respectively). The comparison of video evaluation results based on the developed criteria with content quality scores revealed significant negative relationships for good, fair, and poor videos (P<0.001, Exp(B)=-4.306, -7.853, -10.722, respectively). Among the various video characteristics, only image quality showed a significant relationship with content quality. Importantly, our newly developed criteria demonstrated a significant relationship with video content quality, providing valuable insights for assessing instructional videos on maxillary sinus elevation and laying the foundation for robust standards.

ANALYSIS OF PERCEPTION AND THE LEVEL OF USE OF IMPROVED PROCESSING AND STORAGE FACILITIES AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA.

This research was carried out to assess the perception and the level of use of improved processing and storage facilities among rural women in Kwara State. Specifically, the study described socio-economic characteristics of rural women, assessed the frequency of use and ascertained perception of women on the use of improved processing and storage facilities. A three stage sampling procedure was used to select 160 rural women from who data was collected using structured interview schedule. Data collected were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, mean and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). Findings revealed that 60.6% were aged above 50years, 79.4% were married, 48.8% had no formal education while 62.5% were non-member of cooperative society. PPMC analysis between socio-economic characteristics and the use of improved processing/storage facilities among rural women indicated that level of formal education (p=0.002, r=0.240) and membership of agricultural society (p=003, r=0.237) showed positive significant relationship while age (p=0.000, r=-0.299) and marital status (p=0.000, r=-0.308) showed negative significant relationship at p&lt;0.05 level of significance. The study concluded that women in the study area were low users of improved processing and storage facilities despite having favourable perception towards using them. It was therefore recommended that extension service should engage in training women and dissemination of affordable processing and storage technologies to the rural communities.

Thyroid function variations within the reference range and cognitive function: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study

BackgroundThe causal relationship between thyroid function variations within the reference range and cognitive function remains unknown. We aimed to explore this causal relationship using a Mendelian randomization (MR) approach. MethodsSummary statistics of a thyroid function genome-wide association study (GWAS) were obtained from the ThyroidOmics consortium, including reference range thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) (N = 54,288) and reference range free thyroxine (FT4) (N = 49,269). GWAS summary statistics on cognitive function were obtained from the Social Science Genetic Association Consortium (SSGAC) and the UK Biobank, including cognitive performance (N = 257,841), prospective memory (N = 152,605), reaction time (N = 459,523), and fluid intelligence (N = 149,051). The primary method used was inverse-variance weighted (IVW), supplemented with weighted median, Mr-Egger regression, and MR-Pleiotropy Residual Sum and Outlier. Several sensitivity analyses were conducted to identify heterogeneity and pleiotropy. ResultsAn increase in genetically associated TSH within the reference range was suggestively associated with a decline in cognitive performance (β = −0.019; 95%CI: −0.034 to −0.003; P = 0.017) and significantly associated with longer reaction time (β = 0.016; 95 % CI: 0.005 to 0.027; P = 0.004). Genetically associated FT4 levels within the reference range had a significant negative relationship with reaction time (β = −0.030; 95%CI:-0.044 to −0.015; P = 4.85 × 10−5). These findings remained robust in the sensitivity analyses. ConclusionsLow thyroid function within the reference range may have a negative effect on cognitive function, but further research is needed to fully understand the nature of this relationship. LimitationsThis study only used GWAS data from individuals of European descent, so the findings may not apply to other ethnic groups.

Corporate Sustainability and Financial Performance: Evidence from State-owned Enterprises in Indonesia

Corporate sustainability is a business approach to meet company needs and create stakeholders’ value in the long term. This is reflected in the company’s sustainable strategic planning and responsibility that is more inclusive and focuses on environmental, social, and corporate governance. This study aims to analyze whether corporate sustainability has an impact on the company’s financial performance. The sample studied consisted of 13 listed State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Indonesia for the period 2017–2021. To measure corporate sustainability, independent variables consist of the three pillars of environment, social, and governance or ESG (environment, social, governance). The environmental pillar consists of three categories, namely resource use, emissions, and innovation. While the social pillar consists of four categories, namely labor, human rights, community, and product responsibility. Finally, the governance pillar consists of management, shareholders, and social responsibility strategy. The company’s financial performance which is the dependent variable was measured using data on return on investment (ROI) and return on equity (ROE). Data analysis technique used is Automatic Linear Modeling using SPSS. The results of the study show a positive significant relationship between product responsibility (on the social pillar) with ROI and ROE. On the other hand, there is a negative significant relationship between management (on the governance pillar) to ROI and ROE. While other variables show no significant relationship to both ROI and ROE. The practical impact of this research will help academics, business entities, corporations, policymakers, regulatory authorities, and governments to better understand the relationship between sustainability and financial performance. It can also help companies to operate more effectively and efficiently in implementing corporate sustainability in state-owned enterprises in developing countries such as Indonesia. Keywords: corporate sustainability, ESG, financial performance

The relationship between managerial coaching and role ambiguity among nurses in the military health system

Managerial coaching may be an effective strategy to reduce role ambiguity among nurses. Although the benefits of coaching relationships have been demonstrated outside of nursing, there is a lack of evidence about this career development relationship in nursing. A cross-sectional design was used to determine the relationship between managerial coaching and role ambiguity among military and civilian nurses who work in the Military Health System (MHS). Nurses who worked at a large academic medical center in San Antonio, Texas were asked to participate by completing a survey to examine the variables of interest. Among the 382 nurses that responded, perceived role ambiguity was low and managerial coaching was seldom perceived from first-line supervisors. However, there was a significant negative relationship between managerial coaching and role ambiguity. This study provides foundational knowledge about the relationship between managerial coaching and role ambiguity for nurses working in the MHS.

Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is independently associated with the bioelectrical impedance phase angle in junior sumo wrestlers: A pilot study.

The study explores the relationship between phase angle (PhA), an indicator of cellular health, and metabolic health parameters among junior sumo wrestlers in Japan. Given the demanding lifestyle and high-energy diets of sumo wrestlers that predispose them to metabolic syndrome post-retirement, this study focuses on a younger cohort. The primary aim is to evaluate if PhA could serve as an early indicator of metabolic health issues within this unique demographic. A total of 14 sumo wrestlers aged 9-17 years were assessed to determine the relationship between PhA and various metabolic markers, including glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), using a TANITA MC-780A-N body composition analyzer and standard blood tests. Bivariate regression analysis and Pearson's correlation revealed a negative relationship between PhA and HbA1c even after adjusting for age and weight (ß = -0.496, r2 = 0.776, r = -0.756, p = 0.004). The results indicate a significant negative relationship between PhA and HbA1c levels, suggesting that lower PhA values, which indicate poorer cellular integrity, are associated with higher HbA1c levels, signifying impaired glycemic control. These findings underscore the potential of PhA as a valuable biomarker for monitoring metabolic health in young sumo wrestlers, with implications for early intervention and management strategies.

Overuse injury and affects in competitive sport: Aprospective longitudinal study.

Overuse injuries, which have a high prevalence in sport, are suggested to result in different affective responses in comparison to traumatic injuries. Affects may also reciprocally act as risk factors for overuse injury. The aim of this study was to examine the associations between overuse injury and affects within a longitudinal follow-up design. Competitive athletes (N = 149) of various sports and levels of competition completed the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) and the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre Overuse injury questionnaire (OSTRC-O) once a week over 10 consecutive weeks. Bivariate unconditional latent curve model analyses with structured residuals were performed to evaluate the associations within and across weeks between OSTRC-O severity score and affects. Results indicated that OSTRC-O severity score and positive affects (PA) had a statistically significant negative within-week relation (r = -24.51, 95% CI = [-33.9, -15.1], p < 0.001). Higher scores of overuse injury were significantly related to lower levels of PA across weeks (ß = -0.02, 95% CI = [-0.04, -0.001], p = 0.044), while the reciprocal effect of PA on overuse injury was not significant (ß = -0.13, 95% CI = [-0.52, 0.26], p = 0.51). No statistically significant association was observed between OSTRC-O severity score and negative affects, neither within nor across weeks. Our findings suggest that overuse injury may have adverse psychological consequences on the long run through lessened PA and address the need for providing sustainable psychological support focusing upon such PA when working with athletes experiencing overuse injury.

The relationship between midwifery students' attitudes towards e-learning and their future anxiety after 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye

Aim: Studies on the harm caused to education by earthquakes are limited. How education continues after earthquakes is important. This study aimed to determine the relationship between midwifery students' attitudes toward e-learning and their future anxiety after 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional research design and was conducted from the 9 to 22 March 2023 with 1026 students from across Türkiye. Data were collected using the online survey method. The data were collected with the Personal Information Form, the E-Learning Attitude Scale University Students Form and the Future Anxiety in University Students Scale. Results: The total score on the E-Learning Attitude Scale was 33.53±13.78, and the total score on the Future Anxiety Scale was 62.17±13.95. There was a significant negative relationship between the mean scores for these two scales. Conclusion: The study showed that positive attitudes toward e-learning were low and future anxiety was high. It was found that as attitudes toward e-learning increased positively, future anxiety decreased.

Examining the effects of attention and concentration levels on reaction time in fencing

Background and Study Aim. Attention and concentration, fundamental psychological skills, are crucial in situations where the opponent moves rapidly and incessantly. Reaction time is also of paramount importance in winning a game in fencing, which requires both offensive and defensive actions. Understanding the factors that affect reaction time is essential for improving performance. This study aimed to investigate the impact of disruptions in attention and concentration on reaction time in fencing. Material and Methods. Thirty-four healthy male and female fencers participated in two testing sessions. In the initial session, participants filled out a personal information form and took the d2 Attention Test to determine their attention levels. They also completed items representing the concentration disruption subscale of the Sport Anxiety Scale-2 (SAS-2) to measure concentration levels. In the second session, participants underwent the Favero Electronic Fencing Target (EFT-1) test to measure their reaction times. To analyze the obtained data, SPSS 20 was used. The Pearson correlation coefficient between attention, concentration disruption, and participants' reaction times was calculated. Then, linear regression analysis was employed to test whether attention and concentration scores could predict the reaction times. Results. The findings indicated that there is a significant positive relationship between E (r = .603, p &lt; .01), E% (r = .628, p &lt; .01), E1 (r = .584, p &lt; .01), E2 (r = .533, p &lt; .01), and reaction time. Additionally, a significant negative relationship was revealed between concentration performance and reaction times (r = -.456, p &lt; .01). A significant positive correlation was observed between fencers' concentration disruption and reaction times (r = .416, p &lt; .05). Conclusions. Our study results emphasize the importance of attention and concentration in disciplines that require quick reactions. These cognitive factors need to be considered in the development of sports performance.

Examine the Predictive Relationship between Perceived Social Support and Perceived Stress among Pregnant Women

The woman's mental and physical health will unavoidably suffer throughout her pregnancy. Extreme mood swings and, in rare occasions, mental instability can occur. These factors make pregnancy a time when a woman has to undertake bio-psycho-social modifications, such as establishing strong social support systems, in order to alleviate the stress that comes with being pregnant. Objective: To investigate the predictive relationship between perceived social support and perceived stress among pregnant women in Pakistan. Methods: The study used a correlational cross-sectional research design. The sample consisted of (N=72) pregnant females in their third trimester with an age range between 18 to 37 years (Mean age= 26.3; SD=4.4) was selected from departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology of various hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan by using purposive sampling technique. The data were collected from December 2022 till January 2023. The demographic information form, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and Perceived Stress Scale were used, and analysis of data were done by using Regression analysis and One-way ANOVA through SPSS version 25.0. Results: The findings revealed a significant negative predictive relationship between perceived social support from friends and perceived stress of pregnant women (b= -.482, p&lt;.05). The analysis of variance reveals that significant mean differences in socioeconomic status and number of miscarriages on perceived stress are present among pregnant women. Conclusions: These results emphasize the need to develop comprehensive strategies for assisting pregnant women by taking into account the aspects of social support, and make interventions to tackle stress successfully, and enhance maternal well-being throughout the pregnancy.