Significant Positive Relationship Research Articles

Measurement of lung oxygenation by near-infrared spectroscopy in preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

It has recently been reported that it is possible to monitor lung oxygenation (rSO2L) by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) in preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Thus, our aim was to assess the possibility of monitoring rSO2L in infants with evolving and established bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and to evaluate if rSO2L correlates with BPD severity and other oxygenation indices. We studied 40 preterm infants with gestational age ≤30 weeks at risk for BPD. Patients were continuously studied for 2 h by NIRS at 28 ± 7 days of life and 36 weeks ± 7 days of postmenstrual age. rSO2L was similar at the first and second NIRS recordings (71.8 ± 7.2 vs. 71.4 ± 4.2%) in the overall population, but it was higher in infants with mild than in those with moderate-to-severe BPD at both the first (73.3 ± 3.1 vs. 71.2 ± 3.2%, p = .042) and second (72.3 ± 2.8 vs. 70.5 ± 2.8, p = .049) NIRS recording. A rSO2L cutoff value of 71.6% in the first recording was associated with a risk for moderate-to-severe BPD with a sensitivity of 66% and a specificity of 60%. Linear regression analysis demonstrated a significant positive relationship between rSO2L and SpO2/FiO2 ratio (p = .013) and a/APO2 (p = .004). Monitoring of rSO2L by NIRS in preterm infants with evolving and established BPD is feasible and safe. rSO2L was found to be higher in infants with mild BPD, and predicts the risk for developing moderate-to-severe BPD and correlates with other indices of oxygenation.

The Effect of Inflation and Interest Rate on Consumer Spending: Empirical Evidence from Malaysia

This study seeks to determine the exact impact of inflation, interest rate and disposable income on consumer spending in Malaysia. Although there have been few studies which explored the issue of inflation, interest rate, disposable income and consumer spending, their method, time scope and geographical location had been different. This study aims to examine the relationship of inflation (CPI), interest rate, disposable income (GDP per capita) with consumer spending in Malaysia using annual time series data from the period 1980 to 2022 and employing Ordinary Least Square (OLS) and Granger Causality to test causality relationship amongst variables. The result revealed that there is a significant negative relationship between interest rate and consumer spending. However, inflation rate has an insignificant positive effect with consumer spending. Disposable income (GDP) shows a significant positive relationship on consumer spending. In addition, the findings supported Keynesian Absolute Income Hypothesis which stated that consumption positively correlates with disposable income. The study recommends the employers of labour should make an effort to periodically raise workers' wages to reflect shifts in the macroeconomic and microeconomic conditions impacting the country. Only when wages are raised in line with the nation's economic conditions will consumers be able to improve their consumption expenditures through an increase in disposable income. Policies that lower taxes should also be developed to increase consumers' disposable income.

The Relationship Between Classroom Environment, Teacher Professional Development, and Student Academic Performance in Secondary Education

This research investigates the intricate relationships among classroom environment, teacher professional development, and student academic performance in secondary education. Recognizing the pivotal role these factors play in shaping educational outcomes, the study employs a mixed-methods approach involving surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions. The quantitative phase targets approximately 100 teachers and 150 students, using statistical analyses such as regression and structural equation modeling. Concurrently, qualitative data from interviews with 5 teachers and 5 school administrators offer deeper insights. The study's results, evaluated using PLS-SEM, reveal significant positive relationships between classroom environment and student academic performance, teacher professional development and student academic performance, emphasizing the need for inclusive and nurturing classroom spaces and comprehensive professional development programs. This research contributes nuanced insights to inform educational policies, instructional practices, and professional development initiatives in secondary education.

Carbon Stock Assessment of Four Selected Agroforestry Systems in Owerri-West Local Government Area, Nigeria

Aim: The aim of the study is to generate data on the carbon stock in four predominant agroforestry systems in the southeast Nigeria. Agroforestry (AF) system studied were oil palm, plantain, Bush mango and mixed agroforestry systems.
 Methods: Methodologies adopted were measurement of diameter at breast height (dbh) of woody species, soil and litter sampling and the use of allometric equations in the determination of biomass carbon.
 Results: The results obtained showed that total agroforestry carbon ranged from 160.2±102.2Mg C ha-1 to 130.7 ±93.2 Mg C ha-1. Mixed AF system recorded the highest total biomass carbon of 8.39 ±1.4 Mg C ha-1 and lowest in bush mango AF. There was significant positive relationship between total biomass carbon and species richness and total agroforestry carbon. Also, SOC positively with all the ecological parameters examined. Soil organic carbon contributed significantly to the total agroforestry carbon recorded in this study.
 Conclusion: With the level of carbon stock observed in the biomass and soils of the agroforestry systems in the region, agroforestry practices should be encouraged to boost climate change mitigation.

أهمية اتخاذ القرار في تحسين الذكاء الاصطناعي بالتطبيق على صناع القرار في البنوك الخاصة في اليمن

The objective of this study is to determine the impact of change management on digital transformation initiatives in Yemeni telecom sector. A quantitative approach with analytical and deductive methods was adopted to examine the relationship and determine the impact between change management and digital transformation. The study targeted a population of 902 managers and team leaders in the sector. A questionnaire was developed and distributed to a stratified sample of 226 respondents. The random sample was 25% of each stratum. The questionnaire items were designed to measure the change management dimensions (Change Urgency, Visionary Coalition, Empowerment and Sustainability) and digital transformation dimensions (Technology, Processes, People, Culture and Business Model). The results generated show a highly significant positive relationship between effective change management practices and the successful implementation of digital transformation initiatives (substantial positive coefficient B of 0.786, R2 of 0.62 and high t-value of 29.34, and the extremely low p-value below 0.001). In conclusion, this study indicates that digital transformation initiatives require practicing proper and structural change management practices.

Neuroticism trait personality and social media fatigue in early adults

Social media is a means of digital-based self-exploration, and the formation of personality traits such as neuroticism. Excessive use of social media, based on a strong neuroticism trait, can cause individuals to experience social media fatigue. This study aims to determine the relationship between neuroticism trait personality and social media fatigue in early adulthood. The method used is a quantitative correlational design. The number of participants involved was 136 early adults using social media, obtained using an accidental sampling technique. The scale used in this research is big five inventory (α=.890) to measure neuroticism trait personality and the social media fatigue scale (α=.934) to measure social media fatigue. The data analysis method uses the product moment correlation test from Karl Pearson. The results showed that there was a significant positive relationship between neuroticism trait personality and social media fatigue in early adulthood (r=.361 and sig.=.000). This indicates that the neuroticism personality trait is a factor that can cause social media fatigue in early adulthood. Training and forming a healthy personality by maintaining emotional stability can help the process of self-exploration in social media so that they can complete developmental tasks properly as early adults.

The relationship between depression and self-compassion with non-suicidal self-injury among university students

The non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) has been reported among university students which must be taken into consideration because it can have a negative impact on students’ well-being and lives. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the relationship between depression and self-compassion with NSSI among university students. This study was to identify the levels of depression, self-compassion, and NSSI. Purposive sampling was used in this correlational study and quantitative research design. This study included 73 NSSI reported year 1 and 2 undergraduate students from one of the programs at a Malaysian university. The instruments used in this study were the depression anxiety stress scale-21 (DASS-21) depression subscales, selfcompassion scale (SCS), and inventory of statements about self-injury (ISAS). Findings show that respondents had a moderate level of depression and self-compassion, as well as a low level of NSSI. Findings also demonstrate that there was a significant positive relationship between depression and NSSI. Self-compassion and NSSI had a significant negative relationship. There were also different findings for the relationship between the dimensions of self-compassion and NSSI. In conclusion, NSSI is a risky behavior that has negative consequences among university students.

Healthy behaviors and gestational diabetes mellitus in an Iranian setting: A cross-sectional study.

The objective of this study is to determine the healthy behaviors of mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in Ardabil in 2020. An analytic cross-sectional study was conducted on 360 mothers with GDM in Ardabil in 2020. Self-reported data was collected using a sociodemographic and a lifestyle questionnaire (LSQ) with assistance from health staff. Univariate and multivariate linear regression tests were used to assess risk variables associated with health behaviors and GDM. The total score of the LSQ was 123.6 ± 9.9, which was considered fair or average. The participants' age had a significant relationship with physical health (beta = -.093, P = .004), weight control and nutrition (beta = .094, P = .010), and psychological health (beta = .081, P = .005). Higher educational level was associated with accident prevention (beta = .453, P = .001). Participants' occupation had a significant positive relationship with the prevention of diseases (beta = .925, P = .003). A gravida of the participants was associated with weight control and nutrition (beta = -.497, P = .016). Body mass index was associated with physical health (beta = -.179, P = .001), exercise and fitness (beta = -.149, P = .016), psychological health (beta = -.158, P = .001), accident prevention (beta = .098, P = .023), and total score of LSQ (beta = -.559, P = .006). The findings of this study showed that mothers with GDM had LSQ subscales scores considered fair or average, except for the prevention of diseases and avoidance of drugs, alcohol, and opiates subscales, which were considered good.

Digital transformation and enterprise financial asset allocation

ABSTRACT As a new factor of production, data is a new driving force for China’s economic development. Digital transformation is highly uncertain, and it is crucial to examine the impact of corporate digital transformation on the integration of digital and real economies. Using all non-financial Chinese A-share listed companies from 2012 to 2021 as the research sample, we investigate the impact of digital transformation on corporate financial asset allocation. The study finds that there is a significant inverted U-shaped relationship between digital transformation and defensive financial asset allocation and a significant positive relationship with profit-seeking financial asset allocation. The mechanism analysis shows that digital transformation impacts the allocation of defensive financial assets through the operational risk of enterprises and promotes the allocation of profit-seeking financial assets through the path of financing arbitrage. Furthermore, the impact of digital transformation on the enterprises’ financial asset allocation varies somewhat across property rights, regions, and industries. This finding has some implications for promoting digital transformation and guiding the real economy to transfer from fictitious to substantial.

The role of economic complexity in shaping the energy-growth nexus: Evidence from cross-country panel data

The study investigated the interplay between energy consumption (EN), economic growth (EG), and economic complexity across 59 countries from 2000 to 2018. Employing panel data methods, the research examined various models to estimate long-term effects while addressing unobserved heterogeneity and potential biases. Results indicate significant relationships between EG, EN, and economic complexity. Notably, the economic complexity index (ECI) displayed a positive effect on economic development, while trade openness and foreign direct investment showed varying impacts. The study identified a positive association between EG and EN, suggesting that increased energy consumption accompanies economic growth. However, a higher capital-to-labor ratio was associated with lower EN, indicating a substitution effect. Of particular note is the significant positive impact of the interaction between ECI and EN on GDP across various models. In the Country Fixed Effects Model, a one-unit increase in the interaction correlated with a 0.026 unit increase in GDP (p < 0.001). Similarly, significant positive relationships were observed in the Panel EGLS and FMOLS models, with coefficients of 0.055 and 0.031, respectively (p < 0.001 and p = 0.011). Conversely, all models consistently demonstrated a negative relationship between economic complexity and GDP, with coefficients ranging from -0.062 to -0.089 (p < 0.001). These findings underscore the importance of considering economic complexity and energy consumption in policy interventions aimed at promoting sustainable economic growth. Policymakers are encouraged to adopt comprehensive approaches that account for the complex interplay of various factors influencing economic development and energy consumption to formulate effective strategies.

Mediating Role of Cultural Influence Between Green Value Consciousness and Purchase Intention Towards Herbal Skin Care Products

Purpose: This study examines the mediating role of cultural influences between green value consciousness and purchase intention towards herbal skin care products.
 Research Methodology: Descriptive and hypothesis testing research design is used through a survey method using a designed questionnaire; primary data was collected from 300 consumers of herbal skin care products residing in Delhi/NCR. The study used regression estimates to measure the impacts and measurement model for Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), followed by testing research hypotheses based on the results of the structural model. 
 Findings: It reported that there is a positive significant relationship between green value consciousness and purchase intention, between green value consciousness and the role of Cultural influence, and between the role of Cultural influence and purchase intention. Based on the results, it is revealed that Cultural influence partially mediates between green value consciousness and purchase intention.
 Practical implications - The brand managers should use the green value of products and Cultural influence for massive awareness, promotion, and branding to make a brand of herbal skin care products.
 Originality/value – This study contributes to the facts and theoretical discussion on the cultural influence on green value consciousness and buying intention.

Cognitive ability and stock market participation: evidence from China

PurposeIt is imperative for policymakers, financial institutions, and individual investors to comprehend the factors that impact stock market participation, given the growing significance of the stock market in terms of personal and national wealth. This study endeavours to explore the relationship between cognitive ability and participation in the stock market. We examine the relationship between cognitive abilities and stock market participation, and further explore the mechanism of their influence.Design/methodology/approachThe data from the China Family Panel Studies is utilized, and Tobit and Probit regressions are employed. Additionally, an instrumental variable approach (IV-estimate) is implemented to address the endogeneity issue linked to cognitive ability, and the study’s findings are resilient.FindingsThe results reveal a significant positive relationship between cognitive ability and stock market participation. Additionally, the findings suggest that households with higher cognitive ability tend to aggregate more information, expand social networks, and take more risks. A likely explanation is that individuals with higher cognitive ability are more likely to process more external information and evaluate the subjective uncertainty of stock markets based on a well-defined probability distribution. Our findings indicate that the impact of cognitive ability on stock market participation varies among families with differing education levels, genders, marital statuses, and geographical locations.Originality/valueTherefore, the roles of cognitive abilities in accelerating stock market participation should be fully considered. More information channels and sources that contain financial markets’ information (e.g. mobile applications and financial education) should be provided. Thus, the significance of cognitive ability in increasing stock market participation should be fully considered. Providing more information channels and sources, such as mobile applications and financial education, that contain financial markets’ information would be helpful. Our study contributes to promoting financial literacy and inclusion by highlighting the significant positive impact of cognitive ability, where institutions can tailor their outreach efforts and information channels to better serve individuals with different cognitive ability.

Urban Indian Environment in the Context of a Pandemic

The spread of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has impacted human life severely since November 2019. The urban centers in the world, especially, were highly affected by the diseases. Several socioeconomic and environmental factors probably enhanced the spread of the pandemic and consequent mortality. Many studies examining environmental factors, such as air quality, in urban centers indicate the roles of those factors in the spread of diseases and consequent mortality. However, other socioeconomic factors that directly or indirectly elevate the mass death of people are seldom studied. The present study explores the socioeconomic factors and air quality influencing COVID-19 deaths in urban India. We randomly selected 19 Indian cities and collected each city’s socioeconomic and air quality data from reliable and open sources. The data were analyzed using multivariate data analysis techniques using R statistics. The results showed significant positive relationships, population, and total area of the urban centers.

Differences in acoustic parameters of hammering sounds between successful and unsuccessful initial cementless cup press-fit fixation in total hip arthroplasty.

It is important to analyze objectively the hammering sound in cup press-fit technique in total hip arthroplasty (THA) in order to better understand the change of the sound during impaction. We hypothesized that a specific characteristic would present in a hammering sound with successful fixation. We designed the study to quantitatively investigate the acoustic characteristics during cementless cup impaction in THA. In 52 THAs performed between November 2018 and April 2022, the acoustic parameters of the hammering sound of 224 impacts of successful press-fit fixation, and 55 impacts of unsuccessful press-fit fixation, were analyzed. The successful fixation was defined if the following two criteria were met: 1) intraoperatively, the stability of the cup was retained after manual application of the torque test; and 2) at one month postoperatively, the cup showed no translation on radiograph. Each hammering sound was converted to sound pressures in 24 frequency bands by fast Fourier transform analysis. Basic patient characteristics were assessed as potential contributors to the hammering sound. The median sound pressure (SP) of successful fixation at 0.5 to 1.0 kHz was higher than that of unsuccessful fixation (0.0694 (interquartile range (IQR) 0.04721 to 0.09576) vs 0.05425 (IQR 0.03047 to 0.06803), p < 0.001). The median SP of successful fixation at 3.5 to 4.0 kHz and 4.0 to 4.5 kHz was lower than that of unsuccessful fixation (0.0812 (IQR 0.05631 to 0.01161) vs 0.1233 (IQR 0.0730 to 0.1449), p < 0.001; and 0.0891 (IQR 0.0526 to 0.0891) vs 0.0885 (IQR 0.0716 to 0.1048); p < 0.001, respectively). There was a statistically significant positive relationship between body weight and SP at 0.5 to 1.0 kHz (p < 0.001). Multivariate analyses indicated that the SP at 0.5 to 1.0 kHz and 3.5 to 4.0 kHz was independently associated with the successful fixation. The frequency bands of 0.5 to 1.0 and 3.5 to 4.0 kHz were the key to distinguish the sound characteristics between successful and unsuccessful press-fit cup fixation.

Development of the ‘Teacher Self-Efficacy Scale on Activities Supporting Motor Development (MSS-S)’ in Preschool Education

The main aim of this study was to develop a comprehensive scale to assess preschool teachers' self-efficacy to facilitate motor development activities. Scale validation was assessed through content, construct, and criterion validity, while reliability was determined through Cronbach's alpha and test-retest analyses. It was found that the content validity ratio of the items exceeded the threshold of 0.56 after content validity analysis. In addition, the content validity index for the scale was calculated to be a robust 0.903. A sample of 361 preschool teachers were then administered the scale. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was performed on the data obtained. The results of the EFA showed that the factor loading values ranged from 0.52 to 0.83. Following the EFA, a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was carried out, which resulted in a χ2/df value of 1.657. Other goodness of fit indices were as follows: GFI=0.90, TLI=0.94, IFI=0.95, CFI=0.95, RMSEA=0.043, SRMR=0.052. Overall, the scale explained 51.242% of the total variance. Consequently, the initial form was refined into a 27-item, 3-factor structure as a result of factor analysis. In terms of the criterion validity analysis, a significant positive relationship emerged between the scale and a comparable instrument measuring a related construct. Furthermore, regarding reliability analysis, the scale showed a high Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficient of 0.88. The scale's test-retest reliability was confirmed with an intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of 0.77. In conclusion, this study provided a scale that can be deemed both valid and reliable for the assessment of the self-efficacy of preschool teachers in implementing motor development activities.

أثر إدارة التغيير على التحول الرقمي في قطاع الاتصالات في اليمن

The objective of this study is to determine the impact of change management on digital transformation initiatives in Yemeni telecom sector. A quantitative approach with analytical and deductive methods was adopted to examine the relationship and determine impact between change management and digital transformation. The study targeted a population of 902 managers and team leaders in the sector. A questionnaire was developed and distributed to a stratified sample of 226 respondents. The random sample was 25% of each stratum. Questionnaire items were designed to measure the change management dimensions (Change Urgency, Visionary Coalition, Empowerment and Sustainability) and digital transformation dimensions (Technology, Processes, People, Culture and Business Model). The results generated show a highly significant positive relationship between effective change Management practices and the successful implementation of digital transformation initiatives (substantial positive coefficient B of 0.786, R2 of 0.62 and high t-value of 29.34, and the extremely low p-value below 0.001). In conclusion, this study indicates that digital transformation initiatives require practicing proper and structural change management practices.

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Incidence of Herpes Zoster: A Narrative Literature Review.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had a broad impact on health services and health outcomes. During the pandemic, there were numerous reports of herpes zoster (HZ) in people with COVID-19 and in COVID-19 vaccine recipients. The aim of this review is to elucidate the global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on HZ. It is postulated that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection produces an immunosuppressive state that favours varicella zoster virus (VZV) reactivation. Three large cohort studies (a multinational study and studies from the USA and Spain) that excluded individuals vaccinated against HZ reported significantly increased risk of HZ following COVID-19 infection, especially in people aged ≥ 50years. In contrast, a large study from Israel that did not consider HZ vaccination status reported no such increase. Cases of HZ following COVID-19 vaccination have been reported and may be the result of attenuated cell-mediated immunity. This phenomenon appears to vary by vaccine type. Some (but not all) large analyses have reported a significant positive relationship between receipt of mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 and development of HZ. These include analyses of health records databases in Israel and Hong Kong and of spontaneous case reports in the US Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) database. Routine vaccinations, including shingles vaccine programmes, were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is estimated that missed shingles vaccinations may have resulted in 63,117 avoidable HZ cases in the USA. Now that the World Health Organization has declared an end to the COVID-19 pandemic as a health emergency and routine vaccination services have resumed, there is a need to increase awareness of HZ and HZ vaccination.Graphical abstract available for this article.

The Verbal Influence of Husband and Wife on The Verbal of Couple and Children in The Family

Interaction among family members can be in the form of verbal interaction. A bad verbal partner has an impact on verbal in the family. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship and test the influence of family characteristics, husband-wife verbal, on partner and child verbal. This study used a cross-sectional design. The population of this research is husband/wife in Indonesia. The number of respondents was 113 people. The results show that the income of one husband and wife has a significant positive relationship with verbal affection for their partner and their children. Verbal violence of one partner has a significant positive relationship with verbal abuse of their children. A husband/wife's verbal affection for a partner has a significant positive relationship with verbal affection for children. Respondents' verbal violence to their partners had a significant positive effect on verbal violence toward children. Respondents' verbal affection for their partner has a significant positive effect on verbal affection for children. The negative diction used is stupid, and the positive meaning is dear. In conclusion, husband/wife's verbal relationship and influence on their verbal to their children.

Haze pollution and urban sprawl: An empirical analysis based on panel simultaneous equation model.

Based on the panel data of 227 prefecture-level and above cities in China from 2002 to 2018, a panel linkage equation model is constructed to explore the bidirectional influence relationship between haze pollution and urban sprawl, and the results of the study find that, firstly, there is a bidirectional promotion of causality between haze pollution and urban sprawl. That is, PM2.5 not only has a significant positive effect on urban sprawl, but also urban sprawl has a significant positive correlation with haze pollution, which is further strengthened by adding the air flow coefficient instrumental variable. Second, the heterogeneity analysis yields that haze pollution has different effects on urban sprawl in different regions. Under the sub-regional samples, haze pollution and urban sprawl have a bi-directional significant negative impact relationship in the eastern region, none of the haze pollution and urban sprawl have a bi-directional significant impact relationship in the western region, but both the central region and the northeastern region have a significant positive impact relationship. Under different city sizes, haze pollution and urban sprawl in large, medium and small cities have a bi-directional significant positive impact relationship, and from the numerical size, the degree of influence of haze pollution on urban sprawl in large cities is greater than that in small and medium cities; while the degree of influence of urban sprawl on haze pollution in medium cities is greater than that in large and small cities. Accordingly, it is proposed that urban governance should be adapted to local conditions, focus on innovative technologies to reduce energy consumption, and utilize big data to manage cities.

Examining the Effects of Strength Training with Load Progression on Sleep Parameters and Mental Health in College Students

Abstract Objective To compare the effects of strength training with load progression after 4 weeks on sleep parameters and mental health in college students. Methods A total of 17 university students (11 women, 6 men), ranging from 18 to 21 years old, were randomized into a strength training group (STG) and a control group (CG). The Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI), insomnia severity questionnaire, hospital anxiety and depression (HAD) scale, profile of mood states (POMS), and chronotype were used to evaluate the main outcomes. Training consisted of 60 minute·d−1 (2 times/week, for 4-weeks), with 3 sets of 10 to 12 repetitions, and a 1-minute rest interval between sets and exercises. Baseline and postintervention differences were analyzed using generalized estimating equations (GEE). Results After 4 weeks of ST, a significant time effect on the chronotype (β: 1.33; p &lt; 0.05) was observed in the STG. Additionally, there was a significant time and group effect in the reduction of tension (β: 5.00; p &lt; 0.05), depression (β: 15.41; p &lt; 0.05), anger (β: 8.00; p &lt; 0.05), and confusion (β: 6.50; p &lt; 0.05). For fatigue (β: 2.66; p &lt; 0.05), there was a significant time effect difference in its reduction. Vigor was meaningfully increased in the STG group (β: −1.75; p &lt; 0.05). Furthermore, a significant positive relationship was observed between sleep quality and anxiety (r = 0.54; p = 0.03). Finally, insomnia was positively related with an increase in confusion (r = 0.70; p = 0.04) and anxiety (r = 0.52; p = 0.04), as well as with a decrease in vigor (r = −0.71; p = 0.03). Discussion Short-term strength training for 4 weeks was effective for improving mental health, helping achieve characteristics of a positive mood profile, that is, low values for negative factors and a high value for the positive factor.