scholarly journals The relationship between conformations of dams and daughters in Czech Holsteins

2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (No. 6) ◽  
pp. 236-240
Author(s):  
J. Bouška ◽  
M. Vacek ◽  
M. Štípková ◽  
E. Němcová ◽  
P. Pytloun
Keyword(s):  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Linear Type ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Similar Tendency ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Type Traits ◽  
Final Score ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between type traits in Holstein cows over generations was analysed. The analysed data set included a total of 12 157 dam-daughter pairs with linear scores of 14 type traits including a final score and general characteristics of type. Significant relationships existed between linear type traits in dams and their daughters. Pearson correlation coefficients ranged from r = 0.20 to r = 0.63 except the rump angle. A negative correlation (r = –0.02) was found for this trait. A similar tendency resulted from the analysis of the relationship between values of general characteristics and the final type score.  

scholarly journals The relationship between linear type traits and stayability of Czech Fleckvieh cows

2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (No. 7) ◽  
pp. 299-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Bouška ◽  
M. Vacek ◽  
M. Štípková ◽  
A. Němec
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Linear Type ◽  
Type Traits ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship between linear type traits and stayability was analyzed in 34 492 Czech Fleckvieh cows. Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated between linear type traits and stayability of cows. The observed correlations were r = –0.04 for stature, r = –0.08 for muscularity, r = –0.14 for rump angle, r = –0.03 for rump width, r = –0.01 for rear legs set and r = –0.18 for foot angle. The following correlations were found for udder traits: r = 0.18 for fore udder, r = 0.12 for rear udder, r = 0.16 for central ligament, r = –0.06 for teat placement, r = 0.06 for teat length and r = 0.18 for udder depth. Udder traits can be used for predicting the longevity of cows.  

scholarly journals P144 Sleep-Related Limb Movements and Subjective Sleepiness in a Professional Rugby League Team

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A68-A68
Author(s):  
P Teuwen ◽  
M Dalman ◽  
A Scott
Keyword(s):  
Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Rugby League ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Normality Test ◽  
Parametric Data ◽  
Subjective Sleepiness ◽  
Movement Parameters ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Introduction This study aims to assess the relationship between LMs, PLMD and limb related arousals during sleep and subjective sleepiness in a group of professional athletes (National Rugby League (NRL) players). Methods 25 type II HSAT polysomnographic (PSG) studies were performed on 23 male individuals (2 repeated studies). 2 x Piezo limb EMG sensors were applied to each HSAT. PSG data analysed as per AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated events. Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) collected for each participant obtaining subjective daytime sleepiness. PSG data was checked for normality using the Shapiro-Wilk normality test. Parametric data was then subsequently analysed using Pearson correlation coefficients, whereas non-parametric data was analysed with the Spearman correlation coefficient. A line of best fit was implemented using Deming’s linear regression model to report r2. Results The most significant relationships were noted between daytime sleepiness and the frequency of limb-related arousals (Pearson’s r 0.273) and the relationship between PLM arousals and ESS (p-0.082). No significant relationships were noted between LMs, PLMs, limb related arousals and daytime sleepiness were found. No results were found to be statistically significant. Conclusions This PSG data demonstrates a mildly positive correlation with all limb movement parameters measured against the athletes’ self-reported sleepiness. This may therefore be of significance with their performance and recovery. Further research is recommended to verify these relationships.

Reliability of the Minimum Masking Level as Outcome Variable in Tinnitus Clinical Research

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 429-435
Author(s):  
Patricia C. Mancini ◽  
Richard S. Tyler ◽  
Hyung Jin Jun ◽  
Tang-Chuan Wang ◽  
Helena Ji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Reliable Estimate ◽  
Moderate Correlation ◽  
Trained Subjects ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Minimum Intensity

Purpose The minimum masking level (MML) is the minimum intensity of a stimulus required to just totally mask the tinnitus. Treatments aimed at reducing the tinnitus itself should attempt to measure the magnitude of the tinnitus. The objective of this study was to evaluate the reliability of the MML. Method Sample consisted of 59 tinnitus patients who reported stable tinnitus. We obtained MML measures on two visits, separated by about 2–3 weeks. We used two noise types: speech-shaped noise and high-frequency emphasis noise. We also investigated the relationship between the MML and tinnitus loudness estimates and the Tinnitus Handicap Questionnaire (THQ). Results There were differences across the different noise types. The within-session standard deviation averaged across subjects varied between 1.3 and 1.8 dB. Across the two sessions, the Pearson correlation coefficients, range was r = .84. There was a weak relationship between the dB SL MML and loudness, and between the MML and the THQ. A moderate correlation ( r = .44) was found between the THQ and loudness estimates. Conclusions We conclude that the dB SL MML can be a reliable estimate of tinnitus magnitude, with expected standard deviations in trained subjects of about 1.5 dB. It appears that the dB SL MML and loudness estimates are not closely related.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Soldier Height, Weight and Army Combat Fitness Scores

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Palmer ◽  
Mark DeBeliso
Keyword(s):  
United States Army ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
National Guard ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
The United States ◽  
Military Leaders ◽  
Physical Fitness Test ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
The Relationship

The United States Army recently implemented the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) which was designed to more accurately measure functional-combat fitness constructs. The ACFT replaced the former Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). The three advent APFT consisted of: two-minute push-ups (PU), two-minute sit-ups (SU), and a timed two-mile run (RUN). The ACFT consists of six events; 3 Rep Max Deadlift (MDL), Standing Power Throw (SPT), Hand Release Push-up (HRP), Sprint-Drag-Carry (SDC), Hanging Leg Tuck (LTK), and a timed two-mile run (2MR). This study investigated the relationship between Soldier height and body mass kg on ACFT scores of 655 male U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers in a Field Artillery Brigade. For the purpose of the investigation body mass index (BMI) was calculated as the metric representing the Soldier(s) height and weight. The mean and standard deviation (sd) were calculated for the ACFT event and total scores. Pearson correlation coefficients (PCCs or r) were calculated between BMI and ACFT event and total scores. Likewise, PCCs were calculated between the ACFT event and total scores. The ACFT mean(sd) scores were as follows: MDL=92.2(31.8) (3 maximum repetitions), SPT=9.5(2.2) (meters), HRP=24.6(13.1) (repetitions), SDC=119.8(21.7) (seconds), LTK=6.2(5.4) (repetitions), 2MR=1095.0(233.7) (seconds), ACFT total score=442.3(54.4) (points). Significant positive correlations were found between the ACFT total score: MDL (r=0.70), SPT (r=0.50), HRP (r=0.74), and LTK (r=0.76) events. Conversely, significant negative correlations were identified between ACFT total score: SDC (r=-0.68) and 2MR (r=-0.53) events. Within the parameters of this study, Soldier BMI demonstrated no to weak association with individual ACFT event or ACFT total scores. Further, the range of PCCs between the ACFT event scores were no to moderately high. Military leaders may consider the results provided as combat and fitness tests continue to evolve.

scholarly journals Phenotypic characteristics of linear traits of udder and angularity in Holstein-Friesian cows and their correlation with milk yield traits

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 407-416
Author(s):  
Radica Djedovic ◽  
Vladan Bogdanovic ◽  
Dragan Stanojevic ◽  
Hasan Ismael ◽  
Dobrila Jankovic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Milk Yield ◽  
Phenotypic Variability ◽  
Phenotypic Correlation ◽  
Progeny Testing ◽  
Multiple Traits ◽  
Linear Type ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Holstein Friesian ◽  
Type Traits ◽  
Important Trait

Data set including 10860 primiparous Holstein-Friesian breed cows first calved in the period from 2011 to 2015, was used in determining phenotypic variability and correlation between the traits of milk yield and linearly estimated traits of udder and angularity. The average values obtained for type traits (angularity, fore udder attachment, front teats placement, teats length, udder depth and rear udder height) were 6.47; 5.74; 4.96; 5.20; 5.99 and 6.25, respectively. The values obtained for phenotypic correlations between linear type traits and traits of milk yield ranged from -0.042 (udder depth and milk yield) to 0.335 (fore udder attachment and protein yield). Positive phenotypic correlation (0.293) was recorded also between fore udder attachment and milk yield which is deemed the most important trait of milk yield while the lowest correlation between milk yields was determined in relation to udder depth (-0.033). The results obtained indicate a possibility of applying direct and indirect multiple traits selection which should be conducted within a national progeny-testing programme on Holstein-Friesian bulls by using the method of selection indexes.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Relationship between Cerebrospinal Meningitis and Climate Variables in Kaduna State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 33-41
Author(s):  
Joyce Imara Nchom ◽  
A. S. Abubakar ◽  
F. O. Arimoro ◽  
B. Y. Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Linear Trend ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Maximum Temperature ◽  
Data Set ◽  
International Research Institute ◽  
Wind Speed Maximum ◽  
Weather Parameters ◽  
The Relationship

This study examines the relationship between Meningitis and weather parameters (air temperature, maximum temperature, relative humidity, and rainfall) in Kaduna state, Nigeria on a weekly basis from 2007–2019. Meningitis data was acquired weekly from Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Bureau of Statistics and weather parameters were sourced from daily satellite data set National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), International Research Institute for Climate and Society (IRI). The daily data were aggregated weekly to suit the study. The data were analysed using linear trend and Pearson correlation for relationship. The linear trend results revealed a weekly decline in Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM), wind speed, maximum and air temperature and an increase in relative humidity and rainfall. Generally, results reveal that the most important explanatory weather variables influencing CSM amongst the five (5) are the weekly maximum temperature and air temperature with a positive correlation of 0.768 and 0.773. This study recommends that keen interest be placed on temperature as they play an essential role in the transmission of this disease and most times aggravate the patients' condition.

scholarly journals The mediating effect of optimism between grit and learning flow of nursing students

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-151
Author(s):  
Young Sook Kim ◽  
Kyoung Sook Lee
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Nursing College ◽  
Learning Flow ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
One Way Anova

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the mediating effect of optimism on the relationship between grit and learning flow in nursing college students. Methods: Structured self-reported questionnaires were used to measure grit, optimism and learning flow. The study was conducted on 200 nursing students in P, U and J cities between September 1 and September 20, 2020. The data were analyzed using a t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficients and hierarchical multiple linear regression with SPSS/WIN 23.0. Results: Significant relationships were found between learning flow and grit (r=.60, p<.001), between learning flow and optimism (r=.42, p<.001), and between grit and optimism (r=.42, p<.001). Additionally, optimism had a partial mediating effect on the relationship between grit and learning flow (Z=3.11, p<.001). Conclusion: These results indicate that interventions to increase the level of grit along with optimism is necessary in order to increase the level of nursing college students’ learning flow.

Evaluation of Cultural Intelligence in Staff of Industries, Mines and Trades Organizations - Case Study

2017 ◽  
pp. 429-438
Author(s):  
Mohammad Abdolshah ◽  
Baranak Geranfar ◽  
Eisa Akbari ◽  
Jalil Vaziri
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Cultural Intelligence ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Key Competencies ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Personnel Department

This article examines one of the key competencies of the 21st century known as cultural intelligence (CQ). This study investigates the relationship between CQ, organizational culture, and the effectiveness of staff in the industry, mine, and trade organizations of Semnan province in Iran. Using correlational analysis, the statistical population includes a total of 103 people from 141 employees based on personnel department documents. Three questionnaires were used to measure the variables and descriptive and deductive statistics were applied to evaluate and analyze the data. The Pearson correlation coefficient and multivariate regression were used in deductive statistics to obtain the results. The findings show there is a significant relationship between CQ, organizational culture, and effectiveness. Among four cultural intelligence factors, only the knowledge of CQ can predict the effectiveness. The calculated correlation coefficient indicates that the creativity factors and communication pattern have the highest correlation coefficients.

scholarly journals Relationships between conformation traits and longevity of Holstein cows in the Czech Republic

2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (No. 8) ◽  
pp. 327-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Vacek ◽  
M. Štípková ◽  
E. Němcová ◽  
J. Bouška
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
The Body ◽  
Holstein Cows ◽  
Body Depth ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Productive Life ◽  
Linear Relationships ◽  
Type Traits ◽  
The Ideal

The relationships between conformation traits and longevity traits were analyzed in 41 489 Holstein cows born in the years 1994&ndash;1999 which were culled by 30<sup>th</sup> June 2005. Pearson correlation coefficients between type traits and the herd life or productive life of cows were calculated. The effects of type trait scoring level on the length of productive life were described by means of analyses of variance. The observed correlations between herd life or productive life and type traits are in the range of &ndash;0.061 to 0.160. Negative correlations were found for rump angle, rear leg set, udder depth, and teat length. Most of the body traits had slightly positive relationships to herd life, indicating that larger cows live longer. However, body depth and chest width did not have a linear relation to longevity traits. The longest productive life was found in cows undersized in chest width and body depth (P &lt; 0.01). A similar dependence was also found for rump width (P &lt; 0.01). The ideal rear leg set for longevity was scored as average or below average, i.e. moderately curved or slightly straight legs (P &lt; 0.05). Cows with well-attached fore udder, high attached rear udder, strong central ligament, close front teat placement, and with moderately long teats showed the longest functional productive life (P &lt; 0.05&ndash;0.001). Linear relationships between longevity traits and general conformation characteristics were found as well. &nbsp;

scholarly journals Prediction of crude protein digestibility of animal by-product meals for dogs by the protein solubility in pepsin method

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iris M. Kawauchi ◽  
Nilva K. Sakomura ◽  
Cristiana F. F. Pontieri ◽  
Aline Rebelato ◽  
Thaila C. Putarov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Crude Protein ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Protein Solubility ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Protein Digestibility ◽  
Large Variability ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractAnimal by-product meals have large variability in crude protein (CP) content and digestibility. In vivo digestibility procedures are precise but laborious, and in vitro methods could be an alternative to evaluate and classify these ingredients. The present study reports prediction equations to estimate the CP digestibility of meat and bone meal (MBM) and poultry by-product meal (PM) using the protein solubility in pepsin method (PSP). Total tract CP digestibility of eight MBM and eight PM samples was determined in dogs by the substitution method. A basal diet was formulated for dog maintenance, and sixteen diets were produced by mixing 70 % of the basal diet and 30 % of each tested meal. Six dogs per diet were used to determine ingredient digestibility. In addition, PSP of the MBM and PM samples was determined using three pepsin concentrations: 0·02, 0·002 and 0·0002 %. The CP content of MBM and PM ranged from 39 to 46 % and 57 to 69 %, respectively, and their mean CP digestibility by dogs was 76 (2·4) and 85 (2·6) %, respectively. The pepsin concentration with higher Pearson correlation coefficients with the in vivo results were 0·0002 % for MBM (r 0·380; P = 0·008) and 0·02 % for PM (r 0·482; P = 0·005). The relationship between the in vivo and in vitro results was better explained by the following equations: CP digestibility of MBM = 61·7 + 0·2644 × PSP at 0·0002 % (P = 0·008; R2 0·126); and CP digestibility of PM = 54·1 + 0·3833 × PSP at 0·02 % (P = 0·005; R2 0·216). Although significant, the coefficients of determination were low, indicating that the models were weak and need to be used with caution.

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