scholarly journals Relationships among Selected Variables in the South Dakota All-State Band Auditions

2001 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joelle L. Lien ◽  
Jere T. Humphreys
Keyword(s):  
South Dakota ◽  
School Enrollment ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Instrument Type ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Low Brass ◽  
State Band ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Double Reeds ◽  
Better Than

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of school enrollment, distance to audition site, sex of auditionees, and instrument type on the results of the 1992–97 South Dakota all-state band auditions. Results include the following: (1) total audition scores were better for students from larger schools and for those who traveled a shorter distance to the audition; (2) female students' scores were significantly better than those of male students, but there was no significant difference in the percentages of successful auditions between males and females; (3) scores differed significantly between instrument groups, with flutes and double reeds receiving the best scores, followed by saxophones, trumpets and French horns, low brass and string basses, and clarinets; and (4) the variables of distance to audition site, instrument group, and sex accounted for 11% of the variance in total audition scores.

scholarly journals Performance of elderly on the three words-three shapes test: A Brazilian study

2007 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 396-401
Author(s):  
Cristiane Garcia da Costa Armentano ◽  
Julieta Quayle
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Delayed Recall ◽  
Assessment Of Learning ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Stored Information ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Years Of Schooling

Abstract The three words-three shapes test is a brief bedside technique for assessment of learning and memory using verbal and non-verbal material. To the best of our knowledge, performance of Brazilian elderly on this test has not yet been reported. Objective: To evaluate the performance of normal Brazilian elderly on the three words-three shapes test. Method: A total of 50 adult patients, 25 males and 25 females, with age ranging from 55 to 81 years (66.0±7.10 years), 1 to 8 years of schooling, different economic conditions and living in the São José do Rio Preto municipality, State of São Paulo, were evaluated. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between performance of males and females. Performance on incidental recall was significantly lower than in delayed recall. The performance in the learning phase improved following at least two further presentations of the stimuli. Approximately 50% of the participants did not remember the six stimuli and had to proceed to the recognition stage. The performance in the recognition stage was significantly better than during spontaneous recall. Patients with low educational level (less years of schooling) had poorer performance on the recall of shapes and on the total score of the test. Conclusions: The three words-three shapes test is rapid, efficient and straightforward to apply in the elderly, but low educational level was associated with poorer performance on this test. Normal elderly individuals had greater difficulty in the encoding process and in searching for stored information.

scholarly journals Fear of Negative Evaluation and Social Anxiety in Young Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amna Iqbal ◽  
Amna Ajmal
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Social Anxiety ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Negative Evaluation ◽  
Fear Of Negative Evaluation ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale ◽  
Males And Females

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the brief fear of negative evaluation and social anxiety in young adults. Sample of 230 young adults (110=males, 120=females)was taken from different departments of Bahaudin Zakriya University Multan. The study aimed to check the correlation between fear of negative evaluation and social anxiety and differences in fear of negative evaluation and social anxiety among males and females as well as among undergraduate and post graduate students. Brief fear of negative evaluation scale (Leary, M. R., 1983) and Liebowitz social anxiety scale (Michael R. Liebowitz, 1987) was used. Findings revealed positive correlation between social anxiety and Brief fear of negative evaluation. The study concluded that fear of negative evaluation produce social anxiety in young adults (university students). Independent t test confirmed the significant difference among male, females as well as among undergraduate and post graduate on these two variables. Female students showed more fear of negative evaluation and social anxiety than male students; similarly, undergraduate students showed more social anxiety.

The Effects of Self-Efficacy and Goal Setting on Bowling Performance

1997 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 312-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Ann Boyce ◽  
Sarah M. Bingham
Keyword(s):  
Goal Setting ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Main Effect ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Marginal Improvement ◽  
And Control ◽  
Better Than

The present study investigated the effect of three goal-setting groups (self-set, assigned, and control) and three levels of self-efficacy (low, medium, and high) on bowling performance of college students (N = 288). The performance/retention trials were analyzed in a 3 × 2 × 10 (Goal Conditions × Self-Efficacy Levels × Trials) ANCOVA design, with repeated measures on the last factor and baseline performance as the covariate. Results of the data analysis revealed a significant main effect for self-efficacy (SE) levels for males and females. Individuals at high and medium SE levels performed significantly better than those at a low SE level. The nonsignificant main effect for goal groups was attributed to the spontaneous goal-setting behavior of the control group. Finally, there was a main effect for trials and planned comparisons indicated that as trials progressed female students improved. Evidence of a performance plateau was present for male students, as they showed marginal improvement across trials.

scholarly journals Reading Preferences of ESL Students: Electronic Texts vs. Printed

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (04) ◽  
pp. 169
Author(s):  
Basim Alamri
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Native English Speakers ◽  
The United States ◽  
English Speakers ◽  
Esl Students ◽  
Electronic Texts ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Better Than

The present study investigated the reading preferences of international students regarding their choices between electronic texts (e-texts) and printed texts (p-texts). The study also explored the influence of reading e-texts and p-texts on comprehending their contents, as well as the purpose of students using these electronic devices (e-devices). The data were collected using a questionnaire completed by non-native English speakers (36 males, 24 females) at a southwestern university in the United States. The findings indicated that the students preferred using p-texts over e-texts. Among these students, there was no gender difference in terms of reading preferences. Moreover, the results indicated a statistically significant difference between males and females regarding understanding the content in the printed format. The females understood the content better than the males when they read p-text. The findings also revealed that students preferred using electronic devices for personal uses rather than academic uses. Such personal uses were web browsing, listening to or watching media, and reading and writing emails. The study suggested several pedagogical implications for students and e-book developers and designers.

Flight of the Chinese white pine beetle (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) in relation to sex, body weight and energy reserve

2010 ◽  
Vol 101 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Chen ◽  
Z. Li ◽  
S.H. Bu ◽  
Z.Q. Tian
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Lipid Content ◽  
Flight Time ◽  
The Body ◽  
Flight Distance ◽  
Glucose Content ◽  
Chinese White ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Better Than

AbstractThe flight distance, flight time and individual flight activities of males and females of Dendroctonus armandi were recorded during 96-h flight trials using a flight mill system. The body weight, glucose, glycogen and lipid content of four treatments (naturally emerged, starved, phloem-fed and water-fed) were compared among pre-flight, post-flight and unflown controls. There was no significant difference between males and females in total flight distance and flight time in a given 24-h period. The flight distance and flight time of females showed a significant linear decline as the tethered flying continued, but the sustained flight ability of females was better than that of males. The females had higher glycogen and lipid content than the males; however, there was no significant difference between both sexes in glucose content. Water-feeding and phloem-feeding had significant effects on longevity, survival days and flight potential of D. armandi, which resulted in longer feeding days, poorer flight potential and lower energy substrate content. Our results demonstrate that flight distances in general do not differ between water-fed and starved individuals, whereas phloem-fed females and males fly better than water-fed and starved individuals.

scholarly journals Emotional Maturity across Gender and Level of Education

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mukhtar Ahmad Wani ◽  
Prof. Aejaz Masih
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Male Students ◽  
New Delhi ◽  
Emotional Maturity ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The University ◽  
Descriptive Method

The purpose of the present study is to identify the level of emotional maturity among university students and to find the significant differences in emotional maturity across gender and their level of education. To achieve the stipulated objectives descriptive method of research was followed. The sample for the present investigation was randomly drawn from different department of Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi. A total sample of 100(50 male & 50 female) including Post Graduates and Research Scholars were selected. The data was collected by administering the Emotional Maturity Scale developed by Prof. Yeshver Singh & Prof. Mahesh Bhargave (1990). The data was then analyzed through Mean, sd and t-test for the comparison of mean scores between groups with the help of SPSS 21. The findings of the study revealed that majority of the post graduate students and research scholars of the university are emotionally unstable. The findings also showed that male students are emotionally immature than females on personality disintegration dimension of emotional maturity. Significant difference was also found between post graduates and research scholars on personality disintegration dimension of emotional maturity. On other dimensions of emotional maturity no difference was found between males and females and post graduates and research scholars University students must be taught to identify their level of emotional maturity, as they are at the highest seat of learning.

scholarly journals The effects of emotional knowledge, emotional reconciliation, emotional authenticity on the students’ emotional spirituality

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-180
Author(s):  
Nathanael Sitanggang ◽  
Putri Lynna A. Luthan
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Direct Influence ◽  
State University ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Emotional Knowledge ◽  
Very High

PENGARUH PENGETAHUAN EMOSI, REKONSILIASI EMOSI, KEAUTENTIKAN EMOSI TERHADAP EMOSI SPRITUAL MAHASISWAAbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pengetahuan emosi, rekonsiliasi emosi, keotentikan emosi terhadap emosi spritual. Metode penelitian adalah survei yang dilaksanakan pada tahun 2016 di Universitas Negeri Medan (UNIMED). Responden berjumlah 400 orang mahasiswa UNIMED terdiri dari 200 orang laki-laki dan 200 orang perempuan yang ditentukan secara proportional random sampling. Instrumen dari setiap variabel penelitian adalah kuesioner dengan koefisien reliabilitas yang tergolong sangat tinggi. Hipotesis diuji dengan menggunakan teknik analisis jalur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan emosi secara langsung dan tidak langsung mempengaruhi emosi spritual, sedangkan rekonsiliasi emosi dan keotentikan emosi hanya memberi pengaruh langsung terhadap emosi spritual. Besarnya pengaruh langsung pengetahuan emosi, rekonsiliasi emosi dan keotentikan emosi terhadap emosi spritual mahasiswa secara berturut-turut adalah 2,82%; 9,79%; dan 2,31%. Hal ini juga mengemukakan bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara kemampuan laki-laki dan perempuan untuk memaafkan; kemampuan perempuan untuk memaafkan lebih baik atau lebih terbuka dibandingkan laki-laki. Selanjutnya, terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara emosi spritual laki-laki dan perempuan; perempuan memiliki emosi spritual yang lebih baik dibandingkan dengan laki-laki. AbstractThis study was aimed at determining the effect of emotional knowledge, emotional reconciliation, and emotional authenticity on spiritual emotion. The study used a survey method conducted in 2016 at Medan State University. The 400 respondents consisted of 200 male students and 200 female students chosen using the proportional random sampling. The instrument was a questionnaire with a very high reliability coefficient. The hypotheses were tested using path analysis techniques. The results show that the emotional knowledge directly and indirectly affects the spiritual emotions, while emotional reconciliation and emotional authenticity only give a direct influence on spiritual emotion. The direct influence of emotional knowledge, emotional reconciliation, and emotional authenticity on students’ spiritual emotions are 2.82%, 9.79%, and 2.31%. It also suggests that there is a significant difference in the forgiveness ability between men and women; women’s ability to forgive is better and more transparent than men’s. There are significant differences between males and females on spiritual emotion; women have better spiritual emotion than men.

scholarly journals Understanding Concept Profile Distance Line to Line on space of Geometry High School Students Level IQ Normal in terms of Gender differences

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suprianto Suprianto
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Main Subject ◽  
School Students ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Better Than

Geometry in particular the concept of distance is part of the metamatic science that is widely applied in the real world. The purpose of this research is to know the profile of distance understanding especially students high school student with normal IQ level in terms of gender difference. The research method used is explorative qualitative method, where the researcher as the main subject in the research. To describe the concept of distance, a study of four aspects, namely: 1) understanding aspect, 2) representation aspect, 3) non sample aspect, 4)  application aspect to calculate distance. The results obtained from the study, female students in terms of understanding the concept of distance from line to line better than male students, while for the other three aspects, there is no significant difference between male students and female students. The results of this study differ from the results of previous research, which states that male students are better than female students in understanding the mathematical concepts. This result can give implication about opinion and treatment  learning process for matemathics theacer’s, that nothing diferences for capacity mathematics as specially about distance concept line to line between male and female  students.

scholarly journals A New Biomarker in Acute-Decompensated Heart Failure. Preliminary Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 7-14
Author(s):  
Mădălina Ababei ◽  
Alexandru Câmpeanu ◽  
Diana Nistorescu ◽  
Ondin Zaharia ◽  
Paul Portelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Acute Decompensated Heart Failure ◽  
Decompensated Heart Failure ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Ca 125 ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Obese Subjects ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Better Than

AbstractBackground. It is well known that the NT-proBNP in obese subjects is much lower than in normal weight subjects, making difficult to interpret it. In current practice the patients are frequently obese. In these conditions, a new biomarker, not influenced by weight, could be useful in acute-decompensated heart failure (ADHF).Aim. To determine CA-125 changes in obese and normal weight patients with ADHF.Method. The study group included 110 patients (mean age 72±10 years, 63% men) with ADHF caused by ischemic cardiomyopathy. The subjects were clinically, ecocardiographically and biologically (NT-proBNP, CA-125) evaluated.Results. The mean BMI was 27.6±5.8 kg/m2 and 35 (33%) subjects were obese. CA-125 at admission was 53±33 U/mL and decreased at discharge to 34±17 U/mL, without any difference between males and females.There was a significant difference between NT-proBNP at admission in obese versus normoponderal patients (3207±1432 pg/mL versus 4457±2737 pg/mL (p=0.02)), which was maintained at discharge (1711±816 pg/mL versus 2674±1475 pg/mL (p=0.03)).In the same time, the CA-125 did not show statistically significant differences between obese and normoponderal subjects at admission (56±29 U/mL versus 51±20 U/mL (p=0.63)) and discharge (36±20 U/mL versus 33±16 U/mL (p=0.56)).Conclusions. CA-125 could be an useful biomarker in monitoring the obese patients with ADHF, better than NT-proBNP.

scholarly journals Understanding Academic Performance based on Gender, Race, Stress and Sleep Quality

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. e1-6
Author(s):  
EUGENIE, YEN LING MOK ◽  
KOCK WAH TAN
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Student Stress ◽  
Cumulative Grade Point Average ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Good Sleep ◽  
Better Than

This study aims to explore gender, race, stress and sleep quality as factors which influence the academic performance of undergraduate students. The samples of study involved 80 students from the Faculty of Cognitive Science and Human Development, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. Questionnaire used in the data collection comprising demographic information, stress questionnaire (Student Stress Inventory (SSI)) and sleep quality questionnaire (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)). The academic performance of the undergraduate students in this study was measured by their cumulative grade point average (CGPA). The result of the study showed that female students performed better than male students; whilst non-Bumiputera students performed better than Bumiputera students. The study also found that the higher the stress level of a student (SSI score), the lower his or her CGPA results. Moreover, the findings showed that there is a significant difference in FCSHD undergraduates’ academic performance based on their sleep quality, in which the mean of CGPA for students with good sleep quality is higher than that of students with bad sleep quality. Ultimately, the study reveals that gender and race do play a part in the academic performance of students and having good sleep quality and a little bit of stress is equally important in learning and helpful in attaining good grades and hence, should be leveraged by students.

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