The objective is to identify the degree of explanation of goal difference for different teams in the 2021-2022 Bundesliga season. A total of 306 matches were collected, with 34 matches per team. ...Among the ball-related variables, there are 15 simple and 4 composite variables. The data organization was done by team and in the complete competition. Multiple Linear Regression with backward model was applied as a statistical treatment. The set of explanatory variables was selected by identifying the highest adjusted R-squared value and VIF less than 10. The association degrees indicate high values in all scenarios (<0.750), with all teams analyzed individually showing higher values compared to the complete competition. Among the variables identified as explanatory, goals/shots stands out in 95% of the analyses. Shots from inside the box and shots/pass occur in 63% of the analyses, while opponent's block/shot (53%) and goalkeeper's save (47%) are the highlights in defensive actions. It is concluded that the set of explanatory variables is specific to each club, indicating their uniqueness in the game demands faced by the teams. The need for a specific game analysis for each team is also emphasized in order to better characterize the game demands.
Stable carbon isotope ratios (δ13C) of soil record information regarding C3 and C4 plants at the landscape scale that can be used to document vegetation distribution patterns. The Central Brazilian ...savanna (locally called the Cerrado) has a substantial potential to develop studies of patterns of dynamics and distribution of soil δ13C, due to its environmental diversity. The purpose of this work was to develop a spatial model of soil δ13C (soil δ13C isoscape) to the Cerrado, based on multiple linear regression analysis, and compare the results with the existing model to obtain greater detail of the soil δ13C distribution. The model used 219 soil samples (0–20 cm depth) and a set of climatic, pedological, topographic, and vegetation correlations. The soil δ13C isoscape model presented amplitude between −29‰ and −13‰, with the highest estimated values in the southern and the lowest values in the northern of the Cerrado. Results indicate that soil δ13C, by reflecting the relative contribution of C3 and C4 species to plant community productivity, served as a proxy indicator of the vegetation history at the landscape scale for the Central Brazilian savanna. Despite the large sampling effort, there are still regions with some gaps that the model could not estimate. However, the soil δ13C isoscape model filled most the existing gaps and provided greater detail of some unique local aspects of the Cerrado.
•Climatic, topographic, soil and vegetation aspects explain the soil δ13C isoscape.•Modeled soil δ13C values decrease from south to north.•Modeled soil δ13C provided greater detail for the local aspects of the Cerrado.
Introduction: Early pregnancy hyperglycemia threshold (FPG ≥92mg/dl (≥5.1mmol/l)) suggested by International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG) is debateable. There is no ...evidence of their glycemic status at 24-28 weeks in Indians.
Aim: To understand the 24-28 weeks glycemic status in women with early pregnancy hyperglycemia.
Methods: STratification of Risk of Diabetes in Early pregnancy (STRiDE) study, designed to identify the role of HbA1c in early pregnancy on incident GDM, recruited 2703 pregnant women from 7 centres in south India and 566 (20.9%) women had early pregnancy hyperglycemia. Of these 477 women underwent 24-28 weeks screening (OGTT n=150, FPG n=327)
Results: Abnormal glucose values were present in 32.7% of women at 24-28 weeks (high FPG or GDM by OGTT). These women had higher weight, BMI, waist circumference, family history of diabetes, FPG, and HbA1c at booking compared to women who were normoglycaemic. In multiple regression analysis, early pregnancy FPG ≥95mg/dl (5.3mmol/l) was independently associated with abnormal glucose values at 24-28 weeks (aOR: 1.9; 95% CI: 1.3-3.0, p <0.001), adjusted for key covariates.
Conclusion: Majority of women who had early pregnancy hyperglycaemia became normoglycaemic at 24-28 weeks. HAPO study FPG threshold for the adverse outcomes with aOR: 2.0 was ≥95mg/dl. It may be prudent to classify Indian women with this threshold in early pregnancy as abnormal.
Disclosure
W.Hannah: None. M.Deepa: None. C.Shivashri: None. H.Saite: None. U.Ram: None. R.Anjana: None. Y.Ghebremichael-weldeselassie: None. P.Saravanan: Other Relationship; Novo Nordisk, Research Support; Novo Nordisk, Amgen Inc., Abbott. V.Mohan: None.
Funding
Medical Research Council, UK (MR/N006232/1)
Background: Understanding qualities that make up trust in AID systems is imperative for successful development of systems built for long-term use. Previous research has demonstrated that trust is ...associated with: (a) better glycemic outcomes, (b) decreased self-management burdens, and (c) continued use of therapy.
Method: In December 2018, 5,037 individuals with diabetes responded to an online survey administered by dQ&A. We analyzed a subgroup of 386 survey participants who reported on their use of an AID system (The t:slim X2™ insulin pump with Basal-IQ® technology from Tandem Diabetes Care® = 116 ; The MiniMed 670G insulin pump system from Medtronic = 270).
Results: Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was used to ascertain the significance of ease of use (device level) and psychosocial (individual level) predictors of trust in AID systems. There were no issues with multicollinearity (all VIFs < 3). In Model 1, ease of use accounted for 45% of variance in trust, F (3,382) = 106.74, p < .001. After psychosocial predictors were added in Model 2, variance accounted for was 64%, explaining an additional 19% of unique variance in trust, F (3,379) = 65.46, p < .001.
Conclusion: These findings suggest that both ease of use and psychosocial outcomes are distinctly informative and instrumental in the development of trust in AID systems.
Disclosure
M.L. Manning: Employee; Self; Tandem Diabetes Care. M. McElwee-Malloy: Employee; Self; Tandem Diabetes Care. K.C. Stoner: Other Relationship; Self; Multiple companies and organizations in the diabetes field (greater than 10). S. Habif: Employee; Self; Tandem Diabetes Care.
The most recent trend manufacturers have embraced to seek operational performance improvements is the use of a wide range of digital technologies typically associated with Industry 4.0. However, few ...studies have investigated the relationship between such technologies and the long-established lean manufacturing domain, and how they, together, influence operational performance. Based on data from a cross-sectional survey of manufacturing companies, this study investigates the relationships between the use of lean manufacturing, factory digitalisation, and operational performance using hierarchical multiple regression analysis. While simultaneously controlling for the effects of production repetitiveness, company size, and length of lean manufacturing implementation, the findings show that both lean manufacturing and factory digitalisation individually contribute to improved operational performance. Furthermore, it is found that when used together, they have a complementary (or synergistic) effect that is greater than their individual effects combined. These research findings provide both theoretical and practical insights into how lean manufacturing and factory digitalisation affect the operational performance of manufacturing firms. In light of the upcoming fourth industrial revolution, these findings suggest that lean manufacturing is not obsolete but rather is more important than ever in order to reap the benefits from emerging technologies and translate them into improved operational performance.
Aim
To estimate the healthcare costs of diabetic foot disease in England.
Methods
Patient‐level data sets at a national and local level, and evidence from clinical studies, were used to estimate the ...annual cost of health care for foot ulceration and amputation in people with diabetes in England in 2014–2015.
Results
The cost of health care for ulceration and amputation in diabetes in 2014–2015 is estimated at between £837 million and £962 million; 0.8% to 0.9% of the National Health Service (NHS) budget for England. More than 90% of expenditure was related to ulceration, and 60% was for care in community, outpatient and primary settings. For inpatients, multiple regression analysis suggested that ulceration was associated with a length of stay 8.04 days longer (95% confidence interval 7.65 to 8.42) than that for diabetes admissions without ulceration.
Conclusions
Diabetic foot care accounts for a substantial proportion of healthcare expenditure in England, more than the combined cost of breast, prostate and lung cancers. Much of this expenditure arises through prolonged and severe ulceration. If the NHS were to reduce the prevalence of diabetic foot ulcers in England by one‐third, the gross annual saving would be more than £250 million. Diabetic foot ulceration is a large and growing problem globally, and it is likely that there is potential to improve outcomes and reduce expenditure in many countries.
What's new?
At least 2% of people with diabetes experience new foot ulcers annually, and one in 400 undergoes amputation.
The cost of diabetic foot disease in England is almost 1% of the health service budget.
More than 90% of these costs are for ulcer care.
It is hoped that knowledge of human and financial costs will increase research effort, clinical attention and compliance with national guidance, to improve ulcer healing rates and reduce amputations.
Individual personality traits are powerful determinants of behavior, and they can profoundly influence consumer decisions as a comprehensive understanding of consumer personality traits. Their role ...in decision-making can improve the predictability of consumer-related behavior. In this study, data on consumers’ preferences and personality traits were collected through questionnaires using the Wood Furniture Product Characteristics Consumer Preference Scale and the Big Five Personality Inventory Simplified. Bivariate correlation analysis and stepwise multiple regression analysis were used to investigate the relationship between the Big Five personality traits (neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness) and wood furniture product characteristics consumer preferences. Correlation analysis indicated that neuroticism was correlated negatively with wood furniture product characteristic consumer preference scores. Extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness were correlated positively with wood furniture product characteristic consumer preference scores. There was no correlation between openness and consumer preference. Regression analysis indicated that neuroticism, extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness predicted wood furniture product trait consumer preferences. Overall, assessing personality traits can help provide insight into the psychological and behavioral characteristics of consumers when purchasing wood furniture products, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of market demand and more effective marketing and product positioning strategies.
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