Objective: Previous studies have shown that patients with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI) are characterized by a greater intrahepatic triglyceride content, despite a fructose-restricted diet. ...The present study aimed to examine the long-term consequences of HFI on other aldolase-B-expressing organs, i.e. the kidney and vascular endothelium.
Methods: Fifteen adult HFI patients were compared to healthy control individuals matched for age, sex and body mass index. Aortic stiffness was assessed by carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cf-PWV) and endothelial function by peripheral arterial tonometry, skin laser doppler flowmetry and the endothelial function biomarkers soluble E-selectin sE-selectin and von Willebrand factor. Serum creatinine and cystatin C were measured to estimate the glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Urinary glucose and amino acid excretion and the ratio of tubular maximum reabsorption of phosphate to GFR (TmP/GFR) were determined as measures of proximal tubular function. Results: Median systolic blood pressure was significantly higher in HFI patients (127 versus 122 mmHg, p = .045). Pulse pressure and cf-PWV did not differ between the groups (p = .37 and p = .49, respectively). Of all endothelial function markers, only sE-selectin was significantly higher in HFI patients (p = .004). eGFR was significantly higher in HFI patients than healthy controls (119 versus 104 ml/min/1.73m2, p = .001, respectively). All measurements of proximal tubular function did not differ significantly between the groups.
Conclusions: Adult HFI patients treated with a fructose-restricted diet are characterized by a higher sE-selectin level and slightly higher systolic blood pressure, which in time could contribute to a greater cardiovascular risk. The exact cause and, hence, clinical consequences of the higher eGFR in HFI patients, deserves further study.
In this study it is researched that why the individuals prefer the sport centres that are doing sports and what are their expectations from these sport centres and do they meet the individuals’ ...expectations in the frame of equipment, service, hygiene, instructor, ventilation. The universe of this study covers individuals in the fitness centres in Adapazarı, Sakarya. The aim of this study is determining the reasons for preference of the fitness clubs and if they meet the expectations of the individuals. The research group consists of 33 female and 100 male individuals. SPSS 16.0 (Statistical Packet for the Social Science) is used for the solutions. According to the questionnaire results; three fourth of the individuals have a sport background and they are maintaining doing sport. Additionally it is determined that the individuals go these centres in order to lose weight or do sport. As a result it is determined that the individuals have preferred the fitness centres via friendship recommendation and the fitness centres have met the expectations of the individuals.
RFM is a model used to analyze the behavior of customer by means of three variables: Recency, Frequency and Monetary. The scores of these variables are expressed by an integer number, typically, in ...the range 1..5. The fuzzy linguistic approach is a tool intended for modeling qualitative information in a problem. In this paper, we propose to manage these RFM scores using the 2–tuple model which is a fuzzy linguistic model of information representation that carries out processes of “computing with words” without the loss of information. The proposed model permits us an easy linguistic interpretability and let us obtain a more precise representation of the RFM scores. Therefore, by interpreting these linguistic scores, decision makers can effectively identify valuable customers and consequently develop more effective marketing strategy. Additionally, we present an IBM SPSS Modeler implementation of this model. As a particular case study, we show an application example in order to select the customer of a loyalty campaign.
Abstract One of the factors causing the low score of student learning outcomes Statistics and Probability on midterm exams is that during practice or studying on their own, students feel the ...complexity of solving questions about data analysis in Statistics and Probability courses and the difficulty of obtaining confirmation of correct answers. This encourages to find alternative solutions. One of them is using Excel and Statistical Program of Social Science (SPSS) software in Statistics and Probability learning. The purpose of this research is to improve the learning outcomes of Statistics and Probability using Excel and SPSS software. The method used in this research is the One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design. Samples were selected using the Cluster Random Sampling technique. To see if there is an increase in learning outcomes, it is done by comparing the average learning outcomes of the midterm exams (before using Excel and SPSS software) and final semester exams (after using Excel and SPSS software). The results of the Wicoxon test showed Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) 0.000 less than 0.05, so it can be concluded that the pretest and posttest means are significantly different. This shows that there is an increase in learning outcomes before and after learning using Excel and SPSS software, so it is concluded that student learning outcomes in Statistics and Probability courses can be improved through learning by using Excel and SPSS software. Keywords: excel; learning outcomes; software; SPSS Abstrak Salah satu faktor penyebab rendahnya nilai hasil belajar Statistik dan Probabilitas mahasiswa pada ujian tengah semester disebabkan pada saat latihan atau belajar sendiri. Mahasiswa merasakan rumitnya penyelesaian soal tentang analisis data pada mata kuliah Statistik dan Probabilitas dan sulitnya memperoleh konfirmasi jawaban benar. Hal ini mendorong untuk menemukan alternatif solusi. Salah satu alternative solusi adalah memanfaatkan software Excel dan Statistical Program of Social Science(SPSS) dalam pembelajaran Statistik dan Probabilitas.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar Statistik dan Probabilitas menggunakan software Excel dan SPSS. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design. Sampel dipilih dengan teknik Cluster random Sampling. Untuk melihat apakah ada peningkatan hasil belajar, dilakukan dengan membandingkan rata-rata hasil belajar ujian tengah semester (sebelum memanfaatkan software Excel dan SPSS) dan ujian akhir semester (setelah memanfaatkan software Excel dan SPSS). Hasil uji Wicoxon menunjukkan Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) 0,000 kurang dari 0,05 sehingga disimpulkan bahwa rata-rata pretest dan posttest berbeda secara signifikan. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan hasil belajar sebelum dan sesudah pembelajaran memanfaatkan software Excel dan SPSS, sehingga disimpulkan bahwa hasil belajar mahasiswa pada mata kuliah Statistik dan Probabilitas dapat ditingkatkan melalui pembelajaran dengan memanfaatkan software Excel dan SPSS. Kata kunci: excel; hasil belajar; software; SPSS.
Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat perbedaan hasil belajar mahasiswa PGSD yang diajarkan dengan menggunakan SPSS dengan yang diajarkan dan menggunakan pembelajaran ...konvensional pada materi statistika deskriptif di Universitas Almuslim. Penelitian dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan jenis penelitian true eksperimental. Adapun yang menjadi populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh mahasiswa PGSD Universitas Almuslim semester V yang terdiri dari 4 kelas dan berjumlah 240 mahasiswa sedangkan yang menjadi sampel yaitu kelas V/A sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas V/C sebagai kelas kontrol yang masing-masing berjumlah 30 orang. Instrumen pengumpul data dalam penelitian ini berupa tes yang diberikan melalui post-test. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data menggunakan uji t independent sample test diperoleh nilai sig. (2 Tailed) yaitu 0.023. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa nilai sig. (2 Tailed) < 5% maka  ditolak, artinya hasil belajar mahasiswa yang diajarkan dengan menggunakan SPSS lebih baik dari pada yang diajarkan dengan menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional.  Abstract The purpose of this study is to determine whether there are differences in the learning outcomes of PGSD students who are taught using SPSS with those taught and use conventional learning on descriptive statistics material at Almuslim University. The study was conducted using a quantitative approach and a type of true experimental research. As for the population in this study were all semester 5 PGSD Almuslim University students consisting of 4 classes and totaling 240 students while the sample was class V/A as an experimental class and class V/C as a control class, each amounting to 30 person. Data collection instruments in this study in the form of tests provided through post-test. Based on the results of data analysis using the Independent Sample Test t test obtained sig. (2 Tailed) which is 0.023. This shows that the value of sig. (2 Tailed) < 5%, then H0 is rejected, meaning that student learning outcomes taught using SPSS are better than those taught using conventional learning.
A step-by-step approach to problem-solving techniques using SPSS® in the fields of sports science and physical education Featuring a clear and accessible approach to the methods, processes, and ...statistical techniques used in sports science and physical education, Sports Research with Analytical Solution using SPSS® emphasizes how to conduct and interpret a range of statistical analysis using SPSS. The book also addresses issues faced by research scholars in these fields by providing analytical solutions to various research problems without reliance on mathematical rigor. Logically arranged to cover both fundamental and advanced concepts, the book presents standard univariate and complex multivariate statistical techniques used in sports research such as multiple regression analysis, discriminant analysis, cluster analysis, and factor analysis. The author focuses on the treatment of various parametric and nonparametric statistical tests, which are shown through the techniques and interpretations of the SPSS outputs that are generated for each analysis. Sports Research with Analytical Solution using SPSS® also features: * Numerous examples and case studies to provide readers with practical applications of the analytical concepts and techniques * Plentiful screen shots throughout to help demonstrate the implementation of SPSS outputs * Illustrative studies with simulated realistic data to clarify the analytical techniques covered * End-of-chapter short answer questions, multiple choice questions, assignments, and practice exercises to help build a better understanding of the presented concepts * A companion website with associated SPSS data files and PowerPoint® presentations for each chapter Sports Research with Analytical Solution using SPSS® is an excellent textbook for upper-undergraduate, graduate, and PhD-level courses in research methods, kinesiology, sports science, medicine, nutrition, health education, and physical education. The book is also an ideal reference for researchers and professionals in the fields of sports research, sports science, physical education, and social sciences, as well as anyone interested in learning SPSS.
Objective: Individuals' illness perceptions predict health behaviours and influence functional outcomes. This study examined associations between a novel assessment of illness perceptions, in the ...form of adult's brain drawings after traumatic brain injury (TBI) and questionnaire measures of illness perceptions, quality of life and post-concussive symptoms.
Design: Population-based, prospective longitudinal study examining 245 adults with predominantly mild TBI with high risk of complications.
Main outcome measures: Participants were asked to draw pictures of what they thought their brain looked like before injury and at baseline and one month post-injury. Drawing characteristics (height, width and percentage damage at one month) were examined in relation to each outcome of interest at six months.
Results: Greater damage at one month was associated with more negative illness perceptions (rs = .23), poorer mental health (rs = −.21), and more total post-concussive symptoms (rs = .27 to r = .35) at six months. The extent of damage depicted reduced over time (p < .001). No associations were found between the amount of damage drawn and injury severity, nor the height or width of drawings and injury severity or illness perceptions.
Conclusion: Drawings post-TBI offer a simple, cost- and time-effective way to begin discussions and improve understanding of peoples' illness perceptions.
Features easy-to-follow insight and clear guidelines to perform data analysis using IBM SPSS®
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