Group testing idea is an efficient approach to detect prevalence of an infection in the test samples taken from a group of individuals. It is based on the idea of pooling the test samples and performing tests to the mixed samples. This approach resul...
Group testing is an efficient algorithmic approach to the infection identification problem, based on mixing the test samples and testing the mixed samples instead of individually testing each sample. In this paper, we consider the dynamic infection s...
Liquefaction and earthquake damage to coral sand sites can cause engineering structure failure. Both testing and analyzing the seismic response characteristics of pile groups on coral sand sites are highly important for the seismic design of engineer...
Script Concordance Tests (SCTs) assess clinical reasoning under uncertainty. While construction guidelines exist, the feasibility of collaborative development approaches and educators’ real-time experiences remain underreported. This feasibilit...
This study experimentally evaluates the survivability and hydrodynamic performance of a moored oscillating water column (OWC) wave energy converter (WEC) subjected to extreme cyclonic wave conditions emulating tropical cyclone Oma (2019). Laboratory...
Earth’s radiation belt and ring current are donut-shaped regions of energetic and relativistic particles, trapped by the geomagnetic field. The strengthened solar wind dynamic pressure (Pdyn) can alter the structure of the geomagnetic field, wh...
The group testing idea is an efficient infection identification approach based on pooling the test samples of a group of individuals, which results in identification with less number of tests than individually testing the population. In our work, we...
The physical and mechanical properties of coral sand are quite different from those of common terrestrial sands due to the special marine biogenesis. Shaking table tests of three-story structures with nine-pile foundation in coral sand and Fujian san...
Antenatal screening for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) does not always reflect intrapartum colonisation status, and rapid molecular point-of-care tests (POCT) have been developed to enable real-time detection during labour. This prospective single-centr...
The implementation of community power generation technology not only increases the flexibility of electricity use but also improves the power system’s load distribution, increases the overall system efficiency, and optimizes energy allocation....
With the continuous adjustment of energy structure and the improvement of environmental protection requirements, combined heat and power microgrids (CHP-MG) have received widespread attention as an efficient and economical way of utilizing energy. Th...
This paper proposes a variable-power-tracking-operation-based frequency regulation scheme for a wind turbine generator (WTG) that employs a frequency-excursion-based control parameter to suppress frequency excursion under various wind speeds and dist...
In recent years, the frequency and severity of large-scale forest fires have increased globally, threatening forest ecosystems, human lives, and property while potentially triggering cascading ecological and social crises. Despite significant advance...
To improve dynamic thermal measurement accuracy on aero-engine hot-section components, integrated heat flux/temperature thin-film sensors (TFHFs) were fabricated using micro-nano technology. This study simulated and compared the time constant calibra...
This study aimed to investigate the effects of plyometric compound exercises and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on balance and body function in healthy adults. Forty-five students enrolled at Noryangjin Y Academy in Seoul who met the...
Background/Objectives: Given the limited evidence on multi-distance visual function assessment in presbyopia, this study aimed to compare dynamic binocular visual function between presbyopic and non-presbyopic (NP) participants at different distances...
The aim of the present in vitro comparative study is to validate a novel composite polymer, named “ONLY”, developed to overcome the mechanical drawbacks of conventional, metal-reinforced poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) interim restoratio...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 4 weeks of soleus stretching on ankle flexibility and dynamic balance, as well as selected monitoring and performance tests in soccer. Forty-five healthy female soccer players were randomly...
Background and Objectives: Following an injury, upper-body strength and proprioception training is typically suggested. To our understanding, no prior research has looked into the impact of balance training on upper-body strength and stability. So, t...
Background and Objectives: Decreased balance function in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients is influenced by impaired gravity perception, which can be measured by the subjective visual vertical (SVV) test. The value of this test can be increased by exe...
5 May 2020
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of dynamic balance exercises with and without visual feedback on recovery from total knee arthroplasty. The participants were 30 women who underwent total knee arthroplasty more than one week before th...
This study evaluated the feasibility of including a computerized dynamic test of analogical reasoning in standard neuropsychological assessments in a heterogeneous psychiatric population. The participants were 40 adult patients (Mage = 33.15 ±...
Balance control, a complex sensorimotor skill, declines with age. Assessing balance is crucial for identifying fall risk and implementing interventions in the older population. This study aimed to measure age-dependent changes in static and dynamic b...
This study aimed to investigate the effect of the FIFA 11+ program on knee instability and motor performance in male youth soccer players. Thirty male youth soccer players were divided into two groups: the experimental group (FIFA+) performed the FIF...
30 January 2022
The study aimed to investigate the effect of combined balance and plyometric training on dynamic balance and quickness performance of elite badminton athletes. Sixteen elite male badminton players volunteered to participate and were randomly assigned...
The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the long-term stability of one-piece diameter reduced zirconia oral implants under the influence of loading and artificial aging in a chewing simulator as well as the fracture load in a static loading te...
27 December 2019
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is significantly associated with osteoarthritis (OA). This study investigated the effects of two resistance exercise approaches on glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level and function performance. Enrolled were 70 older pati...
8 August 2019
The aim of the present trial was to investigate the effect of two stretching programs, a dynamic and a static one, on the sprint ability of recreational volleyball players. The sample consisted of 27 male recreational volleyball players (age 21.6 &pl...
27 December 2021
Background and purpose: Knee injuries are common among female softball players, and the stability of the lower extremities and the strength of the knee are essential factors for them. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Kinesio...
The purpose of this study was to determine whether training for a marathon and powerlifting could affect the value of the center of pressure (COP) in static and dynamic testing assessed with the Free Med ground reaction force platform. A baropodometr...
The reflexive responses to resist external forces and maintain posture result from the coordination between the vestibular system, muscle, tendon, and joint proprioceptors, and vision. Aging deteriorates these crucial functions, increasing the risk o...
30 December 2024
(1) Background: Aging is associated with a progressive decline in physical capacity, which is further exacerbated by conditions such as arthritis and chronic joint pain. This study aimed to compare the effects of aquatic and land-based exercise on th...
Hamstring extensibility has been defined as a factor to diminished dynamic stability and therefore increased risk of injury. The purpose of this study was to analyse the effects of hamstring tightness and fatigue on dynamic stability and agility. Nin...
1 March 2023
Background: The Holter electrocardiogram (ECG) provides a long signal that represents the heart’s responses to both autonomic regulation and various phenomena, including heart tissue remodeling. Loss of information is a common result when using...
Background: This study contributes to expanding the existing literature on learning technical skills in youth soccer by comparing the effectiveness of different training approaches in the development of passing skills. The ecological-dynamic approach...
Background: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder among middle-aged women, often leading to impaired dynamic balance and increased fear of movement. This study aimed to investigate the effects of dynamic stability training...
Sound waves generate acoustic resonance energy that penetrates deeply and safely into body areas normal mechanical vibrations cannot reach. The sonic balance pad utilizes these sound waves to create an optimal musculoskeletal response. The purpose of...
This study investigates whether Augmented Reality (AR)-based interventions can be as effective as physical therapists (PT) regarding balance, positioning sensation, and flexibility. A sample of 39 regular people who voluntarily participated in this s...
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is characterized by muscle weakness and impaired neuromuscular control. This study aimed (a) to assess the impact of external verbal feedback on the dynamic balance of athletes with CAI and (b) to examine the maintenan...
Background and Objectives: Compared to other subjects, obese people have inferior trunk muscle endurance and balance. A modern method of neuro-muscular training called whole body vibration (WBV) may improve trunk muscle endurance and balance. This st...
22 May 2020
Background: This study aimed to compare the effects of plyometric and ankle stability exercises on the dynamic balance and lower limb kinematic and kinetic parameters of Taekwondo demonstration athletes with functional ankle instability. Methods: Fou...
With the continuous increase in bridge lifespans, the rapid check and evaluation of the vertical bearing capacity for the pile foundations of existing bridges have been in greater demand. The usual practice is to carry out compression bearing tests u...
Sitting ability in the early post-stroke phase affects functional balance ability and other prognoses. We investigated whether dynamic sitting exercise with delayed visual feedback in the mediolateral and anteroposterior directions affected postural...
23 June 2022
A sense of balance is required in sports activities, conditioning the quality of movements and physical performance. (1) The purpose of the study is to investigate the influence of gender and the specificity of sports activities on body balance. The...
Background: We aimed to investigate the effects of a community-based senior musical program on the cognitive and physical functions in older women. Method: Older women aged ≥65 years participating in a program at a community welfare center were ra...
Background: Evidence suggests that COVID-19 infection can cause lasting health consequences. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation services have been recommended to reduce the sequalae. However, the effectiveness of physical exercise interventions remains...
To study the static and dynamic response of micropile-reinforced slopes, static model tests and shaking table tests were performed. The failure modes, the pile-slope interaction, the displacement, and the static/dynamic earth pressure distributions w...
This paper presents the characteristics of a modernized rotary hammer equipped with a new measuring system based on strain gauges for recording short-term signals. The stand makes it possible to carry out dynamic tensile and bending tests in the rang...
To investigate the effect of prefabricated borehole diameter on the dynamic response of coal–rock composite specimens, split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) tests were conducted on specimens without a borehole and with borehole diameters of 4, 6,...
This study investigated the effect of digital therapeutics on ROM, flexibility, dynamic balance, satisfaction, and adherence. A sample of 34 volunteers was randomly assigned into a Digital Therapeutic Group (DTG) (n = 17) and a Non-Digital Therapeuti...
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