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Objective: The purpose of this study was to clarify the characteristics of physical quality of life (QOL) and activities of daily living (ADL) in patients with advanced cancer undergoing home-visit rehabilitation. Method: In this prospective study, we included 35 patients with advanced cancer undergoing home-visit rehabilitation. Physical QOL was assessed using the Physical Functioning (PF) score on the QLQ-C15, and ADL was assessed using the Barthel Index (BI) and Functional Independence Measure (Motor FIM) scores. Changes in physical QOL and each ADL scores from the start of rehabilitation to 4 weeks later were investigated. Also, patients were divided into two groups according to the PF score and characteristics of physical QOL and ADL between the two groups were explored. Result: PF score was significantly improved after 4 weeks compared to baseline. In the PF score maintenance/improvement group, motor FIM score was significantly improved after 4 weeks compared to baseline. Conclusion: The physical QOL of patients with advanced cancer undergoing home-visit rehabilitation was maintained and improved 4 weeks after the start of rehabilitation. It was suggested that maintaining ADL may lead to maintenance and improvement of physical QOL.
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Global demand for pulses such as the mung bean has grown in the last years. For successful production of these crops it is necessary to use high quality seeds. Methodologies based on X-ray image analysis have been used as a complementary tool to evaluate the physical quality of seeds due to their speed and potential for automation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of X-ray analysis for non-destructive evaluation of the physical quality of Vigna radiata seeds and to relate the variables obtained with their physiological potential. For this, seeds from eight lots were X-rayed and subsequently subject to germination test. In total, 18 physical and physiological parameters were determined. The X-ray image analysis was efficient for evaluating the internal morphology of Vigna radiata seeds and allowed the identification of various damage types. However, it was not possible to relate the physical variables to the seed quality as the lots presented similar germination percentage. Physical variables such as solidity and circularity are related to percentage of root protrusion and length of seedling hypocotyl. Low relative densities indicate deteriorated tissues, related to severe morphological damage and non-viable seeds.
A demanda mundial por leguminosas como o feijão mungo tem crescido nos últimos anos. Para o sucesso da produção destas culturas é necessário a utilização de sementes de alta qualidade. Metodologias baseadas na análise de imagens de raios X têm sido utilizadas como ferramenta complementar para avaliação da qualidade física de sementes em função da sua rapidez e potencial de automatização. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a eficiência da análise de raios X para avaliação não destrutiva da qualidade física de sementes de Vigna radiata, e relacionar as variáveis obtidas com o seu potencial fisiológico.Para tal, sementes de oito lotes foram radiografadas e submetidas ao teste de germinação. Por meio dessas avaliações foram determinadas 18 variáveis, distribuídas entre físicas e fisiológicas. A análise de imagens de raios X foi eficiente para a avaliação da morfologia interna das sementes Vigna radiata e permitiu a identificação de vários tipos de danos. Porém, não foi possível relacionar as variáveis físicas com a qualidade das sementes, pois os lotes apresentaram porcentagens de germinação semelhantes. Variáveis físicas como solidez e circularidade estão relacionadas com a percentagem de protrusão radicular e o comprimento de hipocótilo das plântulas. Densidades relativas baixas indicam tecidos deteriorados, tendo relação com danos morfológicos graves e sementes inviáveis.
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Seeds , X-Rays , VignaABSTRACT
Objective The author wants to investigate the relationship between college students' physical quality and the quality of sleep.Methods Stratified cluster sampling method is used,and invites a total of 2981 Anhui college students to take part in the questionnaire study,the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) and physical test,in order to survey the sleep quality and physical quality of college students.The physical quality and sleep quality are analyzed by the multiple factor non conditional logistic regression analysis methods.Results PSQI scores of the 2744 students are (5.378 ± 2.492),477 people (17.4％) have poor sleep quality.The endurance,speed,strength quality scores are (75.850 ± 13.279),(69.760 ± 16.422),(66.278 ± 18.709) points.Logistic regression analysis shows that excellent endurance (OR=0.418) is a protective factor of sleep quality.Conclusion The improvement of endurance may improve sleep quality.
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Objective To understand the status of physique and variational tendency of population in Chengdu,and comparing to the national level,for the purpose of providing evidence in improving the body mass among citizens in Chengdu.Methods Different groups were selected by cluster random sampling method,with a total of 5603 samples selected.Body shape,physiological and physical skills were measured according to the 2010 Workbook of Public Physique Monitoring Program and compared to the results from 2010.T test was used.Results For body shape,height and weight of the people in Chengdu were lower than the national average levels.Among them,males aged from 45 to 64 years old were 4.0 cm lower,females above 40 years old were 2.0 cm lower in height,when comparing to the national average levels with differences on weight as 3.5-6.4 kg for men and 1.7-3.2 kg for women.The chest,waist and hip circumferences of males were less than the national average levels,but showing at matching levels in women.Upper arm and abdominal skinfold in men were less than the national average,but the scapular skinfold was larger.Scapular skinfold was larger than the national levels,more than 7.1 mm in the 30 to 59 year-olds.Skin folds of the upperarm,shoulder and scapular in females were larger than the national levels.Citizens in Chengdu and the nation showed matching physiological levels.Physical skill of the adults was weaker than the national average level but the quality regarding power of gripping and time of reaction were superior in the elderly.Conclusion Levels of physique mass in Chengdu citizens were,in general,lower than the national average level.Elderly appeared having better physical quality,but not in the mid-aged adults.Our data suggested that a great effort should be made to improve the health of the mid-aged adults.
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A expansão das áreas para o cultivo de grão-de-bico depende da produção de sementes detentoras de qualidade superior. Neste trabalho, foram avaliadas as principais características físicas, fisiológicas e sanitárias em sementes de seis genótipos de grão-de-bico produzidas em Montes Claros, Norte de Minas Gerias. As variáveis analisadas foram o grau de umidade, a pureza física, a massa de mil sementes, a uniformidade, a porcentagem de germinação, a primeira contagem do teste de germinação, o índice de velocidade de germinação e de emergência, a massa seca da parte aérea das plântulas e a ocorrência de microrganismos e de pragas de armazenamento nas sementes. A qualidade física, fisiológica e sanitária das sementes foi afetada pelos diferentes genótipos de grão-de-bico analisados. As variações quanto à qualidade física das sementes entre os genótipos de grão-de-bico não estão relacionadas à qualidade fisiológica e sanitária destas. De maneira geral, as sementes do genótipo CNPH 08-04 apresentaram qualidade física, fisiológica e sanitária superior à qualidade das sementes dos demais genótipos.
The expansion of the areas for chickpea culture depends on the production of seeds of superior quality. In this study, it was evaluated the main physical, physiological and sanitary characteristics in seeds of six genotypes of chickpea produced in Montes Claros, North of Minas Gerais. The analyzed variables were the moisture content, the physical purity, the mass of a thousand seeds, the uniformity, the percentage of germination, the first count of the test germination, the rate of speed germination and emergency, the dry mass of the aerial part of the seedling and the occurrence of microorganisms and plagues in seed storage. The physical, physiological and sanitary quality of the seeds was affected by different genotypes of the chickpea analyzed. The variations in relation to the physical quality of the seeds between the genotypes of chickpea are not related to sanitary and physiological quality of them. In general, the seeds of genotype CNPH 08-04 showed physical, physiological and sanitary superior quality in relation to the seeds of other genotypes.
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O aumento da demanda pela avaliação da qualidade da estrutura do solo para o adequado crescimento de plantas tem motivado pesquisadores a desenvolverem técnicas visuais de avaliação, a campo, simples e confiáveis para esse fim. No Brasil, um número reduzido de estudos foi realizado empregando métodos visuais de diagnóstico do estado estrutural de solos no campo. Esse trabalho testou a hipótese de que o método de Avaliação Visual da Qualidade da Estrutura do Solo desenvolvido por BALL et al. (2007) para solos de clima temperado pode ser aplicado na identificação de campo da qualidade estrutural de um Latossolo Vermelho Distroférrico sob diferentes sistemas de uso e manejo. Para isso, foram avaliadas amostras indeformadas coletadas de mata preservada (M), sistema de integração lavoura-pecuária (ILP) e sistema plantio direto (SPD). A avaliação da estrutura apoiou-se na aparência, na resistência e nas características das unidades estruturais de blocos de solo e foi definida por cinco escores visuais de classificação de qualidade. O método empregado permitiu distinguir a qualidade do solo de diferentes sistemas de uso e manejo a partir da avaliação da estrutura da camada estudada.
The increasing demand for assessing soil structure for crop growth has motivated researchers to develop simple and reliable visual indicators to assess soil structure at the field. There are a few records in Brazil indicating the use of visual techniques for assessing soil physical quality. This paper tested the hypothesis that the Visual Soil Structure Quality Assessment methodology developed by BALL et al. (2007) is reliable for identifying the structural quality of tropical and subtropical soils under different soil management systems. Therefore, the overall objective of this paper was to visually identify the structural quality of an Oxisol under forest, crop-livestock rotation and no-till system. The structure evaluation was based on appearance, strength and characteristics of structural units from soil blocks, and was defined by five visual scores from the classification quality. The method allows distinguishing soil quality of the different soil use and management systems from the evaluation of the layer sampled.
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OBJECTIVE: To describe the motor development and quality of life in children with severe cerebral palsy (CP) stratified by gross motor function classification system (GMFCS), and to investigate various factors that affect quality of life in these subjects. METHOD: Ninety eight children with severe cerebral palsy, mean age 5.8y, were included. The assessment consisted of a clinical evaluation of gross motor function measure (GMFM), a semi-structured interview for child health questionnaire (CHQ), and a review of medical records. RESULTS: CP in GMFCS level V showed lower mean score of GMFM and CHQ than level IV (p<0.05). Scores that present physical quality of life were lower than scores of psychosocial quality of life (p<0.05). Motor distribution and sex were found to be significant factors that affect quality of life in children with severe CP (p<0.05). In particular, as the father's education level is higher, the physical quality of life in CP is better (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: In this study, we report general life quality status of children with severe CP in Korea. Some factors such as severity and distribution of paralysis of the CP, sex, parental factor were found to affect their quality of life. We suggest that it is necessary to consider not only motor function, but also quality of life for children with severe CP.
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Child , Humans , Cerebral Palsy , Child Health , Korea , Medical Records , Paralysis , Parents , Quality of Life , Surveys and QuestionnairesABSTRACT
O teste de raios X tem se demonstrado uma técnica muito eficiente no controle de qualidade de sementes de espécies florestais, caracterizando fases do desenvolvimento, danos causados por secagem, beneficiamento e predação, entre outros. Objetivouse com este trabalho avaliar a qualidade física de sementes de cedro (Cedrela fissilis) pelo teste de raios X. Para isso, após o beneficiamento, as sementes de cedro foram expostas às seguintes condições de intensidade de radiação e tempos (25 Kv durante 60/30 segundos e 30 Kv durante 40 segundos) para determinar o padrão de raios X. De acordo com a anatomia visualizada pela imagem radiográfica, as sementes foram classificadas em Sementes Cheias, Sementes Com Danos, Sementes Mal Formadas e Sementes Vazias. Em seguida, foi realizado o teste de germinação em BOD, utilizando-se substrato de papel umedecido dentro de caixas para germinação, sob 25ºC e luz branca constante. Ao final de 20 dias, foram registrados os números de plântulas normais, anormais e sementes mortas. Pelos resultados obtidos, a intensidade de radiação de 25 Kv durante 60 segundos permitiu melhor visualização das características internas e os danos observados pela imagem radiográfica afetaram a germinação das sementes, reduzindo a qualidade do lote.
The X-ray has showed to be a very efficient technique in the quality control of forest tree seeds, characterizing development phases, damages caused by dehydration, improvement and infestation, among others. The aim of this work was to evaluate the physical quality of cedar seeds (Cedrela fissilis) by X-ray test. For this, the cedar seeds were exposed at the following conditions of radiation intensity and times (25 Kv during 60/30 seconds and 30 Kv during 40 seconds) to determine the pattern of X-rays. According to the anatomy visualized by the radiographic image, seeds were classified in Full Seeds; Seeds With Damages, Deformed Seeds and Empty Seeds. Soon after, the seeds were submitted to the germination test, accomplished in BOD, using paper substratum damped in boxes for germination under 25ºC and white light. After 20 days, the numbers of normal, abnormal seedlings and died seeds were registered. From the results obtained the intensity of radiation of 25 Kv in the time of exposure of 60 seconds allowed clear visualization of the internal characteristics and damages observed. By the radiographic damage affected the seed germination reducing the plot quality.
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The basic physical teaching is an important part of the training of students' scientific quality.For the advance of the teaching quality,we have to improve the traditional teaching pattern and the evaluation way of the physical quality.This paper offers a teaching method of in-depth dissemination for the basic physics and proposes an evaluation way of physical quality by the theory of attribute distinguishing.