68 research outputs found
Race-time prediction for the Va’a paralympic sprint canoe
The 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro will see 200m sprint canoe events for the first time, using the Va’a class. The aim of this study is to predict race times for the Va’a over a 200m sprint event, through simulation of the hydrodynamic resistance of the hull (with outrigger) and the propulsion provided by the athlete. Such a simulation, once suitably validated, allows investigation of design and configuration changes on predicted race performance. The accuracy of the simulation is discussed through a comparison to times recorded for an athlete over a 200m race distanc
The Influence of Minimalist Footwear on Knee and Ankle Load during Depth Jumping
Plyometric training is used by athletes to promote strength and explosive power. However plyometric activities such as depth jumping are associated with a high incidence of injuries. This study examined the influence of minimalist and conventional footwear on the loads experienced by the patellofemoral joint and Achilles tendon. Patellofemoral and Achilles tendon forces were obtained from ten male participants using an eight camera 3D motion capture system and force platform data as they completed depth jumps in both footwear conditions. Differences between footwear were calculated using paired t-tests. The results show that the minimalist footwear were associated with significantly lower patellofemoral contact force/ pressure and also knee abduction moment. It is therefore recommended based on these observations that those who are susceptible to knee pain should consider minimalist footwear when performing plyometric training
Physiologic-Based Cord Clamping Maintains Core Temperature vs. Immediate Cord Clamping in Near-Term Lambs
Background: Physiologic-based cord clamping (PBCC) involves deferring umbilical
cord clamping until after lung aeration. It is unclear if infant is at risk of becoming
hypothermic during PBCC.
Objectives: To test if PBCC would maintain core temperature more effectively than
immediate cord clamping (ICC).
Design: At 0.93 gestation, fetal lambs were surgically exteriorized and instrumented
from pregnant ewes under general anesthesia. Prior to the start of the experiment,
lambs were thoroughly dried, placed on hot water bottles, and core temperature
was continuously monitored using a rectal thermometer. PBCC lambs (n = 21),
received intermittent positive pressure ventilation (iPPV) for ≥5 min prior to umbilical
cord clamping. In ICC lambs (n = 23), iPPV commenced within 60 s after umbilical
cord clamping. iPPV was provided with heated/humidified gas. Lambs were moved
under a radiant warmer after umbilical cord clamping. Additional warmth was provided
using a plastic overlay, hairdryer, and extra water bottles, as needed. Two-way mixed
and repeated measures one-way ANOVAs were used to compare temperature changes
between and within a single group, respectively, over time.
Results: Basal fetal parameters including core temperature were similar between
groups. ICC lambs had a significant reduction in temperature compared to PBCC lambs
(p < 0.001), evident by 1 min (p = 0.002). ICC lambs decreased temperature by 0.51â—¦C
(± 0.42) and 0.79◦C (± 0.55) at 5 and 10 min respectively (p <
Soil organisms in organic and conventional cropping systems.
Apesar do crescente interesse pela agricultura orgânica, sĂŁo poucas as informações de pesquisa disponĂveis sobre o assunto. Assim, num Argissolo Vermelho-Amarelo distrĂłfico foram comparados os efeitos de sistemas de cultivo orgânico e convencional, para as culturas do tomate (Lycopersicum esculentum) e do milho (Zea mays), sobre a comunidade de organismos do solo e suas atividades. As populações de fungos,bactĂ©rias e actinomicetos, determinadas pela contagem de colĂ´nias em meio de cultura, foram semelhantes para os dois sistemas de produção. A atividade microbiana, avaliada pela evolução de CO2, manteve-se superior no sistema orgânico, sendo que em determinadas avaliações foi o dobro da evolução verificada no sistema convencional. O nĂşmero de espĂ©cimes de minhoca foi praticamente dez vezes maior no sistema orgânico. NĂŁo foi observada diferença na taxa de decomposição de matĂ©ria orgânica entre os dois sistemas. De modo geral, o nĂşmero de indivĂduos de microartrĂłpodos foi superior no sistema orgânico do que no sistema convencional, refletindo no maior Ăndice de diversidade de Shannon. As maiores populações de insetos foram as da ordem Collembola, enquanto para os ácaros a maior população foi a da superfamĂlia Oribatuloidea. IndivĂduos dos grupos Aranae, Chilopoda, Dyplopoda, Pauropoda, Protura e Symphyla foram ocasionalmente coletados e de forma similar entre os sistemas
Effect of maternal oxytocin on umbilical venous and arterial blood flows during physiological-based cord clamping in preterm lambs
Background Delayed umbilical cord clamping (UCC) after birth is thought to cause placental to infant blood transfusion, but the mechanisms are unknown. It has been suggested that uterine contractions force blood out of the placenta and into the infant during delayed cord clamping. We have investigated the effect of uterine contractions, induced by maternal oxytocin administration, on umbilical artery (UA) and venous (UV) blood flows before and after ventilation onset to determine whether uterine contractions cause placental transfusion in preterm lambs.Methods and findingsAt similar to 128 days of gestation, UA and UV blood flows, pulmonary arterial blood flow (PBF) and carotid arterial (CA) pressures and blood flows were measured in three groups of fetal sheep during delayed UCC; maternal oxytocin following mifepristone, mifepristone alone, and saline controls. Each successive uterine contraction significantly (pDevelopmen
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“Will we ever return to normality?” Findings from Phase 2 (Oct – Dec 2020) of the Born in Bradford Covid-19 Adult Survey
YesBorn in Bradford (BiB) have carried out surveys of BiB participants during the first national
lockdown (April – June 2020) and at a second Phase (Oct – Dec 2020). A third survey took place
between June – July 2021. Participants were from either the BiB’s Growing Up (GU) or Better
Start (BiBBS) cohorts and had children in pre-school, primary and secondary school age groups.
This report presents a summary of the findings identified in Phase 2 (29th October 2020 –
23rd December 2020) of the Born in Bradford’s Covid-19 adult survey.The Health Fund Covid-19 Award; Wellcome Trust; ESRC; NIHR: Applied Research Collaboration, Yorkshire and Humber; ActEarly UK Preventative Research Partnership Consortium; NIHR Clinical Research Network; National Lottery Community Fun
Excavation of an early 17th-century glassmaking site at Glasshouse, Shinrone, Co. Offaly, Ireland
An archaeological research excavation was conducted in the area immediately surrounding an upstanding glassmaking furnace near Shinrone, Co. Offaly, Ireland. It dates to the early to mid 17th century and was built and operated by French Huguenots, probably de Hennezells (de Hennezel/Henzeys/Hensie) who had settled in this region as part of the Crown plantation of King’s County (now Co. Offaly). This furnace, which employed wood rather than coal as a fuel, is a very rare survival, with no other upstanding examples known in Ireland, Britain or the Lorraine region of France where the form probably originated
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