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Determination of the optimal crank arm length to maximize peak power production in an upright cycling position

The purpose of this paper was to determine: (1) the crank arm length that would maximize peak power production in an upright cycling position; (2) the joint angles corresponding to this crank arm length; (3) which joint angles (minimum, maximum, range of motion of the hip, knee and ankle) would be the best predictor(s) of the crank arm length; and (4) develop regression equations to predict the optimal crank arm length for individuals of different leg lengths. The data from Too and Landwer (2000) was examined, in conjunction with the data collected in this study, and combined for use in regression analysis. With stepwise multiple regression, the following equation was determined to best predict crank arm lengths that would maximize peak power production in an upright cycling position for individuals of different leg lengths: CAL [mm] = (238 [mm] – 0.25 * (Tot Leg) [mm] + 0.3 * (Low Leg) [mm]) ± 22 [mm] As with any prediction equation, caution must be taken when interpreting and extrapolating the results

The Effect of Pedal Crank Arm Length on Lower Limb Joint Angles in an Upright Cycling Position

The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether changes in CAL resulted in significant changes in joint angles, and how these changes are related to changes in cycling performance

Relationship Between Audit Manager Experience and Compliance Audit Outcomes

This study examines variables that effect on Illinois Auditor General compliance audit outcomes. Specifically, the compliance reports the Auditor General staff complete. The variables added focus on the experience level of each audit manager and how that experience affects audit outcomes including; material findings, immaterial findings, and total findings. The results of this study show there is a significant relationship between an audit managers prior experience and the resulting findings. Additionally, this study confirms and adds further data to work done by Branson, Nation, & Stephens (2016) in which audit hours have a significant positive relationship with audit findings

Urea Utilization in High Roughage Diets

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EFFECT OF CHANGES IN CRANK ARM LENGTH AND LOAD ON POWER PRODUCTION IN RECUMBENT CYCLING

The purpose of this study was to determine the trend in peak power (PP), mean power (MP), and minimum power (MINP) with changes in load when cycling in a recumbent position. Fifteen female participants were randomly assigned to one of three crank arm length (CAL) conditions (110, 180, or 250 mm) and tested on a Monark Cycle ergometer with 5 loads varying from 75-165 gm/kg of body mass. The Wingate Anaerobic Cycling test was performed in a recumbent position (75 seat tube angle, backrest perpendicular to the ground). Curve estimation with regression analysis on incrementing loads revealed: (1) a quadratic trend in PP; (2) a quadratic trend in MP and MINP for the 110 and 180 mm CAL; and (3) a linear trend in MP and MINP for the 250 mm CAL. These trends suggest there is an optimal load for different CALs to maximize power production

Concert recording 2016-04-09

[Track 01]. Vespertine formations / Christopher Deane -- [Track 02]. Four movements for Marimba. Improvisation ; [Track 03]. Ethereal ; [Track 04]. Mecanique / Michael Burritt -- [Track 05]. Vignettes. Dinner with Andre ; [Track 06]. Running with Lionel ; [Track 07]. Chuck\u27s march ; [Track 08]. Waltz in Berlin ; [Track 09]. Chasing Igor / James M. Stephenson -- [Track 10]. Canto / Elliott Carter -- [Track 11]. Trio per uno. II ; [Track 12]. I / Nebosja Zivkovic

Uso de residuos agrícolas para la producción de biocombustibles en el departamento del Meta

El departamento del Meta tiene una tradición agrícola sobresaliente en diferentes productos como: la palma africana, arroz, frutales, plátano, y otros;  los cuales, dentro de los diferentes procesos agrícolas o de transformación, producen residuos heterogéneos, especialmente biomasa, que representa un problema desde el punto de vista ambiental debido a la falta de técnicas para su aprovechamiento y re-uso. Estos subproductos de la producción agrícola y agro industrial pueden generar beneficios para los productores; logrando el  uso en la obtención de compostaje y devueltos al  cultivo; o con una gran posibilidad de re-usarse en la producción de energía para diferentes procesos, dentro de una producción agrícola o para generar energía para la agroindustria, supliendo el uso de energía proveniente del carbón, diesel y gasolina, entre otros. El objetivo de este artículo es describir, analizar y generar posibilidades de convertir estos residuos o subproductos en fuente de energía para la región, para municipios alejados del sistema interconectado nacional, además de la posibilidad de obtener biocombustibles como: etanol, biogás y biodiesel para suplir las demandas energéticas. Promocionando la seguridad energética, uso racional y eficiente de los recursos y la integración regional. Siempre relacionado con la reducción de emisiones de gases, efecto invernadero, minimización de la disposición de los contaminantes en el suelo, agua y aire; para lograr, en un mundo globalizado, la mayor competitividad usando adecuadamente la biomasa producida en diferentes procesos