Dissertations / Theses: 'Relationship strength'

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Stone, Michael H., Meg E. Stone, William A. Sands, Kyle C. Pierce, Robert U. Newton, G. Gregory Haff, and Jon Carlock. "Maximum Strength and Strength Training---A Relationship to Endurance?" Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2006. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/4615.

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Endurance can be defined as the ability to maintain or to repeat a given force or power output. The sport performance-endurance relationship is a multi-factorial concept. However, evidence indicates that maximum strength is a major component. Conceptually, endurance is a continuum. The literature indicates that (a) maximum strength is moderately to strongly related to endurance capabilities and associated factors, a relationship that is likely stronger for high intensity exercise endurance (HIEE) activities than for low intensity exercise endurance (LIEE); (b) strength training can increase both HIEE and LIEE, the effect being greater for HIEE; (c) the volume of strength training plays a role in endurance adaptation; and (d) mechanical specificity and training program variables also play a role in the degree of adaptation..

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Barth, Gil. "Relationship strength in communication mediums." Honors in the Major Thesis, University of Central Florida, 2002. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETH/id/257.

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Dagosta, Joseph William. "Attitude strength and situational strength as moderators of the job satisfaction – job performance relationship." Wright State University / OhioLINK, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=wright1595538232053425.

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Bhise, Vikrant Sudhakar. "Strength Degradation of Gfrp Bars." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/35225.

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The primary objective of this research was to examine the strength degradation of Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) bars at high temperature and alkalinity and determine if an Arrhenius type relationship can be used as a means of projecting life. The work done includes a thorough literature review, experiments and development of strength prediction models. The experimental work involves exposure of GFRP bars incased in cement mortar to lime-water solution at 30, 45 and 57Â°C. Overall 100 specimens were included in the experimental program. The tensile strength and modulus of elasticity retention after 180 days of exposure at 57Â°C was 57% and 82% respectively. The secondary objective was to determine the moisture absorption properties of GFRP bars. The moisture absorption data available is till 80 days from the immersion of the specimens in the tank. The collected data was used in the development of strength retention models. Two strength prediction models, Time Shift Method and Fickian Model for moisture absorption are formulated. Using the Fickian Model, strength is predicted for GFRP bars, if used in bridge decks in Roanoke, Virginia. The strength loss predicted was 45% after 50 years of exposure in real life environment. A linear relationship was observed when the moisture content and strength retention were plotted. The study estimates a strength loss higher than the ACI-440H recommended environmental degradation factor of 0.7 to calculate the design ultimate tensile strength.
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Hartl, Kathleen, and Irida Ruci. "Service Quality in Banks and Customer Relationship Strength." Thesis, Umeå University, Umeå School of Business, 2009. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-24860.

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Background

Today, the Swedish banking industry is facing aggressive competition as a consequence of many changes; increase of competitors in the marketplace, changes in the market structure, technological advancements and the use of Internet banking, and the increase of customer demands. Therefore, the pressure that each bank faces is high and banks need to upgrade their strategies and adjust their business approach to the quick changes. An understanding of customers’ expectations and perceptions of service quality is a prerequisite to make customers satisfied as well as prolong and strengthen the bank-customer-relationship.

Purpose and Research Questions

Investigate the service quality of Swedish banks and its influence on the nature of the relationship between the banks and their private customers in Umeå.

What are the overall as well as the specific gaps between expected and perceived service quality of banks’ private customers?
Is there a tendency towards loosening the relationship with the main bank?

Theories and Models

The theories and models we discuss in our study are related to the purpose and research questions. Therefore, we first discuss the general concept of marketing and services marketing and afterwards review related theories and models. The central concept of our research is the SERVQUAL and Gap Model being the most famous model used to measure service quality, also in retail banking. This model is used to investigate the existing gaps between the expected and perceived service quality which refers to our first research question. For answering the second research question, we propose a Bank-Customer-Relationship Model based on our assumptions and adjusted according to the findings.

Methodology

Our philosophy is positivistic as we collect and analyze quantitative data to draw conclusions, as well as realistic, as the survey is conducted in a social reality. This philosophical perspective shapes the way the whole research is designed. Reviewing and finding theories first, that are relevant to our purpose and then, analyzing the data collected in order to prove the theories, classifies our research approach as deductive. Our chosen strategy is, conducting a survey at only one point of time which defines our study as cross-sectional. Our data was collected by using non-random sampling. We distributed self administered questionnaires to 200 respondents in Umeå city, being customers of any bank.

Findings and Conclusions

Referring to our first research question we conclude that an overall gap between expected and perceived service quality of banks’ private customers exists. But, there is a considerable difference between gaps of different bank services. Customers consider some of the services more important than others, therefore they expect more. Other services seem to be less important for them, so they expect less. Finally, there is also a neutral consideration for some other services. Referring to our second research question, the findings indicate that the bank-customer-relationships might develop a tendency to weaken even though bank customers are still highly satisfied with their main banks.

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McElligott, Mark, and n/a. "The relationship between strength and endurance in female triathletes." University of Canberra. Human and Heritage Sciences, 1992. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20060918.160011.

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Washle, Edwin J. "Fathers and young-adult children : factors affecting relationship strength /." Diss., This resource online, 1990. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-07282008-135908/.

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Hu, Yu. "An Examination of Consumers' Selective Word-of-Mouth Communication Process and its Consequences." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/27680.

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This research proposes that consumers often selectively communicate their product knowledge with one another in order to achieve different interpersonal goals or to meet situational demands; as a consequence of this selective message construction process, the communicatorsâ recollections of the product knowledge tend to be realigned with the contents of the communicated messages. To provide empirical support for this proposition, I employed a two-step, memory-based experiment procedure and used interpersonal relationship strength as the key investigating variable to examine communicatorsâ selective message construction behavior and its evaluative consequences. Results showed that participants communicated more negative product information to a strong relation audience and more positive information to a weak relation audience; they were also more likely to negatively interpret ambiguous information to a strong relation audience. After the communication, participants in the strong relation condition showed significantly decreased product evaluations.
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Gibson, Bradley Kyle. "RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CORN STALK STRENGTH AND SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER PENETRATION." MSSTATE, 2009. http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-04212009-172322/.

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Studies were conducted to determine if corn stalk strength had an effect on southwestern corn borer (Diatraea grandiosella Dyar) survival during different growth stages. In 2006 southwestern corn borer larvae were placed on corn during the tassel stage near the ear and base of the plant. Survival was higher near the ear than near the base of the plant. In 2007, five varieties of corn were planted at three locations in Mississippi. Plants were infested with five 3rd instar larvae at the ear zone during tassel, dough and dent development stages. After five days stalk strength and borer survival were measured. Survival decreased as the corn progressed from tassel to dent stage. Survival varied among corn varieties. The relationship between stalk strength and borer survival was not consistent, indicating that there are likely factors more directly limiting borer survival than physical stalk strength.

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Gregoire, Meghan. "The Relationship Between Hamstring Strength and Agonist-Antagonist Co-Activation." University of Toledo / OhioLINK, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1556791315939376.

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Kraska, Jenna M., Michael W. Ramsey, G. Gregory Haff, Nate Fethke, William A. Sands, Margaret E. Stone, and Michael H. Stone. "Relationship between Strength Characteristics and Unweighted and Weighted Vertical Jump Height." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2009. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/4129.

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Purpose: To investigate the relationship between maximum strength and differences in jump height during weighted and unweighted (body weight) static (SJ) and countermovement jumps (CMJ). Methods: Sixty-three collegiate athletes (mean ± SD; age= 19.9 ± 1.3 y; body mass = 72.9 ± 19.6 kg; height = 172.8 ± 7.7 cm) performed two trials of the SJ and CMJ with 0 kg and 20 kg on a force plate; and two trials of mid-thigh isometric clean pulls in a custom rack over a force plate (1000-Hz sampling). Jump height (JH) was calculated from fight time. Force-time curve analyses determined the following: isometric peak force (IPF), isometric force (IF) at 50, 90, and 250 ms, and isometric rates of force development (IRFD). Absolute and allometric scaled forces, [absolute force/(body mass0.67)], were used in correlations. Results: IPF, IRFD, F50a, F50, F90, and F250 showed moderate/strong correlations with SJ and CMJ height percent decrease from 0 to 20 kg. IPFa and F250a showed weak/moderate correlations with percent height decrease. Comparing strongest (n = 6) to weakest (n = 6): t tests revealed that stronger athletes (IPFa) performed superior to weaker athletes. Conclusion: Data indicate the ability to produce higher peak and instantaneous forces and IRFD is related to JH and to smaller differences between weighted and unweighted jump heights. Stronger athletes jump higher and show smaller decrements in JH with load. A weighted jump may be a practical method of assessing relative strength levels.

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Vaseenon, Savitri. "Relationship between caries-affected dentin mineral density and microtensile bond strength." Thesis, University of Iowa, 2011. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/1098.

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Objective: To determine the relationship between mineral density and microtensile bond strength of caries-affected dentin (CAD). Methods: Sixty-three extracted human molars with carious lesions and nine extracted sound human molars are collected and flattened to expose the dentin. Caries is removed using Caries Detector (Kuraray Medical, Tokyo, Japan) leaving a firm light pink stained dentin and then bonded with RBC (Z100, shade T, 3M ESPE, Germany) using an etch-and-rinse 3-step adhesive system (Optibond FL,Kerr, Orange, CA, USA). The bonded teeth are stored overnight at 37ºC before vertically sectioned with diamond saw blades (IsoMet 1000, Buehler Ltd., Lake Bluff, IL, USA). The sticks are then trimmed into dumbbell-shaped specimens with a cross-sectional area of 0.5 mm2 and a gauge length of 1 mm. Tensile testing is performed at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min (Zwick Materials Testing Machine Z2.5/TN1S, Zwick, Ulm, Germany). X-ray microtomography was used to examine the fractured specimens (Micro-CAT II, Siemens Preclinical Solutions, Knoxville, TN) at maximum resolution of 27 microns. The mean mineral densities at the resin-dentin interface of the bonded specimens are calculated using a custom BMD (bone mineral density) analyzer software (Iowa City, IA, USA). Mineral density (image intensity) will be plotted against uTBS (MPa) to determine correlation between these two properties based on Spearman rank correlation test at 0.05 level of statistical significance. Results:There was a statistically significant relationship between µTBS and image intensity (p< 0.0001). However, the correlation coefficient was weak (0.31). Significant effect of the failure mode on the image intensity and the µTBS were observed (p < 0.0001). No significant difference in the mean image intensity was found between the 2 levels (p = 0.6519) and 3 levels of dye staining (p = 0.2531). Intra- and inter-examiner reliability was near perfect (0.99; 0.98) for mineral density measurements. Conclusion: Within the limits imposed in the experimental design, we concluded that the degree of mineralzation of CAD has an influence on its failure mode and µTBS. Positive increasing relationship was also found between CAD's failure mode and its µTBS. Additionally, no significant relationship was found between levels of dye staining and the degree of mineralization.

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Carter, C., E. Owens, A. Serrano, W. Guy Hornsby, R. J. Lamont, and Michael H. Stone. "Relationship of Strength and Power Characteristics and Performance in Collegiate Weightlifters." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2010. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/4537.

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Born, Megan L. "Relationship of Grip Strength and Range of Motion in Baseball Players." Marietta College Honors Theses / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=marhonors1335981033.

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November, Rucia Vern-Clare. "The relationship between shoulder complex strength and throwing velocity in club cricketers." University of the Western Cape, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5306.

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Magister Artium (Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science) - MA(SRES)
Over the years, cricket has progressed into a game of immense physical prowess, and evolved from a traditional and conservative game into a professional sport requiring very high levels of fitness and skill. The ability to throw a ball at high velocity and with great accuracy is critical for successful performance in many ball sports, including cricket. The aim of this study focussed on examining the relationship between isokinetic strength of the shoulder complex and throwing velocity amongst club cricketers in the age group of 18-32 years. The study used a quantitative methodology with a cross-sectional research design. A convenient sample of 40 male cricketers from the University of the Western Cape was tested. Isokinetic strength of external rotators (ER), internal rotators (IR) and ratios were measured using the Biodex Pro System 4 isokinetic dynamometer at two speeds, namely, 60º•sec-¹ and 90º•sec-¹. Throwing velocity was measured using a calibrated Cordless Speed/Radar Gun. The major findings of this study were the significant correlations between IR at 60º•sec-¹ and throwing velocity for the first team (r = 0.72; p = 0.01), second team (r = 0.67; p = 0.03), third team (r = 0.73; p = 0.01) and fourth team (r = 0.69; p = 0.02). The correlation between the strength ratio at 60º•sec-¹ and throwing velocity was significant for the first team (r = 0.76; p = 0.01), second team (r = 0.83; p = 0.002), third team (r = 0.70; p = 0.02) and fourth team (r = 0.94; p = 0.0001). In conclusion, shoulder strength plays a significant role in the throwing velocity amongst club cricketers. Specifically, the shoulder internal rotators were found to be a major influence in throwing velocity. Furthermore, the shoulder strength ratio is a strong predictor of shoulder strength performance.

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Shi, Guicheng. "Customer relationship strength in relationship marketing : an investigation with empirical evidence from the insurance industry in China." HKBU Institutional Repository, 2005. http://repository.hkbu.edu.hk/etd_ra/660.

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Lundgren, Emilie, and Yamila Mingo. "Faktorer som påverkar kunders relation till ICA." Thesis, Mälardalens högskola, Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-21962.

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Tilgen, Huseyin Pars. "Relationship Between Suction And Shear Strength Parameters Of Compacted Metu Campus Clay." Master's thesis, METU, 2003. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/1300425/index.pdf.

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In this study, the relationship between soil suction and shear strength parameters of compacted METU campus clay were investigated at different moisture contents. Soil samples were tested at optimum moisture content (i.e. w=20.8%), at dry side of optimum moisture content (i.e. w=14.8%, 16.8%, 18.8%) and at wet side of optimum moisture content (i.e. w=22.8%, 24.8%, 26.8%). Direct shear tests were performed to measure shear strength parameters (c'
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Soylu, Osman Alper. "Determination Of Relationship Between Weld Quality And Mechanical Strength In Different Steels." Master's thesis, METU, 2004. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/2/12605572/index.pdf.

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This study has been conducted to establish a relation between welding quality and strength in various types of steel. This because specification of quality levels higher or lower than required leads to an increase in manufacturing cost. A procedure has been developed to achieve the above objective. In this procedure EN 25817, EN 288-1 and similar welding and nondestructive testing standards have been taken as a basis. Furthermore, effort has been exerted to ensure that welding is performed in a manner that reflects the actual conditions encountered in the industry to the extent possible. The same principles have been pursued in material selection, and the materials have been selected from the low-carbon manufacturing steel types (St37, St44 and St52) that are frequently used in steel construction, boiler manufacturing and similar manufacturing areas. The welded pieces manufactured in accordance with the established procedure have been tested through radiographic and ultrasonic examination methods to check whether they conformed to the welding quality standards set in the procedure. v Quality levels B and C of the EN 25817 standard have been selected for this study. The sizes of potential defects of quality levels have been defined within this standard. In this study, plates with weld seam that has no defect have been used for Quality level B and plates with weld seam having gas pores in sizes specified in the relevant standard have been used for Quality level C. After this stage, the pieces have been subjected to mechanical tests and their strength values have been identified. Thereby, the association between welding quality and strength has been established, enabling us to specify which strength values can be achieved in specific welding quality levels.

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Coombs, Rosalind Claire. "Relationship between hamstring and quadriceps strength : evaluation of the functional moment ratio." Thesis, University of East London, 2004. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.403780.

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Jain, Amit. "Strength/moisture relationship for interfaces and joints for robust prediction of reliability." Diss., Restricted to subscribing institutions, 2007. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1375537961&sid=1&Fmt=2&clientId=1564&RQT=309&VName=PQD.

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Bergen, Angela Beth. "Adult Character Strength Use and Its Relationship to Physical and Mental Health." ScholarWorks, 2019. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/6971.

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In this study, the use of human character strengths was evaluated as a component of mental and physical health. The majority of previous character strengths research has been limited to monotonic use of character strengths. This study evaluated subjective outcomes based on a new measure of how much adults reported underusing, optimally using, and overusing their character strengths. This exploratory study was theoretically grounded in the upward spiral model of lifestyle change. The underuse, optimal use, and overuse of character strengths were evaluated as predictors of physical and mental health status, health behaviors, and emotions. Using a convenience sample of 100 participants and a correlational design with regression analyses, as well as mediation with bootstrapping methods, the study determined that the optimal use of character strengths was predictive of better physical health, better mental health, more frequent health behaviors, and more frequent positive emotions. The underuse of character strengths was predictive of worse physical health, worse mental health, less frequent health behaviors, and more frequent negative emotions. Additionally, the overuse of character strengths was predictive of worse physical health, less frequent health behaviors, and more frequent negative emotions. Overuse of character strengths was not found to be predictive of worse mental health. Positive emotions mediated 53% of the relationship between optimal use of character strengths and health behaviors. Motivating individuals to engage in healthier lifestyles, although critical, can be challenging at times. This study is socially significant because it may offer increased knowledge on promoting positive emotions, the upward spiral of healthy behavioral choices, and better physical and mental health.

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Lloyd, Chandra H. "The relationship between strength asymmetry and gait asymmetry in unilateral, trans-tibial amputees." Access to citation, abstract and download form provided by ProQuest Information and Learning Company; downloadable PDF file, 58 p, 2008.

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Ozen, Murat. "Investigation Of Relationship Between Aggregate Shape Parameters And Concrete Strength Using Imaging Techniques." Master's thesis, METU, 2007. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12608324/index.pdf.

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In this study, relationships between aggregate shape parameters and compressive strength of concrete were investigated using digital image processing and analysis methods. The study was conducted based on three mix design parameters, gradation type, aggregate type and maximum aggregate size, at two levels. A total of 40 cubic concrete specimens were prepared at a constant water-cement ratio. After the compressive strength tests were performed, each specimen was cut into 4 equal pieces in order to obtain the digital images of cross sections using a digital flatbed scanner. A number of aggregate shape parameters were then determined from the digital image of the cross sections to investigate their relationships with the compressive strength. The results indicted that even though the aggregate type was found to give strong correlation with the compressive strength, weak correlations, however, exist between the compressive strength and the aggregate shape parameters. The study suggested that the analyses of relationships should be further investigated by including the effects of aggregate distribution within the specimen cross sections.

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Varieur, R., M. H. Haischer, D. M. Cooke, J. P. Carzoli, E. R. Helms, R. K. Byrnes, T. Johnson, et al. "Relationship between Absolute and Relative Strength with Velocity Decline during the Back Squat." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2017. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/3821.

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Average concentric velocity (ACV) can be used to objectively measure fatigue and intensity during resistance training and to assist in attempt selection during one-repetition maximum (1RM) testing. However, ACV may be different across individuals at similar intensities of 1RM, making it difficult for investigators to make objective load increases during 1RM testing. Further, it is unknown how strength levels are related to velocity at particular percentages of 1RM. Purpose: Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between absolute and relative strength in the back squat with ACV at various percentages of 1RM. Methods: Twenty-five college-aged, resistance trained men (Age: 23 ± 3 years, Body Mass: 87.70 ± 16.11 kg) performed a 1RM back squat followed by 2 single repetition sets at 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, and 90% of the established 1RM. Three to 5 minutes of rest were administered between each single repetition set and the best velocity of the 2 sets at each intensity was used for analysis. ACV was calculated on each set using the Open Barbell System Version 2 (Seattle, WA, USA) linear position transducer. Wilks coefficient, a valid measure of relative strength, was also calculated from the 1RM squat. The difference between ACV at 90% of 1RM and ACV at 30% of 1RM was calculated and used as ACV decline. Pearson's product moment correlations were used to assess relationships between absolute and relative strength and ACV decline. Results: Mean squat 1RM was 167.0 ± 42.5, mean Wilks Coefficient was 109.75 ± 21.55 and mean ACV decline from 30 to 90%1RM was 0.65 ± 0.11m·s−1. There was a significant moderate correlation between 1RM and ACV decline from 30 to 90% 1RM (r = 0.48, p = 0.01). Additionally, there was a significant moderate correlation between relative back squat strength and ACV decline from 30 to 90% 1RM (r = 0.56, p= < 0.01). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that lifters with greater absolute and relative strength will experience a larger decrease in ACV between 30 and 90% of their 1RM. These findings may be due to stronger lifters possessing greater neuromuscular efficiency, resulting in a slower ACV at high percentages of 1RM; thus, displaying greater velocity decline from low to high intensities. Practical Applications: Therefore, if utilizing velocity based training at high intensities a stronger lifter might be prescribed a slower ACV than a weaker lifter.

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Ramsey, Michael W., Jenna M. Kraska, Ann M. Kinser, Jon Keller, H. Hawegawa, G. Gregory Haff, William A. Sands, Margaret E. Stone, and Michael H. Stone. "The Relationship Between Coaches’ Rank and Explosive Strength Performance in Female Collegiate Athlete." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2007. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/4100.

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Via, Brian Kipling. "Relationship between Tooth Withdrawal Strength and Specific Gravity for Metal Plate Truss Connections." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/46497.

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The objectives of this research were twofold: a) to define the relationship between tooth withdrawal and specific gravity for southern pine lumber and four different plate-to-wood load orientations, and b) to demonstrate how these relationships could be applied to new lumber grades to predict tooth withdrawal performance so that additional testing would not be necessary. The four orientations investigated were: a.)LRAA - plate axis parallel to load and wood grain parallel to load. b.) LREA - plate axis perpendicular to load and wood grain parallel to load. c.) LRAE - plate axis parallel to load and wood grain perpendicular to load. d.)LREE - plate axis perpendicular to load and wood grain perpendicular to load. For the LRAA, LREA, LRAE, LREE orientations, the following sample sizes were respectively: 27, 22, 27, and 29. Results showed specific gravity and embedment gap were excellent predictors of ultimate tooth withdrawal stress for the LRAA orientation. However, neither specific gravity nor percentage of latewood significantly influenced the location of tooth withdrawal. For the LREA orientation, specific gravity alone was a good predictor of ultimate tooth withdrawal stress. Furthermore, the side of the joint test specimen where tooth withdrawal initiated was dependent on the wood piece with the lowest mean specific gravity. For the LRAE orientation, specific gravity was a marginal predictor of ultimate tooth withdrawal stress. For the LREE orientation, specific gravity was a decent predictor of ultimate tooth-withdrawal stress.

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Somers, Marsha Jo. "Fathers and daughters: an assessment of the individuation and strength of their relationship." Diss., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/49931.

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of strength/weakness and fusion/individuation of the father-daughter relationship. Senior girls in a midwestern high school and their fathers were surveyed regarding these aspects of their relationship. Both fathers and daughters provided assessments of the strength/weakness and fusion/individuation of their relationship. The instruments used were the Family Assessment Measure (FAM) and the intergenerational fusion/individuation scale of the Personal Authority in the Family System (PAFS). Results revealed a significant difference between fathers' and daughters' assessments of the level of fusion/individuation of their relationship. There was no significant difference in their assessment of the strength/weakness. They both scored within the normal range of strength and individuation. There was no difference in the strength/weakness of their relationship across education levels of fathers. Sibling position of the fathers and daughters did not affect the quality of the relationship.
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Schippers, Raven Chriscendo. "Relationship between selected physical characteristics and hamstring injuries in male soccer players." University of the Western Cape, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6851.

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Magister Artium (Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science) - MA(SRES)
Hamstrings muscle injury is the most frequent soccer-related injury in amateur and professional soccer players. Despite various interventions, the risk of hamstrings re-injury remains high. Several scientific studies examined the potential risk factors and their contribution to the occurrence of hamstrings injuries in male soccer players. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between selected physical characteristics, such as time-to-peak torque, hip abduction peak torque, hamstrings-to-quadriceps strength ratio, and hamstrings flexibility and the occurrence of hamstrings injuries in amateur male soccer players. A prospective, quantitative cross-sectional study design was utilized in this study. A total of 89 amateur male soccer players aged 18-35 years were recruited from the Cape Town Football District to perform functional assessments before injury occurred, which included anthropometric measurements, an evaluation of lower extremity isokinetic muscle strength (both knee and hip) and hamstrings flexibility tests. Instruments used to measure the anthropometric data were a calibrated Seca balance beam scale and stadiometer, a skinfold caliper, a sliding caliper, an anthropometer (All Harpenden, UK) and a metal tape measure. The Biodex Pro System 4 isokinetic dynamometer was used to measure lower extremity isokinetic muscle strength and a goniometer to measure hamstrings flexibility. Descriptive statistics included means and standard deviations, and inferential statistics included Pearson product-moment correlation to determine the relationship between selected physical characteristics and the occurrence of hamstrings injuries. Multivariate logistic regression via the forward stepwise method was utilised to predict potential physical characteristics (risk factors) for hamstrings injury in amateur male soccer players. Statistical significance was a p value of below 0.05. The prevalence of hamstrings injury was 4.3 %, with the multivariate logistic regression analysis indicating that time-to-peak torque was a significant predictor of the occurrence of hamstrings injury (OR = 1; p = 0.027). In conclusion, time-to-peak torque was a significant predictor of the occurrence of hamstrings injury. The players with hamstrings injuries produced a significantly slower time-to-peak torque, which has relevance for soccer players and coaches in addressing this common injury at all levels of competition.

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Hannigan, James. "The Relationship Between Hip Strength and Hip, Pelvis, and Trunk Kinematics in Healthy Runners." Thesis, University of Oregon, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/1794/18317.

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This study examined the relationship between hip strength and hip, pelvis, and trunk kinematics in healthy runners. Whole body kinematic data were collected while subjects ran in the laboratory. Isometric hip abduction, flexion, external rotation, and internal rotation torques were measured bilaterally using a dynamometer. Subjects were divided into strong and weak groups for each muscle strength parameter. Differences in hip, pelvis, and trunk motion were then examined using independent sample t-tests. Pearson correlation coefficients were used to assess these relationships for all subjects. Most notably, runners with weak abductors displayed greater hip adduction and pelvic rotation compared to the strong abductor group, while runners with weak external rotators displayed greater trunk rotation compared to the strong external rotator group. Moderate, negative correlations were observed for the above relationships. While data from this study help clarify the relationship between hip strength and running kinematics, no causal conclusions can be made.

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Glass, Natalie Ann. "The relationship between adiposity and bone development." Diss., University of Iowa, 2015. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/5938.

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The objective of this research was to evaluate the relationships between greater adiposity and bone development during adolescence. Bone was evaluated from age 11 to 17 years in the Iowa Bone Development Study using peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT). Body composition (fat and lean mass) was estimated by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). The first research aim evaluated the associations between greater overall adiposity and subsequent maturation and bone strength in 135 girls and 123 boys. Greater adiposity was defined according to age 8 Body Mass Index (BMI) to categorize participants as overweight (OW) or healthy-weight (HW). Maturation was defined as the age of peak height velocity (PHV). Bone strength was assessed at the radius and tibia (bone strength index, BSI, and strength-strain index, SSI). Differences in bone strength between OW and HW were evaluated with sex-specific multi-level regression models to account for individual growth and correlation between repeated measurements. Analyses were adjusted for centered age (measurement visit age - grand mean age of cohort), change in fat mass, and limb length in Model 1, with additional adjustment for lean mass in Model 2. Analyses were repeated using biological age (visit age - age PHV). BMI was positively associated with age of maturation in girls and boys (p< 0.05). HW versus OW girls had significantly lower BSI and SSI at the radius and tibia (p< 0.05) in Model 1. Results remained significant except for radial BSI in Model 2. HW versus OW boys had significantly lower BSI and SSI (all p< 0.05) at the tibia, but not radius, in Model 1. Significant differences were sustained in Model 2. Analyses were repeated using biological age, which yielded similar results for boys, but reduced parameter estimates were observed in girls, with only tibial SSI significant in Model 2 (p< 0.05). These findings support a stronger role for greater adiposity in the occurrence of earlier maturation and greater bone strength in girls than boys while greater lean mass appeared to play a greater role in boys. The second research aim evaluated associations between abdominal adiposity and bone in 132 girls and 122 boys. Visceral adipose tissue area (VAT, cm2) and subcutaneous adipose tissue area (SAT, cm2) were estimated from DXA scans. Sex-specific analyses evaluated the fat-bone relationship with growth models using biological age as the time variable adjusted for limb length and lean mass. There were no significant associations between bone parameters and VAT or SAT in girls. In boys, greater VAT was associated with lower trabecular bone density (tBMD) and BSI (all p< 0.05) at the tibia, but not radius. Greater VAT and SAT were associated with smaller cortical bone size and thickness (all p< 0.01) at the radius, but not tibia. Analyses limited to overweight participants showed VAT was negatively associated with periosteal circumference at the radius and tibia, cortical bone thickness at the tibia and SSI (all p< 0.05) at the radius in girls. In boys, the results were relatively unchanged for VAT, while SAT was only significantly associated with lower tBMD (p< 0.05) at the tibia. These results suggest the bone-fat relationship may vary depending on adiposity and bone site. The third research aim evaluated the longitudinal association between intramuscular fat and cortical bone at the tibia from age 11 to 17 years in 153 girls and 143 boys. Muscle density (MD) was used to estimate intramuscular fat (IMF). Lower MD indicates greater IMF. The relationships between muscle density and cortical bone parameters were modeled using multi-level regression models adjusted for biological age, limb length and muscle cross-sectional area measured by pQCT. In the adjusted multi-level regression models, MD was positively associated with cortical bone parameters, but only reached statistical significance for BMD, bone mineral content (BMC), bone cross-sectional area, cortical thickness and SSI in girls, while only SSI was significant in boys (all p< 0.05). These results suggest that greater fat content within muscle may be harmful to weight-bearing cortical bone during adolescence. In conclusion, findings from the first aim suggest there are sex- and site-specific differences in the relationship between adiposity and bone during adolescence. Findings from the second and third aims indicate these differences could be explained, in part, by the existence of specific fat depots (abdominal more so than intramuscular fat) that could be harmful to bone and that may be more apparent in boys due to a sex-specific fat distribution pattern that favors accumulation of abdominal rather than peripheral fat.

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de, Paula Santana Hugo A. "Relationship of Force Variables to Vertical Jumps Performance." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2016. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2618.

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The isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP) has been cited often in the scientific literature; however, there is still a lack of agreement as to the ideal body position used during this test, and how body position impacts the relationship between IMTP performance and dynamic performance. Thus, one aim of this dissertation was to compare two different IMTP positions and correlate the kinetic outputs from each position to vertical jump (VJ) performance. Another purpose of this dissertation was analyze which method of data normalization for IMTP force variables best correlates to squat jump (SJ) and countermovement jump (CMJ) performance. In the first study, subjects presented higher force outputs for an upright position (hip angles 145°, knee 125°) when compared to a bent position (hip angles 125°, knee 125°). However, there were no statistical differences among correlations from the two positions when correlating to VJ performance. Thus, we suggest that the upright position should be the one used for research and monitoring due to higher force values presented. The second part of this study was to compare correlations from non-normalized and normalized data from the IMTP to SJ and CMJ. Besides non-normalized data, five common methods of normalization were used – subtracting the body mass force, dividing the forces per body mass, allometric scale, scaling by height (Ford’s scale) and scaling by Sinclair coefficient value. In general, higher value correlations were presented with the non-normalized methods for both jumps – SJ and CMJ. Therefore, when using IMTP data to correlate with VJ performance, there is no need to normalize the data.

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Watman, Kenneth Harry. "The relationship between regime strength and the propensity to engage in armed interstate conflict." The Ohio State University, 2004. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1070315805.

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Fleetwood, Lina. "Bilateral differences and relationship between rotational power and hand strength in young golf players." Thesis, Högskolan i Halmstad, Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap, 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-31047.

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Background: Strength and power are important factors in many sports, and rotational power of the trunk and upper body are important components of golf performance. Trunk and pelvis cooperated in the rotation movement and strength in the muscles surrounding these segments is contributing to a successful and powerful rotation. Side-to-side asymmetry is often discussed in the field of injury prevention and it is suggested that bilateral imbalances affects the performance. Hand strength is a measure of diverse use when testing physical requirements in athletes. It has previously been concluded that hands strength correlates strongly with strength in both lower and upper extremity in youths, but the correlation among adults and athletes are unknown. In golf, hand strength has been stated to be one of the most important components for golf performance and it strongly correlates with golf specific variables such as ball speed and drivers distance. The relationship between hand strength and rotational power is unknown. Aim: The aim was to study rotational peak power and hand strength in young golf players to compare side-to-side differences and the relationship between rotational peak power and hand strength. Methods: Twenty-seven subjects, 22 men and 5 women, with a golf handicap of ≤5 participated in the study. The two tests performed was a hand strength test using a T.K.K handheld dynamometer and a rotational peak power test in Quantum. The tests were performed at the same session, first hand strength and then rotational peak power. In order to test the rotational peak power a 1RM test was performed. In order to study the relationship between hand strength and rotational power a Spearman´s range of correlation (rs) was used. A Wilcoxon signed-ranked test was used to study the side-to-side differences between dominant and non-dominant hand strength and rotational power. Results: No statistical significant differences were found between dominant and non-dominant hand strength (p = 0.28) or between dominant and non-dominant rotational power (p = 0.97). A strong correlation between dominant hand strength and dominant rotational power was found (rs = 0.636) and a moderate correlation between non-dominant hand strength and non-dominant rotational power (rs = 0.589). Conclusion: There are no side-to-side differences in hand strength or rotational power in young healthy golf players. Dominant hand strength correlates strongly with dominant rotational power.

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Haun, Cody. "An Investigation of the Relationship Between a Static Jump Protocol and Squat Strength: A Potential Protocol for Collegiate Strength and Explosive Athlete Monitoring." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2015. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2534.

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The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between estimated absolute and relative squat strength and a static jump protocol with potential to provide desirable training adaptation data to practitioners in the field of collegiate strength and conditioning. Forty-one young (20.80 ± 2.44 years), healthy volunteers reported estimated back squat 1RM’s based on the most recent training block and completed a static jump protocol. Males (n=19, est. 1RM 141.29 ± 32.02kg) and female (n=22, est. 1RM 71.56 ± 19.64kg) jump data revealed large to very large correlations between squat strength, mean jump heights of jumps and other calculated variables.

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Kea, A. Jason. "The relationship between isokinetic hip strength and closed kinetic performance in elite hockey players." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1999. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape9/PQDD_0001/MQ42161.pdf.

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Binder, Dana M. "The relationship between need for cognition, argument strength, and the persuasiveness of courtroom technology." Laramie, Wyo. : University of Wyoming, 2006. http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?did=1225129721&sid=1&Fmt=2&clientId=18949&RQT=309&VName=PQD.

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Orrey, Samantha Taylor. "The relationship between diaphragm thickness, diaphragm strength and diaphragm endurance in young, healthy individuals." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/86666.

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Thesis (MScPhysio)--Stellenbosch University, 2014.
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: In the intensive care unit population, approximately 40% of patients require mechanical ventilation and 20-25% of these patients will encounter difficulties in the discontinuation of mechanical ventilation. As mechanical ventilation affects the diaphragm, a better understanding of the structural and functional changes of the diaphragm is warranted. Method: A scoping review was done to determine whether a relationship between diaphragm thickness, diaphragm strength and diaphragm endurance had been established. Seven databases were searched using a specific search strategy. Papers were identified based on pre-defined inclusion criteria. Data was extracted by the primary investigator (PI) into a self-developed excel spreadsheet. Criteria were developed for a more focused review to inform the planning of a primary study. The primary study investigated the relationship between diaphragm thickness, diaphragm strength and diaphragm endurance in young, healthy individuals. A sample of convenience was used; included healthy individuals (18-24); three activity-levels (sedentary; endurance- and strength related sporting activities); stratified for gender and BMI. Measurements included: Sonographic measurement of diaphragm thickness; mouth pressure manometer measurements for diaphragmatic strength; and fatigue resistance index as a measure of endurance. Participants were instructed to breathe through a pressure threshold device at 60% of PImax until task failure. The fatigue resistance index was calculated as PImax final/PImax initial. Intra-rater reliability was established and testing procedures standardised a priori. Results: 405 full texts were retrieved and assessed for inclusion into the review. Papers identified the evaluation of diaphragm function in a variety of populations. 23 papers were included in the focused review. Six papers were published on diaphragm thickness, six on diaphragm strength and eleven on diaphragm endurance. No papers identified the correlation between diaphragm thickness, diaphragm strength and diaphragm endurance. 55 subjects, males and females, were recruited for the primary study. Groups were similar at baseline with regards to gender, age and BMI. The mean age of the sample was 21.16 years (SD = 1.55), with a mean body mass index (BMI) of 25.43 kg/m2 (SD = 3.70). A moderate positive correlation was established between diaphragm thickness and diaphragm strength measurements (r = 0.52; r2 = 0.27; p < 0.01). Diaphragm thickness was not correlated with diaphragm endurance (r = -0.15; r2 = 0.02; p = 0.29). No relationship was found between the strength of the diaphragm and the endurance of the diaphragm (r= -0.19; r2 = 0.04; p= 0.16). Conclusion: Guidelines for the measurement of diaphragm function do exist, but they are not adhered to by the majority of studies. Study procedures are inconsistently reported and this may affect the reproducibility of techniques in future studies. We further conclude that a correlation exists between diaphragm thickness and diaphragm strength. The use of ultrasound to measure diaphragm thickness proved to be a reliable technology and gave a moderate indication of the strength of the diaphragm. This technology may help clinicians to detect and monitor dysfunction of the diaphragm in the early stages of admission to the acute setting.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Inleiding: Ongeveer 40% van pasiente wat in intensiewe sorgeenheid behandel word, benodig intubasie en meganiese ventilasie. Tot 25% van hierdie pasiënte sal probleme ondervind in die staking van meganiese ventilasie. Meganiese ventilasie beïnvloed die diafragma, daarom word n beter begrip van die strukturele en funksionele veranderinge van die diafragma benodig. Metode: 'n Literatuur oorsig is gedoen om te bepaal of daar 'n verhouding bestaan tussen die dikte, krag en uithouvermoë van die diafragma. Sewe databasisse is deurgesoek aan die hand van spesifieke databasis gedefinieerde soektog strategie. Relevante artikels is geïdentifiseer aan die hand van pre-gedefinieerde insluiting kriteria. Data is onttrek en in ‘n self-ontwikkelde datablad opgesom deur die primêre ondersoeker (PI). Hierdie inligting is gebruik in die beplanning van ‘n primêre studie. Die doel van die primêre studie was om die verhouding tussen die diafragma dikte, krag en uithouvermoë in jong, gesonde individue te ondersoek. ‘n Gerieflikheids steekproef is gebruik; insluitend gesonde individue (18-24); drie aktiwiteits vlakke (passief; uithouvermoë- en krag verwante sportaktiwiteite) en breë spektrum vir geslag en ligaamsbou (BMI). Metings ingesluit: sonografiese meting van die diafragma se dikte; monddruk manometer metings vir diafragmatiese krag en ‘n moegheid/weerstand indeks as maatstaf van diafragmatiese uithouvermoë. Deelnemers is opdrag gegee om asem te haal deur toestel met druk maksimum gestel 60% van PImax, tot mislukking. Die moegheid/weerstand indeks is bereken as PImax finale / PImax oorspronlik. Intra-meter betroubaarheid is bepaal en toets prosedures is gestandaardiseer voordat data ingesamel is. Resultate: 405 vol teks artikels is uitgelig vir insluiting in die literatuur oorsig. Diafragmatiese funksie is ge-evalueer in 'n verskeidenheid bevolkings. Drie en twintig artikels is in die finale oorsig ingesluit. Ses artikels wat diafragma dikte evalueer, ses wat diafragmatiese krag evalueer en elf wat die diafragma se uithouvermoë evalueer is ingesluit in die oorsig. Geen van die artikels uitgelig het ‘n ooreenkoms tussen diafragma dikte, diafragma krag en diafragma uithouvermoë geïdentifiseer nie. 55 deelnemers is gewerf vir die primêre studie. Groepe was soortgelyk by basislyn met betrekking tot geslag, ouderdom en BMI. Die gemiddelde ouderdom van die toetsgroep was 21.16 jaar (SD=1.55), met 'n gemiddelde BMI van 25.43 kg/m2 (SD = 3.70). ‘n Middelmatige positiewe verhouding is waargeneem tussen diafragma dikte en krag (r = 0.52; r2 = 0.27; p < 0.01). Geen verhouding is gevind tussen diafragma dikte en uithouvermoë nie (r= -0.15; r2 = 0.02; p = 0.29). Daar is ook geen verhouding waargeneem tussen diafragma krag en diafragma uithouvermoë nie. (r= 0.19; r2 = 0.04; p = 0.16). Gevolgtrekking: Daar bestaan wel riglyne vir die meting van die diafragma se funksie, maar in die meerderheid van studies word dit nie nagekom nie. Studie prosedures is nie konsekwent weergegee nie en dit kan die resultate van tegnieke beinvloed in toekomende studies. ‘n Matige sterk verhouding is waargeneem tussen diafragmatiese dikte en krag. Die gebruik van ultraklank om die diafragma se dikte te meet is betroubare tegnologie en kan n redelike aanduiding gee oor die krag van die diafragma. Hierdie tegnologie kan praktisyne help om enige disfunksie van die diafragma te identifiseer en te monitor in die vroeë stadiums van toelating tot die akute omgewing.

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Watman, Kenneth Harry. "The relationship between regime strength and the propensity to engage in armed interstate conflict." Connect to this title online, 2003. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1070315805.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 2003.
Title from first page of PDF file. Document formatted into pages; contains xii, 210 p.; also includes graphics Includes bibliographical references (p. 204-210). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center

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Bellon, Christopher. "The Relationship Between Strength, Power, and Sprint Acceleration in Division I Men’s Soccer Players." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2016. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3087.

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The purposes of this dissertation were three-fold. The first was to identify the approximate distances characterizing early-, mid-, and late-acceleration in a population of Division I men’s collegiate soccer players. The secondary purpose was to investigate the relationships between various strength-power variables and key sprint characteristics during early-, mid-, and late-acceleration in a population of Division I men’s soccer players. The final purpose of this dissertation was to compare the spatiotemporal characteristics of “strong” versus “weak” and “more powerful” versus “less powerful” Division I men’s soccer players during early-, mid-, and late- acceleration. The following are the major findings of this dissertation. The early-, mid-, and late-acceleration zones within this sport population coincide with distances of approximately 0-2.5, 2.5-6, and 6-12m, respectively. Peak power (PP) and rate of force development (RFD) at 90ms appear to be strongly related to shorter ground contact times in each of these zones, while PP and RFD at 200 and 250ms showed strong relationships with step frequency during mid-acceleration. Not surprisingly, athletes who were characterized as “strong” or demonstrated “higher power outputs” appeared to achieve greater sprint velocity by expressing higher step frequency, particularly during mid-acceleration, as well as abbreviated ground contact times across each sub-section of acceleration. These results support the importance of developing high levels of maximal strength, PP, and RFD to enhance sprint acceleration. Additionally, these findings may also be used to strategically integrate speed development and resistance training practices into the annual training plan. The amalgamation of these training variables may allow practitioners to better manage fatigue and elicit desired performance adaptations at the appropriate times of the training year.

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Griggs, Cameron V. "Relationship Between Lower Body Strength, Countermovement Jump Height, and Optimal Drop Jump Drop Height." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2016. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3098.

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The purpose of this study was to understand the relationship between back squat one-repetition maximum relative to body mass (1RMrel), countermovement jump height (CMJH), and optimal drop height in drop jump (DHopt). Fifteen male participants with various sport backgrounds and training experience completed a one repetition maximum (1RM) back squat, maximum countermovement jump (CMJ), and drop jumps (DJ) from incrementally increasing drop heights to determine which drop height elicited the greatest jump height. The DHopt testing protocol was unique in that smaller increments were used to determine DHopt compared to what has been reported in literature previously. Pearson correlation coefficients revealed that DHopt had small (r=0.214) and moderate (r=0.464) relationships with 1RMrel and CMJH, respectively. A second analysis (n=13) was conducted after two participants (i.e. powerlifters) were identified as possibly being representative of a different population. The second analysis found that DHopt had strong relationships with 1RMrel (r=0.645) and CMJH (r=0.690). Results from this study seem to suggest that individuals with greater 1RMrel and CMJH tend to have a higher DHopt. However, this relationship may not be observed among all populations due to likely differences in sport background, genetics, and/or training experience.

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Bailey, Christopher A., Caleb D. Bazyler, Chieh-Ying Chiang, Kimitake Sato, and Michael H. Stone. "The Relationship of Force Production Asymmetry and Performance in Athletes of Different Strength Levels." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2014. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/3825.

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between force production asymmetry and performance of athletes with differing strength levels in males and females. Collegiate athletes (n=129) from various sports were ranked according to isometric mid-thigh pull peak force and the top (‘strong’) and bottom (‘weak’) 25% were used for analysis. Symmetry index (SI) scores were calculated and correlated with their respective force-time characteristics using bivariate correlations. For the weaker males, several negative moderate correlations were observed; however, no statistically significant correlations were observed for the females in either group. These findings indicate that force production asymmetry is inversely related to performance in weaker male athletes during isometric strength testing; however, similar to previous findings, this relationship is not apparent in stronger males.

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Ramsey, Michael W., Ashley A. Kavanaugh, Michael Israetel, Anna Swisher, Cara Nelson, and Michael H. Stone. "Changes in Relationship Between Static Jump Height, Strength Characteristics, and Body Composition With Training." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2011. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/4085.

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Chang, chia-hsuan, and 張嘉軒. "Customer Participation and Relationship Strength." Thesis, 2006. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/93512366105541609104.

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Relationship marketing has been gaining greater attention from marketing scholars and practitioners. On the basis of the theory of a relationship profitability model, the purpose of this study is to investigate whether or not we can increase the level of rela-tionship strength (expressed through customer behaviors of words of mouth, loyalty, and complaints) through customer participation. Nowadays, the service industry has entered the era of experiential economy which emphasizes the importance of interac-tions between contact employees and customers in increasing customer perceived value. Existing literature shows that customer participation is positively correlated with cus-tomer perceived value, satisfaction with and commitment to the service firm. Based on these findings, this study proposes that customer participation is positively correlated with the level of relationship strength. The data source of this study is the customers of barber shops and beauty parlors. 400 structured questionnaires are distributed to the students of the Continuing Education School of Chinese Culture University through a convenience sampling technique. 315 completed questionnaires were returned. The results show that while controlling for the effects of customer satisfaction, re-lationship bonds, and commitment, customer participation is positively and significantly correlated with both words of mouth and loyalty, supporting our hypotheses. Cus-tomer participation is negatively and significantly correlated with complaint behavior, failing to support our hypothesis. Customer participation is positively and signifi-cantly correlated with relationship strength, support our hypothesis. The theoretical and practical implications of this study and future research suggestions are discussed.

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Shabaga, Rebecca. "Predicting Persistence: An Examination of Two Critical Indicators of Brand Relationship Strength." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10214/7298.

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The current research argues that brand commitment, a multidimensional construct consisting of brand attachment, long-term orientation, and intent to persist, is a better indicator of brand relationship strength than brand attachment alone. Brand commitment is a better indicator of brand relationship strength because it is able to predict brand relationship persistence, is influenced by important antecedents of brand relationship strength, and can explain the relationship between the antecedents of brand relationship strength and relationship persistence while brand attachment cannot. The current research employs survey methodology, SEM, and a between-subjects experimental design to test this argument. The results indicate that brand commitment predicts relationship persistence and reveal that long-term orientation and intent to persist are important predictors of relationship persistence. These findings contribute to the consumer-brand relationship literature by illustrating the importance of understanding all three of components of brand commitment.

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Kuo, Chia Chun, and 郭家君. "The Relationship between Customer Empowerment and Business-Customer relationship Strength." Thesis, 2011. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/11600659244835449620.

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Customer relationship strength (CRS) is one of the key success factors of customer relationship management. Customer empowerment is one of latest marketing thoughts. It aims to increase product quality perception, customer satisfaction, customer loyalty and product ownership though increasing customer empowerment. The results of the present study show that, using the customers of barber shops and beauty parlors and as the sources of data collection, customer empowerment is positively correlated with CRS from satisfaction of intervening variables, customer commitment and relational bonds. Therefore, many firms could provide customer empowerment strategy to increase customer loyalty and positive word-of-mouth to reduce complaint and closely enhance customer relationship. Because existing literature shows that customer empowerment can increase customer satisfaction and product ownership, furthermore, strengthen relationship longevity between customers and firms, those make firms to find out their long-term profitable customers and increase the profitability. The research results of this paper support the importance of strategy to enhance customer empowerment to firms.

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Fu, Tzu-Fang, and 傅姿芳. "The Relationship between Experiential Marketing and Business-Customer Relationship Strength." Thesis, 2008. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/89286659305170039047.

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In recent years, firms have paid much more attention to how to keep long term relationship with customers. Since customer needs are dynamic in nature, firms must response to the change in customer needs in time in order to attract new customers and retain old customers at the same time. In order to meet the latest trend of customer needs, the concept of experiential marketing has emerged, with an aim to provide customers with more added-value through experience of sense, feeling, thinking, action, and relation. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the relationship between experiential marketing and relationship strength. Customers of restaurants were chosen as respondents. 320 structured questionnaires were distributed to the students of Chinese Culture University through convenience sampling method. 213 completed and valid questionnaires were returned. The results of the research show that experiential marketing was indirectly and positively related to relationship strength through customer satisfaction, customer commitment and bonds. In addition, experiential marketing was also directly and positively related to relationship strength. Furthermore, this study finds that direct effect is higher than indirect effect. The theoretical and practical implications of this research and future research suggestions are discussed.

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Dolatshahi, Sahar. "The relationship between zero-span strength of paper and the strength of individual fibres." 2004. http://link.library.utoronto.ca/eir/EIRdetail.cfm?Resources__ID=94884&T=F.

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Uday, Vyas V. "Studies On Shear Bond Strength - Masonry Compressive Strength Relationship And Finite Element Model For Prediction Of Masonry Compressive Strength." Thesis, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/2005/462.

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Masonry is a layered composite consisting of mortar and the masonry unit. Perfect bond between the masonry unit and the mortar is essential for the masonry to perform as one single entity in order to resist the stresses due to various loading conditions. Nature of stresses developed in the masonry unit and the mortar and the failure pattern of masonry subjected to compression greatly depends upon the relative stiffness of the masonry unit and the mortar. The thesis is focused on (a) some issues pertaining to masonry unit – mortar bond strength and its influence on masonry compressive strength, and (b) developing a finite element (FE) model to predict the compressive strength of masonry. Importance of masonry bond strength and masonry behaviour is highlighted in chapter 1. Characteristics of masonry units and mortars used in the investigations are presented in Chapter 2. Two types of soil-cement blocks with widely varying strength and elastic properties and cement-lime mortars of two different proportions were used in the investigations. Results of stress-strain relationships and other characteristics were determined for the blocks as well as for mortars. Block-mortar combinations were selected to have block modulus to mortar modulus ratio of <1.0, ~1.0 and >1.0. Different artificial methods of enhancing the shear bond strength of masonry couplets have been discussed in chapter 3. Shear bond strength of the masonry couplets was determined through a modified direct shear box test apparatus. Without altering the block and mortar properties, bond strength values for three block-mortar combinations were generated through experiments. Effect of pre-compression on shear bond strength has also been examined for certain block-mortar combinations. Considering five different bond strength values and three block-mortar combinations, compressive strength and stress-strain characteristics of masonry was obtained through the tests on masonry prisms. A detailed discussion on influence of shear bond strength on masonry compressive strength is presented. Major conclusions of the investigation are: (a) without altering the block and mortar characteristics shear bond strength can be enhanced considerably through the manipulation of surface texture and surface coatings, (b) masonry compressive strength increases linearly as the shear bond strength increases only for the combination of masonry unit modulus less than that of mortar modulus, (c) masonry compressive strength is not sensitive to bond strength variation when the modulus of masonry unit is larger than that of the mortar. Chapter 4 is dedicated to the development of a 3D FE model to predict the masonry compressive strength. Literature review of empirical methods/formulae and some failure theories developed to predict masonry strength are presented. Existing FE models for masonry dealing with both macro and micro modelling approaches are reviewed. The proposed FE model considers (a) 3D non-linear analysis combined with a failure theory, (b) uses multi-linear stress-strain relationships to model the non-linear stress-strain behaviour of masonry materials, (c) adopting Willam-Warnke’s five parameter failure theory developed for modelling the tri-axial behaviour of concrete, and (d) application of orthotropic constitutive equations based on smeared crack approach. The predicted values of masonry compressive strength are compared with experimental values as well as those predicted from other failure theories. The thesis ends with a summary of conclusions in chapter 5.

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Lai, Mei-Shing, and 賴美杏. "The Relationship Between Benefits Marketing and Relationship Strength: The Mediating Effect of Relationship Benefits and Relationship Quality." Thesis, 2011. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/mdexkr.

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國立臺北科技大學
商業自動化與管理研究所
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In today’s customer-oriented marketing market, Benefits Marketing is different from the push marketing strategies, it use of moving our customers personal products and services to narrow the distance between customers. This study is based on the prospect of advocacy. We use three aspects among Benefits Marketing, including focus on the interests of customers, improve the marketing situation and customer involvement, transparency of information and cooperation as independent variables. And then we discussed if advocacy enhance customer relationship strength through relationship quality and relationship benefits. This is an Empirical study. We distribute questionnaires to the A.S.O Firms’ of the servicers and customers. This paper used 166 and 405 from servicers and customers received questionnaires to analyze it with AMOS. The result show that Benefits Marketing and customer relationship strength have positive relationship through relationship benefits and relationship quality.

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