Journal articles: 'The Queens College Step Test'

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Patil, Namrata Krishnat, Archana Methe, and Drashti Shah. "Effectiveness of Fartlek Training on Maximum Oxygen Consumption in Young Obese Females- An Experimental Study." International Journal of Health Sciences and Research 11, no. 7 (July 12, 2021): 37–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20210706.

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Background: Obesity is accumulation of excessive fat in adipose tissue due to which endurance is decreased leading to negative impact on cardiovascular endurance. The prevalence of obesity in females is more than in males that is 44.7%. Obesity leads to decrease in endurance and thus negative impact on cardiovascular endurance. VO2max is common measure of cardiopulmonary fitness. Endurance training leads to increased mitochondrial activity which decreases lactic acid accumulation at given VO2 and improving performance by enhancing fat oxidation. Fartlek training is a speed play which leads to improve the endurance capacity. Thus this study was aimed to find the effectiveness of Fartlek training on maximum oxygen consumption in young obese females. Material and Methodology: 30 subjects with obesity class I (n=30) were selected in this study, with age group 18-25 years based on inclusion and exclusion criteria with their consent. Fartlek training was given 4 days per week for 5 weeks. Queens College step test was used to assess the pre and post effects of the training. Results: Fartlek training showed significant effect on maximum oxygen consumption. Mean pre queens college step test of young obese females receiving Fartlek training was 39.2. Mean post queens college step test for the same was 42.2. The mean difference pre and post queens college step up test is zero (p=0.000). Conclusion: The study concluded that there was significant effect of Fartlek training on maximum oxygen consumption in young obese females. Key words: Obesity, young females, Cardiovascular endurance, Fartlek training, Queens College step test.

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Ashley, Candi D., Joe F. Smith, and Paul D. Reneau. "A Modified Step Test Based on a Function of Subjects' Stature." Perceptual and Motor Skills 85, no. 3 (December 1997): 987–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pms.1997.85.3.987.

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A number of submaximal step tests have been developed to predict maximal aerobic capacity. Because step height may influence biomechanical efficiency and heart rate, step tests based on subjects' stature may more accurately predict maximal aerobic capacity. Eighteen women performed the Queens College step test and a modified Queens College step test. The modified step test was performed with the height of the bench set even with the height of the foot at a knee angle of 90°. Analysis of the data indicated a lower recovery heart rate following this test ( p<.05). Further, correlations between maximal aerobic capacity and recovery heart rate for both tests were moderate ( r = −.80 and −.75, respectively). Our results suggest that step tests based on subjects' stature do not more accurately predict aerobic capacity than those using a standardized bench height.

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Brennan, Colleen L., Ronald W. Deitrick, and Michael J. Welikonich. "Elliptical Trainer Exercise Compared To Queens College Step Test as Predictor of Aerobic Power." Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 39, Supplement (May 2007): S351. http://dx.doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000274376.49982.28.

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Narkhede, P. R., S. Jaimala, and M. Amita. "Comparison of Maximal Oxygen Consumption Values Estimated from Six Minute Walk Test and Queens College Step Test." Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal 8, no. 1 (2014): 154. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/j.0973-5674.8.1.030.

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Bandyopadhyay, Amit. "Queen's College Step Test as an Alternative of Harvard Step Test in Young Indian Women." International Journal of Sport and Health Science 6 (2008): 15–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.5432/ijshs.6.15.

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Mahotra, Narayan Bahadur, Vibina Aryal, Lava Shrestha, Sabita Kandel, Sait Pradhan, Mahesh Man Bajimaya, Neha Malla, and Neeti Bhat. "Post Exercise Change in Peak Expiratory Flow Rate and its Relation with Body Adiposity in Nepalese Settings." Europasian Journal of Medical Sciences 2, no. 1 (May 9, 2020): 65–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.46405/ejms.v2i1.36.

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Background: The Queens College Step Test is used to determine aerobic fitness. Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) is the maximum rate of forceful exhalation following full inspiration. PEFR primarily reflects bronchial airflow and depends on the voluntary effort and muscular strength of the individual. Studies that correlate ventilatory capacity with body fat percentage are rare in published literature in Nepalese settings. Body fat percentage is regarded as a better indicator of obesity recently. Hence, this study aims to find an association between post-exercise change in PEFR and body adiposity in the context of Nepal. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from 20th July 2019 to 15th November in the laboratory of Clinical Physiology of Maharajgunj Medical Campus. Body fat percentage was measured by using OMRON BF 214. Pre-exercise PEFR of each subject was recorded by using Wright’s peak flow meter. Post-exercise PEFR was also recorded after three minutes of Queen’s College step test, which is the submaximal exercise test, and change in PEFR was calculated and correlated with body fat percentage. Result: The study showed a negative correlation of change in PEFR with body fat percentage (r=-0.324; P<0.001). A significant difference (P = 0.002) was observed between different quartiles of body fat percentage. A highly significant difference (P = 0.003) was noted with the first and fourth quartiles. Conclusion: Less ventilatory adjustment in response to exercise was noted in subjects with more body fat percentage compared to those with less body fat percentage.

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Galvis Rincón, Juan Carlos, Jorge Esneider Mejía Cano, and Paulo José Espinosa. "Correlación del Queen’s College Step Test y ergoespirometría para estimación de VO2max." Revista Iberoamericana de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y el Deporte 9, no. 2 (July 16, 2020): 94–107. http://dx.doi.org/10.24310/riccafd.2020.v9i2.6706.

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El sedentarismo es un factor de riesgo cardiovascular de gran importancia, por lo que conociendo el nivel de consumo de oxígeno máximo (VO2max), se pueden realizar mejoras en los niveles de actividad física y del ejercicio. El objetivo de este estudio es determinar la relación que existe entre la ergoespirometría y Queen’s College Step Test en hombres sanos y físicamente activos de los programas deportivos de una universidad de Bogotá – Colombia, debido a que el Queen’s College Step Test no ha sido validado en población colombiana.Los participantes fueron 52 hombres (Rango edad 17-35 años) a quienes se les realizaron cada una de las pruebas; se analizaron los resultados aplicando el coeficiente de correlación de Spearman, el cual fue débil con un r=0.312; generando una correlación poco significativa y una recomendación desfavorable en esta población.

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Dwivedi, Sadhana, and Shilpa B. Gaikwad. "Correlation of Heart Rate to Borg's Rating of Perceived Exertion in Indian Females using Queen's College Step Test & Modified Queen's College Step Test-A Pilot Study." Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal 8, no. 2 (2014): 47. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/j.0973-5674.8.2.058.

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Kim, Jin-Seop. "Correlation of Modified Queen’s College Step Test and Estimation Maximum Oxygen Uptake." Korean Journal of Neuromuscular Rehabilitation 10, no. 1 (April 30, 2020): 53–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.37851/kjnr.2020.10.1.6.

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Bhattacharyya, Debojyoti, Suranjana Sen, Subhojit Chatterjee, Tirthankar Chatterjee, and Madhusudan Pal. "Effect of Queen’s College Step Test on Cognitive Performance among Young Adults." journal biology of exercise 13, no. 1 (April 25, 2017): 59–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.4127/jbe.2017.0116.

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Chatterjee, S. "Validity of Queen's College step test for use with young Indian men." British Journal of Sports Medicine 38, no. 3 (June 1, 2004): 289–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2002.002212.

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Patnaik, Minati, Sephali Acharya, and Amita Kumari Panigrahi. "Correlation of Haemoglobin Concentration with Maximal Aerobic Capacity - A Prospective Study in First Year MBBS Students of Southern Odisha." Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare 8, no. 22 (May 31, 2021): 1758–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.18410/jebmh/2021/332.

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BACKGROUND Decrease in haemoglobin concentration in blood, with normal blood volume results in lower V̇ O2max and endurance performance. This may be due to the reduction of the oxygen carrying capacity of blood. Conversely, increase in haemoglobin concentration is associated with increased V̇ O2max and endurance capacity. Increase in endurance capacity is also proportional to the increase in the oxygen carrying capacity of blood. Maximal aerobic capacity (V̇ O2max) is the maximum capacity of individual’s body to transport and use oxygen during incremental exercise which reflects physical fitness of that individual. Queen’s College Step Test is a standard method to measure one’s maximal aerobic capacity using sub maximal exercise in the form of bench stepping suitable for adults. The biological significance of oxygen transport by haemoglobin is well illustrated in anaemia where decreased haemoglobin also decreases exercise performance. The objective of the study is to find out the correlation between haemoglobin concentration and V̇ O2max by using Queen’s College Step Test. METHODS The study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, MKCG Medical College, Berhampur. A total of 150 1st year MBBS students aged between 17 and 24 yrs. were taken as subjects. Out of them 90 were males & 60 were females. Each subject performed the exercise for 3 minutes by Queen’s College Step Test. V̇ O2max was obtained by calculation. Haemoglobin concentration was measured by Acid Haematin method in Sahli’s Haemoglobinometer. RESULTS There was a significant positive correlation between haemoglobin concentration with VO2max in both males (r = 0.8618, P < 0.0001) and females (r = 0.5112, P < 0.0001) subjects. CONCLUSIONS Increase in Haemoglobin concentration is an indicator of increased V̇ O2max; hence persons with increased haemoglobin concentration may have increased exercise capability in both male and female subjects. KEYWORDS V̇ O2max, Haemoglobin concentration, Queen’s College Step Test

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Hada, S., S. Amatya, and K. Gautam. "Cardiopulmonary fitness test among Nepalese students." Janaki Medical College Journal of Medical Science 1, no. 1 (March 28, 2013): 3–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jmcjms.v1i1.7879.

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Background and Objectives: Maximum Oxygen uptake (VO2 max) is a good predictor of cardiopulmonary and muscle fitness. Maximum oxygen uptake is defined as the highest rate at which oxygen can be taken up and utilize by body during severe exercise. The present study aims to find out the level of VO2 max using Mc Ardle equation and to compare obtained values from Chatterjee’s equation in Nepalese population. Methodology: Maximum oxygen uptake was determined by using the Queen’s college step-stool of 16.25 inches and popular Mc Ardle equation. Stepping was done for a total duration of 3 minutes at the rate of 24 cycles per minute for males and 22 cycles per minute for females. After completion of the exercise, subjects remained standing while the carotid pulse rate was taken as heart rate. Maximum oxygen uptake was calculated using obtained heart rate. Results: Queen’s college step test (QCT) was used as a submaximal exercise and the estimated VO2 max in boys and girls was 48.8± 7.3 ml/kg/min and 37.4± 2.7 ml/kg/min respectively with Mc Ardle equation and the value was higher when compared with Chatterjee’s equations. The value of VO2 max was observed and found to be less in smokers and sedentary individuals. Conclusion: As the values of VO2 max obtained from different equations are different, this research strongly argues the need of developing a prediction equation specifically for the Nepalese population.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jmcjms.v1i1.7879 Janaki Medical College Journal of Medical Sciences (2013) Vol. 1 (1):3-8

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N, Siva Jyothi, Senthil Selvam P, and Gopaldas Ramesh. "Assessment of VO2max between Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi Dancers." International Journal of Health Sciences and Research 11, no. 5 (May 21, 2021): 188–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20210529.

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Dance is the good form of exercise, the movement of the body in a rhythmic way to music and within a given space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking delight in the movement itself which the body is capable. Though Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi may look similar to the untrained eye, there are many differences which affect the mechanics of movement among practitioners of both art forms. The purpose of this study is to assess the vo2 max of Bharatanatyam and kuchipudi dancers and to find out whether there is any difference in the vo2 max between both the dancers. Total of 30 subjects who met the inclusion criteria were taken for study; Group A (n=15) Bharatanatyam dancers. Group B (n=15) kuchipudi dancers. Queen’s college step test was used to assess the vo2 max. Pre and post-test heart rate was measured and vo2 max calculated. Statistical analysis was tested with t test at 95% level of significance (p<0.05). The result of the present study suggest that there is no significant difference in the aerobic capacity among Bharatanatyam (Group A) and Kuchipudi (Group B) Dancers when assessed with Queen’s College Step test. Key words: Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Cardio respiratory fitness, VO2 max, Queen’s college step test.

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Debray, Parthasarathi, Susanta Biswas, Prasanta Biswas, Tapasi Saha, and Madhu Sudan Pal. "Effect of step up exercise on cognitive attention with stroop test in Bengali male college students." Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 6, no. 6 (May 30, 2015): 66–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v6i6.12602.

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Introduction: A beneficial influence of exercise on cognitive and brain functions has been established. Exercise is drawing increasing research attention for improving neurocognitive functions.Aims: The aim of the present study is to examine the effect of step up exercise on mental attention with strop test in Bengali male college students.Methodology: Twenty eight (28) apparently healthy male sedentary college students from the same socio-economic background, having mean age of 22.4 ± 1.02 years, body height of 165.3 ± 6.34 cm and body weight of 55.5 ± 9.01 kg were recruited for the present study on the basis of random sampling from the undergraduate students of the NS Mahavidyalaya of Tripura. A computer based modified ‘Stroop color word’ test based on the original Stroop test (Stroop, 1935) to identify cognitive performance. After completion of stroop test in resting sitting condition participants were asked to complete Queen College Step Test to measure VO2 max. After completion of 3 mins step up exercise a recovery time of 5-15 seconds were taken for VO2 measurement and immediately after taking recovery pulse participants were asked to perform stroop III subtask to see the effect of exercise on the cognitive performance of the college students of Tripura.Results: The mean VO2 max to be found 49.1 ± 6.25 ml.kg-1.min-1. The mean time to complete Stroop sub task Tasks III was found 194.3 (±46.34) sec. After 3 minutes step-up exercise it has been shown that the mean stroop III score was improved from 194.3 (±46.34) to 160.4 (± 31.42) sec. Conclusion: It is observed in the present study that the speed of performance (i.e., stoop tasks) is improved after short term moderate exercise. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v6i6.12602 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.6(6) 2015 66-69

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Multani, Gurmeet Kaur, Anuradha Sutar, Nitin Nikhade, and Snehal Ghodey. "Effect of core strengthening on cardiovascular fitness and flexibility in obese individuals: experimental study." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 6, no. 5 (April 27, 2019): 2235. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20191850.

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Background: Obesity is associated with various physiological changes which decrease the cardiovascular fitness and flexibility and slows person activity. Core muscles strengthening improve respiratory efficiency and activity of the diaphragm. Hence this study aimed to examine effect of core strengthening on cardiovascular fitness and flexibility in obese individuals.Methods: Experimental study of 6 weeks was carried out among 16 people who were selected by purposive sampling there was 1 drop out. Subjects between 18-25 years, male & female with BMI ≥25 kg/m2-35 kg/m2 were selected. Pre reading were taken by measuring Queen's college step test, Modified sit and reach test, Shoulder and arm flexibility test which were recorded at week 1st, week 3rd and of the same at 6th week. Core strengthening exercise were given targeting 5 regions upper & middle abs, oblique, transverses, lower abs were progressed every 2 weeks by increasing repetition and difficulty level e.g., unstable surface (Swiss ball).Results: A significant improvement was found in readings of VO2max (Queen's College step test), modified sit and reach test, shoulder & wrist flexibility test (p<0.0001).Conclusions: The study showed positive result with (p<0.05) which suggests that core strengthening improves cardiovascular fitness and flexibility in obese individuals.

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Lubans, David R., Philip J. Morgan, Robin Callister, and Clare E. Collins. "The Relationship between Pedometer Step Counts and Estimated VO2Max as Determined by a Submaximal Fitness Test in Adolescents." Pediatric Exercise Science 20, no. 3 (August 2008): 273–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/pes.20.3.273.

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The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between pedometer step counts and estimated VO2max as determined by a submaximal exercise test. Participants (N = 115; 65 girls, 50 boys) wore pedometers for five days and completed the Queen’s College Step Test (QCST). Based on these results participants were classified as HIGH, MOD, or LOW cardiorespiratory fitness. Boys accumulated more steps per day (p < .05) than girls (12,766 ± 4,923 versus 10,887 ± 2,656). The relationship between estimated VO2max and mean steps/day was moderate (r = .34, p < .01). Participants classified as having HIGH fitness levels accumulated more steps/day than LOW-fit adolescents (p < .05). The results from this study suggest that estimated VO2max as determined by a submaximal exercise test is moderately associated with mean steps/day in adolescents.

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Jäger, J. M., J. Kurz, and H. Müller. "Linear and Nonlinear Prediction Models Show Comparable Precision for Maximal Mean Speed in a 4x1000 m Field Test." International Journal of Computer Science in Sport 16, no. 2 (November 27, 2017): 78–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ijcss-2017-0007.

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AbstractMaximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) is one of the most distinguished parameters in endurance sports and plays an important role, for instance, in predicting endurance performance. Different models have been used to estimate VO2max or performance based on VO2max. These models can use linear or nonlinear approaches for modeling endurance performance. The aim of this study was to estimate VO2max in healthy adults based on the Queens College Step Test (QCST) as well as the Shuttle Run Test (SRT) and to use these values for linear and nonlinear models in order to predict the performance in a maximal 1000 m run (i.e. the speed in an incremental 4×1000 m Field Test (FT)). 53 female subjects participated in these three tests (QCST, SRT, FT). Maximal oxygen uptake values from QCST and SRT were used as (a) predictor variables in a multiple linear regression (MLR) model and as (b) input variables in a multilayer perceptron (MLP) after scaling in preprocessing. Model output was speed [km·h−1] in a maximal 1000 m run. Maximal oxygen uptake values estimated from QCST (40.8 ± 3.5 ml·kg−1·min−1) and SRT (46.7 ± 4.5 ml·kg−1·min−1) were significantly correlated (r = 0.38, p < 0.01) and maximal mean speed in the FT was 12.8 ± 1.6 km·h−1. Root mean squared error (RMSE) of the cross validated MLR model was 0.89 km·h−1while it was 0.95 km·h−1for MLP. Results showed that the accuracy of the applied MLP was comparable to the MLR, but did not outperform the linear approach.

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D’Alonzo, Karen T., Kate Marbach, and Linda Vincent. "A Comparison of Field Methods to Assess Cardiorespiratory Fitness Among Neophyte Exercisers." Biological Research For Nursing 8, no. 1 (July 2006): 7–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1099800406287864.

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There is evidence to suggest that aerobic fitness levels among adults have declined markedly over the past 2 to 3 decades. Submaximal field measures of aerobic fitness, such as step tests, may now be seen as aversive by contemporary neophyte exercisers. In this study, a single-factor within-subjects (repeated measures) factorial design was used to compare three field measures of cardiorespiratory fitness among sedentary women: (a) the Queen’s College step test (QCST), (b) the Rockport 1-mile walk (RW), and (c) a nonexercise estimation of VO 2 max (NE). The sample consisted of 31 racially and ethnically diverse female college students (mean age of 24.8 years). No significant within-subjects differences were found in the three measures of V0 2 max (F = 1.89, p = .17) among Black, Hispanic, White non-Hispanic, or Asian women, but relative perceived exertion scores were significantly higher for the QCST than for the RW (t = 9.79, p < .001) for all groups. The mean calculated VO 2 max for the QCST was 35.90 ml/kg/min for the subset of women ages 18 to 25 and 31.85 for those ages 26 to 46. These values represent a “poor” to “below average” score for aerobic capacity among women in both age groups. Data from this preliminary study suggest that both the RW test and the NE test are comparable to the QCST as valid and reliable field measures of aerobic fitness and appear to be good alternatives to step testing among sedentary individuals.

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Wijaya, Indra, H. Abdul Salam, and Arundina TT. "THE EFFECT OF OXYGEN BEVERAGES ON FEV1, FVC, VO2MAX AND BREATH FREQUENCY WITH PHYSICAL EXERCISE THE QUEEN’S COLLAGE STEP TEST METHOD IN STUDENTS OF MEDICAL FACULTY OF TANJUNGPURA UNIVERSITY, 2010 - 2012." JURNAL BORNEO AKCAYA 1, no. 2 (December 31, 2014): 89–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.51266/borneoakcaya.v1i2.65.

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Background: These last few years, bottled oxygenated water can be found in the market. The ads are also put forward the advantages of these products continue to flood the public in various media. Consumers believe that by consuming these oxygenated water, it will increase the capacity of oxygen in the blood and strengthen the immune system. Objective: This study aimed to determine differences in the effect of oxygenated water compared to ordinary drinking water in the value of FEV1, FVC, VO2Max and respiratory rate in men aged 18-21 years after physical exercise. Methods: This study was a quasi experimental study with cross-over method of pre and post test. Data were collected from 36 subjects using a brief questionnaire and a test with the Queen’s College Step Test. Data were analyzed with T test. Results: There was no difference in the effect of oxygenated water than ordinary drinking water in the value of FEV1 (p = 0.631), FVC (p = 0,765), respiratory rate (p = 0.594) and VO2max (p = 0.723). Conclusions: There was no significant difference between oxygenated water and ordinary drinking water in the changes of FEV1 (p=0.631), FVC (p=0.765), respiratory rate (p=0.594) and VO2Max (p=0.723) after physical exercise in men aged 18-21 years with a mean value in each group were: oxygenated water group’s FEV1 = 3.313 L/minute; FVC = 3.624 L/minute; Respiratory Rate = 30.08 L/minute and VO2Max = 61.803 mL/minute/kgBW, ordonary drinking water’s group FEV1 = 3.256 L/minute; FVC = 3.656 L/minute; Respiratory Rate = 29.22 L/minute and VO2Max = 63.053 mL/minute/kgBW.

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Alahmad, Mohammad Ali. "Health-related physical fitness among adolescent schoolgirls in Madinah city, western Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Sport, Exercise and Health Research 5, no. 1 (May 30, 2021): 34–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.31254/sportmed.5110.

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In Saudi Arabia, health-related physical fitness components in girls have received far less attention than physical activity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess health-related physical fitness components (cardiorespiratory fitness, body fat, muscle strength, and flexibility) among adolescent schoolgirls in Madinah city, western Saudi Arabia. Thirty-six female students (mean ± standard deviation, age, 17.4 ± 1.3 years; body mass, 51.6 ± 11.1 kg; height, 154.5 ± 6.9 cm) performed a Queen’s College Step Test to estimate maximal oxygen consumption. Body fat percentage was determined using a bioelectrical impedance analyzer. Hand grip strength was measured using a hand grip dynamometer, and flexibility was determined by using the sit and reach test. The mean (±standard deviation) of estimated maximal oxygen consumption was 39.5 ± 6.3 (ml.kg.min). The mean (±standard deviation) of Body fat percentage, right-hand grip strength, left-hand grip strength, and flexibility were 31.0 ±9.0 (%), 16.5±5.5 (kg), 17.1 ±4.9 (kg), and 10.6±4.8 (cm), respectively. We conclude that multiple health-related physical fitness components—with the exception of cardiorespiratory fitness—should be targeted, particularly body composition, muscle strength, and flexibility, to enhance health status among Saudi adolescent schoolgirls in Madinah. This may be accomplished by local schools, which should offer exercise programs to improve students’ physical fitness components.

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Khanna, Archana, Ankita Singh, Bhanu Pratap Singh, and Faiz Khan. "Cardiorespiratory Fitness in University Level Volleyball Players and its Correlation with Body Fat." Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism 27, no. 3 (September 1, 2020): 15–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/pjst-2020-0015.

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Abstract Introduction. The present study was aimed to compare the cardiorespiratory fitness levels (VO2max) between university level male and female volleyball players and to find its correlation with percentage body fat. Material and Methods. In the present cross-sectional study, male and female volleyball players (n = 15 each) aged 18-25 years were randomly selected from Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, India. An equal number of sedentary individuals were also selected who did not indulge in any vigorous physical activity or training. Body height, body weight, body mass index (BMI), % lean body mass of players and sedentary individuals were recorded using standard methods. Percentage body fat was calculated using the sum of four skinfolds and VO2max was recorded using Queen’s college step test. Data were analysed using SPSS software version 20.0. Unpaired t-test was used for comparison between players and sedentary individuals and two-way ANOVA was used to examine interaction of status (active players and sedentary individuals) and gender on VO2max. Results. Players had higher mean values for % lean body mass and VO2max. Statistically, highly significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed between male and female players for all variables except BMI. Players had better cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max) as compared to their sedentary counterparts. Conclusions. Significant differences exist between players and sedentary individuals for percentage body fat and percentage lean body mass. Cardiorespiratory fitness of players is negatively correlated with percentage body fat. Players have higher VO2max as compared to their sedentary counterparts.

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Pandit, Rajan. "Phenomenal effect of body mass index on VO2max in medical students." Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 8, no. 5 (August 31, 2017): 80–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v8i5.17631.

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Background: Decrease in VO2max and/or increase in body mass index can be used as early marker for the alteration of cardiovascular physiology. Still, the debate over fat or fit for the early predictor of cardiovascular disease risk factor exists.Aims and Objective: The present study was carried out to evaluate the effect of body mass index on VO2max.Materials and Methods: Sixteen female students, group I, normal weight (n=16) and group II, overweight (n=16) were enrolled as participants. The Queen’s College step test was performed on a stool of 16.25 inches (or 41.3 cm) height for a total duration of 3 min at the rate of 22 cycles/min set by a metronome.Results: The average age, BMI, VO2max and sleep duration for normal weight and overweight female participants were 19.25±0.73 years vs 19.43±0.92 years, 20.87±1.17 kg/m2 vs 26.1±0.31 kg/m2; 36.98±0.76 ml/kg/min vs 36.55±0.78 ml/kg/min; 7.81±0.53 hours/day vs 6.23±0.16 hours/day respectively.Conclusion: The relative lower value of aerobic capacity (VO2max) in overweight female ascompared to normal weight females may not be an indicator of cardio-respiratory dysfunction, and it is imperative not to make the early extrapolation that all overweight individuals suffer from cardio-respiratory dysfunction and are physically unfit.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.8(5) 2017 80-82

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Sabiq Bin Mohammad Tapsir, Mohammad, Putri Halleyana Adrikni Rahman, and Kurnia Wahyudi. "CORRELATION BETWEEN DURATION SPENT IN FITNESS CENTER AND VO2 MAX LEVEL AMONG ADULTS." JURNAL ILMU FAAL OLAHRAGA INDONESIA 1, no. 2 (July 30, 2017): 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.51671/jifo.v1i2.25.

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VO2 max or oxygen consumption maximum value is a gold standard indicator towardscardiovascular and aerobic endurance because it refers to the maximum amount of oxygenused by an individual in one minute during maximum physical activity. The study purpose wasto see the correlation between duration spent in the fitness center and VO2 max value amongadults. This study used analytical study method, cross-sectional type. We chose the participantfrom members of Golds Gym fitness center at Cihampelas, aged 18-45 years old, with 3months minimum of activity, and exercise frequency around three times per week. Theparticipants who had the cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, serious physical injury, hadalready exercised during the time of observation, or professionally trained athletes wereexcluded. We used Queen College step test for the instrument. There were 47 participants inthis study. Spearmans correlation coefficient was calculated to measure the correlationbetween duration spent and VO2 max, and the result was 0.77(95% CI 0.64; 0.85), p<0.001which is categorized as strong correlation. From this study, we found that with the increase ofduration spent in the fitness center, the VO2 max level is also increasing, and vice versa. Thisresult is supported by a study from the United States which finds a correlation between VO2max and performance times of recreational triathletes. In conclusion, there is a positivecorrelation between duration spent in the fitness center and VO2 max level among adults.

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Sabiq, Mohammad, Putri HA Rahman, and Kurnia Wahyudi. "CORRELATION BETWEEN DURATION SPENT IN FITNESS CENTER AND VO2 MAX LEVEL AMONG ADULTS." JURNAL ILMU FAAL OLAHRAGA INDONESIA 1, no. 2 (April 1, 2021): 47. http://dx.doi.org/10.51671/jifo.v1i2.80.

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VO2 max or oxygen consumption maximum value is a gold standard indicator towards cardiovascular and aerobic endurance because it refers to the maximum amount of oxygen used by an individual in one minute during maximum physical activity. The study's purpose was to see the correlation between duration spent in the fitness center and VO2 max value among adults. This study used the analytical study method, cross-sectional type. We chose the participant from members of Gold’s Gym fitness center at Cihampelas, aged 18-45 years old, with 3 months minimum of activity, and exercise frequency around three times per week. Theparticipants who had cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, serious physical injury, had already exercised during the time of observation, or professionally trained athletes were excluded. We used the Queen College step test for the instrument. There were 47 participants in this study. Spearman’s correlation coefficient was calculated to measure the correlation between duration spent and VO2 max, and the result was 0.77(95% CI 0.64; 0.85), p<0.001 which is categorized as a strong correlation. From this study, we found that with the increase of duration spent in the fitness center, the VO2 max level is also increasing, and vice versa. This result is supported by a study from the United States which finds a correlation between VO2max and performance times of recreational triathletes. In conclusion, there is a positive correlation between duration spent in the fitness center and VO2 max level among adults.

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Moore, Barbara J. "Truth or Consequences." About Campus: Enriching the Student Learning Experience 7, no. 4 (September 2002): 25–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/108648220200700406.

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Dolan-Mescal, Alexandra, Marcie Farwell, Sara Howard, Jessica Rozler, and Matthew Smith. "A digital file inventory of the Queens College Special Collections and Archives." OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives 30, no. 2 (May 6, 2014): 78–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/oclc-07-2013-0023.

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Purpose – This paper aimed to conduct an inventory of digital resources for the Queens College Special Collections and Archives and had two purposes. The first was to assess the digital resources for a department too understaffed to address digital preservation and to provide a step-by-step program for them to start thinking in the long-term. The second was to show how these steps can be generalized for many institutions just starting to have digital holdings and looking to create a long-term digital preservation plan. Design/methodology/approach – The main method for research involved taking a significant sampling of the department’s digital holdings and conducting an inventory of them, analyzing such characteristics as file size, names, formats and metadata. After the inventory was conducted, recommendations were made to the department based on best practices in the field of digital preservation. Findings – We found that while the department generally does not follow industry-best practices for preservation, the files were relatively new and, therefore, many issues could still be fixed. With a concrete plan and a bit of effort, their digital files can be more easily accessible and protected against future threats. Originality/value – The issues that the Department of Special Collections had with their digital holdings are similar to those at many other institutions – especially educational ones where staff turnover is high. This case study could help similar small organizations start to access their digital holdings and start formulating a plan for long-term preservation.

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SARI, RATIH KUMALA, JANTO POERNOMO HADI, and LENA WIJAYANINGRUM. "Hubungan antara Indeks Massa Tubuh dan Tingkat Kebugaran Jasmani dengan Mengukur Vo2 Maks pada Nelayan Penyelam di Kelurahan Kedung Cowek Surabaya." Hang Tuah Medical journal 16, no. 2 (June 13, 2019): 196. http://dx.doi.org/10.30649/htmj.v16i2.117.

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<h1>ABSTRAK</h1>Latar Belakang: Indeks massa tubuh (IMT) adalah teknik yang paling sering digunakan untuk mengukur lemak tubuh. Kebugaran jasmani adalah kemampuan seseorang untuk melakukan aktivitas fisik. Penurunan kebugaran jasmani dan peningkatan lemak tubuh merupakan faktor penting berkembangnya komorbiditas kardiovaskular. Kebugaran jasmani dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor seperti genetik, usia, IMT , aktivitas fisik, dan lain - lain. Peningkatan lemak tubuh berbanding terbalik terhadap VO2 Maks, sehingga peningkatan indeks massa tubuh menyebabkan menurunnya kebugaran jasmani.Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui adanya hubungan antara indeks massa tubuh dan tingkat kebugaran jasmani dengan mengukur VO2 Maks pada nelayan penyelam di Kelurahan Kedung Cowek Surabaya.Metodologi: 49 responden diukur tinggi badan, berat badan, dan VO2 maks. IMT diukur dengan berat / tinggi badan kg/m2. VO2 Maks diukur dengan Queen’s College Step Test. Korelasi dianalisis menggunakan Spearman’s Rho.Hasil: Hasil menunjukkan sebanyak 23 nelayan (46,9%) dengan IMT termasuk dalam kelompok normal, 10 nelayan (20,4%) kelompok gemuk tingkat ringan, 15 nelayan (30,6%) kelompok gemuk tingkat berat dan 1 nelayan yang termasuk dalam kelompok IMT kurus tingkat ringan. hasil analisis didapatkan korelasi negatif yang tidak signifikan antara IMT dan tingkat kebugaran jasmani (r= -0,010; p= 0,944).Kesimpulan: Tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara IMT dan kebugaran jasmani.Kata Kunci: IMT, kebugaran jasmani, nelayan, VO2 Maks

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Choi, Seulgi, Sumi Sim, Minjin Kim, Ji-Heon Hong, Dong-Yeop Lee, Jae-Ho Yu, and Jin-seop Kim. "Affect of Different Intensities of Queens College step Tests on Cardiopulmonary Function and Body Composition in students." Medico-Legal Update 19, no. 2 (2019): 441. http://dx.doi.org/10.5958/0974-1283.2019.00217.2.

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Dutkiewicz, Vincent A., Sumizah Qureshi, Adil R. Khan, Liaquat Husain, James J. Schwab, and Kenneth L. Demerjian. "Field test data for 42 liter per minute PM2.5 aerosol sampler used during the PMTACS-NY intensives held at Queens College, Queens, NY." Atmospheric Environment 40 (2006): 182–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2005.12.068.

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Agustina, Rismia. "Cardiorespiratory Endurance on College Student Smokers Using Harvard Step Test." Dunia Keperawatan: Jurnal Keperawatan dan Kesehatan 8, no. 1 (March 30, 2020): 44. http://dx.doi.org/10.20527/dk.v8i1.7565.

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Purpose: The aim of this research was to identify the score of Harvard Step Test as indicator of cardiorespiratory endurance on college student smokers. Method: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. There were 40 samples who met inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected using purposive sampling. The instruments of this study were questionnaire, metronome, stop watch, and 19 inches bench. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: The results showed that 47,5% of subjects had poor level, 42,5% had average level, and 10% had good level of Harvard step test. On average, 65% of subjects were light smokers, 87,5% were filtered cigarette smokers, and 65% had been smoking for 2-5 years. Conclusion: It can be concluded nearly half of college student smokers had poor Harvard step test score as indicator of cardiorespiratory endurance.

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Barreira, Tiago V., John P. Bennett, and Minsoo Kang. "Validity of Pedometers to Measure Step Counts During Dance." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 12, no. 10 (October 2015): 1430–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2014-0112.

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Purpose:To obtain validity evidence for the measurement of step counts by spring-levered and piezoelectric pedometers during dance.Methods:Thirty-five adults in a college dance class participated in this study. Participants completed trials of 3- and 5-min of different styles of dance wearing Walk4life MVP and Omron HJ-303 pedometers, while their steps were visually counted. Pearson correlation, paired t-test, mean absolute percent error (MAPE), and mean bias were calculated between actual step and pedometer step counts for the 3- and 5-min dances separately.Results:For the Walk4life trials the correlations were .92 and .77 for the 3- and 5-min dances. No significant differences were shown by t-test for the 3- (P = .16) and 5-min dances (P = .60). However, MAPE was high, 17.7 ± 17.7% and 19.4 ± 18.3% for the 2 dance durations, respectively. For the Omron, the correlations were .44 and .58 for the 3- and 5-min dances, respectively. No significant differences were shown by t-test for the 3-min (P = .38) and for the 5-min (P = .88) dances. However, MAPE was high, 19.3 ± 16.4% and 26.6 ± 15.2% for the 2 dance durations, respectively.Conclusions:This study demonstrated that pedometers can be used to estimate the number of steps taken by a group of college students while dancing, however caution is necessary with individual values.

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Huang, Hongbo. "Design and Implementation of a College English Listening Learning System Based on Android Platform." International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET) 13, no. 07 (June 28, 2018): 43. http://dx.doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v13i07.8779.

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To create a good English listening learning environment for college students, based on the Android platform and learning from mobile learning theory and language learning theory, Android software platform was applied to design and develop a learning system for college students' English listening. The system could provide a relatively complete listening learning system accord-ing to the listening cognition rule, increase the intelligence test, strengthen the listening training and feedback mechanism, help improve the listening level step by step, and improve the input and output process of listening learning. The practice showed that the system could effectively improve the learning effect of college students' English listening mobile learning.

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Tremblay, Angelo, and Luc Chiasson. "Physical Fitness in Young College Men and Women." Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology 27, no. 6 (December 1, 2002): 563–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/h02-032.

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This study was designed to investigate fitness characteristics of college women and men (n = 427 and 423, respectively) aged 17-20 years whose values were compared to the data of the 1981 Canada Fitness Survey (CFS). Muscular fitness as revealed by the maximal number of arm extensions (push ups) was lower in subjects of this study compared to those tested in the 1981 CFS. On the other hand, body weight, waist circumference and the sum of five skinfolds were greater in subjects of the present study. These differences between the results of this study and those of the 1981 CFS were particularly pronounced in the upper percentile ranks. The classification of subjects on the basis of the number of grades completed during a step test revealed significant differences in subcutaneous adiposity between fitness subgroups. Reported participation in vigorous physical activities was also predictive of subcutaneous adiposity in men but to a lesser extent than the number of grades completed during a step test. When the number of grades and exercise participation were combined to detect between-group morphological differences, large differences in subcutaneous adiposity were observed in both men and women. This suggests that the effect of vigorous activity and aerobic fitness on adiposity may be much greater than what is generally perceived by health professionals and agencies. Keywords: exercise, fatness, adiposity, physical activity, obesity, adolescents

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Malshe, Rujuta, and Sambhaji B. Gunjal. "Assessment of Cardiovascular Fitness amongst College Students Involved in Sport Activities and Dance." International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research 6, no. 2 (June 29, 2021): 302–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20210454.

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Purpose- To provide an appropriate measure of cardiovascular fitness. The YMCA 3minute step test is based on how quickly your heart rate recovers following a short bout of exercise. Hence the purpose was to provide a submaximal measure of endurance fitness between the students who are involved in sport activities and dance. Methodology- According to simple random sampling 40 participants were included in the study after screening for the inclusion criteria. Thereafter the Participants were divided into 2 groups. 20 participants included in sports group and 20 in dance group. They were explained the purpose of the study and the procedure involved in the study. Informed Consent was obtained and a YMCA 3minute step test was done. Heart rate measures were recorded in both the groups of population. Data analysis was done at the end of the study. Results – 12 students in the sports group had a good to above average fitness level, and 3 students in dancing group had a above average fitness. No student in dance had a good fitness. Further 7 students in dance had a average fitness compared to 2 students in sports who had average fitness. 6 students involved in sports had below average to very poor fitness and 10 students involved in dance had their fitness in this category. Conclusion- It was concluded from the results obtained that the students involved in sport activities had a significantly good cardiovascular fitness than students involved in dance. Keywords: cardiovascular fitness, sports, dance, YMCA 3minute step test.

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N., Saranya, Suganthi M., Shanthi Dhinakaran, and Navina N. "Comparison of one step glucose tolerance test (75 g GTT) and two step glucose tolerance test (100 g GTT) in screening and diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus." International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology 7, no. 12 (November 26, 2018): 4814. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20184691.

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Background: Studies suggesting that increasing carbohydrate intolerance among patients not meeting the criteria for the diagnosis of GDM by two step OGTT leads to an increased rate of unfavourable maternal and perinatal outcomes. Patients with abnormal GCT results but a normal OGTT are at increased risk, as are those with one abnormal OGTT value rather than the two required for diagnosis by ADA criteria. Single value of one step GTT is enough to diagnose GDM and to improve the maternal and perinatal complications. The objective is to compare the efficacy of one step OGTT with two step OGTT in screening and diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus.Methods: Hospital based analytical cross-sectional study which was conducted for 1 year among all pregnant women booked at government medical college, Alappuzha. They were subjected to detect GDM by 2 methods at 24-28 weeks.Results: 2521 pregnant women were subjected for study, among them who were either 75 gm GTT or 50 gm GCT or both positive (332 pregnant women) were analyzed. 232 women (69.88%) were diagnosed as having gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) by single step 75 gm GTT. Sensitivity of single step GTT was 92.4% and a false negative rate of the same was 7.6%. False negative rate for 50 gm GCT was 35.2%.Conclusions: Present study concluded that this one step procedure is feasible in terms of better detection rates, saving time, limiting cost on repeated visits to health centre and reducing repeated invasive sampling. Single step GTT will be used both as a screening and a diagnostic procedure for detecting GDM.

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Purkiss, Joel, Melissa Plegue, Christina J. Grabowski, Michael H. Kim, Sharad Jain, Mark C. Henderson, and Lisa M. Meeks. "Examination of Medical College Admission Test Scores and US Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge Scores Among Students With Disabilities." JAMA Network Open 4, no. 5 (May 21, 2021): e2110914. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.10914.

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Qaiser, Mahvish. "Comparison of Aerobic and Anaerobic Capacities among Smoker and Non-smoker Male Collegiate Population." Journal of Communicable Diseases 53, no. 02 (June 30, 2021): 14–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.24321/0019.5138.202120.

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Background: Cigarette smoking is common among the male collegiate population. It causes various negative effects on their body, particularly it affects the lungs. Hence, the aim of this study is to compare the aerobic and anaerobic capacities among the smoker and non-smoker male collegiate population. Methods: 68 healthy male college students participated in this study. Aerobic capacity was assessed by 3-minute step test. Anaerobic capacity was assessed by 30-meter sprint fatigue test. T-test was used to compare the data between groups. Result: Present study reported that smokers had a higher heart rate after performing 3-minute step test. The fatigue index was higher in smokers as compared to non-smokers. Conclusion: From the present study it can be concluded that cigarette smoking reduces the aerobic and anaerobic capacities of an individual.

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Johnson, Jacob H., Eric J. Jordan, and Sharon Silbiger. "Process and Experience of Creating a Student-Run Step 1 Guidance Program." Einstein Journal of Biology and Medicine 29, no. 1 (March 2, 2016): 52. http://dx.doi.org/10.23861/ejbm20132952.

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We developed the Albert Einstein College of Medicine USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) Step 1 Guidance Program in the fall of 2010. The objectives of the program were twofold: to provide reliable, unbiased advice on Step 1 preparation, and to reduce student anxi- ety surrounding the examination. The program aimed to fill a void for the students by focusing on the process of preparing for the test. It was not intended to teach Step 1 content, but instead to help students study effectively and efficiently. In our opinion, the most significant service medi- cal students required was assistance in developing a per- sonalized program of study for this examination.

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Carter, Alexis B. "Clinical Requests for Molecular Tests: The 3-Step Evidence Check." Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 136, no. 12 (April 5, 2012): 1585–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.5858/arpa.2011-0691-sa.

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Laboratory tests performed by molecular methods are increasing in volume and complexity at an unprecedented rate. Molecular tests have a broad set of applications, and most recently have been advocated as the mechanism by which providers can further tailor treatments to the individual patient. As the momentum behind molecular testing continues to increase, pathology practices may find themselves unprepared for the new wave of molecular medicine. This special article has been developed in an effort to provide pathologists who have limited molecular training with a simple and quick algorithm for determining whether a requested molecular test is appropriate for a patient. Additional recommendations for a more intensive and proactive review and management of molecular requests also are included. The principles discussed can easily be applied to requests for any test, including those not using molecular methods, which would be sent to an outside reference laboratory. This special article was developed from a Webinar for the College of American Pathologists targeting education for pathologists about the transformation of pathology practice in the new molecular and digital age.

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Worthington, Everett, Jennifer Hunter, Constance Sharp, Joshua Hook, Daryl Van Tongeren, Don Davis, Andrea Miller, et al. "A Psychoeducational Intervention to Promote Forgiveness in Christians in the Philippines." Journal of Mental Health Counseling 32, no. 1 (January 1, 2010): 75–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.17744/mehc.32.1.t3677072811lj864.

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Psychoeducational group interventions to promote forgiveness have been studied mainly with college students who are struggling to forgive. Mental health counselors must tailor interventions to different populations. It is important to investigate whether forgiveness interventions generalize to different contexts. In the present study, we provide a rigorous test for adaptation of one evidence-based psychoeducational group intervention. Five pre-test/post-test interventions were conducted in the Philippines adapting a five-step forgiveness model for both religion and culture. Groups were conducted at three Christian churches (n = 5 for individuals; and n = 8 and n = 7 for couples participating individually); one Christian retreat center (n = 8); and one college dormitory (n = 4). Participants reported a decrease in unforgiving motivations toward their offenders and an increase in forgiveness of the offenders. Adapting the Christian-oriented forgiveness model to both Filipino culture and religious terminology was generally effective, suggesting robust application in practice.

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Durning, Steven J., Ting Dong, Paul A. Hemmer, William R. Gilliland, David F. Cruess, John R. Boulet, and Louis N. Pangaro. "Are Commonly Used Premedical School or Medical School Measures Associated With Board Certification?" Military Medicine 180, suppl_4 (April 1, 2015): 18–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.7205/milmed-d-14-00569.

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ABSTRACT Purpose: To determine if there is an association between several commonly obtained premedical school and medical school measures and board certification performance. We specifically included measures from our institution for which we have predictive validity evidence into the internship year. We hypothesized that board certification would be most likely to be associated with clinical measures of performance during medical school, and with scores on standardized tests, whether before or during medical school. Methods: Achieving board certification in an American Board of Medical Specialties specialty was used as our outcome measure for a 7-year cohort of graduates (1995–2002). Age at matriculation, Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) score, undergraduate college grade point average (GPA), undergraduate college science GPA, Uniformed Services University (USU) cumulative GPA, USU preclerkship GPA, USU clerkship year GPA, departmental competency committee evaluation, Internal Medicine (IM) clerkship clinical performance rating (points), IM total clerkship points, history of Student Promotion Committee review, and United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 score and USMLE Step 2 clinical knowledge score were associated with this outcome. Results: Ninety-three of 1,155 graduates were not certified, resulting in an average rate of board certification of 91.9% for the study cohort. Significant small correlations were found between board certification and IM clerkship points (r = 0.117), IM clerkship grade (r = 0.108), clerkship year GPA (r = 0.078), undergraduate college science GPA (r = 0.072), preclerkship GPA and medical school GPA (r = 0.068 for both), USMLE Step 1 (r = 0.066), undergraduate college total GPA (r = 0.062), and age at matriculation (r = −0.061). In comparing the two groups (board certified and not board certified cohorts), significant differences were seen for all included variables with the exception of MCAT and USMLE Step 2 clinical knowledge scores. All the variables put together could explain 4.1% of the variance of board certification by logistic regression. Conclusions: This investigation provides some additional validity evidence that measures collected for purposes of student evaluation before and during medical school are warranted.

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Šćepanović, Tijana, Branka Protić-Gava, Goran Sporiš, Tomislav Rupčić, Zvonko Miljković, Konstantinos Liapikos, Draženka Mačak, Dejan M. Madić, and Nebojša Trajković. "Short-Term Core Strengthening Program Improves Functional Movement Score in Untrained College Students." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 22 (November 22, 2020): 8669. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17228669.

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Functional movement is an important part of developing athletes’ but also untrained individuals’ performance. Its monitoring also proved useful in identifying functional limitations and asymmetries, and also in determining the intervention effects. The quasi-experimental pre-test post-test study investigated the effects of core stability training program on the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) score in untrained students after six weeks. The intervention (INT) and control (CG) groups included 73 and 65 male students, respectively. Functional movement patterns were evaluated using the FMS including seven components scores representing seven basic functional patterns. Both groups significantly improved almost all FMS components scores, but the INT increased the mean performance of the hurdle step (partial ŋ2 × 100 = 4%, p = 0.02), in-line lunge (partial ŋ2 × 100 = 3%, p = 0.05), rotatory stability (partial ŋ2 × 100 = 4%, p = 0.02) and total FMS (partial ŋ2 × 100 = 3%, p = 0.04) significantly more than the CG. This justifies that core strengthening can improve FMS in untrained individuals even with the short duration programs.

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Saguil, Aaron, Ting Dong, Robert J. Gingerich, Kimberly Swygert, Jeffrey S. LaRochelle, Anthony R. Artino, David F. Cruess, and Steven J. Durning. "Does the MCAT Predict Medical School and PGY-1 Performance?" Military Medicine 180, suppl_4 (April 1, 2015): 4–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.7205/milmed-d-14-00550.

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ABSTRACT Background: The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is a high-stakes test required for entry to most U.S. medical schools; admissions committees use this test to predict future accomplishment. Although there is evidence that the MCAT predicts success on multiple choice–based assessments, there is little information on whether the MCAT predicts clinical-based assessments of undergraduate and graduate medical education performance. This study looked at associations between the MCAT and medical school grade point average (GPA), Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores, observed patient care encounters, and residency performance assessments. Methods: This study used data collected as part of the Long-Term Career Outcome Study to determine associations between MCAT scores, USMLE Step 1, Step 2 clinical knowledge and clinical skill, and Step 3 scores, Objective Structured Clinical Examination performance, medical school GPA, and PGY-1 program director (PD) assessment of physician performance for students graduating 2010 and 2011. Results: MCAT data were available for all students, and the PGY PD evaluation response rate was 86.2% (N = 340). All permutations of MCAT scores (first, last, highest, average) were weakly associated with GPA, Step 2 clinical knowledge scores, and Step 3 scores. MCAT scores were weakly to moderately associated with Step 1 scores. MCAT scores were not significantly associated with Step 2 clinical skills Integrated Clinical Encounter and Communication and Interpersonal Skills subscores, Objective Structured Clinical Examination performance or PGY-1 PD evaluations. Discussion: MCAT scores were weakly to moderately associated with assessments that rely on multiple choice testing. The association is somewhat stronger for assessments occurring earlier in medical school, such as USMLE Step 1. The MCAT was not able to predict assessments relying on direct clinical observation, nor was it able to predict PD assessment of PGY-1 performance.

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Mohd. Nazri Latiff Azmi, Arturo G. Palaming, Mohammad Ahmad Al-Shallakh,. "Investigating The Syntactic Errors Faced By Omani Learners At The College Level: Proposing A Self-Learning Material." Psychology and Education Journal 58, no. 1 (January 29, 2021): 854–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.17762/pae.v58i1.838.

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This study investigates the syntactic errors committed by Arab learners in a college in Oman. This research is a mixed-method design, which contains quantitative and qualitative procedures. Research and Development (R&D) methodology was applied to propose a new self-learning kit that might help in minimizing or solving these errors and switch the learner from a dependent learnerto become an autonomous learner. This methodology was adopted by Gall, Gall and Borg (2003) by following some steps starting with the need analysis step, followed by determining the learning objectives and proposing the new learning material. Then, it is followed by testing its validity and reliability and finally using ANOVA to test its effect on the students’ performance. The sample contained 70 previous final examinations in the need analysis process, 30 student in the validity process and 50 students in the last step of testing the students’ performance. The researcher chose a convenient sample technique.

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Shimoura, Kanako, Yasuaki Nakayama, Yuto Tashiro, Takayuki Hotta, Yusuke Suzuki, Seishiro Tasaka, Tomofumi Matsushita, et al. "Association Between Functional Movement Screen Scores and Injuries in Male College Basketball Players." Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 29, no. 5 (July 1, 2020): 621–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2017-0351.

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Context: The functional movement screen (FMS) is an assessment tool for movement dysfunction, which is used to reduce the risk of injury. Although the relationship between the FMS composite score and injuries has been extensively studied, the association between FMS scores and injuries in only college basketball players remains unknown. Objective: To examine the relationship between the FMS score and injuries in basketball players. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: University research laboratory. Participants: Eighty-one male college basketball players (average age 20.1 [1.3] y) participated. Main Outcome Measures: The FMS composite score was calculated from 7 movement tests. The incidence of injuries over a 1-year period prior to the test day was determined based on a questionnaire. Individuals were categorized into 2 groups: injury (with a serious basketball-related injury resulting in the loss of practice and game time for at least 4 wk) and noninjury groups. Mann–Whitney U and chi-square tests were used to evaluate group differences in the composite FMS and 7 movement scores, respectively. Furthermore, the scores significant on univariate analyses were submitted to a multivariate logistic analysis, adjusting for participant characteristics. Results: The composite FMS scores of the 2 groups were not significantly different (P = .38). Among the 7 tasks, only the deep squat and hurdle step showed significant group differences (P = .03 and P = .001, respectively). The multivariate logistic analysis revealed that deep squat (odds ratio, 6.48; 95% confidence interval, 1.23–34.01; P = .03) and hurdle step scores (odds ratio, 25.80; 95% confidence interval, 1.81–368.73; P = .02) were significantly associated with injuries, even after adjustment for participant characteristics. Conclusions: Deep squat and hurdle step scores may be associated with injuries in basketball players. Further research should be conducted to confirm that these 2 scores can predict the incidence of injuries in basketball players.

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Mardiana, Tati, and Siska Selvia Tanjung. "SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PEMILIHAN PERGURUAN TINGGI SWASTA MENGGUNAKAN TOPSIS." Jurnal Riset Informatika 1, no. 2 (May 4, 2019): 25–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.34288/jri.v1i2.30.

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Choosing the right college is a crucial step for students in preparing for their careers and future. With education at the college, the student increases their chances of getting better jobs. But because of the limited capacity of public college, students and parents must select a private college that agrees with desires and abilities. Errors in choosing a college result in students experiencing failure in carrying out education in the college. Therefore, students and parents need to consider several factors such as accreditation status, costs, the number of students, lecturers, facilities, study programs, and others to select a private college. Nevertheless, students and parents experience confusion in choosing a private college. This is due to many private colleges and the lack of information about these private colleges. Therefore, the aim of this study is to build a decision support system to select a private college that matches the desires and abilities of students and parents. This study uses Fuzzy Multiple Attribute Decision Making (FMADM) logic with the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) method to rank each alternative private college. The test results showed that the system performance meets functional requirements and the perform system achieved an accuracy of 83,33%. This decision support system helps students and parents make decisions to select a private college that according to their desires and abilities accurately.

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Kim, Seungjun, and Paul George. "The Relationship Between Preclinical Grading and USMLE Scores in US Allopathic Medical Schools." Family Medicine 50, no. 2 (February 2, 2018): 128–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.22454/fammed.2018.145163.

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Background and Objectives: Pass/fail preclinical grading is associated with improved student well-being. Studies do not demonstrate differences in United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores after adopting pass/fail grading, but were conducted at unrepresentative, highly selective institutions, and average scores increased overall during the study periods. We investigated the effect of preclinical grading on USMLE scores across 96 US medical schools. Methods: Preclinical grading systems were identified with the 2017 Association of American Medical Colleges Medical School Admissions Requirements. Median undergraduate grade point average (GPA) and Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores and average Step 1 and Step 2 clinical knowledge (CK) scores were available for 96 of 142 US medical schools on US News Grad Compass. Multiple linear regression was used to adjust for entering student characteristics, and one-tailed Student’s t tests were used to test for noninferiority. Noninferiority margins were calculated using standard errors from the USMLE Score Interpretation Guidelines and average class size. Results: Fifty-six (58.3%) of 96 schools use pass/fail preclinical grading. After adjusting for MCAT, pass/fail grading was not associated with significant differences in average Step 1 (P=0.98) or Step 2 CK (P=0.63). The 90% confidence interval of the effect of pass/fail grading on Step 1 (-1.27, 1.24) did not cross the noninferiority margin of -1.33 (P=0.043). The 90% confidence interval for Step 2 CK (-1.46, 0.81) also did not cross the noninferiority margin of -1.5 (P=0.044). Conclusions: Pass/fail preclinical grading is noninferior to tiered preclinical grading in terms of USMLE scores.

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Klopfenstein, Kristin. "The Advanced Placement Expansion of the 1990s:How Did Traditionally Underserved Students Fare?" education policy analysis archives 12 (December 12, 2004): 68. http://dx.doi.org/10.14507/epaa.v12n68.2004.

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The College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) Program, which allows students to take college-level courses while in high school, enjoyed tremendous growth in the 1990s. Despite overall growth, small rural schools and high poverty schools continue to offer relatively few AP courses, and black, Hispanic, and low income students remain grossly underrepresented in AP classes. During the 1990s, AP incentive programs primarily subsidized test fees for low income students, but this provided no incentive for low income and rural schools to expand their AP course offerings and did nothing to strengthen the weak academic preparation of low income, black and Hispanic students. Recent federal funding changes provide a step in the right direction by supporting a comprehensive approach to increasing the AP access and participation of traditionally underserved students.

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Juhkam, Edward, and Ivi Vaher. "Physical fitness of physiotherapy students." Acta Kinesiologiae Universitatis Tartuensis 25 (January 4, 2020): 88–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.12697/akut.2019.25.07.

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One of the inevitable and crucial elements of a physiotherapist’s work, in addition to professional competence, is physical fitness. The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the level of health and physical fitness of the first year physiotherapy program students in Tartu Health Care College (THCC) and Kaunas College of Applied Sciences (KCAS). The subjects were 20 and 29 physiotherapy students, respectively. The students’ physical fitness has been assessed by the following tests: Hand grip test, Stork test, ACSM’s push up test, Biering–Sorensen test, ACSM’s curl up test, YMCA sit– and– reach test, and Harvard step–test. The physical fitness level of THCC students were average and below average in different categories. Only the endurance of the abdominal muscle of THCC male students was “excellent”. However, the health indicators (BMI and waist-hip ratio) of both gender of THCC remained within normal range. In most tests, both male and female students from KCAS received a good grade and their avarage fitness level was better than students from THCC. Despite the fact that BMI results of KCAS students remained within normal range and did not differ from THCC students result, their waist–hip ratio was higher. This may indicate an increased abdominal obesity and thereby health risk. In conclusion, the fintess level of the first-year physiotherapy students of THCC is not satisfactory that can negatively affect their future health and coping with future work.

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