@misc{SchusterTomaszewskaMarchewkaetal.2020, author = {Schuster, Isabell and Tomaszewska, Paulina and Marchewka, Juliette and Krah{\´e}, Barbara}, title = {Does question format matter in assessing the prevalence of sexual aggression?}, series = {Zweitver{\"o}ffentlichungen der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe}, journal = {Zweitver{\"o}ffentlichungen der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe}, number = {4}, issn = {1866-8364}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-54663}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-546632}, pages = {13}, year = {2020}, abstract = {As research on sexual aggression has been growing, methodological issues in assessing prevalence rates have received increased attention. Building on work by Abbey and colleagues about effects of question format, participants in this study (1,253; 621 female; 632 male) were randomly assigned to one of two versions of the Sexual Aggression and Victimization Scale (SAV-S). In Version 1, the coercive tactic (use/threat of physical force, exploitation of the inability to resist, verbal pressure) was presented first, and sexual acts (sexual touch, attempted and completed sexual intercourse, other sexual acts) were presented as subsequent questions. In Version 2, sexual acts were presented first, and coercive tactics as subsequent questions. No version effects emerged for overall perpetration rates reported by men and women. The overall victimization rate across all items was significantly higher in the tactic-first than in the sexual-act-first conditions for women, but not for men. Classifying participants by their most severe experience of sexual victimization showed that fewer women were in the nonvictim category and more men were in the nonconsensual sexual contact category when the coercive tactic was presented first. Sexual experience background did not moderate the findings. The implications for the measurement of self-reported sexual aggression victimization and perpetration are discussed.}, language = {en} } @article{JannaschNickelSchulze2021, author = {Jannasch, Franziska and Nickel, Daniela and Schulze, Matthias B.}, title = {The reliability and relative validity of predefined dietary patterns were higher than that of exploratory dietary patterns in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)-Potsdam population}, series = {British journal of nutrition : BJN : an international journal of nutritional science / published on behalf of The Nutrition Society}, volume = {125}, journal = {British journal of nutrition : BJN : an international journal of nutritional science / published on behalf of The Nutrition Society}, number = {11}, publisher = {Cambridge University Press}, address = {Cambridge}, issn = {1475-2662}, doi = {10.1017/S0007114520003517}, pages = {1270 -- 1280}, year = {2021}, abstract = {The aim of this study was to assess the ability of the FFQ to describe reliable and valid dietary pattern (DP) scores. In a total of 134 participants of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition-Potsdam study aged 35-67 years, the FFQ was applied twice (baseline and after 1 year) to assess its reliability. Between November 1995 and March 1997, twelve 24-h dietary recalls (24HDR) as reference instrument were applied to assess the validity of the FFQ. Exploratory DP were derived by principal component analyses. Investigated predefined DP were the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) and two Mediterranean diet indices. From dietary data of each FFQ, two exploratory DP were retained, but differed in highly loading food groups, resulting in moderate correlations (r 0 center dot 45-0 center dot 58). The predefined indices showed higher correlations between the FFQ (r(AHEI) 0 center dot 62, r(Mediterranean Diet Pyramid Index (MedPyr)) 0 center dot 62 and r(traditional Mediterranean Diet Score (tMDS)) 0 center dot 51). From 24HDR dietary data, one exploratory DP retained differed in composition to the first FFQ-based DP, but showed similarities to the second DP, reflected by a good correlation (r 0 center dot 70). The predefined DP correlated moderately (r 0 center dot 40-0 center dot 60). To conclude, long-term analyses on exploratory DP should be interpreted with caution, due to only moderate reliability. The validity differed extensively for the two exploratory DP. The investigated predefined DP showed a better reliability and a moderate validity, comparable to other studies. Within the two Mediterranean diet indices, the MedPyr performed better than the tMDs in this middle-aged, semi-urban German study population.}, language = {en} } @misc{JannaschNickelSchulze2020, author = {Jannasch, Franziska and Nickel, Daniela and Schulze, Matthias B.}, title = {The reliability and relative validity of predefined dietary patterns were higher than that of exploratory dietary patterns in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)-Potsdam population}, series = {Zweitver{\"o}ffentlichungen der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe}, volume = {125}, journal = {Zweitver{\"o}ffentlichungen der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Reihe}, number = {11}, issn = {1866-8372}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-55003}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-550030}, pages = {13}, year = {2020}, abstract = {The aim of this study was to assess the ability of the FFQ to describe reliable and valid dietary pattern (DP) scores. In a total of 134 participants of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition-Potsdam study aged 35-67 years, the FFQ was applied twice (baseline and after 1 year) to assess its reliability. Between November 1995 and March 1997, twelve 24-h dietary recalls (24HDR) as reference instrument were applied to assess the validity of the FFQ. Exploratory DP were derived by principal component analyses. Investigated predefined DP were the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) and two Mediterranean diet indices. From dietary data of each FFQ, two exploratory DP were retained, but differed in highly loading food groups, resulting in moderate correlations (r 0 center dot 45-0 center dot 58). The predefined indices showed higher correlations between the FFQ (r(AHEI) 0 center dot 62, r(Mediterranean Diet Pyramid Index (MedPyr)) 0 center dot 62 and r(traditional Mediterranean Diet Score (tMDS)) 0 center dot 51). From 24HDR dietary data, one exploratory DP retained differed in composition to the first FFQ-based DP, but showed similarities to the second DP, reflected by a good correlation (r 0 center dot 70). The predefined DP correlated moderately (r 0 center dot 40-0 center dot 60). To conclude, long-term analyses on exploratory DP should be interpreted with caution, due to only moderate reliability. The validity differed extensively for the two exploratory DP. The investigated predefined DP showed a better reliability and a moderate validity, comparable to other studies. Within the two Mediterranean diet indices, the MedPyr performed better than the tMDs in this middle-aged, semi-urban German study population.}, language = {en} } @article{ChenLangeAndjelkovicetal.2022, author = {Chen, Junchao and Lange, Thomas and Andjelkovic, Marko and Simevski, Aleksandar and Lu, Li and Krstic, Milos}, title = {Solar particle event and single event upset prediction from SRAM-based monitor and supervised machine learning}, series = {IEEE transactions on emerging topics in computing / IEEE Computer Society, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers}, volume = {10}, journal = {IEEE transactions on emerging topics in computing / IEEE Computer Society, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers}, number = {2}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers}, address = {[New York, NY]}, issn = {2168-6750}, doi = {10.1109/TETC.2022.3147376}, pages = {564 -- 580}, year = {2022}, abstract = {The intensity of cosmic radiation may differ over five orders of magnitude within a few hours or days during the Solar Particle Events (SPEs), thus increasing for several orders of magnitude the probability of Single Event Upsets (SEUs) in space-borne electronic systems. Therefore, it is vital to enable the early detection of the SEU rate changes in order to ensure timely activation of dynamic radiation hardening measures. In this paper, an embedded approach for the prediction of SPEs and SRAM SEU rate is presented. The proposed solution combines the real-time SRAM-based SEU monitor, the offline-trained machine learning model and online learning algorithm for the prediction. With respect to the state-of-the-art, our solution brings the following benefits: (1) Use of existing on-chip data storage SRAM as a particle detector, thus minimizing the hardware and power overhead, (2) Prediction of SRAM SEU rate one hour in advance, with the fine-grained hourly tracking of SEU variations during SPEs as well as under normal conditions, (3) Online optimization of the prediction model for enhancing the prediction accuracy during run-time, (4) Negligible cost of hardware accelerator design for the implementation of selected machine learning model and online learning algorithm. The proposed design is intended for a highly dependable and self-adaptive multiprocessing system employed in space applications, allowing to trigger the radiation mitigation mechanisms before the onset of high radiation levels.}, language = {en} } @article{PrillWalterKrolikowskaetal.2021, author = {Prill, Robert and Walter, Marina and Kr{\´o}likowska, Aleksandra and Becker, Roland}, title = {A systematic review of diagnostic accuracy and clinical applications of wearable movement sensors for knee joint rehabilitation}, series = {Sensors}, volume = {21}, journal = {Sensors}, number = {24}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {1424-8220}, doi = {10.3390/s21248221}, pages = {14}, year = {2021}, abstract = {In clinical practice, only a few reliable measurement instruments are available for monitoring knee joint rehabilitation. Advances to replace motion capturing with sensor data measurement have been made in the last years. Thus, a systematic review of the literature was performed, focusing on the implementation, diagnostic accuracy, and facilitators and barriers of integrating wearable sensor technology in clinical practices based on a Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. For critical appraisal, the COSMIN Risk of Bias tool for reliability and measurement of error was used. PUBMED, Prospero, Cochrane database, and EMBASE were searched for eligible studies. Six studies reporting reliability aspects in using wearable sensor technology at any point after knee surgery in humans were included. All studies reported excellent results with high reliability coefficients, high limits of agreement, or a few detectable errors. They used different or partly inappropriate methods for estimating reliability or missed reporting essential information. Therefore, a moderate risk of bias must be considered. Further quality criterion studies in clinical settings are needed to synthesize the evidence for providing transparent recommendations for the clinical use of wearable movement sensors in knee joint rehabilitation.}, language = {en} } @article{KatherHadzicHehleetal.2020, author = {Kather, Fritz and Hadzic, Miralem and Hehle, Teresa and Eichler, Sarah and Klein, Julia and V{\"o}ller, Heinz and Salzwedel, Annett}, title = {Test-retest reliability of the Mini Nutritional Assessment- Short Form (MNA-SF) in older patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation}, series = {Journal of geriatric cardiology}, volume = {17}, journal = {Journal of geriatric cardiology}, number = {9}, publisher = {English China Online Journals, ECOJ}, address = {Windsor [u.a.]}, issn = {1671-5411}, doi = {10.11909/j.issn.1671-5411.2020.09.007}, pages = {574 -- 579}, year = {2020}, language = {en} } @article{DobberkeBaritelloHadzicetal.2022, author = {Dobberke, Jeanette and Baritello, Omar and Hadzic, Miralem and V{\"o}ller, Heinz and Eichler, Sarah and Salzwedel, Annett}, title = {Test-retest reliability of center of pressure measures for postural control assessment in older cardiac patients}, series = {Gait \& posture : official journal of Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS) and European Society of Movement Analysis in Adults and Children (ESMAC)}, volume = {92}, journal = {Gait \& posture : official journal of Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society (GCMAS) and European Society of Movement Analysis in Adults and Children (ESMAC)}, publisher = {Elsevier Science}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0966-6362}, doi = {10.1016/j.gaitpost.2021.12.011}, pages = {359 -- 363}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Background Elderly patients are a growing population in cardiac rehabilitation (CR). As postural control declines with age, assessment of impaired balance is important in older CR patients in order to predict fall risk and to initiate counteracting steps. Functional balance tests are subjective and lack adequate sensitivity to small differences, and are further subject to ceiling effects. A quantitative approach to measure postural control on a continuous scale is therefore desirable. Force plates are already used for this purpose in other clinical contexts, therefore could be a promising tool also for older CR patients. However, in this population the reliability of the assessment is not fully known. Research question Analysis of test-retest reliability of center of pressure (CoP) measures for the assessment of postural control using a force plate in older CR patients. Methods 156 CR patients (> 75 years) were enrolled. CoP measures (path length (PL), mean velocity (MV), and 95\% confidence ellipse area (95CEA)) were analyzed twice with an interval of two days in between (bipedal narrow stance, eyes open (EO) and closed (EC), three trials for each condition, 30 s per trial), using a force plate. For test-retest reliability estimation absolute differences (\& UDelta;: T0-T1), intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) with 95\% confidence intervals, standard error of measurement and minimal detectable change were calculated. Results Under EO condition ICC were excellent for PL and MV (0.95) and good for 95CEA (0.88) with \& UDelta; of 10.1 cm (PL), 0.3 cm/sec (MV) and 1.5 cm(2 )(95CEA) respectively. Under EC condition ICC were excellent (> 0.95) for all variables with larger \& UDelta; (PL: 21.7 cm; MV: 0.7 cm/sec; 95CEA: 2.4 cm(2)) Significance In older CR patients, the assessment of CoP measures using a force plate shows good to excellent test retest reliability.}, language = {en} } @article{SchusterTomaszewskaMarchewkaetal.2020, author = {Schuster, Isabell and Tomaszewska, Paulina and Marchewka, Juliette and Krah{\´e}, Barbara}, title = {Does question format matter in assessing the prevalence of sexual aggression?}, series = {The journal of sex research}, volume = {58}, journal = {The journal of sex research}, number = {4}, publisher = {Routledge, Taylor \& Francis Group}, address = {Abingdon}, issn = {0022-4499}, doi = {10.1080/00224499.2020.1777927}, pages = {502 -- 511}, year = {2020}, abstract = {As research on sexual aggression has been growing, methodological issues in assessing prevalence rates have received increased attention. Building on work by Abbey and colleagues about effects of question format, participants in this study (1,253; 621 female; 632 male) were randomly assigned to one of two versions of the Sexual Aggression and Victimization Scale (SAV-S). In Version 1, the coercive tactic (use/threat of physical force, exploitation of the inability to resist, verbal pressure) was presented first, and sexual acts (sexual touch, attempted and completed sexual intercourse, other sexual acts) were presented as subsequent questions. In Version 2, sexual acts were presented first, and coercive tactics as subsequent questions. No version effects emerged for overall perpetration rates reported by men and women. The overall victimization rate across all items was significantly higher in the tactic-first than in the sexual-act-first conditions for women, but not for men. Classifying participants by their most severe experience of sexual victimization showed that fewer women were in the nonvictim category and more men were in the nonconsensual sexual contact category when the coercive tactic was presented first. Sexual experience background did not moderate the findings. The implications for the measurement of self-reported sexual aggression victimization and perpetration are discussed.}, language = {en} } @misc{KrstićJentzsch2018, author = {Krstić, Miloš and Jentzsch, Anne-Kristin}, title = {Reliability, safety and security of the electronics in automated driving vehicles - joint lab lecturing approach}, series = {2018 12TH European Workshop on Microelectronics Education (EWME)}, journal = {2018 12TH European Workshop on Microelectronics Education (EWME)}, publisher = {IEEE}, address = {New York}, isbn = {978-1-5386-1157-9}, pages = {21 -- 22}, year = {2018}, abstract = {This paper proposes an education approach for master and bachelor students to enhance their skills in the area of reliability, safety and security of the electronic components in automated driving. The approach is based on the active synergetic work of research institutes, academia and industry in the frame of joint lab. As an example, the jointly organized summer school with the respective focus is organized and elaborated.}, language = {en} } @article{RischWochatzMesserschmidtetal.2017, author = {Risch, Lucie and Wochatz, Monique and Messerschmidt, Janin and Engel, Tilman and Mayer, Frank and Cassel, Michael}, title = {Reliability of evaluating achilles tendon vascularization assessed with doppler ultrasound advanced dynamic flow}, series = {Journal of ultrasound in medicine}, volume = {37}, journal = {Journal of ultrasound in medicine}, number = {3}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Hoboken}, issn = {0278-4297}, doi = {10.1002/jum.14414}, pages = {737 -- 744}, year = {2017}, abstract = {The reliability of quantifying intratendinous vascularization by high-sensitivity Doppler ultrasound advanced dynamic flow has not been examined yet. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the intraobserver and interobserver reliability of evaluating Achilles tendon vascularization by advanced dynamic flow using established scoring systems. Methods-Three investigators evaluated vascularization in 67 recordings in a test-retest design, applying the Ohberg score, a modified Ohberg score, and a counting score. Intraobserver and interobserver agreement for the Ohberg score and modified Ohberg score was analyzed by the Cohen kappa and Fleiss kappa coefficients (absolute), Kendall tau b coefficient, and Kendall coefficient of concordance (W; relative). The reliability of the counting score was analyzed by intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) 2.1 and 3.1, the standard error of measurement (SEM), and Bland-Altman analysis (bias and limits of agreement [LoA]). Results-Intraobserver and interobserver agreement (absolute/relative) ranged from 0.61 to 0.87/0.87 to 0.95 and 0.11 to 0.66/0.76 to 0.89 for the Ohberg score and from 0.81 to 0.87/0.92 to 0.95 and 0.64 to 0.80/0.88 to 0.93 for the modified Ohberg score, respectively. The counting score revealed an intraobserver ICC of 0.94 to 0.97 (SEM, 1.0-1.5; bias, -1; and LoA, 3-4 vessels). The interobserver ICC for the counting score ranged from 0.91 to 0.98 (SEM, 1.0-1.9; bias, 0; and LoA, 3-5 vessels). Conclusions-The modified Ohberg score and counting score showed excellent reliability and seem convenient for research and clinical practice. The Ohberg score revealed decent intraobserver but unexpected low interobserver reliability and therefore cannot be recommended.}, language = {en} } @article{HelmPrieskeMuehlbaueretal.2018, author = {Helm, Norman and Prieske, Olaf and M{\"u}hlbauer, Thomas and Kr{\"u}ger, Tom and Chaabene, Helmi and Granacher, Urs}, title = {Validation of a new judo-specific ergometer system in male elite and sub-elite athletes}, series = {Journal of sports science \& medicine}, volume = {17}, journal = {Journal of sports science \& medicine}, number = {3}, publisher = {Department of Sports Medicine, Medical Faculty of Uludag University}, address = {Bursa}, issn = {1303-2968}, pages = {465 -- 474}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Our experimental approach included two studies to determine discriminative validity and test-retest reliability (study 1) as well as ecological validity (study 2) of a judo ergometer system while performing judo-specific movements. Sixteen elite (age: 23 +/- 3 years) and 11 sub-elite (age: 16 +/- 1 years) athletes participated in study 1 and 14 male sub-elite judo athletes participated in study 2. Discriminative validity and test-retest reliability of sport-specific parameters (mechanical work, maximal force) were assessed during pulling movements with and without tsukuri (kuzushi). Ecological validity of muscle activity was determined by performing pulling movements using the ergometer without tsukuri and during the same movements against an opponent. In both conditions, electromyographic activity of trunk (e.g., m. erector spinae) and upper limb muscles (e.g., m. biceps brachii) were assessed separately for the lifting and pulling arm. Elite athletes showed mostly better mechanical work, maximal force, and power (0.12 <= d <= 1.80) compared with sub-elite athletes. The receiver operating characteristic analysis revealed acceptable validity of the JERGo(C) system to discriminate athletes of different performance levels predominantly during kuzushi without tsukuri (area under the curve = 0.27-0.90). Moreover, small-to-medium discriminative validity was found to detect meaningful performance changes for mechanical work and maximal force. The JERGo(C) system showed small-to-high relative (ICC = 0.37-0.92) and absolute reliability (SEM = 10.8-18.8\%). Finally, our analyses revealed acceptable correlations (r = 0.41-0.88) between muscle activity during kuzushi performed with the JERGo(C) system compared with a judo opponent. Our findings indicate that the JERGo(C) system is a valid and reliable test instrument for the assessment and training of judo-specific pulling kinetics particularly during kuzushi movement without tsukuri.}, language = {en} } @misc{DechBittmannSchaefer2021, author = {Dech, Silas and Bittmann, Frank and Schaefer, Laura}, title = {Assessment of the Adaptive Force of Elbow Extensors in Healthy Subjects Quantified by a Novel Pneumatically Driven Measurement System with Considerations of Its Quality Criteria}, series = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe}, journal = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe}, number = {710}, issn = {1866-8364}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-51095}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-510950}, pages = {25}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Adaptive Force (AF) reflects the capability of the neuromuscular system to adapt adequately to external forces with the intention of maintaining a position or motion. One specific approach to assessing AF is to measure force and limb position during a pneumatically applied increasing external force. Through this method, the highest (AFmax), the maximal isometric (AFisomax) and the maximal eccentric Adaptive Force (AFeccmax) can be determined. The main question of the study was whether the AFisomax is a specific and independent parameter of muscle function compared to other maximal forces. In 13 healthy subjects (9 male and 4 female), the maximal voluntary isometric contraction (pre- and post-MVIC), the three AF parameters and the MVIC with a prior concentric contraction (MVICpri-con) of the elbow extensors were measured 4 times on two days. Arithmetic mean (M) and maximal (Max) torques of all force types were analyzed. Regarding the reliability of the AF parameters between days, the mean changes were 0.31-1.98 Nm (0.61\%-5.47\%, p = 0.175-0.552), the standard errors of measurements (SEM) were 1.29-5.68 Nm (2.53\%-15.70\%) and the ICCs(3,1) = 0.896-0.996. M and Max of AFisomax, AFmax and pre-MVIC correlated highly (r = 0.85-0.98). The M and Max of AFisomax were significantly lower (6.12-14.93 Nm; p ≤ 0.001-0.009) and more variable between trials (coefficient of variation (CVs) ≥ 21.95\%) compared to those of pre-MVIC and AFmax (CVs ≤ 5.4\%). The results suggest the novel measuring procedure is suitable to reliably quantify the AF, whereby the presented measurement errors should be taken into consideration. The AFisomax seems to reflect its own strength capacity and should be detected separately. It is suggested its normalization to the MVIC or AFmax could serve as an indicator of a neuromuscular function.}, language = {en} } @article{DechBittmannSchaefer2021, author = {Dech, Silas and Bittmann, Frank and Schaefer, Laura}, title = {Assessment of the adaptive force of Elbow extensors in healthy subjects quantified by a novel pneumatically driven measurement system with considerations of its quality criteria}, series = {Diagnostics : open access journal}, volume = {11}, journal = {Diagnostics : open access journal}, number = {6}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2075-4418}, doi = {10.3390/diagnostics11060923}, pages = {23}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Adaptive Force (AF) reflects the capability of the neuromuscular system to adapt adequately to external forces with the intention of maintaining a position or motion. One specific approach to assessing AF is to measure force and limb position during a pneumatically applied increasing external force. Through this method, the highest (AFmax), the maximal isometric (AFisomax) and the maximal eccentric Adaptive Force (AFeccmax) can be determined. The main question of the study was whether the AFisomax is a specific and independent parameter of muscle function compared to other maximal forces. In 13 healthy subjects (9 male and 4 female), the maximal voluntary isometric contraction (pre- and post-MVIC), the three AF parameters and the MVIC with a prior concentric contraction (MVICpri-con) of the elbow extensors were measured 4 times on two days. Arithmetic mean (M) and maximal (Max) torques of all force types were analyzed. Regarding the reliability of the AF parameters between days, the mean changes were 0.31-1.98 Nm (0.61\%-5.47\%, p = 0.175-0.552), the standard errors of measurements (SEM) were 1.29-5.68 Nm (2.53\%-15.70\%) and the ICCs(3,1) = 0.896-0.996. M and Max of AFisomax, AFmax and pre-MVIC correlated highly (r = 0.85-0.98). The M and Max of AFisomax were significantly lower (6.12-14.93 Nm; p ≤ 0.001-0.009) and more variable between trials (coefficient of variation (CVs) ≥ 21.95\%) compared to those of pre-MVIC and AFmax (CVs ≤ 5.4\%). The results suggest the novel measuring procedure is suitable to reliably quantify the AF, whereby the presented measurement errors should be taken into consideration. The AFisomax seems to reflect its own strength capacity and should be detected separately. It is suggested its normalization to the MVIC or AFmax could serve as an indicator of a neuromuscular function.}, language = {en} } @article{DombrowskiErmakovaFabian2019, author = {Dombrowski, Sebastian and Ermakova, Tatiana and Fabian, Benjamin}, title = {Graph-based analysis of cloud connectivity at the internet protocol level}, series = {International Journal of Communication Networks and Distributed Systems (IJCNDS)}, volume = {23}, journal = {International Journal of Communication Networks and Distributed Systems (IJCNDS)}, number = {1}, publisher = {Inderscience Enterprises Ltd}, address = {Geneva}, issn = {1754-3916}, doi = {10.1504/IJCNDS.2019.100644}, pages = {117 -- 142}, year = {2019}, abstract = {Internet connectivity of cloud services is of exceptional importance for both their providers and consumers. This article demonstrates the outlines of a method for measuring cloud-service connectivity at the internet protocol level from a client's perspective. For this, we actively collect connectivity data via traceroute measurements from PlanetLab to several major cloud services. Furthermore, we construct graph models from the collected data, and analyse the connectivity of the services based on important graph-based measures. Then, random and targeted node removal attacks are simulated, and the corresponding vulnerability of cloud services is evaluated. Our results indicate that cloud service hosts are, on average, much better connected than average hosts. However, when interconnecting nodes are removed in a targeted manner, cloud connectivity is dramatically reduced.}, language = {en} } @article{FrankvandenEngelHoekNogueiraetal.2018, author = {Frank, Ulrike and van den Engel-Hoek, Lenie and Nogueira, Dalia and Schindler, Antonio and Adams, Sasha and Curry, Morgan and Huckabee, Maggie-Lee}, title = {International standardisation of the test of masticating and swallowing solids in children}, series = {Journal of oral rehabilitation}, volume = {46}, journal = {Journal of oral rehabilitation}, number = {2}, publisher = {Wiley}, address = {Hoboken}, issn = {0305-182X}, doi = {10.1111/joor.12728}, pages = {161 -- 169}, year = {2018}, abstract = {The Test of Masticating and Swallowing Solids (TOMASS) is a validated assessment tool measuring the efficiency of solid bolus intake by four quantitative parameters: discrete bites, masticatory cycles, swallows and time to ingest a single cracker. A normative database for adults (20-80+ years) has previously been established. The objective of this study was to investigate the applicability and reliability of the TOMASS in children and adolescents (TOMASS-C) and to establish the normative database for this younger population. We collected data from 638 participants (male: 311, female: 327) in five age groups (4-18 years) with five different but very similar test crackers in four countries. Significant effects of bolus type (cracker), age group and gender on the TOMASS parameters were identified, requiring stratification of the TOMASS-C database by these variables. Intra-rater reliability was excellent (ICC > 0.94) for all parameters; inter-rater reliability was moderate for "number of swallows" (ICC = 0.54), good for "bites" (ICC = 0.78) and "time" (ICC = 0.82), and excellent for "masticatory cycles" (ICC = 0.96). The "Test of Masticating and Swallowing Solids in Children (TOMASS-C)" was identified to be a reliable diagnostic tool for the comprehensive measurement of discrete oral stage components of solid bolus ingestion, standardised by a large normative database that covers age groups from preschoolers to young adults. While differences between gender groups were less pronounced than in the adult population, previous results relating to changes in masticatory and swallowing as a function of age are confirmed by our data.}, language = {en} } @misc{LesinskiSchmelcherHerzetal.2020, author = {Lesinski, Melanie and Schmelcher, Alina and Herz, Michael and Puta, Christian and Gabriel, Holger and Arampatzis, Adamantios and Laube, Gunnar and B{\"u}sch, Dirk and Granacher, Urs}, title = {Maturation-, age-, and sex-specific anthropometric and physical fitness percentiles of German elite young athletes}, series = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe}, journal = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe}, number = {662}, issn = {1866-8364}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-48026}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-480268}, pages = {21}, year = {2020}, abstract = {The aim of this study was to establish maturation-, age-, and sex-specific anthropometric and physical fitness percentile reference values of young elite athletes from various sports. Anthropometric (i.e., standing and sitting body height, body mass, body mass index) and physical fitness (i.e., countermovement jump, drop jump, change-of-direction speed [i.e., T-test], trunk muscle endurance [i.e., ventral Bourban test], dynamic lower limbs balance [i.e., Y-balance test], hand grip strength) of 703 male and female elite young athletes aged 8-18 years were collected to aggregate reference values according to maturation, age, and sex. Findings indicate that body height and mass were significantly higher (p<0.001; 0.95≤d≤1.74) in more compared to less mature young athletes as well as with increasing chronological age (p<0.05; 0.66≤d≤3.13). Furthermore, male young athletes were significantly taller and heavier compared to their female counterparts (p<0.001; 0.34≤d≤0.50). In terms of physical fitness, post-pubertal athletes showed better countermovement jump, drop jump, change-of-direction, and handgrip strength performances (p<0.001; 1.57≤d≤8.72) compared to pubertal athletes. Further, countermovement jump, drop jump, change-of-direction, and handgrip strength performances increased with increasing chronological age (p<0.05; 0.29≤d≤4.13). In addition, male athletes outperformed their female counterpart in the countermovement jump, drop jump, change-of-direction, and handgrip strength (p<0.05; 0.17≤d≤0.76). Significant age by sex interactions indicate that sex-specific differences were even more pronounced with increasing age. Conclusively, body height, body mass, and physical fitness increased with increasing maturational status and chronological age. Sex-specific differences appear to be larger as youth grow older. Practitioners can use the percentile values as approximate benchmarks for talent identification and development.}, language = {en} } @article{LesinskiSchmelcherHerzetal.2020, author = {Lesinski, Melanie and Schmelcher, Alina and Herz, Michael and Puta, Christian and Gabriel, Holger and Arampatzis, Adamantios and Laube, Gunnar and B{\"u}sch, Dirk and Granacher, Urs}, title = {Maturation-, age-, and sex-specific anthropometric and physical fitness percentiles of German elite young athletes}, series = {Plos One}, volume = {15}, journal = {Plos One}, number = {8}, publisher = {Plos One}, address = {San Francisco, California}, issn = {1932-6203}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0237423}, pages = {19}, year = {2020}, abstract = {The aim of this study was to establish maturation-, age-, and sex-specific anthropometric and physical fitness percentile reference values of young elite athletes from various sports. Anthropometric (i.e., standing and sitting body height, body mass, body mass index) and physical fitness (i.e., countermovement jump, drop jump, change-of-direction speed [i.e., T-test], trunk muscle endurance [i.e., ventral Bourban test], dynamic lower limbs balance [i.e., Y-balance test], hand grip strength) of 703 male and female elite young athletes aged 8-18 years were collected to aggregate reference values according to maturation, age, and sex. Findings indicate that body height and mass were significantly higher (p<0.001; 0.95≤d≤1.74) in more compared to less mature young athletes as well as with increasing chronological age (p<0.05; 0.66≤d≤3.13). Furthermore, male young athletes were significantly taller and heavier compared to their female counterparts (p<0.001; 0.34≤d≤0.50). In terms of physical fitness, post-pubertal athletes showed better countermovement jump, drop jump, change-of-direction, and handgrip strength performances (p<0.001; 1.57≤d≤8.72) compared to pubertal athletes. Further, countermovement jump, drop jump, change-of-direction, and handgrip strength performances increased with increasing chronological age (p<0.05; 0.29≤d≤4.13). In addition, male athletes outperformed their female counterpart in the countermovement jump, drop jump, change-of-direction, and handgrip strength (p<0.05; 0.17≤d≤0.76). Significant age by sex interactions indicate that sex-specific differences were even more pronounced with increasing age. Conclusively, body height, body mass, and physical fitness increased with increasing maturational status and chronological age. Sex-specific differences appear to be larger as youth grow older. Practitioners can use the percentile values as approximate benchmarks for talent identification and development.}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Helm2020, author = {Helm, Norman}, title = {Optimierung der Leistungsdiagnostik und Entwicklung von effektiven Trainingsprogrammen in der Zweikampfsportart Judo unter Verwendung des Mess- und Informationssystems JERGo f{\"u}r judospezifische Anrissbewegungen}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-47176}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-471765}, school = {Universit{\"a}t Potsdam}, pages = {IX,145}, year = {2020}, abstract = {Eine sportartspezifische Anforderungsanalyse ist die Grundlage f{\"u}r die Leistungsdiagnostik und eine wichtige Voraussetzung f{\"u}r die Trainingssteuerung im Spitzensport. Im Rahmen der Leistungsdiagnostik in der Zweikampfsportart Judo besitzen judospezifische Anrissleistungen bei Anrissbewegungen ein hohes Potenzial, um Defizite im Kraft-Weg-Verlauf bzw. in den kinetischen Parametern (z. B. mechanische Arbeit, dynamische Maximalkraft) zu identifizieren und ableitend daraus entsprechende trainingsmethodische Anpassungen zur Verbesserung vorzunehmen. Die Rumpfstabilit{\"a}t und die Rumpfkraft stellen wichtige Leistungsvoraussetzungen f{\"u}r sportliche Bewegungen dar, um den optimalen Transfer von Kr{\"a}ften und Drehmomenten von den unteren Extremit{\"a}ten {\"u}ber den stabilen Rumpf hin zu den oberen Extremit{\"a}ten zu erm{\"o}glichen. Im Trainingsprozess der Judoka erf{\"a}hrt das spezifische Krafttraining immer mehr Aufmerksamkeit, um die sportartrelevanten Muskelgruppen zu entwickeln und somit die finale Effektivit{\"a}t einer Wurftechnik zu verbessern. Die wesentliche Zielstellung dieser Arbeit bestand darin, die Leistungsdiagnostik im Judo zu optimieren und effektive Trainingsprogramme zur Verbesserung von judospezifischen Anrissbewegungen zu entwickeln. Im Einzelnen wurde daf{\"u}r eine systematische Anforderungsanalyse f{\"u}r die Sportart Judo erarbeitet. Basierend auf dieser Analyse wurden die Validit{\"a}t und die Reliabilit{\"a}t von kinetischen Parametern w{\"a}hrend Anrissbewegungen mit einem judospezifischen Ergometer-System (JERGo) untersucht. Zudem wurden die Zusammenh{\"a}nge zwischen der Rumpfkraft und kinetischen Parametern bei judospezifischen Anrissbewegungen analysiert. Schließlich wurde die Wirksamkeit eines spezifischen Anrisstrainings am JERGo-System gegen{\"u}ber einem Anrisstraining mit Partner auf kinetische Parameter und Muskelaktivit{\"a}t {\"u}berpr{\"u}ft. Die sportartspezifische Anforderungsanalyse wurde unter Ber{\"u}cksichtigung der metabolischen und muskul{\"a}ren Anforderungen sowie sportartspezifischen Verletzungsrisiken erarbeitet. An den zwei Querstudien bzw. einer L{\"a}ngsschnittstudie nahmen gesunde m{\"a}nnliche Judoka mit unterschiedlichem Expertiseniveau teil. Die kinetischen Parameter bei judospezifischen Anrissbewegungen wurden mit dem JERGo-System in allen Experimentalstudien erfasst. Die Rumpfkraft wurde mit einem isokinetischen Dynamometer gemessen, um Assoziationen zwischen der Rumpfkraft und judospezifischen Anrissleistungen zu bestimmen. Zudem wurde die Aktivit{\"a}t ausgew{\"a}hlter Rumpf-/Schultermuskeln bei der Anrissbewegung im Standf{\"u}r die Validierung des JERGo-Systems und f{\"u}r die {\"U}berpr{\"u}fung der Effekte eines Anrisstrainings erfasst. Die Ermittlung von sportmotorischen Leistungen erfolgte durch die {\"U}bungen Liegend-Anreißen und Klimmziehen, um die Wirkungen eines judospezifischen Anrisstrainings auf sportartunspezifische Kraftleistungen zu untersuchen. Unter Ber{\"u}cksichtigung der muskul{\"a}ren Anforderungen im Judo wird die Ausf{\"u}hrung einer explosiven Anrissbewegung bzw. Wurftechnik durch die koordinierte Aktivit{\"a}t vieler Muskelgruppen und vor allem durch die unteren Extremit{\"a}ten sowie den Rumpf realisiert. Aus trainingswissenschaftlicher Sicht ist das JERGo-System ein valides und reliables Messinstrument f{\"u}r die Diagnostik von kinetischen Parametern w{\"a}hrend judospezifischer Anrissbewegungen. Die Rumpfkraft, insbesondere bei der Rumpfrotation, ist mit kinetischen Parametern bei judospezifischen Anrissbewegungen assoziiert. Ein Anrisstraining am JERGo-System zeigt in den kinetischen Parametern und Muskelaktivierungen vor allem bei der Anrissbewegung im Stand signifikant gr{\"o}ßere Zuwachsraten im Vergleich zu einem Anrisstraining mit Partner. Die Ergebnisse dieser Arbeit zeigen, dass die Verbesserung der muskul{\"a}ren Leistungsf{\"a}higkeit (z. B. Explosivkraft) in den unteren Extremit{\"a}ten und der Rumpfmuskulatur eine wichtige Basis f{\"u}r judospezifische Anrissleistungen bei Anrissbewegungen und Wurftechniken darstellt. Zudem empfiehlt es sich, dass JERGo-System zur Diagnostik von kinetischen Parametern bei judospezifischen Anrissbewegungen in die judospezifische Testbatterie einzubinden. Weiterhin kann davon ausgegangen werden, dass durch rumpfextensions- und vor allem durch rumpfrotationskr{\"a}ftigende {\"U}bungen unter maximal schellkr{\"a}ftigender Muskelaktivierung Einfluss auf kinetische Parameter bei judospezifischen Anrissbewegungen genommen wird. Letztendlich empfiehlt es sich, ein Antrisstraining am JERGo-System in den judospezifischen Trainingsprozess zu integrieren.}, language = {de} } @article{BisiBalogunCasselMayer2016, author = {Bisi-Balogun, Adebisi and Cassel, Michael and Mayer, Frank}, title = {Reliability of Various Measurement Stations for Determining Plantar Fascia Thickness and Echogenicity}, series = {Diagnostics : open access journal}, volume = {6}, journal = {Diagnostics : open access journal}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel}, issn = {2075-4418}, doi = {10.3390/diagnostics6020015}, pages = {506 -- 519}, year = {2016}, abstract = {This study aimed to determine the relative and absolute reliability of ultrasound (US) measurements of the thickness and echogenicity of the plantar fascia (PF) at different measurement stations along its length using a standardized protocol. Twelve healthy subjects (24 feet) were enrolled. The PF was imaged in the longitudinal plane. Subjects were assessed twice to evaluate the intra-rater reliability. A quantitative evaluation of the thickness and echogenicity of the plantar fascia was performed using Image J, a digital image analysis and viewer software. A sonography evaluation of the thickness and echogenicity of the PF showed a high relative reliability with an Intra class correlation coefficient of 0.88 at all measurement stations. However, the measurement stations for both the PF thickness and echogenicity which showed the highest intraclass correlation coefficient (ICCs) did not have the highest absolute reliability. Compared to other measurement stations, measuring the PF thickness at 3 cm distal and the echogenicity at a region of interest 1 cm to 2 cm distal from its insertion at the medial calcaneal tubercle showed the highest absolute reliability with the least systematic bias and random error. Also, the reliability was higher using a mean of three measurements compared to one measurement. To reduce discrepancies in the interpretation of the thickness and echogenicity measurements of the PF, the absolute reliability of the different measurement stations should be considered in clinical practice and research rather than the relative reliability with the ICC.}, language = {en} } @misc{MaleszaOstaszewskiBuechneretal.2017, author = {Malesza, Marta and Ostaszewski, Paweł and B{\"u}chner, Susanne and Kaczmarek, Magdalena Claudia}, title = {The adaptation of the Short Dark Triad personality measure}, series = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe}, journal = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe}, number = {555}, issn = {1866-8364}, doi = {10.25932/publishup-43289}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-432896}, pages = {10}, year = {2017}, abstract = {This research was designed to adapt and investigate the psychometric properties of the Short Dark Triad measure (Jones and Paulhus Assessment, 21(1), 28-41, 2014) in a German sample within four studies (total N = 1463); the measure evaluates three personality dimensions: narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism. The structure of the instrument was analysed by Confirmatory Factor Analyses procedure. It indicated that the three-factor structure had the best fit to the data. Next, the Short Dark Triad measure was evaluated in terms of construct, convergent and discriminant validity, internal consistency (≥ .72), and test-retest reliability during a 4-week period (≥ .73). Concurrent validity of the SD3 was supported by relating its subscales to measures of the Big Five concept, aggression, and self-esteem. We concluded that the Short Dark Triad instrument presented high cross-language replicability. The use of this short inventory in the investigation of the Dark Triad personality model in the German language context is suggested.}, language = {en} } @article{MugelePlummerBaritelloetal.2018, author = {Mugele, Hendrik and Plummer, Ashley and Baritello, Omar and Towe, Maggie and Brecht, Pia and Mayer, Frank}, title = {Accuracy of training recommendations based on a treadmill multistage incremental exercise test}, series = {PLOS ONE}, volume = {13}, journal = {PLOS ONE}, number = {10}, publisher = {PLOS}, address = {San Francisco}, issn = {1932-6203}, doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0204696}, pages = {1 -- 12}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Competitive runners will occasionally undergo exercise in a laboratory setting to obtain predictive and prescriptive information regarding their performance. The present research aimed to assess whether the physiological demands of lab-based treadmill running (TM) can simulate that of over-ground (OG) running using a commonly used protocol. Fifteen healthy volunteers with a weekly mileage of ≥ 20 km over the past 6 months and treadmill experience participated in this cross-sectional study. Two stepwise incremental tests until volitional exhaustion was performed in a fixed order within one week in an Outpatient Clinic research laboratory and outdoor athletic track. Running velocity (IATspeed), heart rate (IATHR) and lactate concentration at the individual anaerobic threshold (IATbLa) were primary endpoints. Additionally, distance covered (DIST), maximal heart rate (HRmax), maximal blood lactate concentration (bLamax) and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) at IATspeed were analyzed. IATspeed, DIST and HRmax were not statistically significantly different between conditions, whereas bLamax and RPE at IATspeed showed statistical significance (p < 0.05). Apart from RPE at IATspeed, IATspeed, DIST, HRmax and bLamax strongly correlate between conditions (r = 0.815-0.988). High reliability between conditions provides strong evidence to suggest that running on a treadmill are physiologically comparable to that of OG and that training recommendations and be made with assurance.}, language = {en} } @misc{MugelePlummerBaritelloetal.2018, author = {Mugele, Hendrik and Plummer, Ashley and Baritello, Omar and Towe, Maggie and Brecht, Pia and Mayer, Frank}, title = {Accuracy of training recommendations based on a treadmill multistage incremental exercise test}, series = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe}, journal = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe}, number = {477}, issn = {1866-8364}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-419697}, pages = {12}, year = {2018}, abstract = {Competitive runners will occasionally undergo exercise in a laboratory setting to obtain predictive and prescriptive information regarding their performance. The present research aimed to assess whether the physiological demands of lab-based treadmill running (TM) can simulate that of over-ground (OG) running using a commonly used protocol. Fifteen healthy volunteers with a weekly mileage of ≥ 20 km over the past 6 months and treadmill experience participated in this cross-sectional study. Two stepwise incremental tests until volitional exhaustion was performed in a fixed order within one week in an Outpatient Clinic research laboratory and outdoor athletic track. Running velocity (IATspeed), heart rate (IATHR) and lactate concentration at the individual anaerobic threshold (IATbLa) were primary endpoints. Additionally, distance covered (DIST), maximal heart rate (HRmax), maximal blood lactate concentration (bLamax) and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) at IATspeed were analyzed. IATspeed, DIST and HRmax were not statistically significantly different between conditions, whereas bLamax and RPE at IATspeed showed statistical significance (p < 0.05). Apart from RPE at IATspeed, IATspeed, DIST, HRmax and bLamax strongly correlate between conditions (r = 0.815-0.988). High reliability between conditions provides strong evidence to suggest that running on a treadmill are physiologically comparable to that of OG and that training recommendations and be made with assurance.}, language = {en} } @misc{DeSouzaSilveiraCarlsohnLangenetal.2016, author = {De Souza Silveira, Raul and Carlsohn, Anja and Langen, Georg and Mayer, Frank and Scharhag-Rosenberger, Friederike}, title = {Reliability and day-to-day variability of peak fat oxidation during treadmill ergometry}, series = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe}, journal = {Postprints der Universit{\"a}t Potsdam : Humanwissenschaftliche Reihe}, number = {423}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-407334}, pages = {7}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Background: Exercising at intensities where fat oxidation rates are high has been shown to induce metabolic benefits in recreational and health-oriented sportsmen. The exercise intensity (Fat peak ) eliciting peak fat oxidation rates is therefore of particular interest when aiming to prescribe exercise for the purpose of fat oxidation and related metabolic effects. Although running and walking are feasible and popular among the target population, no reliable protocols are available to assess Fat peak as well as its actual velocity (V PFO ) during treadmill ergometry. Our purpose was therefore, to assess the reliability and day-to-day variability of V PFO and Fat peak during treadmill ergometry running. Methods: Sixteen recreational athletes (f = 7, m = 9; 25 ± 3 y; 1.76 ± 0.09 m; 68.3 ± 13.7 kg; 23.1 ± 2.9 kg/m 2 ) performed 2 different running protocols on 3 different days with standardized nutrition the day before testing. At day 1, peak oxygen uptake (VO 2peak ) and the velocities at the aerobic threshold (V LT ) and respiratory exchange ratio (RER) of 1.00 (V RER ) were assessed. At days 2 and 3, subjects ran an identical submaximal incremental test (Fat-peak test) composed of a 10 min warm-up (70 \% V LT ) followed by 5 stages of 6 min with equal increments (stage 1 = V LT , stage 5 = V RER ). Breath-by-breath gas exchange data was measured continuously and used to determine fat oxidation rates. A third order polynomial function was used to identify V PFO and subsequently Fat peak . The reproducibility and variability of variables was verified with an int raclass correlation coef ficient (ICC), Pearson ' s correlation coefficient, coefficient of variation (CV) an d the mean differences (bias) ± 95 \% limits of agreement (LoA). Results: ICC, Pearson ' s correlation and CV for V PFO and Fat peak were 0.98, 0.97, 5.0 \%; and 0.90, 0.81, 7.0 \%, respectively. Bias ± 95 \% LoA was - 0.3 ± 0.9 km/h for V PFO and - 2±8\%ofVO 2peak for Fat peak. Conclusion: In summary, relative and absolute reliability indicators for V PFO and Fat peak were found to be excellent. The observed LoA may now serve as a basis for future training prescriptions, although fat oxidation rates at prolonged exercise bouts at this intensity still need to be investigated.}, language = {en} } @misc{KemperLutzBaehretal.2017, author = {Kemper, Christoph J. and Lutz, Johannes and B{\"a}hr, Tobias and R{\"u}ddel, Heinz and Hock, Michael}, title = {Construct validity of the Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3 in clinical samples}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-403165}, pages = {12}, year = {2017}, abstract = {Using two clinical samples of patients, the presented studies examined the construct validity of the recently revised Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3 (ASI-3). Confirmatory factor analyses established a clear three-factor structure that corresponds to the postulated subdivision of the construct into correlated somatic, social, and cognitive components. Participants with different primary clinical diagnoses differed from each other on the ASI-3 subscales in theoretically meaningful ways. Specifically, the ASI-3 successfully discriminated patients with anxiety disorders from patients with nonanxiety disorders. Moreover, patients with panic disorder or agoraphobia manifested more somatic concerns than patients with other anxiety disorders and patients with nonanxiety disorders. Finally, correlations of the ASI-3 scales with other measures of clinical symptoms and negative affect substantiated convergent and discriminant validity. Substantial positive correlations were found between the ASI-3 Somatic Concerns and body vigilance, between Social Concerns and fear of negative evaluation and socially inhibited behavior, and between Cognitive Concerns and depression symptoms, anxiety, fear of negative evaluation, and subjective complaints. Moreover, Social Concerns correlated negatively with dominant and intrusive behavior. Results are discussed with respect to the contribution of the ASI-3 to the assessment of anxiety-related disorders.}, language = {en} } @misc{BisiBalogunCasselMayer2017, author = {Bisi-Balogun, Adebisi and Cassel, Michael and Mayer, Frank}, title = {Reliability of various measurement stations for determining plantar fascia thickness and echogenicity}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-400615}, pages = {11}, year = {2017}, abstract = {This study aimed to determine the relative and absolute reliability of ultrasound (US) measurements of the thickness and echogenicity of the plantar fascia (PF) at different measurement stations along its length using a standardized protocol. Twelve healthy subjects (24 feet) were enrolled. The PF was imaged in the longitudinal plane. Subjects were assessed twice to evaluate the intra-rater reliability. A quantitative evaluation of the thickness and echogenicity of the plantar fascia was performed using Image J, a digital image analysis and viewer software. A sonography evaluation of the thickness and echogenicity of the PF showed a high relative reliability with an Intra class correlation coefficient of 0.88 at all measurement stations. However, the measurement stations for both the PF thickness and echogenicity which showed the highest intraclass correlation coefficient (ICCs) did not have the highest absolute reliability. Compared to other measurement stations, measuring the PF thickness at 3 cm distal and the echogenicity at a region of interest 1 cm to 2 cm distal from its insertion at the medial calcaneal tubercle showed the highest absolute reliability with the least systematic bias and random error. Also, the reliability was higher using a mean of three measurements compared to one measurement. To reduce discrepancies in the interpretation of the thickness and echogenicity measurements of the PF, the absolute reliability of the different measurement stations should be considered in clinical practice and research rather than the relative reliability with the ICC.}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Intziegianni2016, author = {Intziegianni, Konstantina}, title = {Influence of age and pathology on Achilles tendon properties under functional tasks}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus4-398732}, school = {Universit{\"a}t Potsdam}, pages = {ix, 85, xii}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Prevalence of Achilles tendinopathy increases with age, leading to a weaker tendon with predisposition to rupture. Previous studies, investigating Achilles tendon (AT) properties, are restricted to standardized isometric conditions. Knowledge regarding the influence of age and pa-thology on AT response under functional tasks remains limited. Therefore, the aim of the thesis was to investigate the influence of age and pathology on AT properties during a single-leg vertical jump. Healthy children, asymptomatic adults and patients with Achilles tendinopathy participated. Ultrasonography was used to assess AT-length, AT-cross-sectional area and AT-elongation. The reliability of the methodology used was evaluated both Intra- and inter-rater at rest and at maximal isometric plantar-flexion contraction and was further implemented to investigate tendon properties during functional task. During the functional task a single-leg vertical jump on a force plate was performed while simultaneously AT elongation and vertical ground reaction forces were recorded. AT compliance [mm/N] (elongation/force) and AT strain [\%] (elongation/length) were calculated. Differences between groups were evaluated with respect to age (children vs. adults) and pathology (asymptomatic adults vs. patients). Good to excellent reliability with low levels of variability was achieved in the assessment of AT properties. During the jumps AT elongation was found to be statistical significant higher in children. However, no statistical significant difference was found for force among the groups. AT compliance and strain were found to be statistical significant higher only in children. No significant differences were found between asymptomatic adults and patients with tendinopathy. The methodology used to assess AT properties is reliable, allowing its implementation into further investigations. Higher AT-compliance in children might be considered as a protective factor against load-related injuries. During functional task, when higher forces are acting on the AT, tendinopathy does not result in a weaker tendon.}, language = {en} } @article{SumpfMaiwaldMulleretal.2012, author = {Sumpf, Bernd and Maiwald, Martin and Muller, Andre and Ginolas, Arnim and Haeusler, Karl and Erbert, Goetz and Traenkle, Guenther}, title = {Reliable operation for 14 500 h of a wavelength-stabilized Diode Laser System on a Microoptical Bench at 671 nm}, series = {IEEE transactions on components, packaging and manufacturing technology}, volume = {2}, journal = {IEEE transactions on components, packaging and manufacturing technology}, number = {1}, publisher = {Inst. of Electr. and Electronics Engineers}, address = {Piscataway}, issn = {2156-3950}, doi = {10.1109/TCPMT.2011.2171342}, pages = {116 -- 121}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Reliability tests for wavelength-stabilized compact diode laser systems emitting at 671 nm are presented. The devices were mounted on microoptical benches with the dimensions of 13 mm x 4 mm. Reflecting Bragg gratings were used for wavelength stabilization and emission width narrowing. The reliability tests were performed at 25 degrees C and at an output power up to 10 mW per micrometer stripe width of the gain medium. Reliable operation could be demonstrated over a test time up to 14 500 h at an output power up to 1.0 W. Environmental tests using random vibrations with acceleration up to 29 g were performed without deterioration of the devices.}, language = {en} } @article{KemperLutzBaehretal.2012, author = {Kemper, Christoph J. and Lutz, Johannes and B{\"a}hr, Tobias and R{\"u}ddel, Heinz and Hock, Michael}, title = {Construct validity of the anxiety sensitivity index-3 in clinical samples}, series = {Assessment}, volume = {19}, journal = {Assessment}, number = {1}, publisher = {Sage Publ.}, address = {Thousand Oaks}, issn = {1073-1911}, doi = {10.1177/1073191111429389}, pages = {89 -- 100}, year = {2012}, abstract = {Using two clinical samples of patients, the presented studies examined the construct validity of the recently revised Anxiety Sensitivity Index-3 (ASI-3). Confirmatory factor analyses established a clear three-factor structure that corresponds to the postulated subdivision of the construct into correlated somatic, social, and cognitive components. Participants with different primary clinical diagnoses differed from each other on the ASI-3 subscales in theoretically meaningful ways. Specifically, the ASI-3 successfully discriminated patients with anxiety disorders from patients with nonanxiety disorders. Moreover, patients with panic disorder or agoraphobia manifested more somatic concerns than patients with other anxiety disorders and patients with nonanxiety disorders. Finally, correlations of the ASI-3 scales with other measures of clinical symptoms and negative affect substantiated convergent and discriminant validity. Substantial positive correlations were found between the ASI-3 Somatic Concerns and body vigilance, between Social Concerns and fear of negative evaluation and socially inhibited behavior, and between Cognitive Concerns and depression symptoms, anxiety, fear of negative evaluation, and subjective complaints. Moreover, Social Concerns correlated negatively with dominant and intrusive behavior. Results are discussed with respect to the contribution of the ASI-3 to the assessment of anxiety-related disorders.}, language = {en} }