OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine the difference of early maladaptive schemas and parenting origins in opioid abusers and non-opioid abusers. METHOD The early maladaptive schemas and parenting origins were compared in 56 opioid abusers and 56 non-opioids abusers. Schemas were assessed by the Young Schema Questionnaire 3rd (short form); and parenting origins were assessed by the Y...

In a double-blind study, 60 General Psychology students, selected in low, average, and high ACT ranges, were administered the Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales (RIAS). On a separate occasion, the students also completed web-based internet IQ tests from tickle.com, queendom.com, and iqtest.com. MANOVA results showed that ACT level had a significant effect on all four IQ scores combined (Wi...

This study evaluated the importance of integrating active learning techniques in to Lebanese middle school science classes. It examined effect this modification on students' academic performance and social development .The researcher collected data by using mixed method approach referred as sequential explanatory design where research both quantitative qualitative data. The was distributing que...

The aim of this study was to analyze the impact Problem Based Learning (PBL) with support Prezi media on scientific literacy and independence. research design used quasi-experimental in nature. sample consisted 59 fourth grade students. Data were collected using a test questionnaire. instruments 20-item assess 30-item questionnaire measure data analyzed descriptive analysis statistical inferenc...

This study aims to determine the effect of core stability exercises (Elbow Plank, High and Elbow Plank With Legs Open) on abdominal muscle strength balance. Quasi-experimental research design using nonequivalent control group design. The purposive sampling technique was used in this subjects where total obtained 32 people. instruments were sit up test (30 seconds) measure standing stork results...

This research aims to determine: (1) the effect of upper body and lower plyometric training models towards reaction time agility, (2) differences in age (17-20 years old 21-24 old) (3) interaction between plyometric, models, agility. was an experimental study. The design a "2x2 factorial" design. number samples were 20 muaythai athletes selected by purposive random sampling. To measure research...

Objective: This investigation aimed to compare the effect of neuromuscular, strength and combined training on dynamic balance and sports performance including sprint, agility and power abilities in female basketball players. Method: In this semi-experimental study, 42 female professional basketball players (age 19-25 years) were assigned to three groups (neuromuscular (NM), strength (ST), and ...

MANOVA and repeated measures ANOVA approaches have provided evidence of a number of limitations in several event-related potential (ERP) studies due to violations of their statistical assumptions and the typically moderate size of the available sample. Alternative, computer-intensive methods based on permutation principles have recently been developed. Up to now this methodology has focused mos...

We investigated whether 6 wk of antioxidant supplementation (AS) would enhance 30 km time trial (TT) cycling performance. Eleven elite male cyclists completed a randomized, double-blind, cross-over study to test the effects of twice daily AS containing essential vitamins plus quercetin (FRS), and AS minus quercetin (FRS-Q) versus a baseline TT (B). MANOVA analysis showed that time to complete t...