This paper reports on continuing research at Coventry University into the improvement of highway water quality following flow through a permeable pavement. Such pavements have been shown elsewhere to be efficient in-situ bio-reactors, capable of degrading large quantities of clean motor oil. Further laboratory research, reported here, demonstrates that a commercially obtained oil degrading, mic...

How does the human visual system detect and interpret human actions? Traditional models of the visual system suggest that the same set of visual processes is used by all observers to analyze all classes of visual images. This theoretical framework predicts that observers, whether paralyzed or athletic, analyze and perceive objects and actions similarly. Embodied theories of perception assert th...

AIM To determine the possible influence of high physical load in the workplace on the physical fitness of employees. METHODS The subjects (494 men) were tested by means of Baecke's questionnaire for evaluation of the Work Index, measuring occupational physical load. The EUROFIT battery of tests was used for testing the functional and motor abilities of the subjects. RESULTS Subjects with a ...

The factor structure of the Childhood Anxiety Sensitivity Index (CASI) was investigated in four nonclinic German samples (N=1244, 225, 230, and 143) with participants aged 8-16-years-old. Factor solutions suggested for different CASI versions were tested using confirmatory factor analysis. The best goodness-of-fit indices were found for the 13-item CASI version with 4 factors (Disease Concerns,...

Using touch screen audio-CASI to obtain data on sensitive topics.

Objective(s): Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder associated with motor disabilities and cognitive dysfunction as well. Evidence indicates that PD occurs less frequently in women than men, confirming a role for steroid hormones in protection of dopaminergic nigrostriatal neurons. It is reported that soy genistein, an estrogen agonist phytoestrogen, display neuroprote...

The main aim of this research programme was related to the diagnosis of the space orientation and motor adjustment. The first phase of the project included the construction of new diagnostic procedures based on computer technology in order to increase the reliability and validity. To determine the inner structure of the described coordinational abilities the factor analysis was applied what all...

The aim of the research was to determine effectiveness teaching physical and health education in fourth grade primary school relation teachers? professional competence. sample 242 subjects, aged 10, consisted male female students elementary schools Nis, Serbia. included two subsamples, one consisting 124 respondents who attended classes under guidance teacher (experimental group) other 118 gene...