OBJECTIVE Motor function tests are used clinically and in research in children, particularly in those with neuromuscular disorders. Timed function tests are recommended in the follow-up of patients with neuromuscular disorders. This study was designed to know how healthy children perform on simple timed motor function tests. MATERIAL AND METHODS In a cross-sectional observational study, 345 c...

We examine the impact of explicitly incorporating a measure of debt capacity in recent tests of competing theories of capital structure. Our main results are that if external funds are required, in the absence of debt capacity concerns, debt appears to be preferred to equity. Concerns over debt capacity largely explain the use of new external equity financing by publicly traded firms. Finally, ...

BACKGROUND Functional Capacity (FC) is a multidimensional construct within the activity domain of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework (ICF). Functional capacity evaluations (FCEs) are assessments of work-related FC. The extent to which these work-related FC tests are associated to bio-, psycho-, or social factors is unknown. The aims of this study we...

After an earthquake, it is important to judge the safety of buildings and make efficient recovery plan. For that, necessary know quantitatively damage level limit buildings. An evaluation method residual seismic capacity described in Japanese Standard for Post-earthquake Damage Level Classification Buildings; however, does not consider difference deformation members such as walls frames (column...