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Attenuated asymmetry of functional connectivity in schizophrenia: A high-resolution EEG study
, Article Psychophysiology ; Volume 47, Issue 4 , Jul , 2010 , Pages 706-716 ; 00485772 (ISSN) ; Meuli, R ; Do, K. Q ; Hasler, M ; Crow, T. J ; Knyazeva, M. G ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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The interhemispheric asymmetries that originate from connectivity-related structuring of the cortex are compromised in schizophrenia (SZ). Under the assumption that such abnormalities affect functional connectivity, we analyzed its correlate - EEG synchronization - in SZ patients and matched controls. We applied multivariate synchronization measures based on Laplacian EEG and tuned to various spatial scales. Compared to the controls who had rightward asymmetry at a local level (EEG power), rightward anterior and leftward posterior asymmetries at an intraregional level (1st and 2nd order S-estimator), and rightward global asymmetry (hemispheric S-estimator), SZ patients showed generally...
Trunk coordination in healthy and chronic nonspecific low back pain subjects during repetitive flexion-extension tasks: Effects of movement asymmetry, velocity and load
, Article Human Movement Science ; Volume 45 , 2016 , Pages 182-192 ; 01679457 (ISSN) ; Sanjari, M. A ; Chehrehrazi, M ; Kahrizi, S ; Parnianpour, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier
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Multiple joint interactions are critical to produce stable coordinated movements and can be influenced by low back pain and task conditions. Inter-segmental coordination pattern and variability were assessed in subjects with and without chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP). Kinematic data were collected from 22 CNSLBP and 22 healthy volunteers during repeated trunk flexion-extension in various conditions of symmetry, velocity, and loading; each at two levels. Sagittal plane angular data were time normalized and used to calculate continuous relative phase for each data point. Mean absolute relative phase (MARP) and deviation phase (DP) were derived to quantify lumbar-pelvis and...
Dynamic impedance functions of machine foundations on sandy soils by physical model tests
, Article Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering: The Academia and Practice of Geotechnical Engineering, 5 October 2009 through 9 October 2009, Alexandria ; Volume 1 , 2009 , Pages 478-481 ; 9781607500315 (ISBN) ; Mashhadi, H. G ; Sharif University of Technology
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In order to improve new methods of design of machine foundations by means of impedance function, implementation of experimental investigations to calibrate these methods is vital. The physical model tests were carried out in a steel container with dimension of 1×1×0.9 m. The Babolsar sand was employed in the model. To eliminate reflection of elastic waves, a sawdust layer was used in the lateral walls and bottom of the container. Also, in order to have homogeneous medium with unified density, air pluviation of sand method was employed. Response of the models to harmonic excitations was measured using various instruments deployed around the foundation. Results of the tests are shown in the...
Goal equivalent manifold analysis of task performance in non-specific LBP and healthy subjects during repetitive trunk movement; effect of load, velocity, symmetry
, Article Human Movement Science ; Volume 51 , 2017 , Pages 72-81 ; 01679457 (ISSN) ; Sanjari, M. A ; Mokhtarinia, H. R ; Jamshidi, A. A ; Maroufi, N ; Parnianpour, M ; Sharif University of Technology
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Motor abundance allows reliability of motor performance despite its variability. The nature of this variability provides important information on the flexibility of control strategies. This feature of control may be affected by low back pain (LPB) and trunk flexion/extension conditions. Goal equivalent manifold (GEM) analysis was used to quantify the ability to exploit motor abundance during repeated trunk flexion/extension in healthy individuals and people with chronic non-specific LBP (CNSLBP). Kinematic data were collected from 22 healthy volunteers and 22 CNSLBP patients during metronomically timed, repeated trunk flexion/extension in three conditions of symmetry, velocity, and loading;...