Abstract
Objective:
To standardize the subjects and conduct stochastic research on data obtained from various samples using the Bi-Digital O-Ring (BDOR) test (Mk-IV) machine under an electromagnetic shielding environment.
Coverage:
We examined measuring and testing methods, the standardization of the BDOR-test using equipment, a cervical response test, and a comparative study between acupuncture organ representation points and commercial meat compatibility.
Results:
Standardization of a third person: With standardization of the retractor power (kg·f), speed (mm/s) and displacement (mm), the normal value of the O-Ring formed by the thumb and index finger was approximately preset at +1 by using a load and speed of 12.5kg·f and 100mm/s, respectively. For cervical conditions of the third person, there were significant differences in the left and right sided forces compared with the standard values (P<0.01 and P<0.05, respectively). For human organs, there were differences between results obtained for the thymus gland and spleen. A comparative study on commercial meats showed that there were significant differences observed between production regions (domestic or overseas products), species, and brands in some meats (P<0.01 - P<0.001).
Discussion:
The protection of the measurement environment from the electromagnetic field was very important for the BDOR-test to detect slight biological reactions. A significance test (t-test) detected slight differences between the selective precision of the representative samples and the standard values that were accurately determined. An evaluation of differences of retractor powers (kg·f) and displacements (mm/s) showed major changes in the distance of the opening of the O-Ring (displacement). Therefore, a relationship between the retractor powers and speeds of the BDOR-test machine in thumb/index, thumb/middle, thumb/ring, and thumb/little finger combinations of O-ring formation is apparent.
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