Significance of Group
Synonyms: Team, Assembly, Collective, Organization, Coalition, Cluster, Band, Category, Batch, Gathering, Cohort, Crowd, Collection, Set, Aggregation
In Dutch: Groep; In Finnish: Ryhmä; In Spanish: Grupo; In Portugese: Grupo; In German: Gruppe; In Malay: Kumpulan; In Swedish: Grupp; In French: Groupe; In Italian: Gruppo; In Polish: Grupa
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Buddhist concept of 'Group'
In Buddhism, "Group" signifies two ideas: a featureless, imagined concept devoid of qualities, and a collection of elements sharing traits. These interpretations present "Group" as both an abstract idea and a concrete assembly.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) It is not considered to be distinct from the six categories, similar to how plural number does not always indicate multiplicity.[1] (2) A collection of elements or entities that may have common properties or characteristics.[2] (3) A concept described as feature-less, lacking specific properties, and existing only as a figment of imagination.[3]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (2): Bhikkhuni-vibhanga (the analysis of Nun’ rules)
(1) Refers to several nuns from which permission must be obtained before certain actions are taken.[4]
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) This involves categorizing the elements under different modes or aspects, such as the twenty aspects of the earth element beginning with head hairs and the twelve aspects of the water element beginning with bile.[5]
From: Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules)
(1) A source from which sheep’s wool may accrue to a monk, among other possibilities such as the Order, a relation, or a friend.[6]
Hindu concept of 'Group'
In Hinduism, "Group" signifies various classifications. It can refer to subjects in experiments, like a control group, or categorize entities like horses and gems. It also describes military units, collective actions, and formations. Additionally, "Group" can pertain to a collective of ten arbudas or the skandhas.
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) This is denoted by a dvandva compound when it takes the singular number, showcasing an inherent property of language and the natural power of words.[7] (2) The parts figure in this and is contained in each member.[8] (3) The collection of different identical forms whose meaning is connected and treated as a whole.[9] (4) Refers to a collective of entities or subjects that might be involved in a single action.[10]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This group of subjects was given Chakramarda Taila for local application for 14 days, serving as a control group to compare with the effects of Somaraji Taila.[11] (2) In the acute study, there are 3 groups, and in Group 1 (control group) histopathology level all the organs are normal, during the experiment.[12] (3) This is what the people are in.[13]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) Groups refers to the thirty-seven different classifications of drugs, which are classified based on their therapeutical properties, forming the basis of Dravya-Sangrahaniya-adhyaya.[14]
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Groups are mentioned as being led by Lalita, Vishakha, and Goddess Lakshmi, indicating a structured gathering of individuals.[15] (2) Assemblies or formations of soldiers or units working together.[16] (3) Refers to a collective that consists of ten arbudas as described in the text.[17]
From: Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya)
(1) Groups, also referred to as skandhas, include sensation, knowledge, feeling, verbal knowledge, and impressions, which constitute the basis of all personal existence.[18]
From: Kautilya Arthashastra
(1) A classification of horses based on shared characteristics, like age, or purpose, and is used for management and care.[19]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) This refers to one of the six factors of the force, which is a description of the six-fold force, alongside the hereditary soldiers, mercenaries, friendly, unfriendly, and foresters.[21]
The concept of Group in local and regional sources
The text defines "Group" as a collective noun encompassing two meanings: a gathering of individuals, such as those at a camp including Swami Vivekananda. Additionally, it signifies a body of people sharing traits, specifically a group of monks.
From: Sanskrit Words In Southeast Asian Languages
(1) Group refers to a collective body of individuals, particularly a group of monks, signifying a gathering of people with shared characteristics.[22]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The group was a gathering of people, including Swami Vivekananda, Dhira Mata, Jaya, and Nivedita, who were present at the camp.[23]
The concept of Group in scientific sources
The term "Group" encompasses various meanings, including sets of individuals undergoing treatments, sharing characteristics, or participating in studies. It also signifies classifications, such as age or gender, or a collective of people in therapeutic settings. Groups are compared, analyzed, and used to understand diverse experiences and outcomes.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This refers to a collection of people. The selection of participants for the SLI and TD groups was different.[24] (2) The children in the intervention group did not report significant changes in the sense of stress and well-being compared to the control group.[25] (3) This refers to the different categories of participants, such as age or gender, used for analysis.[26] (4) This refers to a set of individuals who share a common characteristic, such as patients with a certain disease.[27] (5) This is a number of people or things that are put together. The study focuses on the B40 group.[28]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) Group is a type of demonstration of therapeutic movement.[29] (2) This is a collection of individuals, and the patients were divided into two groups: Group 1 (falling history) and Group 2 (no falling history).[30] (3) Patients who had an improved quality of life 12 months after CABG surgery were statistically different from the group whose quality of life had not improved, and all variables were analyzed to determine differences.[31] (4) These are the groups that must be small and time must be available for each person to speak individually, according to the provided text.[32] (5) Groups are collections of individuals, and the studies included control and experimental groups to compare the effects of kinesiology taping.[33]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) This is a collection of individuals participating in the research, and their actions generate their own data, for example, if the group decides to perform interviews or administer a questionnaire.[34] (2) Groups refers to the different categories of participants, such as patients, medical practitioners, and radiographers, and their perspectives and experiences are analyzed separately, in order to understand the topic.[35] (3) This refers to the co-operative inquiry group (CIG), and the personal coaching continued for longer.[36] (4) The groups were established by CHWs at the clinics where they were based, and the CHWs came to enjoy the groups, and they liked to get together, and learning became something to be enjoyed.[37] (5) This is a number of people or things that are together, such as the HIV support groups established to provide support and improve care.[38]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) This refers to the classification of the variables, and the input variables were classified into three subsets.[39] (2) Groups refer to the two sets of individuals in the study, and the researchers compared the results of each group to determine the impact of the intervention.[40]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This phrase refers to the group norm that is applied to make people conform to the group norm.[41] (2) Group is a number of people or things that are put together, and the study examined the different groups.[42]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) This refers to a set of participants who were assigned to a specific condition, and the study compared the results of different groups.[43] (2) This refers to a collection of people or things.[44]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) This refers to the cows that were assigned to a particular treatment, such as the Se-methionine or Na-selenite group, and their responses were compared.[45] (2) The different sets of sheep that received different vaccines or no vaccine, allowing for comparison, indicating the study's design.[46]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) The distinct sets of rabbits in the study, each receiving different treatments: date palm fruit only, lisinopril plus date palm fruit, or lisinopril plus normal feed.[47]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) This is a collection of individuals or entities that share a common purpose, interest, or characteristic, often working together to achieve a common goal.[48] (2) The 'a' value was fully understood as a result of discussion with the group, leading to a better comprehension of the computation involved in determining this variable.[49] (3) A collection of individuals that participated in the investigation. Focus groups and group discussions were organized with six to twelve people in each of them, and their opinions were recorded.[50] (4) Based on the provided data, the term 'groups' is associated with numerical values such as 0.284, 0.195, and -1.645, possibly representing statistical or experimental groupings in a research context.[51] (5) The group refers to the collaborative entity formed by representatives from different companies, where social identity and intergroup contact dynamics play a significant role.[52]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Group is included as a covariate in the analyses, suggesting it is a factor that is statistically controlled to examine its impact on the relationship between variables, such as PBS and alcohol consumption.[53] (2) Groups are defined as clusters, with analysis comparing seven parameters among these different clusters using a Kruskal-Wallis H test.[54] (3) Group is a variable distinguishing the PM group from the control group, with significant differences observed in self-care behaviors and self-efficacy between the two groups.[55] (4) Groups consist of activities, typically four sessions, designed for individuals sharing specific service needs, fostering mutual support, social skill training, and volunteer opportunities among participants.[56] (5) These are collections of individuals who are targeted by the intervention and whose collective actions or outcomes are being studied.[57]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) The text indicates that groups often include statements such as "only modest content is allowed" and that WhatsApp groups displayed a unique mix of SNS and Haredi symbolism.[58] (2) No changes were found in mean blood pressure before and after the interventions and between the groups during the study.[59] (3) A collection of individuals who are gathered together or have a shared characteristic.[60]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) A group is a number of people or things that are located near each other or are considered or classed together, and the study did not include a control group.[61] (2) The text describes a group setting where individuals share experiences and provide support, with specific mention of a therapeutic group.[62]
Classical concept of 'Group'
From: Ancient Egypt the Light of the World
(1) In scarcity, the 'food' represented by the totem was eaten less and less, and was more and more prohibited to the brotherhood, for social, religious or ceremonial reasons, and that this was certainly one of the origins in totemism within the group.[63]