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Vacant and Verdant: Examining Chicago's Vacant Lots as a Socio-Ecological System
(2019-02-04)In summer 2015, the city of Chicago owned over 13,000 vacant lots. These lots were clustered in low-income neighborhoods and encompassed over 700 ha of available green space in the city. As such, they are a vital component ... -
Vacuum pressure generation via microfabricated converging-diverging nozzles for operation of automated pneumatic logic
(Springer Verlag, 2016-08)Microfluidic devices with integrated pneumatic logic enable automated fluid handling without requiring external control instruments. These chips offer the additional advantage that they may be powered by vacuum and do ... -
The Vaginal Microbiota over an 8- to 10-Year Period in a Cohort of HIV-Infected and HIV-Uninfected Women
(Public Library of Science, 2015-02-12)BACKGROUND: We identified predominant vaginal microbiota communities, changes over time, and how this varied by HIV status and other factors in a cohort of 64 women. METHODS: Bacterial DNA was extracted from reposited ... -
THE VALENCE-CORE EXCHANGE MODEL.
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Validating a Modified Circle Theorem Method for the Measurement of Acetabular Cup Anteversion on Plain Radiography with Intra-Operative Data from Robotic Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty.
(Elsevier, 2016-01-31)This study aims to validate a modified circle theorem method for the calculation of true version of the acetabular component on anteroposterior x-rays with intra-operative version data derived from robotic assisted total ... -
Validation of a Simulation-Based Tool For Formative Assessment of Echocardiography Skill Competence
(2018-04-05)Background: New guidelines for echocardiography training recommend assessment of core competencies using simulation, direct observation and multisource evaluation. Purpose: We developed a simulation-based echocardiography ... -
Validation of Diagnostic Approaches to Pediatric Sleep Apnea
(2017-08-31)Sleep apnea (SA) is a disease widely known for affecting adults. However, SA in children is increasing and gaining awareness. Overnight in-laboratory polysomnography (LPSG) is considered the gold standard in the diagnosis ... -
Validation of health and cultural belief scales about colorectal cancer screening among Korean Americans
(2012-12-07)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers among Korean Americans (KAs). KAs have low CRC screening rates and they tend to receive a later-stage cancer diagnosis. Therefore, to improve CRC screening rates ... -
Validation of Korean Version of Parental Depression Literacy Scale Among Korean American Parents
(2016-10-19)Aims: This study aimed to validate the Parental Depression Literacy (D-Lit) scale, which was modified from the D-Lit scale based on individual and group interviews and expert reviews. Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative ... -
Validation of Score Interpretations for the BDI-2 Using Rasch Methodology
(2014-06-20)Research has shown the positive impacts of early intervention for children who experience developmental delay. Several challenges exist for professionals tasked with identifying children with developmental delay, designing ... -
Validation of Secondary Commercial Data Sources for Physical Activity Facilities in Urban and Nonurban Settings
(Human Kinetics, 2012-11)Background: Secondary data are often necessary to assess the availability of commercial physical activity (PA) facilities and examine its association with individual behaviors and outcomes, yet the validity of such sources ... -
Validation of the Crime and Violence Scale (CVS) Against the Rasch Measurement Model Including Differences by Gender, Race and Age
(SAGE Publications, 2010-04)In assessing criminality, researchers have used counts of crimes, arrests etc. because interval measures were not available. Additionally, crime seriousness varies depending on demographic factors. This study examined the ... -
Validity and Feasibility Evidence for the Professionalism Mini-Evaluation Exercise in Resident Admissions
(2014-10-28)Purpose: To provide validity and feasibility evidence for use of the Professionalism Mini-Evaluation Exercise (P-MEX) in a pediatric residency admissions process. Method: In 2012 and 2013, the OSCE-based P-MEX was ... -
Validity and Feasibility of the Electromyography Direct Observation Tool (EMG-DOT)
(2015-10-21)Objective – To develop a new workplace-based electromyography direct observation tool (the EMG-DOT) and gather validity evidence supporting its use for assessing electrodiagnostic skills among post-graduate medical trainees. ... -
Validity and Feasibility of the Minicard Workplace Direct Observation Tool in a Single Training Program
(2013-02-21)Purpose. To collect validity and feasibility evidence for use of the Minicard direct observation tool for assessment of competence of internal medicine residents. Method. Retrospective cohort analysis of validity evidence ... -
Validity Evidence for a Key Features Examination in the Internal Medicine Clerkship
(2015-10-21)Key features exams (KFEs) are used to assess clinical decision making. Four forms of an online KFE were developed to assess third-year medical students’ decision-making abilities during internal medicine clerkships in the ... -
Validity Evidence for a Medical Student Assessment Tool in Knowledge of Operating Room Sterile Technique
(2018-08-13)Purpose: The purpose of this study is to report on the validity evidence for a scrub training knowledge assessment tool to demonstrate the utility and robustness of a multimodal, EPA-aligned, mastery learning scrub training ...