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Evaluation of psychometric properties of the Dental Anxiety Inventory (DAI‐36) questionnaire using iterative hybrid ordinal logistic: Differential item functioning (DIF)

open access: yesBrain and Behavior, 2023
Objectives Dental Anxiety Inventory (DAI‐36) questionnaire is an instrument for assessing dental anxiety. The different perceptions of the questionnaire items in the individual at the same level of underlying dental anxiety may lead to different reported
Narges Roustaei, Elahe Allahyari
doaj   +1 more source

Anchor selection strategies for DIF analysis: Review, assessment, and new approaches [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Differential item functioning (DIF) indicates the violation of the invariance assumption for instance in models based on item response theory (IRT). For item-wise DIF analysis using IRT, a common metric for the item parameters of the groups that are to ...
Zeileis, Achim   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Serum Myonectin Levels Are Positively Associated With Physical Function and Lower Frailty‐Related Limitation in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Cross‐Sectional Study

open access: yesTherapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients frequently suffer from frailty, characterized by reduced physical function and poor prognosis. Myokines, such as myonectin, secreted by muscle, are emerging regulators of systemic health. This study investigated the relationship between serum myonectin, adipokines (adiponectin, omentin), and ...
Kenichi Kono   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Global tests of homogeneity and differential item functioning for the three field work experience scales.

open access: yes, 2021
Global tests of homogeneity and differential item functioning for the three field work experience scales.
Tine Nielsen (4972825)
core   +1 more source

Comparative Evaluation of Hemodiafiltration, Hemoperfusion, and Standard Hemodialysis on Efficacy, Inflammatory Control, Dialysis Adequacy, and Safety in End‐Stage Renal Disease: A Prospective Observational Study

open access: yesTherapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic micro‐inflammation in patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) is a significant driver of cardiovascular complications and diminished quality of life. While standard hemodialysis (SHD) effectively manages small‐molecule clearance, its ability to remove medium‐to‐large uremic toxins—the primary catalysts of systemic ...
Hongwei Zuo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigation of Equating Error in Tests with Differential Item Functioning

open access: yesInternational Journal of Assessment Tools in Education, 2018
In this study purposes to indicate the effect ofthe number of DIF items and the distribution of DIF items in these forms, whichbe equalized on equating error. Mean-mean, mean-standard deviation, Haebara andStocking-Lord Methods used in common item design
Meltem Yurtçu, Cem Oktay Güzeller
doaj   +1 more source

Differential item functioning by gender for Item 46 (Staff are helpful, kind and polite).

open access: yes, 2016
Differential item functioning by gender for Item 46 (Staff are helpful, kind and polite).
Patrick Callaghan (2558638)   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Item response theory detects differential item functioning between healthy and ill children in QoL measures [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
To demonstrate the value of item response theory (IRT) and differential item functioning (DIF) methods in examining a health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measure in children and ...
Thissen, David   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Safety of Daprodustat for the Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease Anemia: Final Analysis of a Multicenter Postmarketing Surveillance Study in Japan

open access: yesTherapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This final analysis of a multicenter, prospective postmarketing surveillance study evaluated the safety of daprodustat in patients with chronic kidney disease anemia in routine clinical practice in Japan. Methods Patients who initiated daprodustat between September 2020 and July 2022 were registered.
Tadao Akizawa   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Differential item functioning (DIF) by age, sex, and education level.

open access: yes, 2014
Differential item functioning (DIF) by age, sex, and education level.
Minbin Yu (380723)   +8 more
core   +1 more source

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