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Effects of the Fluid Replacement Method During Online Hemodiafiltration on the Solute Removal Performance and Biocompatibility Using the Asymmetric Cellulose Triacetate Membrane

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Pre‐dilution online hemodiafiltration (Pre‐HDF) is predominantly used in Japan, whereas post‐dilution online HDF (Post‐HDF) is more common in Europe. An asymmetric cellulose triacetate (ATA) membrane may improve biocompatibility.
Kenji Sakurai, Yoshitaka Kurihara, Fumi Yamauchi, Hiromi Hosoya, Takeshi Saito   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

EFL teachers’ recruitment and dynamic assessment in private language institutes of Iran [PDF]

Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning, 2012
The critical role and effect of teacher assessment in ELT has been ratified by researchers among whom are Darling-Hammond (2000); Knox (2002); Bailey (2006); Davison & Cummins (2007); and Blum (2009).Taking this issue into account, this exploratory study
Ramin Akbari, Elham Yazdanmehr
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Dynamic Assessment of Narrative Competence [PDF]

, 2012
In Developmental Education, language plays an essential role as a tool for communication (and thinking). Learning to produce coherent messages (“narratives”) with both cultural and personal value in the context of meaningful socio-cultural practices is considered as an important goal of Developmental Education. Narratives are essential for human action
van der Veen, Chiel, Poland, Mariëlle
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications in Uremic Toxins From 1991 to 2024

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Uremic toxins are a growing area of research in nephrology, with significant implications in the progression and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the management of end‐stage kidney disease (ESKD). This bibliometric analysis aims to evaluate the global research trends, key contributors, and the impact of publications in ...
Yuh‐Shan Ho, Karim M. Soliman, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Wannasit Wathanavasin, Ahmed Daoud, Ahmed I. Kamal, Balázs Szamosfalvi, Tibor Fülöp   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing learners’ emotions in an L2 context through emotionalized dynamic assessment

Studies in Second Language Learning and Teaching, 2013
The aim of this study was to gain more in-depth understanding of students’ emotions in an EFL context by applying dynamic assessment (DA) procedures to the development of learners’ emotional intelligence.
Parisa Abdolrezapour, Mansoor Tavakoli, Saeed Ketabi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Optimising the assessment of cerebral autoregulation from black box models [PDF]

, 2014
Cerebral autoregulation (CA) mechanisms maintain blood flow approximately stable despite changes in arterial blood pressure. Mathematical models that characterise this system have been used extensively in the quantitative assessment of function ...
Kouchakpour, H., Angarita-Jaimes, N., Panerai, R.B., Simpson, D.M., Liu, J.   +4 more
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Prognosis of Long‐Term Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy and the Impact of Combined Continuous Intravenous Sodium Infusion Therapy

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Patients requiring long‐term continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) generally have poor prognoses. This study evaluated whether adding continuous intravenous sodium infusion (cIVNa) is associated with improved hemodynamics and outcomes in patients undergoing long‐term CRRT for ≥ 7 days.
Akinori Yamaguchi, Atsuyoshi Mita, Kosuke Sonoda, Makoto Harada, Koji Hashimoto, Hiroshi Imamura, Yuji Kamijo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Interactionist Dynamic Assessment in L2 Learning: A Case Study of Tutoring L2 English Oral Communication [PDF]

, 2010
Interactionist Dynamic Assessment (DA) is a language pedagogical approach that dialectically integrates assessment and instruction to co-construct a future between the learner and the mediator.
Orikasa, Mami
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Paving the way for dynamic assessment through diagnostic self-assessment : A comparison of Finnish and Chinese university students [PDF]

Diagnostic assessment has traditionally been used to identify learners’ profiles of strengths and weaknesses in their language proficiency. The hypothesis in the present study was that diagnostic assessment through self-assessment focused on reading ...
Liontou, Magdalini, Huhta, Ari
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Serum Myonectin Levels Are Positively Associated With Physical Function and Lower Frailty‐Related Limitation in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Therapeutic 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, Yoshifumi Moriyama, Koji Ohashi, Naoya Otaka, Minako Tatsumi, Toyoaki Murohara, Noriyuki Ouchi, Satoru Oshima   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source