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Analysing performance assessment in public services : how useful is the concept of a performance regime? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
The article draws on research funded by the ESRC Public Services Programme award number 166-25-0034 and an ESRC Knowledge Exchange Opportunity grant award number ES/J010707/1.Approaches to performance assessment have been described as ‘performance ...
Nutley, Sandra   +8 more
core   +1 more source

Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Depressive Symptoms in People with Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

open access: yesBrain Sciences
Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the effect of aerobic exercise on depressive symptoms and to determine the optimal exercise prescription for Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients.
Hao Ren   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effects of sleep on firefighter occupational performance and health: A systematic review and call for action

open access: yesSleep Epidemiology, 2021
Firefighting is a mentally and physically demanding profession which is compounded by poor sleep due to shift schedules commonly used by fire departments.
Chris Frost   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparative Drug Response Profiling in Neuroblastoma Cell Lines and Patient‐Derived Tumor Organoids

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT High‐risk neuroblastoma remains a leading cause of pediatric cancer mortality, and improved preclinical models are needed to guide therapeutic developments. We screened seven high‐risk neuroblastoma cell lines and three patient‐derived tumor organoids with 528 compounds alongside bone marrow controls, and compared them with external datasets ...
Krzysztof Wierbiłowicz   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Arctic Ocean Acidification Assessment: Summary for Policymakers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Executive summary of the 2013 Arctic Ocean Acidification Assessment, including an update on the state of ocean acidification in the Arctic and how that acidification is impacting on the Arctic marine environment. It outlines each of the ten key findings
Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme
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Effects of exercise on aerobic capacity in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

open access: yesComplementary Therapies in Medicine
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of exercise on aerobic capacity in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients through a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Ze Xu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Market structure and performance of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) in Benin

open access: yesScientific African, 2019
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a highly valued fruit of the family of Cucurbitaceae and is cultivated and marketed in Benin for its watery flesh. It is a favorite fruit widely appreciated by many consumers, but few studies have been carried out to ...
Sylvain Kpenavoun Chogou   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Changing Assessment Practice: Process, Principles and Standards [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
This is a brief account of what has been learned during the Analysis and Review of Innovations in Assessment (ARIA) project about how changes in assessment practice may be brought about most eff ectively.
Gardner, John   +3 more
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