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Cognitive Ability-Demand Gap Analysis With Latent Response Models

open access: yesIEEE Access, 2014
A better understanding of human cognitive ability-demand gap (ADG) is critical in designing assistive technology solution that is accurate and adaptive over a wide range of human-agent interaction.
Gahangir Hossain, Mohammed Yeasin
doaj   +1 more source

Receptive Meaning‐Recall Knowledge of Derivational Morphology Among EFL Learners: A Case for L1‐Population‐Specific Assessment

open access: yesTESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.
Abstract Vocabulary knowledge plays a crucial role in L2 proficiency, significantly impacting learners' reading comprehension. Although extensive research has explored whether knowledge of base words extends to recognition of derivational forms, results are inconsistent, especially among learners from non‐Indo‐European linguistic backgrounds.
Mastoor Al‐Kaboody   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Validation of The Vocabulary Level Test With The Rasch Model

open access: yesمجلة اداب ذي قار
The most significant feature of any prosperous measuring implement is validity. Briefly, This work outlines the six sides of the Messickian validity framework.
Ahmed Sattar, Omar Ahmed
doaj   +1 more source

Modelling Missingness with a Rasch-Type model

open access: yes, 2011
In this paper we focus on a model-based approach to the treatment of missing data due to examinées' nonresponse, in the context of Item Response Theory (IRT). With model-based approach we mean that item nonresponses are to be included in the analysisindeed we assume that nonresponses are caused by a spécifie latent trait, summarizing the response ...
Bertoli Barsotti L, PUNZO, ANTONIO
openaire   +5 more sources

The complexity of neighborhood effects: A developmental and ecological framework for violent victimization

open access: yesCriminology, EarlyView.
Abstract Extensive research has established a link between low self‐control and child victimization. However, the specific neighborhood conditions under which low self‐control most strongly influences victimization have been little examined, and, more importantly, no previous studies have investigated the complex ways in which neighborhood context ...
Myunghee You, Brian J. Stults
wiley   +1 more source

Seek and Ye Might Not Find: The Effects of Contract Framing on Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Seeking Qui cherche ne trouve pas toujours : les effets liés à la formulation des contrats sur le partage et la recherche de renseignements

open access: yesContemporary Accounting Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We conduct two experiments to examine whether and how the framing (bonus vs. penalty) of a target‐based incentive contract affects knowledge sharing and knowledge seeking. In the first experiment, we predict and find that penalty‐framed contracts increase employees' stress due to the fear of potential loss, which in turn reduces their ...
Ta‐Tung (Stephanie) Cheng   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Validation of the Rasch-based Depression Screening in a large scale German general population sample

open access: yesHealth and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2010
Background The study aimed at presenting normative data for both parallel forms of the "Rasch-based Depression Screening (DESC)", to examine its Rasch model conformity and convergent and divergent validity based on a representative sample of the German ...
Norra Christine   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Patient‐reported outcomes and visual function after four refractive strategies in cataract surgery: A randomized controlled trial

open access: yesActa Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To evaluate patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs) and visual function across four groups of public cataract patients: emmetropia, mini‐monovision, monovision with partial‐range of field (RoF) narrow intraocular lenses (IOLs) and patients implanted with partial‐RoF extended IOLs.
Anne Guldhammer Skov   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vision‐related quality of life following trabeculectomy versus Baerveldt glaucoma implant: Five‐year results from a randomized clinical trial

open access: yesActa Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To assess the vision‐related quality of life (VRQoL) in glaucoma patients over 5 years after primary Baerveldt glaucoma implant (BGI) or trabeculectomy (TE) using a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial. Methods Patients were randomized to undergo TE or receive a BGI.
Ionela Popescu‐Giovanitsas   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The BETA® nursing measure: Calibrating construct validity with Rasch analyses

open access: yesHealth SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, 2015
Background: The BETA nursing measure has been introduced as a tool to routinely measure and monitor the outcomes of patients' activities of daily living in a restorative nursing care context. Objectives: To investigate the BETA's construct validity using
Hendrik J. Loubser   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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