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How reliable are systematic reviews in empirical software engineering? [PDF]
BACKGROUND – the systematic review is becoming a more commonly employed research instrument in empirical software engineering. Before undue reliance is placed on the outcomes of such reviews it would seem useful to consider the robustness of the ...
Kitchenham, BA +3 more
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Diagnosing total quality management - Part 2 [PDF]
From extensive literature research a total quality management (TQM) model is developed. This model describes the basic elements of the concept of TQM. It also provides the way in which the basic elements can be made operational in practice. Based on this
Bossink, B.A.G. +2 more
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Accurate laser skin perforation technique aimed at promoting bleeding and reducing pain [PDF]
Laser skin perforation is an effective and promising technique for use in blood collection. In this study, the relation between the perforation profile of skin and laser irradiation at various energies is discussed.
Han-Chao Chang +2 more
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Grass carp, Ctenopharyngodon idella, is the largest freshwater aquaculture fish species worldwide. However, its environmental impacts are increasingly controversial.
Liu Xing‐Guo +5 more
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The design of a gamma‐ray burst polarimeter [PDF]
The study of the polarization properties of the gamma‐ray bursts is the one remaining unexplored avenue of research which may help to answer some of the fundamental problems regarding the nature of these mysterious objects. We have designed an instrument
Forrest, D J +3 more
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Communication and Language Profiles of Children Treated for Posterior Fossa Brain Tumors
ABSTRACT Background Cognitive and language deficits are frequently reported sequelae of posterior fossa brain tumors (PFBT). Typically, delayed onset impedes prompt assessment and early intervention. This has devastating implications for quality of life.
Zara Sved +4 more
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Towards Research Excellence for Development: The Research Quality plus (RQ+) Assessment Instrument [PDF]
This document presents a framework and practical guidelines for assessing the quality of research for development. Referred to as the "RQ+"1 assessment instrument, it serves as a tool to guide the work of external evaluators hired by IDRC as part of the ...
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Combination of multiplex microarray immunoassay tests and luminescent nanoparticle tags is considered as a promising approach to the development of highly sensitive, specific, and rapid methods of causative agent detection. Objective of this study was to
A. V. Nikitina +5 more
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ABSTRACT Background The HIT network was established in 2000 to create a population‐based structure aiming to improve survival rates and reduce late effects for children with central nervous system (CNS) tumors by conducting comprehensive clinical trials.
Stefan Rutkowski +59 more
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The widely used rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses provide higher oxygen permeability and tear exchange rate than do soft contact lenses. However, their wettability warrants improvement to enhance the wearing comfort.
Hsin-Yi Tsai +5 more
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