Assessment and Comparison of Commonly Used Eutrophication Indexes

assessment of deep word knowledge in elementary and advanced iranian efl learners: a comparison of selective and productive wat tasks

testing plays a vital role in any language teaching program. it allows teachers and stakeholders, including program administrators, parents, admissions officers and prospective employers to be assured that the learners are progressing according to an accepted standard (douglas, 2010). the problems currently facing language testers have both practical and theoretical implications but the first i...

Toxicological Assessment of Commonly Used Plastics

Plastic materials are commonly used for storing food stuffs and medicines. Chemical substances used in the manufacture of plastic goods are found to migrate in the food stuffs used. The migration of UV absorbents and oxidisable matter was found to be more when used for longer periods.

Assessment of cardiovascular risk in hypertensive patients: a comparison of commonly used risk scoring programs

Several calculation modalities are used today for cardiovascular risk assessment. Cardiovascular risk assessment should be performed in all hypertensive patients. Risk assessment methods being based on the population in which the patient lives and the inclusion of factors such as ethnicity variations, socioeconomic status, and medication use will contribute to improvements in risk assessments. ...

Assessment of commonly used pediatric stool scales: a pilot study.

BACKGROUND The Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSFS) and a modified child-friendly version (M-BSFS) are frequently used in clinical practice and research. These scales have not been validated in children. 3-D stool scale models may be better adapted to the child's development. AIMS To assess the usefulness of the BSFS, M-BSFS, and a newly developed 3-D stool scale in children. METHODS Fifty child...

A comparison of two commonly used methods of weight estimation.