We employed a pyramidal training model (PTM) to teach staff to correctly implement and collect data for trial-based functional analysis (TBFA) in simulated situations. First, we trained four behavioral consultants (BCs) in a group format, who each trained one behavior technician (BT) in an individual format. We utilized a non-concurrent multiple baseline design to evaluate the effect of the tra...

Introduction: Specific ventilation (SV) is defined as a dimensionless quantity of inhaled gas ventilation that occurs during tidal breathing and is calculated as tidal volume divided by functional residual capacity [1]. 1H MRI was previously proposed to regionally quantify SV, using inhaled O2 as a contrast agent [2]. Our objective was to develop a novel and rapid way to measure whole lung and ...

Research suggests that inexperienced individuals cannot accurately implement stimulus preference assessments given written instructions alone. Training that includes written instructions supplemented with feedback from a professional with expertise in conducting preference assessments has proven effective; unfortunately, expert-facilitated direct training may not be widely available. In the cur...

As of January 1, 2021, I will retire. It has been an exhilarating challenge for me to create a new publication from scratch and help it grow. have benefited the support more than 30 Associate Editors, 100 members Editorial Review Board, numerous IEEE staff members. Prof. Tony Chan Carusone graciously agreed serve as next EiC. am certain that S olid -S tate C ircuit L etters be in good hands con...

introduction: medical professionals are often under the influence of stress due to the responsibility of providing patients with comfort and care.  working conditions in hospitals create much stress and anxiety and can affect the health of staff, especially the nurses.  this study was designed to investigate the job stressors of nursing personnel in the emergency wards of zahedans’ hospitals du...