Objectives: To estimate the Minimal Changes in neck and referred pain intensity that are clinically detectable..... Introduction, paragraph 1: Minimal clinically detectable change is defined as the minimal change in the score measuring a symptom that the patient is able to perceive. Minimal clinically important change (MCIC) is defined as the minimal variation in the score that measures a Minim...

Currently, there is a lack of practical, real-world projects on Computer Science (CS) courses at Maynooth University. Generally CS undergraduate modules are composed of 24 hours of lectures and 24 hours of labs where students learn theoretical concepts in the lectures and apply their understanding to practical lab-based exercises. The problem with this approach is that students do not gain any ...

The current study examined the factor structure of the Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory (CCAI) to better understand the psychometric properties of this instrument. Subsequent to the current study, the CCAI, which was developed to provide a selfinventory of an individual’s cultural adaptability, had limited study of its measurement characteristics. Therefore, the structure was examined usin...

s (In order of presentation) Presenting Residents Title: A comparison of sentinel lymph node identification between lymphoscintigraphy and sentinel lymph node dissection in patients with vulvar cancer Author: Laura L. Holman, MD Preceptors: Katina M. Robison, MD; Richard G. Moore, MD Other authors: Vrishali V. Lopes, MS; Margaret Steinhoff, MD Objective: The purpose of this study is to determin...

In the absence of pharmacological, immunological, and medical interventions, the change in behavior and attitude of the public may only be considered a possible way for the prevention and cure for HIV/AIDS. The basic purpose of this study is to analyze the various communication models and steps that play a pivotal role in making successful communication campaigns for shaping public attitudes re...

Inspired by an increasing level of social awareness amongst economists which has promoted a movement for ‘Real World Economics’, this paper considers what is required for ‘Real World Language Teaching’. It first discusses issues in the specification of syllabus content, focussing in particular on problems with the proposal for a core English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) syllabus, and possible learn...

The authors investigated how self-evaluation motives (self-enhancement, selfassessment, self-verification, self-improvement—and also self-diminishment and no information) shape self-knowledge preferences in male incarcerated juvenile offenders (IJOs). IJOs responded to questions on how much they would like to receive and actually received each of six types of feedback (positive, truthful, impro...

This paper considers alternative assessment and cybernetics. For more than 30 years, debates about formative and summative assessment have served as surrogates for discussions about the working of the mind, the social implications of assessment and, as important, the role of instruction in the advancement of learning. Arising from these discussions, alternative assessment currently lives uneasi...

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to evaluate a live and online training program for first year pharmacy students in implementing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) principles (Reflect, Plan, Act, and Evaluate), writing SMART learning objectives, and documenting learning activities prior to and during a hospital introductory professional practice experience. Design: Cohort Study. ...

The issues affecting the future of distance education are complex. Questions concerning accreditation and standards, evaluation and assessment, instructional requirements related to academic credit, admissions criteria, and control of instruction present a mine field of difficulties for decision-makers. Moreover, such issues as descriptions of experiential learning, cognitive processing, transf...