Background & Aims:The aim of the present study was to use a psychological model to explain the effect of trait anxiety and induced anxiety on individual’s performance in updating function of working memory. This study was also designed to test attentional control theory of Eysenck et al. Methods: Throngh Multistage Cluster sampling method, 330 freshman un...

Background:Considering the limitation of reports on the translation of research questionnaires, the present study aims to clarify the necessity of correctly conducting the translation process. Therefore, it deals with describing the process and the required stages for the cultural adaptation of research instruments in an operational style. Consequently, it may provide a platform for researchers...

Dr. Márlio Oliveira is a graduate student, Master of Science in Dentistry Program, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, and in the private practice of orthodontics at Rua Mato Grosso, 450 Universal, Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil; e-mail: marlio_ [email protected]. Dr. Pithon is a Professor of Orthodontics, Southwest Bahia State University, Jequié,...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS In the last decade, genomic studies using DNA markers have strongly influenced the current phylogeny of angiosperms. Genome size and ploidy level have contributed to this discussion, being considered important characters in biosystematics, ecology and population biology. Despite the recent increase in studies related to genome size evolution and polyploidy incidence, only a ...

The present study aimed to explore the changes in perceived self-efficacy beliefs of English language teachers over a four-year period, from pre-service through in-service. With that aim mind, shed light on differences actual teaching experience might create perceptions EFL teachers. data for were collected Turkish Version Teachers’ Sense Efficacy Scale adapted Çapa, et al. (2005). scale was ad...

Declaration of interest N.K. has received support fromorbeen a consultant for AstraZeneca,BristolMeyers Squibb,Janssen Pharmaceutica,Eli Lilly, Sanofi-Synthelabo,Pfizer andWyeth. M.I.,A.K. and K.K. are employees of Johnson & Johnson. The efficacy and safety of long-acting injectable risperidone have been evaluated in several trials of patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, inc...