Continuous land-surface temperature (LST) observations from ground-based stations are an important reference dataset for validating remote-sensing LST products. However, a lack of evaluations of the representativeness of station observations limits the reliability of validation results. In this study, a new practical validation scheme is presented for validating remote-sensing LST products that...

Objective: the aim was to study psychometric properties of the Perceived Global Distress Scale (PGD) for people with severe mental illness, mainly with schizophrenia disorders. Methods: PGD is a Visual Analogue Scale included in “The Quality Star”, a minimal platform for clinical follow-up and efficiency documentation of mental health services in eight dimensions used in Sweden. Naturalistic da...

Implicit hop-by-hop congestion control is a novel congestion control paradigm for wireless multihop networks. Implemented in the CXCC protocol, it has already proven its performance in simulations and measurements. Since CXCC makes extensive use of the properties of an inherently unreliable medium, it is, however, vitally necessary to validate the correctness of the protocol. Indeed, an early v...

Validation is mandatory to quantify the reliability of remote sensing products (RSPs). However, this process is not straightforward and usually presents formidable challenges in terms of both theory and real-world operations. In this context, a dedicated validation initiative was launched in China, and we identified a validation strategy (VS). This overall VS focuses on validating regional-scal...

This paper reports on the theoretical and empirical developments for an error prediction methodology called Task analysis For Error Identification (TAFEI). Other researchers have noted the need for theoretically-driven approaches that are able to provide practical utility in error prediction. Theoretical developments include the concept of ‘rewritable routines’, that describes the loop between ...

OBJECTIVE To develop a game-based review instrument for use by newborn caregivers in preparing for emergency situations. DESIGN One hundred and one test questions covering pathophysiology, resuscitation, and medications were developed. The questions then underwent expert and peer review, psychometric testing for content validity and test-retest reliability, and a game trial. ANALYSIS The ne...

Previous survey showed that the “portal site” would be the place where Internet users visit most often. In this study, we employed the TAM in studying the portal site, and identified antecedents including information content, customization, reliability and response, and security to perceive ease of use and perceived usefulness on portal site usage. In validating our research model, our data sup...