The disappearance kinetics of fenhexamid in sterile and non-sterile conditions, as revealed by a mixed-effects model analysis

Abstract People make choices among different options for different reasons. We hypothesized that people will choose the options that they believe will make them happier and that this effect of anticipated happiness on decision-making will be moderated by style of thinking (i.e., intuitive or deliberative). In a two-phase online experiment, 15 pairs of options were randomly presented one at a time, and participants indicated the extent to which each option would contribute to their happiness (i.e. anticipated happiness of a choice option). One week later, participants were randomly assigned to make choices on similar pairs of options either by using deliberative thinking or intuitive thinking. Results of a linear mixed-effects model analysis revealed that anticipated happiness influenced choices significantly. However, this occurred independent of whether participants made the choice in a deliberative or in an intuitive mindset. The implications of these findings for understanding the association between decision-making and happiness are discussed.

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Nonlinear Mixed Effects Model Analysis of the Pharmacokinetics of Routinely Administered Bepridil in Japanese Patients with Arrhythmias

Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin ◽

10.1248/bpb.29.517 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 29 (3) ◽

pp. 517-521 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Masato Taguchi ◽

Akira Fujiki ◽

Jotaro Iwamoto ◽

Hiroshi Inoue ◽

Katsutoshi Tahara ◽

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Keyword(s):

Japanese Patients ◽

Model Analysis ◽

Mixed Effects ◽

Mixed Effects Model ◽

Nonlinear Mixed Effects ◽

Nonlinear Mixed Effects Model

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L2 knowledge of English prefixes: The effect of vocabulary breadth and exposure

Language Teaching Research ◽

10.1177/13621688211045040 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 136216882110450

Author(s):

Suhad Sonbul ◽

Dina Abdel Salam El-Dakhs

Keyword(s):

Second Language ◽

Foreign Language ◽

Teaching Practices ◽

Morphological Awareness ◽

Model Analysis ◽

Mixed Effects ◽

Mixed Effects Model ◽

Language Background ◽

Efl Learners

Very few studies have investigated second language (L2) knowledge of word parts. The present study was set to measure L2 recognition of 35 English prefixes and the factors that might predict scores. The form and meaning sections of Sasao and Webb’s Word Part Levels Test were administered to 152 Arabic learners of English as a foreign language (EFL), followed by a test of vocabulary breadth, and a short language background questionnaire. The factors we explored in the mixed-effects model analysis were the following: vocabulary breadth, duration of L2 exposure, and type/amount of contact with English in the four modalities. We additionally, explored whether Sasao and Webb’s difficulty estimates reflect Arabic EFL learners’ knowledge of prefixes. Results showed that vocabulary breadth significantly predicted both form and meaning knowledge of English prefixes. Moreover, weekly hours of reading and communication in English contributed significantly to prefix knowledge. Finally, Webb and Sasao’s difficulty estimates predicted scores on both the form and meaning tests and interacted with vocabulary breadth, showing that the most difficult prefixes were challenging regardless of vocabulary breadth. These results are discussed in light of previous research on L2 morphological awareness, highlighting implications for teaching practices.

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