scholarly journals Meta-Analyzing the Writing Process of Structural Language to Develop New Writing Analysis Elements

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3479
Author(s):  
Eun Bin Kim ◽  
Eun Young Kim ◽  
Onseok Lee
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Writing Process ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Handwriting Analysis ◽  
Dynamic Information ◽  
Air Movement ◽  
Straight Line ◽  
Writing Analysis ◽  
Structural Language

As the basis of communication, a writer is often identified through their handwriting characteristics. In clinical practice, static elements of handwriting are evaluated and scored, which might be used for subjective judgment in health situations. By investigating the dynamic information in space when writing Hangul, in this study, we present how to analyze Hangul writing characteristics and build new writing analysis elements in the structural language. The ample characters included 14 consonants and 10 vowels. The cloud of line distribution (COLD) method was used to visualize on-stroke characteristics when writing each character. If the written character showed a straight line (the angle of the letter being 0), the feature distribution appeared on the x-axis of the polar domain. If the written character had many kinks (the angle of the letter being −90 or 90), the feature distribution appeared on the polar domain’s y-axis. In-air movement was visualized using principal component analysis (PCA), and typical in-air movement had an annular shape, which might be used as a new element in handwriting analysis. This study shows the possibility of using such a tool for the writing analysis of structural languages.

A decision-tree model of career choice for veterinarians in clinical residency programs

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Martin O. Furr ◽  
Brandon M. Raczkoski
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Decision Tree ◽  
Career Choice ◽  
Residency Training ◽  
Academic Medicine ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Component Analysis ◽  
Residency Programs

Abstract OBJECTIVE To identify factors that individuals in clinical residency training programs consider when making a choice for or against a career in academic clinical medicine. SAMPLE 207 veterinarians in clinical residency programs. PROCEDURES An online survey was distributed to 1,053 veterinarians participating in clinical residency training programs overseen by organizations recognized by the AVMA American Board of Veterinary Specialties. Results were compiled and decision factors were analyzed by means of principal component analysis to identify latent factors from the set of survey items. These factors were then used to construct a decision tree to predict respondents’ choice of whether to enter academic medicine or private clinical practice. RESULTS 207 (20%) responses were analyzed. Ninety-three of 194 (48%) respondents reported a desire to pursue a career in academic medicine, and 101 (52%) reported a desire to pursue a career in private clinical practice. Principal component analysis identified 14 items clustered on research, clinical teaching, classroom teaching, and clinical practice. A decision tree was constructed that resulted in an overall accuracy of 82% in predicting a resident's career choice of academic medicine versus private clinical practice. The construct of professional benefits had a negative effect on desiring a career in academic medicine, whereas the construct of professional priorities and having had a positive residency training experience had a positive effect on desiring a career in academic medicine. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Understanding factors that attract and encourage residents who might have an aptitude and interest in academic medicine holds important implications for addressing the shortage of veterinarians entering academic medicine.

scholarly journals SKALA EVALUASI LINGKUNGAN BELAJAR KLINIK, SUPERVISI DAN DOSEN PERAWAT (CLINICAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, SUPERVISION AND NURSE TEACHER – CLES+T) VERSI BAHASA INDONESIA: VALIDITAS DAN RELIABILITAS

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratna Puji Priyanti ◽  
Pepin Nahariani
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Clinical Learning ◽  
Clinical Learning Environment ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia

The practice of clinical learning is a bridge for gap between theory and practice. By learning practice clinics, nursing students are encouraged to prepare for graduate and worked in clinical practice. Evaluation of clinical learning environment needed to be able to create a conducive learning environment. CLES+T scale has been validated and used in more than 30 countries.The research aims is to validate the CLES+T scale into Indonesian version. CLES + T has been translated into Indonesian version using the rules of the international translation backward and forward. Construct validity using 4 oang experts in nursing and education. The SCVI result was 0.9405. Validity analysis was tested using PCA (Principal Component Analysis) with N = 46. Reliability tested using Cronbach's alpha. The results obtained eigenvalue and explanation precentage of 67%, it is concluded that the eigenvalue factors of CLES+T were sufficient. Cronbach alpha was obtained for 0786. CLES+T Indonesian version has been validated and can be used to evaluate learning environment as perceived by nursing students in Indonesia. 

Scanning x-ray fluorescence microscopy and principal component analysis

1992 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 1752-1753
Author(s):  
Brian Cross
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Fluorescence Microscopy ◽  
Spatial Resolution ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Image Acquisition ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Fluorescence Microscope ◽  
Acquisition Rate ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Speed Up

A relatively new entry, in the field of microscopy, is the Scanning X-Ray Fluorescence Microscope (SXRFM). Using this type of instrument (e.g. Kevex Omicron X-ray Microprobe), one can obtain multiple elemental x-ray images, from the analysis of materials which show heterogeneity. The SXRFM obtains images by collimating an x-ray beam (e.g. 100 μm diameter), and then scanning the sample with a high-speed x-y stage. To speed up the image acquisition, data is acquired "on-the-fly" by slew-scanning the stage along the x-axis, like a TV or SEM scan. To reduce the overhead from "fly-back," the images can be acquired by bi-directional scanning of the x-axis. This results in very little overhead with the re-positioning of the sample stage. The image acquisition rate is dominated by the x-ray acquisition rate. Therefore, the total x-ray image acquisition rate, using the SXRFM, is very comparable to an SEM. Although the x-ray spatial resolution of the SXRFM is worse than an SEM (say 100 vs. 2 μm), there are several other advantages.

A German version of the Intermittent Claudication Questionnaire (ICQ): cultural adaptation and validation

VASA ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 333-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirchberger ◽  
Finger ◽  
Müller-Bühl
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Intermittent Claudication ◽  
Completion Time ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Component Analysis ◽  
German Version ◽  
Average Completion Time ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Related Quality

Background: The Intermittent Claudication Questionnaire (ICQ) is a short questionnaire for the assessment of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with intermittent claudication (IC). The objective of this study was to translate the ICQ into German and to investigate the psychometric properties of the German ICQ version in patients with IC. Patients and methods: The original English version was translated using a forward-backward method. The resulting German version was reviewed by the author of the original version and an experienced clinician. Finally, it was tested for clarity with 5 German patients with IC. A sample of 81 patients were administered the German ICQ. The sample consisted of 58.0 % male patients with a median age of 71 years and a median IC duration of 36 months. Test of feasibility included completeness of questionnaires, completion time, and ratings of clarity, length and relevance. Reliability was assessed through a retest in 13 patients at 14 days, and analysis of Cronbach’s alpha for internal consistency. Construct validity was investigated using principal component analysis. Concurrent validity was assessed by correlating the ICQ scores with the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) as well as clinical measures. Results: The ICQ was completely filled in by 73 subjects (90.1 %) with an average completion time of 6.3 minutes. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient reached 0.75. Intra-class correlation for test-retest reliability was r = 0.88. Principal component analysis resulted in a 3 factor solution. The first factor explained 51.5 of the total variation and all items had loadings of at least 0.65 on it. The ICQ was significantly associated with the SF-36 and treadmill-walking distances whereas no association was found for resting ABPI. Conclusions: The German version of the ICQ demonstrated good feasibility, satisfactory reliability and good validity. Responsiveness should be investigated in further validation studies.

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