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Assessing women's apparel shopping behaviour on the internet
(2007)This investigation evaluates women’s attitude as an overall inclination towards apparel shopping online via email questionnaire. Its findings suggest that women generally show positive attitudes towards shopping online for ... -
Assessing-to-learn; enriching the assessment process
(ICEE/ Silesian University of Technology, 2005)Assessment has a profound effect on learning - it focuses the students’ attention and actively encourages out-of-class engagement with the learning resources. Indeed it is repeatedly quoted as being the single most important ... -
Assessment and diagnosis of Developmental Language Disorder: The experiences of speech and language therapists
(2019-05-09)Background: For many years research and practice have noted the impact of the heterogeneous nature of Developmental Language Disorder (also known as language impairment or specific language impairment) on diagnosis and ... -
Assessment and mitigation of bleeding risk in atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism: An European and Asia-Pacific Expert Consensus Paper
(2022-03-22)Whilst there is a clear clinical benefit of oral anticoagulation (OAC) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and venous thromboembolism (VTE) in reducing the risks of thromboembolism, major bleeding events (especially ... -
Assessment Centres for Judicial Appointments and Diversity
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Assessment for Learning: An introduction to the ESCAPE project
(2010)Assessment is a significant aspect of the student learning experience and good assessment engages students with the curriculum; it creates opportunities for dialogue and ultimately stimulates learning. In spite of the ... -
Assessment of 2010 air quality in two Alpine valleys from modelling: Weather type and emission scenarios
(2006)Alpine valleys are sensitive to anthropogenic emissions. Local atmospheric dynamics are a key factor that may lead to an accumulation of pollutants in the bottom of the Chamonix and Maurienne valleys. Assessment of 2010 ... -
Assessment of a cyclone-type spacer device for use in dry powder inhalation
(2013-08)Dry powder inhalers (DPIs) are used widely in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease therapies. However, the lung deposition from DPIs is highly variable and patients with poor lung function can struggle to achieve ... -
An assessment of a hospital-based pregnancy testing service
(1990)A proposal to withdraw the hospital-based pregnancy testing service provoked a local debate in which a range of strongly held but conflicting opinions were expressed. It was agreed to seek more detailed information before ... -
Assessment of Air Quality After the Implementation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as Fuel in Public Transport in Delhi, India
(2006)Public transport in Delhi was amended by the Supreme Court of India to use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) instead of diesel or petrol. After the implementation of CNG since April 2001, Delhi has the highest fraction of CNG-run ... -
Assessment of Ambient Air Quality in Urban Centres of Haryana (India) in Relation to Different Anthropogenic Activities and Health Risks
(2006)Considering the mounting evidences of the effects of air pollution on health, the present study was undertaken to assess the ambient air quality status in the fast growing urban centres of Haryana state, India. The samples ... -
The assessment of body composition in patients with cirrhosis
(1996)Very little information is available on body composition in patients with cirrhosis. Difficulties arise in studying these patients because they tend to retain fluid and this results in changes in tissue density and in the ... -
Assessment of changes in tumor heterogeneity following neoadjuvant chemotherapy in primary esophageal cancer
(2015-02)To assess the changes in computed tomography (CT) tumor heterogeneity following neoadjuvant chemotherapy in esophageal cancer. Thirty-one consecutive patients who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy for esophageal cancer ... -
Assessment of Community Pharmacists’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Non-Prescription Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in Thailand
(2018-01-29)Background: An estimated two-thirds of global sales of antimicrobials occur over the counter without a prescription. Furthermore, antimicrobials are the most commonly sold medicines in developing countries. The overuse, ... -
The assessment of cyberchondria: Instruments for assessing problematic online health-related research
(2020-04-30)Purpose of review: Cyberchondria is a problematic, i.e., distressing or anxiety-increasing pattern of online health information seeking. The development of psychometrically sound instruments for the assessment of cyberchondria ... -
Assessment of dynamic mode-I delamination driving force in double cantilever beam tests for fiber-reinforced polymer composite and adhesive materials
(2022-09-29)The double cantilever beam (DCB) tests are widely used to assess the interfacial delamination properties of laminated composites. For quasi-static loads, the DCB tests are standardized based on the beam mechanics; for ... -
Assessment of dynamic walking balance in children with acquired brain injury
(2007)Children with brain injuries typically present with walking and balance difficulties, and successful rehabilitation depends on the therapist's ability to measure and understand the different components of gait accurately. ... -
Assessment of effectiveness of hollow fins for performance enhancement of solar still device using simulation approach
(2022-09-08)Unavailability of relatively clean water for several industrial, domestic and agricultural purposes is a serious concern to many regions of the world today. This challenge is growing worse with the increasing world global ... -
Assessment of elliptic flame front propagation characteristics of hydrogen in an optically accessible spark ignition engine
(2013-11-22)The absence of carbon content of hydrogen fuel makes it an attractive candidates for future energy carriers. Hydrogen or dual fuelled engines are a practical alternative to pure hydrocarbon fuelling modes. However, fine ... -
Assessment of elliptic flame front propagation characteristics of iso-octane, gasoline, M85 and E85 in an optical engine
(2014-03-31)Premixed fuel–air flame propagation is investigated in a single-cylinder, spark-ignited, four-stroke optical test engine using high-speed imaging. Circles and ellipses are fitted onto image projections of visible light ...