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The factor structure of the revised illness perception questionnaire (IPQ-R) in end-stage renal disease patients
(2012)The purpose of this study was to examine the factor structure of the Revised Illness Perceptions Questionnaire (IPQ-R) in a sample of 374 end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. A confirmatory factor analysis of the IPQ-R, ... -
Factors affecting academic performance of international students in project management courses : a case study from a British Post 92 University
(2008)The aim of study is to investigate the factors affecting the academic performance of international students in Project Management courses. To achieve this aim, a conceptual framework including three categories of factors: ... -
Factors affecting development of phoma canker (Leptosphaeria maculans) on stems of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus) in southern England
(2001)In winter oilseed rape experiments at Rothamsted in 1997/98 (cvs Lipton and Capitol), 1998/99 (cv. Apex) and 1999/2000 (cvs Apex, Lipton and Capitol), development of crown canker and phoma stem lesions in spring was related ... -
Factors affecting growth and yield of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus), 1985--89
(1994-06)Effects of agronomic factors on yield of winter oilseed rape were examined in multifactorial experiments, with a single-low (low erucic acid, high glucosinolate) cultivar (Bienvenu) in 1984/85 to 1987/88 and a double-low ... -
Factors Affecting Initial Acceptance of and Subsequent Compliance With Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
(2017-03-23)Background: Compliance with CPAP treatment for OSA is not reliably predicted by the severity of symptoms or physiological variables. I conducted a series of studies to examine a range of factors that may affect compliance ... -
Factors affecting long-term survival of tunnelled haemodialysis catheters—a prospective audit of 812 tunnelled catheters
(2008)Background: In 2001, in the US, 23% of haemodialysis patients were dialysing through tunnelled venous catheters (TVCs), and in the UK (2006) there were 28% of prevalent patients using catheters. It is unlikely that numbers ... -
Factors affecting microcomputer use and programming ability of secondary school children
(1987)A survey was conducted in Hertfordshire to provide information about microcomputer use both in school and at home. All schools were found to possess microcomputers but only a limited number of pupils reported using the ... -
Factors affecting the clinical outcome of injuries to the superficial digital flexor tendon in National Hunt and point-to-point racehorses.
(1993-05-08)Ultrasonographic examination was used to define the severity of injuries to the superficial digital flexor tendon in 73 National Hunt or point-to-point racehorses and the factors influencing the outcome of the cases were ... -
Factors affecting the colonisation of a root system by fluorescent Pseudomonads : The effects of water, temperature and soil microflora
(1989-05)The colonisation of a radish root system by strains ofPseudomonas fluorescens, selected for their ability to promote potato and radish growth under different environmental conditions is reported. In pot experiments ... -
Factors affecting the development of Botrytis cinerea (grey mould) on linseed (Linum usitatissimum) buds, flowers and capsules
(2002)A key was produced to describe 10 stages of development of linseed buds, flowers and capsules. Botrytis cinerea conidia germinated more rapidly and germ tubes grew longer on linseed stigmas, petals and mature senescing ... -
Factors affecting the germination of Septoria nodorum pycnidiospores
(1986-09)Most pycnidiospores of Septoria nodorum were released from pycnidia into water in 30 min, more than 50% being released in 10 min. The viability of pycnidiospores in aqueous suspension, assessed by germination on a selective ... -
Factors affecting the incubation period of dark leaf and pod spot (Alternaria brassicae) on oilseed rape (Brassica napus)
(1996-07)Experiments to investigate the factors affecting the incubation period of dark leaf and pod spot (Alternaria brassicae) on leaves and pods of oilseed rape (Brassica napus) were done in controled environment (constant ... -
Factors Affecting the Performance of Trainable Models for Software Defect Prediction
(University of Hertfordshire, 2013-06-13)Context. Reports suggest that defects in code cost the US in excess of $50billion per year to put right. Defect Prediction is an important part of Software Engineering. It allows developers to prioritise the code that ... -
Factors Affecting the Uptake of Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the Effectiveness of a Video Based Home Exercise Programme in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(2016-05-17)Introduction: The participation profile of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) and the effectiveness of a video-based home exercise programme (VBHEP) were investigated ... -
Factors associated with severity of sanctions among pharmacy professionals facing disciplinary proceedings
(2021-03-01)Background The outcome of disciplinary proceedings against a pharmacy professional can strongly impact their career. The severity of outcomes at tribunal is often attributed to specific factors outside the control of the ... -
FACTORS CONSTRAINING BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY IN THE DIGITAL ERA: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH AT HERTFORDSHIRE IN UK AND LESSONS FOR HUNG YEN PROVINCE IN VIETNAM
(2020-10-25)Productivity is a vital issue in businesses today. In the digital era, the economic, social, and technological environment is continuously changing. It is essential to find out what motivates and limits productivity. Hung ...