Abstract Background Dementia, which leads to disability, is one of the important diseases occurring among older populations. However, exact mechanism disease remains unknown. The potential risk factor general anesthesia (GA) in development dementia a controversial topic. Therefore, this study aimed evaluate association between previous exposure different GA types and incidence dementia. Methods Using claims data 1 million insured residents covered by Taiwan's universal health insurance from...

Background: In a recent article, Hallinger (2011b) reviewed 135 empirical studies that had employed the Principal Instructional Management Rating Scale (PIMRS) over prior three decades. The author concluded PIMRS appeared to have attained consistent record of yielding reliable and valid data on principal instructional leadership. However, given focus review, little detail was provided measurement results related instrument. Research Design: light extensive past current use PIMRS, article...

Multistage testing (MST), a variant of computerized adaptive (CAT), differs from conventional CAT in that it is adapted at the module level rather than individual item level. Typically, all examinees begin MST with linear test form first stage, commonly known as routing stage. In 2020, Han introduced an innovative concept Intersectional Routing (ISR), which allows selection stage based on examinees' estimated scores. These scores were predicted using variety information, including background...

Summary The analysis of socioeconomic metabolism has largely been dominated by quantification material flows on a mass basis. This neglects the energetic dimensions urban and makes that integrates energy difficult. present research applies Odum's emergy concept to integrate for study Taipei area. We also take into consideration sprawl in area its relationship change metabolism. interpret SPOT satellite images from 1992 2002 provide deeper understanding whole system; results show Taipei's...

There is re-emerging interest in adopting forced-choice items to address the issue of response bias Likert-type for noncognitive latent traits. Multidimensional pairwise comparison (MPC) are commonly used items. However, few studies have been aimed at developing item theory models MPC owing challenges associated with ipsativity. Acknowledging that absolute scales traits not identifiable ipsative tests, this study developed a Rasch model has desirable measurement properties, yields single...

Abstract Given the ongoing development of computer-based tasks, there has been increasing interest in modelling students’ behaviour indicators from log file data with contextual variables collected via questionnaires. In this work, we apply a latent regression model to analyse relationship between constructs (i.e., performance, speed, and exploration behaviour) among Scandinavian students Norway, Sweden, Denmark) during their completion three interactive mathematics tasks 2012 Program for...

Abstract Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of a modified four‐session Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics programme decreasing tics in children and adolescents with Tourette's syndrome. Background has been shown to decrease tic severity. However, lack behaviour therapists countries, such as Taiwan, may preclude application standard eight‐session, 10‐week programme. Design Randomized controlled study. Methods Participants aged 6–18 years diagnosed syndrome or chronic disorder were...

Based on the assumption of infinite capacity, a Capacity Requirements Planning System (CRPS) is developed for twin fabs wafer fabrication. Several shared equipments exist only in one linked by an Inter-Fab Material Handling System. CRPS consists four major modules. WIP-Pulling Module pulls work-in-process (WIP) that closest to end process route meet Master Production Schedule. Workload Accumulation then calculates expected equipment loading different time buckets. If WIP cannot Schedule...

Vascular endothelial dysfunction is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This study evaluated the effect of curcumin on factors associated with vascular using rats fed high-sucrose, high-fat (HSF) diet. The experiment included 2 animal feeding phases. In first phase, male Sprague-Dawley were randomly divided into groups: control group (n = 8) was standard diet (AIN-93G) and HSF 24) an 8 weeks to induce obesity. second lasting 4 weeks, 3 subgroups: O continued diet, OA had...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to add an emerging literature on educational leadership and management in Vietnam by addressing several goals. First, the study sought translate, adapt, validate existing measurement instrument, Principal Instructional Management Rating Scale (PIMRS) Teacher Form, for use Vietnam. Next, it aimed describe patterns instructional evidenced among a sample urban rural primary school principals. Then, researchers examined if these principal could be linked one...

This paper examines the response of vehicle purchase behavior to China’s largest national subsidy program for fuel-efficient vehicles during 2010 and 2011. Using variation from program’s eligibility cutoffs rollout program, is found boost sales subsidized models, but also create a substitution effect within highly vehicles. Estimates imply that ignoring would lead one conclude welfare enhancing, whereas in fact marginal cost exceeds benefit by as much 300 percent. (JEL D12, H25, L25, L62,...

There are emerging concerns about the potential cerebral cortex injury from aspartame due to accumulation of various neurotoxic metabolic components in central nervous system after long-term dietary exposure. The aim this study was evaluate effect oral consumption on rat brain, and further underlying molecular mechanisms, with a special focus oxidative stress, inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, apoptosis pathways. Sprague Dawley rats (nineteen, female) were randomly sub-divided into...

Abstract Learning strategies have been recognized as important predictors of mathematical achievement. In recent studies, it has found that Asian students use combined learning strategies, primarily including metacognitive rather than rote memorization. To the best authors’ knowledge, there is only one prior study South Korea in investigations relationship between and mathematics achievement PISA 2012. study, were classified into groups using specific their achievements compared. There are...

Abstract Capacity planning is crucial to the investment and performance of wafer fabs. This research proposes a practical procedure calculate required number machines with serial batch processing characteristics, respectively. Several formulae are first presented. Five heuristic algorithms then proposed determine lower bound, upper near-optimal type capability constraint. Data from real foundry fabs used in case study 64 types equipment evaluate procedure. The algorithm using best ratio...

Pictorial stimuli standardized for Chinese children are still absent although it is needed in order to test the development of children's cognitive functions. This study presents normative measures Snodgrass and Vanderwart pictures, viewed by 4- 6-year old children. Name agreement, familiarity, visual complexity were obtained each age group. The data indicate substantial differences between young older name agreement based on expected name, familiarity complexity. correlation pattern...

Student evaluation of teaching (SET) assesses students’ experiences in a class to evaluate teachers’ performance class. SET essentially comprises three facets: proficiency, student rating harshness, and item properties. The computerized adaptive testing form with an established pool has been used educational environments. However, conventional scoring methods ignore the harshness students toward teachers and, therefore, are unable provide valid assessment. In addition, simultaneously...

We examine whether restricting a beer distributor's external trading opportunities increases the market shares of brands carried by distributor. use distribution status changes from Anheuser‐Busch‐InBev agreement, along with panel scanner data set grocery chain in California, to implement ‘difference‐in‐differences’ empirical strategy. find that InBev's share increased 6% once InBev was Anheuser‐Busch's exclusive distributors, while retail price had no significant change. The effect on is...