This paper proposes an innovative method for factor analyzing data that potentially contains individual response bias. Past methods include the use of “ipsative” data, or, related to that, “ipsatized” data. Unfortunately, factor analysis as the main method used for analyzing the dimensionality of data, …

BACKGROUND: The reliability and validity of the subjective component of the Dutch Objective Burden Inventory (DOBI) are unknown. OBJECTIVE: The validity and reliability of the subjective component of the DOBI were examined in caregivers of individuals with heart failure, using the original 38- and a …

Background: Experienced assessors show good intra-rater reproducibility (within-session and between-session agreement and reliability) when using an algometer to determine pressure pain thresholds (PPT). However, it is unknown whether novice assessors perform equally well. This study aimed to determine …

Maintaining mental health can be quite challenging, especially when exposed to stressful situations. In many cases, mental health problems are recognized too late to effectively intervene and prevent adverse outcomes. Recent advances in the availability and reliability of wearable technologies offer …

Most world governments are concerned with waste disposal. The large accumulation of these waste items is causing environmental and monetary issues. According to (Awuchi, 2019), the predicted average daily production of plastic waste is 15.4 billion pieces. Plastic waste is the most prevalent form of …

Background Several conditions and diseases can result in speech problems that can have a negative impact on everyday functioning, referred to as communicative participation. Subjective problems with acquired speech problems are often assessed with the speech handicap index (SHI). To assess generic participation …

Machine learning models have proven their use in the medical field, assisting physicians in early diagnosis of serious diseases. Diabetic retinopathy is one of such diseases that could benefit from early detection, but the amount of data available to train accurate models is limited. This challenge could …

The growing emphasis on ICT in education has sparked significant interest and involvement from various stakeholders, including researchers, policymakers, and national and international enterprises. Together, they have contributed to developing ICT literacy frame-works to outline and scrutinise the essential …

Background: Aerobic (VT1) and anaerobic threshold (VT2) detection requires either expensive gas analysis machines or difficult practise. A company named StepUp Air who have created a wearable Breathing Rate (BR) and Heart Rate (HR) monitor could potentially provide a cheaper solution in. Objective: …