“Face Validity” Differences between Locally Published and Highest Level International Journals Based on the In-Text Citations Approach

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siniša Subotić
Keyword(s):  
Face Validity

A demonstration of face validity

1969 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheldon Zedeck ◽  
C. J. Cranny ◽  
Carol A. Vale
Keyword(s):  
Face Validity

Experimental anxiety-depressive state in rats caused by neonatal exposure to the inhibitor of dipeptidyl peptidase IV, diprotin A: effects of imipramine

2017 ◽  
pp. 4-12
Author(s):  
Н.Н. Хлебникова ◽  
Н.А. Крупина
Keyword(s):  
Forced Swimming Test ◽  
Dipeptidyl Peptidase ◽  
Dipeptidyl Peptidase Iv ◽  
Forced Swimming ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Neonatal Exposure ◽  
Depressive State ◽  
Serum Corticosterone ◽  
Old Rats ◽  
Swimming Test

В наших предыдущих исследованиях было показано, что ингибитор пролинспецифической пептидазы дипептидилпептидазы-IV (ДП-IV, EC 3.4.14.5) трипептид дипротин А, введенный крысам в 5-18 постнатальные дни, приводит к развитию у крыс подросткового возраста и взрослых животных эмоционально-мотивационных расстройств. Такие расстройства можно рассматривать как модель смешанного тревожно-депрессивного состояния. Однако специальных исследований по валидности данной модели проведено не было. Цель настоящей работы состояла в проверке влияния трициклического антидепрессанта имипрамина (ИМИ) на депрессивноподобное поведение крыс и уровень кортикостерона в сыворотке крови животных на модели смешанного тревожно-депрессивного состояния. Методика. У крыс в возрасте одного и двух мес. определяли уровень тревожности в автоматизированном тесте «Приподнятый крестообразный лабиринт» и оценивали депрессивноподобное поведение в тесте принудительного плавания. ИМИ вводили взрослым животным в течение 10 дней (20 мг/кг/день, интрагастрально). Уровень кортикостерона в сыворотке крови определяли методом твердофазного иммуноферментного анализа. Результаты. Неонатальное действие дипротина А приводило к повышению тревожности у крыс в возрасте 1 мес. Депрессивноподобное поведение обнаружено у животных в возрасте одного и двух мес. ИМИ нормализовал поведение животных в тесте принудительного плавания и снижал уровень кортикостерона в сыворотке крови крыс. Кроме того, ИМИ снижал вес крыс. Заключение. Результаты исследования свидетельствуют в пользу адекватности модели смешанного тревожно-депрессивного расстройства, возникающего у крыс вследствие действия ингибитора ДП-IV дипротина А на второй-третьей неделях постнатального развития, клиническому прообразу заболевания по критериям «внешней схожести», прогностической и конструкционной валидности. Previously, we have shown that the inhibitor of proline-specific peptidase, dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DP-IV, EC 3.4.14.5), tripeptide diproptin A administered on postnatal days 5-18 induced emotional and motivational disorders in adolescent and adult rats. These disorders can be considered a model of a mixed anxiety-depression-like disorder. However, validation studies of this model are not available. The aim of this work was to test the effect of the tricyclic antidepressant, imipramine (IMI), on depressive-like behavior in rats and the level of serum corticosterone using the model of mixed anxiety-depressive state. Methods. The level of anxiety was assessed by the automated Elevated Plus Maze test and the depressive-like behavior was evaluated by the forced swimming test in one- and two-month old rats. IMI was administered to adult animals for ten days (20 mg/kg a day, intragastrically). Serum corticosterone concentrations were measured using ELISA. Results. The neonatal exposure to diprotin A increased anxiety in one-month old rats. The depressive-like behavior was observed in animals aged one and two months. IMI normalized behavior of animals in the forced swimming test and reduced serum levels of corticosterone. Also, IMI reduced body weight of rats. Conclusion. The results of the study evidenced adequacy of the model of mixed anxiety-depressive state induced by the DP-IV inhibitor, diprotin A, on the second and third postnatal weeks to the clinical prototype of disease according to criteria of face validity, predictive and construct validity.

قياس مهارات التفكير الناقد وعلاقتها بالتحصيل الرياضي لدى طلبة قسم الرياضيات

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (32) ◽  
pp. 559-592
Author(s):  
عبود جواد راضي
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Face Validity

هدف البحث الحالي الى قياس قياس مستوى توافر التفكير الناقد لدى طلبة المرحلة الرابعة في قسم الرياضيات وقياسها بحسب متغير الجنس (ذكور – اناث) لمعرفة دلالة الفروق الاحصائية بين الطلاب والطالبات وتحديد نوعية العلاقة الارتباطية وقوتها واتجاهها لدى طلبة هذه المرحلة ووضع الباحث فرضيتين صفريتين. ولتحقيق هذه الاهداف طبق البحث الحالي على عينة عشوائية مكونة من (100) طالب وطالبة بواقع (62) طالباً و (38) طالبة وقام الباحث ببناء أداتين لتحقيق اهداف البحث الحالي وهما مقياس التفكير الناقد الذي تكون بصيغة النهائية من (54) فقرة واختبار التحصيل الرياضي الذي تكون بصيغة النهائية من (54) فقرة وتم اعتماد الاختبار الموضوعي من الاختيار من متعدد ذات الاربعة بدائل للإجابة ، واحدة منها تحمل الاجابة الصحيحة  والاجابات الثلاثة الاخرى هي اجابات خاطئة وأعطيت درجة واحدة للإجابة الصحيحة ودرجة صفر للإجابة الخاطئة لكلا الاداتين وتم ايجاد القوة التمييزية ومعامل الصعوبة وفعالية البدائل الخاطئة والصدق الظاهري (Face validity) وصدق التركيب (البناء) (Construct validity) لهما. واستخرج معامل الثبات لمقياس التفكير الناقد بطريقة اعادة الاختبار ((Test.Re.Test) ومعامل الفاكرونباخ( Cronbach's Al-pha)  وطريقة التجزئة النصفية split half method واستخرج  معامل ثبات اختبار التحصيل الرياضي بطرية الاتساق الداخلي من خلال استعمال معادلة (كيودر ريتشاردسون 20) وتم اعداد هذا الاختبار التحصيلي من خلال جدول المواصفات او الخارطة الاختبارية واتضح ان جميع فقرات هاتين الاداتين صالحة للقياس وحللت نتائج البحث الحالي بعدة وسائل احصائية منها الاختبار التائي (T.test) لعينة واحدة ولعينتين مستقلتين (منفصلتين) والاختبار الزائي (Z.test) والتي كان من ابرازها وجود مستوى جيد ومقبول من مهارات التفكير الناقد لدى طلبة المرحلة الرابعة في قسم الرياضيات وان هناك فرق ذو دلالة احصائية في هذه المهارات بحسب متغير الجنس ولصالح الاناث (الطالبات) وكذلك اثارت النتائج الى وجود علاقة ارتباطية قوية وموجبة بين مهارات التفكير الناقد والتحصيل الرياضي لدى عينة البحث الحالي وتقدم الباحث بعدد من التوصيات و المقترحات

Evaluation of the Modified Naranjo Criteria for Assessing Causal Attribution of Clinical Outcome to Homeopathic Intervention as Presented in Case Reports

Homeopathy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 109 (04) ◽  
pp. 191-197
Author(s):  
Chetna Deep Lamba ◽  
Vishwa Kumar Gupta ◽  
Robbert van Haselen ◽  
Lex Rutten ◽  
Nidhi Mahajan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Causal Relationship ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Causal Attribution ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Rater Agreement ◽  
The Face ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract Objectives The objective of this study was to establish the reliability and content validity of the “Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homeopathy—Causal Attribution Inventory” as a tool for attributing a causal relationship between the homeopathic intervention and outcome in clinical case reports. Methods Purposive sampling was adopted for the selection of information-rich case reports using pre-defined criteria. Eligible case reports had to fulfil a minimum of nine items of the CARE Clinical Case Reporting Guideline checklist and a minimum of three of the homeopathic HOM-CASE CARE extension items. The Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homeopathy Inventory consists of 10 domains. Inter-rater agreement in the scoring of these domains was determined by calculating the percentage agreement and kappa (κ) values. A κ greater than 0.4, indicating fair agreement between raters, in conjunction with the absence of concerns regarding the face validity, was taken to indicate the validity of a given domain. Each domain was assessed by four raters for the selected case reports. Results Sixty case reports met the inclusion criteria. Inter-rater agreement/concordance per domain was “perfect” for domains 1 (100%, κ = 1.00) and 2 (100%, κ = 1.00); “almost perfect” for domain 8 (97.5%, κ = 0.86); “substantial” for domains 3 (96.7%, κ = 0.80) and 5 (91.1%, κ = 0.70); “moderate” for domains 4 (83.3%, κ = 0.60), 7 (67.8%, κ = 0.46) and 9 (99.2%, κ = 0.50); and “fair” for domain 10 (56.1%, κ = 0.38). For domains 6A (46.7%, κ = 0.03) and 6B (50.3%, κ = 0.18), there was “slight agreement” only. Thus, the validity of the Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homeopathy tool was established for each of its domains, except for the two that pertain to direction of cure (domains 6A and 6B). Conclusion The Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homeopathy—Causal Attribution Inventory was identified as a valid tool for assessing the likelihood of a causal relationship between a homeopathic intervention and clinical outcome. Improved wordings for several criteria have been proposed for the assessment tool, under the new acronym “MONARCH”. Further assessment of two MONARCH domains is required.

An empirically verified project risk maturity model

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 263-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Budi Hartono ◽  
Deo F.N. Wijaya ◽  
Hilya M. Arini
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Maturity Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Project Risk ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Risk Maturity

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop and to empirically verify a model of project risk management maturity (PRMM). Design/methodology/approach – Theoretical work to develop the initial model of risk maturity. Empirical study by a cross-sectional survey to the Indonesian construction industry. Findings – A new model of PRMM is developed and empirically tested. The model is valid (face validity, content validity, discriminant validity, convergent validity, and criterion validity) and reliable. Research limitations/implications – A more comprehensive, follow-up study is required to gain more insights on the actual maturity level of Indonesian construction industry. Practical implications – The model is applicable to assess the organizational maturity level which in turn could be used for improving organization performance. Originality/value – The work demonstrates a novel approach in developing models by emphasizing on the empirical verification.

scholarly journals The Multifocal Approach to Sharing in Shared Decision Making: A Critical Appraisal of the MAPPIN’SDM

2021 ◽  
pp. 0272989X2110107
Author(s):  
David Forner ◽  
Christopher W. Noel ◽  
Laura Boland ◽  
Arwen H. Pieterse ◽  
Cornelia M. Borkhoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Shared Decision Making ◽  
Critical Appraisal ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Shared Decision ◽  
Measurement Instruments ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Property Assessment

Objective Shared decision making integrates health care provider expertise with patient values and preferences. The MAPPIN’SDM is a recently developed measurement instrument that incorporates physician, patient, and observer perspectives during medical consultations. This review sought to critically appraise the development, sensibility, reliability, and validity of the MAPPIN’SDM and to determine in which settings it has been used. Methods This critical appraisal was performed through a targeted review of the literature. Articles outlining the development or measurement property assessment of the MAPPIN’SDM or that used the instrument for predictor or outcome purposes were identified. Results Thirteen studies were included. The MAPPIN’SDM was developed by both adapting and building on previous shared decision making measurement instruments, as well as through creation of novel items. Content validity, face validity, and item quality of the MAPPIN’SDM are adequate. Internal consistency ranged from 0.91 to 0.94 and agreement statistics from 0.41 to 0.92. The MAPPIN’SDM has been evaluated in several populations and settings, ranging from chronic disease to acute oncological settings. Limitations include high reading levels required for self-administered patient questionnaires and the small number of studies that have employed the instrument to date. Conclusion The MAPPIN’SDM generally shows adequate development, sensibility, reliability, and validity in preliminary testing and holds promise for shared decision making research integrating multiple perspectives. Further research is needed to develop its use in other patient populations and to assess patient understanding of complex item wording.

scholarly journals How to measure fluctuating impairments in people with MS: development of an ambulatory assessment version of the EQ-5D-5L in an exploratory study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Blome ◽  
Jill Carlton ◽  
Christoph Heesen ◽  
Mathieu F. Janssen ◽  
Andrew Lloyd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Iterative Process ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Ambulatory Assessment ◽  
Standard Assessment ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Standard Paper ◽  
Subsequent Wave ◽  
Patients Perspective ◽  
Time Point

Abstract Background Health fluctuations even within a single day are typical in multiple sclerosis (MS), but are not captured by widely used questionnaires like the EQ-5D-5L. This exploratory study aimed to develop an ambulatory assessment (AA) version of the EQ-5D-5L (EQ-5D-AA) where patients rate their health on mobile phones multiple times per day over several days, and to assess its feasibility and face validity. Methods An initial EQ-5D-AA version was based on two patient focus groups. It was then tested and continuously developed in an iterative process: patients completed it over several days, followed by debriefing interviews. Findings were used to refine the EQ-5D-AA, with the resulting version being tested by the subsequent wave of patients until participants declared no need for changes anymore. Before and after the AA period, participants completed the standard paper-based EQ-5D-5L asking about ‘today’. Results Focus group participants reported that their impairments often fluctuated between and within days. They regarded an AA with three assessments per day over seven days most appropriate; assessment should be retrospective to the previous assessment, but not all items should be assessed at each time point. Four waves of AA testing were conducted. Thirteen out of the 17 participants preferred the AA over standard assessment as they regarded it more informative, but not too burdensome. Conclusion The newly developed one-week AA of the EQ-5D-5L captures within-day and day-to-day health fluctuations in people with MS. From the patients’ perspective, it is a feasible and face valid way to provide important information beyond what is captured by the standard EQ-5D-5L.

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