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  1. Book: Latent variable modeling with R

    Finch, William Holmes / French, Brian F

    2015  

    Abstract: This text demonstrates how to conduct latent variable modeling in R. Techniques that can be ... analyzed using the free program R are showcased including exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis ... class analysis. Easy to follow demonstrations of how to conduct latent variable modeling in R are ...

    Author's details W. Holmes Finch, Jr.; Brian F. French
    Abstract "This text demonstrates how to conduct latent variable modeling in R. Techniques that can be analyzed using the free program R are showcased including exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation modeling (SEM), latent growth curve modeling, item response theory (IRT), and latent class analysis. Easy to follow demonstrations of how to conduct latent variable modeling in R are provided along with descriptions of the major features of the models,their specialized uses, and a full interpretation of the results. Every R command necessary for conducting the analyses is described so readers can directly apply the R functions to their own data. Each chapter features a complete analysis of one or more example datasets including a demonstration of the analysis of the data using R, along with a discussion of relevant theory that includes a full description of the models, the assumptions underlying each model, and statistical details of estimation, hypothesis testing, and more to help readers better understand the models and interpret the results. Some of the examples represent data that is not perfectly "behaved" so as to provide a more realistic view of situations readers will likely encounter with their own data. Detailed explanations of input statements help readers generalize what they learn to their own analyses. Each chapter features an introduction, summary, and exercises involving the application of the model(s), and a list of further readings with an emphasis on related texts that provide more detailed theoretical coverage. A full glossary of the key terms, a cheat sheet that reviews the key R commands, and answers to half of the exercises are provided at the end of the book"--
    Keywords Latent structure analysis ; Latent variables ; R (Computer program language)
    Language English
    Size XIII, 321 S., Ill., graph. Darst.
    Publisher Routledge
    Publishing place New York, NY u.a.
    Document type Book
    Note Includes bibliographical references and index
    ISBN 9780415832441 ; 9780415832458 ; 9781315869797 ; 0415832446 ; 0415832454 ; 1315869799
    Database Library catalogue of the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB), Hannover

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  2. Book ; Online: Multilevel Modeling Using R

    Finch, W. Holmes / Bolin, Jocelyn E / Kelley, Ken

    (Chapman & Hall / CRC Statistics in the Social and Behavioral Sciences)

    2014  

    Abstract: ... modeling allows researchers to account for data collected at multiple levels. Multilevel Modeling Using R ... provides you with a helpful guide to conducting multilevel data modeling using the R software environment ... how to fit these models using R. They then show how to employ multilevel modeling with longitudinal ...

    Series title Chapman & Hall / CRC Statistics in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
    Abstract A powerful tool for analyzing nested designs in a variety of fields, multilevel/hierarchical modeling allows researchers to account for data collected at multiple levels. Multilevel Modeling Using R provides you with a helpful guide to conducting multilevel data modeling using the R software environment.After reviewing standard linear models, the authors present the basics of multilevel models and explain how to fit these models using R. They then show how to employ multilevel modeling with longitudinal data and demonstrate the valuable graphical options in R. The book also describes models fo
    Language English
    Size Online-Ressource (226 p)
    Publisher Taylor and Francis
    Publishing place Hoboken
    Document type Book ; Online
    Note Description based upon print version of record
    ISBN 9781466515857 ; 1466515856
    Database Former special subject collection: coastal and deep sea fishing

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  3. Book ; Online: Multilevel Modeling Using R

    Finch, W. Holmes / Bolin, Jocelyn E / Kelley, Ken

    (Chapman & Hall / CRC Statistics in the Social and Behavioral Sciences)

    2014  

    Abstract: ... modeling allows researchers to account for data collected at multiple levels. Multilevel Modeling Using R ... provides you with a helpful guide to conducting multilevel data modeling using the R software environment ... how to fit these models using R. They then show how to employ multilevel modeling with longitudinal ...

    Series title Chapman & Hall / CRC Statistics in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
    Abstract A powerful tool for analyzing nested designs in a variety of fields, multilevel/hierarchical modeling allows researchers to account for data collected at multiple levels. Multilevel Modeling Using R provides you with a helpful guide to conducting multilevel data modeling using the R software environment.After reviewing standard linear models, the authors present the basics of multilevel models and explain how to fit these models using R. They then show how to employ multilevel modeling with longitudinal data and demonstrate the valuable graphical options in R. The book also describes models fo
    Language English
    Size Online-Ressource (226 p)
    Publisher Taylor and Francis
    Publishing place Hoboken
    Document type Book ; Online
    Note Description based upon print version of record
    ISBN 9781466515857 ; 1466515856
    Database Library catalogue of the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB), Hannover

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  4. Book: Multilevel modeling using R

    Finch, W. Holmes / Holden, Jocelyn E / Kelley, Ken

    (Chapman & Hall/CRC : Statistics in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Series)

    2013  

    Author's details W. Holmes Finch, Jocelyn E. Bolin, Ken Kelley
    Series title Chapman & Hall/CRC : Statistics in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Series
    Language English
    Size XIII, 216 S., Ill., graph. Darst.
    Publisher CRC Press
    Publishing place Boca Raton u.a.
    Document type Book
    ISBN 9781466515857 ; 1466515856
    Database Library catalogue of the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB), Hannover

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  5. Book: Antimicrobial chemotherapy

    Finch, Roger G.

    2012  

    Author's details Roger Finch
    Keywords Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use ; Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology ; Infection / drug therapy
    Language English
    Size VI, 399 S. : Ill., graph. Darst.
    Edition 6. ed.
    Publisher Oxford Univ. Press
    Publishing place Oxford u.a.
    Publishing country Great Britain
    Document type Book
    HBZ-ID HT017106849
    ISBN 978-0-19-969765-6 ; 0-19-969765-5
    Database Catalogue ZB MED Medicine, Health

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  6. Article: Isolation and identification of (44-R,S)-44,55-dihydroxyyessotoxin from Protoceratium reticulatum, and its occurrence in extracts of shellfish from New Zealand, Norway and Canada.

    Finch, Sarah C / Wilkins, Alistair L / Hawkes, Allan D / Jensen, Dwayne J / MacKenzie, A Lincoln / Beuzenberg, Veronica / Quilliam, Michael A / Olseng, Christine D / Samdal, Ingunn A / Aasen, John / Selwood, Andrew I / Cooney, Janine M / Sandvik, Morten / Miles, Christopher O

    Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology

    2005  Volume 46, Issue 2, Page(s) 160–170

    Abstract: ... revealed the presence of compounds tentatively identified as (44-R,S)-44,55-dihydroxy-41a-homoyessotoxin (2 ... and (44-R,S)-44,55-dihydroxy-9-methyl-41a-homoyessotoxin (3). LC-MS analyses indicate that 1 is ...

    Abstract 44,55-Dihydroxyyessotoxin (1) was isolated from extracts of Protoceratium reticulatum and identified by analysis of its one- and two-dimensional NMR and mass spectra. In addition, LC-MS methods revealed the presence of compounds tentatively identified as (44-R,S)-44,55-dihydroxy-41a-homoyessotoxin (2) and (44-R,S)-44,55-dihydroxy-9-methyl-41a-homoyessotoxin (3). LC-MS analyses indicate that 1 is a constituent of P. reticulatum in New Zealand and Norway, and it was present in three species of mussels from New Zealand, Norway, and Canada.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Canada ; Chemical Fractionation ; Chromatography, Liquid ; Dinoflagellida/chemistry ; Ethers, Cyclic/chemistry ; Ethers, Cyclic/isolation & purification ; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy ; Marine Toxins/chemistry ; Marine Toxins/isolation & purification ; Mass Spectrometry ; New Zealand ; Norway ; Oxocins/chemistry ; Oxocins/isolation & purification ; Shellfish/parasitology ; Shellfish/toxicity
    Chemical Substances Ethers, Cyclic ; Marine Toxins ; Oxocins ; yessotoxin (P6M9FM2L2G)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2005-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Comparative Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 204479-1
    ISSN 1879-3150 ; 0041-0101
    ISSN (online) 1879-3150
    ISSN 0041-0101
    DOI 10.1016/j.toxicon.2005.03.007
    Database MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE

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  7. Book: The impact of antibiotic restrictions

    Finch, R.

    (Clinical microbiology and infection ; 12, Suppl. 5)

    2006  

    Author's details guest ed. R. Finch
    Series title Clinical microbiology and infection ; 12, Suppl. 5
    Collection
    Language English
    Size 34 S. : graph. Darst.
    Publisher Blackwell Science
    Publishing place Oxford
    Publishing country Great Britain
    Document type Book
    HBZ-ID HT014797573
    Database Catalogue ZB MED Medicine, Health

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  8. Article ; Online: What is the usage of the Brisbane Evidence Based Language Test in clinical practice?: A speech language therapy survey.

    Hounslow, Rhiannon / Rohde, Alexia / Finch, Emma

    International journal of language & communication disorders

    2023  Volume 58, Issue 4, Page(s) 1113–1132

    Abstract: Background: A number of practice barriers (e.g., time constraints, patient comorbidities and competing demands) exist as regards the evidence-based assessment of adult language within the acute hospital setting. There is need for an evidence-based, ... ...

    Abstract Background: A number of practice barriers (e.g., time constraints, patient comorbidities and competing demands) exist as regards the evidence-based assessment of adult language within the acute hospital setting. There is need for an evidence-based, diagnostically validated, adaptable, comprehensive and efficient aphasia assessment. The Brisbane Evidence Based Language Test (EBLT) was developed to meet this need for a clinically appropriate and diagnostically robust assessment measure. Since the release of the EBLT, there has been no detailed investigation into speech and language therapists' (SLT) use and perceptions of the assessment. To inform future research and improvements to the EBLT, a better understanding of current language assessment practices, use and thoughts on the EBLT are required.
    Aims: To investigate SLTs' current language assessment practices; and to explore the current usage and future directions of the Brisbane EBLT.
    Methods & procedures: A convergent parallel mixed-methods study design with an electronic survey was utilized. The survey consisted of 16 multiple-choice, multiple-answer and free-text questions that explored respondents' perceptions of current language assessment measures, ideal language assessment features, Brisbane EBLT use, positives and negatives, and future directions for the EBLT. The survey was developed on Qualtrics and disseminated via email, social media and professional networks. Snowball sampling was used. Study inclusion criteria required participants to be qualified SLTs with clinical experience working with patients with aphasia. Quantitative data were analysed via descriptive and correlative statistics, and qualitative data were analysed via content analysis.
    Outcomes & results: The survey was completed by 115 SLTs from Australia, New Zealand, the United States, the UK, Canada, France, Lebanon and Belgium. Many respondents identified that a range of assessments is required to meet SLT clinical needs in the assessment of aphasia. Key desirable assessment features reported were: comprehensive, efficient, evidence-based, responsive and flexible. The EBLT was the most frequently used standardized measure reported by respondents (used by 78.63%). The EBLT reportedly has many positive features; however, respondents indicated dislike of the form layout, scoring and responsiveness. The majority of respondents indicated that the development of additional EBLT tests (94.29%) and additional cut-off scores (95.15%) would benefit their clinical practice.
    Conclusions & implications: The study findings indicate that SLT assessment of language is complex and multifaceted. While the EBLT is reportedly used widely by SLTs, respondents identified areas for further research which would optimize the test's usability within their practice, to ultimately improve patient outcomes.
    What this paper adds: What is already known on the subject Previous studies have explored existing SLT adult language assessment practices within acute settings; however, the most recent comprehensive study was completed in 2010. In 2020, the development, diagnostic validation, intra- and interrater reliability of the Brisbane EBLT were published. As of yet there has not been an investigation into clinician use and perspectives of the assessment since its release. What this paper adds to existing knowledge This study provides contemporary data about international aphasia assessment practices, as well as descriptive and qualitative information on the current use of the Brisbane EBLT, and the positives, negatives, and future directions for the assessment measure. What are the potential or actual clinical implications of this work? The study suggests that no one language assessment currently satisfies all SLTs' assessment needs. It additionally implies that a large proportion of SLTs believe that it is best practice to use multiple language assessment measures and select these based on the patient's presentation and context. Further research is required to aid the development of additional EBLT test versions and cut-off scores to improve SLT adult language assessment practices.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Language Therapy/methods ; Language Tests ; Reproducibility of Results ; Speech ; Speech Therapy/methods ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Aphasia/diagnosis ; Aphasia/therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1415919-3
    ISSN 1460-6984 ; 1368-2822
    ISSN (online) 1460-6984
    ISSN 1368-2822
    DOI 10.1111/1460-6984.12847
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  9. Book: Antibiotic and chemotherapy

    Finch, Roger G.

    anti-infective agents and their use in therapy

    (Expert consult)

    2010  

    Author's details Roger G. Finch
    Series title Expert consult
    Keywords Antibiotics ; Chemotherapy ; Antibiotikum ; Chemotherapie
    Subject Antibiotika
    Subject code 615.329
    Language English
    Size XII, 900 S. : graph. Darst.
    Edition 9. ed.
    Publisher Saunders Elsevier
    Publishing place Edinburgh u.a.
    Publishing country Great Britain
    Document type Book
    Note Volltext online - nicht für Bibliotheken
    HBZ-ID HT013632063
    ISBN 978-0-7020-4064-1 ; 0-7020-4064-9
    Database Catalogue ZB MED Medicine, Health

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  10. Article ; Online: Aligned or misaligned: Are public funding models for speech-language pathology reflecting recommended evidence? An exploratory survey of Australian speech-language pathologists.

    Nickless, T / Davidson, B / Finch, S / Gold, L / Dowell, R

    Health policy OPEN

    2024  Volume 6, Page(s) 100117

    Abstract: Government subsidised funding arrangements serve as an essential medium for families to access private speech-language pathology (SLP) services in Australia. This study aimed to investigate whether, from a provider perspective, contemporary public ... ...

    Abstract Government subsidised funding arrangements serve as an essential medium for families to access private speech-language pathology (SLP) services in Australia. This study aimed to investigate whether, from a provider perspective, contemporary public funding models (PFMs) align with best-available scientific evidence for management of children and young persons with swallowing and communication disorders within Australian private-practice settings. This exploratory study was distributed to paediatric speech-language pathologists throughout Australia via an online survey. A total of 121 valid surveys were completed by Australian speech-language pathologists with divergent career experiences. In comparing three familiar PFMs using mixed effects logistic regression models to estimate odds ratios, results indicated that perceived congruence with recommended scientific evidence for SLP management varied across PFMs: the odds of failing to align with scientific evidence was 4.92 times higher for Medicare's Chronic Disease Management Plan (MBS_CDMP) than for the National Disability Insurance Scheme; and 7.40 times higher in comparison to Medicare's Helping Children with Autism initiative. This study is the first to report on (in)congruence between PFMs that provide access to independent Australian SLP services for children and young persons and best available scientific evidence to inform clinical practice. Participants identified that: (a) four out of seven contemporary PFMs were unfamiliar to speech-language pathologists; and (b) MBS_CDMP initiative failed to align with the evidence-base for best scientific SLP management.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-07
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2590-2296
    ISSN (online) 2590-2296
    DOI 10.1016/j.hpopen.2024.100117
    Database MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE

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