How to calculate response rate if the number of eligible respondents is not available?

Hi All, I am carrying out an international research with clinicians (speech-language pathologists/ therapists). International professional associations will be distributing the questionnaire link...

02 February 2021 5,306 3 View

How to report data about studies awaiting classification in a Systematic Review?

Hi All, I am currently undertaking a systematic review. 19 studies were classified as studies awaiting classification. I have contacted the authors. Several authors did not reply and a number...

22 July 2019 3,987 1 View

How should I compare sEMG data across different clinical groups?

Hi All, I am new to the field of sEMG so any guidance or feedback would be greatly appreciated. I am collecting facial EMG data from two groups: healthy vs individuals with neurological impaired...

19 June 2019 6,067 3 View

How should similar studies by the same authors be assessed in a systematic review?

Hi All, I am currently undertaking a systematic review. Two of the studies, completed by nearly the same authors, seem to have used the same set of participants. The differences mainly lies in...

30 May 2019 7,017 8 View

Is there any robust assay to quantify the maturation state of autophagosomes in vertebrates?

I am looking for a way to quantify autophagosome maturation before fusion with lysosomes to see if there is any defect in cargo recognition. I've read about co-localization studies of p62 and LC3...

26 May 2019 2,200 1 View

AMBER parameters for Boron (in BDPY-linked-ligand)?

Boron atom type is not present neither in GAFF neither in AMBER force field. Is there any ff implementation to parameter Boron? Do you have any suggestions to solve out the problem?

15 January 2019 7,264 10 View

How can I optimize a PCR of a 5 kb fragment using Q5 polymerase?

I have amplified this 5 kb fragment using LongAmp Taq DNA polymerase from genomic DNA, then I extracted the amplified product from the agarose gel and I have purified it. I have tried amplifying...

20 April 2017 1,380 2 View

What statistical test to use?

16 December 2015 8,657 12 View

How do I control genetic maps quality?

I have a map of a plant BC1 population i have drawn with MAPDISTO software and re-drawn with joinmap4.1 software. Both maps show linkage between two arabidopsis chromosomes probably due to...

01 October 2015 4,470 5 View

I have a soil sample and I want to distinguish how much of bacteria, fungi and plants are present. Any suggestions?

I need a precise detection technique to detect bacteria, fungi, plants in soil.

22 September 2013 6,979 2 View

How can I homogenize this data to make a meta-analysis?

Hi, I am doing a review and hopefully meta-analysis for my Master thesis but I have the following problems: - Some studies only give the difference between end trial and baseline data and other...

22 February 2021 1,115 4 View

HPLC baseline failure (ACN/Water)?

My baseline increases without any explanation, it is only fixed by changing the solution B, will it be the column? Reagents? Bomb? Detector? Solution A: H3PO4 0.01% IN WATER Solution B: H3PO4...

21 February 2021 5,656 3 View

Stats to compare recharge of groundwater and determine if precipitation has more of an effect on groundwater levels before or after resto??

Hello all, I am looking for ways to compare recharge of groundwater and determine if precipitation has more of an effect on groundwater levels before or after restoration? My data set contains a...

08 February 2021 7,887 5 View

Prompt research in the direction of "deprivation and adolescents" please?

01 February 2021 6,401 3 View

Data set for customer baseline load (CBL) estimation?

23 December 2020 6,739 2 View

Proper method for assessing model invariance following Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and preceding 2x2 between-subject analysis?

I have produced a good-fitting, reliable baseline model according to CFA. The model contains several factors each loaded by several categorical (ordinal) items. I ultimately intend to analyze the...

15 December 2020 1,668 4 View

In SPSS, how to select cases if variable has x but not y?

Hi all, I have an SPSS longitudinal database in which one of the variables is monthnumber. The month ranges from 0 (baseline) through all of the months they were involved and then 51 for last...

30 November 2020 490 4 View

What are the most up-to-date methods for defining/mapping global land degradation and restoration?

I am seeking the best current methods and datasets (highest possible resolution) for defining and assessing global land degradation - ideally with a time series. I know there are different ways of...

24 November 2020 6,013 5 View

Which connectivity metric is best to compare changes in habitat over time (PC, PCnum or EC(PC)? Which is best for prioritization of restoration?

I am currently researching a network of species movement between temporary ponds using Least Cost Paths. With Conefor I have calculated the PCnum, EC(PC), and PC (probability of Connectivity, as...

23 November 2020 6,298 3 View

Hi every one. Can any body help me in finding PCR based markers for rice fertility restorer genes in R-line?

I need PCR based markers related to fertility restorer genes in R-line of rice hybrid, fertility maintainer genes in B-line of rice and cytoplasmic male sterility genes related markers in -line.

17 November 2020 4,193 1 View