What is the original citation for the commonly used activity factors for converting basal metabolic rate to total caloric need?

I see the same activity factor (multipliers) in research papers and websites, but I cannot find where they come from. Does anyone know where these originated? I am looking for an original...

18 February 2021 7,635 2 View

Can I create (compute) a new variable for a construct with an acceptable Cronbach Alpha value?

I have 5 Likert scale questions in my questionnaire that seeks to measure Construct A. It has an acceptable Cronbach's Alpha value of above 0.7. Does this mean that I am able to create (compute)...

19 September 2020 6,141 15 View

For a nonparametric multiple-to-one comparison, would a Friedman's Test or multiple Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Tests be more suitable?

Example: A group of 30 people rated their satisfaction levels of places A, B and C - There are 3 dependent variables, which are the ratings of places A, B and C on a 5-point Likert scale Running...

02 September 2020 2,503 3 View

Am I able to conduct a one-way ANOVA repeated measures test or only multiple paired sample t-tests?

Hi all, I am doing a survey where I would like to see if there is any difference in the amount of money customers spent at place A, and place B, C, and D. As the survey will be distributed in...

31 August 2020 2,773 4 View

Can I include an "others" options in this question?

Hi all, this is an excerpt of a question that I am planning to include in my questionnaire to find out the reasons why people visit place X. My intention is to compute the means of each reason and...

31 August 2020 3,362 11 View

Can I recode missing values as zero in the Friedman's ANOVA test?

Hi, this is a sample of my data set, where respondents are supposed to rate the 10 variables from 1 (most important) to 10. However, as not all 10 variables are displayed to respondents, this has...

30 August 2020 8,951 5 View

How many feathers does a bird (or specifically a Peregrine Falcon) have?

HawkWatch International's education team got this great question from a kindergartener in class. I have no idea. Would love to get a scientifically accurate answer back to the kid! Any...

25 May 2020 5,322 3 View

Distinguishing adults/juveniles from field measurements of small mammals?

Say a researcher was interested in determining the number of adults vs. juveniles of species X trapped during a small mammal survey. Does there exist a relatively reliable way of doing this based...

15 May 2020 2,304 1 View

Can anyone suggest a method to synthesize LLZO (Li7La3Zr2O12) for solid electrolyte of Li ion battery?

The garnet like LLZO is prepared mainly through solid state reactions. Can anyone suggest me a method other than solid state method to synthesize LLZO?

29 September 2019 9,630 5 View

Inclusion of BSA in ROS marker protocol.

Hi All, I have come across a few studies where inclusion of BSA in buffers relating to use with ROS markers, specifically H2DCFDA and DHE. I refer to Arthur et. al. paper titled, "ITAM...

03 July 2017 4,816 9 View

How can we make cartographic design theory more relevant?

Maps are seemingly produced in ever-increasing numbers without principles of sound cartographic design. For example, despite the publication of successive cartographic texts and blogs that advise...

30 September 2020 4,664 4 View

How are Spatial Cognition and cartography interrelated? What are their major uses and functions in field of cartography?

Major details about their interrelations, their major uses and functions.

22 September 2020 9,796 4 View

How to make a contiguous cartogram in ArcGIS?

As an electoral geographer I often present various electoral maps. I would like to create some contiguous cartograms in ArcGIS software but I have problems to find any geoprocessing tool that will...

21 April 2020 3,269 2 View

How to get a research journal map style?

I have seen this style of map images repeated in several articles, but was never able to find the software required or a method to reproduce them. Does anyone know how to obtain them?

15 April 2020 3,069 5 View

Zeeman Doppler Imaging - ZDI code/program (Stellar Surface Cartography)?

I'm currently looking for data analysis program to conduct the stellar cartography/doppler imaging. Kindly, anyone provide me the tool to extrapolate for my on-going research?

17 March 2020 4,295 2 View

Generalization problem of maps (Cartography / GIS) ?

Can someone recommend any articles which discusses problem of generalization of maps? When you change resoliution or aggregate several territories into 1 you lose some information of data. A lot...

08 September 2019 8,815 3 View

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05 June 2019 7,788 2 View

Does anyone know how to indicate a free reference on free geotechnology? Which conceptually encompasses all free geotechnologies?

Does anyone know how to indicate a free reference on free geotechnology? Which conceptually encompasses all free geotechnologies?

05 June 2019 8,209 11 View

Does anyone know how to indicate a free reference on free geotechnology? Which conceptually encompasses all free geotechnologies?

Does anyone know how to indicate a free reference on free geotechnology? Which conceptually encompasses all free geotechnologies?

03 June 2019 2,654 10 View

Which are the best ways to map accurately dinosaur trackways?

I must do it myself, in paper, I mean, no drones or anything like that. Thanks a lot.

28 January 2019 7,528 12 View