How to handle studies which report perfect effect sizes in a meta-analysis using Pearson's r?

I'm in the process of updating a meta-analysis and in one of the new studies, effect sizes are reported as Tau-U. Two of the effect sizes are reported as Tau-U = 1.00. I am using Andy Field's...

24 February 2021 2,265 3 View

How to model in HFSS or FEKO Free Space Material Characterization?

I am having trouble setting up this problem in HFSS or FEKO. In HFSS, I've tried both FEM and FEBI-IE solvers. With FEKO, I've tried it's MoM solver and default settings. I am would like model...

09 February 2021 375 2 View

Statistical Test for Single Group over Multiple Conditions & Different Time Lengths?

I have a dataset with an unusual configuration and was hoping for guidance on choosing a method to test for changes in mean. For context, this is operational data tracking vehicle arrivals at 10...

20 January 2021 4,429 4 View

How long does MQAE solution last once prepared?

I am wanting to prepare a small quantity of MQAE solution. Once prepared, how soon should it be used? How fast will it degrade? Is there a way I can store a leftover amount for future use? Are...

20 December 2020 1,416 3 View

Why do many stock buffers ask you to adjust pH and then add more water?

Could someone please explain why many stock buffers ask you to adjust the solution's pH and subsequently increase the volume to a set amount? For example: Add 500g of powder X to 800mL of...

09 December 2020 1,882 3 View

How to estimate sample size when you think the effect size will be reduced (compared to previous studies)?

Hi, I am planning a follow-up experiment to a previous study and have a question about estimating sample size: For the sake of simplicity, the previous study showed that Condition 1 had more...

19 November 2020 7,948 6 View

What is angular velocity of projection of uniform circular motion?

12 November 2020 481 5 View

Peptide solubility in DMF (n,n-dimethylforamamide)?

I am looking to dissolve a suite of "acidic" peptides for, ultimately, a validated LCMS assay. Using DMF as an initial solvent (20% of final volume) but some peptides precipitate when aqueous is...

15 October 2020 9,171 1 View

How do crush foraminifera for d18O analysis?

I am looking to combine and crush 5 foraminifera to create a homogeneous carbonate powder that I will then be sending out for oxygen analysis. Does anyone have any good methods to make these...

14 October 2020 8,128 7 View

Troubleshooting co-IP from a small amount of brain tissue?

I am looking to perform a co-IP; however, I am using a very small amount of tissue to begin with from region specific microdissection in mice (2-3 300um sections per animal). I am concerned that...

07 October 2020 8,937 3 View

How to compare two groups with only two measurements?

Hiiiii everyone! I have an enquiry on statistical analysis. I was looking for many forum and it's still cannot solve my problem. I want to compare means of two groups of data but only with two...

03 March 2021 8,796 3 View

Enhanced Yellow Fluorescent Protein (Aequorea victoria) DNA sequence?

I am on the lookout for the Enhanced Yellow Fluorescent Protein (Aequorea victoria) DNA sequence. Does anyone know where I can find it? Thank you in advance

03 March 2021 3,568 1 View

What kind of fluid could I use for a pitfall trap that also does not invalidate molecular testing?

Hi, I want to start testing pitfall trap to obtain ants samples, but I need to conduct molecular analysis on those insects. So, what kind of fluid can I use? Ethanol expires too early and I need...

03 March 2021 5,978 5 View

What is your perception on using visual analysis or quantitative approaches to evaluate data from single-case research designs (n of 1 trials)?

Results of single-case research designs (i.e., n-of-1 trials) are often evaluated by visually inspecting the time-series graph and computing quantitative indices. A question our research team is...

03 March 2021 687 1 View

What's the best way to measure growth rates in House sparrow chicks from day 2 to day 10?

What's the best way to measure growth rates in House sparrow chicks from day 2 to day 10? Since, the growth curve from day 2 to 10 won't be like the "Logistic curve" it might not follow logistic...

03 March 2021 1,401 3 View

Do we need to write protocol for a second study of a systematic review that has been registered and published?

I have conducted and published a systematic review and meta-analysis research with the topic related to public health and health pomotion (protocol was registed in PROSPERO). Now we want to...

03 March 2021 8,920 3 View

How to increase a model accuracy ?

dear community, my model is based feature extraction from non stationary signals using discrete Wavelet Transform and then using statistical features then machine learning classifiers in order to...

03 March 2021 6,994 5 View

Do I need to do linear regression before running mediation analysis using PROCESS MACRO by Hayes ?

I just wanted to check if I need to run a linear regression separately if I am using PROCESS MACRO to run mediation analysis. Thank you.

02 March 2021 4,359 3 View

How to quantitative analize the data of TNBS assay for gelatin?

Estemeed colleagues, I found some issues regarding the quantification of the data for TNBS assay. There are different protocols on how to perform that but it is clear to me the "fil rouge" that...

02 March 2021 2,616 1 View

Sample dilution for quantitative analysis using ELISA?

If the detection range is in ng/ml but the reference range is in ug/ml for a molecule or protein in serum or plasma .how to dilute and what is the initial volume to be taken for quantitative analysis

02 March 2021 7,670 3 View