Level 1 pre-post multilevel regression: Panel data or ANOVA approach?

Dear colleagues, I am currently teaching myself in multilevel analysis using educational data. I found few to zero literature on basic analysis methods. In my context we frequently use level-1...

17 February 2021 9,378 5 View

Reliable and Valid Instrument for Causes of Medical Errors?

Is there any questionnaire/survey that measures the causes of medical errors? Example: physician negligence vs. systemic issues. Looking for a reliable and validated instrument. Thank you!

15 February 2021 2,874 4 View

Should the AUC in a concentration-time graph of a subcutaneous implant be roughly the same for poeple?

I have 2 concentration time curves of a subcut drug implant. the first group has a peak around the 50 day mark where as the second group does not. Both groups received the same implant by the same...

10 February 2021 2,305 3 View

Software for flow cytometry-like gating of data sets?

I am currently trying to do image based cytometry from fluorescence microscopy images. From the images I extract data such as cell size and a number of fluorescence intensities. Is there any...

09 February 2021 6,278 1 View

Can A. thaliana splice algae genes?

24 January 2021 329 2 View

Does long term preservation (10years) of Collembola in 99% Ethanol affect recovery rate of extraction by flotation?

Hello! I am currently developing an automated counting approach using Fiji to count Collembola from pitfall trapped samples that have been stored in Ethanol (99%) since 2010. I use flotation (tap...

13 January 2021 659 2 View

Co-stain Lectin PNA FITC conjugate with an uncojugated primary antibody?

Hello, I am planning to stain retinal tissue sections for IHC and want to co-stain cones and rods. For this we plan on using a Lectin PNA From Arachis hypogaea (peanut), FITC Conjugate for cones...

12 January 2021 583 1 View

How to use Abaqus USDFLD subroutine to vary stiffness?

Hi I have a problem where I am trying to vary the stiffness spatially across a structured interface. The whole idea is to vary the stiffness vertically, with a bulk stiffness of 8GPa decreasing...

06 January 2021 262 3 View

I really need help with cov-2 pseudotyped lentivirus production. Support?

Hi, i'm desesperate. i'm trying to produce lentivirus usinf BEI resources kit NR-52948. 24 hours after transfection i detect a massive GFP expression in my 293T cells. After 72 hours i filtered...

30 December 2020 9,889 6 View

How can i estimate the total phenolic content from a plant extract?

Suggestions and recommendations are welcome. A protocol used and experience would also be helpful.

25 December 2020 9,807 4 View

Does anybody know about literature on protest and post-conflict processes/societies? What would you recommend?

I am trying to start a project on the subject and your help would be appreciated

18 January 2021 2,190 6 View

Do you think knowledge should be in equal access to everyone ?

everyone knows the importance of knowledge but knowing this too why there is a restriction in getting access to it what is reason behind this.

23 December 2020 2,934 6 View

Why is the corporate world and academia deluged with phenomenon of the "Peter Principle"?

Sorry, I have witnessed the Peter Principle running rampant in corporations and running twice as rampant in the academic world. Please explain.

11 November 2020 8,240 2 View

How to avoid plagiarism in academic writing?

What is the best method of avoiding plagiarism when writing a publication, thesis or dissertation in academia?

20 October 2020 9,322 23 View

What is the best language for symbolic computations?

In finite element method, especially when developing new elements, we often need integration techniques. Generally, numerical integration is used, however, in order to enhance the accuracy of our...

12 August 2020 997 19 View

Can you suggest an academic platform (in addition to RG and Academia) where PhD students can share drafts of their papers for feedback?

I am looking for a platform where PhD students would feel comfortable to share their papers at a very early stage of research and could receive a helpful feedback.

05 August 2020 4,713 3 View

Need suggestion for theoretical framework?

I'm doing a research on social media protest through thematic qualitative data analysis. But there is no traditional theory that can fit with my study. How do I arrenge this theoretical framework...

18 July 2020 7,928 2 View

Is a virus created in our body by some form of pleomorphism, instead of it being transmitted or the body getting infected by an outside source ?

The annual flu virus, is it made in our own body to heal us because we have become so toxic from food, pharmaceuticals , alcohol ,cigarettes ,lack of exercise ,drugs etc , or is a virus floating...

01 July 2020 2,375 14 View

Has anyone used Python for qualitative research analysis?

I am looking into the benefits of using programming skills for data coding and analysis. This stems from the need for highly technical skills when considering roles outside academia. If you have...

23 June 2020 9,142 1 View

What are typical means to correct editorial/wordings errors after peer review, acceptance before print publication?

After several publishing experiences, correcting minor errors occurs in the proofing stage. However, every once and awhile errors can pass by authorship teams and proofing/editing teams. Many...

20 May 2020 3,663 15 View