Parami Abeyrathna

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What are the pros and cons of using a reverse order likert scale in a tool under validation?

I am currently validating a tool on assessing patients perspectives on primary care. Initial research showed me that using a reverse order Likert scale ( 1= " I completely agree' , 5= "I...

22 August 2024 4,996 6 View

What to report as results in a validation of a new scale?

It is interesting to know about an exact guide on reporting scale development methods? What should we actually report in the results?

25 June 2024 3,221 3 View

What happens after adding modifications indices to the SEM ?

I have received improved goodness of fit indices after applying modifications suggested from the MI. The modifications can be justified based on the theory. should I apply these new changes to...

25 June 2024 4,389 2 View

Is there a difference in the acceptance of Masters by thesis vs masters by publication?

When persuading a PhD from an international university , is there a difference in the acceptance of a master in Philosophy completed with thesis vs by publication. If the articles get published...

05 June 2024 9,795 3 View

What does this output of CFA in SEM indicate about the model fit?

I have conducted a CFA(n=313) in SEM through R studio and I have got these results. Chi squared 265 (p

02 April 2024 3,426 5 View

Any guide on Splitting SPSS data set and performing both EFA and CFA?

I have a 633 patients data for a validation of a tool in quality of primary care. This tool has 28 items in 4 predefined domains. Initial EFA in the whole sample found 5 factors 1. Can i perform...

27 February 2024 7,789 4 View

What are the best investment plan for a beginner?

Need to do know how to select the best investment plans

13 December 2023 3,137 3 View

What should come first, factor analysis or cron Bach alpha in a tool validation?

I am on the process of developing a primary care assessment tool an doe 1.items generation 2. Initial draft with expert validation 3.construct validity 4.cognitive interviews 5. Modifying draft...

12 December 2023 1,216 10 View

Can you please suggest a tool to screen mental health issues of postpartum mothers?

I am conducting a research on mental health issues and help seeking behaviour of postpartum mothers with babies in Premature baby units and neonatal issues. I would like to know of a tool helpful...

12 December 2023 4,600 2 View

What are the fast publishing low cost scientific journals?

This should be for a research on access.

21 November 2023 4,010 0 View

How to reduce the no of references in a research article?

Many journals request a total no of references close to 30. What are the ways to minimise the references list? I have a list of 43 references.

27 October 2023 6,568 3 View

Are there any Research associate / PhD opportunities of Singapore in primary care?

I would like to know if there are any of research associate or PhD opportunities in primary care field currently open in Singapore. How should improve my qualifications to apply them? i am...

14 October 2023 9,665 2 View

Can some expert with prior worked with regression analysis in Arc GIS, please share the instructions?

I have a set of data with spatial map with census tract, nearest distances to close by hospitals and cities. I need advise on how I can process this data for regression analysis and generate maps...

30 August 2023 7,892 3 View

What are the indicators we can use to compare primary care coverage or access in different countries?

I want to compare primary care status in different countries. Need to get an idea of the measures taken by different countries to estimate their primary care coverage.e.g primary care doctor to...

14 August 2023 5,157 6 View

What are the work opportunities for an academic with PhD or M Phil in primary care?

Career at other international medical faculties and health organisations

08 March 2023 7,281 8 View