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Showing 1 to 20 of 114 for “"MBI"”.
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Aspects of natural product chemistry: Biosynthesis, structure elucidation and HSCCC/MBI/FABMS
The structure and biosynthesis of cremeomycin, a novel cytotoxic antibiotic from Streptomyces cremeus NRRL 3241, were established. Cremeomycin was found to be 3-diazo-4-methoxycyclohexa-4,6-dien-2-one carboxylic acid by X-ray crystallography. Through the intermediacy of 4-methoxysalicylic acid, …
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Feasibility study of Mi-CREW: A virtual, culturally responsive MBI for African Americans
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2025-08-01
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Development and tomographic reconstruction of an innovative MBI device for the early breast cancer diagnosis
… innovative and compact Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) system, with two asymmetric dedicated gamma cameras, has been designed at "Istituto Superiore di Sanità" in Rome, to increase significantly the capability of small tumours detection, acting as a second level screening device. Thanks to its …
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Validation of the Mild Behavioral Impairment-Checklist in Subjective Cognitive Decline, Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
… The Mild Behavioral Impairment Checklist (MBI-C) was developed to characterize NPS for pre-dementia patients. This thesis examines the validity and utility of the MBI-C for detecting neuropsychiatric symptoms in relation to cognition. Objectives: This study was conducted in three parts: 1) …
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The relationship between hemiplegic Upper Extremity function and Activities of Daily Living in stroke patients
… therapist used MFT(Manual Function Test), MBI(Modified Bathel Index) to analyze. The correlation between upper extremity's function(MFT) and ADL function(MBI) was statistically analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient. And Multiple linear regression were used to determine whether the …
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Non-Pharmacological Approaches for Pain Management in Sickle Cell Disease: Development of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention
… of pain are Mindfulness-based Interventions (MBIs; Thompson et al., 2010; Cox et al., 2013). The primary goal of this dissertation was thus to develop and test the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of a telephonic MBI for pain catastrophizing in persons with SCD and chronic pain. …
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Factitious disorder and its online variant Munchausen by Internet: understanding motivation and its impact on online users to develop a detection method
… a method of detecting Munchausen by Internet (MbI) and garner an understanding of the dynamics of online communities faced with MbI. Ground work studies were required to learn more about the disorder, to decide exactly what method of detection would be most appropriate. This involved a review …
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Examination of Individual, Formal Meditation Practice Among Participants of A Mindfulness-Based Intervention
<p>This study examined the specific MBI element of initiating individual, at home meditation the relationship between individual practice and mindfulness, mindfulness skills and meditation self-efficacy during an 8-week MBI. Data collected from fifty-nine participants in an 8-week MBI were used to …
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Absolute Quantification of Tc-99M Activity Distributions Using A Planar Molecular Breast Imaging Commercial System
<p>Molecular breast imaging (MBI) uses two dedicated-breast semiconductor detectors to visualize the preferential uptake of technetium-99m-sestamibi (<sup>99m</sup>Tc-sestamibi) by breast cancer cells relative to surrounding benign breast tissues. Clinically, MBI is used primarily as a …
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Quasi-Optical Design and Analysis of Bolometric Interferometers for Cosmic Microwave Background Experiments
… the Millimetre-Wave Bolometric Interferometer (MBI) and the Q and U Bolometric Interferometer for Cosmology (QUBIC), both of which are collaborations between institutes in Europe and the United States. A prototype of MBI called MBI-4 has already been built and has been used for experimental …
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The impact of a Mindfulness Based Intervention group on stress, burnout and coping in a UK police force: A controlled study.
… Although Mindfulness Based Interventions (MBIs) have been associated with reductions in stress and burnout within other occupations, research exploring MBIs within the police is in its infancy. Furthermore, research has often focused on police officers rather than the whole workforce. This …
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Feasibility of a Virtual Mindfulness Based Intervention, for youth diagnosed with a Neurodevelopmental Disability, during the COVID-19 Pandemic
… with NDDs. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBI), offered both in person and virtually, are a promising treatment approach for youth and adults in the general population and have effectively improved symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Both caregivers and autistic individuals (i.e., …
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Case study investigation of the revenue implications of the minibus-taxi industry running unscheduled feeder services on a hybrid public transport system in Tshwane
In South Africa, the minibus-taxi industry (MBI) transports most of the population and contributes notably to the country's socio-economic growth. The industry not only provides accessible and convenient transport, particularly for the most disadvantaged communities, but also creates job and …
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Relationships Of Self-Efficacy, Exercise, Social Support To Strain And Burnout In University Faculty
… The Maslach Burnout Inventory- Educators Survey (MBI-ES) by Maslach and Jackson (1983) was used to measure burnout in faculty. The Measures Of Self-Efficacy In Academic Tasks (MSEAT) by Landino and Owen (1988) was used to determine occupational self-efficacy, and the self-created Exercise and …
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Investigation of Microbunching Instabilities in Modern Recirculating Accelerators
… design and operation. Microbunching instability (MBI) has been one of the most challenging issues for such high-brightness or high-intensity beam transport, as it would degrade lasing performance in the fourth-generation light sources, reduce cooling efficiency in electron cooling facilities, and …
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INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF MINDFULNESS BY PERSONALITY TRAITS ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF STROKE SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL.
… and stress. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have been shown to improve psychological outcomes such as reductions of depression and anxiety. However, limited research has examined the impact of MBIs for Asian stroke survivors and caregivers in comparison to an equivalent active control. …
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Veterans Using Mindfulness Practice To Cope With Trauma & Operational Stress Injuries
… to determine if mindfulness-based interventions (MBI) are beneficial in managing the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Data generated by the research question “What are the therapeutic benefits of mindfulness-based interventions, if any, in managing the symptoms of PTSD among …
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Burnout Among Student Affairs Professionals at Metropolitan Universities
… containing the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), the Moos Work Environment Scale (WES), and a demographic survey were mailed to 371 senior student affairs administrators at the member institutions, with a completed response rate of 58.22%. The senior student affairs administrators surveyed …
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The Design and Optimisation of Quasioptical Telescopes
… wavebands. Analysis is carried out on the MBI and ALMA interferometers, and on the HIFI instrument on the Herschel Space Observatory (HSO). MBI is a novel instrument designed to test the technique of bolometric nterferometry. ALMA is a 50 element hetrodyne interferometer, currently being …
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Investigating the relationship between hybrid work, job burnout, and job satisfaction in higher education
… Maslach’s Burnout Inventory – General Survey (MBI-GS) and the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS), along with demographic questions and three open-ended questions for hybrid-staff only. The combined survey was electronically administered to staff employed with three public higher education governing …
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