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Apriliana, Fika, Ardiyarso Kurniawan, Sandy Ferianda, and Fidelis Chosa Kastuhandani. "Introducing a Cat Tool to Translate: Wordfast." Indonesian Journal of English Language Studies (IJELS) 2, no. 1 (January 30, 2017): 16. http://dx.doi.org/10.24071/ijels.v2i1.351.
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This article aims at introducing CAT tools to those prospective translators who are familiarwith with the tools for the first time. Some of the CAT tools must be paid for while someothers are free. This article is to inform the readers about the list of free and paid CAT tools,advantages and disadvantages of those tools. One does not need special training for using afree CAT tool while using the paid CAT tools, one needs some special preparation. Thisarticle is going to focus more on Wordfast Pro as the second most widely used CAT toolsafter SDLTrados. Wordfast Pro is a paid software the functioning of which is based on thecreation of a Translation Memory which facilitates and speeds up the translator's work. Thisarticle is going to briefly explain the advantages of Wordfast Pro and the steps of using it.The translation example is presented to reveal the different translation results of Wordfast Proas a paid CAT tool and OmegaT as a free CAT tool. Therefore, the article will facilitate thosewho intend to know more about Wordfast Pro and start using it. Keywords: CAT tools, Wordfast Pro, OmegaT
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Kurniawati, Lemmuela Alvita, Dian Titi Rahajeng, Barlian Kristianto, and Fidelis Chosa Kastuhandani. "Introducing SDL Trados to Beginning Translators." Indonesian Journal of English Language Studies (IJELS) 2, no. 1 (January 30, 2017): 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.24071/ijels.v2i1.353.
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Over years, translators have been incorporating new advances in technology into their work. A number of attempts in developing ideal translators workstations usingtechnology have been made, one of such stations is a Computer-Aided Translation(CAT) tool. CAT tools facilitate translators to increase their productivity and efficiencyby providing them with some utilities, such as a Translation Memory and an AlignmentTool to support their translation works. This article highlights the usefulness of SDLTrados 2014, as one of the most widely used paid CAT tools, in translating the textsmore effectively and in a timely manner. Further, it describes the basic steps in usingSDL Trados and exemplifies SDL Trados 2014 translation results. A sample text wastranslated from Indonesian to English using both Across (a free CAT tool) and SDLTrados (a paid CAT tool). Eventually, the results of translating using both CAT toolsappear to prove that SDL Trados helps the translators to translate more consistently,accurately, effectively and in a timely-manner. Keywords: CAT tools, SDL Trados, Across.
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Bartolini, Ilaria, and Andrea Di Luzio. "CAT-CAD: A Computer-Aided Diagnosis Tool for Cataplexy." Computers 10, no. 4 (April 13, 2021): 51. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/computers10040051.
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Narcolepsy with cataplexy is a severe lifelong disorder characterized, among others, by sudden loss of bilateral face muscle tone triggered by emotions (cataplexy). A recent approach for the diagnosis of the disease is based on a completely manual analysis of video recordings of patients undergoing emotional stimulation made on-site by medical specialists, looking for specific facial behavior motor phenomena. We present here the CAT-CAD tool for automatic detection of cataplexy symptoms, with the double aim of (1) supporting neurologists in the diagnosis/monitoring of the disease and (2) facilitating the experience of patients, allowing them to conduct video recordings at home. CAT-CAD includes a front-end medical interface (for the playback/inspection of patient recordings and the retrieval of videos relevant to the one currently played) and a back-end AI-based video analyzer (able to automatically detect the presence of disease symptoms in the patient recording). Analysis of patients’ videos for discovering disease symptoms is based on the detection of facial landmarks, and an alternative implementation of the video analyzer, exploiting deep-learning techniques, is introduced. Performance of both approaches is experimentally evaluated using a benchmark of real patients’ recordings, demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed solutions.
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Giua, Corrado, Sara Mucherino, Nicolina Floris, Enrico Keber, Gregory Makoul, Daniela Scala, Valentina Orlando, and Enrica Menditto. "Adaptation of communication assessment tool for community pharmacists in medication adherence and minor diseases management." Pharmacia 69, no. 2 (June 16, 2022): 571–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/pharmacia.69.e80742.
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Aim: To develop two versions of the Communication Assessment Tool (CAT) skilled for the setting of community pharmacy and to pilot test it on a selected sample. Materials: Development of two versions of CAT-tool for community pharmacists. Validity and reliability assessments were required to determine the psychometric properties of developed tool versions. To investigate the construct validity of each adapted tool item, confirmatory factor analysis was performed. Reliability was assessed with the Cronbach’s Alpha evaluation, internal validity by submitting tool versions to patients of eleven pharmacies from North, Center, and South of Italy for pilot testing. Results: Two CAT versions were developed and tested: CAT-Pharm-community Adherence to therapy and Minor Disease Management versions. First to evaluate pharmacist-patient communication following the dispensing of a prescription drug, second a consultation for minor disease management. Conclusion: Communication tools are useful to implement optimal management of chronic diseases to minimize non-adherence and patients’ negative health outcomes.
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O'Brien, Sharon, Maureen Ehrensberger-Dow, Megan Connolly, and Marcel Hasler. "Irritating CAT Tool Features that Matter to Translators." HERMES - Journal of Language and Communication in Business, no. 56 (October 10, 2017): 145. http://dx.doi.org/10.7146/hjlcb.v0i56.97229.
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CAT tools have become a fixture of professional translation over the last two decades yet are still treated with suspicion or disinterest by many freelancers. Acknowledged to contribute to consistency and speed, they can constrain and otherwise negatively affect the translation process in various ways. Surveys of professional translators and observations at the workplace suggest that there is a degree of frustration associated with the use of CAT tools and room for improvement in their usability. A recent large-scale survey of professional translators included specific items for CAT tool users about whether any features of their tools were irritating or missing. Many reported that there were and also availed themselves of the opportunity to provide detailed comments about them. More than half of the CAT tool users said that they found some features irritating, and a quantitative and qualitative analysis of their comments revealed that the most common issues concerned the complexity of the user interface and segmentation. There were some differences in the responses between freelance, institutional and commercial translators but almost none across age groups. The comments about missing features also tended to be about making the tools easier to use. The focus in the survey reported here was on identifying negative aspects of tools with a view to mitigating them and tailoring the tools more to translators’ needs. However, there is also room for research exploring the positive aspects of tools in the interests of optimising their usability and reducing cognitive friction
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Li, Heng, Liang Guan, Tao Liu, Yiran Guo, Wei-Mou Zheng, Gane Wong, and Jun Wang. "A cross-species alignment tool (CAT)." BMC Bioinformatics 8, no. 1 (2007): 349. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2105-8-349.
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Sangkuhl, Katrin, Michelle Whirl‐Carrillo, Ryan M. Whaley, Mark Woon, Adam Lavertu, Russ B. Altman, Lester Carter, Anurag Verma, Marylyn D. Ritchie, and Teri E. Klein. "Pharmacogenomics Clinical Annotation Tool (Pharm CAT )." Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics 107, no. 1 (September 17, 2019): 203–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cpt.1568.
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Sir Al Khatim, Mohammed. "Exploring Undergraduate Students’ Perspectives toward Computer-aided Translation Tools and Machine Translation: A Case Study of Students of the English Department." Arab World English Journal 13, no. 3 (September 24, 2022): 512–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol13no3.33.
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Computer-aided Translation (CAT) tools have attracted the attention of scholars who practice translation in various disciplines. The current study investigated undergraduate students’ Perspectives on CAT tools and Machine Translation (MT). More specifically, it investigates to what extent CAT tools improve productivity and translation quality. Finally, it also explores the other merits of using CAT tools. The present study used a qualitative analysis and semi-structured interviews to answer the research questions. The findings indicate that most of the students have a positive attitude toward using CAT tools. Furthermore, the findings show that lexical, syntactic, and special use of expressions as well as collocations and words that have cultural connotations were the most challenging that the students encountered when using MT. in addition. Improving productivity, enhancing quality, scalability, and connectivity are the four concepts mentioned by the subjects of the study as merits that made them use the CAT tool for translation other than using machine translation.
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Mlotshwa, Andiswa, and Maud Mthembu. "THE USE AND VALUE OF A CHILD ASSESSMENT TOOL (CAT) IN SOCIAL WORK CHILD ASSESSMENTS." Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk 57, no. 4 (2021): 443–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.15270/57-4-968.
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The integration of child-friendly tools during child counselling facilitates effective communication and child participation. However, the use of child-friendly tools in generalist child counselling remains sparse. This paper presents social work students’ perceptions of using a child assessment tool (CAT). While the study adopted a mixed-method approach, this paper reports the findings drawn from the study's qualitative findings. Data collection included individual semi-structured interviews with purposively sampled fourth-level student social workers. The results indicated that using the CAT created a child-friendly environment that facilitated effective child communication and participation during assessments. Using the CAT addresses barriers to child participation during child assessment.
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Alotaibi, Hind M. "Computer-Assisted Translation Tools: An Evaluation of Their Usability among Arab Translators." Applied Sciences 10, no. 18 (September 10, 2020): 6295. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app10186295.
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Technology has become an essential part of the translation profession. Nowadays, computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools are extensively used by translators to enhance their productivity while maintaining high-quality translation services. CAT tools have gained popularity given that they provide a useful environment to facilitate and manage translation projects. Yet, little research has been conducted to investigate the usability of these tools, especially among Arab translators. In this study, we evaluate the usability of CAT tool from the translators’ perspective. The software usability measurement inventory (SUMI) survey is used to evaluate the system based on its efficiency, affect, usefulness, control, and learnability attributes. In total, 42 participants completed the online survey. Results indicated that the global usability of these tools is above the average. Results for all usability subscales were also above average wherein the highest scores were obtained for affect and efficiency, and the lowest scores were attributed to helpfulness and learnability. The findings suggest that CAT tool developers need to work further on the enhancement of the tool’s helpfulness and learnability to improve the translator’s experience and satisfaction levels. Further improvements are still required to increase the Arabic language support to meet the needs of Arab translators.
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Aldisa, Rima Tamara, and Puspa Ayu Soleha. "Penerapan Metode Fuzzy Logic Pada Tempat Pemberi Pakan Kucing Menggunakan Sensor HC-SR04." JURIKOM (Jurnal Riset Komputer) 9, no. 5 (October 31, 2022): 1569. http://dx.doi.org/10.30865/jurikom.v9i5.5029.
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This tool can help in feeding cats using the HC-SR04 Sensor. The author designed the application of the Fuzzy Logic Method to the Cat Feeder Using the HC-SR04 Sensor by making this tool useful as a feeder for cats. A tool is made that is expected to control or give food portions so that they do not experience a lack of food with a fairly good portion by applying the Fuzzy Logic method to control the distance for cats with the tool every day. If the feed provided has been used up by the cat, if the cat moves closer to the feed, the tool will automatically open. Automatic system by utilizing the HC-SR04 sensor, if the cat gets close to the feed it will automatically open with a range of 3 meters if it exceeds it will not open
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Berghiche, Amine. "Coproscopy a Premordial Diagnostic Tool in Avian Parasitology." Catrina: The International Journal of Environmental Sciences 21, no. 1 (June 1, 2020): 47–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.21608/cat.2020.23243.1040.
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Goba, Gelila Kidane, Jessica George, Mussie Alemayehu, Fasika Amdeslasie, Ken Divelbess, Gregory Makoul, Raymond H. Curry, and Mary D. Stephenson. "Translation, Adaptation, and Assessment of the Communication Assessment Tool in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia." Journal of Graduate Medical Education 11, no. 4s (August 1, 2019): 141–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.4300/jgme-d-18-00711.
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ABSTRACT Background Ethiopia has experienced tremendous growth in medical education beginning in the early 2000s. Research shows a need for emphasis on empathy and compassionate care in this setting. In the United States, the Communication Assessment Tool (CAT) is a widely used, validated survey measuring provider-patient interactions. Objective The goal of this study was to translate, culturally adapt, and pilot the CAT to allow it to be used with trainees and patients in Ethiopia. Methods Bilingual experts translated the CAT into Tigrigna, the primary language of the Tigray region in northern Ethiopia, followed by focus group discussions, back translation, and review by the original author of the CAT. The translated tool was administered to the patients of resident physicians in 6 specialties at Ayder Referral Hospital between December 2016 and February 2017. Results Our translation of the CAT into Tigrigna had semantic, idiomatic, and experiential equivalence. Of 1024 patients recruited, 1002 (98%) completed interviews using the CAT. Mean score was 3.09; 3% of all scores were excellent and 54% were good. Cronbach's alpha score for the full survey was 0.942, demonstrating high reliability. Conclusions The translated CAT in Tigrigna can be used to assess communication skills in Ethiopian residents. Both mean score and percentage of excellent scores were considerably lower than scores in other countries, suggesting that there may be opportunities for improvement in residents' communication skills.
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Zeitz, Kathryn, and Paul Hester. "Use of a capacity audit tool in a mental health setting." Australian Health Review 40, no. 1 (2016): 82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/ah15065.
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Objective This paper reports on a pilot applying the capacity audit tool (CAT) in a mental health environment and what the tool reveals regarding mental health in-patient capacity issues. Methods The CAT was modified to create an electronic mental health-relevant tool to audit acute in-patient capacity. This tool was then piloted across nine bedded units, within a single Local Health Network, covering a total of 153 mental health beds. Results The application of the mental health CAT resulted in 100% compliance in completion. The findings revealed that 16% (25 beds) of the 153 beds surveyed were occupied by patients who did not need to occupy the bed or the bed was vacant. Of these 25 beds, 10 had patients awaiting transfer to another facility or service, nine were empty and six were occupied by patients ready for discharge but for whom there were delays. Conclusion The CAT was successfully applied to the mental health setting and identified a set of opportunities to improve processes and practices to reduce the identified delays or barriers in order to improve patient flow. What is known about the topic? Capacity management and, in particular, timely discharge are key components to optimise patient flow and improve access block for emergency departments. The CAT has been successfully applied in general health settings to identify key delays and barriers to discharge. What does this paper add? This article reports on the applicability of the CAT in a mental health setting and the ability of the tool to improve our understanding of bed capacity by identifying key reasons for the use of mental health in-patient beds across a stepped model of care and quantifying the most frequent causes of discharge delay. What are the implications for practitioners? This paper describes the modifications of the CAT to make it applicable to the mental health setting and the associated results obtained using the CAT in a mental health setting. The project demonstrated applicability of the tool to the mental health setting. It can be used in other jurisdictions to identify key discharge delays to underpin targeted improvement work within local mental health environments.
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Guinart, Daniel, Renato de Filippis, Stella Rosson, Lara Prizgint, Bhagyashree Patil, Nahal Talasazan, Robert D. Gibbons, and John M. Kane. "O8.2. VALIDATION OF A COMPUTERIZED ADAPTIVE TESTING TOOL FOR PSYCHOSIS: THE CAT-PSYCHOSIS BATTERY." Schizophrenia Bulletin 46, Supplement_1 (April 2020): S19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbaa028.043.
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Abstract Background Time constraints limit the use of measurement-based approaches in the routine clinical management of schizophrenia. Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) uses computational algorithms (item response theory - IRT) to match individual subjects with only the most relevant questions for them, reducing administration time and increasing measurement efficiency and scalability. This study aimed to test the psychometric properties of the newly developed CAT-Psychosis battery, both self-administered and rater-administered versions. Methods Patients rated themselves with the self-administered CAT-Psychosis which yields a current psychotic severity score. The CAT-Psychosis is based on a multidimensional extension of traditional IRT-based CAT that is suitable for complex traits and disorders such as psychosis. Two different raters independently conducted the rater-administered CAT-Psychosis to test inter-rater reliability (IRR). The Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) was administered to test convergent validity. Subjects were re-tested within 7 days to assess test-retest reliability. Generalized linear mixed models and Pearson product moment correlation coefficients were used to test for correlations between individual ratings and average CAT-Psychosis severity scores respectively and the BPRS. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were used to test for reliability. Generalized linear and non-linear (logistic) mixed models were used to estimate diagnostic discrimination capacity (lifetime ratings) and to estimate diagnostic sensitivity, specificity and area under the ROC curve with 10-fold cross validation. Results 135 subjects with psychosis and 25 healthy controls were included in the study. Mean age of the sample was 33.1 years, standard deviation (SD)=12.2years; 62% were males. No significant differences were detected between groups (p=0.9064 and p=0.2684 respectively). Mean length of assessment was 7 minutes and 9 seconds (SD: 5:04min) for the clinician-administered version and 1 minute and 49 seconds (SD: 1:35min) for the self-administered version, averaging 11.4 and 12.6 questions each. Convergent validity against BPRS was moderate for both rater-administered (r=0.65 (0.55–0.73); Marginal Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MMLE)=0.052, Standard Error (SE)=0.005, p<0.00001) and self-administered (r=0.66; MMLE=0.057, SE=0.005, p<0.00001) versions. Clinician version’s IRR was strong (ICC=0.67 (Confidence Interval (CI): 0.51–0.80)), and test-retest reliability was strong for both self-report (ICC=0.83 (CI: 0.76–0.87) and clinician (ICC=0.87 (CI: 0.75–0.94) version. The CAT-Psychosis clinician version was able to discriminate psychosis vs. healthy controls (Area Under the ROC Curve (AUC)=0.96 (CI: 0.90–0.97)). CAT-Psychosis self-report yielded similar results (AUC= 0.85 (CI: 0.77–0.88)). Discussion CAT-Psychosis provides valid severity ratings that mirror BPRS total scores, even as a self-report, yielding a dramatic reduction in administration time, while maintaining reliable psychometric properties. Furthermore, CAT-Psychosis, both clinician and self-report versions, is able to reliably discriminate psychotic patients based on a lifetime diagnosis from healthy controls after a brief assessment of current symptomatology.
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Feranita, Feranita, Ery Safrianti, and Yuli Sartika Tambunan. "Automatic Cat Breeding and Drinking Equipment via Mobile Network Monitoring." International Journal of Electrical, Energy and Power System Engineering 1, no. 2 (November 5, 2018): 9–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.31258/ijeepse.1.2.9-13.
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This study aims to design a feeding and drinking tool for pet cats automatically based on SIM900A GSM Module. Design using GSM SIM900A, Arduino, RTC, load cell and Direct Current (DC) pump. This tool can be controlled to feed and drink the cat automatically at a distance. The working system of the tool consists of load cell 1, load cell 2 and water limit sensor which is an input result of measurement object which will be processed by arduino. Load cell 1 is used for measuring cat body weight, load cell 2 serves to measure cat feed weight and water limit function to enable and disable direct current pump. The pump will pump water to fill the cat drinking container if the container is empty. Data received by Arduino will be processed when the Real Time Clock (RTC) indicates the schedule of the cat’s feeder that has been set. Then the SIM900A GSM module will work sending short messages (SMS) to the mobile phone to inform the system has been working automatically feed the cat.
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Harika, Thirupati Lakshmi, Khalid A. Al-Ghanim, Mian Nadeem Riaz, Kaliyamoorthy Krishnappa, Jeganathan Pandiyan, and Marimuthu Govindarajan. "Fishing Cat Scats as a Biomonitoring Tool for Toxic Heavy Metal Contamination in Aquatic Ecosystems." Toxics 11, no. 2 (February 13, 2023): 173. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/toxics11020173.
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Mangrove forest is one of the productive ecosystems that provide essential habitats for various fauna as breeding and feeding drives. However, heavy metal pollution in the mangrove forest has led to severe health problems for several aquatic species. Biomonitoring of metals using a nondestructive method is an emerging technique. Scats of the fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) were collected from five locations in the Godavari estuary mangrove habitats, Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh, India, to determine the level of various metals. An opportunistic method was applied to collect scats in the mangrove forest. Six scat samples were collected from each of the sampling sites. The following prey species, such as crabs, fishes, birds, rodents, plants, plastics, and unidentifiable prey matters, were found in the scats. Select metals, such as chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), and lead (Pb) were analyzed from the scats of the fishing cat since they intensively influence the physiology and behavior of top predators. The concentration of Cu in fishing cat scats was higher than the other two metals assessed. Metals showed statistically substantial variation across locations (p < 0.05). According to the current study, heavy metals may significantly threaten the fishing cat in the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary. The fishing cat is a vulnerable species in accordance with the ICUN categories. Due to pollution and other human pressures, the fishing cat may soon be categorized as a threatened or endangered species; the research advises that authorities should prioritize the protection of the vulnerable species of the fishing cat from the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Le, Cai, Ke Ma, Pingfen Tang, David Edvardsson, Lina Behm, Jie Zhang, Jiqun Yang, Haiyan Fu, and Gerd Ahlström. "Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the Person-Centred Care Assessment Tool." BMJ Open 10, no. 7 (July 2020): e031580. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031580.
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ObjectiveThis study aims to test a Chinese cross-cultural adaptation of the English version of the Person-Centred Care Assessment Tool (P-CAT) and evaluate its psychometric properties.DesignP-CAT was translated/back-translated using established procedures before the psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version was made.SettingTwo hospitals covering urban and suburban areas of Kunming in the Yunnan province of China.Participants152 female hospital staff completed the survey.Main outcome measure(s)Construct validity and reliability, including internal consistency and test–retest reliability, were assessed among a sample of hospital staff.ResultsThe factor analysis resulted in a two-component solution that consisted of two subscales. The corrected item-total correlations for all of the items ranged from 0.14 to 0.44, with six items not meeting the cut-off level for item-total correlation (>0.3). The Chinese P-CAT demonstrated strong reliability, with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.91–0.94 for the scales and a test–retest reliability coefficient of 0.88 for the overall scale scores. The intraclass correlation was 0.92 (95% CI 0.90 to 0.95).ConclusionP-CAT appears to be a promising measure for evaluating staff perceptions of person-centredness in Chinese hospital environments. The results show that P-CAT can be a useful tool for improving the quality of healthcare in terms of person-centred care in the Chinese context.
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Marinich, L. Ph, and Zh I. Prytkova. "COMPUTER-ASSISTED TRANSLATION THEORY AND PRACTICE AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL IN TEACHING ELSP TO STUDENTS OF TECHNICAL UNIVERSITIES." Humanities And Social Studies In The Far East 18, no. 3 (2021): 123–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.31079/1992-2868-2021-18-3-123-128.
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The paper deals with diachronic and synchronic aspects of Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT), its classifications and types as well as the potential of CAT platforms to be used in teaching ELSP to technical university students. The Web resources combine all of the translation tools in the single place (dictionaries, thesauruses, concordances, etc.) and access to an MT algorithm. In mastering ELSP the priority is to be given to the basics of CAT theory and a complex of practical exercises aimed at translating professionally-oriented texts, analyzing their terminology peculiarities, correcting the grammatical and semantic errors in CAT, performing the final post-editing of the target text. Forming students’ CAT skills we need to strike a balance between the conflicting interests of a student giving preference to CAT systems and the language teacher’s professional common sense. To properly form an ELSP competence one must choose the golden mean.
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Malewezi, Emmie, Mary R. O’Brien, Katherine Knighting, Juliet Thomas, and Barbara Jack. "Development of the Carers’ Alert Thermometer for Stroke Family Caregivers (CAT-S): A Multiphase Action Research Study." Health & Social Care in the Community 2023 (February 27, 2023): 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/1660169.
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An estimated 1.3 million stroke survivors living in the United Kingdom (UK) currently rely on family caregivers for daily support. The needs of stroke family caregivers are, however, not routinely assessed by most clinical services. Early identification of their needs and support is crucial to maintain their well-being and caregiver role. At present, stroke-specific caregiver screening tools are lacking. This mixed method, the multiphase study aimed to develop a Carers’ Alert Thermometer for stroke family caregivers (CAT-S) by adapting the CAT, a short screening tool developed in the context of end-of-life care. Underpinned by principles of action research, qualitative and quantitative data were collected sequentially between February 2016 to December 2017 from purposive samples of stroke family caregivers (n = 76) and staff working within stroke services (n = 238) in the UK. Semistructured interviews were conducted to inform the contents of the CAT-S. Key items for inclusion were identified through a modified Delphi survey and consultation with an expert panel. The CAT-S was then piloted in North West England to test its usability and usefulness in practice to identify the needs of stroke family caregivers. Thematic and content analysis were used to analyse qualitative data. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The CAT-S comprises the key challenges that are experienced by stroke family caregivers. Two additional items not present on the original CAT were identified and included; training needs of family caregivers to provide care and support for caregivers’ emotional needs. The CAT-S was found to be useful and acceptable by both staff and stroke family caregivers and resulted in action plans and support being provided. The CAT-S is a supportive tool for achieving person-centred care and prioritising stroke family caregivers requiring comprehensive assessments.
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Putri LESMANA, Raisya Aurellia, Anne Agustina SUWARGIANI, and Meirina GARTIKA. "Validity comparison of CAT (caries risk assessment tool) and CAMBRA (caries management by risk assessment) on children: a rapid review." Journal of Syiah Kuala Dentistry Society 7, no. 1 (July 29, 2022): 55–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.24815/jds.v7i1.27256.
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Caries Risk Assessment (CRA) focuses on caries prevention than restorative approaches. CariesManagement by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) and Caries Risk Assessment Tool (CAT) are examples of manualcharting CRA methods that were made to make it easier for clinicians and non-clinicians. This study aims tocompare the validity of CAMBRA and CAT as CRA for children. This study is a rapid review and uses articles asresearch samples. Systematic searching was carried out using the PRISMA diagram. This study uses PubMed andScience Direct databases. This study includes randomized controlled, cohort, and methodological studies reportingthe validity of CAT and CAMBRA methods on children published from 2011-2021. Searching strategy for this studyis (children) AND (dental caries) AND (risk assessment) AND ((CAT) OR (CAMBRA) OR (AAPD)) AND (validity).Articles that meet the inclusion criteria will be extracted and discussed. One hundred three articles were identified,and only five articles met the inclusion criteria. Modified CAT by adding the patient's Streptococcus mutansexamination without asking the patient's social-economic status has the highest validity value. The method with thelowest validity value in this study is the unmodified CAT method. Both CAMBRA and CAT validity are stilllimited. The evidence is still low. CAT has high sensitivity score but a low specificity value, while the CAMBRAmethod has a different validity value for each reported article.KEYWORDS: Caries risk assessment, children, Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA), Caries RiskAssessment Tool (CAT), validity
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Toto, Pamela, and Anne Stankiewicz. "Utility of the Late Life Function and Disability Instrument (LLFDI) in rehabilitation services for older adults." Innovation in Aging 5, Supplement_1 (December 1, 2021): 875. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igab046.3189.
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Abstract Introduction: The Late Life Function and Disability Instrument (LLFDI) is a valid self-report tool that quantifies disability based on activity limitations and participation restrictions in everyday life. Both the original longer tool (LLFDI) and the shorter computer adaptive version (LLFDI-CAT) offer practitioners a method for measuring function independent or in conjunction with performance-based assessment. Objectives: Examine scores of the LLFDI and LLFDI-CAT for measuring disability in older adults who are receiving rehabilitation services in community and institution settings. Method: A secondary data analysis was conducted comparing scores from occupational therapy evaluations with older adults from 3 groups: 1) older adults in primary care using the LLFDI; 2) older adults in primary care using the LLFDI-CAT; older adults in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) using the LLFDI-CAT. Results: Mean scores for Activity Limitation and Participation Restriction were lowest for older adults in a SNF indicating greater disability. A one-way Analysis of variance on ranks showed a main effect for Activity Limitation, χ2 (2) = 22.267, p < 0.001, and Participation Restriction, χ2 (2) = 60.372, p < 0.001. Post-hoc analyses revealed significant differences between groups based on tool (i.e. LLFDI vs. LLFDI-CAT) for Activity Limitations and setting (i.e. primary care vs. SNF) for Participation Restriction. Conclusion: The LLFDI-CAT may be the preferred instrument to measure disability in older adults across treatment settings. Additional research is warranted to understand how personal and environmental factors influence LLFDI-CAT outcomes.
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Budiarto, Budiarto. "OFFLINE REKSO RELEASE 6 CAT AND ENCARTA ENCYCLOPEDIA AS A TOOL IN TRANSLATION TEACHING." Journal of English Language and Literature (JELL) 3, no. 02 (August 28, 2018): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.37110/jell.v3i02.48.
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The present study is to focus on the use of Offline Rekso Release 6 CAT (Computer Aided Translation (CAT) systems) and Encarta Encyclopedia software as a tool in translation teaching. It is true that students have to apply their theory through translation process by making use of dictionaries. However, both translation theory and dictionaries are still not enough to accelerate the translation process, even when they can derive meaning from context. This study is based on a brief theoretical literature overview, classroom activities and observation. The findings suggest that offline Rekso release 6 CAT and encyclopedia software are a tool that can help translation teaching.
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Zhang, Jiuxing, Juan Xu, Wenlong Zhang, Meiting Jiang, Juan Liu, Lei Xu, Gaofeng Liu, and Zhigang Zhao. "Quality Appraisal of Guidelines on Cancer-Associated Thrombosis Using AGREE II Instrument and Analysis of Current Status of New Oral Anticoagulants." Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis 25 (January 1, 2019): 107602961984656. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1076029619846562.
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Cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT) studies have increased in recent years and the quality of guidelines to guide the clinical practice of CAT prevention and treatment becomes crucial. The therapy status of new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) has been established in some thrombotic diseases, but the evidence for CAT remains unconvincing. The aim of this research is to evaluate the quality of CAT guidelines and discuss the role of NOAC in CAT. A search of articles was performed using PubMed/Medline, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, and other authoritative websites. Search terms included guideline or guidance, consensuses, cancer, and thrombosis. Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation II (AGREE II) tool was used to evaluate the qualities of the guidelines. A total of 19 guidelines were screened out and evaluated, of which 8 were recommended, 5 were recommended after revision, and 6 were not recommended. For prevention and treatment of CAT, low-molecular-weight heparin is the most recommended, followed by vitamin K antagonist, unfractionated heparin, fondaparinux, and aspirin. New oral anticoagulant is optional in some cases of CAT treatment. Based on AGREE II assessment tool, the quality of CAT guidelines is inconsistent. Attention should be drawn to the quality of CAT guidelines during clinical practice. The role of NOAC in the treatment of CAT is gradually established but requires more supporting evidence from future clinical trials.
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Myerholtz, Linda. "Assessing Family Medicine Residents' Communication Skills From the Patient's Perspective: Evaluating the Communication Assessment Tool." Journal of Graduate Medical Education 6, no. 3 (September 1, 2014): 495–500. http://dx.doi.org/10.4300/jgme-d-13-00347.1.
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Abstract Background The Communication Assessment Tool (CAT), a paper-based patient survey, is 1 method to assess residents' interpersonal and communication skills. To further enhance the interpretation of the CAT, benchmark data are needed. Objective We sought to expand upon initial benchmarking data for the use of the CAT as an evaluation tool in family medicine residency programs. Methods Data were collected on 120 residents from 7 family medicine residency programs. Following an appointment with a resident, 1703 patients completed the CAT. Results The overall mean percentage of items rated as excellent was 73%. Significant differences were found in the overall percentage of items rated as “excellent” based on location of training (78% US graduate versus 71% international medical graduate) and native language of the resident (76% English speaking versus 69% non-English speaking). There were no significant differences found in the overall percentage of items rated as excellent based on the year of training or sex of the residents. Conclusions These benchmarking data allow family medicine residency programs to compare the performance of their residents with other programs. The CAT can be used as an evaluation and a learning tool in family medicine and may be applicable to other specialties.
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O'Brien, Mary R., Barbara A. Jack, Karen Kinloch, Oliver Clabburn, and Katherine Knighting. "The Carers' Alert Thermometer (CAT): supporting family carers of people living with motor neurone disease." British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing 15, no. 3 (June 2, 2019): 114–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/bjnn.2019.15.3.114.
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Background: Burden and distress among family carers of people living with motor neurone disease (MND) are reported widely. Evidence-based screening tools to help identify these carers' needs and plan appropriate support are urgently needed. Aim: To pilot the Carers' Alert Thermometer (CAT), a triage tool developed to identify carers' needs, with family carers of people living with MND to determine its usefulness in identifying their need for support. Methods: Training workshops with MND Association visitors (AVs) and staff in southwest and northwest England, followed by implementation of the CAT. A self-completed online survey and semi-structured telephone interview evaluated use of the CAT. Findings: Sixteen participants completed the online survey with 11 volunteering to be interviewed. The CAT has potential to map change over time, help to focus on carers' needs and improve communication with carers. Conclusion: The CAT provides a structure enabling AVs to engage in a meaningful process with family carers to identify and discuss their needs.
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Cheong, Chin Yee, Felicia Hui En Tay, and Philip Lin Kiat Yap. "Adaptation and Validation of the Person-Centred Assessment Tool for the Acute Care Setting." Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders 51, no. 1 (2022): 73–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000522325.
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<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Person-centred care (PCC) is synonymous with best practice in the care of persons with dementia. Despite this, PCC is not routinely assessed, and there is no validated tool for in the acute care setting. We aimed to validate the Person-Centred Assessment Tool (P-CAT) in an acute setting. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> P-CAT was administered independently to a total of 161 nurses (<i>n</i> = 16, from a specialized dementia unit with PCC training; <i>n</i> = 116, geriatric wards; <i>n</i> = 30, medical/surgical wards). The word “residents” was replaced with “patients” in P-CAT. We employed confirmatory factor analysis with principal component extraction to verify the previously reported three- and two-factor solutions. A one-way between-groups ANOVA was then used to investigate group differences in the P-CAT score (total scale and subscale). <b><i>Results:</i></b> Factor analysis revealed a two-factor solution (explained variance 42.28%): (i) extent of personalizing care and (ii) amount of organizational and environmental support. Out of the 13 items, only 2 items did not load as expected. The internal consistency reliability of the scale was satisfactory (Cronbach’s α = 0.77). Nurses’ P-CAT scores were significantly different across ward settings [Welch’s F(2,37.20) = 13.01, <i>p</i> < 0.001, ω2 = 0.09], with the highest among those PCC trained. Post hoc analyses revealed a significant difference in mean subscale scores between PCC-trained nurses and nurses from the other two ward settings. P-CAT scores were not significantly correlated with age, r(159) = 0.01, <i>p</i> = 0.861, or with nursing experience, r(159) = 0.04, <i>p</i> = 0.615. <b><i>Discussion/Conclusion:</i></b> P-CAT possesses adequate validity and reliability as a quantitative assessment tool of PCC in the acute care setting.
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Kersten, Hans B., John G. Frohna, and Erin L. Giudice. "Validation of an Evidence-Based Medicine Critically Appraised Topic Presentation Evaluation Tool (EBM C-PET)." Journal of Graduate Medical Education 5, no. 2 (June 1, 2013): 252–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.4300/jgme-d-12-00049.1.
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Abstract Background Competence in evidence-based medicine (EBM) is an important clinical skill. Pediatrics residents are expected to acquire competence in EBM during their education, yet few validated tools exist to assess residents' EBM skills. Objective We sought to develop a reliable tool to evaluate residents' EBM skills in the critical appraisal of a research article, the development of a written EBM critically appraised topic (CAT) synopsis, and a presentation of the findings to colleagues. Methods Instrument development used a modified Delphi technique. We defined the skills to be assessed while reviewing (1) a written CAT synopsis and (2) a resident's EBM presentation. We defined skill levels for each item using the Dreyfus and Dreyfus model of skill development and created behavioral anchors using a frame-of-reference training technique to describe performance for each skill level. We evaluated the assessment instrument's psychometric properties, including internal consistency and interrater reliability. Results The EBM Critically Appraised Topic Presentation Evaluation Tool (EBM C-PET) is composed of 14 items that assess residents' EBM and global presentation skills. Resident presentations (N = 27) and the corresponding written CAT synopses were evaluated using the EBM C-PET. The EBM C-PET had excellent internal consistency (Cronbach α = 0.94). Intraclass correlation coefficients were used to assess interrater reliability. Intraclass correlation coefficients for individual items ranged from 0.31 to 0.74; the average intraclass correlation coefficients for the 14 items was 0.67. Conclusions We identified essential components of an assessment tool for an EBM CAT synopsis and presentation with excellent internal consistency and a good level of interrater reliability across 3 different institutions. The EBM C-PET is a reliable tool to document resident competence in higher-level EBM skills.
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She, Menghua, Yaling Li, Dongbo Tu, and Yan Cai. "Computerized Adaptive Testing for Sleep Disorders." European Journal of Health Psychology 28, no. 3 (July 2021): 89–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1027/2512-8442/a000076.
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Abstract. Background: As more and more people suffer from sleep disorders, the need to develop an efficient, inexpensive, and accurate assessment tool for screening sleep disorders has become more urgent. Aim: The aim of the current study was to develop a system allowing computerized adaptive testing for sleep disorders (CAT-SD). Methods: A large sample ( N = 1,304) was recruited to construct an item bank for CAT-SD and to investigate the psychometric characteristics of CAT-SD. First, analyses of unidimensionality, model fit, item fit, item discrimination parameters, and differential item functioning (DIF) were conducted to construct a final item pool to meet the requirements of item response theory measurement. Then, a simulated CAT study with real data was performed to investigate the psychometric characteristics of CAT-SD, including the reliability, validity, and predictive utility (sensitivity and specificity). Results: The final unidimensional item bank of the CAT-SD had good item fit, high discrimination, and no DIF. Moreover, it had acceptable reliability, validity, and predictive utility. Limitations: Non-statistical assembly constraints, execution environment, construction of item bank, criterion-related validity, and predictive utility (sensitivity and specificity) of CAT-SD, and sample representativeness are discussed. Conclusions: The CAT-SD could be used as an effective and accurate assessment tool for measuring the sleep disorders in individuals and offers a novel approach to the screening of sleep disorders utilizing psychological scales.
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Milenkovic, Branislava, Sanja Dimic-Janjic, Jelena Kotur-Stevuljevic, Ivan Kopitovic, Jelena Jankovic, Mihailo Stjepanovic, Marija Vukoja, Snezana Ristic, and Zaklina Davicevic-Elez. "Validation of Serbian version of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease assessment test." Vojnosanitetski pregled 77, no. 3 (2020): 294–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/vsp180220094m.
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Background/Aim. The Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Assessment Test (CAT) is a simple and reliable tool designed to measure overall COPD related health status and complement physician assessment in routine clinical practice. Objective of this study was to evaluate the validity of the Serbian version of CAT. Methods. Study included 140 outpatients in the stable COPD, recruited from two centres: Clinic for Pulmonology, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, and Institute for Pulmonary Diseases of Vojvodina, Sremska Kamenica. All patients completed pulmonary function testing ? spirometry, the CAT and the modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea scale at baseline visit. The CAT test-retest reliability was tested in 20 patients by the same investigator (physician). Results. We demonstrated that Serbian version of CAT had high internal consistency with Cronbach?s alpha 0.88. Test-retest analysis showed good correlation between CAT scores in two time points (Spearman?s ? = 0.681, p < 0.01). In our study the CAT correlated moderately to mMRC scale (? = +0.57), weakly to FEV1 (? -0.214), was positively related to number of exacerbations, but did not showed exact regularity with change in the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive lung disease (GOLD) stage. Conclusion. The Serbian version of CAT is a reliable, simple and easy-to-use tool that can be used in everyday clinical practice to assess the health status of COPD patients in Serbia.
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Holtzman, Bryan, Adam S. Tenforde, Allyson L. Parziale, and Kathryn E. Ackerman. "Characterization of Risk Quantification Differences Using Female Athlete Triad Cumulative Risk Assessment and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport Clinical Assessment Tool." International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism 29, no. 6 (November 1, 2019): 569–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.2019-0002.
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This study’s objective was to identify differences in risk for low energy availability and athletic clearance level by comparing scores on Female Athlete Triad Cumulative Risk Assessment (Triad CRA) and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport Clinical Assessment Tool (RED-S CAT). A total of 1,000 female athletes aged 15–30 years participating in ≥4 hr of physical activity/week for the previous ≥6 months completed an extensive survey assessing health, athletic history, family disease history, and specific Triad/RED-S risk factors. Retrospective chart review ascertained laboratory and bone mineral density measures. Triad CRA and RED-S CAT were used to assign each athlete’s risk level (low, moderate, and high), and case-by-case comparison measured the level of agreement between the tools. We hypothesized that the tools would generally agree on low-risk athletes and that the tools would be less aligned in the specific elevated risk level (moderate or high). Most of the sample was assigned moderate or high risk for Triad CRA and RED-S CAT (Triad: 54.7% moderate and 7.9% high; RED-S: 63.2% moderate and 33.0% high). The tools agreed on risk for 55.5% of athletes. Agreement increased to 64.3% when only athletes with bone mineral density measurements were considered. In conclusion, Triad CRA and RED-S CAT provide consensus on the majority of athletes at elevated (moderate or high) risk for low energy availability, but have less agreement on the specific risk level assigned.
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Edvardsson, David, Deirdre Fetherstonhaugh, Rhonda Nay, and Stephen Gibson. "Development and initial testing of the Person-centered Care Assessment Tool (P-CAT)." International Psychogeriatrics 22, no. 1 (July 27, 2009): 101–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1041610209990688.
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ABSTRACTBackground: Person-centered care is increasingly regarded as being synonymous with best quality care. However, the concept and its precise meaning is a subject of debate and reliable and valid measurement tools are lacking.Method: This article describes the development and initial testing of a new self-report assessment scale, the Person-centered Care Assessment Tool (P-CAT), which measures the extent to which long-term aged care staff rate their settings to be person-centered. A preliminary 39-item tool generated from research literature, expert consultations and research interviews with aged care staff (n = 37), people with early onset dementia (n = 11), and family members (n = 19) was distributed to a sample of Australian aged care staff (n = 220) and subjected to item analysis and reduction.Results: Psychometric evaluation of the final 13-item tool was conducted using statistical estimates of validity and reliability. The results showed that the P-CAT was shown to be valid and homogeneous by factor, item and content analyses. Cronbach's α was satisfactory for the total scale (0.84), and the three subscales had values of 0.81, 0.77, and 0.31 respectively. Test–retest reliability were evaluated (n = 26) and all analyses indicated satisfactory estimates.Conclusion: This study provides preliminary evidence in support of the psychometric properties of the P-CAT when used in an Australian sample of long-term aged care staff. The tool contributes to the literature by making it possible to study person-centered care in relation to health outcomes, organizational models, characteristics and levels of staffing, degrees of care needs among residents, and impact of interventions.
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Migliavacca, Eleonora Maria, and Alessandra Di Bari. "Assessment of disabled paediatric patients for accessing palliative care: validation of a new tool." Dissertation Nursing 1, no. 1 (July 29, 2022): 12–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.54103/dn/17791.
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BACKGROUND: By reviewing the literature, no work has emerged about the presence of a Palliative Care Network dedicated to the Italian disabled pediatric population. however, there is an increase in the prevalence of children with ingrained illness and / or serious disabilities who are in need of such treatment. The difficulty in defining when a child becomes incurable persists. Along with the diagnosis of incurability, the other crucial factor is the extent of "care needs".OBJECTIVES: the aim of the study is to build an assessment tool for defining access criteria to Pediatric Palliative Care for patients with advanced illness and / or severe disability. B METHODS: an observational, prospective, multicenter study was conducted, by using the Clinical Assessment Tool (CAT) scale, which has been proposed by the paediatric hospice of Padua (Italy) without formal validation. We studied a non-randomized sample of 101 patients from five healthcare facilities in Northern Italy. We modified the CAT scale by adding items from other tools used in Palliative Care. The study was divided into two periods at a distance of one month, in order to assess the patients’ clinical evolution. RESULTS: internal consistency of the CAT tool was good (alpha=0.83). Explorative factor analysis showed acceptable loadings on each item. Positive and negative predictive values were 0.97 and 0.98, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: the scale is reliable in identifying individuals in need of Pediatric Palliative Care and seems a promising tool for assessing the needs for palliative care in children with ingrained illness and/or severe disability.
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WANDALL, JAKOB. "National Tests in Denmark: CAT as a pedagogic tool." FORUM 59, no. 2 (2017): 145. http://dx.doi.org/10.15730/forum.2017.59.2.145.
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Wells and McDowell. "Laterality as a Tool for Assessing Breed Differences in Emotional Reactivity in the Domestic Cat, Felis silvestris catus." Animals 9, no. 9 (September 3, 2019): 647. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani9090647.
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Cat breeds differ enormously in their behavioural disposition, a factor that can impact on the pet-owner relationship, with indirect consequences for animal welfare. This study examined whether lateral bias, in the form of paw preference, can be used as a tool for assessing breed differences in emotional reactivity in the cat. The paw preferences of 4 commonly owned breeds were tested using a food-reaching challenge. Cats were more likely to be paw-preferent than ambilateral. Maine Coons, Ragdolls and Bengals were more likely to be paw-preferent than ambilateral, although only the Bengals showed a consistent preference for using one paw (left) over the other. The strength of the cats’ paw use was related to cat breed, with Persians being more weakly lateralised. Direction of paw use was unrelated to feline breed, but strongly sex-related, with male cats showing a left paw preference and females displaying a right-sided bias. We propose that paw preference measurement could provide a useful method for assessing emotional reactivity in domestic cats. Such information would be of benefit to individuals considering the acquisition of a new cat, and, in the longer term, may help to foster more successful cat-owner relationships, leading to indirect benefits to feline welfare.
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Moser, Christian, Jon-Duri Tratschin, and Martin A. Hofmann. "A Recombinant Classical Swine Fever Virus Stably Expresses a Marker Gene." Journal of Virology 72, no. 6 (June 1, 1998): 5318–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/jvi.72.6.5318-5322.1998.
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ABSTRACT The gene coding for bacterial chloramphenicol acetyltransferase (CAT) was inserted in frame into the viral Npro gene of the full-length cDNA clone pA187-1 of the classical swine fever virus (CSFV) strain Alfort/187. RNA transcribed in vitro from the resulting plasmid was transfected into SK-6 porcine kidney cells. Infectious progeny virus vA187-CAT recovered from transfected cells had growth characteristics indistinguishable from those of parental virus vA187-1. In cells infected with vA187-CAT the predicted fusion protein, CAT-Npro, was detected, and it retained the enzymatic activities of both CAT and Npro. The CAT gene remained stably inserted in the viral genome after 10 virus passages. Thus, marker virus vA187-CAT represents a useful tool for quantitative analysis of viral replication and gene expression.
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Greenhalgh, Trisha, Harvey Maylor, Sara Shaw, Joseph Wherton, Chrysanthi Papoutsi, Victoria Betton, Natalie Nelissen, et al. "The NASSS-CAT Tools for Understanding, Guiding, Monitoring, and Researching Technology Implementation Projects in Health and Social Care: Protocol for an Evaluation Study in Real-World Settings." JMIR Research Protocols 9, no. 5 (May 13, 2020): e16861. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/16861.
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Background Projects to implement health care and social care innovations involving technologies are typically ambitious and complex. Many projects fail. Greenhalgh et al’s nonadoption, abandonment, scale-up, spread, and sustainability (NASSS) framework was developed to analyze the varied outcomes of such projects. Objective We sought to extend the NASSS framework to produce practical tools for understanding, guiding, monitoring, and researching technology projects in health care or social care settings. Methods Building on NASSS and a complexity assessment tool (CAT), the NASSS-CAT tools were developed (in various formats) in seven co-design workshops involving 50 stakeholders (industry executives, technical designers, policymakers, managers, clinicians, and patients). Using action research, they were and are being tested prospectively on a sample of case studies selected for variety in conditions, technologies, settings, scope and scale, policy context, and project goals. Results The co-design process resulted in four tools, available as free downloads. NASSS-CAT SHORT is a taster to introduce the instrument and gauge interest. NASSS-CAT LONG is intended to support reflection, due diligence, and preliminary planning. It maps complexity through stakeholder discussion across six domains, using free-text open questions (designed to generate a rich narrative and surface uncertainties and interdependencies) and a closed-question checklist; this version includes an action planning section. NASSS-CAT PROJECT is a 35-item instrument for monitoring how subjective complexity in a technology implementation project changes over time. NASSS-CAT INTERVIEW is a set of prompts for conducting semistructured research or evaluation interviews. Preliminary data from empirical case studies suggest that the NASSS-CAT tools can potentially identify, but cannot always help reconcile, contradictions and conflicts that block projects’ progress. Conclusions The NASSS-CAT tools are a useful addition to existing implementation tools and frameworks. Further support of the implementation projects is ongoing. We are currently producing digital versions of the tools, and plan (subject to further funding) to establish an online community of practice for people interested in using and improving the tools, and hold workshops for building cross-project collaborations. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/16861
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Desai, Amrita, and Adam J. Olszewski. "Evaluation of the physician-patient communication assessment tool (CAT) in a hematology-oncology practice." Journal of Clinical Oncology 31, no. 31_suppl (November 1, 2013): 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/jco.2013.31.31_suppl.14.
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14 Background: Interpersonal communication skills are critical for building physician-patient relationships. The usefulness of feedback instruments to assess communication in oncology is uncertain. The simple, 15-item, patient-oriented CAT (Makoul G, et al. Patient Educ Couns 2007;67:333) was previously validated in non-oncologic specialties, using 20-30 samples per physician. The mean proportion of “Excellent” scores (MPES) was recommended as a summary estimate (76% in the above study). We evaluated the usefulness of this survey in a hematology-oncology practice. Methods: We administered CAT anonymously to all consenting outpatients during visits in our center, from January to March 2013. The association of “Excellent” scoring with patient age, gender and type of visit (cancer-related or unrelated) was studied using random-effects logistic regression. Results: We obtained 144 surveys (23-52 per physician). Median patient age was 65 years (range, 19-93) with 67% women and 54% cancer-related visits. The MPES for each survey question varied between 86% and 96%. The average MPES per physician was 92.1% (range 88.5-95.8%). MPES was higher for patients >65 years old (94.9% vs. 90.4%), men (96.7% vs. 90.3%), and for cancer-related visits (94.8% vs. 89.7%). In a multivariable model, the association was significant for age>65 (odds ratio, OR 5.38, 95%CI 1.06-27.5, p=.043) and female sex (OR 0.12, 95%CI 0.02-0.76, p=.024). The physician score strongly correlated with satisfaction with office staff recorded as part of the CAT (odds ratio, OR, 28.5, p<.0001). Conclusions: In a hematology-oncology practice, CAT results were considerably more skewed towards “Excellent” scores than in other previously studied specialties. Patients’ age and gender significantly influence the scores, which may confound comparisons between physicians or practices in quality assessment projects. As the needs, concerns and problems of cancer patients may differ from other medical settings, further research is needed to establish if CAT can be used for performance improvement, and whether oncology-specific questions can provide more discriminating measures of patient satisfaction and physician communication skills.
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Easton, Katherine, Stephen Kellett, Martin Cooper, Abigail Millings, Jo Varela, and Glenys Parry. "Blending Cognitive Analytic Therapy With a Digital Support Tool: Mixed Methods Study Involving a User-Centered Design of a Prototype App." JMIR Mental Health 8, no. 2 (February 1, 2021): e20213. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/20213.
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Background Patients can struggle to make good use of psychotherapy owing to deficits in awareness, and digital technologies that support awareness are at a premium. Currently, when patients participate in cognitive analytic therapy (CAT), the technology supporting relational awareness work involves completion of paper-based worksheets as between-session tasks. Objective We aimed to design, with therapists and patients, a prototype digital mobile app. This was to help patients better engage in the “recognition” phase of the CAT treatment model by providing an unobtrusive means for practicing relational awareness with dynamic feedback on progress. Methods A national online survey was conducted with CAT therapists (n=50) to determine readiness for adoption of a mobile app in clinical practice and to identify core content, functionality, and potential barriers to adoption. A prototype mobile app based on data and existing paper-based worksheets was built. Initial face-to-face user testing of the prototype system was completed with three therapists and three CAT expatients. Results Among the therapists surveyed, 72% (36/50) reported not currently using any digital tools during CAT. However, the potential value of a mobile app to support patient awareness was widely endorsed. Areas of therapist concern were data security, data governance, and equality of access. These concerns were mirrored during subsequent user testing by CAT therapists. Expatients generated additional user specifications on the design, functionality, and usability of the app. Results from both streams were integrated to produce five key changes for the reiteration of the app. Conclusions The user-centered design process has enabled a prototype CAT-App to be developed to enhance the relational awareness work of CAT. This means that patients can now practice relational awareness in a much more unobtrusive manner and with ongoing dynamic feedback of progress. Testing the acceptability and feasibility of this technological innovation in clinical practice is the next stage in the research process, which has since been conducted and has been submitted. The important challenges of data protection and governance must be navigated in order to ensure implementation and adoption if the CAT-App is found to be acceptable and clinically effective.
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Klonek, Florian E., Annika L. Meinecke, Georgia Hay, and Sharon K. Parker. "Capturing Team Dynamics in the Wild: The Communication Analysis Tool." Small Group Research 51, no. 3 (March 1, 2020): 303–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1046496420904126.
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Capturing team processes, which are highly dynamic and quickly unfold over time, requires methods that go beyond standard self-report measures. However, quantitative observational methods are challenging when teams are observed in the wild, that is, in their full-situated context. Technologically advanced tools that enable high-resolution measurements in the wild are rare and, when they exist, expensive. The present research advances high-resolution measurement of team processes by introducing a technological application—the Communication Analysis Tool (CAT)—that captures fine-grained interactions in real workplace contexts. We introduce four core features of CAT: (a) customized coding measures, (b) session-based feedback on interrater reliability, (c) visualization and feedback options for displaying team dynamics, and (d) an export function to conduct advanced statistical analyses on effective team processes. We illustrate these core features using data from an organizational field project on multidisciplinary teams tasked with diagnosing patients with uncommon and highly complex medical conditions.
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Thimm, Jens C. "The Norwegian Computerized Adaptive Test of Personality Disorder–Static Form (CAT-PD-SF): Reliability, Factor Structure, and Relationships With Personality Functioning." Assessment 27, no. 3 (December 27, 2017): 585–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1073191117749296.
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The Computerized Adaptive Test of Personality Disorder–Static Form (CAT-PD-SF) is a self-report inventory developed to assess pathological personality traits. The current study explored the reliability and higher order factor structure of the Norwegian version of the CAT-PD-SF and the relationships between the CAT-PD traits and domains of personality functioning in an undergraduate student sample ( N = 375). In addition to the CAT-PD-SF, the short form of the Severity Indices of Personality Problems and the Brief Symptom Inventory were administered. The results showed that the Norwegian CAT-PD-SF has good score reliability. Factor analysis of the CAT-PD-SF scales indicated five superordinate factors that correspond to the trait domains of the alternative DSM-5 model for personality disorders. The CAT-PD traits were highly predictive of impaired personality functioning after controlling for psychological distress. It is concluded that the CAT-PD-SF is a promising tool for the assessment of personality disorder traits.
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Burston, Jack L., Jeannette Harfouch, and Monique Monville-Burston. "The French CAT." Australian Review of Applied Linguistics 18, no. 1 (January 1, 1995): 52–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1075/aral.18.1.04bur.
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This paper investigates the empirical validity of the Monash-Melbourne computer adaptive test for French (French CAT), a single parameter Rasch model measurement of underlying morphosyntactic proficiency. It focuses, in particular, on the accuracy of the French CAT as a tool for streaming incoming university students into three levels of a first year (post high school) French course. Psychometric ability estimations of the Rasch model are compared against instructors’ assessment of students’ overall linguistic competence. A comparison is also made between the theoretical confidence interval of predicted abilities and the actual distribution of testee scores. Finally, individual student French CAT scores are correlated with end-of-semester language examination results. In all instances, Item Response Theory, upon which the French CAT is based, is shown to provide a highly valid means of determining linguistic ability for the purposes of course placement. Moreover, given the significant correlation between initial streaming and end-of-semester results, the French CAT is also demonstrated to be a good predictor of short-term achievement.
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Zheng, Hanchen, Frank Litwa, Benjamin Reese, Chenyang Li, Martin Bohn, and Kristin Paetzold. "A Modeling Approach for Elastic Tolerance Simulation of the Body in White Hang-On Parts." Proceedings of the Design Society: International Conference on Engineering Design 1, no. 1 (July 2019): 3461–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/dsi.2019.353.
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AbstractComputer aided tolerancing (CAT) in the automobile industry is implemented by CAD tools. These tools analyze the manufacturability of complex assemblies with rigid single parts in an early stage to reduce the product development time and the cost for hardware prototypes. This paper proposes an approach to implement tolerance simulation for a compliant assembly, which includes manufacturing processes such as clinching, bolting and hemming by applying tolerance simulation tool. The fender- BIW system is simulated as a compliant–rigid system and the simulation model is applied to two production scenarios. The simulation results are compared with real measurement data, which demonstrates the efficacy of using simulation in early production as opposed to prototyping or other methods of design by showing the strong correlation between simulation results and as-built products.
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Tillmann, Hans L., Ayako Suzuki, Michael Merz, Richard Hermann, and Don C. Rockey. "A novel quantitative computer-assisted drug-induced liver injury causality assessment tool (DILI-CAT)." PLOS ONE 17, no. 9 (September 29, 2022): e0271304. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0271304.
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Background and aims We hypothesized that a drug’s clinical signature (or phenotype) of liver injury can be assessed and used to quantitatively develop a computer-assisted DILI causality assessment-tool (DILI-CAT). Therefore, we evaluated drug-specific DILI-phenotypes for amoxicillin-clavulanate (AMX/CLA), cefazolin, cyproterone, and Polygonum multiflorum using data from published case series, to develop DILI-CAT scores for each drug. Methods Drug specific phenotypes were made up of the following three clinical features: (1) latency, (2) R-value, and (3) AST/ALT ratio. A point allocation system was developed with points allocated depending on the variance from the norm (or “core”) for the 3 variables in published datasets. Results The four drugs had significantly different phenotypes based on latency, R-value, and AST/ALT ratio. The median cyproterone latency was 150 days versus < 43 days for the other three drugs (median: 26 for AMX/CLA, 20 for cefazolin, and 20 for Polygonum multiflorum; p<0.001). The R-value for the four drugs was also significantly different among drugs (cyproterone [median 12.4] and Polygonum multiflorum [median 10.9]) from AMX/CLA [median 1.44] and cefazolin [median 1.57; p<0.001]). DILI-CAT scores effectively separated cyproterone and Polygonum multiflorum from AMX/CLA and cefazolin, respectively (p<0.001). As expected, because of phenotypic overlap, AMX/CLA and cefazolin could not be well differentiated. Conclusions DILI-CAT is a data-driven, diagnostic tool built to define drug-specific phenotypes for DILI adjudication. The data provide proof of principle that a drug-specific, data-driven causality assessment tool can be developed for different drugs and raise the possibility that such a process could enhance causality assessment methods.
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Sjögren, Karin, Marie Lindkvist, Per-Olof Sandman, Karin Zingmark, and David Edvardsson. "Psychometric evaluation of the Swedish version of the Person-Centered Care Assessment Tool (P-CAT)." International Psychogeriatrics 24, no. 3 (November 1, 2011): 406–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s104161021100202x.
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ABSTRACTBackground: Person-centered care is a multidimensional concept describing good care, especially within aged care and care for people with dementia. Research studies evaluating person-centered care interventions seldom use direct measurement of levels of person-centeredness. Existing scales that measure person-centeredness need further testing. This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Swedish version of the Person-Centered Care Assessment Tool (P-CAT).Methods: A cross-sectional sample of 1465 staff from 195 residential care units for older people in Sweden participated in the study. Validity, reliability, and discrimination ability of the scale were evaluated.Results: Confirmatory factor analysis, parallel analysis and exploratory factor analysis supported the construct validity of a two-factor solution. Reliability and homogeneity were satisfactory for the whole P-CAT as demonstrated by a Cronbach's α of 0.75. Test-retest reliability showed temporal stability of the scale, and the discrimination ability of the scale was satisfactory.Conclusion: The Swedish version of the P-CAT was found to be valid, reliable, and applicable for further use. Two subscales are recommended for the Swedish version.
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Alhosban, Ahmad. "Assessing Availability of GNSS-GBAS Landing Systems in GAST-D/F Performance." Advances in Military Technology 17, no. 1 (May 3, 2022): 121–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.3849/aimt.01540.
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The Ground-Based Augmentation System (GBAS) has been recently approved as CAT II performance (GBAS Approach Type D (GAST-D)) for the precision approach operations, and by using the GPS signals only. But the requirements of CAT III performance (GAST-F) are tended to be approved using dual Constellation by adding the European Galileo system. In this research, the availability of CAT III was assessed using Galileo system. A simulation tool was used to estimate which level of integrity and accuracy is needed for CAT II and CAT III performances, considering the new innovated Binary Offset Carrier (BOC) modulation and the increased power of +6 dB in Galileo signals. The results showed a promising performance of Galileo over Europe space.
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Tiraboschi, Pietro, Erica Chitò, Leonardo Sacco, Marta Sala, Stefano Stefanini, and Carlo Alberto Defanti. "Evaluating Voting Competence in Persons with Alzheimer Disease." International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease 2011 (2011): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/983895.
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Voting by persons with dementia raises questions about their decision-making capacity. Methods specifically addressing voting capacity of demented people have been proposed in the US, but never tested elsewhere. We translated and adapted the US Competence Assessment Tool for Voting (CAT-V) to the Italian context, using it before 2006 elections for Prime Minister. Consisting of a brief questionnaire, this tool evaluates the following decision-making abilities: understanding nature and effect of voting, expressing a choice, and reasoning about voting choices. Subjects' performance was examined in relation to dementia severity. Of 38 subjects with Alzheimer's disease (AD) enrolled in the study, only three scored the maximum on all CAT-V items. MMSE and CAT-V scores correlated only moderately (; ) with one another, reflecting the variability of subjects' performance at any disease stage. Most participants (90%), although performing poorly on understanding and reasoning items, scored the maximum on the choice measure. Our results imply that voting capacity in AD is only roughly predicted by MMSE scores and may more accurately be measured by a structured questionnaire, such as the CAT-V. Among the decision-making abilities evaluated by the CAT-V, expressing a choice was by far the least affected by the dementing process.
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Hradílek, Jaroslav. "Practical usability of CAT Model – a case study." SHS Web of Conferences 83 (2020): 01023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20208301023.
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The average life span of an organization, irrespective of its size, is 12½ years. The majority of companies which get into a crisis find themselves in this situation because of internal factors. To survive in the evolving and more and more demanding environment, organisations have to focus on their internal processes, leadership and management. However, there is no reliable and easily usable tool or model evaluating such criteria of an organisation in place. Following the need to have a lean, yet reliable tool to evaluate a level of Leadership, Management Maturity and Culture a new Performance Model has been created. The CAT Model (acronym stands for Complex Assessment Tool) can be used to evaluate and assess its strong and weak sides using structured interviews. The usage of the tool proved useful, giving owners/management valuable feedback and areas with potential for improvement. This article describes its practical usability in an assessment carried out on a Czech company.
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Imhoff, J. C., J. L. Kittle, M. R. Gray, and T. E. Johnson. "Using the Climate Assessment Tool (CAT) in U.S. EPA BASINS integrated modeling system to assess watershed vulnerability to climate change." Water Science and Technology 56, no. 8 (October 1, 2007): 49–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.2007.595.
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During the last century, much of the United States experienced warming temperatures and changes in amount and intensity of precipitation. Changes in future climate conditions present additional risk to water and watershed managers. The most recent release of U.S. EPA's BASINS watershed modeling system includes a Climate Assessment Tool (CAT) that provides new capabilities for assessing impacts of climate change on water resources. The BASINS CAT provides users with the ability to modify historical climate and conduct systematic sensitivity analyses of specific hydrologic and water quality endpoints to changes in climate using the BASINS models (Hydrologic Simulation Program – FORTRAN (HSPF)). These capabilities are well suited for addressing questions about the potential impacts of climate change on key hydrologic and water quality goals using the watershed scale at which most important planning decisions are made. This paper discusses the concepts that motivated the CAT development effort; the resulting capabilities incorporated into BASINS CAT; and the opportunities that result from integrating climate assessment capabilities into a comprehensive watershed water quality modeling system.
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Choi, Younyoung, and Cayce McClenen. "Development of Adaptive Formative Assessment System Using Computerized Adaptive Testing and Dynamic Bayesian Networks." Applied Sciences 10, no. 22 (November 19, 2020): 8196. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app10228196.
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Online formative assessments in e-learning systems are increasingly of interest in the field of education. While substantial research into the model and item design aspects of formative assessment has been conducted, few software systems embodied with a psychometric model have been proposed to allow us to adaptively implement formative assessments. This study aimed to develop an adaptive formative assessment system, called computerized formative adaptive testing (CAFT) by using artificial intelligence methods based on computerized adaptive testing (CAT) and Bayesian networks as learning analytics. CAFT can adaptively administer personalized formative assessment to a learner by dynamically selecting appropriate items and tests aligned with the learner’s ability. Forty items in an item bank were evaluated by 410 learners, moreover, 1000 learners were recruited for a simulation study and 120 learners were enrolled to evaluate the efficiency, validity, and reliability of CAFT in an application study. The results showed that, through CAFT, learners can adaptively take item s and tests in order to receive personalized diagnostic feedback about their learning progression. Consequently, this study highlights that a learning management system which integrates CAT as an artificially intelligent component is an efficient educational evaluation tool for a remote personalized learning service.