EVALUATING DIFFERENT SCORING METHODS FOR THE SPEEDED CLOZE-ELIDE TEST: THE APPLICATION OF THE {R}ASCH PARTIAL CREDIT MODEL

Evaluating Different Scoring Methods for the Speeded Cloze-elide Test: The Application of the {R}asch Partial Credit Model

Cloze-elide tests are overall measures of both first (L1) and second language (L2) reading comprehension and communicative skills.Research has shown that a time constraint is an effective method to understand 7-04 N individual differences and increase the reliability and validity of tests.The purpose of this study is to investigate the psychometric

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Genome-wide identification, expression analysis of WRKY transcription factors in Citrus ichangensis and functional validation of CiWRKY31 in response to cold stress

Abstract Background Ichang papeda (Citrus ichangensis), a wild perennial plant of the Rutaceae family, is a cold-hardy plant.WRKY transcription factors are crucial regulators of plant growth and development as well as abiotic stress responses.However, the WRKY genes in C.ichangensis (CiWRKY) and their expression patterns under cold stress have not

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Advanced care planning in the early phase of COVID-19: a rapid review of the practice and policy lessons learned

BackgroundThe importance of advance care planning (ACP) has been highlighted by the CLEAR advent of life-threatening COVID-19.Anecdotal evidence suggests changes in implementation of policies and procedures is needed to support uptake of ACPs.We investigated the barriers and enablers of ACP in the COVID-19 context and identify recommendations to fa

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