How Much Group is Necessary? Group-To-Individual Transfer in Estimation Tasks

How Much DC Power Is Necessary?

Many proposals for future power systems for warships are extant. Anticipated improvements in capability, operating economy, and signature reduction may not be uniquely associated with these power systems. Alternatives are available for constructing variable speed drives and prime movers for ships with electric drives. These alternatives may open new design possibilities.

Inter-group differences for burnout: how much is the difference?

Caqueo-Urízar et al. recently presented their finding on the experience of burden in 2 culturally different groups (Aymara vs non-Aymara), evaluated using an effective instrument for the assessment of this psychological experience. Their results indicated differences between the groups compared that coincided with the literature with respect to the influence of the experience of burden on group...

Foot orthoses: how much customisation is necessary?

The relative merit of customised versus prefabricated foot orthoses continues to be the subject of passionate debate among foot health professionals. Although there is currently insufficient evidence to reach definitive conclusions, a growing body of research literature suggests that prefabricated foot orthoses may produce equivalent clinical outcomes to customised foot orthoses for some condit...

How much reduced hemoglobin is necessary to generate central cyanosis?

Why and How Is Compassion Necessary to Provide Good Healthcare? Comments From an Academic Physician; Comment on “Why and How Is Compassion Necessary to Provide Good Quality Healthcare?”

This is a short commentary to the editorial issued by Marianna Fotaki, entitled: “Why and how is compassion necessary to provide good quality healthcare.” It introduces the necessity of a more cognitive approach to explore further the determinants of behavior towards compassionate care. It raises questions about the importance of training towards a more patient-care and values driven healthcare...