In this research, performance of portfolios formed by use of grid strategy based on new variables (aggressive, indifference and defensive stocks) presented by Rahnamaye Roodposhti (1388), and traditional ones (growth, growth-value and value stocks), calculated with Sharpe and Treynor performance measures and tested by an Active portfolio management approach to identify the portfolios by perform...

Early health technology assessment is increasingly being used to support health economic evidence development during early stages of clinical research. Such early models can be used to inform research and development about the design and management of new medical technologies to mitigate the risks, perceived by industry and the public sector, associated with market access and reimbursement. Ove...

This  paper  describes  how  English  as  a  Foreign  Language  (EFL)  teachers  can  bring  reliable, valid, user-friendly assessment into their classrooms, and thus improve the quality of learning that  occurs  there.  Based  on  the  experience  of  the  author  as  a  an  EFL  teacher  and  teacher-trainer, it is suggested that the promotion and development of autonomy, intrinsic motivation...

The lack of structural information on existing bridges is a common problem faced by engineers when performing regional seismic risk assessment large bridge portfolios. In most regions, the inventory composed structures built over decades and detailed configurations difficult to obtain can be expensive survey. Most studies for are done with incomplete exposure knowledge usually rely macro taxono...

This paper employs a novel Monte-Carlo based generation portfolio assessment tool to explore the implications of increasing wind penetration and carbon prices within future electricity generation portfolios under considerable uncertainty. This tool combines optimal generation mix techniques with Monte Carlo simulation and portfolio analysis methods to determine expected overall generation costs...

Portfolios are increasingly used in postgraduate medical education and in gastroenterology training as an assessment tool, as documentation of competence, a database of procedure experience (for example endoscopy experience) and for revalidation purposes. In this paper the educational theory behind their use is described and the evidence for their use is discussed.

This study examined the validity and reliability of portfolio assessment using Messick's unified framework of construct validity. Theoretical and empirical evidence was sought for six aspects of construct validity. Seven faculty raters evaluated twenty student portfolios using a primary trait analysis scoring rubric. A significant relationship (r = .81-.95; p < .01) between the seven subscales ...

E-portfolios are useful tools for learning and assessment. With this, this paper investigated the utilization of these electronic in teacher education institutions (TEIs) higher education. Using embedded mixed design, a survey focus group discussions were conducted with 85 college teachers TEIs Central Visayas, Philippines. Findings revealed that utilized e-portfolios students’ progress former’...