Abstract - Use of efficient signal processing tools (SPTs) to extract proper indices for fault detection in induction motors (IMs) is the essential part of any fault recognition procedure. The Part1 of the two parts paper focuses on Fourier-based techniques including fast Fourier transform and short time Fourier transform. In this paper, all utilized SPTs which have been employed for fault fete...

BACKGROUND Family practice residencies offer training in flexible sigmoidoscopy; however, there are no objective recommendations for determining competency in learners. We describe a longitudinal study designed to determine the mean procedure time and depth of insertion for family practice residents. METHODS During a 21-month period, data were collected for 421 patients undergoing flexible si...

Competence can be defined as having the requisite knowledge, skills, judgement, and experience to undertake a role or task. This article--part ten and the last in the series--discusses competency and why it is important for children's nurses to consider their skills and knowledge before taking on a procedure or role.

Carotid artery revascularization using stent placement with embolic protection requires capable operators, well-prepared facilities, and appropriate patient selection. The recommendations in this document are intended to assist in the safe and appropriate dissemination of this new technique. Careful systematic evaluation of patient and procedure outcomes, locally and nationally, will ensure adh...

The study determined the extent of clinical learning opportunities and second-year midwifery students' level competencies. It looked into relationship between their competency. research employed a descriptive-correlational design. respondents were 93 students enrolled in three schools Ilocos Sur, Philippines, during SY 2019-2020 eight instructors (CIs). was conducted these to look capability pr...

background: the success of faculty members of medical sciences universities in medical education arena requires qualification and capabilities authentication in relation with education.  in order to achieve these capabilities, it is necessary to use new and influential approaches of empowerment. one of the appropriate approaches is “competency based training” (cbt). in this method, competencies...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Most patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have multilevel obstruction. Improved outcomes with multilevel surgery compared to isolated palatal surgery have been well documented. Despite this, surgical practice patterns in the United States have been slow to change. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether current practice patterns are a reflection of limited...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Beginning in July 2002, all residencies were required to show that their residents were obtaining competency in six core areas defined by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). METHODS In 2003, we surveyed all 444 family medicine program directors regarding the ACGME Core Competencies and how programs evaluated them. RESULTS A total of 28...

Competency models provide insight into key skills which are common to many positions in an organization. Moreover, there is a range of competencies that is used by many companies. Researchers have developed core competency terminology to underline their cross-organizational value. The article presents a theoretical model of core competencies consisting of two main higher-order competencies call...

BACKGROUND Laboratory diagnostic tests have an essential role in patient care, and the increasing number of medical and health professions schools focusing on teaching laboratory medicine to pre-clinical students reflects this importance. However, data validating the pedagogical methods that best influence students' comprehension and interpretation of diagnostic tests have not been well describ...