Using natural language processing to increase prediction and reduce subgroup differences in personnel selection decisions.

The purpose of this research is to demonstrate how using natural language processing (NLP) on narrative application data can improve prediction and reduce racial subgroup differences in scores used for selection decisions compared to mental ability test scores and numeric application data. We posit there is uncaptured and job-related constructs that can be gleaned from applicant text data using NLP. We test our hypotheses in an operational context across four samples (total = 1,828) to predict selection into Officer Training School in the U.

Effect of sucralfate on peptic ulcer recurrence: a controlled double-blind multicenter study.

We entered 174 patients with healed duodenal ulcer and 77 with healed gastric ulcer into a double-blind, placebo-controlled, 6-month trial to investigate the efficacy of 1 g sucralfate twice daily in preventing ulcer recurrence. Endoscopy was performed after 6 months or earlier for symptoms compatible with ulcer disease. The relapse rate in the 126 patients with duodenal ulcer who could be evaluated for efficacy was 14/66 (21.

[Treatment of jaw fractures in the Göttingen minipig].

The Freiburg tension plate was used with Göttingen minipigs not particularly to determine the clinical relevance but rather to facilitate animal experiments with the minipig which are impossible with splints or wire. Our studies showed that the AO-mandibular-DC plates with 45 degrees arrangement of apertures used in the clinical field are also suitable for fragment stabilization with minipigs, even though the masticatory force is considerably greater than with humans. A functionally stable osteosynthesis was achieved in animal experiments, whereby the masticatory function of the minipigs was not disturbed.

[Measurements of the transfer of force by bone screws].

Bone screws normally used for functionally stable osteosynthesis were subjected to marginal torque in a limited number of cadaver mandibles. Since the various manufacturers differ considerably in lead, form of thread, and relation of external and internal diameters, the experiments appeared to us to be revealing in terms of the practical application. The experimental set up was presented in addition to the findings.