Publications by authors named "R T Floyd"

There has been a long search for cognitive assessments that reveal aptitudes thought to be useful for treatment planning. In this regard, since the 1990s, there has been some enthusiasm for the Cognitive Assessment System (CAS) and its potential promise for informing treatment due to its alignment of theory, assessment instrument, and suite of interventions. The purpose of this meta-analytic review was to synthesize research pertinent to the treatment utility of the CAS according to a taxonomy of treatment utility.

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Background: Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience higher rates of depression and anxiety. There is limited research relating to perinatal mental health in women with PCOS. Studies suggest PCOS is associated with a higher prevalence of perinatal mental health disorders.

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It is a global priority to better manage the biosphere, but action must be informed by comprehensive data on the abundance and distribution of species. The acquisition of such information is currently constrained by high costs. DNA barcoding can speed the registration of unknown animal species, the most diverse kingdom of eukaryotes, as the BIN system automates their recognition.

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  • False positive norovirus results were suspected after using the BioFire® FilmArray® Gastrointestinal panel at six labs in British Columbia, prompting further investigation.
  • The study involved additional molecular testing and whole genome sequencing (WGS) to confirm results from BF-GIP, with 215 out of 784 results initially suspecting false positives.
  • Ultimately, it was found that BF-GIP does produce false positives for norovirus, and these cannot be reliably predicted through a review of melting curves.
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School psychologists have many roles and responsibilities that often lead to high stress levels. Wise (1985) authored the School Psychologists and Stress Inventory (SPSI), but it has not been updated substantially since its publication. We developed two studies to address the stressors faced by currently practicing school psychologists.

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