[HTML][HTML] Accounting for the clustering and nesting effects verifies most conclusions. Corrected analysis of:“Randomized nutrient bar supplementation improves�…
In a published randomized controlled trial, household units were randomized to a nutrient
bar supplementation group or a control condition, but the non-independence of observations …
bar supplementation group or a control condition, but the non-independence of observations …
[HTML][HTML] Data anomalies and apparent reporting errors in 'Randomized controlled trial testing weight loss and abdominal obesity outcomes of moxibustion'
Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) are the best method to determine causal effects for
treatments if they are well done and well reported. Good evidence about proposed treatments …
treatments if they are well done and well reported. Good evidence about proposed treatments …
[HTML][HTML] Promoting Trustworthiness of Science: Reproducing and Verifying Agarwal et al.'s (2022) Findings Through Collaborative Endeavors
…, NE Velasquez, L Golzarri-Arroyo…�- Journal of Alzheimer's�…, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Ensuring the integrity and trustworthiness of science relies on reproducibility, a cornerstone
of the scientific process. The availability of raw data in a FAIR manner (Findable, Accessible, …
of the scientific process. The availability of raw data in a FAIR manner (Findable, Accessible, …
[HTML][HTML] Randomization, design and analysis for interdependency in aging research: no person or mouse is an island
Investigators traditionally use randomized designs and corresponding analysis procedures
to make causal inferences about the effects of interventions, assuming independence …
to make causal inferences about the effects of interventions, assuming independence …
Incorrect design and analysis render conclusion unsubstantiated: comment on “A digital movement in the world of inactive children: favourable outcomes of playing�…
Cluster randomized trials offer a design that allows researchers to randomize intact groups
of subjects to treatment and to analyze groups of individuals where the effects of treatments …
of subjects to treatment and to analyze groups of individuals where the effects of treatments …
Effect of handwashing on skin carotenoid measurements using pressure-mediated reflectance spectroscopy
T Erickson, S Dickinson, L Golzarri-Arroyo…�- Current Developments in�…, 2020 - Elsevier
Objectives To determine whether washing hands with soap and water significantly affects
skin carotenoid measurements in healthy adults. Hypotheses: Washing hands with soap and …
skin carotenoid measurements in healthy adults. Hypotheses: Washing hands with soap and …
[HTML][HTML] Factors Associated with Cancer Prevention/Risk Reduction Behaviors among Latinos
Improving understanding of behaviors that increase or reduce cancer risk for different Hispanic
groups is a public health priority; such knowledge is sparse in new gateway immigration …
groups is a public health priority; such knowledge is sparse in new gateway immigration …
Fat mass compared to four body condition scoring systems in the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)
DE Chusyd, JL Brown, L Golzarri‐Arroyo…�- Zoo�…, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Captive elephant populations are not self‐sustaining due to health concerns possibly related
to obesity. Categorizing obesity relies on qualitative analyses like body condition scores (…
to obesity. Categorizing obesity relies on qualitative analyses like body condition scores (…
[HTML][HTML] Using normative language when describing scientific findings: Randomized controlled trial of effects on trust and credibility
Background Scientists often make cognitive claims (eg, the results of their work) and normative
claims (eg, what should be done based on those results). Yet, these types of statements …
claims (eg, what should be done based on those results). Yet, these types of statements …
Individually randomized trial mislabeled as a cluster-randomized trial. Comment on:“Effectiveness of wearable technology to optimize youth soccer players' off-training�…
…, CJ Vorland, L Golzarri-Arroyo…�- …�and medicine in�…, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Mateus et al.(2022) conducted a study to examine the effect of receiving off-training reminders
to move from activity wristbands on physical activity and sedentary behavior in soccer …
to move from activity wristbands on physical activity and sedentary behavior in soccer …