Theory building in science requires replication and integration of findings regarding a particular research question.Second-order meta-analysis (i.e., a meta-analysis of meta-analyses) offers a powerful tool for achieving this aim, and we use this technique to illuminate the controversial field of cognitive training.Recent replication attempts and
Context: The increasing use of software and information technology in modern society requires that the deployment of IT solutions should be more efficient and controlled.In this sense, agile methodologies are essential to achieve this goal, but a relevant question arises: Which is the right methodology for reaching that goal? Objective: The purpose
ABSTRACT Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection has been considered one of the leading causes of acute hepatitis.The aim of the Fridge Hinge Insert present study was to estimate the prevalence of HAV among children and adolescents in a population-based study in the capitals of the States of the North, Southeast and South of Brazil and identify predictiv
Aerobic granular sludge is attractive for high-rate biological wastewater treatment.Biomass wash-out conditions stimulate the formation of aerobic granules.Deteriorated performances in biomass settling and nutrient removal during start-up have however often been reported.The effect of wash-out dynamics was investigated on bacterial selection, bioma
The analysis and detection of sleep stages continue to preoccupy researchers, particularly bioinformaticians and neurologists aiming to understand various aspects and functioning of the brain during sleep Protectors cycles.This understanding is crucial for developing systems capable of early diagnosis of sleep disorders and adapting these systems f