Correspondence as Topic
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Monday, November 23, 2009

On universality in human correspondence activity.

23 Sep 2009 The identification and modeling of patterns of human activity have important ramifications for applications ranging from predicting disease spread to optimizing resource allocation. Because of its relevance and availability, written correspondence ... Read more...

Reasons for non-response in observational pharmacogenetic research.

30 Jul 2009 PURPOSE: In epidemiological studies, non-response may introduce bias and limit generalizability. In genetic pharmacoepidemiological research, collection of DNA might be a major reason for non-response. We determined reasons for non-response and ... Read more...

Methods to increase response to postal and electronic questionnaires.

6 Jul 2009 BACKGROUND: Postal and electronic questionnaires are widely used for data collection in epidemiological studies but non-response reduces the effective sample size and can introduce bias. Finding ways to increase response to postal and electronic ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Correspondence as Topic'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Data producers deserve citation credit. 29 Sep 2009
• On universality in human correspondence activity. 23 Sep 2009
• Pümpfrage redivivus. 10 Aug 2009
• Reasons for non-response in observational pharmacogenetic research. 30 Jul 2009
• Scriptural allusions in the writings of D.W. Winnicott. 30 Jul 2009
• Methods to increase response to postal and electronic questionnaires. 6 Jul 2009
• Suicide notes from Mexico and the United States: a thematic analysis. 29 Jun 2009
• Surgical gloves and the Food and Drug Administration. 29 Jun 2009
• Letters, we've got letters... 23 Jun 2009
• Chrysler retirees lose dental benefits; here's what to do. 30 May 2009
• Freud's castles in the air. 30 May 2009
• John Maddox and the Medical Research Council. 26 May 2009
• Delayed response in 'BURNS'. 10 May 2009
• Letters: conversations with the dying. 29 Apr 2009
• [Condoms: the written response to the Pope] 6 Apr 2009
• Corresponding affections: emotional exchange among siblings in the Nassau family. 30 Mar 2009
• Cash, rewards, and benefits in organ transplantation: an open letter to Senator Arlen Specter. 30 Mar 2009
• Informing patients of test results by letter: a measure to improve access to outpatient services. 30 Mar 2009
• What the story is about: Carver, Lish, and the editorial process. 30 Mar 2009
• [Physician picture riddle] 30 Mar 2009

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Technical information about 'Correspondence as Topic'

Definition: Communication between persons or between institutions or organizations by an exchange of letters. Its use in indexing and cataloging will generally figure in historical and biographical material.

Descriptor UI: D015709

Alternative terms: Correspondence as Topic; Correspondence as Topics; Letters as Topic; Letters as Topics;

Allowable Qualifiers: history;

Tree Number: L01.143.506.423.906.377;

History Note: 2008(1990)

Technical Notes: do not confuse with the Publication Types LETTER or COLLECTED CORRESPONDENCE