In the second round (May 2012), also via an online questionnaire, panellists were asked to rate QIs on a 9-point Likert scale for clarity (1 = not clear at all; 9 = very clear), usefulness (1 = not useful at all; 9 = very useful), to rephrase unclear and to add missing QIs.
Despite of the clear usefulness of DWI, the interpretation of images requires a certain degree of experience because some pitfalls, such as misinterpretation of low signal on ADC map from fibrosis, susceptibility effects, T2 shine-through of fluid in the rectal lumen, suboptimal sequence angulation and collapsed rectal wall, may hamper the diagnostic performances of non-expert radiologists [7].
When human albumin became available, studies performed several decades ago failed to show clear usefulness of this substance in relieving ascites and preventing its recurrence; however, these investigations were uncontrolled and/or included a small number of patients [ 30].
Our experiments show that it is not possible to make a clear statement about the usefulness of distortion correction methods in the context of an automated diagnosis of celiac disease.
Figure 9 is a clear example of the usefulness of the post processing procedure because different details are visible for different shear directions and, in case of floating object, such choice can be realized only after image recording.
There is a clear introduction to the use of the Nominal Group Technique and its usefulness in facilitating all participants' views to be gathered and the aim of providing a rank of perceived benefits and challenges in pulmonary rehabilitation is clearly stated.
It is important that urologists have a clear understanding of the clinical usefulness of these devices, so that the overall role of such treatment may be determined by science rather than marketing.
This, I have to admit, is a lesson I've had to keep re-learning many times these last forty years, but Woodstock gave me a clear, undeniable glimpse of its usefulness.
In traditional economics there is a clear distinction between an object's usefulness and its price.
The second set of experiments shows a clear relationship between classification performance and usefulness for improving IR.
