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Conditional Utility, Utility Independence, and Utility Networks
, 2013 We introduce a new interpretation of two related notions - conditional utility and utility independence. Unlike the traditional interpretation, the new interpretation renders the notions the direct analogues of their probabilistic counterparts. To capture these notions formally, we appeal to the notion of utility distribution, introduced in previous ...
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Bioenergy and Biomass Utilization [PDF]
BioMed Research International, 2015 Bioenergy is of increasing interest as a renewable, environmentally friendly alternative to energy derived from fossil fuels. Through a variety of processes, biomass can be converted to solid, liquid, or gaseous biofuels. However, various challenges persist to the maintenance and development of biomass-to-energy utilization.
Guangli Cao +4 more
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Utilization of Water Hyacinth and Banana Wastes Compost in Reclamation of Sandy Soils for Increasing Growth, Yield of Cowpea [PDF]
, 2013 Pot experiments were carried out in the greenhouse of the Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, to study the effect of water hyacinth and banana wastes compost (0, 10, 15 and 20 ton/fed) combined with inorganic nitrogenous fertilizers namely ...
CANATAN, Halit +8 more
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Scientific ReportsCurrently, the passive part of the space station platform’s docking device has been finalized, emphasizing the need for a docking mechanism that enables the on-orbit assembly of large payloads using in-situ resources.
Jule Zhang +4 more
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Capacity utilization dynamics and market power [PDF]
, 1995 In an intertemporal general equilibrium model with imperfect competition, we settle a relationship between factor utilization and markups, via the effect of capacity utilization rate changes on firms' market power when the demand for goods is uncertain ...
Fagnart, Jean-Francois +2 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background and Aims Wilms tumour (WT) has excellent event‐free and overall survival (OS). However, small differences exist between countries participating in the same international study. This led us to examine variation in adherence to protocol recommendations as a potential contributing factor.
Suzanne Tugnait +23 more
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Head and Neck Ultrasound Utilization Rates: 2012 to 2019
OTO Open, 2023 Objective We measured utilization of clinician‐performed head and neck ultrasound among otolaryngologists, endocrinologists, and general surgeons, using Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data.
Courtney B. Shires +3 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare, high‐flow, vascular anomalies that can occur either sporadically or as part of a genetic syndrome. AVMs can progress with serious morbidity and even mortality if left unchecked. Sirolimus is an mTOR inhibitor that is effective in low‐flow vascular malformations; however, its role in AVMs is unclear.
Will Swansson +3 more
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Knowledge transfer and utilization in water system management: knowledge and perceptions in daily practice [PDF]
, 2007 The aim of this research is to explore the possibility of enlarging the accessibility, usefulness, and utilization of knowledge about the physical-water system for decision- and policymakers.
Tilburg, M. van
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Body mass index and health care utilization in diabetic and nondiabetic individuals. [PDF]
, 2015 BackgroundAlthough controversial, most studies examining the relationship of body mass index (BMI) with mortality in diabetes suggest a paradox: the lowest risk category is above normal weight, versus normal weight in nondiabetic persons.
Bertakis, Klea D +2 more
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