Results 41 to 50 of about 24,007 (263)
ABSTRACT Background Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is one of the most treatable forms of paediatric cancer; however, there is a substantial burden of treatment‐related toxicities (TRTs). In addition, the long‐term changes in children's health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) due to toxic treatments are not well understood.
Clare Ghows +19 more
wiley +1 more source
The Mundell‑Fleming Model and Macroeconomic Stabilization Policies
This paper analyzes the fiscal policy implications set in the Mundell‑Fleming (M‑F) model and its effectiveness in emerging economies. It also widens the scope of the policy mix with alternative exchange rates.
Erico Wulf Betancourt, Ryszard Piasecki
doaj +1 more source
ABSTRACT Background Germ cell tumors (GCTs) often arise in the ovaries and testes (extracranial) but can also develop in the brain (intracranial). We examined the relationship of individual, family, and community‐level socioeconomic status (SES) with stage of disease at diagnosis in a cohort of pediatric patients with GCT from Children's Oncology Group
Heydon K. Kaddas +7 more
wiley +1 more source
Scale and scope economies in Mexican private medical units
Objective. To evaluate technical efficiency and potential presence of scale and scope economies in Mexican private medical units (PMU) that will improve management decisions. Materials and methods.
Jorge Keith, Diego Prior
doaj +1 more source
Evaluating the performance and analyzing the cost drivers of water utilities is of great interest for water regulators and water sector managers. This study uses a quadratic cost function to investigate the existence of economies of scale and scope in ...
Maria Molinos-Senante +1 more
doaj +1 more source
Scoping of the Tunisian economy [PDF]
In this scooping paper on the Tunisian economy we review the historical background of the economy which has undergone substantial structural change since independence in 1956. In particular we emphasize that past record of consistent growth has often masked inequality, regional disparities and high unemployment rates among educated youth.
Ayadi, Mohamed, Mattoussi, Wided
openaire +2 more sources
ABSTRACT The International Paediatric Oncology Society Global Mapping Programme aims to collect data on global paediatric oncology services by continent, with Africa and Latin America completed. This study reports on the methodology and lessons learned for Oceania, a unique continent with resource disparity across countries, multiple small island ...
Trisha Soosay Raj +16 more
wiley +1 more source
Determining Parental Factors for Clinical Trial Attrition in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Despite high enrollment rates on Children's Oncology Group (COG) protocols, attrition after initial consent is challenging, introducing bias and prolonging trial completion. While adult oncology literature has identified predictors of withdrawal, little is known about caregiver decision‐making for child participation in ...
Kimberly L. Stathas +3 more
wiley +1 more source
COMPETITIVENESS OF KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMIES. SUGGESTION FOR MEASURING
The present paper focuses on a presentation of four pillars of knowledge, occurring as the sources of competitive advantage for knowledge-based economies, and on the construction of taxonomic measure for assessing competitiveness’ degree of 29 this type ...
Małgorzata Madrak-Grochowska
doaj +1 more source
This article presents the history, objectives, and scope of activity of the Forum for Institutional Thought Association. The Forum is an initiative by a group of social sciences’ representatives gathered around the belief that the institutional approach
Anna Jurczuk +3 more
doaj +1 more source

