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Bayesian inverse ensemble forecasting for COVID‐19
Canadian Journal of Statistics, EarlyView.Abstract Variations in strains of COVID‐19 have a significant impact on the rate of surges and on the accuracy of forecasts of the epidemic dynamics. The primary goal for this article is to quantify the effects of varying strains of COVID‐19 on ensemble forecasts of individual “surges.” By modelling the disease dynamics with an SIR model, we solve the ...
Kimberly Kroetch, Don Estep
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The global epidemics of diabetes in the 21st century: Current situation and perspectives [PDF]
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 2019 Diabetes is on the rise worldwide, with a global prevalence in adults in 2017 being 8.8% of the world population, with the anticipation of a further increase to 9.9% by 2045. In total numbers, this reflects a population of 424.9 million people with diabetes worldwide in 2017, with an estimate of a 48% increase to 628.6 million people by 2045 ...
Standl, Eberhard +3 more
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Centre for Epidemic Interventions Research (CEIR), Annual Report 2022 [PDF]
, 2023 Key message During the COVID-19 pandemic it became apparent that the scientific basis for many infection control interventions was weak, and that more research on the effects of public health and social measures was needed.
Fretheim, Atle
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Power spectral density and the brain
Canadian Journal of Statistics, EarlyView.Abstract Time series from M/EEG (magneto/electroencephalography) and ECoG (electrocorticography) recordings are common sources of information about brain function. The power spectral density (PSD) preserves much of this information, up to second order. In the current decade, a burst of brain diagnostics using the slope of log(PSD) has appeared.
Priscilla E. Greenwood +2 more
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A conversation with James V. Zidek
Canadian Journal of Statistics, EarlyView.AbstractThis article documents a series of exchanges between the authors and the senior Canadian statistician Jim Zidek in early 2026. The interview traces his life trajectory, surveying his principal contributions to statistics while offering insights into his motivations, successes, and challenges. Zidek is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and
Christian Genest, Nancy E. Heckman
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Predicting Opioid Epidemic by Using Twitter Data [PDF]
, 2018 Opioid crisis was declared as a public health emergency in 2017 by the President of USA. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 91 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose.
Rendon, David Campo +4 more
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Chapter 1 Stochastic Epidemic Models
, 2019 This first chapter introduces some basic facts about stochastic epidemic models.We consider the case of a closed community, i.e. without influx of new susceptibles or mortality.
Pardoux, Etienne +3 more
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Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, EarlyView.Abstract Background Family plays a significant role in children's dental and oral health (DOH) elements, such as children's DOH knowledge and practice, the development of children's dental fear and anxiety (DFA), children's dental visits, and children's DOH status.
Wisnu Fadila +5 more
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Group Decision-Making Method of Entry Policy During a Pandemic
Tsinghua Science and TechnologyOmicron, the new mutant coronavirus, has spread rapidly globally, attracting close attention from different stakeholders worldwide. The complex and constantly changing epidemic situation has had a new impact on the world. Therefore, this paper focuses on
Chunsheng Cui, Baiqiu Li, Xianfeng Chen
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, 2003 The aim of this study was to describe spatial and temporal variations in malaria epidemic risk in Ethiopia and to examine factors involved in relation to their implications for early warning and interpretation of geographical risk models.
Abeku, Tarekegn Abose +8 more
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