Presenting a mathematical approach to developing the internal rate of Return method: An application of Horner's theorem in econometrics [PDF]
Economics is the development of a collection of Mathematical Methods(MMs) for the economic evaluation of investment projects or plans. Two main methods for this type of valuation are the internal rate of return method and the present value method.
Hossein Jafari +2 more
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Value of MRI Outcomes for Preventive and Early‐Stage Trials in Spinocerebellar Ataxias 1 and 3
ABSTRACT Objective To examine the value of MRI outcomes as endpoints for preventive and early‐stage trials of two polyglutamine spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs). Methods A cohort of 100 participants (23 SCA1, 63 SCA3, median Scale for the Assessment and Rating of Ataxia (SARA) score = 5, 42% preataxic, and 14 gene‐negative controls) was scanned at 3T up ...
Thiago J. R. Rezende +26 more
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Rates of Return on Capital: An International Comparison [PDF]
Estimated stocks of capital per worker differ by fifty-fold between the ten richest and ten poorest nations. The stock of human capital per adult at the lower levels of schooling differs by 4.7 times between these two groups of countries, and by 56 times at the third level.
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Impact of Positive Lifestyle Behaviors on Direct Health Care Cost Savings for Low Back Pain
Objective This study aimed to investigate the relationship between a previously purpose‐developed lifestyle behavior scale and health care cost savings related to low back pain (LBP). Methods This longitudinal study used data from the Australian Twin Back (AUTBACK) study. LBP and lifestyle behavior measures were collected at baseline. Physical activity
Ye Tian +8 more
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Objective Antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) are present at high titers in 2% of the general population, but their clinical significance in individuals without an autoimmune (AI) disease is not known. We tested the hypothesis that the presence of a high ANA titer in non‐AI conditions is associated with disease.
Matthew Chung +7 more
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New Onset of Fibromyalgia After Exposure to a Combat Environment: A Longitudinal Cohort Study
Objective Traumatic life events are hypothesized to be triggers for the onset of fibromyalgia. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common comorbidity of fibromyalgia. However, limited prospective data are available on the development of fibromyalgia after exposure to high‐magnitude stress.
Jay B. Higgs +15 more
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Regulasi Tarif Sistem Hibrid Alternatif untuk Proyek Privatisasi Infrastruktur Berisiko Tinggi
Tulisan ini menyajikan suatu sistem alternatif regulasi tarif yang mengkombinasikan fitur dari sistem price-cap traditional dan sistem rate-of-return untuk proyek privatisasi infrastruktur.
Andreas Wibowo
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Objective To support high‐quality, patient‐centered care for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) developed evidence‐based measures incorporating clinical and patient‐reported outcomes measures (PROMs). Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), we conducted semi‐structured interviews ...
Catherine Nasrallah +13 more
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Expected Economic Return of General Medicine and Medical Specialty Programs: Perspective of Medical Students [PDF]
Introduction: Any personal decision to invest in higher education requires evaluation of its economic return. This paper aimed to analyze the expected economic return of general medicine and medical specialty programs from the viewpoints of general ...
Maryam Moeeni +2 more
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Innovating Aircraft Repair Processes: The Role of Digitalization in Sustainability
This research explores how digitalization—by storing detailed non‐destructive testing data in structured DICONDE databases and creating a standard data model of the component—innovates aviation maintenance and repair processes. Coupled with a developed state‐based simulation model, it enables data‐driven, sustainable repair strategies that reduce waste,
Johanna Aigner +3 more
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