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Preference Cloud Theory: Imprecise Preferences and Preference Reversals [PDF]

SSRN Electronic Journal, 2015
This paper presents a new theory, called Preference Cloud Theory, of decision-making under uncertainty. This new theory provides an explanation for empirically-observed Preference reversals. Central to the theory is the incorporation of preference imprecision which arises because of individuals’ vague understanding of numerical probabilities.
Bayrak, Oben K., Hey, John D.
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Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
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SCALARIZATION OF THE VECTOR PREFERENCES: OVERCOMING PRIMITIVIZATION

Стратегические решения и риск-менеджмент, 2014
It considers the drawbacks of the method for a scalar function preferences defined in a vector space on the basis of additive form and coefficients of importance.
D. V. Troshin
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Adolescents’ preferences for sexual dimorphism are influenced by relative exposure to male and female faces [PDF]

, 2009
Exposure to a particular population of faces can increase ratings of the normality and attractiveness of similar-looking faces. Such exposure can also refine the perceived boundaries of that face population, such that other faces are more readily ...
Jones, Benedict, Saxton, Tamsin K, Jones, Benedict C, DeBruine, Lisa M, Roberts, S Craig, Saxton, T.K., Saxton, Tamsin, DeBruine, Lisa M., de Bruine, Lisa, Jones, Benedict C., Little, Anthony C., Saxton, Tamsin K., Jones, B.C., Roberts, S. Craig, Roberts, S.C., Little, Anthony, Debruine, L.M., Little, A.C.   +17 more
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Language, Culture, and Cancer: Qualitative Insights Into Communication Disparities Among Spanish‐Speaking Caregivers of Children With Cancer

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Latino children are projected to make up nearly one‐third of United States (US) children by 2060, and many of their caregivers speak Spanish. Prior survey research has documented communication difficulties for Spanish‐speaking caregivers of children with cancer, but contemporary qualitative data are limited.
Jenny Ruiz, Alejandra Curbelo‐Paz, Sonia Morales, Elizabeth Contreras, Amy Houtrow, Scott H. Maurer, Judy C. Chang   +6 more
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Getting patients in the door: medical appointment reminder preferences

Patient Preference and Adherence, 2017
Trisha M Crutchfield,1–3 Christine E Kistler2–4 1University of North Carolina Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, 2University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, 3Cecil G.
Crutchfield TM, Kistler CE
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Effectiveness of Resistance Intradialytic Exercise Compared to Aerobic Intradialytic Exercise for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis commonly experience reduced physical function, fatigue, poor sleep quality, and impaired health‐related quality of life. Intradialytic exercise has been proposed as a non‐pharmacological strategy to improve these outcomes.
Klebson da Silva Almeida, Gisela Cristiane Miyamoto, Daniel da Costa Torres, Ian Setubal Reis Chaves, Jonas do Carmo Paschoalin, Braúlio Lima Nascimento, Luciana Dias Chiavegato   +6 more
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The economics of cultural formation of preferences [PDF]

, 2010
Pichler M. The economics of cultural formation of preferences. Working Papers. Institute of Mathematical Economics. Vol 431. Bielefeld: Universität Bielefeld; 2010.This paper introduces a generalized representation of the formation of continuous ...
Pichler, Michael, Pichler, Michael M.
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Comparative Evaluation of Hemodiafiltration, Hemoperfusion, and Standard Hemodialysis on Efficacy, Inflammatory Control, Dialysis Adequacy, and Safety in End‐Stage Renal Disease: A Prospective Observational Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic micro‐inflammation in patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) is a significant driver of cardiovascular complications and diminished quality of life. While standard hemodialysis (SHD) effectively manages small‐molecule clearance, its ability to remove medium‐to‐large uremic toxins—the primary catalysts of systemic ...
Hongwei Zuo, Weisi Dai, Jie Mao, Mei Ye, Xingshan Lu, Xiaocui Zhang   +5 more
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Preference votes without preference? Institutional effects on preference voting: an experiment [PDF]

Journal of Elections, Public Opinion and Parties, 2016
A classical question of political science is to what extent electoral systems influence voting behaviour. Yet, many of these studies examine how different electoral systems affect the election results in terms of vote distribution across parties. Instead, we investigate how electoral rules affect intra party preference voting.
Nagtzaam, M.A.M., Erkel, P.F.A. van
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