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Finite population distribution function estimation with dual use of auxiliary information under simple and stratified random sampling.

PLoS ONE, 2020
The main purpose of this paper is to propose two new estimators for estimating the finite population distribution function under simple and stratified random sampling schemes using supplementary information on the distribution function, mean and ranks of
Sardar Hussain, Sohaib Ahmad, Mariyam Saleem, Sohail Akhtar, Sohail Akhtar   +4 more
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Race development and performance-determining factors in a mass-start cross-country skiing competition

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2023
IntroductionAlthough five of six Olympic events in cross-country skiing involve mass-starts, those events are sparsely examined scientifically. Therefore, in this study, we investigated speed profiles, pacing strategies, group dynamics and their ...
Trine M. Seeberg, Trine M. Seeberg, Jan Kocbach, Hanna Wolf, Rune Kjøsen Talsnes, Øyvind B. Sandbakk   +5 more
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Prevalence of 21 Physician‐Defined Severe Toxicities Following Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment: Australian Retrospective Cohort Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common pediatric cancer, with an overall survival now surpassing 90% in developed countries. However, treatments are not without adverse effects. In this study, we apply the severe toxicity‐free survival (STFS) framework to determine the prevalence of 21 physician‐defined severe ...
Lane Collier, Brittany Grantham, Camilla Grud Nielsen, Louise Lundgren, Liv Andrés‐Jensen, Kjeld Schmiegelow, Chris Selman, Gareth Ball, Elyse Passmore, David A. Elliott, Rachel Conyers   +10 more
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Towards a Bioeconomy: Supplying Forest Residues for the Australian Market

Energies
Australia has abundant volumes of forest residues that are a potential feedstock for supplying biomass as a renewable carbon carrier to the market. However, there remains an underutilization of this resource, even in mature bioeconomy markets.
Leanda C. Garvie, David J. Lee, Biljana Kulišić   +2 more
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Quantitatively Partitioning Microbial Genomic Traits among Taxonomic Ranks across the Microbial Tree of Life

mSphere, 2019
Widely used microbial taxonomies, such as the NCBI taxonomy, are based on a combination of sequence homology among conserved genes and historically accepted taxonomies, which were developed based on observable traits such as morphology and physiology.
Taylor M. Royalty, Andrew D. Steen
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Rational Use of Herbal Products in Pediatric Patients Treated With Anticancer Drugs in the European Union

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The use of herbal medical preparation (HMP) is rising among pediatric oncology patients, often to manage treatment‐related symptoms. Their effectiveness remains uncertain, and the risk of herb–drug interactions is underestimated.
Orianne Mahot, Mathieu Corvaisier, Laurence Spiesser‐Robelet, Mylène Duplan, Isabelle Pellier, Delphine Bourneau‐Martin, Séverine Derbré   +6 more
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POTENTIAL OF CULTURAL ECOSYSTEM SERVICES IN POSTGLACIAL LANDSCAPE FROM THE BENEFICIARIES’ PERSPECTIVE

Economics and Environment, 2017
The paper presents the results of a questionnaire carried out among landscape users in Suwałki and Augustów Region concerning the perception of goods of nature.
Anna Kowalska, Andrzej Affek, Jerzy Solon, Marek Degórski, Bożenna Grabińska, Ewa Kołaczkowska, Bogusława Kruczkowska, Edyta Regulska, Ewa Roo-Zielińska, Jacek Wolski, Izabela Zawiska   +10 more
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A Comparative Study of New Ratio-Type Family of Estimators Under Stratified Two-Phase Sampling

Mathematics
Two-phase sampling is a useful technique for sample surveys, particularly when prior auxiliary data is not accessible. The ranks of the auxiliary variable often coincide with those of the research variable when two variables are correlated.
Abdulaziz S. Alghamdi, Hleil Alrweili
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Application of the AHP and TOPSIS in project management [PDF]

Journal of Project Management, 2018
Selection of an appropriate contractor plays an important role for the success of the accomplish-ment of any construction project. This paper presents a multi-criteria decision making method for contractor selection. The proposed study uses six criteria,
Armin Jabbarzadeh
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Guidelines for Pediatric Radiotherapy Simulation: A Report From the Children's Oncology Group Radiation Oncology Discipline

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Pediatric radiation therapy presents unique challenges compared to adult treatments, including those of immobilization, potential need for sedation, and the critical importance of accurate, reproducible positioning. Additionally, heightened attention to imaging doses is necessary to minimize long‐term toxicity in survivors.
Parham Alaei, Stephen Mihalcik, Sujith Baliga, Young Kwok, Dana Casey, Eric Ehler, Christiane Burton, John C. Breneman, Daphne A. Haas‐Kogan, Suzanne L. Wolden, Arnold C. Paulino, Nadia N. Laack, Natia Esiashvili, Sarah Milgrom, Christine Hill‐Kayser, Thomas J. Fitzgerald, John A. Kalapurakal, Chia‐Ho Hua   +17 more
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