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Nonlinear renewal theory for Markov random walks

Let {Sn} be a Markov random walk satisfying the conditions of Kesten's Markov renewal theorem. It is shown that if {Zn} is a stochastic process whose finite-dimensional, conditional distributions are asymptotically close to those of {Sn} (in the sense of
Melfi, Vincent F.
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Things Overlooked: Exploring housing renewal with actor-network theory

, 2014
While network perspectives in housing studies have gained currency over the last decade, research looking at the actor-networks of housing management is limited.
Marskamp, M. (author)
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Discordance Between Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index Domain Weights and Their Association With Organ Damage Accrual

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Studies of damage accrual in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) show associations with disease activity measured by the SLE Disease Activity Index 2000 (SLEDAI‐2K), but these associations are imperfect. SLEDAI scores are powerfully influenced by weightings (1–8) assigned to each domain.
Kevin Zhang, Eric F. Morand, Sarah E. Boyd, François Petitjean, Alberta Hoi, Rachel Koelmeyer, Iolanda Miceli, Julie A. Monk, Hieu T. Nim   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

On the use of Lyapunov function methods in renewal theory

, 1999
Based on recent results on the exploitation of “drift criteria” for general state-space Markov processes, we derive rates of convergence for (moments of) processes associated with a renewal process with common inter-renewal time distribution F.
Günter Last, Takis Konstantopoulos, Last, Günter, Konstantopoulos, Takis   +3 more
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Woven Roofscapes: Applying Spatial Self-Organization Strategies to the Architectural Character Renewal of Rural Self-Built Houses

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In the renewal of rural self-built houses, dispersed construction patterns, insufficient design guidance, and resource constraints often lead to tensions between individual building needs and the overall settlement landscape.
Hongyu Chen, Difei Zhao, Ruoyun Wang, Ke Jiang, Wei Zhang, Yi Yang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Coronary Artery Calcium Progression: A Case Cohort Analysis From ELSA‐Brasil

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective To investigate the association between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and coronary artery calcium (CAC) prevalence, incidence, and progression over four years in adults without prior cardiovascular disease. Methods A case‐cohort study within the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA‐Brasil) included 585 participants (86 patients with ...
Patrícia Fonseca Estrada, Marcos Rafael N. Cavalcante, Itamar de Souza Santos, Márcio S. Bittencourt, Vandrize Meneghini, Paulo A. Lotufo, Alessandra C. Goulart, Isabela M. Bensenor   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Asset renewal decision modelling with application to the water utility industry

, 2010
Reliable infrastructure assets impact significantly on quality of life and provide a stable foundation for economic growth and competitiveness. Decisions about the way assets are managed are of utmost importance in achieving this.
Pudney, Steven Grant
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Race and Household Income Are Associated With Disease Outcomes in Pediatric Patients With Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody–Associated Vasculitis Hospitalized in the United States

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Race and household income impact outcomes in patients with rheumatic conditions; however, their role in pediatric antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)–associated vasculitis (AAV) remains poorly understood. We aimed to evaluate whether race and ethnicity and household income are associated with severe AAV disease and renal outcomes among
Roberto Alejandro Valdovinos, William Daniel Soulsby III, Emily von Scheven   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A survey of renewal theory with emphasis on approximations, bounds and applications [PDF]

, 1974
The models of Renewal Theory are reviewed, with particular emphasis on their practical applications. Bounds and approximations to various quantities are given, along with computational methods and results.
Marshall, Kneale T., Butterworth, Richard W.   +1 more
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Renewal processes with costs and rewards

, 2011
We review the theory of renewal reward processes, which describes renewal processes that have some cost or reward associated with each cycle. We present a new simplified proof of the renewal reward theorem that mimics the proof of the Elementary Renewal ...
Vlasiou, Maria Maria, Maria Vlasiou, Vlasiou, M. (Maria), Vlasiou, M.   +3 more
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