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A new validity index for crisp clusters

open access: yesPattern Analysis and Applications, 2017
In this paper, a new cluster validity index which can be considered as a measure of the accuracy of the partitioning of data sets is proposed. The new index, called the STR index, is defined as the product of two components which determine changes of ...
Artur Starczewski
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Changes in Body Composition in Children and Young People Undergoing Treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Ongoing evidence indicates increased risk of sarcopenic obesity among children and young people (CYP) with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), often beginning early in treatment, persisting into survivorship. This review evaluates current literature on body composition in CYP with ALL during and after treatment.
Lina A. Zahed   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Model misspecification in peaks over threshold analysis

open access: yes, 2010
Classical peaks over threshold analysis is widely used for statistical modeling of sample extremes, and can be supplemented by a model for the sizes of clusters of exceedances.
Davison, Anthony C., Süveges, Mária
core   +1 more source

Diabetes Classification using Radial Basis Function Network by Combining Cluster Validity Index and BAT Optimization with Novel Fitness Function

open access: yesInternational Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems, 2017
Diabetes is one of the foremost causes for the increase in mortality among children and adults in recent years. Classification systems are being used by doctors to analyse and diagnose the medical data.
Ramalingaswamy Cheruku   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Parent‐to‐Child Information Disclosure in Pediatric Oncology

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Despite professional consensus regarding the importance of open communication with pediatric cancer patients about their disease, actual practice patterns of disclosure are understudied. Extant literature suggests a significant proportion of children are not told about their diagnosis/prognosis, which is purported to negatively ...
Rachel A. Kentor   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Validity of Shock Index Versus Biomarkers for Screening Sepsis

open access: yesEgyptian Journal of Critical Care Medicine, 2020
Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity of Shock Index (SI) is abed side screening tool, defined as heart rate divided by the systolic blood pressure with a standard vary of (0.5 to 0.7) in healthy adults (SI = HR/SBP).
Enas Mohammed Ashrey
doaj   +1 more source

Clearing price distributions in call auctions [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
We propose a model for price formation in financial markets based on clearing of a standard call auction with random orders, and verify its validity for prediction of the daily closing price distribution statistically.
de Vilder, R., Derksen, M., Kleijn, B.
core   +2 more sources

Prolonged Corrected QT Interval as an Early Electrocardiographic Marker of Cyclophosphamide‐Induced Cardiotoxicity in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Patients

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Cyclophosphamide (CY) is associated with potentially fatal cardiotoxicity, yet no electrocardiographic indices have been established for early detection of CY‐induced cardiomyopathy. This study aimed to determine whether corrected QT interval (QTc) prolongation can predict early onset of CY‐related cardiac dysfunction in pediatric ...
Junpei Kawamura   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Photographic Assessment of Change in Trichotillomania: Psychometric Properties and Variables Influencing Interpretation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Although photographic assessment has been found to be reliable in assessing hair loss in Trichotillomania, the validity of this method is unclear, particularly for gauging progress in treatment.
Compton, Scott N.   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Index of Problematic Online Experiences: Item Characteristics and Correlation with Negative Symptomatology [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
This exploratory study aimed to develop and test a quick, easily administered instrument, the Index of Problematic Online Experiences (I-POE). The goal of the I-POE extends beyond assessing for Internet overuse to broadly assess problematic Internet use ...
Finkelhor, David   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

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