Bayesian Estimation for Zero-Truncated Bivariate Poisson Regression Model by Prapaporn Rerngchaiyaphum, Monthira Duangsaphon

“…This bivariate model was established using marginal-conditional models. Bayes estimators were executed utilizing the random walk Metropolis-Hastings algorithm with two distinct prior distributions: Laplace and normal distributions. …”
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A Critical Review of the Book Curriculum in Secondary School by Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Hosseini

“…Qualitative content analysis was also used for data analysis. According to the findings, the strengths of the book include apparent comprehensiveness, typography, the quality of printing and binding, the content congruence with the principles and Foundations of religion and Islam, the use of scientific tools, and equivalence and application of specialized terms. …”
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Domain Terminology Collection for Semantic Interpretation of Sensor Network Data by Myunggwon Hwang, Jinhyung Kim, Jangwon Gim, Sa-kwang Song, Hanmin Jung, Do-Heon Jeong

“…Both the category-article and article-link relations defined in Wikipedia are employed as terminology indicators, and we use a new measure to calculate the similarity between categories. …”
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A research agenda for malaria eradication: modeling. by malERA Consultative Group on Modeling

“…Models are envisioned as an integral part of research, planning, and evaluation, and modelers should ideally be integrated into multidisciplinary teams to update the models iteratively, communicate their appropriate use, and serve the needs of other research scientists, public health specialists, and government officials. …”
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Evaluation and improvement of the vertical accuracy of the global open DEM under forest environment by Jiapeng Huang, Xiaozhu Yang

“…Finally, optimizing FABDEM based on the mathematical interpolation method using GEDI02_A reduces the RMSE from 8.46 m to 6.83 m. …”
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Location deployment of depots and resource relocation for connected car-sharing systems through mobile edge computing by Xiaolu Zhu, Jinglin Li, Zhihan Liu, Fangchun Yang

“…Existing methods mainly use qualitative method and do not consider spatial–temporal dynamic travel demands. …”
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Resilient spatial transformation and governance of public spaces in historical districts in disaster time: a literature review by Zijia Li, Chenhao Wang, Jiwu Wang

“…This review provides useful summaries for the future use of resilience in historic districts in response to disasters, with potential value in finding balanced cooperation across participants.…”
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Exploring green loans: Effects on household financial habits compared to conventional loans by Bayakhmetova Aliya, Bayakhmetova Lyazzat, Bayakhmetova Leila, Niyazbekova Shakizada

“…The hypothesis testing was based on secondary data from official sources using correlation and regression analysis. The results of the analysis showed a weak relationship between the two variables, which did not confirm the hypothesis of the study, indicating the need for further study of this issue with the coverage of Central Asian countries and the introduction of additional factors (energy prices, GDP per capita, unemployment rate and others) into the proposed model. …”
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EFFECTIVENESS OF THE 13-VALENT PNEUMOCOCCAL CONJUGATE VACCINE: EMERGING DATA FROM INVASIVE PNEUMOCOCCAL DISEASE, PNEUMONIA, ACUTE OTITIS MEDIA AND NASOPHARYNGEAL CARRIAGE by Ralf Rene Reinert, Bulent Taysi

“…A new WHO position paper has been published recently stressing the high priority of the inclusion of PCVs in childhood immunization programs worldwide. Planning for national use of pneumococcal vaccines should take besides other factors the distribution of pneumococcal serotypes in different age groups into consideration. …”
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A narrative review on the effectiveness of PPSV23 vaccination in adults in China by Weiyan Zhang, Peng Bai, Weijun Hu

“…This review aims to discuss the epidemiology of pneumococcal disease, coverage and effectiveness of PPSV23 vaccination, elderly individuals and patients with comorbidities, coadministration of PPSV23 vaccine with other vaccines, and future directions for its use in China. …”
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Genome-wide association data reveal a global map of genetic interactions among protein complexes. by Gregory Hannum, Rohith Srivas, Aude Guénolé, Haico van Attikum, Nevan J Krogan, Richard M Karp, Trey Ideker

“…As proof of principle, we use synthetic genetic screens to confirm numerous novel genetic interactions for the INO80 chromatin remodeling complex.…”
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TED Talks and the Textbook: An In-Depth Lexical Analysis by Naheen Madarbakus-Ring, Stuart Benson

“…., listening, reading, speaking, and writing). However, the use of TED Talk resources could create specific vocabulary challenges for learners as they progress through each unit in the textbook. …”
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Enablers and barriers to shifting to sustainable mobility. Takeaways from a sustainability campaign in Flanders, Belgium by Sara Tori, Charlotte van Vessem, Cathy Macharis

“…Abstract Despite Flanders’ high cycling rates and good public transportation coverage, car ownership has been rising steadily, conflicting with sustainability goals. …”
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Understanding implementation research by Robert Mash, Juliet Nyasulu, Zelra Malan, Lisa Hirschhorn

“…Key elements to evaluate include the design of the intervention itself, contextual barriers and enablers to implementation, the use of implementation strategies as well as the achievement of implementation outcomes. …”
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Chaîne de l’eau du réseau public dans quelques quartiers précaires du sixième arrondissement de Cotonou-Bénin by Espérance Olive Hounsounou, Micheline Agassounon Djikpo Tchibozo, Lucie Ayi-Fanou, Euloge Agbossou

“…About types of containers used, seals plastic (70.0 %) basins (2.1 %) are more cleaned than the cans (20.5 %) and jars (1.6 %). …”
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Secure Satellite Downlink Communication With Attention-Enhanced Transmitter Fingerprinting by Yinan Bao, Haojie Yuan

“…As the internal nature of satellite networks such as the wide coverage, the low received power at the ground, and the radio broadcasting, detecting replay or spoofing attacks is an intractable challenge. …”
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Distributed Optimization for Mobile Robots under Mobile Edge Computing Environment by Hui Luo, Quan Yin

“…First, we use the Lyapunov optimization technique to transform the original infinite horizon Markov decision process (MDP) problem. …”
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Roadmaps to managed competition: to what extent does Ireland meet the preconditions for equity and efficiency? by John Armstrong

“…It provides a roadmap for the use of health insurance as a tool for bring this equity.…”
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Implications of the rising cost of insulin and other antihyperglycaemic drugs in the management of diabetes mellitus in Nigeria by Otovwe Agofure

“…The resultant financial strain on patients’ insufficient healthcare infrastructure and subpar insurance coverage collectively precipitates deteriorated health outcomes and inflated healthcare expenditures. …”
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Treatment of Advanced Gingival Recession Secondary to Surgical Failure with Large Size Deepithelized Gingival Graft Associated with a Modified Tunnel Flap by Lingzhou Zhao, Yuan Gao, Yihan Xiao, Xinwei Tan, Xiaochen Li, Tianzheng Deng

“…Objective. To describe the use of a large size deepithelized gingival graft (DGG) associated with full-split tunnel technique in a clinical case of advanced gingival recession secondary to surgical failure (GRSF). …”
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