Random regression test-day model for the analysis of dairy cattle production data in South Africa: creating the framework
Choice of basis functions. Theoretically, any function can be used in RRM as a basis function (Swalve, 2000; Meyer, 2005b). ... Likelihood, Bayesian, and MCMC Methods in Quantitative Genetics. Springer-Verlag, New York. [ Links ]. ... as a function of time. The covariance function is equivalent to a RRM if the same functions are used (Meyer & Hill, 1997; Van ... There are two approaches to the RR model (RRM): RR on lactation curve functions (e.g. the Wilminks function) or RR on ...
SAM: a meta-heuristic algorithm for single machine scheduling problems
Once a section has been sampled we use a function to calculate the likelihood L( S(i) , i) using Di. The likelihood is a ... to obtain characteristics of a likelihood function over the sections so that a section with a high likelihood of containing the ... These functions are used in every iteration of the algorithm to update the set of potentially efficient points, adding ... Metropolis-Hastings MCMC requires the definition of three functions, a target distribution p(x), a proposal distribution q() ...
Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty for complex proximal humeral fractures in the elderly: How to improve outcomes and avoid...
The complexity of these injuries is a function of fracture severity (and the associated risk of avascular necrosis), and the ... high likelihood of final tuberosity displacement, and the inability to participate in an extended rehabilitation programme. ... Pre-fracture shoulder function is never entirely regained, no matter what treatment modality is utilised. ...
Initiating a different story about immigrant Somali parents' support of their primary school children's education
The likelihood is high that parents will define their role in their childrens schooling as informed by and as a function of ... Such models of parental support focus on the primary interests of the schools, namely to make them function more efficiently ( ... in which they functioned as resources. Daily actions and social activities such as sending an SMS or watching television were ... functions and extramural activities and to support the school. None of them acknowledged the roles that the parents themselves ...
Current practice of inguinal hernia repair at University of Cape Town affiliated hospitals: implications for training
The likelihood of laparoscopic repair varies significantly depending on which hospital the patient is referred to. Non- ... and provide a quicker return to full function and work.34 In this study laparoscopic repair was performed for 64% of bilateral ... The likelihood of laparoscopic repair varies significantly depending on which hospital the patient is referred to. Non- ... better patient outcomes and could also function as hernia training centres. Given the resource constraints, this is a model ...
Evaluating the effectiveness of a social grant regulating framework in South Africa
Furthermore, the SAPS legislation regulates the police service in terms of its core function, which is to prevent, investigate ... and makes recommendations to reduce the likelihood of such conduct recurring in the future (SIU 2018/2019). For fraud committed ... out any other functions that are necessary and incidental to instituting criminal proceedings (Posel et al. 2021). The NPA is ... proceedings and to carry out any other functions that are necessary and incidental to instituting criminal proceedings (Act No ...
Critical factors influencing performance of Extensionists in Limpopo Department of Agriculture in South Africa
For example the function of the SMS should be to supplement and not to duplicate or perform the same task as the Extensionists ... The difference illustrates the likelihood that Extensionists tend to over-rate their competency while managers and supervisors ... The general impression presented by Table 5 is that all the functions listed receive wide support. For example, all were rated ... These functions include continuous and purposeful knowledge upgrading and capacity building of Extensionists working in their ...
Factors related to hospital readmissions in people with spinal cord injury in South Africa
... had greater likelihood of readmission. Similarly, we found that patients who were wheelchair dependent (including those using ... with LOS varying according to the type of function loss.[2] Although respiratory complications were only the fifth most common ... Deteriorating neurological status includes deterioration of motor function or sensation, and it accounted for 6% of the ...
Development of a clinical prediction rule to diagnose Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in the World Health Organization's...
Both models had zero probability for PJP for scores of zero, and positive likelihood ratios exceeded 10 for high scores. ... Presentation of multivariate data for clinical use: The Framingham study risk score functions. Stat Med. 2004;23:1631-1660. ... and positive likelihood ratios exceeded 10 for high scores, indicating value as rule in tests. These clinical prediction rule ...
'Dark technology', aggressiveness and the question of cyber...
Even if global consensus could be reached (which is unlikely, so this aim functions like a regulative ideal) this would not ... In fact, recent research on cyber-bullying has confirmed the increased likelihood that young victims of cyber-bullying would ... function, namely an ethical approach, which could assume the guise of an ethical and moral code where internet use is concerned ... especially with the increase of digital media-use for private and public functions (see Woodbury 2003; Tavani 2004; Spinello ...
Validation of the Teacher Stress Inventory (TSI) in a multicultural context: The SABPA study
Cardiovascular function and psychological distress in urbanised black South Africans: The SABPA study. Cardiovascular Journal ... The same factor structure was confirmed when using both the principal axis and maximum likelihood methods of factor extraction. ... It is known that the effects of stress on individuals and their functioning are multiple on both psychological and ... The factors extracted during the analysis suggest that teacher stress in this cohort is primarily a direct function of ...
Evaluation of the impact of distributed synchronous generation on the stochastic estimation of financial costs of voltage sags
If a uniform probability density function were assumed for faults occurring in this system, equation (5) can be re-written ( ... reduced the likelihood of interruptions of production, as well as reduced associated expected financial losses. ... depicts the function Vam(Ψ), i.e., how the magnitude of remaining voltage on the faulted phase at monitoring point varies with ... is the probability distribution function of faults, with V and l in per unit. ...
Faith and business practice amongst Christian entrepreneurs in developing and emerging markets
It was particularly important that we did this given the likelihood that non-believers identifying themselves as Christian ... serve a positive function in generating more interest in this field and indeed in spurring others to follow. ... thereby increasing the likelihood of successful business outcomes. ...