Evaluating the Role of Regression Methods in the Determination of Standard Spending Assessments

1997 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
R W Thomas ◽  
E S Warren
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Regression Methods ◽  
Dummy Variable ◽  
Unit Costs ◽  
Annual Budget ◽  
Selection Of

A Standard Spending Assessment (SSA) is the amount which government considers appropriate for a local authority to set as its annual budget requirement. Each assessment is composed of revenues calculated for a discrete set of service blocks where the local unit costs of service provision are most often estimated by means of regression procedures that have been subject to regular scrutiny and review. Set against this context, in this paper the authors evaluate the performance of the regressions that contribute to the calculation of SSAs as equitable allocation devices. The general accounting framework for constructing SSAs is described and a statistical classification of the regression models is presented. In their analysis the authors examine a selection of models that are representative of each class and they include the regressions that comprise the Other District Services and Personal Social Services blocks. These appraisals follow a common sequence where a dummy variable is entered into the regression to test the consistency of the allocation made to a specified group of local authorities. When the dummy variable is statistically significant, revisions to the specification of the regression are either tested or suggested. Finally, the broader implications of these findings for the design of SSAs are examined.

scholarly journals Regression analysis and statistical examination of Knoop Hardness on abrasion resistance in Lyca Beige Marbles

Filomat ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 609-614
Author(s):  
Burcu Aydin ◽  
Fusun Yalcin ◽  
Ozge Ozer ◽  
Gurhan Yalcin
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Production Method ◽  
Knoop Hardness ◽  
Decomposition Products ◽  
Marble Quarries ◽  
Selection Of

Marbles are secondary decomposition products formed by metamorphism of limestone. Effective classification of marble quarries in terms of quality enables the selection of a sustainable production method and safety application. This evaluation is based on physico-mechanical properties of the samples. Obtained results of physico-mechanical properties of the marbles were statistically analyzed using Stata 14 and SPSS 21 software. The marbles indicated mostly normal physical and mechanical properties. A strong inverse relationship exists between Abrasion Value and Knoop Hardness Determination that indicates a significant nonlinear relationship. Samples were distinguished into 3 groups of close similarity and related properties. The estimated value of the parameters is in the 95 % confidence interval. The equation obtained by regression analysis was used for the determination of resistance to abrasion.

scholarly journals ДИЗАЙН-ПРОЕКТУВАННЯ СУЧАСНИХ СУКОНЬ З ОЗДОБЛЕННЯМ З УРАХУВАННЯМ ВЛАСТИВОСТЕЙ ТКАНИН

2020 ◽  
pp. 79-90
Author(s):  
К. Л. Пашкевич ◽  
О. В. Єжова ◽  
Т. Ф. Кротова ◽  
Н. Д. Креденець ◽  
Лю Цзянсінь ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
System Approach ◽  
Surface Density ◽  
Morphological Analysis ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Mechanical Parameters ◽  
Different Types ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Selection Of

To study the specifics of design-projection of clothes with finishing, considering the properties of fabrics. The system approach, as well as the methods of system-structural and morphological analysis, are used. The current collections of women`s clothes, presented by modern designers, have been analyzed; the current fashion trends in manufacturing and finishing of dress fabrics and products, made from such fabrics, have been identified; the classification of types of finishing of clothes has been presented. The frequency of occurrence of different types of finishing in the collections of world-famous designers in 2011 – 2019 has been determined. Physical and mechanical properties of samples of dress fabrics have been studied, in particular: thickness, surface density, abruption characteristics; their interconnections have been identified. The recommendations on the selection of fabrics for the creation of modern women`s dresses using different types of finishing (flat, volumetric) have been developed. The interconnections between physical and mechanical parameters of dress fabrics are identified, and the recommendations on the selection of fabrics for the creation of modern women`s dresses using the finishing based on the tectonic approach are developed. The conducted set of scientific researches on the design-projection of women`s dresses, based on the tectonic approach, and the determination of physical and mechanical parameters of dress fabrics are the basis for the development of recommendations on the selection of fabrics for the manufacturing of dresses with a variety of finishes.

scholarly journals Role of the PNPase enzyme in the transport of mtRNA in lymphatic cancer: Bibliographic review

2021 ◽  
pp. 99-112
Author(s):  
Myriam Lizanda Piqueras ◽  
Ignacio Ventura González
Keyword(s):  
Lymphatic System ◽  
Common Type ◽  
Mitochondrial Rna ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Genetic Characteristics ◽  
H Index ◽  
Mitochondrial Defects ◽  
Selection Of

Lymphoma is the most common type of blood cancer today and, as its name suggests, it begins in the lymphatic system. The origin of this disease is related to mitochondrial defects, generated by mutations in the PNPase enzyme or polynucleotide phosphorylase, whose main functions are to import and degradation mitochondrial RNA. For this reason, the main objective of the present work was to carry out a bibliographic review of scientific publications that made the role of this enzyme relevant, in relation to mitochondria as the cause of lymphatic cancer. The methodology used consisted of a bibliometric analysis based on the use of different databases, in which search equations formed from keywords were introduced. Then, the selection of articles related to the study topic and published in the last 20 years was carried out. Subsequently, the journals were analyzed, based on the H index, in order to observe which supported the hypothesis of the role of PNPase in lymphoma and which stated the opposite. The results showed that a total of 441,288 scientific publications were obtained, of which 133 were selected to carry out this work. As for the journals, those with the highest H index were Nature and Cell. It can be concluded that PNPase plays a very important role in the transport of mitochondrial RNA, and that the factor NF-Y is involved in the control of cell growth, therefore, both have a crucial role in the development of this disease. Therefore, research on both PNPase and NF-Y is essential to establish the specific genetic characteristics that define the early lesions of lymphatic cancer and the consequent determination of their treatment.

scholarly journals Relevansi Delimitasi Perbatasan Maritim Dengan Faktor Lingkungan

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Evi Purwanti
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Environmental Law ◽  
Mineral Resources ◽  
Conceptual Approach ◽  
Environmental Considerations ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Selection Of

Introductioan: This article discusses the relevance of maritime border delimitation with environmental factors that affect the determination of delimitation.Purposes of the Research: The purpose of this study is to analyze the urgency of the role of the environment in the maritime border delimitation process. Specifically focused on analyzing whether there is a positive relationship between environmental considerations and the development of the delimitation process and to determine the environmental factors that influence the delimitation.Methods of the Research: This research uses normative research with a conceptual approach. Researchers use relevant environmental law concepts in the maritime border delimitation process.Results of the Research: The results of the study show that there is a relevance of environmental factors in determining maritime border delimitation, among others from factors: conservation of wildlife reserves, the principle of natural prolongation, the principle of sustainable development, mineral resources, and fisheries. The relationship between environmental factors and the delimitation process occurs in two ways: First, environmental considerations show a direct influence in the selection of the delimitation method. Here environmental factors are an important motive in the delimitation process. Second, environmental factors affect the delimitation process indirectly where there are a number of delimitation agreements that do not include specific provisions regarding the environment, but the evidence shows that the parties are motivated by environmental factors in negotiating delimitation.

scholarly journals Classification of Zagros earthquakes based on focal mechanism

2021 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 265-275
Author(s):  
Mehdi Nouri DELOUEI ◽  
Mohammad-Reza GHEITANCHI
Keyword(s):  
Focal Mechanism ◽  
Strike Slip ◽  
Focal Mechanisms ◽  
Nodal Plane ◽  
Iranian Plateau ◽  
Populated Region ◽  
Compression Type ◽  
Selection Of

The Zagros suture zone is seismically active region in Iranian plateau. This region is of high importance in terms of seismicity, since it is a vast and populated region and in recent years the earthquakes with high intensities have frequently occurred and have caused extensive destruction and heavy human loss. The study of the focal mechanism is very important in understanding the seismotectonic characteristics. Focal mechanisms of Zagros were collected over a period of 20 years and they were classified by FMC software. Seven groups were considered for the type of faulting and Zagros was divided into three zones. For each zone, the frequency percentage of each group of faults was determined. The most of faulting are of the reverse and compression type with the strike-slip component. Finally, the role of nodal plane selection in determining the type of faulting was discussed and it was found that the selection of each nodal plane in determining the type of faulting has the same result.

Research and selection of rational parameters of a refrigerated container terminal

Innotrans ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Nazirjhon M. Aripov ◽  
◽  
Daurenbek I. Ilesaliev ◽  
Jamshid R. Kobulov ◽  
Shahboz R. Abduvahitov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mutual Influence ◽  
Container Terminal ◽  
Technological Support ◽  
System A ◽  
Parametric Description ◽  
A Site ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Selection Of

The article considers the role of transport and refrigerated warehouse complexes in continuous refrigerating supply chains (CRSCs). A summary diagram of technical and technological support is formed, describing the relationship and mutual influence of the elements of the CRSC system. A structural and parametric description of a refrigerated container terminal is carried out. The classification of the parameters of a refrigerated container terminal according to various characteristics is developed. The relationships between the parameters of a refrigerated container terminal are presented in the form of mathematical models. The dependence of the capacity of a refrigerated container terminal with respect to the length of a site is obtained.

DETERMINATION AND SIGNIFICANCE OF A DIETARY ALLOWANCE OF PROTEIN FOR INFANTS

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1959 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 384-399
Author(s):  
Charles D. May
Keyword(s):  
National Research Council ◽  
Artificial Feeding ◽  
Cow’S Milk ◽  
Market Place ◽  
Cow's Milk ◽  
Dietary Allowance ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
Selection Of

PROBABLY the greatest contributions to successful artificial feeding of infants that will ever be witnessed have already been made, namely: the discovery of the importance of bacterial contamination; the recognition of the role of vitamins; and the realization that fresh cow's milk produces large curds in the infant's stomach and must be treated by heat or other means to improve its digestibility. Elimination of these major handicaps of artificial feeding permitted attention to be focused on determination of precise figures for the amounts of individual nutrients which should be supplied by the diet to foster sound nutrition. Especial interest was attracted by the question of the relative adequacy of the protein in cow's milk and human milk. This called for refinement in methods of appraising the state of nutrition and clarification of the ultimate goal in infant feeding—the most desirable state of nutrition. Premature or excessive emphasis on selection of a figure for the dietary allowance of a nutrient is liable to arouse emotional controversy and distract nutritionists from the fundamental issues involved in judging nutritional status. Progress in the science of nutrition could easily be hampered by satisfaction with the sort of pseudosophistication so readily conveyed by plain numbers. If a figure for an allowance is proposed, there is a great temptation to exploit such a handy value by matching the composition of food products against this kind of "standard." The clamor of conflicting claims in the market place threatens to obscure the deficiencies in the fundamental knowledge upon which a meaningful figure for the allowance of protein or any other nutrient must be based. The Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council has now wisely recognized these considerations by not including a figure for protein allowance in infancy in the 1958 revision of their Recommended Dietary Allowances which states: "Breast-feeding is the best and desired procedure for meeting the nutrient requirements in the first months of life." This is a favorable setting in which to survey the principles which should govern the determination of the dietary allowance of protein for infants and to dwell upon the significance to be attached to any value proposed.

scholarly journals Supportive Homes as Mediator between Rural Status and Disability of Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 632-632
Author(s):  
Bernard Steinman ◽  
Bremen Whitlock ◽  
Casandra Mittlieder ◽  
Julie Overton ◽  
Jon Pynoos
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Home Modifications ◽  
Rural Settings ◽  
Iadl Disability ◽  
Supportive Environments

Abstract By definition, older adults living in rural communities have fewer formal resources available to address aging-related functional needs. Supportive environments are frequently relied on in rural settings to help address this discrepancy. The purpose of this study was to assess the role of supportive housing features and home modifications in mediating the association between rurality and disability. We hypothesized that environmental supports would be more crucial in rural settings than non-rural settings. We analyzed data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS). Variable selection was guided by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), including covariates for sociodemographics, chronic conditions, mobility functioning, and participation. A series of regression models tested mediation by environmental variables of the association between rurality (as determined by the metro/nonmetro file indicator) and ADL/IADL disability. Supportive home environments were operationalized using indicators of whether participants had access to homes from the outside without having to use stairs; presence of a bedroom, kitchen, and full bathroom with a shower or tub on the same floor; and whether bathroom fixtures had been modified with features such as grab bars. Results suggest a statistical relationship between rurality and disability that is explained in part by the presence or lack of supportive home features, and these effects were greater in rural settings. Implications are that older adults who live in rural settings can benefit greatly by supportive environments and modifications in areas of the home that are known to cause difficulty.

scholarly journals First person – Abdulsalam Isiaku

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Graduate Student ◽  
Gene Editing ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Disease Models ◽  
First Person ◽  
Early Career Researchers ◽  
Selection Of

ABSTRACT First Person is a series of interviews with the first authors of a selection of papers published in Disease Models & Mechanisms, helping early-career researchers promote themselves alongside their papers. Abdulsalam Isiaku is first author on ‘ Transient, flexible gene editing in zebrafish neutrophils and macrophages for determination of cell-autonomous functions’, published in DMM. Abdulsalam is a PhD candidate/graduate student in the lab of Prof. Graham Lieschke at Monash University, Clayton, Australia, investigating the role of phagocytes in inflammatory and infectious diseases.

scholarly journals THE STUDY OF THE ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPONENT OF THE HUMAN BODY AS A DIAGNOSTIC INDICATOR IN THE EXAMINATION OF PATIENTS WITH NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES: PROBLEM STATEMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (6) ◽  
pp. 1279-1283
Author(s):  
Ozar P. Mintser ◽  
Valery V. Semenets ◽  
Maksim М. Potiazhenko ◽  
Peter М. Podpruzhnykov ◽  
Ganna V. Nevoit
Keyword(s):  
Human Body ◽  
Rapid Assessment ◽  
Conceptual System ◽  
Body Tissues ◽  
Instrumental Methods ◽  
Diagnostic Indicator ◽  
Electromagnetic Component

The aim of the publication is to substantiate a conceptual system of views on the role of internal electromagnetic fields and the scientific feasibility of studying the direction of their possible use as a diagnostic indicator in the examination of patients with NCDs. Materials and methods: The of the presented data was carried out during a search study of methods for the rapid assessment of valeological status, prenosological early diagnosis of NCDs, analysis of existing methods for studying the electromagnetic phenomena of the human body. Review: The authors systematized the existing technical capabilities and instrumental methods in the framework of systemic medicine. The article proposes a working classification of methods, justifies the choice of methods for further research. Conclusions: 1) The study of the electromagnetic component of the human body as a diagnostic indicator in the examination of patients with NCDs is a relevant and promising scientific direction at the present stage. 2) Methods for assessing heart rate variability in a short recording, computerized hardware segmental diagnostics, a computerized digital study of Gas-discharge Electrophotonic Analysis, determination of the PBS-activity of body tissues were selected to further examine the value of their diagnostic parameters in examining patients with NCDs in the first and second levels of therapeutic care.

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