scholarly journals An Improved Lazy Release Consistency Model

2009 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 778-782
Author(s):  
Chapram Sudhakar ◽  
T. Ramesh
Keyword(s):  
Consistency Model ◽  
Release Consistency

A Longitudinal Study of Mental Health in Emerging Adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica S. Bachmann ◽  
Hansjörg Znoj ◽  
Katja Haemmerli
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Consistency Model ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Cross ◽  
Health Model

Emerging adulthood is a time of instability. This longitudinal study investigated the relationship between mental health and need satisfaction among emerging adults over a period of five years and focused on gender-specific differences. Two possible causal models were examined: (1) the mental health model, which predicts that incongruence is due to the presence of impaired mental health at an earlier point in time; (2) the consistency model, which predicts that impaired mental health is due to a higher level of incongruence reported at an earlier point in time. Emerging adults (N = 1,017) aged 18–24 completed computer-assisted telephone interviews in 2003 (T1), 2005 (T2), and 2008 (T3). The results indicate that better mental health at T1 predicts a lower level of incongruence two years later (T2), when prior level of incongruence is controlled for. The same cross-lagged effect is shown for T3. However, the cross-lagged paths from incongruence to mental health are marginally associated when prior mental health is controlled for. No gender differences were found in the cross-lagged model. The results support the mental health model and show that incongruence does not have a long-lasting negative effect on mental health. The results highlight the importance of identifying emerging adults with poor mental health early to provide support regarding need satisfaction.

“Analytical Techniques for Development Planning” (A Review Of Tims' Multisector Model For Pakistan'S Third Plan (1965-70))

1968 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 240-263
Author(s):  
Azizur Rahman Khan
Keyword(s):  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
General Idea ◽  
Relative Prices ◽  
Scarce Resources ◽  
Sectoral Output ◽  
Consistency Model ◽  
Present Decade ◽  
Optimizing Model ◽  
Multisector Model

In the present decade there has been a great proliferation of multisectoral models for planning. Part of the incentive has certainly been the potentiality of their application in formulating the actual plans. By now there have been so many different types of multisectoral models that it is useful to attempt some kind of classification according as whether or not they embody certain well-known features. The advantage of such a classification is that one gets a general idea about the structure of the model simply by knowing where it belongs in the list of classification. One broad principle of classification is based on whether the model simply provides a consistent plan or whether it also satisfies some criteria of optimality. A multisectoral consistency model provides an allocation of the scarce resources (e.g., investment and foreign exchange) in such a way that the sectoral output levels are consistent with some given consumption or income target, consistency in this context meaning that the supply of each sector's output is matched by demand generated by intersectoral and final use at base-year relative prices. To the extent that the targets are flexible, there may be many such feasible plans. An optimizing model finds the "best" possible allocation of resources among sectors, the "best" being understood in the sense of maximiz¬ing > a given preference function subject to the constraints that ensure that the plan is also feasible.

scholarly journals Assessment of changes in efficacy of antimalarials: a systematic review and network meta-regression

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
S W Youdom ◽  
R S Tchouenkou ◽  
E-P Ndong-Nguema ◽  
L K Basco
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Uncomplicated Malaria ◽  
Data Science ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Antimalarial Drug Resistance ◽  
Consistency Model ◽  
Meta Regression ◽  
Methodological Studies

Abstract Background The fight against diseases such as malaria requires the synthesis of evidence from existing studies to inform decision makers. Indeed, at a cross road of antimalarial drug resistance, several artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACT) with multiple doses are available to fight uncomplicated malaria. However, little is known on how these combinations are combined as well as how different formulations are tested. Methods A systematic review was performed to identify randomized trials. Articles were sought by hand-searching and scanning references. Additional covariates effect on treatment outcome was assessed, and a modeling approach to reduce heterogeneity among trials was evaluated. We explored one single interaction effect for all treatment with age as the main covariate in a meta-regression. A Bayesian analysis was used to implement the consistency and inconsistency models under the WinBUGS software. Ranking measure was used to obtain a hierarchy of the competing interventions. Results In total, 77 articles meet the inclusion criteria with 15 combinations tested in 36,000 patients. Results were compared to that of frequentist approach and presented according to the Prisma NMA checklist. The consistency model showed a good performance than the inconsistency model under the hypothesis of homogeneity. It was found that compared to artemether-lumefantrine, the dihydro-artemisinin-piperaquine was more effective before (B, OR = 1.83; 95% CI = 1.31-2.56) and after (A, OR = 1.70; 95% CI = 1.20-2.43) covariate adjustment, and occupied the top rank. Conclusions The application of the methods described here may be helpful to gain better understanding of treatment efficacy and improve future decisions in malaria programs. Based on the available evidence, this study demonstrated the superiority of DHAP among currently recommended ACT in preventing as well as treating uncomplicated malaria. Key messages Choosing the best therapy requires data triangulation and data science. Network meta-analysis could be a solution but need more methodological studies.

Dynamic Software Updating Using a Relaxed Consistency Model

2011 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 679-694 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haibo Chen ◽  
Jie Yu ◽  
Chengqun Hang ◽  
Binyu Zang ◽  
Pen-Chung Yew
Keyword(s):  
Consistency Model ◽  
Dynamic Software Updating ◽  
Software Updating ◽  
Dynamic Software ◽  
Relaxed Consistency

scholarly journals COUNTERMEASURES TO IMPROVE ROAD ALIGNMENT CONSISTENCY OF UNDIVIDED RURAL ROADS

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 211-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Russo ◽  
Salvatore Antonio Biancardo
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Operating Speed ◽  
Speed Profile ◽  
Negative Exponential Function ◽  
Crash Rates ◽  
Consistency Model ◽  
Global Consistency ◽  
Design Consistency ◽  
Circular Curves

The research aims to assess the relationships between the crash rates and road consistency. Design consistency assessment is a tool employed by designers to improve road safety. The case study involved a rural two-lane two-way road in Southern Italy located on a flat terrain without spiral transition curves between tangent segments and circular curves. Road alignment consistency was examined in two steps: by adopting standards in force in Italy based on the design speed profile and by plotting operating speed profile to determine the area bounded by the speed profile and the average weighted speed, and the standard deviation of operating speeds for each geometric segment. Operating speed prediction model, which returns the 85th percentile of the speed distribution of the only cars under free flow conditions, right weather conditions, and lighting was adopted. A negative exponential function was performed to predict the global consistency of a road as a whole. Finally, a model for predicting the crash rate was calibrated, confirming an increase of design consistency when the crash rates decrease significantly. The consistency model represents a useful tool during the geometric design process or the evaluation process for two-lane rural highways.

scholarly journals A proposal for a UPC memory consistency model, v1.0

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Yelick ◽  
Dan Bonachea ◽  
Charles Wallace
Keyword(s):  
Memory Consistency ◽  
Consistency Model ◽  
Memory Consistency Model
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