Methods of statistical analysis in collider experiments by incorporating different types of systematic and statistical uncertainties

The general population increasingly uses digital services, meaning services which are delivered over the internet or an electronic network, and events such as pandemics have accelerated the need of using new digital services. Governments have also increased their number of digital services, however, these digital services still lack of sufficient information security, particularly integrity. Blockchain uses cryptographic techniques that allow decentralization and increase the integrity of the information it handles, but it still has disadvantages in terms of efficiency, making it incapable of implementing some digital services where a high rate of transactions are required. In order to increase its efficient, a multi-layer proposal based on blockchain is presented. It has four layers, where each layer specializes in a different type of information and uses properties of public blockchain and private blockchain. An statistical analysis is performed and the proposal is modeled showing that it maintains and even increases the integrity of the information while preserving the efficiency of transactions. Besides, the proposal can be flexible and adapt to different types of digital services. It also considers that voluntary nodes participate in the decentralization of information making it more secure, verifiable, transparent and reliable.

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Who Wins and Who Loses in the Provincial Courts of Appeal? A Statistical Analysis, 1920–1990

Canadian Journal of Law and Society / Revue Canadienne Droit et Société ◽

10.1017/s0829320100003641 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 21-40 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Peter McCormick

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Great Britain ◽

Data Base ◽

The United States ◽

Different Types ◽

Party Capability ◽

Time Periods ◽

Appeal Courts ◽

Different Levels

AbstractGiven the visibility and obvious importance of judicial power in the age of the Charter, it is important to develop the conceptual vocabulary for desribing and assessing this power. One such concept that has been applied to the study of appeal courts in the United States and Great Britain is “party capability”, a theory which suggests that different types of litigant will enjoy different levels of success as both appellant and respondent. Using a data base derived from the reported decisions of the provincial courts of appeal for the second and seventh year of each decade since the 1920s, this article applies party capability theory to the performance of the highest courts of the ten provinces; comparisons are attempted across regions and across time periods, as well as with the findings of similar studies of American and British courts.

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Comparative Cellular Localization of Sugar Residues in Bull (Bos taurus) and Donkey (Equus asinus) Testes Using Lectin Histochemistry

Microscopy and Microanalysis ◽

10.1017/s1431927621012939 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Mahmoud S. Gewaily ◽

Mohamed Kassab ◽

Asmaa Aboelnour ◽

Essam A. Almadaly ◽

Ahmed E. Noreldin

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Odds Ratio ◽

Cellular Localization ◽

Bos Taurus ◽

Lectin Histochemistry ◽

Cell Type ◽

Equus Asinus ◽

Different Types ◽

Cellular Components

Lectins are glycoproteins of a non-immune origin often used as histochemical reagents to study the distribution of glycoconjugates in different types of tissues. In this study, we performed a comparative cellular localization of sugar residues in bull and donkey testes using immunofluorescent lectin histochemistry. We inspected the cellular localization of the glycoconjugates within the testes using 11 biotin-labeled lectins (LCA, ConA, PNA, WGA, DBA, SBA, ECA, BPL, PTL-II, UEA-1, and PHA-E4) classified under six groups. Although the basic testicular structure in both species was similar, the cellular components showed different lectin localization patterns. The statistical analysis revealed no significant association between the intensity of labeling and different variables, including group and type of lectin and type of cell examined, at p < 0.05. However, a stronger response tended to occur in the donkey than in the bull testes (odds ratio: 1.3). These findings may be associated with the different cellular compositions of the glycoproteins and modification changes during spermatogenesis. Moreover, glycoconjugate profiling through lectin histochemistry can characterize some cell-type selective markers that will be helpful in studying bull and donkey spermatogenesis.

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EVALUATION OF RAILWAY BALLAST LAYER CONSOLIDATION AFTER MAINTENANCE WORKS

Acta Polytechnica ◽

10.14311/ap.2019.59.0077 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 59 (1) ◽

pp. 77-87 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Mykola Sysyn ◽

Olga Nabochenko ◽

Vitalii Kovalchuk ◽

Ulf Gerber

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Dynamic Analysis ◽

Impulse Response ◽

Complex Dynamic ◽

Railway Ballast ◽

Seismic Method ◽

Automated Evaluation ◽

Dynamic Interpretation ◽

Different Types ◽

Degree Of Consolidation

The results of the study of the ballast layer consolidation after the work of ballast-tamping machines of different types are given in the article. The existing methods of determining the degree of consolidation of the ballast layer are analysed. The seismic method was improved by means of a complex dynamic and kinematic interpretation of the impulse response. For the dynamic interpretation with the use of statistical analysis, the features are selected so that they correspond to the degree of consolidation of the ballast layer. On the basis of researches, a device and software were developed that allow an automated evaluation of the ballast layer consolidation based on the kinematic and dynamic analysis of the measured impulse response. The measurements of the degree of the ballast layer consolidation after an operation of ballast-consolidation machines in different sequences allowed establishing the efficiency of the consolidation and the feasibility of the machines’ application.

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Etiology analysis and x-ray diagnostics of feline odontoclastic resorbtive lesion

International bulletin of Veterinary Medicine ◽

10.17238/issn2072-2419.2020.1.157 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 ◽

pp. 157-162

Author(s):

Yu. V. Mukiy ◽

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V. A. Nikolaeva ◽

Keyword(s):

Veterinary Medicine ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Reliable Data ◽

Statistical Information ◽

X Rays ◽

X Ray ◽

Different Types

In veterinary medicine, one of the most relevant area is dentistry of small pets. Of all dentistry diseases - 80% of cases are due to Feline odontoclastic resorptive lesion (FORL), which is more often diagnosed in cats. 35 cats have been diagnosed with den-tal disorders in vet-clinic "Altervet" for the period from November 2018 to April 2019. The analysis of the statistical information was carried out: 86 % of cats, that is 30 heads, were diagnosed FORL. The assess-ment was carried out according to the degree of tooth damage from x-rays images, and there are 2 types of resorption today: type 1 and type 2. Moreover, one of the examined cats simultaneously detected both types of FORL. Various degrees of tooth damage have been studied. Lesions of various parts of the tooth (crowns, necks, aboral and ros-tral roots of the teeth) were found, which were marked on radiographs. A statistical analysis of the incidence by breed, age, sex of animals and types of feed was conducted. The middle animal age of the disease inci-dence is 10 years. It was found that animals with pathology were nourished different types of food: mixed, dry, wet and natural. However, a greater number of cats with FORL were fed mixed (14 heads) and dry (8 heads) feed, 47 and 27%, respectively. It was found that in male this pathology is di-agnosed more often, in our case it is 73%, than in female- 27%.The disease was more common in mongrel cats – 18 heads, than in thoroughbred animals -12 heads, it turned out 60 and 40% of the number of affected animals. Reliable data on the influence of sex and breed on the occurrence of FORL has not been established.

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GROWTH AND FLOWERING OF ‘PUYAT’ DURIAN (Durio zibethinus Murr.) AS INFLUENCED BY DIFFERENT TYPES OF FERTILIZER APPLICATION

International Journal on Agricultural Sciences ◽

10.53390/ijas.v12i1.6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Alminda Magbalot-Fernandez ◽

Kharelle Samantha Ablen ◽

Saikat Basu

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Soil Analysis ◽

Block Design ◽

Fertilizer Application ◽

Foliar Fertilizer ◽

Durio Zibethinus ◽

Different Types ◽

Old Trees ◽

Optimum Production

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different types of fertilizer application on the growth and flowering of 'Puyat' Durian (Durio Zibethenus Murr.); and determine the best fertilizer application for the optimum production of Durian. Ten (10) year old trees at Canoy Durian Farm, Pindasan, Mabini, Compostela Valley Province were tested from November 2015 to March 2016. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Completely Block Design (RCBD) with six treatments, replicated three times. The treatments were: T1- Untreated; T2-Recommended Rate- RR (based on soil analysis); T3- Optimum RateOR + (3kg NPK+1kg MOP); T4- OR+ GOFF; T5- RR+ GOFF; T6- GOFF (Green-shield Organic-based Fortified Foliar Fertilizer).Statistical analysis showed that there were significant differences among treatments in terms of trees with flushes and number of flowers per cluster but no significant effects were observed in canopy diameter and number of flower cluster per tree. Result of the study showed that fertilizer application increased the number of flower per cluster of 'Puyat' Durian and enhanced flushing of durian trees. The study further revealed that organic based foliar fertilizer alone enhanced flowering up to five times higher than without application (control). While numerically, GOFF (Green-shield Organic-based Fortified Foliar Fertilizer) alone had the highest number of flower cluster per tree.

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Ergonomics Applied on Drilling Centers in the Brazilian Oil Industry

10.20944/preprints201810.0377.v1 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Rodrigo Ferreira ◽

Claudio Lima ◽

Gilson Lima ◽

Luís Zotes ◽

Danilo Vieira ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Oil Industry ◽

Multidisciplinary Teams ◽

Collaborative Environments ◽

Considerable Potential ◽

Different Types ◽

The Impact

Drilling centers are collaborative environments dedicated to facilitate decision-making in the well construction, where multidisciplinary teams work to support operations. The oil operators usually have drilling centers with different types of ergonomic features with considerable potential of integration, creating the opportunity to an Ergonomic Workplace Analysis. This paper aims to present the analysis of infrastructure requirements of one specific company in Brazil. The method was based on a survey with employees, which, coped with a statistical analysis, enabled understanding the impact of the layout requirements. The result is an approach to design collaborative environments, standardizing and defining models for the industry.

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Investigating course choice motivations in university environments

Smart Learning Environments ◽

10.1186/s40561-021-00177-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Boxuan Ma ◽

Min Lu ◽

Yuta Taniguchi ◽

Shin’ichi Konomi

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Student Perceptions ◽

Clustering Algorithm ◽

Recommendation Systems ◽

Qualitative Interview ◽

Data Driven ◽

Questionnaire Data ◽

Course Selection ◽

Different Types ◽

Statistical Analysis Methods

AbstractRecommendation systems need a deeper understanding of users and their motivations to improve recommendation quality and provide more personalized suggestions. This is especially true in the education domain, the more about the student is known, the more useful recommendations can be made. However, although many studies on the course recommendation exist, studies on the students’ course selection motivations in universities are limited. This study investigates the factors that contribute to students’ choice when selecting courses in universities to better understand student perceptions, attitudes, and needs and leverage data-driven approaches for recommending and explaining the recommendations in university environments. A qualitative interview for university students (N = 10) comprised of open-ended questions as well as a questionnaire for students (N = 81) was conducted, aiming to investigate the main reasons behind their choices. The results of this study show that students highly value the course contents and the benefits of the course towards their future careers. Furthermore, students are influenced by other reasons such as the possibility of obtaining a higher grade, the popularity of professors, and recommendations from peers. Next, we extract the main categories of students’ motivations and analyzed the questionnaire data by employing statistical analysis methods as well as the k-means clustering algorithm to identify different types of students in terms of course selection. Based on our findings, we discuss implications for designing more personalized course recommendation systems.

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Modeling T20I cricket bowling effectiveness: A quantile regression approach with Bayesian extension

Journal of Sports Analytics ◽

10.3233/jsa-200556 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-23

Author(s):

Sulalitha M.B. Bowala ◽

Ananda B.W. Manage ◽

Stephen M. Scariano

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Quantile Regression ◽

Stage 4 ◽

Regression Approach ◽

Different Types ◽

Key Factor ◽

Cricket Bowling ◽

The Right ◽

Stage 1 ◽

Initial Results

Bowling effectiveness is a key factor in winning cricket matches. The team captain should decide when to use the right bowler at the right moment so that the team can optimize the outcome of the game. In this study, we investigate the effectiveness of different types of bowlers at different stages of the game, based on the conceded percentage of runs from the innings total, for each over. Bowlers are generally categorized into three types: fast bowlers, medium-fast bowlers, and spinners. In this article, the authors divided the twenty over spell of a T20I match into four stages; namely, Stage 1: overs 1-6 (PowerPlay), Stage 2: overs 7-10, Stage 3: overs 11-15, and Stage 4: overs 16-20. To understand the broad spectrum of the behavior of game variables, a Quantile Regression methodology is used for statistical analysis. Following that, a Bayesian approach to Quantile Regression is undertaken, and it confirms the initial results.

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Modified tannins and their application in wastewater treatment

Water Science & Technology ◽

10.2166/wst.2018.336 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 78 (5) ◽

pp. 1115-1128 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

W. A. Arismendi ◽

Andrés E. Ortiz-Ardila ◽

C. V. Delgado ◽

Lorena Lugo ◽

Luis G. Sequeda-Castañeda ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Wastewater Treatment ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Phase I ◽

Ammonium Chloride ◽

Mannich Reaction ◽

Physicochemical Parameters ◽

Aluminium Sulphate ◽

Different Types ◽

The Mannich Reaction ◽

Wastewater Samples

Abstract The bio-flocculants used in this study were synthesised by the Mannich reaction, which includes three reagents: a substrate (tannin extracts of Acacia, Quebracho, and Castanea), formaldehyde, and an amine derivative (ethanolamine, diethanolamine, ammonium chloride). Nine natural flocculants were prepared by combining extracts and amines; these products were evaluated in three different wastewater samples in two experimental phases. In phase I, five physicochemical parameters were analysed. From the data obtained, a multivariate, completely randomised design (CRD-Manava) was used, with a factorial arrangement and mean plots. In phase II, the three bio-flocculants with the most statistically significant responses and their mixtures were examined, evaluating 14 biological and physicochemical parameters. Statistical analysis was guided in this phase by CRD blocks, finding a significant removal in the physicochemical parameters analysed in the different types of wastewater and obtaining removal rates between 50 and 90%, depending on the parameter. At the end of both phases, the bio-flocculants acacia-ammonium chloride and quebracho-diethanolamine were the most efficient in the removal of turbidity (34–99%), true colour (93–100%) and total solids (12–99%). In addition, the natural flocculants showed low mutagenicity index (MI: 0.33–0.93) compared to aluminium sulphate (MI: 4.87–8.81).

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