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Modification And Improvement Of Empirical Likelihood For Missing Response Problem, Kwun Chuen Gary Chan

UW Biostatistics Working Paper Series

An empirical likelihood (EL) estimator was proposed by Qin and Zhang (2007) for a missing response problem under a missing at random assumption. They showed by simulation studies that the finite sample performance of EL estimator is better than some existing estimators. However, the empirical likelihood estimator does not have a uniformly smaller asymptotic variance than other estimators in general. We consider several modifications to the empirical likelihood estimator and show that the proposed estimator dominates the empirical likelihood estimator and several other existing estimators in terms of asymptotic efficiencies. The proposed estimator also attains the minimum asymptotic variance among …

Modification And Improvement Of Empirical Liklihood For Missing Response Problem, Gary Chan

UW Biostatistics Working Paper Series

An empirical likelihood (EL) estimator was proposed by Qin and Zhang (2007) for a missing response problem under a missing at random assumption. They showed by simulation studies that the finite sample performance of EL estimator is better than some existing estimators. However, the empirical likelihood estimator does not have a uniformly smaller asymptotic variance than other estimators in general. We consider several modifications to the empirical likelihood estimator and show that the proposed estimator dominates the empirical likelihood estimator and several other existing estimators in terms of asymptotic efficiencies. The proposed estimator also attains the minimum asymptotic variance among …

Spatial Distribution Of Calcium-Gated Chloride Channels In Olfactory Cilia, Donald A. French, Dorjsuren Badamdorj, Steven J. Kleene

Mathematical Sciences Faculty Research

Background

In vertebrate olfactory receptor neurons, sensory cilia transduce odor stimuli into changes in neuronal membrane potential. The voltage changes are primarily caused by the sequential openings of two types of channel: a cyclic-nucleotide-gated (CNG) cationic channel and a calcium-gated chloride channel. In frog, the cilia are 25 to 200 µm in length, so the spatial distributions of the channels may be an important determinant of odor sensitivity.

Principal Findings

To determine the spatial distribution of the chloride channels, we recorded from single cilia as calcium was allowed to diffuse down the length of the cilium and activate the channels. …

December 30, 2010: What Does “One Nation Under God” In The Pledge Of Allegiance Mean?, Bruce Ledewitz

Hallowed Secularism

Blog post, “What Does “one Nation under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance Mean?“ discusses politics, theology and the law in relation to religion and public life in the democratic United States of America.

Deafdigest: Deaf Sports News December 30, 2010, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Sports 2010

No abstract provided.

Eksipien Koproses Pregelatinisasi Pati Singkong Metilselulosa Sebagai Bahan Penyalut Tablet, Rangga Pradana, Effionora Anwar, Chaidir Chaidir

Majalah Ilmu Kefarmasian

Coating is one of the effective methods used in controlled release dosage form. Lots of variety in the form of a hydrophilic polymer excipient that is used to control the drug release many polymers that can be used for coating purposes, but only a few have been known to serve as a polymeric coating which functions to control the rate of drug release Pregelatinized cassava starch (PCS) is a physically modified starch. The purposes of the study were to improve functionality of PCS with making coprocess composed of PCS and methylcellulose (MC) by proportionally variation, which are 2:1, 3:1, and …

Analisis Kandungan Ion Flourida Pada Sampel Air Tanah Dan Air Pam Secara Spektrofotometri, Yodifta Astriningrum, Herman Suryadi, Azizahwati Azizahwati

Majalah Ilmu Kefarmasian

Fluoride ion is one of the compounds that are known to have benefits in the prevention of dental caries when used in certain concentrations, but also hasnegative effects that may cause the occurrence of dental and bone fluorosis when the intake was in excessive concentration. One of the fluoride intakes comes fromwater that is consumed. The aim of this research was to identify and measurefluoride ion levels in groundwater and piped water that used as drinking water consumption in the community. Measurement of fluoride ion concentration isdone by using visible spectrophotometry at the maximum wavelength of 586 nmusing the sodium …

Analisis Asam Valproat Dalam Plasma Secara Kromatografi Gas, Ani Susanti, Yahdiana Harahap, Harmita Harmita

Majalah Ilmu Kefarmasian

Valproic acid is an anticonvulsant drug that works by increasing the levels of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Determination of valproic acid is quite difficult because it has no chromophore groups in its structure. Aa analytical method using gas chromatography (GC) with flame ionization detector for the determination of valproic acid in human plasma has been developed and optimized. Valproic acid was extracted from plasma by liquid-liquid extraction method using diethyl ether. The optimum analysis conditions for valproic acid in plasma were achieved by regulated gas chromatography injector and detector at a temperature of 250oC and temperature programming with an initial temperature …

Pembuatan Matriks Dari Kompleks Polielektrolit Kitosan Pektin Untuk Sediaan Tablet Mengapung, Erny Sagita, Effionora Anwar, Silvia Surini

Majalah Ilmu Kefarmasian

Chitosan is a natural cationic polymer. That cationic property makes chitosan can form polyelectrolite complex (PEC) with anionic polymer. In this research, pectin was used as anionic polymer that interact ionically with chitosan. The aim of this research is to produce and characterize chitosan-pectin PEC that would be used as matrix in floating tablet. The solutions of chitosan and pectin 0,3% w/v were mixed in ratio 1:9, 3:7, 1:1, 7:3 and 9:1 with pH of the solution 4,5 and 5,0. The best condition to produce PEC was in pH 5,0 with ratio of chitosan and pectin = 3:7. The differences …

Pengaruh Kombinasi Hidroksipropil Metilselulosa-Xanthan Gum Sebagai Matriks Pada Profil Pelepasan Tablet Teofilin Lepas Terkendali, Iskandarsyah Iskandarsyah, Sutriyo Sutriyo, Dian Hayati

Majalah Ilmu Kefarmasian

Theophylline is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of bronchial asthma and other respiratory diseases. Theophylline has a narrow therapeutic index (10-20 µg/ml) and relatively short elimination half-life (6,19 ± 0,031 hours). Causes rapid elimination rate of theophylline should be given periodically to maintain drug levels in blood for the desired therapeutic effect can be achieved. The preparation of theophylline controlled release is expected to produce blood concentrations of theophylline in a more stable. The physical properties of tablets and drug release from matrix systems are influenced by the nature of the composition of the matrix. This research, theophylline controlled …

12/30/2010 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries

Obituaries

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 12/30/2010. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description.

Measurements Of The Electric Form Factor Of The Neutron Up To Q(2)=3.4 Gev2 Using The Reaction (3)(He)Over-Right-Arrowe((E)Over-Right-Arrow, E ' N)Pp, S. Riordan, Timothy Holmstrom

Chemistry & Physics Faculty Publications

The electric form factor of the neutron was determined from studies of the reaction ³He⃗(e⃗,e^′n)pp in quasielastic kinematics in Hall A at Jefferson Lab. Longitudinally polarized electrons were scattered off a polarized target in which the nuclear polarization was oriented perpendicular to the momentum transfer. The scattered electrons were detected in a magnetic spectrometer in coincidence with neutrons that were registered in a large-solid-angle detector. More than doubling the Q² range over which it is known, we find G_Eⁿ=0.0236±0.0017(stat)±0.0026(syst), 0.0208±0.0024±0.0019, and 0.0147±0.0020±0.0014 for Q²=1.72, 2.48, and 3.41  GeV², respectively.

A Tactical Information Management Middleware For Resource-Constrained Mobile P2p Networks, Bo Xu, Mark Linderman, Sanjay Madria, Ouri Wolfson

Computer Science Faculty Research & Creative Works

In this paper we provide an architecture for Tactical Information Middleware for bandwidth constrained information management. We propose the ideas of rank-Based data dissemination, and the use of a tactical information management query language. These ideas will deal with dynamic changes in bandwidth and explore opportunistic data dissemination. Thus, will lead to a cross-layer design of a system capable of handling the dynamic data management issues relevant in many missions' critical applications. © 2010 IEEE.

A Resource-Efficient Adaptive Caching Scheme For Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks, Dan Hirsch, Sanjay Madria

Computer Science Faculty Research & Creative Works

In a Mobile Ad-Hoc Network environment, wireless devices have finite resources such as memory, energy and they work within the wireless constraints such as limited bandwidth and unreliable communication. Therefore, storage space, bandwidth, and battery life must be managed effectively in order to extend the usefulness and lifespan of wireless devices and the network. Caching is one of those techniques which reduce the latency and tuning time for mobile devices in the wireless network. We propose a novel scheme that seeks to distribute the storage, bandwidth and energy burden through a resource-efficient adaptive caching scheme for mobile ad-hoc networks. Our …

Ally Financial December 2010, Ally Financial Inc.

Documents

Contains:- Letter from Ally Financial (planning to exercise the Optional Conversion of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Mandatorily Convertible Preferred Stock, Series F-2) - Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation - Letter to Timothy Massad

The Murray Ledger And Times, December 30, 2010, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.

Summary Of Bahena V. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 126 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 57, Michael Gianelloni

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

The Nevada Supreme Court denied Goodyear’s request for a rehearing regarding the Court’s ruling in Bahena I.2 Additionally, the Court clarified that evidentiary hearings are not mandatory for non-case concluding sanctions.

A Study To Minimize Or Eliminate Hardbottom And Reef Impacts From Anchoring Activities In Designated Anchorages At The Ports Of Miami And Palm Beach, Brian K. Walker

Marine & Environmental Sciences Faculty Reports

No abstract provided.

Summary Of Saavedra-Sandoval V. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 126 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 55, Kammi Rencher

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

A plaintiff in a tort action appealed from a district court order denying her motion to enlarge time for service of process.

Preservd - Privacy Ensured Service Discovery In Mobile Peer-To-Peer Networks, Santhosh Muthyapu, Sanjay Kumar Madria, Mark Linderman

Computer Science Faculty Research & Creative Works

In mobile peer-to-peer networks, proposed service discovery protocols disregard the exposure of the participating peers' privacy details (privileged information). in these methods, the participating peers must provide their identities during the service discovery process to be authorized to utilize services. However, a peer may not be willing to reveal its privileged information until it identifies the service providing peer. So, these peers face a problem; should the service requesting or the service providing peer reveal the identity first. the protocol presented in [12] solves this problem to some extent and discover the services available in the service requester's vicinity in …

Jack - Height Adjustable Office Desk Mechanism, John Walsh

Other

This mechanism was developed out of the increasing requirement for individual users to be able to adjust the height of their desk to an ergonomically correct position for their physicality. Sitting at a standard height desk (usually 720-740mm) for long durations has been linked to health problems, including back and posture problems and DVT, for those who fall either side of the average user in terms of anthropometric height range. A typical problem with "systems furniture" which is widely installed in most corporate open-plan offices is that components are "shared" for cost, functionality and aesthetic purposes. Typically, this means that …

Summary Of City Of Las Vegas V. Lawson, 126 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 52, Dan Hill

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

District court’s denial to review administrative hearing affirmed because claimant’s condition satisfied the statutory requirements.

The Weekly Challenger, December 30, 2010, The Weekly Challenger, Et Al

Weekly Challenger Newspaper Collection

The December 30, 2010, issue of The Weekly Challenger.

Summary Of Personhood Nevada V. Bristol, 126 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 56, Ryan Henry

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

The Court considered an appeal from a First Judicial District Court order that found a proposed initiative violated NRS 295.009’s single-subject rule and prohibited its placement on the 2010 general election ballot.

Usa V. Samuel Freeman

2010 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Adaptive Routing Scheme For Emerging Wireless Ad Hoc Networks, Behdis Eslamnour, Sarangapani Jagannathan

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Node mobility causes fading wireless channels, which in turn renders topology changes in emerging wireless ad hoc networks. in this paper, on-line estimators and Markov models are utilized to estimate fading channel conditions. using the estimated channel conditions as well as queue occupancy, available energy and link delay, approximate dynamic programming (ADP) techniques are utilized to find dynamic routes, while solving discrete-time Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman (HJB) equation forward-in-time for route cost in multichannel multi-interface networks. the performance of the proposed load balancing method in the presence of fading channels and the performance of the optimal route selection approach for multichannel multi-interface wireless …

Uab Hospital Administrator Named Commissioner Of Mental Health, Staff

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No abstract provided.

Beware The "Silver Tsunami" - The Boomers Turn 65 In 2011, Alicia Rohan

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No abstract provided.

Beware The "Silver Tsunami" - The Boomers Turn 65 In 2011, Staff

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No abstract provided.

Summary Of Gonski V. Dist. Ct., 126 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 51, Ryan Johnson

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

The Second Judicial District Court entered an order compelling arbitration in a construction defect dispute. Petitioners asked for a writ of mandamus vacating the order compelling arbitration.