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Robustness, Data Analysis, and Statistical Modeling: The First 50 Years and Beyond
Barrios, Erniel B. The Korean Statistical Society 2015 Communications for statistical applications and me Vol.22 No.6
We present a survey of contributions that defined the nature and extent of robust statistics for the last 50 years. From the pioneering work of Tukey, Huber, and Hampel that focused on robust location parameter estimation, we presented various generalizations of these estimation procedures that cover a wide variety of models and data analysis methods. Among these extensions, we present linear models, clustered and dependent observations, times series data, binary and discrete data, models for spatial data, nonparametric methods, and forward search methods for outliers. We also present the current interest in robust statistics and conclude with suggestions on the possible future direction of this area for statistical science.
Barrios-Villa Edwin,Pacheco-Flores Brenda,Lozano-Zaraín Patricia,Del Campo-Ortega Rodolfo,de Jesús Ascencio-Montiel Ivan,González-León Margot,Camorlinga-Ponce Margarita,Gaytán Cervantes Francisco Javi 한국유전학회 2023 Genes & Genomics Vol.45 No.5
Background The dry root or stem bark of Fraxinus chinensis is a famous herb Qin Pi which is known for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-tumor, liver protective and diuretic pharmacological effects, the fundamental chemical components are coumarin, phenylethanol glycosides and flavonoids. However, it is difficult to clarify the secondary metabolite synthesis pathway and key genes involved in the pathway because of lack genome information of Fraxinus chinensis. Objective To generate a complete transcriptome of Fraxinus chinensis and to clarify the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in leaves and stem barks. Methods In this study, full-length transcriptome analysis and RNA-Seq were combined to characterize Fraxinus chinensis transcriptome. Results A total of 69,145 transcripts were acquired and regarded as reference transcriptome, 67,441 transcripts (97.47%) were annotated to NCBI non-redundant protein (Nr), SwissProt, the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) and eukaryotic orthologous groups (KOG) databases. A total of 18,917 isoforms were annotated to KEGG database and classified to 138 biological pathways. In total, 10,822 simple sequence repeat (SSRs) and 11,319 resistance (R) gene were classified to 18 types, and 3947 transcription factors (TFs) were identified in full-length transcriptome analysis. Additionally, 15,095 DEGs were detected by RNA-seq in leaves and barks, including 4696 significantly up-regulated and 10,399 significantly down-regulated genes. And 254 transcripts were annotated into phenylpropane metabolism pathway containing 86 DEGs and ten of these enzyme genes were verified by qRT-PCR. Conclusion It laid the foundation for further exploration of the biosynthetic pathway of phenylpropanoids and related key enzyme genes.
Irene Barrios de Arenas,Karem Noris-Suárez,Maritza Vasquez,Yotselys López,Thalia San Antonio 한양대학교 세라믹연구소 2010 Journal of Ceramic Processing Research Vol.11 No.2
A treatment study evaluates glass and glass-ceramics of the Na2O·CaO·K2O·MgO·SiO2·P2O5 system, modified with B2O3, Al2O3or B2O3/Al2O3 up to 0.66. Both, bioactivity using simulated body fluid (SBF) immersion and mineral nodule formation using calvaria derived osteoblasts, were tested. The surface structure changes were examined by SEM-EDX line scan X-ray microanalysis and calcium deposition by the alizarin-red test. It was found that all compositions of glasses as well as glassceramics reacted with the SBF, allowing the development of a SiO2 rich layer. In some cases the presence of a rich calcium and phosphorous layer was observed, that according to other studies, corresponds to the apatite layer identified in previous studies. This result suggests a bioactivity behavior, with the exception of the glass containing B2O3/Al2O3 = 0.66 and the glassceramic of the same composition with a 2nd heat treatment. The composition containing B2O3/Al2O3 = 0.66 showed the best biocompatibility with hydroxyapatite nodule formation on its surface, especially on the glass-ceramics.
Knox, J. J.,Barrios, C. H.,Kim, T. M.,Cosgriff, T.,Srimuninnimit, V.,Pittman, K.,Sabbatini, R.,Rha, S. Y.,Flaig, T. W.,Page, R. D.,Beck, J. T.,Cheung, F.,Yadav, S.,Patel, P.,Geoffrois, L.,Niolat, J.,B Oxford University Press 2017 ANNALS OF ONCOLOGY Vol.28 No.6
<P><B>Background</B></P><P>RECORD-3 compared everolimus and sunitinib as first-line therapy, and the sequence of everolimus followed by sunitinib at progression compared with the opposite (standard) sequence in patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). This final overall survival (OS) analysis evaluated mature data for secondary end points.</P><P><B>Patients and methods</B></P><P>Patients received either first-line everolimus followed by second-line sunitinib at progression (<I>n = </I>238) or first-line sunitinib followed by second-line everolimus (<I>n = </I>233). Secondary end points were combined first- and second-line progression-free survival (PFS), OS, and safety. The impacts of neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and baseline levels of soluble biomarkers on OS were explored.</P><P><B>Results</B></P><P>At final analysis, median duration of exposure was 5.6 months for everolimus and 8.3 months for sunitinib. Median combined PFS was 21.7 months [95% confidence interval (CI) 15.1–26.7] with everolimus-sunitinib and 22.2 months (95% CI 16.0–29.8) with sunitinib-everolimus [hazard ratio (HR)<SUB>EVE-SUN/SUN-EVE</SUB>, 1.2; 95% CI 0.9–1.6]. Median OS was 22.4 months (95% CI 18.6–33.3) for everolimus-sunitinib and 29.5 months (95% CI 22.8–33.1) for sunitinib-everolimus (HR<SUB>EVE-SUN/SUN-EVE</SUB>, 1.1; 95% CI 0.9–1.4). The rates of grade 3 and 4 adverse events suspected to be related to second-line therapy were 47% with everolimus and 57% with sunitinib. Higher NLR and 12 soluble biomarker levels were identified as prognostic markers for poor OS with the association being largely independent of treatment sequences.</P><P><B>Conclusions</B></P><P>Results of this final OS analysis support the sequence of sunitinib followed by everolimus at progression in patients with mRCC. The safety profiles of everolimus and sunitinib were consistent with those previously reported, and there were no unexpected safety signals.</P><P><B>Clinical Trials number</B></P><P>ClinicalTrials.gov identifier, NCT00903175</P>
Bogdan Liacu,Cesar Mendez-Barrios,Silviu-Iulian Niculescu,Sorin Olaru 제어로봇시스템학회 2010 제어로봇시스템학회 국제학술대회 논문집 Vol.2010 No.10
This paper addresses the “rade-off” between transparency and stability of some specific bilateral teleoperation systems including communication time-delays. Using a geometric approach, we derive a simple method to study the fragility of the proposed controller for a general 4-channel architecture for bilateral teleoperation with time-delays such that the closed-loop stability as well as the transparency are guaranteed for the overall scheme. Illustrative examples complete the presentation.
Sandra Oyarzo Torres,Mónica Espinoza Barrios 한국보건의료인국가시험원 2022 보건의료교육평가 Vol.19 No.-
This article aims to share the online collaborative experience of interprofessional teamwork among healthcare undergraduate studentsbased on community learning during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Chile. This experience took place in 48different communities in Chile from November 10, 2020 to January 12, 2021. It was a way of responding to the health education needs ofthe community when the entire Chilean population was in confinement. Students managed to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic despitethe challenges, including internet connectivity problems and the limited time available to do the work. The educational programs andvideos shared in this article will be helpful for other interprofessional health educators to implement the same kind of program.
VOTING WITH YOUR WALLET: ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POLITICAL IDEOLOGY AND GLOBAL BRAND PERFORMANCE
Timo Mandler,Burcu Sezen,Andres Alberto Barrios Fajardo,Jieke Chen 글로벌지식마케팅경영학회 2023 Global Marketing Conference Vol.2023 No.07
Many companies seek to position their brands as global players to benefit from favorable quality and prestige inferences. Yet, recent research calls into question whether global brand positioning strategies are invariably beneficial. In many Western markets, the political environment becomes increasingly tense, with nationalism and ethnocentrism on the rise. Against this background, we seek to answer the question: How does political ideology influence the effectiveness of global brand positioning strategies? Do global brand positioning strategies create more value in liberal or conservative environments?
Adolfo Jiménez-Huete,Antonio Del Barrio,Elena Riva,Pablo Campo,Rafael Toledano,Oriol Franch 대한신경과학회 2017 Journal of Clinical Neurology Vol.13 No.3
Background and Purpose We aimed to determine the correlation between subjective evaluations of mood and cognitive functions by patients and informants, and the findings of a battery of neuropsychological tests. Methods We analyzed 74 subjects recruited from a general neurology clinic, comprising 37 patients with cognitive complaints and 37 informants (either relatives or caregivers in close contact with the patients). Four ordinal scales concerning recent memory, verbal expression, initiative, and mood were correlated with the findings of a series of neuropsychological tests and questionnaires using the tau b coefficient. Results The scores for the patients on the scales were most strongly correlated with scores on the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15), while the scores for the informants were most strongly correlated with scores on GDS-15, the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline, and the Functional Activities Questionnaire (FAQ). The most significant correlation was between the initiative scale from informants and FAQ (tau b=-0.591, p<0.001), and it was the only one that remained significant after correcting for multiple testing (p Holm=0.013). Conclusions Cognitive complaints from patients mainly reflect their mood, whilst informant reports mainly reflect both the functional ability and mood of the patients.
Neuromuscular Scoliosis: Comorbidities and Complications
Weissmann Karen Andrea,Lafage Virginie,Pitaque Carlos Barrios,Lafage Renaud,Huaiquilaf Carlos M.,Ang Bryan,Schulz Ronald G. 대한척추외과학회 2021 Asian Spine Journal Vol.15 No.6
Study Design: Single-center, retrospective cohort study conducted from 2013 to 2017.Purpose: To determine the risk factors for surgical complications in neuromuscular scoliosis based on known patient comorbidities. Overview of Literature: The concept of neuromuscular scoliosis includes a wide variety of pathologies affecting the neuromuscular system. Complications are numerous and are often difficult to predict.Methods: A retrospective analysis of a single-center database was conducted from 2013 to 2017. Inclusion criteria were patients aged <25 years, diagnosis of neuromuscular scoliosis, and history of posterior fusion deformity surgery. A total of 64 patients (mean age, 15 years; 63% females) were included in this study. Clinical, radiological, and laboratory parameters in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative settings were analyzed. Univariate analysis was performed using Student t -test for continuous variables, and a chi-square test was used for noncontinuous variables. Multivariate analysis was performed to identify predictors of major, mechanical, and total complications.Results: Complications were found in 44% of patients, with 46.9% consisting of major complications, and 84.4% being early complications. Univariate analysis revealed that the presence of perinatal comorbidities, independent of other comorbidities, increased the risk for complications (p =0.029). Preoperative hypoglycemia, high number of instrumented levels, longer surgical time, use of an all-screw construct, lower preoperative pelvic obliquity, postoperative lower kyphosis, high thoracic spinopelvic angle (as measured by T9 spino-pelvic inclination), absence of deep drain, and use of superficial drain were associated with postoperative complications (all p <0.05). Logistic regression demonstrated that comorbidities, longer surgical time, hypoglycemia, and absence of deep drains are predictors of complications. Independent variables that predicted major complications were the number of levels fused, postoperative kyphosis (p =0.025; odds ratio [OR], 1.074), and high screw density (p =0.014; OR, 4.380).Conclusions: Complications in neuromuscular scoliosis are increased by comorbidities, long surgical time, and inadequate correction. Preventative measures to decrease these complications include appropriate preoperative patient preparation and surgical planning.