A bivariate F distribution with marginals on arbitrary numerator and denominator degrees of freedom, and related bivariate beta and t distributions

Chi-squared distribution, Positive dependence, Transformation,

Spray forming of novel materials

Bulk Processing of Glass Forming Alloys by Spray Depositio

Improving Adherence to Care Among “Hard to Reach” HIV-Infected Patients in Argentina

Many HIV-infected patients fail to achieve undetectable viral load and are not retained in care. This pilot study examined patients lost to care in public and private clinics in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The impact of patient and provider interventions was compared separately and collectively. In Phase 1, participants prescribed antiretrovirals (ARVs) and non-adherent to treatment in the prior 3 to 6 months (n = 60) were randomized to patient intervention or standard of care (SOC) and assessed over 12 months. In Phase 2, providers were trained in interviewing techniques and 60 additional patients were randomized to patient intervention or SOC condition. Averaged across patient intervention status, Phase 2 provider intervention patients reported the most improved adherence and viral suppression at 6 and 12 months. Adherence in “patient intervention only” improved at midpoint and returned to baseline at 12 months. Results suggest provider training sustained patient adherence and viral suppression among “hard to reach” patients

Remaining useful life estimation: review

This paper reviews the recent modelling developments in estimating the remaining useful life (RUL) of industrial systems. The RUL estimation models are categorized into experimental, data driven, physics based and hybrid approaches. The paper reviews some typical approaches and discusses their advantages and disadvantages. According to the literature, the selection of the best model depends on the level of accuracy and availability of data. In cases of quick estimations which are less accurate, the data driven method is preferred, while the physics based approach is applied when the accuracy of estimation is important.</p