1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910304131903321

Autore

Birke Hanna

Titolo

Model-Based Recursive Partitioning with Adjustment for Measurement Error : Applied to the Cox’s Proportional Hazards and Weibull Model / / by Hanna Birke

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Wiesbaden : , : Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden : , : Imprint : Springer Spektrum, , 2015

ISBN

3-658-08505-3

Edizione

[1st ed. 2015.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (259 p.)

Collana

BestMasters, , 2625-3615

Disciplina

510

518

570.285

614.5999

Soggetti

Mathematics - Data processing

Biomathematics

Cancer

Computational Mathematics and Numerical Analysis

Mathematical and Computational Biology

Cancer Biology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

MOB and Measurement Error Modelling -- Derivation of an Adjusted MOB Algorithm for Covariates Measured with Error for the Cox and Weibull Model -- Implementation of the Suggested Method for the Weibull Model in the Open-Source Programming Language R -- Simulation Study Showing the Performance of the Implemented Method.

Sommario/riassunto

Model-based recursive partitioning (MOB) provides a powerful synthesis between machine-learning inspired recursive partitioning methods and regression models. Hanna Birke extends this approach by allowing in addition for measurement error in covariates, as frequently occurring in biometric (or econometric) studies, for instance, when measuring blood pressure or caloric intake per day. After an introduction into the background, the extended methodology is developed in detail for the Cox model and the Weibull model, carefully



implemented in R, and investigated in a comprehensive simulation study. Contents MOB and Measurement Error Modelling Derivation of an Adjusted MOB Algorithm for Covariates Measured with Error for the Cox and Weibull Model Implementation of the Suggested Method for the Weibull Model in the Open-Source Programming Language R Simulation Study Showing the Performance of the Implemented Method Target Groups Researchers and students in the fields of statistics and cognate disciplines with interest in advanced modelling in combination with measurement error in covariates Data analysts of complex biometric or econometric studies with variables that are difficult to measure in practice The Author Hanna Birke wrote her master thesis under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Thomas Augustin at the department of statistics of the LMU Munich and is currently working on her doctoral thesis.  .

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910865295503321

Autore

Henni Abdellah

Titolo

Alternative Energy Resources in the MENA Region / / edited by Abdellah Henni, Abdelazim Negm, Djamal Zerrouki

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024

ISBN

9783031607509

9783031607493

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (483 pages)

Collana

The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, , 1616-864X ; ; 131

Altri autori (Persone)

NegmAbdelazim

ZerroukiDjamal

Disciplina

621.042

Soggetti

Renewable energy sources

Green chemistry

Bioremediation

Environmental chemistry

Nanobiotechnology

Energy policy

Renewable Energy

Green Chemistry

Environmental Biotechnology

Environmental Chemistry

Energy Policy, Economics and Management



Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1 Introduction to Energy Resources in the MENA Region -- Part I Solar energy -- Chapter 2 An Analysis of Hydrogen Production from Renewable and Sustainable Energy Resources in Algeria -- Chapter 3 High Penetration of Solar Energy to the Algerian Electricity System in the Context of an Energy Roadmap Toward a Sustainable Energy Paradigm by 2030 -- Chapter 4 Alternative Energy Resources in MENA Regions with a Focus on the Thermal Energy Storage (TES) -- Chapter 5 Solar energy in the United Arab Emirates -- Chapter 6 Promotion of Solar Energies in Southern Algeria Strategies and Perspectives -- Part II Wind energy -- Chapter 7 An Assessment of Wind Energy Potential as an Electricity Generation Source in Iran -- Chapter 8 Wind and Solar Energy Resources in Morocco: Current Status and Assessment up to 2050 -- Chapter 9 Status and Future Prospects of Wind Energy in Oman -- Chapter 10 Contribution of Renewable Energy in Algeria -- Chapter 11 Evaluation of the Wind Energy Potential sin Morocco -- Part III Geothermal and Biomass Energy -- Chapter 12 Biomass Electricity Generation in a Fully Renewable Power Sector of Africa: Viable Technologies, Opportunities, Barriers, and Policy Regulation -- Chapter 13 Solar Photovoltaic Thermal Collector as a Cogeneration Energy System: Conception and Recent Development in the Mediterranean Region -- Chapter 14 Assessment and Contribution of Biomass Residues to Renewable Energy Resources in Egypt -- Chapter 15 Hydrogeology of Geothermal Water Sources in Lebanon as an Alternative Energy Source -- Chapter 16 Geothermal Energy Resources in Jordan -- Part IV The experiences from developed countries -- Chapter 17 Current and Potential of Forestry Biomass Energy in China -- Chapter 18 Biotransformation of Lignocellulosic-Based Biomass Waste into Value-Added Energy Products -- Chapter 19 An Assessment of Renewable Energy Resources for Electricity Generation in Turkey -- Chapter 20 Conclusions and Recommendations for Renewable Energy Resources in the MENA Region.

Sommario/riassunto

This book outlines the development of renewable energies in the Middle East and North Africa, it offers up-to-date information about their variability, availability and utilization, and serves as a guide for understanding the MENA renewable energy potential. Readers will find an authoritative discussion about the implementation of renewable energies, trends and forecast of solar, wind and geothermal systems applications in this region. Case studies from China, Mexico and Vietnam are also included in this book to foster the implementation of renewable energies in the MENA region. The MENA region is known for its immense oil, petroleum and gas reserve, being one of the most important regions in the world for fossil energy accessibility and, hence, for the global economic stability. This region holds at the same time the world’s greatest potential for renewable energy and over the past few years it has been receiving national and international political support for promoting the future of solar and wind power energies. However, can the region go green taking into account the availability of the natural resources? Expert contributors from countries such as United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Algeria, Turkey, and Morocco provide their perspective on this challenge and offer a comprehensive overview of the latest pilot projects for renewable energy in the region. This book



will appeal to researchers, students, engineers and policymakers interested in the potential of alternative energy resources in the MENA region.

3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910557449503321

Autore

Tcherdyntsev Victor

Titolo

Reinforced Polymer Composites

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Basel, Switzerland, : MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2021

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (358 p.)

Soggetti

Technology: general issues

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

This book, consisting of 21 articles, including three review papers, written by research groups of experts in the field, considers recent research on reinforced polymer composites. Most of them relate to the fiber-reinforced polymer composites, which are a real hot topic in the field. Depending on the reinforcing fiber nature, such composites are divided into synthetic and natural fiber-reinforced ones. Synthetic fibers, such as carbon, glass, or basalt, provide more stiffness, while natural fibers, such as jute, flax, bamboo, kenaf, and others, are inexpensive and biodegradable, making them environmentally friendly. To acquire the benefits of design flexibility and recycling possibilities, natural reinforcers can be hybridized with small amounts of synthetic fibers to make them more desirable for technical applications. Elaborated composites have great potential as structural materials in automotive, marine and aerospace application, as fire resistant concrete, in bridge systems, as mechanical gear pair, as biomedical materials for dentistry and orthopedic application and tissue engineering, as well as functional materials such as proton-exchange membranes, biodegradable superabsorbent resins and polymer



electrolytes.