Keyword: biology

Found 249 papers in total
A novel local search algorithm with configuration checking and scoring mechanism for the set k-covering problem
A novel local search algorithm with configuration checking and scoring mechanism for the set k-covering problem
2017,
The set k‐covering problem, an extension of the classical set covering problem,...
Contract Theory: Impact on Biopharmaceutical Alliance Structure and Performance
Contract Theory: Impact on Biopharmaceutical Alliance Structure and Performance
2017,
Alliances for new product development have been studied extensively in the operations...
Spatial clustering of time series via mixture of autoregressions models and Markov random fields
Spatial clustering of time series via mixture of autoregressions models and Markov random fields
2016,
Time series data arise in many medical and biological imaging scenarios. In such...
Modelling and management options for salmonid sport fisheries: A case study from Patagonia, Argentina
Modelling and management options for salmonid sport fisheries: A case study from Patagonia, Argentina
2017,
Salmonid sport fishery management in Argentinian Patagonia is usually guided by...
Microbiological and Modeling Approach to Derive Performance Objectives for Bacillus cereus Group in Ready-to-Eat Salads
Microbiological and Modeling Approach to Derive Performance Objectives for Bacillus cereus Group in Ready-to-Eat Salads
2017,
In this article, the performance objectives (POs) for Bacillus cereus group (BC) in...
Community-Based Monitoring and Protected Areas: Towards an Inclusive Model
Community-Based Monitoring and Protected Areas: Towards an Inclusive Model
2017,
Operational, financial and conceptual issues hinder protected area (PA) conservation...
Physarum solver: a bio-inspired method for sustainable supply chain network design problem
Physarum solver: a bio-inspired method for sustainable supply chain network design problem
2017,
A supplier of products and services aims to minimize the capacity investment cost and...
From Autocatalysis to Market Relations: A Systems Approach to the Material Flows Needed by Living Systems
From Autocatalysis to Market Relations: A Systems Approach to the Material Flows Needed by Living Systems
2017,
The paper analyses how the control of material flows needed by living systems...
Impact of Model Choice on LR Assessment in Case of Rare Haplotype Match (Frequentist Approach)
Impact of Model Choice on LR Assessment in Case of Rare Haplotype Match (Frequentist Approach)
2017,
The likelihood ratio (LR) measures the relative weight of forensic data regarding two...
Campylobacter QMRA: A Bayesian Estimation of Prevalence and Concentration in Retail Foods Under Clustering and Heavy Censoring
Campylobacter QMRA: A Bayesian Estimation of Prevalence and Concentration in Retail Foods Under Clustering and Heavy Censoring
2016,
A Bayesian statistical temporal‐prevalence‐concentration model (TPCM)...
Assessing Risk-Based Upper Limits of Melamine Migration from Food Containers
Assessing Risk-Based Upper Limits of Melamine Migration from Food Containers
2016,
Melamine contamination of food has become a major food safety issue because of...
Mathematical insights and integrated strategies for the control of Aedes aegypti mosquito
Mathematical insights and integrated strategies for the control of Aedes aegypti mosquito
2016,
This paper proposes and investigates a delayed model for the dynamics and control of a...
A one-dimensional model of viscous blood flow in an elastic vessel
A one-dimensional model of viscous blood flow in an elastic vessel
2016,
In this paper we present a one‐dimensional model of blood flow in a vessel...
Trends in Reported Foodborne Illness in the United States; 1996‐2013
Trends in Reported Foodborne Illness in the United States; 1996‐2013
2016,
Retrospective review is a key to designing effective food safety measures. The...
Framework to Evaluate Exposure Relevance and Data Needs for Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials using in Vitro Testing Strategies
Framework to Evaluate Exposure Relevance and Data Needs for Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials using in Vitro Testing Strategies
2016,
This article presents a multistage framework for evaluating the strength of evidence...
Advancing Risk Analysis for Nanoscale Materials: Report from an International Workshop on the Role of Alternative Testing Strategies for Advancement
Advancing Risk Analysis for Nanoscale Materials: Report from an International Workshop on the Role of Alternative Testing Strategies for Advancement
2016,
The Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) has a history of bringing thought leadership to...
How to be Cautious but Open to Learning: Time to Update Biotechnology and GMO Legislation
How to be Cautious but Open to Learning: Time to Update Biotechnology and GMO Legislation
2016,
Precautionary measures to protect human health and the environment should be science...
Alternative Testing Strategies for Nanomaterials: State of the Science and Considerations for Risk Analysis
Alternative Testing Strategies for Nanomaterials: State of the Science and Considerations for Risk Analysis
2016,
The rapid growth of the nanotechnology industry has warranted equal progress in the...
High Numerates Count Icons and Low Numerates Process Large Areas in Pictographs: Results of an Eye-Tracking Study
High Numerates Count Icons and Low Numerates Process Large Areas in Pictographs: Results of an Eye-Tracking Study
2016,
In two experiments, we investigated the influence of numeracy on individuals’...
Approaches to Develop Alternative Testing Strategies to Inform Human Health Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials
Approaches to Develop Alternative Testing Strategies to Inform Human Health Risk Assessment of Nanomaterials
2016,
The development of alternative testing strategies (ATS) for hazard assessment of new...
Review of Research Trends and Methods in Nano Environmental, Health, and Safety Risk Analysis
Review of Research Trends and Methods in Nano Environmental, Health, and Safety Risk Analysis
2016,
Despite the many touted benefits of nanomaterials, concerns remain about their...
Estimating the Probability of Rare Events Occurring Using a Local Model Averaging
Estimating the Probability of Rare Events Occurring Using a Local Model Averaging
2016,
In statistical applications, logistic regression is a popular method for analyzing...
Cryptosporidium Infection Risk: Results of New Dose-Response Modeling
Cryptosporidium Infection Risk: Results of New Dose-Response Modeling
2016,
Cryptosporidium human dose‐response data from seven species/isolates are used...
Combining QMRA and Epidemiology to Estimate Campylobacteriosis Incidence
Combining QMRA and Epidemiology to Estimate Campylobacteriosis Incidence
2016,
The disease burden of pathogens as estimated by QMRA (quantitative microbial risk...
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