COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SOME STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODEL ESTIMATION METHODS WITH APPLICATION TO CORONARY HEART DISEASE RISK

Comparative Analysis of Some Structural Equation Model Estimation Methods with Application to Coronary Heart Disease Risk

This study compared a ridge maximum likelihood estimator to Yuan and Chan (2008) ridge maximum likelihood, maximum likelihood, unweighted least squares, generalized least squares, and asymptotic distribution-free estimators in fitting six models that show relationships in some noncommunicable diseases.Uncontrolled hypertension has been shown to be

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Joining with Reactive Nano-Multilayers: Influence of Thermal Properties of Components on Joint Microstructure and Mechanical Performance

Reactive nano-multilayers (RNMLs), which are able to undergo a self-heating exothermal reaction, can, e.g., be utilised as a local heat source for soldering or brazing.Upon joining with RNMLs, the heat produced by the exothermal reaction must be carefully adjusted to the joining system in order to provide sufficient heat for bond formation while av

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The Effect of HIV and Antiretroviral Therapy on Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes in Eastern Cape, South Africa: A Cohort Study

Ceiling Fan Accessory South Africa has a dual high burden of HIV and drug-resistant TB (DR-TB).We sought to understand the association of HIV and antiretroviral therapy status with TB treatment outcomes.This was a retrospective chart review of 246 patients who began treatment at two DR-TB hospitals in Eastern Cape, South Africa between 2017 and 202

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