How good is a PCR efficiency estimate: Recommendations for precise and robust qPCR efficiency assessments

How good is a PCR efficiency estimate: Recommendations for precise and robust qPCR efficiency assessments.

We have examined the imprecision in the estimation of PCR efficiency by means of standard curves based on strategic experimental design with large number of technical replicates. In particular, how robust this estimation is in terms of a commonly varying factors: the instrument used, the number of technical replicates performed and the effect of the volume transferred throughout the dilution se...

A Bootstrap Interval Robust Data Envelopment Analysis for Estimate Efficiency and Ranking Hospitals

Data envelopment analysis (DEA) is one of non-parametric methods for evaluating efficiency of each unit. Limited resources in healthcare economy is the main reason in measuring efficiency of hospitals. In this study, a bootstrap interval data envelopment analysis (BIRDEA) is proposed for measuring the efficiency of hospitals affiliated with the Hamedan University of Medical Sciences. The propos...

School Efficiency and Student Subgroups: Is a Good School Good for Everyone?

Good practice guide for the application of quantitative PCR (qPCR)

Efficiency Assessments for a Biomass Harvesting and Handling System

A simulation model, which depicts the harvesting operation of biomass supply chain, is presented in this paper. ExtendSim8 simulation software was used for the development of the model. There are a number of sequential operations, i.e. mowing, drying, baling, picking-up, loading, and transporting, for harvesting biomass until the final product arrives at bio-energy generation plant. Different s...