We propose new scoring rules based on partial likelihood for assessing the predictive accuracy of competing density forecasts over a specific region of interest, such as the left tail in financial risk management. These scoring rules are proper and can be interpreted in terms of Kullback-Leibler divergence between weighted versions of the density forecast and the true density. Existing scoring ...

Abstract In this paper the site categorization criteria and corresponding amplification factors proposed in 2021 draft of Part 1 Eurocode 8 (2021-draft, CEN/TC250/SC8 Working Draft N1017) are first introduced compared with current version 8, as well from recent empirical ground motion prediction equations. Afterwards, these values checked by two approaches. First, a wide dataset strong records ...

In this paper the effect of site conditions, which are Altitude, Temperature and Relative Humidity and also Heat Dissipation Capacity are investigated on the optimized design of natural draft dry cooling towers with specific kind of heat exchangers, known as Forgo T60 type. A genetic algorithm program has been developed for optimized design of these cooling towers. Objective function includes b...

We propose new scoring rules based on conditional and censored likelihood for assessing the predictive accuracy of competing density forecasts over a specific region of interest, such as the left tail in financial riskmanagement. These scoring rules can be interpreted in terms of Kullback–Leibler divergence between weighted versions of the density forecast and the true density. Existing scoring...

INTRODUCTION Many scoring systems have been used for elbow disorders. However, only few of these have been validated, and many assess only few aspects of elbow function. METHODS A literature search was performed using the keyword 'elbow' in combination with 'scoring system', 'outcome assessment', 'elbow disorder' and 'clinical evaluation'. RESULTS Eighteen scoring systems are currently avai...

This document describes generic requirements for Pseudo-Wire Emulation Edge to Edge (PWE3). It provides guidelines for other working group documents that will define mechanisms for providing pseudo-wire emulation of specific services such as Ethernet, ATM, Frame Relay, TDM, and MPLS. It should be noted that the PWE3 Working Group (PWE3 WG) standardizes mechanisms that can be used to provide PWE...

The European Food Safety Authority has prepared a draft for a harmonised strategy for the risk assessment of genotoxic and carcinogenic substances and presented this draft for discussion. The concept examines the exposure of the consumer to a specific substance and compares this with the carcinogenic effect of a defined dose in an animal experiment. Genotoxic and carcinogenic compounds are thus...

DTU has focused on Part 2 that gives the background for the new EFSA temporary TDI of 4 μg/kg bw/day. In addition, the overall conclusion with regards to risk assessment has been considered. DTU has not made a specific evaluation of the EFSA exposure assessment (i.e. Part 1). DTU has in September 2013 evaluated the EFSA draft exposure assessment and concluded the draft was of high quality and b...

Statistically meaningful comparison/combination of peptide identification results from various search methods is impeded by the lack of a universal statistical standard. Providing an E-value calibration protocol, we demonstrated earlier the feasibility of translating either the score or heuristic E-value reported by any method into the textbook-defined E-value, which may serve as the universal ...