In this paper, a new method for estimating the linear regression coefficients approximation is presented based on Z-numbers. In this model, observations are real numbers, regression coefficients and dependent variables (y) have values ​​for Z-numbers. To estimate the coefficients of this model, we first convert the linear regression model based on Z-numbers into two fuzzy linear regression mode...

Ménière's syndrome is a long-term, progressive disease that damages the balance and hearing parts of the inner ear. To address the paucity of information on which evidence-based treatment decisions should be made, a systematic review of acupuncture for Ménière's syndrome was undertaken. The method used was a systematic review of English and Chinese literature, from six databases for randomized,...

Background: The goal of this study was to compare the two types of orthoses, prefabricated soft splints versus shortthermoplastic custom-made splints, that are the most commonly used for the management of first carpometacarpal(CMC) osteoarthritis (OA).Methods: We conducted a meta-analysis and systematic review in the literature based on the Preferred ReportingItems for Systematic Reviews and Me...

BACKGROUND To reduce cancer mortality, effective screening should be implemented properly. In Japan, the Research Group for Cancer Screening developed screening guidelines; however, the development process was not well established. METHODS Based on the development processes of other guidelines, an original method, unique to Japan, was established to develop the Japanese cancer screening guide...

yes, some are. acupuncture relieves subjective symptoms of asthma and reduces medication use in mild to moderate asthma (strength of recommendation [sor]: A, based on systematic review of randomized controlled trials [rCTs] of variable quality). Herbal medications, such as Ginkgo biloba, appear to improve lung function, while herbs such as Tylophora indica and Tsumura saiboku-to may decrease as...

Today it is clear that both modernizing and smartening tax system cause to increase tax revenues and moves the country's economy towards transparency and tax justice. This article aims at presenting a paradigmatic model of the organizational architecture of tax affairs based on the information technology governance in the state tax organization by using data method, a qualitative research metho...

Drawing our attention these days as a possible answer to this question, evidence-based dentistry seeks to apply the best available evidence gained from the scientific method to medical decision making. To make a good decision, the strength of evidence is assessed. Specifically, randomized controlled trial, systematic review, and meta-analysis are considered the highest level of evidence; cohort...

a McCaughey Centre, Melbourne School of Population Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Vic., 3053, Australia. Correspondence to Elizabeth Waters (e-mail: [email protected]). Public health decision-makers are often overwhelmed with large quantities of data, evidence, reviews and summaries. As the volume of information increases, the need for trusted sources of synthesis becomes greate...

species diversity is an index for sustainability of rangeland ecosystems. we studied the effect of environmental factors (soil properties and aspects) on plant species diversity in zagros mountainous rangelands (vegetation type: festuca ovina-astragalus parrowianus) in the west of hamadan in march–july 2009. for this purpose, four aspects were defined in the study area. vegetation types were st...