We consider maximum likelihood estimation of finite mixture of uniform distributions. We prove that maximum likelihood estimator is strongly consistent, if the scale parameters of the component uniform distributions are restricted from below by exp(−nd), 0 < d < 1, where n is the sample size.

Due to the increasing prevalence of adiposity in children numerous schools are introducing prevention programmes. Among these is "Gewaltlos Starksein" ("Being strong without violence"), a project of Hauptschule Sophienstraße Braunschweig, Germany (a general education secondary school for grades 5-10). This study aims to discover possible increases in activity through "Gewaltlos Starksein" where...

In this paper, we prove that the Strong Novikov Conjecture for a residually finite group is essentially equivalent to the Coarse Geometric Novikov Conjecture for a certain metric space associated to the group. As an application, we obtain the Coarse Geometric Novikov Conjecture for a large class of sequences of expanders.

We construct several geometric representatives for the C/Zm fractional branes on either a partially or the completely resolved orbifold. In the process we use large radius and conifold-type monodromies, and provide a strong consistency check. In particular, for C/Z5 we give three different sets of geometric representatives. We also find the explicit Seiberg-duality, in the Berenstein-Douglas se...

The concepts of (∈γ ,∈γ ∨ qδ)-fuzzy h-ideals and (∈γ ,∈γ ∨ qδ)-fuzzy hinterior ideals in hemirings are introduced. Some new characterization theorems of these kinds of fuzzy h-ideals are also given. In particular, we investigate prime and strong prime (∈γ ,∈γ ∨ qδ)-fuzzy h-ideals in hemirings. Finally, we show that the h-hemiregular and h-semisimple hemirings can be described by using these kin...

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to investigate the association between actigraphic estimates of the sleep-wake rhythm and a range of functional domains that contribute to well-being in demented elderly patients. METHOD Eighty-seven women aged 85.5 +/- 5.9 years (mean +/- standard deviation) wore an actigraph for two weeks. Activity profiles were analyzed using nonparametric variables...

INTRODUCTION Physical activity reduces fatigue and depression while improving quality of life in cancer survivors. Exercise is generally considered safe and is recommended to survivors of all ages. Despite the high prevalence of cancer in the elderly, few studies address physical activity interventions targeting this older population. Fit & Strong! is an evidence-based physical activity program...

Social ties are strongly related to well-being. But what characterizes this relationship? This study investigates social mechanisms explaining how social ties affect well-being through social integration and social influence, and how well-being affects social ties through social selection. We hypothesize that highly integrated individuals – those with more extensive and dense friendship network...