1. Introduction. Modern applied statistics typically involves elements of computation, probability theory, statistical theory and collaboration with specialists in the subject matter of some substantive field. In this article I shall describe part of a continuing experience of collaboration with two neurophysiologists from U. In formal terms, the problem considered is one of measuring the degre...

ObjectivesTo assess how Dutch regional euthanasia review committees (RTE) apply the euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (EAS) due care criteria in cases where the criteria are judged not to have been met ('due care not met' (DCNM)) and to evaluate how the criteria function to set limits in Dutch EAS practice. DESIGN A qualitative review using directed content analysis of DCNM cases in t...

This paper describes a new approach to programming autonomic systems. Autonomic functions are integrated into element objects at design time using a special language called JSpoon. JSpoon extends element classes with management attributes representing configuration, performance, status and fault information. The JSpoon compiler generates respective code and interfaces to instrument the data in ...