We test whether two sequences are generated by the same distribution or by two different ones. Unlike previous work, we make no assumptions on the distributions’ support size. Additionally, we compare our performance to that of the best possible test. We describe an efficiently-computable algorithm based on pattern maximum likelihood that is near optimal whenever the best possible error probabi...

The present study examined how the network science measure known as closeness centrality (which measures the average distance between a node and all other nodes in the network) influences lexical processing. In the mental lexicon, a word such as CAN has high closeness centrality, because it is close to many other words in the lexicon. Whereas, a word such as CURE has low closeness centrality be...

conclusions the findings suggest that the development of preventive programs will contribute to increases in the child-mother closeness relationship and will help to prevent the onset of substance use in children. background considering the fundamental role that parents play in a family dynamic, it is important to explore the parent-child relationship and examine what protective behaviors or ri...

Immediately after the independence of South Sudan in 2011, a nationality law was passed that defined citizenship by membership to clearly and bounded ethnic groups. To acquire citizenship, testimony ‘next kin’, taken be an ‘older blood relative from father’s line’, supposed verify ethnicity and, thus, belonging new nation. Citizenship offices were tasked with checking names assessing life histo...