Let X1 and X2 be two independent random variables from gamma populations Pi1,P2 with means alphaθ1 and alphaθ2 respectively, where alpha(> 0) is the common known shape parameter and θ1 and θ2 are scale parameters. Let X(1) ≤ X(2) denote the order statistics ofX1 and X2. Suppose that the population corresponding to the largest X(2) (or the smallest X(1)) observation is selected. The problem ofin...

In the editorial, “A Crisis of Humanitarianism: Refugees at the Gates of Europe,” Marianna Fotaki elegantly highlights the changing dynamics of governmental policy toward refugees, forced migrants into Europe and the move away from the principles of humanitarianism.1 The perceived threats to economy, securi...

In this article the concept of "net clinical benefit" (NCB) is considered in context stroke, role direct oral anticoagulants secondary prevention cardioembolic stroke and NCB from their prescription. Practical aspects evaluation neurologist's point view are presented, taking into account such factors as duration severity, features neurological deficit (severity residual limitations, dysphagia, ...

Questions pertaining to the admissibility of fixed sample size tests of hypotheses, when sequential tests are available, are considered. For the normal case with unknown mean, suppose the risk function is a linear combination of probability of error and expected sample size. Then any fixed sample size test, with sample size n⩾ 2, is inadmissible. On the other hand, suppose the risk function con...

Erich Przywara’s insightful and Christological interpretation of Aquinas’ maxim regarding grace nature suggests that reason ought to pass through a redemptive ‘death’ with respect faith. This highlights the inadmissibility proportioning finality reason. But more can be said this particular reclamation high scholastic view. The late medieval mystical tradition shows relationship between nature, ...