IEEE

Maximum Likelihood Estimation of Stable ARX Models using Randomized Coordinate Descent

Abstract: Autoregressive models play an important role in a variety of applications including finance, engineering, sciences, and agriculture. While for some models (e.g., physics-based models) ...

Cape Cod Method: What it Means, How it Works, Criticism

The Cape Cod method is used to calculate loss reserves. It uses weights proportional to loss exposure and inversely proportional to loss development.
IEEE

$\ell_{0}$ Penalized Maximum Likelihood Estimation of Sparse Covariance Matrices

Abstract: In this letter we present a framework for estimating sparse covariance matrices, wherein we solve the $\ell _{0}-$ norm penalized maximum likelihood estimation problem using the extended ...
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine

Reflections on dental disease prevention in sub-elite competitive endurance sports: a mixed-methods analysis

Competitive athletes consistently demonstrate high rates of oral disease. This mixed-methods study investigated and compared ...
BMJ Open

TIPS (Trans-Tasman Internet-delivered Prevention of (youth) Suicide) study: protocol for a randomised controlled trial of mobile health interventions (four apps) to help young ...

Introduction Suicidal ideation is common in young people and increases the risk of suicide. Effective interventions that are relevant and accessible to young people, so-called digital natives, are ...