We propose a new class of distribution-based clustering algorithms, called k-groups, based on energy distance between samples. The energy distance clustering criterion assigns observations to clusters according to a m...
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BackgroundSymptomatic remission (SR) is an important outcome for schizophrenia patients [1]. In pivotal trials, paliperidone 3-monthly formulation (PP3M) demonstrated favorable efficacy and tolerability in schizophren...
Background
Symptomatic remission (SR) is an important outcome for schizophrenia patients [1]. In pivotal trials, paliperidone 3-monthly formulation (PP3M) demonstrated favorable efficacy and tolerability in schizophrenia, including achievement of SR [2–4]. However, due to the selective nature of randomized clinical trials, populations studied may not be entirely representative of schizophrenia patients in real life.
Methods
A prospective, single-arm, open-label, 52-week study (REMISSIO) was conducted in a naturalistic setting to assess the impact of conversion from paliperidone palmitate 1-month formulation (PP1M) to PP3M in patients with clinically stable schizophrenia. Patients aged 18–50 years with schizophrenia (DSM-5) were eligible to participate if they had been adequately treated with PP1M for ≥4 months (the last 2 doses of PP1M being the same) and had a baseline Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total score <70. The initial dose of PP3M and subsequent dose changes (possible at clinicians’ discretion) were made according to the product label [5]. The primary outcome was the number of patients who achieved SR (score ≤3 on PANSS items P1, P2, P3, N1, N4, N6, G5, and G9, maintained for ≥6 months) at the last observation carried forward (LOCF) endpoint [1]. Other outcomes included PANSS total and subscores, Clinical Global Impression of Change (CGI-C), and adverse events (AEs). The intent-to-treat (ITT) population comprised 305 patients from Europe, Middle East and Asia, who had received ≥1 dose of PP3M. Treatment response analyses were performed on the efficacy ITT population (n=303). Endpoint analysis using LOCF was performed, in addition to observed case analysis.
Results
Patients had a mean (standard deviation; SD) age of 36.5 (8.0) years, 66% were male, and mean (SD) time since schizophrenia diagnosis was 9.2 (7.3) years. A total of 291 patients completed the 52-week study period. Mean (SD) first dose of PP3M was 363.6 (115.4) mg and mean (SD) mod
In this study, the effect of practical courses (especially robotics) on students' success is evaluated using fuzzy cognitive maps. This study particularly focuses on how practical courses increase the learning ach...
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(纸本)9781509007790
In this study, the effect of practical courses (especially robotics) on students' success is evaluated using fuzzy cognitive maps. This study particularly focuses on how practical courses increase the learning achievements in vocational schools. For this purpose, students and academicians were chosen as stakeholders for this study. Student were selected from departments of machine, electronic and computer. In total views of 30 students were taken and evaluated using fuzzy cognitive maps before the study. Students were studied on three projects within this study. These projects are autonomous cleaning robot, chameleon robot and sumo wrestler robot. Each robot was developed by a group consisting of ten students. Three main outputs determined to be gained by students in the robot development process as sensor calibration, improvement of mechanical systems and software optimization. These outputs are also among the output concepts of the fuzzy cognitive map. Sensor calibration, improvement of the mechanical systems and optimization of the software are the critical tasks respectively for the student groups of electronics, machine and computer. Each student group shared students of their departments homogeneously. Academicians were selected as one from each department. Fuzzy cognitive maps' survey applied to 15 academicians. After the design and development processes of robots, students and academicians views re-evaluated. It was observed clearly from the comparison of the results that, learning achievement, desire to learn, desire to interdisciplinary collaboration, self-confidence, interest in robotic technologies, satisfaction and desire to give priority to practical training in other subjects are increased by %45, %63, %42, %74, %85, %88 and %76 respectively.
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