294 research outputs found
OKA process evaluation
No full textprepared by: Carrie Furrer, Ph.D., Beth L. Green, Ph.D.This archived document is maintained by the State Library of Oregon as part of the Oregon Documents Depository Program. It is for informational purposes and may not be suitable for legal purposes.Mode of access: Internet from the Oregon Government Publications Collection.Text in English
Gedenkfeier anlässlich der Bestattung von Emil Rüd, alt Kreispostdirektor, Freitag, den 23. August 1957 im Krematorium in Zürich
No full textEnthält: Einleitung von Pfarrer Karl Zimmermann; Ansprache von Karl Zimmermann, Pfarrer am Neumünster in Zürich; Ansprache von Kreispostdirektor Emil Wegmann; Ansprache von Direktor Julius Reutter; Ansprache von Waisenrat Werner Furrer, Präsident der Sektion Uto S.A.C.; Abschiedsworte von Marc Moser-Merkli
Wirtschaftsstrafrecht der Schweiz – aktuelle Aspekte
No full textKein Abstract vorhanden.+ ID der Publikation: unilu_6828 + Sprache: Deutsch + Letzte Aktualisierung: 2018-10-05 11:19:4
A selective view of climatological data and likelihood estimation
No full textThis article gives a narrative overview of what constitutes climatological data and their typical features, with a focus on aspects relevant to statistical modeling. We restrict the discussion to univariate spatial fields and focus on maximum likelihood estimation. To address the problem of enormous datasets, we study three common approximation schemes: tapering, direct misspecification, and composite likelihood for Gaussian and nonGaussian distributions. We focus particularly on the so-called 'sinh-arcsinh distribution', obtained through a specific transformation of the Gaussian distribution. Because it has flexible marginal distributions - possibly skewed and/or heavy-tailed - it has a wide range of applications. One appealing property of the transformation involved is the existence of an explicit inverse transformation that makes likelihood-based methods straightforward. We describe a simulation study illustrating the effects of the different approximation schemes. To the best of our knowledge, a direct comparison of tapering, direct misspecification, and composite likelihood has never been made previously, and we show that direct misspecification is inferior. In some metrics, composite likelihood has a minor advantage over tapering. We use the estimation approaches to model a high-resolution global climate change field. All simulation code is available as a Docker container and is thus fully reproducible. Additionally, the present article describes where and how to get various climate datasets. (c) 2022 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier B.V. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND licens
Proof of security : why Switzerland needs a national cybersecurity test institute
No full textOriginal text published in German: Franz Grüter, Nachweis von Sicherheit als Zentralem Erfolgsfaktor. Warum die Schweiz eine ‘Cyber EMPA’ braucht, in Marc Furrer (Ed.), Selbstbestimmt. Sind Souveräne Kommunikationsnetze in der Schweiz möglich?, Stämpfli Verlag, Bern, 2022, 81-87. Published in English with permission of the publisher
The Cyber Security Transparency Centre in Brussels
No full textOriginal text published in German: Christoph Hugenschmidt, Wie Huawei Cybersecurity praktiziert und wie transparent das wirklich ist - Ein Besuch im Cyber Security Transparency centre in Brüssel, in Marc Furrer (Ed.), Selbstbestimmt. Sind Souveräne Kommunikationsnetze in der Schweiz möglich?, Stämpfli Verlag, Bern, 2022, 89-95. Published in English with permission of the publisher
Sovereign or dependent? : more technological independence in digital communication
No full textOriginal text published in German: Christian Martin, Autarke Schweizer Kommunikationstechnologie bleibt eine Utopie – Realistische Potentiale für mehr technologische Eigenständigkeit in der digitalen Kommunikation, in Marc Furrer (Ed.), Selbstbestimmt. Sind Souveräne Kommunikationsnetze in der Schweiz möglich?, Stämpfli Verlag, Bern, 2022, 41-47. Published in English with permission of the publisher
Sacral neuromodulation in the management of chronic pelvic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
No full textINTRODUCTION
Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) is a treatment approved for use in several conditions including refractory overactive bladder (OAB) and voiding dysfunction. Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a debilitating condition for which treatment is often challenging. SNM shows promising effect in patients with refractory CPP. However, there is a lack of clear evidence, especially in long-term outcomes. This systematic review will assess outcomes of SNM for treating CPP.
METHODS
A systematic search of MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central and clinical trial databases was completed from database inception until January 14, 2022. Studies using original data investigating SNM in an adult population with CPP which recorded pre and posttreatment pain scores were selected. Primary outcome was numerical change in pain score. Secondary outcomes were quality of life assessment and change in medication use and all-time complications of SNM. Risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle Ottawa Tool for cohort studies.
RESULTS
Twenty-six of 1026 identified articles were selected evaluating 853 patients with CPP. The implantation rate after test-phase success was 64.3%. Significant improvement of pain scores was reported in 13 studies; three studies reported no significant change. WMD in pain scores on a 10-point scale was -4.64 (95% confidence interval [CI] = -5.32 to -3.95, p < 0.00001) across 20 studies which were quantitatively synthesized: effects were maintained at long-term follow-up. Mean follow-up was 42.5 months (0-59). Quality of life was measured by RAND SF-36 and EQ-5D questionnaires and all studies reported improvement in quality of life. One hundred and eighty-nine complications were reported in 1555 patients (Clavien-Dindo Grade I-IIIb). Risk of bias ranged from low to high risk. Studies were case series and bias stemmed from selection bias and loss to follow-up.
CONCLUSION
Sacral Neuromodulation is a reasonably effective treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain and significantly reduces pain and increases patients' quality of life with immediate to long-term effects
Huawei : digital self-determination must be fought for and secured anew every day : interview with Andy Wang, CEO Huawei, Switzerland
No full textOriginal text published in German: Digitale Selbstbestimmung muss jeden Tag neu erkämpft und gesichert werden. Transparenz als Grundlage der Existenz, in: Marc Furrer (Ed.), Selbstbestimmt. Sind Souveräne Kommunikationsnetze in der Schweiz möglich?, Stämpfli Verlag, Bern, 2022, 97-100. Published in English with permission of the publisher
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