Despite low traffic in Wyoming,pedestrian crash severity accounts for a high number of fatalities in the state.Thus this study was conducted to highlights factors contributing to those crashes.The results highlighted ...Despite low traffic in Wyoming,pedestrian crash severity accounts for a high number of fatalities in the state.Thus this study was conducted to highlights factors contributing to those crashes.The results highlighted that drivers under influence,type of vehicle,location of crashes,estimated speed of vehicles,driving over the recommended speed are some of factors contributing to the severity of crashes.In this study,we used proportional odds model which assumes that the impact of each attribute is consistent or proportional across various threshold values.However,it has been argued that this assumption might be unrealistic,especially at the presence of extreme values.Thus,the assumption was relaxed in this study by shifting the thresholds based on some explanatory attributes,or proportional odds effects.In addition,we accounted for the spread rate,or scale,of the model’s latent distribution of pedestrian crashes.The results highlighted that the partial proportional odds model through proportional odds factor and scale effects result in a significant improvement in model fit compared with the standard proportional odds model.Comparisons were also made across standard normal,simple partial ordinal model,and partial ordinal accounting for scale heterogeneity.In addition,various potential threshold structures such as symmetric and flexible were considered,but similar goodness of fits were observed across all those models.Extensive discussion has been made regarding the formulation of the implemented methodology,and its implications.展开更多
Previous settlement research has focused on architectural construction techniques and ecological experience in layout and site selection.Mountain?settlements?are?often?ignored?for?their?aesthetic value as the eyes of ...Previous settlement research has focused on architectural construction techniques and ecological experience in layout and site selection.Mountain?settlements?are?often?ignored?for?their?aesthetic value as the eyes of the?landscape.In the context of rural revitalization,it is of great significance to explore and study the aesthetic value of mountain settlements to integrate rural tourism landscape resources and boost rural economy.This paper interpreted the aesthetic value of traditional mountain settlements from the aspects of landscape pattern,street pattern,structural modeling,scale and sense of history,and revealed their role in making the finishing point and turning stone into gold in the landscape.展开更多
Bai et al investigate the predictive value of T lymphocyte proportion in Alzheimer's disease(AD)prognosis.Through a retrospective study involving 62 AD patients,they found that a decrease in T lymphocyte proportio...Bai et al investigate the predictive value of T lymphocyte proportion in Alzheimer's disease(AD)prognosis.Through a retrospective study involving 62 AD patients,they found that a decrease in T lymphocyte proportion correlated with a poorer prognosis,as indicated by higher modified Rankin scale scores.While the study highlights the potential of T lymphocyte proportion as a prognostic marker,it suggests the need for larger,multicenter studies to enhance generalizability and validity.Additionally,future research could use cognitive exams when evaluating prognosis and delve into immune mechanisms underlying AD progression.Despite limitations inherent in retrospective designs,Bai et al's work contributes to understanding the immune system's role in AD prognosis,paving the way for further exploration in this under-researched area.展开更多
文摘Despite low traffic in Wyoming,pedestrian crash severity accounts for a high number of fatalities in the state.Thus this study was conducted to highlights factors contributing to those crashes.The results highlighted that drivers under influence,type of vehicle,location of crashes,estimated speed of vehicles,driving over the recommended speed are some of factors contributing to the severity of crashes.In this study,we used proportional odds model which assumes that the impact of each attribute is consistent or proportional across various threshold values.However,it has been argued that this assumption might be unrealistic,especially at the presence of extreme values.Thus,the assumption was relaxed in this study by shifting the thresholds based on some explanatory attributes,or proportional odds effects.In addition,we accounted for the spread rate,or scale,of the model’s latent distribution of pedestrian crashes.The results highlighted that the partial proportional odds model through proportional odds factor and scale effects result in a significant improvement in model fit compared with the standard proportional odds model.Comparisons were also made across standard normal,simple partial ordinal model,and partial ordinal accounting for scale heterogeneity.In addition,various potential threshold structures such as symmetric and flexible were considered,but similar goodness of fits were observed across all those models.Extensive discussion has been made regarding the formulation of the implemented methodology,and its implications.
文摘Previous settlement research has focused on architectural construction techniques and ecological experience in layout and site selection.Mountain?settlements?are?often?ignored?for?their?aesthetic value as the eyes of the?landscape.In the context of rural revitalization,it is of great significance to explore and study the aesthetic value of mountain settlements to integrate rural tourism landscape resources and boost rural economy.This paper interpreted the aesthetic value of traditional mountain settlements from the aspects of landscape pattern,street pattern,structural modeling,scale and sense of history,and revealed their role in making the finishing point and turning stone into gold in the landscape.
文摘Bai et al investigate the predictive value of T lymphocyte proportion in Alzheimer's disease(AD)prognosis.Through a retrospective study involving 62 AD patients,they found that a decrease in T lymphocyte proportion correlated with a poorer prognosis,as indicated by higher modified Rankin scale scores.While the study highlights the potential of T lymphocyte proportion as a prognostic marker,it suggests the need for larger,multicenter studies to enhance generalizability and validity.Additionally,future research could use cognitive exams when evaluating prognosis and delve into immune mechanisms underlying AD progression.Despite limitations inherent in retrospective designs,Bai et al's work contributes to understanding the immune system's role in AD prognosis,paving the way for further exploration in this under-researched area.
