We present a new class of non-singular string cosmologies in d spacetime dimensions. At very early times, τ τ c, the Universe is described by a flat σ-model metric, a constant maximal temperature T c and super-weak string ...

An important problem in logistic regression modeling is the existence of the maximum likelihood estimators. In particular, when the sample size is small, the maximum likelihood estimator of the regression parameters does ...

Long-term statin treatment reduces the frequency of cardiovascular events, but safety and efficacy in patients with abnormal liver tests is unclear. We assessed whether statin therapy is safe and effective for these patients ...

Background: Due to the rising trend of delaying pregnancy to later in life, more women are diagnosed with breast cancer before completing their families. Therefore, enquiry into the feasibility and safety of pregnancy ...

This book offers a compendium of perspectives on process thinking, process organizational theory, process research methodology and empirical applications. The emphasis is on a combination of pedagogical contributions and ...

This study attempts to define a Franco-French definition of the emotion called hate/hatred in the NSM language. This is carried out on the basis of oral (questionnaires and interviews) and written (lexicographical definitions, ...