Modeling Persistent Trends in Distributions
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DOI: 10.1080/01621459.2017.1341412
Abstract: ABSTRACT We present a nonparametric framework to model a short sequence of probability distributions that vary both due to underlying effects of sequential progression and confounding noise. To distinguish between these two types of variation… read more here.
Keywords: trends distributions; progression; persistent trends; modeling persistent ... See more keywords
Mechanistic modeling of persistent organic pollutant exposure among indigenous Arctic populations: motivations, challenges, and benefits
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DOI: 10.1139/er-2017-0010
Abstract: Indigenous Arctic populations experience elevated exposures to many environmental contaminants compared with groups residing in southern Canada. This is largely due to consumption of traditional foods, some of which (ringed seals, beluga whales, narwhals, etc.)… read more here.
Keywords: arctic populations; indigenous arctic; persistent organic; exposure ... See more keywords