The Bayesian information criterion (BIC), the Akaike information criterion (AIC), and some other indicators derived from them are widely used for model selection.In their original form, they contain the likelihood of the data given the models.Unfortunately, in many applications, it is practically impossible to calculate the likelihood, and, therefo

The erosive capacity of rainfall can be expressed by an index and knowing it allows recommendation of soil management and conservation practices to reduce water erosion.The objective of this study was to calculate various indices of rainfall erosivity in Lages, Santa Catarina, Brazil, identify the best one, and discover its temporal distribution.Th

Abstract Background The Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is a widely studied dietary pattern reflecting the culinary traditions of Mediterranean regions.High adherence to MedDiet correlates with reduced blood pressure and lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence and mortality.Furthermore, microbiota, influenced by diet, plays a crucial role in card

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) that includes deep vein thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism is a frequent, severe, and potentially lethal disease.After a first episode, VTE has a strong tendency to recur.While VTE is an acute disease, it may have variable outcomes in early and late phases after initial presentation.Furthermore, the Wet Bags incidence