Since the results of simulation are in the form of possibility distributions, the DEA model is treated on a fuzzy basis; therefore, a recent possibilistic programming approach is used to convert the fuzzy DEA model to an equivalent crisp one.
It is unfeasible to test all birds within a barn on a daily basis; therefore optimal sampling strategies need to be considered to detect evidence of a LPAI outbreak and infer parameters of epidemiological interest.
Moreover, a small sample of apprentices was questioned on a voluntary basis; therefore, these results should be considered with caution.
The achievement of food security on a sustainable basis therefore requires that governments take action on a number of different policy fronts.
After supposed reforms in 1986 and 1996, it became conspicuously harder for migrants to come and go on a seasonal basis; therefore they stayed and, at great hardship and cost, brought their families.
GPs participated in sentinel surveillance on a voluntary basis; therefore, the system is not representative of the whole country.
This was also supported by PAS staining (3C, ×40 magnification) although definite identification is not possible on a morphological basis therefore the presence of other filamentous fungi cannot be excluded.
These findings may appear counter-intuitive when compared to findings in CF [ 9]; however, the Treatment Burden domain asks patients about the amount of time they commit to their treatments on a daily basis; therefore, those who adherent are likely to spend longer on treatment and may report a higher treatment burden.
The World Bank country classification is reviewed and revised as needed on an annual basis; therefore, the number of countries classified as developing or least developed can change from year to year).
The Physician Billing and Hospital Inpatient data were selected for the study because: 1) almost all surgeons are paid fee-for-service, therefore Physician Billing should capture surgeries well and 2) colorectal surgery can only be conducted on an inpatient basis, therefore, the Hospital Inpatient database should also be fairly complete.
