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There are variations in values along bioenergy supply chains and up-to-date emission evaluations and system assumptions are often based on best estimates, global or regional averages or theoretical values.
When assuming $350 per participant cost based on best estimates from experts and field reports, potential cost savings were estimated to be $363.80 per person (i.e., $713.80 - $350.00).
Since the data collected in this study were largely based on best estimates of key experts, we undertook a sensitivity analysis.
As a result we also estimated divergence times using a relaxed molecular clock using calibration points based on best estimates of divergence times in the fossil record for Bison and Yak (2.0 and 1.7 MYA, respectively).
The costs used in the model are based on best estimates currently available, although no account has been taken of the training and transfer costs associated with moving from the current screening programme to one including LBC and/or HPV testing and neither have transportation costs for HPV samples been included.
Shaffer [ 9], in his psychological autopsy, found 57% with mood disorder among suicide victims under the age of 17, based on best-estimate diagnosis, but those who did not meet the criteria for any diagnosis had a significantly lower mean age (14.6).
Based on best possible estimates, number of people with HIV, number of indexed journals, total expenditure on health, and private expenditure on health are the main factors related to HIV research productivity in sub-Saharan Africa.
*PERT distribution is form of β distribution based on best, minimum, and maximum estimates for parameter.
