REPLY We thank Kok, Umans, and Arnold for their statistical calculations. Indeed, a large sample size would be required to prove that there is equivalence in clinical outcome between patients directly admitted compared to transferred patients. To demonstrate that the six-month mortality rate would not exceed more than 1% (6% vs. 7%) would require a sample size of even more than 25,000 patients!...

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Recently, it is required to investigate the spatial distribution of vegetation in urban areas on a regional scale for not only the improvement of urban environment but also the conservation of ecosystem. In addition, the seasonal fluctuation of vegetation should be also analyzed because the vegetation distribution can be used for urban landscape management. The purpose of this study is to analy...

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