Percentage error (relative to the observed value) is often felt to be more meaningful than the absolute error in isolation. The mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) is widely used in forecasting as a basis of comparison, and regression models can be fitted which minimize this criterion. Unfortunately, no formula exists for the coefficients, and models for a given data set may not be unique. We...

Serological markers have served as important indicators for the understanding of genetic variation between and within population, providing valuable insight into the dynamics of population structure. The present study, therefore aimed at providing the percentage frequency of the ABO and Rhesus distribution pattern of adults who attended the Federal Medical Centre Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria for...

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to quantify shoulder muscle fatigue during repetitive exertions similar to motions found in automobile assembly tasks. BACKGROUND Shoulder musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a common and costly problem in automotive manufacturing. METHOD Ten subjects participated in the study. There were three independent variables: shoulder angle, frequency, and ...