We study the application of approximate mean field variational inference algorithms to Bayesian panel VAR models in which an exchangeable prior is placed on the dynamic parameters and the residuals follow either a Gaussian or a Student-t distribution. This reduces the estimation time of possibly...

Objective This study aimed to investigate relationship between blood production factors and transfusion sustainability. Methods A self-administered questionnaire was employed to gather data from randomly selected participants in blood banks. Partial least squares structural equation modeling...

A key challenge in this century is to ensure safe food for a growing global population while limiting environmental impacts and addressing climate change. Although pesticides ensure high yields, there are downsides to their intensive use, including negative effects on the environment, such as...

This study aims to apply the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) Model 2020 in the Greek Public Sector context and investigate the causal relationships between the model's criteria. The research uses a structured questionnaire based on the self-assessment tool and the guidelines on...