Abstract. In this paper, we introduce a new two-parameter deformation of the classical Gamma function, which we call a (p, k)-analogue of the Gamma function. We also provide some identities generalizing those satisfied by the classical Gamma function. Furthermore, we establish some inequalities involving this new function.
Modest improvements can increase the provision and utilization of emergency obstetric care. Collaboration with NGOs, government and the community can be beneficial.
Based on this review and other related research, the following interventions have been planned for implementation in order to improve the situation: improving staff-patient relationship through training in interpersonal skills; ensuring 24-h availability of drugs, supplies and blood; establishment of a resuscitation unit at the casualty department so that first aid can be provided to patients with obstetric emergencies before transfer to the wards; establishment of a maternity care monitoring system to continually improve the quality of care; introduction of confidential enquiry into all maternal deaths in order to reduce their incidence. A monitoring and evaluation plan has been developed to assess regularly progress on implementation. Although, maternal deaths are due to multifactorial causes, it is hoped that these interventions, if successfully implemented, will contribute significantly towards the reduction of maternal deaths due to institutional factors, especially direct obstetric causes like maternal hemorrhage.
This paper presents a state of the art review of the vibrant and fast growing field of reliability optimisation in design as it was in the early 1980s, when the field had started to gain attention, to date; in terms of research and development of theories and applications. The field is classified into the pertinent existing reliability optimisation strategies and the types of optimisation models employed. The solution methods used are also discussed. The models are critically reviewed and gaps needing attention noted. Particularly noted was the dominance of redundancy allocation optimisation over other strategies such as reliability allocation optimisation which virtues have not been fully explored. Attention is drawn also to the scarcity of multi-objective optimisation models in the literature, even though typically real life reliability optimisation problems are of that nature. The discussions are concluded by drawing attention to potential model formulations of the multiobjective type.
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