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Observational constraints on the neutron star mass distribution
Radio observations of neutron star binary pulsar systems have constrained
strongly the masses of eight neutron stars. Assuming neutron star masses are
uniformly distributed between lower and upper bounds and , the
observations determine with 95\% confidence that and . These limits give observational
support to neutron star formation scenarios that suggest that masses should
fall predominantly in the range , and will also be
important in the interpretation of binary inspiral observations by the Laser
Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory.Comment: Postscript, 4 pages, NU-GR-
Prevention of chemotherapy and radiotherapy-induced emesis: Results of the Perugia consensus Conference
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Deliberative Mapping: a novel analytic-deliberative methodology to support contested science-policy decisions
This paper discusses the methodological development of Deliberative Mapping (DM), a participatory, multi-criteria, option appraisal process that combines a novel approach to the use of quantitative decision analysis techniques with some significant innovations in the field of participatory deliberation. DM is a symmetrical process, engaging "specialists" and "citizens" in the same appraisal process, providing for consistency of framing, mutual inter-linkage and interrogation, and substantial opportunities for face-to-face discussion. Through a detailed case study of organ transplantation options, the paper discusses the steps in DM. The analysis shows that DM is able to elicit and document consensual judgments as well as divergent views by integrating analytic and deliberative components in a transparent, auditable process that creates many opportunities for personal learning, and provides a robust decision-support tool for contested science-policy issues