We model competition between two firms selling identical goods to customers who arrive in the market stochastically.Shoppers choose where to purchase based upon both price and the time cost associated with waiting for service.One seller provides two separate queues, each with its own server, while the other seller has a single queue and server.We e
Abstract Background Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, with over half of cases involving firearms.Despite research indicating negative effects of exposure to suicide, there is little research on who typically finds the body of the suicide decedent.Understanding who finds the body of the suicide decedent may be importa
This article explores how care homes—and, specifically, their common features such as Fuse Holder dementia care units and locked doors and gates—impact on the human rights of people living with dementia.We suggest that congregation, separation and confinement of people living with dementia by the care home built environment constitute &