Abstract: Black-box optimization problems, which are common in many real-world applications, require optimization through input-output interactions without access to internal workings. This often ...

We use Bayesian meta-analysis methods to estimate the impact of unconditional cash transfers (UCTs). Aggregating evidence from 115 studies of 72 UCT programs in middle and low income countries, we ...

Abstract: Assessing the failure of urban gas pipelines is crucial for identifying risk factors and preventing gas accidents that result in economic losses and casualties. Most previous studies on gas ...