This package provides tools for longitudinal meta-analysis where studies contribute effect sizes at multiple follow-up time points. Implements robust variance estimation (RVE) with Tipton small-sample corrections following Hedges, Tipton, and Johnson (2010) <doi:10.1002/jrsm.5> and Tipton (2015) <doi:10.1037/met0000011>, time-varying sensitivity analysis via the Impact Threshold for a Confounding Variable (ITCV) following Frank (2000) <doi:10.1177/0049124100029002003>, benchmark calibration of the ITCV threshold against observed study-level covariates, spline-based nonlinear time-trend modeling with a nonlinearity test, and leave-k-out fragility analysis across the follow-up trajectory. Designed for researchers synthesising evidence from studies with repeated outcome measurement in education, psychology, health, and the social sciences.

This package provides a collection of functions to connect to a Moodle database, cache relevant tables locally and generate learning analytics. Moodle is an open source Learning Management System (LMS) developed by MoodleHQ. For more information about Moodle, visit <https://moodle.org>.

Uses a kernel smoothing approach to calculate Mutual Information for comparisons between all types of variables including continuous vs continuous, continuous vs discrete and discrete vs discrete. Uses a nonparametric bias correction giving Bias Corrected Mutual Information (BCMI). Implemented efficiently in Fortran 95 with OpenMP and suited to large genomic datasets.

Generates internet memes that optionally include a superimposed inset plot and other atypical features, combining the visual impact of an attention-grabbing meme with graphic results of data analysis. The package differs from related packages that focus on imitating and reproducing standard memes. Some packages do this by interfacing with online meme generators whereas others achieve this natively. This package takes the latter approach. It does not interface with online meme generators or require any authentication with external websites. It reads images directly from local files or via URL and meme generation is done by the package. While this is similar to the meme package available on CRAN, it differs in that the focus is on allowing for non-standard meme layouts and hybrids of memes mixed with graphs. While this package can be used to make basic memes like an online meme generator would produce, it caters primarily to hybrid graph-meme plots where the meme presentation can be seen as a backdrop highlighting foreground graphs of data analysis results. The package also provides support for an arbitrary number of meme text labels with arbitrary size, position and other attributes rather than restricting to the standard top and/or bottom text placement. This is useful for proper aesthetic interleaving of plots of data between meme image backgrounds and overlain text labels. The package offers a selection of templates for graph placement and appearance with respect to the underlying meme. Graph templates also permit additional template-specific customization. Animated gif support is provided but this is optional and functional only if the magick package is installed. magick is not required unless gif functionality is desired.

Prints a random quote from Marcus Aurelius book Meditations.

Computation of various confidence intervals (Altman et al. (2000), ISBN:978-0-727-91375-3; Hedderich and Sachs (2018), ISBN:978-3-662-56657-2) including bootstrapped versions (Davison and Hinkley (1997), ISBN:978-0-511-80284-3) as well as Xiao (Xiao (2018), <doi:10.17654/TS054010021>), Hsu (Hedderich and Sachs (2018), ISBN:978-3-662-56657-2), permutation (Janssen (1997), <doi:10.1016/S0167-7152(97)00043-6>), bootstrap (Davison and Hinkley (1997), ISBN:978-0-511-80284-3), intersection-union (Sozu et al. (2015), ISBN:978-3-319-22005-5) and multiple imputation (Barnard and Rubin (1999), <doi:10.1093/biomet/86.4.948>) t-test; furthermore, computation of intersection-union z-test as well as multiple imputation Wilcoxon tests. Graphical visualizations: volcano plot, Bland-Altman plots (Bland and Altman (1986), <doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(86)90837-8>; Shieh (2018), <doi:10.1186/s12874-018-0505-y>), mean difference plot (Boehning et al. (2008), <doi:10.1177/0962280207081867>), plot of test statistic for permutation and bootstrap tests as well as objects of class htest.

Encodes several methods for performing Mendelian randomization analyses with summarized data. Summarized data on genetic associations with the exposure and with the outcome can be obtained from large consortia. These data can be used for obtaining causal estimates using instrumental variable methods.

Mass-balance-adjusted Regression algorithm for streamflow reconstruction at sub-annual resolution (e.g., seasonal or monthly). The algorithm implements a penalty term to minimize the differences between the total sub-annual flows and the annual flow. The method is described in Nguyen et al (2020) <DOI:10.1002/essoar.10504791.1>.

This package contains functions to access movement data stored in movebank.org as well as tools to visualize and statistically analyze animal movement data, among others functions to calculate dynamic Brownian Bridge Movement Models. Move helps addressing movement ecology questions.

Loads, validates, and replays portable mars ModelSpec artifacts from R. The package provides helpers for constructing design matrices, generating predictions, and, when the companion runtime helper is available, fitting portable model specifications for cross-language replay.

Perform correlation and linear regression test among the numeric fields in a data.frame automatically and make plots using pairs or lattice::parallelplot.

Constructs trees for multivariate survival data using marginal and frailty models. Grows, prunes, and selects the best-sized tree.

Convenience functions for multivariate MCMC using univariate samplers including: slice sampler with stepout and shrinkage (Neal (2003) <DOI:10.1214/aos/1056562461>), adaptive rejection sampler (Gilks and Wild (1992) <DOI:10.2307/2347565>), adaptive rejection Metropolis (Gilks et al (1995) <DOI:10.2307/2986138>), and univariate Metropolis with Gaussian proposal.

Algorithms for multivariate outlier detection when missing values occur. Algorithms are based on Mahalanobis distance or data depth. Imputation is based on the multivariate normal model or uses nearest neighbour donors. The algorithms take sample designs, in particular weighting, into account. The methods are described in Bill and Hulliger (2016) <doi:10.17713/ajs.v45i1.86>.

Parses Machine-Readable Cataloging ('MARC 21') XML <https://www.loc.gov/standards/marcxml/> into a canonical tidy long representation while preserving leaders, control fields, data fields, indicators, repeated fields, repeated subfields, and source order. Provides an in-memory reader for manageable catalogues and a bounded-memory converter that writes larger collections as Parquet datasets, with optional local parallel processing.

Given a vector of multivariate normal data, a matrix of covariates and the data covariance matrix, generate new multivariate normal samples that have the same covariance matrix based on permutations of the transformed data residuals.

The need for anonymization of individual survey responses often leads to many suppressed grid cells in a regular grid. Here we provide functionality for creating multi-resolution gridded data, respecting the confidentiality rules, such as a minimum number of units and dominance by one or more units for each grid cell. The functions also include the possibility for contextual suppression of data. For more details see Skoien et al. (2025) <doi:10.48550/arXiv.2410.17601>.

The following methods are implemented to evaluate how sensitive the results of a meta-analysis are to potential bias in meta-analysis and to support Schwarzer et al. (2015) <DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-21416-0>, Chapter 5 Small-Study Effects in Meta-Analysis': - Copas selection model described in Copas & Shi (2001) <DOI:10.1177/096228020101000402>; - limit meta-analysis by Rücker et al. (2011) <DOI:10.1093/biostatistics/kxq046>; - upper bound for outcome reporting bias by Copas & Jackson (2004) <DOI:10.1111/j.0006-341X.2004.00161.x>; - imputation methods for missing binary data by Gamble & Hollis (2005) <DOI:10.1016/j.jclinepi.2004.09.013> and Higgins et al. (2008) <DOI:10.1177/1740774508091600>; - LFK index test and Doi plot by Furuya-Kanamori et al. (2018) <DOI:10.1097/XEB.0000000000000141>.

This package provides tools for multilevel descriptive statistics and data preparation. Computes within-group and between-group correlations (via variance decomposition or two-level structural equation modeling), intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), and descriptive statistics for nested data (e.g., repeated measurements per person), supporting both frequentist (via lme4 or lavaan') and Bayesian (via brms') estimation. Results are formatted according to APA standards and can be exported as tables using gt or tinytable'. Also includes functions for decomposing variables into within-group and between-group components for use in Random Effects Within-Between (REWB) models.

This package provides a graphical user interface tool to estimate ploidy from DNA cells stained with fluorescent dyes and analyzed by flow cytometry, following the methodology of Gómez-Muñoz and Fischer (2024) <doi:10.1101/2024.01.24.577056>. Features include multiple file uploading and configuration, peak fluorescence intensity detection, histogram visualizations, peak error curation, ploidy and genome size calculations, and easy results export.

Create animated biplots that enables dynamic visualisation of temporal or sequential changes in multivariate data by animating a single biplot across the levels of a time variable. It builds on objects from the biplotEZ package, Lubbe S, le Roux N, Nienkemper-Swanepoel J, Ganey R, Buys R, Adams Z, Manefeldt P (2024) <doi:10.32614/CRAN.package.biplotEZ>, allowing users to create animated biplots that reveal how both samples and variables evolve over time.

Generate a stream of pseudo-random numbers generated using the MLS Junk Generator algorithm. Functions exist to generate single pseudo-random numbers as well as a vector, data frame, or matrix of pseudo-random numbers.

The Markowitz criterion is a multicriteria decision-making method that stands out in risk and uncertainty analysis in contexts where probabilities are known. This approach represents an evolution of Pascal's criterion by incorporating the dimension of variability. In this framework, the expected value reflects the anticipated return, while the standard deviation serves as a measure of risk. The markowitz package provides a practical and accessible tool for implementing this method, enabling researchers and professionals to perform analyses without complex calculations. Thus, the package facilitates the application of the Markowitz criterion. More details on the method can be found in Octave Jokung-Nguéna (2001, ISBN 2100055372).

Data sets related to the Islas Malvinas /// Sets de datos relacionados a las Islas Malvinas - La Nación Argentina ratifica su legà tima e imprescriptible soberanà a sobre las islas Malvinas, Georgias del Sur y Sándwich del Sur y los espacios marà timos e insulares correspondientes, por ser parte integrante del territorio nacional. La recuperación de dichos territorios y el ejercicio pleno de la soberanà a, respetando el modo de vida de sus habitantes y conforme a los principios del Derecho Internacional, constituyen un objetivo permanente e irrenunciable del pueblo argentino.