Publications – The Open Inference Lab

First author papers (open access)

Kavelaars, X., Mulder, J. & Kaptein, M. (2020). Decision-making with multiple correlated binary outcomes in clinical trials. Statistical Methods in Medical Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/0962280220922256

Kavelaars, X. (2020). Going multivariate in clinical trial studies: A Bayesian framework for multiple binary outcomes. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429273872

Kavelaars, X., van Ginkel, J. & van Buuren, S. (2021). Multiple imputation in data that grow over time: a comparison of three strategies. Multivariate Behavioral Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/00273171.2021.1912582

Kavelaars, X., Mulder, J. & Kaptein, M. (2023). Bayesian multilevel multivariate logistic regression for superiority decision-making under observable treatment heterogeneity. BMC Medical Research Methodology. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-023-02034-z

Kavelaars, X., Mulder, J. & Kaptein, M. (2024). Bayesian Multivariate Logistic Regression for Superiority and Inferiority Decision-Making under Observable Treatment Heterogeneity. Multivariate Behavioral Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/00273171.2024.2337340

Collaborations

Scheltema, N., Kavelaars, X., Thorburn, K., Hennus, M., van, J., van der, C., Borghans, J., Bont, L. & Drylewicz, J. (2018). Potential impact of maternal vaccination on life-threatening respiratory syncytial virus infection during infancy. Vaccine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.06.021

Schimmel, W., Verhaak, E., Hanssens, P., Kavelaars, X., Mulder, J., Kaptein, M., Sitskoorn, M. & Gehring, K. (2022). P01.06.B Interim results from CAR-Study B: An ongoing randomized trial on the effect of SRS or WBRT on cognitive performance in patients with 11-20 brain metastases. Neuro-Oncology. https://doi.org/10.1093/neuonc/noac174.078

Brand, A., Waterink, W., Rosas, S., Stoyanov, S., Kavelaars, X. & van, J. (2024). 271 - Characteristics of premenopausal women in pelvic physical therapy practice. Continence. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cont.2024.101613

Zinzen, J., van, S., Drost, R., Kavelaars, X., Rohrbach, P., Thewissen, V., Evers, S. & Boselie, J. (2025). Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an online transdiagnostic positive psychology intervention for patients awaiting mental health treatment and their loved ones: study protocol. BMC Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-03860-0

Zinzen, J., van, S., Drost, R., Kavelaars, X., Rohrbach, P., Thewissen, V., Evers, S. & Boselie, J. (2025). Why Wait? (Cost-)effectiveness and Process Evaluation Online, Transdiagnostic Positive Psychology Intervention for Patients Awaiting Psychological Treatment and their Loved Ones: Study Protocol for a Dutch RSCD and RCT. Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics.

Brand, A., Waterink, W. & Kavelaars, X. (2025). Klachtenprofielen van vrouwen die hulp zoeken bij een bekkenfysiotherapeut. NVFB Bulletin.

Brand, A., Waterink, W., Kavelaars, X. & van, J. (2026). Pelvic floor complaint-related psychological distress recorded by pelvic physical therapists in the Netherlands: Additional analysis of data from an exploratory file review study. Open Research Europe. https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.22137.1

Brand, A., Waterink, W., Kavelaars, X. & van, J. (2026). Pelvic floor complaint profiles in young adult women; a file review study in pelvic physical therapy practices in the Netherlands. Open Research Europe. https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.19785.2

Boekhout, J., Kavelaars, X., Mercken, L. & Peels, D. (2026). Stimulating Participation in Physical Activity Programs via Tailored Recruitment among Middle-Aged and Older Adults: a Latent Class Analysis.. Submitted for publication.

Verhaak, E., Schimmel, W., Hanssens, P., Post, R., Wiersma, T., Kavelaars, X., Mulder, J., Sitskoorn, M. & Gehring, K. (2026). A randomized trial comparing cognitive outcome after WBRT or GKRS in patients with 11-20 brain metastases. Submitted for publication.

Manuscripts in preparation

Kavelaars, X. (2026). A Bayesian Weighted Linear Combination Approach with Permutation-Based Inference for Enhanced Detection of Group Differences with Two Binary Outcomes. Manuscript in preparation.

Buwalda, F. & Kavelaars, X. (2026). Attachment, sexual objectification, and disordered eating behavior. Manuscript in preparation.

Muradchanian, J., Kavelaars, X. & Gültzow, T. (2026). Understanding Academics’ Likeliness of Applying Inclusive Research Practices in the Social and Behavioral Sciences.. Manuscript in preparation.

Open source software

Kavelaars, X. (2020). Decision-making with multiple correlated outcomes. https://utrecht-university.shinyapps.io/multiple_binary_outcomes

Kavelaars, X. (2026). bmco: Bayesian Analysis for Multivariate Categorical Outcomes. https://CRAN.R-project.org/package=bmco

Kavelaars, X. (2026). bmco-pwr: Bayesian Analysis for Multivariate Categorical Outcomes - Power Analysis. https://xynthia-kavelaars.shinyapps.io/bmco-pwr