Performs univariate probability mass function estimation via Bayesian nonparametric mixtures of rounded kernels as in Canale and Dunson (2011) <doi:10.1198/jasa.2011.tm10552>.

Arithmetic (via S4 classes and methods) for
  arbitrary precision floating point numbers, including transcendental
  ("special") functions.  To this end, the package interfaces to
  the 'LGPL' licensed 'MPFR' (Multiple Precision Floating-Point Reliable) Library
  which itself is based on the 'GMP' (GNU Multiple Precision) Library.

An interface (wrapper) to MPI. It also 
	     provides interactive R manager and worker environment.

Optimization of any Black-Box/Non-Convex Function on Hyper-Rectangular Parameter Space. It uses a Variation of Pattern Search Technique. Described in the paper : Das (2016) <arXiv:1604.08616> .

We implement causal mediation analysis using the methods proposed by Hong (2010) and Hong, Deutsch & Hill (2015) <doi:10.3102/1076998615583902>. It allows the estimation and hypothesis testing of causal mediation effects through ratio of mediator probability weights (RMPW). This strategy conveniently relaxes the assumption of no treatment-by-mediator interaction while greatly simplifying the outcome model specification without invoking strong distributional assumptions. We also implement a sensitivity analysis by extending the RMPW method to assess potential bias in the presence of omitted pretreatment or posttreatment covariates. The sensitivity analysis strategy was proposed by Hong, Qin, and Yang (2018) <doi:10.3102/1076998617749561>.

Analysis of oxygen consumption data generated by Loligo (R) Systems respirometry equipment. The package includes a function for loading data output by Loligo's 'AutoResp' software (get.witrox.data()), functions for calculating metabolic rates over user-specified time intervals, extracting critical points from data using broken stick regressions based on Yeager and Ultsch (<DOI:10.1086/physzool.62.4.30157935>), and easy functions for converting between different units of barometric pressure.