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Risk minimization and portfolio diversification [PDF]

, 2014
We consider the problem of minimizing capital at risk in the Black-Scholes setting. The portfolio problem is studied given the possibility that a correlation constraint between the portfolio and a financial index is imposed.
Kwak, Minsuk, Pirvu, Traian A., Pourbabaee, Farzad   +2 more
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Development of 4T1 breast cancer mouse model system for preclinical carbonic anhydrase IX studies

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Carbonic anhydrase IX (CAIX) is a well‐recognised therapeutic target and prognostic biomarker in cancer. We developed and characterised a robust murine breast cancer model system that is suitable for CAIX studies in vitro and in vivo—it comprises both CAIX‐positive and CAIX‐negative controls and provides a solid platform for the comprehensive ...
Zane Kalniņa, Ilva Liekniņa, Svetlana Koteloviča, Ramona Petrovska, Gediminas Žvinys, Agne Petrosiute, Asta Zubrienė, Matīss Toms Laugalis, Vendija Skeltona, Juris Jansons, Madara Kreishmane, Edita Čapkauskaitė, Daumantas Matulis, Kaspars Tārs   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

In vitro antibacterial and cytotoxic activity of leaf extracts of Centella asiatica (L.) Urb, Warburgia salutaris (Bertol. F.) Chiov and Curtisia dentata (Burm. F.) C.A.Sm - medicinal plants used in South Africa

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2018
Background Compounds having both anticancer and antimicrobial activity have promising therapeutic potential due to their selective cytotoxicity and their potential to reduce the occurrence of bacterial and fungal infections in immune-compromised cancer ...
Oluwagbemiga Sewanu Soyingbe, Nkoana Ishmael Mongalo, Tshepiso Jan Makhafola   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Teacher-led versus student-led seminar blended with portfolio for “assessment of learning”: An interventional study

Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 2022
BACKGROUND: Increase in competitive demands has led to the promotion of seminar presentation by the students to increase active learning and for the assessment of learning. Portfolios are an important tool for assessment for learning.
Arunita Jagzape, Tushar Bharat Jagzape
doaj   +1 more source

Portfolio selection models: A review and new directions [PDF]

, 2009
Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) is based upon the classical Markowitz model which uses variance as a risk measure. A generalization of this approach leads to mean-risk models, in which a return distribution is characterized by the expected value of return (
Acerbi, Albrecht, Arditti, Artzner, BAWA, Bernoulli, Dentcheva, Dentcheva, Embrechts, Fama, Fishburn, Group of Thirty, Hadar, Jorion, Kaut, Konno, Konno, Kroll, Larsen, Lehmann, Leyffer, Mansini, Markowitz, Markowitz, Marshall, Morgan, Ogryczak, Ogryczak, Ortobelli, Perold, Pflug, Pratt, Quirk, Rockafellar, Rockafellar, Rockafellar, Rockafellar, Roman, Roman, Roy, Scott, Sharpe, Speranza, Tasche, Unser, von Neumann, Whitmore, Yamai, Yitzhaki   +48 more
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Assessing the Ecological Value: Monetizing Process Innovations in Tailored Forming

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This article introduces a method for evaluating the sustainability of innovations, even with limited data. The method is illustrated through an analysis of the “Tailored Forming” technology, which explores the impact of sustainability on economic value added.
Jonas Schneider, Jan Westing, Matthias Schmidt, Peter Nyhuis, Vivian Katharina Kuprat   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sebum Components Dampen the Efficacy of Skin Disinfectants against Cutibacterium acnes Biofilms

Microorganisms
At Canadian Blood Services, despite the use of 2% chlorhexidine and 70% isopropyl alcohol (standard disinfectant, SD) prior to venipuncture, Cutibacterium acnes evades eradication and is a major contaminant of platelet concentrates (PCs). Since C.
Dilini Kumaran, Sandra Ramirez-Arcos
doaj   +1 more source

Diversification of crops: Assessment of managerial flexibility and economic impact on sugarcane medium-sized farms

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2022
The aim of this study is to assess the economic viability of a medium-sized sugarcane farm applying a diversification strategy, including the possibility of managerial flexibility in changing its portfolio over time.
David Ferreira Lopes Santos, Samara Marques Gomes   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

ANALISIS MODEL INDEKS TUNGGAL UNTUK MEMBENTUK PORTOFOLIO OPTIMAL DALAM PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN INVESTASI SAHAM (Studi Pada Saham Indeks LQ 45 di Bursa Efek Jakarta) [PDF]

, 2007
This study is a case study, titled "Application of Single Index Method for Forming the Optimal Portfolio Decision Investment Shares (Study on the LQ 45 Shares Listed on Stock Exchange Jakarta).
SUMINAR, RINA
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Leptokurtic Portfolio Theory

, 2005
The question of optimal portfolio is addressed. The conventional Markowitz portfolio optimisation is discussed and the shortcomings due to non-Gaussian security returns are outlined. A method is proposed to minimise the likelihood of extreme non-Gaussian
Kalda, Jaan, Kitt, Robert
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