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Portfolio Optimization With Stochastic Dominance Constraints [PDF]

We consider the problem of constructing a portfolio of finitely many assets whose returns are described by a discrete joint distribution. We propose a new portfolio optimization model involving stochastic dominance constraints on the portfolio return. We
Andrzej Ruszczynski, Darinka Dentcheva
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How much foreign stocks? : Bayesian approaches to asset allocation can explain the home bias of US investors [PDF]

, 2003
US investors hold much less foreign stocks than mean/variance analysis applied to historical data predicts. In this article, we investigate whether this home bias can be explained by Bayesian approaches to international asset allocation.
Herold, Ulf, Maurer, Raimond
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Reigniting engagement: A multidisciplinary, authentic case‐based approach to anatomy and physiology education for medical imaging students

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Anatomy and physiology are foundational to health science education, yet student engagement in these modules often declines during later years of study. This discursive article aims to describe a teaching intervention which increased student engagement and provide educator reflection of implementation and improvement over time.
Nicolene Jooste, Asma Shaikh‐Kader
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Managing the Intermittency of Wind Energy Generation in Greece

Energies
This paper performs a comprehensive analysis of the wind energy potential of onshore regions in Greece with emphasis on quantifying the volume risk and the spatial covariance structure.
Theodoros Christodoulou, Nikolaos S. Thomaidis, Stergios Kartsios, Ioannis Pytharoulis   +3 more
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Chlorella vulgaris biorefineries: sustainable biofuels and high‐value carbon capture

Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, EarlyView.
Abstract Global reliance on fossil fuels has created urgent economic and environmental challenges, yet large‐scale use of algal biomass remains limited by production costs. Industrial scaling is constrained by inefficient harvesting and the technical challenges of processing recalcitrant cell walls.
Sandyelle Ferreira Alcântara Araújo, Antonio Átila Menezes Ferreira, Lucia Andrea Sindeaux de Oliveira, Dayana Nascimento Dari, Devany Quintela Soares, Eliana Elisa Francelino Mavie, Francisco Leonardo Alves de Moraes Sousa, Jessica Lopes da Silva, João Vitor Gomes de Araújo Silva, Thiago Queiroz da Silva, Ana Karine Portela Vasconcelos, Kelma Maria dos Santos Pires Cavalcante, John Hebert da Silva Felix, José Cleiton Sousa dos Santos   +13 more
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The effect of age on portfolio choices: evidence form an Italian pension fund [PDF]

Optimal Portfolio Theory prescribes that investors reduce their exposure to financial market risk as they get near to retirement. To assess the effect of ageing on portfolio choices, we study the case of an Italian defined contribution pension fund ...
Giovanni Guazzarotti, Giuseppe Cappelletti, Pietro Tommasino   +2 more
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Socioenvironmental implications of Jatropha curcas cultivation for biodiesel supply in postmining communities

Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, EarlyView.
Abstract The long‐term viability of Jatropha curcas as a biodiesel feedstock has been widely debated. Many early initiatives failed to deliver consistent economic returns despite promising environmental attributes. This study re‐evaluated J. curcas‐based systems within an integrated environmental–economic framework, focusing on their potential role in ...
Eduardo Sansão Sozinho Maurício, Ronaldo Carrion, Célio Bermann, Nildeir Silva   +3 more
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Wheat Variety Selection to Maximize Returns and Minimize Risk: An Application of Portfolio Theory [PDF]

This research shows that a portfolio of wheat varieties could enhance profitability and reduce risk over the selection of a single variety for Kansas wheat producers.
Barkley, Andrew P., Peterson, Hikaru Hanawa, Shroyer, James   +2 more
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Prescribing competence: The pros and cons of different methods for assessment

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Evaluating a medical graduate’s competence in rational prescribing is challenging. With the aim to guide and inspire teachers, this narrative review explores different methods that can be used to assess prescribing competence. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, and thus a mix of different assessment methods is needed throughout the ...
David J. Brinkman, Erik M. Donker, Jelle Tichelaar, on behalf of the CP4T programme   +3 more
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FUZZY LOGIC AND COMPROMISE PROGRAMMING IN PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT [PDF]

The objective of this paper is to develop a portfolio optimization technique that is simple enough for an individual with little knowledge of economic theory to systematically determine his own optimized portfolio. A compromise programming approach and a
Duval, Yann, Featherstone, Allen M.
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