Recommender Thermometer for Measuring the Preparedness for Flood Resilience Management [PDF]
A range of various thermometers and similar scales are employed in different human and resilience management activities: Distress Thermometer, Panic Thermometer, Fear Thermometer, fire danger rating, hurricane scales, earthquake scales (Richter ...
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Efficiency in foreign exchange markets [PDF]
A quantitative check of weak efficiency in US dollar/German mark exchange rates is developed using high frequency data. We show the existence of long term return anomalies. We introduce a technique to measure the available information and show it can be profitable following a particular trading rule.
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Mesenchymal stem cell‐derived nanoghosts (MSC‐NGs) mimic naturally secreted extracellular vesicles (MSC‐EVs) in structure and physicochemical properties but can be synthesized at more translatable yields. As osteogenic agents, MSC‐NGs demonstrate superior outcomes compared to MSC‐EVs.
Antoine Karoichan+4 more
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Venture capital investor behaviour in the backing of UK high technology firms : financial reporting and the level of investment [PDF]
This paper is an empirical investigation into the ways in which venture capitalists value (and invest in) high technology firms, focusing on financial reporting, risk disclosure and intangible assets.
Reid, Gavin C., Smith, Julia A.
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Multi‐Scaled Cellulosic Nanonetworks from Tunicates
Microbial and plant nanonetworks of cellulose have enabled a wide range of high‐performance yet sustainable materials. Herein, a third class of cellulosic nanonetworks is showcased by exploiting the only animal tissue‐producing cellulose nanofibers, i.e., ascidians. An ultrastructure including spherical cells and a microvasculature with diameters of 50–
Mano Govindharaj+10 more
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Synthetic Aspects and Characterization Needs in MOF Chemistry – from Discovery to Applications
Overcoming the challenges of phase discovery, synthesis optimization and scale‐up, characterization, and computational studies is essential to accelerate the large‐scale application of MOFs. Life‐cycle analyses and techno‐economic analyses need to be performed to realistically assess their potential for industrial relevance.
Bastian Achenbach+4 more
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Credit Risk Management Techniques Used by the Banks of Southern Punjab for the Management of Highly Correlated and Localized Risks in Agricultural Finance [PDF]
Purpose: Agricultural is an important sector in economy of Pakistan. Agriculture plays significant role in economic development of Pakistan. Its contribution to GDP is about 23% and approximately 60% of our total population lives in the rural areas and
Aslam, Zeeshan+2 more
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A Risk Management Model for Merger and Acquisitio [PDF]
In this paper, a merger and acquisition risk management model is proposed for considering risk factors in the merger and acquisition activities. The proposed model aims to maximize the probability of success in merger and acquisition activities by ...
B. S. Chui
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Ammonia Dynamics in the Human Body: Insights in Biomedical Sensing Technologies
Ammonia (NH3) is a significant biomarker in diagnostics, affecting the respiratory system, stomach, liver, kidneys, bladder, and gastrointestinal tract. NH3 detection, using sensors, has the potential to improve medical diagnosis. This review examines recent advancements in NH3 sensing technologies and explores future research directions, including ...
Annelot Nijkoops+8 more
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Model uncertainty and its impact on the pricing of derivative instruments [PDF]
Model uncertainty, in the context of derivative pricing, can be defined as the uncertainty on the value of a contingent claim resulting from the lack of precise knowledge of the pricing model to be used for its valuation. We introduce here a quantitative
Rama Cont
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