Estimation theory has shown, owing to the limited estimation window available for real asset data, that the sample-based Markowitz mean-variance approach produces unreliable weights that fluctuate substantially over time. ...

In bilevel decision making, the leader aims to achieve an optimal solution by considering the follower's optimized strategy to react each of his/her possible decisions. In a real-world bilevel decision environment, uncertainty ...

This preliminary report is based upon the experiences of six students who had recently completed their first semester of studying Unix. A phenomenographic analysis of the interview transcripts identified four categones ...

Flocculation using titanium tetrachloride (TiCl4) as a coagulant is an efficient and economical application because the flocculated sludge can be recycled to produce a valuable byproduct, namely titanium dioxide (TiO2) ...

We examine the effect of reactant concentrations, temperatures and feeding methods on the morphology of ZnO formed when reacting solutions of ZnSO4 and NaOH. The catalytic effect of hydroxide in excess relative to the ...

ArachnoServer (www.arachnoserver.org) is a manually curated database providing information on the sequence, structure and biological activity of protein toxins from spider venoms. These proteins are of interest to a wide ...

This paper introduces a benchmark approach for the modelling of continuous, complete financial markets, when an equivalent risk-neutral measure does not exist. This approach is based on the unique characterization of a ...

Background This artwork was commissioned by South Sydney City Council for their new administration centre at Lawson Square, Redfern. The council¿s aim was to acquire a public art piece that would be representative of the ...