Portfolio risk analysis : conditional estimates of value-at-risk and international volatility spillovers by Giannopoulos, Konstantinos

“…This thesis forwards the argument that unconditional (historical) variances and covariance are based on rigorous assumptions which are not efficient, given the distributional properties of speculative price changes, conditional on the information set available, and therefore are not appropriate in estimating portfolio VaR. …”
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The expression of CD47 and its association with 2,3-DPG levels in stored leuco-reduced blood units by Eldesouky, Nermeen A., Abo El Fetouh, Randa M., Hafez, Ahmed Abdel, Gad, Alaa, Kamal, Maha M.

“…The aim of this study was to validate the impact of storage time and leuco-depletion on CD47 expression on the RBCs, which could be a prospective marker for detection of RBCs viability and to clarify if the changes in CD47 expression and 2,3-DPG levels are correlated during storage of Packed RBCs. …”

Psychological therapists’ experiences of goal-based practice within adult pluralistic private practice: an interpretative phenomenological analysis by Lloyd, Christopher E. M.

“…Relational GBP entailed practitioners preserving time for therapy, reflecting on their own goals and agendas for their clients and maintaining principal focus on the therapeutic relationship; establishing this first and foremost, as a means to support their clients to create meaningful goals, which led to change. Conclusion & Implications: GBP can enhance psychotherapeutic work but cannot be separated from the primacy of the therapeutic relationship. …”
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The significance of perceptions and cultural engagement in the evolution of a European commercial and soft power diplomacy with the emerging Asian giants by Vergeron, Karine Lisbonne-de

“…They were complemented by the view that as globalisation proceeds and mutates, the way in which different cultures view each other, both change and become of increasing importance to their interaction. …”
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Identification of a novel method for differentiating human monocytic cell line into macrophages by Jeddi, Marjan

“…Results: THP-1 cells differentiated into M0 macrophage-like cells changing morphology from rounded to elongated cells with the characteristic macrophage phenotype. …”
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Experimental study of fracture energy for foamed concrete by Nasrullah, Alsad

“…Increasing the offset ratio reduces the peak load and changes the crack patterns when a combination of shear and bending stress influences the tensile stresses hence the crack direction of the beam. …”
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Compilation of Parameter Control for Mapping the Potential Landslide Areas by Maha Agung, P. A., Rouf Hasan, M. F., Adi Susilo, Adi Susilo, A. Ahmad, Mustaffa, Ahmad, Mohd. J., Abdurrahman, U. A., Sudjianto, A. T., Eko Andi Suryo, Eko Andi Suryo

“…During the dry season, the unsaturated process due to the temperature change generates a safety factor (SF) of more than 1.2. …”
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An Experimental Investigation on the Effect of Calcium Chloride As Dust Suppressant on the Strength of Unpaved Road by Walid Abdullah Al Bargi, Walid Abdullah Al Bargi, Nasradeen Ali Khalifa, Nasradeen Ali Khalifa, Basil David Daniel, Basil David Daniel, Munzilah Md. Rohani, Munzilah Md. Rohani, Oluwasegun Samuel Odebiyi, Oluwasegun Samuel Odebiyi

“…Mixtures of natural gravel and gravel with varying amounts of calcium chloride were analyzed for their Atterberg limits, grading, maximum dry density, CBR properties, and optimum moisture content. The changes in the characteristics of the gravel - calcium chloride mixtures were analyzed. …”
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An Experimental Investigation on the Effect of Calcium Chloride As Dust Suppressant on the Strength of Unpaved Road by Walid Abdullah Al Bargi, Walid Abdullah Al Bargi, Nasradeen Ali Khalifa, Nasradeen Ali Khalifa, Basil David Daniel, Basil David Daniel, Munzilah Md. Rohani, Munzilah Md. Rohani, Oluwasegun Samuel Odebiyi, Oluwasegun Samuel Odebiyi

“…Mixtures of natural gravel and gravel with varying amounts of calcium chloride were analyzed for their Atterberg limits, grading, maximum dry density, CBR properties, and optimum moisture content. The changes in the characteristics of the gravel - calcium chloride mixtures were analyzed. …”
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Multistage methanolysis of crude palm oil for biodiesel production in a pilot plant by Sani, Winardi

“…The kinetic models describing the change in the concentrations of the triglycerides, intermediates, alcohol, and the products during the reaction course are formulated through the corresponding kinetic mechanism. …”
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Al:Cu2O n‑Type Semiconductors�Electrochemical Fabrication of Heterojunction and Homojunction Photovoltaic Devices by Hashimoto, Yui, Mohammad Zain, Mohd Zamzuri, Muraoka, Naoki, Inaba, Rieru, Mohamad, Fariza, Khoo, Pei Loon, Izaki, Masanobu

“…The introduction of Al impurities induced a change in the semiconductor type from intrinsic p-type Cu2O to n-type and decreased carrier concentration while keeping the characteristic cubic lattice. …”
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Geotechnical performance using alkaline activated fly ash for soil mixtures with and without polypropylene fibers by Rajeb Elkhebu, Ahmed Giuma

“…With the inclusion of polypropylene fibers, the mode of failure changed to a more ductile one resulting in peak strength values at 6450 kPa and 5834 kPa respectively. …”
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Ultrasonic and electroplating approach for washcoat of γ-alumina and nickel oxide (nio) catalyst on fecral substrate for catalytic converter by Feriyanto, Dafit

“…The thermal analysis shows the smallest mass change located at UB+EL 30 minutes sample for 2.85 mg. …”
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Experimental evaluation of new pipe sleeve with weep holes for concrete leakage prevention by Wan Nazri, Wan Muhammad Hafizuddin

“…Therefore, the New Pipe Sleeve (NPS) performance with inclined weep-holes designs are studied in depth by changing the weep-holes angles to 15°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 75° and weep-holes surface area of 6%, 8% and 10%. …”
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Physical and chemical properties of artificial soil with humified and non-humified organic matters by Yeo, Shi Wei

“…Based on the results obtained, compost had changed with decomposition in which it had degraded from fibric peat to hemic peat after a period of 6 months. …”
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A framework of facilities management service user indicators through user experience to achieve service excellence in waste management services in Malaysian local governments by Umar, Mohammed Akilu

“…Urbanisation has created a quest for excellent services which is associated with change in consumption pattern and increase in waste generation in the country. …”
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Ergonomics evaluation of workplace at car tyre service centre by Abd Rahman, Mohd Nasrull

“…Engineering controls involve changing the workstation layout, selection and use of tools, position of process materials, or work methods used to complete a task. …”
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Oral Analgesia 24 hours after major operation: A Comparative Study Of Oral Calecoxib and Tramadol in Patients Undergoing Major Gynaecological Operation by Mohamed, Rozilah @ Abdul Hadi, Abdullah, Nor Zamzila, Md Ralib, Azrina, Abd. Wahab, Noraziana, Mat Nor, Mohd Basri

“…Patients were monitored for pain according to Modified Pain Score, haemodynamic changes and side effects. They were evaluated at 24, 32, 40 and 48 hours post operation. …”
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Modeling in preheated machining of AISI D2 hardened steel by Lajis, M. A., Amin, A. K. M. Nurul, Karim, A.N. Mustafizul, Ginta, Turnad Lenggo

“…In the earlier study by Amin, et al [3], preheating temperature was in between 100-150 °C and this might not substantially change the hardness of the material. Hence, in the present study an attempt has been made to carry out an investigation in hot machining of end milling operation of AISI D2 hardened steel using induction heating. …”
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Islamic paradigms for women’s education and their roles to bring up Tawhidic Ummah by Abd Rashid, Adnan

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