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An analysis of intertemporal inconsistency through the hyperbolic factor
Authors: Ventre Viviana , Cruz Rambaud Salvador , Martino Roberta , Maturo Fabrizio 
Published: April 2022

AbstractIntertemporal choices play a fundamental role in the lives of individuals, and the Discounted Utility model is the essential framework for describing decision makers’ attitudes in front of alternatives structured over multiple periods. The classical formulation of the model assumes constant preferences over time, i.e., it assumes that individuals’ choices are consistent. Empirical evidence, however, shows that individuals’ preferences do not respond to this assumption, generating temporally inconsistent decisions. This paper addresses the problem of temporal inconsistency in order to interpret and describe anomalous choices, i.e., not rationalizable from a theoretical point of view, through the cognitive distortions of the decision-maker. Indeed, even if we assume that the investor is a rational subject, behavioral finance suggests that an anomaly is part of the human being and must be recognized as a systematic condition of the decision-making process. Exploiting the relationship between the rate of impatience and temporal preference, this work aims to demonstrate that the degree of decrease in impatience quantifies the weight of emotional drives in the anomalies of intertemporal choices. An experimental approach based on constructing the hyperbolic factor for each individual in different contexts is presented to test our results. The variability in the collected data highlights that individuals’ behavior is very different, suggesting the need to project strategies in personalized finance.
Deregulation, Entry, and Competition in Local Banking Markets
Authors: Coccorese Paolo , Pellecchia Alfonso 
Published: April 2022

AbstractBy applying the Bresnahan-Reiss empirical entry threshold model on Census data for the waves 1981 to 2011, we study the evolution of entry conditions in Italian local banking markets under a long-run perspective in order to capture the consequences of the removal of branching restrictions that occurred in the early 1990s. We do not find evidence of collusive behavior among local banks; instead, competition seems to have increased with respect to the number of banks and through the years—even if banks’ variable profits have risen over time. Overall, banks appear to have responded to the growing competition through the adoption of non-price strategies.
Essential spawning grounds of Scottish herring: current knowledge and future challenges
Authors: Frost M. , Diele K. 
Published: April 2022

AbstractScotland once had the largest herring fishery globally, generating local income, identity, and societal change. Following historic stock collapse, in spring 2018/2019 large herring shoals were observed on the west coast for the first time in decades, at a formerly important spawning ground. This highlights the urgency of maintaining historic (and contemporary) benthic spawning habitat, which these fish rely upon, in good condition. However, information on exact location, characteristics, and status of historic and contemporary spawning grounds, if existing, is not easily accessible. We searched over 1190 literature sources, dating back to 1884, using scientific databases and web-based searches, and ran a query for automated search of comprehensive historic reports. We present current knowledge on Scottish herring spawning grounds, retrieved through these searches and fisher interviews, maps showing historic and contemporary spawning grounds, and discuss challenges arising from the methods used to recognize these grounds. Knowledge gaps regarding location and environmental status of past and current spawning grounds, particularly relevant for Scotland’s west coast, are identified. Based on the importance of specific environmental and physical variables for herring reproductive success, we advocate the inclusion of essential spawning grounds into herring management plans. This will require additional data on spawning grounds, including historic local ecological knowledge rarely considered. An inclusive ecosystem-based approach to herring management would allow more targeted actions to conserve (and potentially restore) essential spawning habitat. More effective management strategies will also call for reversing the (global) issue of the disconnect between different stakeholder groups.
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Graduation of initial public offering firms from junior stock markets: evidence from the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Authors: Honjo Yuji , Kurihara Koki 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
This study explores the graduation of initial public offering (IPO) firms and regulatory reforms in junior stock markets. Using firms listed on the two junior stock markets of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), the Market of the high-growth and emerging stocks (MOTHERS) and JASDAQ Securities Exchange (JASDAQ), we examine the factors that affect the time to graduation to the TSE main markets. We find that young IPO firms and those with high research and development (R&D) intensity are less likely to graduate from the TSE junior markets (MOTHERS and JASDAQ). The results also reveal that listing regulations on graduation to the TSE main market, which were introduced only to the MOTHERS, but not to the JASDAQ, accelerate the graduation of IPO firms. Furthermore, we provide evidence that IPO firms that ultimately graduate to the TSE main markets exhibit better performance.
Two-dimensional mapping of university profiles in research
Authors: Fuchs Joel Emanuel , Heinze Thomas 
Published: April 2022

AbstractThere are size-leveling indexes used to demonstrate profiling of entities in different fields, such as the Activity Index (AI) or the Index of Relative Specialization (RESP). Concentrating on the RESP, we consider German state universities as entities and their academic disciplines as fields. While it is common to illustrate several RESP values concurrently using heatmaps, we show that an interpretation of such heatmaps without further information can be misleading. Therefore, we introduce a weight for each RESP value that represents the fraction of a field at a university. Those weights correspond to RESP values that are uniquely identifiable by field and university, resulting in tuples of RESP values and their weights. We introduce a new kind of heatmap that not only illustrates RESP values but represents their corresponding weights. Those new heatmaps are less misleading than classical ones. Our introduction of a new class of heatmaps improves heatmap representation, especially for longitudinal RESP data without the need for additional tables to show the extra information.
Reference materials for MS-based untargeted metabolomics and lipidomics: a review by the metabolomics quality assurance and quality control consortium (mQACC)
Authors: Lippa Katrice A. , Aristizabal-Henao Juan J. , Beger Richard D. , Bowden John A. , Broeckling Corey , Beecher Chris , Clay Davis W. , Dunn Warwick B. , Flores Roberto , Goodacre Royston , Gouveia Gonçalo J. , Harms Amy C. , Hartung Thomas , Jones Christina M. , Lewis Matthew R. , Ntai Ioanna , Percy Andrew J. , Raftery Dan , Schock Tracey B. , Sun Jinchun , Theodoridis Georgios , Tayyari Fariba , Torta Federico , Ulmer Candice Z. , Wilson Ian , Ubhi Baljit K. 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Introduction
The metabolomics quality assurance and quality control consortium (mQACC) is enabling the identification, development, prioritization, and promotion of suitable reference materials (RMs) to be used in quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) for untargeted metabolomics research.

Objectives
This review aims to highlight current RMs, and methodologies used within untargeted metabolomics and lipidomics communities to ensure standardization of results obtained from data analysis, interpretation and cross-study, and cross-laboratory comparisons. The essence of the aims is also applicable to other ‘omics areas that generate high dimensional data.

Results
The potential for game-changing biochemical discoveries through mass spectrometry-based (MS) untargeted metabolomics and lipidomics are predicated on the evolution of more confident qualitative (and eventually quantitative) results from research laboratories. RMs are thus critical QC tools to be able to assure standardization, comparability, repeatability and reproducibility for untargeted data analysis, interpretation, to compare data within and across studies and across multiple laboratories. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) that promote, describe and exemplify the use of RMs will also improve QC for the metabolomics and lipidomics communities.

Conclusions
The application of RMs described in this review may significantly improve data quality to support metabolomics and lipidomics research. The continued development and deployment of new RMs, together with interlaboratory studies and educational outreach and training, will further promote sound QA practices in the community.
From Emerson-Lei automata to deterministic, limit-deterministic or good-for-MDP automata
Authors: John Tobias , Jantsch Simon , Baier Christel , Klüppelholz Sascha 
Published: April 2022

AbstractThe topic of this paper is the determinization problem of$$\omega $$ω-automata under thetransition-based Emerson-Leiacceptance (called TELA), which generalizes all standard acceptance conditions and is defined using positive Boolean formulas. Such automata can be determinized by first constructing an equivalentgeneralized Büchi automaton(GBA), which is later determinized. The problem of constructing an equivalent GBA is considered in detail, and three new approaches of solving it are proposed. Furthermore, a new determinization construction is introduced which determinizes several GBA separately and combines them using a product construction. An experimental evaluation shows that the product approach is competitive when compared with state-of-the-art determinization procedures. The second part of the paper studies limit-determinization of TELA and we show that this can be done with a single-exponential blow-up, in contrast to the known double-exponential lower-bound for determinization. Finally, one version of the limit-determinization procedure yieldsgood-for-MDPautomata which can be used for quantitative probabilistic model checking.
Basis expansion approaches for functional analysis of variance with repeated measures
Authors: Acal Christian , Aguilera Ana M. 
Published: April 2022

AbstractThe methodological contribution in this paper is motivated by biomechanical studies where data characterizing human movement are waveform curves representing joint measures such as flexion angles, velocity, acceleration, and so on. In many cases the aim consists of detecting differences in gait patterns when several independent samples of subjects walk or run under different conditions (repeated measures). Classic kinematic studies often analyse discrete summaries of the sample curves discarding important information and providing biased results. As the sample data are obviously curves, a Functional Data Analysis approach is proposed to solve the problem of testing the equality of the mean curves of a functional variable observed on several independent groups under different treatments or time periods. A novel approach for Functional Analysis of Variance (FANOVA) for repeated measures that takes into account the complete curves is introduced. By assuming a basis expansion for each sample curve, two-way FANOVA problem is reduced to Multivariate ANOVA for the multivariate response of basis coefficients. Then, two different approaches for MANOVA with repeated measures are considered. Besides, an extensive simulation study is developed to check their performance. Finally, two applications with gait data are developed.
Six statistical issues in scientific writing that might lead to rejection of a manuscript
Authors: Agathokleous Evgenios , Yu Lei 
Published: April 2022

AbstractCommunication plays an important role in advancing scientific fields and disciplines, defining what knowledge is made accessible to the public, and guiding policymaking and regulation of public authorities for the benefit of the environment and society. Hence, what is finally published is of great importance for scientific advancement, social development, environmental and public health, and economic agendas. In recognition of these, the goal of a researcher is to communicate research findings to the scientific community and ultimately, to the public. However, this may often be challenging due to competition for publication space, although to a lesser extent nowadays that online-only publications have expanded. This editorial introduces six statistics-related issues in scientific writing that you should be aware of. These issues can lead to desk rejection or rejection following a peer review, but even if papers containing such issues are published, they may prevent cumulative science, undermine scientific advancement, mislead the public, and result in incorrect or weak policies and regulations. Therefore, addressing these issues from the early research stages can facilitate scientific advancement and prevent rejection of your paper.
Die Bedeutung von computerunterstützter Operationstechnik und Planung der Glenoidpositionierung bei anatomischer Schultertotalprothese
Authors: Grubhofer Florian , Wieser Karl 
Published: April 2022

ZusammenfassungDie Behandlung der Omarthrose durch die Implantation einer anatomischen Schultertotalprothese führt bei korrekter Indikation zu verlässlichen, sehr guten und langanhaltenden Behandlungsergebnissen. Bei zunehmender posteriorer glenoidaler Abnutzung kommt es zur Zunahme von Komplikationen und Revisionen, welche die Schulterfunktion negativ beeinflussen. Durch die Anwendung von präoperativer dreidimensionaler (3D-)Planung und intraoperativer Guidance-Technologien wird versucht, die Behandlung der anatomischen Schultertotalprothese bei B2-, B3- und C‑Glenoiden verlässlicher zu machen. In diesem Übersichtsartikel soll der Stellenwert der computerassistierten Technologien bei Implantation einer anatomischen Schulterprothese beleuchtet werden.
Analysis of the Experiences of Polyamorists in Spain
Authors: Rodríguez-Castro Yolanda , García Manso Almudena , Martínez-Román Rosana , Aguiar-Fernández Francisco Xavier , Peixoto Caldas Jose Manuel 
Published: April 2022

AbstractThe objectives of this study were to determine and to expose the morphology of polyamorous relationships through their conception and characteristics, identifying experienced and perceived situations of discrimination, and to analyze the future expectations for polyamorous relationships. For this purpose, 11 people who were in a polyamorous relationship, with an age ranging from 26 to 57 years, were interviewed. The results show that polyamorous people define their relationships as casual, without possession, a lifestyle that includes friendship, trust, affection, and sex. The success of this type of relationship depends on freedom, respect for each other’s spaces, flexibility of roles, and sharing household expenses and responsibilities. All participants claimed to experience and perceive discrimination by their environment and society. Among their expectations for the future is continuing the relationship, even considering reproduction. Such relationships represent a breakdown of the monogamous society. Poliamory poses many challenges in an attempt to legitimize the diversity of relationships and environments of coexistence in our society.
Techno-economic and Sensitivity Analyses of Different Biodiesel Production Pathways by Adding Tetrahydrofuran as a Cosolvent
Authors: El-Galad M. I. , El-Khatib K. M. , El-Sheltawy S. T. 
Published: April 2022

AbstractThe main objective of this study is to design and simulate three different continuous processes, namely, homogeneous and heterogeneous alkali-catalyzed and supercritical methanolysis processes to produce biodiesel at a production rate of 100,000 t/year from virgin vegetable oil. Tetrahydrofuran (THF) was used as a cosolvent at different concentrations of 25 wt.%, 30 wt.%, and 1.63 wt. % for the homogeneous and heterogeneous alkali-catalyzed and supercritical processes, respectively. An economic assessment and a sensitivity analysis were performed based on the results of the process design and simulation. Technical assessment of the proposed processes indicated that the homogeneous and heterogeneous alkali-catalyzed processes were the simplest, where the least amount of process equipment were used. whereas the supercritical methanolysis process was more complex, which used a large number of transesterification and separation units. The homogeneous alkali-catalyzed process that used THF demonstrated the lowest total capital investment, after-tax net profit, and payback period of M$2.32, M$10.54, and 0.19 years, respectively, and the highest after-tax rate of return of 513%. However, the heterogeneous alkali-catalyzed process that used THF demonstrated the lowest manufacturing cost of M$82.20 and the highest after-tax net profit of M$18.20. The supercritical methanolysis process that used THF demonstrated the highest manufacturing cost of M$90.07 and the after-tax net profit of M$12.40. The results from the sensitivity analyses indicated that the methanol recovery percentage, biodiesel purification tower vacuum pressure, and costs of feedstock oil, methanol, biodiesel, and glycerin by-products are the factors that most significantly affect the economic feasibility of biodiesel production.
Developing ambient assisted living technologies exploiting potential of user-centred co-creation and agile methodology: the CAPTAIN project experience
Authors: Tessarolo Francesco , Petsani Despoina , Conotter Valentina , Nollo Giandomenico , Conti Giuseppe , Nikolaidou Maria , Onorati Giulia , Bamidis Panagiotis D. , Konstantinidis Evdokimos I. 
Published: April 2022

AbstractInformation and Communication Technology can turn older adults’ homes into smart living environments, decreasing the need for support and improving life quality. However, new technology has high uncertainty in terms of acceptance. Co-creation approaches are proposed to reach high acceptability, usability and satisfaction, but performance evaluations are sparse. This paper aimed at presenting the evaluation of a hybrid approach of Agile co-creation framework, specially designed for large, distributed consortia and cross-national collaborations.The new framework, leveraging the concepts of Design Thinking, Lean start-up, and SCRUM Agile, was tested in the H2020 CAPTAIN project. A network of stakeholders, built across five Living Labs, allowed the participatory design of the CATAIN technology through multiple iterations. A pre-post assessment questionnaire was administered to team components and used to compare partners’ perspective and satisfaction about CAPTAIN‘s and other projects methodologies. A longitudinal assessment throughout the iterations, using actionable metrics, monitored team morale and stakeholders’ engagement and satisfaction.The CAPTAIN development process resulted in a stronger involvement of the partners and a in better perception of requirements elicitation, design and development process than previous projects. Team morale was good and steady along the development iterations. Stakeholders increased from 91 to 132 along the iterations and more than 90% were satisfied.The tested framework went beyond usual participatory designs. It required stronger technical coordination, activity planning and communication among technical and pilot partners, but resulted in high satisfaction and engagement of both team members and stakeholders, showing its validity as a development approach for H2020 projects.
Association of has_circ_0001944 upregulations with prognosis and cancer progression in patients with colorectal cancer
Authors: Duan He , Qiu Jian 
Published: April 2022

Abstract
Background
CircRNAs are functional in cancer-related processes and are promising candidates for cancer prognostic biomarkers. The study aimed to evaluate the functional and clinical significance of has_circ_0001944 in colorectal cancer (CRC), including predictive value for overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS), and its effect on cell growth and metastasis.

Methods
This retrospective study included 133 patients with CRC. The expression of has_circ_0001944 in tissues and cells was quantified by real-time quantitative reverse transcription PCR. Receiver operating characteristics and Kaplan–Meier survival analysis were used to assess the significance of has_circ_0001944 as a prognostic marker, and its reliability was validated using multivariate regression analysis. Subsequently, XTT, transwell migration, and modified-transwell invasion assays were used to determine the behavior of the CRC cells in response to has_circ_0001944 inhibition.

Results
Results of the qRT-PCR showed upregulation of has_circ_0001944 in the CRC samples compared to the normal samples. High has_circ_0001944 expression indicated shorter OS and RFS, comes down to poor prognosis. Multivariate regression analysis showed that elevated has_circ_0001944 increased the risk of death or recurrence and is a valuable prognostic factor. Following the has_circ_0001944 inhibition, the proliferation, migration and invasion of the CRC cells were reduced. miR-548b-3p was target miRNA of has_circ_0001944.

Conclusion
Up-regulation of has_circ_0001944 is associated with a poor prognosis of CRC. has_circ_0001944 downregulation can slow the progression of CRC partly by targeting miR-548b-3p.
Spatial and Temporal Variation in Macrophyte Litter Decomposition in a Rare Chain-of-ponds, an Intermittent Stream and Wetland System
Authors: Hardwick Lorraine J. , Fryirs Kirstie A. , Hose Grant C. 
Published: April 2022

AbstractPonds and wetlands around the world face anthropogenic pressures that threaten key ecosystem processes such as nutrient and organic matter cycling. Wetlands in arid and semi-arid regions are particularly at risk from uncertainty of water availability and competing pressures for use. Such threats are most acute for non-perennial systems that rely on occasional surface water flows to maintain important ecological functions.This study investigates the decomposition of an endemic macrophyte Cycnogeton procerum (R.Br.) Buchenau as a key ecosystem process in a chain-of-ponds wetland system, located in the intermittently flowing Mulwaree River, New South Wales, Australia. The aims of this study were to identify spatial and temporal patterns and the relative importance of microbial activity in macrophyte decomposition to improve our understanding of ecological processes in these intermittent systems.Exponential decomposition rates (proportional mass loss (g)) were highest during spring and summer (0.07-0.10 kd-1) and slower during autumn and winter (0.03-0.04 kd-1), reflecting seasonal drivers. Decomposition was significantly different in 9 mm and 150 μm mesh bags only during spring, suggesting decomposition was mostly performed by microbes, with invertebrate herbivores possibly only a factor during spring lotic conditions.Mesotrophic conditions, regulated by flow and internal macrophyte and algal dynamics appear to maintain a highly productive, macrophyte-dominated aquatic wetland system. Temperature was a major factor in decomposition rates and expected increases due to climate change will accentuate pressure on the resilience of the macrophyte community. Alterations caused by changing climate and anthropogenic land use place the ponds at high risk.