This paper presents a Python script that automates the estimation of Yang & Zhang’s stock realized volatility proxy for univariate and multivariate cases. Yang & Zhang’s realized volatility is a stock volatility proxy commonly used by financial researchers and practitioners due to its unbiasedness in …

This study proposes a novel loss function for neural network models that explores the topological structure of stock realized volatility (RV) data by adding Wasserstein Distance (WD). The study shows that the proposed loss statistically significantly improves the forecast accuracy of neural network models …

This paper describes some explorations on the concept of disassemblability as an important circularity indicator for products because of its severe impact on reuse value. Although usefulness of the concept for determining disassembly strategies and for improving circular product design clearly shows …

Aim: To examine the motives of people with dementia who desire euthanasia with a special focus on reasons related to family or relationships. In addition we aim to assess how family of people with dementia experience their situation and responsibilities and how this might change.Method: Fourteen interviews …

Habitat fragmentation caused by urbanization and climate change are important drivers of biodiversity decline and ecosystem degradation (McKinney, 2002). Governmental inaction results in cascade effects, such as the extinction of species and the weakening of ecosystem services that citizens depend on. …

Due to climate change, rising temperatures lead to more extreme heat stress in urban areas. Last summer, there were poignant images of people looking for shade in cities. Trees are effective measures to provide shade and decrease the perceived temperature. However, trees cannot grow in healthy conditions …

The British and Irish Law, Education and Technology Association (BILETA) warmly invites individuals to attend and participate in its 39th Annual Conference hosted by Dublin City University’s Law and Tech Research Cluster in partnership with the Law Society of Ireland and with the support of the Erasmus …

In applied research across various community settings, successful outreach, communication with participants and an understanding of power dynamics and privilege are essential for researchers. Truly inclusive social design is only feasible when respondents are closely and respectfully integrated at every …

Abstract: Teledentistry offers possibilities for improving efficiency and quality of care and supporting cost-effective healthcare systems. This umbrella review aims to synthesize existing systematic reviews on teledentistry and provide a summary of evidence of its clinical- and cost-effectiveness. …

This paper presents user-friendly code for the implementation of a loss function for neural network time series models that exploits the topological structures of financial data. By leveraging the recently-discovered presence of topological features present in financial time series data, the code offers …