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Wiener-Granger Causality in Network Physiology with Applications to Cardiovascular Control and Neuroscience

2016

Since the operative definition given by C. W. J. Granger of an idea expressed by N. Wiener, the Wiener–Granger causality (WGC) has been one of the most relevant concepts exploited by modern time series analysis. Indeed, in networks formed by multiple components, working according to the notion of segregation and interacting with each other according to the principle of integration, inferring causality has opened a window on the effective connectivity of the network and has linked experimental evidences to functions and mechanisms. This tutorial reviews predictability improvement, information-based and frequency domain methods for inferring WGC among physiological processes from multivariate…

Journal of Economics and Management Research, Vol. 4/5

2016

Multiple directorships of corporate boards and firm performance in India

2017

The purpose of the paper is to investigate, first, the association between multiple directorship assignments (busyness) undertaken by corporate directors and firm performance, second, whether endogenously determined limits of multiple directorships, highlighting the ownership structure and other institutional settings, explain the above association better than those by exogenously mandated by regulators and third, the association between the nature of busyness and firm performance. The study develops measures of busyness in the light of the agency and resource dependence theories. The spline regression technique is applied in order to reflect institutional settings of a large sample and sub…

Spunti critici sull’aggiornamento della normativa europea in tema di qualità dell’aria

2022

This paper aims at presenting an argument in favour of the need for a prompt update of the European legislation on air quality, by taking its cue from the current situation in Italy. The paper starts by providing a definition of outdoor air pollution and by referring to the most influential Italian scientific studies on the main health risks connected. The perspective then shifts to the analysis of the relevant legislation at both European and national level in an attempt to systematically recompose the complex framework of plans and regulations adopted for the containment and prevention of outdoor pollution. In this framework, the analysis of the three infringement procedures opened agains…

ADI schemes for valuing European options under the Bates model

2018

This paper is concerned with the adaptation of alternating direction implicit (ADI) time discretization schemes for the numerical solution of partial integro-differential equations (PIDEs) with application to the Bates model in finance. Three different adaptations are formulated and their (von Neumann) stability is analyzed. Ample numerical experiments are provided for the Bates PIDE, illustrating the actual stability and convergence behaviour of the three adaptations. peerReviewed

Enabling Energy Savings in Offshore Mechatronic Systems by using Self-Contained Cylinders

2019

This paper proposes a novel actuation system for an offshore drilling application. It consists of three self-contained electro-hydraulic cylinders that can share and store regenerated energy. The energy saving potential of the proposed solution is analyzed through a multibody system simulation. The self-contained system demonstrates superior energy efficiency compared to the benchmark system representing the state-of-the-art approach used today (i.e., valve-controlled cylinders by means of pressure-compensated directional control valves and counter-balance valves, supplied by a centralized hydraulic power unit). Due to the power on demand capability, the cancellation of the throttling losse…

Pla director de desenvolupament territorial turístic de la Via Augusta

2021

Aquest Pla Director tracta sobre la potencialitat turística de les vies romanes, en particular sobre la Via Augusta al seu pas pel territori valencià. Els camins antics s’han emprat freqüentment com un recurs turístic que ofereix atractius diversos que permeten captar l’interés d’un públic amb interessos variats. Des d’aquest plantejament, particularment les vies romanes reuneixen possibilitats i recursos de diversa índole –naturals, esportius, culturals– que constituixen una base sòlida sobre la qual es pot proposar un projecte de valorització turística.

Decir y discurso directo en los relatos de la conversación coloquial

2015

Una de las constantes de la conversación coloquial es la presencia continuada de relatos de experiencia personal, impactantes o banales, contados por un hablante o por varios, en calidad de relato prototípico, con un clímax determinado, o bien como mera relación encadenada de experiencias. Entre estos y otros rasgos, destaca el empleo del discurso directo o dramatización, forma predilecta de representación de las palabras, pensamientos o incluso de enunciados exhibidos como nunca dichos, que se atribuyen a los eventuales personajes de esas historias pasadas, futuras y aun imaginarias. Esta investigación analiza el uso particular del discurso directo y de la forma verbal "decir" a partir del…

A low road to investment and labour management? : the labour process at Nordic subsidiaries in the Baltic States

2009

Unlawful Aid and Public Undertakings: Vertical Direct Effect of Article 108(3), third sentence TFEU

2021

This paper addresses the position of public undertakings that may appear in a State aid law-related context in their capacity of intermediaries or grantors of aid vis-à-vis Article 108(3), third sentence, TFEU, to check whether the standstill obligation directly applies to public undertakings where they act to grant or disburse State aid. Public undertakings must refrain from granting aid in breach of the standstill obligation, as addressees of the standstill obligation. Where a public undertaking fails to apply Article 108(3) TFEU, it opens itself to claims based on Union law, including claims for damages. Union law is stated as it stood on 20 June 2021.