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Essays on the Predictability and Volatility of Asset Returns
(2010-10-12)
This dissertation collects two papers regarding the econometric and economic theory
and testing of the predictability of asset returns. It is widely accepted that stock
returns are not only predictable but highly so. This ...
Experimental and Numerical Study of Polymer Scratch Behavior
(2010-10-12)
As part of a larger effort to understand the fundamental knowledge of polymer scratch behavior, this dissertation is focused on both experimental study and numerical analysis of scratch deformation of a broad range of ...
A Study of Strategies for Oil and Gas Auctions
(2010-10-12)
Oil and gas auctions help transact billions of dollars in property sales in the US
each year. Value is lost by participants with ineffective strategies. Federal lease
auctions have been investigated from public data, but ...
Metmyoglobin reducing ability and visual characteristics of nine selected bovine muscles
(Texas A&M University, 2005-02-17)
Nine bovine muscles (m. adductor, m. gluteobiceps, m. gluteus medius, m. longissimus lumborum, m. longissimus thoracis, m. psoas major, m. semimembranosus,
m. supraspinatus and m. semitendinosus) were removed from beef ...
Toward an Improved Model of Asphalt Binder Oxidation in Pavements
(2011-02-22)
Asphalt binder oxidation in pavements has been proven to be an ongoing process
throughout a pavement's service life. Understanding the nature of the oxidation process
is a critical step toward better pavement design to ...
Mitigating Flood Loss through Local Comprehensive Planning in Florida
(2010-10-12)
Planning researchers believe that property losses from natural hazards, such as floods can be reduced if governments address this issue and adopt appropriate policies in their plans. However, little empirical research has ...
In vivo infection biology of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia
(2009-05-15)
Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), caused by Mycoplasma mycoides
mycoides small colony (MmmSC), is a devastating respiratory disease of cattle in Africa,
Asia and the Middle East. Little investigation has been done ...
Municipal performance: does mayoral quality matter?
(2009-05-15)
This research addresses the question of what explains municipal performance in
terms of delivering social services and fiscal performance. While the existing literature
explains governmental performance with political, ...
On the development of Voice over IP
(2009-05-15)
This record of study documents the experience acquired during my internship at Sonus
Networks, Inc. for the Doctor of Engineering Program.
In this record of study, I have surveyed and analyzed the current standardization
status ...
Synthesis, characterization, anion complexation and electrochemistry of cationic Lewis acids
(2009-05-15)
Owing to the favored Coulombic attraction between the ammonium group and
anion which stabilizes the B-F/B-CN bond against heterolysis, cationic borane [25]+ has
great affinity toward anions than its neutral analog, and is ...