We investigate the extent to which hedge fund managers smooth self-reported returns. In contrast to prior research on the “anomalous” properties of hedge fund returns, we observe the mechanisms used to price the fund's investment positions and report the fund's performance to investors, thereby allowing us to differentiate between asset illiquidity and misreporting-based explanations. We find t...

The aim of this research was the comparative study content amino acids in herb and tubers Stachys sieboldii. acid composition raw materials carried out using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). results obtained have shown that aerial parts plants investigated higher than underground organs. Free bound L-aspartic acid, L-proline, L-phenylalanine were present analyzed samples greatest ...

The synthesis, characterization and application of biologically synthesized nanomaterials are an important aspect in nanotechnology. The present study deals with the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) using the aqueous extract of red seaweed Gelidiella acerosa as the reducing agent to study the antifungal activity. The formation of Ag-NPs was confirmed by UV-Visible Spectroscopy, X-Ray ...

The morphological and essential oil diversity of Stachys lavandulifolia populations from the west northwest Iran were evaluated. results showed a significant difference between for nearly all evaluated traits. broadest variation ranges recorded auxiliary shoot length, leaf length in main branch, number flowers inflorescences. Furthermore, cluster analysis divided 13 into four separate groups. G...