this research studies the application of hybrid algorithms for predicting the prices of crude oil. brent crude oil price data and hybrid intelligent algorithm (time delay neural network, probabilistic neural network, and fuzzy logic) were used to build intelligent decision support systems for predicting crude oil prices. the proposed model was able to predict future crude oil prices from august...

Experimental and clinical studies demonstrate that early, controlled mobilization is superior to immobilization for primary treatment of acute musculoskeletal soft-tissue injuries and postoperative management. Optimal treatment and rehabilitation follow four steps that address response to trauma. First is treating the damaged area with PRICES: protection, rest, ice, compression, elevation, and ...

R on bidding in auctions has generally relied on the assumption of self-interested bidders. This work relaxes that assumption in the context of charity auctions. Because understanding charitable motives has important implications for auction design and charities’ fundraising strategies, this study investigates bidders’ specific types of charitable motives and the strength of these motives. We c...

In this paper we focus on the assumption of a common efficient frontier when performing an efficiency study for the banking sector. The fact that environmental factors that are not appropriately controlled may easily bias efficiency estimates. Fir s t, we es tima te a co mmo n cos t an d pr o fit f ro nt i e r. I n th i s firs t s ag e , as an i n novation to the literature, we use exogenously ...

lipoprotein-associated phospholipase a2 (lp-pla2) is produced by inflammatory cells, bound to ldl and other lipoproteins, and hydrolyzes oxidized phospholipids in ldl. type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes some investigations show the association of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase a2 mass and activity with the incidence of cardiovascular disease (cvd) in populations with high...