This work applies state-of-the-art artificial intelligence forecasting methods to provide new evidence of the comparative performance of statistically weighted Divisia indices vis a vis their simple sum counterparts in a simple inflation forecasting experiment. We develop a new approach that uses coevolution (using neural networks and evolutionary strategies) as a predictive tool. This approach...

The EU commitment to improve energy efficiency is conditioned not only by the countries but also role that European regions adopt when they develop their own policies. Concretely, due economic and characteristics of Andalusia, this region conditions achievement Spain’s goals in terms efficiency. This paper aims highlight key played efficiency, explaining consumption behaviour Andalusia comparis...

Between-subject differences in the shape of the nasal visual field were assessed for 103 volunteers 21-85years of age and free of visual disorder. Perimetry was conducted with a stimulus for which contrast sensitivity is minimally affected by peripheral defocus and decreased retinal illumination. One eye each was tested for 103 volunteers free of eye disease in a multi-center prospective longit...

Currently, household carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (HCEs) as one of the leading sources greenhouse gas (GHG) have drawn notable scholarly concern. Thus, here, taking six provinces in period 2000–2017 Central China a case, we analyzed characteristics and driving factors HCEs from direct energy consumption three perspectives: whole, urban-rural differences, inter-provincial comparison. The drive...