The literature suggests that the commonly used augmentation method of reject inference does little to alter the ranking performance of application scorecards, but is does improve the ability to detect an appropriate cutoff score. In this paper we examine whether the use of augmentation will improve the ranking of applicants in terms of default for various time frames, using survival analysis. T...

Abstract The operation of future wind power plants (WPPs) will rely on maximizing overall profit rather than production. Factors like current electricity price, grid code compliance, and maintenance costs affect operational decision. Therefore, it is expected that plant control strategies trade different objectives while respecting the industrial practice, where levels in hierarchy may be provi...

This article highlights the mistaken paradigms that underpin use of Islam to justify violence and terrorism. Its exploration Qur'an shows emphasizes peaceful values promotes non-violent approaches; this study, thus, differs from previous ones have argued Islam's emphasis on peace based a deconstruction verses with violent implications, thereby challenging religious perpetrated in religion's nam...