It is well known that some XML elements correspond to objects (in the sense of object-orientation) and others do not. The question we consider in this paper is what benefits we can derive from paying attention to such object semantics, particularly for the problem of keyword queries. Keyword queries against XML data have been studied extensively in recent years, with several lowest-common-ances...

We develop a stylized general equilibrium model to estimate changes in economy-wide energy consumption following an exogenous costless improvement efficiency. use the calculate rebound effect, which determines how behavioral offset efficiency improvements. framework decompose effect into partial and components. In our theoretical analysis, we identify key drivers of including composition channe...

Abstract This paper applies a new approach to the identification of discourses, based on Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA), study discourse variation over time. The MCA keywords deals with major issue use identify discourses: allocation individual multiple discourses. Yet, as this demonstrates, also allows us observe in prevalence discourses texts patterns keyword co-occurrence. Metadata c...

Title of dissertation: ESSAYS IN PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION DEMAND AND CONSUMER FINANCE Jaclyn Evans, Doctor of Philosophy, 2016 Dissertation directed by: Professor Roberton C. Williams, III Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics This dissertation is composed of three essays covering two areas of interest. The first topic is personal transportation demand with a focus on price and fuel ...