We empirically investigate the interaction between hedging, financing, and investment decisions. This empirical study is suitable because the general theoretical predictions have not been derived yet, and due to the interaction effects, they may not be necessary identical to those which were...

Plastisphere refers to biofilm forming on microplastics (MPs) surface, but the difference in microbial communities between pelagic and benthic plastisphere and their subsequent functions especially driving biogeochemical cycle is rarely studied. Here, MPs were incubated for 28 d in pelagic...

This study uses the Taguchi orthogonal method and artificial neural network to optimize enzymatic bioprocessing of animal waste cartilage (chicken, mini pig and hog). Specifically, the artificial neural network is used in parallel with the Taguchi orthogonal array process for enzymatic...

We investigate the relation between derivatives use and corporations' cost of equity capital. Using a large sample of non-financial firms, we compute and analyze (i) the relative cost of equity of firms that use derivatives and those that do not; and (ii) the change in cost of equity experienced...

This study aims to develop a standardized skin testing procedure to identify facial skin biophysical properties and impact factors of females in Taiwan by using the epidemiology investigation method of a cross-sectional study for facial skin quality. A total of 389 female volunteers aged 18-70...