Using a generalized linear model to determine the claim frequency of auto insurance is a key ingredient in non-life insurance research. Among auto insurance rate-making models, there are very few considering auto types. Therefore, in this paper we are proposing a model that takes auto types into...

We estimate the causal effect of the 2003 SARS epidemic on firm-level exports in China. We combine a patient-level data set with a micro trade data set between 2000 and 2006. We construct two measures of exposure to SARS. The first measure is based on the exposure to SARS patients in firms'...

The performance of multimodal mobility systems relies on the seamless integration of conventional mass transit services and the advent of Mobility-on-Demand (MoD) services. Prior work is limited to individually improving various transport networks' operations or linking a new mode to an existing...

During a pandemic such as COVID-19, managing public transit effectively becomes a critical policy decision. On the one hand, efficient transportation plays a pivotal role in enabling the movement of essential workers and keeping the economy moving. On the other hand, public transit can be a...

Using a generalized linear model to determine the claim frequency of auto insurance is a key ingredient in non-life insurance research. Among auto insurance rate-making models, there are very few considering auto types. Therefore, in this paper we are proposing a model that takes auto types into...

This paper takes stock of unorthodox expenditure procedures in CEMAC and WAEMU countries and assesses their potential fiscal impact. “Unorthodox procedures” are defined as spending practices that bypass legal provisions governing public expenditure processes and circumvent regular controls...

Clinoptilolite zeolite (Z) has been widely used for reducing nutrient loss and improving crop productivity. However, the impacts of zeolite on CH4 and N2O emissions in rice fields under various irrigation regimes are still unclear. Therefore, a three-year field experiment using a split-plot...

Bottle gourd [ Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley] has been used exclusively as rootstocks for Cucurbit crops. Haploid technique increases the selection efficiency for developing resistant bottle gourd varieties. This work focused on haploid induction in bottle gourd through in situ...

Increasing the operating voltage of Ni-rich cathode materials is a highly promising route to achieve lithium-ion batteries with a high energy density. However, the unstable electrode-electrolyte interface (EEI) caused by the decomposition of carbonate-based electrolytes at high voltage is a...

Defect detection of the casting’s surface is of great importance for its quality inspection. There are a series of challenges of clear imaging and weak contrast between defects and surroundings for casting surface defects. In this paper, we propose a feasible scheme that an imaging system...