Today's large scale networks such as the Internet emerge from the interconnection of privately owned networks and serve heterogeneous users with different service needs. The service providers of these networks are interested in maximizing their profit. Since the existing pricing scheme cannot...

With new tests being developed and marketed, the comparison of the diagnostic accuracy of two continuous-scale diagnostic tests are of great importance. Comparing the partial areas under the receiver operating characteristic curves (pAUC) is an effective method to evaluate the accuracy of two...

This dissertation consists of three related chapters that study financial market volatility,jumps and the economic factors behind them. Each of the chapters analyzes adifferent aspect of this problem.The first chapter examines tests for jumps based on recent asymptotic results.Monte Carlo...

Technology transfer in higher education institutions has always been a matter of concern, especially how to carry out technology transfer efficiently and effectively (Bower,2018. However, the environment is constantly changing, and how maintaining the core competitiveness of higher education...

This study provides a comprehensive framework for analysing and developing research and development (R&D) models in higher education. Despite the evolution of R&D management practices, there remains a lack of clearly defined models that ensure long-term flexibility and effective management...

The integration of technology transfer in higher education has emerged as a crucial conduit for the proliferation of knowledge and innovation. Delving into this importance, this study first embarks on a comprehensive literature review to unravel the quintessential role of research and...