It is well known that the standard Lagrange multiplier (LM) test loses its local optimality when the true non-null model is not correctly specified. In this paper, we derive a score test robust to local and distributional misspecifications for spatial error autocorrelation and spatial lag...

In this paper, an algorithm to design a shortest-time route for a ship to avoid a tropical cyclone (TC) is proposed. The proposed algorithm takes into account the influence of the changing winds and sea waves on ship’s speed and the corresponding risk using the forecasts from a numerical...

In this paper, we derive a class of modified score tests robust to local and distributional misspecifications for testing spatial error autocorrelation and spatial lag dependence. The proposed tests are general enough to include several popular tests for the spatial dependence as special cases....

Residential energy-efficient and renewable energy (EERE) products play an important role in energy conservation and carbon emissions reduction. Various financial incentive programs have been developed to promote the adoption of these products. However, their effectiveness in attracting consumers...

The complex multi-attribute large-group decision-making problems that are based on interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy information have become a common topic of research in the field of decision-making. Due to the complexity of this kind of problem, alternatives are usually described by...

The structure-conduct-performance (SCP) paradigm posits that market structure determines market performance, and the generally low productivity of China's construction industry is a reflection of the irrationality of its market structure. Currently, the main approaches for measuring market...

In the context of unbalanced regional economic development in China, there are large regional differences in the development of the construction industry. These long-standing and increasing differences not only influence the total productivity of China's construction industry but also hinder...