Purpose – To study stochastic volatility in the pricing of options. Design/methodology/approach – Random‐coefficient autoregressive and generalized autoregressive conditional heteroscedastic models are studied. The option‐pricing formula is viewed as a moment of a truncated normal...

The Indo-Gangetic Plains (IGP), straddling the northeastern parts of India near the foothills of the Himalayas, are one of the most densely populated and polluted regions on the globe, with consequent large anthropogenic emissions. In particular, the use of traditional biofuels in the rural...

This paper reviews theory and empirical findings on the effects of empowerment in the workplace. Data from existing studies is used to assess the effects of the four empowerment dimensions on affective and behavioral employee responses. Data is reanalyzed using hierarchical regression analysis....

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide details on implementation of inexpensive and accurate automation solution for performing brisket cutting while the sheep/lamb is hanging by forelegs. Design/methodology/approach – The system developed uses 6 Degree of freedom (DOF) industrial...