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We extend the generalized information criteria for high-dimensional penalizedmodels to sparse statistical jump models, a new class of statistically robust and computationally efficient alternatives to hidden Markov models. In a simulation study, we demonstrate that the new generalized information criteria selects the correct hyperparameters with high probability. Finally, providing an empirical ap

Multiconfigurational theory, in combination with the embedded cluster approach, is a precise and ab initio approach to describe the electronic structure of solids. In this work, the spectrum of a Ce(III) dopant in YVO4 has been studied by complete active space perturbation theory of the second order (CASPT2), with the host material represented as a set of ab initio model potentials and point-charg

The beneficial role of the Mediterranean diet in the prevention of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity, is well-recognized. In this context, Brassicaceae are considered important vegetables due to several evidences of their health promoting effects that are associated to bioactive compounds present in the edible parts of the plants. In this review, the mechan

This article investigates the performance of several residuals for the Cox proportional hazards regression model to diagnose the influential observations. The standardized and adjusted forms of residuals are proposed for Cox proportional hazards regression model. In addition, Cook’s distance is proposed for both standardized and adjusted residuals. The assessment of different residuals for the ide

Tax rules may form an impediment to philanthropic initiatives, including innovative activities such as social entrepreneurship and cross-border initiatives. This chapter analyses three specific tax barriers: barriers to cross-border philanthropy, possible barriers as a result of proposed EU corporate income tax harmonization, and barriers to philanthropy in the form of social entrepreneurship. The

This chapter introduces the British MPs’ expenses scandal: its origins, evolution and consequences. We argue that despite some early predictions, the scandal was limited in its impact: the purported ‘revolution’ never occurred. We briefly review the comparative literature on the political impact of scandal, which illustrates why the effects of scandals are usually limited and reasons why voters ma

This Master’s thesis evaluates the performance of lightweight compression algorithm aimed for IoT sensor devices. These devices are most often battery driven and produce large amounts of sensor data which is sent wirelessly. Compressing the data could be a tool in decreasing the power usage of these devices. The algorithms were evaluated based on their compression ratio, memory consumption and CPU

I det här arbetet har jag studerat och provat olika metoder som kan användas vid memorering av musik. Syftet var att hitta de metoder som passade min övning bäst och gav mig mer frihet vid mina framträdanden. Jag valde att fokusera på solostycket With för viola av Reine Jönsson som jag ska spela på min examenskonsert. Jag har bland annat utforskat mental övning, memoreringsprocessen, avslappning v

This paper examines a few of the fundamental principles in traditional and modern crisis analysis based on models of liquidity risk and moral hazard. The greatest emphasis in placed on moral hazard as it is concluded that this aspect was a central dilemma to the onset of the crisis in Thailand. The theory is analyzed through a Minskian fragility hypothesis and taken further with the Foley model as

The electron transmission probability in semiconductor heterostructures made of potential barriers whose height, width and separation are modified to follow different Gaussian functions are calculated using the transfer matrix theory. These structures then serve as electron obstacles in thermoelectric devices in order to increase the output power and efficiency. When computing and comparing these