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Economics
James E. Payne, Saban Nazlioglu, Andrea Mervar
Summary: This study examines the impact of Croatian and European economic policy uncertainty indices on international tourist arrivals in Croatia. The results indicate that both indices have a negative effect on tourist arrivals, with European economic policy uncertainty having a greater impact than Croatian economic policy uncertainty.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marcel Rodrigue Ewodo-Amougou, Flavian Emmanuel Sapnken, Inoussah Moungnutou Mfetoum, Jean Gaston Tamba
Summary: This study examines the relationship between oil rent and crude oil production in Cameroon. The findings suggest a significant negative linear impact of crude oil production on oil rent, as well as bidirectional causality between the two variables. Additionally, the study finds that crude oil prices, HDI, and corruption influence oil rent through production.
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Management
Tomas Casas Klett, Jiatao Li
Summary: This article explores the role of narratives in guiding institutional change associated with globalization and deglobalization, particularly focusing on China's Belt and Road Initiative. It highlights the importance of passing the narrative virality test and contending with competing narratives, as well as introducing testable propositions to evaluate the authenticity of the BRI narrative. Additionally, it applies theoretical perspectives to analyze the institutional change leading to globalization.
ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hong Sun, Pouya Saeedi, Suvi Karuranga, Moritz Pinkepank, Katherine Ogurtsova, Bruce B. Duncan, Caroline Stein, Abdul Basit, Juliana C. N. Chan, Jean Claude Mbanya, Meda E. Pavkov, Ambady Ramachandaran, Sarah H. Wild, Steven James, William H. H. Herman, Ping Zhang, Christian Bommer, Shihchen Kuo, Edward J. J. Boyko, Dianna J. Magliano
Summary: This study provides global, regional, and country-level estimates of diabetes prevalence and health expenditures for 2021 and projections for 2045. The global prevalence of diabetes is increasing and is expected to have the greatest relative increase in middle-income countries. Diabetes-related health expenditures are also projected to rise.
DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lei Xie, Lu Xu, Qi Yu
Summary: This study aims to identify and examine the perception of benefit sharing in the sharing of international rivers in China, South Asia and Southeast Asia. Through the analysis of views from experts of hydrodiplomacy, international water law, benefit sharing and ecological benefits compensation, three distinct streams of views were identified: supporters, idealists and pragmatists, with strong geographical association to the three Asian regions. This study provides a better understanding of benefit sharing in international rivers and offers new perspectives to hydrodiplomacy in Asian regions.
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Biochemical Research Methods
Benjamin Vidal, Marine Droguerre, Ludovic Venet, Marco Valdebenito, Franck Mouthon, Luc Zimmer, Mathieu Charveriat
Summary: This study demonstrates the feasibility of using the MRI-validated SIGMA brain atlas for fast and precise analysis of CBV changes in rats, and its application in evaluating the cerebral effects of atomoxetine in anesthetized rats. The findings show the potential for detailed analysis and inter-individual registration of 2D pharmaco-fUS data using the SIGMA atlas.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE METHODS
(2021)
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Economics
Sang-Hyun Kim, Hao Lan
Summary: The study found that economic factors are related to food fraud, with mislabeling being less likely in regions with more sellers and higher income levels. The empirical patterns found in DNA test data support these predictions, and can help inform regulators on where to focus their audits.
CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC POLICY
(2021)
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Area Studies
Jordan Becker
Summary: The allocation of scarce resources for shared defense priorities is influenced by national and regional political economies rather than geostrategy, according to a mixed-methods analysis focusing on NATO's Black Sea littoral states. National and regional political economies are found to be more significant factors in driving burden-sharing choices.
SOUTHEAST EUROPEAN AND BLACK SEA STUDIES
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hui Wang, Ninghua Li, Tawanda Chivese, Mahmoud Werfalli, Hong Sun, Lili Yuen, Cecilia Ambrosius Hoegfeldt, Camille Elise Powe, Jincy Immanuel, Suvi Karuranga, Hema Divakar, NAomi Levitt, Changping Li, David Simmons, Xilin Yang
Summary: The research used IADPSG criteria to estimate the global and regional prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), finding that low-income countries had higher prevalence rates, with the Middle East and North Africa and Southeast Asia having the highest rates.
DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2022)
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Economics
Chuantao Cui, Leona Shao-Zhi Li, Daoju Peng
Summary: The study finds that overall value-added export intensity is associated with a higher skill premium, but there are contrasting effects of direct exporting and indirect exporting on the skill premium. The neglect of the indirect channel in existing studies may lead to an overestimation of the positive relationship between exports and inequality.
PACIFIC ECONOMIC REVIEW
(2021)
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Business, Finance
Elfana Nasimi Gasimova, Lala Hamlet Mammadova, Gulchohra Saleh Salehzadeh, Nisakhanim Boyukaga Huseynova
Summary: The scientific novelty of this research lies in its plan and the points that were clarified for the first time. By studying the relationship between economics and culture, a deeper understanding of creativity as a factor in innovative processes can be achieved.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Elise Assouad, Said El Hage, Steven Safi, Antonio El Kareh, Elie Mokled, Pascale Salameh
Summary: The research output on FMF from Arab countries between 2004 and 2019 was relatively low with a focus on the genetic aspect of the disease. There were moderate positive correlations between the number of publications and average population size as well as average number of physicians. Arab countries should focus on providing a clinical aspect to their studies and working on regional and international collaborations to improve research output.
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN HEALTH JOURNAL
(2021)
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Geography
Faraimo J. Vai
Summary: The study shows that regional and international inter-organizational collaborations play important roles in eco-innovation, with significant results for regional DUI and STI inter-organizational collaborations, while international STI inter-organizational collaborations have no effects.
REGIONAL STUDIES REGIONAL SCIENCE
(2021)
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Economics
Dervis Kirikkaleli
Summary: This study investigates the causal linkage between financial risk (FR) and economic risk (ER) in China using Toda Yamamoto causality and wavelet coherence tests. The findings show a feedback causality between FR and ER in China at different frequencies and periods, providing crucial implications for policy decision-making and actions by researchers and macro-economic policymakers. The study is original in exploring this relationship in China using newly developed econometrics techniques and is likely to open a debate on the implications for policymakers in China.
JOURNAL OF FINANCIAL ECONOMIC POLICY
(2021)
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Area Studies
Aleksandr O. Alekseev, Aleksandr Kovalenko, Andrei G. Svetlakov
Summary: The study aims to develop an adaptable method for assessing the vulnerability of organisations in regional food markets by combining various indicators into a single vulnerability score. The research focuses on the alcohol market and examines how the vulnerability of a large producer of alcoholic beverages has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposed methodology can be adapted for any agri-food enterprise by specifying parameters and is implemented in a web application for unified access to all agricultural enterprises.
EKONOMIKA REGIONA-ECONOMY OF REGION
(2021)
Editorial Material
Respiratory System
Fabrizio Maturo, Salvador Cruz Rambaud
ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
(2022)
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Law
Salvador Cruz Rambaud, Ariana Exposito Gazquez
Summary: Fintech has the potential to transform the financial system and build an equitable and sustainable society, but specific legal regimes and lack of confidence in new technologies have hindered its implementation. Overcoming the legal issues surrounding personal data protection is crucial for progress in Fintech.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RISK REGULATION
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lorena Carolina Bernabe Argandona, Salvador Cruz Rambaud, Joaquin Lopez Pascual
Summary: This study provides a literature review of GSS bond issuance in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region and analyzes the economic growth of countries issuing such bonds. The results show a significant relationship between the economic growth of countries issuing GSS bonds and Sovereign Green Issuance, Private Credit/GDP ratio, and Rule of Law Index.
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Mathematics
Javier Sanchez Garcia, Salvador Cruz Rambaud
Summary: Vector autoregressions (VARs) and their variants are standard models in economic and financial research, but estimating high-dimensional models presents challenges. This paper explores machine learning regularization methods as an alternative to traditional methods, finding that they perform better in forecasting and impulse response analysis. Regularization structures allowing for high-dimensional models outperform standard Bayesian methods in nowcasting and forecasting.
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Environmental Sciences
Simona Andreea Apostu, Iza Gigauri, Mirela Panait, Pedro A. Martin-Cervantes
Summary: Climate change and limited resources have led to paradigm shifts in economic, social, and environmental policies and strategies. Sustainable development and the circular economy have become global priorities. This research aims to explore the path toward sustainable development in European countries by examining the relationship between green environment, economic growth, and circular economy issues. The study analyzes specific variables such as energy consumption, GDP, emissions, and waste generation for 31 European countries from 2009 to 2020. The results suggest that certain factors contribute to reducing waste generation, while others lead to an increase. This study provides insights for economic policy measures to facilitate the green transition process and promote the circular economy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Business, Finance
Javier Sanchez Garcia, Salvador Cruz Rambaud
Summary: In this paper, a two-step approach is proposed for conducting statistical inference in financial networks of volatility, focusing on a network of European sovereign debt markets. The static results reveal that southern European bonds, which experienced the most volatility during the European debt crisis, were not necessarily net transmitters within the network, contrary to intuition. Furthermore, it is found that targeting low inflation and low financial stress are the most effective monetary and macroprudential policy stances for achieving low volatility transmission. The dynamics of the model suggest that the central bank should adjust its targeted variable based on the time period.
FINANCE RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Business, Finance
Viviana Ventre, Cruz Rambaud Salvador, Roberta Martino, Fabrizio Maturo
Summary: This paper uses the framework of behavioral finance to analyze the main anomalies in intertemporal choice. The author relates these anomalies to the four categories of temperaments and provides an empirical application to complement the theoretical analysis.
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Business, Finance
Salvador Cruz Rambaud, Joaquin Lopez Pascual, Emilio M. M. Santandreu
Summary: This study examines the microcredit market in the USA, specifically in Florida, due to the large Hispanic population, which allows for generalization to Latin American countries. The objective is to analyze the profile of microcredit holders and their companies from socioeconomic and financial perspectives. The study utilizes multinomial logit regression to assess the relationship between borrower profiles and loan repayment punctuality or default. The significant variables are the borrower's age, positively affecting repayment, and the loan term, negatively affecting it.
FINANCIAL INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Salvador Cruz Rambaud, Joaquin Lopez Pascual, Roberto Moro-Visconti, Emilio M. Santandreu
Summary: Crowdfunded microloans are a financing tool that can empower women in both developing and developed countries. This study analyzes the impact of gender on microloans using a large public database from Kiva and multinomial logit regression analysis. The results show that women are the best borrowers in terms of loan amount, repayment method, and recruitment period. These findings are important for promoting financial inclusion and achieving sustainable development goals.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Salvador Cruz Rambaud, Joaquin Lopez Pascual
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Ignacio Perez Hernandez, Pablo de Frutos Madrazo, Beatriz Rodriguez-Prado, Pedro Antonio Martin-Cervantes
Summary: This study examines factors influencing away fan travel in a professional football league by using data from two seasons of the Spanish league. The results highlight the importance of distance, match day and time, and uncertainty about the visiting team's form. Understanding these factors can help clubs and competition organizers reshape their management strategies to increase away supporters' flow and club revenues.
SOCIAL SCIENCE JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Pedro Antonio Martin-Cervantes, Maria del Carmen Valls Martinez
Summary: This research uses the Random Forests methodology to explore the relationship between the betas and 13 financial and non-financial variables for the stocks listed in the S&P 500 index from 2015 to 2019. The findings indicate that ESG Scores are the main variable influencing the formation, determination, and sign of betas according to the Relative Importance criterion. Additionally, there is a quasi-direct correspondence between betas and industrial sectors, with some heterogeneity observed across the analyzed betas. The utilization of the Random Forests methodology ensures the acquisition of relevant results by inhibiting plausible correlations between the variables considered.
RISK MANAGEMENT-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Salvador Cruz Rambaud, Javier Sanchez Garcia
Summary: This paper focuses on subjective time perception in the context of intertemporal choice, aiming to analyze the consistency of decision-making based on a discount function derived from exponential discounting where time is distorted according to psychological traits. The findings of this research are highly relevant in explaining time-related behavior in fields such as finance, psychology, marketing, and sociology.
Article
Business, Finance
Javier Sanchez Garcia, Salvador Cruz Rambaud
Summary: This paper develops a network econometric model to examine the impact of inflation on systemic risk. The study finds a robust inverse relationship that is reversed when controlling monetary policy, indicating that the former effect is caused by monetary policy responses to inflation. It investigates whether this effect stems from overindebtness as in a Minsky moment, but no evidence supports this claim, suggesting that other mechanisms besides excess credit underlie this relationship. The findings presented in this paper are particularly crucial for understanding how monetary policy reacts to inflationary cycles.
FINANCE RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Roberto Moro-Visconti, Salvador Cruz Rambaud, Joaquin Lopez Pascual
Summary: The objective of this study is to determine the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the financial and economic margins of firms by improving revenues and minimizing expenses. The study uses a business plan and sensitivity analysis to demonstrate the potential of AI in achieving economic and financial sustainability.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
