This paper examines the efficiency of alternative energy equity Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and conventional energy equity ETFs from 2018 to 2020, utilizing a combination of an output-oriented Slack-Based Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) model and cluster analysis.In the context of an output-oriented DEA model, efficiency is defined as the ability
We analysed several morphological characters of 84 road-killed D.caspius individuals from different areas of southern Romania.Most presented asymmetries in the total number of temporal scales, the temporal Disinfectants row and the periocular and labial scales.Almost a quarter of snakes had scars, located especially on the head and tail; many indiv
Abstract Background Tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI) is the main physiological inhibitor of TF-induced blood coagulation process, and may play essential roles in the pathogenesis of major adverse cardiac events.This study was designed to determine whether the variation of TFPI was related with coronary artery disease (CAD) in the Han Chinese
Reward based learning is broadly acknowledged to underpin the development and maintenance of addictive behaviour although the mechanism in sexual compulsivity is less understood.Using a Pavlovian-to-Instrumental Transfer (PIT) task we tested whether the motivational aspect of conditioned Pavlovian conditioned stimulus invigorated instrumental respo
Insectivorous bats play a crucial role in agroecosystems by providing invaluable pest control services.With the escalating impacts of climate change, a comprehensive understanding of the environmental factors influencing bat activity becomes imperative for their conservation in agricultural landscapes.This study investigates the influence of weathe