Last Frontier

A new methodology for deriving the efficient frontier of stocks portfolios: An advanced risk-return model

In this paper after a general literature review on the concept of Efficient Frontier (EF), an important inadequacy of the Variance based models for deriving EFs and the high necessity for applying another risk measure is exemplified. In this regard for this study the risk measure of Lower Partial Moment of the first order is decided to replace Variance. Because of the particular shape of the pr...

Phenomenological Quantum Gravity: the Birth of a New Frontier?

In the last years a general consensus has emerged that, contrary to intuition, quantum-gravity effects may have relevant consequences for the propagation and interaction of high energy particles. This has given birth to the field of “Phenomenological Quantum Gravity” We review some of the aspects of this new, very exciting frontier of Physics.

A Frontier Approach to Integrate Quality Parameters in Benchmarking Analysis of Water Supply Utilities

Although agenda of Water supply in sufficient quantity and standard quality is highlighted in India from last few years. But Yet Performance assessment and Efficiency evaluation of water supply services not in practice. However the analysis is confined to the realm of researchers and policy makers. The present paper spells inclusion of quality parameter in assessment of utilities through fronti...

Adolescence: the last frontier.

The Efficiency of German Public Theaters: A Stochastic Frontier Analysis Approach