We propose a new algorithm, DASSO, for fitting the entire coefficient path of the Dantzig selector with a similar computational cost to the LARS algorithm that is used to compute the Lasso. DASSO efficiently constructs a piecewise linear path through a sequential simplex-like algorithm, which is remarkably similar to LARS. Comparison of the two algorithms sheds new light on the question of how ...

The aim of the current investigation was to determine the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in ewes and that role in abortion from Hamedan province, western Iran. 360 blood samples from ewes with recent abortion history and 148 samples from sheep with no abortion history (total=508) from different rural regions of Hamedan province were evaluated for the presence of IgG-antibodies ag...

Mr. Crockett: Thank you, Don. I propose what we do now is perhaps eat into ten minutes or so of the coffee break, which gives us almost fifteen minutes for observations from the floor. I will try to favor those who have not had a chance to express their views before. With the panel’s permission, I will ask them to reply only if there are very important points so that we have the benefit of as m...

Efficiency Gains from Mergers by Lars-Hendrik Röller, Johan Stennek and Frank Verboven The purpose of this discussion paper is to contribute to the analysis of two questions. Should a merger control system take into account efficiency gains from horizontal mergers, and balance these gains against the anti-competitive effects of mergers? If so, how should a system be designed to account for effi...

Essential amino acids (EAAs) are potent stimulators of mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) signaling and muscle protein synthesis. However, regulators upstream of mTORC1 that are responsive to EAA availability are not well described, especially in human skeletal muscle. The purpose of this study was to determine changes in leucyl-tRNA synthetase (LARS/LARS) and Ras-related GTP bi...

We consider a two-period portfolio problem with predictable assets returns. First-order (second-order) predictability means that an increase in the first period return yields a first-order (second-order) stochastically dominated shift in the distribution of the second period state prices. Mean reversion in stock returns, Bayesian learning, stochastic volatilities and stochastic interest rates (...

The main purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the presence of Neospora caninum infection in beef cattle from Hamedan province, Western Iran. Blood samples were collected from 514 industrial beef cattle and tested using ELISA. IgG antibodies against N. caninum were found in 102 (19.8%) sera. Significant differences were observed between seropositive cattle and age group (p=0.022). No si...

 *Intelligent Research Group, Babol (Noushirvani) University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, P.O. Box 47135-484, Babol, Iran,( [email protected]) **Hamedan university of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering,([email protected]),Hamedan, Iran *** Department of Electrical, Electronic and Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering School,University o...