236 research outputs found
Statistical Learning for Individualized Asset Allocation
We establish a high-dimensional statistical learning framework for individualized asset allocation. Our proposed methodology addresses continuous-action decision-making with a large number of characteristics. We develop a discretization approach to model the effect of continuous actions and allow the discretization frequency to be large and diverge with the number of observations. We estimate the value function of continuous-action using penalized regression with our proposed generalized penalties that are imposed on linear transformations of the model coefficients. We show that our proposed Discretization and Regression with generalized fOlded concaVe penalty on Effect discontinuity (DROVE) approach enjoys desirable theoretical properties and allows for statistical inference of the optimal value associated with optimal decision-making. Empirically, the proposed framework is exercised with the Health and Retirement Study data in finding individualized optimal asset allocation. The results show that our individualized optimal strategy improves the financial well-being of the population.</p
A Reversible Moisture-Responsive Plasmonic Color-Raman and Transmittance Modulation Device by Dispersing Hyaluronan-Functionalized Ag into Nanofibers
Plasmonic physical color generation,
which mostly depends on selective
absorption, creates unique colors by light transmission and scattering.
Based on this, regulating plasmon and transparency with external stimulation
is a promising approach for fabricating optical devices with enhanced
visual displays; however, few studies have addressed the implementation
of dual-optical modulation. In addition, developing a color response
to environmental stimuli through the highly shape-sensitive plasmon
depth modulation has long remained a significant challenge once the
nanostructure is determined. Some stimulations also require high amounts
of electricity, which can be costly. In this study, strategically
designed hyaluronan-functionalized triangular silver nanoparticles
(AgNPs) were embedded in polyvinyl alcohol-polyethylene nanofiber
films to achieve a breakthrough in the moisture-responsive dual-optical
modulation of the plasmonic color-Raman and transparency. Switchable
colors that are reversible were induced in plasmon-resonance-modulation
AgNPs via moisture stimulation, adjusting the expansion-tunable dielectric
constant of hyaluronan-functionalized AgNPs and varying the electron
density due to electron transfer. Furthermore, a moisture gradient
was used to decrease the Raman scattering and increase the photoluminescence,
which is a significant demonstration of smart-plasmonic evolution.
This effect occurred due to the gradual transition from plasmon-driven
photoluminescence quenching to photoluminescence enhancement as the
interval of the Ag and hyaluronic acid molecules was increased. The
transparency of the composite film was also dynamically regulated
by turning moisture on/off. This occurred because of the significant
difference in hygroscopic expansion between hyaluronan and the nanofibers,
which generated a large variation in the total refractive index and
caused changes in the surface roughness
Subgroup analysis of IGF-1 level based on the treatment duration.
Subgroup analysis of IGF-1 level based on the treatment duration.</p
Forest plot showing the effects of CHM in increasing height.
Forest plot showing the effects of CHM in increasing height.</p
Subgroup analysis of PAH based on the interventions.
Subgroup analysis of PAH based on the interventions.</p
Forest plot of height standard deviations score (HtSDS).
Forest plot of height standard deviations score (HtSDS).</p
Subgroup analysis of IGF-1 level based on the interventions.
Subgroup analysis of IGF-1 level based on the interventions.</p
Subgroup analysis of osteocalcin based on the interventions.
Subgroup analysis of osteocalcin based on the interventions.</p
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