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Experiment-friendly kinetic analysis of single molecule data in and out of equilibrium
We present a simple and robust technique to extract kinetic rate models and
thermodynamic quantities from single molecule time traces. SMACKS (Single
Molecule Analysis of Complex Kinetic Sequences) is a maximum likelihood
approach that works equally well for long trajectories as for a set of short
ones. It resolves all statistically relevant rates and also their
uncertainties. This is achieved by optimizing one global kinetic model based on
the complete dataset, while allowing for experimental variations between
individual trajectories. In particular, neither a priori models nor equilibrium
have to be assumed. The power of SMACKS is demonstrated on the kinetics of the
multi-domain protein Hsp90 measured by smFRET (single molecule F\"orster
resonance energy transfer). Experiments in and out of equilibrium are analyzed
and compared to simulations, shedding new light on the role of Hsp90's ATPase
function. SMACKS pushes the boundaries of single molecule kinetics far beyond
current methods.Comment: 11 pages, 8 figure
Dependency and false discovery rate: Asymptotics
Some effort has been undertaken over the last decade to provide conditions
for the control of the false discovery rate by the linear step-up procedure
(LSU) for testing hypotheses when test statistics are dependent. In this
paper we investigate the expected error rate (EER) and the false discovery rate
(FDR) in some extreme parameter configurations when tends to infinity for
test statistics being exchangeable under null hypotheses. All results are
derived in terms of -values. In a general setup we present a series of
results concerning the interrelation of Simes' rejection curve and the
(limiting) empirical distribution function of the -values. Main objects
under investigation are largest (limiting) crossing points between these
functions, which play a key role in deriving explicit formulas for EER and FDR.
As specific examples we investigate equi-correlated normal and -variables in
more detail and compute the limiting EER and FDR theoretically and numerically.
A surprising limit behavior occurs if these models tend to independence.Comment: Published in at http://dx.doi.org/10.1214/009053607000000046 the
Annals of Statistics (http://www.imstat.org/aos/) by the Institute of
Mathematical Statistics (http://www.imstat.org
On the false discovery rate and an asymptotically optimal rejection curve
In this paper we introduce and investigate a new rejection curve for
asymptotic control of the false discovery rate (FDR) in multiple hypotheses
testing problems. We first give a heuristic motivation for this new curve and
propose some procedures related to it. Then we introduce a set of possible
assumptions and give a unifying short proof of FDR control for procedures based
on Simes' critical values, whereby certain types of dependency are allowed.
This methodology of proof is then applied to other fixed rejection curves
including the proposed new curve. Among others, we investigate the problem of
finding least favorable parameter configurations such that the FDR becomes
largest. We then derive a series of results concerning asymptotic FDR control
for procedures based on the new curve and discuss several example procedures in
more detail. A main result will be an asymptotic optimality statement for
various procedures based on the new curve in the class of fixed rejection
curves. Finally, we briefly discuss strict FDR control for a finite number of
hypotheses.Comment: Published in at http://dx.doi.org/10.1214/07-AOS569 the Annals of
Statistics (http://www.imstat.org/aos/) by the Institute of Mathematical
Statistics (http://www.imstat.org
Intended and unintended consequences of mandatory IFRS adoption: A review of extant evidence and suggestions for future research
This paper discusses empirical evidence on the economic consequences of mandatory adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in the European Union (EU) and provides suggestions on how future research can add to our understanding of these effects. Based on the explicitly stated objectives of the EUâs so-called âIAS Regulationâ, we distinguish between intended and unintended consequences of mandatory IFRS adoption. Empirical research on the intended consequences generally fails to document an increase in the comparability or transparency of financial statements. In contrast, there is rich and almost unanimous evidence of positive effects on capital markets and at the macroeconomic level. We argue that certain research design issues are likely to contribute to this apparent mismatch in findings and we suggest areas for future research to address it. The literature investigating unintended consequences of mandatory IFRS adoption is still in its infancy. However, extant empirical evidence and insights from non-IFRS settings suggest that mandatory IFRS adoption has the potential to materially affect contractual outcomes. We conclude that both the intended and the unintended consequences deserve further scrutiny to assess the costs and benefits of mandatory IFRS adoption, which may help provide a basis for evaluating the effectiveness of the IAS Regulation. We provide specific guidance for future research in this field.International accounting, IFRS adoption, economic consequences, contracting, regulation, review
MPS degeneration formula for quiver moduli and refined GW/Kronecker correspondence
Motivated by string-theoretic arguments Manschot, Pioline and Sen discovered
a new remarkable formula for the Poincare polynomial of a smooth compact moduli
space of stable quiver representations which effectively reduces to the abelian
case (i.e. thin dimension vectors). We first prove a motivic generalization of
this formula, valid for arbitrary quivers, dimension vectors and stabilities.
In the case of complete bipartite quivers we use the refined GW/Kronecker
correspondence between Euler characteristics of quiver moduli and Gromov-Witten
invariants to identify the MPS formula for Euler characteristics with a
standard degeneration formula in Gromov-Witten theory. Finally we combine the
MPS formula with localization techniques, obtaining a new formula for quiver
Euler characteristics as a sum over trees, and constructing many examples of
explicit correspondences between quiver representations and tropical curves.Comment: 31 page
At the Mercy of the Prisoner Next Door. Using an Experimental Measure of Selfishness as a Criminological Tool
Do criminals maximise money? Are criminals more or less selfish than the average subject? Can prisons apply measures that reduce the degree of selfishness of their inmates? Using a tried and tested tool from experimental economics, we cast new light on these old criminological questions. In a standard dictator game, prisoners give a substantial amount, which calls for more refined versions of utility in rational choice theories of crime. Prisoners do not give less than average subjects, not even than subjects from other closely knit communities. This speaks against the idea that people commit crimes because they are excessively selfish. Finally those who receive better marks at prison school give more, as do those who improve their marks over time. This suggests that this correctional intervention also reduces selfishness.experiment, Crime, Prison, Dictator Game, Hurdle Model
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Blocks with quaternion defect group over a 2-adic ring: the case \tilde{A}_4
Except for blocks with a cyclic or Klein four defect group, it is not known in general whether the Morita equivalence class of a block algebra over a field of prime characteristic determines that of the corresponding block algebra over a p-adic ring. We prove this to be the case when the defect group is quaternion of order 8 and the block algebra over an algebraically closed field k of characteristic 2 is Morita equivalent to . The main ingredients are Erdmann's classification of tame blocks and work of Cabanes and Picaronny on perfect isometries between tame blocks
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