Edith Cowan University

About: Edith Cowan University is a education organization based out in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Tourism. The organization has 4040 authors who have published 13529 publications receiving 339582 citations. The organization is also known as: Edith Cowan & ECU.

Are Asian stock market fluctuations due mainly to intra-regional contagion effects? Evidence based on Asian emerging stock markets

Abstract: The main purpose of the study is: (i) to examine the long- and short-term dynamic linkages among international and Asian emerging stock markets and then (ii) try to quantify the extent of the Asian stock market fluctuations which are explained by intra-regional contagion effect. The study, therefore, proceeds first by examining the dynamic causal linkages among eight national daily stock price indices (four major established markets and four Asian emerging markets) and then quantifying the extent of their dynamic interdependencies through the application of recent time-series econometric techniques (a) vector error-correction model (Toda and Phillips, 1993) and (b) level VAR model containing integrated and cointegrated processes of arbitrary orders (Toda and Yamamoto, 1995). At the global level, the findings tend to confirm the widely-held view of the leadership of the US over both the short- and long-term and the existence of a significant short- and long-term relationship between the established OECD and the emerging Asian markets. At the regional level in Southeast Asia, the results tend to confirm, as expected, the leading role of Hong Kong. And consistent with the `contagion effect' hypothesis, the results tend to lend strong support to the view that the stock market fluctuations in all these Asian markets are explained mostly by their regional markets (rather than the advanced markets). Finally, at a methodological level, this analysis also provides a primer for the wealth of applied financial econometric research focusing on dynamic causal inference which involves systems containing possibly integrated and cointegrated processes.

The Alzheimer's Association external quality control program for cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers

Abstract: Background The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers amyloid β (Aβ)-42, total-tau (T-tau), and phosphorylated-tau (P-tau) demonstrate good diagnostic accuracy for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). However, there are large variations in biomarker measurements between studies, and between and within laboratories. The Alzheimer’s Association has initiated a global quality control program to estimate and monitor variability of measurements, quantify batch-to-batch assay variations, and identify sources of variability. In this article, we present the results from the first two rounds of the program.

Global patterns in mangrove soil carbon stocks and losses

Abstract: This research presents global baseline estimates of mangrove soil C stocks enabling countries to begin to assess their mangrove soil C stocks and the emissions that might arise from mangrove deforestation.

Overview of energy storage systems in distribution networks: Placement, sizing, operation, and power quality

Abstract: The deployment of energy storage systems (ESSs) is a significant avenue for maximising the energy efficiency of a distribution network, and overall network performance can be enhanced by their optimal placement, sizing, and operation. An optimally sized and placed ESS can facilitate peak energy demand fulfilment, enhance the benefits from the integration of renewables and distributed energy sources, aid power quality management, and reduce distribution network expansion costs. This paper provides an overview of optimal ESS placement, sizing, and operation. It considers a range of grid scenarios, targeted performance objectives, applied strategies, ESS types, and advantages and limitations of the proposed systems and approaches. While batteries are widely used as ESSs in various applications, the detailed comparative analysis of ESS technical characteristics suggests that flywheel energy storage (FES) also warrants consideration in some distribution network scenarios. This research provides recommendations for related requirements or procedures, appropriate ESS selection, smart ESS charging and discharging, ESS sizing, placement and operation, and power quality issues. Furthermore, this study identifies future research opportunities in relation to challenges for optimal ESS placement planning, development and implementation issues, optimisation techniques, social impacts, and energy security.