The relative performance of geometric morphometrics and linear‐based methods in the taxonomic resolution of a mammalian species complex
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9698
Abstract: Abstract Morphology‐based taxonomic research frequently applies linear morphometrics (LMM) in skulls to quantify species distinctions. The choice of which measurements to collect generally relies on the expertise of the investigators or a set of standard… read more here.
Keywords: relative performance; performance geometric; size; geometric morphometrics ... See more keywords
Gender differences in online education
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DOI: 10.1007/s13209-024-00299-1
Abstract: Online learning resources have become extremely popular, particularly after the restrictions caused by the Covid-19 outbreak. In this paper, we use data for Spain at the individual level from an online math learning platform which… read more here.
Keywords: online learning; performance outcomes; relative performance; gender differences ... See more keywords
The relative performance of green REITs: Evidence from financial analysts’ forecasts and abnormal returns
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DOI: 10.1016/j.frl.2021.102163
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this study is to analyze and compare the financial analysts’ forecasts accuracy and bias, and the abnormal earnings announcement returns of “green” and “non-green” U.S. real estate investment trusts (REITs) from… read more here.
Keywords: green reits; analysts forecasts; forecasts abnormal; financial analysts ... See more keywords
The relative performance of alternative oxygen carriers for liquid chemical looping combustion and gasification
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.05.116
Abstract: Abstract The relative performance of different potential liquid oxygen carriers within a novel system that can be configured for either chemical looping gasification or combustion is assessed. The parameters considered here are the melting temperature,… read more here.
Keywords: oxygen; combustion; chemical looping; oxygen carriers ... See more keywords
Defining the relative performance of isothermal assays that can be used for rapid and sensitive detection of foot-and-mouth disease virus
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2017.08.013
Abstract: Highlights • Isothermal assays representative of RT-LAMP and RT-RPA were compared against rRT-PCR.• Nine sample preparation methods were evaluated across all assays.• RT-LAMP can detect FMDV in multiple sample types using simple preparation techniques.• RT-LAMP… read more here.
Keywords: detection; defining relative; assays used; isothermal assays ... See more keywords
The role of relative performance in inter-firm mobility of inventors
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DOI: 10.1016/j.respol.2017.05.002
Abstract: Prior research has emphasized the influence of inter-firm mobility on knowledge flows and innovation, yet we have an incomplete picture of the antecedents of inventor mobility. Building on theoretical traditions related to decision-making based on… read more here.
Keywords: mobility; inter firm; firm mobility; performance ... See more keywords
The power of relative performance information in competing communications
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DOI: 10.1080/14719037.2024.2372443
Abstract: ABSTRACT The public administration literature has long recognized the importance of reference points in interpreting performance information. However, little is known about whether invoking reference points can change citizens’ perceptions of performance in competitive information… read more here.
Keywords: information; relative performance; information competing; performance ... See more keywords
The effect of relative performance feedback on judgmental forecasting accuracy
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DOI: 10.1108/md-06-2017-0549
Abstract: Purpose Forecasting processes in organizational settings largely rely on human judgment, which makes it important to examine ways to improve the accuracy of these judgmental forecasts. The purpose of this paper is to test the… read more here.
Keywords: performance feedback; performance; accuracy; relative performance ... See more keywords
Relative performance information, advice‐seeking, and trust in the manager
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DOI: 10.1111/1911-3846.13052
Abstract: In this paper, I conduct three experiments to investigate whether and how relative performance information (RPI) influences employee advice‐seeking and how advice‐seeking, in turn, affects employees' trust in their manager. The first experiment shows that,… read more here.
Keywords: relative performance; advice; advice seeking; performance information ... See more keywords
A novel application of PageRank and user preference algorithms for assessing the relative performance of track athletes in competition
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0178458
Abstract: Ranking enables coaches, sporting authorities, and pundits to determine the relative performance of individual athletes and teams in comparison to their peers. While ranking is relatively straightforward in sports that employ traditional leagues, it is… read more here.
Keywords: order; competition; performance; track athletes ... See more keywords
Motivating Corporate Social Responsibility Investment and Social Impact through Relative Performance Information
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DOI: 10.2308/jmar-2023-103
Abstract: Firms often struggle to motivate managers’ CSR performance, and little attention has been paid to how performance evaluation can assist in this effort. We address this gap by examining the effects of relative performance information… read more here.
Keywords: relative performance; performance; performance information; rpi ... See more keywords