Recent Trends In Literature Research Articles

Probabilistic forecasting with a hybrid Factor-QRA approach: Application to electricity trading

This paper presents a novel hybrid approach for constricting probabilistic forecasts that combines both the Quantile Regression Averaging (QRA) method and the factor-based averaging scheme. The performance of the approach is evaluated on data sets from two European energy markets — the German EPEX SPOT and the Polish Power Exchange (TGE). The results show that the newly proposed method outperforms literature benchmarks in terms of statistical measures: the empirical coverage and the Christoffersen test for conditional coverage. Moreover, in line with recent literature trends, the economic value of forecasts is evaluated based on the trading strategy using probabilistic price predictions to optimize the operation of an energy storage system. The results suggest that apart from the use of statistical measures, there is a need for the economic evaluation of forecasts.

Recent Trends in English Literature and Language in India

Literature is the mirror of society. Literature reflects the social, cultural, economic and historical life of human beings. Literature no longer remains limited to particular geographical, national or cultural circumstances. The recent trends in literature may be dangerous for the society or bring a new era in the field of writing in the future. The writers of pre- independence dealt mostly with subjects of nationalism and patriotism in their writings. Most of our writers are bi-lingual, some equally proficient in English and the mother tongue, and some more in one than in the other. In Literature there is an undeniable interrelationship between life, literature, thought and language. The early novels were the patriotic depictions of Indian, but with the advent of Indian Independence India grew out of her own streak of imperialism during the emergency and thus the Indian idiom began to change. The global concerns and shifting paradigms informing different art forms have transformed the nature and the understanding of literature. Now Indian English literature no longer remains limited to the writings necessarily of the “sons of the soil”. It has broadened the scope of fictional concerns of these writers from purely Indian to the global and transnational. Today Indian English as well as Indian writing in English has got its own identity these writers concentrate on different forms of life concerning various cultures.

Social and non-social gaze cueing in autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and a comorbid group

Recent trends in literature, along with the changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), make it imperative to study Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) together, in order to better understand potential aetiological commonalities between these highly comorbid disorders. The present study examines social cueing, a highly studied construct in ASD, and intra-subject variability (ISV), a potential endophenotype of ADHD, in four groups of typically developing (TD), ADHD, ASD- (ASD without ADHD), ASD+ (ASD with ADHD) participants (N = 85) aged 10–13 years. Results showed that social cueing is intact in the ‘pure’ ASD group when task expectations are clear. The ADHD group showed faster saccadic reaction times, no increased ISV and a pattern of viewing comparable to the TD group. However, the ASD + group showed a differences in processing style and ISV. A secondary analysis gives evidence of non-additive effects of the ASD and ADHD factors.

The Palace of Illusions-Voice of a Disillusioned Woman

Diaspora writing is a recent trend in literature. Many writers especially women writers excel in this field. These diasporic writers though they live in a foreign land always hold their love in their writings. India is a land of myth and legends and hence many Indian writers borrow their plot from Hindu mythology which is used as a literary device. Many writers of the independence and post-independence era used mythology to spread nationalism and to guide humanity in the right path. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is a diasporic writer who always holds a piece of her love for motherland in her writings. She extensively uses Hindu mythology in her works. She uses these myths to instill courage in her woman protagonists. She tries to prove how myths guide the immigrant women to overcome their conflicts in life. Her novels explain how myths instruct the humanity to lead a righteous life.

A Strategic Management Framework for the Commercialization of Multitechnology Renewable Energy Systems: The Case of Concentrating Solar Power in South Africa

Globally, the importance of sustainable development is recognized due to a number of interconnected social, environmental, and economic challenges. One of the key tenets of sustainable development is the introduction of clean energy, and specifically renewable energy technologies (RETs). To accelerate the adoption of RETs, however, requires the rate of commercialization of such technologies to increase; classified as multitechnology renewable energy systems (MTRESs) due to the hierarchical nature of such systems, with differing commercialization-based needs. A strategic management framework was subsequently developed as a means to support the establishment of strategies for increasing the commercialization rate of MTRESs, and applied to the case of concentrating solar power in South Africa. The framework serves as a proof-of-concept, given the current industry constraints due to political uncertainties in the energy sector of the country, as well as the type of validation process followed, with the framework yet to be practically implemented. This article encourages dialogue on how different stakeholders may be mobilized in the interests of a given technology, while continuing a recent trend in literature, which seeks to move the conversation from energy analysis to practical measures, aimed at hastening efforts towards a sustainable energy transition.

Vascularites associées aux ANCA avec atteinte rénale recevant un traitement d’induction par cyclophosphamide oral versus intraveineux : étude rétrospective multicentrique de la survie sans rechute (VaReCyS)

IntroductionANCA-vasculitis are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Large use of cyclophosphamide as induction immunosuppressive therapy is limited by its side effects. All recent literature trends in decreasing cumulative dose while optimizing maintenance therapy. MethodsThis retrospective multicentric analysis included ANCA-vasculitis patients with renal impairment and de novo diagnose followed in Rennes and Vannes hospitals for 2 years minimum. The primary endpoint was to analyze relapse free survival comparing oral and intravenous administration of cyclophosphamide. ResultsFrom 01/01/2003 to 01/03/2016, 91 patients were included (45 oral and 46 intravenous group). Patients in oral group were 10 years younger (P<0,001), with higher maintenance therapy (P<0,001) and steroids (P<0,001) duration. With a Cox model adjusted on age, steroid and maintenance therapy duration, oral cyclophosphamide showed no benefice in decreasing relapse free survival (OR 0,80; 95%IC 0,38–1,66; P=0,55). No difference was observed on either mortality or renal survival. Oral group at 1-year trends to achieve more leucopenia (40 vs 24%) and infection (30 vs 22%) episodes, but less hospitalization (40 vs 65%), without reaching statistical significance. ConclusionIn this retrospective multicentric analysis, oral cyclophosphamide induction was not associated with better relapse free survival after adjustment with age, steroid and maintenance therapy duration. Maintenance therapy duration is believed to better prevent ANCA-vasculitis relapse.

Is Europe’s right wing turn due to immigration? Empirical evidence from Italy

AbstractImmigration has unquestionably gained importance in Italian public opinion over the past few years; but what has been its effect on politics? Building on a recent trend in literature, this paper appraises the effect of immigration on the success of far-right parties. We analyze the results of the elections from 2001, when immigration was still marginal, to the last elections held in 2018. Applying time-series-cross-section methods to an original dataset, we find that immigration has had a consistent effect on votes for the far-right. Interestingly, we also show that economic factors likely weigh more on far-right votes than immigration.

Oops Upside Yr Head: Black Speculative Fiction, Authenticityand the Political Metaphysics of Stick Fighting in Olufemi Terry's "Stickfighting Days"

The question of authenticity is at the center of discussions about identity politics today, and some authors feel this can be limiting. Recent trends in literature coming out of the Black diaspora challenge the concept of authenticity in literature, but do so from an identity politics perspective, especially in the works of what scholar Reynaldo Anderson has identified as Black speculative art. This paper examines Olufemi Terry's story "Stickfighting Days" as a work of Black speculative fiction, one that questions the concept of authenticity using the violent sport of stick fighting as an allegory for Western domination of colonized peoples, the enduring Hobbesian state-of-nature, and the nihilistic philosophy of John Gray. The article explores the way art and sport, as competitive enterprises, are related, and examines the story as a work of resistance itself. I argue that the story, as an allegory written from a non-white perspective (the author's), operates as a speculative work that not only critiques Western colonialism and Hobbesian philosophy, but also the concept of authenticity in an African writer. It is through his use of the speculative allegorical technique that Terry is able to include so much in a story about how art is sport, sport is art, and both are essentially potential means of resistance.

Dispersion beyond miles: configuration and performance in virtual teams

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to understand different aspects of structural dispersion in virtual teams (VTs). The study measures five types of dispersion, their impact on VT performance and the moderating effect of electronic communication.Design/methodology/approachThe authors collected data from 44 globally distributed VTs representing 403 members. The authors used details of the members’ locations to measure five elements of dispersion for each team: spatial, time-zone, number of locations, extent of numerical balance across locations and extent of isolated members for a team. The authors used two items to assess effective electronic communication and measured team performance on four items from three sources – members, leaders and third-party stakeholders.FindingsUsing regression, the authors found that the number of sites, degree of team balance and isolation had a negative impact on team performance. Spatial and temporal dispersion did not impact performance. Effective electronic communication moderated the relationship of team performance with team balance and the number of sites.Research limitations/implicationsStudy presents novel findings on the role of team configuration in VTs. Limitations: the study provides pointers to the likelihood of a non-linear relationship between spatial distance and performance; however, the scope of the paper does not permit an examination of this model. Future research can study this relationship. Second, the study does not examine how team configuration impacts the team processes that discount performance. Finally, the study treats each index of dispersion as independent of the others. The analysis does not study the interplay between and among the indices.Practical implicationsThe findings provide clear indicators for managers and researchers of VTs on the issues associated with the location and configuration of the teams. Managers, while designing and managing dispersed members are now informed of the impact of the number of sites and the sub-group dynamics. The study underscores the importance of effective electronic communication in managing dispersion.Social implicationsThe study presents how faultiness based on location of VT sub-groups (as represented in the configuration of a team) can hamper performance. Literature suggests that this faultiness can also extend to social identities (based on gender, culture, etc.). The indicators provided by this study in this respect provide a topical focus for research because diverse dispersed teams are becoming more prevalent.Originality/valueThe study is the first empirical exploration of dispersion in VTs beyond the traditionally acknowledged dimensions of spatial distance and time-zones. It is a timely response to the recent trends in literature. Additionally, the study derives data from a unique data set of global VTs, thus making findings easily generalizable.

A Systematic Review on Oral Isotretinoin Therapy and Clinically Observable Wound Healing in Acne Patients.

The association between isotretinoin and atypical wound healing remains controversial. It is common practice to delay elective procedures for 6 to 24 months after oral isotretinoin therapy. The studies supporting common practices (SCP) recommend extending this period to include the 6 to 24 months preceding treatment. The opposing studies (challenging common practices; CCP) state that the rate of scarring in isotretinoin patients is low and that delaying elective procedures is unnecessary. These practices impact a large number of dermatology patients undergoing acne treatment. This systematic review compiled articles obtained from online databases and examined data from both SCP and CCP studies. The inconsistencies in the reported data and the methodological flaws in the literature preclude any firm conclusions that can resolve the controversy. As such, this review demonstrates that there is insufficient evidence to either corroborate or refute delaying elective procedures in isotretinoin acne patients. Although the recent literature trends toward removing the procedural delay, we advocate for clinicians to consider the research presented in this review in the context of their own clinical experience and each individual patient's situation. The possible negative procedural outcomes must be weighed against the severity of the patient's acne scarring and the psychosocial impact of this scarring on the patient.

Does Spatial Dispersal Continue Post-Financial Crisis? Analysis of Global Air Transport Network 2011-2015

Economic performance of a city (or region) and its air travel capability are deemed as interlocked in the modern age. It is thus important for planners and stakeholders to understand the changes of the global air transport network. This paper uses a mixed approach, by utilizing both the topological metrics and volume-embedded tools, to examine the global aviation network between 2011 and 2015. With sophisticated demarcation of the concentration concept, the research reconfirms the trend in recent literature that suggested a dispersal pattern in the global aviation network. Furthermore, with the development of an “airport centrality index”, the paper provides evidence consistent with the bypassing of traditional hubs, especially among the mega-hubs. Competition for connecting passengers among mega- and major-hubs is also discussed.

Knee injuries in children and adolescents.

As more children and adolescents are involved in sporting activities, the number of injuries to immature knees rises. We will focus on three entities: ruptures of the anterior cruciate ligament, patellar dislocation, and meniscal injuries. There is a trend in recent literature toward early reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament in children and adolescents. In this article, we will try to highlight the anatomic specialities and the diagnostic steps toward the correct diagnosis, review technical considerations and risks of the different surgical techniques, and present outcomes and offer a treatment recommendation. The treatment of patellar dislocation has changed considerably since we gained a better understanding of the unique anatomy of the patellofemoral joint. We will show diagnostic steps and risk factors for recurrent patellar dislocation, discuss conservative and different operative therapy options, and present a modified technique to achieve a dynamic reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament without damage to the growth plates. Meniscal tears and discoid menisci are rare in comparison to the other injuries. We will herein explain what specialities in the anatomy should be considered in children and adolescents concerning the menisci, and present the diagnostic steps and treatment options available.

Practical Management of Grade III Acromioclavicular Separations

Acromioclavicular joint (AC) injuries are common in the young athletic population. There is general agreement that grade I and grade II separations are best managed nonoperatively, whereas grades IV to VI warrant surgical stabilization. In contrast, considerable controversy exists surrounding the best method of treatment for grade III AC separations. The trend in recent literature is toward the initial nonoperative management of these injuries. However, consideration of other factors such as type of sport, timing of injury relative to athletic season, or the throwing demands in an injured dominant arm may play a role in the decision to treat grade III injuries operatively or nonoperatively. We offer a protocol algorithm for treating grade III AC separations for managing this controversial injury.