Essays about: "Factor scores"

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1. 1. Vertical movement asymmetries in 3-year-old SWB horses and their associations with scores in Young Horse Tests

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

   Author : Anna Kallings Larsson; [2024]
   Keywords : orthopaedic health; objective gait assessment; conformation; linear profiling; movement asymmetry; artificial intelligence; computer vision; Swedish Warmblood;

   Abstract : To improve equine performance and welfare, many attempts have been made to investigate associations between performance, longevity, orthopaedic health, conformation and talent. Causal relationships between these qualities supported by strong scientific evidence are lacking. READ MORE

3. 2. Audio Anomaly Detection in Cars

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för matematiska vetenskaper

   Author : Asma Hussein; [2023-09-11]
   Keywords : Audio Anomaly detection; Outlier detection; Machine learning; Mel Frequency; Chroma;

   Abstract : Audio anomaly detection in the context of car driving is a crucial task for ensuring vehicle safety and identifying potential faults. This paper aims to investigate and compare different methods for unsupervised audio anomaly detection using a data set consisting of recorded audio data from fault injections and normal "no fault" driving. READ MORE

4. 3. The Impact of ESG-Scores on Portfolio Performance - A quantitative study on sustainable investments.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Max Ehrnström; Yacob Nehmé; [2023-06-29]
   Keywords : ESG investing; Abnormal returns; Sustainable investing and Financial performance;

   Abstract : This report examines the relationship between ESG-scores and portfolio returns using the Fama-French five-factor and Carhart four-factor models. The data is collected from Refinitiv (2023) between 2003 and 2021 and consists of firms listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ stock exchange. READ MORE

5. 4. Unveiling the Impact of ESG Ratings on Risk-Adjusted Returns : Evidence from European Companies

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : David Melin; Otta Alexander; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG; Sustainability; Risk-adjusted return; Risk factor; Factor model; Portfolio; Europe;

   Abstract : This study uses a sample of 600 companies from Europe to investigate the risk-adjusted returns of four portfolios with high and low ESG ratings between 2011 and 2021. Four asset pricing models and additional measures for risk and return are tested on different portfolio weights. READ MORE

6. 5. How Does ESG Impact Firms’ Financial Performance: Empirical evidence from European companies

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Bin Zhu; Yixuan Wei; [2023]
   Keywords : ESG; Financial performance; Return on assets ROA ; Europe; CFP; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This study investigates the relationship between ESG factors and corporate financial performance (CFP) by using data from listed companies in the European market and Thomson Reuters’ ESG scores. The analysis reveals a complex picture, with mixed results for different ESG components. READ MORE