Essays about: "agent and structure"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 119 essays containing the words agent and structure.

  1. 1. How do IPOs and SPACs differ in terms of post-listing performance, and how do insider and institutional ownership affect these differences?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Markus Henriksson; Theodor Hansson; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : SPACs; Special Purpose Acquisition Company; IPOs; Initial Public Offering; Ownership Structure; Abnormal Returns;

    Abstract : Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) are the two most prevalent alternatives for firms seeking to list on the stock exchange, which we examine in this study. We study numerous parameters impacting the abnormal returns of IPOs and SPACs and, compare their performance in the short-term and long-term using regressions and current literature to explain the discrepancies. READ MORE

  3. 2. The effect of high pressure homogenization on emulsions containing oat β-glucan : a study of viscosity, stability and molecular weight

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Dominika Kiesling; [2023]
    Keywords : oat; β-glucan; high pressure homogenization; emulsion; stability; food technology; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : This master thesis project has been conducted in cooperation with Lantmännen AB who are producers of PromOat® - an oat β-glucan powder concentrate. The main objective of this thesis was to investigate the properties of emulsions containing PromOat® oat β-glucan, focusing on the viscosity, stability, and molecular weight before and after high pressure homogenization (HPH) at pressures of 100, 150 and 200 bars. READ MORE

  4. 3. Data Misinterpretation: A Consequence of Data Structure? : A Cognitive Imperfection and Its Economic Implications

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Balázs Faragó; Joakim Ben David; [2023]
    Keywords : Data Misinterpretation; Behavioural Economics; Policy Decision-Making; Cognitive Bias; Convex Hull; Agent-Based Computational Economics;

    Abstract : This study examines the claim that individuals misinterpret the mean of a dataset (displayed as a scatterplot) more when the convex hull of the dataset is less representative of the data. In addition, this study also tests whether outliers in the data can predict the magnitude of error that individuals make in interpreting the mean of the dataset. READ MORE

  5. 4. Development of a Graphical User Interface Prototype for an Ambulance Dispatchment Simulator

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DVMT)

    Author : Josefina Tranucharat Falk; Tuva Wieder; [2023]
    Keywords : graphical user interface; simulation system; agent-based modelling and simulation; visual information; design science;

    Abstract : This paper is based on Amouzad Mahdiraji’s research about an agent-based ambulance dispatchment simulator. A simulator which is currently not focused on visual user interfaces and usability. READ MORE

  6. 5. Using Backward Chained Behavior Trees to Control Cooperative Minecraft Agents

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Justin Salér; [2023]
    Keywords : Behavior-Based Systems; Multi-Agent Systems; Behavior Trees; Minecraft; Beteendebaserade system; multiagentssystem; beteendeträd; Minecraft;

    Abstract : This report presents a strategy to control multiple collaborative intelligent agents acting in a complex, versatile environment. The proposed method utilizes back-chained behavior trees and 1-to-1 task distribution. The agents claim a task, which prevents other agents in the system to start working on the same task. READ MORE