This paper investigates the degree of bank competition in the euro area, the U.S. and U.K. before and after the recent financial crisis, and revisits the issue whether the introduction of EMU and the euro have had any impact on bank competition. The results suggest that the level of bank...

A nonlinear ensemble prediction model for typhoon rainstorm has been developed based on particle swarm optimization-neural network (PSO-NN). In this model, PSO algorithm is employed for optimizing the network structure and initial weight of the NN with creating multiple ensemble members. The...

The development of thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) membranes is necessary due to the demand of high gas permeance for industrial applications. Nevertheless, it is a great challenge to achieve TFN membranes with stable separation performance owing to the high chain mobility in thin films. In this...

Based on the relevant data of the actual income and consumption of rural residents in Hebei Province from 1983 to 2007, the relationship between actual income and consumption of rural residents was tested by applying the co-integration theory and Granger causality test. The result shows that...

To raise public awareness of protecting Buddhist temples, this study considers Hebei Province of China as an example, and explores the value of architectural planning and design of Buddhist temples. After 11 Buddhist temples in Hebei Province of China are selected, the paper adopts a Delphi...