An approximation of logarithmic functions in the regression setting

We consider a method of moments approach for dealing with censoring at zero for data expressed in levels when researchers would like to take logarithms. A Box–Cox transformation is employed. We explore this approach in the context of linear regression where both dependent and independent variables are censored. We contrast this method to two others, (1) dropping records of data containing censored values and (2) assuming normality for censored observations and the residuals in the model. Across the methods considered, where researchers are interested primarily in the slope parameter, estimation bias is consistently reduced using the method of moments approach.     

The Eurasian Economic Union: Development Prospects and Possible Obstacles

This article analyzes the development prospects and problems for the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). It examines issues of integration within the EAEU, as well as interactions with other countries, both CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) and non-CIS. The main problem of integration within the EAEU is the dominance of redistributive motives over productive ones. This article assesses the extent of Russian oil and gas transfers to EAEU partners and the impact of tax maneuvers on their size. It shows that the creation of mechanisms for redistributing profits within the EAEU will allow a positive economic effect to materialize from free trade agreements with non-CIS countries. The article assesses the risks for the EAEU related to Russia’s introduction of a unilateral ban on food imports from countries on the sanctions list and to the possible establishment of tariffs on trade with Ukraine.     

自杀和生命的意义——来自脑科学研究的解读

生命本身是一个随机事件，并不具有高尚的意义。进化的结果使人类可通过工作、家庭和人际关系等给予自己的生命以意义感。当我们的生活方式使脑内奖赏系统获得刺激，就会带来生命具有意义的感受，这种感受给人带来更好的生存机会。生存的欲望是一切生物体最具特征的属性，一些精神疾病患者缺乏这种欲望。自杀主要发生于精神疾病患者，它并非是基于自由意志的行为。抗精神病治疗和适当的社会交往可以预防自杀。由于不同个体有着不同的大脑，人们的生活方式就应该去适应各自大脑的特征。只要人们的生活方式不对他人造成过多的伤害，政府就应该允许和保护人们自由地按照各自的方式生活。     

GMM tests for the Katz family of distributions

Generalized method of moments (GMM) is used to develop tests for discriminating discrete distributions among the two-parameter family of Katz distributions. Relationships involving moments are exploited to obtain identifying and over-identifying restrictions. The asymptotic relative efficiencies of tests based on GMM are analyzed using the local power approach and the approximate Bahadur efficiency. The paper also gives results of Monte Carlo experiments designed to check the validity of the theoretical findings and to shed light on the small sample properties of the proposed tests. Extensions of the results to compound Poisson alternative hypotheses are discussed.     

《共产党宣言》的人学蕴涵及当代价值

《共产党宣言》通过对资产阶级现实活动的为人和非人性质的分析，注目于无产阶级的现实际遇，形成了独特的马克思主义的人学蕴涵。而“自由人联合体”的阐发则是《宣言》人学思想的逻辑旨归和现实旨归。     

浅谈习语英译方法

本文论述了英语习语的几种主要的翻译方法 ,其目的是为了解决习语翻译中的困难。运用直译法可以尽量保持原文的民族形式和风格 ;运用修辞法等其它方法可以避免字字对译带来的问题。     

Estimation of Metabolic Rate Constants in PBPK‐Models from Liver Slice Experiments: What Are the Experimental Needs?

A mechanistic model is presented describing the clearance of a compound in a precision-cut liver slice that is incubated in a culture medium. The problem of estimating metabolic rate constants in PBPK models from liver slice experiments is discussed using identifiability analysis. From the identifiability problem analysis, it appears that in addition to the clearance, the compound's free fraction in the slice and the diffusion rate of the exchange of the compound between culture medium and liver slice should be identified. In addition, knowledge of the culture medium volume, the slice volume, the compound's free fraction, and octanol-water-based partition between medium and slice is presupposed. The formal solution for identification is discussed from the perspective of experimental practice. A formally necessary condition for identification is the sampling of parent compound in liver slice or culture medium. However, due to experimental limitations and errors, sampling the parent compound in the slice together with additional sampling of metabolite pooled from the medium and the slice is required for identification in practice. Moreover, it appears that identification results are unreliable when the value of the intrinsic clearance exceeds the value of the diffusion coefficient, a condition to be verified a posteriori.     

回望百年——论中国新诗的历史经验

晚清诗界革命主张以新意境和新语句入诗,但又不能摆脱和突破旧诗格调,诗界革命未能成功。中国新诗的创立,不能无视或绕过近代诗歌改良运动的主张和实践。近代诗界革命是“五四”新诗革命的先驱,它是中国新诗运动的前奏。鸦片战争以来的社会危机,是中国新诗产生的巨大背景,新诗运动的目的、方向及价值取向均取决于此。对新诗社会功利的超常重视,是新诗发展过程中诸多矛盾的症结所在。内容与形式、传统与现代、中国与西方、格律与自由,这些问题一直困扰着中国新诗。     

古代建筑书籍翻译的特点及直译与意译互用

中国几千年文化博大精深,中国古代建筑在世界建筑史上享有盛名。怎样让外国读者看懂并欣赏中国古代建筑文化,是外语工作者肩负的重任。文章从介绍反映安徽古代建筑书籍翻译中的特点入手,阐述译者应采用直译与意译互用的手法,把安徽古建筑的风貌展示在中外读者面前。     

抓住人类生存的节点弹奏现代生命的心音——《墙上的斑点》解读

《墙上的斑点》是世界意识流短篇小说的经典之作,是一篇由一个“重要的瞬间”构筑而成的小说,通篇铺陈的是“我”在斑点的触发下细密的感触和绵延的意识,透射出作者幽雅而深邃的哲思,小说凸显了伍尔夫创作的现代理念,是文学走向人类本体的艺术探索。《墙上的斑点》是意识的流,是生命的真,是人类的心曲。