A new financial stress index model based on support vector regression and control chart

Financial stress index (FSI) is considered to be an important risk management tool to quantify financial vulnerabilities. This paper proposes a new framework based on a hybrid classifier model that integrates rough set theory (RST), FSI, support vector regression (SVR) and a control chart to identify stressed periods. First, the RST method is applied to select variables. The outputs are used as input data for FSI–SVR computation. Empirical analysis is conducted based on monthly FSI of the Federal Reserve Bank of Saint Louis from January 1992 to June 2011. A comparison study is performed between FSI based on the principal component analysis and FSI–SVR. A control chart based on FSI–SVR and extreme value theory is proposed to identify the extremely stressed periods. Our approach identified different stressed periods including internet bubble, subprime crisis and actual financial stress episodes, along with the calmest periods, agreeing with those given by Federal Reserve System reports.     

Inference and optimal design of multiple constant-stress testing for generalized half-normal distribution under type-II progressive censoring

The generalized half-normal (GHN) distribution and progressive type-II censoring are considered in this article for studying some statistical inferences of constant-stress accelerated life testing. The EM algorithm is considered to calculate the maximum likelihood estimates. Fisher information matrix is formed depending on the missing information law and it is utilized for structuring the asymptomatic confidence intervals. Further, interval estimation is discussed through bootstrap intervals. The Tierney and Kadane method, importance sampling procedure and Metropolis-Hastings algorithm are utilized to compute Bayesian estimates. Furthermore, predictive estimates for censored data and the related prediction intervals are obtained. We consider three optimality criteria to find out the optimal stress level. A real data set is used to illustrate the importance of GHN distribution as an alternative lifetime model for well-known distributions. Finally, a simulation study is provided with discussion.     

Acculturative stress in the adjustment of immigrant families

This study reviews the issue of acculturative stress in immigrant families. Acculturative stress includes behaviors experienced by immigrants that are a direct consequence of the process of acculturation and adaptation to a new society. A number of stressors impacting on the acculturation of immigrant families is discussed. These stressors include lack of English language skills, employment and economic status, educational background, family life, and sociopolitical and immigration status.     

Child Characteristics,Parenting Stress,and Parental Involvement: Fathers Versus Mothers

This study examined variations in the relationships among child characteristics, parenting stress, and parental involvement. Participants were 100 two‐parent families with preschool‐aged children. Self‐report and interview data were collected to measure parental involvement, as well as perceptions of child temperament and parental stress. Analyses revealed significant, yet somewhat different, associations between child temperament and parental stress for mothers and fathers. More significant associations were found between perceptions of child temperament and involvement for fathers than for mothers. The associations between child temperament and parental stress and involvement differed on the basis of child and parent gender. Results are discussed in terms of future research on father involvement, as well as programs designed to encourage fathers to assume more active parental roles.     

Integrating Family Resilience and Family Stress Theory

The construct, family resilience, has been defined and applied very differently by those who are primarily clinical practitioners and those who are primarily researchers in the family field. In thisarticle, the family resilience perspective is integrated with conceptual definitions from family stress theory using the Family Adjustment and Adaptation Response (FAAR) Model in an effort to clarify distinctions between family resiliency as capacity and family resilience as a process. The family resilience process is discussed in terms of (a) the meaning of significant risk exposure (vs. the normal challenges of family life) and (b) the importance of making conceptual and operational distinctions between family system outcomes and family protective processes. Recommendations for future family resilience research are discussed.     

建立师德建设的长效机制

加强师德建设对于学生的成长,对于国家的前途和命运有着重要的影响。文章认为,建立师德建设的长效机制,应该从师德建设的领导机制、培训机制、组织机制、调控机制、评价监督机制入手,这些机制对师德建设工作起着决定性的作用。     

反思型教师教育的模式述评

在反思型教师与教师教育运动中 ,涌现出多种教师教育模式。其中技术性反思模式、行动中和行动后反思模式、缜密性反思模式、人格性反思模式和批判性反思模式最具代表性。这五种模式各有优缺点 ,可以实现互补。因此 ,教师教育计划应该对五种反思能力的培养均给予关注     

植物液泡膜H+-ATPase及其在胁迫中的响应

V-ATPase存在于所有已知的真核生物中,在植物的生长、发育、信号转导和胁迫适应过程中发挥着重要的作用.近年来对V-ATPase的结构、功能和调节机制的研究进展较快,V-ATPase主要亚基已经完成序列测定及分析,并对各亚基生理功能、V-ATPase全酶复合体的组装、调控也有了较为深入的研究.该文在阐述植物细胞液泡膜H -ATPase的基本结构的基础上,介绍V-ATPase亚基组成、编码基因及在胁迫应答中的响应.     

实施分层次教学提高学生英语水平

通过对职业技术学院学生现状的分析 ,以整体语言教学的理论为依据 ,进行了分层次教学的尝试并作了效果调查 ,提出了分层次教学是提高学生英语水平的有效途径。同时也指出 ,要全面实施分层次教学 ,还受到多种条件的制约。首先 ,需要教师有足够的精力、有良好的心理素质 ;其次 ,还需要有良好的管理体制来保证这种方法的实施     

论教师的职业信念

树立坚定的职业信念是对教师第一位的要求 ,教师的职业信念是教师献身于教育工作的根本动力 ,也是形成教师职业道德的必要条件之一。目前我国教师中有相当一部分人职业信念问题没有解决好 ,广大教师应采取各种方式努力铸就自己的职业信念