On the limitations of comparing mean square forecast errors

Linear models are invariant under non-singular, scale-preserving linear transformations, whereas mean square forecast errors (MSFEs) are not. Different rankings may result across models or methods from choosing alternative yet isomorphic representations of a process. One approach can dominate others for comparisons in levels, yet lose to another for differences, to a second for cointegrating vectors and to a third for combinations of variables. The potential for switches in ranking is related to criticisms of the inadequacy of MSFE against encompassing criteria, which are invariant under linear transforms and entail MSFE dominance. An invariant evaluation criterion which avoids misleading outcomes is examined in a Monte Carlo study of forecasting methods.     

高新张铜一路高歌

高新张铜股份有限公司系国家国资委管辖的中国高新投资集团公司控股的中央企业,公司自1999年成立以来,现已成为中国最大的环保铜水管生产基地、中国最大的空调制冷铜管生产基地,是国家重点高新技术企业,被誉为民族有色工业的一面旗帜.     

Refractive-diffractive visual system for micro-display of LCOS

One head-mounted display visual system for computer entertainment and three-dimensional display of virtual-reality was achieved, which consists of a hybrid refractive-diffractive eyepiece and a relay reflector. It can be used in micro-display of liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) diagonal of 18 mm. The whole system has better performance, with 60° field of view, 10 mm exit pupil, 23 mm eye relief, and reduces weight and size.     

Growth hormone signal transduction

Growth hormone (GH) promotes animal growth by stimulating bone and cartilage cell proliferation, and influences carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. Some of these effects are brought about indirectly via somatomedin induction in hepatocytes, others by acting directly on the target cells. In either case, GH first binds to specific receptors on cells to trigger a sequence of biochemical events culminating in a biological response. Recently much has been learnt about the molecular structure of GH receptor, its binding to ligand, and the ensuing signal transduction events.     

Periodic paralysis in quarter horses: a sodium channel mutation disseminated by selective breeding.

We recently reported on a linkage study within a Quarter Horse lineage segregating hyperkalaemic periodic paralysis (HYPP), an autosomal dominant condition showing potassium-induced attacks of skeletal muscle paralysis. HYPP co-segregated with the equine adult skeletal muscle sodium channel alpha subunit gene, the same gene that causes human HYPP. We now describe the Phe to Leu mutation in transmembrane domain IVS3 which courses the horse disease. This represents the first application of molecular genetics to an important horse disease, and the data will provide an opportunity for control or eradication of this condition.