This study integrates spatial coordinates into pavement maintenance prioritization.
problem Limited consideration of spatial characteristics in pavement maintenance prioritization.
method Introduced a novel spatial clustering algorithm to combine projects within budget and spatial constraints.
result Minimizes crew routing and improves collaboration between maintenance teams.
Study develops a new tool for assessing asphalt pavement conditions using deep learning.
problem Challenges in automated pavement distress detection via road images.
method Developed a hybrid model using YOLO for classification and U-net for segmentation, creating a comprehensive pavement condition tool.
result Created a new asphalt pavement condition index using deep learning.
Paper uses machine learning to estimate IRI from pavement distress types, densities, and severities.
problem Costly IRI measurements exclude many road classes; estimating IRI from distress data is needed.
method Data from in-service pavements; machine learning methods used to predict IRI.
result Machine learning can reliably estimate IRI based on distress types, densities, and severities.
New dataset for automated pavement distress classification and density estimation.
problem Challenges in automated pavement distress detection using road images.
method Pavement Image Dataset (PID) method, combining wide-view and top-down view images.
result Accuracy scores of 0.84 for YOLOv2 and 0.65 for Faster R-CNN, suitable for practical applications.
SVM methods improve tack coat classification in French pavements.
problem Classifying thin tack coat layers in GPR data.
method Inverse Machine Learning approach applied to SVM/SVR methods.
result SVM/SVR methods accurately classify tack coat emulsion proportions.
Study uses Android smartphones to measure road roughness, finds ML better than RMS.
problem Measuring road roughness using smartphones.
method Three smartphones, Android OS, RMS and ML methods, comparison with IRI.
result ML method outperforms RMS in detecting road roughness.
Paper proposes machine learning models for more accurate road inspection.
problem Traditional road inspection systems have safety, energy, and cost issues.
method Hybrid machine learning models using surface deflection data from FWD tests.
result CMIS model outperforms other models with APRE=2.3303, AAPRE=11.6768, RMSE=12.0056, and SD=0.0210.
This paper explores portfolio management strategies to maximize alpha and minimize beta.
problem Maximizing returns while minimizing risk in investment portfolios.
method Examines asset allocation, diversification, active management, and risk management strategies.
result Combining these strategies optimizes portfolio performance.
Paper introduces a framework for managing cyber risk with insurance and cybersecurity models.
problem Pervasive challenges in managing cyber risk, especially for capital allocation.
method Combines insurance frequency-severity models with cybersecurity cascade models for comprehensive cyber risk assessment. Facilitates informed capital allocation through a two-pillar framework.
result Demonstrates the necessity of comprehensive cost-benefit analysis for budget-constrained companies.
The basic financial purpose of a firm is to maximize its value. An inventory management system should also contribute to realization of this basic aim. Many current asset management models currently found in financial management literature were constructed with the assumption of book profit maximization as basic aim. H…
Study finds Indian mutual funds adjust cash holdings based on inflows, impacting stock purchases.
problem Active liquidity management by mutual funds in India.
method Examined cash holdings and stock purchases of Indian equity mutual funds.
result Funds with active liquidity choices outperform, highlighting the importance of this strategy.
Framework for managing cyber risks in networks.
problem Managing systemic cyber risks in digital networks.
method Three components: acceptable configurations, risk mitigation interventions, and cost function.
result Effective decision-making for network resilience.
Research identifies risks in selecting project managers for civil engineering projects.
problem Lack of awareness of project manager selection criteria and associated risks.
method Combined ANP-FMEA approach for risk analysis.
result ANP-FMEA model identifies more significant risks than traditional FMEA.
Deep learning improves portfolio management by optimizing asset weights.
problem Traditional portfolio managers are outperformed by deep learning models in trading.
method Proposes a deep reinforcement learning portfolio manager that allocates weights to assets.
result The proposed portfolio manager outperforms conventional managers in risk-adjusted returns.
This research develops a dynamic risk management system for industrial companies.
problem Risk assessment and management in industrial enterprises.
method Qualitative and quantitative analysis, systematic risk classification, dynamic system development.
result Effective risk management strategies formed through dynamic risk management system and risk assessment methods.
The paper defines successful active management and introduces a framework.
problem The elusive criteria for successful active management in the literature.
method Introducing definitions of key concepts and a logically coherent evaluation framework.
result A strong defense of active management emerges through the defined concepts.
Study finds managers' tenure and education influence their choice between in-court and out-of-court restructuring.
problem Exploring managers' characteristics and their impact on restructuring decisions.
method Empirical investigation using upper echelons theory and data from 342 managers of French firms.
result Managers with longer tenure and higher education levels prefer private restructuring over court involvement.
The paper fits cash management models to data using stochastic and linear programming.
problem Cash flow probability distribution assumptions in cash management models are relaxed.
method Stochastic and linear programming to fit models to data.
result A small random sample of data is sufficient to fit bound-based models.
Decision tool helps manage biofouling risks for ships in the Baltic Sea.
problem Biofouling of ships causes environmental and economic issues.
method Bayesian networks to identify biofouling management strategies.
result Optimal biofouling management includes biocidal-free coating and in-water cleaning.
Model cash management under ambiguity using maxmin preferences and diffusion.
problem Optimizing cash reserves in the presence of ambiguity.
method Singular control model with maxmin preferences, verified using Dynkin games.
result Higher expected costs and narrower inaction region under increased ambiguity.
This review classifies electricity price models for risk management.
problem Choosing suitable models for risk management in electricity markets.
method Classification of models based on their ability to represent price behavior.
result Helps users select appropriate models for risk management.
This research reviews reinforcement learning for optimizing building energy management.
problem Optimizing energy utilization in building management systems.
method Comprehensive review of reinforcement learning applications in building energy management.
result Challenges and future directions in reinforcement learning for building energy management.
Study improves machine learning for long-term financial portfolio management.
problem Machine learning precision declines with long-term data.
method Data augmentation using multiple time scales and learning data.
result Generalization performance can be maintained for long-term tasks.
Paper proposes real-time risk metrics for stablecoin protocols.
problem Lack of risk management frameworks for stablecoins.
method Developed two risk metrics: capitalization and liquidity.
result Demonstrated practical benefits of real-time on-chain data.
Enhances portfolio management with RL, considering transaction costs and short selling.
problem Lack of practical aspects in RL for portfolio management.
method Proposes a general RL framework for asset management with continuous weights, short selling, and relevant features. Compares PGAC, PPO, and ES algorithms in a simulated environment with transaction costs.
result Demonstrates advantages of RL algorithms in real-life asset management scenarios.
The paper analyzes portfolio management in the Heston model, proposing new strategies.
problem Investment performance influenced by asset diversity and cash inclusion.
method Monte Carlo simulations in the Heston model, MACD and RSI technical analysis.
result New portfolio management strategies based on MACD and RSI.
A fund manager invests both the fund's assets and own private wealth in separate but potentially correlated risky assets, aiming to maximize expected utility from private wealth in the long run. If relative risk aversion and investment opportunities are constant, we find that the fund's portfolio depends only on the fu…
Paper discusses how financial institutions' model risk management can benefit academic research.
problem Improving academic research process and mitigating limitations.
method Adopting financial institutions' model risk management practices.
result Lessons from financial institutions can enhance academic research reliability.
Third part of a study on liquidity risk in asset management, focusing on managing the asset-liability liquidity risk.
problem Managing the asset-liability liquidity risk in asset management.
method Develops a methodological and practical framework for liquidity stress testing programs.
result Proposes measurement, management, and monitoring tools for controlling the liquidity gap.
To predict the employee attrition beforehand and to enable management to take individualized preventive action. Using Ensemble classification modeling techniques and Linear Regression. Model could predict over 91% accurate employee prediction, lead-time in separation and individual reasons causing attrition. Prior inti…
This paper provides a ML framework for diabetes prediction and care management.
problem Diabetes prediction and care management challenges in real-world healthcare.
method Illustrates a Machine Learning framework for T2DM prediction and risk stratification.
result ML models align with physician's disease management steps.
Banks must manage their trading books, not just value them. Pricing includes valuation adjustments collectively known as XVA (at least credit, funding, capital and tax), so management must also include XVA. In trading book management we focus on pricing, hedging, and allocation of prices or hedging costs to desks on an…
The paper introduces deep learning for ALM, enhancing asset and liability management.
problem Optimizing asset and liability management for treasurers and other applications.
method Deep learning applied to ALM for optimal decision making.
result Enhanced ALM approach for better asset and liability management.
The basic financial purpose of an enterprise is maximization of its value. Trade credit management should also contribute to realization of this fundamental aim. Many of the current asset management models that are found in financial management literature assume book profit maximization as the basic financial purpose. …
Cash management is concerned with optimizing the short-term funding requirements of a company. To this end, different optimization strategies have been proposed to minimize costs using daily cash flow forecasts as the main input to the models. However, the effect of the accuracy of such forecasts on cash management pol…
This paper asks, "Do classics exist in megaproject management?" We identify three types of classic texts: conventional, Kuhnian, and citation classics. We find that the answer to our question depends on the definition of "classic" employed. First, "citation classics" do exist in megaproject management, and they perform…
Deep RL optimizes goal-based investing strategies.
problem Optimizing investment strategies for achieving financial goals.
method Novel deep reinforcement learning approach for goal-based investing.
result Superior performance compared to benchmarks.
Study finds risk management significantly improves pension scheme efficiency in Kenya.
problem Improving efficiency of pension schemes in Kenya.
method Panel data analysis of 128 pension schemes from 2015-2021.
result Risk management significantly mediates the relationship between corporate governance and pension scheme efficiency.
Optimizes fund manager's wealth with partial information on market risk.
problem Maximizing wealth with incomplete information about market risk.
method Formulated as optimization under partial information, solved via martingale method and concavification.
result Shows how learning about market risk affects optimal investment strategy.
We develop a simple stock selection model to explain why active equity managers tend to underperform a benchmark index. We motivate our model with the empirical observation that the best performing stocks in a broad market index often perform much better than the other stocks in the index. Randomly selecting a subset o…
Combines human and AI to optimize fund managers' investment decisions.
problem Improving fund managers' investment practices.
method Combines Inverse Reinforcement Learning and Reinforcement Learning.
result Improves fund managers' investment performance.
RLCache uses reinforcement learning to optimize cache management decisions.
problem Optimizing cache hit rate and storage size in computer systems.
method Designing three reinforcement learning agents for cache manager tasks and two advanced architectures.
result Reinforcement learning agents achieve higher cache hit rates and minimize storage space compared to heuristics.
A model assesses risk decisions in project management and investor behavior.
problem Mathematical assessment of risky decisions in project management.
method A game with two players (Investor and Project Manager) uses past experience and confidence levels to evaluate risky strategies.
result The model helps project managers and investors make better decisions based on risk levels and confidence.
Adaptive Bernstein copulas improve risk management by preventing overfitting and reducing simulation effort.
problem Overfitting and high simulation effort in estimating dependence models.
method Constructive approach to Bernstein copulas with an admissible discrete skeleton.
result Comparison of different copula approaches in risk management shows improved accuracy and efficiency.
The paper examines the feasibility of managing aggregate cyber-risk in IoT environments.
problem Determining sustainable conditions for providing aggregate cyber-risk coverage.
method Developed a rigorous general theory and validated it with real data.
result Conditions for sustainable aggregate cyber-risk management under heavy-tailed distributions.
The paper uses clustering and integer programming to optimize stock selection for investment funds.
problem Maximizing profits and minimizing risk in stock markets.
method Data-oriented analysis and clustering techniques with integer programming.
result Reconstructed NASDAQ 100 index fund example demonstrates effectiveness.
Proposes a virtual bidding strategy for electricity markets using stochastic control.
problem Optimizing electricity prices in day-ahead and real-time markets.
method Modeling price differences as Brownian motion with meteorological variables, transforming into portfolio management problem.
result Developed a strategy to manage electricity prices efficiently.
The paper analyzes competition among fund managers using excess logarithmic returns and constructs games to find optimal allocations.
problem Optimal allocation strategies among fund managers considering excess logarithmic returns.
method Constructs both n-player and mean field games to address the competition problem. result The MFE of the MFG represents the limit of n-player game's equilibrium as n approaches infinity.